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post #1 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:35pm
Thread Starter 
Post your list of ten choices here and I'll discuss your brilliance, or lack thereof. Here's a start:

Micah Robinson's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1) Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2)
2) Metroid (NES)
3) Ghosts 'N Goblins (Arcade)
4) Unreal (PC)
5) Star Wars: The Arcade Game (Arcade)
6) The Bard's Tale 2: The Destiny Knight (Commodore 64)
7) Tenchu (PSX)
8) Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 (PC)
9) WWF No Mercy (N64)
10)Zaxxon (Arcade)

GRADE: A+
SECRET WEAPON: Ghosts n' Goblins

Micah has a robust group of titles ranging from the early days of video gaming to this afternoon. He covers a wide variety of genres and platforms and did a very good job of grabbing the marquee names early and going with the more personal titles in the second half. The only real weakness in the group is a lack of puzzle game and only one strategy title. There's also no real sports game, though the wrestling title is close.

A very good grouping for Micah.
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post #2 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:37pm
Feebly trying to compare:

1) Baldur's Gate 2 (PC)
2) Wasteland (Commodore 64)
3) Lords of Conquest (Commodore 64)
4) The Bard's Tale (Commodore 64)
5) Crimson Skies (PC)
6) Neverwinter Nights (PC)
7) Grim Fandango (PC)
8) Questron (Commodore 64)
9) X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (PC)
10)K.C. Munchkin (Odyssey 2)
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post #3 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:40pm
My lambs to the slaughter:

1. Half-Life(PC)
2. Fallout(PC)
3. Silent Hill(PS)
4. River City Ransom(NES)
5. Myth: The Fallen Lords(PC)
6. Max Payne(PC)
7. Sanitarium(PC)
8. Icewind Dale(PC)
9. Sam and Max Hit The Road(PC)
10. Earthworm Jim(SNES)
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post #4 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:41pm
1) Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2) Civilization II (PC)
3) System Shock 2 (PC)
4) RC Pro Am (NES)
5) Rainbow 6: Rogue Spear (PC)
6) Ninja Gaiden (NES)
7) Mega Man 3 (NES)
8) Mutant League Football (Genesis)
9) Super Bomberman 2 (SNES)
10) Solitaire (Microsoft Windows version) (PC)

Sir Pinch (seriously thinks that he held it down in his first draft)
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post #5 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:52pm
Thread Starter 
Poxy Von Sinister's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1) Baldur's Gate 2 (PC)
2) Wasteland (Commodore 64)
3) Lords of Conquest (Commodore 64)
4) The Bard's Tale (Commodore 64)
5) Crimson Skies (PC)
6) Neverwinter Nights (PC)
7) Grim Fandango (PC)
8) Questron (Commodore 64)
9) X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (PC)
10)K.C. Munchkin (Odyssey 2)

GRADE: B+
SECRET WEAPON: Wasteland

Poxy's list is very strong, and while it's PRG heavy, it features some truly landmark games and may have the strongest collection of role playing games in the draft. The surplus of RPG titles keeps the list from being an A, but Poxy's respect towards older systems (primarily the Magnavox Odyssey 2) showcases a true gamer not weaned on only the next generation systems. The triumverate of C64 games also adds an air of class to the mix.

A very solid, albeit focused draft for Richard.
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post #6 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:55pm
Racing Destruction Set, Commodore 64
Pool of Radiance, Commodore 64, IBM PC 286/386
M.U.L.E., Commodore 64
Defender of the Crown, Commodore Amiga
Rogue, Tandy PC/IBM 286 PC
Impossible Mission, Commodore 64
Raid Over Moscow, Commodore 64
Sid Meier's Pirates!, C64 /IBM 286
Mail Order Monsters, C64
Rampart, arcade

Critique away!
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post #7 of 67
11/23/02 at 12:56pm
I am humbled and honored, sir.
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post #8 of 67
11/23/02 at 1:06pm
Good idea.

