Heya! On this channel I often speedrun or play games with some goal in mind, sometimes 1 credit clear or scoring for a shmup, or just improving my skills. Casual gaming too which does include RPGs. I often switch between a variety of games but tend to have a rotation of games that are my projects. You might catch me playing my acoustic guitar as I like to play classical arrangements of game music. **I do not use sound notifications on my stream** - this is because I want the games to be the focus on my channel. I hope it is appreciated. I manage the [Twitch Arcade Team](https://www.twitch.tv/team/twitcharcade) on Twitch. This is a collection of all Arcade + Pinball streamers on Twitch that I know of with over 150+ members! Ask me for an invite. **Business inquiries at dj.aquas@gmail.com**

I stream most days. I don't stream Friday 5pm to 10:30pm CST and some weekend days, as I help out with my 6 y/o nephew. Night still fair game. I do not adhere to one set time, so my streaming time of day or night will shift periodically. I generally aim for a day centric schedule.

**[High scores](http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18716&p=356629#p356629), [1 credit clears](http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1944&p=327538#p327538)**, [GDQ runs](https://gdqvods.com/runner/aquas) [My Restart Syndrome profile](http://www.restartsyndrome.com/user.php?user=151) (More scores) Please check my [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChhvZqM3wkrarOwpz11gRCA) for videos of scores, speedruns, challenge runs or 1 credit clears for various games. Some of my favorite shmup runs are for Raiden IV, Caladrius Blaze, Muchi Muchi Pork, Armed Police Batrider, Under Defeat, Gradius IV and Commando. Feel free to ask me what my current projects are!

**In person events:** + [Games Done Quick runs](https://gdqvods.com/runner/aquas) + Arcade Superplay Expo 2016 + [Armed Police Batrider high scoring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T8whvTgetQ) for **Stunfest 2015** in Rennes, France.

You can make a donation through [Twitchalerts](https://twitch.streamlabs.com/aquas) You can support me by donating, subscribing or giving gift subs, cheering bits or by simply watching. Thanks for your support!

Special Note: I use real hardware for my retro consoles (NES, SNES, PS2, DC, Saturn, MD) and I use a capture software called AmarecTV. This software has a side effect of warbling the game audio. This is normal. I also capture hardware for PSP, PS3, PSTV and X360. I am now using the MiSTer for many of my retro console gameplay as well. + **PC:** Intel Core i7 4790 (3.6 GHz), 8 GB DDR3, Geforce GTX 760 + **Microphone:** Blue Yeti + **Webcam:** Logitech C920 + **Composite / S-video capture card:** GV-USB2 + **HD Capture card:** El Gato Game Capture HD + **Powered S-Video / Composite splitter:** RadioShack 1500320 + **HDMI splitter:** ViewHD HDMI 1x2 + **TVs / Monitors:** Consoles CRT: Sony Trinitron Color 31", Sony Trinitron PVM (S-video) 14" | PC CRT: hp 7550, PC HD: Dell u2312hm 24" | Consoles HD: BenQ Zowie RL2460 24", Sony Trinitron PVM (S-video) 14". + **Arcade sticks:** PS3: Hori Soul Calibur 5 Arcade Stick, X360: Hori VX-SA, PS4: Hori Soul Calibur 6 Arcade Stick. + **USB controllers:** Retro-bit Saturn for PC, PS Classic, PS1 controller converted to PC + **Special controllers:** NES: Joycard Sansui SSS, PS1: Type 1 controller for Densha de Go!, PlayStation Move + **Flash carts / Special equipment:** NES Flash Cart: PowerPak, MiSTer FPGA hardware: Notably supports NES, SNES, PC-Engine, MegaDrive, SMS, GB + Etc

**[STG Weekly (yt channel)](http://youtube.com/stgweekly)** is a loosely weekly webcast on STG (or shmups) featuring approachable commentary from passionate fans of the genre. Hardcore guides and tips, + general enjoyment of shmups. We record live usually on Saturdays or Sundays @ 2pm CST on [Twitch](http://twitch.tv/stgweekly) (but not every week!).

A show similar to what we do on STG Weekly, but for non-STG. Tetris The Grandmaster series, Ghouls 'N Ghosts, Violent Storm, Ninja Kids+PuLiRuLa are some games we talk about extensively for gameplay discussion with their fans. Check it out! We record live on the [STG Weekly Twitch channel](http://twitch.tv/stgweekly) as well.

+ [My Discord](https://discord.gg/xTFdvF2) + [Ghosts'n Goblins series](https://discord.gg/K6Q5AyN) + [Gimmick! Speedrunning](https://discord.gg/QHyDsYZ) + [Ninja Gaiden Speedrunning](https://discord.gg/ff4VB5C) + [Contra Speedrunning](https://discord.gg/xD7C2EN) + [Shmups](https://discord.gg/zczsZpn) + [Electric Undergrond (Another shmups discord)](https://discord.gg/S2xcQyHKVN) Misc. Links + [Shmups Wiki](https://shmups.wiki/library/Main_Page) - Tons of Shmup strategy info. + [Shmups Forum](https://shmups.system11.org/) - Forum hub for shmup fans

Check out AnnK_'s Dank Zine. A physical edition Zine that features artwork and interviews created by AnnK for various Twitch streamers. Also, articles about hot topics in the retro gaming scene and more fun write-ups from various authors.