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Son Of General Retro Discussion

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  • #4652
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    GoG are teasing 'one of the most requested titles' beginning with an S is coming to their store on the 19th. More than likely it's System Shock. Everyone needs to play these two games.


  • #4653
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭Doge


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Anyone else see this

    http://www.retrocollect.com/News/feature-packed-sd2snes-flash-card-to-be-produced-by-everdrive-creator-krikzz.html

    Edit

    and then I saw this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG1H_88Vmh0&feature=related


    Yep, 80's Synth Pop posted it in the Everdrive thread.

    Stoked!


    Can't see the genesis PCM vid until I get home.


  • #4654
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    GoG are teasing 'one of the most requested titles' beginning with an S is coming to their store on the 19th. More than likely it's System Shock. Everyone needs to play these two games.

    It'd be great but isnt it stuck in a legal quagmire with EA at the moment?


  • #4655
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    System shock 2 is. System Shock on the other hand is actually freeware, well I think it is. System Shock 2 is definitely a cluster**** with EA owning some rights while some accountancy firm owns the rest of it with some of it lying with Irrational games.

    TBH the Dungeons and Dragons RPGs were a cluster**** of licensing issues but the guys at GoG managed after months of negotiating to get the games on their store and they were very successful with them. It wouldn't surprise me if they managed to work out something between the various parties here as well. They've also been sort of teasing it for some time now.


  • #4656
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,422 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    went for a walk at lunch and spotted the Sony shop on Baggot street are selling the iCade now, it was in the window, didnt check out price or anything but im sure its twice as much as you can get it on the internet.


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  • #4657
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Maybe I got my hopes up, it could also be Syndicate. If it is I hope Syndicate Wars comes as well since I've played the crap out of the first game but only played the sequel briefly. Might not happen since all the Manga adverts would have to be replaced.


  • #4658
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    If it is I hope Syndicate Wars comes as well since I've played the crap out of the first game but only played the sequel briefly..

    :eek:
    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Might not happen since all the Manga adverts would have to be replaced.

    I'm pretty sure the only anime style advert was for Ghost in the shell. Most of them were related to 2000AD. Almost pissed myself with excitement when I saw them originally as you never really see 2000AD in anything...nevermind things like Rogue Trooper and Slaine animated!

    Seems this guy has them viewable here.

    http://syndicate.lubie.org/swars/gallery/swars_movies_adverts.php


  • #4659
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Was always meant to get a lend of Syndicate Wars off my friend but never got around to it unfortunately :(


  • #4660
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    You should definitely give it a go. I haven't played it in years, but I'd imagine it still holds up well.

    There's really nothing like persuading an army of people, getting them all to pick up guns and going on a rampage :pac:


  • #4661
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    GoG are teasing 'one of the most requested titles' beginning with an S is coming to their store on the 19th.

    But they already released Super Frog!


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  • #4662
    James Howlett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    I think I remember a few of you guys talking about Catherine last year.

    Is it worth getting? It looks like a fun game but I've heard that the puzzle sections are tedious as f**k. Anyone completed it? If so would you recommend it?

    I like special editions of games and she seems to be coming with quite the dowery when you package the pre-order bonuses and the special edition.

    http://www.gamersireland.ie/?p=12349


  • #4663
    pdbhp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,041 ✭✭✭pdbhp


    Been dying with man flu since Thursday, twas so bad I couldn't even use the internets:(
    Feeling better now but my eyes are still burning so no gaming and the money I had gotten to buy Mariokart7 I had to spend on bloody medicine:( but it made me all better:)


  • #4664
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 31,084 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    James Howlett wrote: »
    I think I remember a few of you guys talking about Catherine last year.

    Is it worth getting? It looks like a fun game but I've heard that the puzzle sections are tedious as f**k. Anyone completed it? If so would you recommend it?

    I like special editions of games and she seems to be coming with quite the dowery when you package the pre-order bonuses and the special edition.

    http://www.gamersireland.ie/?p=12349

    It's a fantastic games. Some of the later puzzles are hard as **** but I honestly found them to be extremely involving once you got the hang of it. Actually went back to try and 'perfect' them which is rare for me. Never got as far as the really hard ones though :P

    But really, you're buying it for the story and presentation. It won't be for everyone, but it's a fascinating oddity. The US special edition is great, although never did get around to wearing those boxer shorts...


  • #4665
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    James Howlett wrote: »
    I think I remember a few of you guys talking about Catherine last year.

    Is it worth getting? It looks like a fun game but I've heard that the puzzle sections are tedious as f**k. Anyone completed it? If so would you recommend it?

