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General Chat / Re: What are your 10 favorite songs from the 90's?
« on: March 23, 2015, 03:39:03 PM »
damn you man I gotta get to work or else I would do this right now.
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General Gaming / Re: What is your most recent gaming purchase?
« on: March 23, 2015, 03:36:41 PM »Just bought a buncha games at <$1 each from the Playstation Store flash sale. Thank goodness you can buy any game right from the web version of the store or I would have missed it.
Um, when's Nintendo gonna get this feature? Predictions? Sometime this decade, maybe?
wow thanks for pointing it out, I just barely got in before I had to start getting ready for work. Picked up about 25 games from this.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Off-Topic Wise-Ass Comments About Other NWR Forum Threads And Also Other Stuff
« on: March 23, 2015, 12:47:16 PM »79
Nintendo Gaming / After NX, the end of the line? (now with crude artist rendering)
« on: March 23, 2015, 12:39:24 PM »
Getting a new Nintendo console is always exciting and disappointing at the same time. There is always the big reveal that gets people hopeful for the future and the twist that makes everyone nervous.
We had some fun speculating what the "Revolution" controller would be like before the big reveal. I know it is a year away before announcement but when as that stopped us from speculating endlessly before. E3 is right around the corner depending on what the Wii U line up looks like will give us a clue how soon this thing should be ready to release.
I want to let this be a speculation of not what NX will be for us, or Nintendo, but what it will lead to inevitably after it's time has come. In other words will NX be the "savior" of Nintendo and unite the scattered fans into a single, massive unified bunch of satisfied gamers, or will it be the final death nail for a dying Nintendo console division that got some life support with Wii but was mostly false hope?
I don't know I loved the Wii when it was new, then grew to hate it, now am starting to re-appreciate it for what it was. I go through this every console cycle, not always with Nintendo but whatever anyways this is Nintendo NeXt or Nintendo Xross either way it is going to have an impact on our lives so might as well get started on the discussion now.
I don't see a "PS4" rival coming from Nintendo not just anytime soon but ever. They have made it crystal clear they do not have the talent, time, resources, or interest in making the types of games that not only sell on that type of hardware but require that type of hardware to exist. They will make a console that suits their needs period.
Based on the new deal between them an DNA, I won't spell it that way because its confusing, anyways we know they will get some major online infrastructure out of this deal. With PS4 and Xbox One making sharing such a huge part of their consoles I can see Nintendo thinking that is why those two are selling so well and finding a way to incorporate that element into their new console. Between the name, the partnership, and the integration with the upcoming mobile platform, I get the impression that is the direction they will take.
I have no problem with better sharing and community integration as they built up MiiVerse as something special only for it to be a major let down. I would prefer if Mii's go away entirely but it seems like with them forcing you to have a Mii on Wii U that is not an option. I think they will be here to stay for the long haul, unless Nintendo gos the full rebrand route which is unlikely.
I HOPE NX does not contain Wii in the name as Nintendo should have learned from that mistake.
IF NX does fully integrate the community aspect including introducing a unified account system that allows for cross-buy and interaction with the mobile, console, and handheld games, that would be really interesting. I can see them using both Pokemon and Animal Crossing as a way to realize this. They might even do so in a way that makes me actually consider buying either of those properties.
I suspect the hardware itself will be a moderate step above Wii U. I think Iwata said he wants to be more like Apple with incremental upgrades here and there, between 2DS, and New 3DS I think he meant what he said. I would imagine NX to be something like this. They release the unit, whatever it is, but make it so it can be upgraded easily or replaced by "next years model" easily.
I don't know if I believe it will be a true hybrid as some have suggested, but this could be a major step in that direction. What I do believe is it will bring handheld and console gamers together in a unique way that has not been tried before. I suspect something similar to connectivity where the handheld can be integrated into the console. Since Game Cube, well even SNES if you count Super Game Boy, Nintendo has been trying to merge their split markets into a single customer base that makes them even more money.
