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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Was searching for St.GIGA material when I saw a listing for Program Guides on Yahoo Japan. Only problem was that they were sold... three years ago. How painful.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

That's fascinating. I imagine it was an effort to diversify considering the fact they were in severe debt only three years after launching the Tide of Sound broadcasts. Their debt didn't climb nearly as badly during the Nintendo years.

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Drew Mackie @drewgmackie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I interviewed @sincama.bsky.social and @luigiblood.bsky.social about bringing the most obscure bit of Super Mario Bros. 2 fandom to the English-speaking world for the first time ever. Also? Peach utters a profoundly offensive swear word. Really!

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Translating the Long-Lost Sequel to Super Mario Bros. 2 — Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games

An interview with the collaborators who made BS Super Mario USA playable in English.

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Yakumono @luigiblood.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

As a reminder, I made a post that explains what the Satellaview is in general. Hope you give it a read, it's made to be easier to understand than the Wikipedia page. #Satellaview #SNES project.satellaview.org/articles/202...

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Project Satellaview - Satellaview - An Explainer

A large easy to understand round-up of information about Satellaview for those who aren't familiar, talking about what it was, how it was like to use it, and the games.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Lastly, if you were a listener of St.GIGA at any point between 1990 and 2006, please contact me. I would love to get your testimonials on how St.GIGA was when it was live, and I even plan on doing actual interviews when I get a budget. I may even launch a fundraiser. Please stay tuned!

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you know are Japanese any know anybody who might have any interest in this documentary, please share this thread! Note: The usage of AI during this search is not recommended due to its frequency to hallucinate facts and distort the truth.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

For the WINJ period, if you have any recordings, magazines, or letters please do not be afraid to let me know or share them. This period is almost certainly the least well documented due to the end of their analog broadcasting, and the constant technical issues that plagued them.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Following their sale of Club COSMO in 2003, Wirebee would sell off their assets at a bankruptcy auction, including all of St.GIGA's equipment and 241 DAT tapes containing their raw nature recordings. Any info on the whereabouts or owner of these tapes is appreciated.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Any radio broadcasts from 2000-2006 are also welcomed, as this is the period during which St.GIGA went bankrupt, got purchased by Wirebee, became Club Cosmo, and later got bought by WINJ before shutting down due to a lack of funds.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After they split off from Nintendo, St.GIGA launched program guides in 2000, and published them until 2003, when they rebranded to Club COSMO. Their new guide, COSMO DREAM, was printed from March to October 2003. If you have a copy you'd be willing to scan, or have scanned, please share them!

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It goes without saying, but a lot of Satellaview software is still undumped. If you find a loose 8M memory pak or one with a BS-X cartridge, join the Satellaview+ Discord server. These guys will help you preserve history, and you may help us find a lost game! discord.gg/C2GYrJzuZg

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Join the Satellaview+ Discord Server!

The official server for the Satellaview revival service, Satellaview+! | 1546 members

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Next, any content from their broadcasts between the periods of 1993 and 1994 before the launch of the Nintendo Satellaview. These years are considered a turning point as the station supposedly moved away from their classic tide-table towards a more contemporary sound, which alienated many listeners.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Starting off strong, St.GIGA launched two ads in 1991. The first one is preserved well, but most people don't know about the second, which only exists in poor quality with the wrong soundtrack. Any help finding a better copy with sound is much appreciated. youtu.be/9P53UHYTg7w youtu.be/s6OWBFjDLyo

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St.GIGA CM #2 with Nagaharu Yodogawa (1991)

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hello! I'm working on pre-production for a massive St.GIGA documentary and I need your help to find things. I potentially plan to launch a fundaraiser at some point in the future if there's enough interest, but for now I need your help finding some info. This is a thread. 🧵

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Planning something big, but I think I'm gonna need help. Expect a massive thread later.

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Broken Thumb! Pictures @brokenthumbpics.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hello there! Expect to see more of our work here as it pops up!

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