Son Of General Retro Discussion

Andrew76 · 30-10-2011 9:25pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Anything in general really How many times did ya puke last night today?

:pac:

Rez a twin stick game btw? Think I played a demo of it on 360 but never gave it a chance really.

Retr0gamer · 30-10-2011 10:13pm

How dare you lump Rez in with the FPS of downloadable games, the increasingly boring genre of twin stick shooters. Rez is an into the screen music based shooter and an absolute thing of beauty.

Andrew76 · 30-10-2011 10:15pm

I know what type of game it is, I was just asking about the controls.

CiDeRmAn · 30-10-2011 10:17pm

Andrew76 refers to Rez as a twin stick shooter?
I think you'll find my chap at the door with your coat, hat and cane, this club is no longer open to you, I trust you will find other arrangements at a venue with.. lower standards of admission.
Good day to you sir!

Oh, and on a brighter note,
Went to see Tintin this evening with wife and boy, it was excellent!
Everything Indy used to be before George got his sticky mitts on the scripts, it was packed with action, had a story that made some sense, it had a great cast and was beautifully animated.

I can't wait to see the next one!

Andrew76 · 30-10-2011 10:22pm

For Retr0gamer and Ciderman:

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I couldn't remember what kind of control scheme it used, never once said it was a shooter. :rolleyes:

Retr0gamer · 30-10-2011 10:30pm

Retrogamers: Know your genres! It's a Dreamcast game, it should have been obvious. Twin Sticks on a DC? Not unless you have forked out for the special stick for Virtual On Oratorio my dear boy :P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS37SNYjg8w

Myrddin · 30-10-2011 10:41pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

How dare you lump Rez in with the FPS of downloadable games, the increasingly boring genre of twin stick shooters.

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Andrew76 refers to Rez as a twin stick shooter?
I think you'll find my chap at the door with your coat, hat and cane, this club is no longer open to you, I trust you will find other arrangements at a venue with.. lower standards of admission.
Good day to you sir!!

Always one to back the underdog me....it should be noted Andrew has a Candy Cab. Its an arcade cab, of which neither of you two connoisseurs possess

Andrew76 · 30-10-2011 10:44pm

That HD version for the 360 must have been a figment of my imagination so. You know, then one I said I played a demo of.

EnterNow wrote: »

Always one to back the underdog me....it should be noted Andrew has a Candy Cab. Its an arcade cab, of which neither of you two connoisseurs possess

That was actually the reason I was asking, I was curious if the 360 version would work on a cab controller wise.

Atavan-Halen · 30-10-2011 10:56pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Anything in general really How many times did ya puke last night today?

0!

I stumbled home at 4-ish am, slept for 2 hours, woke up in a fierce state, devoured a mcdonalds breakfast, went into work for 9am, came home at 3, had a nap and I'm all good now

Myrddin · 30-10-2011 11:00pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

0!

I stumbled home at 4-ish am, slept for 2 hours, woke up in a fierce state, devoured a mcdonalds breakfast, went into work for 9am, came home at 3, had a nap and I'm all good now

Double sausage & egg mcmuffin with a large sprite & a bacon roll? Anything less & respect level drops rapidly....

Retr0gamer · 30-10-2011 11:04pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

That HD version for the 360 must have been a figment of my imagination so. You know, then one I said I played a demo of.

It exists alright. It also still only uses one stick so will be fine for a candy cab.

Steve X2 · 30-10-2011 11:13pm

Started working on a Game Boy color earlier this evening.
Got dragged away and forced to watch the X Factor and then on for a good few pints.

Now back at my desk and have this to sort out.

Dump it in a press or continue working while under the influence?

.

Andrew76 · 30-10-2011 11:26pm

Steve SI wrote: »

Dump it in a press or continue working while under the influence?

.

How steady is your hand for whatever you're doing to it?

Fix or a mod?

Just about to start some pad hack work myself (thanks again EnterNow), decided to use a terminal strip after all.

Atavan-Halen · 30-10-2011 11:30pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Double sausage & egg mcmuffin with a large sprite & a bacon roll? Anything less & respect level drops rapidly....

Double bacon & egg! Not mad on the sausage. Bacon rolls are too dry :P

In gaming related matters, I shall be getting stuck into lots of games tomorrow! Hurray for days off

Steve X2 · 30-10-2011 11:39pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

How steady is your hand for whatever you're doing to it? Fix or a mod?

Just about to start some pad hack work myself (thanks again EnterNow), decided to use a terminal strip after all.

Just a clean and prep for the new screen cover I have coming next week.

Also the controls needed some lubrication so I did that as well as some new battery contacts.

Its from that large haul of retro stuff I got last week.
Just needs a little love and it'll be perfect.

I hope the screen cover coming next week is better than the Nomad screen cover I got the other day. Really low quality it is.

.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 30-10-2011 11:46pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KbXyALq7uA

when I scrolled up I thought it was Stand and Deliver
derp

Steve X2 · 31-10-2011 12:33am

I've gone too far this time, haven't I?

Towers of retro consoles is the new thing I reckon.

