1. Can't adjust the volume.
This is an odd thing that Hyperspin lacks that MameWah doesn't.
With Mamewah I could bring up the menu and adjust volume.
Not too bad though since there is a way around it.
What I did was quit hyperspin, Crtl+alt+del to bring up the task manager.
Start a new program "sndvol32" in the system 32 folder.
Bring that up.
tweak volume
Restart hyperspin or reset computer.
(I don't think closing hyperspin was all too necessary though...)
2. The computer won't shut down.
GAH! I hate it when this happens.
The computer refuses to shut down.
The turn-off button I used in the last computer doesn't work now, and it automatically switched on as soon as you plug it in again.
I need to fix this...
(If I can't figure it out myself, then I'll have to ask my Dad about it when he comes in...)
New computer is work much better regarding that though.
Hyperspin looks excellent, and I made sure everything was set up beforehand.
(As I hooked it up to autoboot)
3. Stupid Windows genuine wizard thing keeps showing up on boot.
Passable using arcade controls.
(esc or enter normally get past this)
(This is a salvaged computer you see...)
(Why anyone would throw away a prefectly decent Pentium 4 PC is beyond me. They make excellent emulation machines...)
EDIT: I also love how it scrolls through random games on idle so as long as you have all the videos it'll play them in the background.
Before my attract had to be set up manually, and finding nice attract video and musc was tough.
Well, I still think it is for the greater good. I haven't seen one in the past 20 years that I liked. No, I have not seen the True Grit remake and I'm sorry, but Ocean's sucked in my opinion. I know a lot of people liked it, but I am not a Clooney fan and I just did not enjoy it.
edit: I might add that while it may seem hypocritical, my opinion of reboots and re-imaginings are up in the air. I'll throw the two horror franchise blockbusters out here.
The reboot of A Nightmare On Elm Street(arguably a remake); I did not like the actor they chose and the way he looked. While that film was not enjoyed by myself or most of my friends(mostly for that reason), I cannot deny that it WAS more true to the original story Wes wanted to tell. I suppose I must accept it's existence and may give it another try.
On the other hand, Friday the 13th. They left the first film alone, I liked that. They didn't screw with the legacy, I liked that as well. The film itself.... it was alright I suppose. There were parts I liked, parts I didn't. It's almost hard for me to say this as a fan of the franchise, but am I wrong to have wished that they never should have given him the mask in this one? If they wanted to get rid of the campy aspects and make a straight up horror movie, isnt it scarier with the sack on his head? I mean I wouldn't even call it a reboot. Couldn't this movie have taken place anywhere prior to part 3? The only 2 things that say "no" are the technology shown and the fact he gets the mask again(could've lost one at some point though). It might as well have been just another sequel.
I haven't seen enough reboots that werent direct remakes of an original to really weigh in. Perhaps that's for the best.
Shame its a bit slow on the main menu, (intense flash graphics strain the computer a bit, but I mean its pretty heavy level flash going on there. Animation and effects everywhere, and its a old machine), but all the emulators are operating perfectly now.
John Carpenter's The Thing makes all of the shitty remakes that we've had to endure worthwhile. It's that good. End of story. No more discussion. Period.
Man they need to bring that game out on Good Old Games for $5.99 then I would buy it, (especially if they include a PDF of the short story the game is based off as well).
So happy my arcade maching is operating flawlessly!
But I am kind of sad I haven't got anything to tweak now...
(I love tweaking stuff, its my most active hobby. (I'm such a strange person... :X))
Man they need to bring that game out on Good Old Games for $5.99 then I would buy it, (especially if they include a PDF of the short story the game is based off as well).
You can find a PDF of the short story easily just by googleing I Have No Mouth and I must Scream. I'm scared to say that's how I got mine In case Harlen Ellison goes all AM on me.
No. Also, even if you did count the animated film, I don't think any of them can count as remakes, as they're all adaptations.
Well, going by that logic, True Grit shouldn't count either, because it was also based on a book. And the second film was written to be closer to the source material, not the original movie.
It was stated multiple times in interviews that True Grit wasn't a remake, but rather a new adaptation of the original source book. It's just that the John Wayne movie is so much more famous than the book, people still didn't realize it was an adaptation in the first place.
My mind is loopy once again. Loopy, loopy loopy...a little confused, higher out of the physical . Higher out of the physical...no, not me, that's where ultimate knowledge rests.
The only issue with having a arcade machine, for me at least, (since I am about 6 foot tall, and have very flat feet, (a nightmare when I try to walk along sand, I literally sink and slide every step... )), is that after playing it for a while my back aches a wee bit and my feet hurt, (since I can't seem to stand comfortably, and tend to shuffle around and put my weight on one foot a lot which makes it ache, then I have to switch ect.)
Tomorrow, if I'm not doing anything, I'm going to play it some more and add some MAME games to my favourite list for quick access.
(Pretty necessary for something like MAME really. Even in hyperspin mode (makes the wheel go faster) it slowly scrolls through that huge romset).
Interestingly enough I did find one interesting game I never tried:
Monster Farm Jump
I think it came out on the PS1 as Monster Rancher Hop-a-bout.
