#708-710 - RPG's and a Rarity

Games #708-710
Gemfire, Ultima: Warriors of Destiny, Snow Brothers
NintendoAge.com forum

Since I've only got a few dozen games left to go, I know that eventually I'll have to bite the bullet and splurge for one of the 'Sinister Seven' games on the list. These are the rare (or at least very uncommon) games that haven't depreciated in value since their release, in fact many of them would cost more than their initial MSRP. These aren't .99 cent copies of Bases Loaded or Double Dribble that we're talking about here. The list:

Bubble Bobble Pt. 2
Panic Restaurant
Little Samson
Snow Brothers
Bonk's Adventure
Flintstones 2: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak
Stadium Events

Most of these games are of a pretty good quality, so combine that with their short production numbers and the growing popularity of NES collecting and you've got yourself some pricey carts. The costs on these bounce up and down (depending on if they go at open auction vs. Buy It Now or in an online retail shop) so it's difficult to really say what each game should cost, but it's very unlikely I'll find these at a flea market or pawn shop for a buck, so I just keep checking the eBay and forum listings waiting for a deal on the lower end of the spectrum.

Check out this blog for a great read regarding the rarity of NES games.

NintendoAge.com to the rescue! Lucky for me there was a posting in the buy/sell forum for quite a few games that I need (including several of the Sinister Seven). I cherry picked a few and treated myself to Snow Brothers, a poor-selling Capcom-published title whose gameplay looks similar to Bubble Bobble, which is one of my favorite NES games anyway. I'm looking forward to giving it some play time.

The other pickups of Gemfire and Ultima: Warriors of Destiny are DAMN RPG'S, so it's nice to cross them off the list, even though I have no interest in the games themselves.

My collection will be moving to a new location in the next few months as my wife and I are building a home. Needless to say this is exciting for us after years of apartment living, but this also means that I'll be slowing down a bit on the collection. I'll still be on the lookout for the carts that I need, but will be holding back on the frequency of my purchases. I'll also continue blogging as I find good deals or to show off some interesting stuff from the game room. Stay tuned!