Blogger Archive: singlebanana 
I am very happy to report that in the final days of the donation drive, we were able to surpass our $1500 goal. With everyone's generous donations, we raised an incredible $1551 total! This means great things for our site, as it will keep our server's going and allow us to do some special things to help promote our site and improve your experience here. Thank you to all who donated in the final days of the fund drive and to all of you for your support! This is such a fantastic community to be a part of and I am glad that we can continue to help it grow.
A BIG thanks to all of the members who have donated since our last update!:
zophar53
G. Franzen
Fokakis79
techwizard
FatherJack
Duke.Togo
nupoile**
Grand total raised: $1,551.00
Continue reading 2017 Donation Drive - Final Update & Raffle
Since our last update, we have seen an overwhelming amount of generosity from our members. I am incredibly proud to report that with the recent influx of donations, we are now at 95% of our goal! There are only two more days in February, so please help us eclipse this goal (you can donate here: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal). In order to push us through the finish line, we are giving away two Steam codes to the donor who breaks the $1500 mark! Even if you have already donated, you can donate again and be eligible for these Steam codes.
Also, be sure to donate so that you can get in on the raffle of great prizes donated by our staff. You can find a listing of all the raffle prize lots HERE. A BIG thanks to all of the members who have donated since our last update!:
toze3
Guile
douglie007
Duke.Togo
TheAncientHero
Soia11
NeoMagicWarrior
Sigoya
sydpinkfloyd
Pam
98PaceCar
flyingclimber
Socialiste
bronson66
Lazyperson
Nik the Russian
EngineerMike
Wylaf Beulbe
phalnx
starfox387
neimad
Ze_ro
T. Trycieki
beakerman
Raidou
Thank you all! Please remember to PM me with your screen name and the email address you donated with, (or include your handle with your donation) so that we can properly thank you during our weekly updates and provide you with the proper number of raffle tickets. If you donated recently and do not see your name, you may have donated after we pulled numbers. If you don't see it, just send me a PM and I will check on your donation status.
Grand total raised so far: $1,431.00
RF Generation is currently holding its annual fund drive to help with the server costs for 2017. So far, we have had a good turnout and I am happy to report that with our donors' generous pledges, we are at 54% of our goal! There's only one more week left in February, so if you are considering donating, now is the time (you can donate here: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal). Be sure to donate so that you can get in on the raffle of great prizes donated by our staff. You can find a listing of all the raffle prize lots HERE. A BIG thanks to all of the members who have donated since our last update!:
bsr241
The Burnin8or
erikescapade
Marriott_Guy
Wempster
Thank you all! Please remember to PM me with your screen name and the email address you donated with, (or include your handle with your donation) so that we can properly thank you during our weekly updates and provide you with the proper number of raffle tickets. If you donated recently and do not see your name, you may have donated after we pulled numbers. If you don't see it, just send me a PM and I will check on your donation status.
Grand total raised so far: $809.00
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Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana) and Shawn (GrayGhost81) as they discuss one of the most beloved RPGs on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Secret of Mana. Join these playthrough gurus as they review their maiden voyages through the game and try to determine what makes classic gamers dote upon it so. Topics discussed include: the general story, the revolutionary menu system, upgrades, general enemy and boss battles, and of course, the musical score. Having recently played both of Square's "Secret" SNES titles, Rich takes a few minutes to discuss the verbal war that often rages between Secret of Mana and Secret of Evermore fans and whether or not either argument holds water. Which game is better, and would either of our hosts recommend this particular title? Be sure to listen to this episode of the RF Generation Playcast to find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on this game on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss the game more. We hope you enjoy our show. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen!
Episode 34 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=17592.0
Get the show on Podbean: http://www.rfgplaycast.com/
On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/...ion-playcast/id1038953364
On Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/p...ation-playcast?refid=stpr
And follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfgenplaythroughs
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/RFGPlayCast
Continue reading Episode 34 - RF Generation Playcast
RF Generation is currently holding its annual fund drive to help with the server costs for 2017. So far, we have had a good turnout and I am happy to report that with our donors' generous pledges, we are nearly 43% of our goal with almost half of the month over! We will be taking donations for the fund drive through the month of February (you can donate here: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal), so be sure to donate during this time to get in on the raffle of great prizes donated by our staff. You can find a listing of all the raffle prize lots HERE. A BIG thanks to all of the members who have donated since our last update!:
Chris Roberts (N.A.R.C. podcast)
GameReviewGod
Gamer4Lyfe
Goodwill_Gamer
InvadErGII
Malygris
Marcos 'Janauba'
NMErickson
Razor Knuckles
shaggy
StOrmTK421
Voodoo Monkey
Thank you all! Please remember to PM me with your screen name and the email address you donated with, (or include your handle with your donation) so that we can properly thank you during our weekly updates and provide you with the proper number of raffle tickets. If you donated recently and do not see your name, you may have donated after we pulled numbers. If you don't see it, just send me a PM and I will check on your donation status.
