This was the game that brought me back to the Mario Kart series and introduced it to my son. This game and Star Wars: The Forced Unleashed are the only 2 Wii games that I will use motion controls if allowed different control options.
I don't remember now if I unlocked everything but I played alot of it. I was really excited to see the return of Coconut Mall in MK8D.. Now if only they would bring back some of the options that Mario Kart Wii had to MK8D like selecting the item types for races I would be a happy person.
I remember playing this game once when I was a teenager with my friends. A bowling alley down the street from where I lived had it. I have never seen it since.
@Jeremazing Or Activision wanted to much or some other thing could have happened that they couldn't included Crash. Just because they worked with them in the past doesn't guarantee that they will again.
Bullet time was so revolutionary. I remember renting Max Payne with some friends and just being blown away with the bullet time ability. Still one of my favorite games.
I will always prefer Metroidvania style over Classicvania. Except for Bloodlines and Rondo of Blood. The older games I just got aggravated with mainly due to the controls.
Nice to see so many unknown titles make the list. Batman Returns is my favorite movie licensed game of all time and Final Fight 3 is such a gem, I even prefer it over the SNES version of Final Fight.
Kinda surprised that The Simpsons Arcade didn't make the list. One of the reasons I still hang on to my Xbox 360. Also Guardian Heroes is availed on the Xbox via backwards compatibility.
I was wondering if the cheat codes would work. I remember using them so we could use them in multiplayer mode more then anything. Shame that they didn't update them.
I have never used one and never will. Not that I am against them, I just don't have the time to look for ROMs and install them on one of those things. Besides I pretty much own all the retro games I want now in some form or another. Whether it's original cartridges that I play on clone systems or collections like the TMNT Cowabunga Collection on current Gen consoles.
I have to go with the Wavebird, such an awesome controller. I remember trying wireless controllers during the NES days and they were so shoddy. Because of them I thought there would never be a wireless controller. Then one day thanks to an employee at Gamestop (before they turned all stupid and only cared about selling you something) he was talking with another customer about the Wavebird. I was skeptical at first but then my friend bought one and I tried it OMG I was in love. I still use Wavebirds to this day on my Wii, and prefer using that controller especially when it come to Soul Caliber II.
Talented guy for sure. I remember him from Terminator 1 and 2, as the voice of the Police Chief in Disney's Bonkers and as the narrator and Arthas's father in World of Warcraft.
Condolences to his family, friends, and fans during this time. Hasta La Vista Dr. Sillberman may you rest in piece. Thank you for your work.
I remember seeing a few years ago at a Retro Game Convention a Streets of Rage 2 hack with TMNT on cartridge.
This sounds neat but again why always make it so you have to download a rom then a patch. Just release it on modern consoles. Not everyone has a PC but would love to play it.
Why are these fan remakes always PC only. They should bring them out on consoles you know where they started. That and for people like me who want to play them and don't own a PC.
@RadioHedgeFund Breath of Fire is such an underrated series, one of my favorite RPGs to this day. Been playing the first one again on my Switch lately. It's just a shame the series didn't have a life span like the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest series.
As much as this sounds great, I am not much of a handheld gamer, heck I even play my Switch in dock mode more often. With that said, I definitely want one of the Evercade home consoles. This company over all is a blessing for retro gamers.
Wow kinda surprised he was able to get away with treating his mangers that way. The fact that he got physical with them I am surprised no one pressed charges or sued.
I remember hearing about that when it happened, not sure where I heard it from but my mind was blowen when I heard the news. I was like but they are rivals they hate each other, that would be like Coke and Pepsi merging.
I guess it's so common place now that it doesn't come as a shock to people but back then it was so unheard of.
I played the SNES version a few weeks ago on NSO and it still holds up to this day. More then likely will get this when it comes out as I do enjoy the original.
The best Batman ever. As good as some of the live action actors who played Batman, Keaton in particular, Conroy just nailed the voice, and the attitude not just for Batman but for Bruce Wayne as well. May he rest in peace. Thoughts to his family and friends.
