@GTV reviews the Cosmic Fantasy 1-2 Switch collection by Edia, provides examples of the poor English editing/localization work. It's much worse for CF1. Rated "D" for disappointment, finding that TurboGrafx CF2 is better & while CF1's the real draw, Edia screwed it up...
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#1
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 05/08/2018, 04:04 AM
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 05/07/2018, 10:31 PMI also backed the Kickstarter/Indiegogo/whatever it was. But I didn't get the LE because I generally don't like LEs. Who has room for a bunch of LE stuff?
I used to get LE's, but, yeah, seriously, I try to avoid them now.  Between cost & lack of space.....just, yeah.
I completely agree with both of you, but I must admit I make one exception to the rule: agents of FEKA must always be hunted down. Always.

There is only one way to do that, of course.

https://instagram.com/p/Bic_JaJAUCG/
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#2
Quote from: guest on 04/26/2018, 10:39 PM
Quote from: Digi.k on 04/26/2018, 08:50 PMIMG
Holy shit that bonk is nightmare inducing.

It looks like he's gonna stick you in the hole and make and Edgar suit out of you.
HahahahHaha.

Yeah, it's horrendous.

There is a video of that CES with a camcorder... Bonk actually "harasses" folks... it makes you feel really bad for the performer inside the stoopid costume.
#4
Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread
04/24/2018, 05:11 PM
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Esteban Haim
Hahahahaha.
#5
Quote from: guest on 04/20/2018, 04:04 AMIMG

The same goes for image links to Youtube preview pictures.
yes!!!!! It is so friggin' annoying!!!!
#6
Quote from: Digi.k on 04/18/2018, 09:53 PMcoming back to this thread I honestly feel the pc engine sound chip benefits greatly when the audio is fed through  a sound equaliser.

I just been trying my hand with DaVinci video editing and the sound equaliser in that while I'm getting to grips with it I am almost happy to get my captures to sound almost as it did when I hooked my pce to an old analogue amp I owned for 20 years. But sadly one of the audio channels is screwed up so I only get sound coming from 1 speaker...
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Just like gamers today struggling to get their fancy consoles to display the correct brightness/tones and saturations on their high end 4k screens.  Old systems like the pc engine should be hooked to audio systems and calibrated to sound great.
Now I wonder if I can make Rastan Saga 2 sing?
OK, so I still use an old receiver for sound for all my consoles... but I don't use an equalizer (beyond the basic bass/treble controls on the receiver itself).

Equalizers were all the rage when I was a kid in the 80's, but I never really thought they were necessary... however, when making LeDoodles, I have had a lot of fun isolating certain channels and manipulating them individually. Obviously I am limited in what I can do, but I have far greater options with PSG channel manipulation than Red Book audio final mix. 

SO... I have really been wondering how I could "correct" for poor judgement in the final mix of all music, not just video game music.

I should point out that I tend to have different equalizer settings for headphones vs. standard stereo speakers...

...it's really crazy when I want to change settings for each song (OCD).

I just know I don't want to constantly tinker with an equalizer for every single game I play. Or for each damn stage.

Or maybe I do?

#8
Quote from: Digi.k on 04/17/2018, 09:08 PMIMG
Wow, what is he watching? And what is he doing?

Phew!

My mind went to a bad place.
#10
Quote from: Fidde_se on 03/24/2018, 05:34 AMBack in the 80 we had Big&Little that was THE toystore here back then, that has somehow
remerged online for being gone in like 20 years time, nostalgic for us...

That logo is for us what TRU are for Americans.
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Ok, that is awesome.

We need to bring back mascots like this.

SRSLY.


PERSONALLY, although I purchased my TG-16 and first few games from TRU, most of my memories purchasing games are from a local mom-n-pop (TG-CD, Splatterhouse, Bloody Wolf, Final Zone II, etc)

And Electronics Boutique and Software Etc.  In the mall.

I think most games were from the mall  ?

Probably.
#11
Quote from: guest on 04/17/2018, 04:50 PMRIP Mitchell

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Ha! I love that MITCHELL.

MST3K has its own in-joke.

The world is a better place.
#12
Quote from: Digi.k on 04/17/2018, 05:10 PM
Quote from: Everblue on 04/16/2018, 09:05 AMI find that the PCE controller cable are too short, same with the Super Famicom's. I wonder if the idea is to hook up the console only when you are going to play, place the controller on the floor as far from the TV as possible, then sit a couple of feet on the floor, away from the console.
Sakura's stage from SF Alpha/Zero 2 I thought conveyed a typical Japanese gamer back in the day.