1. Metal Gear Solid (Playstation)
2. Xenogears (Playstation)
3. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (PC)
4. Dungeons and Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara (Arcade)
5. Devil May Cry (Playstation 2)
6. Super Empire Strikes Back (Super Nes)
7. Actraiser (Super Nes)
8. International Track and Field (Playstation
9. Samurai Shodown (Neo-Geo)
10. Loom (PC)
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post #9 of 67
11/23/02 at 1:33pm
Let me have it!

1. GTA Vice City (PS2)
2. GoldenEye (N64)
3. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (Amiga)
4. It Came From The Desert (Amiga)
5. Skies of Arcadia (Dreamcast)
6. Burnout 2: Point of Impact (PS2)
7. Commando (Arcade)
8. Sabre Wulf (ZX Spectrum)
9. Powermonger (Amiga)
10. CHAOS: Battle of the Wizards (ZX Spectrum)
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post #10 of 67
11/23/02 at 2:20pm
1. Mortal Kombat (arcade)
2. Gauntlet (arcade)
3. Mr. Do (arcade)
4. Double Dribble (Nintendo 64)
5. Daytona USA (arcade, linked)
6. NHL 93 (Sega)
7. Popeye (Atari 2600)
8. World Series (arcade)
9. Millipede (arcade)
10. Frogger (Atari 2600)
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post #11 of 67
11/23/02 at 2:31pm
Have at it:

Round 1: STREET FIGHTER II : Arcade/Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Round 2: CONTRA : Nintendo Entertainment System
Round 3: SONIC CD : Sega CD
Round 4: DIG DUG : Arcade
Round 5: JET SET RADIO FUTURE : X-Box
Round 6: OUT RUN : Arcade
Round 7: NBA JAM- TOURNAMENT EDITION : Arcade
Round 8: SPACE HARRIER : Arcade
Round 9: PILOTWINGS 64 : N64
Round 10: THE 7TH GUEST : PC
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post #12 of 67
11/23/02 at 3:31pm
What can I say? For a guy that doesn't play many video games, nor never really did, this was a tough draft. I tried to do my best though, so don't fail me Nick!

1) Kingdom Hearts (PS2)
2) Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (PC)
3) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (X-Box)
4) Legends of the Diamond (NES)
5) Donkey Kong (Arcade)
6) Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones (NES)
7) Bust-A-Move 2 (N64)
8) Jones in the Fast Lane (PC)
9) Ace Combat 4 (PS2)
10) NCAA Football 2003 (PS2)
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post #13 of 67
11/23/02 at 3:43pm
This ought to be funny, especially when the one who critiques thinks a list can be "RPG heavy" and likes older games. $10 I get the first 'F'

Round 1: Final Fantasy VII - PSX
Round 2: Super Mario Bros. (All-Stars Vers.) - SNES
Round 3: E.T. - Atari
Round 4: Worms: Armageddon - PC
Round 5: Ape Escape - PSX
Round 6: Area 51 - Arcade
Round 7: Breakout - Arcade
Round 8: Super Mario RPG - SNES
Round 9: Chrono Cross - PSX
Round 10: Final Fantasy X - PS2

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post #14 of 67
11/23/02 at 4:40pm
Degrade me.

1. Burger Time (Arcade)
2. Paperboy (NES)
3. Duck Hunt (NES)
4. The Simpsons (Arcade)
5. The Sims (PC)
6. California Games (NES)
7. NHL '95 (PC)
8. Snake, Rattle and Roll (NES)
9. Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier (PC)
10. Oregon Trail (PC)
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post #15 of 67
11/23/02 at 5:38pm
1. Super Metroid (SNES)
2. Tony Hawk 2 (PSX)
3. Perfect Dark (N64)
4. Bionic Commando (NES)
5. Zork (PC)
6. Timesplitters 2 (PS2)
7. Super Mario Sunshine (GC)
8. Pikmin (GC)
9. Mario Golf (N64)
10. Killer Instinct Gold (N64)

Critique away.
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post #16 of 67
11/23/02 at 6:21pm
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post #17 of 67
11/23/02 at 6:33pm
The Samurai's list:
1. Final Fantasy VI - Playstation
2. Diablo - PC
3. Secret of Mana - SNES
4. Metal Gear Solid 2 - PS2
5. F-Zero - SNES
6. Red Faction - PS2
7. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon - Game Boy Advance
8. Brave Fencer Musashi - Playstation
9. Tales of Destiny - Playstation
10. Lords of Magic - PC
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post #18 of 67
11/23/02 at 7:11pm
Here ya go...

