what should we add next - part II

[Kong]

Last time (http://retrouprising.com/support/ru-news/ru-polls/what-system-should-we-add-next/t2566) we added 2000 Coin-Op games and Atari 2600 and are working on improving score submissions and adding Coin-Op scores.

What should we add this time?


http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Atari 5200 and http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Atari 7800 - ArcadeOX Only - No Java
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Sega 32x - ArcadeOX Only - No Java - An add on for the Sega Genesis that plays about 30 different games in 32bit graphics
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Amiga - ArcadeOX Only - Computer games from the mid-80s. I'm not positive this is possible. It will take some experimentation, research and trial and error.
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Choose your own adventure books - Scanned copies of old game books. These are lots of reading. If you want to fight the dragon turn to page 87. If you want to try running away turn to page 12.
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif2-XL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-XL) - Old educational robot from the 70s-80s that asked multiple choice questions via an 8-track tape.
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Laserdisc video game - I think I can get these to work online but there may be some unforeseen complications that could make it impossible. Like the Amiga this will take some research and trial and error without guarantee of success. They would have to be done one at a time which means it could take a quite while to get them all online. Maybe as slow as only one or two a month. But, man, they would be cool!
Add more Flash games and add score support to Flash games that do not save scores yet.
None - Don't add anything just continue working on improving the games and systems we already have.

[Dudebro]

I voted for "None - Improve the existing systems before adding more" and the "Amiga".

[Winnebagel]

Well Konnger you know what gets my vote. The PC/System with many of the best games ever made, the Commodore Amiga.

From RPG's like The Bard's Tale & Ultima series, to Cinemaware games (ie. King of Chicago , The Red Baron, Sinbad And The Throne Of The Falcon, Defender of The Crown); to classic Sierra quest games; to Adventure games (i.e. Deja Vu, Zak McKracken); to near perfect laser disk game ports (i.e. Dragon's Lair, Space Ace); to Real Time Strategy games (i.e. Dune I&II, Overlord, Lord of the Rising Sun); to some of the best pinball games ever released in the home; to the Psygnosis games (i.e. Obliterator, Barbarian, Shadow of the Beast), Amiga nearly had it all!

[DrunkN]

Laserdisk and CyoA games.

[Kugyince]

Atari, Sega, and Amiga.

[Winnebagel]

http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Laserdisc video game (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laserdisc_video_game) - I think I can get these to work online but there may be some unforeseen complications that make it not possible. They would have to be done one at a time which means it could take a while to get them all online.

Kong, if the Amiga ultimately gets the nod and is enable able, laserdisc games might be somewhat redundant because the Amiga released many of the major laserdisc games made (i.e. Dragon's Lair, Space Ace, Cliffhanger), but they might be easier to put on the site because they were originally on disc. They even released sequels to Dragon's Lair and Space Ace (with additional levels and some old levels combined). There are a few cool laserdisc games, like Hologram Time Traveller & Badlands, that would be lost, but at least most could be put on here (if Amiga can work on R.U.).

[Gamenguru]

I voted for the Commodore Amiga. A machine that was way ahead of it's time and still has one of the best libraries of great game titles to date. I would take the time to try and list some of them but it's a pretty substantial list. Winnebagel already mentioned a "few" of the cooler titles that were produced on the Amiga, but there are many more...

[Kong]

Laser Disk
YouTube - Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp
Amiga
YouTube - Dragon's lair - Amiga Sequence

It's cool that Amiga has some laser disk games but they can't compete with the real thing.

[Kevin]

Sega 32X :)

[CatalystiCam]

Amigacd32 & 32x

[justinm26]

i have no idea why no one even mentions the neo geo, i thought it was a great system...i just wish i had kept mine cause some that stuff is worth a fortune now.

[count100]

Laserdisk all the way gotta have DL2 that was a great game there.

[Winnebagel]

Laser Disk
YouTube - Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv5D-lrIOgc)
Amiga
YouTube - Dragon's lair - Amiga Sequence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yoX9-2x5AY)

It's cool that Amiga has some laser disk games but they can't compete with the real thing.

It's true they are not 100% side by side exactly the same. However, I was just trying to say that if laserdisc doesn't work, it might be a way to add some of these games still. For many games Amiga is the definitive version (i.e. Dark Castle) and other versions had to be ported to other systems to play them, but of course the laserdisc games took massive amounts of memory, so they would be a bit tougher.

[GameDoy]

What, no Jaggy? Still, I'm on the 32X bandwagon. Doom is still good on there even with the bad music.

[Winnebagel]

What, no Jaggy? Still, I'm on the 32X bandwagon. Doom is still good on there even with the bad music.

