Prepared to be shocked and awed people, I have compiled a top ten list of the best Movie Based Video Game adaptations ever. Some will shock you, others you may not have heard of but you will soon know that for every 8 crappy movie based games there is a diamond in the rough. This list also includes spin-offs and pseudo sequels.
10. Gremlins 2: The New Batch – NES
Damn Skippy. This little gem is not only a great adaptation but it’s even better than the movie. Gremlins 2 punt you in control of the super adorable Gizmo as he makes he way around a NYC skyscraper populated with the demonic little green buggers. The game consisted of some great platforming action in an isometric view similar to the The Legend of Zelda. It’s definitely a forgotten classic that needs reviving on the Wii.
6.19.2008
6.01.2008
GVN Summer Bash 2 @ Virtual Rush, Aug23rd
The second GVN summer Bash will be held Aug 23rd at the Virtual Rush lan center in Media, PA.
There will be a Regular and Tag Team Tournament for DOA4 and Tekken Tag. There will be a singles tournament for Virtua Fighter 5, Tekken 5 DR, Soul Calibur 4 and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Sponsorship has not been resolved at this time. I know we are cutting it close but we will get it resolved soon.
If you wish to add a game to the tournament and can prove that there will be number to support it then contact either myself or SOR gaming.
Contact info - hubbsdoctor@gmail.com
Registration will be at 12pm. The show will begin at 3pm. Show up at least an hour early for registration.
Alternative Transporation!
Directions by train and bus from Center city Philly.
Take the R3 train towards Media/Elwyn. Hop off the train at Elwyn station. Walk to the bus stop and take the northbound 117 bus. The next stop is to the granite run mall. Get off at the mall and walk to the AMC theatre. Virtual Rush is located behind the AMC theatre.
Venue Information:
Virtual Rush
1145 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
www.virtualrush.net
610-545-9300
Sponsor information:
http://gamingvisionnetwork.blogspot.com
Feel free to bring additional equipment(tvs, consoles, etc). Doing so will give you 50% off entry fee.
Entry fee is subject to change depending on the awaiting info on sponsorship.
Entry fee - $10
DOA4.1 Tag $10
DOA4.1 Singles $25(might change once the sponsorship thing is settled)
VF5 $10
T5DR $10
Tekken Tag $10
SSBB - $10
SCIV - !10
Each game will roughly start at the Following times.
DOA4 tag - 3:00pm~
DOA4 Singles - half an hour after tag ends
Tekken 5 DR - 4:00~
Tekken Tag – right after T5DR concludes
Virtua Fighter 5 - 4:00
SSBM - 5pm~
SCIV - 5pm~
Basic rules
Rules:
-You are allowed to bring your own controller or arcade stick (please mark it)
-Programmable/macro controllers/sticks are not allowed.
-60 second time limit
DOA Rule set:
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-60 second time limit
-Random level select
-Dangerzones allowed
-Life is set to Largest
Tekken 5 DR and Tekken Tag rule set:
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-Random level select
-Character customization is not allowed.
-Life setting is 100%
-Guard damage is off
-Jinpachi is banned(T5DR)
-No button mapping
Virtua Fighter 5:
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-45 second time limit
-Custom Characters is not allowed.
-Random Stage select
-Character Customization are banned
Soul Calibur 4:(For PS3)
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-Special Characters are banned
-All infinite combos
-Default round time
-Vader is banned
-Custom Characters are banned
-Random stage select
SSBB Ruleset:
-No 3rd party controllers
-3 stock
-2/3 sets
-3/5 finals
-8 minute time limit
-double elim
-Items off
-Final Smash off
-Ties broken by lives, then %
-Metaknight's cape glitch is banned
-Stalling is prohibited. There will be a warning, followed by a disqualification of the round if continued.
-First stage agreed upon or random
-DSR (Dave's stupid rule) - No stage may be used twice in a single set if the counter-picking player has already won on that stage.
-Match Stalling Tactics are banned. You will get only one warning. If you get caught again you are disqualified for the match.
