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by Marlew
June 15th, 2021, 7:58 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread
Replies: 71
Views: 25283

Re: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread

Three classic Cave shmups also being ported (as announced on the Japanese stream).

Mushihimesama available NOW.

Espgaluda 2 in the summer (only previously released in the arcade and on 360, I think).

Dodonpachi Resurrection in the winter.

These are megatons for shmup fans.
by Marlew
June 13th, 2021, 5:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: The Euro 2020 Thread
Replies: 158
Views: 67025

Re: The Euro 2020 Thread

We tired in the second half but very pleased with a professional, calm win. They played with an awareness of the occasion but without the usual jitters I associate with England. Pickford was reassuringly stable, as well.
by Marlew
June 13th, 2021, 9:07 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread
Replies: 71
Views: 25283

Re: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread

I always find the in-between stuff pretty crap. It's all about Nintendo for me, and hopefully MS/Bethesda will give me a few reasons to buy an Xbox.
by Marlew
June 13th, 2021, 4:57 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Whatcha Been Playing?
Replies: 11699
Views: 6913833

Re: Whatcha Been Playing?

I've been playing Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart and enjoying it. I don't really know or like the series besides twenty minutes here and there but I was swayed by the reviews and I fancied a new game. It's certainly a technical showcase. The gameplay feels the same as ever but it is very tight and sna...
by Marlew
June 13th, 2021, 4:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: The Euro 2020 Thread
Replies: 158
Views: 67025

Re: The Euro 2020 Thread

Second the coconut, love that stuff. I also quite like a nice cold glass of almond milk. Looks a bit grey but pleasant flavour. Barely have any milk these days otherwise.
by Marlew
June 12th, 2021, 1:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: The Euro 2020 Thread
Replies: 158
Views: 67025

Re: The Euro 2020 Thread

Predictions on the Wales game? I'm going 2-1 to Wales. With the second goal coming from a penalty. I think it totally depends on how up for it Bale is and he does tend to raise his game to produce a bit of magic for Wales. I'm not being funny but he's also hopefully more match sharp and fit after a...
by Marlew
June 10th, 2021, 8:21 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Self-imposed rules on buying games?
Replies: 22
Views: 11527

Re: Self-imposed rules on buying games?

My rule is now only buy top tier stuff that really appeals to me. I've spent/wasted/gambled a lot of time and money over the past gen on games that were almost certainly never going to appeal to me. Outside of my preferred genres/series, my enjoyment rate is probably 5-10%. That's an awful waste of ...
by Marlew
June 9th, 2021, 6:43 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: E3 predictions - You get one shot
Replies: 18
Views: 6779

Re: E3 predictions - You get one shot

UbiSoft - Assassin's Creed Three Kingdoms, to tap into the Chinese market. - 0 Microsoft - Forza Horizon 5 set in Japan, because this must finally happen one generation. - 0.5 Square Enix - FFXVI trailer. - 1 Nintendo - Ocarina, WW and TP to receive bare bones ports. Majora's Mask is conspicuously ...
by Marlew
June 4th, 2021, 10:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: Comic Book Chatter
Replies: 404
Views: 398570

Re: Comic Book Chatter

I'm reading Berserk again after Miura's passing and it's absolutely extraordinary. The greatest manga art ever produced, I reckon. The Golden Age arc is still one of the most powerful things I've ever seen.
by Marlew
June 4th, 2021, 9:42 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread
Replies: 71
Views: 25283

Re: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread

I'm most looking forward to some Sony/PS5 news tbh so hoping that they put on some separate event over the summer. Nothing I'm currently looking forward to on any system besides FF7R Intergrade in a week or so. Lot of murmurs around a new Switch but also lots of tempering that it's far from a 'Pro' ...
by Marlew
June 1st, 2021, 9:34 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Returnal
Replies: 11
Views: 11207

Re: Returnal

I was running back through because it's almost essential to get enough integrity and upgrades from the shop. My main issue with the game was the length of each run albeit you also know after Biome 1 whether you're going to have a good enough foundation to make it through. Quite a lot of abandoned ru...
by Marlew
June 1st, 2021, 11:40 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Whatcha Been Playing?
Replies: 11699
Views: 6913833

Re: Whatcha Been Playing?

This past few weeks, I have been mostly playing: Dodonpachi Daioujou X It's an exclusive mode on the Xbox 360 port. It's kind of an amped up version with more bullets but it's also easier to chain so you build a shitload of meter and consequently get loads of hypers dropping down the screen. When yo...
by Marlew
May 30th, 2021, 6:37 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Super Bomberman R Online (F2P battle royale)
Replies: 8
Views: 6313

Re: Super Bomberman R Online (F2P battle royale)

One of my fondest memories on the Switch is playing this at a reunion trip in China just after it had come out. It was about forty degrees in the day so we couldn't go anywhere, stayed in my hotel room drinking warm piss and playing this with four Joycons hunched over the Switch. Absolutely brillian...
by Marlew
May 26th, 2021, 7:47 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: E3 2021 - Schedule and discussion thread
Replies: 71
Views: 25283

Re: E3 2021 - Yes, it's happening!? Times and schedule

How the hell is it the end of May already? Looking forward to this!
by Marlew
May 25th, 2021, 2:56 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Game suggestions for the podcast
Replies: 2123
Views: 1442846

Re: Game suggestions for the podcast

Ugh. I just don't understand how people get like that.
by Marlew
May 24th, 2021, 9:13 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Game suggestions for the podcast
Replies: 2123
Views: 1442846

Re: Game suggestions for the podcast

Flood Kid Gloves Leander Wizball Apidya Wizball is on there for certain. The others I'm not certain about, but I will add them. Apidya I played a lot and managed to complete legitimately back at the time. The rest I played but didn't finish. Cheers. I never finished any without the pirate copy chea...
by Marlew
May 24th, 2021, 7:46 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Game suggestions for the podcast
Replies: 2123
Views: 1442846

Re: Game suggestions for the podcast

Amiga Classics (feel free not to to add them to the list if they're non-starters, but I would take the points if awarded):

Flood
Kid Gloves
Leander
Wizball
Apidya

How many do I get out of five?

:D
by Marlew
May 23rd, 2021, 4:54 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Whatcha Been Playing?
Replies: 11699
Views: 6913833

Re: Whatcha Been Playing?

Cleared the flip phone port of the CAVE classic shmup, Dodonpachi Daioujou, released last week on the Japanese eShop. It's very cute and plays well considering what it is. My second favourite Switch release of the year behind Monster Hunter Rise. It's very accessible and fun but builds to a decent c...
by Marlew
May 19th, 2021, 7:36 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Nintendo news and discussion thread
Replies: 4231
Views: 2051859

Re: The Nintendo news and discussion thread

I think the Satisfye is 10/10 for comfort but 7/10 for buttons, sticks and triggers because of the limitations of the Joycons. The Hori Split Pad Pro is 8/10 for comfort because the grips aren't quite as deep for my fat hands but an easy 10/10 for buttons, sticks and triggers. Satisfye is excellent,...
by Marlew
May 19th, 2021, 6:12 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Last of Us Part II
Replies: 93
Views: 114255

Re: 476 - The Last of Us Part II

Fantastic news!

Miri, got another run in you? :D