Topic: The Chit-Chat Thread

@bimmy-lee yea well see i really havent had a chance to play just yet. I played a couple seconds of sor3, but That's about it. I think hobbit played more than i did though. I checked NL before buying and they gave it an 8. I remember reading the review back when it dropped, and I had intentions of picking it up but just didn't until now..

I got burned too, on those. I have 1 in my closet, hasn't been touched in at least 4 years. But i figured, I have it all on switch just in case. And I kind of want to try the phantasy star games and get a good amount of golden axe and SoR In.

@NintendoByNature - I thought it scored a bit lower and had some remarks about gameplay quality. Good to know, now you have me thinking. I guess my main issue is that I said I wouldn’t buy anything for a long time after AC, and then I bought Fight n Rage two weeks later on sale because I’m so weak!

@NintendoByNature @bimmy-lee I bought the collection on 360 when it first came out, so used to any issues. But I also never owned my Genesis games in the day. My cousin had a master system, but the only thing I remember playing much of was Altered Beast. Love that game

My fondest memories of Mega Drive/Genesis games are:

1. Bram Stoker's Dracula - the soundtrack is amazing. It is SO much better than the SNES version!
2. Dune: Battle for Arrakis - a full on RTS exclusive for the Mega Drive. It was awesome!
3. Zero Tolerance - Also Mega Drive Exclusive and amazing FPS game that was extremely hard in the later levels.
4. Gargoyles - average/good platformer from one of my favourite cartoon series. Also had those amazing action figures of them!

@Anti-Matter You're missing out on a bunch of great games because of some bad words. I can understand you not wanting to play game containing graphical violence, but a couple of curse words seems a little bit too much to get upset about. But it's up to you, pal. Play whatever you want. Just don't bring up your distaste for things other people might enjoy or don't mind in games all the time, we know your opinion already. Talk about things you like and focus less on the stuff you don't. Here's hoping you get to play the new Cooking Mama soon. Have a nice day!

@bimmy-lee I'm well now, but I had a bit of a scare yesterday: I ate something bad the day before, so I got a case of the runs, and because of these current times we're under, I immediately wondered if the virus had finally gotten a hold of me, regardless of me adhering to all the rules, and taking good care of myself otherwise. This morning I got up and still had a sore feeling and cramps, but I'm better now.

Zoom sounds like a potential nightmare, from what you've now told us. Glad I've never used it. I'll just stick to WhatsApp video conferencing.

As for the Sega collection: it is true that earlier reviews were only ever cautiously optimistic, but the bundle has since been patched, so it works a lot better now, both vision and sound-wise.

And I would DEFINITELY not let your experience with the AtGames systems deter you from ever getting anything Sega on the Switch, because much like with the Sega Genesis Mini, all those games have been converted by the people of porting powerhouse M2, and their work is simply second to none. As the proud owner of a Sega Genesis Mini, I can definitely attest to that.

As for not buying any more games: more of us have that problem. I've bought four games from the eShop yesterday, thanks to all the discounts. Sega's Virtua Racing among them, and it's simply a brilliant conversion.

Pleased to hear you liked the film. No offense to you or anyone else intended when I share this, but only yesterday my other half told me some friends of ours rented the same film digitally, for about £16 I think. I replied that I thought it was a mugs' game paying that much for a flipping rental to sit and watch in your own home. I wouldn't pay that much to own it!

But this comes from someone who won't pay more than £10 for a digital video game either.

But I just think paying that much for a rental is just bending over for a shafting.

@gcunit No offense taken, I've seen some complain about the price. It's actually why I haven't watched the Sonic movie again. Already saw it in a theater with a friend and enjoyed it. Just going to wait for the Blu-Ray/DVD release to see it again.

I was anticipating Trolls World Tour for some time being someone who likes the first, so ended up renting it to see it as theaters are pretty much closed. Originally, I was going to see it with a friend.

Yeah, I wouldn't pay that much for any film, either.... If others think it's worth it, that's obviously OK, though

@bimmy-lee yea it didn't do too bad in the ratings board. I just haven't played enough to give you my honest opinion.
@HobbitGamer I was a genesis kid so I played alot of the games on it. But phantasy slipped passed me. And my newly found love for turned based rpgs had me itching to try it. Altered beast was always my older brothers favorite. I thought it was cool, but sor was my ultimate genesis game

I didn't crawl the forums here much after early yesterday afternoon. After I finished out my work day, I snuck outside for some fresh air, paid my monthly utilities since they were all in (online, of course), tried out a new baked chicken recipe for supper (note to self: use a higher temp next time), and did dishes and a full wipedown of my kitchen. I only got to Switch around for about an hour last night.