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Atavan-Halen · 31-10-2011 12:34am

Nah, gamecubes look cool all stacked up! I had 3 at one pint and it was like big lego blocks :P

Atavan-Halen · 31-10-2011 12:50am

Right, going to give some adult Japanese dating sims a go. Wish me luck! =/

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 31-10-2011 1:03am

atavan-halen wrote: »

Right, going to give some adult Japanese dating sims a go. Wish me luck! =/

remember what you learned from playing Doki Doki Majo Shinpan and don't pick the panda

Retr0gamer · 31-10-2011 1:13am

atavan-halen wrote: »

Right, going to give some adult Japanese dating sims a go. Wish me luck! =/

Kana Little Sister is fantastic. I'm also being being serious, it's a really good eroge title, very moving (take the mickey if you's want!).

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 31-10-2011 1:47am

atavan-halen wrote: »

Right, going to give some adult Japanese dating sims a go. Wish me luck! =/

you should be playing this
maybe you might learn something from Arino :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9EEZtcrzNw

Myrddin · 31-10-2011 10:03am

Steve SI wrote: »

Started working on a Game Boy color earlier this evening.
Got dragged away and forced to watch the X Factor I heard the X Factor starting so left my desk & bolted downstairs, and then on for a good few pints..

Just a minor correction.

atavan-halen wrote: »

Double bacon & egg! Not mad on the sausage. Bacon rolls are too dry :P

Saus & Egg is way nicer, plus the bacon rolls are dry...but thats what ketchup is for man.

atavan-halen wrote: »

Nah, gamecubes look cool all stacked up! I had 3 at one pint and it was like big lego blocks :P

Only Atavan would spell point like pint

atavan-halen wrote: »

Right, going to give some adult Japanese dating sims a go. Wish me luck! =/

Just remember, you have to smash 15 dolphin heads in order to recieve a credit for the school girl panty machine.

pdbhp · 31-10-2011 10:43am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Oh, and on a brighter note,
Went to see Tintin this evening with wife and boy, it was excellent!
Everything Indy used to be before George got his sticky mitts on the scripts, it was packed with action, had a story that made some sense, it had a great cast and was beautifully animated.

I can't wait to see the next one!

Went to see it with the family myself, the animation is excellent nice storyline and action packed from start to finish, what surprised me was how faithful to the source material it tried to be I wasn't expecting it to be anywhere as good as it was:D

Watched Senna last night and as a huge fan of the man I can only say I was slightly dissappointed by the movie, it was like a lazer beam focusing on himself and Prost with little or no mention of the epic battles he had with Mansel and other drivers.

pdbhp · 31-10-2011 11:02am

does anybody know where I can get a replacement LCD screen for the original Gameboy DMG-001 as I want to repair my old one I've had since 1989 (ish).
I can't seem to find one anywhere:(

Myrddin · 31-10-2011 11:04am

pdbhp wrote: »

does anybody know where I can get a replacement LCD screen for the original Gameboy DMG-001 as I want to repair my old one I've had since 1989 (ish).
I can't seem to find one anywhere:(

Email Tim from Rewind Bits, he may be able to source one for you. He certainly won't mind you asking anyway

pdbhp · 31-10-2011 11:05am

EnterNow wrote: »

Email Tim from Rewind Bits, he may be able to source one for you. He certainly won't mind you asking anyway

Good idea never thought of contacting those blokes.

DinoRex · 31-10-2011 12:04pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Oh, and on a brighter note,
Went to see Tintin this evening with wife and boy, it was excellent!
Everything Indy used to be before George got his sticky mitts on the scripts, it was packed with action, had a story that made some sense, it had a great cast and was beautifully animated.

I can't wait to see the next one!

Been looking forward to it for a while. May get to it tomorrow.

Stephen Moffat who does Doctor Who wrote it.

Dr Bob · 31-10-2011 12:43pm

been away for the bank holidays but meant to post aldi are doing a really nice soldering iron for a tenner and helping hands for three quid . handy for modding

johnny_ultimate · 31-10-2011 1:21pm

Any impressive gaming Halloween costumes this year? Was at a box social last night and one girl was dressed as fire suit Link, including bomb bag and cotton bud Navi sellotaped to her hat. No boomerang though, which was a missed opportunity.

Had intended full on Vincent from Catherine costume, but unfortunately all the clothes I needed had mysteriously disappeared / never existed. I just wore the t-shirt that came with the special edition as a sad compromise.

Atavan-Halen · 31-10-2011 2:13pm

I spotted Pac-man and Ms Pac-man. The costumes were really good!

johnny_ultimate · 31-10-2011 2:16pm

Actually, there was a Lightning from Final Fantasy 13 at the party too.

Good costume, **** game

Atavan-Halen · 31-10-2011 2:38pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Saus & Egg is way nicer, plus the bacon rolls are dry...but thats what ketchup is for man.

I have an irrational fear of ketchup

Retr0gamer · 31-10-2011 2:42pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

I have an irrational fear of ketchup

Don't worry I hate the stuff as well. Had a freaker when my dad put mary rose sauce on my dinner on saturday.

