Monthly Archive for October, 2008

R-Type Tactics

Defeat the Empire Bydo ... again.

If there was one genre that the retrogaming was accustomed us to shoot-em-ups of ships. Since Gradius and R-Type, there were many games in which humanity's survival depended on a brave pilot in his ship against the lowercase many races of aliens of galaxies far far away. For very bad and cliche that history was in most cases, what mattered was to spend the same levels and earn new weapons to defeat all the enemies, a simple and effective formula to ensure our enjoyment.

The saga of R-Type, composed of eight shoot-em-up's, is now gaining a new title, which fled to the tradition of his predecessors. R-Type Tactics R-Type Command, or as is known in the U.S., is a game of turn-based strategy for the PSP.

As in previous R-Types controlavamos an R-9 (and other models in R-Type Final), this R-Type control the fleet of humans (and later Bydo ;) ) Where we have several vehicles at our disposal, many of them already known to fans of the series, especially if unlocked hundreds of ships present the R-Type Final for PS2 (which I would strongly recommend to buy if they like the genre).

The objective remains the same, defeat the evil empire Bydo and save humanity, but this time using more intelligence than reflexes.

The contest area is usually within or in facilities gigantecas orbiting moons and planets, divided by small hexagons that serve to indicate possible location of spaces game drives. like a tray.

As I mentioned, the action is turn-based, where we can move our units, attack the enemy, gather resources to build new units and invoke some actions characteristics of each unit in order to gain advantage over the other side. Between each action of our units, you can watch a brief scene of battle in 3D.

Other aspects to be considered in the gameplay are the characteristics of the land we can use to our advantage, to hide or defend units or even trap an enemy weapons and some special units in q may have advantages when used at the right time, many of them are not always available, like the Charge Beam units of R-9 who have incredible powers of destruction.

In addition to strategy, R-Type Tactics has a bit of RPG as it is possible to go in-keeping units over time, implying an evolution of the potential of ships and pilots.

R-Type Tactics in part tells the story of the universe of R-Type, thus to know more about Bydo and the origins of this evil empire.

For those hoping for a "true" R-Type for PSP Tactics can be a disappointment, but for true fans, a more detailed foray into the world of R-Type can bring some additional points to this title.

Recommended!

The Konami Code

If there was something in videogames was accustomed to cheating. Early on, the most games have the possibility to change the code to enter the player's advantage. Since infinite lives, infinite energy, choose the levels you want to play ... you name it.

For those who have grown up with videogames, certain key sequences are still etched in memory, as IDDQD, idkfa, narpas sword, god, etc ...

The key sequence in the picture above is the Konami Code, and is probably the most widely used code of all time. Most Konami games have almost always a cheat or a small easter egg when we introduced this code, but the most interesting is the amount publishers besides Konami that still includes this code in their games, as a "nod", a small tribute to the Konami Code.

The Konami Code was created by Kazuhisa Hashimoto, the developer responsible for the port of Konami's Gradius for the NES in 1986. When you find the game very difficult to pass during the tests, he created a code that allowed the player to have all power-ups that would normally be acquired throughout the game. When the final version of Gradius was released on the market, the code was included for forgetfulness.

Only with the Contra game for the NES is that the code would become famous for. The difficulty of Contra was too high but with this code could have 30 extra lives and pass the game became a mission possible.

Even today, all iterations Gradius react to the Konami Code, each in its own way. For example, the Gradius III destroys the nature of the player when introducing the code.

Today Konami Code is more than a simple "cheat code" is a cultural icon of a generation. The generation of retrogamers recognizes and easily identify the code, many even take pride in reciting the color code : D There are references to the Konami Code / Contra Code in music lyrics, t-shirts and even some sites like Digg and Google Reader, so be alert, try entering the Konami Code in games and sites, you never know when they can find something hidden!

Quiz 02 8BR

A week has passed and as promised, it's time for another Quiz 8BR!

Quiz in the last week we had several winners. The game was easy to identify but the name brought some difficulties to be similar to other titles.

The title was the Bomb Jack had and how many right answers, we only consider the first correct answer came to us via email. Therefore, the winner of last week's Quiz 8BR was

Sérgio Rebelo

And responding to your comment Sergio, the version chosen was the arcade version.

This week, as the current theme has been the music of video games, the Quiz is based on music. Again it is simple, the first to guess the name of the game of which the music is the winner. It is enough to send the response to the usual address - 8br@odrakir.com.

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Good luck!

Retrogaming Music Top 10

Inspired by Video Games Live and this post of Gad , I decided to make the top 10 of what I consider to be the best music video games from the 80 and 90. When looking for the best way to bring you this top 10, I found a YouTube channel, the VGM Gar's Channel , where we can find hundreds of video clips with music from classic retro gaming. You are 100% recommended by 8BR!

