@jamess "We should go out of our way to protect and support freedom of expression in all forms of art and entertainment."
The problem is, a very visible portion of the gamertariat doesn't truly care about that. It's the lack of T&A that gets #TheGamers™ riled up, and they've gotten really good at making smokescreens to declare it's about anything but that. You and I both know it.
@DestructoDisk "People want to enjoy the visuals of the world they are engaging with..."
What does a female character wearing slightly less revealing clothing do to reduce the "visuals of the world"?
I'll give you the answer for free: nothing. This isn't an opinion, it's just the fact of the matter.
Limited Run really opened the floodgates with this, and I love it.
It's gonna be real interesting to see what more can be done with Super NES technology. (Additionally, someone please enhance Stunt Race FX to a playable state with this thing, thank you.)
@SlangWon See, when someone unironically uses the word "woke" as a pejorative, I cannot take the argument seriously as anything but a copy/paste talking point.
Outstanding announcement.
It's good to see ANY Capcom vs SNK game escape the vault, and be made available to modern audiences.
This is a solid fun time, too. Hopefully this game will get more of the love it deserves now.
I saw these USD prices on ebay just 15 minutes ago. And yes, these prices are ridiculous too.
But they also drive home how indefensible and scummy Book Off's pricing is.
"Is Nintendo Erasing Its Own History In Its War On ROM Sites?"
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: yesssss.
I hope Nintendo understands this is not a war they cannot win. The files are out there. They exist on hard drives all over the world. Emulation cannot ever be stopped.
Yes is the correct answer. It's the best of both worlds to keep everyone happy: the game content does not get changed, and it acknowledges that a number of retro games have a lot of of problematic depictions.
Most 8-bit Game Boy games have aged remarkably well! Platformers like Donkey Kong, Castlevania Belmonts Revenge, and Mega Man V still feel fresh. Adventure games like Links Awakening, Final Fantasy Adventure, and For the Frog the Bell Tolls are still engaging. Puzzle games like Tetris, Cattrap, and Pipe Dream are nearly timeless.
Like any system, there is some filler and some games that have aged poorly. But Game Boy still has a lovely ratio of quality to quantity.
Simultaneously one of the most recognized and most underapprected fighting franchises.
Personally, I'd put the entire series above Street Fighter in terms of overall quality and variety. I'm glad KoF has been gaining more traction outside of Japan and Latin America these past few years.
@NintendoKnight "To me, it seems like a fun time waster to play while on trains or on the bus." I kinda feel like that's the main draw of the little thing. Which is great!
The sound chip of the Game Boy is very unique, instantly recognizable, and also underappreciated in recent years.
It's misunderstood as being less powerful than the U.S./European NES, despite having one additional sound channel available for music.
The Game Boy sound font stands out as so memorable that it was used by mainstream artists like Beck, Kesha, and Robyn years before the popularization of chiptune musicians. With a lifespan that ran from 1989 - 2002, it's no wonder that the sound font has been treasured by so many for so long, and it's nice to see the name of Mr. Funauchi - a prominent part in making it possible - recognized and honored here today.
"Finishing the game locks that particular save file, along with all of the stuff you've unlocked – a truly maddening decision that means you have to start entirely from scratch." "Fonzie is notoriously dismissive of anything that isn't 100% original Sega hardware, you see."
This project smacks of an alarming attitude. One that says 'you're going to play this game the way I want you to, or you're not going to play it at all.'
And with feedback like this: "It's a good time, but does Paprium match more recent offerings, such as Streets of Rage 4? In all honesty, it doesn't." Rather makes not playing it feel like a good decision.
Nope. No no no no no no.
This sets a dangerously unhealthy precedent for physical games. Can you imagine a big-wig AAA publisher like EA or Ubisoft getting their hands on this? This makes games hard to preserve and harder to resell, which is the dream for corporate gaming.
This looks amazingly fluid! The 8-bit Game Boy was enough to run a competent 1v1 fighting game, so I often wonder why publishers didn't do the same on the NES.
This is a VERY clever idea.
I love it!
People are sleeping on the endless treasure trove of itch.io. The GB Studio games people are making these days are particularly wonderful.
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Re: Are Nintendo's Legal "Ninjas" Stifling The Creativity Of Tomorrow's Game Makers?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: absolutely yes.
Re: Limited Run Co-Founder Claims Selling CD-Rs To Customers Was Always The Idea
They still do a good job with their Switch releases, and every Switch game I've bought from them has been quality.
I don't like seeing how they fumbled the 3DO releases, but as a buyer of Switch games? I still support them. I won't change my mind.
Re: Talking Point: Is There Such A Thing As "Bad" Nostalgia?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Yes there is.
Re: Bleem, The Company That Took On Sony And Won, Rises From The Dead (Again)
I feel like the lede is being buried here.
