{"product_id":"beyondthenes","title":"Your Retro Backlog Just Exploded","description":"Beyond the NES is a 300+ page English language guide to the Japanese Famicom, created for retro fans who only ever knew the NES. After a clear introduction to the hardware, the book dives into reviews of over 500 games that you can enjoy without reading Japanese, from overlooked gems to fan favorites that never left Japan. You will learn simple tricks for navigating menus and common Japanese terms so more of the library opens up, plus get tips on how to play Famicom titles on your existing setups, including your childhood NES. Along the way, you will find deep dives into history, peripherals, bootlegs, notorious kusoge, Japan only cheat codes, and interviews with dedicated Famicom fans and historians. Back Beyond the NES on Kickstarter now. \u003ch3\u003eAbout\u003c\/h3\u003eBy day, a mild-mannered video game designer with 20+ years of experience creating PC, console, mobile and VR games for a diverse set of clients including EA, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Disney and Sony. By night, a hardcore retro gaming geek with a collection of over 2800 games across every console generation. Favorite consoles to collect for are Famicom, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo Switch!\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to back a project (pledge)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you back a project, you are pre-ordering the product. That means you will get it once it's produced. Besides getting the product itself, you're also joining a community. Follow along the production process, take part in important surveys and give the creator valuable feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Kickstarter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKickstarter is a launchpad for creators to raise funds for the initial production of their invention. Backers (that's you!) can support the creator by pre-ordering the product at a discounted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do I pledge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to pledge, click that green button that says  Back this project . You will get to select your shipping country and choose your desired pledge level and reward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Backer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208013140192,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/7732\/8864\/files\/CL30_739be48a-b974-4ba1-a30a-e4d592d5f80e.jpg?v=1787068274","url":"https:\/\/first-backer.com\/products\/beyondthenes","provider":"First Backer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}