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Droolworthy Exotic Commodore 64 Creations

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While trawling through a few Facebook retro gaming enthusiast groups, as you do, we came across some unbelievably amazing and super droolworthy Commodore 64 creations by John Papas!

What we saw made our jaw drop so hard, that we are still having trouble picking it up off the floor! Just scroll down slowly and take in all the hybrid C64 awesomeness! We love the 64-TX and who needs the SX-64 when you can have the CX-64! To be honest, we want them all!!!

To say we would love to get our hands on any (preferably, all) of these unique C64 creations by John Papas would be the biggest understatement of the year – Simply stunning creations!

source: Australian Retro PC Enthusiasts on Facebook

 

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX – A Legend Reborn

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We woke up today to great news that our fave ex-Sega mascot, Alex Kidd, will be getting a new lease of life on modern consoles!

Yep, you read that right, the classic and awesome Sega Master System game, Alex Kidd in Miracle World is being brought into the 21st century, titled Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Slated to be released early in 2021 on PC, Switch, Xbox and PlayStation, we honestly can’t wait to reacquaint ourselves with Alex on a modern gaming platform.

We love the brand new visual style, but we are even more chuffed and excited that it will have a retro mode to experience classic Master System Alex Kidd. This new version of AK will feature new levels, modes, and alternative boss battles – all based on the iconic Master System game. So if classic ‘80s platforming is your jam – and it should be, then you will need Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX in your life.

A legend has truly been reborn!

PS: While we wait for this to be released, we’ll keep playing Alex Kidd in Miracle World on our Master System 😉


source: GameTrailers

 

 

Weird and Retro’s MEGA PS VITA Sale!

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There comes a time when we have to let go of things, even those we hold precious and dear in our gaming collections.

Weird and Retro’s Serby has decided to part ways with his massive PS Vita collection – and what a mouthwatering collection it is! If you are after some hard to find and precious PS Vita games or systems, then read on! Before you ask, “Why would you sell this awesome stuff?”, then all we can tell you at this stage is that Weird and Retro have a project in the works that has been a labour of love – but more on this in the future when more details are known.

Oh yeah, having seen and drooled over Serby’s gaming collections, including this vast PS Vita one, we can tell you that it’s been meticulously curated, catalogued and stored – it’s in as perfect condition as possible! When you scroll through the list of items, please keep in mind that the pricing is in AU$. Before we hear anyone say, “I can get this at a better price”, also keep in mind that most of these PS Vita items were bought from the US or Japan, so you will know that shipping and GST is not cheap when getting products sent to Australia!

The below excerpt is from Serby’s Facebook For Sale post, so please ensure you keep checking the post, as individual items may have been sold!

PS: If you don’t have Facebook, then don’t fret, you can also get in touch with Serby by checking out the MEGA PS Vita listing on Gumtree!

Hello, I’m a massive PS Vita collector (over 300 Vita games) but am now selling most of my collection in order to build up another gaming collection. On offer are the following games, Collector Editions, Memory Cards, Japanese Limited Edition PS Vita system bundles, and hardware.

Please note if there are 2 listings for the one game, the cheaper one is for opened and the second is for New/Sealed (as per individual prices & description).

PS Vita Games:
Accel World VS Sword Art Online [Sealed-Asian English] $75
Alone With You C.E. [LRG – SEALED Sega CD OST] $90
Another World 20th Anniversary Edition CE [LRG – SEALED Game-Opened CE] $100
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles [R4] – SOLD!
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation [Charity Chest Edition No.5 of 10 Ubi-Soft Australian exclusive] $? – Ed: This caught our eye as we didn’t know this existed! Could it be only 1 of 10 worldwide? If so, WOW!
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation [Canadian Steelbook Exclusive] $150
Atari Flashback Classics C.E. [LRG] – SOLD!
Axiom Verge Multiverse Edition $70

Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation [Charity Chest Edition No.5 of 10 Ubi-Soft Australian exclusive!