-The following stages are banned. - 75m, Big Blue, Bridge of Eldin, Distant Planet, Flat Zone 2, Green Hill Zone, Hanenbow, Mario Bros., Mario Circuit, Mushroomy Kingdom, Norfair, Onett, Pictochat, Pokemon, Stadium 2, Port Town Aero Dive, Rumble Falls, Shadow Moses Island, Spear Pillar, The Summit, Temple, WarioWare, Inc., Yoshi's Island
Prize money will be divided as such until the sponsorship is resolved.
1st place - 70%
2nd place - 20%
3rd place -10%
There will be a Regular and Tag Team Tournament for DOA4 and Tekken Tag. There will be a singles tournament for Virtua Fighter 5, Tekken 5 DR, Soul Calibur 4 and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Sponsorship has not been resolved at this time. I know we are cutting it close but we will get it resolved soon.
If you wish to add a game to the tournament and can prove that there will be number to support it then contact either myself or SOR gaming.
Contact info - hubbsdoctor@gmail.com
Registration will be at 12pm. The show will begin at 3pm. Show up at least an hour early for registration.
Alternative Transporation!
Directions by train and bus from Center city Philly.
Take the R3 train towards Media/Elwyn. Hop off the train at Elwyn station. Walk to the bus stop and take the northbound 117 bus. The next stop is to the granite run mall. Get off at the mall and walk to the AMC theatre. Virtual Rush is located behind the AMC theatre.
Venue Information:
Virtual Rush
1145 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
www.virtualrush.net
610-545-9300
Sponsor information:
http://gamingvisionnetwork.blogspot.com
Feel free to bring additional equipment(tvs, consoles, etc). Doing so will give you 50% off entry fee.
Entry fee is subject to change depending on the awaiting info on sponsorship.
Entry fee - $10
DOA4.1 Tag $10
DOA4.1 Singles $25(might change once the sponsorship thing is settled)
VF5 $10
T5DR $10
Tekken Tag $10
SSBB - $10
SCIV - !10
Each game will roughly start at the Following times.
DOA4 tag - 3:00pm~
DOA4 Singles - half an hour after tag ends
Tekken 5 DR - 4:00~
Tekken Tag – right after T5DR concludes
Virtua Fighter 5 - 4:00
SSBM - 5pm~
SCIV - 5pm~
Basic rules
Rules:
-You are allowed to bring your own controller or arcade stick (please mark it)
-Programmable/macro controllers/sticks are not allowed.
-60 second time limit
DOA Rule set:
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-60 second time limit
-Random level select
-Dangerzones allowed
-Life is set to Largest
Tekken 5 DR and Tekken Tag rule set:
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-Random level select
-Character customization is not allowed.
-Life setting is 100%
-Guard damage is off
-Jinpachi is banned(T5DR)
-No button mapping
Virtua Fighter 5:
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-45 second time limit
-Custom Characters is not allowed.
-Random Stage select
-Character Customization are banned
Soul Calibur 4:(For PS3)
-Best of 5 rounds/3 match points
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-Special Characters are banned
-All infinite combos
-Default round time
-Vader is banned
-Custom Characters are banned
-Random stage select
SSBB Ruleset:
-No 3rd party controllers
-3 stock
-2/3 sets
-3/5 finals
-8 minute time limit
-double elim
-Items off
-Final Smash off
-Ties broken by lives, then %
-Metaknight's cape glitch is banned
-Stalling is prohibited. There will be a warning, followed by a disqualification of the round if continued.
-First stage agreed upon or random
-DSR (Dave's stupid rule) - No stage may be used twice in a single set if the counter-picking player has already won on that stage.
-Match Stalling Tactics are banned. You will get only one warning. If you get caught again you are disqualified for the match.
-The following stages are banned. - 75m, Big Blue, Bridge of Eldin, Distant Planet, Flat Zone 2, Green Hill Zone, Hanenbow, Mario Bros., Mario Circuit, Mushroomy Kingdom, Norfair, Onett, Pictochat, Pokemon, Stadium 2, Port Town Aero Dive, Rumble Falls, Shadow Moses Island, Spear Pillar, The Summit, Temple, WarioWare, Inc., Yoshi's Island
Prize money will be divided as such until the sponsorship is resolved.