Here are a few ways I can see it working out. You buy the New 3DS version of the next Pokemon game and there is a mobile app that works like a Pokedex where you can view and organize your Pokemon and even trade with friends using the App. Then there is a console game, probably a Colosseum type game where you just basically train your Pokemon in the handheld game but can bring them into the Console game to battle on "the big screen" as it were. There would be exclusive quests and Pokemon in the console version but what makes it unique is it has access to all the Pokemon and areas from different games, all unified into a single game. The core RPG game itself is still the Handheld game but the Console version truly supplements it well.
Animal cross I know very little about but it has been mentioned before I suspect it will be something similar where the main quest is on the handheld held and the mobile app is used for inventory management, Unlike Pokemon where there are two connective but different games, Animal Crossing will be true Cross buy, it will be like Smash is now it exist in one form for both units. It will be buy one get the other free, like Mario and DK is now too. This will encourage gamers from the two markets, handheld and console, to interact more fluidly instead of awkwardly on internet discussion forums. It will also allow trading and sharing of virtual items via both versions using the new sharing system they will introduce.
I suspect the main games will be similar to how it is now but scalable. There will be ONE Super Mario whatever but it will exist on both units so gamers can choose if they prefer gaming on the go or the console experience. Instead of a hybrid it will be two separate releases but either using Cross Buy or the sharing mechanic it will be scalable at the software level, meaning you buy ONE version for Console and get a FREE download of the DS version.
Other games that will likely use better integration would be Wii Sports and Mii type games that allow you to customize, create, and trade Mii's using the mobile App and share Mii's made on one device across all three platforms.
Virtual Console will be simplified into a single experience where they will find a legal loophole to merge the new store into the old store so you can keep your games if you are grandfathered in. This might require them to do some legal dancing with lawyers and stuff but we all know Nintendo has some of the worlds finest lawyers around so they will get it done.
Online will NOT be free forever. there will be Free to play and there will be premium services, I suspect this they will get wrong. Sony charges for Online play Microsoft charges for the entire service Nintendo will do it backwards, you play online for free but if you want Netflix or premium stuff you pay a, small fee, of like $25 a year, they don't want to milk you but they want something for their trouble. This will NOT motivate them to actually update the Netflix app regularly but it WILL inspire them to create a NX specific version of the App that fits their needs. Similar to how Sony has Max, Nintendo will replace the Facebook sharing aspect with their own sharing protocol built in. This will require them playing hardball with Netflix but based on the Zelda announcement I assume that game has already begun and deals have been struck we don't know about yet.
All of this could either lead to Nintendo making a console everyone wants with the games that come quicker than normal and between cross buy, mobile, and the strength of the handheld games the entire experience is improved enough that people who saw potential in Wii U but thought the execution was a mess will reconsider NX because it will unite the base better than ever, it will not address every major issue but it will have the games, they will be easier to access for once and because Cross buy and sharing will be so integrated that 3rd party support will be better by default as it will only require them to make a DS version that they can scale up for the console market but not have to make it on par with PS4, I especially see indie's and retro studios cashing in better than they did on Wii U because the customer base will be there.
After NX Nintendo will either go the Tablet route, or eventually once they prefect the system and the infrastructure they will got he hybrid route then.
We had some fun speculating what the "Revolution" controller would be like before the big reveal. I know it is a year away before announcement but when as that stopped us from speculating endlessly before. E3 is right around the corner depending on what the Wii U line up looks like will give us a clue how soon this thing should be ready to release.
I want to let this be a speculation of not what NX will be for us, or Nintendo, but what it will lead to inevitably after it's time has come. In other words will NX be the "savior" of Nintendo and unite the scattered fans into a single, massive unified bunch of satisfied gamers, or will it be the final death nail for a dying Nintendo console division that got some life support with Wii but was mostly false hope?
I don't know I loved the Wii when it was new, then grew to hate it, now am starting to re-appreciate it for what it was. I go through this every console cycle, not always with Nintendo but whatever anyways this is Nintendo NeXt or Nintendo Xross either way it is going to have an impact on our lives so might as well get started on the discussion now.
I don't see a "PS4" rival coming from Nintendo not just anytime soon but ever. They have made it crystal clear they do not have the talent, time, resources, or interest in making the types of games that not only sell on that type of hardware but require that type of hardware to exist. They will make a console that suits their needs period.
