@Cyber_Akuma and I agree with you. Don't buy it and voice your concerns. The reality of what TOSAs and laws are right now is just what it is. Might change in the future, which I hope it does.
But I'm just looking at reality right now and pointing it out.
@Lanmanna Well, according their the TOSA they're aren't.
If you don't like it, don't buy their products. All these people buying stuff they do not need and then whine about not "owning" it. They need to grow up.
The term preservation, in gaming, has been stretched so thin.
I would just like to see items released preserved. Seems most are demanding all internal documentation, incomplete/cancelled projects, and whatever else was worked on be preserved for us to access.
You know, it would be nice if there were external links for stuff like this. Every URL in the article is an internal link within Time Extension, other than the Twitter post. Not even a link to https://archive.org/details/@infidelity.
I would love to see the old War Zone-Anarchy Rulz engine updated and used for a non-licensed wrestling game. Add creative tools to it and let the customers have fun.
I have a couple of retro handheld emulation devices. What I can say about them is that 90% of people who buy them will tinker with the device and get it setup to their liking and then use it twice maybe a third time and then into the drawer it goes.
A company isn't going to preserve anything that can be easily accessible by the public for free. They want your money at the end of the day. They are all about ROI. Preservation has little to no ROI when it comes to fast revenue.
The Canadian dollar may be doing really bad and I can't justify buying the Tink 4K but at least I don't have to live in that country. You guys are fooked. Looking over your shoulder to make sure you're not going to get kidnapped by your own government. Good luck down there.
The cost of these are pretty high. Just shy of $84CND before shipping and duty. It's cheaper to get a used console with a bunch of controllers you can clean and refurbish.
Apparently if you make political contributions (bribes) you can get on a tariff exemption list. The US made it bed, ***** in it and others'.
@Bizzy They probably don't want to send reading off their site. Which is weird because there's outbound Twitter and BBU links but as you pointed out no RetroTink links.
@MagicMike11111 Sorry there, I'm talking about accessibility not entitlement to their property. This is internal preservation, which is still good. It's not going into a museum unfortunately.
Example: "..a new video interview with the YouTuber Elliot Coll.."
Replace with: "..a new video interview with Elliot Coll, host of The Retro Future.."
With that said Elliot is great, and this video fun to watch.
I'm all about options. The Analogue 3D, as far as I'm concerned, is still just a 3D mock up. It's not real until it's in someone's hands or there's a full video breakdown of a unit.
@slider1983 I was hoping Painkiller was going to be mentioned but I don't think it was. I think Redneck Rampage was skipped over as well. Again, I could be wrong.
@slider1983 FPS: First Person Shooter has a runtime of 4 hours and 35 minutes. I don't recall if Serious Sam was featured, it's been awhile since I've watched it. But I do recommended everyone check it out.
Of course stuff is left out. They don't mention that Call of Duty was a Quake 3 Team Area mod/total conversion.
"If you don't play many TATE mode games, then it's not going to be of much use"
This is the laziest 'Con' I've ever seen in a review. It's like saying a downside to a parachute is that it's useless if you don't jump out of a plane. Duh.
Is this more for toys, clothing, and other types of products that people can buy or it is for games? I'll assume it's for merchandise and not games unless I missed it in the post.
Edit: From their website; "We are looking for companies that can use the various IPs we handle for various businesses such as commercialization, advertising use, and campaigns. Please use it to expand your company's services."
They even have an image of merchandise on their website: https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/license/. Yeah, looks like merchandise. With that said, if a third party campaign does well and people show interest in the IP MAYBE Bandai Namco will start making games based off them again.
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Re: Sega Dev Kit Raid "A Preservation Disaster" For "Collectors, Archivists, And The Gaming Community"
@Cyber_Akuma and I agree with you. Don't buy it and voice your concerns. The reality of what TOSAs and laws are right now is just what it is. Might change in the future, which I hope it does.
