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RetroforceGO!: Episode 16: The fine art of importing
7:40 PM on 09.17.2007, Dyson 29 comments

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So here we are back again for another Monday episode of RetroforceGO!, Destructoid's number one retro podcast. (And we're gunning for the number one spot on the site, too. So watch your back Linde ... /maniacal laughter!)  Sadly, our ambassador from Chadlantis couldn't be with us this episode to discuss the import gaming market, but I think that the special guest we have tonight will more than make up for it.

Highlights!

  •  Happy birthday Chizzo!
  • Niero joins us in his bucket
  • 400 Microsoft points equals 1.5 RED DRANK
  • (Hey Dyson, it's episode 16!)
  • Awesome ... Awesome ... China Warrior
  • Punk rock is like gaming?
  • Victor Ireland is a god amongst men
  • Crazy contest announcement

So sit back and relax, turn on your iTunes, and let RFGO! take you away to the wonderful world of dolphin love (or retro games, same difference). Check us out on our podcast page which, I believe, is located right here, and enjoy!

 


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AngelsDontBurn's Avatar
AngelsDontBurn at 09/17/2007 20:12
Oh YES. I'm saving this for work tomorrow. :D
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 09/17/2007 20:17
Dammit, I'm like a full week behind. I'm just now listening to Episode 15.
Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 09/17/2007 20:35
Dibs on any tenticle porn Niero brings back 8D.
mikeyrab's Avatar
mikeyrab at 09/17/2007 21:11
1. starlight
2. marble zone
3. green hill
4. labyrinth
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 09/17/2007 21:42
@kwaselow,
Not yet. I'm still looking. :)
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 09/17/2007 21:44
OMG! BWA HA HA HA HA! I just saw the dolphometer in the main image. That is awesome. Ha ha ha. :)
Fading Star's Avatar
Fading Star at 09/17/2007 22:18
Happy Birthday Chad. RetroforceGO!
Tristero's Avatar
Tristero at 09/17/2007 22:26
I know no one will actually believe me unless they've tried it themselves, but importing the REZ trance vibrator from Japan adds so much (non-sexually) to the game. The trance vibrator moves to a different rhythm than the controller. There are objects that pulse in the background that the trance vibrator will shake along to. For a game that sells itself on synesthesia, this new level of immersiveness completes the game package. It's okay if you doubt me, but I'm a dude, and my parts simply don't work in that way. The trance vibrator gives you the true REZ experience.
mikeyrab's Avatar
mikeyrab at 09/17/2007 23:43
well if you want to be TECHNICAL about it...
:)
Dyson's Avatar
Dyson at 09/17/2007 23:55
Technically, mikeyrab is the winner. Send us an email with your info to retroforce@destructoid.com

And Chad, the dolphometer was in you the whole time.
Fading Star's Avatar
Fading Star at 09/18/2007 01:19
American's are not that bright? STOP THE PRESSES! (I'm an american...)
Fading Star's Avatar
Fading Star at 09/18/2007 01:31
Americans

You guys don't like Chicago?
Niero's Avatar
Niero at 09/18/2007 02:38
You're the meaning in my life
Fading Star's Avatar
Fading Star at 09/18/2007 02:52
Series of tubes
Fading Star's Avatar
Fading Star at 09/18/2007 03:04
@Mabec
Colette knows alot about Videogames.


You know our love was meant to be
The kind of love that lasts forever
And I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know, everywhere I go
You're always on my mind, in my heart
In my soul
CHORUS:
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring felling to my life
You're the inspiration
Wanna have you near me
I wanna have you hear me sayin'
No one needs you more that I need you
And i know, yes I know that it's plain to see
We're so in love when we're together
And i know that I need you here with me
From tonight until the end of time
You should know, everywhere I go
Always on my mind, in my heart in my soul
CHORUS
Mabec's Avatar
Mabec at 09/18/2007 06:02
@Stupid Bunny Ears
I know she do, but it didnt show to good :)
Dyson's Avatar
Dyson at 09/18/2007 07:51
Hilarity ensues! I love the comments that you guys make about the show :)
AgentMOO's Avatar
AgentMOO at 09/18/2007 12:30
Sweet, My question got asked on-air. Sorry to be so ambiguous with the wording of it. Seriously though the release of a fully completed NES cart is pretty epic. Nintendo is usually very secretive of their inner workings.
A New Challenger's Avatar
A New Challenger at 09/18/2007 13:01
One of the issues you guys only briefly touched on with the Lik-Sang mention is Europeans importing North American versions of games, which in many ways is a whole different ball game. They seem to get shafted too often on titles that need extensive translation because they need to make one version of a game with six different languages included, so often the effort just isn't made. Everybody who can read/speak English (and probably many who can't) then imports the US release.

And then there are the massive delays to localize and convert the game to PAL. Games that take six months to a year (or more) to come out in Europe, dragging out the uncertainty. Gamers in PAL regions are often better off just buying a US console and getting a transformer.

Anyone who followed the saga of Animal Crossing's journey to PAL land will sympathize with PAL gamers. I know I did.
nilcam's Avatar
nilcam at 09/18/2007 16:31
Dyson's Avatar
Dyson at 09/18/2007 18:19
@ANC: We certainly believe that Europe gets the shaft on almost all things video game related, so the loss of Lik-sang is even more tragic.

@nilcam: AWESOMSAUCE!

@ Moo: Nintendo is a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, wrapped in a Rubik's Cube that has no colors. Who knows why they do the things they do.
itemforty's Avatar
itemforty at 09/18/2007 23:10
Finally listened. <3
Of course, it needs more Rival Schools. And Rum.
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 09/20/2007 19:43
Wait what? BoR mod contest? Guess I better download the source and have a lookee at it...
KidMakeshift's Avatar
KidMakeshift at 10/23/2007 08:05
Here's my PS2 import collection:
Berzerk
Remote Control Dandy
Earth Defense Force 2
Jojo Bizarre Adventure 2: Golden Whirlwind
Samurai Spirits 6
Last Blade 1 & 2
Vampire Chronicles Collection
Monster Hunter 2
Ultraman Fighting Evolution 3, Rebirth
Fist of The North Star
Simple 2000: Vol. 50 - The Daibijin

PSP import collection:
Tales of Eternia
Princess Crown
Taiko Drum Master Portable 1 & 2
DJ Max 1 & 2
Blood: The Last Vampire
Ultraman 0

DS import collection
Ouendan 1 & 2
Jump Ultimate Stars
Taiko Drum Master Portable

PS3
Imabikisou
PrinceofCannedPeaches's Avatar
PrinceofCannedPeaches at 11/16/2007 16:56
@ ANC
I wonder what'll happen when most of those regions go DVB-T and the rest don't.
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