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Omega Five, Tron Hits XBLA Wednesday

dv8godd — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:46:22 MST

@L_K_M: Might be worth giving a whirl on that. I'd totally forgotten about it. I checked it out years ago but it still seemed really early and I just didn't have the time or stamina to get it working in the early dev stages.

Lately I've definitely been eyeing up some old OS 7 games sitting around here.

Thanks for the reminder!

dv8godd

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L_K_M — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:20:52 MST

@dv8godd: Maybe it'll run with SheepShaver:
[gwenole.beauchesne.info]
I've lost the CDs, though, so I can't try.

L_K_M

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kmattson — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:58:40 MST

Let's hear it for challenging games!

Yay!

kmattson

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dv8godd — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:23:37 MST

@L_K_M: I have that version... "Lode Runner: The Legend Returns" I wish I could play it under OSX, but I don't think it'll run even under OS9 emulation.

Though I'm sure I could run the DOS version just fine through DosBox. :)

dv8godd

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L_K_M — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:39:10 MST

@dv8godd: NICE! Looks a bit like the "high-res" (as in 640x480) Mac version.

L_K_M

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dv8godd — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:29:09 MST

@L_K_M: Lode Runner: [kotaku.com]

dv8godd

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Acunia — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:47:47 MST

It looks like its is pretty hard to dodge struff in Omega5
the character take up pretty much of the screen.

Acunia

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L_K_M — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:43:46 MST

That version of Tron looks pretty weird. I think I'll stay with GlTron. WWhat's that about Lode Runner, though? I'd definitely buy a nice 2D local multiplayer version of Lode Runner.

L_K_M

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Phaelog — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:56:25 MST

I understand the abbreviation of shoot 'em ups, shmups, is practical and faster to type. Verbally you're not saving much time there. When the Hudson rep actually said "shmups" my brain froze for a split second. Had to play it back to be sure I heard right. Reminded me of the first episode of "Lucy, DotD."

/wink

Phaelog

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burningranger01 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:40:43 MST

looks ok..characters could be way way cooler. Can we have Cotton or Thunder force please!

burningranger01

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drack48 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:43:18 MST

Graphics look so damn good cool!

drack48

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Beatseeker — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:52:46 MST

so excited for tron
it was supposed to be out last summer ffs

Beatseeker

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xot — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:51:53 MST

@Fyren: You're thinking of Tron 2.0 -- this the arcade game Tron from 1982. This was announced eight months ago. What took so long?

xot

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DaiMacculate — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:22:22 MST

@Johnnyhash: Actually, Short Circuit was pretty good. Its just that Steve Guttenberg wasn't even in the top 5 best actors in that Film. Johnny 5 ranks higher than him, IMO.

DaiMacculate

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ArmyofJuan — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:32:03 MST

I want to get this, but no live co-op is a killer. Plus if only one person from the development team can actually beat it, what chance do i have? And it doesn't seem like you can weave in and out of enemy fire very easily judging from this video

ArmyofJuan

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JohnnyHash — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:25:50 MST

@DaiMacculate:
How dare you sir, Mr. Guttenberg is one of America's finest actors ever!! If you were on my friend's list you would be getting some negative feedback. Ah just kidding but short circuit was good come on now!

JohnnyHash

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iameleveneight — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:25:21 MST

TRON?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy right now you have NO idea.

iameleveneight

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GorbyGipper — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:24:54 MST

Only local multiplayer? What is this, Wii? Not acceptable on 360...sorry.

GorbyGipper

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idrisz — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:22:55 MST

@Luziphir:
it was design to be appeal to gamers that like ikaruga and such, suppose to be hard.

it's much easier than ikaruga since you have health bar instead of 1 hit kill.

idrisz

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Brackynews — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:13:15 MST

NEED MASHEEN BAK NAO! Kmon purol8r...

Brackynews

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ChiisaiRamen — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:12:13 MST

oh goddammit, I want this so bad. But I just recently sent off my 360 for repairs (yet again, this is the 4th effin' time). This looks reaaaaaaaally good.

ChiisaiRamen

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okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:55:59 MST

I don't know guys... online co-op is not really a de-facto standard of some sort; it is nice when available. I honestly would never play a game like this with others, I'll just get too frustrated. I remember how anal I would get when playing Raiden in the arcade and some jackass would hop in and STEAL my power ups! FUCK IT ALL!... sorry, flashbacks. co-op isn't really the right way to play this game though it is a nice lifeline.

okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under)

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ManjiKengo — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:45:52 MST

@Witzbold:

wednesday. and I'm working from 5-10

ManjiKengo

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Luziphir — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:37:21 MST

Omega5 looks like a good game with some amazingly poor design choices. The lack of online coop and the lack of continues kind of ruins it for me. It's one thing to make a game challenging, it's another to make it frustrating. If they decide to make some changes or it drops to 400 points I'll probably get it, as it stands though I'm going to have to pass.

