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Re: PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog to add Tekken: Dark Resurrection in March, Time Crisis in May

thaKingRocka — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:04:18 -0000

What are they saying about light gun alternatives?

Re: Fatal Frame Series Producer Explains Why a Remaster Collection Didn’t Happen

thaKingRocka — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:30:38 -0000

5,280 yen

Re: Atlus Online Survey Gauges Interest in Consoles, Genres, and Franchises

thaKingRocka — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:03:54 -0000

To anyone concerned that they will not pay attention to the results, please also make your voice heard with your buying power. Money talks in ways that surveys don't. I think the success of P4G on Steam is really helping to open up possibilities. I bought Persona 5 Strikers on Steam despite my aging PC to make my voice heard.

On the survey, I checked Xbox and Steam down the line for everything except Etrian Odyssey. I never cared much for that series, so I felt I had to be honest. Thanks for the heads-up on this. I know they're looking at Switch and PS4/5, so I want to draw attention where it's needed. MS's promise of BC support is the best deal for the consumer. I'm not about to buy something on Switch when its successor may not have any BC support, and we know that the feature is there on PS5, but it's not a priority for Sony, so who knows what we'll see with the 6.

Re: These Fighting Games Really Packed a Punch

thaKingRocka — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:04:43 -0000

Street Fighter remains king. Super Street Fighter II Turbo is my favorite, but I do miss the CPS1 sounds when I'm playing it. Aside from that, I love playing Hugo in 3S, but I miss the presentation of 2nd Impact when playing that. I play 4 and 5, but I much prefer 3 and 2.

The other series I like are Guilty Gear and King of Fighters. I prefer KoF 13 and 98. For GG, I've actually been really happy to mostly just keep up with the series. I didn't care for it much in its first iteration on PS1, but starting with the DC, I just started getting every iteration. I generally like where they go with things. Some of the Strive UI is a little off for me, but it still feels great to play.

I don't really care for 3D fighters much, but I have to give props to Virtua Fighter 4's Vanessa for finally getting me to play that series. She was just so solid, so brutal. I loved the way she played and her design was top notch. I wasn't happy with her redesign in 5.

Also, a shout out to King's white pants and suspenders in Tekken 2 for getting me on board there. I'd played the first Tekken, but I didn't really like it much.

Re: Street Fighter Alpha 2 Code to Unlock Shin Akuma Discovered

thaKingRocka — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:02:21 -0000

My guess is that most Americans would not read the OU as a long O. Rather, they would read it the same as in YOU, which would then make his name a slur.

Re: Sega Wants to Hear Your Thoughts for the Company’s 60th Anniversary

thaKingRocka — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:15:26 -0000

My love for Sega's work runs deep, so I took this opportunity to let them know. Thanks for the heads-up on this.

Re: Hearthstone Director Talks About Why The Game Is Not Coming To Switch And Other Consoles

thaKingRocka — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:07:02 -0000

This doesn't really seem to address consoles other than the Switch.

Re: Yu Suzuki On Whether Shenmue III Will Have An Open Ending

thaKingRocka — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:56:21 -0000

I Kickstarted this game so I could have some closure after so many years. Open ending promised.
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Re: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Is Getting A Physical Release

thaKingRocka — Wed, 10 May 2017 20:27:04 -0000

I love that classic Sega Master System aesthetic ... obviously.

Re: Ultra Street Fighter II Gets A New Trailer And Soundtrack Sampler

thaKingRocka — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:39:24 -0000

The problem isn't the price; the problem is the control options ... which really means the problem is the price since I just really don't want to shell out for Switch HRAP sticks for just the one game.

Re: Gundam Versus On PS4 Adds Jesta And Gundam Throne Zwei, Details On Closed Beta Modes

thaKingRocka — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:21:09 -0000

Any word on split-screen?

Re: A Good Look At The New Galaxy Style 3DS XL In An Unboxing Video

thaKingRocka — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:47:24 -0000

Thanks for the info. I might pick up a skin. I only want it for where my hands rest on the back of the machine, so it's a bit more expensive than I'd like, but it's better than gloss.

Re: A Good Look At The New Galaxy Style 3DS XL In An Unboxing Video

thaKingRocka — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 19:19:29 -0000

Has there been a New Nintendo 3DS XL with a matte finish?

