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Twin Galaxies International announces that it will be an exhibitor at the 56th Philly Non-Sports Card Show to introduce the video game trading cards to the industry and media, conduct celebrity card signings and present awards.  read more...

They forgot to mention video game greats like Rick Carter, Lance Maurice Eustache (Royal Lance), Steve "wagonator" Wagner,  Brent "Mr. 300" Dolan  will be there along with other video game legends Richie Knucklez, Billy Mitchell and Walter Day.  If I missed anyone I will add them.    Just doing a quick post.

Thanks and see ya there!
Brent
http://www.extendedplayarcade.com/

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Making Progress on the Oak Cocktail Arcade Machine

Well I have the new Leather club chairs in. After my wife and I decided to move the Golden Tee video Arcade Machine out of our Living room we replaced it with the Oak Cocktail Table I been working on for the last 6 or so months here and there. My wife actually noticed how nice of a job I was doing on the cocktail table. She suggested we move it into our living room. I haven't had to much time with my 4 and 2 year old running around so I been slowly making as much progress as I can. I been just throwing photos of progress up on my website here. Hopefully when it is all said and done I will be able to sort it out and clean up the site a bit. But I am sure something else will come up. It is all good.

Thanks
Brent Dolan
Extended Play Arcade
www.extendedplayarcade.com

-10 on Coconut Cove Golden tee 99

10 under par this past sunday on Coconut Cove Golden Tee 99.

This isn't a mame score this is an actual Golden Tee 99 machine. I have not converted this machine over to a multi gaming arcade machine yet seeing I just can't bring myself to it.

-10 isn't my best score on Coconut Cove but I haven't played this game as much as I use to. My Best Score I think is -12 and my best Score is on Rancho Ranch (i think that is the name) and it is

15 under par. Trackball games are so much fun because there isn't much effort involved. You don't even need to have both hands free for this game. I actually had my one year old daughter in my left arm while playing this game. She really enjoys being held and watching me play.

The newest golden tee machines are so far advance now but I still really like 97, 98 and 99 courses and even 2k. I own two golden tee boards www.goldentee.com and have the Roms for the Original golden tee, 97, 98, 99, and 2k. So it is kind of a pain to switch and swap them out but they all work and being stored safely at this point.

This will be the only way I get on the golf course this year. Good thing it is in my living room.

Brent

http://www.extendedplayarcade.com/

Good enough for 5th in the world for Karate Champ

74,400 is Good Enough for 5th in the World for Karate Champ but that just isn't good enough. I can get that score up to at least 105,000 range. I have done it before but never thought to take a photo of it. This was a good practice round though.

I'll have to take some video soon.

Brent

www.extendedplayarcade.com

Reason to get an Ipad

This would be the only reason I would get an Apple Ipad. I been burned by apple products before and this one will really burn you because at www.thinkgeek.com they have this product advertised. It looks awesome but Happy April fools. Yes it is true. It is an April fools joke.

What a bummer too because I think people in the gaming world would buy this in a heartbeat. Well in the past they posted April fools jokes like this and then went in full production. So the joke might still be on them. Umm well sort of.

I hope they think about producing this one or someone might if the controls work like the old skool arcade games. Then this might be the perfect give this Christmas season for your retro gamer. If i find out any more info I will keep you posted

Brent
www.extendedplayarcade.com
"the games you crave"

PS link below to www.thinkgeek.com
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/iCade.shtml?icpg=Carousel_iCade_1

First To Reach 300 in Wii Resort Bowling

Check it out. http://twingalaxies.com/index.aspx?c=22&sid=125135

First to be the one to bowl 300 on wii sports resort. I am so stoked.

I am very proud of this one!

Pac Man NJ Lottery game

The NJ Lottery has this new (well totally brand new a few months old but) Scratch off game. The best part of this game is they are giving away a total of 10 Arcade machines featuring Ms. Pac Man, Galaga and of course Pac Man.

The only way you can win is if you loose. What? Yes you have to have three loosing tickets. Then go to https://newjersey.lotterybonuszone.com/pacman2009/index.php

Sign up and then enter your three tickets that didn't win.

Of course it is almost harder to get a loosing ticket in this game. At first it was like an ATM machine for me. I won 20 bucks here, 5 bucks here and another 15 bucks. Who would of though I just wanted to loose. I finally got my entry in and now I can wait and hope. There are also 96 prize packs to be choosen as well. So even though you loose you still have a 2nd chance to win.

Great score.

Brent

http://www.extendedplayarcade.com

Guitar Hero Arcade Cabinet

A Guitar Hero Arcade Cabinet. Yes it is true. This thing of beauty is fully funtional and ready to rock. Can you buy this work of art? Nope it was built custom by a famous arcade cabinet designer and builder.

He goes by the name of Knievel on www.forum.arcadecontrols.com forum. He is a Canadian native and brings the meaning of Game Room to a whole new level. I must say with all my research of some of the best Home Game Rooms. Canada hands down has the most innovative ones. It might have to do with being stuck in doors for most of the year.

This Guitar Hero Arcade Cabinet has been featured in TONS of artcles on the web and in print. I am not 100% sure but I think it was or will be featured in Game Room Magazine. Just google.com guitar hero arcade cabinet and read an endless sea of articles of this famous cabinet.

Click here for the full forum and more photos and angles http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=72311.0

Brent

www.extendedplayarcade.com

Check out the full forum

Worried about Pinball?

Well Don't be to worried.

