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Digimon posted...

emulators are not a 1:1 thing.

they use different tricks in order to play the game. the whole reason he was found to be using an emulator is because his screen did not refresh and display new things like the proper arcade or console would do.

you also cannot be sure they aren't using a modified version of the game, or what settings are on the emulator that could potentially make it easier

again, there is a reason they are not allowed and are considered cheating.

I'm aware. PC monitors/hardware can run the same code but not function exactly the same. Yeah I think I heard about the discrepancy with the refresh.

I kinda like him more now after hearing some funny stories. Like how he wants to mail a CD copy of Elton's 'Rocket Man' to Kim, and then the story he told about testing someone he calls Pocahontas. I wish I had the links.

You fools will say he is doing bad. I prefer someone with a sense of humor.

Digimon posted...

it very much is cheating, which is why it's not allowed

Why? It's the same software, just minus the hardware which has likely seen better days. Like I said, not cheating, more like unverified or unofficial.

aHappySacka posted...

MICHALECOLE posted...

Digimon posted...

yes, he cheated

Oh okay

Is there like a source?

There's a detailed source on the twingalaxies site which hosts video game world records that explains that Billy was using an emulator and not a regular arcade cabinet to cheat his way to an unobtainable score.

If else a guy on Youtube named Apollo Legend is the one who compiled the evidence and put it all together to bring it to light and is now apparently in a lawsuit because of Billy.

In case you want to see it:

Despite my fondness for gaming and all its trivia this isn't something I've paid attention to. Figured it's just a pissing content between some guys who will do anything to keep the high score.

Anyway my understanding is emulation uses the actual files from the arcade. It's not 'cheating' but I can see why people call it unofficial because they can't verify if everything was left at defaults.

I'd also vote neither. Taffy is a totally different item. Gummies are more of a bouncy gelatin snack. Not really sure what to qualify FbtF or a roll-up as...

Sort of? I'm not wealthy or anything but have a bit of free spending money since I'm not wasting it on phone bills, travel, eating out, etc. If there's a game on sale I'll get it. Otherwise no there really aren't a lot of things out there I'm willing to spend full price on. There's nothing wrong with saving it for later. It'll make a little interest in a bank instead of blowing it on something just because it's burning your pocket.

More than I'd like. Hell I just bought 7 more in the last week on sale to add to the backlog. Can't play 'cause it's too hot up here.

I usually work but this year we've got things covered. It's gonna be hot so I'll be glad to be off. I'll use what's left of the fireworks and probably just hang out. Maybe do some shopping depending on what's open.

There are better ways to get exercise without needing anything boring like a gym. But for the most part I'd say let natural selection do its job. If people wanna be blobs then nothing is going to change that. If you'd, I dunno, like to see your feet once in a while then don't stay on the couch all day.

4 more years. It's ok, you guys don't know any better.

Anything with little to no mayo/dressing. I like to taste the crunchy stuff, not the globs some people put in there.

adjl posted...

DPsx7 posted...

Seriously, when has the news ever produced something that was relevant to our lives?

Weather forecasts are a kind of news, and have definitely dictated my plans before.

Yeah I guess. I go to the Weather Channel for that. More of what matters and less of what doesn't. I work outside though so weather is something I have to watch for.

I didn't start driving until around that age. It's not worth worrying about what others think. If you all want to hang around all night playing games then what's stopping you (besides work)?

I think we should blame the sports instead.

No reason to get either. 4K is grossly overrated for the little it does. So really the Pro has nothing the PS4 doesn't already run and the XB doesn't have anything that can't be played on a PS4.

Had to on Sat. Company was here for the weekend. No sense saving everything for Wed and being the only one around.

Not a strong list, maybe Shantae or Crash? I've played the other Shantae's but not that one. Haven't gotten to Splatoon. Wanted to try Disgaea but cut back on long RPG's. The rest is a whiff.

I've only watched it on Adult Swim and I think they took out the filler ep's.

What other kind is there? Seriously, when has the news ever produced something that was relevant to our lives? Never. They're simply a business out to make a buck. They sensationalize all the worst stories or piss and moan over the same story for months. If I got to choose my cable TV options, news and sports would be the first things off the list. The only time I'll pick up a newspaper is for the comics.

I usually like AS but their live action shows are the worst.

likehelly posted...

Mead posted...

