I never played Darkstalkers before I got the Capcom Legacy 1UpArcade cabinet. It's now one of my favorite fighting series. I'm looking forward to playing the others now in this collection.
I get shutting down the Wii U eshop (even though I don't like the idea), I get it. But I'll never understand closing down the 3DS eshop. There are sooo many games that will be lost, and not available anywhere else. Plus, the install base of people who have 3DS's is huge! Wii U, I get. 3DS just doesn't make sense to me. Just like in 10 years when they shut down the Switch eshop. We'll be having this same discussion.
I honestly haven't played many SF games past the SF2 series of games (those are the perfect fighting games to me), but has he been in 3-5? I never thought of him as a comedic version of Lee. But if that's the family's wishes, I'm not going to going to argue with it.
I got mine at launch, and only bought the Street Fighter IV game. I had that game for months and months until more games started coming out for it. I loved it at launch, and I love it now. The 3DS (and eventually the New 3DS) is my favorite Nintendo system of all time. And I have them all.
(I know no one will see this now lol) I just picked this up during the sale, and I can't believe it took me this long to find this game. It's everything I love in JRPG's. I've been playing my 3DS more this weekend than I have my Switch and PS5 in a month, combined. There's so many great games on the 3DS that need to be preserved. Anyway, if this goes on sale again, I highly recommend picking this up. But it's also worth the $40 on the eShop too.
I remember getting these issues with the Zelda comic at the time, and skipping them completely. I didn't give them the time of day, and I odd thing is, I collect comic books! haha. But as an adult, I've gone back and I really appreciate these fine pieces of art. 17 year old me didn't know a good thing when he saw it. lol
I think it depends if you grew up with these games or not? If you were born in the N64 or Gamecube era, then yeah, a lot of the NES and SNES games probably aren't good or you don't care about them. I'll use Ice Hockey as an example, since Kit used that as an example. I bought that game brand new when it came out (still have it), and my friends and I played that game nonstop. It was was/is a lot of fun. I'm nostalgic for that game. And that's a lot of what Nintendo still does. Plays off nostalgia for people who grew up with the NES and SNES. Do I think they need to do that same kind of service for people who grew up with Gamecube or DS or GBA? Absolutely! But that's one reason I'll always choose Nintendo over Sony, is because Nintendo still pays homage to their past.
I didn't bite on spending an extra $25 a year for NSO, I sure as hell won't bite on spending an extra $60 a year for PS+. I'll just keep what I have. I'm not missing much.
I understand the WiiU, but I wish they'd reconsider the 3DS. I still buy games from there, and that the library is so big that buying games digitally will probably be the only way we can play some of these games in the future without spending an arm and leg on the physical copy.
I've been playing this off and on for the last couple years. I absolutely love this game, and just because it looks the same as it did on the PS1 doesn't make it bad. In fact, I'm glad it's basically the same game. That's what I want to play, and it looks great! I might've started this on the PS1, but I'm going to finish it on the Switch.
I am really happy this is on Switch. If I didn't have a PS5 (or 4) I would buy this in a second, because it's the best baseball game franchise out there. But I do have a PS5, and after seeing this trailer, I'll be buying this on the PS5. But I'm happy it's here.
This is my favorite sports franchise, and 2021 is the most played game on my PS5. I'm happy Switch is getting it, and I hope it's a good version, but I think I'll stay with the Playstation version.
I grew up in Elkhart Indiana. We had a pretty nice mall back in the 80's and 90's. We had an Aladdin's Castle arcade, and that's where I feel in love with arcade games, but it closed in the late 80's, early 90's, but then a year or so later the mall got a "Sega Time Out" arcade. It was a complete 180 feel than Aladdin's. It was bright, lots of games for kids, "retro games" (even for 1992) towards the back, but up front were the latest games. That's where I fell in love with playing Street Fighter II (and all the variations.) I have no idea how closely these American "Sega" arcades are tied to the Japanese arcades, but I have a lot of good memories from the one in my small hometown. It lasted until well into the 2000's too. Much longer than most of the other stores in the mall.
