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General Arcade and Retro Chat - Insert Coin -

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  • #5882
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Stoner wrote: »
    You playing it on the PC?

    I think other formats are still TBC at the minute.


  • #5883
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,624 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    I'm liking it a lot, but there's definitely a sense that the quality of the presentation in some ways elevates the gameplay above what it otherwise would be. It's by no means a bad or even 'alright' game, and it has some really great ideas (the switchable characters is an inspired thematic touch) and full of lovely little details. But yeah if fundamentally the same gameplay was presented in a less confident manner it probably wouldn't be quite as noteworthy. Thankfully it is noteworthy though ;)


  • #5884
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,766 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    I'm liking it a lot, but there's definitely a sense that the quality of the presentation in some ways elevates the gameplay above what it otherwise would be. It's by no means a bad or even 'alright' game, and it has some really great ideas (the switchable characters is an inspired thematic touch) and full of lovely little details. But yeah if fundamentally the same gameplay was presented in a less confident manner it probably wouldn't be quite as noteworthy. Thankfully it is noteworthy though ;)

    Happy Birthday!
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  • #5885
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,120 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


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    Happy birthday JU!


  • #5886
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,021 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    Have a good one JU
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  • #5887
    BGOllie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,602 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    love Owlboy. such attention to details and presentation and it plays well with a compelling main character . I did a small video of the demo they sent me a couple of month back and I was sold : http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057454041&page=4
    the full version is just more of the same and it's utterly charming


    ...and also, happy bday J.U :D


  • #5888
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,021 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    Started the Secret Santa thread on A&R
    Link


  • #5889
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,342 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Darius collection coming to PS4. Mother of god!

    http://www.siliconera.com/2016/11/04/darius-30th-anniversary-edition-announced-ps4-featuring-seven-discs-games/

    Hope there's a PC release for some multi monitor action!


  • #5890
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,478 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    I was wondering why they'd dedicate a whole disc to the gameboy version :pac: apparently they're soundtracks.


  • #5891
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I once knew someone around these parts who liked darius...in fact he liked a lot of schmups


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  • #5892
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,342 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I was wondering why they'd dedicate a whole disc to the gameboy version :pac: apparently they're soundtracks.

    Ah crisp I thought it was all the games. Don't like the original Darius at all so at that price it's a definite no from me.


  • #5893
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,021 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »
    Started the Secret Santa thread on A&R. I'd like to try pick out the names in a week (11/12th), so if you're interested let me know.
    Link
    Can't edit, just added info


  • #5894
    Firefox11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭Firefox11


    I'm in the process of attempting to build a bartop/table arcade (a bit like a DIY PiCade) as part a course project.

    Almost done on the laser cut full size test model for laser cutting next week.

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    Planning for the Final Case to be CNC cut fingers crossed!!


  • #5895
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,766 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Firefox11 wrote: »
    I'm in the process of attempting to build a bartop/table arcade (a bit like a DIY PiCade) as part a course project.

    Almost done on the laser cut full size test model for laser cutting next week.

    34h6vwp.jpg

    Planning for the Final Case to be CNC cut fingers crossed!!

    Excellent!
    Good luck with the project and be sure to stick some pictures of the build in the Arcade thread! link


  • #5896
    Firefox11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭Firefox11


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Excellent!
    Good luck with the project and be sure to stick some pictures of the build in the Arcade thread! link

    Will Do! :-) Parts are on order so hopefully I will be able to get cracking on it this week.


  • #5897
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Anyone want earthbound for $320?

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  • #5898
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,766 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    You couldn't swap the stickers there....
    Pick it up for 69.99 Dollars Canadian instead?


  • #5899
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Nintendo UK have starting shipping the NES mini. My order should arrive in Parcel Motel by Thursday, so hopefully I’ll have it for the weekend.
    Will play it for an hour then rip it apart to have a look :)


  • #5900
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,729 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Few sites have already popped in open - basically its quad-core ARM SOC running an emulator.

    http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nes-classic-edition-will-be-difficult-to-hack-teardown-reveals/


  • #5901
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    Few sites have already popped in open - basically its quad-core ARM SOC running an emulator.

    http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nes-classic-edition-will-be-difficult-to-hack-teardown-reveals/

    Well, that's disappointing, as expected, but disappointing.


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  • #5902
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,342 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Apparently it's the Wii Virtual Console emulation running on very similar architecture to the Wii/Gamecube????


  • #5903
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,729 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Apparently it's the Wii Virtual Console emulation running on very similar architecture to the Wii/Gamecube????

    The Gamecube/Wii were PowerPC based so they either ported their emulator or snagged an open source one.


  • #5904
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    If I'm being honest, one of the NES Mini's I've inbound will be used just for the case (and maybe the controller if I can figure that out) :o


  • #5905
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Steve X2 wrote: »
    If I'm being honest, one of the NES Mini's I've inbound will be used just for the case (and maybe the controller if I can figure that out) :o

    Probably going to pick one up after Christmas. I women in work is getting one for her 10 year old son. So I'm assuming he'll be tired of it by Stephens day and I'll swoop in and buy it


  • #5906
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    don't be surprised to see adverts/ebay flooded with them in the new year.


  • #5907
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,342 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    The Gamecube/Wii were PowerPC based so they either ported their emulator or snagged an open source one.

    It's definitely not an open source one, Nintendo care too much about their emulation.

    Apparently the emulation is much closer to the Wii Virtual Console than the terrible WiiU NES emulator although I really would like to see digital foundry take a look for a definitive answer.


  • #5908
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,729 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Nintendo care too much about their emulation.

    According to Nintendo-age, the sound emulation is off on some of the games or maybe those nerds just have waxy ears.


  • #5909
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,766 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I'm going to wait to see if Retr0 thinks it's decent before buying one.... don't want to go spending money on some @games type piece of sh1t!


  • #5910
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,342 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I'm going to wait to see if Retr0 thinks it's decent before buying one.... don't want to go spending money on some @games type piece of sh1t!

    Can't be as bad as that megadrive yoke. So bad I couldn't finish GnG in one credit.

    That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it.


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  • #5911
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,478 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Can't be as bad as that megadrive yoke. So bad I couldn't finish GnG in one credit.

    That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it.

    At this stage, do you ever think that maybe, just maybe, your arcade 1cc of GnG was just a lucid dream? :pac:


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