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General / Completing a Collection

« on: March 26, 2015, 03:33:15 pm »

I've done a quick search for previous threads, and this topic doesn't seem to have come up any time recently, so I'll ask...

If you were going to complete any game collection for any console/handheld, which would it be? This about what you want most, forget the rarity or prices, what would you think would be the most satisfying to have a complete collection for? Please, no lame answers like "hurr I don't want to ever complete a collection", this thread is about what you would go for if you had to choose one.

Of course, I'll go first. I'd like to go for a complete GameCube collection because of the quality of the library. There's plenty of good exclusives and good multi-platform games, and not nearly as much shovelware as some other systems (the PS2 and DS in particular). I love my GameCube. The PS2 is an awesome system, but there's too many crappy sports games and shovelware for me to want to have a complete collection.

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / Syndicate (PC) Free on Origin

« on: March 06, 2015, 09:44:49 pm »

I'm not sure how long this is supposed to last for, but Syndicate is free on Origin right now. Syndicate is a tactical thingamajig from 1993 and was developed by Bullfrog, the same developer responsible for Dungeon Keeper and Populous. Sure, it's a digital download, and it's on Origin , but it's a good game and it's free.

https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/buy/syndicate-plus-origin/pc-download/base-game/standard-edition

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Site Feedback / Clone Console Category

« on: January 18, 2015, 09:56:40 pm »

Is there any chance that we could get a clone console category added? I'll quote a post I made earlier in a different thread an hopefully it will get a bit more attention.

Is there any chance we could get some kind of clone console category? Rather than having all the clone consoles in random categories like we do now (they're all over the place, some are even in with the official consoles), it would be nice for them to have one place they're supposed to be in. That is, unless I'm missing something and they already have a category they're supposed to be in but nobody actually puts them there.

I think there's more than enough clone consoles in the database already for it to be worth adding. It would help reduce clutter in some of the other categories they're mixed in with now.

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General / December 2014 - Recently Added to Collection/Recently Purchased

« on: December 03, 2014, 07:34:57 pm »

People were still posting in the November pickups thread, so I figured I'd start this month's thread since nobody else has yet.

I'm going to start the thread with a really lame post. I bought Dynasty Warriors 2 for the PS2 for $6.

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / Natsume Thanksgiving Sale

« on: November 27, 2014, 07:14:44 am »

Natsume is holding a sale on a bunch of their games on the eShop and PlayStation Store. The 50% off sale lasts from November 25th until December 1st and includes these games:

3DS eShop
Gabrielle’s Ghostly Groove 3D
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns
Hometown Story
Reel Fishing 3D Paradise
Yumi’s Odd Odyssey

PSN
Adventures To Go!
Carnage Heart EXA
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl
Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley
Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon
Mystic Chronicles
Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny
Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors

There's some good deals there, including Yumi's Odd Odyssey (Sayonara Umihara Kawase in Japan) which is unfortunately only available digitally in North America.

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Modern Video Games / Retro City Rampage DX limited physical realease on the PS4 *NOW SOLD OUT*

« on: November 10, 2014, 12:40:34 pm »

So, Retro City Rampage DX will be seeing a very limited edition physical release (2000 units) for the PS4. It's only $25 and comes with a digital soundtrack and a few other digital bonuses in addition to the game itself. As far as I know, this is the only physical release for the game so far on any system and it may very well continue to be the only physical edition.

Article found here: http://gematsu.com/2014/11/retro-city-rampage-dx-getting-limited-ps4-retail-release
You can preorder the game here --> http://vblank.fangamer.com/products/retro-city-rampage-dx/

Edit: Looks like it's all gone now.

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Modern Video Games / The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D

« on: November 05, 2014, 05:55:27 pm »

So, now that this is actually a thing... what are your thoughts on the subject? So far, Europe has a pretty cool limited edition announced. I'm excited. If they improve on the save system from the original, this very well be my new favorite Zelda game.

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / October PSN Flash Sale

« on: October 18, 2014, 06:51:04 pm »

There's some pretty good deals here, on until this Monday. I usually don't buy digitally, but some of the stuff featured in this sale is digital only. I couldn't help myself and I ended up buying Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f on my Vita.