My stepdad worked in the RV industry back in the 90's and they installed CD-i's into certain RV's, and he was gifted one, and he had this game, but he can't find them. I've disowned him until he does. haha
My all-time favorite DK game is Donkey Kong 3. I loved the original in the arcade as a kid, and I received DK1 when I got my NES as a kid, but DK3 was the first game I was pretty "good" at.
I'm picking mine up this afternoon. Even though I've played all these games dozens of times, from the original hardware to the many times they've been on Virtual Console or mini's, I'm looking forward to playing them again. If Nintendo isn't going to make any more "classic" mini systems, (GB or N64), I hope they continue to make these Game & Watch's periodically. I'd like to see a Metroid one or maybe a celebration of Donkey Kong?
One of my top 3 arcade games as a kid. I play the Famicom version all the time, probably the closest port to the arcade, so I can't wait to add this to my library.
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Re: Review: Capcom Fighting Collection - An Essential Buy For One-On-One Fighting Fans
I never played Darkstalkers before I got the Capcom Legacy 1UpArcade cabinet. It's now one of my favorite fighting series. I'm looking forward to playing the others now in this collection.
Re: How To Prepare Your 3DS And Wii U For Retirement - Hard Drive, Battery, Backup Tips
I get shutting down the Wii U eshop (even though I don't like the idea), I get it. But I'll never understand closing down the 3DS eshop. There are sooo many games that will be lost, and not available anywhere else. Plus, the install base of people who have 3DS's is huge! Wii U, I get. 3DS just doesn't make sense to me. Just like in 10 years when they shut down the Switch eshop. We'll be having this same discussion.
Re: Bandai Namco Celebrates The Arrival Of Pac-Man Museum+ With A Delightful Launch Trailer
I will pick this up eventually. I do wish Pac-Man Plus was included. I don't know why, but that's always been my favorite version of Pac-Man?
Re: Bandai Namco Is Releasing A Physical Version Of Pac-Man Museum+ On Switch
I will pick this up, but I wish Pac-Man Plus was included. I don't know why, but that's my favorite version of Pac-Man?
Re: Here's A First Look At Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Physical Switch Release
This will go nicely with the Cowabunga Collection when that comes out.
Re: Feature: The 12 Best Wrestling Games On Nintendo Systems
@HalBailman I agree, I think Royal Rumble was the best SNES wrestling game.
Re: Feature: The 12 Best Wrestling Games On Nintendo Systems
What about Pro Wrestling? It was the first and best NES wrestling game.
Re: Random: People Are Recording Concerts On Their 3DS Consoles, And We Love It
Streetpass lives at concerts now! I love it!!
Re: Nintendo Says It Wants To Avoid A Repeat Of Wii U With Switch's Successor
I can't wait for the Switch U!
Re: Fei Long Will Never Appear In Street Fighter Again, Says SFV Composer
I honestly haven't played many SF games past the SF2 series of games (those are the perfect fighting games to me), but has he been in 3-5? I never thought of him as a comedic version of Lee. But if that's the family's wishes, I'm not going to going to argue with it.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aimé Wanted The 3DS To Launch At $199, But Was Rebuffed
I got mine at launch, and only bought the Street Fighter IV game. I had that game for months and months until more games started coming out for it. I loved it at launch, and I love it now. The 3DS (and eventually the New 3DS) is my favorite Nintendo system of all time. And I have them all.
Re: Poll: What Is Your Most Played Sport In Nintendo Switch Sports?
I tried Volleyball once. And that was enough.
Re: Review: Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (3DS)
(I know no one will see this now lol) I just picked this up during the sale, and I can't believe it took me this long to find this game. It's everything I love in JRPG's. I've been playing my 3DS more this weekend than I have my Switch and PS5 in a month, combined. There's so many great games on the 3DS that need to be preserved. Anyway, if this goes on sale again, I highly recommend picking this up. But it's also worth the $40 on the eShop too.
Re: Feature: Hot Zelda: Link To The Past Takes From '90s Game Mags, 30 Years Later
I remember getting these issues with the Zelda comic at the time, and skipping them completely. I didn't give them the time of day, and I odd thing is, I collect comic books! haha.
