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Post by parrothead on Jan 21, 2010 0:19:34 GMT -5
That's most likely correct, Wildcat. February 10th is nearby, and I'm thinking G-Mode and Majesco were either secretly signing a deal with Paon earlier to feature a couple of their Data East games into it, or are just debugging, packaging and shipping the game.
Anyway, along with Edward Randy, Ring King and Night Slashers, the owner of these four Data East arcade games hasn't been announced, yet. It's most likely G-Mode, since they focus on Data East's least important games and franchises:
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 12, 2010 18:22:55 GMT -5
The game's out now in NA, just to alert anyone interested. When I get my tax return, I plan to pick this up.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 16, 2010 13:33:51 GMT -5
It seems the game wasn't shipped to retailers until just today. I plan on picking it up when I get the chance. EDIT: Hardcore Gaming 101 is getting ready to post a very timely article on the Joe & Mac series. |
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Post by parrothead on Feb 17, 2010 1:37:01 GMT -5
If we buy it now and tell our friends to buy one, G-Mode would probably release Vol. 2. It probably would include some of Paon's Data East games if G-Mode could make it happen.
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 17, 2010 11:25:43 GMT -5
I got my tax return yesterday, and depending on how I balance things, I should have this tomorrow or next week.  |
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Post by parrothead on Feb 18, 2010 14:20:29 GMT -5
According to this thread at GameFAQs, IGN gives it a 5.0/10 while asking "Where's Wind Jammers?" Nintendo Power gave it a 6.5/10, with Metacritic having this snippet: "More options would have been nice, however, and it's a shame that legit classic Karnov isn't included." I wonder how lazy the reviewers are in researching first before reviewing? I guess it's because they don't have autism or especially Asperger's syndrome, which probably can make them understand it more. They thought G-Mode bought all of Data East's games and forgot that Paon kept Karnov, Chelnov and The Glory of Heracles franchise. I heard that there is another compilation underdevelopment, but it's not Data East-related. It's titled "SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 0." |
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 18, 2010 18:22:39 GMT -5
That there is, Parrot, and you can find out more about SNK AC0 here. */end shameless plug* I'll give the title a fair shake next week if I can track it down, Parrot.  |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 18, 2010 18:29:56 GMT -5
Classic arcade compilations typically get lower review scores for various reasons.
All I know is that I often get a lot of mileage out of them, myself.
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 18, 2010 19:18:11 GMT -5
Aye, I do as well. They're honestly the best way to gather up a heap of gaming's legends at a cheap price. And I have VERY little exposure to Data East's catalog, so I'm excited about visiting a lot of these for the first time.
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Post by parrothead on Feb 19, 2010 1:25:35 GMT -5
IGN calls Bad Dudes VS. DragonNinja a clone of Technos Japan's 1987 Double Dragon, because of two tough guys that beat up enemies and use weapons they can pick up. It's not just inspired by that, but its main gameplay was inspired by another successful 1987 arcade game, Sega's Shinobi. Some other things featured in the game that were popular at the time of its release are Ronald Reagan, ninjas, the agent who resembles Arnold Schwarzenegger or the Terminator, and Michael Jackson's 1987 song, "Bad" (which is where the name "Bad Dudes" and the quote "I'm bad!" came from).
SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 0 should of included some of SNK's earliest arcade games like the original Vanguard, Ozma Wars and their first game, Nihon Block. They should of also included some of ADK's like Crush Roller, Time Soldier (known in Japan as Battle Field) and Gang Wars.
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 24, 2010 16:30:52 GMT -5
Alas, it wasn't at the nearest Gamestop to me, Parrot, so you'll have to wait a bit longer to hear my thoughts. I'll be ordering it in the near future. |
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Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 24, 2010 16:41:26 GMT -5
I haven't come across this game yet, either, but it should show up eventually. I recall a similar situation with SNK Arcade Classics. These classic arcade compilations don't get the priority at retailers.
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 24, 2010 17:08:33 GMT -5
Nope. Gamestop guy said that since nobody pre-ordered it at that location, Majesco didn't ship them any. *shrugs*
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Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 24, 2010 19:30:01 GMT -5
Actually, I've heard that it's a common practice with GameStop not to order any in-store inventory unless there are pre-orders. Thus, if you want the game, you're kind of forced to pre-order it, otherwise you can't just walk in and find it. But that's inconsequential to me. I don't shop at GameStop. |
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 24, 2010 19:37:06 GMT -5
I try not to, but my options have been a bit limited. I'm trying NOT to use my credit card, you see. But, I'm working with my boss to be able to order in games here, and since it's $20 across the board, I'll happily support my employment and get retro goodness at the same time! Win win. And yes, you're right about GS not ordering stock unless there's demand. Makes sense, but it still sucks. |
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