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Quick Production Update

It has now been two weeks since the last video and I'm sorry to say there will not be a video this week. I never promised fortnightly reviews but it's still the goal. I spent most of last week trying to get a new review series off the ground and by the end of the week it just wasn't ready for shooting. And unfortunately, we didn't have any other projects on the docket. I really hate pushing scripts I'm not fully confident with into production so it was decided that we'd take this week off from p...

SSFF PO Box

We have a PO Box! So if you want to send us something, now you can! PO Box 17041 Seattle, WA 98127 It's a small box so please email before sending. We also weren't able to get one at the post office nearest our apartment so we can't check it everyday. If it gets too full it'll bounce back to you so again, please email ahead!

NES Review Bucket List

The following is a list of NES games that I have, will, will maybe, and will not review. The idea being that one day I may actually be finished with the system which is kind of exciting. The "Maybe" pile are games that I really just put more time into. Let me know what you think in the comments, I'm sure some of you have serious opinions about the "Nope" pile.

REVIEWED

MetalStorm

Journey to Silius

Startropics / Zoda's Revenge

Little Nemo

Nightshade

Winner of the first SSFF Patreon giveaway!

THANKS FOR PLAYING EVERYONE! And congratulations to Jason Ellis for winning the first SSFF Patreon giveaway! We hope to do this type of thing more often, maybe even during live-streams or through a high-score challenges. We want more interaction with you fine folks so keep your ear to the ground, this was just the beginning. See y'all real soon and thanks for the support! -d

The First Patreon Supporter Giveaway!

Hey everybody! Since we’ve had this Patreon going for two months now, we’ve decided it’s time for our first giveaway! Rules are pretty simple, if you’d like us to send you a surprise video game related gift from Derek’s mighty thrifting expeditions, just comment below! The limit is one entry per user. A winner will be selected at random TOMORROW AFTERNOON and messaged for their mailing information. We hope this will be the first of many so have fun and thanks for the support. :)

[SSFF] Cave Noire (カーブノア) (GB) Review

[SSFF] Cave Noire (カーブノア) (GB) Review by Derek Alexander

Quick video update! The new review will be on the very little-known gameboy game Cave Noire. I only found out about this game a few months ago! I've been on/off writing the script ever since I discovered it but it's been an incredible challenge to get "right". I was working on my 5th or 6th draft when I finally threw my hands up and turned my most recent draft over to Grace. With her help we had a break through and finally figured out how to approach the review! When you finally see the review y...

State of the Skeleton: June '15

State of the Skeleton: June '15 Video update! Here's the list of Patrons, PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR NAME IS CORRECT! Jeffrey Canam Tyler Christian Chris McGee Greg Brandon Morris John Olson James Peralta Gabe Philbin Mike Miller John Sheppard Anssi Jalomäki John Edwards Kevin Kenel Marc Stephenson Josh Merrick Toby Jones mariosixtywhore Sirabun Wongmek Allistair Pinsof Stephen Snook Javi Rodriguez Mason Mangrum KerryFTW Jonas Neefs David Andrew Flanigan Lees NightBlader Michael Smola Tiago Pere...

Update Vlog incoming! I wasn't able to get to this yesterday as I had a personal matter to attend to!

Attention all backers! I will be shooting an update vlog tonight. If there is anything you would like me to address, please let me know in the comments below! See you soon!

[SSFF] Shatterhand (NES) Review by Derek Alexander

[SSFF] Shatterhand (NES) Review by Derek Alexander

[SSFF] Shatterhand Teaser

So we tried to make an incredibly ambitious script in 6 days, and even though we worked through the weekend and stayed up until 7am last night we just couldn't get it out the door. We decided that in order the get this video to where it needs to be, we have to put it down for now and come back to it after resting through the weekend. We're really really sorry we couldn't finish it for you this week. But we have been busting our butts to finish it! It's about 70%-80% edited so enjoy a short prev...

