Post by: Ian Sane on April 23, 2004, 11:59:23 AM
Linky
That's a pretty cool list of games. The MK trilogy ALONE makes it worth a purchase.
Interesting though is that it mentions it's being released for the Cube. Until now it was rumoured to be only for the Xbox and PS2 what with Midway being down on the Cube. So either Midway has realized that the minimal effort in porting old games to the Cube is totally worth it or Gamespot screwed up. I'm naturally hoping for the former and maybe this time Midway can make it available in stores and stuff.
Post by: Pale on April 23, 2004, 12:36:39 PM
Post by: Rhoq on April 23, 2004, 03:43:19 PM
The article mentions that Midway was supposed to make this announcement back in February, but they had to delay it due to "negotiations with Nintendo" to get this sequal on the 'Cube. I wonder if these Midway-Nintendo talks have restored any possibility that other Midway games will become 'Cube-bound?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 23, 2004, 03:52:26 PM
Will this be the first time we ever get a "perfect" arcade translation of the first MK on consoles?
Post by: Perfect Cell on April 23, 2004, 04:48:02 PM
and wouldnt mind seing the new MK on the Cube... as well as Midways Arcade Treasures 2.
Post by: Ian Sane on April 23, 2004, 09:53:05 PM
I think so though the SNES port of MKII was pretty damn close. It will definitely be the first accurate port of MK1. I'm actually a little more psyched for Primal Rage which as far as I know never really had a decent home port. My friends and I used to play it all the time in the arcades when it was released. Though I really have no clue if the game will hold up to my current standards.
One issue with this collection though is that all the fighting games are going to suck on the Cube controller. I think I may have to buy some Hori pads for this.
I'm quite pleased that Nintendo actually went to some trouble to get a compilation with limited appeal released on the Cube. Midway seems to be back in the process of making good games again so I imagine Nintendo recognizes that. I believe The Suffering was the first multiplatform Midway title to get canned for the Cube and that game has actually received some pretty decent reviews so in retrospect letting Midway go was probably a mistake. I just hope this isn't the only title to return since NARC looks pretty interesting and naturally I want the new Mortal Kombat game.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on April 23, 2004, 10:57:53 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
"Will this be the first time we ever get a "perfect" arcade translation of the first MK on consoles?"
I think so though the SNES port of MKII was pretty damn close.
I heard the 32X version was really good.
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I think I may have to buy some Hori pads for this.
Yeah dude, they're only like 20 bucks tops. Or get an X-Arcade or MAS stick or something.
In other news, I'm pleased to see Primal Rage, Gauntlet 2, Total Carnage (that game was crazy shizzle dudes) and erm Rampage World Tour. My brother loved some of these games more than I did, actually, and I had some fond memories playing with 'em. I think maybe I'll buy an extra copy and send it to him.
Post by: anubis6789 on April 23, 2004, 11:11:09 PM
I just wonder, do you think they will use the final versions of every game? I'm pretty sure they will but you never know.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on April 23, 2004, 11:15:22 PM
Post by: anubis6789 on April 23, 2004, 11:19:26 PM
Another question would be is MK3 ultimate MK3 or just normal MK3, and is Ultimate considered a different game anyway or just another version number?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 23, 2004, 11:21:37 PM
Post by: anubis6789 on April 23, 2004, 11:36:38 PM
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Post by: thecubedcanuck on April 24, 2004, 08:27:11 AM
Post by: mouse_clicker on April 24, 2004, 08:35:46 AM
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so do u think we will have Midway on GC again?
I doubt it- this seems more like a special case because it's so cheap to make and port that Midway is almost guaranteed to make money off of it, something which they need very much. I see this more as an exception to their new strategy rather than a sing their dumping it all together.
Post by: BranDonk Kong on April 24, 2004, 08:05:05 PM
A wierd thing about the collection though - Primal Rage was made by Atari, not Midway. I guess Midway picked it up somewhere down the road when Atari pretty much died.
This is going to be the 1st time I ever buy one of these arcade classics discs, and I can't stand the wait.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on April 24, 2004, 08:38:47 PM
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but MK Gold for Dreamcast
JESUS NO
ARRRGH THAT HAD SO MANY BUGS I KILLED MYSELF
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 25, 2004, 12:47:29 AM
Hard Drivin' was one of the most hilarious games I blew money on at the arcades when I was a kid. If you drove on the grass for too long, your car exploded in wonderful low-poly chugging 3D, good times. This collection is awesome, I'll most certainly be getting it. Too bad Midway won't release a PAL version for GameCube. =/
IF THEY MAKE A 3RD ONE, RUSH BETTER BE IN IT. CAPS LOCK.
Post by: DrZoidberg on April 25, 2004, 12:54:22 AM
it's worth it to me for Primal Rage (if it's the game i'm thinking of ofcourse) alone.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 25, 2004, 12:59:35 AM
BAM with your spice bowels.
Post by: DrZoidberg on April 25, 2004, 01:00:58 AM
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Post by: S-U-P-E-R on April 26, 2004, 07:11:58 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on April 26, 2004, 04:42:11 PM
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 27, 2004, 02:01:30 AM
Post by: The Omen on April 27, 2004, 06:23:54 AM
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What, with Midway not wanting money and all. >=o
Yep, they are pretty damn stupid.
