Back in the day we didn't throw out our NES boxes but instead, Dad would cut them up to fit inside plastic sleeves you'd find at movie rental shops. Trying to keep them "protected" not thinking of collectability. Sigh.
@Oat Come on, man! Never give up hope. I've heard countless musicians says "This is our last album" or filmmakers say, "After this one, I'm done." In the vastness of time there's always a chance he could suddenly come up with a story he wants to tell.
When Konami is releasing Arcade, Castlevania, and Contra collections (each with 8 games) for $19.99, it's kind of hard to swallow these individual releases at $7.99. Sega needs to learn from Konami and Capcom. They have SO many great games they could be releasing in bulk. Bundle these babies up and then you'll see the sales.
@Mr_Pepperami I disagree. Alex Kidd in Miracle World was an extremely ambitious game and did things Super Mario Bros (the first one) didn't. The overworld map, the RPG elements (item shops, magic) and the story itself... Alex Kidd is a more fleshed out adventure. Gameplay-wise, SMB is faster, has better controls, and may have better characters, but Alex Kidd in Miracle World is at the very least an 8 out of 10 game.
@Mach_Rider Ah well, if you want to get technical. I consider Star Fox 64 the second installment in the series even though it's basically a remake. So "Defender of the Universe" is the 3rd Ecco game if you ask me. Ecco Jr though is a spinoff.
Why are there so many people on here saying "Nah man, a Star Fox Racing game would cannibalize Mario Kart sales!" Does no one remember the N64 days when Nintendo released not only Mario Kart 64, but Diddy Kong Racing, Wave Race 64, and F-Zero X?
It only becomes racist when you ban the episode. I'm sure there was no racial connotation implied by the writers, but our hyper PC culture took it there.
@pullmyfinger You must really hate NES and SNES games. A lot of those classics "Ducktales", "Mega Man 2", "F-Zero", "Star Fox" clock in at less than an hour.
@WaveBoy I'm the author of the video. I'm sorry you didn't like the content or our discussion, but to go as far as to assume we are pretentious hipsters is maybe a bit much. That's very judgmental. We're just a bunch of guys passionate about retro gaming. I would suggest you watch more of the videos on the channel before you jump to conclusions and labels.
It's a fascinating game... that it ever got made! I remember playing it as a kid with my cousins and we had a blast trying to figure it out. It was new, exciting technology on the Sega CD... but it wasn't meant to be the industry standard. I do have a soft spot for FMV gaming
@chardir Eh, I see nothing wrong with it as long as the article is good and the title not misleading. News publications have been doing this for ages. "Your children may be in DANGER... news at eleven!"
@Jcdbengals I was just thinking this as I read through the comments. I remember buying Saturn Bomberman for $50 back in 1997 and it was the best time. There was no "I won't buy this if it's more than $30" blah blah blah... spoiled indeed! As long as it was a good time it didn't matter how simple it was.
@LevelJumpr Hi I'm one of the hosts in the video. We omitted Comix Zone after deciding it was a well known game. In fact, we tried to stay away from any games that have been rereleased in compilations such as Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. Thanks for watching!
@AcclaimDev Cybermorph was only similar to Star Fox in gameplay engine and space theme. The goal of Star Fox was not to solely collect pods.
Trevor McFur (although a side-scrolling shooter) was extremely similar to Star Fox in character, marketing, and storyline. That is what this video aims to discuss.
@nab1 I am the creator of this video. Known the Game Sack guys for years via the retro community. Always been an inspiration. This video of ours is a new format for us in which we're sort of throwing in a little bit of Game Sack, a little Happy Console Gamer, and of course a little bit of our own style. Hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
@pandarino I am probably the biggest Ghostbusters fan that my friends and family know. Saw the new film. It was nothing that will change the world or set your heart on fire, but it was a lot of fun at the movies. It shouldn't be compared to the original film. In fact, the film felt more to me like The Real Ghostbusters cartoon show (or at least it expanded on ideas set off in that show). New ghost-catching weapons, lots of action. Love the cameos from the original cast. I thought the film paid loving homage to the original and at the same time showed us something new. Oh, and it was FUNNY. Had me laughing throughout. Was it better than the original? Of course not! But was it the mess that every fanboy on the internet thought it would be? Not at all.