1st place - 70%
2nd place - 20%
3rd place -10%
5.06.2008
GVN Summer Bash 2 and future GVN events.
Wow sorry for the long silence. I promise that will change.
Really BIG freakin news. GVN summer bash 2 will be aug 23rd at virtual rush.
Paul of Virtual Rush and I had a huge discussion and here's what came out of it. VR has partnered with VGxpo and are looking to host a ton of console and pc based tourneys with them. He is also about to finish this deal with someone who will help with GVN SB2 sponsorship. Paul of VR said they are working hard on obtaining one or more sponsors for this tournament.
So now you have a date and place and a very strong reason for going. This means smaller venue/pot fees and bigger numbers for all games.
BTW the games that will be at GVN summer Bash 2 are:
DOA 4 - xbox
VF5 - xbox
Tekken 5DR -ps3
SF3 3S - ps2
Soul Calibur 4 - xbox
Guilty Gear XXAC - ps2
SSBB - wii
And to make things run smoother we will have the proper equipment(ie tube tvs for tekken crowd), extra help for running each game tourney, and half priced venue fees for those who ring extra equipment.
So keep a heads up for the final major annoucement for GVN Summer Bash 2.
Really BIG freakin news. GVN summer bash 2 will be aug 23rd at virtual rush.
Paul of Virtual Rush and I had a huge discussion and here's what came out of it. VR has partnered with VGxpo and are looking to host a ton of console and pc based tourneys with them. He is also about to finish this deal with someone who will help with GVN SB2 sponsorship. Paul of VR said they are working hard on obtaining one or more sponsors for this tournament.
So now you have a date and place and a very strong reason for going. This means smaller venue/pot fees and bigger numbers for all games.
BTW the games that will be at GVN summer Bash 2 are:
DOA 4 - xbox
VF5 - xbox
Tekken 5DR -ps3
SF3 3S - ps2
Soul Calibur 4 - xbox
Guilty Gear XXAC - ps2
SSBB - wii
And to make things run smoother we will have the proper equipment(ie tube tvs for tekken crowd), extra help for running each game tourney, and half priced venue fees for those who ring extra equipment.
So keep a heads up for the final major annoucement for GVN Summer Bash 2.
3.01.2008
2.24.2008
GVN East Coast Winte Brawl 2008 results
Alright people how's it going. I am back and i have the full results for DOA singles and tag, and Smash Bros Melee. I will get the full results for Tekken soon as they did not get sent to my email.
DOA Results
DOA 4 singles:
1. Perfect NinjaCW - $400 something
2. Rikuto, Baron of doom - $117
3. Offbeat Ninja - $56
4. Dave Cheppelle
5. TheHighGuy
5. Silent Legend
7. Super Elite
7. H2O Evil
9. Rabies
9. Cali Jared
9. Chosen1
9. Escaping Jail
13. Chimera Kasumi Chan
13. Dante DMC3
13. oCH3WYo
13. Zap B
15. Phoenix212
15. Sapphire
17. Master Gamer
17. Mystik
17. Belle
17. Tom Brady
17. Dr. Dogg
17. Hubbs
Tag Team results:
1. The Mr. CGS Experience - Rabies IP and Offbeat Ninja
2. The Jail CW Experience - Escaping Jail and Ninja CW
3. Lowsweep Groupie - Lowsweep and Highguy
4. The Knegros - xSuperElitex and Dave Chappelle
5. KGP - Calijared and Mystik
5. Team Cheap-Ass - Rikuto and FightClubHuBBs
6. Greatness - Chosen1 and Tom fluffy Brady
6. Team Whatever - Kasumi-Chan and Silent Legend
8. Jabbin Jerbils - Phoenix and Evil H2O
---
Smash Bros. Melee
1. Andrew
2. Wolfe
3. Steve
4. Schiava
5. Evil H2O
6. oCH3WYo
---
Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection
1 ryry
2 GM
3 spero gin
4 liquid
5 exalted
5 Brian h
7 phunnykidd
7 jtime
9 grimm
9 ling massacre
9 turkeasy
9 tyerealyst
13 matt
13 lagtastic
13 foxfire
13 arturo
17 M4xpwng
17 master of the gods
17 hoon
17 Elo
17 dr Dogg
17 Real Law
17 blood hawk
17 loc
25 isaacp
25 Penguin
25 thomas
25 tigerhobs
---
I want to give a big shout out of thanks to kPc, EvilH20 and oCH3WYo for helping me run the tournaments. Without your help I would've lost my mind trying to run everything by myself.
