diff --git a/_issues/2024-08/community-news.md b/_issues/2024-08/community-news.md index f5fdb62af..2c04d1a53 100644 --- a/_issues/2024-08/community-news.md +++ b/_issues/2024-08/community-news.md @@ -116,3 +116,677 @@ If you're interested in making content for the channel reach out to {% rauserpic - Ongoing community discussion to update the current revision process to include a discussion period prior to a longer poll. Allowing more feedback and input into both dicussion and polls. - Developer Negligence Criteria Updates - Ongoing community discussion to update the existing developer negligence criteria to a shorter timeframe with built up tickets. Allowing tickets to be fixable to active developers at a earlier time. + +## Site Updates +### RAWeb v6.8.0 +**Features** +- Restore the Followed Users Ranking component on user profiles by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2448](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2448) +- Add more player session details to the ticket page by [@Jamiras](https://github.com/Jamiras) in [#2507](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2507) +- Add some columns to the game hash table in the management app by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2508](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2508) +- Prevent incoming DMs from blocked users by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2523](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2523) + +**Fixes** +- Don't show "Deleted User" as the resolver for open tickets by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2503](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2503) +- Associate forum post authorization comment to correct user by [@Jamiras](https://github.com/Jamiras) in [#2515](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull2515/) +- Prevent an exception when denormalizing double posts by [@Jamiras](https://github.com/Jamiras) in [#2512](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2512) +- Allow users to submit new leaderboard entries if a previous entry for the same leaderboard was deleted by [@Jamiras](https://github.com/Jamiras) in [#2511](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2511) +- Prevent exception when attempting to reset the same achievement multiple times by [@Jamiras](https://github.com/Jamiras) in [#2510](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2510) +- Remove grammatical mistakes line from QATeam on Contact Us page by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2517](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2517) +- Prevent an exception in emulators when reading leaderboard timestamps by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2525](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2525) +- Change point of contact for 'other' achievement issues to QATeam by [@Jamiras](https://github.com/Jamiras) in [#2518](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2518) +- Don't format leaderboard timestamps if they're null by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2531](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2531) +- Remediate an issue with developer stats where the pagination offset can go negative by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2534](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2534) +- Prevent users from unbanning themselves by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2538](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2538) +- Prevent server error from possible null value in global ranking by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2550](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2550) + +**Environment Changes** +- Ensure game updates are written to the management app activitylog by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2505](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2505) +- Add script for migrating game release dates to timestamps by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2509](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2509) +- Prepare for Inertia.js by [@wescopeland](https://github.com/wescopeland) in [#2496](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2496) +- Add Lost Level Archive label by [@televandalist](https://github.com/televandalist) in [#2529](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/pull/2529) + +[Full Changelog](https://github.com/RetroAchievements/RAWeb/releases/tag/6.8.0) + +## DevQuest + +### DevQuest Awards + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 15957, 044439, [DevQuest 002] Retro Renovator %}
{% rauserpic TheJediSonic %}
{% ragamepic 739, 061011, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (GB) %}
{% ragamepic 10438, 081550, Crash Team Racing (PSX) %}
{% ragamepic 5535, 081318, Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced (GBA) %}
{% rauserpic Yurana %}
{% ragamepic 780, 080787, Mega Man Battle Network 6: Cybeast Falzar (GBA) %}
