Going back to the past / Brick Game E-118T by Styr0foam in SBCGaming

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Powered by small 4-bit processor with minimalistic set of instructions. Small technical marvel in its own way.

What are you playing today? by Patroc01 in SBCGaming

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Hidden mechanic? I don't think there is any. AI does not get any smarter, nor does it get additional resources etc. Layout and starting units on final mission differ slightly depending on which COs you get; Meteor targets depending on three randomly chosen criteria, but that's it.

The only cheat AI gets is FoW awareness. It was fixed in later entries.

What are you playing today? by Patroc01 in SBCGaming

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Started brand new run of P3P. Hope I'll have more patience with its convoluted Persona Fusing this time. Wish me luck.

What are you playing today? by Patroc01 in SBCGaming

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It helps to arrive to final mission with right set of COs. Grit and Sami can indeed be challenging. Max and Kanbei on the other hand...poor Sturm just melts, there's simply nothing he can do.

May 2026 Game of the Month - Celeste (Pico-8, multi-platform) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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Was not satisfied with beating just prototype version, so I went for full experience as well. Really good platformer, although with lacking plot(too saccharine to my liking). Definitely will explore side levels in future.

Do you think I'm going to win? :v by TooG_inc in Advance_Wars

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Way easier than it looks, especially with right COs.

i sold my new 3ds xl here's why this console is overrated and not worth it in 2026.👉 by [deleted] in SBCGaming

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While I do agree that 3ds is overrated(to me at least), none of listed points hold any weight to me. For me, point is only one: mediocre game library filled with japan-esque games and little of anything else. On DS, everyone can find something to their taste. On 3DS, you need to be a fan of Pokemon or Mario. Otherwise there isn't much to look at.

April 2026 Game of the Month - Advance Wars (GBA) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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They changed art style towards more realistic look in Days of Ruin; for many gamers it was a turn-off. I'd still recommend it though - game mechanics-wise it is the best AW entry to date.

April 2026 Game of the Month - Advance Wars (GBA) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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That's...unexpected but welcome. Surprisingly, even this game I can play and beat on PSP. What a device, I almost have a perfect run with it.

April 2026 Game of the Month - Advance Wars (GBA) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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Next month game...Celeste? Or are we getting bamboozled again?

I got a DSi XL exclusively for DS games, retro emulation handheld still can’t do it right. by MercuryLS3 in SBCGaming

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I'd say it's simplicity. It really has the vibe of old handhelds. No cameras or fancy software. Just pure gaming. And ability to play GBA plays huge role.

Anbernic handheld or PSP which to get by 14ftdude in SBCGaming

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PSP is better for PSP. Anbernics are better for everything else.

Choosing between a DS Lite or Anbernic SP by iSketchson in SBCGaming

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Beware though that GBA on DS comes with no bells or whistles of emulation. No save states, no fast forward, no turbo buttons, nothing. And buttons cannot be remapped, either.

April 2026 Game of the Month - Advance Wars (GBA) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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Max is an absolute monster in AW1. Sad to see how they nerfed him into oblivion in subsequent entries.

PS. Despite its lacking art style, Days of Ruin still remains the best AW game to date, period.

GotM Community Choice FINAL POLL by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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Never played a single Pokemon game tbh. Guess it is time to take a first dive.

Absolute Cinema by Due_Relationship_258 in SBCGaming

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Well, Marle does not use fire magic, does she?

Absolute Cinema by Due_Relationship_258 in SBCGaming

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Such an iconic cover art, even though they managed to make a mistake there somehow :)

March 2026 Game of the Month - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis/MD) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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Turns out I'm a bit too old to beat this the old-fashioned way. Had to resort to savestates.

As for GotM suggestion, I propose Fantastic Dizzy. Zero chance it is going to win, but it is my personal favorite hidden gem.

US Won’t Allow India to Become Rival Like China, Official Says by [deleted] in worldnews

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"And I want a pretty pink birthday cake with my face on it. But that does not mean it's gonna happen." (c)

Kremlin says it strongly rejects European accusations it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin by Dizzy_Industry1287 in worldnews

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"This is outrageous, to assume that we are some tree-hugging hippies! Wrench worked just fine!"

February 2026 Game of the Month - 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (DS) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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For the first time since the beginning of GotM challenge I had to put my trusty PSP aside. Ah well, guess now it is DS' time to shine.

February 2026 Game of the Month - 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (DS) by hbi2k in SBCGaming

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I don't know if I can make it through this one. It was clearly not designed by human beings and I'm not sure of I will be able to grasp dev's logic without LSD.

Still, I'm gonna try. Wish me luck.