Love Atari of old, new Atari doesn't convince me. Not keen on the recharged series. For me personally all these new versions completely loose the charm of the originals. Neo sprint looks dire. I will stick to Super Sprint thanks.
Great to hear, definitely buying a Steam deck soon anyway for the emulation builds you can buy on SD cards. Looks like the ultimate handheld for us retrogamers, plenty of power no compromises.
Rare have certainly made some amazing games, unfortunately when they sold out to Microsoft. The magic & originality disappeared. Nintendo missed an opportunity they should of snapped up Rare.
Amazing magazine, just such an exciting time to be a gamer. Especially with the Japanese console invasion coming, to grab the industry by the balls and change it forever. The 16Bit era the best there ever was & will be.
@Azuris I'm sure some quality shmups could be made for it. Games like Alpha mission 2, Last Resort, Ghost pilots, viewpoint. More or less loaded in a single load. Obviously they would charge the extortionate cartridge prices. Yes I know the AES/MVS has the advantages, but there is definitely a market for Neo CD.
Well even more reason to keep my physical collection & keep growing it. Its the fools that keep downloading that have created this problem. The funny thing is most games cost more to download than to buy on physical. I guess its the throw away society we live in. It will definitely effect gamers who can't afford to buy new all the time.
Looks a great system, but availability & price is a joke. I have a mini pc that has practically all the best arcade games ever. Including Sega model 1 2,3, I will stick with that. Also my Atgames legends cab for the real arcsde experience.
Amazing magazine, the reviews, screenshots, the passion for consoles was evident. Hard to get in the UK, luckily WH smiths managed to get issues for me. Best Magazine ever in my opinion along with Mean Machines. Unfortunately both didn't last. Probably for the best really, because that was the golden age of gaming. I'm sure they would of lost there magic in today's era.
Great news, but concerned they will be butchered. Have high hopes for Golden axe. With regards to Shinobi still can't beat the timeless pixel art from the Megadrive version.
When Edge was great, stopped buying years ago now. Mag got thinner, reviews are way to harsh most times. The amount of games I missed out on because I listened far to much to the reviews.
@SoulChimera totally agree Gun games are brilliant. VR would be the perfect medium for them. Also I absolutely love rail shooters, imagine a new Starblade in VR. Or Sega stuff like a new Galaxy force 2, Silpheed, Starwars arcade trilogy in VR. Wasted opportunities, from this gaming industry today unfortunately.
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Re: Anniversary: Daytona USA Is 30 Years Old This Month
Can't believe its 30 years old, still incredible. The Sega model tech is the stuff of legend.
Re: Interview: "Underpromising & Overdelivering" - Atari CEO Wade Rosen Talks Winning Back Trust
Love Atari of old, new Atari doesn't convince me. Not keen on the recharged series. For me personally all these new versions completely loose the charm of the originals. Neo sprint looks dire. I will stick to Super Sprint thanks.
Re: 3DS Virtual Boy Emulation Gives You 3D Without The Headaches
Something Nintendo should of released years ago on 3DS.
Re: Analogue Pocket And MiSTer Now Have A Vectrex FPGA Core
Great & all, I have Vectrex emulation. I also have the real system. Emulation just doesn't compare with the vector display.
Re: Famicom-Inspired SHMUP 'Xelan Force' Lands On Steam
Looks great wonder if its ok to run on steam deck.
Re: EmuDeck Is Getting Sega Model 2 And 3 Support On Steam OS
Great to hear, definitely buying a Steam deck soon anyway for the emulation builds you can buy on SD cards. Looks like the ultimate handheld for us retrogamers, plenty of power no compromises.
Re: Poll: What Is Rare's Best Game?
Rare have certainly made some amazing games, unfortunately when they sold out to Microsoft. The magic & originality disappeared. Nintendo missed an opportunity they should of snapped up Rare.
Re: Japanese Saturn Fans Pick The Console's Best Games
Great list, Sega rally, Thunderforce V, personally I would put Sega ages Outrun, Raystorm up there.