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Goddamn, if that is not the most poetic, apropos answer to this query.

Goddamn.

:)
#13
Quote from: soop on 04/14/2018, 07:05 PMI actually like Super Star Soldier the best.
I know why.

He is legend:
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#14
Off-Topic / Re: I'm bald.
04/16/2018, 07:40 PM
Quote from: hoobs88 on 04/16/2018, 10:49 AMMeMyHair43.jpg
I'm still rocking the long hair. Fortunately, haven't lost it yet and I'm 43.
The mysterious hoobs has appeared!

:)
#15
Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: sold
04/15/2018, 09:29 AM
Quote from: wiseau on 02/11/2018, 08:25 PMIt looks like someone went at this with the coarsest sandpaper they could

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OK, seriously, what is the story with that HuCARD?

I mean.... WTF?
#16
Quote from: guest on 03/21/2018, 02:10 PM
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:yuki:
I am cleaning my bedsheets. I shat the bed.
#17
Quote from: exodus on 02/17/2018, 07:54 PMkeep meaning to post this. full can depicted because empty can got crushed already.
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Ha! Sadly, I bought that PCE game solely for the COVER ART... I didn't get any beer. Surely, I have been cheated.

I'll settle for the few drops left in your recycling bin...
#18
Quote from: guest on 04/04/2018, 07:01 PMIMG
Ha! I agree I'm with roflmao... nice!

Plus, I don't think you could do better to honor Fighting Street.
#19
Quote from: nopepper on 04/03/2018, 01:30 PMValisFantasmSoldier.jpg
Quote from: guest on 04/03/2018, 01:50 PMI think that one'd pair nicely with a Genny game.  :mrgreen:
The palette is so damn complementary...

DAT BROWN!

It gave me an idea...
#20
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2018, 04:19 PMIMG
I like the MON CHERIE POWER, but this photo is better because it is LE BULL CREME STOUT BOUT.
#21
Quote from: guest on 03/27/2018, 10:11 PMJust in time for summer !

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I would love that hat, but it is ugly as fuck and no matter how much I would love to waste $500 on TG-16 stuff, I can't justify that much.

But, don't ask what I would be willing to pay, because it would be too much (no, I don't have an actual number in my head, but I know I am stoopid).

Oh, and the best part is that the hat COULD NEVER POSSIBLY FIT MY FAT FUCKING HEAD.

I would love to wear the damn thing and *ONLY* be mocked for its aesthetics, not for its tiny size.

:)

I want a wallet, hat, football, fuck me.

It would be easy to make wallet/football today, but that hat is *not* easy to fake. It seems pretty hard to make a bootleg hat like that.
#23
Off-Topic / M.I.A.
02/11/2018, 09:41 AM
Just wanted to say "hey!"

...and that I have (and may continue) to be M.I.A. due NO TIME.

when I get free time, I'll be happier

PLEASE PLAY PCE
because I haven't been able to

:)

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#24
Quote from: Bloufo on 01/28/2018, 10:10 AM
Quote from: esteban on 01/28/2018, 08:45 AMWait...I don't recall ever seeing that PCE TURBO STICK before...

How is that possible?

Anyway, tell me about this item. Any docs inside? Like cute directions with images?

MOAR INFO!

:)
It's model no: PI-PD4.

Originally released back in the late 80's.

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Comrade!

Thank you very much.

I thought I was very familiar with all things PCE, but something so obvious like this controller just never registered in my brain.

(I have the North American TurboStick...so I assumed the PCE version was simply a different color scheme?)

I wonder how many other obvious things I have missed...
#25
Quote from: Bloufo on 01/28/2018, 04:41 AMIMG
Wait...I don't recall ever seeing that PCE TURBO STICK before...

How is that possible?

Anyway, tell me about this item. Any docs inside? Like cute directions with images?

MOAR INFO!

:)
#26
Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread
01/27/2018, 10:47 AM
Quote from: geise on 01/26/2018, 11:37 PM
Quote from: Digi.k on 01/22/2018, 01:58 PMIMG
What the holy hell!
Indie film? Or psycho?

We will never know.

My money is on staged YouTube prankster (I hope!)
#27
Quote from: guest on 01/26/2018, 11:09 PM
Quote from: geise on 01/26/2018, 10:44 PMThat add esteban posted just reminded me how well the Duo really could've done with better marketing. Everyone I've ever seen playing one at the time loved it! Even more so than the Sega CD. I know they just didn't have the money like Sega did at the time for TV spots but damn it really could've helped. So many were not in the know, but they all thought FMV was the future.
They should have hired Tony Hawk to go around filming random people enjoying the Duo more than Sega-CD.
STOP IT!