But I'm just looking at reality right now and pointing it out.
Re: Sega Dev Kit Raid "A Preservation Disaster" For "Collectors, Archivists, And The Gaming Community"
@Lanmanna Well, according their the TOSA they're aren't.
If you don't like it, don't buy their products. All these people buying stuff they do not need and then whine about not "owning" it. They need to grow up.
Re: Sega Dev Kit Raid "A Preservation Disaster" For "Collectors, Archivists, And The Gaming Community"
@Bod2019 Most of these perseveration organizations don't even make the preserved items accessible.
"Oh, you want to see/read/hear/play the preserved items? Sure! Come to 'CITYNAME' and pay 'CURRENCY' to access them. Thanks!"
Re: Sega Dev Kit Raid "A Preservation Disaster" For "Collectors, Archivists, And The Gaming Community"
The term preservation, in gaming, has been stretched so thin.
I would just like to see items released preserved. Seems most are demanding all internal documentation, incomplete/cancelled projects, and whatever else was worked on be preserved for us to access.
Why? It's not ours. Just like these Sega items.
Re: Tired Of Waiting For A Standalone Chao Garden Game, These Sonic Fans Are Making Their Own
Adding this to the list of 'Chaolikes' with Poglings and My Slim Garden.
If anyone knows more share away!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2284190/Poglings/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3332460/My_Slime_Garden/
Re: Analogue's FPGA N64 Is Shown Running For The First Time
Not even a direct feed of the video output...
@bring_on_branstons You should edit your comment to read JPN my dude.
@Bod2019 I don't want to give them credit, but you can see them as a blur in the close up.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Will Be The Next NES Classic To Get A Native SNES Port
@Damo Sorry, I should have said there is no link to the authors work in general. Many articles have little to no external links.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Will Be The Next NES Classic To Get A Native SNES Port
You know, it would be nice if there were external links for stuff like this. Every URL in the article is an internal link within Time Extension, other than the Twitter post. Not even a link to https://archive.org/details/@infidelity.
Re: ModRetro's FPGA N64 Appears To Use FPGAzumSpass's MiSTer N64 Core
Luckey has already shown more of the M64 than Analogue has of the Analogue 3D.
Re: Revived Game Publisher Acclaim Is Teasing A "Big" Announcement For Next Week
@Guru_Larry Jeff was in WWF Attitude. https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/roster/attitude/jeff-jarrett
I would love to see the old War Zone-Anarchy Rulz engine updated and used for a non-licensed wrestling game. Add creative tools to it and let the customers have fun.
Re: Analogue Has Delayed Its FPGA-Powered N64 For The Third Time
Still waiting for them to show it to us in action...
Re: YouTuber Raided For Reviewing Handheld Emulation Consoles Pre-Loaded With Sony And Nintendo Games
The percentage of people backing up their own games for these devices is 0.000000000000000001%. Even then that's probably too high.
Re: "We Have Some Difficult News To Share" - Microsoft Kills Off John Romero's Upcoming FPS Title
Did they show anything within the three years? When was their last public project update?
Re: This One-Of-A-Kind Emulator That Lets You Play NES Games In 3D Has Just Left Steam Early Access
I hope M.C. Kids runs on it.
Re: Texas Museum Discovers Never-Before-Seen Atari 2600 Game From Raiders Of The Lost Ark & E.T. Artist
You know what? ‘It belongs in a museum.’ And thankfully, it is.
Re: After Last Month's Tease, We Now Have The Specs For AYANEO's Flip 1S DS
I have a couple of retro handheld emulation devices. What I can say about them is that 90% of people who buy them will tinker with the device and get it setup to their liking and then use it twice maybe a third time and then into the drawer it goes.
Be warned potential buyers.
Re: GuliKit's Latest Controller Takes Inspiration From Sega Saturn
Doesn't have ABCXYZ, I'm out. 7 center buttons for syncing, home, start... etc.
