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#1
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade
Last post by retro junkie - August 30, 2025, 11:45:16 AM@BLUEVOODU my most recent purchase...
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I got this for In the Hunt and R-Type. The different color box signifies that it is the arcade version of the game. Today I ordered Toaplan arcade 1 and 2, got a lot of shmups on each one. I will probably end up with all four as I found out today that there are four in all so far.
One thing I find troubling is there are some that are not going to be accepting US orders due to tariffs, as this is a UK item. This makes it very difficult to obtain new releases.
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I got this for In the Hunt and R-Type. The different color box signifies that it is the arcade version of the game. Today I ordered Toaplan arcade 1 and 2, got a lot of shmups on each one. I will probably end up with all four as I found out today that there are four in all so far.
One thing I find troubling is there are some that are not going to be accepting US orders due to tariffs, as this is a UK item. This makes it very difficult to obtain new releases.
#2
General Discussion / Re: Superman 2025
Last post by CreepinDeth - August 30, 2025, 02:47:14 AMI watched this a couple of weeks ago. I give it a 7/10.
Overall it was a decent Superman movie. I do like David Corenswet as Superman and I think he fits the role better than Henry Canvill. I also liked Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane. I thought the chemistry was believable. I also liked the fact that other characters were already known in this universe. Lex Luthor was fine. I think Michael Rosenbaum from Smallville still has the best take of Lex this century.
However, there were definitely things I didn't like. Not a big fan of a lot of the dialogue. It felt like a Marvel movie in terms of the jokes. It was just too much sometimes. I'm starting to wonder if Gunn is the main reason for how Marvel films are written. The more I think about it, the more I realize there is definitely a tone shift from movies before Guardians of the Galaxy to everything else after. Even though Joss Whedon had a similar writing style in the first Avengers, Gunn might've established it more with his films. Some of it was even predictable, like when
Krypto was cool but I do think they inserted him into too many scenes. Some worked and some definitely didn't. For example,
There's probably other stuff I can nitpick but I think I'll leave it there for now.
Overall it was a decent Superman movie. I do like David Corenswet as Superman and I think he fits the role better than Henry Canvill. I also liked Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane. I thought the chemistry was believable. I also liked the fact that other characters were already known in this universe. Lex Luthor was fine. I think Michael Rosenbaum from Smallville still has the best take of Lex this century.
However, there were definitely things I didn't like. Not a big fan of a lot of the dialogue. It felt like a Marvel movie in terms of the jokes. It was just too much sometimes. I'm starting to wonder if Gunn is the main reason for how Marvel films are written. The more I think about it, the more I realize there is definitely a tone shift from movies before Guardians of the Galaxy to everything else after. Even though Joss Whedon had a similar writing style in the first Avengers, Gunn might've established it more with his films. Some of it was even predictable, like when
Krypto was cool but I do think they inserted him into too many scenes. Some worked and some definitely didn't. For example,
There's probably other stuff I can nitpick but I think I'll leave it there for now.
#3
General Discussion / Re: Game Subscriptions
Last post by CreepinDeth - August 30, 2025, 02:31:28 AMI've only done GamePass and that's only because I haven't had to pay for it for the last 4 years. I've been doing the Microsoft Rewards thing where I can redeem the points for monthly subscriptions. However, I think I'm done with it. My GamePass is through the end of January and I think that's enough for me. Don't feel like going through their Rewards system anymore.
In general though, game subscriptions are only as good as the price and for me they're all too expensive.
In general though, game subscriptions are only as good as the price and for me they're all too expensive.
#4
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: 2012 Macbook Pro Running M...
Last post by retro junkie - August 29, 2025, 12:09:41 AM@BLUEVOODU my 2012 Macbook Pro is running great. MX Linux is a solid distro. I have not ran into any issues.
#5
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: N64: Transformers Beast Wa...