Finished up a shoot with Derek last night. Looking fresh as hell for the camera

Hello VIP Patron's I'm going on vacation! Some friends of mine rent a vacation house in the summer every year and now that I am a fellow Seattleite, I've been invited to come along (Grace unfortunately isn't available). I'll be leaving thursday the 4th, coming back sunday the 7th. SO THIS MEANS WE'RE WORKING THROUGH THE WEEKEND TO GET A NEW VIDEO OUT! Expect the Shatterhand review by wednesday, mmmmmmaybe thursday, there's still a lot to do! Grace and I are about to shoot the live stuff, we're t...

[SSFF] Monster Party (NES) Review by Derek Alexander

NEW VIDEO - Monster Party (NES) is one of the weirdest games I've ever played and I loved it!

[SSFF] Monster Party (NES) Review by Derek Alexander

The Monster Party review is up exclusively for VIP Backers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6A0mPkx3KM This will go live for everyone else tomorrow morning but you all get to see it first! I'm actually reexport to see if it will be a little better quality but that always takes a few hours. But this is basically the video! Enjoy! And thanks for the support!

More special stuff for my VIP backers! Here's a collection of songs I made for the SSFF bumper. The animation was done by the incredible Clockwork Pixel ( http://bit.ly/ClockworkPixel ) but I took upon myself to make the music. I made three songs. Check out the attachments for the download. Here's a rundown of the songs SSFF Bumper Music 1 2nd: This is what I used, it's a little longer than what appears in the bumper. I pro...

Monster Party Behind the Scenes: very successful shoot! We shot 13 live dialog scenes in under 90 minutes with less than 1 hour setup. Script writing may still be a slow process but this was easily the fastest and smoothest shoot we've ever had. Higher quality with faster production time is the goal and we get closer with every video!

Another quick thing; while working on Jumping Flash I had an idea for a video I don't normally do. Something like "Please Remaster These, If You're Just Going To Remaster Everything". I touched on this in the review but when I heard they were going to remaster God of War 3, the Arkham games, Gears of War I thought, ok I can play ball, you're not going to remake games that really deserve it, just really popular ones. So why haven't we see remakes of certain games then? -Demon's Souls (maybe son...

The shooting Monster Party script is 2,700 words. (For perspective: Clock Tower 2,900, EDF 2017 2,000, Castlevania 3,000, Parasite Eve 3,600.) It was a tough nut to crack because the game does have problems but we're really happy with the script, I think we did this game justice. Game footage has been captured, Grace has started on graphics, but the big task for today will be voice over and live action. Grace has a dr's appointment and then work so it'll be a late night for sure. I'm supposed t...

If yall haven't heard yet, Koji Igarashi is pulling a Mighty No 9 and kickstarting his own Castlevania reboot without Konami. I actually had prior knowledge of this kickstarter a few weeks ago but had to keep quiet about it. But I took the opportunity to start a review of Symphony of the Night as the first episode of a new show re-examining landmark video games. I've got a cool name and a format all figured out and hope to have that video out shortly after the Monster Party review. See you soon!...

monster party script is coming together! the plan is to have a working script by the end of the day (production tip: scripts are never finished, they're only ready). production will start first thing on monday (i might pull some overtime this weekend). the hardest part of production has always been the writing. i take medication to curb my adhd and dyslexia but it's still a challenge. i have no problem with the actual writing part, i struggle with organizing it all (which is why my old reviews ...

Got some behind the scenes stuff! Here's Grace's storyboard for the skit from the Jumping Flash Review.

Honest question: How interested would you all be in a review of Monster Party (NES)? I really really like that game but it's been well-reviewed already. I've got a script about half finished but I'm not sure if I should go on. Thoughts?

My inspirational poster. I endeavor to not just be "working" but to always be "Big Bear Doin' Thangs"

Damn and we're nearly half way to the next milestone!! This is for ALL my patrons, thank you so much! I really had no idea it would get this big, this fast. It's fantastic but I need to stay humble, there's a lot of work ahead of me. But it means so much to have your support! This weekend will be all about relaxing and celebrating but come monday it's back to work!! -da

RIP Broom Poll

1ST MILESTONE! Holy shit!! I hardly had enough time to hit "go" and then grab some dinner! But this means it's RIP to the Broom Poll. You may once again rest comfortably in our kitchen.

Wooo, we're live! And already about time to start shopping. Thank you so much everyone!!