There's FINALLY news on that Rage of the Dragons re-release?? 🙌
Re: "An Evil Disguised As Good" - Dragon Quest Vets Rail Against Censorship In Candid Interview
@jamess I do not agree nor will I ever. I've said what I wanted to say on the subject.
Re: "An Evil Disguised As Good" - Dragon Quest Vets Rail Against Censorship In Candid Interview
@jamess "We should go out of our way to protect and support freedom of expression in all forms of art and entertainment."
The problem is, a very visible portion of the gamertariat doesn't truly care about that. It's the lack of T&A that gets #TheGamers™ riled up, and they've gotten really good at making smokescreens to declare it's about anything but that. You and I both know it.
Re: "An Evil Disguised As Good" - Dragon Quest Vets Rail Against Censorship In Candid Interview
@DestructoDisk "People want to enjoy the visuals of the world they are engaging with..."
What does a female character wearing slightly less revealing clothing do to reduce the "visuals of the world"?
I'll give you the answer for free: nothing. This isn't an opinion, it's just the fact of the matter.
Re: "An Evil Disguised As Good" - Dragon Quest Vets Rail Against Censorship In Candid Interview
It's really not a big deal, at all.
Does exposed character skin enhance the gameplay?
No.
Does exposed character skin improve the story telling?
No.
If the game mechanics work and the gameplay feels like the original game, then it's fine.
it's all pixels and polygons anyway.
Re: This Is Why You Should Never Store Your Retro Game Collection In A Shed
Turns out Nintendo was onto something for sticking to cartridge manufacturing as long as they have.
Re: Star Fox Will Take Advantage Of The New Super FX 3 Chip, Will Feature Rumble Support
Limited Run really opened the floodgates with this, and I love it.
It's gonna be real interesting to see what more can be done with Super NES technology. (Additionally, someone please enhance Stunt Race FX to a playable state with this thing, thank you.)
Re: SNK Vs. Capcom's Promotional Artwork Has Been Censored To Cover Mai's Modesty
@SlangWon See, when someone unironically uses the word "woke" as a pejorative, I cannot take the argument seriously as anything but a copy/paste talking point.
Re: SNK Vs. Capcom's Promotional Artwork Has Been Censored To Cover Mai's Modesty
@KitsuneNight "That is not the point."
Yes it is. You and I both know it.
Re: SNK Vs. Capcom's Promotional Artwork Has Been Censored To Cover Mai's Modesty
those upset by the lack of hand-drawn cleavage are gonna be real thrilled when I say there's websites where to see actual human women for free.
or even better! stop treating the feminine form like a trophy and there's even the chance to see some in real life!
Re: SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Is Coming To Modern Platforms
@phillai Making games more easily available, to more audiences, is always worth it.
Re: SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Is Coming To Modern Platforms
Outstanding announcement.
It's good to see ANY Capcom vs SNK game escape the vault, and be made available to modern audiences.
This is a solid fun time, too. Hopefully this game will get more of the love it deserves now.
Re: Ridge Racer Night 2024 Celebrated 30 Years Of Namco's Arcade Classic
I'm sorry, how many years???
Re: Random: This Is One Device Doom Should Never Have Been Ported To
...I know at least two women who'd be into this
Re: Rescue Force Is A Metal Gear Clone That Comes With A Remake Of Adult Game Custer's Revenge
Y'know, sometimes ideas for a game should be kept to one's self, and off of Kickstarter.
This is one of those times.
Re: Random: Used Book Retailer Half Price Books Is Selling Zelda: Minish Cap For $400
I saw these USD prices on ebay just 15 minutes ago. And yes, these prices are ridiculous too.
But they also drive home how indefensible and scummy Book Off's pricing is.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Jo's New Look In Perfect Dark?
@PopetheRev28
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Jo's New Look In Perfect Dark?
@PopetheRev28 The render is literally based on a real living woman.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Jo's New Look In Perfect Dark?
@Carck One interesting fact is women of all sorts of genetic backgrounds have jaws of different shapes in real life.
New Joanna is modeled after a real life woman, for example.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Jo's New Look In Perfect Dark?
New Joanna is hot, and looks ready to kick more butt than ever.
That's good enough for me.
Re: Talking Point: Is Nintendo Erasing Its Own History In Its War On ROM Sites?
"Is Nintendo Erasing Its Own History In Its War On ROM Sites?"
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: yesssss.
I hope Nintendo understands this is not a war they cannot win. The files are out there. They exist on hard drives all over the world. Emulation cannot ever be stopped.
Re: Protect Me Knight And Royal Anapoko Academy Dev Is Working On A Mega Drive / Genesis JRPG
Starring a "plump-bellied succubus"
finally! a game made just for my interests
Re: Poll: Should Retro Game Remasters Carry Warnings About "Offensive" Content?
Yes is the correct answer.
It's the best of both worlds to keep everyone happy:
the game content does not get changed, and it acknowledges that a number of retro games have a lot of of problematic depictions.