I believe Kong said the Jaguar is not an option currently.

[Kong]

Amigacd32 & 32x
We are not talking about Amiga CD. Just plain old regulat Amiga.

i have no idea why no one even mentions the neo geo We really need to update the FAQs. This has been asked and answered several times. Search for Neo Geo and you will see why the answer is no.

[Winnebagel]

We are not talking about Amiga CD. Just plain old regulat Amiga.

We really need to update the FAQs. This has been asked and answered several times. Search for Neo Geo and you will see why the answer is no.

Yeah Cam, the AmigaCD32 came out after the Amiga computer. The CD system only had a few dozen games on it, as it was only on the market for something like 6-7 months.

The Amiga computer system is the one that I, and several others on R.U., are always hyping. It had hundreds of awesome games and was on the market from 1985-the mid 90's. Some of the games were enhanced versions of Commodore 64 games, but then a lot were original games, and arcade games.

Yeah, it seems like people keep asking this Kong. Can we (Mods) update the FAQ?

[sezthemank]

I choose cyoa, but I wish I chose lazer disc :(

[justinm26]

kong, i searched the faq and didn't find anything

[ZedIsDead]

I'm pretty sure Kong meant you to search the forum for the Neo Geo, not the FAQs. He said that the FAQs needed to be updated to answer that question.

[Kevin]

Hmm, now that I think about it, more flash games would be great. These are usually good for me to play at the job. :)

[Kong]

Can we (Mods) update the FAQ?Not yet. I am working on a way for everyone to easily update everything - making everything be a wiki editable field with mods having to approve edits before they are public.

[Winnebagel]

Not yet. I am working on a way for everyone to easily update everything - making everything be a wiki editable field with mods having to approve edits before they are public.

That's a pretty cool idea. That would probably help to improve the rate of updates.

[GameDoy]

Aaaaaaand... 32X takes the lead! Just remember, you just plug it into your Genesis, just like the black guy in the commercial! Also, Doom, Virtua Racing, MKII, and Chaotix are the good 32X games.

[Winnebagel]

I have always been surprised at how popular 32X seems to be. I have one, but there were only a few games on it. I will admit some were good, and it would be cool to see that here, but I don't think the 32X had nearly as much to offer as Sega's other systems. I did like Star Wars and MKII on the system, though.

[GameDoy]

Whoops. Forgot Star Wars again. :p

[Kong]

I think 32X is probably the least cool on the list but it is also probably the easiest to add so quick turn around time before moving on to second place if it wins.

Who are the other 2 people that voted for 2XL?

[Winnebagel]

I think 32X is probably the least cool on the list but it is also probably the easiest to add so quick turn around time before moving on to second place if it wins.

Who are the other 2 people that voted for 2XL?

I hear you. That was kind of my thought. I still like the system. I especially played Star Wars Arcade, MKII (Gamenguru and I played it for at least 500 hours back in the day), Virtua Fighter II, and Kolibri. It makes sense though that it would be one that could be added quickly and boost the game choices relatively painlessly.

[Belmontzar]

I voted for more atari, Amiga because I have never played it.. and 32X for knuckles chaotix and DOOM!
(hums the e1 m1 theme)
Laser disk is another cool idea, though.. I read alot of choose your own adventure
(survival hint for most of the books if it seems dangerouse or stupid GO FOR IT!)

[GameDoy]

What in the heck is a 2XL? :confused:

[Kong]

There's a link in the first post.

[GameDoy]

I hope the 2XL isn't added. That thing is creepy.

[sezthemank]

I didnt know what the 2xl was,
if its creepy im gonna check it out.

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WOW that is creepy.
I had somthing simaler to that when I was little, but it looked like a robot, not like that weird thing.

[DrunkN]

It's true they are not 100% side by side exactly the same. However, I was just trying to say that if laserdisc doesn't work, it might be a way to add some of these games still. For many games Amiga is the definitive version (i.e. Dark Castle) and other versions had to be ported to other systems to play them, but of course the laserdisc games took massive amounts of memory, so they would be a bit tougher.
Doesn't the 32x play dragon's lair?

[Winnebagel]

I hope the 2XL isn't added. That thing is creepy.

Even if it is eventually added you don't have to play it. It's not mandatory.

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Doesn't the 32x play dragon's lair?

No. 32X did have the power to handle something like Dragon's Lair. 32X was okay, but it was essentially a souped up Genesis. It was a cartridge system, so it basically was Genesis with more colors.

[Kong]

It was on Sega CD.

[Winnebagel]

It was on Sega CD.

