That's half the problem with YouTube, for whatever reason people click on thumbnails with someone pulling a face and making out something has major problems. More clicks means more Funko Pops. Any time a new gaming product comes out, YouTube is filled with thumbnails of people who like they're suffering from a migraine.
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Originally posted by Hirst View Postfor whatever reason people click on thumbnails with someone pulling a face
It's hilarious that middle aged people also resort to that tactic for views. Even the immensely popular 'AVGN' does it, when he's already guaranteed millions of views.
It's all very stupid and sad, but you have to laugh.Last edited by Leon Retro; 27-09-2019, 20:27.
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Played a session of Tetris last night, hmmm let’s just say it’s a product of its time as I have been too spoiled by Tetris effect. The md version feels slightly clunky/janky, hard to go back to the older tetris where if the pieces even briefly touch for a nanosecond they are bonded on a molecular level lol. It’s very cool to be able to play a rarity but it’s a little to primitive in 2019, which makes me wonder for the small handful of original owners if any actually enjoyed playing it after paying a 4 figure price tag for it. That would be a painful purchase lol
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Originally posted by importaku View PostPlayed a session of Tetris last night, hmmm let’s just say it’s a product of its time as I have been too spoiled by Tetris effect.
I really need to play Tetris Effect.
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This evening been through a few more on the list, assault suit leynos is pretty crap not seeing the appeal at all. The surprise of the evening however is contra, holy crap what kind of witchcraft is konami using to pull off that stuff. Not only is it crazily fast with parallax scrolling all over the place it's pulling of sprite rotation & a ton of neat effects. Waaaaaaay better than the snes one so far im well impressed hehe
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Originally posted by importaku View PostWaaaaaaay better than the snes one so far im well impressed hehe
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Originally posted by Leon Retro View PostI wouldn't say it quite matches the brilliance of the SNES version, but it's certainly a great game. I can easily see why someone might prefer the MD version though. Two of the best run-'n-gun games ever made.
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Originally posted by importaku View PostWaaaaaaay better than the snes one so far im well impressed hehe
But anyway, Contra on MD has multiple characters, each with distinct styles of attack, and branching paths, meaning it encourages you to replay multiple times and experience it in different ways. The SNES version in Contrast seems a bit... basic?
Originally posted by Nu-Eclipse View PostIt will have both.
All MD/Genesis Minis can region-switch their games, unless I’m mistaken?
I was going to pop into town tomorrow, but I might wait for confirmation.
Apparently the US games can be accessed via the Korean/Chinese menu.
On the flip side, the PAL version of Sonic Spinball has borked music because they sped up a PAL optimised 50Hz title to run at 60Hz. You can access the Japanese version, which avoids this problem, but I have not had confirmation you can access the US release of Spinball via the Korean menu.
Honestly, the more I read, the more I think the PAL release is a shambolic mess. Who the **** thought it would be a good idea to lock PAL titles to "ENGLISH" ? Just add a 2nd English menu, to access US games, or you know what? Juts leave the PAL Mega Drive games locked behind the French or Italian language choices.
The current decision reeks of upper management incompetence.
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Follow this Twitter thread, examining the GENESIS system:
As you can see, the Americans get easy access to Japanese, American, and European games, including the EU versions of New Generations and Probotector. Plus Sonic Spinball and Comix Zone running at the correct speeds with correct music.
Will the PAL Mega Drive Mini offer the same, with access to American games? Maybe. In Korean and Chinese. Or something. I dunno. It's as ridiculous as it sounds.Last edited by Sketcz; 03-10-2019, 15:31.
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Originally posted by importaku View PostThe megadrive version feels a lot faster things flying all over the place at a crazy pace. Out of the 2 the md version has won me over both are great games but the md version has a new fan hehe.
Originally posted by Sketcz View PostThe SNES version in Contrast seems a bit... basic?
Despite that, the SNES version at least delivers memorable levels and the impressive for the time top-down stages. It's more straightforward, but still enjoyable from start to finish.
Originally posted by Sketcz View PostHonestly, the more I read, the more I think the PAL release is a shambolic mess. Who the **** thought it would be a good idea to lock PAL titles to "ENGLISH" ? Just add a 2nd English menu, to access US games, or you know what? Juts leave the PAL Mega Drive games locked behind the French or Italian language choices.Last edited by Leon Retro; 03-10-2019, 22:44.
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I think PAL ROMs are probably required for some games with multiple languages.
Honestly, I reckon the PAL machines will be fine. From the sound of it you can just select Korean to access the US stuff. Generally, it seems like they've done a good job with these. I've got a nostalgic soft spot for the PAL Megadrive branding that box art is really pulling me in.
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Originally posted by wakka View PostI think PAL ROMs are probably required for some games with multiple languages.
Originally posted by wakka View PostI've got a nostalgic soft spot for the PAL Megadrive branding that box art is really pulling me in.
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