Spyro was created for younger siblings that lacked the motor controls to play actual games

crash was created for people who want to not have fun

You mean the chumps who play on PC and XB who need their hands held. Games don't all need to be easy you know. Crash isn't even that bad compared to some of the stuff I've played.

likehelly posted...

except no, they don't.

there is not one person in the entire world who is paying several hundred dollars for a phone plan.

prove me wrong.

do something definitive for once instead of being a chicken shit

You could offer something too ya know. I don't own one so how am I going to provide a bill? By several I mean $100-$200 give or take so perhaps you prefer 'couple hundred' instead. Whatever.

likehelly posted...

who pays several hundred dollars a month to have a phone

i pay $50 a month for unlimited everything

like what

show me where someone is paying multiple hundreds of dollars a month for a phone

All those damn fees and gimmicks add up. It ain't worth it. Nothing is truly unlimited anyway.

Lokarin posted...

My Game Gear still works... but the screen is very very dark

The factory screen and lighting wasn't very good to start with. There's literally a fluorescent tube in there that likely went bad. While it can be fixed, a lot of people have been upgrading to a more modern screen or using LED lighting. Fixes several problems and is more energy efficient.

The Popo posted...

The Popo posted...

Already have the SNES Classic. Ill get the NES if I come across one, but I wont be going outta my way to find one.

I went to the Target by my house after work, just to see if they might have one or two of them. They had 3 boxes. Thats not the Nintendo I know. Good on them for actually shipping a sizeable allotment for once.

Honestly I say the whole 'planned scarcity' rumor is BS. It's an excuse people use when they underestimate the popularity of Nin's products. Those who want it most will get it first. History has shown us that Nin doesn't need tricks to sell their products. Their quality reputation is plenty.

I guess your luck depends on the area demand. I got one for myself at BB's site when it went live last night. Then grabbed a second today at GS before work because I think my bro wanted one. I'm sure a few lackwits will try to scalp them again, but anyone with a brain should know these are supposed to be readily stocked at a variety of stores/sites for the rest of the year.

Wow, really? While I did play the originals on PS1 I didn't remember them very well when I got the collection. I finished the first game already and am partway through the second. The heatwave is probably going to keep me from my console corner so it's time to go portable or retro.

I maybe half cheated on the first game. Because some of the jumps were so flaky (namely the rope bridge level) I got up on the rope and walked across that.

Far-Queue posted...

What do ya'll use?

I don't. Have no need for one and won't pay hundreds a month just because everyone else is. You're right to be suspicious of Apple though.

GMArcturus posted...

Bigbuffetboy85 posted...

Stock Market is up over 30%, crazy job growth but he does need to ease up with the Twitter crap, but all in all much better than Obuma so far!

Kidnapping children and making friends with dictators for life but overall I would call you seriously unintelligent for not realizing he's doing that.

The children shouldn't have been here in the first place. And if he wasn't 'friends with dictators' then you'd be bitching about him starting a war. It's ironic you'd call anyone else unintelligent. Please leave the BS someplace else.

DeltaBladeX posted...

Both are good games, but the zombie one is a better Nep hack and slash.

Just finished that one 2 weeks ago. Little grindy if you want the plat but otherwise I liked it. Did reach a point where nearly nothing could hurt me so maybe it was a tad on the easy side.

First advice - Steam sucks. Run, run far and fast. Second I have Nep U but haven't tried it yet. Just Cause is good as long as you're ready for a lot of travel time. I was too cheap to buy the jetpack DLC. Rogue was a fun game if you're into platformers. Like other roguelikes it'll take some time to get a feel for the game and build up your character a little in between runs.

Thumbs up from me. We needed someone to change things up, do things differently. Anyone that would do the job properly without taking bribes to appease the whiners. Playing nice got us to where we were and while I'm not saying he should ignore the rest of the world, we need to focus on our problems here first.

Those who hate 'em just aren't the brightest bunch.

Depends what you mean. If you mean up all night, no sleep, then no. I gotta get a few hours at least or I'll be moody the next day. If you mean just a few hours in the evening, well that's what I've been doing like every night for years and years.

EnvyFox posted...

Wait how is your Game Gear still working? Is it the Majesco re-release? I found two original Game Gear handhelds a couple of years back for super cheap and they both need their capacitors replaced. I'd have done them myself but I'm too much of a clutz to trust myself with a repair job such as such.