1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64)
2) Jagged Alliance 2 (PC)
3) Phantasy Star Online (Dreamcast)
4) Advance Wars (Game Boy Advance)
5) Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast)
6) Super Mario Kart (SNES)
7) Jet Grind Radio (Dreamcast)
8) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (SNES)
9) Metroid Fusion (Game Boy Advance)
10) Samba de Amigo (Dreamcast, maracas included)

Edit: Had to bold it up.

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post #19 of 67
11/23/02 at 7:29pm
1) Tekken 4 (Arcade/PS2)
2) Doom (PC)
3) Pac Man (Arcade on down)
4) Joust (Arcade on down)
5) EverQuest (PC)
6) Return To Castle Wolfenstein (PC)
7) Alone In The Dark (PC)
8) Syphon Filter (PSX)
9) Super Dodge Ball (NES)
10) Golden Axe (Arcade/Genesis)

Here we go...
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post #20 of 67
11/23/02 at 8:11pm
I have to see what Nick says, particularly about my first pick. Have at it:

1.) Star Control 2, 3DO
2.) Wing Commander II, PC
3.) Master of Orion, PC
4.) Masters of Magic, PC
5.) Karateka, Apple II
6.) Quest for Glory I, PC
7.) Total Annihilation, PC
8.) Final Fantasy Tactics, PSX
9.) King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tommorow, PC
10.) Tetris Attack, SNES
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post #21 of 67
11/23/02 at 9:43pm
Thread Starter 
Verbal Kint's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1. Half-Life(PC)
2. Fallout(PC)
3. Silent Hill(PS)
4. River City Ransom(NES)
5. Myth: The Fallen Lords(PC)
6. Max Payne(PC)
7. Sanitarium(PC)
8. Icewind Dale(PC)
9. Sam and Max Hit The Road(PC)
10. Earthworm Jim(SNES)

GRADE: B-
SECRET WEAPON: Sam and Max

The bulk of Verbal's draft is recent, which hurts the overall score a bit. Still, he has a strong collection of some classic titles and even though it's mostly strategy and RPG centric, Earthworm Jim & Half-Life contribute to a solid mix. The addition of a sports title would have bumped it just a little.

A good draft with great games, no doubt. A little more variety would have helped.
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post #22 of 67
11/23/02 at 10:00pm
1. TECMO Super Bowl - Nintendo Entertainment System
2. Super SMASH Bros. Melee - Nintendo GameCube
3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time - Super Nintendo Entertainment System
4. Ice Climber - Nintendo Entertainment System
5. X-MEN - Arcade
6. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 - Sony PlayStation 2
7. AfterBurner - Arcade
8. WCW/nWo: Revenge - Nintendo 64
9. SimCity 2000 - PC
10. Jezzball - PC

"You know, for kids."
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post #23 of 67
11/24/02 at 10:21am
Cool, Nick.
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post #24 of 67
11/24/02 at 7:44pm
biggy-biggy-bump.

dammit, i'm next in line, i wanna get critiqued!!
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post #25 of 67
11/24/02 at 8:31pm
Have at it !

1.) Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64)
2.) Virtua Tennis (Sega Dreamcast)
3.) Gunstar Heroes (Sega Genesis)
4.) Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle(PC)
5.) Castlevania (Nintendo)
6.) Panzer Dragoon (Sega Saturn)
7.) Marble Madness (Commodore 64)
8.) Qix (Arcade)
9.) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Gameboy)
10.) Super Punch-Out (Super Nintendo)
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post #26 of 67
11/24/02 at 11:57pm
Thread Starter 
Sir Pinch a Loaf's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1) Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
2) Civilization II (PC)
3) System Shock 2 (PC)
4) RC Pro Am (NES)
5) Rainbow 6: Rogue Spear (PC)
6) Ninja Gaiden (NES)
7) Mega Man 3 (NES)
8) Mutant League Football (Genesis)
9) Super Bomberman 2 (SNES)
10) Solitaire (Microsoft Windows version) (PC)

GRADE: A+
SECRET WEAPON: RC Pro Am

An amazing group of games, probably just a hair above Micah's thus far. What really puts it over the edge is the choice of Solitaire, probably the cause of more lost time at more office jobs than any other game in existence. A little bit of everything, a few true classics, and a nice variety makes this an amazing assortment.

