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[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

I don't think I've removed mine since I put it in.  Action Replay cheats, RAM expansion, extra save memory, region unlocking.  No reason to ever remove the thing. 

It can't directly save to the cartridge from within a game for one thing. If you have KoF or back in the day wanted to use the netlink there was another. Try playing Panzer Dragoon Saga US with that thing in.

So far none of those things have required me to take the cart out, especially the netlink adapter.  In the past 5 years, I've needed that a total of zero times.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Or just get an Action Replay cart. I agree, though, HotD is a great game, and the Japanese version is the way to go.

Just remember, Saturn cartridge slot reliability is like that of a grade A egg after playing catch using a slingtshot at 30 yards away.

I just leave mine in there at all times. No need to remove it, and I've never had any issues.

I don't think I've removed mine since I put it in.  Action Replay cheats, RAM expansion, extra save memory, region unlocking.  No reason to ever remove the thing.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

I enjoyed this episode.  I used to play Die Hard Trilogy on PS1 for hours on end.  I probably enjoyed the light gun portion of the game more than anything else, although the driving portion of part 3 was also fun as it was the closest thing to an open world game that I had ever seen back then.

[General Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Thread (previously NX)]

I love how they call it "The Final Challengers."  Almost like saying, this is the last time we are going to come out with a new version of SFII........ seriously......... we promise this time....... pinky swear....... please buy our game again.

[General Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Thread (previously NX)]

Mario Kart 8 had like 70% attach rate with WiiU. I'm fairly sure we will see more enchanced WiiU ports. A slate of quality software that relative few people got to experience.

Although with less than 15 million Wii Us sold, that 70% attach rate still leaves MK8 as the 3rd worst selling Mario Kart game (behind Super Circuit and Double Dash!!).  I think that's the main reason why Nintendo can get away with releasing a Deluxe version of MK8 instead of an all new game....... for the majority of gamers out there, it is an all new game.

[General Gaming / Re: Is there much market for a Wii?]

It's not a hidden gem or anything, but Link's Crossbow training is pretty fun. 

I paid 45 cents for it at Gamestop, CIB.  And that was before my power rewards discount. 

[General Gaming / Re: Is there much market for a Wii?]

Exploring the shovelware is it's own joy entirely too. Lots of sub $3 games that are oddly playable.

Boom Blox Bash Party is one of those strange but fun shovel ware titles.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

I think a lot of 'em got started collecting before LRG, back when the entire US library was ~120 titles and most were easy to find and relatively cheap.  That's a pretty dumb primary reason to get a full set, I guess, and now with LRG (and others) it's got one heck of a lot more tedious and expensive.

I'm seeing the same thing happen with the Wii U.  Since the library is so small (around 150) people see an opportunity to get a full set without spending the kind of money that it takes to get something like a full NES set.  I've seen people get super excited to find out a Wii U game has been canceled because it's one less game they have to get.

Same goes for LRG.  I know some people only care about the full set.  While I doubt anyone would admit it openly, I guarantee you that there are a few people who secretly want LRG to fold and out out of business so that there will be no future releases, and they full set can become "official."   

[General Gaming / Re: Is there much market for a Wii?]

I would keep it since you aren't going to get much for it anyways.  Games for the Wii are super cheap right now, so it's the time to pickup some of the really fun games for the system.  While the Wii has arguably the worst ratio of shovelware to total game library of any home console, it still has some great stand out titles.  Plus it's the cheapest way to play GameCube games through component.

[General Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Thread (previously NX)]

Nintendo seems to support a small community of people who's full time job is finding new stock of their products and then selling them on the grey market. This always seemed to be the case but became very apparent with those skills, then the new classic, and now the switch. Personally I think it's very humanitarian of them

Creating jobs wherever they can.

[Off-Topic / Re: Should I pick up this Sony Trinitron?]

But, not to brag or anything, I have more than one monitor in my house.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

If they are remaking Night Trap, it would be nice if they would offer some type of bonus feature that would allow you to watch all of the scenes without worrying about catching the monsters.

