@GravyThief Yeah, I was just about to say, whey do they call them "Metroidvania" when really it should just be "Metroid-Like" because it laid all the groundwork.
It was always best when they did teh Wii game as something unique. Ghostbusters for one is a great game, but i tnever would have been a good experience if they had trued to squeeze the HD version on there. Dead Space: Extraction was also a great way to get the franchise onto Wii with a game that played to the system's strengths. Force Unleashed is another good example too - in some ways it's better than the HD counterpart.
Interesting read on the history of Killer Instinct, but what's with all the Cruis'n USA shade? I mean, yeah, the N64 port wasn't the best, but the arcade version was well-liked and spawned numerous sequels.
Speaking of ports, the SNES KI really is quite good. Sure, it was no arcade version, but if it were just a stand-alone SNES game, it's a real stand-out. Impressive work!
I remember that advertisement! I love how the trip was described as "radical" - ah, the 80's! Well, 1990, but close enough.
I never entered because a trip to Transylvania wasn't very appealing to me anyway, but I probably still have magazines or comics with the uncut coupon in them. Legally speaking, I am not sure they could jsut cancel the whole thing, but it may be that the alternate cash prize was awarded with little fanfare.
Man, I would so love this thing to actually be good - and actually real - but it clearly isn't, which is too bad. The project has been mismanaged from the start.
The Amico is something I WANT to like but I just don't. There are some clever ideas there, but it's just not exciting overall. There are also some obvious issues with development and marketing - it feels like it will never come out. They'd have been better off with a mini replica console with the classic Intellivision games.
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Re: Random: The GameCube's Lid Holds A Secret, But Did You Know About It?
It's amazing that they didn't sell various themed replacements - seems like a no-brainer.
Re: CIBSunday: Super Metroid (SNES / Super Famicom)
@GravyThief Yeah, I was just about to say, whey do they call them "Metroidvania" when really it should just be "Metroid-Like" because it laid all the groundwork.
Re: Flashback: Remembering The Glory Days Of Wii-Exclusive Ports
It was always best when they did teh Wii game as something unique. Ghostbusters for one is a great game, but i tnever would have been a good experience if they had trued to squeeze the HD version on there. Dead Space: Extraction was also a great way to get the franchise onto Wii with a game that played to the system's strengths. Force Unleashed is another good example too - in some ways it's better than the HD counterpart.
Re: The Making Of: Killer Instinct, Nintendo's Street Fighter And Mortal Kombat Killer
Interesting read on the history of Killer Instinct, but what's with all the Cruis'n USA shade? I mean, yeah, the N64 port wasn't the best, but the arcade version was well-liked and spawned numerous sequels.
Speaking of ports, the SNES KI really is quite good. Sure, it was no arcade version, but if it were just a stand-alone SNES game, it's a real stand-out. Impressive work!
Re: Flashback: Did Anyone Actually Win Castlevania III's Trip To Transylvania?
I remember that advertisement! I love how the trip was described as "radical" - ah, the 80's! Well, 1990, but close enough.
I never entered because a trip to Transylvania wasn't very appealing to me anyway, but I probably still have magazines or comics with the uncut coupon in them. Legally speaking, I am not sure they could jsut cancel the whole thing, but it may be that the alternate cash prize was awarded with little fanfare.
Re: Intellivision Has Significantly Cut Its Staff To Help Amico Over The Finish Line
Man, I would so love this thing to actually be good - and actually real - but it clearly isn't, which is too bad. The project has been mismanaged from the start.
Re: The Intellivision Amico Has A Unique Approach To Physical Media And Digital Ownership
The Amico is something I WANT to like but I just don't. There are some clever ideas there, but it's just not exciting overall. There are also some obvious issues with development and marketing - it feels like it will never come out. They'd have been better off with a mini replica console with the classic Intellivision games.