raindog Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) It's the same reason my aborted VCS DK clone years ago was called "Congorilla". Nintendo has trademark lawyers, bootleg and knockoff makers usually don't. (Besides, I played a Congorilla machine before I played Donkey Kong, back in the day.) I personally would be staying away from "DK" when doing a clone, since Nintendo has called Donkey Kong "DK" in his post-Rareware form. But I guess this is the wrong thread for that kind of advice. I do think making Zippy a blue porcupine might be a little risky. Apparently "Princess Rescue" was too close even with the sprites, board layouts and name being different, so, you know, proceed with caution and all that. Commander Keen, on the other hand, was non-infringing even after starting life as a pixel-for-pixel Mario clone, as did Supertux -- and you know what? I've actually played more hours of Commander Keen than I ever did of 2D Mario games -- so maybe just making an original scrolling platformer for the 2600 is what someone needs to do. Edited February 23, 2014 by raindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 For Zippy and PR fans, if you like "Kong" clones, in addition to the two VCS games currently in development, here's a new clone for SNES you've got to try out: http://pikointeractive.com/store.html#!/~/product/category=0&id=30245484 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 For Zippy and PR fans, if you like "Kong" clones, in addition to the two VCS games currently in development, here's a new clone for SNES you've got to try out: http://pikointeractive.com/store.html#!/~/product/category=0&id=30245484 Would if there was a ROM to try it out As for Zippy keep going as your doing see what happens Nintendo has nothing to do with this game I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 ^^There is a ROM freely available. I can't paste link atm since I'm using 3DS browser. Do a Google search for Classic Kong. The ROM along with source is available somewhere in Google Code. If only someone took the code and remade the DKII arcade hack, that would be sweet as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Got it Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theatarifan Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hows the coming sprybug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That 1 up island video was awful. Wow, it's guys like that that give our hobby a bad name. I don't even think his mutton chops could help him get laid. Awful camera work, bad commentary, trying way too hard to be funny all add up to a crap video. -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) That 1 up island video was awful. Wow, it's guys like that that give our hobby a bad name. I don't even think his mutton chops could help him get laid. Awful camera work, bad commentary, trying way too hard to be funny all add up to a crap video. -mike Yeah, that guy in the video was definitely a douche. Sprybug is lurking again it seems. Not MIA, just lurking since his profile shows recent login activity. I have faith he'll pop back in when there's something to report. Edited April 25, 2014 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 That 1 up island video was awful. Wow, it's guys like that that give our hobby a bad name. I don't even think his mutton chops could help him get laid. Awful camera work, bad commentary, trying way too hard to be funny all add up to a crap video. -mike Yep assholes like that are just screaming for a punch in the throat IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I thought "1 up island" was an allusion to having the big N push their big C & D mushroom up our bums for enjoying Princess Rescue. I never knew the names of those awful reviewers ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I thought "1 up island" was an allusion to having the big N push their big C & D mushroom up our bums for enjoying Princess Rescue. I never knew the names of those awful reviewers ^_^ Just imagine all those pills in Dr Mario were really giant suppositories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I know a few things. Sprybug is very busy with real life work deadlines. Zippy is done and being play tested and bug-fixed. Zippy doesn't stick to walls any more (instead of falling). I could free up a few kilobytes for use, but he's a solo kind of programmer, and quite efficient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for giving the update here Iesposta. I've been paying a lot more attention to the Beta test Zippy thread and my messenger. I just thought I should check the old thread out today to see if anyone had any questions or saying anything. The manual is halfway finished. The label art is just about finished as well. The game is in final beta testing stages. Once it's ready to go into production, which will be really soon, it's all up to Albert on when it gets out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for the updates, mate! Thanks for giving the update here Iesposta. I've been paying a lot more attention to the Beta test Zippy thread... Link??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks for the updates, mate! Link??? Did you want to do any last minute beta testing? It's a private thread for the beta testers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Did you want to do any last minute beta testing? It's a private thread for the beta testers. Nah, it's okay. Looks like I missed the boat this time around. Good luck and I can't wait for it to release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Good luck and I can't wait for it to release! That's what she said right before she got sent to human resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelm Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I think the overwhelming majority of people are going to be very impressed with this game. Sprybug has really knocked it out of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Not even joking, this was the game that pushed me to begin looking into the Atari 2600. Saw a demo of it a while back when it was first announced -- someone posted a link to it on reddit.com and I thought it was just one of the coolest things I had ever seen. Good luck! Can't wait for this to be released! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Not even joking, this was the game that pushed me to begin looking into the Atari 2600. Saw a demo of it a while back when it was first announced -- someone posted a link to it on reddit.com and I thought it was just one of the coolest things I had ever seen. Good luck! Can't wait for this to be released! There was also the awesome Mario clone Princess Rescue, also by Sprybug. Sadly AtariAge got a take down notice from the big N, but you can still download the ROM to play in Harmony, or get really lucky and pay out your ass for a copy on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanBN Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hey, Folks! Is there a set release date for this cart yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) No release date. Wait for Albert to update the store. Lots of upcoming goodies I'm waiting for: Zipppy Circus AtariAge Stay Frosty 2 Byte Before Christmas Piñata Multicart DK Arcade Star Castle Arcade Edited May 20, 2014 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 No release date. Wait for Albert to update the store. Lots of upcoming goodies I'm waiting for: Zipppy Circus AtariAge Stay Frosty 2 Byte Before Christmas Piñata DK Arcade Star Castle Arcade I am actively working on getting most of these ready. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That's what she said right before she got sent to human resources. More likely scenario: That's what she said, then I laughed at it and I got sent to human resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I am actively working on getting most of these ready. ..Al Other thoughs: why do I have two left thumbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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