The older the memories the harder they are to recall. I think it was 1982 or 1983. Played an unknown game on an Atari VCS at a friends house. Later I got the 2600 Junior for Christmas and remember many others games: Jungle Hunt, Battlezone, Real Sports Baseball, Desert Falcon, etc.
The Polium is a scam from the word Go. Touch ID, Gamecube logo, dubious claims about specs, now news is saying the console picture is stolen from another proposed system: the Oasis Console.
@Anachronism I wish they would just do pre-orders and produce product until people stop wanting it, or at least until interest has dwindled. I know this is different than a Special Edition game bundle, but they should do that with hard to find game consoles too. Why can't I order a product when it's out of stock but more are on on the way? Have retailers forgotten about back orders?
@JeanPaul Sadly you are correct. It doesn't matter if there are established voice actors they are not considered when doing the movie. There are tons of examples of this. Some of us kids from the 80s might recall how they cast Tiffany for the role of Judy in the Jetsons movie. This actually happened after Janet Waldo recorded her parts, they needed a marketing deal.
@Aurumonado I agree with you. Sadly Hollywood can't release an animated movie into theaters without using big name actors for the voices, obviously for marketing. I find this especially frustrating with IPs that have well established voice actors. For the movie Scoob! almost everyone was re-cast. I don't know how Frank Welker was still able to voice Scooby-Doo. It sucks IMO.
I first heard Billy voicing Naofumi in Shield Hero Season 1. Loved his performance. Every time I hear his voice work now I'll think of him and cry. Truly heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. May he rest in peace. 🙏😪
@Donutman That's a great story. So many "toys" nowadays are made for collectors to sit on a shelf. And that's fine but in your case you're talking about a new LEGO set. That is not on the same level as a collectible action figure.
I don't have anything that would be considered truly rare, not that my small collection is worthless. Nothing I have is sealed unless it's a newer game that I haven't gotten around to opening yet.
I had a Disaster Report on PS2 sealed and sold it since it was worth something. I was never going to play it so why keep it. I think that qualifies as playing games I own if I get rid of ones I have no intention of playing.
I would never send anything to be slabbed and graded though. That's a coffin for some rich investor's bookshelf.
Hey. So the pawn's excessive chatter was never addressed in any of the remastered releases? I remember hearing about this when the game was first released but thought the devs "fixed" the chatter, or made it less so?
Until there are enough they should be limited to 1 or 2 per person. Unless the sales show people only buying 1. Not everyone has friends. Or are scalpers.
It has to happen at some point. There are a lot of people that never played the HD versions of Twilight and Wind Waker. They would sell like hot cakes Nintendo. This article means nothing on that front. Nintendo is not going to announce the ports via a dev interview.
Been following this and related topics for some time. Wish something would have happened sooner but at least we are here now.
I don't think I'll be able to justify the price of a CIB retro game anymore, especially the titles that are in the news like Super Mario on NES, I just wanted a CIB copy mind you, not sealed.
Lots of crappy stuff. Dude from Heritage listing his graded collectibles up for auction, with no intent to sell, just to keep pumping up the value, what a jerk.
As many have said previously Nintendo should probably not try to change too much. Just give us a better Switch with full backwards compatibility for both physical and digital games. Play everything the Switch can now. And maybe work harder on getting better third party support? Not to say there is anything wrong with the Switch now or the games on it at all.
As others have said...this article should have used a different word than scalper.
This is not the typical definition of scalping, especially taking into account the high prices scalpers try to sell XBX and PS5 for. I can't go into a Target and by an old video game, unless it's a used game store. Simply put buying at retail and flipping it for profit is scalping.
Releases like this make it cheaper for people that want to play the original but cannot afford to buy it. Klonoa is another good exampled of this.
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Re: Video: What Was Your First Video Game Ever?
The older the memories the harder they are to recall. I think it was 1982 or 1983. Played an unknown game on an Atari VCS at a friends house. Later I got the 2600 Junior for Christmas and remember many others games: Jungle Hunt, Battlezone, Real Sports Baseball, Desert Falcon, etc.
Re: Random: The World's First 'NFT Console' Has A Very Familiar-Looking Logo
The Polium is a scam from the word Go. Touch ID, Gamecube logo, dubious claims about specs, now news is saying the console picture is stolen from another proposed system: the Oasis Console.
Re: Dragon Quest Treasures Reveals Fresh Story And Character Details
This looks pretty cool.
Re: GameStop Staff Layoffs Are Announced As Chief Financial Officer Leaves
NFT and blockchain. Aren't those just words stupid people use to sound smart? Not that I'm accusing Gamestop of anything like that.
If they want to go down faster crypto may be the way to go.