I've spent a good chunk of today with Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright. I had the option to start the story from the time of decision thanks to the extra data stored on my system, but I decided to start over from the beginning. It's been roughly two years since I last played Conquest so I wanted to relive some of the earlier details and cut scenes again. I'm doing my internet rounds now before eating dinner and heading out to murder my lawn before it rains tomorrow.

@Sunsy I skipped the original Trolls movie as its premise didn't really grip me, but the new one looks like it'd be more interesting. If only because I wanna see how they handle various IRL songs in their universe. XD The trailer where they're playing The Sound of Silence and Crazy Train among other things is what piqued my interest.

The problem is, as mentioned above I won't be paying that much to rent a film digitally. If I were buying it and it was a film I knew I'd absolutely love, maybe. But there's a reason I normally wait for $5 Tuesdays here....

I missed out on the Sonic Movie. I really wanted to see it in theaters, but around the time I was gonna go is when my state issued its own stay-at-home order and all non-essential businesses closed. I like Sonic, though I'm not a big fan; I just wanted to see how decent a job Jim Carrey did as Robotnik.

@Heavyarms55 Yep, my OG 3DS is also red; I got it with the Super Mario 3D Land bundle. I wanted the OoT 3D bundle, but I was in college then and couldn't pony up the funds in time before it was sold out. It doesn't show prints as badly as my Wii U's glossy black exterior, but it still irritates me enough to want to wipe it down with a dry cloth on occasion when I've been using it frequently.

@ThanosReXXX Oh boy, I have my very own trademark now! Though I've seen the term elsewhere, so I don't believe I deserve full credit. XD

Zoom isn't the most secure. I suspect those who are in charge of it didn't expect for its popularity to boom as much as it has, but such are the strange times we're in.

@bimmy-lee The wrong Zoom meeting story is kinda funny, though I totally understand the poor dude's awkwardness. Hopefully it's something he can just laugh off. The Girl Scout troop view bombing? Definitely not. I find that disturbing and rude. You'd think more people would have common courtesy and NOT be nasty trolls these days, but they'll unfortunately always exist. Just because one CAN do something doesn't mean they SHOULD. long sigh

Our Zoom meetings have remained uninterrupted, thankfully. I even learned of a way that you can set up a video or fixed background behind you on the screen if one has an account. I've seen a couple of beach scenes already. XD

@ThanosReXXX Did you see what I did? I made my Switch username "HiThanos!", so when I opened a game, you'd see see a window on your screen say "HiThanos!". Pretty slick. Nintendo may hate us talking, but I showed them.

If anyone feels left out, don't feel too bad, I usually make an isnulting version of switch friend Usernames. Like my real life friend, friend "Mr.GUY:)", I make my username "Mr.BABY;)".

I can understand the new movie pricing to an extent. If you AND another person were going to a film, it’s more likely that $20 or so would be spent on two tickets and popcorn. In that regard, I’d imagine it’s a good deal for families.

@Tyranexx Well, it wouldn't be a trademark that I'd be too proud of, so it's probably for the better that it isn't entirely yours...

I have now trademarked Thanos Chili, though. Here's hoping Marvel isn't going to slap me with a C&D...

@WoomyNNYes I haven't seen that yet. I've only seen your current, or in this case: previous user name.

We might 'rent a movie' tonight ourselves. Not sure what yet. Trolls or sonic. I want sonic of course.

On a side note, i had a plan to have a bonfire tonight and have the kids make their own hot dogs on it and then follow it up with Smores. It's raining now so instead, were having our Easter dinner tonight. Ham, mashed potatoes, cornbread casserole.

Tomorrow, we'll have a quiet fun Easter by the fire.

I enjoyed trolls tour
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Today I learned that the WiiU and Switch Pro Controller both use the exact same battery! And BOTH are USER REPLACEABLE!

@Tyranexx That's fine, the first movie does have its share of popular real life songs in it. I think only a few were original for the movie, one being Can't Stop The Feeling. That was made for the movie.

You're lucky to get $5 Tuesdays, the only theater by me would do the first showing for like $7. Usually, it's around $10 per ticket. I've been watching it multiple times, after rental period is up, I'm not gonna see it again until its DVD release, not gonna buy digital as digital is usually included with the physical release. Trolls World Tour is a definite buy from me since I loved it.

I saw the movie and I loved how it was 90's Jim Carrey. Fortunately, I got to see it in a theater day of release. I don't plan to watch it again until DVD release, I chose to use the one rental on Trolls as that I wanted to see for quite some time too.

@HobbitGamer That's actually what I was thinking. I usually go to the theater with someone, so the price of the tickets, popcorn, and drinks usually come out the same, if not a bit more.

@NintendoByNature Whichever one you pick to rent, enjoy it. Personal opinion, I thought both were good movies.

@Sunsy great thanks. We're Were not sure yet. Might even wait til tomorrow. Everyone's tired after the big dinner i made lol

its dangerous to go alone!
take this.