Re: The Toxic Crusaders Are Back In An All-New Beat 'Em Up Adventure
This smacks of "a much more popular IP had a successful reboot, why can't we," which doesn't exactly inspire the utmost confidence in the project.
Re: Poll: Are Game Boy Games Still Worth Playing In 2023?
Most 8-bit Game Boy games have aged remarkably well!
Platformers like Donkey Kong, Castlevania Belmonts Revenge, and Mega Man V still feel fresh. Adventure games like Links Awakening, Final Fantasy Adventure, and For the Frog the Bell Tolls are still engaging. Puzzle games like Tetris, Cattrap, and Pipe Dream are nearly timeless.
Like any system, there is some filler and some games that have aged poorly. But Game Boy still has a lovely ratio of quality to quantity.
Re: Trademark For Intellivision Amico Has Been Abandoned
Someone's probably gonna get sued.
Re: Evercade Is Getting An "EXP" Upgrade, Complete With Irem And Toaplan Collections
this is pretty cool. I was mildly curious about the Evercade before. but this new model has me legitimately interested!
Re: Review: The King Of Fighters: The Ultimate History
Simultaneously one of the most recognized and most underapprected fighting franchises.
Personally, I'd put the entire series above Street Fighter in terms of overall quality and variety. I'm glad KoF has been gaining more traction outside of Japan and Latin America these past few years.
Re: Review: Playdate - Picking Things Up Where The Game Boy Left Off?
@NintendoKnight "To me, it seems like a fun time waster to play while on trains or on the bus."
I kinda feel like that's the main draw of the little thing. Which is great!
Re: Can't Get An Analogue Pocket? This Cheap And Dinky Handheld Might Plug The Gap
At first, it had my interest. After reading it has Neo Geo support, now it has my attention!
Re: Feature: Hidehiro Funauchi Mastered The Game Boy's Sound Chip, Then Seemingly Disappeared
The sound chip of the Game Boy is very unique, instantly recognizable, and also underappreciated in recent years.
It's misunderstood as being less powerful than the U.S./European NES, despite having one additional sound channel available for music.
The Game Boy sound font stands out as so memorable that it was used by mainstream artists like Beck, Kesha, and Robyn years before the popularization of chiptune musicians. With a lifespan that ran from 1989 - 2002, it's no wonder that the sound font has been treasured by so many for so long, and it's nice to see the name of Mr. Funauchi - a prominent part in making it possible - recognized and honored here today.
Re: Random: Performing Combos In The Worst Version Of Street Fighter II Is Pretty Hard, But Possible
It's weird to think how junky Game Boy Street Fighter II is, when SNK/Takara pulled off multiple fluid, fast fighting games.
Re: Feature: You Know What? The GamesMaster Reboot Is An Unexpected Delight
@Damo I love and appreciate this reply 🙏🏽
Re: Feature: More Than Four Years Of Painful Waiting Later, We've Finally Got Paprium - But Is It Any Good?
"Finishing the game locks that particular save file, along with all of the stuff you've unlocked – a truly maddening decision that means you have to start entirely from scratch." "Fonzie is notoriously dismissive of anything that isn't 100% original Sega hardware, you see."
This project smacks of an alarming attitude. One that says 'you're going to play this game the way I want you to, or you're not going to play it at all.'
And with feedback like this: "It's a good time, but does Paprium match more recent offerings, such as Streets of Rage 4? In all honesty, it doesn't." Rather makes not playing it feel like a good decision.
Re: Playdate Launch Pushed Back To 2022 Following "Frustrating" Hardware Difficulties
a bit of a bummer. this thing looks like a cute little gadget.
Re: The Intellivision Amico Has A Unique Approach To Physical Media And Digital Ownership
Nope. No no no no no no.
This sets a dangerously unhealthy precedent for physical games. Can you imagine a big-wig AAA publisher like EA or Ubisoft getting their hands on this? This makes games hard to preserve and harder to resell, which is the dream for corporate gaming.
Re: Street Fighter II On The NES Looks Better Than You Might Expect
This looks amazingly fluid!
The 8-bit Game Boy was enough to run a competent 1v1 fighting game, so I often wonder why publishers didn't do the same on the NES.
Re: GB Corp. Will Make You A Big Shot If You Have Multiple Game Boys
This is a VERY clever idea.
I love it!
People are sleeping on the endless treasure trove of itch.io. The GB Studio games people are making these days are particularly wonderful.
Re: Hardware Review: To Enjoy The New BittBoy, You'll Need To Get Your Hands Dirty
@msvt
"Do not link to illegal content; Linking to any illegal download sites, torrents or other resources that allow users to gain access to illegal content such as copyrighted ROMs, games, movies, music, TV shows, software or related activities is strictly prohibited."
Re: Hardware Review: To Enjoy The New BittBoy, You'll Need To Get Your Hands Dirty
no GBA support, no sale