I believe this is planned.

That is good to know. 

I've skipped several of the more recent LRG releases because I wasn't interested in playing them, but I will probably jump on the Night Trap release.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

If they are remaking Night Trap, it would be nice if they would offer some type of bonus feature that would allow you to watch all of the scenes without worrying about catching the monsters.  As someone already said, if you want to be good at the game, you have to miss most of the "good" scenes.  Although, I'm guessing that already exists on YouTube somewhere.

[Off-Topic / Re: Should I pick up this Sony Trinitron?]

That Sony looks pretty similar to the one I use in my setup and I love that TV.  It's heavy, but can still be managed by one person.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Awesome video.  This was probably my favorite video game generation, or at least the one I have the most memories of.  I was definitely a PS1 guy during that time, but even back then I would have happily owned a Saturn if I had the funds to own more than one console at a time, but such things were pretty unheard of back then.

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

I received my 13th heart last night, so I'm headed to the lost woods tonight.  So far I'm going without a guide, but I've been picking up hits and tricks in some of the forums (such as knowing I need 13 hearts for the Master Sword).  But it's my goal to get through the forest without help.   

Yep, same here. I haven't looked a guides, and have avoided spoilers my best, but the zeitgeist discussion of discoveries in this game has been a fun element, so I've involved myself in discussions on the forums I frequent. I also heard of the 13 heart thing, so I followed up and went to lost woods when I got my 13th heart. Fun stuff so far, enjoy the woods!

Thanks.

While I'm avoiding guides and spoilers, I actually enjoy the forum discussions and reading about how people have accomplished the same thing in different ways, so I don't mind picking up on a few hints that way.  Also, the fact that there are so many different ways to accomplish the same thing is probably my favorite aspect of the game so far.

I got the master sword last night.  The Lost Woods wasn't too difficult.  I made it through with only 3 mistakes.  The funny thing was, that I never did actually figure out what I did right.  I just kind of guessed my way through.  But I unlocked the shrine in the forest which will allow me to fast travel in and out of the forest.  Anyway, with 13 hearts and the master sword, I'm going to focus more on the main quest and start finishing the other 3 Divine Beasts.

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

I received my 13th heart last night, so I'm headed to the lost woods tonight.  So far I'm going without a guide, but I've been picking up hits and tricks in some of the forums (such as knowing I need 13 hearts for the Master Sword).  But it's my goal to get through the forest without help.   

Yep, same here. I haven't looked a guides, and have avoided spoilers my best, but the zeitgeist discussion of discoveries in this game has been a fun element, so I've involved myself in discussions on the forums I frequent. I also heard of the 13 heart thing, so I followed up and went to lost woods when I got my 13th heart. Fun stuff so far, enjoy the woods!

Thanks.

While I'm avoiding guides and spoilers, I actually enjoy the forum discussions and reading about how people have accomplished the same thing in different ways, so I don't mind picking up on a few hints that way.  Also, the fact that there are so many different ways to accomplish the same thing is probably my favorite aspect of the game so far.

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

I've only killed the Gerudo and Zora Lynels so far. I hear the one in the Collisseum is the hardest/most durable.

I killed the one in the Collisseum, then climed to the top of the Collisseum and was scouting where to go next, and then the blood moon hit and he respawned before my eyes. It was pretty danm discouraging.

This game is a marvel in game intuitive game design, have you guys done the lost woods yet? I had a hard time initially, and almost googled the solution; but the success rate of experimentation in this game up to that point encouraged me to try new things, and surely enough a couple experimental attempts lead me to the solution.

Still consistently surprising and fun.

I didn't realize the blood moon respawned the mini bosses.  I thought they stayed dead and only the regular enemies came back.  Good to know.  I once had a blood moon hit me during the middle of a battle with a group of enemies in their camp.  I had killed about half of them, but I was under powered at the time and in a little over my head, so that wasn't much fun. 