Re: Iconic Issues: Nintendo Magazine System #1 And Mean Machines Sega #1
Amazing magazine, just such an exciting time to be a gamer. Especially with the Japanese console invasion coming, to grab the industry by the balls and change it forever. The 16Bit era the best there ever was & will be.
Re: Vengeance Hunters Is A New Action-Packed Brawler For The Neo Geo
@Azuris I'm sure some quality shmups could be made for it. Games like Alpha mission 2, Last Resort, Ghost pilots, viewpoint. More or less loaded in a single load. Obviously they would charge the extortionate cartridge prices. Yes I know the AES/MVS has the advantages, but there is definitely a market for Neo CD.
Re: Vengeance Hunters Is A New Action-Packed Brawler For The Neo Geo
Looks fantastic, but why no NEOGEO CD. Cant understand why the CD system never gets any love.
Re: Talking Point: As GAME Brings Trade-Ins To An End, What Was Your Greatest Exchange?
Well even more reason to keep my physical collection & keep growing it. Its the fools that keep downloading that have created this problem. The funny thing is most games cost more to download than to buy on physical. I guess its the throw away society we live in. It will definitely effect gamers who can't afford to buy new all the time.
Re: Konami's X-Men Coin-Op Has Been Ported To Sega Saturn
Looks fantastic, shame it never happened for Saturn officially.
Re: This Thunder Force-Style Shmup Is Pushing The Genesis / Mega Drive To Its Absolute Limits
More shooters the better, Earthion & ZPF look amazing!!!
Re: Saturn Fans Can Now Play The Ultimate Version Of Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night
@Hairlesswookiee totally agree my friend
Re: Saturn Fans Can Now Play The Ultimate Version Of Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night
The Saturn should of always had the best version its 2D capability was Better than PS1.
Re: Does Your SNES Have A Ticking Time Bomb Inside?
Not good news, it's horrible to think of all my legacy hardware dying eventually.
Re: Fan Port 'Mega Final Fight' Playable Demo Now Available
@RetroGames couldn't agree more, would love the Snes to get proper support like the Megadrive.
Re: The PlayStation Performance Analyser, Ken Kutaragi's Secret Weapon In The 32-bit War
Remember the Edge article, think I still have the magazine somewhere. What an amazing era, Sony were on the ball, they still are.
Re: Zanac, Aleste And Gunhed Devs Join Forces For NES Shmup 'Chouyoku Senki Estique'
Looks amazing, hopefully an Nes/Famicom cartridge release will be available.
Re: Arcade Games Are Coming To Polymega
Looks a great system, but availability & price is a joke. I have a mini pc that has practically all the best arcade games ever. Including Sega model 1 2,3, I will stick with that. Also my Atgames legends cab for the real arcsde experience.
Re: Review: Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket - A Wonderful Game Boy-Style Retro Gift
Nice system, screen is to small for me personally. Dpad is a bit finicky as well. Should of bought the XP or VS.
Re: Yes, This Is Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night On The Sega Mega Drive
@RetroGames couldn't agree more, imagine the Snes pushed technically like the Megadrive is getting.
Re: Treasure Wants To "Make Something" Next Year
New Gunstar heroes, Sin & and Punishment, Gradius. Any would be welcome.
Re: Konami's Arcade Classic 'Mystic Warriors' Finally Arrives On Consoles This Week
Brilliant game, have it on my mame setup.
Re: The PC-88 Classic Silpheed Blasts Its Way Onto The Switch eShop on December 21st
Looks great will purchase this, love Silpheed. Would really love to see a new Silpheed or a remastered Mega CD version.
Re: Atari Owns Almost Half Of Polymega Maker Playmaji
Would be great to see Polymega consoles available in the UK & affordable. Maybe with the Atari partnership things may change.
Re: The Popular Emulator PCSX2 Can Now Play Over 99% Of PS2 Games
@Agent_P like i said i prefer the original tech I'm a purist. I have emulation systems, but its the original gear I like in my collection.