That's right. I forgot about that. They had a 64 color version of Dragon's Lair. :)
Also, now that I think of it, they did a bunch of LD games didn't they? I remember Road Avenger, Cobra Command, and that Ninja one. I think I have those somewhere.

[GameDoy]

That's right. I forgot about that. They had a 64 color version of Dragon's Lair. :)
Also, now that I think of it, they did a bunch of LD games didn't they? I remember Road Avenger, Cobra Command, and that Ninja one. I think I have those somewhere.

To me, DL used to be cool but all of the ports and remakes have made it a cliche to me. All I know is, we could use the Sega, Atari, and Amiga CD32.

[Winnebagel]

To me, DL used to be cool but all of the ports and remakes have made it a cliche to me. All I know is, we could use the Sega, Atari, and Amiga CD32.

I liked a lot of the old Laser Disc games, but my favorites were the Don Bluth ones (Dragons Lair series and Space Ace series).

I won't mind seeing Sega 32X and more Atari (at some point). Remember the Amiga CD32 is not the system in the poll. The CD32 was a very short lived system with only a few games. It only lasted about 6 months. The Amiga on the list is the Amiga computer which was out for 9 or so years and produced many of the best games ever made.

[CatalystiCam]

We are not talking about Amiga CD. Just plain old regulat Amiga.


32X then.

[Dudebro]

Meh 32X. I guess the people have spoken but I think it's a poor choice.

[Winnebagel]

Meh 32X. I guess the people have spoken but I think it's a poor choice.

I agree, but I think people see Sega and just choose that because they know it. As an Amiga owner (or at least an owner until the thing finally gave up the ghost), I know that it is one of the greatest gaming machines ever created, but what can you do? Kong did have a good point, though: 32X should be very easy to enable, then hopefully the second choice can be worked on. Of course I hope that will be the Amiga, and I hope it will be technically possible to emulate (I know it will be time consuming, but hopefully possible as it is great) but regardless, at least 32X will be enabled and done.

[Dudebro]

I think we should use this polls results to choose the follow up system. From the wikipedia link 32X only has 32 games anyways. Also it says they only sold 200,000 systems, is that accurate? If so what a fantastic waste of time this will be.
I vote we close this and add the 32X to get it over with. Then move on to the amiga since there's obvious interest in it.

[Winnebagel]

I think we should use this polls results to choose the follow up system. From the wikipedia link 32X only has 32 games anyways. Also it says they only sold 200,000 systems, is that accurate? If so what a fantastic waste of time this will be.
I vote we close this and add the 32X to get it over with. Then move on to the amiga since there's obvious interest in it.

That's probably about right. The 32X was basically a quickie idea Sega came up with to try to prolong the Genesis' life cycle. It was mostly a sales failure. To its credit they did manage to produce a few quality games like Star Wars Arcade, a good version of MKII, and a good shooter called Kolibri (you played as a hummingbird). Other than that, the 32X had very little to offer IMHO. I think it would be a quick way to boost the game/system count on the site, though.

If the Amiga can eventually be added, I think I will be in Nirvana for awhile. It had some really nice stuff. The challenge will be adapting it for R.U. I think. I know there are a few decent emus out for the Amiga, so hopefully that will help. In my mind there isn't a much higher choice for hardcore retro gamers (at least PC anyway) because those that played the Amiga typically turned into little cultish groupies (I count myself as one of these). It was the gaming choice back in the day for people who were looking for quality graphics and hardcore game play. :)

[Kugyince]

The idea is more people would be willing to donate to the site to add the 32X. By just tossing it up and saying the hell with it, you're losing out on some possible donation dollars.

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I voted for the 32X and Atari for their name recognition and ability to garner donations. I voted for the Amiga because it had a lot of C64 ports that I'll like.

[Dudebro]

Yeah I realize that tenser but it doesn't mean we have to like it. I think the Amiga would attract a different crowd and potentially a better crowd. No offense intended of course. 32X just seems like a weak choice overall.

[Winnebagel]

The idea is more people would be willing to donate to the site to add the 32X. By just tossing it up and saying the hell with it, you're losing out on some possible donation dollars.

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I voted for the 32X and Atari for their name recognition and ability to garner donations. I voted for the Amiga because it had a lot of C64 ports that I'll like.

That makes sense, and I agree that 32X is probably the best next choice to add. However, I bet there are a lot of other Amiga cultists (-aka- soul slaves) lurking out there waiting for someone to feature Amiga games. There are a bunch of sites our there devoted to Amiga already, but most of them are retrospective sites. I have never seen one that offers anything like what R.U. does. I think a lot of people would come out of the woodwork if R.U. managed to get them working.

By the way, Amiga definitely had some nice enhanced C64 games.


