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General / Re: Let's Name The Top 100 Racing Games Together

« on: August 05, 2020, 03:31:32 pm »

Another big favorite. Bought the PS3 game. Later bought the remaster on PS4 and platinumed it.

67. Burnout Paradise

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General / Re: What Kind Or Colors Of Controller And Console Do You Have Or Like?

« on: August 05, 2020, 10:39:17 am »

I generally like the gray scale on my systems. I don't like bold colors. I've found since the PS2 days that I like the transparent blue controllers for Playstation. Other than that.... I'm good with the base gray scale colors.

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General / Re: Let's Name The Top 100 Racing Games Together

« on: August 05, 2020, 10:27:54 am »

An absolute favorite of mine:

63: Destruction Derby (PS1)

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Off Topic / Re: The Toy Collectors

« on: July 21, 2020, 07:10:51 pm »

They just got a third release as two packs exclusively at Walmart:

If only it din't have that "nickelodeon" logo... Still, I'm elated to learn about this release, so I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled. Thank you for bringing it up to my attention.

Any time man. I hope you're able to snag them.

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Off Topic / Re: The Toy Collectors

« on: July 21, 2020, 11:49:05 am »

Man do I want those NECA TMNT figures! I had a clear chance of getting all four during the initial 1/4 scale NECA release, but had to use the money for something else; and then the same happened when GameStop had the 7" set. I hate the fact I missed my chances with these, but I'm still hopeful I will eventually get either sometime in my lifetime. Gotta keep biding my time.

They just got a third release as two packs exclusively at Walmart:

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General / Re: In your opinions is Ebay a good alternative to Amazon

« on: July 21, 2020, 10:46:25 am »

Has there been any reason given as to why they're doing this? Seems odd they would want to purge a specific genre of items.

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General / Re: In your opinions is Ebay a good alternative to Amazon

« on: July 21, 2020, 09:41:19 am »

What exactly has Amazon done? This is the first I'm hearing.

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General / Re: Atari VCS - Atari's New Console

« on: July 21, 2020, 09:07:25 am »

I would be interested in a new Atari or Sega Console, but not digital-only ones.

I'd be up for a new Sega system if the Sega of today was closer to what they were back in the 90's. They are not though. All of their successes as of late.... Sonic Mania, Shenmue 3, Streets of Rage 4.... they were all outsourced or allowed to use the IP. All three titles were incredibly well received as they were created by essentially... fans or members of the original teams and they had the enthusiasm behind each project. Sega of today not only has zero enthusiasm, they also lack the good planning and thinking projects out (as shown by the Game Gear mini). I would imagine a new Sega system would be just as equally a dumpster fire as the Atari VCS has been. Truly sad to think about.

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General / Re: Remakes and Remasters - Yay or Nay?

« on: July 20, 2020, 02:38:36 pm »

When I saw that PS3 games were basically being ported en-mass to the PS4, I held off initially. I ended up finally deciding to consolidate my favorite PS3 games over to the PS4 and sell off my PS3 and its collection. Then I started seeing more games coming to the forefront like Resident Evil Remake and Shenmue. I'm absolutely on board for the older games being put on modern systems.

The only remasters I'm wanting at this point is the Mass Effect trilogy on PS5.

Remakes are where I'm really at with this though. Resident Evil 2 Remake showed that Capcom has what it takes to successfully bring a classic into the modern age. I have yet to try RE3 Remake but it's on my list. I even just beat Final Fantasy 7 Remake a couple weeks ago. Very happy with it and enjoyed diving deeper into the story. Even older remakes like Ducktales and Bionic Commando were incredibly well done.

I'd love to see Dino Crisis get the remake treatment. Keep the suspense of the first, the action of the second, ignore the third. Keep Regina and Dylan. Allow for online co-op. Use the RE engine and keep the controls of RE2/3 Remake and put it on PS5. That would be potentially epic. Epic enough that I would consider breaking my "no collector's editions" rule for it.

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General / Re: Atari VCS - Atari's New Console

« on: July 20, 2020, 02:31:45 pm »

I've heard that this entire project has basically been a dumpster fire for backers. Polite pass.

I hope that the backers actually get a system in the end.

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General / Re: Nintendo Switch or PS5?

« on: July 20, 2020, 01:18:33 pm »

I'm already a Wii U owner. So a good majority of the games I'd want I already own on Wii U.

On the other hand...next-gen! You can already tell things are winding down this generation.

You seem to have already made your mind up with these statements.

That said... what generation is Switch technically a part of? It was released at around the halfway mark of this gen putting it technically as the only "next gen" system on the market currently but with current gen games.

I'm also putting a hold on game purchases after buying Ghost of Tsushima. I've been saving for my PS5 for a few months now but as we don't have a price point yet, all gaming money from here on will be put towards the PS5 launch. Hoping that the price point isn't above $500 for the optical drive model.

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Off Topic / Re: The Toy Collectors

« on: July 20, 2020, 09:56:06 am »

I'm not a collector per se, but I have a nerd shelf with some of my favorites on it. My favorite parts of it are my Uncharted shelf which has my Collector's Editions items, a replica Phurba dagger from the second game and the PS3 versions of the games as well. Also my Ninja Turtles shelf with the SDCC 1990 movie NECA figure set and the 2nd wave Gamestop exclusives of Shredder, the Foot, and Splinter.

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Classic Video Games / Re: Your Focus on Collecting?

« on: July 20, 2020, 08:20:21 am »

I hate to say it but my videogame purchases are at a standstill until PS5 launches.

My focus is now the PS5 as I save up for the inevitable launch.

I still have a couple Game Gear games I'm wanting to pick up like Indiana Jones and Micro Machines (if it drops a little in price). Then planning to get the Everdrive cartridge for it. Eventually, I might upgrade the screen to the McWill.

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General / Re: How have you guys been getting games recently?

« on: July 20, 2020, 08:17:10 am »

FF7 Remake - Best Buy curbside pick up at launch.
Streets of Rage 4 - Limited Run Games mail call.
Ghost of Tsushima - Gamestop in store at launch.

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Site Feedback / Re: PS5 and XSX Additions to Site?

« on: July 19, 2020, 02:28:39 pm »

Thanks for adding them.

I've since added the three PS5 games I've seen official box art for.