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shit, this post makes it sound even better.
can't join in, but seeing the results should be great fun.
can't join in, but seeing the results should be great fun.
The question is if anyone will want to participate in such an obscure episode. Later on we'll make sure to do more popular stuff like the N64 and Zelda or something. Right now this is me exhibiting a bit of my personal likes.
Well, Wry in particular has already heard a good deal of this from me, but to make things official, here goes: I've been gaming for around 20 years, and have at least some knowledge of the most "notable" systems released in that time period. I tend to lean towards somewhat unusual or unknown titles across a variety of genres: I most frequently discuss shmups, fighters and JRPGs, but recently have been doing a blog series on puzzlers. In both print and voice I try to speak clearly and cleanly, without taking undue emphasis off the topic at hand, but obviously am not totally averse to some tasteful silliness. I've never podcasted before but am willing to learn, and have only minimal experience with the NGPC (though I am somewhat familiar with SNK in general), so I think I'd be a pretty good "guinea pig" for this episode. That's about all I can think to mention at the moment: if anything needs clarifying, my contact info is in my sidebar.
Once again, looking forward to seeing this series make its debut.
Once again, looking forward to seeing this series make its debut.
I have no idea who any of you are . . . <_< . . . >_> . . . my name is Funktastic and I am a humble collector and member of this community . . . <_< . . . >_> . . . I TOTALLY do not have any of the stuff mentioned . . . <_< . . . >_> . . . I wish to participate as a non-nostalgic member . . . <_< . . . >_> . . . *furrowed eyebrows* . . . ^_^
Yo I should be on your podcast to tell everyone how free you are at every fighting game ever. Oh what? This isn't about trash talking and fighting games? Well uh... I remember I knew a guy that had a NGPC, like 12 years ago. It looked like a pretty cool guy.
Goddammit! Stupid BULLETMAGNET beat me to posting in this blog . . . -_-' . . . well there goes another day that's been perfectly ruined . . . T_T
In video game terms, I'm a scientific anomaly. Nearly everyone on this site is an absolute gaming fanatic, myself included. I could list systems and games and dig up interesting adjectives to illustrate my level of dedication, but the real clincher is what I don't know. And that leads up to a devastating secret.
Classic old-school games are completely foreign to me.
I never owned a system before the N64, and that was half owned by my brother. Blame my parents. Though I'm totally the right generation, I never grew up playing SNES or Sega games or all that important nonsense. Additionally and perhaps directly related, I'm a complete bumbling fool when it comes to fighting games. But I do adore them.
The point: I'm the perfect nostalgia-free, blank slate, guinea pig to fiddle around, become enamored, and prattle on endlessly about any game or system from the pre-Xbox/PS2 world. Also, I'm an amateur stand-up comedian and blogger, so it's clear I love to talk and hear myself talk. SO, I MUST BE AWESOME, RIGHT?
Classic old-school games are completely foreign to me.
I never owned a system before the N64, and that was half owned by my brother. Blame my parents. Though I'm totally the right generation, I never grew up playing SNES or Sega games or all that important nonsense. Additionally and perhaps directly related, I'm a complete bumbling fool when it comes to fighting games. But I do adore them.
The point: I'm the perfect nostalgia-free, blank slate, guinea pig to fiddle around, become enamored, and prattle on endlessly about any game or system from the pre-Xbox/PS2 world. Also, I'm an amateur stand-up comedian and blogger, so it's clear I love to talk and hear myself talk. SO, I MUST BE AWESOME, RIGHT?
Come to think of it, I probably should have added "I Exist to Irritate Funktastic" to my list of potential qualifications.
@BulletMagnet: Listen to the Marvel vs Capcom episode of Podsumaki. The way Funktastic says Akuma's name is hiiiii-larious.
For reference a lot of the posts so far are kinda vague. Funktastic / Wedge and other folks: Make sure to explicitly say you are interested in being on the show.
That's it! I have to get ZOEL to out Japanese the hell out of you BULLETMAGNET! >=[ Also, screw off WRY GUY! That's how you say his name, AH-CUE-MAH! Also, I thought we've already discussed that I'm not a part of this one . . . I will only throw my entry into the hat if BULLETMAGNET gets serious consideration . . .
HELLO. I AM EXPLICITLY INTERESTED IN BEING ON THE SHOW.