According to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx_uiFKQgY0 - Only 20,000 were produced. The issue you run into is that the carts that didn't sell after clearance were most likely destroyed. And because virtually all copies were rented out many times before sold to customers, it's EXTREMELY hard to find one of these in mint condition - let alone complete in box.
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Re: Nintendo Switch OLED Model Vs. Standard Switch / Switch Lite: Full Tech Specs Comparison
So almost a copy and paste
Re: Ouch! NES Collector Recalls The Time He Threw Out Packaging Worth $4,000 To 'Save Space'
Back in the day we didn't throw out our NES boxes but instead, Dad would cut them up to fit inside plastic sleeves you'd find at movie rental shops. Trying to keep them "protected" not thinking of collectability. Sigh.
Re: Random: These Colourful And Retro-Themed Switch Lite Concepts Look Amazing
Gamecube Orange Spice all the way!
Re: Feature: Dormant Nintendo Franchises We'd Like To See Return On Switch
@Oat Come on, man! Never give up hope. I've heard countless musicians says "This is our last album" or filmmakers say, "After this one, I'm done." In the vastness of time there's always a chance he could suddenly come up with a story he wants to tell.
Re: Space Invaders: Invincible Collection Is Firing Onto Nintendo Switch
"All right. It's Saturday night, I have no date, a two-liter bottle of Shasta and my all-Rush mixtape... Let's rock."
Re: Feature: Dormant Nintendo Franchises We'd Like To See Return On Switch
Surprised no mention of the Mother series.
Edit - Actually, I see it mentioned in one sentence before the list. You should have included it! One can dream.
Re: Worry Not, The Sonic Movie Trailer Has Been Fixed Now
Sonic Fan DOES while Paramount's to nothing.
Re: Sega Ages Line Struggling To Appeal In Japan, Interest Overseas Better Than Expected
When Konami is releasing Arcade, Castlevania, and Contra collections (each with 8 games) for $19.99, it's kind of hard to swallow these individual releases at $7.99. Sega needs to learn from Konami and Capcom. They have SO many great games they could be releasing in bulk. Bundle these babies up and then you'll see the sales.
Re: Random: Rocket League On Switch Gets A New HOME Menu Icon
Here's hoping Sonic Mania gets a makeover as well.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 20th)
Cuphead is consuming my game time. Never got to play it until the Switch release.
No love for Konami Anniversary Arcade Collection?
Re: Random: Switch Owner Finds Half A Game Card Inside Their Copy Of Civilization VI
Civilization VI: Thanos Snap Edition
Re: Move Aside Netflix, Disney Wants To Bring Its Own Streaming Service To The Switch
All we need now is The Disney Afternoon Collection! Come on guys!
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Alex Kidd In Miracle World - A Cult Platforming Classic, Tastefully Reimagined
@BulbasaurusRex Again I disagree. I feel like it holds up. I forgot to mention the vehicle stages in Alex. Just more fun to be had in my opinion.
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Alex Kidd In Miracle World - A Cult Platforming Classic, Tastefully Reimagined
@Mr_Pepperami I disagree. Alex Kidd in Miracle World was an extremely ambitious game and did things Super Mario Bros (the first one) didn't. The overworld map, the RPG elements (item shops, magic) and the story itself... Alex Kidd is a more fleshed out adventure. Gameplay-wise, SMB is faster, has better controls, and may have better characters, but Alex Kidd in Miracle World is at the very least an 8 out of 10 game.
Re: Review: SEGA AGES Alex Kidd In Miracle World - A Cult Platforming Classic, Tastefully Reimagined
@Mr_Pepperami Nah this game is a classic and the SEGA AGES version only makes it better. Truly definitive!
