This week, we discuss the difference between the PC style of RPG development favored in the west, with the console style more common in Japan. The various strengths and weaknesses of each are covered, and we take a look at how Rogue-likes are universal.
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Thanks to Fancy New Recording Techniques, this week is free of strange lag-time. While all new crazy hiccups sprang up, they were easily defeated, and their dire warrens fully clensed by the fires of the editing process.
Until next time,
Jake
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Quick addendum, those with the means to do so really do need to pick up Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection. For $30, less if you find it used, you can snag the entire Phantasy Star series (1-4), both Shining Forces, Shining in the Darkness, Beyond the Oasis, surprisingly shameless Zelda clone Golden Axe Warrior, and Fatal Labyrinth. Particularly the PS games though. Also some non-RPGs:
http://www.sega.com/games/?g=592