I received my 13th heart last night, so I'm headed to the lost woods tonight.  So far I'm going without a guide, but I've been picking up hits and tricks in some of the forums (such as knowing I need 13 hearts for the Master Sword).  But it's my goal to get through the forest without help. 

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

Killed my first Lynel last night. Holy shit those things are hard. Was doing the Zora quest thingy. Burned through most of my weapons and destroyed my knights shield. :/ Was pleasantly surprised on how difficult this game can be. The fact that if I missed my block even once that thing would kill me in one hit. I realized after I killed him that it wasn't a requirement for the shock arrow quest...

Yeah, I died a lot before I realized I could just pick up the arrows and ignore him. 

So far for me, the Lynel is the most intimidating enemy in the game.  I've ran into 4 so far and I've avoided them all, but it's my goal to eventually take them out.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

I really enjoyed this week's video. 

I think an interesting idea for a future video would be series that faced a franchise killer, only to eventually recover many years later and survive.  One example off the top of my head would be Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.  That game nearly killed off the Tomb Raider franchise and it took nearly 3 years to recover with Tomb Raider Legend.  Others here brought up Bomberman which had a few flops, but still managed to survive.

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

I know nothing about this game.. regarding finishing everything in the the game, does it track your completion percentage?

It tracks main quests and side quests, not sure where shrines are tracked.

Also good luck finding 900 korok seed puzzles!

I have like 7 and constantly run out of weapons.

The korok seeds are the cure to running out of weapons.

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

You can get the orb off the giant by gliding down and taking it, he won't wake up...

Did the eventide last night, took 3 tries....was a blast.

I figured there was a way to get it from him before he woke up, but my attempts never worked, so I just fought him to the death.  AFTER I finished the island, I looked up a few tricks and saw that you could do what you suggested.  That sure would have been easier, but I'm trying not to use any guides if possible.

Yeah, the island was super fun regardless of the method used to finish it.

[General Gaming / Re: OFFICIAL ZELDA:BOTW TOPIC]

About 23 hours into it and I feel I've only scratched the surface.  There is still a massive portion of the map I haven't even visited yet.  I absolutely love the exploration aspect of it.  I hate cooking in real life, but I actually enjoy it in game.  I enjoy trying out different combinations, but I refuse to use any guides yet.  I don't mind the fact that weapons break, but I wish they lasted a little longer.  I've tamed two horses, but I find that I really don't want to ride them when I'm exploring.  I'm upgrading my heart twice for each increase in stamina because I've ran into very few places that I couldn't climb up to. 

Spoiler (sort of):
Check out the island at the south east corner of the map.  There is a really fun trial that awaits you on the island.  It took me two nights to finish it, but it was really fun. 

Another spoiler:
My best advice is to upgrade your bombs as soon as you can.  The faster regeneration makes a lot of difference.

[Off-Topic / Re: Video Game Silliness.]

Not just sunglasses indoors, but sunglasses indoors  AT NIGHT. 

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

I've seen the Alice game several times, but passed on it.  I should have looked at it a little closer because it looks like a game I would enjoy.

Also, I was happy to see Lost in Shadow included.  I bought it a while back for a few bucks at GameStop and just never gout around to trying it.  It really seems like my type of game. 

And my RDR story is almost exactly the same.  I bought it at Target on clearance over a year ago and I still haven't even opened it yet. 

My backlog is getting ridiculous.

[Off-Topic / Re: Alien: Covenant - New Alien film due May 2017]

I've been looking forward to this movie ever since I watched Prometheus (which was early last year).  However, I didn't find the trailer to be all that great.  If anything, I found the trailer to be a little disappointing.

[Off-Topic / Re: Is your tree up yet?]