This is insane what this guys are making these days out of a LCD monitor. I know I know. You are thinking "what a waste" but come on did you see this video?

With the prices of LCD dropping like lead brick. Everyone should have no excuse to own one.

www.futurepinball.com

It is on my wish list.

Brent
www.extendedplayarcade.com

unwrapped Madden "oh behave" 9 : already 1-0 online

Well like most people that bumped up the ERTS and GME stock on Monday have been completely consumed with the game and must of sold off their stocks. Both stocks showed a loss today but it really isn't the top of discussion.Madden is finally here. I got my copy right on time from Amazon.com as aways. I even had a 25 dollar gift card from them because I signed up for a credit card from them.

Anyways Now that I am done with the sales pitch hahahah.On with the game. The game is probably hands down the best controlling offense I have yet to see in a madden game. The running is smooth. The passing is yet just as good as the running if not better. Defense is a little tricky because it seems like the offense is running so much faster. But with the mass confusion of my game play.

I still managed to go right online with no other games under my belt and win a 12-7 victory over the Philly Eagles with my Boyz of blue, The G-men Aka New York Giants.So I might retire my online play with and undefeated season hahahahah. Last year I went 8-1 then lost 10 straight games online. It was very frustrating but I ended up playing 2 more games to win and have a 10 and 10 record.

Well anyways Now that I am in random babble. It is great to say the Madden O9 is a must have for xbox 360 owners. I have yet to try it for other systems but after the disappointing Madden 08 on the wii. I am back to playing online with my 360.

Enjoy all you arm chair qb's.

Brenthttp://www.extendedplayarcade.com/

Madden "OH" 9

I took my fellow friend Nick Z's advice. I went home last nite and downloaded Madden 09 for the xbox 360. First off I am a huge Giants fan. I know I know people say we are coming out of the wood work but it is true. I been a Giants fan ever since I was born. My father has had Season tickets since 1971 so I was born to be a Giants fan.
Well that being said this might actually be the year it is worth playing the Giants online. As Die Hard as a Giants fan I am. I always went Online and played as the Giants. Year after Year I got my arshe Kicked and Kicked some more. Hopefully this year will be different.
The download Demo of Madden 09 is awesome. Plain and Simple. It starts off to where you have to take an IQ test. Your performance of running, passing, defensive run stop and defensive Pass. If you score low the game will put you at a level they think you should be playing at. It is like getting graded on the curve in a room full of geniuses. The average player is going to suffer through this test but will not get their buttz handed to them through out the season. So it seems like a great tool right off the bat.
The graphics on this game are steller and might bet the best yet. I would love to see how the PS3 holds up to this catagory. Seeing it is suppose to have the better of the processors but I have yet been "blown away" with its ability yet. So you know I have most gaming systems. The Wii, PS3 and the True Gamers Console The Xbox 360. So that being said I can be as critical as I want. =) (i feel like the kid that has the bat, the ball and has to go home for dinner hahhahhaha)
Anyways that being said download the demo how ever you may want. You also might want to pre-order this game asap because you know there will be guys or girls online with already 12 games under their belts.
Click here to buy Madden 09

Oh yeah now that Brett Farve is a Jet will they reprint? hahahha i doubt it. Now Brett Farve is Double Cursed. On the cover of Madden and now on the Jets. Good luck Brett.

ThanksBrent
http://www.extendedplayarcade.com/

Rock Band 2 Guitar "no customization needed"

This guitar looks so sweet. There will be no need for mods or any customization at all. It is the guitar all been waiting for.



Even though I miss the clicking of the strings (like the guitar hero guitars) and the buttons. Some like the quite sound of these guitars.



In the game of Rock Band I hardly ever play the guitar. I am always on drums or on vocals. I think I might of played the guitar about 3 songs total. But with this guitar things might change.



This thing looks good enough to hang on the wall. Very impressive and realistic. I already have my pre-order in.



I heard lots of complaints too about the first batch of guitars. Well let it be known that I have had my rock band drums, guitar, mic since Christmas 2007 and still working 100%. I don't know if people just don't take care of there stuff or not. But I never had anything go wrong with any of my stuff yet.



Looks like a double thumbs up "fonzi style" for this one. Can't wait to do a full review on it.


Thanks
Brent

http://www.extendedplayarcade.com/

Click on the photo below for a larger view of the guitar.

Rock Band 2 Drum Set

Rock Band 2 is on the horizon and already photos of the new drum set are hitting the net. The set target price for these new drums are $300 bones. So start giving blood and selling your sperm now. It is definately a hefty price tag for this game but the drums do look very sweet.

If you are a lucky person like myself and own a set of Roland V-drums you can mod your V-drums like this guy did.

Looks like a lot of work for the average lazy gamer like myself. That just likes to plug it in and play. With having the original Drums for Rock Band. It might be something I will have to upgrade if they add in different elements to the drums on the software side. Like actually hitting a cymble instead of a drum pad.

The better late than never award goes to Guitar Hero for their attempt at making a drum set for there already popular franchise.

It doesn't look as good as Rock Band 2's new drum set but It is much better looking than Rock Band's first attempt.

The good thing with all of this is. The more competition the better for us. I wish they would start making new mic stands too with attachable bandanas or something really goofly lame cool. So we can rock out to dude looks like a lady (and gallop around the house) or what ever goofy over the top songs from bon jovi.

Everyone wants to be a rock star at one point in their life.

Brent

http://www.extendedplayarcade.com/