Its certainly not a brilliant game, but it has a interesting spin in terms of gameplay.
Basically you have to guide your character from one end of the level to the other.
However, your character constantly jumps around.
You can control how fast and in what direction they jump.
The obstacles in the game are holes in the floor which you can fall down and lose a life, and panels, which when landed on rob you of a life as well.
However, some panels give you lifes, time and points and landing on consecutive good panels give you a combo score.
Its these strange games I live for to be honest with ya!
If the Coen Brothers "True Grit" doesn't count as a remake, then I guess that John Carpenter's "The Thing" doesn't either as it's much truer to the source of inspiration for both films; John W. Campbell's book "Who Goes There?".
It was stated multiple times in interviews that True Grit wasn't a remake, but rather a new adaptation of the original source book. It's just that the John Wayne movie is so much more famous than the book, people still didn't realize it was an adaptation in the first place.
I was referring to the conversation earlier...much earlier when someone held up True Grit as a worthwhile remake. I'd go find the post, but I'm feeling lazy right now.
It's impossible to say that no film should be remade without insulting the 1980s Little Shop of Horrors. Unless you consider that based on the MUSICAL rather than the original film, but isn't that something of a roundabout way of saying the musical itself shouldn't have happened? If not, why is the film acceptable only AFTER a stage musical was made?
The only issue with having a arcade machine, for me at least, (since I am about 6 foot tall, and have very flat feet, (a nightmare when I try to walk along sand, I literally sink and slide every step... )), is that after playing it for a while my back aches a wee bit and my feet hurt, (since I can't seem to stand comfortably, and tend to shuffle around and put my weight on one foot a lot which makes it ache, then I have to switch ect.)
If it's too short for you, so that you have to bend your back and shift your weight in strange directions to get to the controls, maybe consider getting some furniture risers to raise it up. (Most people use these to make their bed or couch higher. Ask at your favorite home store if you've never heard of them.)
Most amazing thing have happened to me, I have seen my father for the first time in 22 years. I have thought for all this time he did not care about any of his kids. But he has had depressions and have thought about us everyday.
It was amazing to have a huge hug from him, I just didn't want to let go an neither did he.
Going to see him again soon, and my grandmother going to be great, my family have just been raised with more cousins, uncles and aunts.
I must admit that at first I was a little apprehensive to go and meet him, I mean I have lived 22 years without him, and all of a sudden I have a father, I can suddenly say "My Father" it was really weird and I had to get the feelings and thoughts sorted out. It was like a half of me that had been gone for years had finally been restored to me and I feel whole again.
But my father is great, and I love him. And it's fantastic to know he also loves me and he always had.
Most amazing thing have happened to me, I have seen my father for the first time in 22 years. I have thought for all this time he did not care about any of his kids. But he has had depressions and have thought about us everyday.
It was amazing to have a huge hug from him, I just didn't want to let go an neither did he.
Going to see him again soon, and my grandmother going to be great, my family have just been raised with more cousins, uncles and aunts.
I must admit that at first I was a little apprehensive to go and meet him, I mean I have lived 22 years without him, and all of a sudden I have a father, I can suddenly say "My Father" it was really weird and I had to get the feelings and thoughts sorted out. It was like a half of me that had been gone for years had finally been restored to me and I feel whole again.
But my father is great, and I love him. And it's fantastic to know he also loves me and he always had.
I haven't seen my farther in years and years. But I couldn't ever forgive him or ever have a relationship with him again
EDIT: I'm not judging you or anything I'm just saying I am not strong enough to forgive.
Comments
Well not quite...
There are three issues.
1. Can't adjust the volume.
This is an odd thing that Hyperspin lacks that MameWah doesn't.
With Mamewah I could bring up the menu and adjust volume.
Not too bad though since there is a way around it.
What I did was quit hyperspin, Crtl+alt+del to bring up the task manager.
Start a new program "sndvol32" in the system 32 folder.
Bring that up.
tweak volume
Restart hyperspin or reset computer.
(I don't think closing hyperspin was all too necessary though...)
2. The computer won't shut down.
GAH! I hate it when this happens.
The computer refuses to shut down.
The turn-off button I used in the last computer doesn't work now, and it automatically switched on as soon as you plug it in again.
I need to fix this...
(If I can't figure it out myself, then I'll have to ask my Dad about it when he comes in...)
New computer is work much better regarding that though.
Hyperspin looks excellent, and I made sure everything was set up beforehand.
(As I hooked it up to autoboot)
3. Stupid Windows genuine wizard thing keeps showing up on boot.
Passable using arcade controls.
(esc or enter normally get past this)
(This is a salvaged computer you see...)
(Why anyone would throw away a prefectly decent Pentium 4 PC is beyond me. They make excellent emulation machines...)
EDIT: I also love how it scrolls through random games on idle so as long as you have all the videos it'll play them in the background.
Before my attract had to be set up manually, and finding nice attract video and musc was tough.
What about the Coen Brothers Remake of True Grit?
Whilst there are certainly some appalling remakes *cough* Psycho *cough*, there are so many fantastic remakes such as John Carpenter's The Thi...
