Another Challenge Approaches!

[Del Murder]

Last Sunday, three warriors from different corners of the globe embarked on an epic battle that would shake the very foundation of the world and determine the ultimate champion. Well, not really, but we did play a speed run of Mega Man 3 and have a lot of fun. As the victor, I get to choose the next game. So, I choose...

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Sega Genesis!

The rules are simple. All of us get on Skype and start playing Sonic 2 at the same time. The first one to beat the game is the winner. Bust out your favorite Genesis emulator or, if you're a super nerd like me, play your Sonic Collection for PS2. Here are some ground rules:

-No cheat codes
-No save states
-Single player only. No getting someone to play as invincible Tails as you hide in the corner.
-No Super Sonic (would take too much time to collect emeralds anyway)
-No turbo controllers (though I doubt that would help in this game)

Let me know if any other rules should apply.

Game time starts at 1:00AM GMT+1 time on Monday, October 17 (Sunday for other time zones). For other time zones this is:

Los Angeles - 4PM, Sunday
New York - 7PM, Sunday
UK - 12AM, Monday
Australia - 9AM, Monday

See you there!

[Agent Proto]

Sonic 2 is one of my favorite games to play, so I would be inclined to join this if I still had access to the game in some way which I unfortunately do not. That is a shame so I won't be playing along.

Um, I'm wondering what date this is going to take place?

[Levian]

As long as you have access to a computer you have access to this game. Sonic 2 rom and Gens emulator.

I'm in

[Del Murder]

Added date for you Prot. The date is weird due to time zones but for you it's this Sunday.

[Agent Proto]

Okay, thanks Del! I figured it would be this weekend though I was hoping for next weekend anyway. I don't have Skype so not only do I need to get a Genesis emulator along with a Rom of Sonic 2, I also need to get Skype. Aaahh, too many things to download for me! (not really) ;O

[NorthernChaosGod]

I remember I used to get all the emeralds pretty quick back in the day.

[Del Murder]

Well here's some good news for those who do not want to use an emulator. Sonic 2 is available on Wii Virtual Console, PS3 Network, and XBox 360 Live.

I'm wondering if Sonic 2 was one of those games that had a true 'game over' in which you run out of continues have to start over from level 1. Not that the game is that difficult, but some of the later levels are challenging and if this is true we may have a long night on our hands!

[Agent Proto]

Alrighty! I'm good to go for this. Just finished downloading a Genesis emulator, Sonic 2 (also Sonic 3), and Skype on my laptop.

[Levian]

Awesomeness

and I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there, Del! I'm going to practice a bit today by playing Sonic 1.

[Pike]

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is also available on Steam. That's how I've been playing it. :}

I farking love this game but I would lose this contest. Like, I would destroy you all in Chemical Plant Zone but then it would be all downhill.

I'm wondering if Sonic 2 was one of those games that had a true 'game over' in which you run out of continues have to start over from level 1. Not that the game is that difficult, but some of the later levels are challenging and if this is true we may have a long night on our hands!

This is, in fact, the case!

[Levian]

Starting in a little less than an hour then?

my skype handle is still gulpestyggen

[Agent Proto]

My skype handle is j3parkr, w00t w00t.

[Del Murder]

Is this on? I think it's on. Is it on?

[Levian]

The three of us are in at least! I'll send a PM to DK as well to see if he's in. he's online anyway.

[Pike]

Yeah I'm having serious issues getting my computer to cooperate with me right now so I'm gonna have to pass on this one, I'm afraid!