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Discussing retro gaming and retro anime is a vital part of the retro gaming and anime community. Please remember to think of the comments as a conversation between individuals and interact with civility. Since Shinkansen Retrogamer is run by one person (Cory Roberts, aka yours truly, “The Hobby Writer”), these rules may evolve as needed. Please note that doing any of the things listed here will result in your comments being removed, and serious violations will result in a permanent ban and be reported to the Substack officials.

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