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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 1d

ES-DE Theme Showcase:

Cathode by hplant6

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 2d

This is a big big part of it for sure. It creates a vicious circle of updates and refreshments without anything actually new and people have literally invested in these games because of the dlc and virtual currency so they feel compelled to keep playing.

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 2d

I 100% agree that indie games are the place these days to see any innovation - although this is likely to be partly due to restrictions of the power of thier development equipment compared to AAA studios, at least in some cases

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 2d

Is it just me or do modern games not feel as innovative as their predecessors?

Is it that its harder to create new ideas these days because so much has been done?

Is it the fact that there are less restrictions to work around stifling innovation?

Is it both?

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 6d

Game of the Weekend:

Chill this weekend with a classic that became very well knownwith the rise in home computers. This version is a true tribute to those early versions with simple graphics and gameplay.

Mahjong (2023) [Vircon32]

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 8d

🚨🚨NEW THEME ALERT!!🚨🚨

Inspired by @bitmapbooks.com:

Compendium
by Rob Zombie

Available on theme downloader now!

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 9d

In your opinion what retro gaming platform has the best library of games?

Its tough for me to narrow down but for variety I think Gameboy.

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 12d

Game of the Weekend:

I remember playing this as a kid and it was and is one of the toughest RPGs ive ever played.

Super Hydlide (1990) [Genesis/Megadrive)
(1987) [MSX]

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 15d

Did you know?

If you played 250 two player matches in Mortal Kombat II arcade you got to play a different game?

That game? PONG!

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 15d

ES-DE Theme Showcase: Carbon
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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 16d

Lots of new exciting handheld devices announced recently, some dual screen, some incredible budget devices but which ones are people excited about/buying?

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 19d

Game of the Weekend:

The first in an iconic rail shooter series and arguably still the most icon of all rail shooters.

Time Crisis
(1995)[Arcade]
(1997)[Playstation]

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 20d

And the award for strangest lightgun design goes to the Sega Menacer.

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 22d

ES-DE Theme Showcase:

CarAlt by weestuarty
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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 22d

Many cores sopport lightgun touchscreens and its usually as simple as changing controller type (some systems like snes you have to change player 2 controller) and the game is Super scope 6 on Snes9x via retroarch

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 23d

I think there are options but nothing universal or consistent, this tied with the rise of VR makes it less likely to see something outside of that type of system.

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 23d

Did you know many emulators support handling for lightguns, which paired with android touchscreen makes for a great experience

Since i learned this i cannot put down this game.
Annoyingly addictive.

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 23d

Why dont modern consoles have light guns?

Its such a lost game format. The only place you can play these now is in bowling alley arcade areas these days.

This makes me sad.

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 26d

Game of the Weekend:

For many this was the first "fighting game" that caused many kids to argue on a home computer.

The Way of the Exploding Fist (1985)
[BBC, C64, ZX spectrum, Amstrad cpc]

Check out the difference in graphics between systems (ZX/BBC/C64)

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 27d

One of my favourite things on our discord is seeing user customisation of themes like this one by dwovrl.

If you are not a member yet i suggest to join to follow cool things like this.
(invite: discord.gg/42jqqNcHf9)

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 28d

ES-DE Theme Showcase: Canvas by Siddy21
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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · 29d

Hidden Gem:

Sticking with 1998, this game took the world by storm by being 3D.

But wasnt everything then going 3D?

South Park (1998) [n64] (psx/windows was 1999)

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · Sep 8

If you could go back to one point in time to play games for the first time when would you go back to?

For me?

End of 1998 - Metal Gear Solid, Half-Life and Ocarina of Time. What a time to be a gamer

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · Sep 5

Game of the Weekend:

An early game to use the CD-ROM format and originally an exclusive for Macs this game changed many perceptions of just how immersive a game can become.

Myst (1993) [MAC]

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ES-DE Frontend @es-de.org · Sep 4

My most favourite game for coop ever just cannot be be done justice unless played on real hardware.

4 player mode on Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles

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