I never knew and always wondered what the N&B meant on the Lego Blocks in Super Mario Land 2. I just figured they were one of the developers initials they put there for some reason.
I remember seeing the advertisement for that contest, although I never entered due to my fear of flying.
If anything I would think if anyone won the contest they got the money instead if the trip couldn't happen for political reasons. Like the person who won that contest from Nintendo Power to be in the Mask 2. Since the movie was canceled they got an amount of money equivalent to the prize.
@TheBigK It's just everywhere man. Since COVID started, and now how bad inflation is people are just doing stupid things. It also doesn't help that the police won't do anything. The store I work at shoplifting is such a common thing and happens hourly. And people just walk out with shopping carts full of stuff and we can't do anything about it. We call the police and they won't even show up. It's a sad time we live in now.
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Re: Anniversary: Mario Kart Wii is 15
This was the game that brought me back to the Mario Kart series and introduced it to my son. This game and Star Wars: The Forced Unleashed are the only 2 Wii games that I will use motion controls if allowed different control options.
I don't remember now if I unlocked everything but I played alot of it. I was really excited to see the return of Coconut Mall in MK8D.. Now if only they would bring back some of the options that Mario Kart Wii had to MK8D like selecting the item types for races I would be a happy person.
Re: Suikoden Vinyl Soundtrack Available To Pre-Order Now
This is awesome. Any date for the Remaster though??
Re: Remembering Lucky & Wild, Namco's Arcade-Only Forgotten Classic
I remember playing this game once when I was a teenager with my friends. A bowling alley down the street from where I lived had it. I have never seen it since.
Re: The Toxic Crusaders Are Back In An All-New Beat 'Em Up Adventure
A good Toxic Crusader game. It's about time.
Re: Square Wanted To Preserve Chrono Cross, So We Got The 'Radical Dreamers' Remaster
Biggest mistake was leaving Chrono Trigger out.
Re: Best Mini Classic Consoles
@Jeremazing Or Activision wanted to much or some other thing could have happened that they couldn't included Crash. Just because they worked with them in the past doesn't guarantee that they will again.
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want From A New Castlevania?
I would love to see the DS Castlevanias come to Switch someday. I miss playing Portrait of Ruin.
Re: Not Used Your Wii U In A While? It Might Be Dead
Mine has been in storage for a few years now, I hope it's ok but I won't be able to check for a few more months.
Re: Best Mini Classic Consoles
@TheBigBlue Licensing rights. Activision owns the Crash IP
Re: Max Payne Producer Reveals How 'Bullet-Time' Mechanic Was Born
Bullet time was so revolutionary. I remember renting Max Payne with some friends and just being blown away with the bullet time ability. Still one of my favorite games.
Re: Best JRPGs Of All Time
@Damo The villain is Kefka in Final Fantasy 3 not Kekfa.
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Castlevania?
I will always prefer Metroidvania style over Classicvania. Except for Bloodlines and Rondo of Blood. The older games I just got aggravated with mainly due to the controls.
Re: Best Beat 'Em Ups Of All Time
Nice to see so many unknown titles make the list. Batman Returns is my favorite movie licensed game of all time and Final Fight 3 is such a gem, I even prefer it over the SNES version of Final Fight.
Kinda surprised that The Simpsons Arcade didn't make the list. One of the reasons I still hang on to my Xbox 360. Also Guardian Heroes is availed on the Xbox via backwards compatibility.
Re: New Hack Adds 'Maria+' Mode To Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin
One of my favorite Castlevania games.. I wish they would port it to Switch.
Re: All MiSTer FPGA Cores And Where To Download Them
Such a cool product. Sadly though I am not tech savvy enough to build one of these.
Re: Xbox Confirms GoldenEye 007 Cheat Codes Won't Work On The Xbox Version
I was wondering if the cheat codes would work. I remember using them so we could use them in multiplayer mode more then anything. Shame that they didn't update them.
Re: Xbox Confirms GoldenEye 007 Cheat Codes Won't Work On The Xbox Version
@JackGYarwood The posted video is set to private.