{% ragamepic 5117, 096892, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (GBA) %}
{% ragamepic 773, 086570, Mega Man Battle Network 2 (GBA) %}
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{% ragamepic 15952, 043647, [DevQuest 004] Veteran Deveoper %}
{% rauserpic suspect15 %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 15907, 045565, [DevQuest 006] The Unwanted %}
{% rauserpic Vancleef %}{% ragamepic 21393, 100206, Ninja vs Knights (WASM4) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 17758, 046249, [DevQuest 007] Most Wanted %}
{% rauserpic Yurana %}{% ragamepic 17729, 098375, Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace (NDS) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 15918, 047727, [DevQuest 008] World Traveler %}
{% rauserpic Schengo %}
{% ragamepic 2844, 099936, Energy Breaker (SNES) %}
{% ragamepic 11664, 086480, Tengai Makyou Zero (SNES) %}
{% rauserpic authorblues %}
{% ragamepic 4333, 095673, Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken (NES) %}
{% ragamepic 23001, 070029, Jungle no Ouja Tar-chan: Sekai Manyuu Dai Kakutou no Maki (SNES) %}
{% rauserpic NamcoPlayer9871 %}
{% ragamepic 2742, 098655, Cosmo Gang: The Video (SNES) %}
{% ragamepic 26242, 097884, Puzzle & Action: Tant-R (GG) %}
{% rauserpic Layton %}
{% ragamepic 29870, 098019, Dark Tales: From the Lost Soul (PSX) %}
{% ragamepic 22534, 096064, Welcome House (PSX) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 15937, 048656, [DevQuest 009] Launch Party! %}
{% rauserpic pickledyamsman %}
{% ragamepic 6336, 088910, Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse (GC) %}
{% rauserpic AdeptTempest %}
{% ragamepic 7693, 091536, Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Raichi %}
{% ragamepic 29177, 094007, Bloody Roar: Primal Fury (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Kinglink %}
{% ragamepic 8489, 099497, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean (GC) %}
{% rauserpic xClawz %}
{% ragamepic 30035, 098681, Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle (GC) %}
{% rauserpic LiveFastCyYoung %}
{% ragamepic 25426, 097438, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg (GC) %}
{% rauserpic RyudoSynbios %}
{% ragamepic 1442, 091995, Bomberman Generation (GC) %}
{% rauserpic orchidcnr %}
{% ragamepic 29881, 099078, Cabela's Outdoor Adventures (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Mendil %}
{% ragamepic 25473, 089001, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (GC) %}
{% rauserpic authorblues %}
{% ragamepic 25437, 093254, Darkened Skye (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Layton %}
{% ragamepic 6837, 099101, Doshin the Giant (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Retrokaiser %}
{% ragamepic 28605, 089895, Donkey Konga [Japan] (GC) %}
{% rauserpic NeonPug %}
{% ragamepic 28373, 099505, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 (GC) %}
{% rauserpic BoomEX %}
{% ragamepic 3783, 090639, Viewtiful Joe (GC) %}
{% rauserpic TwosomesUP %}
{% ragamepic 7777, 093417, Killer7 (GC) %}
{% rauserpic s0uth %}
{% ragamepic 25451, 089984, Mario Party 5 (GC) %}
{% rauserpic tsyque %}
{% ragamepic 3781, 081298, Pokemon Channel (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Yurana %}
{% ragamepic 25454, 093034, Mega Man Network Transmission (GC) %}
{% rauserpic AfroRyan %}
{% ragamepic 25460, 082274, Odama (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Sigma501 %}
{% ragamepic 25417, 090060, P.N.03 (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Lilihierax %}
{% ragamepic 29173, 094823, Rogue Ops (GC) %}
{% rauserpic QuinnWasTaken %}
{% ragamepic 25469, 089563, Serious Sam: Next Encounter (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Whithbrin %}
{% ragamepic 6915, 088912, Spider-Man (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Jenettebaghead %}
{% ragamepic 6981, 092333, Tales of Symphonia (GC) %}
{% rauserpic snek2eater %}
{% ragamepic 25483, 094820, Tube Slider: The Championship of Future Formula (GC) %}
{% rauserpic dericobanjo %}
{% ragamepic 28374, 089082, ~Hack~ Luigi's Mansion: Sweet Home (GC) %}
{% rauserpic stfN1337 %}
{% ragamepic 28854, 091609, ~Hack~ Super Mario Sunshine Arcade 2 (GC) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 15939, 049337, [DevQuest 010] It Takes Two %}
{% rauserpic siouxerskate %}
{% ragamepic 5803, 070802, Final Fantasy XII: International Zodiac Job System (PS2) %}
{% ragamepic 3534, 068570, Legend of Zelda, The: Four Swords Adventures (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Gudra %}
{% ragamepic 6605, 075446, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Games! (GC) %}
{% ragamepic 3997, 095107, InviZimals (PSP) %}
{% rauserpic ThatAmericanSlacker %}
{% ragamepic 9602, 081455, Super Smash Bros. Melee (GC) %}
{% ragamepic 19068, 069786, Spyro: A Hero's Tail (PS2) %}
{% rauserpic TheJediSonic %}
{% ragamepic 9602, 081455, Super Smash Bros. Melee (GC) %}
