+Yurkie Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) Eduardo would you consider selling the DKA rom for $20, so that people with the Ultimate SD and the SGM can play it. Maybe require 100 people to be interested and collect money first. I am just suggesting that you sell the one that is finished but that your not happy with the sound. If you make changes you can still release the cart at a later date. Edited September 21, 2013 by Yurkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Great idea. Who would have imagined the 7800 XM module DK would release before Opcode's DKA?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 At this point I think thats the best idea perhaps . I just dont even see DKA making it out on cart . Atleast not anytime soon . Kind of the reason why many people probably bought the sgm imo . I am probably just going to buy the 7800 version coming out and be good with that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I also got my SGM for Donkey Kong Arcade, getting Super Zaxxon was a huge bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 What happened to DKA? I thought it was going to be released this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 What happened to DKA? I thought it was going to be released this year? It's still a possibility that the release will happen later this year, but that all depends on how much time Opcode has to devote to it and still get the second run of SGMs ready and shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 What happened to DKA? I thought it was going to be released this year? That was the plan initially, but "Real Life"TM tied a ball and chain to Eduardo's ankle all summer long. (Notice how Eduardo said he was going to come back on Friday, but it's Sunday evening as I write this and he hasn't logged on to AtariAge all week-end. Go figure...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Guys....... Even if Ed was here, think about it Printing, assembling, packaging... Etc.... Etc... Takes alot of time I highly doubt it will be released this year But the more we wait, the best the product will be I too can't wait to play DK Arcade, .... But let's be patient He also need to complete every SGM orders before... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wasn't Eduardo going to add those extra screens into the game from DK2: Jumpman Returns? That could be part of the delay. It's still a possibility that the release will happen later this year, but that all depends on how much time Opcode has to devote to it and still get the second run of SGMs ready and shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wasn't Eduardo going to add those extra screens into the game from DK2: Jumpman Returns? That could be part of the delay. No the delay is his life. The author of DK2 wasn't giving him permission to use it or he was asking for the world for the right. I don't remember which it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Maybe I'm wrong, but I seem to remember the opposite...I thought he had gotten permission to add those screens. And you really don't need to remind me that "the delay is his life"...that has been established here in message after message. There has been some negativity here concerning him disappearing and releasing things late. Well, my attitude is he'll release them when he releases them...which is better than not at all which could happen if he is pressured too much. No the delay is his life. The author of DK2 wasn't giving him permission to use it or he was asking for the world for the right. I don't remember which it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I know it is in one of these threads but don't remember which one. I remember being dissapointed and thinking what an ass so I am pretty sure it was not successful for the DK2 screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yeah, I remember it being in one of these threads too...but I can't find it. And quite frankly I can't remember which way it went - whether he got permission or not...it just sticks in my mind that the guy originally said no or Eduardo thought he would say no...but it turned out just the opposite. I know it is in one of these threads but don't remember which one. I remember being dissapointed and thinking what an ass so I am pretty sure it was not successful for the DK2 screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Or maybe he could start an eBay auction for 5 prototypes of the current DKA as-is. Anyway I prefer to wait for the final version. Edited September 24, 2013 by nanochess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 OK, I found it...and Eduardo apparently did get permission...it's somewhere around here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/146281-donkey-kong-arcade-colecovision/page-21 It starts at Message #503...#510 he says he got the go ahead (although he also mentions it involves sacrificing virgins)...but in later messages like #522 he talks about trying to decide whether to include it in DKA or release it as a standalone... I know it is in one of these threads but don't remember which one. I remember being dissapointed and thinking what an ass so I am pretty sure it was not successful for the DK2 screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I greatly apologize for being away for so long, for not getting here to reply to messages or even emails. But I was under a lot of stress, really critical situation, and I had to keep my job, otherwise I would be out of the US, and with 2 little kids to feed. Guys, we're only talking about a game here Look at what Eduardo says last time he was on AA Real life come first! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 So what's your point? You're exactly right, it's only a game...and we were discussing it...I've said in past messages that Eduardo has a job and obligations, etc., and I greatly sympathize with him because I'm very familiar with work related pressures...they probably led to me quitting the best job I ever had and developing several health issues...but why is that even coming up...that's not what we were talking about. All I originally said...in response to NIAD's message...was that maybe part of the reason DKA has been delayed was Eduardo was going to add the DK2: Jumpman Returns screens to the game. And the only reason I said that was because there was discussion of it way back in October. And I've also said, the game will come out when it comes out. Whether it's later this year or next year, or the year after, I'm fine with any of it. So what do we know? * DKA is still listed as having a 2013 release date on the Opcode web page * This probably won't happen * The game probably is not 100% complete, but may be close * The game probably is not 100% complete, and may not be close if DK2 screens are added * Why the rush? As Retroillucid said, "It's only a game..." Wouldn't you rather have it next year than not at all? I realize for some people it's hard waiting for these games, but consider the alternative...no games at all. We all need to cut Opcode, Pixelboy and Collectorvision some slack as far as when things are released. Guys, we're only talking about a game hereLook at what Eduardo says last time he was on AAReal life come first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 His life situation is precisely why it might be good to release the WIP ROM before the game is complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 What's the rush? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordiway Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 agreed^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 There's real fear and stress of losing a job in this country. I honestly fear losing mine every day. Congress is screwing all of us hard . I rather have Edwardo focus on his job first than worry about DKA. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDragonWarrior Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 There's real fear and stress of losing a job in this country. I honestly fear losing mine every day. Congress is screwing all of us hard . I rather have Edwardo focus on his job first than worry about DKA. ^+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF31 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 ^+1 ^+1....? ^+500 ....! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Hey Ed, can you open the back door, I'm here with the pizza... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Programmers never use bsckdoors. Those are reserved for Hackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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