Yes always wanted a Sharp x68000 but the price is way to much. Unfortunately these new ones aren't much better, very pricey especially with the only option to import. If they can release in the UK at a reasonable price I'm in.
Just release Earthion already, can't wait!!! disappointed the Megadrive version isn't first. I have a Steam deck so hopefully this will be first. I can hook it up to my arcade cab:)
It's so damn good, played the demo on Steam deck last night. Controls take a little while to get used to but when it clicks is fine. Visuals are simply stunning.
Brilliant news, Earthion looks amazing, definitely want the Megadrive version. But thankfully i have steam deck so will be playing sooner than expected:)
@slider1983 so did Europe don't kid yourself. Name an Amazing Euro shooter from the Amiga era that compares to Thunderforce 3,4, Axelay, Gradius 3, Gynoug. Elemental master, Bio hazard battle, i could go on. If you honestly love shumps euro shooters won't be in your top ten I'm sure.
@slider1983 Euro shooters are crap compared to Japanese. Simple as that really, look at games like Project X then Thunderforce 4. Level design, game mechanics no contest.
Great system I had one, lack of support killed it simple really. Sony is doing the same thing with VR. They release the VR2 but rely on third party support, certainly nothing AAA from Sony. Unfortunately I bought one, I won't be buying into VR again especially from Sony.
Still have a Saturn & an original Jap PS1, both have stunning games. But out of choice I prefer Saturn, the amazing import shmups etc.. I have are second to none.
@Steel76 totally agree, so much choice for every gamer. Not just the constant barage of openworld, soulslike *****. It's basically no risk taking on anything new, or brilliant old franchises that need resurrecting.
@Serpenterror this is why this modern gaming industry sucks. They certainly don't give a toss about the older demographic of gamers who love retro gaming. It's all openworld. Micro transaction *****. Ran by corporate greed.
More fool them, this is why Sega needs new management that truly appreciates there incredible gaming heritage. All those legacy arcade titles begging to be reborn is sickening. Especially now with this comment from the powers that be. Chances are things won't be changing anytime soon. Oh & considering they bought out Technosoft, definitely no Thunderforce then.
@NinChocolate yeah maybe. Early rumours suggested the Switch 2 had a clam design. But I think that's been put to bed now for sure. As much as I'm looking forward to Switch 2, I just feel it's going to be more of the same. I miss those Nintendo quirky innovations, that bring something new to the table. Unfortunately risk taking is a thing of the past in today's cut throat industry.
Personally most of today's games are filled with crap art styles anyway. Go on the Eshop, Steam, Ps store, all flooded with mediocre, forgettable *****.
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Re: "Nothing Has Ever Surpassed The Street Fighter II Boom" Says Japanese Legend Daigo Umehara
Said it before, will say it again, the Golden age of gaming. The arcade/16 bit era will never be repeated, what a time to be alive.
Re: New Xbox 360 Recompilation Tool Will Give Lost Classics Another Chance To Shine
Still have my PS3 with a lot of these games on the hard drive.
Re: Company Behind The X68000 Z Range Wants To Know If Global Players Will Buy Them
Yes always wanted a Sharp x68000 but the price is way to much. Unfortunately these new ones aren't much better, very pricey especially with the only option to import. If they can release in the UK at a reasonable price I'm in.
Re: Bandai Namco Is Launching A New Initiative To License Out IP Like Ridge Racer & Soul Calibur
A new Ridge Racer is what I want !!!
Re: Random: Distributor Koch Appears To Think The Intellivision Amico Is Still Coming
Yeah right, the Konix multisystem is releasing next year as well.
Re: Streets Of Rage Composer Is "Disappointed" More People Aren't Aware Of His Work
@Stardio will do thanks
Re: Streets Of Rage Composer Is "Disappointed" More People Aren't Aware Of His Work
Totally agree this guy deserves the recognition 👏
Re: Forever Entertainment's House Of The Dead 2: Remake Now Has A Steam Demo
@MARl0 not good news i was about to download to the steam deck.
Re: The Fan-Made Genesis R-Type Port Is Getting New And Exclusive Content
Looks stunning, need to download the demo to my Everdrive.
