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Re: Hardware Review: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. - A Gorgeous Object That Leaves You Wanting More

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For me there is a bit of nostalgia but not for Game & Watch. I have several games of this style by other manufactures such as Mattel, Coleco, Tandy and others. This format was the closest thing we had to a Gameboy. I have a wide variety but I never ran across the Nintendo's in the day. I have some electro-mechanical games that use an lcd and a wind up timer, football, hockey and baseball and a King Kong game among others. I am getting one because it will add to my collection and it is a continuation of my collection that experienced a small multi year break.

Re: Chinese Firm Which Ripped Off The NES With Jackie Chan's Help Has Filed For Bankruptcy

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@KITG_GROUP
The headline seems correct. He acted in commercials, was paid and his celebrity was used to promote a pirated design. He had to be aware of ramifications and while I love Jackie Chan movies this is not the only shaky business dealings he had. He was involved in a real estate deal that went belly up and people lost big money including Jackie. Maybe he just has poor judgement.

Re: Random: This Prototype Sega Mega Drive Controller Is Giving Us Serious Wii Nunchuk Vibes

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If I remember correctly there was talk in the Sega magazines during the heyday about Sega bringing some Japanese arcade titles to the west and these were rumored to be the market popular lifestyle games that Japan likes. This could have been a planned accessory controller to use these.

As an aside I purchased a Japanese casino style game many years ago from a retailer who had a skid of these. These used tokens as payment/payout and what is what I liked about it is the Ninja warlord details it has. Based on how long you play, how much you win and the frequency it plays a storyline on the screen.

Re: Nintendo Is Permanently Reducing The Price Of Switch Joy-Con

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@koffing
I have most of the consoles Nintendo made, portable and not, and this is the first issue I have had. I did give them some leeway initially but now it is a true problem because they have no fix unlike the Wii controller problem. They have acknowledged it but that helps little in this situation. I waited until I could not stand it and requested repair on the left Joycon six months ago and still no word. Certainly the Pandemic has impacted them I will grant you that but there needs to be a permanent solution.

Re: Random: Not Everyone Is Happy With Cadence Of Hyrule's Interior Artwork

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I think we are seeing the real consequences of the "digital divide". I would surmise many who feel indifferent or view those that do care as complaining grew up without the vinyl record, the vinyl collection or the early video game carts with illustrated manuals first in color and later black & white. There is a tactile connection to the imagery, feel of the paper and the smell of freshly printed artwork. It really cements the impression of a new product.

Re: Random: Sakurai Didn't Appreciate The "Rough" Comments During TGS, So He Decided To Turn Them Off

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@nessisonett
I have to disagree with you as well. The Internet has changed dramatically and the biggest change is the evolution of social media into a form of content that is believed and followed by even somewhat rational people. This was precipitated by the slow adoption of online usage by the non digital/computer savvy generations who now feel empowered to use this is a podium for any thoughts that come through their head much like not fully formed adults.

The Internet is worse now because it has expanded and the self policing movement that existed for years was given up by the early adopters as they scurried to safer corners of the web or reconstituted BBS sites.