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luvcraft · Posts: 693

rye wrote:

well son, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MarioKart_DS#Snaking

aha... wacky. Thanks.

NeoZeedeater · Posts: 27

djtiesto wrote:

Whatever happened to the following companies?

Technosoft
Laser Soft
Telenet
RIOT
Seismic

I think Laser Soft and RIOT were just labels Telenet had. They just stopped using them.

I wonder about Seismic. They seemed to be a pretty short-lived publisher.

j_factor · Posts: 272

Continuing djtiesto's inquiry, whatever happened to:

Whoopie Camp
Kokopeli
Lobotomy (I know they closed, but what happened?)
Metro 3D
Bullet-Proof Software
Renovation
Real Time Associates
Delphine Software

Dark Age Iron Savior · Posts: 3148

j_factor wrote:

Delphine Software

Oh man, poor Delphine Software.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_Software_International

Basically, they're dead as dust, with the last thing to show for their work being that Flashback Legends (GBA) alpha floating around on the net.

I was planning to try and get contact several of them about FL, since I'm a considerable fan of Flashback. However, the more homepages I found for former staff members, the more I got depressed by the poor luck these people had. I ultimately decided that I didn't want to dredge up any bad memories for them.

Then again, maybe they'd feel nice if somebody contacted them and showed that they still cared....and perhaps one of them could put me in contact with Paul Cuisset, who was the real brains behind Delphine (or so it seems).

Those other names got me thinking, I kinda of enjoy this detective work...maybe I'll obsess over those tomorrow.

colour_thief · Posts: 116

j_factor wrote:

Bullet-Proof Software

I'm not sure exactly what happened to Bullet Proof Software... it may technically still exist in some form as the brand was used as recently as the Dreamcast. But Henk Rogers, the man behind the company, moved from Japan to San Francisco and then Hawaii to start a new company: Blue Planet Software. The new BPS made The New Tetris and Tetris Worlds, but nothing since then as far as I know. Henk Rogers also started Blue Lava Wireless which made some shitty cellphone games. Which he then sold for 137 million dollars.

These days all he really does is troll message boards while preventing the Tetris Grand Master series from achieving its full potential. I'm not sure what you miss about the company, as it was rarely original. Though that doesn't stop Henk from claiming Miyamoto stole his ideas...

Szczepaniak · Posts: 815

Dark Age Iron Savior wrote:

j_factor wrote:

Delphine Software

Oh man, poor Delphine Software.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_Software_International

Basically, they're dead as dust, with the last thing to show for their work being that Flashback Legends (GBA) alpha floating around on the net.

I was planning to try and get contact several of them about FL, since I'm a considerable fan of Flashback. However, the more homepages I found for former staff members, the more I got depressed by the poor luck these people had. I ultimately decided that I didn't want to dredge up any bad memories for them.

Then again, maybe they'd feel nice if somebody contacted them and showed that they still cared....and perhaps one of them could put me in contact with Paul Cuisset, who was the real brains behind Delphine (or so it seems).

Those other names got me thinking, I kinda of enjoy this detective work...maybe I'll obsess over those tomorrow.

Yeah, I've got Flashback Legends too. I was thinking of doing an article about it (as part of our "Whatever Happened to" series on unreleased games), but thinking about their sad demise (and what you've just said), I was thinking maybe I should do a full feature on the company, with a seperate two page article on FL?

What do you think DAIS?

Did you find any good leads I can nab off you? Actually, thinking about it, an (ex) colleague of mine interviewed them for an EDGE article on Flashback. Might be time I got back in touch with the guy.

EDIT:
Thanks Luvcraft, for the answer.

NeoZeedeater · Posts: 27

I think I read something about Whoopie Camp being absorbed into Sony but I don't know if it's true.

Kokopeli was part of THQ. They seemed like just a label to me as they didn't develop games. My guess is that THQ didn't feel the need to use that name anymore.

Metro 3D still exists - http://www.m3deurope.com/

Renovation was a US Branch of Telenet. They closed it when they exited the Western market.

Realtime Associates still exists - http://www.rtassoc.com/

Dark Age Iron Savior · Posts: 3148

j_factor wrote:

Lobotomy (I know they closed, but what happened?)

http://curmudgeongamer.com/article.php?story=20021008212903265
From Ezra Dreisbach, their main 3D guy: "I did do some work on the PSX later. After Saturn Quake was done I did a quick port of it to the PSX. Lobotomy was really hurting for cash at that point, and I hoped that we could get some publisher to sign us up to do PSX Quake. But for some reason, we couldn't get anyone to go for it. Lobotomy folded soon after."

