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Pixels (2015)

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When aliens intercept video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of...

4Player Podcast

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This weekly show features the staff of 4PlayerNetwork.com as they discuss video games (both old and...

Sarah (7798 KP) created a post in Smashbomb Feedback

Nov 17, 2019

I have a question relating to a specific item, Final Fantasy X-X2 HD in video games (but this could apply to similar issues on other items):

Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X2 are two separate games and were originally released separately, although X2 is a sequel. However a few years ago, both games were remastered and released together on one disc - although they’re still very much two separate playable games on the one disc.

My question is, should these games be two separate items on the site as that’s how they were originally released? Or is the remastered version with both together fine to keep as an item in its own right? I don’t want to amend the current item with both if it’s ok to leave like this.

You wouldn’t have a separate item for an old film that has been rereleased on Blu-ray, so assuming the same would apply for games?

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AT (1676 KP) Nov 17, 2019

Not for sure, but I'd list it as the remastered version containing both games, since there's usually a release date or other identifying factors that would separate it from the original releases. It's a stand-alone product, and someone might be looking for info on that version. Also, sometimes there ends up being good or bad things in the re-released versions, and that info would be better specifically listed for each version of the game.

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Imogen SB (4507 KP) Nov 18, 2019

I would say that the remastered versions of games are fine to enlist as their own item since there are huge differences usually between the original and the remake. However, the game that was released on one combined disk would probably be listed as one item - Hope this helps! :)

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Tomb Raider: The Beginning

Rhianna Pratchett

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In this prelude to the exciting new entry in the Tomb Raider video game saga, lead game writer...

Japan Jukebox

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Exploration of the new, old and experimental music of the Island nation, and how they rock the world...

David McK (3425 KP) rated Star Wars X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (Rogue Squadron #1) in Books

Jun 30, 2024 (Updated Jun 30, 2024)

When Disney took over the Star Wars franchise in circa 2015, they threw all the old Expanded Universe stuff out.

Which is understandable, from a certain point of view.

This, however, meant they threw the good out with the bad - for my money, this series was one of the major losses of that decision.

Essentially, these books - based on the old X-Wing/TIE fighter video games - are Top Gun in space, and - IMO - are far more interesting than just about anything Disney has done since (including the 'new' Alphabet Squadron series).

Corran Horn himself is a major loss in the 'new' Disney films.

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Erika (17788 KP) rated Nintendo Switch in Tech

Jan 5, 2020

Nintendo Switch

Games Consoles > Games Consoles

8.5

(19 Ratings)

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Games are WAY too expensive. (0 more)

I've played the Switch before, with my bro and my cousins. I was hesitant on buying one myself, since I have limited time to play video games. I was also hesitant because I have a 3DS. For Christmas, my bro bought me a Switch, and I've been making time to play it.
I've owned/played a lot of consoles in my life, starting with the NES. Nintendo, of course, keeps a choke hold on their original characters and games, such as Mario, Kirby, Legends of Zelda, Pokemon, and the list goes on.
The controllers are awkward if you're playing on the TV, but when the console is mobile, they feel natural in your hands. Thus far, I've only played Zelda, which I love.
A major con is that the games are so dang expensive. Zelda is at least 3 years old and is still nearly 60 bucks. I need to do more exploring on the eShop for indie games and whatnot.
Overall, I do like it slightly better than the 3DS and the Wii.

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Lee (2222 KP) Jan 5, 2020

I got a Switch last year, been a Nintendo guy all my life since the NES. Totally agree on the game price - I had Breath of the Wild on WiiU but have been hoping for a price drop so that I can get the Switch version. I’ve been making good use of the recent Nintendo sales though 😊

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