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pointystick

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"KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 13:51

I was surprised and delighted to learn KOF2001 will be on the PC. My personal theory is Eolith/Playmore made this decision to combat ROM distribution by giving workable alternatives to it. I say, good for them! The music industry could learn a lot from them. I sure as hell will be buying it.

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Professor

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"Re(1):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 14:19

quote:
I was surprised and delighted to learn KOF2001 will be on the PC. My personal theory is Eolith/Playmore made this decision to combat ROM distribution by giving workable alternatives to it. I say, good for them! The music industry could learn a lot from them. I sure as hell will be buying it.

I was thinking the same.
It'll at least stop some major damages in normal consumer level.

I might be a duffle bag.

NOTFOUND
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"Re(1):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 14:23

I just hope it would be at least as good quality as the arcade :)

Orion

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"Re(1):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 15:14

quote:
I was surprised and delighted to learn KOF2001 will be on the PC. My personal theory is Eolith/Playmore made this decision to combat ROM distribution by giving workable alternatives to it. I say, good for them! The music industry could learn a lot from them. I sure as hell will be buying it.

but a pc game never will be same like the arcade...I think.

K O F counter - mode

Fuchikoma
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"Re(2):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 16:08

I think it's a great idea. As for how the game will turn out... that's a gamble. KOF 99 evolution for PC was really terrible and nowhere as good as the DC version... but Guilty Gear X for PC totally trashes the DC version. I'm just happy to see more companies porting games to PC like the upcoming Tony Hawk 3 and GTA 3 for PC.

talbaineric

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"Re(1):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 16:23

I wonder if there will be any characters as previously reported?

Satoshi Miwa

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"Re(3):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 16:33

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I think it's a great idea. As for how the game will turn out... that's a gamble. KOF 99 evolution for PC was really terrible and nowhere as good as the DC version... but Guilty Gear X for PC totally trashes the DC version. I'm just happy to see more companies porting games to PC like the upcoming Tony Hawk 3 and GTA 3 for PC.

At worst they could buy a good Neo-geo emulator and use that for the game . That will allow the game to be played at a resonable level...:)

I'm hoping the rumor of added characters is true, and leads to the returns of Kasumi and Jae Hoon...

Fou - Lu
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"Re(2):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 16:49

That it will be a great idea, beacause
there are few games of fight for PC of which I liked was the Street Fighter alpha 2 but they never sent realace the alpha 3, a pain. But this good new is exelent.

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Freeter

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"???" , posted Tue 5 Mar 17:15

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I'm hoping the rumor of added characters is true, and leads to the returns of Kasumi and Jae Hoon...

Jae Hoon was playable in KOF? I thought he was only a striker...

Freeter

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"Re(1):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Tue 5 Mar 17:27

quote:
I was surprised and delighted to learn KOF2001 will be on the PC. My personal theory is Eolith/Playmore made this decision to combat ROM distribution by giving workable alternatives to it. I say, good for them! The music industry could learn a lot from them. I sure as hell will be buying it.

Sounds nice, but how many import sites carry Japanese PC titles?

Chupiler

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"If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my $300.." , posted Tue 5 Mar 18:22

I personally don't like the time the announced this, and when they plan to release it. As a cart buyer, this is basically a slap in the face. The cart isn't even out yet, and they announce a version with new additions right after!? Who are they, Tecmo!? Notice how all other KOFs were released for console about 9 to 12 months after the cart release. I'm sorry to say, but I defeinitely don't have the will to shell out $80 to $100 for virtually the same game when I bouth the cart, thinking that it was the only version for the next 5 moths or so.

It's stuff like this that is seriously making me hate Eolith for buying the rights. I don't believe they're screwing the most loyal fans in the ass...(-_-+)

Fuchikoma
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"Re(1):???" , posted Tue 5 Mar 19:55

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Jae Hoon was playable in KOF? I thought he was only a striker...

