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There's something fishy about Flashback on iPhone

by Justin McElroy { May 11th 2009 at 8:00AM }

You likely remember (maybe with just a tinge of embarrassment) our giddy delight at the release of adventure/platforming classic Flashback on the iPhone. But a report from Pocket Gamer indicates you might want to hesitate before you plunk down the $5 asking price.

For one, it seems you're actually paying for an emulator that downloads a ROM independently (kind of a shady workaround of App Store policies against otherwise copyrighted material). Since this version of Flashback apparently isn't designed for the phone there are also complaints of wonky controls. Speaking of which, can anybody tell us how to pick up the holocube? ... Anybody?

Flashback now available on iPhone

by David Hinkle { May 7th 2009 at 1:15PM }

iPhone users, today could very well be one of the most important days in your life, because Flashback is available right now in the App store. It's a port of the Amiga version of the game, done by platform newcomers Manomio LLC, and features the requisite touch-based controls and a redesigned menu system.

We'd like to say that this iPhone version of one of the greatest games ever made is a surefire hit, and you should download it immediately, but, frankly, we just don't know. It could be another Mega Man 2, which is an amazing game on just about every platform besides the iPhone.

Flashback ($4.99, Manomio LLC)

Gallery: Flashback for iPhone

Gears of War 2 Flashback maps hit XBLM for $5

by Richard Mitchell { Jan 7th 2009 at 12:30PM }

Hey, remember the Flashback Map Pack for Gears of War 2? You know, the one that you can only get by purchasing a brand new copy of the game at your favorite retailer? Guess what? It's now available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points, also known as $5. That's five maps for a buck a piece, which isn't too shabby. Strangely, the text description of the content still says that it's only available as a free download with new copies of the game, but it's definitely listed for 400 points. If you've been worried about losing the Flashback maps by picking up a used copy of Gears 2, it looks like you can officially rest easy. Play your cards right and you could even save some money.

Find a video preview of the Flashback Map Pack after the break.

[Thanks to everyone that sent this in.]

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GoW 2 comes with 'Flashback' maps; gold Hammerburst code at special launch events

by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 3rd 2008 at 11:10AM }

Those who purchase Gears of War 2 will receive a code in the box to download the "Flashback" map pack from XBM for free. The pack contains visually upgraded versions of original Gears maps: Canals, Gridlock, Subway, Mansion and Tyro Station. This means Gears fans will have 15 total multiplayer maps to practice their chainsawdomy at launch.

GamePro has also learned that a code to download the in-game gold-plated Hammerburst will be given out at "Midnight Madness" launch events for the game on Nov. 6. Epic allegedly has no plans to offer the Flashback maps or the special Hammerburst as DLC at this time.

[Via X3F]

Virtually Overlooked: Flashback (SNES)

by David Hinkle { Mar 6th 2008 at 7:00PM }

Welcome to our weekly feature, Virtually Overlooked, wherein we talk about games that aren't on the Virtual Console yet, but should be. Call it a retro-speculative.

It's been awhile since I've thought about one of my most favorite games of all time. Flashback not only was an important game to me because of its graphics (polygons, oh mai gawds!), but because it showed me that in-depth story telling in a video game was a reality and something totally possible. Sure, there are other, probably better, examples of amazing story in video games prior to this title's release, but there's just the one thing: I didn't play them.

So with JC being away from our blogger stronghold deep within the dark confines of your attic (we're watching you) this week, I managed to convince him that I wouldn't totally ruin his weekly feature. While that has yet to be seen, I still ask that you head past the break and read why I want Flashback on the Virtual Console.

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DS Fanboy poll: Remakes of choice

by Alisha Karabinus { Sep 27th 2007 at 1:10PM }

Earlier this week, we asked you, our dear readers, to discuss games you'd like to see given a spit and a polish for the DS in this age of remakes, and as usual, you came through in a big way. In fact, you gave us so many fantastic suggestions that we've decided to split our selected list into two polls instead of just doing one. We can't include everything suggested, obviously, but we've prepared a selection of bigger releases and more obscure titles, and we're going to let you vote every day, just in case you want to throw your support behind more than one game. Once you've voted, we will profile the top two results from each poll and examine exactly why they would be well-suited to our favorite handheld. So try to vote for the titles you think are the most suitable, those that would most benefit from the kind of treatment we're seeing with the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy titles ... and hey, vote for the games you'd just like to see in portable form as well.

And if you just can't decide ... well, that's why we're letting you vote more than once! You can vote your heart and your brain, and the cream will rise to the top.

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Flashback creator working on Wii title with Eric Viennot

by David Hinkle { Feb 1st 2007 at 2:55PM }

As far as news goes, this is one of the most exciting bits of news for us in recent memory. See, Flashback was one of our very favorite games on the SNES during our pre-teen years, as we helped a man with no memory navigate the dangers of New New York. It was an amazing title and now, with the confirmation of its creator Paul Cuisset working on a new Wii title alongside Eric Viennot, we're pretty sure we'll have to go on a murderous rampage should something prevent this great union of minds from creating their proposed game on the Wii.

While we're discussing it, would you download Flashback if it were made available on the Virtual Console?

[Via Codename Revolution]