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James Buster Douglas Knockout Boxing (Sega Master System)

Posted by Video Game Saga on November 26, 2012 at 12:35 AM Comments comments (0)


You are looking at the rarest Sega Master System US release which often contends with Sonic the Hedgehog. Some collectors feel that since Sonic the Hedgehog is the...

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Rarity Zone Halloween Special

Posted by Video Game Saga on October 30, 2012 at 12:15 AM Comments comments (0)

With Halloween just one day away, I wanted to give all our Rarity Zone fans a special treat by posting three Halloween related Atari 2600 rarities: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween and Tooth Protectors. And with all that Halloween candy everyone is going to be eating, what better rare classic video game to feature than Tooth Protectors. To learn more about these titles and for some pixelated nightmares, click on the images below. Be safe, check your candy and have a great Halloween!

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Tooth Protectors (Atari 2600)

Posted by Video Game Saga on October 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM Comments comments (0)



Amongst M Networks Kool-Aid Man and Purina's Chase the Chuck Wagon, 1983 also saw the release of another retail product tie-in called Tooth Protectors. Developed by DSD Camelot, Tooth Protectors was released exclusively to Johnson & Johnson costumers through a Mail-in offer only where customers sent in proof of pu...

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Atari 2600)

Posted by Video Game Saga on October 29, 2012 at 3:10 PM Comments comments (0)



L.A. based Wizard Video was a motion picture distrubtor founded by "B" movie legend Charles Band (Full Moon Features). Under the Wizard Video label, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, I Spit on Your Grave and others were released on VHS. With it's connection to horror movie distribution, Wizard Video created two of their own horr...

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Halloween (Atari 2600)

Posted by Video Game Saga on October 29, 2012 at 2:10 AM Comments comments (0)



L.A. based Wizard Video was a motion picture distributor founded by "B" movie legend Charles Band (Full Moon Features). Under the Wizard Video label, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, I Spit on Your Grave and others were released on VHS. With it's connection to horror movie distribution, Wizard Video created two of their o...

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Air Raid Atari 2600- New Discovery!!!

Posted by Video Game Saga on October 29, 2012 at 12:35 AM Comments comments (0)

I updated the Air Raid Rarity Zone entry featuring the new Air Raid discovery! Click here to read about the newest discovered copy of Air Raid for the Atari 2600.



Wreck-It Ralph- Are You Ready to Wreck-It?

Posted by Video Game Saga on October 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM Comments comments (1)



When I first heard about Wreck-It Ralph, I was intrigued by the concept of Disney creating its own retro video game in the form of an animated movie. As more information became available, the layers of Wreck-It Ralph began peeling back, revealing some exciting details. The concept became clear tha...

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New Releases for 07-31-12 (Multi-Platform)

Posted by Video Game Saga on July 30, 2012 at 9:10 PM Comments comments (0)

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Title: Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

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New Releases for 07-17-12 (Multi-Platform)

Posted by Video Game Saga on July 15, 2012 at 12:45 AM Comments comments (0)

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Title: Heroes of Ruin
Publisher: Square Enix
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New Releases for 07-10-12 (Multi-Platform)

Posted by Video Game Saga on July 9, 2012 at 1:20 AM Comments comments (0)

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Title: NCAA Football 13
Publisher: Electronic Arts
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New Releases for 06-26-12 (Multi-Platform)

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 25, 2012 at 2:30 AM Comments comments (0)

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Title: Spec Ops: The Line
Publisher: 2K Games
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Nintendo 3DS XL Coming This August

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 22, 2012 at 1:00 AM Comments comments (1)

During Nintendo's Direct video conference tonight, Reggie Fils-Aime announced that the 3DS XL model will release on August 19th for $199.99 with a 4GB memory card, the same day as New Super Mario Bros. 2. Some fans feel it is too soon for a new model and are disappointed that their is not the inclusion of a second thumb pad, me however, couldn't be more excited to game in 3D on a larger screen; how sweet it will be to enjoy New Super Mario Bros. 2 on a larger screen. Rumors have been flying a...

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Microsoft's Five-Year Plan Leaked!

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 19, 2012 at 12:10 AM Comments comments (2)

According to an unconfirmed 56-page document, Microsoft reveals there five-year plan. Included in the document is Microsoft's plans for the Xbox 720 including price details, features and more. In addition, there has been a press release leaked as well in regards to a new tablet called Xbox Surface. Lets start with the Xbox 720 details. Right of it is stated that the Xbox 720 will launch in 2013 with a planned $299.99 bundle that includes a new version of Kinect. What has been long speculated ...

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New Releases for 06-19-12 (Multi-Platform)

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 18, 2012 at 12:55 AM Comments comments (0)

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Title: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
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Keio: Flying Squadron (Sega CD)

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 11, 2012 at 6:05 PM Comments comments (2)


Considered to be the rarest Sega CD game, Keio Flying Squadron was released in 1994 towards the end of the Sega CD life cycle adding to its rarity. Keio is a side-scrolling shooter where Rami rides a fire-spitting dragon named Pochi and has two smaller companion dragons assist her. Two squeals whe...

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E3 2012: Dead Island: Riptide Announced

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 6, 2012 at 2:35 AM Comments comments (0)

Publisher Deep Silver has announced Dead Island: Riptide. All we know is that original developer Techland is in "full development" on the title for consoles and PC. An "extensive reveal" is do this summer. Check out the logo below:



E3 2012: Huge Third Party Support for Wii U

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 6, 2012 at 2:25 AM Comments comments (0)

The third party support for Wii U is going be huge just take a look at this list of games: Mass Effect 3, Tank! Tank! Tank!, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Trine 2: Director's Cut, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.

E3 2012: Nintendo Press Conference

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 6, 2012 at 2:05 AM Comments comments (0)

-Shigeru Miyamoto-San takes the stage.

-Pikmin 3 officially confirmed and new Rock Pikmin species are unveiled. Pikmin can now tear down structures and interact with environments. 100 Pikmin can be populated on screen at the same time. The GamePad will be used as a map and to manage your Pikmin. You can record your gameplay to view back later. No Captain Olimar which is currently a mystery and in place are four new leaders.

-Wii U will stream video from Netflix, Amazon...

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E3 2012: Samsung Smart TV Cloud Gaming

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 6, 2012 at 1:45 AM Comments comments (0)

How do you make video games even more accessible and easier to play? Integrate cloud based gaming into a TV set. That is exactly what Samsung and Gaikai are doing. CEO and Founder, David Perry, has been very excited to announce Gaikai's partnership with Samsung to integrate Gaikai's cloud based gaming service. The new wave of Samsung TVs will feature Gaikai cloud gaming and even come bundled with controller/s "I would expect the TVs in the future to include controllers. I'd be stunned if the...

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E3 2012: Sony Press Conference

Posted by Video Game Saga on June 5, 2012 at 11:00 PM Comments comments (0)

-Quantic Dream confirms Beyond: Two Souls. The game follows Jodie Holmes played by actress Ellen Page from the Kara tech demo and the game questions where we go after we die. 

-PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale officially confirmed for PS Vita. Cross platform play is supported which means players on Vita can play players on PS3. Holiday 2012 release.

-Big Daddy and Nathan Drake officially confirmed to be in PlayStation All-Stars

-PS Vita will be a cross-controll...

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