Here are a few examples of the difference between C64 and Amiga versions. These are more commonly known arcade games. Of course there were tons of C64/Amiga exclusive games as well.

Ghouls & Ghosts

C64 http://www.skytopia.com/games/arcade/compare/c64gg.png

Amiga http://www.skytopia.com/games/arcade/compare/gngamiga.png

Midnight Resistance

C64 http://www.skytopia.com/games/arcade/compare/c64mra.png
Amiga http://www.skytopia.com/games/arcade/compare/arc_midnight3.png

Double Dragon II
C64http://www.lemon64.com/games/screenshots/full/d/double_dragon_ii_-_the_revenge_03.gif
Amiga http://www.lemonamiga.com/games/screenshots/full/double_dragon_ii_02.png

[Kugyince]

My only major gripe about the Amiga library is that they didn't port over Space Taxi.

[GameDoy]

32X then.

Yes. Quite.

[Belmontzar]

Only reason I wanted 32x was to finally try Doom and Knuckles.
The Atari stuff I grew up on and love playing again.

Amiga, I had heard so much about this wonderful machine, never got to play it, I remember an olm computer my dad had that had a port for an amiga game I think, just wish I remember more about it...

Well anyway, good luck adding what you add^^. Glad that your asking our opinions.

[GameDoy]

Only reason I wanted 32x was to finally try Doom and Knuckles.

Also known as 2 of the 5 games on 32X that make me want to play them!

[Belmontzar]

Also known as 2 of the 5 games on 32X that make me want to play them!

Thats what I mean, why add a system for only five games?

[megaman]

sega 32X

[DrunkN]

come to think of it, we used to have that dragon's lair port on the gameboy color.

[GameDoy]

Thats what I mean, why add a system for only five games?

They're good enough to add. The only problem I find is in Doom, and once you overcome the music, it's an overall better game than the SNES one.

[Belmontzar]

well ill have to take your word for it, the only 32 X machine addo on I got close to was broken before I could play it.. I also know this was on a poll, but was wondering if Intellevision was going to be added. you dont get much more Retro than That system.

(Mom also wanted me to request it lol)

[Winnebagel]

well ill have to take your word for it, the only 32 X machine addo on I got close to was broken before I could play it.. I also know this was on a poll, but was wondering if Intellevision was going to be added. you dont get much more Retro than That system.

(Mom also wanted me to request it lol)

32X is one of those systems that you know will be added eventually anyway, so it might as well be sooner than later. It was pretty much a failure of a system, but the half dozen decent games will be fun to play.

You're a good son saying that for your mom. ;)

[Kevin]

Maybe Kong will be kind enough to throw in a few more flash games along with the 32x. :)

[sezthemank]

It looks like it says SEX on the home page in the top right corner. :)

[jacob1117]

32x

[sezthemank]

32x


Yeah I know.
But it makes you think about the subliminal message.

Its like the old cans of coke that if you stacked them in a certan way, they would say "SEX".

[DrunkN]

Yeah I know.
But it makes you think about the subliminal message.

Its like the old cans of coke that if you stacked them in a certan way, they would say "SEX".
Oh sez, you and your crazy way of looking at the world.

[sezthemank]

Oh sez, you and your crazy way of looking at the world.


Honestly :p
Check it out.

snopes.com: 'SEX' in Pepsi Cool Cans (http://www.snopes.com/business/hidden/coolcans.asp)

32X SELLS

If you look at the home page you will see what I mean.

[afireinside]

In the title you spelled should wrong you put hould it should say should lol

[Dudebro]

Yeah Kong has been known to throw in some typos, at least everyone understood what he meant right?

[Dojah]

Yeah I know.
But it makes you think about the subliminal message.

Its like the old cans of coke that if you stacked them in a certan way, they would say "SEX".

Good ol subliminal messages. Have you seen the KKK members on the Marlboro ciggarette package. Or the people having sex on the Camel package. The guy snorting coke in the coca-cola signature. Or the Pentagon and the WTC's on the $20.00 dollar bill.

[Kong]

Sega 32X won and was already added.

Amiga got second. I looked into the possibility of adding it and it is not going to work out. It was a computer and it is just too complicated of a system to get to run smoothly online.

Atari 5200 and Atari 7800 got third place. I will add them next.

Let's start discussing what 10 items will be in the third version of this poll.

[Winnebagel]

Amiga got second. I looked into the possibility of adding it and it is not going to work out. It was a computer and it is just too complicated of a system to get to run smoothly online.