DOA Results
DOA 4 singles:
1. Perfect NinjaCW - $400 something
2. Rikuto, Baron of doom - $117
3. Offbeat Ninja - $56
4. Dave Cheppelle
5. TheHighGuy
5. Silent Legend
7. Super Elite
7. H2O Evil
9. Rabies
9. Cali Jared
9. Chosen1
9. Escaping Jail
13. Chimera Kasumi Chan
13. Dante DMC3
13. oCH3WYo
13. Zap B
15. Phoenix212
15. Sapphire
17. Master Gamer
17. Mystik
17. Belle
17. Tom Brady
17. Dr. Dogg
17. Hubbs
Tag Team results:
1. The Mr. CGS Experience - Rabies IP and Offbeat Ninja
2. The Jail CW Experience - Escaping Jail and Ninja CW
3. Lowsweep Groupie - Lowsweep and Highguy
4. The Knegros - xSuperElitex and Dave Chappelle
5. KGP - Calijared and Mystik
5. Team Cheap-Ass - Rikuto and FightClubHuBBs
6. Greatness - Chosen1 and Tom fluffy Brady
6. Team Whatever - Kasumi-Chan and Silent Legend
8. Jabbin Jerbils - Phoenix and Evil H2O
---
Smash Bros. Melee
1. Andrew
2. Wolfe
3. Steve
4. Schiava
5. Evil H2O
6. oCH3WYo
---
Tekken 5 Dark Resurrection
1 ryry
2 GM
3 spero gin
4 liquid
5 exalted
5 Brian h
7 phunnykidd
7 jtime
9 grimm
9 ling massacre
9 turkeasy
9 tyerealyst
13 matt
13 lagtastic
13 foxfire
13 arturo
17 M4xpwng
17 master of the gods
17 hoon
17 Elo
17 dr Dogg
17 Real Law
17 blood hawk
17 loc
25 isaacp
25 Penguin
25 thomas
25 tigerhobs
---
I want to give a big shout out of thanks to kPc, EvilH20 and oCH3WYo for helping me run the tournaments. Without your help I would've lost my mind trying to run everything by myself.
2.09.2008
GVN Winter Brawl Venue Has Changed!
Our friends over at SOR Gaming has unfortunately gone out of business and the good people at Virtual Rush are happy to let us move GVN to their place.
For info on getting to GVN at Virtual Rush please check out these threads for more info.
DOA Central GVN Thread
Tekken Zaibatsu GVN Thread
Virtua Fighter.com GVN Thread
SRK GVN Thread
Smash Boards GVN Thread
For info on getting to GVN at Virtual Rush please check out these threads for more info.
DOA Central GVN Thread
Tekken Zaibatsu GVN Thread
Virtua Fighter.com GVN Thread
SRK GVN Thread
Smash Boards GVN Thread
1.26.2008
Super Smash Bros. Melle added to the Winter Brawl.
Originally Super Smash Bros. Brawl was added but it was replaced with Melee when it got pushed back to March 9th. SO here are the rules, time slot and entry fee for SSBM.
Time: 3:00pm~
entry fee: $10
SSBM Ruleset:
-No wireless or 3rd party controllers
-4 stock
-2/3 sets
-3/5 finals
-8 minute time limit
-double elim
-Items off
-Ties broken by lives, then %
-First stage agreed upon or random
-DSR (Dave's stupid rule) - No stage may be used twice in a single set if the counter-picking player has already won on that stage.
