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Hardware and Tech / Re: NES Game label restoration

« on: July 25, 2017, 10:09:23 pm »

I have good experience in how to clean the stickers, markers, dirt, gunk, and who knows what  "that" is off of cartridges and labels, but I'm not really sure about label repair. In theory, the hairdryer method sounds like it would work. I'd use one of those plastic tabs (that come with cell phone screen protectors) to smooth over the label to release the bubbles. Best bet would be to test it out on a cheap cartridge first to make sure it won't ruin it.

If your not worried about having a completely original cartridge, you can remove the label, search for a scan of it, and go to gamereproductions.com. You can buy a new label there for less then $3.

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General / Re: Ataribox

« on: July 18, 2017, 02:25:55 pm »

The only thing Atari released so far are the images. There aren't any slots to insert games other then an SD port. I'm guessing this is just an expandable memory slot.  The only other thing that was said was that it will have "modern" specs and be able to play today's games. What this means exactly is anyone's guess. Ports of console games, Android games, independent games? Who knows. Info about it will come with time, because they said they want to "do it right".

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Publisher/developer listing format

« on: June 16, 2017, 12:37:58 am »

I've done my fair share of editing, as well, and I'm in the same boat as you. It can get confusing and not be sure what to do. Company names change over time, especially when they've been around for 30/40 years. Everyone calls Konami, Konami, which would of worked back in the late 80's. However, they're called Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. now. Another thing is divisions or subsidiaries. When you say Rockstar, do you mean Rockstar Games the publisher or Rockstar North the developer? So, whenever I'm editing, I use the full name (Co., Inc., whatever included). This way there is absolutely no confusion. But, that's just my preference.

As far as remasters, I'd just use the developer that actually made the remaster. Even though they are not the people that made the original game, they ARE the ones that made the one you're talking about. Plus, the developer of the original game had nothing to do with the remaster.

Last, but not least, the arm of the publisher. This would follow the same guideline as what I said first. If it's SCEA Europe, then I'd put the Europe at the end.

But, what do I know? Like I said earlier, this is just my preference, sooo...yeah.