Re: Sega Wants Your Feedback About Some Of Its Longest-Running Video Game Series
@Mach_Rider Ah well, if you want to get technical. I consider Star Fox 64 the second installment in the series even though it's basically a remake. So "Defender of the Universe" is the 3rd Ecco game if you ask me. Ecco Jr though is a spinoff.
Re: Sega Wants Your Feedback About Some Of Its Longest-Running Video Game Series
@Mach_Rider ECCO 3 was already released on Sega Dreamcast. Great title.
Re: Nintendo Forgot That You Can't Complete StarTropics Without The Original NES Manual
Very telling on how little Nintendo really knows or cares about their old IP.
Re: Developer Of 2D Beat 'Em Up Castle Crashers Teases Switch Release
@sleepinglion Dude, they're selling games from 1985 on the Switch. 34 years tax!
Re: Former PlatinumGames Producer Pooh-Poohs Scalebound Rumour
@sikthvash That's a load of pooh-pooh!
Re: Random: The Conspiracy Chatter Is Growing: Maybe There Is No Star Fox Grand Prix
Why are there so many people on here saying "Nah man, a Star Fox Racing game would cannibalize Mario Kart sales!" Does no one remember the N64 days when Nintendo released not only Mario Kart 64, but Diddy Kong Racing, Wave Race 64, and F-Zero X?
Re: Alex Kidd In Miracle World Is Your Next Sega Ages Classic
Newly drawn cut-scenes using unused music? Now this is why I love the M2 Sega Ages line.
Re: Reggie: Don't Expect Nintendo Switch Online To "Mirror" The Competition
Really? SEGA did this a million times better in 1994 with SEGA Channel. This is pitiful.
Re: The First Two Sega AGES Titles Are Launching On Switch Next Month
SEGA needs to finally put out a a proper home release of Golden Axe: Revenge of Death Adder through this line.
Re: Head of Sonic Team Has Some Surprise Announcements To Share At This Year's Comic-Con
@OorWullie That was hilarious and spoken like a true SEGA fan
Re: Random: One Episode Of The Pokémon Anime Has Been 'Banned' From Airing In The West
It only becomes racist when you ban the episode. I'm sure there was no racial connotation implied by the writers, but our hyper PC culture took it there.
Re: Poll: Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
@Majora101 More like too much stability!
Re: Poll: Is Your Nintendo Switch Cracking Under The Pressure?
I'll have to check mine when I get home. This is alarming.
Re: Kirby Star Allies Sets A New Series Sales Record
@pullmyfinger You must really hate NES and SNES games. A lot of those classics "Ducktales", "Mega Man 2", "F-Zero", "Star Fox" clock in at less than an hour.
Re: Mysterious 'Project R' Sonic Racer Teased By Sega
It's a Pen Pen Tricelon sequel.
Re: Data East Makes Its Debut On Switch Next Week With Gate Of Doom
@joey302 Don't forget Two Crude (or Two Crude Dudes)
Re: Data East Makes Its Debut On Switch Next Week With Gate Of Doom
Great! Now if we can get Cadash by Taito...
Re: Which Is Better - Sonic Mania Or Sonic CD? Iretrogamer's Power Team Debates It Out
@WaveBoy I'm the author of the video. I'm sorry you didn't like the content or our discussion, but to go as far as to assume we are pretentious hipsters is maybe a bit much. That's very judgmental. We're just a bunch of guys passionate about retro gaming. I would suggest you watch more of the videos on the channel before you jump to conclusions and labels.
Re: Become The King Of The Monsters This Week On Switch
This is a fantastic and classic game from a time when Neo Geo was the best you could get. Arcade at home.
Re: Review: Stern Pinball Arcade (Switch eShop)
I must note that here in the US the game is also available in Physical format. I got mine from Toys R Us and have seen it on the shelf at Game Stop.
