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Re: Poll: Should Retro Game Remasters Carry Warnings About "Offensive" Content?

AlexOlney

A content warning splash screen is an effective way for older content with outdated tropes/ideas to be left unchanged and intact, but without shying away from the reality that such notions have no place in modern times.

It's unfair to judge a past society's norms by modern standards, and it's important to preserve things as they were, warts and all. We can't see how far we've come if we cover it up, and a content warning acknowledges and highlights how we have progressed and evolved as a culture.

Re: Hardware Review: Cyber Gadget Retro Freak

AlexOlney

Didn't think I'd ever find myself saying this but I think I genuinely prefer the design of the Retron. The Retron's not going to be winning any beauty contests any time soon but it's more interesting that the dull, grey lump here. Having said that the additional functionality is certainly a positive, even if I lack any and all PC Engine, Game Gear, and Famicom games.

Looks like it's definitely worth considering if you want the extra functionality, but lacking proper NES support does make this a very Japanese-centric device.