...um, yeah. How about the wonderful Coen Brother's remake of True Gr...
...ah, yeah. That's what I was about to say. There's more though, such as Scarface, Cape Fear and David Cronenberg's The Fl...
... god damn it!
edit: I might add that while it may seem hypocritical, my opinion of reboots and re-imaginings are up in the air. I'll throw the two horror franchise blockbusters out here.
The reboot of A Nightmare On Elm Street(arguably a remake); I did not like the actor they chose and the way he looked. While that film was not enjoyed by myself or most of my friends(mostly for that reason), I cannot deny that it WAS more true to the original story Wes wanted to tell. I suppose I must accept it's existence and may give it another try.
On the other hand, Friday the 13th. They left the first film alone, I liked that. They didn't screw with the legacy, I liked that as well. The film itself.... it was alright I suppose. There were parts I liked, parts I didn't. It's almost hard for me to say this as a fan of the franchise, but am I wrong to have wished that they never should have given him the mask in this one? If they wanted to get rid of the campy aspects and make a straight up horror movie, isnt it scarier with the sack on his head? I mean I wouldn't even call it a reboot. Couldn't this movie have taken place anywhere prior to part 3? The only 2 things that say "no" are the technology shown and the fact he gets the mask again(could've lost one at some point though). It might as well have been just another sequel.
I haven't seen enough reboots that werent direct remakes of an original to really weigh in. Perhaps that's for the best.
I can understand. I've been holding a grudge against Clooney ever since I mistakenly watched Batman and Robin. Ugh.
I'm having great fun with it now.
Shame its a bit slow on the main menu, (intense flash graphics strain the computer a bit, but I mean its pretty heavy level flash going on there. Animation and effects everywhere, and its a old machine), but all the emulators are operating perfectly now.
What about a PREQUEL!!!!
Man they need to bring that game out on Good Old Games for $5.99 then I would buy it, (especially if they include a PDF of the short story the game is based off as well).
So happy my arcade maching is operating flawlessly!
But I am kind of sad I haven't got anything to tweak now...
(I love tweaking stuff, its my most active hobby. (I'm such a strange person... :X))
You're a computer?
Oh, those movies have writers now?
Lord of the Rings is a remake too if you count the animated film, I suppose...
Well, going by that logic, True Grit shouldn't count either, because it was also based on a book. And the second film was written to be closer to the source material, not the original movie.
My mind is loopy once again. Loopy, loopy loopy...a little confused, higher out of the physical . Higher out of the physical...no, not me, that's where ultimate knowledge rests.
1. Dammit, too short. Well, you get it, yeah? 1? Like, binary? Oh, stuff you.
The more ya eat 'em, the more ya fart.
The more ya fart, the better ya feel
so eat your beans for every meal.
Tomorrow, if I'm not doing anything, I'm going to play it some more and add some MAME games to my favourite list for quick access.
(Pretty necessary for something like MAME really. Even in hyperspin mode (makes the wheel go faster) it slowly scrolls through that huge romset).
Interestingly enough I did find one interesting game I never tried:
Monster Farm Jump
I think it came out on the PS1 as Monster Rancher Hop-a-bout.
Its certainly not a brilliant game, but it has a interesting spin in terms of gameplay.
Basically you have to guide your character from one end of the level to the other.
However, your character constantly jumps around.
You can control how fast and in what direction they jump.
The obstacles in the game are holes in the floor which you can fall down and lose a life, and panels, which when landed on rob you of a life as well.
However, some panels give you lifes, time and points and landing on consecutive good panels give you a combo score.
Its these strange games I live for to be honest with ya!
If the Coen Brothers "True Grit" doesn't count as a remake, then I guess that John Carpenter's "The Thing" doesn't either as it's much truer to the source of inspiration for both films; John W. Campbell's book "Who Goes There?".
AM Rules us all.
I agree.
Such words of beauty. Poetry, pure poetry. *sniff*
Doodo, knock this shit off.
I was referring to the conversation earlier...much earlier when someone held up True Grit as a worthwhile remake. I'd go find the post, but I'm feeling lazy right now.
If it's too short for you, so that you have to bend your back and shift your weight in strange directions to get to the controls, maybe consider getting some furniture risers to raise it up. (Most people use these to make their bed or couch higher. Ask at your favorite home store if you've never heard of them.)
More bands/artists need to do this sort of thing.
It was amazing to have a huge hug from him, I just didn't want to let go an neither did he.
Going to see him again soon, and my grandmother going to be great, my family have just been raised with more cousins, uncles and aunts.
I must admit that at first I was a little apprehensive to go and meet him, I mean I have lived 22 years without him, and all of a sudden I have a father, I can suddenly say "My Father" it was really weird and I had to get the feelings and thoughts sorted out. It was like a half of me that had been gone for years had finally been restored to me and I feel whole again.
But my father is great, and I love him. And it's fantastic to know he also loves me and he always had.
I haven't seen my farther in years and years. But I couldn't ever forgive him or ever have a relationship with him again
EDIT: I'm not judging you or anything I'm just saying I am not strong enough to forgive.