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Given that the Wii U already had it's release at the end of 2012, I am expecting for 2013 to be the year of blowout used Wii games. Most people had already written off the console way before Wii U was even launched, causing many titles to be over looked. There are indeed some hidden gems for this forgotten console, and I am hoping to snatch them all in 2013 (on the cheap). So I have prepared a "Wii Wanted List" of titles for my collection, and you should too (The plan of attack, Jack!).  THE TOP 3 Wii MUST OWN GAMES and the rest of my Wii Wanted List. Not necessarly all the BEST Wii titles, but at least games of interest. Wii Wanted List (After the jump)

In a previous post, we mentioned an auction for a one of a kind copy of Air Raid for the Atari, the only one known to be complete in box. Bidding has ended, and a record has been surpassed. Complete in Box Air Raid (SOLD) - $33433.00 USD Check out the auction results page here.

A space should be a reflection of it's owner! If you follow us on facebook or youtube, you'll know that I (Nate) have been in the process of moving. Due to many delays, I've had a lot of time to plan out my NEW video game room or library. I've been watching a lot of videos trying to get inspiration and I've compiled our offical Top 5 Video Game Rooms on youtube. I explain why and what I like about each room under each video (after the jump). Well, let me point out what I would do diffrently! Source: www. IGN.com I've decided to finialze my future room in the following words: -Organized (good large ammount of storage) -Clean (light color shelves, de-cluttered) -Visually pleasing (uniformed, framed art, conrasting crisp colors) -Archival Library (2 functions: storage and 1/2 player space) We'll keep you posted on the progress of my room. In the mean time, check out the Thriftdweller TOP 5 Video Game Rooms!

AT Games is releasing another portable gaming system the Ultimate Portable Game Player. Diffrent from previous similar releases because, among the 80 Built In Games is the uncommon Mega Man the Wily Wars , a 16 bit re-make of the first 3 original NES Mega Man titles. You may never have heard of this game because it was only relased on the Sega Mega Drive in Japan and Europe in the mid 90's... Until now! Color me excited when I heard this was being released in the USA in Early November. No word on where it can be available in Canada, but hopefully local distributers will carry it! We'll keep you posted! After the Jump: Classic Game Room's review on Mega Man, the Wily Wars!

Since the Thriftdwellers have been slowing down in the pick ups, we've had more time to reflect on the items of the past which have meant a lot and shaped our current existance. The Nintendo Entertainment System was the height of video games at home in the 80's and early 90's. With games like Contra, Super Mario and POW, the Nintendo (NES) was felt everywhere. It was on commercials, TV shows, bedroom walls and my dreams. The NES restored home gaming into a new age of glory from the ashes of the Atari era. Check out the Thriftdweller take on the Nintendo.

I loved Mario 64. Great Times! But now in multiplayer? What you talkin' bout, Willis?" In ROM HACK world news, a patch is now available for download that lets you play Mario 64 multiplayer via emulation over the internet. If you've ever DREAMED of this, I guess it's your lucky day. The description in the video on YouTube shows you the link on how to download and apply the patch, for free. They do ask for donations, but it's not manditory (which is super cool and MAKES me want to donate). These re-programers of video games seem to give a voice to hardcore retro gamers as well as breathing new life into old favourties. Check out the video, it's a cool concept in our books! Gameplay footage after the jump!

Cowabunga... Dudes! Up for another run at greatness, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) have returned in CG glory on Nickelodeon (or YTV for us Canadians). 2 months in, the series have established themselves, but have they shown they have what it takes to return the green machine back to it's former glory? Also after the jump, a COMPLETE version of the First Episode, just in case you need to catch up!