Re: Yuzo Koshiro Already Has Plans For His Next Game, But It Depends On Earthion Sales
Just release Earthion already, can't wait!!! disappointed the Megadrive version isn't first. I have a Steam deck so hopefully this will be first. I can hook it up to my arcade cab:)
Re: Steel Assault Devs Drop Steam Demo For New Wild Guns-Inspired Shooting Gallery 'Neon Inferno'
It's so damn good, played the demo on Steam deck last night. Controls take a little while to get used to but when it clicks is fine. Visuals are simply stunning.
Re: WaterMelon Insists Its Terminally Delayed Brawler Paprium Isn't Dead
I received a copy a few years ago, unfortunately I sold it on Ebay, regret it now.
Re: Review: Retro Fighters D6 - Great Design, But The D-Pad Is A Disappointment
What a waste of time a retro pad lives or dies by the Dpad. Obviously this one is no go.
Re: The Mega Drive / Genesis Shmup 'ZPF' Gets New Lore Trailer & Release Date
Definitely another one for the collection, preordered P47 ii for Megadrive also. Really want Earthion though it looks incredible.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida Reveals One Of The SNES PlayStation's First Games Was A Silpheed-Style Shooter
Seeing this makes it even harder that Snes/playstation console never happened. It would of been an amazing system.
Re: Metal Slug-Inspired Metroidvania 'Guns Of Fury' Arrives On Switch & PC Later This Month
@PKDuckman agreed, it's always F**king Metroidvania or a soulslike experience. Just give us proper old school gaming.
Re: Random: Star Fox Character Designer Explains How Fox McCloud Was Shaped By Miyamoto's "Essence"
@nocdaes lol yes I'm 54 this year, time I see another Donkey Kong or Starfox I'll be to old to play the damn games lol 😆
Re: Random: Star Fox Character Designer Explains How Fox McCloud Was Shaped By Miyamoto's "Essence"
Brilliant game, we need more Starfox. Hopefully Switch 2.
Re: M2 And Compile Heart's New Shmup, Zaleste, Unites The Zanac and Aleste Series
@Steel76 yes stupidly I sold my Wii, so lost these games. Should be on Switch.
Re: Konami Renews Trademark For Axelay, One Of The Best SNES Shmups
@Sketcz agreed, absolutely love this classic!!
Re: Love The Genesis / Mega Drive? Then Check Out This Epic Eleven-And-A-Half Hour Documentary
What a system, 16Bit the best gaming generation.
Re: "Nobody Wants To Fund A New Racing Game" But Tokyo Xtreme Racer Is Off To A Flying Start On Steam
@wiiware couldn't agree more, we need more arcade racers. Instead of the cut & paste openworld ***** like Horizon.
Re: Looks Like Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion Isn't Far From Release
Brilliant news, Earthion looks amazing, definitely want the Megadrive version. But thankfully i have steam deck so will be playing sooner than expected:)
Re: VARYZNEX Is A New Thunder Force-Style Shmup, Available Now On Steam
Will get later, my Steamdeck awaits:)
Re: Unreleased Atari Jaguar Title 'Livewire' Getting Physical Release Decades Later
@slider1983 so did Europe don't kid yourself. Name an Amazing Euro shooter from the Amiga era that compares to Thunderforce 3,4, Axelay, Gradius 3, Gynoug. Elemental master, Bio hazard battle, i could go on. If you honestly love shumps euro shooters won't be in your top ten I'm sure.
Re: Unreleased Atari Jaguar Title 'Livewire' Getting Physical Release Decades Later
@slider1983 Euro shooters are crap compared to Japanese. Simple as that really, look at games like Project X then Thunderforce 4. Level design, game mechanics no contest.
Re: Yuzo Koshiro's Stunning Genesis Shmup Earthion Delayed Until 2025
@Profmcstevie agreed Devil blade reboot is simply stunning. Have it my Steamdeck, it's so damn good !!
Re: Unreleased Atari Jaguar Title 'Livewire' Getting Physical Release Decades Later
@N64-ROX totally agree, typical European shmup. Luckily the Japanese devs saved us from this stuff.
Re: Shuhei Yoshida Explains Why The PS Vita Flopped
Great system I had one, lack of support killed it simple really. Sony is doing the same thing with VR. They release the VR2 but rely on third party support, certainly nothing AAA from Sony. Unfortunately I bought one, I won't be buying into VR again especially from Sony.
Re: Cancelled Sega Neptune Rises From The Dead, Gets Its Own Promo Video
Looks stunning, but it's not going to be something i can realistically afford. Shame Sega never officially released this cool system.
