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Re: Limited Run And Retro-Bit Under Fire For Using Recycled Chips In Shantae Advance

brakeman90

I've been a long time supporter of Limited Run - as they make the only physical versions of so many games, and the delays don't bother me since I'm familiar with the production/distribution model - but I won't be continuing to buy from them after a few bad experiences in the past year. This Shantae thing is the straw that broke the camel's back, but I was similarly irritated when they started distributing physical copies of Gimmick in stores weeks before shipping my preordered copy. They're just a bit shoddily run these days, which is disappointing given the good work they've done producing physical copies of games (especially indies) that would've otherwise been locked to digital storefronts. I'm hoping Lost in Cult does a better job.

Re: The FPGA N64 Analogue 3D Has Been Delayed

brakeman90

@Lorfarius Yeah, the challenges associated with N64 emulation (especially with the bells and whistles this promises) have me a little bit skeptical. Don't get me wrong: if anyone can do it, Analogue can, as the Analogue Pocket is one of the finest pieces of game hardware I own. I'm just waiting to be convinced once the device is out in the wild.

Re: Dino Crisis And Its Sequel Dino Crisis 2 Are Now Available On GOG

brakeman90

@845H On the plus side, the high-res polygon/low-res backgrounds should only be an issue for Dino Crisis 2 - the series debut was noteworthy for having fully-3D environments, unlike contemporary Resident Evil titles. The downside was that environments were less detailed, so they switched to pre-rendered for Dino Crisis 2.

Re: Book Review: Japansoft: An Oral History - A True Treasure You Need To Read

brakeman90

Thanks for publicizing this - I just bought a copy through your link! I have an ebook version of the first Untold History of Japanese Developers Volume but a physical edition of the condensed version is a must-have item. This will be a key piece of history in the coming decades as so much other information about the medium's early history is lost.