The only real knock is the absence of any next gen platforms.

An excellent collection of software for SPAL.
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post #27 of 67
11/25/02 at 12:02am
Thread Starter 
Mike Arsenault's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

Racing Destruction Set, Commodore 64
Pool of Radiance, Commodore 64, IBM PC 286/386
M.U.L.E., Commodore 64
Defender of the Crown, Commodore Amiga
Rogue, Tandy PC/IBM 286 PC
Impossible Mission, Commodore 64
Raid Over Moscow, Commodore 64
Sid Meier's Pirates!, C64 /IBM 286
Mail Order Monsters, C64
Rampart, arcade

GRADE: C
SECRET WEAPON: Rampart

If this draft was done on a bbs in 1987, Mike's group would win the draft. This is a collection of games from a guy who represents the golden era of computer gaming, the foundation for most everything we "ooh" and "ahhh" about today. There are some VITAL games here (Pirates, Pool of Radiance, Defender of the Crown). The limited scope of the lot diminishes the overall impact, and while it's a list after my own heart its narrow focus hurts it.

A classy bit of software from the caribou luster.
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post #28 of 67
11/25/02 at 12:08am
Bwuh???

[/jaw drop]

wow, i can't say that I expected an A+. Much luv, Nick.
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post #29 of 67
11/25/02 at 9:17am
1. Resident Evil (Gamecube)
2. Tetris
3. SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals (PS2)
4. Demon Attack (2600)
5. SSX Tricky (Xbox)
6. NFL2K (Dreamcast)
7. MechAssault (Xbox)
8. Unreal Championship (Xbox)
9. Super-Action Baseball (Colecovision)
10. Football (Arcade)
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post #30 of 67
11/25/02 at 10:28am
Thread Starter 
Blunt's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1. Metal Gear Solid (Playstation)
2. Xenogears (Playstation)
3. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (PC)
4. Dungeons and Dragons: Shadow Over Mystara (Arcade)
5. Devil May Cry (Playstation 2)
6. Super Empire Strikes Back (Super Nes)
7. Actraiser (Super Nes)
8. International Track and Field (Playstation
9. Samurai Shodown (Neo-Geo)
10. Loom (PC)

GRADE: B
SECRET WEAPON: Xenogears

Blunt's list is like that sports team that does well every year despite the presence of no one outright marquee superstar. MGS is a phenomenon, but the rest of the games are working-class, excellent games. There's good variety, a few late steals, and the list covers a nice period of time.

A sneaky, subdued, but strong offing from Blunt.
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post #31 of 67
11/25/02 at 10:35am
Thread Starter 
Dan Whitehead's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1. GTA Vice City (PS2)
2. GoldenEye (N64)
3. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (Amiga)
4. It Came From The Desert (Amiga)
5. Skies of Arcadia (Dreamcast)
6. Burnout 2: Point of Impact (PS2)
7. Commando (Arcade)
8. Sabre Wulf (ZX Spectrum)
9. Powermonger (Amiga)
10. CHAOS: Battle of the Wizards (ZX Spectrum)

GRADE: B
SECRET WEAPON: Burnout 2

Dan's list definitely has a UK feel, with the addition of two titles from the Sinclair ZX Spectrum machine. Still, he has variety that stretches all through the years and despite the utter lack of a sports title, he has some massive guns in his arsenal. Personally, I'd have taken the NES version of Commando over the arcade version, but this is a solid pack.

A nice, if a bit regional grouping from Dan.
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post #32 of 67
11/25/02 at 12:25pm
Bring praise, for I seek validation of my life!

1. Donkey Kong Country- Super NES
2. SoulCalibur- Dreamcast
3. Starfox 64- N64
4. Police 911- Arcade
5. Discs of TRON- Arcade
6. San Francisco Rush: The Rock- Arcade
7. Smash TV- Arcade
8. Major League Baseball featuring Ken Griffey Jr.- N64
9. Spider-Man- Arcade
10. Skuljagger- Super NES
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post #33 of 67
11/25/02 at 12:32pm
Let me have it.

( 1) Planescape:Torment - PC
( 2) ICO - PS2
( 3) Kid Icarus - NES
( 4) Duke Nukem 3D - PC
( 5) Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - PC
( 6) Vagrant Story - PSX
( 7) AoE II: Age of Kings - PC
( 8) Rez - PS2
( 9) Golgo 13 - NES
(10) Dragonworld - C64
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post #34 of 67
11/25/02 at 2:37pm
Quote:
Nick Nunziata:
GRADE: B
SECRET WEAPON: Burnout 2

Dan's list definitely has a UK feel, with the addition of two titles from the Sinclair ZX Spectrum machine. Still, he has variety that stretches all through the years and despite the utter lack of a sports title, he has some massive guns in his arsenal. Personally, I'd have taken the NES version of Commando over the arcade version, but this is a solid pack.

A nice, if a bit regional grouping from Dan.
Can't argue with that - it's the price I pay for drafting certain games that I, and I alone both remember and love.

So when do we do another of these?
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post #35 of 67
11/25/02 at 2:39pm
my nuts are ready to be kicked in:

1. halo (xbox)
2. mario kart 64 (n64)
3. pong (magnavox odyssey/atari 2600)
4. x-wing vs. tie fighter (pc)
5. mortal kombat 3 (arcade)
6. warcraft iii: reign of chaos (pc)
7. dragon's lair (arcade)
8. suspended (pc)
9. splinter cell (xbox)
10. the dig (pc)
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post #36 of 67
11/25/02 at 6:39pm
I'm game, have at it.

1. Conkers Bad Fur Day N64
2. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PS
3. Dragon Warrior NES
4. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4 PS2
5. Golden Sun GBA
6. Golden Tee 2003 arcade
7. Resident Evil 0 GC
8. Might & Magic 2 PC
9. Metroid Prime GC
10. Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo PS
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post #37 of 67
11/25/02 at 7:49pm
A big fat BUMP, to you good sir.
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post #38 of 67
11/27/02 at 12:01pm
Thread Starter 
Innocent X's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1. Mortal Kombat (arcade)
2. Gauntlet (arcade)
3. Mr. Do (arcade)
4. Double Dribble (Nintendo 64)
5. Daytona USA (arcade, linked)
6. NHL 93 (Sega)
7. Popeye (Atari 2600)
8. World Series (arcade)
9. Millipede (arcade)
10. Frogger (Atari 2600)

GRADE: B
SECRET WEAPON: World Series

This is a weird draft, a hard one to summarize. It seems extremely personal, a group of titles primarily from days gone by. There's some classics here, but things a lot of the younger folks may not have had the priviledge of growing up with. There's a lack of strategy, RPG, and puzzle game but there's plenty of sports and platforming to go around. I didn't even know they MADE Double Dribble for the 64, but the NES one was a blast.

A slim range of titles, but a surplus of memorable games.
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post #39 of 67
11/27/02 at 12:06pm
They didn't I don't think, I meant NES, fingers typed 64.

Thanks for the review Nicholas.
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post #40 of 67
11/27/02 at 8:22pm
Bump... because I'm next and I'm a self-involved bastard.
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post #41 of 67
11/28/02 at 12:27am
GRADE: C
SECRET WEAPON: Rampart

If this draft was done on a bbs in 1987, Mike's group would win the draft. This is a collection of games from a guy who represents the golden era of computer gaming, the foundation for most everything we "ooh" and "ahhh" about today. There are some VITAL games here (Pirates, Pool of Radiance, Defender of the Crown). The limited scope of the lot diminishes the overall impact, and while it's a list after my own heart its narrow focus hurts it.

A classy bit of software from the caribou luster.