Jack burton · 31-10-2011 2:42pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

I have an irrational fear of ketchup

I could have sworn you were taking the piss out of me but I know you dont know about my fear of ketchup. I feel your pain brother

Atavan-Halen · 31-10-2011 2:44pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Don't worry I hate the stuff as well. Had a freaker when my dad put mary rose sauce on my dinner on saturday.

Jack burton wrote: »

I could have sworn you were taking the piss out of me but I know you dont know about my fear of ketchup. I feel your pain brother

I'm not alone! *tear of happiness*

Professey Chin · 31-10-2011 2:45pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

I have an irrational fear of ketchup

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Don't worry I hate the stuff as well. Had a freaker when my dad put mary rose sauce on my dinner on saturday.

Jack burton wrote: »

I could have sworn you were taking the piss out of me but I know you dont know about my fear of ketchup. I feel your pain brother

IT DESERVES TO DIE!!!!!

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 31-10-2011 2:55pm

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Any impressive gaming Halloween costumes this year?

mine wouldn't have been gaming but is impressive if I finish it later lol.
Not going anywhere but desperate to dress up so might just get into my Pikachu kigurumi or my seifuku (that looks like the Love Plus winter uniform) and watch/play something scary

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Had a freaker when my dad put mary rose sauce on my dinner on saturday.

Jack burton wrote: »

I know you dont know about my fear of ketchup. I feel your pain brother

atavan-halen wrote: »

I'm not alone! *tear of happiness*

Mega Chin wrote: »

IT DESERVES TO DIE!!!!!

am I the only one who likes red sauce? (red sauce < green sauce)
next Retrobeers on near Halloween, I'm using red sauce as blood be like "weeeeeehhhhh" to ye :P

Jack burton · 31-10-2011 2:59pm

Well I've punched people for putting red sauce on me before so I wouldn't recommend that

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 31-10-2011 2:59pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

I have an irrational fear of ketchup

?

johnny_ultimate · 31-10-2011 3:03pm

This 'fear of ketchup' seems pretty deeply ingrained in society. I know I love the stuff (anything tomato based, really) but one friend of mine is deathly afraid of the stuff. Bizarre stuff.

None of you should go to this, by the way:

It's terrific fun, but some of you mightn't make it through. It's like bathing in a sea of Heinz when surrounded by tens of thousands of drunken revelers.

Jack burton · 31-10-2011 3:12pm

see that wouldnt bother me because its actual real tomatoes. Not processed **** that put into a bottle that has so much **** in it its not even called by a fruit or a flavour. Its named from the colour of it "red".

johnny_ultimate · 31-10-2011 3:14pm

Jack burton wrote: »

see that wouldnt bother me because its actual real tomatoes. Not processed **** that put into a bottle that has so much **** in it its not even called by a fruit or a flavour. Its named from the colour of it "red".

Well there's 'ketchup' and 'red sauce' (the latter more a nickname than an official title). Good ketchup is, and always shall be, a delicious condiment.

Heinz > Chef > that horrible industrial strength stuff you find at dodgy hotdog stands. I also understand there's a sort of gourmet ketchup craze going on. Haven't tried any of it myself.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 31-10-2011 3:16pm

Jack burton wrote: »

Well I've punched people for putting red sauce on me before so I wouldn't recommend that

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Retr0gamer · 31-10-2011 3:23pm

Weird thing is I love tomatoe sauce, hate ketchup though.

DinoRex · 31-10-2011 3:49pm

No love for ketchup?

o1s1n · 31-10-2011 4:01pm

Had a bit of a Halloween party last night. Thought it would be a bit of craic to get everyone out into the garden and set a Chinese lantern off into the sky.

It wasn't until we lit the thing that it dawned on me that it was pretty much just an extremely flammable paper sack with a giant flame in the middle.

Went for it anyway, let the thing fill with hot air and it slowly started to lift out of our hands....

We let it go too soon. Bad idea. It rose to about 15 feet, glided over our hedge and into next doors extremely manicured garden - where it lodged in their big apple tree and decided to go up in flames.

A big freak out came next. 'Maybe it'll go out?!' 'maybe it'll dislodge!' '**** no! their tree is going to go on fire!'

So we ran around to the front door.

Just as we were about to ring the bell, dressed as zombies, with their back garden looking like judgement day had come, the lantern somehow disloged itself and flew up away into the sky.

Standard fireworks would have been safer!

johnny_ultimate · 31-10-2011 4:33pm

We had a similar moment of pyromancy when someone decided it would be a swell idea to duct tape fifteen sparklers together.

It was amongst the most visually impressive five seconds I've seen recently. The nearby plant, however, didn't come out so happily.

K.O.Kiki · 31-10-2011 5:24pm

Omurice is bloody delicious, and only complete with ketchup!

Amalgam · 31-10-2011 6:52pm

Very retro Humble Bundle active at the moment, touting Voxatron.. which looks almost.. edible. Delicious.. just after having a blast of it.

http://www.humblebundle.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyQaS76k59g

http://www.lexaloffle.com/voxatron.php

Like a cross between the arcade shooter Viewpoint (graphically) and Robotron, in arcade mode. Not played the Adventure mode yet. Very nice.

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