Tony and Hawk on team PCE were better than Marky Mark and Kriss Kross on Team FEKA.



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#28
Off-Topic / Draw a game with MS Paint quiz
01/24/2018, 05:26 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/24/2018, 03:57 PMPlease ignore the fact that I suck at art and MS paint (really bad)  I messed with the image size a few times, hopefully it's okay for y'all.



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Awesome!



Quote from: Psycho Punch on 01/24/2018, 04:55 PMLegendary Axe? Come on guys don't skip on purpose :lol:
Nulltard draws next picture!
#29
Quote from: guest on 01/21/2018, 01:50 PM
Quote from: esteban on 01/20/2018, 07:26 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/18/2018, 01:59 PMIMG
Here is my copy. It broke so I had a look inside.
Hey!

If you don't want that sad empty husk, I'll gladly take it and use it for a creative project...

:)
You can have it if you cover postage. I'm in the UK btw.
Yeah, I'll pay postage to States.

NO PCE IN LANDFILL.

:)
#30
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The best PCE controllers have a mini-DIN that hasn't been bent, broken or crushed by a powerful force.

You can also use TG-16 controllers (we refer to this at pcefx as going "FULL DIN") with a PCE console if you get a DIN to mini-DIN cable.
#31
These are good:
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...especially if you have a malformed claw instead of a hand.
#32
Quote from: guest on 01/18/2018, 01:59 PMIMG
Here is my copy. It broke so I had a look inside.
Hey!

If you don't want that sad empty husk, I'll gladly take it and use it for a creative project...

:)
#33
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 01/18/2018, 06:26 PMOh by the way there's a series of youtube videos of this game that explain the religious references in annotations, plus the uploader is kinda insane lol. Worth checking out.
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It only gets better from there.
I know this person has to be goofing...OR IS HE?

j/k, this person is off his meds.



Also, since we are talking about Exile, the game we know on PCE/TG-16 as "Exile" is actually the second installment...and the first game is supposed to be totally wacky/crazy with its plot/storyline/premise.

Or so I've been told, anyway.

Here is the most important thing:
I "fixed" the American flag featured in a boss fight, only to realize that the *original* design in the game is actually far more charming.

No, I've never played MSX Exile.

But I will.

Before I die.
#34
Quote from: JAPJAC on 01/18/2018, 09:12 AMAfter a quarter of a century, seen for the very first time in colour, the iconic, a one of a kind, the actual original:

"Richard Gibbs PCE Guide Cover"
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Pure gold.

Print is forever.

Thanks for your time.

Cheers.
Damn, that is really nice.

:)
#35
Quote from: toaks on 01/17/2018, 08:44 PMI was wondering if it was ever released as a standalone disc or just in the 4-in-1 disc?
Everyone posted the correct answer(s) already, but I thought you might be interested in this page of items from an Electronics Boutique catalog from yesteryear:
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BUT, I could swear there was another catalog that had COVER ART for GATE OF THUNDER and made it look like it was (possibly) available as a stand-alone game, too.

I'll keep looking...
#36
Quote from: fragmare on 01/16/2018, 12:22 PMGlorious Photoshop Master Race!  XD

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God.

Damn.

Gorgeous.
#37
Quote from: broken on 01/15/2018, 01:50 PMReceived mine today.

Full review next week.

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Goddamn.

God.

Damn.

:)
#38
This is very interesting...

Also, sadly, on a more personal note, the temptation to recycle an old advertisement is too strong...

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#39
The is a better image of the symbol:

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#40
Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread
01/11/2018, 06:56 AM
Quote from: majors on 01/10/2018, 05:18 PMSome obey at the MAGFest museum:
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Majors: please tell me you purchased all of those CD-i titles! I truly believe that the CD-i needs to become a permanent feature of the Majors Caravan.

I have faith you will do the Right thing.

Thank you.
#41
Quote from: guest on 01/08/2018, 10:16 AMSoldier Blade is timeless.  :mrgreen:
Soldier Blade is timeless, but, sadly, it is also Timeball-less.

CUSTOMERS WHO ENJOYED SOLDIER BLADE ALSO ENJOYED:

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#42
Buy/Sell/Trade / Double Post sorry
01/02/2018, 06:59 PM
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#43
Off-Topic / A Holiday Celebration Board.
01/01/2018, 01:37 AM
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#44
Off-Topic / Happy New Year Everyone
01/01/2018, 12:01 AM
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#45
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/31/2017, 12:05 PMman do I love the art of DRAGON EGG!

