Mar 31 2008

Building a multi-platform Gaming PC, part 2

Tag: arcade, emulationtengo @ 9:52 am

Let’s start to build the system. For this Gaming PC here, I chose to use a Dell OptiPlex as base. While not a perfect choice, these systems bring most of what we need right out of the box: a black case, nice design, small form factor, Gigabit Ethernet, USB connectivity and sometimes even an S-Video […]


Mar 30 2008

Building a multi-platform Gaming PC, part 1

Tag: arcade, emulationtengo @ 9:43 am

Over the years I’ve collected quite a few games. The problem is, they are literally scattered over multiple platforms and formats. Some are Commodore C64, PC games, lots of Commodore AMIGA disks while others are SNES/Super Famicom, Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, Nintendo64 cardridges and last but not least some real arcade ROMS. I own the […]


Mar 29 2008

The Outfoxies, revisited

Tag: arcadetengo @ 7:14 am

Have you played The Outfoxies lately? It’s a true gem and worth another play. In fact, this clever arcade platform game from 1994 is on my list of all-time-favorite arcade titles.
The story itself is quickly told: A group of hitmen, quite unique characters like a mad scientist in a wheelchair, a chimp in tuxedo, a […]