I'm kind of bummed to hear that, but I knew it would be a logistical challenge to get those emulators to work in Arcade OX. I know the Amiga uses simulated kick starts and things like that, so it would be difficult. I will keep hope in my heart that this might be possible one day, but life goes on anyway. :)

[sezthemank]

Good ol subliminal messages. Have you seen the KKK members on the Marlboro ciggarette package. Or the people having sex on the Camel package. The guy snorting coke in the coca-cola signature. Or the Pentagon and the WTC's on the $20.00 dollar bill.

No I havent seen this
Ive seen the Coca-cola one,and the diney ones and stuff.

Do you have any pics of these Fags?

[Kong]

Rough draft of the next poll


MSX 1
Comadore64
DOS
Choose Your Own Adventure Books
2XL
Laser Disk
Intellivision
Virtual Boy
More Flash Games
Old Radio Shows
VCR Games
More hacks and translations of games for systems we already have.
None - Improve the existing systems before adding more

Comments? Suggestions? It can only be 10.

[Winnebagel]

Rough draft of the next poll

[LIST=1]
Comadore64
DOS


Do you think Commodore 64 and/or DOS will work on RU? Those would be my next choices if Amiga is not possible, but do you think they would have some of the same issues as the Amiga?

[Kugyince]

Rough draft of the next poll


MSX 1
Comadore64
DOS
Choose Your Own Adventure Books
2XL
Laser Disk
Intellivision
Virtual Boy
More Flash Games
Old Radio Shows
VCR Games
More hacks and translations of games for systems we already have.
None - Improve the existing systems before adding more
Comments? Suggestions? It can only be 10.
Fixed.

[Kong]

Do you think Commodore 64 and/or DOS will work on RU? Those would be my next choices if Amiga is not possible, but do you think they would have some of the same issues as the Amiga?
They will not be perfect but they will run. When I say DOS I mean the very most basic games. Like Frogger.

[Dudebro]

I think choose your own adventure books would be a weak thing to add by donations. I say just add them when you get some free time or bundled with something else. The rest I have no issue with.

[Winnebagel]

Kong, do you still think Laser Disk might work? If so, that would be a nice option.

[CatalystiCam]

Jaguar or 3do maybe?

out of those... I'd say, well, my dad wants intellivision since it's the main console he played, I'd say Virtual boy I suppose

are old computer games possible to add, like old windows games?

[Kong]

Kong, do you still think Laser Disk might work? If so, that would be a nice option.I am about 80% sure that they would work. They would take more effort than 32X and Atari but I think it is possible. And I think it would be really cool.

I think choose your own adventure books would be a weak thing to add by donations. I say just add them when you get some free time or bundled with something else. The rest I have no issue with.I would have to buy the books off of ebay, scan them, and then make a system for jumping to the correct page.

Jaguar or 3do maybe?

out of those... I'd say, well, my dad wants intellivision since it's the main console he played, I'd say Virtual boy I suppose

are old computer games possible to add, like old windows games?Cam you should know the answer to Jag and 3DO by now.

Virtual Boy would be more of a novelty. Everyone wants to see how bad it is but few would actually play it. On top of it sucking in real life it would be even worse on a 2D screen.

There are some windows games that would work. I don't know how many good ones though.

[Dudebro]

I would have to buy the books off of ebay, scan them, and then make a system for jumping to the correct page.

When I said weak I didn't mean anything about your effort to add them. I meant I doubt many people would care and it might be a dud.

[count100]

I still think that the laser disk games would be the best to add on the site. Then we could have the laser disk of Dragons Lair the way that I remember it. Along with a bunch of other awesome games.

[Kugyince]

MSX, C64, or Intelli.

[Belmontzar]

MSX 1 I have never heard of..
c 64 and Dos Id like to see...
Choose your owns I like but not sure how it would work on a program..
2XL and Laser disk also sound cool, but again I have no idea what they are..
Virtual boy; that Red screen? plus its supposed to be motion related..... no
Intellevision: yeah.. this is good^^

More flash is always good.
old radio: HITCHHIKERS GUIDE FOR THE WIN! (RU +marvin the paranoid android? HELLS YEAH)
VCR games? Know what they are but have no idea how the would work.. 0.o
HACKS and translations are cool
Well those are my thoughts..

[Kong]

Making sure everyone understands the choices.