Continue reading 'Top 10 Music Retrogaming'

Capcom Classics on PSP

If you have more than 25 years is very likely that you have at least once in your life, "roasted" a good Euro (or shells) in arcade games. It is also very likely to be one of those games from Capcom.

Capcom, between the 80s and late 90s was the publisher of video games that had more success in arcade games, especially with the Street Fighter series of games or other games like Final Fight, the 194X series, Ghosts n 'Goblins, etc ...

Today, many of these titles are considered classics of retrogaming and continue to make the same desire to play, but with the passage of time and the evolution of game consoles, the halls of games where we played have been disappearing. However, you are a Porreiras Capcom (and smart too) and released some time ago two compilations of classic Capcom for the PSP.

Capcom Classics Collection Capcom Classics Collection Remixed and Reloaded are two titles that do not want to miss for two reasons. The first is because they still find some ease both titles in specialty stores for 15 €, the second is the list of games below:

Capcom Classics Collection Remixed

1. 1941: Counter Attack
2. Avengers
3. Bionic Commando
4. Black Tiger
5. Block Block
6. Captain Commando
7. Final Fight
8. Forgotten Worlds
9. Last Duel
10. Legendary Wings
11. Magic Sword
12. Mega Twins
13. Quiz & Dragons
14. Section Z
15. Side Arms: Hyper Dyne
16. Speed ​​Rumbler The
17. Street Fighter
18. Strider
19. Three Wonders
20. Varth

Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded

1. 1942
2. 1943
3. 1943 Kai
4. Commando
5. Eco Fighters
6. ExEd Exes
7. Ghosts' n Goblins
8. Ghouls' n Ghosts
9. Super Ghouls' n Ghosts
10. Gun.Smoke
11. The King of Dragons
12. Knights of the Round
13. Mercs
14. Pirate Ship Higemaru
15. Sonson
16. Street Fighter II
17. Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
18. Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting
19. Vulgus

Nearly 40 classics on two UMDs to play anytime on your PSP. The conversions of the games are excellent, the graphics are the same as the versions of the arcades and even allow the screen to run games like Mercs and other shoot-em-ups that have the screen vertically. Supports two players, the controls are configurable and still have a few extras to unlock artwork and soundtracks to the games.

Definitely two titles you will not want to leave out of your collection of classics :)

Video Games Live in Portugal



The industry of video games has evolved increasingly making games not only a means of entertainment but also a kind of art. For some time now that most video games have a story, plots, soundtracks, becoming in works that often rivaled feature films.

It was precisely in the soundtracks of video games that Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, two composers of music for video games, were inspired to create the Video Games Live .

Using incredible visual effects together with a full symphony orchestra, dozens of songs belonging to various video game soundtracks are presented to the public, in a show that appeals not only to fans of video games as well as those who do not "belong" to this world.

The songs are played by the orchestra accompanied by a light show, video and live action, all synchronized and interacting with the pubic. The show includes music from popular video games like Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Halo, Final Fantasy, Gears of War, Metal Gear Solid and many more.

Video Games Live will be in Portugal on 6 and 7 December at Campo Pequeno, for those who want to try one of the most well-designed interactive concerts of recent times. Tickets are on sale now and prices range between € 22 and € 50.

Quiz 01 8BR

Are you really a fan of retrogaming? You know recognize a game by a screenshot or the soundtrack?

0 8BR will test your knowledge of retrogaming every week through various types of challenges.

To begin we have the following screenshot ... mega pixelated : D To win the challenge this week, you only have to guess the name of the game. Send a mail with the name of the game for 8br@odrakir.com.

The answer will be revealed next Sunday, and the names of the winners.

Good luck!

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Retrogaming Fashion

One of the most interesting phenomena retrogaming is probably generated by the use of characters and design styles of the older games in various fields and products. Noes are only visible in graffiti and street art, but also in the design of urban clothing.

In this respect, retrogaming is used not only to culture as an identity statement. Giving an example, who wears a t-shirt with the PacMan probably says: "I played, I am of the age of 80, I am gamer, I'ma fan." In the end, it is above all a choice, fun and stylish .

Perhaps most appealing is the retro design, or even doubt that the design and message in raises that are out of context, but the fact is that clothing design retrogamer is increasingly seen in our day to day.

I leave you with some websites where you can purchase t-shirts and other clothing with design inspired by the retrogaming. Go Retro ;)

Wet Dreams Come True and New Titles for XBLA

Well, just now I put the post on the Space Invaders Extreme and know now that Microsoft announced new titles for Xbox Live Arcade, including Space Invaders Extreme and R-Type Dimensions!

Here is a list of titles that really matter ;)

  • Space Invaders Extreme
  • Arkanoid Live
  • Metal Slug 7
  • King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match
  • R-Type Dimensions

    The R-Type Dimensions promises! HD graphics, two players simultaneously, ability to switch between 2D and 3D view and are two titles in one: R-Type R and Type-2!