Re: Sea Of Stars Shares In-Depth Look At Chrono Trigger-Inspired Combat
Yeah, this looks like it could be something special.
Re: Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Has Died
Very saddened by the news. Prayers for his family and friends.
Re: Scalpers Set Their Sights On Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition
@Anachronism That is true for some things. But in the case of current consoles they are still making them.
Re: Scalpers Set Their Sights On Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition
@Anachronism I wish they would just do pre-orders and produce product until people stop wanting it, or at least until interest has dwindled. I know this is different than a Special Edition game bundle, but they should do that with hard to find game consoles too. Why can't I order a product when it's out of stock but more are on on the way? Have retailers forgotten about back orders?
Re: Indie RPG Sea Of Stars Has Been Delayed To Next Year
No big deal. I'll be excited to see more when the time comes. We can wait patiently.
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (North America)
I'm giving up on getting one. I had no issue with buying the SNES and NES controllers but N64 is elusive as all get out.
Re: Review: Wreckfest - An Absolute Banger (In A Good Way)
Glad Switch players can finally play. There are some crazy cars and others: lawn mowers, bumper cars, etc.
Re: Chris Pratt On Voicing Mario: Says It's "Unlike Anything You've Heard In The Mario World"
@JeanPaul Sadly you are correct. It doesn't matter if there are established voice actors they are not considered when doing the movie. There are tons of examples of this. Some of us kids from the 80s might recall how they cast Tiffany for the role of Judy in the Jetsons movie. This actually happened after Janet Waldo recorded her parts, they needed a marketing deal.
Re: Mario Movie Producer Defends Chris Pratt's Casting (Again), Says Movie Is 75% Complete
@Aurumonado I agree with you. Sadly Hollywood can't release an animated movie into theaters without using big name actors for the voices, obviously for marketing. I find this especially frustrating with IPs that have well established voice actors. For the movie Scoob! almost everyone was re-cast. I don't know how Frank Welker was still able to voice Scooby-Doo. It sucks IMO.
Re: Persona 3, 4, and 5 Seemingly Confirmed For Everything But Switch
I hope they come to Switch. Nintendo players deserve the games. The support for other Atlus titles is immense.
Re: Fire Emblem And Pokémon Voice Actor Billy Kametz Has Passed Away
I first heard Billy voicing Naofumi in Shield Hero Season 1. Loved his performance. Every time I hear his voice work now I'll think of him and cry. Truly heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. May he rest in peace. 🙏😪
Re: Feature: We Speak To Zach Aguilar, Voice Of Tanjiro In The Demon Slayer Game, Out On Switch This Week
@sakuraprisma His VA performance is a big reason why Tanjiro is so darn likable to me.
Re: Twitter Users Rally For Young Cancer Patient Who Dreams Of Playing Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Thoughts and prayers to he and his family. Sincerely hope he gets to play the game.
Re: Former Pokémon Art Director Reveals 'Plucky Squire', The First Game From His New Studio
@kerplunk Same here. I went from sitting back pleased to sitting upright. Wow moment.
Re: Former Pokémon Art Director Reveals 'Plucky Squire', The First Game From His New Studio
Looks like another gem from Devolver. Cannot wait to see more.
Re: Best Video Game Soundtrack Category Added To The Grammy Awards
I generally don't care about awards shows. But I'm happy to see video game musicians getting some recognition along with the genre. Long overdue.
Re: Here's Your First Look At Netflix's New Castlevania Series
I still need to get caught up. But I'm glad to see fans are getting more Castlevania anime.
Re: Hidekazu Yukawa, Former Managing Director Of Sega, Has Passed Away
Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. RIP.
Re: Limited Run's June Showcase Will Feature "Over 30 Game Announcements"
Castlevania Rondo of Blood for the TurboDuo/PC Engine please. I'm sure they are waiting for Analogue to release the Analogue Duo FPGA.
Re: Chucklefish's Spellbinding 'Witchbrook' Resurfaces With New Screens
Does look nice. Hope to hear more soon as well.
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (North America)
Again, no. Didn't even get notified.
Re: Video: Do You Own A Video Game So Rare That You Can Never Actually Play It?
@Donutman That's a great story. So many "toys" nowadays are made for collectors to sit on a shelf. And that's fine but in your case you're talking about a new LEGO set. That is not on the same level as a collectible action figure.
Re: Video: Do You Own A Video Game So Rare That You Can Never Actually Play It?
I don't have anything that would be considered truly rare, not that my small collection is worthless. Nothing I have is sealed unless it's a newer game that I haven't gotten around to opening yet.
I had a Disaster Report on PS2 sealed and sold it since it was worth something. I was never going to play it so why keep it. I think that qualifies as playing games I own if I get rid of ones I have no intention of playing.
