Okay, then! I guess I still should introduce myself first, so I'll do so right here where I'm able.
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Hi Neo-Geo.com community! I'm Graham. Um, yep. Super-clever screen name, I know.
After a long search (due to not being located in or around Southern California), I managed to pick up an MVS a few weeks ago. It's an MVS-2-25, with what seems like the original monitor (in nice shape, considering) and a handful of games. It needs a little love, and I plan on giving it the care it needs to keep it happy and healthy.
So... yeah, I'm kind of new to the scene in general! I may ask for advice about getting my new buddy into fighting shape (marquee and coin door lights not getting power? buttons technically working, but maybe need a refresh?), and I may just jump in and talk about my favorites (if it's not a fighter or a shooter, I probably like it). Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you!
Oh, right. About me, I guess. I've been writing for a games site, Snackbar Games, for six years, and these days I'm Editor-in-Chief. We don't get irrationally angry at things or take advantage of strings-attached publisher access, so if you haven't heard of us... yep, that's why. We sometimes write about retro things! You may like that part. Outside of that work, I'm a graphic designer residing comfortably in North Carolina.
Neo•Geo stuff! My all-time favorites are Super Dodge Ball and Windjammers, which... is unfortunate, clearly, for someone with limited funds. I've been spending a lot of time lately with Bust-a-Move, and writing lyrics to the songs in my head whether I want to or not. I also have some decent titles that showed up with (or strangely hidden inside) my MVS: World Heroes 2, Robo Army, Fatal Fury, Metal Slug 2 and King of the Monsters 2.
Want pictures? Here's one I took when I was moving it. I promise there's no upside-down bath mat under it anymore: