tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post1861748345623944767..comments2023-11-02T03:47:41.891-07:00Comments on Chrontendo: One Last Episode for 2011Doctor Sparklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328442015557051088noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-14946035134205803192014-01-30T10:59:02.436-08:002014-01-30T10:59:02.436-08:00I'm surprised no one has pointed this out yet,...I'm surprised no one has pointed this out yet, but you were in fact "doing something wrong" when playing Space Shadow.<br /><br />Since you're meant to play the game with some kind of submachine gun, you can simply hold down the trigger to fire at a much faster rate. You don't have to pull the trigger for every single shot like in most previously released light gun games. This makes killing enemies a lot faster. It introduces another problem though: the screen turns black so frequently that it makes the whole thing kind of hard to watch and almost seizure-inducing.<br /><br />It's not a great game by any means, but I can see how it would be really tedious and boring playing it the way you did. <br /><br />Good episode though. I hope the Chrontendo series will continue soon.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-54547476191835820332013-09-10T10:40:57.189-07:002013-09-10T10:40:57.189-07:00I also enjoyed Friday the 13th as a kid. It freake...I also enjoyed Friday the 13th as a kid. It freaked me out when Jason popped out with the "DUN DUN DUN Dunn" sound in the field. (Although there are pretty strong indicators when this is about to occur ... I was pretty dumb back then.) <br /><br />Not a great game by any means, but it had quite a few nice aspects (maps, item inventory, slightly different character types, etc.). <br /><br />I would peg it as one of the first console Survivor horror games,Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471595946716134168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-31542258444123555372013-09-06T03:26:24.909-07:002013-09-06T03:26:24.909-07:00Haha I must be one of the few who really enjoys Fr...Haha I must be one of the few who really enjoys Friday the 13th. When it came out I used to rent it all the time as a kid. I was attracted by the whole creepy/spooky mood of it I guess. In retrospect I think it's a bit of a survival horror and open world game. Just a bit lol. <br />That part in the cave when you we're looking for Jason's mom, you need the flashlight to see some entrances in the wall. And you need to light up all the fireplaces to get the flashlight.<br />Anywho, I started watching over a year ago and I'm slowly catching up, keep up the good work!Luciferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450952812447009338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-10218223810817991252012-08-28T22:39:22.623-07:002012-08-28T22:39:22.623-07:0013 pages? More like 70! The exact page length vari...13 pages? More like 70! The exact page length varies from edition to edition.Doctor Sparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328442015557051088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-24528925809438315742012-08-28T20:24:25.214-07:002012-08-28T20:24:25.214-07:00Ya... I like your answer better. You put your tho...Ya... I like your answer better. You put your thoughts into words alot better than I did. I guess it would help if I actually studied philosophy sometime. Especially the polarized nature of the charachters being godlike intellectual elites or scummy selfish leaches on society. The problem is that when alot of people read it, they do feel that emporerment and agree with her. I found myself getting lulled in myself until the ridicuolousy long John Galt sppech taking what like 13 pages? The I realized this is a bunch of bullcrap. My Superviser at work thinks its the best modern book ever written. He also thinks that the government seizing our 401k retirement plans is eminent too. Thats the kind of loonies I have to deal with who read Ayn Rand. Anyway, does this mean the new episode is near? Sean Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-300347218746948512012-08-28T20:00:46.617-07:002012-08-28T20:00:46.617-07:00Great, I step out for a little bit, and now people...Great, I step out for a little bit, and now people are discussing Ayn Rand on here? <br /><br />I'm sure part of the reason people hate Rand so much is that she is a pretty terrible writer. She has a tin ear for dialog, her characters are ideology-spouting cardboard cutouts, and she never hesitates to use 100 words when 10 would do.