-Wobbling banned
-constant excessive match stalling or running away to win a match is banned. First time is warning, second time is disqualification.
-The Ice Climber Freeze Glitch is banned
-Jigglypuff's rising pound stall is banned
-Peach's bomber stall beneath levels where she is unreachable is banned (example: FoD)
-Banned Stage List: DK Island: Kongo Jungle, Eagleland: Onett, Eagleland: Fourside, F-Zero, Grand Prix: Big Blue, Hyrule Temple, Infinite Glacier: Icicle Mountain, Lylat System: Venom, Mushroom Kingdom I, Yoshi's Island: Yoshi's Island, Past Stages: Yoshi's Island, Superflat World: Flat Zone, Termina: Great Bay
Time: 3:00pm~
entry fee: $10
SSBM Ruleset:
-No wireless or 3rd party controllers
-4 stock
-2/3 sets
-3/5 finals
-8 minute time limit
-double elim
-Items off
-Ties broken by lives, then %
-First stage agreed upon or random
-DSR (Dave's stupid rule) - No stage may be used twice in a single set if the counter-picking player has already won on that stage.
-Wobbling banned
-constant excessive match stalling or running away to win a match is banned. First time is warning, second time is disqualification.
-The Ice Climber Freeze Glitch is banned
-Jigglypuff's rising pound stall is banned
-Peach's bomber stall beneath levels where she is unreachable is banned (example: FoD)
-Banned Stage List: DK Island: Kongo Jungle, Eagleland: Onett, Eagleland: Fourside, F-Zero, Grand Prix: Big Blue, Hyrule Temple, Infinite Glacier: Icicle Mountain, Lylat System: Venom, Mushroom Kingdom I, Yoshi's Island: Yoshi's Island, Past Stages: Yoshi's Island, Superflat World: Flat Zone, Termina: Great Bay
11.17.2007
GVN's East Coast Winter Brawl Feb 23rd, 2008
GVN returns to bring you the East Coast Winter Brawl. It will be held Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at SOR Gaming in Wilming, DE.
There will be a Regular and Tag Team(singles) Tournament for DOA4. There will be a singles tournament for Virtua Fighter 5 , Tekken 5 DRStreet Fighter 3, and Guilty Gear XX AC.
[b]If you wish to add a game to the tournament and can prove that there will be number to support it then contact either myself or SOR gaming.[/b]
contact info - hubbsdoctor@gmail.com
SOR Gaming - 302-447-1360
Registration will be at 12pm. The show will begin at 3pm. Show up at least an hour early for registration.
Alternative Transporation!
Train From Philly: Either goto 30th st, Market East or Suburban Station and take the R7 regional Rail to Wilmington Delaware. Afterwards please either contact me or somehow you know that will be tehre and we will happily pick you up. Or you can take the bus and we can pick you up from the closest stop to the venue. Check the links below for more info on transportation.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/Conte.ge&code=WIL
http://www.dartfirststate.com/61/
Venue Information:
SoR Gaming Technologies Inc.
3100 Naamans Rd Unit #11
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-447-1360
Sponsor information:
http://gamingvisionnetwork.blogspot.com
Feel free to bring your copy of DOA4 and VF5 just in case they don't have enough copies. I will be bringing my DOA4, VF5 and HD just in case. You may also bring you HD if you wish to use an unlocked character(doa4). You may also bring your PS2's for
Entry fee - $10 ($7SOR, $3GVN)
DOA4.1 Tag $10
DOA4.1 Singles $25
VF5 $10
T5DR $10
Street Fighter 3: 3S - $10
GG XX AC - $10
Each game will roughly start at the Following times.