Christmas lights are up on the outside of the house and the lights are on the tree.  My responsibilities are complete.  My wife does the rest of the decorations.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Well, I cheated and read the list of included games from your website before watching the video.  For obvious reasons, I'm super excited for this episode.  Probably won't have time to watch it until the evening, but I will be looking forward to it all day.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Great video as usual, although I felt this would have been a great opportunity to talk about Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.  I know that you've talked about SOTC in a previous episode, but it was minimal enough to warrant another episode, and as far as I know, you've never talked about Ico.  I would love to hear your thoughts on that game some day. 

For some reason that game (Shadow of the Colossus) never quite clicked with me. Maybe time I revisit it. 

I loved Ico, though. Right up there, for me, with the best games I've played on the PS2.
I know some folks hated the dragging/pulling mechanic between the characters. I didn't mind it at all.

Speaking of,

Found my game save.

Can't believe it's been that long since I last played it. Going to remedy that, pronto! :p

While SOTC is easily in my top 10 games of all time, I still think Ico is the better game.  I've had a goal lately of trying to platinum trophy both games on the PS3.  Sadly, I don't think I'll ever finish the hard time trial mode on SOTC.  I can finish the game on hard no problem,  but not with the time limits.  I'm about to go back to Ico.  Only missing a few trophies there.

[Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread]

At the time I really believed GT4's graphics were perfection and there were no improvements possible anymore to racing games graphics.

Ha.  I remember thinking the exact same thing.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Great video as usual, although I felt this would have been a great opportunity to talk about Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.  I know that you've talked about SOTC in a previous episode, but it was minimal enough to warrant another episode, and as far as I know, you've never talked about Ico.  I would love to hear your thoughts on that game some day. 

Also, I never bothered with Project Gotham Racing, but this video makes me want to give it a try.

Maybe they want tot ask about the games as a trilogy?  Seeing how the last guardian is finally beignets released.

I could see that. 

And I wouldn't mind waiting either.  I would just love to see these games get some Game Sack screen time.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Limbo did get a physical release.

I was a little surprised at the way Dave worded that in the video, because I know that both Joe and Dave know about the physical release of Limbo, because it came up in one of their previous episodes.  They did an episode about games that SHOULD have received physical releases.  Limbo was included in that video, and the later corrected that when they realized that it got a physical release.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Great video as usual, although I felt this would have been a great opportunity to talk about Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.  I know that you've talked about SOTC in a previous episode, but it was minimal enough to warrant another episode, and as far as I know, you've never talked about Ico.  I would love to hear your thoughts on that game some day. 

Also, I never bothered with Project Gotham Racing, but this video makes me want to give it a try.

[Off-Topic / Re: Star Wars Rogue One]

So I think the movie is based on when the Bothans stole the Death Star plans. And I have also heard Darth Vader should be making appearances here and there  But the Bothans were furry, and they have not shown any furry dudes.

If the movie is about the theft of the Death Star plans, it seems to go without saying that many Bothans will die in this movie.

Overall, I like the idea of the spin off.  I'm looking forward to it.


***EDIT***  Did the Bothans help steal the plans for the first or second Death Star?  My joke might not work after all.

[Off-Topic / Re: Random Pictures Thread]

I prefer auto racing over any other regular sport.  Out of all forms of auto racing, I find NASCAR to be the most interesting with F1 as a close second.  With that said, I don't follow either much anymore as I just don't have the time to watch it.  I don't have much time to watch any sports these days.  I went to my first Cardinal game in over a year last night, not because I don't want to go anymore, but I just don't have the free evenings to do it.

As far as NASCAR being the largest spectator sport, I don't know if it still applies today, but I can say for sure that back at it's peak (around 2002 to 2007), it was definitely the biggest spectator sport in the country.  Back then I didn't have anything to do on my Sundays, so I would watch most of the races.  And I've been to enough races to tell you that it's no more of a redneck experience then going to any profession football game (especially if you include the tailgate experience).

[Off-Topic / Re: Best car to buy? Honda? Kia? Hyundai?]

I miss my diesel.  I just sold it last year since I didn't have the time on the weekends to keep fixing stuff (just on the car, the engine itself was rock solid). 