<br /><br />As for the whole objectivist thing - it just seems like watered down Nietzsche reconfigured for the era of crony capitalism. I don't think she tackles any issues that hadn't already been covered with more thoughtfulness by Nietzsche, Hobbes, Rousseau, and Adam Smith. <br /><br />Her main strength seems to be describing a dualistic world in which individuals are either godlike elites or mindless slaves; all the while implying to the reader, that "You, dear reader, by the very act of reading this book and agreeing with everything in it, have proven yourself to be one of the intellectual elite described therein!" In that sense, she's sort of like a 20th century right-wing Chernyshevsky.Doctor Sparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328442015557051088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-81326812964297621432012-08-26T02:45:55.669-07:002012-08-26T02:45:55.669-07:00I've read Ayn Rand. Don't ask me about Ru...I've read Ayn Rand. Don't ask me about Rush though. And Imthoughly reject her objectionism philosophy. I read Atlus Shugged and part of the architect one. ( the title is eluding me right now.). While on a certain level I enjoyed the story or Atlus Shrugged, the whole philosophy of that book turned me off. Especially the John Galt manifesto. I find most people who like Rand to be very egotistical, and selfish. The whole "money is the root of all good" thing is what is wrong with the world today. I'm not socialist or anything but I do believe in checks and regulations on the hoarding of wealth. And that to live in a functioning society requires that we at least take care of those less fortunate. Also as a strong supporter of unions I didn't really like the anti union rhetoric. In a business, all the workers deserve their fair share not just the CEOs. Yes ideas count and should be protected but you can't do everything your self. And those that build your ideas with you deserve eir share as well. And in Atlus shrugged especially they present a scenario that is far from reality. Last time I checked our government wasn't in the business Nationalising companies or dictating whose steel you have to buy. Ad some of the companies built on ideas are doing quite well, Apple for instance. And Google. Ad the truth of the matter is that most people with lots of money are not as virtuous as those presented in her books, but rather would do whatever it takes to make another buck no matter what the cost. We only need look at the turn of e century with its unchecked capitalism and rampant poverty to see where Ayn Rand like thinking would get us. Where those who had the money kept all the money, not because they where the idea makers, but because though cronyism and monopolys new innovation was stifled and kept those in power in power. I guess I believe the old saying that it takes money to make money is very true and I support a more level playing field for all people until its not.Sean Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-90539377738507720842012-08-25T14:56:28.570-07:002012-08-25T14:56:28.570-07:00Just a quick comment here. Both for Doctor Sparkle...Just a quick comment here. Both for Doctor Sparkle and you other guys. Have any of you actually read any Ayn Rand? If not, you don't know what she wrote about or what her writing is like. It's not that hard to just read it for yourself. Please don't insult Ayn Rand by trying to blame Rush on her. Their album 2112 was vaguely inspired by one of her novels, but that's all the connection there is between Rush and Rand. They had a few great songs but a lot of them do suck. Tom Sawyer being one.doctorx0079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-81566345727624497242012-01-01T11:06:59.261-08:002012-01-01T11:06:59.261-08:00If I'm not mistaken, it's standard for Jap...If I'm not mistaken, it's standard for Japanese hard hats to have a cross on the front.Jonothanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305455959377150878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-519272826513972942011-12-30T19:34:19.986-08:002011-12-30T19:34:19.986-08:00Anon - Perhaps my enthusiasm for Tecmo Bowl got th...Anon - Perhaps my enthusiasm for Tecmo Bowl got the most of me, since I probably should have called TB one of the best "series" rather than best "game." Most people would consider the sequel to be even better than the first, though I'm not sure which game was more successful at the time. Tecmo Bowl was released near the height of the NES' popularity in the US and Tecmo Super Bowl was released after the SNES was out.<br /><br />As for Dr. Devil's legs, I really don't know. They don't really look like goat legs to me, but the graphics aren't detailed enough to say for sure. Maybe he'll turn up again in the sequel.Doctor Sparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328442015557051088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-75418541595202248272011-12-26T19:44:50.803-08:002011-12-26T19:44:50.803-08:00In Wagyan Land, I believe that what you took to be...In Wagyan Land, I believe that what you took to be Dr. Devil's extremely tight pants were actually goat legs. The Devil is often depicted with the hind legs of a goat and, if you look closely, you can see that he has cloven hooves. <br /><br />Also, I might be wrong about this, but isn't Tecmo Bowl's sequel, Tecmo Super Bowl, the one that is fondly remembered as the greatest NES sports game? It's certainly the one I loved (and still play).