DOA4 tag - 3:00pm~
DOA4 Singles - half an hour after tag ends
Tekken 5 DR - 4:00~
Virtua Fighter 5 - 4:00
SF3 & GGXX - 5:00
Rules:
-Best of 5 rounds/matches(doa, tekken, vf5)
-Best of 3 rounds/matches(SF3, GGXX)
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-Game Type - DOA 4.1, Tekken 5 DR, VF5 ver c Xbox
-You are allowed to bring your own controller or arcade stick (please mark it)
-Programmable/macro controllers/sticks are not allowed.
-60 second time limit(DOA), Time is 60 seconds(Tekken and VF)
-Random level select
-Dangerzones allowed (DOA)
-Life is set to Largest(DOA)
-Character customization is not allowed.(Tekken 5 DR)
-Life setting is 100% (Tekken)
-Guard damage is off(Tekken)
-Jinpachi is banned (Tekken)
Prize money will be divided:
1st place - 70%
2nd place - 20%
3rd place -10%
Hope many people return and have a great time.
There will be a Regular and Tag Team(singles) Tournament for DOA4. There will be a singles tournament for Virtua Fighter 5 , Tekken 5 DRStreet Fighter 3, and Guilty Gear XX AC.
[b]If you wish to add a game to the tournament and can prove that there will be number to support it then contact either myself or SOR gaming.[/b]
contact info - hubbsdoctor@gmail.com
SOR Gaming - 302-447-1360
Registration will be at 12pm. The show will begin at 3pm. Show up at least an hour early for registration.
Alternative Transporation!
Train From Philly: Either goto 30th st, Market East or Suburban Station and take the R7 regional Rail to Wilmington Delaware. Afterwards please either contact me or somehow you know that will be tehre and we will happily pick you up. Or you can take the bus and we can pick you up from the closest stop to the venue. Check the links below for more info on transportation.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/Conte.ge&code=WIL
http://www.dartfirststate.com/61/
Venue Information:
SoR Gaming Technologies Inc.
3100 Naamans Rd Unit #11
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-447-1360
Sponsor information:
http://gamingvisionnetwork.blogspot.com
Feel free to bring your copy of DOA4 and VF5 just in case they don't have enough copies. I will be bringing my DOA4, VF5 and HD just in case. You may also bring you HD if you wish to use an unlocked character(doa4). You may also bring your PS2's for
Entry fee - $10 ($7SOR, $3GVN)
DOA4.1 Tag $10
DOA4.1 Singles $25
VF5 $10
T5DR $10
Street Fighter 3: 3S - $10
GG XX AC - $10
Each game will roughly start at the Following times.
DOA4 tag - 3:00pm~
DOA4 Singles - half an hour after tag ends
Tekken 5 DR - 4:00~
Virtua Fighter 5 - 4:00
SF3 & GGXX - 5:00
Rules:
-Best of 5 rounds/matches(doa, tekken, vf5)
-Best of 3 rounds/matches(SF3, GGXX)
-Finals will be Best of 5 rounds/matches
-Double Elimanation
-Game Type - DOA 4.1, Tekken 5 DR, VF5 ver c Xbox
-You are allowed to bring your own controller or arcade stick (please mark it)
-Programmable/macro controllers/sticks are not allowed.
-60 second time limit(DOA), Time is 60 seconds(Tekken and VF)
-Random level select
-Dangerzones allowed (DOA)
-Life is set to Largest(DOA)
-Character customization is not allowed.(Tekken 5 DR)
-Life setting is 100% (Tekken)
-Guard damage is off(Tekken)
-Jinpachi is banned (Tekken)
Prize money will be divided:
1st place - 70%
2nd place - 20%
3rd place -10%
Hope many people return and have a great time.
11.13.2007
East Coast Winter Brawl 2K8
February 23rd is the date for teh next big tournament event from GVN. Thanks again to SOR Gaming in Wilmington, Delaware for hosting this next event. Here's a promo video to tide you over till the official announcement is made.
10.27.2007
Lost Gems 8: A boy and His Blob, NES 1989
So sorry for having a few months on inactiveness but I am back. And today at GVN we are going to have a look back at one of the oddest and most original games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, A Boy and His Blob. A game that as the years passed, more and more people became aware of this game but still forgot about.
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