Based on the new deal between them an DNA, I won't spell it that way because its confusing, anyways we know they will get some major online infrastructure out of this deal. With PS4 and Xbox One making sharing such a huge part of their consoles I can see Nintendo thinking that is why those two are selling so well and finding a way to incorporate that element into their new console. Between the name, the partnership, and the integration with the upcoming mobile platform, I get the impression that is the direction they will take.
I have no problem with better sharing and community integration as they built up MiiVerse as something special only for it to be a major let down. I would prefer if Mii's go away entirely but it seems like with them forcing you to have a Mii on Wii U that is not an option. I think they will be here to stay for the long haul, unless Nintendo gos the full rebrand route which is unlikely.
I HOPE NX does not contain Wii in the name as Nintendo should have learned from that mistake.
IF NX does fully integrate the community aspect including introducing a unified account system that allows for cross-buy and interaction with the mobile, console, and handheld games, that would be really interesting. I can see them using both Pokemon and Animal Crossing as a way to realize this. They might even do so in a way that makes me actually consider buying either of those properties.
I suspect the hardware itself will be a moderate step above Wii U. I think Iwata said he wants to be more like Apple with incremental upgrades here and there, between 2DS, and New 3DS I think he meant what he said. I would imagine NX to be something like this. They release the unit, whatever it is, but make it so it can be upgraded easily or replaced by "next years model" easily.
I don't know if I believe it will be a true hybrid as some have suggested, but this could be a major step in that direction. What I do believe is it will bring handheld and console gamers together in a unique way that has not been tried before. I suspect something similar to connectivity where the handheld can be integrated into the console. Since Game Cube, well even SNES if you count Super Game Boy, Nintendo has been trying to merge their split markets into a single customer base that makes them even more money.
Here are a few ways I can see it working out. You buy the New 3DS version of the next Pokemon game and there is a mobile app that works like a Pokedex where you can view and organize your Pokemon and even trade with friends using the App. Then there is a console game, probably a Colosseum type game where you just basically train your Pokemon in the handheld game but can bring them into the Console game to battle on "the big screen" as it were. There would be exclusive quests and Pokemon in the console version but what makes it unique is it has access to all the Pokemon and areas from different games, all unified into a single game. The core RPG game itself is still the Handheld game but the Console version truly supplements it well.
Animal cross I know very little about but it has been mentioned before I suspect it will be something similar where the main quest is on the handheld held and the mobile app is used for inventory management, Unlike Pokemon where there are two connective but different games, Animal Crossing will be true Cross buy, it will be like Smash is now it exist in one form for both units. It will be buy one get the other free, like Mario and DK is now too. This will encourage gamers from the two markets, handheld and console, to interact more fluidly instead of awkwardly on internet discussion forums. It will also allow trading and sharing of virtual items via both versions using the new sharing system they will introduce.
I suspect the main games will be similar to how it is now but scalable. There will be ONE Super Mario whatever but it will exist on both units so gamers can choose if they prefer gaming on the go or the console experience. Instead of a hybrid it will be two separate releases but either using Cross Buy or the sharing mechanic it will be scalable at the software level, meaning you buy ONE version for Console and get a FREE download of the DS version.
Other games that will likely use better integration would be Wii Sports and Mii type games that allow you to customize, create, and trade Mii's using the mobile App and share Mii's made on one device across all three platforms.
Virtual Console will be simplified into a single experience where they will find a legal loophole to merge the new store into the old store so you can keep your games if you are grandfathered in. This might require them to do some legal dancing with lawyers and stuff but we all know Nintendo has some of the worlds finest lawyers around so they will get it done.
Online will NOT be free forever. there will be Free to play and there will be premium services, I suspect this they will get wrong. Sony charges for Online play Microsoft charges for the entire service Nintendo will do it backwards, you play online for free but if you want Netflix or premium stuff you pay a, small fee, of like $25 a year, they don't want to milk you but they want something for their trouble. This will NOT motivate them to actually update the Netflix app regularly but it WILL inspire them to create a NX specific version of the App that fits their needs. Similar to how Sony has Max, Nintendo will replace the Facebook sharing aspect with their own sharing protocol built in. This will require them playing hardball with Netflix but based on the Zelda announcement I assume that game has already begun and deals have been struck we don't know about yet.
