Philip Summers
@heyphilsummers.bsky.social
Art & Graphic Design. Retro Gaming enthusiast. The Hand-Drawn Game Guides guy. Just trying to make cool stuff. Contact: phil.a.summers at http://gmail.com.
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Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man goes live in a few minutes. I really hope you like what we're doing here. I'm grateful to be able to give this another honest shot and see this project through. Thanks so much for the support. (KS link on the next post)
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Oooh! The digital version of the Mega Man Hand-Drawn Game Guide was released to backers this morning! I can't wait to get my physical copy too! In @heyphilsummers.bsky.social hands, even the Bad Box Art looks great! You can still get yours at hd-game-guides-mm.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Oooh! The digital version of the Mega Man Hand-Drawn Game Guide was released to backers this morning! I can't wait to get my physical copy too! In @heyphilsummers.bsky.social hands, even the Bad Box Art looks great! You can still get yours at hd-game-guides-mm.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
The digital version of Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man is officially out in the wild. If you backed a tier that includes it (or just supported at that level only) you should have an email with a link. I truly hope you enjoy it! Thank you!
a cartoon of a man in a blue suit and helmet is standing in front of a wall .
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November 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The digital version of Hand-Drawn Game Guides: Mega Man is officially out in the wild. If you backed a tier that includes it (or just supported at that level only) you should have an email with a link. I truly hope you enjoy it! Thank you!
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MM1 is one of my favorites so I made a little compilation showing some of the unusual things I've found/learned about it over the years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKy0...
Unusual Things In Mega Man 1
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November 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
MM1 is one of my favorites so I made a little compilation showing some of the unusual things I've found/learned about it over the years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKy0...
Quick HDGG: Mega Man update if you missed it on Kickstarter!
Digital version will release Monday Nov 17. Physical books should begin shipping by the end of the month! Thanks for your patience. I'm excited to see what people think of the book.
Digital version will release Monday Nov 17. Physical books should begin shipping by the end of the month! Thanks for your patience. I'm excited to see what people think of the book.
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Quick HDGG: Mega Man update if you missed it on Kickstarter!
Digital version will release Monday Nov 17. Physical books should begin shipping by the end of the month! Thanks for your patience. I'm excited to see what people think of the book.
Digital version will release Monday Nov 17. Physical books should begin shipping by the end of the month! Thanks for your patience. I'm excited to see what people think of the book.
Kero Blaster rules. I had been curious about this game for a long while and seeing that it's currently 3 bucks on Switch I decided to try it. Surprisingly fun story and lots of great blasting. Cool bosses and music. And more game here than you'd think. Worth a look!
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Kero Blaster rules. I had been curious about this game for a long while and seeing that it's currently 3 bucks on Switch I decided to try it. Surprisingly fun story and lots of great blasting. Cool bosses and music. And more game here than you'd think. Worth a look!
Early concept for AVGN 8-Bit. It's not too far off from the final cover. I miss the snake a lot, but we needed to keep elements separate to move around for all of the different formats. I had him looking a little closer to modern James here. We made him look more heroic as well.
October 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Early concept for AVGN 8-Bit. It's not too far off from the final cover. I miss the snake a lot, but we needed to keep elements separate to move around for all of the different formats. I had him looking a little closer to modern James here. We made him look more heroic as well.
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In MM1, there some odd pixels where you can wiggle and various effects happen, notably credits warp with super specific setups. Most often the game just resets but you can get lots of different things to spawn in, like one of my favorites, the Yellow Devil. Make a savestate and see what you can get.
October 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In MM1, there some odd pixels where you can wiggle and various effects happen, notably credits warp with super specific setups. Most often the game just resets but you can get lots of different things to spawn in, like one of my favorites, the Yellow Devil. Make a savestate and see what you can get.
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According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
Gorgeous night so I figured I'd run through Castlevania and my game locked right here. Bummer.
October 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Gorgeous night so I figured I'd run through Castlevania and my game locked right here. Bummer.
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Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.
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We are live! Welcome to Design Room, a new independent games media site.
• We specialize in oral histories like the Final Fantasy 7 and Street Fighter 2 ones I (@mattleone.bsky.social) did at Polygon
• Our first big story is on Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/4hjwz8n
• See more: designroom.site
We are live! Welcome to Design Room, a new independent games media site.
• We specialize in oral histories like the Final Fantasy 7 and Street Fighter 2 ones I (@mattleone.bsky.social) did at Polygon
• Our first big story is on Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/4hjwz8n
• See more: designroom.site
Design Room
Video game oral histories
designroom.site
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨🚨🚨
We are live! Welcome to Design Room, a new independent games media site.
• We specialize in oral histories like the Final Fantasy 7 and Street Fighter 2 ones I (@mattleone.bsky.social) did at Polygon
• Our first big story is on Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/4hjwz8n
• See more: designroom.site
We are live! Welcome to Design Room, a new independent games media site.
• We specialize in oral histories like the Final Fantasy 7 and Street Fighter 2 ones I (@mattleone.bsky.social) did at Polygon
• Our first big story is on Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/4hjwz8n
• See more: designroom.site
Ive been playing Phantasy Star 4 for the first time and I like it but so far my biggest issue is that the names of all these spells are horrible and I have no idea what any of them mean.
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ive been playing Phantasy Star 4 for the first time and I like it but so far my biggest issue is that the names of all these spells are horrible and I have no idea what any of them mean.
They're from this book about 100 ways to enjoy Mario Paint. It's a really interesting guide compared to the official US one. Whereas that guide is way more beginner friendly this one goes extremely deep with unique ways to get the most out of Mario Paint.