Bad Apple Wars Day One Limited Edition $70 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend $25
Borderlands 2 [R4] $20
Borderlands 2 [R4-SEALED] $55
Broken Age [LRG] $55

Call of Duty Black Ops: Declassified [R4] $30
Child of Light [R4] $60
Chronus Arc [LRG-SEALED] $45
Civilization Revolution 2 Plus [Asian Eng.]$85
Corpse Party Blood Drive Everafter Edition [SEALED Game/Opened CE] $80 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
Cursed Castilla EX Limited Edition [Play-Asia] $80

Damascus Gear Operation Osaka [LRG – Sealed] $80
Dariusburst CS Chronicle Saviours [LRG] – SOLD!
Deadbolt [LRG – Sealed] $60
Deemo: The Last Recital [LRG – Sealed] $60
Demetrios The Big Cynical Adventure [RAG-SEALED – only 999 produced] $60 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
Digimonstory Cybersleuth [Japanese] $20
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention [R4] $35 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited CE $80
Dragon Fantasy [LRG – Sealed] $70
Dragon Quest Builders [Asian English] $150
Dragon’s Crown [R4] $50
Dragon’s Crown + PreOrder Book [R4] $70
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance $25
Dynasty Warriors Next [R4] $25 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT

Epic Mickey 2 [R4] – SOLD!
Exist Archive $40

F1 2011 $30
Factotum 90 [LRG – Sealed] $60
Fernz Gate [LRG-SEALED] $60
FIFA Football [R4] $10
Final Fantasy X [Korean] $20
Forma.8 [LRG – Sealed] $60
Freedom Wars [R4] $30
Fuuraiki 3 [Japanese] $75
Futuridium – Extended Play Deluxe [LRG]$60

G Generation Genesis (Double Pack) [Korean] $50
Girls und Panzer: Senshadō, Kiwamemasu! Collector’s Edition [Japanese] $140
Gravity Rush [R4] $75
Guacamelee! [LRG] $60
Gundam Breaker (The BEST) [Japanese]$25
Gundam Extreme VS Force [Korean] $25
Gunhouse [LRG] $50

Hatsume Miku Project Diva F 2nd [Chinese] $40
Hello Kitty to Issho: Block Crash V [Japanese Arknoid/Breakout game] $80
Hue [LRG – Sealed] $60

Iconoclasts CE [LRG-SEALED Game/Opened CE] $130
Injustice: Gods Among Us [R4] $25
Invizimals: The Alliance [R4] $10
Invizimals: The Alliance [R4-SEALED] $15

J-STARS Victory VS+ [R4] $45 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT

Killzone Mercenary [R4-SEALED] $50

La-Mulana Ex C.E. [LRG] $80
LEGO Batman 3 Beyond Gotham [R4-SEALED] $30
LEGO Chima Laval’s Journey [R4] $15
LEGO Hobbit [R4-SEALED] $30
LEGO MARVEL Avengers [R4-SEALED] $35
LEGO MARVEL SuperHeroes Universe [R4-SEALED] $30
LEGO Ninjago Nindroids [R4-SEALED] $30
LEGO Ninjago Shadow of Ronin [R4 Photocopied B&W Cover] $10
LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita [R4] $15
LittleBigPlanet PSV Marvel Super Heroes [R4] $15
LittleBigPlanet PSV Marvel Super Heroes [R4] $20
Looney Tunes Galactic Sports [R4] $15
Looney Tunes Galactic Sports [SEALED-R4] $20
Lost Dimension [R4] $45
Lumines [R4] $30

Macho Tales [LRG Standard Edition] $60
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection + 2 Guide Books $75 – SOLD!
Metal Slug 3 C.E. [LRG-SEALED Game/Opened CE] – SOLD!
Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition [R4] $25
Mind Zero $40
ModNation Racers: Road Trip [R4] $15
ModNation Racers: Road Trip [R4-SEALED] $30
ModNation Racers Sony PROMO Release (PAL Exclusive] $50
Mortal Kombat $70
Mutant Mudds Deluxe [LRG] $50
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge [LRG-SEALED] $50
Mystery Chronicle One Way Heroics [LRG-SEALED] $55

Natural Doctrine [UK] $40
Need For Speed: Most Wanted [R4] $30 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
Nova-111 [LRG] $50

Octodad: Deadliest Catch C.E. [LRG] $90
Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee C.E. [LRG]$100
ONE PIECE Burning Blood $30
One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 [R4-SEALED] » $75
One Piece Unlimited World Red R4-SEALED] » $75
Operation Abyss New Tokyo Legacy [R4] $30
Organ Trail [LRG] $60

