@ThanosReXXX got it. I dont think ive seen that many shmups in 1 highlight reel before 😉. I have no nostalgia for those which is why I'm saying 100 might be steep for me. I can probably grab some of the better games on the list on my wii u, correct? I know they have both Neutopia games and bonk games. Either way, it's on my wish list and might wait for a price drop to check it out.
As for A.C. we ended up buying the two younger ones bunk beds as they both needed some bigger beds and it's easier that way. $450.00 later, so I held off on a.c. lol
@ThanosReXXX - I see, it was an accidental headbutt while taking on the physical manifestation of shame. I had enough time in the arcades to know the importance of a high score, as well as how it feels when someone tops it; especially when it’s your own game. I’ve had high score duels with people over the years, including two memorable duels with strangers on Smash TV and Sunset Riders at an arcade in Portland, which both went on for several years, as well as with someone about a year ago for 17th place on the Streets of Red leaderboards, haha. That score is at 40th now.
@NotTelevision - Thanks for then concern, we’ll be fine. People all around the world have had to sacrifice because of this, and as you mentioned; I’m lucky to spend the time with my kids, even if it serious work right now. Mine are young enough that I could give them the Little Golden Book version of what’s happening in the world, and they’re just excited to be at home. They both love AC, and it’s really the first actual game we’ve shared together outside of Labo. It’s a real joy. I sure hope your pops can stay safe if he needs to be out in it. He should accept payment in TP and hand sanitizer, they’re more valuable than money right now.
Man, this Monday is crawling for me. I can't complain about my new commute, but work isn't any fun when you've been stuck at a mental brick wall with the same project for the last couple of work days. It's one of those issues that doesn't lend itself to interruptions...and I've had plenty for the past while. Taking a brief break right now before a monitor mysteriously flies through my home office window.
@NotTelevision I think it's best that we don't think too hard about that one. XD Or what happens to him in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.
Sounds like IN is hitting all-out quarantine too. As of 5 PM this past Saturday, all non-essential businesses, large gatherings, and non-essential travel are either banned or very discouraged.
@NintendoByNature Well, there are some games on the Wii U VC, but not all of them belong on the "best of" list. Nintendo's VC definitely does offer some weird choices for various systems, at times. Then again: that may or may not have been completely on them, so I guess we'll never know.
But as a really good alternative, an actual collection of the REAL "best of" titles is only a softmod away...
I'm still convinced it is a good price for the device, though. I've paid the same for the Genesis Mini, and the SNES Mini was more or less the same as well, pre-order included. The only one that was cheaper, was the NES Mini, so to me personally, anything between 80 - 100 bucks is just a price point that you can expect, where these mini consoles are concerned.
But I can definitely understand now having to wait with buying video games and/or apparel, when real world needs come first, and you gotta take care of your kids, so good on you. I also haven't caved yet, but we'll get Animal Crossing later, possibly at a discount...
@bimmy-lee Yeah, that was definitely the last time I ever shared a handheld with anyone, or at least the last time that I let anyone beat my high score. On all of my current consoles, there will only ever be supervised gaming for visitors, or gaming on a guest profile, so I can delete the inappropriate improvement of my personal high scores/achievements after they have gone home again...
As for arcade high scores: at one of my local arcades, I once held the record on Galaga for over a year, but after that, it went down the list rapidly, because people got better and better, and I didn't visit the arcade as much as I used to, and nowadays, it's gone altogether.
@NintendoByNature Ahh... you HAD to go and mention that title. You've no idea how long I've been waiting, and probably will remain waiting, for some news about that particular title.
As for Animal Crossing: I might be tempted to get it around the end of May, depending on cash flow and/or having enough work to reward myself with an early summer bonus, so I'll have to wait and see. Otherwise, it's probably going to be leaning more towards an early Christmas present...
'The console wars are like boobs: Sony and Microsoft fight over which ones look the nicest and Nintendo's are the most fun to play with.'
@Zuljaras thats original stuff. can i get consoles like N64 made latley or supplied somewhere. i thought i saw someone selling them ? and where wiil you get 50,000...
@NintendoByNature Xenoblade? Ah, you mean the reboot of the Wii game, I had to think about that for a second there. I currently own the Wii version, so I'm in no rush to replay that, seeing as I never finished it in the first place. (I just wanted the special edition that came with the cool red classic controller) and I also have Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch, so I'm good, where Xenoblade is concerned, for years to come, probably...
@Ninfan You can't get "new" older systems, unless it's from collectors/scalpers at insane prices. The only alternatives are decent remakes, such as the entire line of Analogue consoles, which are remakes with actual hardware in them, as opposed to all the various clone consoles that are basically systems on a chip, that emulate the hardware.
Analogue consoles aren't cheap, but at least they are brand new and they are also still cheaper than any supposedly new and/or mint condition original retro console that you might find on sites like eBay and such.
@ThanosReXXX - I loved a good high score duel in the arcade. It really is a thrilling kind of competition and gets the blood pumping. I’m decent at Galaga, but I’ve only ever made the bottom end of a high score screen with that one. Nice move with the guest file for visitors. It would be a pity to secretly resent someone you like because you can’t knock their initials off the leaderboard on one of your games.
@Tyranexx - Yep, I loved a nice, tight cord wrap. I actually thought it was the right thing to do too. It didn’t damage the cord until many years later, and it only pulled the black rubber sleeve out of the controller a bit and exposed some of the wiring. Those NES controllers were bricks with buttons. Good thing too.
Yep, total lockdown tomorrow at midnight. I made a beer run unknowingly today and wondered why there were so many people out. I found out when I got back. We have a decent supply of food and stuff, but we’ll definitely need to make a run or two to pick through supplies between now and April 6th.
@Ninfan - To poop? To smash for points? To receive letters from a creepy hand? To save your game file? There are all kinds of useful toilets in video games.
@bimmy-lee Well, nice move... It's not really my own idea, and basically more of a logical one, and ever since Xbox Live has been there, it has been a standard option on Xbox consoles, so it's easy to set up. I only ever let other people play games on my own profile, when I'm stuck in a game or if it's a game I don't play all that much anyway, so that I can at least either get points or can move on again from where I was stuck earlier.
But yeah, it's handy. And it sure saves me from accidentally head-butting my Xboxes...
@bimmy-lee Ah yes, a lot of the old Nintendo hardware and peripherals surprisingly robust. My brick of a Game Boy Color has still maintained its shape over time, and even my GBA SP, last I checked, is still ticking. The only unfortunate casualty in living memory was that phat DS I mentioned to NBN recently.
I was fortunately well stocked on most non-food before this hit; I dislike shopping, so I tend to buy a big pack of something like TP or towels so that I won't need to get more for some time. I'm gonna need to head to the grocery store this week. At least I know most places aren't running out of perishable items too fast.
@ThanosReXXX yea, I'm not going to buy day 1, maybe not at all. I know I wont even get half way thru it so no point really. That'll be a good time to grab a.c. I'm thinking.
I'm disappointed Nintendo Life hasn't reported on the ARMS tourney promoted by NoA. It's something special that an IP thought to have been forgotten about has been brought back to life.
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