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Well said Cryptic. I love that era in video games more than any other. There was so many companies trying different things and while a lot of them failed it was still a very exciting time.

Yes, the arcades had set the standard and home systems were trying to catch up. That is why the Jaguar as the world’s most powerful cartridge based console at that time could have been huge, a game changer as they say.

Eloquently stated, Cryptic! 

Thank you, it just made sense to me. In a way, the early and mid nineties were full of promise. Not just Atari’s Jaguar but the 3DO, the Neo-Geo and the fact that Sony were a good two years behind these guys. The CES that showed off these consoles with raw graphical power, each superb in their own field. Even VR was no longer a dream, it was all happening. The most exhilarating and turbulent period in video game history, arguably. Giants like Nintendo with their promise of the N64 were seemingly a lifetime behind these three bold companies daring to be the first to put a toe in the hot water of next gen. Sony were synonymous with quality and money and yet it felt very much like ok Goliath, bring it on! I’ll leave it there, I know you understand me and feel the passion 😉😎

This is one system I don't own. I guess I just don't have the spare room to justify owning one but ultimately I aim to own one at somepoint.

Anyone here own one?

Ok, I thought it about time I revisited this topic as the traditional arcade cabs are where my love for gaming really got ramped up. Yes, I had a 2600 back in the day and it was great for so many reasons. However, as you may know, I really fell in love with a game called Crystal Castles and the arcade version is by far the best. In short, around April 2019 I intend to buy a cabinet, albeit mame, but I’ve decided it’s been long enough and to hell with not have space, I’m treating myself. I hope to get some pictures etc on here during the summer 😎

It seems this YouTuber is making the effort to find games for which there is evidence.  There were games he mentioned here that I had not seen before.

Yes, and that’s very interesting. Let’s face it, fifth gen consoles or the entire marketplace as we know it, would have been very different today had Atari got the money, got the relationships and made the right decisions. It is quite mind boggling to think how Sony going head to head with Atari, that is the PS1 vs the Jaguar mark 2 on a level playing field. All these potential games, the hardware, the third party support. The mid 90’s could have been an incredible time in gaming. Instead, it launched Sony into new territory, quite successfully I may add. But, it also led, in some ways, to the demise of creative game development. I know it’s all been said before but each time we see a glimps of what was happening back then, we see that the future could so easily have been very different. Oh how fickle life is 🙈

Good luck with the event bud, we need something like this in the midlands.

You bet we do! 😎

Very interesting video. As always much of what was or wasn’t in production for the Jag remains in a shroud of mystery. Still, good to see, thanks Trek.

Thats super cool.

The idea is cool but, apart from Downfall I can’t say the rest justify the cost for me. I do like the concept of pulling together all his work though.

@Saturn 😝 you are so moneysupe... I mean, a hero. God knows, I’d love to have had you for a brother 😝👍🏻😎

Cool dude!

Perhaps an RVG meet one night, I could perhaps drive up for the day and meet a few peeps and get thrashed at a few games lol.

Seriously, if this is a possibility I would love to meet a few of you. As for the Arcade Club, it is on my bucket list which I must make happen. Every time I see pictures of the place I see more and more classic arcade machines that I remember. Chemo, will not stop me going there next year for sure but do please let me know if a meet is possible.

$120 is a lot of cash, anyone getting them?

Well, considering the one original Pro Controller runs for more than $200, this is not a bad deal.

In answer to you both, my order arrived this week and I am very happy with them. I also bought an original a year or so ago which is great but very costly. They are not so much a bargain but a must have in many ways.

Hi,

I won’t say too much here but I was a bit shocked by the email. By that, I mean it saddened me to hear about the deterioration of health. I started chemo on the 19th of November 2018, yeah two weeks ago and it ain’t nice. I’ll leave that subject there, just saying sorry about the news.

Ok, let’s move on. I see a number of posts above with interesting suggestions regarding the future of the forum. I can only give a personal view which is, for some time I was a bit overwhelmed by the volume of topics and number of boards. That said, most forums are the same. Would I streamline? On balance, no, because forums are the way they are. I have never classed myself as a “gamer” but an enthusiast. I have an interest in several areas but obviously, I am much more interested in Jaguar topics on the whole.

So, what does this mean going forward. I think that I and many others have come to view RVG as an invaluable resource that I can visit as and when I want to read more about something I probably saw on SM and feel reassured that the staff and members here are exceptional in their knowledge. One thing you can’t get away from is human nature. SM has boomed because most people are inherently lazy, I include myself in this. Thus, if we can get almost instantaneous answers to questions with little effort, then that is the option we choose. Let’s face it, how many times have you seen a question posted which we know could have been answered more quickly via a google search or wiki than posting on a forum.

I believe, you have some incredible archival topics, interviews etc, that make this site worth preserving in some form. I looked recently, via a google search, at the well known AA forum for a little info on pro controllers. Sure enough, google did it’s job. I did not post on the forum as I didn’t want to get involved in a conversation, just a couple of points I wanted clarified. So, you see a lot of people will blatantly use forums to glean information. It is for that very reason that some topics are accessible only to members. Which magazine do the same thing. Maybe this is the inevitable future that RVG will become a resource library of sorts, I don’t know.

Again, it is also clear from the email that some members are loyal to this site and you simply can’t put a price on that. I have always been grateful for the support and wonderful work that is published here. This is why I have problem supporting this site with a contribution each year (you’d have to remind me though) to help keep it going. Your mass mails remind me that I haven’t been here in a while and prompt me to make an effort and will do what I can.

Good luck with whatever decisions you make, you have my full support.

This is a fantastic piece of work. I think I ordered a copy a while back because I get update emails 5hat my order is about to shift but the email doesn’t say what I’ve ordered so I’ll need to check the website which is a hassle. Still, great calendar, mucho respect. Hell, I may go and order another one lol

Hi and welcome,
If you know zapiy, then you’ll know this is probably the best gaming forum in the world. Whether you drink Carlsberg or not 😉
Seriously though, you live in a very cool part of the world 👍🏻
Looking forward to your views and experiences.

Another warm welcome 😉

Ok, this is a bit odd because since yesterday I have played a couple of retro games but on my iPad. I guess it’s ok because the games are retro even though the device is not. I had seen a post, yet again, about Another World on the Jaguar. This was on social media, and the usual stuff ensues of which I was a part, commenting on how I will not pay around £300 for a second hand game. Not even if it is for the Jaguar. Anyhow, one chap there mentioned it was available on iOS so, I checked it out and paid £9.99 for a bundle of games that not only included Another World but Raiden and another of my arcade favourites, R-Type. AW is nice but, R-Type plays very well indeed, I am very pleased indeed. I just need to see if they will work with my wireless controller for greater comfort. Still, for now the conversion plays very well 👍🏻

Pics...

Very nice, look forward to seeing your awesome inbound footage

Thanks, it takes me forever to get anything done but I am working on it.