{% ragamepic 19044, 059223, Crash Twinsanity (PS2) %}
{% rauserpic Dennis1543 %}
{% ragamepic 19050, 071888, Gitaroo Man (PS2) %}
{% ragamepic 15540, 097988, Pikmin (GC) %}
{% rauserpic BoomEX %}
{% ragamepic 8492, 092462, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (GC) %}
{% ragamepic 23849, 083037, Rally Chase | Thrash Rally (NGCD) %}
{% rauserpic Amir96lx %}
{% ragamepic 7973, 097847, Namco Museum: 50th Anniversary (GBA) %}
{% ragamepic 25435, 094790, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (GC) %}
{% rauserpic WilHiteWarrior %}
{% ragamepic 3934, 093811, Legend of Zelda, The: Twilight Princess (GC) %}
{% ragamepic 8492, 092462, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (GC) %}
{% rauserpic TheMysticalOne %}
{% ragamepic 3154, 068589, Metroid Prime (GC) %}
{% ragamepic 19152, 058329, Sega Smash Pack: Volume 1 (DC) %}
{% rauserpic suspect15 %}
{% ragamepic 12852, 075723, All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros. (FDS) %}
{% ragamepic 9190, 099022, egend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker (GC) %}
{% rauserpic Brandovsky %}
{% ragamepic 2566, 023176, Batman: Return of the Joker (GB) %}
{% ragamepic 21111, 096785, Sims 2, The: Castaway (PS2) %}
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{% ragamepic 1280, 049821, [DevQuest 011] The Genesis of RA %}
{% rauserpic snek2eater %}{% ragamepic 2267, 099275, Fire Shark (MD) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 25676, 087810, [DevQuest 013-III] complete.me III %}
{% rauserpic suspect15 %}
{% ragamepic 270, 046402, ActRaiser (SNES) %}
{% ragamepic 3661, 042700, Asterix (GB) %}
{% ragamepic 909, 073901, Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest (SNES) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 809, 058480, [DevQuest 016] Wish This Set %}
{% rauserpic xClawz %}
{% ragamepic 3107, 099332, Rumble Racing (PS2) %}
{% rauserpic NeonPug %}
{% ragamepic 6032, 058496, Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (NDS) %}
{% rauserpic Layton %}
{% ragamepic 20076, 099321, Tetsuya Komuro: Gaball Screen (PSX) %}
{% rauserpic Amir96lx %}
{% ragamepic 16301, 099066, Moto Racer 2 (PSX) %}
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{% ragamepic 22566, 087807, [DevQuest 016-II] Wish This Set II %}
{% rauserpic DoctorV %}
{% ragamepic 3110, 080514, Retro Game Challenge 2 | GameCenter CX: Arino no Chousenjou 2 (NDS) %}
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% ragamepic 22564, 073716, [DevQuest 018] Subset Station %}
{% rauserpic Jenettebaghead %}
{% ragamepic 24140, 071892, Pokemon Crystal Version [Subset - Professor Oak Challenge] (GBC) %}
{% ragamepic 28798, 092334, Tales of Symphonia [Subset - Gung Ho Run] (GC) %}
{% rauserpic DoctorV %}
{% ragamepic 28274, 088327, Lode Runner: The Legend Returns [Subset - Multi] (SAT) %}
{% ragamepic 30117, 099013, Retro Game Challenge 2 [Subset - Daily Challenge] (NDS) %}
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{% ragamepic 22565, 083449, [DevQuest 019] Wheel of Genres %}
{% rauserpic Bilalscape12 %}{% ragamepic 25444, 098641, Godzilla: Destroy all Monsters Melee (GC) %}
{% rauserpic s0uth %}{% ragamepic 30135, 099183, Mario Party 5 [Subset - Multi] (GC) %}
{% rauserpic snek2eater %}{% ragamepic 12986, 098476, Densha de Go! 64 (N64) %}
{% rauserpic zizom %}{% ragamepic 1876, 012837, Pictionary (NES) %}
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{% ragamepic 25672, 083451, [DevQuest 020] Genre Conqueror %}
{% rauserpic Sines %}{% rauserpic Excessiveiser %}
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{% ragamepic 25677, 093270, [DevQuest 021] Homebrew Heaven %}
{% rauserpic Hexadigital %}
+ +### Vet Developer Progress + + + + + + + + + + + + +
{% raachpic 153266, 331850, Vet Dev I %}Has published at least 1000 achievements AND worked on at least 25 sets as sole or majority developer
{% rauserpic AuburnRDM %}
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{% raachpic 153268, 331850, Vet Dev III %}Has been an active developer for at least two years
{% rauserpic suspect15 %}{% rauserpic Falcus %}
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{% raachpic 153270, 331850, Vet Dev IV %}At least 85 percent of overall sets have dynamic rich presence [Vet Dev I required]
{% rauserpic AuburnRDM %}
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{% raachpic 153272, 331850, Vet Dev V %}Yielded unlocks have exceeded 50,000
{% rauserpic malasdair %}{% rauserpic Hexadigital %}
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{% raachpic 153271, 331850, Vet Dev IX %}Has obtained at least five badges through DevQuest
{% rauserpic BahamutVoid %}{% rauserpic s0uth %}