An amusing find on the side: http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/saturn/ukrvs1.htm

Szczepaniak wrote:

Yeah, I've got Flashback Legends too. I was thinking of doing an article about it (as part of our "Whatever Happened to" series on unreleased games), but thinking about their sad demise (and what you've just said), I was thinking maybe I should do a full feature on the company, with a seperate two page article on FL?

What do you think DAIS?

Did you find any good leads I can nab off you? Actually, thinking about it, an (ex) colleague of mine interviewed them for an EDGE article on Flashback. Might be time I got back in touch with the guy.

That could be quite a good article - a clear overview of what they've done and how it did would be nice, if only to reinforce what a punch to the stomach Shaq Fu was. If you can get two pages out of Flashback Legends without most of it being speculation of the alpha, though, I'd be quite impressed. A blurb on the story would be good too (since I don't speak french, heh).

I act like I'm some super sleuth, but the only leads I have are three webpages from former staff members easily found via Google:

Thierry Levastre - http://www.bozo3000.free.fr/ (Shaq Fu 2? :( )
Denis Mercier - http://www.denisland.com/
Alain Ramon (I think) - http://ramal.free.fr/home_en.htm

As you can see, it's been a while since those were updated, but it's possible the email addresses are still active. And a few more of the former company members might have webpages. I'm too tired right now to find out.

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

Is there any difference between the US version and the Japanese version of Guardian Heroes that would justify a $60 disparity between the two?

Persona-sama · Posts: 1145

Besides being in English with an English dub?

No, not really. Maybe for being able to read the menu options and understanding the story.

FortNinety · Posts: 4591

Yeah, as boring and generic as the story might be, I can't imagine playing without it.

Rud13 · Posts: 3277

That's what GameFAQs is for (they have a full text dump.)

j_factor · Posts: 272

NeoZeedeater wrote:

Metro 3D still exists - http://www.m3deurope.com/

That's really weird. www.metro3d.com no longer works. When I clicked your link, I saw a bunch of games I had no idea existed, along with a smattering of games that I assume they just published for the European market. Are all of their games Europe-exclusive now? I guess their US branch closed.

Nana Komatsu · Posts: 697

Does anyone have experience with adapters that let you use a PS2 controller on an Xbox, and can give a recommendation?

I'm finding xbox versions of some fighting games are cheaper than ps2 ones, but I can't stand playing fighting games on an xbox controller.

shnozlak · Posts: 704

Ive used one on several occasions (played ghost recon with the slime controller for example) and found it quite satisfying.

Cycle · Posts: 1574

A lady friend wants a new game for a PSP but I don't know what to recommend her since I don't really give a rats about it.

Games she has liked are the sims, harvest moon, GTA, die hard trilogy, broken sword... so yeah

Nana Komatsu · Posts: 697

Lumines is good, as would GTA: LCS probably, and Katamari is fun.

Cycle · Posts: 1574

She also liked tomb raider and racing games!

She already has GTA:LC, Burnout Whatever, and Tomb Raider Legend.

I'm not sure if she'd dig lumines or katamari. I need to get her to play one of the PS2 games.

also remind me to send your crap out.

nocturnedelight · Posts: 430

Nana Komatsu wrote:

Does anyone have experience with adapters that let you use a PS2 controller on an Xbox, and can give a recommendation?

I'm finding xbox versions of some fighting games are cheaper than ps2 ones, but I can't stand playing fighting games on an xbox controller.

I use Magic Box http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-gm-49-en-70-1gk.html (sold out, I know, but maybe you can find it elsewhere).

I've tried it with both the Saturn controller (2nd Gen/Japanese) and the PS2 Sega Saturn controller. Only problem is the Saturn controller has no button that corresponds with the back button on Xbox. Other than that, both controllers work perfectly as far as I've tried (haven't used either for Live).

luvcraft · Posts: 693

Cycle wrote:

Games she has liked are the sims, harvest moon, GTA, die hard trilogy, broken sword... so yeah

Sounds like what she really wants is Animal Crossing DS. I thnk it's time for an intervention where you sit her down and let her know that you think she's going down the wrong path, and that all her loved ones hope that she gives up her expensive and self-destructive habit and turns to the beauty and love of the DS.

:)X

Monkeyman1138 · Posts: 15

Dark Age Iron Savior wrote:

j_factor wrote:

Delphine Software

Oh man, poor Delphine Software.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_Software_International

Basically, they're dead as dust, with the last thing to show for their work being that Flashback Legends (GBA) alpha floating around on the net.