    I like special editions of games and she seems to be coming with quite the dowery when you package the pre-order bonuses and the special edition.

    http://www.gamersireland.ie/?p=12349

    I'd highly recommend it. It's one of the few games that's well written and deals with its themes in a mature manner. I also found the puzzle sections far from tedious as **** and absolutely loved them. They're all really well designed but they are tough.

    If it wasn't for Dark Souls it would have been my game of year.

    I got the US special edition and couldn't have been happier with it.

    I only found out recently but Catherine has become a big competition sport in a lot of gaming and anime conventions were it's played a longside the likes of Street Fighter 4 as a competition game.


  • #4666
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 31,084 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    http://www.kongregate.com/games/EvilDog/z-rox

    Ugh, brain melt.


  • #4667
    James Howlett
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I'd highly recommend it. It's one of the few games that's well written and deals with its themes in a mature manner. I also found the puzzle sections far from tedious as **** and absolutely loved them. They're all really well designed but they are tough.

    If it wasn't for Dark Souls it would have been my game of year.

    I got the US special edition and couldn't have been happier with it.

    I only found out recently but Catherine has become a big competition sport in a lot of gaming and anime conventions were it's played a longside the likes of Street Fighter 4 as a competition game.
    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    It's a fantastic games. Some of the later puzzles are hard as **** but I honestly found them to be extremely involving once you got the hang of it. Actually went back to try and 'perfect' them which is rare for me. Never got as far as the really hard ones though :P

    But really, you're buying it for the story and presentation. It won't be for everyone, but it's a fascinating oddity. The US special edition is great, although never did get around to wearing those boxer shorts...

    Thanks for the replies. I'll have to check it out so.

    My birthday is in February but I don't think I'll be able to ask my fiancée for it. One look at the cover and.... that's a no.
    catherine360cover_120410.jpg


  • #4668
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    It's no Dragon Age or Mass Effect. It actually deals with the subject of sex in a very mature manner while avoiding full on nudity. You'll see worse in the average episode of Eastenders.


  • #4669
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


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  • #4670
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Something very strange is after happening...
    It's been reportedly announced over on the Retro Shop/Bargains/Auctions page....

    I'm going to have to have a lie down,
    I think it's what they meant by the End of Days in the book of Revelations...


    Smoke 'em if you got 'em folks...

    Click but be prepared to have your world view tumbled into the abyss!!!


  • #4671
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Has anyone got a link so i can get all the xport emus for the xbox

    no bloody way im going through that irc chit:o


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  • #4672
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Anyone have or ever play any of the Shadow Of The Colossus Prototypes?

    I've a disc image of one here and its supposed to have much better frame rate than the final release. I've no modded PS2 so cant test it on real hardware and emulators are unreliable for testing these things.

    .


  • #4673
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,352 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Anyone have or ever play any of the Shadow Of The Colossus Prototypes?

    I've a disc image of one here and its supposed to have much better frame rate than the final release. I've no modded PS2 so cant test it on real hardware and emulators are unreliable for testing these things.

    .

    Post it down to me and I'll let you know how it plays. :D


  • #4674
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Post it down to me and I'll let you know how it plays. :D

    Well its a disc image, so it can be transported across the interwebs instead of An Post ;)

    .


  • #4675
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,352 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    It would help if I read your post correctly. :o


  • #4676
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    :mad:

    On the morning show on tv3 they're blaming video games (and rhianna) for young girls being promiscuous and boys being overpowering and agressive towards girls. The reporter even said that she saw one game where you can beat up a prostitute and another where at the end you see the main character climbing into bed with a woman*!

    *What is this game so I can em, do some research?


  • #4677
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,021 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    got linked to a aim and shoot (what do you call them really?) game based on Katawa Shoujo called Katawa Crash

    ktcrashoverall1.jpg?t=1326802534

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlqYUHGP2HY


  • #4678
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    atavan-halen wrote: »
    :mad:

    On the morning show on tv3 they're blaming video games (and rhianna) for young girls being promiscuous and boys being overpowering and agressive towards girls. The reporter even said that she saw one game where you can beat up a prostitute and another where at the end you see the main character climbing into bed with a woman*!

    *What is this game so I can em, do some research?

    And these parents were letting their young kids play games intended for mature audiences because ?


  • #4679
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    And these parents were letting their young kids play games intended for mature audiences because ?

    'But Joe! Little Timmy looked at mummy with his big pwetty pwease puppy dog eyes and mummy just couldn't say no. Why should mummy deny her child what he wants because these videogame companies make such evil games? Videogames are for children! These games shouldn't exist!'


  • #4680
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,079 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    The mystery GoG game is Syndicate. No sign of Syndicate Wars either.


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  • #4681
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Well that's a let down :(


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