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_issues/2024-08/gamecube-launch.md b/_issues/2024-08/gamecube-launch.md index f0082d796..0903b245e 100644 --- a/_issues/2024-08/gamecube-launch.md +++ b/_issues/2024-08/gamecube-launch.md @@ -22,6 +22,183 @@ We also need to thank the Writing Team led by [Nepiki](https://retroachievements Furthermore, an event for the GameCube launch is now ongoing as well. Check out [this forum post](https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=27246) for all the details regarding this event! -**With RANews, we wanted to take a look at each of the games released during this rollout and give you a short introduction on what to expect. This will be split up into two articles, with each covering a random set of 50 games! Here is the first set for you to check out:** +**With RANews, we wanted to take a look at each of the games released during this rollout and give you a short introduction on what to expect. This will be split up into three articles, with each covering a random set of games! Here is the second set for you to check out:** *** + +| Game | Genre | +| -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | +| {% ragamepic 7054, 088971, Battalion Wars %} | Strategy, Real-Time Strategy | + +By: {% rauserpic MGNS8M %} + +The real Art of War is to understand all of its aspects. If you've found through Advance Wars that you were a genius tactician, take direct control of your troops and run in the hills, fly in the sky or roam the roads in a vehicle to now prove that you have what it takes to lead the Frontier's Force to victory. You will need Power, you will need Technique, you will need Speed and most importantly you will need GUTS if you want to be the best at war! + +| Game | Genre | +| ---------------------------------------------------- | ------ | +| {% ragamepic 28604, 089894, Donkey Konga [Europe] %} | Rhythm | +| {% ragamepic 13727, 089809, Donkey Konga [USA] %} | Rhythm | +| {% ragamepic 28605, 089895, Donkey Konga [Japan] %} | Rhythm | + +By: {% rauserpic Sines %} + +Clap, clap, clap your hands! We have Taiko no Tatsujin at home: Bongos edition. There really are no surprise when you launch this game: you want a classical rhythm game and you've got it. Exception made of a few minigames that are a bit tacked-on the core gameplay loop is to play the songs, get points & money for it and then buy more songs. Once you've warmed-up enough try your skills on Gorilla difficulty and aim for that high-score, those gold medals and even the classic Full Combo. On the menu exclusively for the European release you'll find songs such as 99 Red Balloons, a bit of Supergrass, some Jamiroquai or the world famous Don't Stop Me Now from Queen. US release wish it could be half this cool! Well, I guess they do have a few good things for them as well such as We Will Rock You or the Pokemon main theme... And if not weeb enough then hop on the Japan release for an almost entirely different song list full of various anime opening, most importantly including the Hamtaro opening theme song! Don't have any bongos? No worries: you can also play the game perfectly fine with a regular GameCube controller! + +| Game | Genre | +| ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | +| {% ragamepic 5404, 089983, Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus %} | Role-Playing Game | + +By: {% rauserpic Snow %} + +The GameCube version of Sega's pioneering online multiplayer action-RPG, Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Plus features new class & race combinations as well as a brand-new second episode of content just as large as the original game! While online multiplayer is currently not supported for the set, players can still experience the full variety of areas, enemies, items, and quests in offline mode as they journey into the depths of planet Ragol in search of the missing colonists from the ship Pioneer 1. The core set emphasizes plot progression and quest completion for both Episodes across the game's four difficulty levels, but you can also hunt for rare items and reach the towering height of Level 200 with the Grind subset as you explore more of Phantasy Star Online than ever before! + +| Game | Genre | +| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------ | +| {% ragamepic 8231, 036335, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance %} | Tactical RPG | + +By: {% rauserpic voiceofautumn %} + +As Evil awakens, the fight for peace begins! Playing as the young and brash Ike fight your way through almost 30 intense chapters. Recruit new allies and clash with friends and foes on your way to stop the Mad King. Will you bring back peace to Tellius? Will you have your revenge on the mysterious Black Knight? Will you and your mercenary band manage to survive this unforgiving ordeal? Only one way to find out! + +| Game | Genre | +| -------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | +| {% ragamepic 1442, 091995, Bomberman Generation %} | 3D Platformer | + +By: {% rauserpic RyudoSynbios %} + +Grab your explosives and get ready for another bombtastic adventure in Bomberman Generation! Six crystals of unfathomable power were collected, but the freighter carrying them gets attacked and the crystals fall to planet Tentacalls. Thus it is up to our hero to