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Saturday at @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social! I’m at the Castlemania booth all day (#522) if you want to say hello. Unsolved NES Mysteries panel at 6:15 PM!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 10h

A warehouse in NJ served as Nintendo HQ for the critical 1985 NES launch that helped save the US home video game market. What went on there? And does it still exist?! These and more NES questions will be answered at the Unsolved NES Mysteries panel at @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social Saturday night!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Was Super Mario Bros. *actually* an NES launch title in 1985?! This and other NES questions will be answered at the Unsolved NES Mysteries panel at @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social on Saturday night!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Does this document reveal what happened to the rare Stadium Events? This and other NES questions will be answered at the Unsolved NES Mysteries panel at Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday night!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The N64 turns 30 today! 🎂 It launched in North America on Sept. 29, 1996. To celebrate, the first 30 people to use code 30 at ultimatenintendo.com get 30% off the Ultimate N64 book, physical or digital. Discover the 64-bit console and its (nearly) 400 games!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Right now, my friend and #CUPodcast colleague Ian is heading back to his home in Buffalo to start a new chapter of his life. I wish him and Vani the best of luck. The plan is for us to keep producing #CUPodcast-type content -- we just need to decide on the format.

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Was Super Mario Bros. *actually* an NES launch title in 1985?! This and other NES questions will be answered at the Unsolved NES Mysteries panel at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday night!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the SNES Library is out of stock! I want to thank everyone who helped make it a success. It was actually a double print run, since in Fall 2019 I thought I'd need a lot more books to last me for conventions in 2020 and 2021... woops!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

At Too Many Games this weekend! I’m at booth 412 if you want to say hello. Panel on Saturday at 5 PM!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you want to learn more about the console and its 400-game library, there is a certain book available at ultimatenintendo.com

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

It's my birthday! I'm going to enjoy a Carvel ice cream cake. Here's a deal to celebrate -- 25% off Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 Library this weekend. Use code PATDAY at checkout to save! Shop at ultimatenintendo.com

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It's May already, and it's almost my birthday! Celebrating by watching retro TV commercials! Watch --> twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

About to do my 300th retro TV commercial stream on @twitch. Thanks to everyone who has watched along with me and experienced the fun of the 70s, 80s, and 90s every week! 📺 twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

My TurboGrafx-16 Christmas video first premiered on YouTube 15 years ago today. It was the first Pat the NES Punk Christmas video and acted as an introduction to the console. Hard to believe it's been so long! If you want to rewatch --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_Q2...

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Christmas continues on @twitch with holiday commercials! 📺 Watch >>> twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

N64 books on sale this weekend! Use code N64SALE at checkout to save $10 on Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 Library -- both physical and digital versions. There is also a *limited* number of the Collector's Edition for sale -- available online for the first time. Shop at ultimatenintendo.com

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Also, pre-orders are now live for the new EXPANDED NES book edition! ultimatenintendo.com

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

At @liretro.bsky.social this weekend with @ianferguson.bsky.social ! We just did the podcast panel and now at our table on the 2nd floor. Stop by and say hello!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

An Intellivision Amico game developer recently revealed some "inside information" about the failed console project, and Tommy Tallarico made a recent announcement. We discuss this and more on the #CUPodcast! Watch ---> www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nSo...

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Happy 40th Anniversary to Back to the Future! Here is the lovely Claudia Wells (Jennifer) with me in a DeLorean at Comic-Con years ago. I had no idea she was going to sit on my lap -- an unexpected highlight of my life.

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Day two of the expo! We’re at booth 522. My panel’s at 4PM!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Day one of Socal Gaming Expo! Here with @facianea.bsky.social! Come to our booth and say hello!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Streaming TV commercials on Twitch! Let's have some fun to close out May. >>>>> twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

It's May, and it's almost my birthday, so what better way to celebrate than watching TV commercials with me?! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

At Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend! If you’re around, stop by and say hello!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

At Midwest Gaming Classic this weekend! If you’re around, stop by and say hello!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Now live on @Twitch watching classic TV commercials, but I'll probably not use the Roll & Rocker. Twitch --> twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

It's my 250th commercial stream on @twitch! Let's hang out and celebrate the weird and amusing ads from the 70s, 80s, and 90s! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Now streaming on Twitch! Let's relax and watch some 70s, 80s, and 90s Feb. commercials! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Now on @twitch watching retro TV commercials from the 70s, 80s, and 90s! @contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Christmas ain't over yet! I'm live on @twitch watching December commercials from the 70s, 80s, and 90s!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Now live on Twitch and continuing to watch Christmas season TV commercials! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Now live on @twitch watching some retro TV commercials from past Decembers. Let's get into the holiday spirit! 📺contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

#BlackFriday Sale! Use code COMBO at checkout for $5 off the Ultimate Nintendo N64 and SNES book hardcover/digital combos. Shop at ultimatenintendo.com Also, the Not for Resale game store documentary is only $1 for the digital version -- no code required!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Now live on Twitch watching 80s and 90s commercials on Thanksgiving Eve! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Are you a gaming news outlet or gaming YouTuber/influencer who wants to review Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the N64 Library for your audience? Email pat@contricode.com with your credentials and maybe you'll receive one of the *limited* books available!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Now live on @twitch and watching retro TV commercials! Let's go! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

The new Pat the NES Punk video went up yesterday on my Patreon! You can see it early for only $1 at patreon.com/patcontri

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

RIP to Tony Todd. I never saw the Candyman movies, but I loved the remake of Night of the Living Dead. However, I'll always remember him most fondly for the Star Trek: DS9 episode "The Visitor" -- an incredibly moving performance that brings me to tears whenever I see it.

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

It's time to watch some Halloween commercials! Join me on @twitch for the SHOCKTOBER finale! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Going live on @twitch again to watch SHOCKTOBER TV commercials! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 12/10/2024

Saturday at @RetroGameCon! Come to booth G17 to say hello and check out a certain N64 guidebook! My panel is at 3PM. :)

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 25/07/2024

Hey! I'll be on a virtual panel later today at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on @twitch. Hosted by @ashsaidhi.bsky.social, we'll discuss streaming nostalgic content! I'll be joined by @bizsnes.bsky.social @dukedonuts.bsky.social @Mrrknight36 Watch at twitch.tv/AshSaidHi

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