Battle Princess of Arcadias (PS3)    $7.49 was $29.99
Bayonetta (PS3)    $7.99 was $19.99
Beyond Good and Evil (PS3)    $3.49 was $9.99
BloodRayne: Betrayal (PS3)    $2.49 was $9.99
Fat Princess (PS3)    $3.49 was $14.99
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams Full Game Unlock (PS3)    $3.49 was $14.99
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f (PS Vita)    $11.99 was $29.99
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F (PS3)    $19.99 was $49.99
Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory (PS3)    $7.49 was $29.99
Knytt Underground (PS Vita)    $2.49 was $9.99
Knytt Underground (PS3)    $2.49 was $9.99
Mirror’s Edge (PS3)    $2.25 was $14.99
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection (PS3)    $2.49 was $9.99
Portal 2 (PS3)    $4.99 was $19.99
Remember Me (PS3)    $11.99 was $39.99
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (PS3/PS Vita/PSP)    $1.49 was $5.99
Resident Evil Code: Veronica X (PS3)    $5.99 was $19.99
Sacra Terra: Kiss of Death (PS3)    $2.99 was $11.99
Sanctum 2 (PS3)    $3.49 was $14.99
Scott Pilgrim Ultimate Edition (PS3)    $3.49 was $14.99
Skull Girls Encore (PS3)    $4.99 was $14.99
Time & Eternity (PS3)    $6.99 was $19.99

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Classic Video Games / Clone Consoles

« on: August 07, 2014, 09:04:59 pm »

What are your experiences with them? Have a favorite, or a least favorite? Have you gone through several because they stop working? Best value for your money?
I'm interested in hearing your experiences. (Particularly because I haven't used one before)
It seems like there are some pretty decent ones out there, but they all seem to have at least one fairly significant flaw. The controllers in particular I what seems to be the problem with most, though it's not an issue if you can use the original system's controller.

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / The Expendabros Free on Steam (PC)

« on: August 05, 2014, 03:13:19 pm »

The Expendabros is the official Broforce parody/crossover thingie of The Expendables. It is available as a standalone title available for download for free on Steam until the end of this year. After that, I think it'll be removed from Steam's store, not sure though.
I'll post the trailer here for those who want to learn more before they download.

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / Free Gurumin (PC) on Steam

« on: July 19, 2014, 06:28:16 am »

This isn't quite as easy as clicking the download button, but it is free. (maybe not right away though?) You have to join the group for Gurumin (http://steamcommunity.com/groups/Gurumin), and vote yes on their Greenlight page. I think you're supposed to leave a comment saying you voted yes as well. After the game releases, you're supposed to get a code for the game. Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a game from Falcom originally released for the PC in Japan, which later saw a release over here on the PSP.

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / Atlus PSN Sale

« on: July 17, 2014, 11:01:18 am »

A few SMT games are on sale on the PSN this week:

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (PS3) now $3.99 from $5.99
Persona 4 (PS3) now $7.99 from $9.99
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon (PS3) now $3.99 from $9.99
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army (PS3) now $3.99 from $9.99

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Modern Video Games / Upcoming Niche Japanese Imports

« on: July 17, 2014, 10:31:56 am »

We have a thread for upcoming Japanese games to North America, but no thread for stuff that hasn't left Japan yet. I figured I'd make one and try to keep it updated regularly. This thread is specifically for upcoming Japanese games which have not yet been announced for North American release. As long as there's a little bit of interest in me continuing this, I'll try to keep it as up to date as I can. There's quite a bit of stuff to keep track of, so any help would be greatly appreciated.


