Post by: Metaphysical Spirit on May 27, 2004, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 27, 2004, 01:40:58 PM
My favourite arcade game of all time would probably be the classic six player X-Men. As far as I know it was never released for home consoles and if Konami every released their own arcade treasures collection with it on it I would buy it in a second. I also really liked WWF Wrestlefest which at the time was by far the best wrestling game around and like X-Men it was never released for home consoles.
Post by: Metaphysical Spirit on May 27, 2004, 03:24:50 PM
Post by: DrZoidberg on May 27, 2004, 04:45:54 PM
Also, I think it was Japan that ran out of coins not China.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on May 28, 2004, 03:01:00 AM
Post by: Metaphysical Spirit on May 28, 2004, 03:45:25 AM
Post by: ib2kool4u912 on May 28, 2004, 07:38:53 AM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 28, 2004, 11:04:21 PM
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I also laughed when I learned that when Donkey Kong the arcade came out, it was originally called Monkey Kong and becuase of the printing that was smeared with the M, it someone turned into a D. Since all the arcades already had Donkey Kong, it would have been to much to recall and replace the name, so they stuck with it. If this is true or not, I thought it was humorous.
It's not true, read any historical Nintendo article ever for the real answer.
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I would return to arcades is all games went back to costing a quarter. That's all it would take. I left the arcade once every new game started costing at least 50 cents to play and I don't really regret it. They got greedy and I had games to play at home so I bolted.
Hasn't inflation more or less doubled since the 80s? And most places that use tokens have sweet bulk discounts.
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The game looked really good and I wanted to play, but I wasn't about to spend a whole dollar on one round that wouldn't last me as long as playing quarter games.
I can play like an hour (the whole game) on one credit on that one! Guffaw! I rule!
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I was about to play it, then looked at the price. THE GAME COSTED $2.
Where the hell was that? The Metreon? Barf
Post by: Metaphysical Spirit on May 29, 2004, 01:33:38 AM
About the Donkey Kong thing. Here is a link where I found it states that. Though as I was looking for a site to see what was what. I did find that a lot of sites say it was supposed to supposed to be a combination of King Kong and the word Donkey which was supposed to meant as Stupid.
Donkey Kong Reference Site says:
The name "Donkey Kong" was created by Miyamoto as a combination of the word "Kong" from King Kong, and "Donkey", a word which Miyamoto (with his loose understanding of English) believed was a general synonym for "stupid". It is believed by many that the name "Donkey Kong" was the result of a typo on the original cabinet's art work for "Monkey Kong", but this has been denied by Miyamoto and others.
Sorry, Just wanted to clear that up. Thank you for correcting my errors. =)
Post by: Ian Sane on May 29, 2004, 12:13:14 PM
True but console games haven't had prices raised so why should arcade games? I pay the same price for new Cube games that I paid for SNES titles.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 29, 2004, 08:14:55 PM
I think a lot of gamers have a wrong perspective on arcades. Don't look at them just like they're just games to play - they're a social center for gamers, for meeting new friends and competing with the whole community.
Post by: The Omen on May 30, 2004, 05:16:38 AM
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I think a lot of gamers have a wrong perspective on arcades. Don't look at them just like they're just games to play - they're a social center for gamers, for meeting new friends and competing with the whole community.
Arcades suck. That community now consists of punk 11 year old kids with cell phones thinking theyre Eminem.
I used to go to see what may be on my Nintendo system a year or so down the line, now I go home to see what may be in the arcade later on. And there is rarely a difference in quality at this point, so home it is. Unless its a place that serves alcohol, like Dave and Busters or Excess, then I really enjoy it.
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 30, 2004, 05:19:09 AM
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That community now consists of punk 11 year old kids with cell phones thinking theyre Eminem.
Oh yes. Indeed. Oh yes.
TOO MUCH RADIATION EEEEEAAAARRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!
Post by: Metaphysical Spirit on May 30, 2004, 10:56:13 AM
Post by: Jale on May 30, 2004, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 30, 2004, 12:02:35 PM
Post by: mouse_clicker on May 30, 2004, 12:59:44 PM
Post by: DrZoidberg on May 30, 2004, 02:17:30 PM
Basically, play more fighters, twitch shooters and light gun games, they're outstanding.Recently I found an arcade near where I live (they're quite rare in Australia) that has a Raiden II cab, it was bliss. Also i got the second highest score on my first credit
chase out the big scary 11 year old kids by going there your self, they're only 11
Post by: Infernal Monkey on May 30, 2004, 02:38:41 PM
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Originally posted by: Jale
Arcades really aren't as big in england. They are way too expensive. Whereas you get a game for a quarter it costs us a WHOLE POUND. It sucks big time.
I've seen some games as high as $2.50 for one credit here. INITIAL D I'M LOOKIN' AT YOU. (Flintstone Phone)
Plus there's the like, $5 needed to get a freakin' card for that game. Everybody ignores the San Francisco Rush machine right next to it, despite it being a MORE FUN GAME AND ONLY COSTING 80 CENTS.
*ANGRY DOME*
Post by: DrZoidberg on May 30, 2004, 02:43:35 PM
The best part about games like that being excessively popular, is all the lesser known games being readily available! Also, I need to play that when i come visit
Post by: Infernal Monkey on May 30, 2004, 02:58:52 PM
Oh wait.
Post by: Metaphysical Spirit on May 30, 2004, 03:24:10 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 31, 2004, 03:01:03 AM
For new Cube games in the present day, I pay $50 or less.
Post by: The Omen on May 31, 2004, 03:06:08 PM
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Maybe you guys need to go to a good arcade, and also play some fighting games[/Q
Well, two problems with that. One, these so called 'good' arcades(I guess i only go to sh!tty arcades?) are more likely to attract dopes, not less. Secondly, fighting games are great. Until you realize those punk 11 year olds who have been there all day everyday cutting class , while i'm at school/work , undoubtedbly have a huge advantage. Not to mention, first dibs on the machines. Which , in a nutshell, is why arcades are dying. Who wants to put up with kids saying "Thats hot, yo!", when you can play those games at home?
Post by: DrZoidberg on May 31, 2004, 03:12:37 PM
I'm a punk 11 year old kid, fear my mighty vocabulary
Post by: Infernal Monkey on May 31, 2004, 03:54:29 PM
*Does a barrel roll from the get go*
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 31, 2004, 05:09:40 PM
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Until you realize those punk 11 year olds who have been there all day everyday cutting class , while i'm at school/work , undoubtedbly have a huge advantage.
Not really, most of them suck. You need to put them in their place. That's why arcades are awesome. Playing alone sucks, especially with fighting games.
Post by: Deguello on June 06, 2004, 10:06:45 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on June 08, 2004, 04:49:05 PM
It provides wonderful hilarity to smash them into the big turn thingy with Sonic sitting down in an erotic way on the rock. Then other cars smash into them and there's lots of "KKEEESSSH" noises. So much angry when the race is over!