All of this could either lead to Nintendo making a console everyone wants with the games that come quicker than normal and between cross buy, mobile, and the strength of the handheld games the entire experience is improved enough that people who saw potential in Wii U but thought the execution was a mess will reconsider NX because it will unite the base better than ever, it will not address every major issue but it will have the games, they will be easier to access for once and because Cross buy and sharing will be so integrated that 3rd party support will be better by default as it will only require them to make a DS version that they can scale up for the console market but not have to make it on par with PS4, I especially see indie's and retro studios cashing in better than they did on Wii U because the customer base will be there.
After NX Nintendo will either go the Tablet route, or eventually once they prefect the system and the infrastructure they will got he hybrid route then.
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General Chat / The anthem of our generation?
« on: March 23, 2015, 12:05:22 PM »
Would you consider Chumbawumba's "Tubthumping" to be the anthem of the 80's/90's generation? I was listening to it today and it pretty much sums us up. I think the anthem of today's generation would be a tough one, any takers?
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Off-Topic Wise-Ass Comments About Other NWR Forum Threads And Also Other Stuff
« on: March 23, 2015, 12:00:24 PM »There's also this one, arguing that NewsRadio was the best sitcom of the 1990s, albeit with the somewhat dubious argument that The Simpsons didn't count as a sitcom.
Best Sitcom of the 90's was Friends. Sorry but it just was. Home Improvement, Roseanne, both tied for second place. That 70's show would have won but it is more post-2000 than actually 90's so it was a tough one to call. Simpson's is a cartoon not a sitcom. It is a comedy cartoon aimed at adults but it is not a sitcom sorry. I am right in this don't even try to say otherwise you will fail. Now Futurama is a sitcom if you want to get technical but Simpson's is toilet humor wrapped up in a candy cartoon coating.
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TalkBack / Re: Mapping Out the Next Five Years of Pokemon
« on: March 23, 2015, 11:55:56 AM »What I really want to see, and have been hoping for this for a few years now, isn't so much a new awesome region with new awesome pokemon but a game that incorporates ALL the regions. Gold and Silver were my favorite games mostly because you could go to Kanto and back to Johto. it was such a big game and so much to do and a lot more intrigue because of it.
what they could do is set it up where the player gets to choose which region they start off in, choose the starters associated with that region of course and then proceed through a different set up game than if you started out in a different region. Now, instead of beating the pokemon league and THEN being able to travel to other regions like in Gen 2, instead have a story (that makes sense) that takes the player throughout all the regions in a hunt, or a quest or whatever having to do with one of the gangs, be it Team Rocket, Plasma, Galaxy, Aqua/Magma, Flare or whatever. AND instead of having a regional pokemon league to beat, how about a national league and it's not a strict progression through each regions gyms, but rather through a series of gyms spread out over the nation. That way it doesn't feel like you're just playing the game to get to the other regions, the other regions are intricately involved with the entirety of the game.
Honestly if they don't release a game with the all region feature eventually, i'll be surprised.
I don't play Pokemon, mostly because I don't game on handheld devices but if they made this into a proper console experience I would probably buy it. Make it the giant sized super Pokemon game that console gamers would enjoy.
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TalkBack / Re: Elliot Quest (Wii U) Review
« on: March 23, 2015, 09:46:37 AM »
It is a throw back to the old school NES days. Games used to be like that and we ate them up. Ever tried beating original Legend of Zelda NES without a walk through or going on line first? Having to figure things out makes solving the puzzle more rewarding, games today just hold your hand and give you infinite re-tries until you get to the final cut scene because the story is more important than the actual game.
Here's my problem with that mindset: it's not the 1980s anymore.
