@mike_intv I think he’s right legally. A company is a legal entity formed under one specific name, which was apparently Apogee. This entity can own IP. 3DRealms was apparently a trademarked label, which is not a legal entity and could not own IP.
Whichever company owns the IP for Apogee’s catalogue today is a separate question. It could be that this European group that owns the name 3DRealms has also formed a company with that name and could in theory then buy the rights to the old IP under that name.
Side comment: I loved the Descent games. I would love to see a modern remake of them!
I’m glad this is doing well, but I’m honestly irked that they are bragging about sales when they have struggled so badly in fulfilling these sales. I’ve been waiting over a year for my preorder, and Panic are not promising anything beyond the end of this year. Panic are making LRG seem speedy by comparison!
Like you, I don’t have places associated with most games in my memory, but there is one exception: Shining Force on Game Gear. First, I remember the store where I bought it, and have a clear memory of seeing the box art stick out from the other more drab game gear games. Second, I remember playing it at my grandparents house when I was supposed to be visiting, but instead hid myself away in a corner (next to a power outlet, lord the battery life was horrible for gg), and my mom eventually finding me and yelling at me for being antisocial. I loved that game, and it’s odd how it’s strongly linked with those two places!
Back in the day, I really loved Jurassic Park on GG. I remember some of the boss fights being super intense, and that the music and graphics were some of the best on the platform.
Agree with other comments I don’t remember ever seeing a white version of the hardware. Was this a commercial release in some region?
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Re: Apogee Founder Really Wants You To Know That 3D Realms "Never Existed"
@mike_intv I think he’s right legally. A company is a legal entity formed under one specific name, which was apparently Apogee. This entity can own IP. 3DRealms was apparently a trademarked label, which is not a legal entity and could not own IP.
Whichever company owns the IP for Apogee’s catalogue today is a separate question. It could be that this European group that owns the name 3DRealms has also formed a company with that name and could in theory then buy the rights to the old IP under that name.
Side comment: I loved the Descent games. I would love to see a modern remake of them!
Re: Playdate Sells 53,000+ Units, More Than Double Panic's Expectations
I’m glad this is doing well, but I’m honestly irked that they are bragging about sales when they have struggled so badly in fulfilling these sales. I’ve been waiting over a year for my preorder, and Panic are not promising anything beyond the end of this year. Panic are making LRG seem speedy by comparison!
Re: Talking Point: Are Video Games Linked To Physical Places In Your Memory?
@Kiwi_Unlimited That’s a touching story, thanks for sharing!
And Damien, thanks for starting these journeys down memory lane!
Re: Talking Point: Are Video Games Linked To Physical Places In Your Memory?
Like you, I don’t have places associated with most games in my memory, but there is one exception: Shining Force on Game Gear. First, I remember the store where I bought it, and have a clear memory of seeing the box art stick out from the other more drab game gear games. Second, I remember playing it at my grandparents house when I was supposed to be visiting, but instead hid myself away in a corner (next to a power outlet, lord the battery life was horrible for gg), and my mom eventually finding me and yelling at me for being antisocial. I loved that game, and it’s odd how it’s strongly linked with those two places!
Re: Upset By Zelda Being $70? We've Arguably Never Had It So Good
Isn’t the headline wrong? $70 in 2023 would be like $35 in 1994 money. $70 in 1994 would be $140 in 2023 money.
Re: Best Sega Game Gear Games
@Uncharted2007 Thanks! Also, great list of GG classics yourself. I’d forgotten how many hours I poured into Road Rash!
Re: Best Sega Game Gear Games
Back in the day, I really loved Jurassic Park on GG. I remember some of the boss fights being super intense, and that the music and graphics were some of the best on the platform.
Agree with other comments I don’t remember ever seeing a white version of the hardware. Was this a commercial release in some region?
Re: Hardware Review: Should You Import The Japanese Mega Drive Mini?
@ChromaticDracula Good point, Shining Force was my introduction to Strategy RPGs as well!
Re: Hardware Review: Should You Import The Japanese Mega Drive Mini?
I can’t believe Shining Force II is only on the Asia version. All time great game, and tempts me to consider importing this version...