Last post by retro junkie - August 28, 2025, 09:09:03 PM@BLUEVOODU I am thinking that Stunt Racer 64 was another game that was a Block Buster rental only.
#6
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Evercade
Last post by retro junkie - August 28, 2025, 09:02:43 PM@BLUEVOODU same console..................
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see my Hyper Mega Tech post.............
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see my Hyper Mega Tech post.............
#7
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: A DS ML Console? Whuuut?!
Last post by retro junkie - August 28, 2025, 08:40:54 PM@BLUEVOODU Aliexpress is the guy who walks up to you in a trench coat, opens it up, and you see all of these watches for sale. He is ready to sell you one. You may pick a winner or it may fall apart after he leaves. 
#8
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The MD-16BIT Genesis Clone...
Last post by retro junkie - August 28, 2025, 08:37:56 PM@BLUEVOODU hmmmmm...............
Not sure about your experience with clone consoles. Sound is an issue due to the Genesis model 1 sound chip. It is buggy in clone systems due to the original hardware being very difficult to backward engineer. It is never perfect in the games. Some games are worse than others. There are some games that you would not notice unless you are a die hard Sega fan.
The difference between this and the Nomad is that the Nomad is the original hardware. The Nomad is the winner when it comes to game compatibility. But the Nomad screen is dated, old technology. And this clone is thinner. You really can't compare a clone system to the original hardware, original hardware will win every time. You have to accept the clone system for what it is, limited but still usable. I am always checking out clones systems just to see how far they have come. But I think in recent years they have stagnated in their research and development.
The controls have a learning curve, if you are very familiar with the Sega Genesis controller. It has to do with the button arrangement and placement. Once you overcome that it will work for you.
The size of this console is more comfortable to hold and play than the Nomad. I am sure if Sega wanted to make a Nomad 2 in this present generation it would be comparable in size.
I keep my eyes open for stuff like this.........................
Not sure about your experience with clone consoles. Sound is an issue due to the Genesis model 1 sound chip. It is buggy in clone systems due to the original hardware being very difficult to backward engineer. It is never perfect in the games. Some games are worse than others. There are some games that you would not notice unless you are a die hard Sega fan.
The difference between this and the Nomad is that the Nomad is the original hardware. The Nomad is the winner when it comes to game compatibility. But the Nomad screen is dated, old technology. And this clone is thinner. You really can't compare a clone system to the original hardware, original hardware will win every time. You have to accept the clone system for what it is, limited but still usable. I am always checking out clones systems just to see how far they have come. But I think in recent years they have stagnated in their research and development.
The controls have a learning curve, if you are very familiar with the Sega Genesis controller. It has to do with the button arrangement and placement. Once you overcome that it will work for you.
The size of this console is more comfortable to hold and play than the Nomad. I am sure if Sega wanted to make a Nomad 2 in this present generation it would be comparable in size.
I keep my eyes open for stuff like this.........................
#9
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: SHMUP Collection - Nintend...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 28, 2025, 11:39:03 AMThis game is still listed and price still around $38. Been watching for it to go on sale, but still a no go.
@retro junkie @targetrasp might this one be on your list as well?
@retro junkie @targetrasp might this one be on your list as well?
#10
General Discussion / Game Subscriptions
Last post by BLUEVOODU - August 27, 2025, 07:04:29 PMThere seem to be several offerings for gaming subscriptions now. You have the Xbox game Pass, Playstation Network (Extra and above) and several others.
Have you bought into these? I personally have not. I tend to buy games I want, they tend to be physical games... but I do utilize services like Steam, Blizzard and others were the games are not really physical anymore. If you have bought into them, why have you and are they worth it to you? If you do not, why are you holding out?
Post It up!
Have you bought into these? I personally have not. I tend to buy games I want, they tend to be physical games... but I do utilize services like Steam, Blizzard and others were the games are not really physical anymore. If you have bought into them, why have you and are they worth it to you? If you do not, why are you holding out?
Post It up!