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	New PCE Game (Implode) Available on Sept 1, 2002!!!!!
	Rinkya 

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From: bt@mindrec.com
Date: Wed Aug 28 10:21:27 EDT 2002
Subject: New PCE Game (Implode) Available on Sept 1, 2002!!!!!


Turbo List;

as some of you know, I have been working on a new SCD for our
beloved systems over the last 6 months.  At this point, I am 
pleased to announce that the long journey of making a new SCD
is over, and what do I have to show for it?  Well, besides a 
thousand game CDs sitting in my office, I have Implode -- the 
first new game for the PCE and Duo in over 5 years. They
have been tested and are fully functional (over a month was
spent going back and forth with the CD manufacturer about
whether what I was trying to do was a valid format or not,
so there was some question as to whther or not these would 
work  -- they DO).

So, what is Implode, and what is on the CD ?

There are 3 games on the Implode SCD.  Previously released
games Crash and Humpball (both updated and given sound effects 
and a CD soundtrack), as well as Implode, the title game.

Implode takes the "tetris" genre and turns it upside down,
literally.  New blocks are added to the playing field
a row at a time, and it is up to you to clear blocks from 
the field by activating any block that is part of a 3 block
(or more) contiguous chain.  Along the way you will also encounter 
bombs, and flashing blocks that do not stay the same color.
As the game progresses, more colors show up on screen, and the
speed at which rows are deployed increased.  Most beta testers
found the game challenging and were excited about the possible 
release.

Images of the game and packaging can be seen here:

  http://www.mindrec.com/store/info.php?id=BTCD0201

(please note that you cannot buy Implode through this website,
even though it says you can, caveat emptor)

There are only 1,000 copies of Implode, and the likelihood of a 
re-print is slim.

How do you order Implode ?
Implode will be available for shipping beginning on September 1,
in the US you have 2 routes.  You can either order directly from me
(cash, money orders only), or through an exclusive arrangement,
TZD will also be carrying Implode (for credit card orders) [TZD 
will have units to ship starting the second week of September].
The price of Implode is $20.  If you order through me, shipping 
will be a flat $5 for the first 5 copies [USPS Prio Mail].  I do 
have some other titles available, most have a limited availability 
(a complete list is attached below) and are available on a first
come first serve basis.  If you are interested in any titles other 
than Implode, please ask first to confirm availability.

Anyone just wanting Implode can send us$25 (money order, cash, check [*]) 
to me at:

  Bt Garner
  P. O. Box 13844
  Durham (RTP), NC, 27709

And I will fill orders on a first come, first serve basis.  Please
be sure to include a mailing address so that I know where to ship your
CD (and if you include your email addy, I will try to notify when your 
copy is shipped out, no promises, it will depend on how bogged down I 
get with orders...). 

[*] I will accept checks on the following conditions:
  1.  The checks must be pre-printed
  2.  The shipping address must match the pre-printed address
  3.  No check numbered under 500 will be accepted
  4.  A 7-14 day "wait for the funds to clear" period will be observed

International customers should contact me for details (I highly
recommend that international customers combine orders to help
reduce shipping costs).

Depending upon how successful this venture is, there may very
be other SCDs released in the months to come...and I will also make
this offer to other PCE developers.  If you have a game that you 
are working on that you would like released on CD, please contact
me.  Revenues from the sale of Implode will be used to help publish
future games.

-bt garner
bt@mindrec.com

(complete list of other forsale games)

HEC4010   3 x 3 Eyes                        PCE SCD    used  $30.00
NAPR1045  Ane-san (aka "Sister")            PCE SCD    used  $30.00
PCEAC1    Arcade Card Duo                   PCE HuCard used  $45.00
GEBDCQ02  Body Conquest II                  PCE HuCard used  $75.00
TGXCD1013 Camp California                   Duo SCD     new  $25.00
NAPR1033  Chiki Chiki Boys                  PCE SCD    used  $35.00
HCD1014   Cobra II                          PCE CD     used  $20.00
HCD8004   Cobra: Space Adventure            PCE CD     used  $20.00
NSCD2017  Der Langrisser                    PCE SCD    used  $35.00
HC89023   Doraemon Meikyu Daisakusen        PCE HuCard used  $15.00
HCD2030   Doraemon Nobita No Dorabian Night PCE SCD    used  $30.00
NAPR1051  Doukyuusei (aka "Classmates")     PCE SCD    used  $25.00
NCS91003  Dragon Egg (card only)            PCE HuCard used  $10.00
MCCD4006  Dragon Half                       PCE SCD    used  $40.00
PV1001    F-1 Pilot (no case)               PCE HuCard used  $10.00
NC89003   Final Lap Twin (no case)          PCE HuCard used  $10.00
NAPR1032  Gain Ground SX                    PCE SCD    used  $35.00
FXHUD506A Galaxy Faulein Yuna DEMO CD       PC-FX      used  $30.00
HCD2025   Gate of Thunder                   PCE SCD    used  $25.00
HCD2008T  Gate of Thunder+Bonk x2 (CD only) Duo SCD    used  $10.00
BACD4003  GS Mikami                         PCE SCD    used  $40.00
TICD4002  Hatsukoi Monogatari               PCE SCD    used  $50.00
BTCD0201  Implode                           Duo SCD    new   $20.00
HC62006   Kato & Ken Chan (card only)       PCE HuCard used  $15.00
KSCD3004  Kisou Louga                       PCE SCD    used  $25.00
PVCD4011  KO Century Beast                  PCE SCD    used  $30.00
SS90002   Mahjong Goku Special              PCE HuCard used  $20.00
HECD4008  Megami Paradise                   PCE SCD    used  $50.00
PVCD2005  Minesweeper                       PCE CD     used  $25.00
HC90031   Momotarou Katsu Geki              PCE HuCard used  $20.00
HC62005   Necromancer                       PCE HuCard used  $15.00
TP01002   Ninjawarriors                     PCE HuCard used  $30.00
HCD8001   No Ri Ko                          PCE CD     used  $20.00
TJCD3036  Police Connection                 PCE SCD    used  $30.00
NX90003   Psycho Chaser                     PCE HuCard used  $15.00
SSCD2002  Quiz No Hoshi ("Star of Quiz")    PCE SCD    used  $35.00
NSCD1006  Ranma 1/2 (pt 2): Captured Bride  PCE CD     used  $25.00
JCCD9503  Rom2 Karaoke volume 3 (Victor)    PCE CD     used  $25.00
KMCD2002  Snatcher                          PCE SCD    used  $40.00
JCCD1005  Sorcerian                         PCE SCD    used  $30.00
RFCD4002  Star Breaker                      PCE SCD    used  $30.00
HCD2037   Tengai Makyu - Ziria (SCD Promo)  PCE SCD    used  $25.00
HESDUO01  Turbo Duo System                  US Hardware new  -email-
HESEXP01  Turbo Express System              US Hardware new  -email-
HCD3039   Winds of Thunder                  PCE SCD    used  $30.00
NXCD3024  Yami No Kotsuzoku                 PCE SCD    used  $35.00

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From: BobMcPhail@aol.com
Date: Wed Aug 28 23:06:18 EDT 2002
Subject: Rinkya 


Rinkya is a great service for big ticket items only.  A typical PCE game 
which sells for between 1000 and 5000 Yen will cost you approximately $50-$80 
by the time you add commission, bank fees and shipping with Rinkya.  
Occasionally people sell entire collections on Yahoo.JP, so I suppose you 
could use Rinkya to buy one of those.



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