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General Gaming / Old-

« on: February 08, 2003, 06:32:01 PM »

 Ok, I know it says "GameCube hardware," but I'd like to know if there's a place to talk about the hardware from older systems. Why? Well, a friend of mine is making a Gentendo, a mix of an NES, SNES and Genesis. The old technology is quite endearing, so I'd like to see something talking about projects such as these. If there is a place, let me know, or redirect this post. Thanks.

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NWR Feedback / The Cat

« on: February 08, 2003, 06:09:01 PM »

Does Louie have a screen name? He really ought to, if he doesn't. I mean, he is such an integral part of the site and all. The fact that the crack investigative reporter for the site is a cat just adds to the PGC mystique, and makes it more than just your average GameCube site. Also, I'm half joking about this, but am really a little curious.

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Nintendo Gaming / Final Fantasy 3 on Game Boy Advance?

« on: February 08, 2003, 05:51:59 PM »

I would like to use two points of reference in this: Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Zelda: LTTP & Four Swords. When there is a NES - GBA port, there are two options. Since the Square Channels are there on the GBA, much of the original sound from the NES can be kept. But one might want to do something different. So it was with Kirby. The sound was excellent in that game, and nearly all of it came from the digital sound. However, in Zelda, a direct sound port, many of the instruments had to be left out, due to hardware limitations. It didn't end up sounding bad, it just sounded not right. Probably the best technical part of FFVI is its sound, so I would be a little hesitant for it to be released unless there were some extreme advances in the sound processing technology available. For FFIII, though, the port allows many opportunities to improve that game, so I would be much more apt to it.

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General Chat / The Ultimate Good Games List!

« on: February 08, 2003, 05:36:52 PM »

I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet!

Game: Super Metroid
System: Super NES

Words cannot describe the sheer amazement that this game brings, the elysian ectasy. Starting as a short vaunt into the abyssal depths of an eerie space station, soon enough the player is immersed into a world of challenge, mystery, nostalgia, and above all, blasting the crap out of stuff. One of the many masterpieces of a gaming genius and legend, the late, unparalleled Gumpei Yokoi. It took the basis for the successful prior two games and enhanced it beyond all compare. Play control is unequalled, without question. Graphics are 32-bit-esque, especially considering the age of the game (currently in its 9th year of existence). Sound? No comment, just go listen to it yourself. Above all lies the entire experience. Timing, item collection, beating the game with insanely low amounts of energy, it's all there. If you are one of the seven people who have not enjoyed this game, get a Super NES, and spend an afternoon with it. You will be sure not to regret it.