JCC Gaming Förceboat Parté - JC G4m3z thr34d (Gaming General Discussion)

In case anybody was worried, despite Playstation further proving why the DualShock face button hieroglyphic translation labeling scheme has always been an absolute disaster since its inception, the X button on JoyCons are still called the X button.

 

Or a GCN or a DS or a Wii Classic Controller or a 3DS or a Wii U...

It's the SNES setup, sure- but I think they were so worried about being sued after breaking away from the SNES CD-ROM that they didn't want to keep the traditional alphanumeric labeling that every other controller used (except for the L & R triggers because, hey, **** you, logical consistency!). So they decided Sony gamers would, instead, have to open a stargate every time they wanted to play a game.


"Jackson has identified the seventh symbol! We can play the movie now!"

One reason I will never play a fighting game on a PS platform- remembering moves is hard enough without having to not only adjust them across platforms but translate the life history of Tutankhamen just to pull off a fatality.

The only thing the DualShock ever did right was placing the sticks symmetrically- even if they're clearly just slapped on and in the wrong place. But that's another topic.

It is pretty funny, though, that Sony is basically taking the only face button that shared a consistency with other controllers and are changing it to remove that familiarity. However, I grant that it does make sense that all the face buttons are now shape references (but, then, still, triggers and stick clicks ).

 

So, yesterday was the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast launch (on 9/9/99). Some interesting innovations tried through that console (online functionality, VMUs, a home menu screen, etc). While I was never that impressed by it (just not a Sonic fan, even in 3D; and the arcade ports were often not of games I had a particular connection to), I did pick one up for a few titles when the system started to go on clearance.

So my library is limited to House of the Dead 2 (but, like the NES Zapper, the light gun it came with isn't compatible with modern TV's, alas), Jedi Power Battles (watching the QuickTime file of the intro video on my computer over and over ensured I'd have to play it eventually) and Marvel vs Capcom 2 (because the PS2 version was apparently harder to get and was going for 2-4x what I could get the DC version for. And the DC version is supposedly the superior/definitive version anyways, so that's a bonus). Though I do have the later GCN port of Skies of Arcadia as well.

However, while the controller was innovative in some ways (and certainly a huge improvement over the Saturn 3D Controller, which is probably the worst controller ever made), i lacked in the ergonomic department considerably- it's the only controller that ever gave me hand cramps from using it. Getting a Madcatz controller for the system was pretty much a mandatory expense (eve if the the extra two face buttons kinda got in the way).

Well, those have replaced Start and Select since the original Wii. Their placement on the JoyCons can be a little odd, though- even inside a Grip.

I can understand muscle memory forming eventually- I may feel the DualShock is kinda terrible as a controller but it's certainly usable given that SNES DNA, and the DS4 is an improvement over the prior iterations, for the most part- at least as far as ergonomics go.

But, even then, there still has to be that added level of obfuscation to get past for more complex inputs, if only for those using Arabic alphanumeric-based written languages (being naturally inclined to process information/instructions in alphanumeric form versus symbols). However, the PSX's Japanese origin would explain why it might not be a problem over there as an option since they'd be used to kanji and other symbol-based writing.

 

That's basically what I mean- you can obviously use it and get used to it, but it just seems like such an unnecessary added hurdle or learning curve.

It has better ergonomics than the DS2 & DS3- doesn't feel as flimsy or as bulgy. Nor is it as clunky and ugly as the DS1 (which was basically just Frankenstein's monster and should burn in a fire). I've never liked their D-pad (having separate buttons and such- an aspect I dislike about JoyCons as well) or their sticks (they always felt loose, with the wider tops just adding to a sense of wobbliness; though the DS4 might be slightly better there but I'm not sure about that). The blue light also shouldn't really be there and is just a left-over spleen from the failed Move controller endeavors and just seems like a really unnecessary battery drain.

Though I'd be willing to overlook those aspects a little if they swapped the sticks to be in the top position and the D-pad/face buttons to be in the lower position. But that's probably not going to happen at this point- they're only located there because that's how the DS1 slapped on analog sticks to the existing design, and by time analog sticks became the dominant form of control/input over the D-pad, they were already too set in their ways with the PS2's success and it was too late to go back.

 

Apple Arcade has been dated and priced.

$4.99/month, compatible with family sharing plans and a 1-month free trial. Launches Sept 19th, with 100 titles available at launch. The Apple event yesterday featured Frogger in Toy Town from Konami and an underwater platformer from Capcom called Shinsekai: Into The Depths. Annapurna also revealed that Sayonara Wild Hearts was also coming to the platform.

Here's a list of new and exclusives:

“Ballistic Baseball” from Gameloft, is an action-packed arcade baseball game that captures the intense battle between pitcher and batter in live head-to-head multiplayer matches.

“ChuChu Rocket! Universe” explodes as Sega launches the beloved ChuChus into a universe of strange and wonderful planets with over 100 mind-bending puzzles.

In “Exit the Gungeon” from Devolver, players must escape a collapsing hell dungeon as increasingly perilous obstacles and opponents stand in their way.

“Overland” from Finji, is a post-apocalyptic road trip adventure where players fight dangerous creatures, rescue stranded travelers and scavenge for supplies to survive.

“PAC-MAN PARTY ROYALE” from Bandai Namco, is a brand-new arcade experience featuring a four-player Battle Mode where the last PAC-MAN standing wins.

In “Projection: First Light” from Blowfish, players follow the adventures of Greta, a girl living in a mythological shadow puppet world as she embarks on a journey of self-enlightenment, helped by legendary heroes from ancient cultures along the way.

In “Rayman Mini” from Ubisoft, Rayman has been reduced to the size of an ant! Players use insects, mushrooms and plants to run through the world as quickly as possible or try over and over again to achieve the perfect score.

In “Shantae and the Seven Sirens” from WayForward, players explore a vast sunken city and battle the Seven Sirens in the Half-Genie’s most thrilling adventure yet.

“Skate City” from Snowman brings the heart and soul of street skating to life with multi-touch controls as city streets become the ultimate skater playground.

In “Sneaky Sasquatch” from RAC7, players live the life of a Sasquatch and do regular, everyday Sasquatch stuff like sneaking around in disguise, raiding coolers and picnic baskets, playing golf and more.

“Steven Universe: Unleash the Light,” is an original Cartoon Network game, co-written by Rebecca Sugar, where players pick their favorite characters, choose which Gems are in their party, unlock awesome new abilities and equip alternate costumes in the ultimate mobile role-playing game (RPG).

“Super Impossible Road” from Rogue Games, is a futuristic, high-speed racing game where players master hairpin turns on courses that twist and coil over beautiful galactic backdrops.

“The Bradwell Conspiracy” from Bossa, is a beautifully stylized conspiracy adventure thriller with a humorous twist.

In “The Enchanted World” from Noodlecake, players help a young fairy piece together a magical world torn apart by dark forces.

“Various Daylife” from Square Enix, is a brand-new RPG from the creators of “Bravely Default” and “Octopath Traveler.” In the year 211 of the Imperial Era, players explore a newly-discovered continent while living life to the fullest in the city of Erebia.

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The Capcom platformer has my curiosity. And maybe that Square JRPG (presumably). Having the selection more curated also seems like it'll help contribute the quality. It'll definitely be popular for families or people with kids at that price (potentially fewer mobile games to buy per month but access to more games, etc).

Did you ever get a chance to try the Wii U Pro Controller? It's basically a 360 controller with the sticks "corrected" combined with a god-like battery life. The upper stick positions were really comfortable and I don't usually need a larger sized controller or anything (ie: original XB controller, non-S, was definitely too bulky).