I think maybe they ran into a production issue is why the reveal, then 3 months to anything substantial, then probably 2 or 3 more months to release. I think maybe when they said it would be reveled by the end of the quarter, they though they could go retail shortly after. A lot can happen in 9 months.
The Working Designs PS1 collector's editions have long been a highlight of my collection. Glad to see the re-re-release for those who've never played them.
I like how each leans heavily into the regional art styles of the period. For me, this one comes down to format. The Japanese one is cleaner and bolder due to the use of the space. The American one loses due to the crampedness of the art.
For those of you not old enough to remember the wild west of PC gaming device drivers pre-Win98, let me tell you, getting a game to run was a chore. The only reason I remember this game is because of how much work I put in for years across several PCs trying to get it to run. Never did. Maybe now's my chance.
It's pretty cool! I got into vinyl several years ago (it went out when I was a teenager), but I already can't afford to buy new vinyl releases as the prices of even 90's re-releases is sky high. I never got into buying digitally, but vinyl prices are trying to push me there. Guess I'll stick with CDs.
Anyway, as pointed out above, pressing digital music to analog vinyl is silly. Pretty, but silly.
For me, backwards compatibility is most useful for running older games at better quality. Having a Lite means I /could/ keep using it and playing all my old stuff if the new console wasn't backward compatible. Just like I still play my DS.
But the prospect of a few notable games running better on the new system without rebuying is pretty sweet.
After the last article about them "not being able" to separate the garden for a standalone game, I dug out my Dreamcast to fire up Sonic Adventures 1 and 2. Unfortunately, my Dreamcast has lost the ability to read discs. However. I did find 2 Sonic A1 chaos and 1 Sonic A2 Chao on my VMUs (Along with the Skies of Arcadia ship).
I hope I have the same feelings as you when I give this a try, because I also have felt "over" the traditional Zelda dungeons.
"Find a map, find a key, find the trinket you'll need to kill this boss and progress into the next dungeon." BotW was refreshing, not sure I can go backwards.
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Re: Is Skies Of Arcadia Coming Back? New SEGA Trademark Gets Fans Excited
I don't know about anybody else, but it sure has me excited. One of my all-time favorites!
Re: New Star Wars 'Prequel Pack' Launching Alongside Jedi Power Battles This Week
Just give us a Dark Forces 2 remaster already!
And the Rogue Squadron games!
Oh, ya, and Shadows of the Empire while you're at it!
Not too much to ask, methinks.
Re: Talking Point: Did All The Switch 2 Leaks 'Damage' Nintendo Or The Console's Reveal?
I don't think they caused any damage. If anything, they helped temper expectations.
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Pins Hopes On Familiar Fun With Switch 2
I think maybe they ran into a production issue is why the reveal, then 3 months to anything substantial, then probably 2 or 3 more months to release. I think maybe when they said it would be reveled by the end of the quarter, they though they could go retail shortly after. A lot can happen in 9 months.
Re: Poll: So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
@LEGENDARY_DRAGON bombastic.
Should have gone with "Super Switch".
Re: Poll: So, What Did You Think Of The Switch 2 Reveal?
Good, but needed more bombast.
Re: Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible With Physical And Digital Games, With Some Exceptions
@AlienigenX
This. And a bigger, more powerful Switch. So looks like win-win.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
There it is! But 3 more months to the Direct?!
Re: Lunar Remastered Collection Brings Classic JRPG Series To Switch This April
The Working Designs PS1 collector's editions have long been a highlight of my collection. Glad to see the re-re-release for those who've never played them.
Re: Round Up: 'Switch 2' Renders Suggest A Sleek, Classy Successor
Slow news....week. Keep 'em coming...I guess.
Re: Talking Point: Is The Switch 2 Going To Be Too Big?
I don't think it's too big, but I'm a daily user of a 10" tablet. I like my Lite, but it's really too small.
Re: Talking Point: Everyone Else Is Busy Revealing Switch 2 - What Gives, Nintendo?
I fully expect to wake up one morning to: oh, ya, while you were asleep, the Switch 2 was revealed in Japan. /shrug
Re: Yes, We're Getting A Brand New Guitar Hero Controller For Wii In 2025
The OG Wii Les Paul shell is probably my favorite shell to use, but the Beatles Hofner is the prettiest.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Crash Nitro Kart (GameCube)
NA.
That was such a weird period for CGI.
Re: Sonic's Live-Action Movies Have Apparently Surpassed $1 Billion At The Box Office
Meanwhile, Sony has announced that the Playstation 2 movie has made "more than that".
Re: PSA: Switch 2 Is Getting Revealed In The Next 100 Days
As for the poll, "December" could be a viable option. There is still a week between Christmas and the new year.
My vote? January.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Breath Of Fire II
I like how each leans heavily into the regional art styles of the period. For me, this one comes down to format. The Japanese one is cleaner and bolder due to the use of the space. The American one loses due to the crampedness of the art.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Okami
Honestly? I'd call them even.
Re: Dbrand Seems To Have Shared Images Of Switch 2 Inside Its New Case
Another day...
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Re: 'Gal Guardians: Servants Of The Dark' Brings More Castlevania Vibes To Switch In March 2025
I enjoyed the first game's demo, but still haven't bought it. This one looks good as well. May have to track down that CE just for the artbook.
Re: Looks Like Fire Emblem & Paper Mario Dev Intelligent Systems Is Hiring
Glad to see someone in the industry is adding rather than subtracting.
Re: Switch Is Getting A New Star Trek Game For Christmas
I don't know. Looks like any of a dozen different games I've played on my phone, but Star Trek.
We'll see...