But as an adult, I've gone back and I really appreciate these fine pieces of art. 17 year old me didn't know a good thing when he saw it. lol
Re: Pac-Land Is The Next Arcade Archives Game Coming To Switch
As a kid, I loved this game, because it resembled the cartoon so much, and I loved the cartoon as a kid. As an adult, I curse this game. lol
Re: Random: Logan Paul Spends Absurd Money On Rare Pokémon Card
I would love it if the Pokemon Company would just re-issue that card and flood the market with it.
Re: Former Nintendo Employee Admits He's Frustrated With Switch Online
I think it depends if you grew up with these games or not? If you were born in the N64 or Gamecube era, then yeah, a lot of the NES and SNES games probably aren't good or you don't care about them. I'll use Ice Hockey as an example, since Kit used that as an example. I bought that game brand new when it came out (still have it), and my friends and I played that game nonstop. It was was/is a lot of fun. I'm nostalgic for that game. And that's a lot of what Nintendo still does. Plays off nostalgia for people who grew up with the NES and SNES. Do I think they need to do that same kind of service for people who grew up with Gamecube or DS or GBA? Absolutely! But that's one reason I'll always choose Nintendo over Sony, is because Nintendo still pays homage to their past.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Switch Online, Game Pass, And 'New' PS Plus - How Do They Compare?
I didn't bite on spending an extra $25 a year for NSO, I sure as hell won't bite on spending an extra $60 a year for PS+. I'll just keep what I have. I'm not missing much.
Re: Capcom Launches Its Biggest 3DS Sale Ever (US)
@icomma Thanks!
Re: Capcom Launches Its Biggest 3DS Sale Ever (US)
I've been wanting to try a Phoenix Wright game. Which one would everyone recommend out of the ones listed?
Re: Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
Wow! How did I miss this story yesterday? This is a great collection! I'm pre-ordering as soon as I see it.
Re: Here Is This Week's 3DS eShop Chart, Pokémon Crystal Is At The Top (Again)
I've never played a Pokemon game in my life. But I feel like I should buy the old GB and GBC games just to have in case I change my mind. haha.
Re: Square Enix Admits Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy "Undershot" Initial Sales Expectations
I bought this for PS5, and it was one of the most fun games I've played in a long time. I can't image trying to play this on the Switch.
Re: Hands On: MLB The Show 22 Tech Test Impressions - Sony Takes A Swing At Switch
Just because "everything" is on Switch, doesn't mean "everything" should be on Switch.
Re: Nintendo Is Closing The 3DS & Wii U eShops And Has "No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways"
I understand the WiiU, but I wish they'd reconsider the 3DS. I still buy games from there, and that the library is so big that buying games digitally will probably be the only way we can play some of these games in the future without spending an arm and leg on the physical copy.
Re: Capcom Just Started A Countdown Timer, But What's It For?
Street Fighter II: The Super-Ultra-Ultimate-Final, We Really Mean It This Time, Turbo Edition.
Re: Chrono Cross Is Getting A Remaster, And Boy Does It Look Rough
I've been playing this off and on for the last couple years. I absolutely love this game, and just because it looks the same as it did on the PS1 doesn't make it bad. In fact, I'm glad it's basically the same game. That's what I want to play, and it looks great! I might've started this on the PS1, but I'm going to finish it on the Switch.
Re: MLB The Show 22 Gets Its First Switch Gameplay Trailer
I am really happy this is on Switch. If I didn't have a PS5 (or 4) I would buy this in a second, because it's the best baseball game franchise out there. But I do have a PS5, and after seeing this trailer, I'll be buying this on the PS5. But I'm happy it's here.
Re: Nintendo Shares The Original EarthBound Player's Guide Online
If, and when, they do release Mother 3 on Switch (or whatever console is after it) I really hope they bring back Reggie to announce it. lol
Re: Konami's Metal Gear Video Game Series Has Almost Reached 60 Million Sales
Does this include Snake's Revenge?
Re: Talking Point: Who Is Nintendo Going To Buy? Don't Be Shocked If The Answer Is "Nobody"
I say nobody, but if they were I would think it would be Sega? The absolute final nail in the console wars.
Re: Step Up To The Plate, MLB The Show 22 Is Coming To Switch
This is my favorite sports franchise, and 2021 is the most played game on my PS5. I'm happy Switch is getting it, and I hope it's a good version, but I think I'll stay with the Playstation version.
