R.I.P. PS2

Sony has recently pulled the plug on their venerable Playstation 2 console. After almost 13 years in production, and almost 150 million units sold, Sony is ceasing production of the console that housed the resurgence of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, allowed Kratos to become the most violent console mascot in history, and provided us with just as many horrible moments as any other console in history (Fugitive Hunter, Anyone?). With that in mind, good night to Sony's Playstation 2, arguably one of the three greatest consoles in history.

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Nintendo, Sony, And Phillips Walk Into A Bar

Today's video takes a look at the history behind the Super NES CD-ROM drive that never happened

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Sonic vs. Mario

Today's video looks at the rivalry between Sonic and Mario

Record Of The 16-Bit War: The Legend Of Zelda - A Link To The Past

Today's video looks a The Legend Of Zelda - A Link To The Past from Nintendo

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Gunstar Heroes

Today's video looks at Gunstar Heroes From Treasure for the Genesis

Record Of The !6 Bit War: 16-Bit Contra

Today's video takes a look at Contra III and Contra: Hard Corps from Konami

Record Of The 16-Bit War: MK Changes The Game

Today's video discusses Mortal Kombat and the fallout from Mortal Monday

Record Of The 16-Bit War: DJ Boy

Today's video takes a look at the Genesis port of Kaneko's DJ Boy

Record Of The 16-Bit War: F-Zero

Today's video takes a look at F-Zero from Nintendo for the Super NES

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Pocky & Rocky

Today's video takes a look at Pocky & Rocky from Natsume for the Super NES

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Ghouls N' Ghosts

Today's video look at the Genesis port of Capcom's Ghouls N' Ghosts

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Blackthorne

Today's video takes a look at The Super NES port of Blackthorne from Interplay

Record Of The 16-Bit War: 16-Bit Castlevania Titles

Today's video takes a look at the three 16-Bit Castlevania titles from Konami

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Sega CD Starts The Slide

Today's video takes a look at the Sega CD

Record Of The 16-Bit War: ToeJam And Earl In Panic On Funkotron

Today's video takes a look at ToeJam And Earl In Panic On Funktron from Sega for the Genesis

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Altered Beast

Today's video takes a look at the Genesis port of Sega's Altered Beast

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Rocket Knight Adventures

Today's video takes a look at Rocket Knight Adventures from Konami for the Genesis

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Axelay

Today's video takes a look at Axelay for the Super NES from Konami

Stop Complaining, We Don't Know What The Phantom Pain Is Yet

During the VGAs, a trailer was shown for a title called "The Phantom Pain". Little is known about the title or it's developer, Moby Dick Games, but gamers have been throwing conspiracy theories ever since. Many have concluded that all of this is a teaser for the next game in the Metal Gear Solid franchise. For some reason, though, members of the gaming community have started to wave their "if it's MGS We Riot" signs. These are likely the same gamers who have been buying the same Call Of Duty, Madden, WWE, and Assassin's Creed games for years. If this does prove to be a title in the Metal Gear canon, then kudos to Konami for all of this. It has us talking about Metal Gear Solid without reference to Raiden or "Revengence" being attached. This also proves though, that fandom can and does suck every ounce of fun out of a room every time. Can we not just let Konami and Metal Gear fans have this. If you don't want a new MGS, then don't buy it. In all honesty, we don't know what "The Phantom Pain" is yet, but for me, it may be you flamewar inducing fans.

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Eternal Champions

Today's video looks at Eternal Champions from Sega for Genesis

Help The Spawn Point Give Back

Our friend Kahlief over at The Spawn Point is doing a really good thing and we want y'all to know about it and help out. The Spawn Point has set up a chipin page to help raise money to help out those in need after Superstorm Sandy. This chipin runs through January, and every cent donated will go to help those affected by this monumental storm. We here at The Digitized Ramblings Of An 8-Bit Animal know how a storm like can affect even the smallest part of everyday life, and we just wanted you to know that there are folks out here in the gaming community that are willing to help. We hope you will consider helping this great cause.

In case you were looking for the link, the chipin can be found here: Sandy Relief Part Deux

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Super Baseball Simulator 1.000

Today's video takes a look at Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 for the SNES from Culture Brain

Record Of The 16-Bit War: SNK Goes All In

Today's video takes a look at SNK's Neo Geo console

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Super High Impact

Today's video takes a look at the Sega Genesis port of Midway's Super High Impact from Arena Entertainment.

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Dynamite Duke

Today's video takes a look at Dynamite Duke from Sega / Seibu Kaihatsu for the Sega Genesis.

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Skyblazer

Today's video takes a look at Skyblazer for the Super Nintendo from Sony Imagesoft

Record Of The 16-Bit War: Dynamite Headdy

Today's video takes a look at Dynamite Headdy from Treasure for the Sega Genesis