ValuGamer

A catalog of obsolete entertainment.

Nintendo Promotional Videotapes

N64 Change the System

In the late 90s I received several videotapes in the mail from Nintendo for upcoming games on the N64. At the time I wasn’t a Nintendo Power subscriber but they still had my address. The videos are really goofy but do a good job of showing off the games.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Movie: The Game: The Instruction Manual

A Nightmare on Elm Street Title Screen

I might have rented this game from Superior Video back in the day. Look at that title screen. It’s terrifying. I have a couple of things to share tonight including a scan of the original manual for the game. If you think the game sounds bad just wait for the manual.

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Castlevania Symphony of the Night Artwork

This is one of my favorite games. One of the things that has always fascinated me about this game is how the opening sequence is actually the end of the previous game (Devil’s Castle Dracula X Rondo of Blood). It was a great way to re-introduce the series to gamers who might not have played any of the Castlevania games for a few years.

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Waterworld on Virtual Boy and the Red Vectors of Madness

Waterworld Manual Cover

It’s Halloween so I’ve dug up something positively horrifying for this great holiday. I have never played this game but I remember it being one of the more quirky titles on the Virtual Boy (and that is saying a lot). I still own my Virtual Boy that I purchased with Christmas money in December of 1995. Anyway, on with the story.

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The Power Glove

Power Glove Ad

I found some Power Glove stuff that seemed like it would be worth posting. In addition to a clip from The Wizard you will find a TV ad, a few images, and a PDF link to the original Power Glove program manual. Enjoy!

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