Re: Random: US Marines Used Metal Gear Solid's Most Famous Trick To Fool A Robot
So if Rise of the Machines happened like in Terminator all we need to do is get cardboard boxes and we will be safe lol.
Re: Poll: Do You Use A Flashcart?
I have never used one and never will. Not that I am against them, I just don't have the time to look for ROMs and install them on one of those things. Besides I pretty much own all the retro games I want now in some form or another. Whether it's original cartridges that I play on clone systems or collections like the TMNT Cowabunga Collection on current Gen consoles.
Re: So, What's Happening With Earthworm Jim 4?
It's probably sitting right next to Skull and Bones
Re: Poll: So, What's Your Favourite Controller Of All Time?
I have to go with the Wavebird, such an awesome controller. I remember trying wireless controllers during the NES days and they were so shoddy. Because of them I thought there would never be a wireless controller. Then one day thanks to an employee at Gamestop (before they turned all stupid and only cared about selling you something) he was talking with another customer about the Wavebird. I was skeptical at first but then my friend bought one and I tried it OMG I was in love. I still use Wavebirds to this day on my Wii, and prefer using that controller especially when it come to Soul Caliber II.
Such a great controller.
Re: Earl Boen, Terminator Actor And The Voice Of Monkey Island's LeChuck, Passes Away Aged 81
Talented guy for sure. I remember him from Terminator 1 and 2, as the voice of the Police Chief in Disney's Bonkers and as the narrator and Arthas's father in World of Warcraft.
Condolences to his family, friends, and fans during this time.
Hasta La Vista Dr. Sillberman may you rest in piece. Thank you for your work.
Re: The Tragic Tale Of The 'PlayStation Phone' That Should Have Changed Everything
I always wanted one, but by the time it was for me to get a new phone the carrier I had stopped carrying them.
Re: Blaze Managing Director Issues End Of Year Statement Reflecting On All Things Evercade
Sad to hear that they haven't caught those responsible for the robbery. Great to hear that more cartridges are on the way.
Re: Best PS2 Games - PlayStation 2 Titles You Need To Play
Tony Hawk 3 was the game I got with my PS2 lol. Got it for Christmas from my girlfriend at the time.
I really wish Activision would have made a Remaster of 3 like they did with 1 and 2. Hopefully when MS gets Activision they will.
Re: Best Dreamcast Games
One of my favorite systems of all time. Definitely will be looking for a way to hook it up to my modern TV once I get my house.
Re: Streets Of Rage 2 Gets Tubular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Hack
I remember seeing a few years ago at a Retro Game Convention a Streets of Rage 2 hack with TMNT on cartridge.
This sounds neat but again why always make it so you have to download a rom then a patch. Just release it on modern consoles. Not everyone has a PC but would love to play it.
Re: The Making Of: Secret Of Evermore, Square's Western 'Secret Of Mana'
I remember getting this game thinking it was a sequel to Secret of Mana and then being totally disappointed by it.
Re: Super Double Dragon Receives Fanmade Remake With The Help Of Technōs Artist
Why are these fan remakes always PC only. They should bring them out on consoles you know where they started. That and for people like me who want to play them and don't own a PC.
Re: Evercade EXP - Superior In Every Way That Matters
@RadioHedgeFund Breath of Fire is such an underrated series, one of my favorite RPGs to this day. Been playing the first one again on my Switch lately. It's just a shame the series didn't have a life span like the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest series.
Re: Evercade EXP - Superior In Every Way That Matters
As much as this sounds great, I am not much of a handheld gamer, heck I even play my Switch in dock mode more often. With that said, I definitely want one of the Evercade home consoles. This company over all is a blessing for retro gamers.
Re: Evercade EXP Shipment Worth Half A Million Pounds Has Been Stolen
What's a lorry???
Re: Poll: Did You Know That GoldenEye Had A Dual-Analogue Control Option On N64?
I honestly didn't know that. Of course I very rarely played GoldenEye's single player campaign, it was always MP for me.