Re: Valve's Unshackling Of SteamOS Could Give Switch 2 Some Welcome Competition
The Steam deck is brilliant, no doubt about it. Hopefully Switch 2 will be even better.
Re: Four Years Later, My Arcade's Super Retro Champ Is Finally Coming Out - And It Plays SNES And Genesis Games
Will keep an eye on this one, looks promising.
Re: Sega's Shinobi Has Been Unofficially Ported To Neo Geo, And You Can Grab It Now
More Neo CD games would be great, I have the system. Really pisses me off that it's not supported.
Re: Retro Computer Museum Hit By "Devastating" Flood Damage
Very sad news, gutted to think of the damage to these valuable item's 😢
Re: It's Taken 36 Years, But Amiga Owners Are Finally Getting A Worthy Port Of OutRun
The original A500 version was a joke!! I laughed & cried I think lol 😆
Re: Yuzo Koshiro Breaks Tradition With The Title Of Earthion's Opening Song
@X68000 agreed, sooner this Amazing game comes out the better.
Re: A Year Later, And It Seems The Atari Gamestation Go Is Finally Coming Out
Marble madness would be damn amazing on this.
Re: Best Of 2024: Is It Time To Change The Narrative On The Sega Saturn?
Still have a Saturn & an original Jap PS1, both have stunning games. But out of choice I prefer Saturn, the amazing import shmups etc.. I have are second to none.
Re: Anniversary: 30 Years Ago, NEC Rolled The Dice With PC-FX And Lost
Love the look of the PC-FX, just wish it would of been Super CD compatible & Hu-card slot. Would of had one in a heart beat.
Re: SuperSega Boss Puts His Beloved Lamborghini Up For Sale After All Pre-Orders Are Refunded
That's why I never fund any venture, as much as I would like to. Proof in the pudding when things go tit's up. You gotta hope you can get a refund.
Re: Random: This US Bakery Still Uses A Commodore 64 For Sales In 2024
Still an amazing computer, C64 FOREVER:)
Re: If PS2 Launched In 2024, This Is What Its Reveal Trailer Would Look Like
@KitsuneNight totally agree 👍
Re: If PS2 Launched In 2024, This Is What Its Reveal Trailer Would Look Like
@Steel76 totally agree, so much choice for every gamer. Not just the constant barage of openworld, soulslike *****. It's basically no risk taking on anything new, or brilliant old franchises that need resurrecting.
Re: Sega's Western CEO Isn't Interested In Saturn And Dreamcast Mini Consoles
@Serpenterror this is why this modern gaming industry sucks. They certainly don't give a toss about the older demographic of gamers who love retro gaming. It's all openworld. Micro transaction *****. Ran by corporate greed.
Re: Sega's Western CEO Isn't Interested In Saturn And Dreamcast Mini Consoles
More fool them, this is why Sega needs new management that truly appreciates there incredible gaming heritage. All those legacy arcade titles begging to be reborn is sickening. Especially now with this comment from the powers that be. Chances are things won't be changing anytime soon. Oh & considering they bought out Technosoft, definitely no Thunderforce then.
Re: Anniversary: Sega's '3D Reprint Archives' Celebrates 10 Years
@NinChocolate yeah maybe. Early rumours suggested the Switch 2 had a clam design. But I think that's been put to bed now for sure. As much as I'm looking forward to Switch 2, I just feel it's going to be more of the same. I miss those Nintendo quirky innovations, that bring something new to the table. Unfortunately risk taking is a thing of the past in today's cut throat industry.
Re: Anniversary: Sega's '3D Reprint Archives' Celebrates 10 Years
Without a doubt Sega & M2 nailed these amazing classics on 3DS. Would be nice if Switch 2 had a 3D screen.
Re: The Making Of: Dragon’s Lair’s "Impossible" Game Boy Color Port
Looks stunning, what an amazing programming feat. And today's devs moan about space.
Re: Retro Indie Title "Moons of Darsalon" Is Headed To Consoles, Complete With Icky AI Art
Personally most of today's games are filled with crap art styles anyway. Go on the Eshop, Steam, Ps store, all flooded with mediocre, forgettable *****.
Re: Raiden Spin-Off 'Viper Phase 1' Is Finally Getting An Official Release On Consoles
Viper phase one, absolutely brilliant shmup. Have it on Mame it's a beauty, probably buy again for portability.