How awesome dose the Sonic 2 HD fangame look?

I have a second question for Chad and Collete, who is your favorite Phoenix Wright character (Daryan Crescend) and why? This is relevant because the Phoenix Wright are remakes of a Japnesse GBA series.

Also, I meant Dallas, but it is hard to type while being attacked by a puppy that missed you.

I already asked a related question fifteen podcasts ago (there, I asked about “HD 2D updates” of retro games, and I won the $25 prize). But here’s a question for this podcast:

Would you rather have a sequel to a classic retro game, or a remake?

Also, Topher, here’s your belated birthday present. It simultaneously satisfies your love of toys and cute puppies!

Sonic Unleashed? At least they're trying ya know.

TMNT arcade game for the 360: Awesome or Super Awesome?

Multiple fan versions of Metroid 2: Super Awesome or Super Orgasmic?

Also, where the fuck is Metroid Dread? I'm really irked about that.

Remake of Metal Gear 1+2 plz.

Remake of retro Chad being evil: Will it happen?

What 2D game (if any) would you like to try its hand in the 3D world?

Why do you think Nintendo has been so hesitant with the remakes lately? They remade Super Mario Brothers in the 16-bit days, but aside from ports, I can't think of a single other game they've done. Who wouldn't want to Super Metroid or Link to the Past redone (2.5D plz not 3D bullshit).

They don't need to be like Square Enix or anything, but a remake or two would be nice.

Do you all think the advent of XBLA, PSN, WVC, and the upcoming Wiiware has anything to do with the upsurge in retro-related game production? Are we just seeing a cyclical trend in the tastes of the gaming populace, or are we just getting older and longing for the games of our past?

How do you guys feel about games that are almost exact copies of what they were 10 years ago but they now add online multiplayer and put them on x-box live.
Would you rather have proper sequels or do you you prefer being able to play games from your childhood against random starngers.

What is your favourite fan-made remake? And by the way, has Chad played the wonderful fan remakes of King's Quest I and II?

Great remakes that have been out but didn't get the love they deserved:
Mega Man Powered Up
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X

Also, Castlevania Rondo of Blood is great! I'm not sure how well it did...

You know, I was listening to the old SNES episode of Retroforce, and in it I believe it's Dyson that says something along the lines of "oh my God! There's over 60 comments! I don't know if we can get to all of these..." Now it's like what, an average of 90-100 comments? Go Retroforce Go! :D

Des questions pour vous:

1) Do you think that an update of a game like Splatterhouse, where it looks like it's being totally changed to reflect todays vidjagame sensibilities is a good idea, or do you think that it would be a better idea to just make a totally new game, rather than riding on the name of the old game while having little to nothing to do with it?

2)The obvious question: most desired remake/update?

3) Do you think that they'll be remaking games like Halo in the future? Or do you think that the current generation just doesn't have the same ability to be updated like older games do?

4)HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOPHER!? (There's a question mark, therefore it is a question! :D )

5) Since some form of Earthbound seems to be coming to the Wii, which form would you prefer it in? Straight port of Earthbound to the VC? Updated version with shiny new graphics? A whole new game for Wiiware?

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go finish the last dungeon in Lunar, a game that I would kill for an HD-2D remake/update of :D

what series would you like to NOT see a comeback?
dont say Bubsy, thats too obvious.

This week, with the suggestion of doing it from community member Brilliam, I will be doing a tanka(5-7-5-7-7 syllable scheme). Though I will be going back to Haiku next show, I will try to do tankas on special events like the Fiftieth show or user comment shows

Retro Revivals.
Either they're doing it wrong,
Which is complete Fail,
Or they are bonafied win
And become the man now dog.


Just two things, what are your thoughts on the new art direction in Street Fighter 4, and WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE REV AS A PERMANENT CAST MEMBER. He has brought so many laughs to the show so I think he deserves a spot.

I have played a few games that where revivals of older games and thought they were incredible, even though I have not played the originals. Prince of Persia, Shinobi, Ninja Gaiden. Hell, I never played Metroid until Fusion came out, after I played that I bought pretty much every other game in the series (first time I used Ebay was for Super Metroid) and it shot up to my number one favorite series.

So was do you think of revival games attracting new fans such as myself to a franchise?

