Restoring the classics…
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XBox Frustrations
Jul 18th
Not really arcade related but I came home from work on Wednesday and fired up the XBox 360 to unwind for a bit. Instead of being greeted with the main dashboard, I was presented with a message to contact customer support in about 30 different languages and the error code of E 74. Of course the warranty expired in March, so it will now be repaired on my own dime.
A Brief Update
Jul 15th
There is not a whole lot taking place on the restoration front right now. I simply don’t have time. Although the All American Football cabinet still needs new t-molding, I’m tempted to dive into a full blown restoration of either Donkey Kong or Track & Field. Right now, I’m leaning towards the Track & Field restoration.
I’m also working on acquiring another non-working game. I haven’t committed yet, but the price is right and it’s not too far away. The only problem is working out the details of a pickup as my calendar is pretty full for the next few weeks and I’m not sure how long the current owner would be willing to hold onto it for me.
For those that are interested, there haven’t been too many updates to the site as I recently attending a week long conference in Florida and just returned Sunday from a week long vacation in South Carolina. More >
Game Night….Part 1
Jun 26th
Well, there’s not a lot taking place on the arcade restorations. I’ve come to the conclusion that spring and summer are too busy for me to dedicate time to my projects. Between kid’s baseball games, swimming, soccer, business trips and vacation there just isn’t enough time (not to mention work itself). I guess that is one benefit to living in Illinois. It’s so damn cold in the winter you’re forced to stay inside. That seems to be the time when most of my work gets done.
Anyway, last week, my long time friend and good buddy Patrick was in town. Patrick is a frequent commenter on this site and lives in Hawaii, so we don’t see each other too often. About a week ago, we developed a great plan…Saturday would be “game night”. Patrick would show up around 5:00, we’d cook some burgers on the grill, have a few beers and then head to the basement for some serious old style arcade gaming.
Man’s Best Friend
May 20th
If you only come to this website to read about classic arcade restorations, you’ll want to skip this post. I’m going to do something that is cliche of every personal website / blog and write a bit about my dog, Lady. We picked up Lady about 9 years ago from the local animal shelter. I knew immediately that she was the dog for us. As we walked past the cages, all of the other dogs would bark, jump up on the cage and display outward signs that they were too hyper to have around small children. Not Lady, she just sat there and looked up at us with her big brown eyes as to say “I’m the dog for you”. We picked her up the next day and took here home.
Nintendo Wii Pole Dancing
May 6th
Here’s a Nintendo Wii game that’s in development that I’m sure everyone will be lining up to purchase. To bad it’s still in development, it would be the perfect Mother’s Day gift…
A COMPANY that makes pole dancing equipment has announced plans to develop a videogame for Nintendo’s motion-sensitive Wii console.
“We are pleased to confirm that Peekaboo is in talks to develop a game for the Nintendo Wii that meets mainstream demand for the fun and fitness benefits of pole dancing,” the company said.Peekaboo is best-known for selling a range of pole-dancing products for use in the home – including the “Electra”, a pole inspired and endorsed by former Playboy model Carmen Electra.
The company denied rumours Electra would be involved in the videogame, which will be promoted as a fitness product in the same vein as the recently-launched Wii Fit.
“With pole dancing classes springing up in gyms and health clubs across Europe and the USA, the number of women seeking the body-sculpting and fat-burning effects of this aerobic form of exercise has never been greater,” Peekaboo said.
“Men and women of all shapes and sizes will be encouraged to work on improving their skills, with the firm focus on fun and fitness as per the core brand values of Nintendo Wii.”
The Wii is best known for its family-friendly, movement-based games including Wii Sports and Wii Fit, which lets players perform physical exercises on an electronic balance board.
The announcement of a pole-dancing game means Wii players may see another type of peripheral for the console – an electronic pole controller.
“Peekaboo and its partners are focussed on using Wii-friendly hardware to make aerobic pole dancing instantly accessible just as Guitar Hero did for rock’n’roll,” the company said.
A spokesman for Peekaboo told MTV’s Multiplayer blog that the company was also looking into a mobile phone version of the game.
Peekabo caused controversy in 2006 when its home pole-dancing kit was sold in the “Toys” section of UK retailer Tesco. The store responded by moving the product into the “Fitness” section.
Peekaboo’s pole dancing game is in a “developmental phase” and does not yet have a title or release date.
I’m not sure that my idea of fun and fitness would be a pole dancing video game. I think I’d rather jump on the mountain bike for a few miles.
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