tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post3124392055815455161..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: Reason #396 I could be considered an 'eccentric' (aka bat-sh*t crazy) gamerBryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-39919989988767796582011-09-10T08:43:15.903-07:002011-09-10T08:43:15.903-07:00Hey there, Sean! Yeah, I think it would be more cr...Hey there, Sean! Yeah, I think it would be more crazy/eccentric/weird if I went around spending a lot of money on these games I can't play. As it is, I may one day buy one or more of them, but only if the price isn't too high. <br /><br />Also, I'm going to have to look up images of the MSX Lode Runner cover now :PBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-57383397644891732312011-09-10T02:01:35.847-07:002011-09-10T02:01:35.847-07:00I'm with you Bryan, that isn't too eccentr...I'm with you Bryan, that isn't too eccentric. Maybe a bit eccentric, but not too much.<br /><br />I have a copy of Lode Runner for the MSX, a system that I don't own and never plan on owning. Seeing it though I just had to have it for the awesome cover art.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681778110046124243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-32663732756886474702011-09-09T10:27:54.615-07:002011-09-09T10:27:54.615-07:00Thanks, Marcus! I'll definitely have to pick u...Thanks, Marcus! I'll definitely have to pick up a copy of Rule of Rose at some point.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-82359564795238216662011-09-09T10:18:58.159-07:002011-09-09T10:18:58.159-07:00The Guy Game was really only out for a month and t...The Guy Game was really only out for a month and then got pulled off shelves for the reason specified earlier. It's basically just a game show thing with girls on spring break vacation :\. <br /><br />Onto Rule of Rose though, yes, I love it! It leaves a lot to be desired in the combat control department but most horror games of the past do. Beyond that though, it has a great atmosphere, music, and creepy characters. If you ever see a copy around you should definitely pick it up :).Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418938692413450900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26488394469747810012011-09-09T08:54:13.379-07:002011-09-09T08:54:13.379-07:00Ha ha! I'd like to see that collection, Justin...Ha ha! I'd like to see that collection, Justin. I wonder which others could be a part of it? There are quite a few horrible NES box arts, that's for sure...Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-9523142633036784342011-09-09T07:24:40.226-07:002011-09-09T07:24:40.226-07:00The Rainbow Islands box art is great! I'm mor...The Rainbow Islands box art is great! I'm more the kind of person who would collect the absolute stinkers like Mega Man.Viewtiful_Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987909785863469591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-54544297631780288752011-09-08T22:00:59.200-07:002011-09-08T22:00:59.200-07:00Huh. I've never even heard of 'The Guy Gam...Huh. I've never even heard of 'The Guy Game,' Marcus! Nor have I heard of Luna 3D. I've heard of the rest, though. Speaking of which, do you like Rule of Rose? I've heard good things about it and I'm definitely curious about it as a result...Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-13948946303757157282011-09-08T18:25:18.885-07:002011-09-08T18:25:18.885-07:00Oh, mostly just modern games that ever caused a fu...Oh, mostly just modern games that ever caused a fuss. The Guy Game (recalled due to an underage girl in it - oh no), Rule of Rose (people seriously managed to ban this game in other regions because of "lesbians" and children being "sexual" with each other - false claims mostly) both Manhunts, Rumble Roses, Luna 3D, Leisure Suit Larry games, etc. Actually it's more "sexual" games than anything else but of course anything "sexual" draws a lot of attention from the media.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418938692413450900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-15805413878749431322011-09-08T13:11:13.895-07:002011-09-08T13:11:13.895-07:00Oh, yes, I agree, Motherplayer -- the opposite is ...Oh, yes, I agree, Motherplayer -- the opposite is true, too. Sometimes, a game's box art is so hideous that I don't want to buy it. Or I want to buy the Japanese version instead, even if I can't understand it :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-64355887047028398542011-09-08T13:10:25.896-07:002011-09-08T13:10:25.896-07:00Yes, you're right, Kamiwoo. Most of these game...Yes, you're right, Kamiwoo. Most of these games are quite rare (the Super Fami game being an exception, I think), which makes the situation even worse for folks in the same boat :( That said, if I ever see either of the FM Towns games (Bubble Bobble or Rainbow Islands) on eBay, I'm snatching them up no matter what. I'll worry about finding an actual FM Towns (Marty?) system in the future :PBryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-72760950814303573212011-09-08T12:10:31.999-07:002011-09-08T12:10:31.999-07:00Interesting topic. But that's fine with PC cau...Interesting topic. But that's fine with PC cause quite frankly a game that rare is gonna be hard to get in a complete set anyway. :P. But I do tend to have some problems like that. For example the Super Bust-a-move game on PS2 with the baby making colorful spit bubbles. I quite like the Bust-a-move games but just on principle, I can't buy that. I mean its a fun game cause I've played it but....Damn that box art.Motherplayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904671208044717027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-50996801990726315972011-09-08T12:10:11.620-07:002011-09-08T12:10:11.620-07:00Ahh, that Panorama Cotton box! Totally 90s anime &...Ahh, that Panorama Cotton box! Totally 90s anime <3<br /><br />So many of the great boxarts fall into both the "retro" and "only in Japan" categories, which makes them difficult to collect. But I guess their rarity adds to the allure?LottieTwintailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289107214004806688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-26810861529625712252011-09-08T11:42:54.665-07:002011-09-08T11:42:54.665-07:00Hey there, Marcus! Ah, I'm glad I'm not al...Hey there, Marcus! Ah, I'm glad I'm not alone :) I'm like you, by the way -- although I'm willing to buy a "loose" game now and then, esp. if a CIB version is really expensive, in general I like to own the box, manual, etc., as well as the game. Like you said, it's part of the package (pun intended).<br /><br />It's interesting that you say you like to collect controversial games, too. I can understand that! Which ones do you have -- other than Playboy the Mansion, I mean?Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-60510593880339919982011-09-08T11:09:55.056-07:002011-09-08T11:09:55.056-07:00You're not the only one! I've been after c...You're not the only one! I've been after certain games for years just because they would look oh so nice on display. I also find it harder and harder to justify used game purchases from stores or swapmeets if they don't come with a cover. It's a necessary part of the package (and often a beautiful one)!<br /><br />Similarly, I like to collect "controversial" games. A lot of the time they are abysmal (like Playboy the Mansion...) but it's nice to have them around to show friends.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418938692413450900noreply@blogger.com