Luziphir

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Fyren — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:35:00 MST

Tron is great first time through. Highly recommended, one of the best fps.

The lightcycles will tear your hair apart though.

Fyren

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Nex Antonius — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:30:21 MST

The lack of online co-op is amazingly ridiculous. Looks like I'll pass on this one.

Nex Antonius

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jayntampa — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:26:12 MST

I'm definitely picking up both :D

jayntampa

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yashichi8bit — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:20:56 MST

No CoOp ? nevermind.

yashichi8bit

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zanzibarlegend — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:19:51 MST

gotta say i dont have a 360 (ps3 & wii owner), but this i will definitely be playing at my friend's house.

zanzibarlegend

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NPC — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:16:40 MST

I want to like it but I can't help but notice a few things I dislike about it from the looks of this video.

NPC

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adolfo-gomez — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:13:48 MST

crap, I need a 360 :-(

adolfo-gomez

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Witzbold — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:10:58 MST

I want MS to hit up IREM so we can get some R-type lovin on XBLA.

Then again I can just buy the games on the J-PSN. :x

Witzbold

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DaiMacculate — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:09:12 MST

Oh, and to non-HARDCORE gamers: This game isn't for you.

*giggles and returns to horrible beatdowns in Contra 4*

DaiMacculate

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DaiMacculate — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:06:25 MST

Omega 5 is still alive!

Somebody had to say it...oh and lets all have a moment of silence to hate on Steve Guttenberg... after we finish thanking the gods of Shmup for the bountiful harvest that 2007-2008 is proving to be. I can't wait for wednesday afternoon now, despite the fact I'm going to have to buy more MS pts.

DaiMacculate

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giovonti — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:54:38 MST

@number9: That's interesting. The difficulty makes it more interesting to me actually. Usually game stories suck balls so there's not much of a narrative incentive to see the end but overcoming a real challenge is interesting to me.

giovonti

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platinum — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:41:17 MST

NO online coop?!?
I'm off crying myself to sleep :-(

platinum

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awesomerobot — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:36:11 MST

Omega 5 get.

awesomerobot

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dv8godd — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:35:38 MST

Two games I'm interested on XBLA on one day? Plus an announcement of Lode Runner? Good times.

dv8godd

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TaggarT6 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:32:59 MST

I'm a little peeved that Omega 5 does not support multiplayer on xbox live. I could try to aquire a warm body of the local flavor, but why shoud I have too if I already have distant comrades eagerly waiting for our 4 armed savior and his lady friend.

TaggarT6

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number9 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:27:33 MST

Pro: Omega looks a lot like Forgotten Worlds. Which is awesome!

Con: Based on the interview, it doesn't sound like you don't get Continues, and I despise games that I pay for and then never get to see the end of...

(IE Even if I don't have 1337 skilz, I should still be able to play through the game and finish it...and that doesn't sound like the case here, sadly.)

number9

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Lanhoj — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:24:01 MST

not me. i'll be getting Tron instead. no online multiplayer? cmon. Tron has it, so its guna soon have my M$ points.

Lanhoj

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idrisz — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:22:08 MST

omega 5 is very fun. if you like side scroller shooter, you will like omega 5

idrisz

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Truepatriot — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:21:53 MST

more shmups!!
@Witzbold:
arent you in the future over there.know the winning lotto numbers?!?

Truepatriot

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WhiteTree — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:21:41 MST

I was hoping that they'd spring Rez HD on us too. They considered having that as one of the first games of the year, correct?

WhiteTree

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Pornosaur — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:19:47 MST

I'm out of points and my credit cards are toast for the love of Tron. I'll probably pick up a point card after payday on Friday.

Pornosaur

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yashichi8bit — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:19:24 MST

So how long is the playing time for Omega5? Im thinking of picking this one up but I am hoping for a long playthrough.

yashichi8bit

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Mr.SithNinja — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:17:40 MST

You had me @ Tron....

Mr.SithNinja

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Witzbold — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:16:26 MST

Yeah this totally smells like Forgotten Worlds, will be looking foward to it tommorow! Or is it the day after tommorow for over here. :x Damned timezones.

Witzbold

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FrigidAir44 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:14:03 MST

Sweet Geebus I'm getting this Wednesday. Omega Five that is.

FrigidAir44