Pantsu Hunter Back to the 90’s L.E. [Play-Asia] $90
Persona 4 Dancing All Night Crazy Value Pack Collector’s Edition [Japanese minus Obi] $70
Persona 4 Dancing All Night [R4] $55
Persona 4 Golden (R4) $120
Persona 4 Golden Solid Gold Premium Ed $450 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
Phineas and Ferb: Day of Doofenschmirtz [R4] $15
Photo Kano Kiss [Japanese] $25
Plague Road [LRG – Kickstarter cover variant] $55
Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale [R4] $20
Playstation Vita Pets [R4] $30
Proteus [LRG] $55
Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly $45
Psycho Pass: Mandatory Happiness CE [R4] $100
Putty Squad $55
Puyo Puyo Tetris [Japanese] $55

Race the Sun [LRG] $60
Rainbow Moon Limited Edition [Play-Asia SEALED Game/Opened CE] $100
Rainbow Skies Limited Edition [PlayAsia SEALED Game/Opened CE] $100
Rayman Legends [Japanese/Cover Variant] $30
Rayman Legends + Rayman Origins [EU Exclusive & unique Double-Game on 1 cart & dual game single manual] $90
Rayman Origins [R4] $25
Reality Fighters [R4] $10
Reality Fighters [R4-SEALED] $15
Resistance: Burning Skies [R4] $30
Revenant Dogma [LRG-SEALED] $50
Ridge Racer [Korean] $50
Risk of Rain [LRG-SEALED] $60
Rocketbirds Hard Boiled Chicken [LRG – Sealed + Sealed OST CD] $100
Rocketbirds 2: Evolution [LRG-SEALED + Sealed OST CD] $100

Saturday Morning RPG $100
semispheres LE [Orange Cover Variant]$35
Shakedown Hawaii $60
SHINOBIDO 2 Revenge of Zen $45
Shovel Knight $90
Siralim 2 [LRG-SEALED] $60
Skullgirls: 2nd Encore [LRG] $100
Skyforce Anniversary [LRG] $75
Smart As… [R4] $10
Smart As… [R4-SEALED] $15
Söldner X2 Final Prototype [eastasiasoft] – SOLD!
Sorcery Saga:Curse of the Great Curry God [R4] $30
Soul Sacrifice [R4] $25
Soul Sacrifice [R4-SEALED] $45
Spelunky CE [LRG] – SOLD!
Spy Hunter [R4] $40
Spy Hunter [R4-SEALED] $70
Stranger of Sword City [R4] $45
Super Hydorah CE [LRG] – SOLD!
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz [R4] $40
Super Mutant Alien Assault [LRG-SEALED] $60
Superbeat Xonic $20
Superbeat Xsonic [Korean – Rare] $35
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment LE [Japanese SEALED Game/Opened CE] $75

Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version [Rare Chinese version with English printed colour instruction sheet] $75
Taiko no Tatsujin: V Version [Japanese] $60
Tearaway [R4] $15
Tearaway [R4-SEALED] $25
Teslagrad [Value Pack – NTSC Variant SEALED Game/Opened CE] $110
Tetris Ultimate [Korean release in Full English] $70
The House in Fata Morgana C.E. [LRG] $200
The Jack and Daxter Trilogy [R4] $45
The King of Fighters ’97 Global Match CE [LRG-SEALED Game/Opened CE] $150
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II [R4] $60 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
The Muppets Movie Adventure [R4] $20
The Muppets Movie Adventure [R4-SEALED] $25
The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy [R4] $65
The Walking Dead Season 1 $70
The Walking Dead Season 2 $70
The Wolf Among Us $35
thomas was alone [LRG] $60
Touch My Katamari – SOLD!
Trillion God of Destruction [R4-SEALED] $80

Ukiyo no Roushi [Japanese Samurai game] $35
Uncharted: Golden Abyss [R4] $25
Undertale Collector’s Edition [LRG-SEALED Game/Opened CE] $120
UnEpic Limited Edition [Play-Asia No.231 of 500] $275
Utawarerumono Mask of Deception [LRG-SEALED Game/Opened CE] $75
Utawarerumono Mask of Truth [SEALED Game/Opened CE] $75

VA-11 Hall-A C.E. [LRG-SEALED Game/Opened CE] $210
Vegas Party [SEALED] $20
Velocity 2X: Critical Mass Edition [US with RARE Manual, OST CD & SLG Aluminium Art Plate] $100
Virtua Tennis 4 World Tour Edition [SEALED-UK PAL] $35
Volume [LRG-SEALED] $60

Windjammers C.E. [LRG] – SOLD!
Winning Post 8 20th Anniversary Box Collector’s Edition [Japanese] $110
World of Final Fantasy [R4] $45

XBLAZE Code: Embryo $40
XBLAZE Lost: Memories $40

Ys Memories of Celceta CE $120
Ys Origin CE $120
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana L.E. [R4-SEALED Game/Opened CE] $220 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT

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PS VITA MEGA PACKS
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PS Vita Indie Games Mega Pack (4GB) $40 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
PS Vita LEGO Action Heroes Mega Pack (8GB) $55
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PS Vita HARDWARE
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PS Vita CIB Aqua Blue & 32GB card + 6 Games $500 – RESERVED/PENDING PAYMENT
PS Vita CIB Lime Green & 32GB card + 6 Games $500
PS Vita TV [R4 CIB] $250
PS Vita 64GB card $180
PS Vita Ethernet Development Tool $70
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PS Vita Game Sets
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Signature Edition Games: ALL-4 Vita Releases with All 4 Pre-Order Coins $500 Includes:

– Darkest Dungeon Collector’s Edition
– Slain: Back from Hell Limited Edition
– The Count Lucanor [SEALED Game/Opened CE]
– The Long Reach [SEALED Game/Opened CE]

ALL-6 RED ART GAMES Vita Releases (All 6 New/SEALED) $350 – Includes:

– Bit Dungeon + [RAG-SEALED]
– Demetrios The Big Cynical Adventure [RAG-SEALED]
– Ice Cream Surfer [RAG-SEALED]
– Riddled Corpses EX [RAG-SEALED]
– The Bard’s Tale Remastered And Resnarkled [RAG-SEALED]
– The Deer God [RAG-SEALED]

MLB Full Physical Set: $275
– MLB 12 The Show (USA)
– MLB 13 The Show (USA)
– MLB 14 The Show (USA)
– MLB 15 The Show (rare Korean physical cartridge edition)

FIFA Full Set: $50
– FIFA Football (R4)
– FIFA 13 (R4)
– FIFA 14 (R4)
– FIFA 15 (R2 UK – No R4 released)

PLEASE NOTE: The 5 downloadable game codes in the MEGA PACK are EXPIRED and you cannot redeem them (having said that I heard that it may still work but I have not tried so I’m listing them as NO GAMES – only the physical 4GB & 8GB SONY PlayStation memory cards to use on any Vita models. It took me a long time to come across these Mega Packs and now this is a chance for you to own one yourself.

Thank you for looking and I hope you find something here you enjoy. If not, I will be listing a large portion of my vast personal gaming collection (numbering in the thousands) as I take it out from storage, couple of tubs at a time. This includes games, consoles, Press Kits, gaming merchandise, promo items, development units, original posters, gaming accessories, Rare games, and more that I have purchased and collected over the past 30 years, most in very good to mint condition.

Thank you again and have an Ace day 

Seen anything you like? Of course you have! We have and are still trying to pick up our jaw off the floor! This is one MEGA PS Vita Sale that will probably never be repeated!

 

The Mid-Year Sale Madness

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We love this time of year as it is the start of the month long mid-year sales! So get your wallets, purses, credit and debit cards ready!

Amazon Australia has kicked off their mid-year sale with discounted products across many categories, including video games, toys, electronics and computer & accessories that scratch our mid-year sale itch.

If you are anything like us, then you keep one eye on eBay every day just in case you find that item you’ve been searching for (for) ages or some bargain deal that satisfies your sales hunger. During this last month of the tax year (June), eBay will be running their The Best of EOFY Sale – with their top EOFY Sale picks here.

Ah yeah, Play-Asia always gets our buying heart racing! Their daily and weekly deals are pretty good, but it is their massive range that gets us excited. Their current sale of in stock items is worth a look, and if that doesn’t thrill you, then perhaps their awesome retro gaming range will – it is full of intoxicating nostalgia!

Next cab of the sales rank is Ozgameshop! They have a lot of perpetual sales, but it’s their clearance sale across all of their departments that has captured our attention.