Re: Tom Kalinske Explains Why He Left Sega Of America
Wow kinda surprised he was able to get away with treating his mangers that way. The fact that he got physical with them I am surprised no one pressed charges or sued.
Re: "The Worst Game Ever" Could Be Salvaged Thanks To Fans
One of my favorite Arnold flicks. I love how much he makes fun of himself and other big action stars and movies at the time.
Re: Flashback: 20 Years Ago Today, Square And Enix Officially Tied The Knot
I remember hearing about that when it happened, not sure where I heard it from but my mind was blowen when I heard the news. I was like but they are rivals they hate each other, that would be like Coke and Pepsi merging.
I guess it's so common place now that it doesn't come as a shock to people but back then it was so unheard of.
Re: New Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja Gets Launch Trailer Ahead Of Release
I played the SNES version a few weeks ago on NSO and it still holds up to this day. More then likely will get this when it comes out as I do enjoy the original.
Re: The Making Of: Red Alarm, The Virtual Boy's Answer To Star Fox
This is one of the few Virtual Boy ges I owned and probably one of my most played along with Mario Clash and Warioland.
Re: Interview: Trista Bytes On Carving Out A Career In The Retro Gaming Scene
As long as she's not one of those the retro gamers that insists the Wii is retro. Dreamcast and back is retro anything after Dreamcast is not retro.
Re: Batman Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Has Passed Away
The best Batman ever. As good as some of the live action actors who played Batman, Keaton in particular, Conroy just nailed the voice, and the attitude not just for Batman but for Bruce Wayne as well. May he rest in peace. Thoughts to his family and friends.
Re: Leslie Phillips, Carry On Star And Voice of Gex, Has Passed Away
I remember my buddy renting Gex from Blockbuster Video back in the day. Gex's quotes are what made that game.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Re: Evercade EXP Release Date Delayed To December 15th
@Freek That is an awesome feature. I just keep hearing positive things about Evercade. Definitely will be looking into getting one soon.
Re: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Recalls The Collaboration That Brought Tekken To The PS1
Tekken has always been my favorite fighting game series. This was an interesting read.
Re: Evercade EXP Release Date Delayed To December 15th
I want tbe home console Evercade console. In fact I think I might pick one up next pay check.
Re: Random: Collector Opens Up 50-Year-Old Set Of Nintendo N&B Blocks
I never knew and always wondered what the N&B meant on the Lego Blocks in Super Mario Land 2. I just figured they were one of the developers initials they put there for some reason.
Re: Flashback: Did Anyone Actually Win Castlevania III's Trip To Transylvania?
I remember seeing the advertisement for that contest, although I never entered due to my fear of flying.
If anything I would think if anyone won the contest they got the money instead if the trip couldn't happen for political reasons. Like the person who won that contest from Nintendo Power to be in the Mask 2. Since the movie was canceled they got an amount of money equivalent to the prize.
Re: Best Sega Master System Games
Kinda surprised Double Dragon didn't make the list. The Master system version is alot better then the NES one.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 29th)
Castlevania SotN (Series X) It's that time of year again. I decided to do my yearly playthrough of SotN to coincide with Halloween this year.
Forza Horizon 3 (Series X) Been in the mood for a FH game so I figure it was time to go back to this one and finish a few loose ends.
TMNT 3 Radical Rescue (Switch) An interesting Metroidvania type of game. I never played it during the Gameboy days but I am enjoying it now.
Re: Sega Removes Controversial Character From Bare Knuckle 3 On Mega Drive Mini 2
Well looks like I will pass on this. Doesn't contain the original games, I won't buy it.
Re: Future Of Famous Seattle Retro Game Store In Doubt Following Armed Robbery
@TheBigK It's just everywhere man. Since COVID started, and now how bad inflation is people are just doing stupid things. It also doesn't help that the police won't do anything. The store I work at shoplifting is such a common thing and happens hourly. And people just walk out with shopping carts full of stuff and we can't do anything about it. We call the police and they won't even show up. It's a sad time we live in now.