September 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
They're from this book about 100 ways to enjoy Mario Paint. It's a really interesting guide compared to the official US one. Whereas that guide is way more beginner friendly this one goes extremely deep with unique ways to get the most out of Mario Paint.
Songs composed by Tsukasa Masuko (known for Shin Megami Tensei music) for Mario Paint that I found in an old MP guide book from Japan.
September 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Songs composed by Tsukasa Masuko (known for Shin Megami Tensei music) for Mario Paint that I found in an old MP guide book from Japan.
Been playing Wanderers from Ys III here and there. I absolutely hated this game as a kid but wanted to come back to it after playing Ys Book I & II a year ago. I've come around to it now that I realize this game is basically side scrolling bump combat.
September 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Been playing Wanderers from Ys III here and there. I absolutely hated this game as a kid but wanted to come back to it after playing Ys Book I & II a year ago. I've come around to it now that I realize this game is basically side scrolling bump combat.
Played through Simon's Quest. Only needed to cheat once! The ending section is rad. I love the empty castle leading up to Dracula's resurrection. I even like that he's a push over because it makes Simon feel like he's the one in control. Its a big victory lap for a tough game.
September 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Played through Simon's Quest. Only needed to cheat once! The ending section is rad. I love the empty castle leading up to Dracula's resurrection. I even like that he's a push over because it makes Simon feel like he's the one in control. Its a big victory lap for a tough game.
I feel like a lot is riding on this one. I don't want to say S2 has completely lost momentum (especially as it's about to hit its first holiday season) but it's starting to feel that way. Nailing dates for their known line up should be the key part of their messaging.
Nintendo Direct - Sept 12 @ 6am PT
60 minutes long covering Switch 2 and Switch games
60 minutes long covering Switch 2 and Switch games
September 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I feel like a lot is riding on this one. I don't want to say S2 has completely lost momentum (especially as it's about to hit its first holiday season) but it's starting to feel that way. Nailing dates for their known line up should be the key part of their messaging.
Downloaded Gimmick! for Switch and ended up using my own guide for tips on how to get some of the treasures. I was horrible at this... When I made this issue I was getting really good at this game. Lost it all! Anyway it and Gimmick 2 are like 5 bucks each right now.
September 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Downloaded Gimmick! for Switch and ended up using my own guide for tips on how to get some of the treasures. I was horrible at this... When I made this issue I was getting really good at this game. Lost it all! Anyway it and Gimmick 2 are like 5 bucks each right now.
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Here's what the images are, on the #Nintendo Museum's #Zelda wall, for the first 4 games. There's 2 pieces I'm pretty sure have never been seen before but that one of Hyrule is 100% "new"
If you guys want me to ID the art for the newer games just let me know, I just figured more people know it.
If you guys want me to ID the art for the newer games just let me know, I just figured more people know it.
September 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Finished Death Stranding 2 last night. Absolutely loved it. Those final few hours were fantastic. From a pure game play stand point it's probably one of the best games to come from Kojima. His unique story telling and vision also still a huge part of the experience.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Finished Death Stranding 2 last night. Absolutely loved it. Those final few hours were fantastic. From a pure game play stand point it's probably one of the best games to come from Kojima. His unique story telling and vision also still a huge part of the experience.
I was inspired by @ziondood.bsky.social's Mario Paint video to see if I had anything on my original copy and alas, nothing. But here's a look at the original package! I even still have the little red tab on the bottom of the mouse. Also my very worn copy of the guide book which I loved.
August 29, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I was inspired by @ziondood.bsky.social's Mario Paint video to see if I had anything on my original copy and alas, nothing. But here's a look at the original package! I even still have the little red tab on the bottom of the mouse. Also my very worn copy of the guide book which I loved.
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You know what, why wait? We’ll do it live!
Get the latest Retro Game Zine issues, and the giant 2025 ANNUAL collection right now!
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Get the latest Retro Game Zine issues, and the giant 2025 ANNUAL collection right now!
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Retro Game Zine Issue 011, 012 & 2025 ANNUAL
A zine focused on a retro video game release. Read about the game's history, a personal essay, analysis, screenshots, and more!
www.kickstarter.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
You know what, why wait? We’ll do it live!
Get the latest Retro Game Zine issues, and the giant 2025 ANNUAL collection right now!
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Get the latest Retro Game Zine issues, and the giant 2025 ANNUAL collection right now!
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
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Back in 2022, I bought as many copies of Mario Paint as I could get my paws on 😅Not because I thought they’d become rare or pricey, but for the original artwork that may be lying dormant inside each and every one 🎨
Three years later and that mission is complete 🍄 youtu.be/aHuQZVtzdIo 🍄 #MarioPaint
Three years later and that mission is complete 🍄 youtu.be/aHuQZVtzdIo 🍄 #MarioPaint
August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Back in 2022, I bought as many copies of Mario Paint as I could get my paws on 😅Not because I thought they’d become rare or pricey, but for the original artwork that may be lying dormant inside each and every one 🎨
Three years later and that mission is complete 🍄 youtu.be/aHuQZVtzdIo 🍄 #MarioPaint
Three years later and that mission is complete 🍄 youtu.be/aHuQZVtzdIo 🍄 #MarioPaint
Now I want to play R4 again after reading through this rad zine by @ultrabrilliant.xyz.
August 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Now I want to play R4 again after reading through this rad zine by @ultrabrilliant.xyz.
My daughter has been playing Lunar on Switch. So I took out the original PS1 version to show her how cool they packaged this and I was impressed again all these years later. Watching her play I've realized I don't remember much about it at all but I remember this set!
August 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
My daughter has been playing Lunar on Switch. So I took out the original PS1 version to show her how cool they packaged this and I was impressed again all these years later. Watching her play I've realized I don't remember much about it at all but I remember this set!