My friend and I always said there's a market for a physical console that focuses on selling complete experiences that don't ask more of you once you take it home or try to completely take over your life. I didn't think it would be the Neo Geo, but I'm happy that companies are realising there's a place for gaming like this. I hope it sparks a load of extra re-releases and new titles if it does well, as I'm coming to the end of my patience with Sony, Nintendo and modern gaming in general.
I was lucky enough to be one of the first non natives allowed back in Japan after COVID for a business trip. I had a couple of afternoons free to visit stores and book offs, and ended up buying a Saturn and way too many games, something like 60. It was so hard to stop when they were all so cheap, with the games in Japan generally in such good condition too. It was all so quiet , with only a few other people in the book offs, and everyone was so pleased to see me, it was like the stores were open just for me. I don't expect to ever get such a great shopping spree opportunity again.
I guess I'm part of the problem, but I don't regret taking the chance to swipe a substantial Saturn library in one go.
MGS3 is a truly great video game that needs to be played multiple times in order to understand how amazing it really is.
The river of the dead from all your victims to leaving the game for a week and a boss dying from old age, are just a few of many bonkers little things that can happen each time you play it.
The healing, camo and hunting stuff was great too. I would love to have the three games on switch. Heck, it's time MGS4 was released from its PS3 shackles.
@-wc- right? It's always nice to be told 'we' have never had it so good and should count ourselves lucky we can give more money to these multi-billiion dollar profit companies by someone who most likely receives the majority of their game codes for free.
Wind your neck in scribe. I think no one should be allowed to review a game unless they've paid full price for it, then we'd see how quickly the journos would be championing £70 video games.
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Re: "Humbling And Deeply Inspiring" - Neo Geo+ Production Forecasts Increased After "Overwhelming" Response
My friend and I always said there's a market for a physical console that focuses on selling complete experiences that don't ask more of you once you take it home or try to completely take over your life. I didn't think it would be the Neo Geo, but I'm happy that companies are realising there's a place for gaming like this. I hope it sparks a load of extra re-releases and new titles if it does well, as I'm coming to the end of my patience with Sony, Nintendo and modern gaming in general.
Re: "Super Sidekicks 3 Or Ultimate 11?" - Plaion Wants To Know Which Neo Geo Games You'd Like To See Re-Released
I'm hoping Baseball Stars 2 is in the next batch. I've never played it and the game looks like a lot of fun.
Re: The Truth About Retro Game Hunting In A Post-Pandemic Japan
I was lucky enough to be one of the first non natives allowed back in Japan after COVID for a business trip. I had a couple of afternoons free to visit stores and book offs, and ended up buying a Saturn and way too many games, something like 60. It was so hard to stop when they were all so cheap, with the games in Japan generally in such good condition too. It was all so quiet , with only a few other people in the book offs, and everyone was so pleased to see me, it was like the stores were open just for me. I don't expect to ever get such a great shopping spree opportunity again.
I guess I'm part of the problem, but I don't regret taking the chance to swipe a substantial Saturn library in one go.
Re: Soapbox: Ridge Racer V is The Greatest Game Ever Made
Ha, I just bought a copy of this on a whim for £3.50. looking forward to playing it now.
Re: Hideo Kojima Claims Konami Wanted Metal Gear Solid 3 To Be More "Normal"
MGS3 is a truly great video game that needs to be played multiple times in order to understand how amazing it really is.
The river of the dead from all your victims to leaving the game for a week and a boss dying from old age, are just a few of many bonkers little things that can happen each time you play it.
The healing, camo and hunting stuff was great too. I would love to have the three games on switch. Heck, it's time MGS4 was released from its PS3 shackles.
Re: Upset By Zelda Being $70? We've Arguably Never Had It So Good
@-wc- right? It's always nice to be told 'we' have never had it so good and should count ourselves lucky we can give more money to these multi-billiion dollar profit companies by someone who most likely receives the majority of their game codes for free.
Wind your neck in scribe. I think no one should be allowed to review a game unless they've paid full price for it, then we'd see how quickly the journos would be championing £70 video games.
Re: Playdate Pre-Order Date Is Confirmed, Shipping Late This Year
Really need to know more about the games before spending that kind of money.
Re: Castlevania: Rondo Of Blood For The Turbo Duo Is Finally Coming To The West In Physical Form
Why no switch version? Is Symphony of the Night owned by Sony or something?
Re: Feature: What Makes A Person Sell Their Entire Retro Games Collection?
@Tyranexx
Shrodingers cart.
Re: Feature: What Makes A Person Sell Their Entire Retro Games Collection?
@Tyranexx
Why would it matter if the cartridge or disc works or not if it's never going to be opened anyway?