I would never send anything to be slabbed and graded though. That's a coffin for some rich investor's bookshelf.
Re: Soapbox: Dragon's Dogma Is A Janky, Weird, Ageing RPG, And Everyone Should Play It
Hey. So the pawn's excessive chatter was never addressed in any of the remastered releases? I remember hearing about this when the game was first released but thought the devs "fixed" the chatter, or made it less so?
Re: Ubisoft Reportedly Wants Its Share Price To Improve Before It Sells
No lie, I don't understand stock stuff etc. Big wigs are are so much about greed.
Re: Apparently We're Getting More Info On The Final Fantasy IX Show This Week
I don't know much about Cyber Group Studios but some of their stuff is CG. I wish FFIX was being made as an anime.
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (North America)
@Edward_J_Grug_III Do you have to be an Expansion Pak subscriber to get notified of restocks? I never got anything but I just have the basic online.
Re: Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (North America)
Until there are enough they should be limited to 1 or 2 per person. Unless the sales show people only buying 1. Not everyone has friends. Or are scalpers.
Re: Random: The Perfect Pokémon Graphics Don't Exi... Oh
Meh. I would rather they make the games look more like the cartoons, anime style. It can be done, look at Ni No Kuni, etc.
Re: Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Dev Would "Love" To Bring The Game To Switch
It has to happen at some point. There are a lot of people that never played the HD versions of Twilight and Wind Waker. They would sell like hot cakes Nintendo. This article means nothing on that front. Nintendo is not going to announce the ports via a dev interview.
Re: Lawsuit Brought Against Game Grading Firm, WATA, Alleging Market Manipulation
Been following this and related topics for some time. Wish something would have happened sooner but at least we are here now.
I don't think I'll be able to justify the price of a CIB retro game anymore, especially the titles that are in the news like Super Mario on NES, I just wanted a CIB copy mind you, not sealed.
Lots of crappy stuff. Dude from Heritage listing his graded collectibles up for auction, with no intent to sell, just to keep pumping up the value, what a jerk.
Re: Nintendo Says It Wants To Avoid A Repeat Of Wii U With Switch's Successor
As many have said previously Nintendo should probably not try to change too much. Just give us a better Switch with full backwards compatibility for both physical and digital games. Play everything the Switch can now. And maybe work harder on getting better third party support? Not to say there is anything wrong with the Switch now or the games on it at all.
Re: Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold Over 107 Million Units
Congrats Nintendo. What a great console!
Re: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Sells Over Two Million Copies In Just Two Weeks
Great news. Game looks awesome.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has Sold Over 12 Million Units Globally
Congrats to Nintendo and Pokemon fans!
Re: Rumour: Could Switch Get Zelda: Wind Waker And Twilight Princess This Year?
I hope we get them. With no new Zelda game in 2022 and how many people own a Switch that never had the Wii U. It would sell like hot cakes.
Re: Random: Of Course Someone Has Already Smashed Their TV Playing Switch Sports
Yeah. He probably got what he wanted, attention and more subs. Congrats dude.
Re: River City Saga: Three Kingdoms For Switch Launches This July In The West
This looks promising and fun.
Re: Japanese Charts: eBaseball Powerful Pro 2022 Is A Home Run As Kirby Slips To Third
@antisumo Right there with you. Love the graphic style and it looks like a lot of fun.
Re: 'Aka' Is A "Small, Open-World" Adventure Game With Wholesome Studio Ghibli Vibes
Looks delightful. Will check it out when it's available.
Re: Review: Pocky & Rocky Reshrined - A Thrilling New Interpretation Of A SNES Classic
Can't wait to get mine. Looks great. Thanks for the review.
Re: Talking Point: WATA And The Grey Areas Of Game Preservation - Is There Any Better Way?
WATA? Why should anyone trust them?
Re: Random: Euphoria Star Hunter Schafer Thinks It "Would Be Cool" To Play Princess Zelda In A Live-Action Movie
@Hydra_Spectre 100% agree! If they do a Zelda movie I would rather it be animated, and by Studio Ghibli. No thank you to Live Action.
Re: Random: Chrono Cross Director Rereleased Radical Dreamers To Stop Scalpers
As others have said...this article should have used a different word than scalper.
This is not the typical definition of scalping, especially taking into account the high prices scalpers try to sell XBX and PS5 for. I can't go into a Target and by an old video game, unless it's a used game store. Simply put buying at retail and flipping it for profit is scalping.
Releases like this make it cheaper for people that want to play the original but cannot afford to buy it. Klonoa is another good exampled of this.
Re: Konami Looks To Change Its Name, Because Why Not
What a whole lot of nothing.
Re: Stylish Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Gets Confirmation Of A Switch Physical Edition
Looks like a nice art style, pixels rule.