Virtvic
@tenpencearcade.bsky.social
Blogging tinkerer, ex host of the Ten Pence Arcade Podcast. Collector of over 300 famicom carts. Arcade joystick maker for many platforms.
New tinkering released - Gameboy DMG related. open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
Utilising a Spare Gameboy Shell.
Using a stupidly smol screen and equally stupidly small micro computer.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
New tinkering released - Gameboy DMG related. open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
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Wieder sehr spaßiges Spiel für den kleinen Geldbeutel @flynnsarcade.bsky.social
Silver Bullet, Flynn´s Arcade, 1CC Games, Switch 2 Review
youtu.be/ePev9vrrtDk
Silver Bullet, Flynn´s Arcade, 1CC Games, Switch 2 Review
youtu.be/ePev9vrrtDk
Silver Bullet, Flynn´s Arcade, 1CC Games, Switch 2 Review
YouTube video by Zocker Omi
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October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wieder sehr spaßiges Spiel für den kleinen Geldbeutel @flynnsarcade.bsky.social
Silver Bullet, Flynn´s Arcade, 1CC Games, Switch 2 Review
youtu.be/ePev9vrrtDk
Silver Bullet, Flynn´s Arcade, 1CC Games, Switch 2 Review
youtu.be/ePev9vrrtDk
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I've been having a fun time playing Silver Bullet on the Switch 2 - cleverly slated for the Halloween week. Such a fun balance of twin stick shooting, bullet hell, and a ton of fun references to horror and pop culture. Check it out!
Thanks to @flynnsarcade.bsky.social for hooking me up with it!
Thanks to @flynnsarcade.bsky.social for hooking me up with it!
October 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I've been having a fun time playing Silver Bullet on the Switch 2 - cleverly slated for the Halloween week. Such a fun balance of twin stick shooting, bullet hell, and a ton of fun references to horror and pop culture. Check it out!
Thanks to @flynnsarcade.bsky.social for hooking me up with it!
Thanks to @flynnsarcade.bsky.social for hooking me up with it!
@nataliethenerd.com Have you ever managed to get VGA output from a GBP before? I have 2x screenless GBAs and I’d like to make a BIG GBP
October 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
@nataliethenerd.com Have you ever managed to get VGA output from a GBP before? I have 2x screenless GBAs and I’d like to make a BIG GBP
Are replacement famicom cases not a thing? I keep seeing a clear top part for £50+ and loads of SFC cases, but none for the famicom?
October 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Are replacement famicom cases not a thing? I keep seeing a clear top part for £50+ and loads of SFC cases, but none for the famicom?
New Flynn’s Arcade game!
Silver Bullet, #Halloween #shooter #action #arcade
🚂https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818130/Silver_Bullet/
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#Release 30th October (20% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #Steam
🚂https://store.steampowered.com/app/2818130/Silver_Bullet/
store-jp.nintendo.com/item/softwar...
nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
#Release 30th October (20% #discount 1st week) #NintendoSwitch #indiedev #indiegames #IndieGameDev #gamedev #Steam
October 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New Flynn’s Arcade game!
Christ on a bike, pac man has fallen on hard times…
October 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Christ on a bike, pac man has fallen on hard times…
Cannot wait for this to be released!
October 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Cannot wait for this to be released!
Oh snap. I just ordered this by accident*
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Oh snap. I just ordered this by accident*
CRT displays aren’t always ‘massive’ or expensive.
September 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
CRT displays aren’t always ‘massive’ or expensive.
Anyone who uses the word ‘crisp’ in a positive way when talking about retro game video output is a massive bellend who is totally missing the point. Discuss.
September 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Anyone who uses the word ‘crisp’ in a positive way when talking about retro game video output is a massive bellend who is totally missing the point. Discuss.
Hey, you tube retro gaming and modding video viewers, did you know that PCBWay manufactures pcbs, 3d printing and even CNC machining? YES, BECAUSE YOU TELL US EVERY FUCKING VIDEO!!!
September 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hey, you tube retro gaming and modding video viewers, did you know that PCBWay manufactures pcbs, 3d printing and even CNC machining? YES, BECAUSE YOU TELL US EVERY FUCKING VIDEO!!!
New substack post - making an iPod BIGLY - open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
iPod Revitalisation
Makin' it BIGLY
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September 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New substack post - making an iPod BIGLY - open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
Excellent write up on ‘shoot them ups’
Let's have a wander through one of my favourite genres:
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Essential experiences: Shmups
Shmups are one of gaming’s most resilient, numerous, diverse, and oldest genres. Everything from gleaming sci-fi to blood-slicked body horror to the cutest and fluffiest friends are contained…
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September 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Excellent write up on ‘shoot them ups’
Another Substack blogpost. Yes, I am spoiling you at the ambassador's reception - open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
Yorkshire Arcade Fixup / Arcade PCB Conversion
Eee, by 'eck
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September 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Another Substack blogpost. Yes, I am spoiling you at the ambassador's reception - open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
New substack blog post - Nintendo framed! open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
Famicom Carts Framed
Some may say a work of art...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
New substack blog post - Nintendo framed! open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
New Substack blogpost - a joystick, controller,arcade pcbs and some clocks (?) open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
...Things Change So Fast...
And not always for the best.
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August 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
New Substack blogpost - a joystick, controller,arcade pcbs and some clocks (?) open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
Had a conversation about tiger bread being too thick for fish finger sandwiches this morning. I agreed, but I can unhinge my jaw like a snek, so I was ok.
August 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Had a conversation about tiger bread being too thick for fish finger sandwiches this morning. I agreed, but I can unhinge my jaw like a snek, so I was ok.
At my mate Bobbi’s place testing all his arcade pcbs. We had a 1000% success rate. Everything worked (eventually)
August 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
At my mate Bobbi’s place testing all his arcade pcbs. We had a 1000% success rate. Everything worked (eventually)
New Substack post. Making a Telegames Dina 2 in 1 a bit better... open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
Dirty Dina to Dina (Princess of Our Hearts)
Stupid power supplies & video output on a very poor console?
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July 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New Substack post. Making a Telegames Dina 2 in 1 a bit better... open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
@flynnsarcade.bsky.social Have sent me a switch code for ION Shift. I’ll be looking at it tonight.
July 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
@flynnsarcade.bsky.social Have sent me a switch code for ION Shift. I’ll be looking at it tonight.
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Flora & Fang: Guardians of the vampire garden is a co-op arcade gem with vampires, bug spray, and pumpkins. Spooky-cute, fast-paced, and full of surprises.
@flynnsarcade.bsky.social #FloraAndFang #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
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@flynnsarcade.bsky.social #FloraAndFang #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
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July 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Flora & Fang: Guardians of the vampire garden is a co-op arcade gem with vampires, bug spray, and pumpkins. Spooky-cute, fast-paced, and full of surprises.
@flynnsarcade.bsky.social #FloraAndFang #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
wp.me/p70tPw-ptu
@flynnsarcade.bsky.social #FloraAndFang #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2
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@pirategamething.com Have you seen this blue famicom before?
July 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@pirategamething.com Have you seen this blue famicom before?
New substack blogpost, on PC Engine controllers. A couple of fixes, a mod and a new build! open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...
PC Engine Controllers Ain't Cheap
A (couple of) fixes and a concept...
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July 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
New substack blogpost, on PC Engine controllers. A couple of fixes, a mod and a new build! open.substack.com/pub/virtvics...