I was planning to try and get contact several of them about FL, since I'm a considerable fan of Flashback. However, the more homepages I found for former staff members, the more I got depressed by the poor luck these people had. I ultimately decided that I didn't want to dredge up any bad memories for them.

Then again, maybe they'd feel nice if somebody contacted them and showed that they still cared....and perhaps one of them could put me in contact with Paul Cuisset, who was the real brains behind Delphine (or so it seems).

Those other names got me thinking, I kinda of enjoy this detective work...maybe I'll obsess over those tomorrow.

I loved Delphine's work too, did you ever try Eric Chahi's future Flashback/Out of this World-alike game " Heart of Darkness" That was very good too. Also, what is this Flashback Legends alpha and where could I find it?

Brock · Posts: 421

Cycle, I'll play MK DS when I move in...er...a little over a week from now. I think all of my Friend Codes are on there, if not the Wiki.

Do you need the official USB headset for the PS2, or will any one do?

I've probably only got one game that'll work (I hear EA is shutting down the servers on a bunch of games soon, so Burnout Revenge and TimeSplitters are probably out), but it'd be nice to actually talk to you all, assuming everyone is still playing Subsistence.

Dark Age Iron Savior · Posts: 3148

Monkeyman1138 wrote:

I loved Delphine's work too, did you ever try Eric Chahi's future Flashback/Out of this World-alike game " Heart of Darkness" That was very good too. Also, what is this Flashback Legends alpha and where could I find it?

Never played Heart of Darkness - heard it was more of an arcade-style game, whereas I preferred the focus on exploration and slow/methodical combat in Flashback.

*tries the demo, just in case*

.....holy shit, what was that? It's like Out of this World meets the Neverhood meets Dragon's Lair meets Commander Keen. Or something. Geez. I should see about grabbing the game up. Thanks for pointing this out!

As for the Flashback Legends alpha - uh, hmm. Well, I suppose there should be any major problems if I just give you this, and say to right-click save as.

rye · Posts: 201

Q: what is this idiosyncraticish hype around Shantae Advance? i know it's an unfinsihed wayforward game, and wayforward is cool and all, but i keep hearing it brought up every few months like it kind of has its own legend. what makes it so deserving of merit?

Dark Age Iron Savior · Posts: 3148

rye wrote:

Q: what is this idiosyncraticish hype around Shantae Advance? i know it's an unfinsihed wayforward game, and wayforward is cool and all, but i keep hearing it brought up every few months like it kind of has its own legend. what makes it so deserving of merit?

Did you play the original Shantae?

Well, even if Shantae Advance were just like the original Shantae only prettier, than it would be a welcome addition to the GBA library! If they still accept additions, I mean.

I mean, honestly, the videos still look pretty hot.

Look at it this way: It would probably be better than Sigma Star Saga!

Pijaibros · Posts: 968

I blame Sigma Star Saga for wasting precious resources that could've led to the release of Shantae Advance. Even the original Shantae had GBA enhancements, which I thought was pretty cool.

Maybe they're gunning to be the last game for the GBA just as they did with the GBC? Maybe they are so late they'll now add DS enhancements?

chompers po pable · Posts: 325

I'm looking into getting a 100% unlocked save onto my ps2 memory card for Shadow of the Colossus.

I have been looking at the shark connector and the x port, yet both are too expensive for me.

anyone know if there is a way to get a save file onto my mem card other than paying through my nose? I have a flip top, so if anyone knows of programs, cheaper chords etc. (perhaps you were insane enough to beat all the time attack challenges and would take something in exchange for a copy of your file?) please let me know.

Actually beating time attack isn't an option, unfortunately.

username · Posts: 186

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LXH200PI

That has a program that allows you to burn a save to a cd, put the cd in a PS2 that can play "backups", and the program will then allow you to transfer the save to your memory card. The .rar file also comes with step by step instructions and file-building software (i.e. converting an x-port save into a gameshark save or whatnot).

One thing of note is that after you save the file to your memory card their will be an additional corrupt file of 3kb. Delete that before you load the save in the game of your choice.

Kazu · Posts: 894

so, who has got one of these maxdrive-thingies which let you copy your savestates to your PC/from your PC and where can I get one for cheap?

want to upload some Enthusia replays ...

chompers po pable · Posts: 325

I saw some on amazon.co.uk...not much else.

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

Just how overrated are the Lunar games? I'm guessing a lot. But that Silver Star Story Complete pack is so damn enticing . . .