Grand total raised so far: $639.00
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Holy time warp Batman! Where the H-E-double hockey sticks did January go? Welcome to the February 2017 edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we announce March's community playthrough game, remind you that "HEY! There's a donation drive going on over here!", keep you informed regarding new podcast hosting, and of course, thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals during the month of January. Thanks for adjusting your V-hold and tuning in to this edition of the Site News!
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
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Continue reading All Our News Are Belong To You: February 2017 Edition
As you may of you know, our site is currently conducting its annual fund drive to help with the server costs for 2017. So far, we have had a good turnout and I am happy to report that with our donors' generous pledges, we are just over 20% of our goal! We will be taking donations for the fund drive through the month of February (you can donate here: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal), so be sure to donate during this time to get in on the raffle of great prizes donated by our staff. You can now find a listing of all of the raffle prize lots at the conclusion of this post and HERE. However, the staff at RF Generation would first like to take a moment to thank those who have donated so far:
Bear78
chrisbid
Cobra Blade
Cowtipp Neo
FatherJack
Fleebitten
GatStevens
Deadman
Inverse Phase
Misto
monkees19
ryanflucas
Shadow Kisuragi
singlebanana
themoofrogF
twoandahalfgeeks
ugr
zophar53
Thank you all! Please remember to PM me the email address you donated with, so that we can properly thank you during our weekly updates and provide you with the proper number of raffle tickets. If you donated recently and do not see your name, you may have donated after we pulled numbers. If you don't see it, just send me a PM and I will check on your donation status.
Grand total raised so far: $312.00
Continue reading 2017 Donation Drive - Update #1
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Our annual donation drive starts today! Be sure to hit that donation button and show this great site some love. And don't forget, for every $10 you donate, you will receive a ticket for this year's raffle!
Keep in mind that RF Generation is a free, no advertising or pop-ups, not-for-profit site. All database contributions come from member submissions and our unpaid staff works hard to update and improve database content, keep front page articles fresh and informative, and produce podcasts for your listening pleasure. Unfortunately, the costs associated with running and maintaining this site are not free (...or cheap) and we need YOUR help to keep our site moving forward into 2018. All donations will go directly to our server and site improvement account. This year our goal is to raise at least $1500 by the end of February. I will provide updates on the front page throughout the month to help monitor how close we are to obtaining our goal and will also thank all donors by name for their contributions (donation amounts will be kept private).
Thank you for your continued love and support,
The staff at RF Generation
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Tomorrow, we officially kick off our annual RF Generation Community Donation Drive (though all donations today also count toward our total raised!). Our goal this year is to raise at least $1500 by February 28, 2017. This money will be used to pay server costs, site improvements, convention advertising, and any additional funds will also be put toward future hosting expenses. We hope that you will consider contributing to keep RF Generation a free, fun, and useful site for yourself, other members, and those who haven't been fortunate enough to find us yet. We only ask that you donate what you can and even a small amount, like a few bucks, goes a long way and is very appreciated.
Donations are accepted via PayPal and you can donate by following this link: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?action=paypal. PLEASE be sure to PM me your RF Generation handle and the email address you used to donate (or include your screen name with your donation via PayPal) so that we can thank you on the front page and determine your number of raffle tickets; only your handle will be used and all donation amounts are private.
Speaking of raffle tickets, for those of you who donate at least $10, you will be entered into a raffle for some fantastic prize lots donated by our generous members. We are currently still gathering donations and putting them into lots, so as soon as these are finalized, they will be posted. If any of you are interested in donating prizes for this year's raffle, please reach out to singlebanana via PM. Rules for this raffle are listed below.
Thank you for your donations to the site and we hope that RF Generation will remain your #1 choice for tracking your collection for years to come!
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RAFFLE RULES:
For every $10 donated, that donor will receive a ticket for the raffle (i.e. if you donate $40, you will receive 4 entries). At the end of the donation drive, names will be randomly drawn from the entries (drawing to be videoed) and winners will be allowed to select the lot of their choosing based on draw order. For instance, the first name drawn will select their lot first, the second name drawn will select their lot second, and so on; the last name drawn will receive the final, remaining lot. Participants will only be allowed to win one (1) lot, so if your name is drawn more than once, you will retain your highest selection position and another name will be selected. Winners should expect to pay the cost of shipping for their items unless the prize donor is willing to ship for free.