Would you guys rather have a new Super Metriod, or LoZ:LTTP
Either one would have updated graphics, new stories, new dungeons/new map, different weapons, new bosses, etc..
But they would play the same

then again, though, id kill for a fully fleshed out 3d earthbound sequel... :) oh hypocrisy, you're so delicious.

^^^ more commentary: and i DONT consider loving-retro (hey im posting here) as the kind of nostalgia I'm talking about. I mean just this idea that these limited sets of characters, titles, etc. are whats important (and missing what made those characters, titles, genres compelling in the first place.)

Duke Nukem.......

Has the success of VC, xbox originals and whatever playstation calls its PSone downloads brought about a new period of retrofocus?? In other words do you think these companies were always planning these sequels, but waiting on the right tech, or do you think they've realised that people will download these older games so they can probably pull in full price on a re-imagining of an old IP??

Also, do you think for your episodes where you talk about specific games, you could announce a few weeks early so we could have a look/relook at the game first?? Or do you think that would generate too much discussion from question askers and the worlds longest podcast ever ever??

With the new Golgo 13 anime series going on I really hope they make another game of some sort. Epic sniper shots and always bad ass. Bring sexy back with epic eyebrows and dark shades.

i think everyone's just seen how much money square has gotten with all its remakes/ports and they want to get in on that action.

Are you guys gonna mention Space Invaders Extreme? That game is one of the few Space Invaders rereleases that was actually done right.

As for my question, do you feel like some remakes/revivals are unnecessary? I ask this because it feels like everyone is cashing in on the whole nostalgia thing. I listen to Retroforce all the time, so I like me sum nostalgia, but I can't help be feel like I'm being taken advantage of a little. What are some remakes that you'd rather see come out?

i want a new 2d metroid for the DS, i don't like those dreadfull prime games, i'm with dyson here, prime is NOT a metroid game.

they need to revive toejam and earl, and gex the gecko. who didn't like those zany one liners? wolfenstein. bubble bobble, afterburner,oh and let me not forget oregon trail (your kids could get sick and die, oxen could drown, break an axle, hunt for food, bit by rattlesnakes oh those were the days) and where in the world is carmen santiago?(i hated that one) odel lake/ocean, xenogears!! fnck yeah!! are remakes of rpg's out of the question or would they just give it a sequel type treatment like chrono cross?(no akira toriyami=pretty bad sequel to me)

Here's my question:

How incredibly excited are you all for the upcoming sequel to some of the best Nintendo 64 games ever, the Banjo series?

Do you think it would be better if developers remade games that weren't great but had potential? Rather than possibly spending a lot of money on ruining a loved franchise, they could take another shot at something 'new' that could become a hit for less money?

Space Invaders Extreme is it. The new structure is much more shmuppy than the original. I'm digging the bright colors ad big ass bosses. And it's 2D, which is total win.

I'm not very excited about any of the 3D remakes. Bionic Commando looks too generic; Splatterhouse doesn't appeal to me and Street Fighter seems uninspired. My opinions may change, we'll see.

I made a real present for you Topher! It didn't come out perfect, because the only picture I could find of you was in front of a dark background that you sort of blended in with, but I hope you still like it!

All that's happening is a capitalization on the "retro revival" that's going on now in gaming. I hope you guys objectively take a look a the quality of the old games before you make an assessment of what you expect the new games to be...

Better??

Happy burfday, Topher

Regarding Splatterhouse: which way would you guys like to see it go: brutal horror/adventure like Silent Hill, or wacky madcamp Troma camp?

Also: as soon as I think of a kenning for "dolphin scale", I will whip you guys up a Scandinavian saga; I saw "Beowulf" last week and it put me in a gloomy Northern mood.

Can you think of a 2D game mechanic that just wouldn't work in 3D? If you were developing a revival of said game, how would you solve this problem?

Be creative!

What would you do if a game like E.T. was remade?
Also do you think that there are so many remakes because developers have a permanent case of retrogoggles, are greedy, or have run out of ideas?

Happy BURFDAY Toph!


lol

Which games are more deserving of a retro revival: Flawed games which had an awesome concept or aspect to them but weren't served best by the presentation, the native system etc. or awesome games that'd be even more so when updated. And is it better to update a well-known, beloved game or an under-appreciated game in hopes of garnering an audience for the new game?

Essentially, Phantasy Star III or Phantasy Star II/ Ecco the Dolphin or Act Raiser?