That sums up everything wrong with the world. The game has issues but it is a fun waste of time. It's okay if you don't like it though, because I did and that is all that matters to me. Stay cool my friend.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: I just bought a used copy of Excite Truck
« on: March 23, 2015, 09:37:39 AM »
all you need is Plastalina Mosh Monster Truck on repeat.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Stratos's love life discussion
« on: March 22, 2015, 09:33:58 AM »I am not knocking marriages I am sure it is great for those who can make it work. I just am single, enjoy being single, and know too may divorced people to really think marriage is as great as they make it out to be.
So in other words... You are knocking marriages?
damn how do I get out of this one...
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General Chat / Re: Game Over: One final rant...
« on: March 22, 2015, 09:30:15 AM »
While I, mostly, agree with what all you just said, I didn't bump this for no reason. Someone linked to it in a current thread so I read through it and wanted to comment on the way things were.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Speculate new game ideas for mobile platform
« on: March 22, 2015, 09:21:48 AM »
Plus there isn't a whole lot else to talk about at the moment. But I have a few other ideas for topics that might be more interesting.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Stratos's love life discussion
« on: March 21, 2015, 03:03:14 PM »
I am not knocking marriages I am sure it is great for those who can make it work. I just am single, enjoy being single, and know too may divorced people to really think marriage is as great as they make it out to be.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Spoil a 30+ year-old movie for the rat (spoiler alert, for real)
« on: March 21, 2015, 03:01:26 PM »The Terminator goes Commando and kills a Predator while undercover as a Kindergarten teaching Cop.
That's not even mentioning him being 1 half of a set of Twins, which gives me a Total Recall to the True Lies of him being The Last Action Hero that likes to drink T 2.
now how many of those are 30+ years old man? Come on if you are going play try harder than that.
Terminator = '87
Commando = '85
Kindergarten Cop = '90
Twins = '88
Total Recall = '90
True Lies = '94
The Last Action Hero = '93
they're all before your time (21-30yrs ago), and that's good enough for me.
Dude I am 32, those are NOT before my time they are movies I grew up with.
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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Characters that Deserve to be Super Smash Bros. DLC
« on: March 21, 2015, 02:52:21 PM »
if Ice Climbers can't be in 3DS put them in New 3DS and screw the 3DS market. I would also love to see the Splatoon people get added in right away that game is going to need all the marketing tie in's it can get it's hands on. Plus it already feels like classic Nintendo so it needs to be included ASAP.
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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Newsletter: Lego Reportedly Entering the \
« on: March 21, 2015, 02:43:29 PM »
so people were saying Amiibo was getting into Toys to Life late in the game, sounds like they were just right on cue.
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TalkBack / Re: Elliot Quest (Wii U) Review
« on: March 21, 2015, 02:41:44 PM »Put some time into this game last night, and the game overall just makes me shrug in indifference. The game seems to have almost no signposting, giving you no idea where you're meant to go to continue the quest. You collect items, but you're given no idea what they're used for (such as the "Ancient Key", which opened a door eventually but it took me trying 5 different locked doors in 3 different locations before I found the door it belonged to). I've also run into some weird bugs where you can teleport across the map if you exit a screen by falling into the screen's edge instead of walking through it. The game's OK, but I don't get the praise for this one.
It is a throw back to the old school NES days. Games used to be like that and we ate them up. Ever tried beating original Legend of Zelda NES without a walk through or going on line first? Having to figure things out makes solving the puzzle more rewarding, games today just hold your hand and give you infinite re-tries until you get to the final cut scene because the story is more important than the actual game.
Also have you tried actually talking to the NPC's? They offer clues to what to do without actually coming out and telling you. I love it for that. I hate games where they tell you exactly what to do that is annoying.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Sales Thread
« on: March 21, 2015, 02:31:55 PM »Given Nintendo's place in consoles, re-releasing the Gamecube would result in worse sales than the Virtual Boy.
And deservedly so.
what are you babbling about? Nintendo *did* re-release Game Cube and it WON last Generation.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: The chruch of Lucario
« on: March 20, 2015, 12:53:35 PM »****!!!
I spelt it wrong! oops!
Anyways
1. Shaymin Rude!
2. isnolord i'm asking for a general feedback.