*Upcoming Releases*

Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen (PS4, PS3, & PS Vita)
Releases: September 24th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Premium


Tokyo Xanadu (PS Vita)
Releases: September 30th, 2015
Editions: Standard, Limited, & Ebten Limited
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We3ZHvaqB98


Picross 3D 2 (3DS) **New**
Releases: October 1st, 2015
Editions: Standard


Extreme Dimension Tag Blanc + Neptune VS Zombie Army (PS Vita) **Updated Release Date**
Releases: October 15th, 2015
Editions: Standard, Limited, & Famitsu DX Pack


Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force (PS4)
Releases: November 5th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Limited


Nobunaga's Ambition: Tenshoki HD (PS Vita) **New**
Releases: November 12th, 2015
Editions: Standard

Omega Labyrinth (PS Vita) **Updated Release Date**
Releases: November 19th, 2015
Editions: Standard

Steins;Gate 0 (PS4, PS3, & PS Vita)
Releases: November 19th, 2015

Criminal Girls 2 (Platform TBD)
Releases: November 26th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Limited


Hyperdimension Great War Neptune Vs. Sega Hardware Girls (PS Vita) **Updated Release Date**
Releases: November 26th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Limited

Net High (PS Vita)
Releases: November 26th, 2015
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZtxBCEfTXw

Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky (PS4 & PS Vita) **New**
Releases: December 17th, 2015

Miracle Girls Festival (PS Vita) **Updated Release Date**
Releases: December 17th, 2015
Editions: Standard


Majo Koi Nikki: Dragon X Caravan (PS Vita) **New**
Releases: December 24th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Limited

Dragon Quest Builders (PS4, PS3, & PS Vita)
Releases: Q4, 2015 to Q1, 2016

Refrain no Chika Meikyuu to Majo no Ryodan (PS Vita) **New**
Releases: Q4 2015

Odin Sphere: Leifdrasir (PS4, PS3, & PS Vita)
Releases: January 14th, 2016
Editions: Standard, Famitsu DX Pack, & 3D Crystal Set Famitsu DX Pack

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X (PS Vita)  **New**
Releases: March 2016
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-pCNNbMCgA

Summon Night 6: Lost Borders (PS4 & PS Vita) **New**
Releases: Q2, 2016
Editions: Standard
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyEBBMh6vFA

Digimon World: Next Order (PS Vita)
Releases: TBD 2016

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA X (PS4)  **New**
Releases: TBD 2016
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-pCNNbMCgA

Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 (PS4) **New**
Releases: TBD

Death Beneath the Labyrinth (PS Vita)
Releases: TBD

Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4, PS3, PS Vita)
Releases: TBD

Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 (3DS)
Releases: TBD

Ys (PS4 & Vita) (Title pending)
Releases: TBD

*Recently Released*

Corpse Party: Blood Covered Repeated Fear (3DS)
Releases: July 30th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Limited


IA/VT Colorful (PS Vita)
Releases: July 30th, 2015
Editions: Standard & Crystal Box
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHmONOueoX0


Raygigant (PS Vita)
Releases: July 30th, 2015
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2vJeHKGVns


Luminous Arc Infinity (PS Vita)
Releases: August 6th, 2015
Editions: Standard

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Video Game Deals, Sales and Promotions / PSN Two-for-One Sale

« on: July 15, 2014, 10:28:17 pm »

PSN has a select set of 11 bundles for sale this week. (It ends on the 21st)

-Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons & How to Survive (PS3) $14.99
-Bionic Commando Rearmed 1 & 2 (PS3) $9.99
-Narco Terror & Sacred Citadel (PS3) $9.99
-NBA JAM: On Fire Edition & NFL Blitz (PS3) $14.99
-Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories & Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (PSP & Vita) $19.99
-Max Payne 3: The Complete Edition & Red Dead Redemption (PS3) $29.99
-Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon & Call of Juarez Gunslinger Game Pack (PS3) $14.99
-Babel Rising & Outland (PS3) $9.99
-From Dust & I Am Alive (PS3) $14.99
-Corpse Party & Corpse Party: Book of Shadows (PSP & Vita) $19.99 (Great deal and amazing games)
-Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes & Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD (PS3) $19.99 (Another Awesome Deal)

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Video Game Database Discussion / Repro Carts

« on: June 18, 2014, 12:16:59 pm »

I was wondering if repro carts of old games (or sometimes relatively new ones) were allowed in the database. Games like english-patched carts of Japan-only games in the case of Mother, or Mother 3 to name a couple of examples. I don't have any to add now, but I was wondering for future reference.