I bought my diesel when I was driving my truck 30k miles a year at 14 mpg when gas was over $3.00 a gallon.  You can do the math.  The VW TDI paid for itself a few times over.  The only reason I didn't replace it with another diesel was due to the fact that I don't drive nearly as many miles per year.

[Off-Topic / Re: Game Sack]

Even with all of Joe's editing magic and skill, he can't make 5th gen poly's look good nowdays...ouch.

5th gen graphics have certainly aged worse than just about any generation since gen 2. 

Great gameplay is the only thing that saves games from that era.

[Off-Topic / Re: That TV Series your watching]

If I could, I would be watching Reno 911 right now.  I miss that show and it's been long enough since I last watched it that I really want to watch them all again.  I don't know of anyone who plays reruns anymore and I'm not aware of anyone who streams it (although I haven't looked very hard yet).

[Off-Topic / Re: It's back?]

I can't give you a tab unless you order something. 

[Off-Topic / Re: What is your favourite soft drink?]

Soft drink isn't used much.  Depending on where you are in the country, it's predominately soda, pop, or coke.

And sometimes sodie.

Or god forbid, sodie pop. 

[NEC Console Resource / Re: New member.]

Welcome.

[Off-Topic / Re: Best car to buy? Honda? Kia? Hyundai?]

Brake pads, spark plugs, and batteries also require frequent repair.

I wouldn't consider any of those to need replacing frequently.

On a modern car, 60,000k for front brake, longer for rear. If a hybrid, way longer on both. Spark plugs are 100k usually, batteries are usually warenteed for 5-7 years. Most new car owners won't have the car when this stuff comes due.

I agree.  I just replaced the original front and rear rotors and pads on my truck.  It had 95k miles on it at the time.  I never even once had to turn the rotors (and I'm pretty picky about my rotors - I will turn them if I even notice the slightest bit of warping)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PCE CD Drive Replacement]

I'm also looking forward to this.  I've been very happy with my GDEmu.  It's not quite as user friendly as an Everdrive, but I was able to learn what I needed pretty quickly.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Questions about Core Grafx 1]

I used a Core Grafx I for many years before upgrading to a Duo R and it fit my needs for Hu Cards perfectly.  I only upgraded so that I could play CD games as well, and I had little luck in finding a Super CD ROM attachment for a decent price.  I stuck with the composite video output and I used my TED to play both US and Japanese games without needing any mods to my system.  It's a good choice for a starter console.  The price doesn't sound too bad as long as you are getting all of the cables and at least one controller.

[Fighting Street / Re: Admit it... You're playing with yourself.]

I assume you meant playing video games with yourself.  Sadly, yes I am.  I have no one to play multiplayer video games with, so I play with myself.

[General Gaming / Re: Caption Contest 29: Give this guy a pick up line. (raffle type thing)]

My submission for best pickup line:

[Off-Topic / Re: Admit it... You're playing Pokemon Go.]

I have no interest in the game itself, but I've been enjoying the memes that it's been generating.

Also, I can't help but think that this game will contribute to a few Darwin awards this year.

[General Gaming / Re: Nintendo NX Thread]

While I would love to see full size cartridges, I can't imagine how these will be any bigger than an SD card or 3DS card.

[General Gaming / Re: Bloodstained E3 Demo]

I backed it despite not owning a PS4 then (or now), but I hope to have one soon before the end of the year.  I'm FINALY seeing enough games I want to play to justify getting one.

Holding out for the Neo?


I was all set to buy a PS4 last month for my birthday but then I heard about the Neo. Now I am just waiting for that. Might as well get the latest version.

I'm still undecided.  It's going to have a lot to do with pricing.  How much will the Neo cost?  Will the regular PS4 get a price drop?  Will I win the lottery next week?  It all just depends.

[General Gaming / Re: Bloodstained E3 Demo]

I backed it despite not owning a PS4 then (or now), but I hope to have one soon before the end of the year.  I'm FINALY seeing enough games I want to play to justify getting one.