Re: The Popular Emulator PCSX2 Can Now Play Over 99% Of PS2 Games
Still prefer my original system, have a Mcboot memory card so I can play imports & repro CDs.
Re: Review: Analogue Duo - The Best Way To Enjoy The Entire PC Engine / TG16 Library
Would love to have one of these, but funds won't stretch. Luckily i own a Duo R so all is good 👍
Re: The Making Of: GameFan Magazine - Drugged Coffee, Pirated Games And Empty Bank Accounts
Amazing magazine, the reviews, screenshots, the passion for consoles was evident. Hard to get in the UK, luckily WH smiths managed to get issues for me. Best Magazine ever in my opinion along with Mean Machines. Unfortunately both didn't last. Probably for the best really, because that was the golden age of gaming. I'm sure they would of lost there magic in today's era.
Re: Sega Announces The Return Of Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, And More
Great news, but concerned they will be butchered. Have high hopes for Golden axe. With regards to Shinobi still can't beat the timeless pixel art from the Megadrive version.
Re: Iconic Issues: Sega Magazine #1, January 1994
Amazing days indeed:)
Re: One Of The Mega Drive's Most Insanely Expensive Games Is Getting A Reissue
Sounds great, I have this gem on repro cart. But buying this new retro bit release sounds tempting.
Re: A New Book Is Set To Chart The History Of Firebird Software
Legendary software house, not quite upto Mastertronics quality but Legendary nonetheless.
Re: Iconic Issues: EDGE #1, October 1993
When Edge was great, stopped buying years ago now. Mag got thinner, reviews are way to harsh most times. The amount of games I missed out on because I listened far to much to the reviews.
Re: Gunstar Heroes Developer Treasure On Why Mega Drive Is Better Than SNES
@bryce951 totally agree 👍
Re: Konami's Arcade Beat 'Em Up 'Asterix' Could Be Getting A Fanmade Port For The SNES
Any Snes developments is a great thing 👍
Re: Best Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Of All Time
@BloodNinja totally agree absolutely love Gleylancer, another 16bit gem.
Re: Anniversary: Castlevania Classic Dracula X: Rondo Of Blood Is 30 Today
Amazing game on the Amazing PC Engine CD systems.
Re: Neo Geo CD Title 'Battle Flip Shot' Is Now Available To Order
Might have to get this for My Neo CD, would be great to see more Neo CD games especially shmups. It's always the AES that gets the love.
Re: Team-17 Co-Founder To Open New Arcade In The UK
Sounds amazing 👏
Re: Upcoming Mega Drive / Genesis Shmup 'ZPF' Just Got An Awesome New Demo
Looks amazing, along with Earthion it's a great time for us Megadrive owners 😀
Re: Review: Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket - A Wonderful Game Boy-Style Retro Gift
Pre ordered the Capcom edition can't wait 😀
Re: Unreleased SNES Platformer 'Mr. Tuff' Finally Goes On Sale 28 Years Later
Great to see something new on the Snes:)
Re: SNES Classic Top Racer / Top Gear Is Being Turned Into A Tabletop Mini Arcade
Would be nice to see actual gameplay footage of this unit before I take the plunge to pre order.
Re: CIBSunday: Time Crisis 4 (PS3)
@SoulChimera totally agree Gun games are brilliant. VR would be the perfect medium for them. Also I absolutely love rail shooters, imagine a new Starblade in VR. Or Sega stuff like a new Galaxy force 2, Silpheed, Starwars arcade trilogy in VR. Wasted opportunities, from this gaming industry today unfortunately.
Re: CIBSunday: Time Crisis 4 (PS3)
Have this on ps3 disc, also the bonus game Deadstorm pirates:)
Re: Daemon Claw Is A New Action Sidescroller For Amiga, Mega Drive, Neo Geo, & PC
@MikeAtBitBeamCannon would be great to see new amazing games on the Snes in the future for sure.
Re: SNES Fighter Rushing Beat Is Getting A New Entry
At first I thought this was actually coming to SNES!! Gutted