On topic, no I won't be buying either any time soon. Almost all of my money is being focused on my out of state move happening in about two weeks and I'll be pretty tight with my money once the move is done until I can find myself a job. It's no huge loss though since I already own an actual NES and SNES and have a pretty good amount of games for both.

No, mine was recapped and the backlight redone. I bought it used a while ago. I'll also admit I sent my VB screens out to be retouched because the glue wears off over time and they get glitchy.

Many jobs can be done at home if you take your time and have the right tools. Just cleaning the dust out occasionally goes a long way. A few specialty jobs you may want to have someone else do especially if you're not handy with a soldering iron. In any case these consoles are very durable and are totally repairable. Modern consoles (ones with fans and HDD's) get a lot hotter than retro systems so it's even more important to keep them dust free if you want them to survive. There are a ton of videos online so there's little reason to be afraid of some maintenance.

Nope. Not even once.

WTF is a pigsaw?

Mead posted...

Zeus posted...

Mead posted...

SauI_Goodman posted...

No. I still have my originals. Hooked up, too.

Thats cool, surprised they all still work

Simpler technology usually means fewer things that can fail, tbh. I expect my Gameboy will probably outlast my GBA-SP which, in turn, should outlast both my DS-L and 3DS (and, technically, if you count that I broke the chassis on my first DS-L, it kinda already has -- although that wasn't mechanical failure, that was just clumsiness).

Even the older consoles have all sorts of things that go wrong with them. Good luck finding a secondhand atari or nes that actually works. Its possible, but most of them need components replaced.

Why would it be hard? I still have my original NES and easily replaced the 72 pin connector to fix any potential blinking screens. I have systems going all the way back past the Atari and the only one to break beyond my ability to fix was an original PS1 when the laser board broke. Granted I haven't used them all recently but still. Retro systems are way more bulletproof than modern platforms.

I have a working Game Gear, VB, and launch day PS2 and PS3. Just gotta take care of 'em and clean them once in a while. Maybe replace a battery too.

Sure, more characters... Why put in the effort to add new maps and modes. No wonder I left.

2 of my kitties.

Despite having all the originals yeah. Found the SNES before the holidays last year. Will probably try to find an NES just because they look neat.

Desert? Bleh. Too hot. The woods are so much more inviting.

pionear posted...

green dragon posted...

Gamefaqs

Yes, for actual, eh, 'FAQS'...Youtube pretty much killed that.

No it didn't. YT is mostly crap for that. Any time you're looking for a solution you can't find a video that isn't 20 minutes long and without some asswipe talking the entire time. I still go to GF on occasion.

There were a few discussion forums that closed up over the years. All gaming related. I've also abandoned a survey site, playstation.com, and (for now) Craigslist because they won't remove captchas and can't log in.

Ivalice_VKP posted...

I guess because of social media we see more cold-hearted people than before.

Before social media you'd think to yourself 'this is an isolated character, it can't be this bad everywhere'. After social media, it removed all doubt that society is hopeless.

It was an easter egg for the upcoming 'play it loud' days.

Yes. Sneaking in illegally is like cutting the line at the theme park. Those who waited go first. You? Into the lake.

Blaqthourne posted...

I believe that special controller for that mech game on, I believe, the original Xbox is the most expensive, retailing at over $200, IIRC.

Don't have XB but think you mean Steel Battalion. Yeah it's pretty close to a whole flight sim rig with joysticks, button panel, pedals...

EclairReturns posted...

TheWorstPoster posted...

How powerful is it?

It's still not as powerful as the X-box One X, the most powerful console of this era, to date.

You sure? That sounds damn close to how they designed all the XB's so far.

Ferarri619 posted...

Noooo. Play Sega Genesis games instead
ToeJam and Earl, Eswat, Ecco the Dolphin, Streets of Rage, and Kid Chameleon are all perfect for your situation.

If it HAS to be SNES then, River City Ransom I guess.

*facepalm*

Oh. For a short while they bumped the minimum order for free shipping but because of Walmart (I think) it went back to $25. It's easy to reach that. I tend to buy games when they get to $30. In the case I want a music CD or something cheaper I leave some stuff in my wishlist.

There's practically no incentive for Prime unless you want 'free' shipping in 2 days instead of about a week.