Ah yeah, Catch.com.au! Catch is another one that loves their perpetual category sales, so you have to be vigilant when great savings are advertised, like the EOFY (End of Financial Year) Home Office blow-out sale – perfect for those that are working from home! The other one that caught our eye is their Heroic Brands up to 50% off sale.

Last but not least, it is Etsy! There are plenty of retro gaming or pinball related sales on right now. We love Etsy, as most sellers make unique items that are hand made and exudes coolness. Hit Etsy now, as you may find something awesome and help out a creator in the process.

 

PlayStation’s Space Jam: I Never Passed the Ball

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By: D.C. Cutler, U.S.A.

When I played the Space Jam video game, I either consistently played with Michael Jordan or I would pass the ball to the Tasmanian Devil. Usually, I just went to the hoop playing as Jordan.

I was never a huge fan of the film Space Jam. It’s fun, and Jordan gives a good performance as himself. Is that difficult or easy? However, when I played the PlayStation game based on the film for the first time, I instantly became addicted to playing the 2D, multiplayer game. And, before playing Space Jam, I particularly never enjoyed playing basketball video games. That changed after I played a few games of Space Jam.

For a game released in 1996, the graphics still hold up. There were basketball games made ten years later that didn’t have as impressive design and graphics. Every Warner Bros. cartoon character is designed in great detail and their movements are naturally familiar. Critics said the gameplay was too simplistic and easy. That’s one of the reasons I enjoyed the game.

source: Space Jam Wiki

When the Tasmanian Devil takes the ball to the hoop and starts spinning like a violent tornado, there is nothing more entertaining in any basketball game. Maybe I’m slightly biased because I was a Tasmanian Devil fan when I was a kid. He’s the most eccentric and crazy of the classic Warner Bros characters; the Road Runner being a close second. Jordan and the Tasmanian Devil were the only ones who could play defence for the TuneSquad. Bugs Bunny was useless on defence, but he could hit a three-pointer when you needed it.

Jordan’s game play athleticism and movements mirrored the real thing. His jumper and layup were pretty much identical to his real style of play. The Monstars could not defend Jordan’s fast break to the bucket. Most of them just watched when His Airness blew past them. I always thought the Monstars in the film and in the game were no match for Jordan. They were such silly and hokey villains, beating them felt inconsequential.

A Space Jam sequel with LeBron James is in the works. I hope the sequel produces an equally enjoyable game as the original film did. When it was released, Space Jam the video game was an excellent basketball game.

 

Gradius V Official DVD The Perfect

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That Alex Reynolds (aka: Alexpletives on Twitter) has surprised us once again!

Hot on the heels of his Ikaruga Appreciate DVD, Alex showed us another DVD from Japan in his vast collection, this time, it was Konami’s Gradius V Official DVD The Perfect.

According to our good friend, Wikipedia:

“On April 9, 2004, Konami announced a DVD called OPTIONS, which was being offered to pre-ordering customers in Japan — containing interviews with the developers, art galleries and a number of videos demonstrating the inner workings of the game’s levels. Adding further incentive for customers to purchase the upcoming game, Konami later revealed the availability of The History of Vic Viper — a book indicating inner design, the background and the roadmap of the Vic Viper ships. The book was included with all versions of the original Japanese pressing of the game. An additional DVD with expanded content titled Gradius V Official DVD The Perfect was also released in Japan to be ordered separately or with the game from Konami’s online retail store, Konamistyle”.

We may need to ask Alex if we can “borrow” this DVD 😉

 

 

IKARUGA Appreciate DVD

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During a private chat with Alex Reynolds (aka: Alexpletives on Twitter) he shared something that we weren’t aware till today – Treasure’s IKARUGA Appreciate DVD!

Alex told us that he loved Treasure’s game so much (Ed: who doesn’t?!) but like most mere mortals, found it extremely difficult to play and progress deep into the game, so when he saw the Appreciate DVD on a Japanese site, he grabbed it as it would be the means to see the rest of this brilliant game.

Wish we knew how to read in Japanese! Anyone else have this DVD? Hit us up on our socials.

 

Podcast: Vertical Hold – Retro Gaming In Self Isolation

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I can’t believe that we (myself and Ms. ausretrogamer) have never appeared together on a podcast! Well, I am here to tell you that we finally made our debut together in guest speaking on episode 275 of the Vertical Hold podcast!