Re: Sega Is Exiting The Japanese Amusement Arcade Business After Half A Century
I grew up in Elkhart Indiana. We had a pretty nice mall back in the 80's and 90's. We had an Aladdin's Castle arcade, and that's where I feel in love with arcade games, but it closed in the late 80's, early 90's, but then a year or so later the mall got a "Sega Time Out" arcade. It was a complete 180 feel than Aladdin's. It was bright, lots of games for kids, "retro games" (even for 1992) towards the back, but up front were the latest games. That's where I fell in love with playing Street Fighter II (and all the variations.) I have no idea how closely these American "Sega" arcades are tied to the Japanese arcades, but I have a lot of good memories from the one in my small hometown. It lasted until well into the 2000's too. Much longer than most of the other stores in the mall.
Re: Sega Is Exiting The Japanese Amusement Arcade Business After Half A Century
But they'll still be in the Yakuza games, right? RIGHT!??
Re: It's Now Been Three Years Since Metroid Prime 4's Development Was Scrapped And Restarted
@mattcoz they just keep changing the placeholder date on my order.
Re: It's Now Been Three Years Since Metroid Prime 4's Development Was Scrapped And Restarted
I still have this pre-ordered from Amazon. Back when Amazon still did game discounts. One of these days the order will be fulfilled. haha.
Re: Feature: Someone Did An AGDQ Speedrun Of Legendarily Awful CD-i Game, Zelda's Adventure. Why?!
My stepdad worked in the RV industry back in the 90's and they installed CD-i's into certain RV's, and he was gifted one, and he had this game, but he can't find them. I've disowned him until he does. haha
Re: Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard, Now Owns Call Of Duty And Crash Bandicoot
That's a lot of money for Pitfall and River Raid.
Re: Best Of 2021: Doki Doki Literature Club Creator On Revisiting The Club Members In 'Plus'
@tsdenizen Thanks! This was helpful!
Re: Best Of 2021: Doki Doki Literature Club Creator On Revisiting The Club Members In 'Plus'
This game recently came on my radar. I see it's on sale on Amazon. Without spoilers, is it worth picking up?
Re: Best Of 2021: The Many Faces Of Donkey Kong, Nintendo's 40-Year-Old Gorilla
My all-time favorite DK game is Donkey Kong 3. I loved the original in the arcade as a kid, and I received DK1 when I got my NES as a kid, but DK3 was the first game I was pretty "good" at.
Re: Commodore 64 Games Are Being Teased For Nintendo Switch
Bruce Lee was one of my favorite C64 games, and the C64 had the best GI Joe game imo.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Game Awards No-Show Proves It Simply Doesn't Need Anyone Else
There's a game awards?
Re: Hardware Review: Game & Watch: The Legend Of Zelda - A Link To Link's Past
I'm picking mine up this afternoon. Even though I've played all these games dozens of times, from the original hardware to the many times they've been on Virtual Console or mini's, I'm looking forward to playing them again. If Nintendo isn't going to make any more "classic" mini systems, (GB or N64), I hope they continue to make these Game & Watch's periodically. I'd like to see a Metroid one or maybe a celebration of Donkey Kong?
Re: Watch: This Is What Grand Theft Auto Definitive Trilogy Looks Like On Switch
I'm just going to listen Flock of Seagulls "I Ran (So Far Away)" on repeat.
Re: GTA Trilogy Fans Aren't Happy With Some Of The Changes In The 'Definitive' Remaster
I still have these on my working (launch) PS2. If I want to replay these that might still be the best way to go?
Re: Random: Have You Noticed This Glaring Error In Arcade Archives VS. Super Mario Bros?
So this explains why I've still never beaten the SMB1. lol
Re: My Nintendo Physical Rewards Have Disappeared In North America
Glad I got my Metroid poster order in two weeks ago.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online's N64 Games Need Some Work
They should've just made an N64 Classic mini with a wired controller.
Re: Hamster Adds Another Namco Classic To Arcade Archives On Nintendo Switch
One of my top 3 arcade games as a kid. I play the Famicom version all the time, probably the closest port to the arcade, so I can't wait to add this to my library.