Re: Claims That Square, Capcom, Taito, & Sega Are Promising To Preserve Their Past A "Fabrication" Claims GPS
A company isn't going to preserve anything that can be easily accessible by the public for free. They want your money at the end of the day. They are all about ROI. Preservation has little to no ROI when it comes to fast revenue.
Re: GoRetroid Offers Update On US Shipping Following Recent Tariff Issues
@nilcam these devices most likely have an actual cost under $20USD.
Re: US RetroTINK Shipments Are Being Temporarily Suspended
The Canadian dollar may be doing really bad and I can't justify buying the Tink 4K but at least I don't have to live in that country. You guys are fooked. Looking over your shoulder to make sure you're not going to get kidnapped by your own government. Good luck down there.
Re: Retro Fighters Latest Release Is A Wireless "Evolution" Of The Classic Xbox 360 controller
The cost of these are pretty high. Just shy of $84CND before shipping and duty. It's cheaper to get a used console with a bunch of controllers you can clean and refurbish.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Releasing 'Doom + Doom II' In A Box That Can Run Doom
Neat. Don't need it though.
Re: Nike's Newest Sneaker Pays Tribute To One Of The N64's Finest, And It Sold Out Almost Instantly
@N64-ROX Still, who does throw a shoe, honestly?!
Re: Nike's Newest Sneaker Pays Tribute To One Of The N64's Finest, And It Sold Out Almost Instantly
@N64-ROX The actor is in prison for gang rape and murder. I don't think I'd want his shoes...
Re: US Tariffs Likely To Cause "Significant Difficulties" And Render Some Devices "Uneconomical", Says RetroTink Creator
Apparently if you make political contributions (bribes) you can get on a tariff exemption list. The US made it bed, ***** in it and others'.
@Bizzy They probably don't want to send reading off their site. Which is weird because there's outbound Twitter and BBU links but as you pointed out no RetroTink links.
https://www.retrotink.com/
Re: PlayStation Is Using A "Cold Storage" Vault & Mineshafts To Save Its 30-Year History
@MagicMike11111 Sorry there, I'm talking about accessibility not entitlement to their property. This is internal preservation, which is still good. It's not going into a museum unfortunately.
Re: PlayStation Is Using A "Cold Storage" Vault & Mineshafts To Save Its 30-Year History
Inaccessible preservation is not preservation.
Re: Random: This Rare Version Of Tetris Stumped The Tetris Company's Co-Founder
@retrogamer1 Never said it was derogatory, it sounds lazy and uneducated if anything. Same with using terms like "creator" or "content".
Re: Random: This Rare Version Of Tetris Stumped The Tetris Company's Co-Founder
Let's replace the term YouTuber once and for all.
Example: "..a new video interview with the YouTuber Elliot Coll.."
Replace with: "..a new video interview with Elliot Coll, host of The Retro Future.."
With that said Elliot is great, and this video fun to watch.
Re: Some Fans Have Issues With Gradius Origins, And They Have A Point
This is a case, once again, of people being upset that that games NOT ADVERTISED for the collection were not included. Grow up.
Re: Next Week's Evercade Showcase Will Reveal "Upcoming Neo Geo Products And More"
I would honestly love to see a Fire Pro Wrestling or Gauntlet cart. A man can dream.
Re: Turns Out Ken Kutaragi Has A Nintendo PlayStation Kicking Around In A Cupboard
I wonder if it works. Looks like it's missing the play button.
Re: This New Atari Watch Sets Out To Combine The Worlds Of Retro Gaming & Fitness Tracking
"Shipping isn’t available for Ontario. Select a different address to continue"
Well ***** me in the Canadian ass. Thanks Atari.
Re: The FPGA N64 Analogue 3D Has Been Delayed
Someone let me know when they actually show this in action.
Re: Palmer Luckey Just Invoked 'The Matrix' To Tease A New Nintendo 64 Console
I'm all about options. The Analogue 3D, as far as I'm concerned, is still just a 3D mock up. It's not real until it's in someone's hands or there's a full video breakdown of a unit.