The topic of discussion was how we were passing the time and keeping our sanity in this worldwide pandemic. We delve into the midst of nostalgia and discuss all things gaming, from retro and modern, pinball, arcade, board games to the Commodore 64, SNES, RetroPie and Nintendo’s Wii! Oh yeah, Double Dragon and Zelda came up in conversation too 😉

Thank you to Alex Kidman and Adam Turner for having us on their brilliant weekly Vertical Hold podcast, we had a blast!

 

The Strange Vitriol Toward GTA V

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By: D.C. Cutler, U.S.A.

The “Grand Theft Auto” franchise has always been beloved by most gamers. I’ve played every installment since “Vice City.”

In 2012, I remember on the day “Grand Theft Auto V” sold $800 million dollars’ worth of units, the Fed Chairman said that the American economy was weak. I thought, gamers seem to have money.

“Grand Theft Auto V” was set in Southern California, where gamers could explore the fictional city of Los Santo, plan and carry out heists, and take part in a range of activities, from golf to arms trafficking.

“Fortnite” is a violent game. The “Call of Duty” games are violent as well. But those games were never criticised as much as “GTA V.” Why did “GTA V” get so much condemnation for its violence, and other popular games, just as violent, were ignored by the media? Was it the success that brought on so much criticism? The game was violent, but so were all the other games in the franchise. I agree with the critics who panned the depiction of woman in “GTA V.”

With great success there is always some backlash. After the announcement of the first day grosses, I recall commentators on ABC’s “The View” and on CNBC having strong, negative reactions to the game’s success.

Upon hearing about the game’ sales record, CNBC commentator, Jim Cramer said, “Are there any parents left? You want your kids to watch… I would never let my kids have this. This is unbelievable.” In that same segment, another CNBC analyst reported that “GTA V” was the largest single day take of an entertainment title of all-time, “in the history of man.”

A parent can’t shelter their kids from entertainment like the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise. If you decide not to buy it for them, they’ll probably just end up playing it over at their friend’s house who bought it.

Not everyone was so critical of the Take-Two Interactive Software game’s success. A friend, a GameStop manager in Dallas, Texas, at the time of the game’s release, told me, “I’ve never seen anything move from our store like this. People were waiting for this one… I thought gamers went nuts when “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” was released.”

Critics hated the brutal interrogation scene, in which a character tortures another by methods of pulling out the victim’s teeth and electrocuting them. They seemed to know a lot about the details of the scene; it made me wonder if they had bought a copy of the game themselves.

 

TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD – Krome Studios Launches Classic Platformer

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The Aussie hero loved by millions worldwide and everyone’s favourite boomerang chucking (not quite extinct) Thylacine is back. The creators of TY the Tasmanian Tiger and Blade Kitten are proud to present their award-winning game TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD – a charming platformer remastered for the Nintendo SwitchTM.

Explore the wilds of Australia with your favourite Aussie mate, TY the Tasmanian Tiger. By utilising the Nintendo Switch system’s many capabilities, Krome Studios has created a memorable experience that players are nostalgic for. Now, you can flick the Nintendo Switch Joy-ConTM controllers to throw your boomerangs and tilt to glide, too.

TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD’s 3D environments, characters, particle effects and audio have been enriched, along with new graphical effects like screen-space ambient occlusion, fully dynamic shadows, color correction, and bloom. You’ll be immersed in its Aussie-ness.

A new addition to the original, TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD will challenge you with Hardcore Mode; be awesome you only have one life. And thanks to dedicated fans – via a successful Kickstarter campaign – TY has new TY character skins for everyone to play. Added to the game credits are over 2000+ backers, including 44 custom drawings by the creator, Steve Stamatiadis.

“For 20 years now TY the Tasmanian Tiger has been at the heart of our game making-philosophy here at Krome Studios,” says Robert Walsh, CEO Krome Studios. “We thank our loyal fans who have joined us in continuing this family-friendly tradition on the Nintendo Switch. Without you, we could not have made this happen.”

TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD immerses you in 17 levels of iconic Australian Outback. Collect opals, golden cogs, thundereggs, 13 different boomerangs and the all-important mystical talismans. The first game is available March 31st in the Nintendo eShop for North America as a digital download, April 3rd in the Nintendo eShop for Europe, and April 4th for Australia and New Zealand.

Press release source: Krome Studios