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Instead of playing a game this week, Gillman and I decided to stream Sony’s State of Play (Feb 2025) video while we give our reactions and commentary in real time. We were going to watch this anyway so why not talk about it as it happens. Let us know what you think.
Sonic Drift 2 on Sega Game Gear features a 2-player versus mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This Mario Kart-lite is much improved over the original but sadly still limited to two racers when in link mode (no AI drivers). The easiest way to experience this handheld multiplayer mode is to do what I did […]
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine is secretly disguised at Puyo Puyo. Sega of America changed the name because they didn’t think Americans would not know what a Puyo is considering this puzzle game wasn’t popular yet. This Sega Game Gear version features a 2-player Vs mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This game, complete with […]
Sonic Drift on Sega Game Gear features a 2-player versus mode using the Gear-To-Gear link cable. This Mario Kart-lite features 4 racers, 4 tracks, and a weak weapon system. The easiest way to experience this handheld multiplayer mode is to do what I did – play through Sonic Adventure DX on GameCube to unlock the […]
Kirby Star Stacker is a late, forgotten Gameboy puzzler that features head-to-head multiplayer over a link cable. The only way to play competitive Star Stacker is by using a link cable; there is no option to compete against AI… unless you play the Japan exclusive Super Famicom enhanced port (which is currently available on the […]
Titus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back is a forgotten mascot platform on the original Gameboy. It features a 2-player link cable co-op mode but it actually makes the gameplay worse because the connection is so unstable. The flicker is also out of control. Oh yeah, and the music will make you wish you were […]
Pop’n Twinbee on Gameboy was first released in Japan in 1990 then a few years later in Europe. America, sadly, did not see this vertical shooter. The linked co-op gameplay in this Gameboy version of Pop’n Twinbee is entertaining thanks to the stable connection, quality pacing, and bell power-ups. Years later, Konami re-released several of […]
Radar Mission is Nintendo’s take on classic Battleship. In addition to a typical turn-by-turn game of classic Battleship, Nintendo also developed a real time shooter within the Game B mode. It is actually impressive for a 1990 Gameboy game and still holds up today. See it here:
Battleship on the original Gameboy features a 2-player link cable versus mode. This is one of those games that is ideal for linked play because each player needs their own screen. Thankfully, this handheld version features limited use special weapons to make gameplay a little more fun and faster paced. See it here:
Cool Cool Toon on Sega Dreamcast can be linked with Cool Cool Jam on the Neogeo Pocket Color. There is an Upload and Download option for both games.In summary, money (aka Jollars) earned the in Jam can be added to the total in Toon. Jollars can then be spent in the Dreamcast game to unlock […]
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