I think he meant Jhun. You can import jap PC games from http://shop.himeya.com

Satoshi Miwa

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"Re(1):???" , posted Tue 5 Mar 21:01

quote:
I'm hoping the rumor of added characters is true, and leads to the returns of Kasumi and Jae Hoon...

Jae Hoon was playable in KOF? I thought he was only a striker...

ack...Sorry, mis-spelled the name here. It should be Jhun Hoon...-.-

Though if somebody were to do a home port of KOF 2k with all the another strikers in there I would so be there...

Satoshi Miwa

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"Re(1):If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my " , posted Tue 5 Mar 21:10

quote:
I personally don't like the time the announced this, and when they plan to release it. As a cart buyer, this is basically a slap in the face. The cart isn't even out yet, and they announce a version with new additions right after!? Who are they, Tecmo!? Notice how all other KOFs were released for console about 9 to 12 months after the cart release. I'm sorry to say, but I defeinitely don't have the will to shell out $80 to $100 for virtually the same game when I bouth the cart, thinking that it was the only version for the next 5 moths or so.

It's stuff like this that is seriously making me hate Eolith for buying the rights. I don't believe they're screwing the most loyal fans in the ass...(-_-+)

On one hand, you can't really blame Eolith for trying to maxmize the profits on KOF2k1. The cart market for the Neo Geo, while solid among it's fan base, isn't really big enough for them to make a profit on the game. To make that they have to hit the wider spred systems, and hit them rather quickly. It's something SNK didn't learn quick enough when the game market changed, and it cost them big time.

But on the other hand they've been very deciptive about announcing the ports to the games. They should of announced everything at once, thus giving Neo owners a choice in what version to get (Some will still get the cart for the arcade perfect experience, while others may want to save money).
By delaying the annoucments a bit they've forced Neo die-hards to get the cart thinking it would be a year till the ports started to hit....

So I can see them wanting to make more money, but I wish they had been more honest and open about it. Especially given the prices Neo carts are going at...(I'm sure a few people would of taken a cheaper option if it was avilable for them...-.-)

pointystick

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"Re(2):If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my" , posted Wed 6 Mar 12:46

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Especially given the prices Neo carts are going at...(I'm sure a few people would of taken a cheaper option if it was avilable for them...-.-)

That's me. I can't afford $250 carts, but I sure can afford a $50 CD. I will buy the latter, but not the former, it's as simple as that.

Joystick Jedi
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"Re(1):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Wed 6 Mar 13:31

I have to believe that a PS2 port is not too far behind. Afterall, Sony just released the PS2 in Korea.

TheBeast
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"Re(2):If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my" , posted Wed 6 Mar 18:27

quote:
I personally don't like the time the announced this, and when they plan to release it. As a cart buyer, this is basically a slap in the face. The cart isn't even out yet, and they announce a version with new additions right after!? Who are they, Tecmo!? Notice how all other KOFs were released for console about 9 to 12 months after the cart release. I'm sorry to say, but I defeinitely don't have the will to shell out $80 to $100 for virtually the same game when I bouth the cart, thinking that it was the only version for the next 5 moths or so.

It's stuff like this that is seriously making me hate Eolith for buying the rights. I don't believe they're screwing the most loyal fans in the ass...(-_-+)

On one hand, you can't really blame Eolith for trying to maxmize the profits on KOF2k1. The cart market for the Neo Geo, while solid among it's fan base, isn't really big enough for them to make a profit on the game. To make that they have to hit the wider spred systems, and hit them rather quickly. It's something SNK didn't learn quick enough when the game market changed, and it cost them big time.

But on the other hand they've been very deciptive about announcing the ports to the games. They should of announced everything at once, thus giving Neo owners a choice in what version to get (Some will still get the cart for the arcade perfect experience, while others may want to save money).
By delaying the annoucments a bit they've forced Neo die-hards to get the cart thinking it would be a year till the ports started to hit....

So I can see them wanting to make more money, but I wish they had been more honest and open about it. Especially given the prices Neo carts are going at...(I'm sure a few people would of taken a cheaper option if it was avilable for them...-.-)

That is so true. Yes I believe it is part of their marketing tactics too. They should have released the announcements at the same time. I mean, surely there would have been enough demand to snap up the cart version.