<br /><br />I assume that the confusion is caused by the fact that most people shorten the title to "Tecmo Bowl" when they are talking about Tecmo Super Bowl. However, you are not the only source that cites this game as the much beloved version, so it is possible that I am the only one who liked Tecmo Super Bowl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-37279239443233863192011-12-24T15:03:26.472-08:002011-12-24T15:03:26.472-08:00I am truly saddened to learn that, after having vi...I am truly saddened to learn that, after having viewed your latest episode, I will have to undergo several painful laser removal sessions to modify my "Octopi 4-Ever" chest tattoo. It's a good thing I opted out of the scarification route.<br /><br />Happy Hi-Fi Christmas and a Swanky New Year!Kevin "k8track" Moonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-3172321318391388232011-12-24T10:12:39.208-08:002011-12-24T10:12:39.208-08:00Thanks for keeping up on this- it really is entert...Thanks for keeping up on this- it really is entertaining to watch you going through the game history of this console (as well as TG16 and SMS). An interesting read in the comments section too between Rush and the Asian characters.<br /><br />I have decided to start forcing 4:3 resolution on these videos by the way. Why? Though it makes the non-gameplay sections like the box art look wrong, the original games were stretched onto a 4:3 screen. Since the majority of each episode is gameplay video I thought this would be an appropriate way to watch it. Now if only the video player came with a mame-esque HLSL filter to simulate a CRT television screen...Qun Mangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-39219741879954685962011-12-23T08:41:55.529-08:002011-12-23T08:41:55.529-08:00Oh, and as the aspiring resident Japanese aficiona...Oh, and as the aspiring resident Japanese aficionado, I can help you with your confusion over "Red"'s pronunciation.<br /><br />In brief,<br />Japan had its own language prior to adopting the Chinese Character system (much like Korean), and thus it's own pronunciations.<br />When Japan recieved the new writing system, however, certain the approximation of the Chinese way of saying the characters also weaseled its way into the language.<br />Thus, today it is common for a certain character to have at least two pronunciations: the Japanese way, and the Chinese way.<br /><br />How can you tell when to read it one way or the other? When a Character (Kanji) is paired with another, typically both are pronounced in the Chinese way. When the Kanji is used on its own, it is typically pronounced in the Japanese way. There are, however, exceptions.<br /><br />In this case, "Aka" (あか) is the Japanese way, and "Seki" (せき) is the "Chinese" way. Here it is "Seki," because "Dragon" and "King" are both in Kanji form as well, and make a three character phrase which is very "Chinese."<br /><br />That clear things up?<br /><br />to make it more confusing, though, most Kanji have more than just two pronunciations, due to phonetic flow in different words, or due to the various pronunciations by Chinese chronology and geography.<br /><br />English has a similar issue, truthfully, with our amalgam of prefixes, suffixes, and roots, that all depend upon the linguistic and etymological origin.<br />like, for instance, the plural of "Octopus."<br /><br />Thanks for the episode! have a merry christmas.マタイ・ファーナムhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503117980736098510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-40556784634089224772011-12-23T07:33:23.751-08:002011-12-23T07:33:23.751-08:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFyY2mK8pxk&fea...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFyY2mK8pxk&feature=player_embeddedマタイ・ファーナムhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503117980736098510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-6398941359969640222011-12-21T19:04:30.833-08:002011-12-21T19:04:30.833-08:00I remember years ago reading an article about Zapp...I remember years ago reading an article about Zappa in which the author stated that you stop liking Zappa once you reach the age where you're cooler than he is, which for most people is around 16. Harsh words, to be sure, but Zappa's sense of humor works my nerves to the point where I find him impossible to listen to. With the exception of some late 60s, Hot Rats era stuff. Though nowadays if I'm in the mood for proggy-jazzy music I'd probably put on some Soft Machine or Henry Cow before turning to Zappa.