Deets · Posts: 605

They're mediocre console RPGs with fairly entertaining WD localizations. Perfectly a-ok stuff as far as the genre goes if you're looking for that kind of thing.

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

I'm trying to avoid fluff in my game library from now on. I mean, it's pretty, but if they're just plain Jane RPGs, I think I'll pass. Alundra, on the other hand . . .

rye · Posts: 201

Q: Anybody here have a copy of Slap Happy Rhythm Busters (screens here)? Is it worth the desperate seach and large funds i will need to procure it?

Persona-sama · Posts: 1145

Oh, whoa, that looks pretty awesome.

Is it an arcade game?

rye · Posts: 201

PS1!

i figured if anyone on the internet would know about it, it would be here. it looks like a capcom game meets jet set radio meets DDR. when you execute a supercombo, you have to hit direction buttons in a rhythm! even if it sucks, the art style is so attractive to me.

FortNinety · Posts: 4591

I have the game. Its okay... the presentation is top-notch, and the gameplay is somewhat decent, but in the end, not everything gels all that well together. Its tough to explain... let me play it again and get back to you.

rye · Posts: 201

FortNinety wrote:

I have the game. Its okay... the presentation is top-notch, and the gameplay is somewhat decent, but in the end, not everything gels all that well together. Its tough to explain... let me play it again and get back to you.

presentation IS the main reason i want to buy this game, i believe. that, and it has the word "busters" in the title. anything that has "busters" in the title is sure to get me.

luvcraft · Posts: 693

rye wrote:

presentation IS the main reason i want to buy this game, i believe. that, and it has the word "busters" in the title. anything that has "busters" in the title is sure to get me.

Even this?

Brock · Posts: 421

Just to be sure, which is region of the Xbox 360 is ideal to get? I recall there being an argument as to whether the Asian or Japanese versions came out on top in terms of "Hey I can still play US stuff but the cheaper Japanese stuff too."

FortNinety · Posts: 4591

I know that we had a whole thread about this a while back, but to be honest, I wasn't too clear by the end what the best one to get was. I think Japanese?

Anyway, my VERY quick question: any 32X owners around here? If so, want to buy my copies of Kolibir and/or Tempo? I'll offer them dirt cheap. Just trying to trim the fat (I don't even own the system anymore, don't know why I decided to hold on to them... on the odd chance I'll be at a party and the guy will have a 32X? Yeah, stupid reasoning).

Pijaibros · Posts: 968

The one thing I was waiting for was some sort of confirmation that Senko no Ronde works on the Asian X360 system. And maybe Project Sylpheed, whenever that arrives. Also whatever happens to new Culdcept will determine which region I end up getting.

Please for USA release and no region lock!

rye · Posts: 201

luvcraft wrote:

rye wrote:

presentation IS the main reason i want to buy this game, i believe. that, and it has the word "busters" in the title. anything that has "busters" in the title is sure to get me.

Even this?

video games only.

with the exception of the gunbuster anime.

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

There's apparently a Fushigi No Dungeon game for the Dreamcast, subtitled "Asuka." Has anyone played it? Dessgeega? You did some kind of retrospective on them, but you never mentioned the Dreamcast version. TELL ME HOW IT IS I WANT A ROGUELIKE.

Shapermc · Posts: 2450

You mean Fushigi Dungeon - Furai no Shiren Gaiden: Onnakenshi Asuka Kenzan? It is a side story to Fushigi no Dungeon 2 Shiren the Wanderer, and plays fairly similarly including the difficulty. I don't recommend playing it at all unless you know Japanese.

Crazy Bacon Lips · Posts: 783

Damn. I would imagine that knowing what the items do is fairly important in a roguelike. Come on baby let's go downtown, let's go let's go let's go to frown town.

professor_scissors · Posts: 1033

Speaking of Roguelikes, I started playing ADOM again for some reason. It's still hard!

ReroRero · Posts: 2148

Nightshade or PS2 Shinobi, which has the most ninja violence?

Pijaibros · Posts: 968

Aren't they stupid cheap now? You could probably get both for the paltry sum of $10!

Shinobi will kick you in the nuts. Instant Deaths from falls. No checkpoints. Fuck Level 5.

Nightshade will kick you in the teeth. There's a retry counter in Nightshade that shows how much you suck. Though it has checkpoints, unlike Shinobi. I really appreciated that.

It's a tough choice, depends on how you like your ninjas. Man ninja or Lady ninja. Either one will leave you with a shattered controller.

Shapermc · Posts: 2450

As a warning, Shinobi is not as hard as most people claim it is. Much like Contra: Hard Corps.