The only antidote to my poison is death...Hey! No fair! You have a resurrection move??

Freeter

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"KO$ 2K1" , posted Wed 6 Mar 18:30

quote:

That is so true. Yes I believe it is part of their marketing tactics too. They should have released the announcements at the same time. I mean, surely there would have been enough demand to snap up the cart version.

KOF Online...KOF 2K1 on PC.

Kinda makes sense, doesn't it?

Shin ATproof
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"Re(1):KO$ 2K1" , posted Wed 6 Mar 21:35

[prays for news on a US KoF2K1 port for the PS2]

Namu namu namu namu...oh video game gods...grant this poor fighting game fool your blessing of a kick ass fighter...namu namu namu namu....

"Kore ga...Kusanagi no ken da!!!"
" I AM GODZILLA...YOU ARE JAPAN!!!"

BlackNinjaVinny
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"Re(2):KO$ 2K1" , posted Wed 6 Mar 22:22

Isn't KoF 2k1 going to the PS2? I could've sworn I read that somewheres...
Anyways, as long as the PC version gives me the ability to rip sprites from it (for usage in my comic) then I'm all for it :)
Though do you guys think if they release this PC version and the pirated ROM of it, do you think many will still go after the ROM?

Fuchikoma
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"Re(3):KO$ 2K1" , posted Wed 6 Mar 23:11

You read that there's going to be a PS2 port probably from either SpekSNK or Fighteden. The news originated from SpekSNK... which is notorious for making up rumors such of KOF 2k for Dreamcast. I don't know why some people think a spanish rom site has any credibility when it comes to gaming news.

As for the rom, well the PC version is going to have extras that obviously weren't in the arcade version. That will probably attract more people. However don't forget whenever the rom is dumped you can play it online through kaillera. So I'm guessing most people will get both... the rom will also be much smaller. And as to sprite ripping... keep in mind the pc version won't have layer disabling like an emulator and if it's like KOF 99 evo for PC, the game will run at a funky resolution that makes the sprites ugly when you do print screen.

K Evans
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"Re(1):If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my " , posted Wed 6 Mar 23:35

Being a cart collector, I share the same sentiments as Chupiler. But their actions are actually exactly what we should expect out of any company. They will never announce anything beforehand too early, so you can believe IF there is going to be a PS2 version, you won't hear about it until after the PC release.

As for buying the cart, the only consolation you have is to know you shell out that much money for an experience that is almost arcade like. Playing games on a PC will not feel anything as similiar as playing it on a console or with joysticks like a Neo-Geo set.

If you can't win buzz off!

pointystick

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"Re(2):If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my" , posted Thu 7 Mar 01:07

quote:
Being a cart collector, I share the same sentiments as Chupiler. But their actions are actually exactly what we should expect out of any company. They will never announce anything beforehand too early, so you can believe IF there is going to be a PS2 version, you won't hear about it until after the PC release.

As for buying the cart, the only consolation you have is to know you shell out that much money for an experience that is almost arcade like. Playing games on a PC will not feel anything as similiar as playing it on a console or with joysticks like a Neo-Geo set.

True, but us part time job having college students have to take what we can get. As soon as I get a salary job and a place of my own, I will be buying an MVS. Until then, I need my KOF fix somehow. The Dreamcast fills my needs for the most part.

Chupiler

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"Re(3):If it only was my 2 cents, but it's my" , posted Thu 7 Mar 20:37

Well...I'm a part time student...and I'm getting the cart. It's more of the fact that they're adding new stuff in the PC version, and announce it before the release of the cart (+ the time they release it is too early, compared to the other post-cart releases).

Muchiko
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"Re(4):KOF2001 for the PC, my theory." , posted Sun 10 Mar 09:11

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I'm hoping the rumor of added characters is true, and leads to the returns of Kasumi and Jae Hoon...

Jae Hoon? Hell I care about Jae... it's JHUN HOON, godammit... and don't forget it!