MSX 1 - games similar to ColecoVision. Java and ArcadeOX will be supported. No Scores.
Comadore64 - because it was a computer and not a console there will be some load times and confusing menus. Java and ArcadeOX will be supported. No Scores.
DOS - games similar to ColecoVision. Some people may find starting games to be confussing. Java and ArcadeOX will be supported. No Scores.
Choose Your Own Adventure Books - You get to choose how a story turns out. Just reading. No scores.
2XL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-XL) - Kind of like an audio version of choose your own adventure. Lots trivia questions and corny humor. Flash. No scores.
Laser Disk - Stuff like Dragon's Lair and Space Ace. The real thing not the watered down console ports. They will be added one game at a time. Flash and score support.
Intellivision - Similar to ColecoVision. The controller looked kind of like a calculator. It had plastic overlays that you had to put over the controller that explained what each of the many buttons did. Most of the game will be awkward on a keyboard . Java and ArcadeOX will be supported. No Scores.
Virtual Boy - This is the 3D Nintendo System. It was very unpopular and only has a few games. It will be even worse in 2D. It is mainly just a novelty. ArcadeOX only and scores.
More Flash Games - Obvious
Old Radio Shows (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-time_radio) - Like War of the Worlds. Stuff that your grandparents listened to before there was TV. Flash audio.
VCR Games (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/12329) - You have to play them in groups and they are much more like the Wolf Forum game than a video game.
More hacks and translations of games for systems we already have.
None - Improve the existing systems before adding more
You can suggest other stuff. Of course stuff like 3DO, Sega CD, Playstation and Xbox are not going to be added. If it has a CD or is less than 10 years out of development then the answer is no.

[Belmontzar]

-looks at web pages-

Alot of those are cool, though the VCR,virtual boy, and Game books seem kinda pointless..

[Ryu2Cammy]

i have no idea why no one even mentions the neo geo, i thought it was a great system...i just wish i had kept mine cause some that stuff is worth a fortune now.
yeah i agree i think that you guys should put up neo geo things next

[sabby]

I would be in heaven if RU had IntelliVision. :D

[Winnebagel]

I love the idea of having radio shows. I remember listening to the old radio plays like The Shadow, and Dragnet. Fun!

[CatalystiCam]

How old of windows games would we be talking here? Because, I was thinking along the lines of pc games like rollercoaster tycoon or decent or sim city 2000.

If so, my vote goes to old pc games.

[DrunkN]

I would be in heaven if RU had IntelliVision. :D
I have a PS2 game with a whole bunch of IV games. I literally only spent about a quarter for a working copy of this game.

I vote we improve our current systems before we go crazy with new ones.

[Kong]

How old of windows games would we be talking here? Because, I was thinking along the lines of pc games like rollercoaster tycoon or decent or sim city 2000.

If so, my vote goes to old pc games.Age isn't the only question. It is not an easy question to answer.
Rollercoaster tycoon = A big no way
decent = no
sim city 2000 = maybe

I vote we improve our current systems before we go crazy with new ones.This poll is closed. Right now we are not voting. We are making a top 10 list to put on the next poll.

[CatalystiCam]

well, old pc games is still something I'd like if possible, My Gramps has sim city 2000 on his old windows 95 pc at the lake, It came with the computer, I like the game a lot.

... If you can add pc games, even really simplistic ones, it would still be one great acomplishment, I think it should be looked at for the future, whether it's in a month or (a) year(s), it would still be wicked.

[Dudebro]

Why not just buy simcity2000 for like 9.99? I swear I saw it recently bundled with other sim games and the whole thing was 9.99 or 14.99. I think old PC games would be a waste when they're so easy to get in stores or by downloading.

[sezthemank]

When old Pc games are mentioned
Does this mean games like Broken sword?
because that game is old, its over a decade old.

[Kong]

Broken Sword = No.
Descent = Maybe for DOS games.

Here is some examples of possible Windows type games. ArcadeOX - Play any game in your web browser (http://arcadeox.com/demo.html)

[CatalystiCam]

Descent on DOS eh, cool.

@DB, I can't shop online nor do any stores really sell old games... plus it's once in a blue moon I get driven to the pawn shop since the youngest of my older brothers liscence expired, I just think it'd be cool.

[Dudebro]

Yeah it would be cool but there's other retro systems that would be cooler to add way before PC. PC has a gigantic library of games but like I said they aren't hard for most people to get, for free or cheap. It wouldn't really improve the site overall imo. I think it would clutter it up with tons of lame games that I see in the bargain bin at target.

[CatalystiCam]

I suppose, someday, it should be added though...

[Kong]

Knowing how much time each will require should help with narrowing down the list.


http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif MSX - fast
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Commodore_64 - medium
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Category:DOS_games - slow
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Gamebook - slow
2XL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-XL) - fast
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Laserdisc_video_game - slow
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Intellivision - medium
http://retrouprising.com/images/misc/wikipedia_icon.gif Virtual_Boy - fast
More Flash Games - medium
Old Radio Shows (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old-time_radio) - medium
VCR Games (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/12329) - slow
More hacks and translations - fast
None - Improve the site and existing systems before adding more - slow
Atari Lynx - medium
NeoGeo Pocket - medium
More coin-op games - slow

[CatalystiCam]

DOS, Virtual boy & Intellivision.

