2kB of Fun: my book on Handheld games.

woolfman · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:17 am Post subject:

Hey Blanka,

I am really sorry that I discovered your project sooo late!

I wish to congratulate on your effort - the samples look very very good, and the photography is of high quality. I truly hope you get it made, I would definitely buy a copy of the finished product.

What I really like is the idea of seeing the guts of every game, including the pcb. Thats truly unique, and I am sure somebody like me who repairs games from time to time will appreciate that too.

Good luck!
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jaycee72 · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:41 am Post subject:

Rik · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:51 am Post subject:

I have some pics of internals on my website (but not very high quality for most of them), but I am planning on updating a lot of that with higher resolution pics...

His schematics and the wire-frame drawings are pretty cool though... I've never tried to actually create schematics for any of the games... Cool

Detailed tear-down instructions and the names of certain parts is something else I've wanted to do...

blanka · Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 12:23 pm Post subject:

It's not too late. Will come back in the autumn....
This book will include some of my work for 2kB of Fun:
http://www.kickstarter.com/pro.....video-game

woolfman · Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:08 am Post subject:

blanka · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:04 am Post subject:

Just created a small video of a game with very nice VFD sprites:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=390460324414373
Bandai Kampf der Monster or Go Go Dynaman.

blanka · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:41 pm Post subject: Eurocade @ Retro Game Experience

This weekend, a special event is happening in Hilversum the Netherlands. Both on saturday and sunday.
We will bring together:
- 50 original arcade cabs, all on free play, including the holy Computer Space in yellow!
- A lot of consoles
- A lot of handhelds, where I will display and let people play many VFD arcade conversions.
- 3 movies: King of Kong, Wreck it Ralph and the Video Game Years.
- And I will give a lecture on handheld games.
- And if you are interested in Dutch TV, the rest of the permanent exhibition is also open.

http://eurocade.eu/Eurocade/Eurocade.html

woolfman · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 2:03 pm Post subject:

Damn it! Way to late for me to attend...

We definitely need a calendar for events like this! To be honest, it is the first time I ever heard of it.

Anyway - good luck!
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Wolf

blanka · Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 6:18 am Post subject:

Picking up the book work again, here is my cut-away drawing of Amidar:

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Making the book on handheld games: www.2kboffun.com

kisember · Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 11:54 am Post subject:

Looks like pixel graphics. Really nice. Look forward to the next round of book funding. I hope this time goes well.
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www.HandheldEmpire.com: open vintage hand-held game database and collectors' site.

blanka · Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 10:50 pm Post subject:

It is actually a vector drawing. Razor sharp. It needs to be output on a 100dpmm imagesetter to be fully appreciated.

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Making the book on handheld games: www.2kboffun.com

BAH · Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 3:41 pm Post subject:

It's an amazing project. The photos of the games are slick and do them the utmost respect. I've always anticipated the eventual publication of this book. Take comfort in knowing that because your book is on retro games, anytime is the right time for its release Wink

blanka · Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 11:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the support. You know, the original Indiegogo release wasn't the best timing. Just got a second kid. Started a new job cause banks are a PITA when self employed and in want of buying a house. Kids grow up and go to school after summer. Now a little spare time returns to our life, and I'm starting up things again. Right now finishing the cutaway drawing of Computer Bowling, after which it will be ready to ship to Australia Wink

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Making the book on handheld games: www.2kboffun.com

kisember · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:00 am Post subject:

Hey, any update? Did not you give it up, did you?
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blanka · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject:

Nope,
Almost done with my study.... 2 more months.
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Making the book on handheld games: www.2kboffun.com