Re: You Can Now Hack Any Xbox 360 With A USB Stick - But There's A Catch
The only thing I'm looking forward to is having access to titles that I wouldn't have access to otherwise. Long live preservation and accessibility!
Re: Random: This Two-Sided NES Cart Is Blowing Our Tiny Minds
Well now we need n64 carts like this.
Re: You Now Have Another Chance To Get Your Hands On The Definitive Horror Game Docu-Series 'Terrorbytes'
@slider1983 I was hoping Painkiller was going to be mentioned but I don't think it was. I think Redneck Rampage was skipped over as well. Again, I could be wrong.
Re: You Now Have Another Chance To Get Your Hands On The Definitive Horror Game Docu-Series 'Terrorbytes'
@slider1983 FPS: First Person Shooter has a runtime of 4 hours and 35 minutes. I don't recall if Serious Sam was featured, it's been awhile since I've watched it. But I do recommended everyone check it out.
Of course stuff is left out. They don't mention that Call of Duty was a Quake 3 Team Area mod/total conversion.
Re: Ultra Pro Wrestling Studio Claims To Have Bought WWF No Mercy Dev AKI, But The Truth Is A Little More Complex
Their hearts are in the right place. Only time will tell if they got the Trademark and Registered Trademark correctly.
Re: Review: Evercade TATE Grip - An Essential Accessory For Shmup Fans
@DamoranShillman One can only hope.
Re: ROM Hack 'Pokémon Mario Red & Luigi Green' Will Fuse Two Famous Nintendo Properties
@Alcea Agreed. Normally these types of hacks would not be announced until the day they went live.
Re: Review: Evercade TATE Grip - An Essential Accessory For Shmup Fans
"If you don't play many TATE mode games, then it's not going to be of much use"
This is the laziest 'Con' I've ever seen in a review. It's like saying a downside to a parachute is that it's useless if you don't jump out of a plane. Duh.
Re: ROM Hack 'Pokémon Mario Red & Luigi Green' Will Fuse Two Famous Nintendo Properties
That's pretty rad!
Re: More Than 20 Years Later, Acclaim Is Back From The Dead, And WWE Legend Jeff Jarrett Is Involved
@cakeashi I don't see them doing it though. Would it bomb? Yes. Would I love it? most likely.
Re: More Than 20 Years Later, Acclaim Is Back From The Dead, And WWE Legend Jeff Jarrett Is Involved
@cakeashi I loved and still love War Zone. Take the game, strip out all copyrighted material and expand it for a new generation.
Re: More Than 20 Years Later, Acclaim Is Back From The Dead, And WWE Legend Jeff Jarrett Is Involved
Happy to see they're 'back'. Will be more happy once they've completed a project.
Re: Bandai Namco Is Launching A New Initiative To License Out IP Like Ridge Racer & Soul Calibur
Is this more for toys, clothing, and other types of products that people can buy or it is for games? I'll assume it's for merchandise and not games unless I missed it in the post.
Edit: From their website; "We are looking for companies that can use the various IPs we handle for various businesses such as commercialization, advertising use, and campaigns. Please use it to expand your company's services."
They even have an image of merchandise on their website: https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/license/. Yeah, looks like merchandise. With that said, if a third party campaign does well and people show interest in the IP MAYBE Bandai Namco will start making games based off them again.
Re: Review: My Arcade Pole Position Racing Player - Bodes Well For This Year's OutRun Cab
I just wish these companies would have a more low-key branding on them. Slap your logo on the back of the machine, not the front.
Also, in the Cons "looks a feels". I too looks a feels.
Re: Best Of 2024: "The S**t Absolutely Hit The Fan" - When WipEout (And Sara Cox's Bloody Nose) Shocked A Nation
Let's not forget Dade crushing Kate's score in HACKERS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0e8ZMVqVCc