[Dudebro]

Why do people want Virtual Boy? I think it's a waste of a spot when we could add a good system with good games. I sure as hell won't vote/donate towards that piece of garbage even if it's just for the nostalgia or w/e.

[sezthemank]

I just think you should Inprove the site to be honest.

[Winnebagel]

Why do people want Virtual Boy? I think it's a waste of a spot when we could add a good system with good games. I sure as hell won't vote/donate towards that piece of garbage even if it's just for the nostalgia or w/e.

That's kind of how I felt about 32X. I see it as an almost useless system, However, I guess if as many retro systems as possible are to be added, I suppose Virtual Boy would qualify. I don't know how it would look in 2-D, though.

[Dudebro]

That's what I mean, it's one thing to add it purely for the nostalgia but it's almost useless when it comes to actually playing it. I think it should be a very low priority.

[Winnebagel]

That's what I mean, it's one thing to add it purely for the nostalgia but it's almost useless when it comes to actually playing it. I think it should be a very low priority.]

I agree with that point, but I think as the updates happen these things will eventually be ticked off the list one by one. I see them as eventualities regardless of my feelings about them.

If it was up to me, I would go straight to adding as many retro computers as possible, as many of the best retro games were on those. I can understand that the technology is easier said than done sometimes, but that would be my personal top priority.

[Dudebro]

Yeah eventually it should be added but like I said in another post I don't see many donations coming from it due to lack of interest.

[Winnebagel]

Yeah, I think every one voted for 32X because it had the name Sega in it versus anyone really knowing what was on the system (except for people like Gamedoy who seems to realllllyyy like 32X).

At first, I kind of was reluctant to donate when the 32X was the goal, but ultimately I donate to help out Kong and RU more than for what the next goal is, so I did. I have to admit if Amiga had been a possibility I probably would have funded the entire project myself, but even without that, I still want to try to help out as much as possible.

[Dudebro]

Don't get me wrong I love to help out Kong and the site but I think Virtual Boy is a waste of time.

[Kugyince]

I think people are curious and want to try it out for themselves.

[Kong]

I agree. I think a lot of people are coming here to either relive old memories or just get a chance to see something they missed the first time around.

[Belmontzar]

True... thats a good point.. but I sitll odnt see how the Virtual boy will even be playable.. though now that I think about it.. I did kinda avoid them...

[samejamesbond]

In my opinion we should invest in a console everyone would like.
But better yet expand the Arcade games.

Does MSX include MSX2 games?

[Dudebro]

I just think it will be a letdown and the novelty will wear off quick. I'm not fighting it I'm just expressing my opinion about it.

[xfighter1138]

I think the Amiga would be really good for the forum, though honestly I'm sorry to say this to you Kong or Tenser. But the 32x addition was a really bad pick, since the game pick was really limited.

[Kugyince]

We already knew that going in. On the other hand, it was an excellent choice as it garnered donations quickly.

[Belmontzar]

32 X was a good add in, I know thanks to having played and having fun with them^^. Amiga would be cool but I think was already ruled impossible.

Personally now that im playing Arcade and some multiplayer games, Id like to see testing on a possible Multi player scenario. the best way I have learned how to play many games, is against another player. you learn alot when going against another human.

[Winnebagel]

Amiga would be cool but I think was already ruled impossible.

Don't remind me. It's still like a knife in the heart. I understand, but it hurts when you lose someone you love. Mi Amiga! :(

I still think that even without the Amiga, adding other classic computers (i.e. C64, Apple II, etc.) will probably be a good idea, and bring in a new demographic.

[Mareeps]

I think the Amiga would be really good for the forum, though honestly I'm sorry to say this to you Kong or Tenser. But the 32x addition was a really bad pick, since the game pick was really limited.
well, its going to be limited because i heard the 32x had only about 40 games

[Dudebro]

It is limited and it's already been added. We're now looking ahead to bigger and better things(besides Amiga, atm at least).

[Winnebagel]

It is limited and it's already been added. We're now looking ahead to bigger and better things(besides Amiga, atm at least).

Oi! Again with the reminders. :(

[Kugyince]

I would enjoy the C64 and I know Sabbs would love to have the Intelli here.

[Belmontzar]

I would enjoy the C64 and I know Sabbs would love to have the Intelli here.


INTELLIVISION -FIST pump- (LOL) RETRO TO DE MAXISH MAN XD.
okay.. off the pointless plugs..

What exactly is the problem with adding Amiga? Is there some kind of program difficulty? or s ther a problem with compatability?