Geez, these pic comments are epic.Also, Brian Keljore -- MIKU!!! YES!!!

I have a few questions, once again. (And for clarification, I'm a guy.)

1) There are many different remakes of games coming out recently, and even though they've been remade with (usually) superior technology than what the original game was made with, and yet they will often get a ratings and such from those that have played the original game, and then the remake. Why do you think this is? (If that didn't make sense, I'll put it this way: "Why do you all think that remakes of older games, usually made with better technology, sometimes be of lesser quality than the original?)

2) Just what are your favorite remakes? (I assume our resident Shmup-King will say Ikaruga, if that was a true remake.)

3) There are likely to be times where games that few liked will be remade, while those games that SHOULD be remade, will be ignored. What are all of your choices on games that should, and shouldn't be remade?

4) In Sonic Adventure 2 (May have been GC version exclusive, but I'm not sure.), there's a remade version of the Green Hill Zone from the first game, and many people enjoyed it, I assume. What do you all think of later games in a franchise redoing things from older games in the series? Should this be done more?

I'm probably too late, but how do you feel about MegaMan 64?

@ Aborto:

Splatterhouse is already available on the Virtual Console. I'd say it's pretty likely that the original game would be rejiggered somehow to tie in with the upcoming remake- maybe as bonus content, like the original Metroid was included in Metroid Prime. (Sort of).

Now to my question. In the Smash Bros. Dojo page that explains All-Star mode, Sakurai mentions the six-year gap before and after Pikmin, and concludes by saying "it does seem that coming up with a completely new character-driven series has gotten more difficult recently." Do you think the tendency to do remakes rather than creating original intellectual properties is hurting gaming?

Here's my dream remake: Zelda II remade by Capcom with the graphics and sound done by Vanilla Ware (Odin Sphere).

What do you think?

Would you play this awesome game then, Mr. Dyson?

Happy Birthday! (Is it really?)

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An Asian Girl Approaches! Command?
1.)Spoon
2.)Fork
3.)Knife

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Chad, Star Tropics renewal would be amazing.. or.. AMAAAAAZZZZZIIIIIIIING! <3

Also, BEST NIGHT EVER!

This isn't really a question, but Konami needs to pull their heads out of their asses and make a 2D Metroidvania for next-gen consoles. You guys should tell Konami that you would love them forever if they did that, because they keep ignoring me.

So...

According to Kotaku on their coverage of some Dengeki poll,

the most wanted remakes in Japan are...

1. Final Fantasty VII

2. Xenogears

3. Seiken Densetsu 3

4. Romancing Saga 3

5. Tactics Ogre

Interesting list.

Where is my Seiken Densetsu 3 for the DS, Square Enix?

I swear I just need a direct port of SD3 on the DS and I'll buy it for whatever price!

Also... Alien Invaders Extreme!

Oh, crud, animateria reminded me that I forgot about actual good "of Mana" games� Okay, Secret of Mana can fight for 5th place. I would so very much like to play that game again with a partner this time.

@ RJG: Yes! Vanillaware should handle any and all 2D remakes. I said awhile back that that we need more 2D new and remakes, ideally done by them. Glad to see support for that team.

I'd like to play a sweet Mega Man 2 or Ninja Gaiden 2 remake, personally.

Speaking of which, whatever became of that ninja in dev. by Vanillaware for the Wii? I Haven't heard anything about that in awhile

man, i'm starting to hate some of the choices i and others are making. the fncking jungle book? goddamit the world is at an end when any fncking body wants a remake of the jungle book. how about the lion king? or the little mermaid oh i would totally play that.how about mixing a chocobo with a dolphin, wouldn't that be cool?(fail)blufire, i am truly disgruntled by your choice. zelda by capcom?the world is at an end. the original splatterhouse isn't that great either, you're not missing out on a thing.can't see the sun has burned out. itchy...scratchy...need food.........itchy...............scratchy..

What random photos LOLz.. Are Chad and Major Nelson Brothers?

I can't wait for the DS remake of Final Fantasy IV. That's one of my favorite SNES games and since it's a menu based game the change in graphics doesn't hurt the gameplay and I think (at least hope) it will improve the story sequences and such.

* Retrocity episode 3 had the some plot. :-)
That�s a great podcast too.

http://retro.ign.com/articles/870/870474p1.html