Indie Games Save the Day
595In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, @BillFairchild and @RetroGameCorps discuss the Triple-I Initiative showcase and the juxtaposition between indie games and AAA games. They also talk about the controversy surrounding Ubisoft's pricing and the removal of content from the base game. The conversation then shifts to game preservation and the importance of allowing players to continue playing games even after servers are shut down. Finally, they discuss the games they have been playing, including Helldivers 2 and Destiny 2. The conversation covers topics such as playing modern games like Helldivers and The Last Guardian, the popularity of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the release of the IGBA retro emulator on iOS, the potential for RetroArch on iOS, and the possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini console. In this conversation, Russ and Bill discuss their experiences with Sega Saturn and the possibility of a Sega Saturn Mini console. They reminisce about their past experiences with Sega consoles and the frustration of constantly upgrading to new systems. They share their favorite Sega Saturn games and express their desire to play them on a dedicated console. They also discuss the idea of leaving tips for game developers and the challenges of implementing such a system. They touch on the topic of selling ROMs officially and the fair pricing for old games. Russ shares his recent video about the Game Boy FPGA and his positive experience with it.
Takeaways
The Triple-I Initiative showcase highlights the creativity and diversity of independent games.
The pricing controversy surrounding Ubisoft's games raises questions about the value of content and the treatment of consumers.
Game preservation is important to allow players to continue enjoying games even after servers are shut down.
Helldivers 2 and Destiny 2 are enjoyable games that offer different gameplay experiences. Playing modern games can be enjoyable, even if they are not your usual genre or style.
The IGBA retro emulator on iOS allows users to play Game Boy Advance games on their iPhones.
The release of the IGBA emulator has sparked interest in the potential for RetroArch on iOS.
A Sega Saturn Mini console may be in the works, which could be exciting for fans of the console. The Sega Saturn was a beloved console for many gamers, and there is a desire for a dedicated Sega Saturn Mini console to play favorite games.
Leaving tips for game developers is an interesting idea, but the logistics and fairness of distribution would be challenging.
Selling ROMs officially could be a way to preserve old games, and a fair price for old games would be around $5-10.
The Game Boy FPGA offers an authentic Game Boy experience with modern enhancements, and it has a reasonable price point.
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Chapters
00:00 Indie vs AAA
30:28 Nostalgic Gaming: Helldivers and The Last Guardian
44:51 Big Emulation News
56:01 What is SEGA up to?
01:09:20 Tipping Game Developers
01:22:32 Authentic Game Boy Experience