Now that that's out of the way, I guess I can describe myself as a mix between a modern and retro gamer. I definitely enjoy playing so-called "hardcore" games like MW2, while at the same time I love to go back and replay/collect the classics. Like many, my favourite RPG's were those of the SNES (FFVI, Chrono Trigger, etc.), but I also have fond memories of more lesser-known to obscure titles (Robotrek, Illusion of Gaia, etc.) My main attractions to retro games are the music (if you haven't seen from my cblog features, I love video game music), pixel art style, and the way one can completely master the game's mechanics through observation and experimentation (rather than a FAQ).
I'll admit that I've never played any SNK system before (other than the Neo Geo arcade cabinets, of course). Growing up, my classmates were pretty much all in the Nintendo camp (as was I), so my knowledge of other systems was mostly limited to tantalizing glimpses of ads and screenshots in old issues of Gamepro. That being said, I'd absolutely love to get my hand on a Neo Geo Pocket Color (or any other rare systems/games, like the Lynx, Wonderswan, etc.) to check out how it compares with the Game Boy, as well as how the specific games compare to their console equivalents. I only wish you were getting us to try the Rockman: Battle & Fighters game for the system...
Get in touch with me through PMs, or through Skype (Kris Krigge is already in my Skype contacts).
P.S. I'm in Canada, so I don't know if that will exclude me from this (though, I don't see the dreaded "US Residents only"...). I'd be willing to chip in for any extra shipping costs if I were selected. After all, these are amazing systems and games to try out!
Now that that's out of the way, I guess I can describe myself as a mix between a modern and retro gamer. I definitely enjoy playing so-called "hardcore" games like MW2, while at the same time I love to go back and replay/collect the classics. Like many, my favourite RPG's were those of the SNES (FFVI, Chrono Trigger, etc.), but I also have fond memories of more lesser-known to obscure titles (Robotrek, Illusion of Gaia, etc.) My main attractions to retro games are the music (if you haven't seen from my cblog features, I love video game music), pixel art style, and the way one can completely master the game's mechanics through observation and experimentation (rather than a FAQ).
I'll admit that I've never played any SNK system before (other than the Neo Geo arcade cabinets, of course). Growing up, my classmates were pretty much all in the Nintendo camp (as was I), so my knowledge of other systems was mostly limited to tantalizing glimpses of ads and screenshots in old issues of Gamepro. That being said, I'd absolutely love to get my hand on a Neo Geo Pocket Color (or any other rare systems/games, like the Lynx, Wonderswan, etc.) to check out how it compares with the Game Boy, as well as how the specific games compare to their console equivalents. I only wish you were getting us to try the Rockman: Battle & Fighters game for the system...
Get in touch with me through PMs, or through Skype (Kris Krigge is already in my Skype contacts).
P.S. I'm in Canada, so I don't know if that will exclude me from this (though, I don't see the dreaded "US Residents only"...). I'd be willing to chip in for any extra shipping costs if I were selected. After all, these are amazing systems and games to try out!
Oh yeah. I forgot to mention that I do a little podcasting myself, so I know how things generally work. My mic is average, but not total garbage, as far as I've heard.
This is such a great idea. That's also a helluva way to kick this off. If I had a mic, I would be all over that shit.
Also, you should set up an account for monetary donations to help with shipping or even acquiring some stuff.
Also, you should set up an account for monetary donations to help with shipping or even acquiring some stuff.
Research experience:
I've done the RFGO vid on Neo Geo. I had to find information on all the content inside the video. I also saw a kid on my school bus with one a long time ago and he let me touch it once. That probably over qualifies me for this position.
Handhelds owned to compare the Neo Geo Pocket to:
Gameboy Original (you know the fat one that takes 80 batteries)
Game Gear
Gameboy Color
Gameboy Advance
Virtual Boy (hey I consider it in this category)
Nintendo DS Lite
I've done the RFGO vid on Neo Geo. I had to find information on all the content inside the video. I also saw a kid on my school bus with one a long time ago and he let me touch it once. That probably over qualifies me for this position.
Handhelds owned to compare the Neo Geo Pocket to:
Gameboy Original (you know the fat one that takes 80 batteries)
Game Gear
Gameboy Color
Gameboy Advance
Virtual Boy (hey I consider it in this category)
Nintendo DS Lite
Also, I forgot to add that I reviewed Perlmania after the dev came on here and rage blogged with free codes for people to tell him what we think of the game. So, I won't take your games and run.