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Happy New Year and welcome the January 2017 edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we present February's community playthrough title, announce the results of our December racing competition, check in on the goodies received during December's Secret Santa, announce a new site member promotion, set a reminder for our upcoming site Donation Drive, and thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals during the month of December. Thanks for tuning in to this edition of the Site News! PLEASE be sure to read this month's edition, since there is some cool and informative content, as well as an important upcoming event announcement.
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
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Continue reading All Our News Are Belong To You: January 2017 Edition
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Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), Floyd (Fleach), and special guest, year-round playthrough participant, douglie007 as they discuss the games they played during the December racing competition, F-Zero, Road Rash II, and Burnout Revenge. The guys also discuss their five favorite playthroughs of 2016, as well as, their least favorite and a few other recommendations. This is a fun and light-hearted episode that even your Grandpa Jebediah will enjoy....as long as he's on at least his third brandy....oh, and his hearing aid is turned all the way down....and of course, you tell him it's football. Why does Shawn keep texting us photos of his meat and two veg? And why does he have a pet howler monkey? Be sure to listen to this episode of the RF Generation Playcast to find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on this games on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss these games more. We hope you enjoy our show. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen!
Episode 33 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=17536.0
Get the show on Podbean: http://rfgenplaycast.podbean.com/
On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/...ion-playcast/id1038953364
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/w...BxDLuRPI&feature=youtu.be
On Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/p...ation-playcast?refid=stpr
And follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfgenplaythroughs
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/RFGPlayCast
Continue reading Episode 33 - RF Generation Playcast
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The staff at RF Generation would like to wish all of our members and friends of the site a happy and prosperous New Year! Thanks to all of our members and staff who work so hard to make this site a wonderful community to be a part of and the best resource for video game collectors on the Internet. May all of your collecting goals come to fruition in 2017!
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Welcome the December edition of RF Generation's Site News! In this issue, we announce January's community playthrough title, set a reminder for members participating in this year's site Secret Santa, and thank those members who sent in submissions to our site and registered approvals during the month of November. Thanks for tuning in to this edition of the Site News and from all the staff at RF Generation, please have a safe and happy holiday season!
REMEMBER: If you have any news about upcoming events or topics that you think the site needs to hear about, please PM singlebanana and put "RFG Site News" in the subject line. Who knows, maybe your news will make our front page!
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Continue reading All Our News Are Belong To You: December 2016 Edition
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Join RF Generation Playcast hosts, Rich (singlebanana), Shawn (GrayGhost81), and Floyd (Fleach) as they discuss the November playthrough, Heavy Rain. In this special 100th game episode, we delve into this Quantic Dream QTC classic and discuss the various storylines, gameplay mechanics, and the cast of characters. During September of last year, we played Indigo Prophecy, and here we take some time to compare the two games, which were developed by the same company. Indigo Prophecy was Rich's most disappointing of pick for 2015, so how will Heavy Rain fair with our Playcast newcomer? Listen to this episode of the RF Generation Playcast and find out!
As always, we are happy to hear your thoughts on this games on our discussion page (linked below). We will respond to your comments and are always happy to discuss these games more. We hope you enjoy our show. Please be sure to rate and write a review of the show on iTunes to help us increase our listenership. Thanks for the listen!
Episode 32 discussion thread: http://www.rfgeneration.c...m/index.php?topic=17525.0
Get the show on Podbean: http://rfgenplaycast.podbean.com/
On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/...ion-playcast/id1038953364
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/w...T62I1yQU&feature=youtu.be
On Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/p...ation-playcast?refid=stpr
And follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfgenplaythroughs
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/RFGPlayCast
Continue reading Episode 32 - RF Generation Playcast
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Growing up as a kid in the 80's, I have vivid memories of walking into the local arcades of the time and pumping countless quarters/tokens into those high-tech cabinets. Some of my favorite machines of the that bygone era were the brawlers. While many games focused on high scores, had GAME OVER screens, and required starting back at the begging upon defeat, beat 'em ups often awarded continuous play via simple capitalism. As a result, many stage bosses got tougher and were aptly named "quarter munchers" due to their tendency to gobble shiny Washington's from your pant's pockets and/or Mom's change purse. As a kid, I'm sure few or none of us kept track of these types of expenses, it was all about popping in as much change as we could to get an end screen and enjoy that feeling of sweet bliss that would carry over to the school playground on Monday.
My favorite brawlers growing up were Double Dragon, Kung Fu Master (which may barely fit this category), and Final Fight. However, for the purposes of this article, I will only be discussing the latter.
Continue reading Let's Compare: Final Fight 2 & Final Fight 3
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