I agree with the ranking. I picked titles that were my absolute favourites of all time. I find many newer games just aren't as fun as the older crop. Back in the day, games that were deemed good were by necessity FUN because the graphics were so limited. Now that graphics have gone so far, there are tons of games I have found that look nice but are completely boring (Dungeon Siege anyone?). This draft was fun, and a bright spot in the shitstorm of my life recently. Thank you Micah for running it and thank you Nick for hosting it.
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post #42 of 67
11/28/02 at 2:30am
Quote:
Mike Arsenault (Ludwig):
Now that graphics have gone so far, there are tons of games I have found that look nice but are completely boring (Dungeon Siege anyone?).
That's it. Your Video Gaming License is officially revoked!
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post #43 of 67
11/28/02 at 1:22pm
Thread Starter 
Cheese's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

Round 1: STREET FIGHTER II : Arcade/Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Round 2: CONTRA : Nintendo Entertainment System
Round 3: SONIC CD : Sega CD
Round 4: DIG DUG : Arcade
Round 5: JET SET RADIO FUTURE : X-Box
Round 6: OUT RUN : Arcade
Round 7: NBA JAM- TOURNAMENT EDITION : Arcade
Round 8: SPACE HARRIER : Arcade
Round 9: PILOTWINGS 64 : N64
Round 10: THE 7TH GUEST : PC

GRADE: B+
SECRET WEAPON: NBA Jam

At first glance, this looked like a meager draft, but upon closer inspection it's actually a well rounded and smart one. They cover a mostly recent group of games and while most of the titles are not the BEST ones representing their genre, they're all INSTRUMENTAL titles in their genre. A very sneaky little group.

A very solid draft by Cheese Biscuits.
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post #44 of 67
11/28/02 at 1:26pm
If Out Run isn't the best damn racing game ever, you can eat my brain matter. But, I am humbled and honored for your kind words, St. Nicolas.
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post #45 of 67
11/28/02 at 7:54pm
Thread Starter 
Outrun isn't, and in the importance list, Pole Position takes it's thunder. The best RACING game?

It might be Gran Turismo 3 or Burnout 2.
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post #46 of 67
11/28/02 at 8:33pm
To be honest, I'd say Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 is the best racer ever made. Out Run, however, I still believe is the most fun racer I've ever played.
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post #47 of 67
11/28/02 at 9:03pm
Quote:
Nick Nunziata:
GRADE: B
SECRET WEAPON: Xenogears

Blunt's list is like that sports team that does well every year despite the presence of no one outright marquee superstar. MGS is a phenomenon, but the rest of the games are working-class, excellent games. There's good variety, a few late steals, and the list covers a nice period of time.

A sneaky, subdued, but strong offing from Blunt.
Wow. I really wasn't expecting that. Thanks for the kind words, especially the "sports team" analogy, I really got a kick out of that. It was an excellent draft and we need to do another.

Now when do we get to vote?
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post #48 of 67
11/28/02 at 11:16pm
Thread Starter 
Dan Laugharn's 2002 Video Game Draft Selections:

1. Chrono Trigger (PSX)
2. Dance Dance Revolution (ARCADE)
3. Marvel vs. Capcom (DC)
4. Chu Chu Rocket! (DC)
5. Playboy Karaoke (SATURN)
6. Windjammers (NEO)
7. Snowboard Kids (N64)
8. Mr. Driller (ARCADE)
9. Fighter's Megamix (SATURN)
10. Virtua On 4: Force (ARCADE)

GRADE: C-
SECRET WEAPON: Chrono Trigger

Dan's got an odd assortment of games, a very far Eastern draft filled with niche dancing games and stuff geared towards the younger Japanese set. There's some meat here, and decent diversity but I think his early rounds were not taken advantage of. Even Chrono Trigger, a classic, probably could have waited a few rounds with all the Final Fantasy stuff overshadowing it. Also, it doesn't represent the spectrum of gaming too well.

A good draft for folks born after 1980, especially those with a far East taste but I think it could have been more diverse.
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post #49 of 67
12/4/02 at 6:49pm
alright, since you saw TTT, i'm jealous of you, nick, and i'm going to project my anger at the fact that you haven't critiqued the rest of the drafts yet.
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post #50 of 67
12/4/02 at 7:52pm
**edited for being a stupid newbie, even though i thought my list crushed all those above.**

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