Yo get me on this thing.
Up until this point in my life I was playing games my mom would get me, and that really didn't let me see what the whole industry had to offer. I was never exposed to it. I was lucky to get Street Fighter Alpha 2(which forever turned me to a Capcom Fanboy), I was lucky to play God Hand and Okami on my PS2. I was especially lucky to get a Gameboy color with Pokemon Crystal.
And let's not forget, I'm basically the weirdest guy you know Wry. I'm full blown Mexican and I've never even played a SNK game until you introduced me to GAROU a couple months ago. And you and Nilcam know I'm pretty biased against SNK games/products in general, despite never really trying them out. But this year I've discovered amazing games like Metal Slug 3, Garou, Neo Geo Battle Coliseum, and KoF 98. I think this new project you've created is a perfect opportunity for me to continue to play on the "other side".
I'll be on my best behavior, no salt I promise. :D
Up until this point in my life I was playing games my mom would get me, and that really didn't let me see what the whole industry had to offer. I was never exposed to it. I was lucky to get Street Fighter Alpha 2(which forever turned me to a Capcom Fanboy), I was lucky to play God Hand and Okami on my PS2. I was especially lucky to get a Gameboy color with Pokemon Crystal.
And let's not forget, I'm basically the weirdest guy you know Wry. I'm full blown Mexican and I've never even played a SNK game until you introduced me to GAROU a couple months ago. And you and Nilcam know I'm pretty biased against SNK games/products in general, despite never really trying them out. But this year I've discovered amazing games like Metal Slug 3, Garou, Neo Geo Battle Coliseum, and KoF 98. I think this new project you've created is a perfect opportunity for me to continue to play on the "other side".
I'll be on my best behavior, no salt I promise. :D
@Nilcam: As if anyone would have one of them to donate to the show / as if I could afford to get those myself. Did that even come out in the US?
Interesting. I'd like to get in on this, but I've already got a Neo Geo Pocket Color (it's right above my keyboard, even) as well as both SVC:Card Fighters games. Still need SVC:MOTM, though.
Plus I hate the sound of my own voice.
Plus I hate the sound of my own voice.
@Wry: It was never released in the U.S. I own a SwanCrystal and sent a SwanColor to the RetroforceGo crew. It is a very cool system.
@Solgrim: And the day Solgrim leaves is the day I take his Legendary badge, even though I already have one.
@de BLOO: BITCH, IT'S ALL ABOUT METAL SLUG 2 AND 5. YOU'RE NEVER GETTING ON. YOU ARE THE NEW FLATTOP.
@AlphaDeus: If not this episode there's always future ones. If you have favorite games get in touch. If you love a game enough to be able to donate it to someone else that is especially nice. That's what the Neo Geo Pocket Color is to me considering I bought 3 to donate (the third is going to CleaningGuy.)
@TehTonyM: Read the post in detail, sir.
@the7k: I know an easy enough place to get the missing games if you want to sign on as a nostalgic member. I actually bought the games for this project in bulk. If you're really that worried about your voice we could invite you to a Skype run and test if you'd really make peoples' ears bleed.
@nilcam: I only ever knew that it had a Mega Man game on the platform and that's it. Never been on my radar. You can always make a case for it while we're picking out who to get on the show.
@de BLOO: BITCH, IT'S ALL ABOUT METAL SLUG 2 AND 5. YOU'RE NEVER GETTING ON. YOU ARE THE NEW FLATTOP.
@AlphaDeus: If not this episode there's always future ones. If you have favorite games get in touch. If you love a game enough to be able to donate it to someone else that is especially nice. That's what the Neo Geo Pocket Color is to me considering I bought 3 to donate (the third is going to CleaningGuy.)
@TehTonyM: Read the post in detail, sir.
@the7k: I know an easy enough place to get the missing games if you want to sign on as a nostalgic member. I actually bought the games for this project in bulk. If you're really that worried about your voice we could invite you to a Skype run and test if you'd really make peoples' ears bleed.
@nilcam: I only ever knew that it had a Mega Man game on the platform and that's it. Never been on my radar. You can always make a case for it while we're picking out who to get on the show.