<br /><br />I do love me some Captain Beefheart, however.Doctor Sparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328442015557051088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-77162850426826977132011-12-21T16:06:37.667-08:002011-12-21T16:06:37.667-08:00My god...first he slams Rush in the main post, the...My god...first he slams Rush in the main post, then I come to the comment section and he's ragging on Frank Zappa! Boo, I say.<br /><br />Great episode, though.The Professornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-62103288278696777882011-12-21T08:48:13.716-08:002011-12-21T08:48:13.716-08:00I think the good Doctor has said in the past that ...I think the good Doctor has said in the past that he will likely cover the 16-bitters but the portable games will be a bit much. Sorry if I am misquoting!joedicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-10514294247897475022011-12-21T00:28:25.136-08:002011-12-21T00:28:25.136-08:00Thank you for another great episode.
Just a tiny...Thank you for another great episode. <br /><br />Just a tiny question, since you're nearing April of 1989 - will Chrontendo be going portable as well?<br /><br />Not that I really want to add another 1200+, mostly crappy, games to your plate, but then I wouldn't mind them being covered as well. :)Knureknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-57293944637004236432011-12-21T00:27:31.136-08:002011-12-21T00:27:31.136-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Knurekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978113759417275309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-89114569283986926982011-12-20T20:18:19.623-08:002011-12-20T20:18:19.623-08:00Yeah I mean, Friday the 13th is a pretty crappy ga...Yeah I mean, Friday the 13th is a pretty crappy game, and more or less unplayable by today's standards, but it's pretty much on par with the majority of NES games from that period that weren't made by Capcom, Nintendo, or Konami. It wasn't a total unplayable mess like that NES X-Men game, which I believe actually came out AFTER Friday the 13... I mean, yeah, it definitely did because I don't think it's appeared in Chrontendo yet.Last Bird Week I Gave You My Heart and the Very Next Day, Megami Tenseinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-1019001450362748452011-12-20T20:01:46.888-08:002011-12-20T20:01:46.888-08:00Alysandher - We all have terrible music in our pas...Alysandher - We all have terrible music in our past. I used to be a huge Frank Zappa fan in Junior High! And while that interpretation of Tom Sawyer is probably correct, I don't see how anyone could figure that out just by listening to the song. Of course, 99% of rock lyrics are gibberish...<br /><br />Apparently Wagyan developer Now Production also did Hanamaru/Noid, which raises an interesting question. Did guys like Now work strictly as guns-for-hire or did they hold the rights to the code they wrote? I assume Now owned the Wagyan game engine themselves if they used it in a Capcom game. It will be interesting to see if it turns up in any other games.<br /><br />Yep, I had the title for Ganbare Pennant Race! wrong in the blog post, but correct in the video, thank goodness! I've corrected it and also added a screenshot that I forgot to put up earlier. Thanks for the heads up.<br /><br />Flip - that makes perfect sense. So it's a kun'yomi/on'yomi thing, I guess?Doctor Sparklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328442015557051088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-60918771112075544722011-12-20T18:58:09.780-08:002011-12-20T18:58:09.780-08:00You wrote in your blog "Konami's Goemon P...You wrote in your blog "Konami's Goemon Pennant Race! is a decent and slightly..."<br />The name of the game is Ganbare Pennant Race! Konami didn't make the game all about the Goemon character after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-72261247521013503692011-12-19T19:24:15.149-08:002011-12-19T19:24:15.149-08:00It should be noted that the Japanese version of Te...It should be noted that the Japanese version of Tecmo Bowl has an updated roster. While the US game had a roster largely derived from the 1987 season (which is why Walter Payton is in the game two years after his retirement), the Japanese release is based on the 1989 season.<br /><br />Also, some copies of Tecmo Bowl replaced Colts running back Eric Dickerson with Albert Bentley because of Dickerson's disputes with the league and the player's association.GarrettCRWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675896861166359684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186345736950611814.post-40682730516940664622011-12-19T19:07:17.952-08:002011-12-19T19:07:17.952-08:00Wait wait wait.
During Hydalide 3 you said you wou...Wait wait wait.<br />During Hydalide 3 you said you wouldn't be giving it a lot of attention because eventualy you will be covering the Genesis version.<br />i know we have Chronsega, is that going to continue past master system into Genesis?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com