Re: 25 Years Later, And Night Trap Still Isn't Going To Appear On A Nintendo Console
It's a fascinating game... that it ever got made! I remember playing it as a kid with my cousins and we had a blast trying to figure it out. It was new, exciting technology on the Sega CD... but it wasn't meant to be the industry standard. I do have a soft spot for FMV gaming
Re: You Still Can't Pre-Order The Super NES Classic In The US, And This Could Be Why
@chardir Eh, I see nothing wrong with it as long as the article is good and the title not misleading. News publications have been doing this for ages. "Your children may be in DANGER... news at eleven!"
Re: Nintendo's Online Service For Switch Will Offer "Ongoing Access" To Classic Games
Is it only going to be those 3 games though? It will it be a wide selection such as what you would find in a Netflix style subscription?
Re: Nintendo's Online Service For Switch Will Offer "Ongoing Access" To Classic Games
Is it only going to be those 3 games though? It will it be a wide selection such as what you would find in a Netflix style subscription?
Re: SEGA Unveils New Footage and Details on Sonic Mania
Please SEGA, give us a physical retail version!
Re: Video: Check Out The Profile And Mii Options On Nintendo Switch
Looks like FloKO got the exclusive rights to it. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqVa1MB90PU
Re: Video: Here's The World's First Nintendo Switch Unboxing
Copyright claim by "Flosports"???? Whaaaa?
Re: Super Bomberman R's Price Still Has Yet to Be Finalized
@Jcdbengals I was just thinking this as I read through the comments. I remember buying Saturn Bomberman for $50 back in 1997 and it was the best time. There was no "I won't buy this if it's more than $30" blah blah blah... spoiled indeed! As long as it was a good time it didn't matter how simple it was.
Re: Editorial: Happy New Year from All at Nintendo Life
Happy New Year everyone! 2017 promises to be full excitement for the world of Nintendo. Can't wait to see how it pans out!
Re: Video: Here's Proof There's More To Sega Beat 'Em Ups Than Golden Axe And Streets Of Rage
@LevelJumpr Hi I'm one of the hosts in the video. We omitted Comix Zone after deciding it was a well known game. In fact, we tried to stay away from any games that have been rereleased in compilations such as Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection. Thanks for watching!
Re: Video: Remembering Trevor McFur, Atari's Not Entirely Convincing Answer To Star Fox
@AcclaimDev Cybermorph was only similar to Star Fox in gameplay engine and space theme. The goal of Star Fox was not to solely collect pods.
Trevor McFur (although a side-scrolling shooter) was extremely similar to Star Fox in character, marketing, and storyline. That is what this video aims to discuss.
Re: Video: It's Amazing How Many Great Mega Drive Games Genesis Owners Missed Out On
@nab1 I am the creator of this video. Known the Game Sack guys for years via the retro community. Always been an inspiration. This video of ours is a new format for us in which we're sort of throwing in a little bit of Game Sack, a little Happy Console Gamer, and of course a little bit of our own style. Hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
Re: Video: We Need To Talk About Ghostbusters 2 On The NES
@pandarino I am probably the biggest Ghostbusters fan that my friends and family know. Saw the new film. It was nothing that will change the world or set your heart on fire, but it was a lot of fun at the movies. It shouldn't be compared to the original film. In fact, the film felt more to me like The Real Ghostbusters cartoon show (or at least it expanded on ideas set off in that show). New ghost-catching weapons, lots of action. Love the cameos from the original cast. I thought the film paid loving homage to the original and at the same time showed us something new. Oh, and it was FUNNY. Had me laughing throughout. Was it better than the original? Of course not! But was it the mess that every fanboy on the internet thought it would be? Not at all.
Re: Weirdness: This Has To Be The Most Underhanded Way Of Obtaining The N64's Rarest Fighter
According to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx_uiFKQgY0 - Only 20,000 were produced. The issue you run into is that the carts that didn't sell after clearance were most likely destroyed. And because virtually all copies were rented out many times before sold to customers, it's EXTREMELY hard to find one of these in mint condition - let alone complete in box.
Re: Video: Travel Back To 1990 For This Nintendo-Filled Birthday Event
Haha, reading this article and reliving the video through your words was a trip! Thanks for the article Damien!