I know you guys pretty much hate the way PS1 graphics look nowadays but there are pretty good PS1 emulators out there that clean up the graphics quite a bit.
Don't you guys think it would be pretty amazing if Sony released an update or some type of software for the PS3 that could upscale the graphics of your PS1 games the same way the PC can?

I'm finally getting a DS, and I'm wondering what games I should check out, specifically ones I might not have heard of.

Just for a little background, side scrollers and shmups (star soldier series ftw) are my favorite genres. Also, I love puzzle games.

Sorry if this is a lame question. I'm sure you've gotten it before, but I just really love many of the games you've recommended in the past for other systems and stuff. So, I would rather hear it from you than just checking metacritic or whatever.

Lego Super Monkey Ball=Win

Two questions, one serious and one lighthearted:

Serious question: In this advanced state of storytelling in games, we are sometimes asked to do things in the game that we may consider morally reprehensible. In games like Bioshock or Shadow of the Colossus, this is intentional and is used for story purposes, but have you ever been asked to do something in a game that most would have no problem with, but for some reason you personally object to? For example, in Metal Gear Solid 2, I've always had a problem with working for the Patriots, and can't help but feel that Solidus Snake had the right idea in his rebellion against them. Any of you guys have a similar experience?

Lighthearted question: If you could form you're ultimate JRPG party out of any 9 people real or fictional, who would you choose and why?

Also: Last episode, you talked about how it would be interesting to see how someone who had never played Chrono Trigger before would react to it today. Well, I'm taking up your offer. I've never played Chrono Trigger before, but when Chrono Trigger DS comes out, I'll be writing a journal of sorts in my C-blog about what I'm doing day to day in Chrono Trigger. And if I don't, someone bother me until I do.

"OK, pop quiz! 'A Beatles song, XXXterday. Can you fill in the blanks?

_Yes
_No"

I think the RFGO crew would like Toki Tori. Have you downloaded? If not, why not? Be sure to use complete sentences in your response.

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

What is a man?

Why so serious?

Im sure you've all heard about that new fighting game from square with all teh Final Fantasy characters in it. What was it...Dissda...Dissma...Diss...something(lol). Anyhow, are there any non Final Fantasy Squaresoft/Enix characters that you would like to see as bonus characters in Dissidia?

Also, any chance of incorporating Skypecast(or whatever it was Jim Sterling used in Podcastle 16) into the Retroforce podcast?

And, I second Merry Ho's idea about the "listners choice" episode.

I've always wondered how each of you prepare for each show. How far in advance do you decide on the topic of the week? What kind of research do y'all do to prepare? Do y'all try to play through any of the games to be discussed as a refresher?

Also, are there any pre-show rituals that y'all do right before the show to prepare?

With Megaman 9 getting the retro treatment is there any other games you would like to see come back as an 8-bit or 16-bit game?

Also is there any RetroForceGO! member you wants the next Kingdom Hearst game am I the only person you likes Kingdom Hearts 2 or what?

Topher - Which will be the best XBLA game of the summer?

Chad - Which video game character would you impregnate? Would you spank the child?

Dyson - What genre of video game would you make?

Colette - How many Chocobo Dungeons does it take to equal Chrono Trigger?

Walk Smash Walk: Amazing? I do believe so.

1. What retro game mechanics do you wish were more incorporated in modern games?
or
2.once you beat a game does it become casual play after that? the first play through is to get to the end, but after that its just to get a better score or maybe to see if you can do it faster or better than some one else which is pretty much the reason to continue playing wii sports ect. (my question is of course focused on retro games.)

Do any of you have any hope for the Wii? Aside from a couple of niche titles (Megaman 9, et al), it seems gamers have gotten the finger and the Wii's become a popular toy instead of a gaming console.

Why haven't we seen a Clayfighter remake?

I hope this isn't too late...

So I'm building this MAME arcade cabinet right now, and it has like a thousand games on it. When I'm done, you guys should totally come over and play.

This brings me to my question, do you remember any RETROMAZING arcade games that used a spinner? All I'm coming up with is Arkanoid and Tempest. Basically, I need you to justify a $100 spinner purchase for me.

@Topher-My HAPP arcade trackball came in today, and OMG CRYSTAL CASTLES!!!!

I have more of a comment than a question. This is something that's been bugging me for a long time: Rev's self-deprecating attitude in his Rev Rants. I always enjoy the rants and quite often agree with the point trying to be made, but it really takes the wind out of the sails when the rant ends with something like "but whatever, maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, just ignore what I just said".

I respect Rev Anthony and enjoy his rants, but I must say--grow a pair. It's YOUR rant, if someone doesn't like your rant and thinks you're just rambling, they can go fuck themselves! Those fools could always fast forward past it.

Anthony, keep the rants coming and I'll keep listening. But please always own what you say and don't even think about the haters.

Also, cocks. ;)

have you guys ever hit "the gamer's slump" when you think youve grown out of video games and just say..."holy ***** i think im done/too old/bored with this!?" ( do you remember which game made you feel this way?)

also more importantly, dyson please come back! cranky old dyson can only be replaced by 30 abe vigoda clone's complaining about the children on his lawn.

hey chad...did you ever play sonic wings aka aero fighters 2 or 3? I wanted to ask during the shooter episode but missed my chance. well anyway you should definitely play cuz one of the pilots is a dolphin...

I think the time has come for a Monkey Island episode.

What was your favorite puzzle solution in that game or any adventure game for that matter?

For me it was teaching the tiny monkey to grab the lever (if only I taught him to let go!!!)

Excuse me while I go out back and shoot myself in the forehead for totally missing the chance to ask a question on the Listener Questions episode AGAIN...

Unless I'm not too late, in which case:
The Mother 3 "NOT" rom translation project is nearing completion. Are any of you planning on "NOT" downloading it upon its release? If not, is it because you haven't finished Mother 2/Earthbound or for another reason?

Q1 - Have you played any PC only RPGs such as Baldur's Gate or Icewind Dale and if so, what did (do) you think about them?

Q2 - Is there any plans to have an episode about the Commodore 64? Did any of you ever play games from SSI's "Gold Box" series?

Q3 - If you could have one arcade cabinet at your home, what would it be and why?

A final comment. I played Earthbound thanks to this show. I am eternally grateful! Play it Dyson! Every day that goes by is one more you will regret.

(2-D) Mortal Kombat is the best, right?

@Mtdrummer

I love a lot of Jpop songs! There isn't a song I don't know actually... then again I could be wrong. I've been listening to trance and crazy Idolm@ster music.

Thanks so much for the support :3