[Dudebro]

Oi! Again with the reminders. :(
But I did say "atm at least", who knows there might be some breakthrough and amiga will be easy to add. Nothings impossible right?

[Mareeps]

i think adding a bunch of super mario romhacks would be awesome, since they are nice changes from the normal game, otherr than those cursed invisible coin blocks that are placed over pits

[Belmontzar]

But I did say "atm at least", who knows there might be some breakthrough and amiga will be easy to add. Nothings impossible right?


YEah^^ just liek with arcade Ox appearng, there might end up a more detaield version that will run even faster and be even better. As new file types emerge, things once hought impossible, become VERY likely. THE fact people are TALKING about MSX and the DOs games beign added Really blows my mind.. To me they feel like somethign still, oddly new or shocking. that those games COuld and MAY appear on this site. almost $#*^ a brick when I played the Arcade version of super puzzle fighter two, and saw it was the SAME speed as my saturn version @.@. I thought it was gonna be supper laggy, nope.. it was all ZOOM..

[italianlover101]

i would personally like if you added more coin up games like the spiderman one thank you

[Ryu2Cammy]

im just waiting for n64. but i thought it was old enough to be on this site already...well i hope next year you guys put it up :pray:

[Slime Slayer]

dreamcast just became officially retro today, 10 year anniversary. weird how people are still developing titles exclusivly for dc (rush rush rally coming out in oct)

[Winnebagel]

dreamcast just became officially retro today, 10 year anniversary. weird how people are still developing titles exclusivly for dc (rush rush rally coming out in oct)

I still love my Dreamcast, and Saturn too. Those were great systems.

I just wish the last Eternal Champions would have come out on Saturn. :'(

[Gamenguru]

I still love my Dreamcast, and Saturn too. Those were great systems.

Saturn still has the best pinball game I've ever played on any system. :worship:


I just wish the last Eternal Champions would have come out on Saturn. :'(

I'd be happy if they would release an EC sequel on any one of the major consoles...doesn't matter which one.

[Winnebagel]

Saturn still has the best pinball game I've ever played on any system. :worship:

Agreed. From the graphics, to the sound, to the great play, to the multiple tables, that game rocked! I could never decide which table was best. I loved them all.


I'd be happy if they would release an EC sequel on any one of the major consoles...doesn't matter which one.

I know. It's so painful. EC 2 was one of the best fighting games of all time, and easily had the most complex story of any fighting game I have ever played (only rivaled by the MK series). Then the game went on to outsell SF II on the Genesis, but do they make another one? No! They had to focus on Virtua Fighter. :curse:

[Dudebro]

Face it, EC is as dead and useless as the Amiga.

[Winnebagel]

Face it, EC is as dead and useless as the Amiga.

Yeah maybe you're right, and I should just learn to accept it. I guess I should also excuse you for your comments, but I would still like to get a second opinion.

YouTube - GTHAD

Or maybe not, you blasphemer against the holy EC and the most holy Amiga! :freaked-out: :pissed-off: :at-wits-end: :loser:

[Slime Slayer]

the dreamcast tops my list of favorite systems ever it goes something like this:
1. dreamcast
2. ds
3. nes
4. wii
5. snes

[Gamenguru]

Face it, EC is as dead and useless as the Amiga.


In the face of this latest plasphemy :weep: I may just have to renounce my membership in the Church of Dudebro, and pray that the DudeOne will ultimately discover the path to true enlightenment. :pray:

[Kugyince]

the dreamcast tops my list of favorite systems ever it goes something like this:
1. dreamcast
2. ds
3. nes
4. wii
5. snes

You feel the Wii has overtaken the SNES?

[Slime Slayer]

You feel the Wii has overtaken the SNES?
not yet game wise, but throw in the internet, online gaming, vc/wiiware and various homebrew apps. and it takes the 4th spot.
how would you rate your top 5?

[Kugyince]

not yet game wise, but throw in the internet, online gaming, vc/wiiware and various homebrew apps. and it takes the 4th spot.
how would you rate your top 5?
It would be difficult for me because how do you account for sentimental value?

I guess it would go something like this for me:
1. SNES
2. NES
3. ColecoVision
4. C64
5. GBA: SP

[xfighter1138]

I was wondering what will happen next after the whole Atari thing.
Are we going to go with computer consoles like the Apple II or C64?
Or going with more retro consoles like the Intellivision.

[CatalystiCam]

Top Gear is Dead too :'(
I did buy Top Gear Rally for the N64 at Gamestop today though, ahh memories :)

1. Snes
2. N64
3. Dreamcast
4. Saturn
5. NES

I'm not including all the wii features in this though.