That cover says 91'!



. . . . much better than FZ2's purple trump guy and last alerts constipation rocky.
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#46
SWEET BEBE JESUS, this is finally done.

This was *INTENDED FOR OCTOBER 30th PCE 30th ANNIVERSARY* ...but, ha!, no surprise, I'm two months late. At least it is still technically 2017 for a couple days.

So... I missed October 30th deadline... then I missed my next goal (November 30), so I was determined **not** to miss my final goal (December 28th)... therefore, you can imagine how frustrated I was last night when I *unknowingly* deleted an hour of audio edits... if you hear any audio levels clipping, it's because I missed a bunch of things in my rush to upload by 11:59:59 PM on December 28th.

Sweet bebe Jesus.

:)

THANK YOU: A very special "Thank You!" to a generous pcefxer (hoobs88) for making 09:37 a reality. The chest/fanny pack will make an appearance in nearly all future LeDoodles. Thanks again. :)

Another very special "Thank You!" to a gracious pcefxer (bob) who shared a link to an auction item lovingly incorporated into this video (see 16:00 to be enlightened). Thanks, comrade. :)

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QuotePCE 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Forget 3D-TV. Forget Augmented Reality. Forget Virtual Reality. Who needs AR or VR when the raw, visceral joy of NEC's VC has been pleasuring PCE fans since 1992?

In this very special episode of LeDoodle, Esteban bravely explores the fabled sensations of the PCE VIRTUAL CUSHION. Indeed, NEC released the Virtual Cushion on December 18, 1992 and the world has never been the same since.

00:00 Notices
00:25 Opening (30 ANS PCE)
02:21 Special Delivery (Signature Required)
04:13 WNYC (Peugeot 205 Turbo 16)
04:36 WNBC (DeSoto Plymouth Dealers)
05:37 WWOR (What do you want for Christmas?)
07:52 WNJN (NJN News  September 19, 2017)
08:49 WNET (Esteban presents VIRTUAL CUSHION)
10:31 WCBS (Nissan 1987 Patrol Fanta Limon)
11:36 WNET (Technical Difficulties)
12:56 DOODLE: Chalk #1 (road to lighthouse)
14:12 DOODLE: Chalk #2 (driveway in Jersey)
15:03 PREP: Art Supplies
16:18 DOODLE: Pen (on paper)


MAJOR EVENTS IN PCE HISTORY:
10.30.1987: PC-Engine console launches in Japan.
10.30.1987: Bikkuriman World & Shanghai introduce the HuCARD format to the cosmos.
11.27.1987 The Kung Fu (China Warrior) is third HuCARD released, but the first game exclusive to the console.
11.30.1987 Kato-chan & Ken-chan (JJ & Jeff) soon follows...
12.28.1987 Victory Run is the fifth and final HuCARD released in 1987!
12.18.1992: Virtual Cushion launches in Japan & New Jersey.

25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: LeDoodle proudly celebrates 25 years of the Virtual Cushion!

MUSIC/AUDIO: All music and sound effects in this episode are sourced directly from PCE/TG-16 launch titles.

THANK YOU: A very special "Thank You!" to a generous pcefxer (oobs) for making 09:37 a reality. The chest/fanny pack will make an appearance in nearly all future LeDoodles. Thanks again. :)

Another special "Thank You!" to a gracious pcefxer (ob) who shared a link to an auction item lovingly incorporated into this video (see 16:00 to be enlightened). Thanks, comrade. :)
TRIVIA: Yes, I referred to hoobs88 as "oobs" and bob as "ob" to protect their identity on TubeYou. I will change that to whatever they prefer.
#47
You can't RUN away from BLODIA (or maybe you can?):

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'nuff said...


...although, I was intrigued by the visual language of an "NEC PCE OS" that graced a few advertisements back in the day:

https://archives.tg-16.com/Gekkan_PC_Engine_1993_02.htm

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There are Easter Eggs on that web page, too...

:)
#48
Off-Topic / Random Pictures Thread
12/27/2017, 09:53 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/27/2017, 03:29 PMIMG
What the fuck is that AWESOMENESS?

Literally every aspect of this item is unbelievably amazing.

May the gods bless every orifice of the person who made this.
#49
Z. CAVARICCI ENGINE

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Always & Forever...
#50
MERRY PCEFX
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