Re: Turbo Outrun Joins The Mix Of Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage’s Classic Titles

thaKingRocka — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:37:46 -0000

I was interested to see what they could do with Model 1 games, but I guess it's not happening. Hopefully, unlike Power Drift, I'll be able to buy Turbo Outrun a la carte ... because I've already bought all of the other games from the eShop.

Re: Sega’s Third And Final 3D Classics Collection Announced For 3DS

thaKingRocka — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:38:55 -0000

Just to clarify, Wing War (Arcade) is the game at #5, which is not to be confused with Wings of Wor (Genesis/MD).

Are we meant to assume VF is the number 1 game? I would love to see them do more Model 1 titles. We haven't had much access to them in the past here in the States.

Re: Reggie Talks About NX And Applying Lessons Nintendo Learned From Wii U

thaKingRocka — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:38:14 -0000

I completely agree on the Wii U lineup. Not only did Nintendo produce fun, diverse, accessible games, but they were technically impressive games despite the hardware. Smash, Bayonetta, Mario Kart, 3D World, Splatoon, DKC:TF, and a fair number of other games were all running at 60fps. Some were 720p, but with uniquely stylized aesthetics, this wasn't much of an issue on a 1080p TV. Smash actually runs at 1080p native with 60fps. That's no small feat.

I'm at a loss to understand why more gamers didn't buy the system and play all of these great games. The Wii U has been a phenomenal success for me as a long-time gamer, and I think the people who dismiss the system should really reevaluate their reasons for doing so or at the very least seek to clarify what sort of gamers they identify as.

Re: White House Responds to #Free Leffen Petition: “Declines to Address” Leffen’s Case

thaKingRocka — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:52:41 -0000

That's pretty clear language in support of eSports athletes and a cited precedent.
"there is no current policy categorically precluding an eSport
from being recognized as a qualifying athletic competition. In fact,
USCIS has approved P-1 visa petitions for athletes seeking to enter the
United States to compete in eSport events."
With visas granted on a case by case basis, the real question is: what are the details in this case?

Re: Dragon Quest VII On 3DS Will Have Completely New Writing For The West

thaKingRocka — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:00:14 -0000

Story summary features should be standard. Keeping track of story elements over the course of such lengthy games isn't all that easy for me, and I've spoken with plenty of people who feel the same way.

Re: That One Time I Got Stuck For 15 Hours In Xenoblade Chronicles X

thaKingRocka — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:24:30 -0000

I ran into situations where I was too weak pretty often. There were two level 35s surrounding a quest item when I was at level 10. That was a side mission with no level requirement listed. Why would they have put me in that situation at all?

I think the game should be more along the lines of The Elder Scrolls when it comes to the main story. I should be able to take on any storyline and progress as I please.

You say it's necessary that a player level up, craft gear, upgrade stores, and it all is necessary because that's how the game is designed. I think it shouldn't be necessary. I think it shouldn't be harder on you if you come to feel that so much of the game is filler. What drives me is different from what drives you. The story hooked me and then the game promptly forced me to ignore it for hours.

Re: That One Time I Got Stuck For 15 Hours In Xenoblade Chronicles X

thaKingRocka — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:18:01 -0000

A normal rate may be relative, but what I am getting at is that you should be allowed to progress from one story mission to the next without hard or soft outside requirements of affinity or level.

I should then be free to do all of the other missions in a typical "end-game" fashion.

Re: That One Time I Got Stuck For 15 Hours In Xenoblade Chronicles X

thaKingRocka — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 10:46:29 -0000

There are many things about this game that make it seem as if they didn't want people to progress at a normal rate. The game is solid. I like it. I'm sticking with it, but it most certainly does not respect the player's time.

Re: Lunar And Grandia Appear On Steam Database

thaKingRocka — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 09:15:33 -0000

This is becoming a thing, and it's great.

Re: Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN Strikes Steam On Wednesday

thaKingRocka — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:00:21 -0000

This needs to be a regular thing, and they need to release on PC closer to console launch.

Re: BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend, Melty Blood: AACC And More Headed To Steam

thaKingRocka — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 06:57:47 -0000

I suppose it's time to put my money where my mouth is. :)

Re: Star Wars Battlefront + Xbox One Elite Bundle Giveaway

thaKingRocka — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:56:43 -0000

Obi-Wan Kenobi was my favorite character because of his quiet demeanor and wisdom.