3. Zap thank you
4. Marvelmoviefan **** you (grade 11 Senior actually)
5. I'm a Hero YAY!
What did I do? I was defending you!
Khush made fun of you not seeing Chruch was spelled wrong I pointed out you could be dyslexic what does that have to do with you being in 11th grade adults can be dyslexic too. Or do you not know what dyslexic means?
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General Chat / Re: I need help- support group thread
« on: March 20, 2015, 12:46:16 PM »
well looks like my need to change my diet has caught up with me. Had what doctor called an anxiety attack today and first thing she recommended was no more caffeine. I will be meeting with a councilor also starting next week hopefully they can get me the help I need.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Sales Thread
« on: March 19, 2015, 08:17:59 PM »
about splitting the threads. Most of what I was saying was just frustration at constantly being told about 3DS games when ever I complain there isn't anything on Wii U as if that has anything to do with it. To me they are different consoles or different platforms and I just get tired of those replies. This wasn't exactly the same thing but it was close enough it struck a nerve is all.
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General Chat / Re: Terminator is a lie... (some T1 spoilers... can you spoil a 30-year-old movie?)
« on: March 19, 2015, 08:15:56 PM »T1 is awesome.
T3 was pretty forgettable. At the time it stood out simply because it was a very 90's style R-rated action movie made in the 00's. After Columbine it was like action movies were dead. No one seemed to be making them so when T3 came out I was like "YEAH! Haven't seen a movie like this for a while." But that novelty wore off and I have no interest in seeing the film again. It's like the Expendables. Fun for a quick return to action movies of old but not a good movie and not one that compares well to the classics of the 80's and 90's.
I haven't seen T4. It's PG-13. REAL action movies are rated R.
There is an unrated cut of Salvation on the Blu Ray, I watched both and to be honest I can't remember what was different. I think what you described about 2 and 3 is why I actually like 3, it just shows that no matter what they do they end up creating the future they are trying to prevent. Full disclosure I used to have a crush on whatshername from when she did that TV show on MTV. I am sure that at the time that played a hand in my liking it then.
I think I also enjoyed it because it was updated and more modern the other two are just really dated, hell T1 was dated when T2 came out. Those movies didn't age well at all.
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TalkBack / Re: Elliot Quest (Wii U) Review
« on: March 19, 2015, 08:12:41 PM »
I am two hours into it already, most time I spent on any Wii U game that isn't Super Mario 3D World. It is very satisfying as a Zelda 2 knock off, not quite as odd as Neutopia was but it certainly fills a void.
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General Gaming / Re: Which Gaming Generation do you consider yourself a part of?
« on: March 19, 2015, 08:11:05 PM »Sounds like you would LOVE the SNES if you get a chance to pick out some of the gems. Don't limit yourself to Virtual Console though the real gems are nowhere to be found on that service. While I do love VC and am totally addicted to it, there are far too many great games lacking on the service.Yeah, I have been contemplating picking up a Super Famicom while I'm here in Japan, I feel like it would be a rite of passage as a Nintendo fan. But I'm sure it would end up very costly for me in the long run (the games, not the hardware, which I've found for surprisingly cheap). I don't want to go the route of emulation, though. I mean, free emulation. It's a personal preference and one that I get a lot of flak for, but I stand by it.
Steam is a good place to grab some 16 but Sega classics, especially the Streets of Rage, Sonic, Golden Axe games those are all great. I also strongly encourage people to check out stuff like Toe Jam and Earl 1 and 2 I prefer two but most prefer one, they are both good in their own ways.
If you want the fully legal no questions asked then yes Virtual Console is about your only option. There are several SNES ports on the GBA as well as a few upgrades for the PS1 that are all worth checking into. The most expensive SNES carts that are actually worth owning are all on Virtual Console with a few exceptions. And a few have even been re-released on Steam, PSN, and PSP/Vita from what I can tell.
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General Gaming / Re: Hideo Kojima expected to leave Konami after the release of MGS V
« on: March 19, 2015, 08:06:46 PM »
well **** who cares if "3rd" parties make games if the ones that matter don't exist anymore. This is not good news.
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