@Handy_Man Veronica is super kind. Ive had the same experience when I met her. She remembered me when i saw her a few years later.

Its heartbreaking to hear that she dealt with some PTSD after she was recast. Nothing against Sarah of course.

NGL, i really like the European version. Like the NES original is kinda cool with their old box style, but the European one I dig.

The Japanese one looks kinda cool, but the bright shot is kind of blinding surprisingly.

@Synecdoche was literally about to say the same thing

@SuntannedDuck2 Its nice to kno im not the only one who played Shinobi 3DS. I enjoyed the game...but i have to say...the end of it got...weird. That being said, its the one im looking the most forward to.

@Windy Man, PSZ is a throwback. I remember getting that instead of PSP2 because it was more convenient for me...I didn't think it was a bad game per say...but idk, just felt very PSO light.

I should probably jump back onto one of the unofficial servers for PSO for old time sake. I had a friend whom i was close with that I would always go on around this time and play with her. We would always try to get the holiday Rappies.

@Windy As nice as an HD PSOBB would be, it would be highly unlikely cause it would mean they would have to set up new servers and things. THough, I think that PSO2 would be able to run on Switch. That is a game that I definitely need to sink more time into.

@roy130390 Ironically I literally just finished Trials of Mana remake before the announced this. The more i look into this game, the more im excited about it.

NGL, I am iffy about the look of SoR and Golden Axe. Crazy Taxi looked amazing, but im wondering whats going on with the cops. do you have to taxi people while avoiding the law?

Jet Set Radio looked really good...but I have to say the one I was the most excite dfor was Shinobi. That art style looked great.

Im really hoping that 'and more' could have possibly meant that we get a new classic style Phantasy Star. Wishful thinking of course.

@dustinprewitt Id like to see Mischief Makers get a re-release too.

I just ended up starting this game...its so bizarre, but I got stuck.

The NA box art reminds me of an album for Gorillaz. But I kinda feel like the other box art is kinda boring...so i with with the NA one.

My eyes dont know where to look in the NA one, so I chose the European variant.

So,

Id love to see Konami fix the current issues with Vol 1. I know some of the stuff can't be fixed, but some of the issues are just not called for.

As far as Vol 2 goes, yes, give us MGS4, PW, Ground Zeroes and the Phantom Pain. Maybe as a bonus MG: Ghost Babel (MGS GBC).

Lets see what happens.

Spiritomb always kinds looks creepy to me.

@Lady_Galadhiel You know, I never thought of it like that...but i definitely see it. I love the clock in the center, and thats what got the vote for me.

Japan for me. The US background always just looked so...basic and dull. The Japan one looks fun.

I have but one question for this collection in regard to the new games.

Did they keep in the dinosaur saying "Sega!" at the beginning?

NGL, the japanese art is a very cool concept with the faux-ad, but i prefer the US art.

@Zeldork I'm also wondering if they'll do anything with the controls or just leave them as is

This is a game I've always wanted to play. I'm excited to finally play it

@calbeau LOL, I just now see him channeling that Chang energy from Community.

@xDeckardx Definitely was not on my radar at all...it is such an odd title. I wonder if its any good.

Also, i love the Moss icon.

I will say that this collecti9n would have been a great opportunity to re-release Metal Gear Solid GBC. Maybe in vol 2...

@Nintendencies I noticed that too when I played it. It does have some RNG shenanigans that frustrate me. But it's still fun.

There better be an emote that is "Shut up and take my money."

@HammerGalladeBro was literally just thinking of "Hey, Come on!"

So...I remember playing a prank on some kids by getting them to the minus world and letting them play for them not to even know it was never ending.

@Rochelbaard I was wondering if someone was going to make that reference!

Love the original. I have a physical copy of it on Genesis, and i have the port on Switch. while not on my personal top 10 Genesis list, I still think its a great game. Im looking forward to this sequel.

With the new Indiana Jones movie out this weekend, i feel like I can say this.

"It belongs in a museum!"

@DemonKow So, my first time actually playing through and beating the game many years ago...I got the bracelet on the first level thinking, "I got it, now im good." and then i got a different weapon. Then when I got back to that point i had to do it all over again. So basically, I had to do 3 loops!

Excited about Kamek....but im still patiently waiting for Diddy.

@Anti-Matter not sure what max damage is, but I know max level is 30.

Considering how the relationship between Square and Nintendo is right now...I wouldn't be surprised if Culex returns.

@Expa0 LOL, that would be HILARIOUS...but I think its the PSP version's cast.

This was a tough decision because both are good. I went with Japan because everything felt front and center.

I was iffy because I was concerned it would be more like Sonic 4 than Sonic Mania, but these first impressions give me hope.

The NA version IMO is just...epic! The European is a bit too minimal for my tastes. And the Japanese one is respectable too, but i can't just look past that NA art.

Growing up doing alot of thigns like GAme Genie and Gameshark, yes I had fun. I remember breaking FFVI with the instant rare items trick and I had fun. Heck, on Genesis, you couldn't even save games when you used Game Genie so that fun with JRPGs was limited.

However, once it hit the Playstation generation and using gameshark, I think i started ot not get the same fulfillment when I ended up beating games like Parasite Eve. Later on revisiting these games, I ended up getting that sense of fulfillment.

As far as Pokemon goes, I remember using Game Genie and gameshark to just get the pokemon that were not in my version. I actually remember going to a Band Competition while on the bus and having a list of all the codes to get the pokemon I needed. And i did eventually max out my pokemon. Though after that, I stopped with the cheating devices.

I never got into Action Replay, but i remember my nephew doing it and definitely breaking his pokemon game...and I guess i never really saw the point at that point. Thats just me though. Some of the stuff goes too far.

@ArcadianLegend99 Tell me about it. I literally just watched his videos, and then this came out. Im not as nostalgic on Double Dragon as many others are, but i am definitely intrigued and I thought the game looked fun. Ill be looking at it a bit more as more details come out.

I always thought the US boxart was kinda boring. That Japanese one however is really cool.

So with this game is fade to black not Canon now?

@Frokane I called that right away! I was like, Thats not Andy, thats Ash!

Her voice is like so iconic now.

We forgot about the DOS ports of Mega Man and Mega Man 3!

In all seriousness...I want the Leg3nds games. All of them are just on PS3 and well...considering the track record of online stores being shut down...I don't trust many of these developers.

Honestly, at this point im just happy that i was finally able to secure a pre-order for the collector's edition.

@blockfight Id like to see a re-release of Tron 2.0. I think that game would look amazing with the refined graphics and stuff.

...nope. nice try

Nothing for me this week...but the fact that we got Bonze's Adventure makes me chuckle a bit. The level with the bloody pond is so terrifying and creepy that it makes me want to get the game just to see it.

It didn't make me excited about the game...but considering the love and time they're putting into it. Im sure itll be fine.

The new mechanics seem fun, but...im more intrigued by the story.

I held off on getting a 3DS until there was a good game that I wanted. Eventually when they announced the Fire Emblem Awakening 3DS I jumped on that. I still have it, but eventually I decided to upgrade to a New 3DS for the better hardware...among other things.

@Nua I'll take that. Though I found out that you can't transfer Mew from Yellow using the bridge glitch.