Re: Talking Point: Where The Heck Are Those Metroid Prime 2 And 3 Remasters?
Same place the Wind Waker and Twilight Princess remakes are, I assume.
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
The PS2 was still selling after the PS3 launch. No reason to think it won't be the same for the Switch.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd November)
I managed to pick up Gundam Breaker 4 and Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters on sale from Amazon. Giving Breaker a try first.
Re: MvC: Fighting Collection Shows Off Bonus Comic Included With Physical Version
Amazon says mine (with comic supposedly) will be here Monday. excited
Re: Mario & Luigi's Future In Doubt As A Potential Sony Acquisition Emerges
The click-baitiest of click-bait titles that ever click-baited.
Re: Review: Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest (Switch) - Charisma & Quirkiness Can't Quite Carry A Cult Classic
For those of you not old enough to remember the wild west of PC gaming device drivers pre-Win98, let me tell you, getting a game to run was a chore. The only reason I remember this game is because of how much work I put in for years across several PCs trying to get it to run. Never did. Maybe now's my chance.
Re: Riviera: The Promised Land Remaster Gets Western Release Date On Switch
Looking forward to this one. I had this one on my need-to-buy list for ages but never picked it up. I will be remedying that.
Re: This Castlevania LP Boxset Looks Gorgeous, But It Costs A Pretty Penny
@BigLarry
Amen!
Re: This Castlevania LP Boxset Looks Gorgeous, But It Costs A Pretty Penny
It's pretty cool! I got into vinyl several years ago (it went out when I was a teenager), but I already can't afford to buy new vinyl releases as the prices of even 90's re-releases is sky high. I never got into buying digitally, but vinyl prices are trying to push me there. Guess I'll stick with CDs.
Anyway, as pointed out above, pressing digital music to analog vinyl is silly. Pretty, but silly.
Re: Reaction: Rest Easy, Folks, Your Switch Backlog Ain't Going Anywhere
For me, backwards compatibility is most useful for running older games at better quality. Having a Lite means I /could/ keep using it and playing all my old stuff if the new console wasn't backward compatible. Just like I still play my DS.
But the prospect of a few notable games running better on the new system without rebuying is pretty sweet.
Re: It's Official, 'Switch 2' Will Be Backwards Compatible
What's that I hear? Sounds like an Angel Choir!
Re: Random: Stolen Pokémon Card Worth £30,000 Is Returned To Its Trainer
"Received a caution"
Does that mean he was told "don't do it again"?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Kid Icarus (NES)
Nothing against 70's-cartoon Icarus, but I'm going pixels.
Re: Talking Point: What Is Nintendo Thinking Trying To Keep The Lid On This Playtest Program?
Maybe, and just hear me out for a second, maybe they actually thought people could be trusted to do what they say they'll do.
Unfortunately, internet fame is worth far more than integrity.
Re: Alleged Concept Art From Cancelled Donkey Kong Project Emerges
That looks more like concept art for the DK Skylander than anything "else".
Re: Rumour: A Rayman Remake May Be On The Cards At Ubisoft
I think the kids would say "that subtitle has no chill".
Re: Neo Geo Beat 'Em Up 'Vengeance Hunters' Brings The Fight To Switch Next Week
That looks fun! I don't know about 20$ fun, but fun. I'll watch closely for the review.
Re: 'Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao' Manga Announced, Here's A First Look
After the last article about them "not being able" to separate the garden for a standalone game, I dug out my Dreamcast to fire up Sonic Adventures 1 and 2. Unfortunately, my Dreamcast has lost the ability to read discs. However. I did find 2 Sonic A1 chaos and 1 Sonic A2 Chao on my VMUs (Along with the Skies of Arcadia ship).
BRING BACK THE GARDEN!
Re: Random: Kit And Krysta Pull Back The Curtain On Nintendo's "Controversial" Switch Teaser Photo
Toad on a toilet. Best guess.
Re: Aspyr Is Remastering Yet Another Star Wars Game For Switch
@vio Thus, the "2".
Re: Review: Hori Fighting Commander For Nintendo Switch - The Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom Companion?
I have to say, the no rolling d-pad is a pretty big con. I'm no fighting game expert, but that seems to be a big miss.
Re: Aspyr Is Remastering Yet Another Star Wars Game For Switch
Not I. I just want Dark Forces 2. And the Rogue games. Oh, and Shadows of the Empire.
Re: Forget 'Switch 2', Nintendo Has Just Revealed An Official Alarm Clock
It really is pretty neat, but I thought I was the last one on the planet still using an alarm clock instead of my phone.
Don't think I'd give 100$ for it though. Maybe 50 and we could talk.
Re: Opinion: I Didn't Realise How Much I'd Missed 'Traditional' Zelda Dungeons
I hope I have the same feelings as you when I give this a try, because I also have felt "over" the traditional Zelda dungeons.
"Find a map, find a key, find the trinket you'll need to kill this boss and progress into the next dungeon." BotW was refreshing, not sure I can go backwards.
Re: Dragon Quest Creator Chimes In On Characters Showing Less Skin In Upcoming HD-2D Remake
I'm amused that it is at the same time both the extreme left and extreme right in America that are causing censorship on a Japanese game.
If anything is /popcorn-worthy, it's this.
Re: Review: Night Slashers: Remake (Switch) - Some Nice, Gory Ideas, But The Visuals Are The Real Horror Story
I still think I want to give this one a try.
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Map Is Eight Times The Size Of Link's Awakening's
I like big maps and I cannot lie...
Re: New 'Gal Guardians' Is A Gorgeous Throwback To Castlevania's Igarashi Era
I've only played the demo of the first, but I was impressed by it. Reminds me I need to buy the full copy.