restore peace to the galaxy by going through a variety of levels, blowing up enemies, solving puzzles, and finding treasure. The iconic charabombs also return, and are featured in Pokemon-like battles within these levels as well. Collecting all of the Charabombs, as well as Lightning Cards will be the main gist of the set alongside progression, but of course we can't forget about the various minigames as well as classic Bomberman gameplay! + +| Game | Genre | +| --------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | +| {% ragamepic 3781, 081298, Pokemon Channel %} | Pet Simulation, Point-and-Click Adventure | + +By: {% rauserpic tsyque %} + +You know, there are far too many games this rollout. Let's instead sit back and just watch TV for a bit with our favourite electric mouse! Pokémon Channel puts you in the shoes of a player with his Pikachu, where Professor Oak has already handed out too many Pokédexes so he forces you to stay at home and watch television instead as a beta tester for his new network. You got your classic channels like the news with Psyduck, working out with Smoochum, and of course the shopping channel where Pikachu unapologetically steals your credit card to buy whatever it sees. Some channels are interactive while others are not, but your attention will still be required to answer questions about what you saw to other Pokémon! You get cards in return, which will be the main thing standing between you and a mastery, so good luck and enjoy a break with Pokémon Channel! + +| Game | Genre | +| ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | +| {% ragamepic 6238, 075893, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat %} | 2D Platforming | + +By: {% rauserpic MGNS8M %} + +A DK Adventure with Bongo-Pounding Controls! From the team that would later make Mario Galaxy, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat was a return to form for the most popular videogame gorilla. After a controversial (if very funny) DK64, no one had heard of him in a while but the King of the Kong is back better than ever. Wild beasts roam the jungle and a new group of baddies have staked their claim on all the bananas! This simply cannot stand so clap and punch your way through the competition! +Be assured that if you don't have access to the official Bongos (or don't want to use them) this is a game that can perfectly be played without. + +| Game | Genre | +| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------- | +| {% ragamepic 6981, 092333, Tales of Symphonia %} | Role-Playing Game, Action RPG | +| {% ragamepic 28798, 092334, Tales of Symphonia [Subset - Gung Ho Run] %} | Role-Playing Game, Action RPG | + +By: {% rauserpic Jenettebaghead %} + +The Tales series would return to the GameCube with the first ever 3D game in the series, and what a hit it was. Commonly seen as one of the best games in the franchise with protagonist Lloyd even being part of the logo, Tales of Symphonia is the fifth entry in this long-running series of action RPGs. With the land dying due to a steady loss of mana, it is up to the chosen one Colette to travel around the world on a journey of world regeneration, awakening the summon spirits and becoming an angel at the end. She is a bit of a klutz though... so good thing Lloyd and friends are ready to help out! After all, he fights with two swords, and that makes him twice as strong! Spam Demon Fang and Double Demon Fang, defeat enemies and collect all titles and items to show you are the true master of Sylvarant. And if you're especially brave, check out the Gung Ho Run subset as well to prove you don't need levelling to fight your enemies! + +| Game | Genre | +| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | +| {% ragamepic 7423, 068145, Pokemon Colosseum %} | Turn-based RPG | +| {% ragamepic 28797, 099667, Pokemon Colosseum [Subset - Espeon & Umbreon] %} | Turn-based RPG | + +By: {% rauserpic Delmaru %} + +Step into the wild, rugged region of Orre because it's time to add some much-needed edge to the Pokémon franchise on RetroAchievements! This entry flips the script, putting you in the shoes of Wes, a former Team Snagem member who steals their prized Snag Machine, which allows him to capture other trainers' Pokémon. Oh, and he bombs their hideout in the process... Wes meets a mysterious girl in the next town who insists on keeping him in line. Can't have a Pokémon game be too dark now, can we? + +The game features stunning 3D graphics with unique animations for each Pokémon, reminiscent of Pokémon Stadium. Story Mode battles are exclusively Double Battles, adding complexity to each encounter, while Battle Mode supports both Doubles and Singles. The achievement set will test you in every mode, as you catch and purify all Shadow Pokémon and reach the peak of Mt. Battle. Overcome all challenges, and become a legend of Orre! + +| Game | Genre | +| ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | +| {% ragamepic 7693, 091536, Mario Kart: Double Dash %} | Kart Racing | + +By: {% rauserpic AdeptTempest %} + +Double the Dash, double the Players, Quadruple the fun! Classic among classics, come experience or re-experience one of the best Mario Kart title ever made and be reminded why it has a legendary status. Race, drift, fight your way through the entire Mario World and the wild tracks that can be found there. Admire the castle view of Mario Circuit, dodge traffic in Mushroom City, survive the chaos of the dreaded Baby Park and soar through the night sky of the evergreen Rainbow Road. Rumors talk of very skilled ghosts that need to be beaten and shortcut only the best can find...Whatever your skill level might be, it's guaranteed fun for everyone! + +| Game | Genre | +| -------------------------------------------- | ------------- | +| {% ragamepic 25477, 089161, Swingerz Golf %} | Sports - Golf | + +By: {% rauserpic Snow %} + +The GameCube had another exclusive golf game next to our Italian plumber, namely Swingerz Golf! In this simulation game, choose from 14 different characters and play across 6 courses, all varying in difficulty and atmosphere. Change clubs and control the power of your swing to get the ball as close as possible to the hole, with stamina being lost- or regained depending on the accuracy. Choose from a variety of modes like the usual normal matches and strokes mode, but also a tour mode to stimulate the career of each character, a mission mode consisting of multiple challenges, and a bunch of minigames. With a beefy set at your hands, this is one of the most detailed golf games you can find on RetroAchievements! + +| Game | Genre | +| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | +| {% ragamepic 25473, 089001, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast %} | First-Person Shooter, Hack & Slash, Third-Person Shooter | + +By: {% rauserpic Mendil %} + +Kyle Katarn thought he was out of the Jedi Knight business...but they always pull you back in. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is a First Person Shooter created by Raven Software using the Quake 3 engine with their usual variety of custom additions, such as a robust lightsaber combat system and a wide range of Force Powers. Players will follow the story of Kyle Katarn as he is once again forced to take up the mantle of Jedi Knight and defend the New Republic against the remaining forces of the Empire - the Imperial Remnant - and their mysterious Dark Jedi leader, Desann. The set features a wide variety of progression achievements and challenges for the main story mode which span across all of the game's difficulty levels as well as many challenges focused on testing your abilities against bot players in the game's numerous multiplayer rulesets. Strap yourself in for anything but a blue milk run as this set takes you to hyperspeed! + +| Game | Genre | +| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | +| {% ragamepic 25426, 097438, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg %} | 3D Platforming, Collect-a-thon | + +By: {% rauserpic LiveFastCyYoung %} + +GOOD MORNING! Morning Land has been invaded by Crows and now it is time for Billy and friends to show that they are no chickens! Rolling (an egg) around at the speed of sound, you will have to traverse colorful levels to save the elders and restore peace to the place. No gorgeous chick to save this time, just a group of kids in their fursuit having an eggcellent time. Truly a game that has never had its vibe replicated since, proving once more that Yuji Naka (of Sonic fame) will never make a bad game in his entire career. + +| Game | Genre | +| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | +| {% ragamepic 25423, 098948, Aquaman: Battle of Atlantis %} | Action-Adventure | + +By: {% rauserpic WilHiteWarrior %} + +Dominate the seas with DC Comics' most powerful aquatic hero, Aquaman! His mortal enemy Black Manta has returned to once again attempt to destroy the kingdom of Atlantis, and it is up to Aquaman to prevent the city falling into doom in a story told like it was ripped straight out of a comic book. Swim through more than 20 levels, fighting opponents in underwater combat and sometimes piloting crafts to shoot down enemy crafts. Several of these missions also come with challenge achievements, like doing it under a specified time or not engaging in combat at all. I hope you are ready to show off your swimming skills! + +| Game | Genre | +| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | +| {% ragamepic 29881, 099078, Cabela's Outdoor Adventures %} | Sports - Hunting | + +By: {% rauserpic orchidcnr %} + +Embark on the hunting journey of a lifetime! Travel North America across 11 different locations, each with their own unique fauna for you to hunt. With 33 potential species to hunt, your collection of trophies will be wide and varied! But it’s not all straightforward hunts, as the warden and your guide may ask you to do stuff like claim some rabbits for furs, take down a sick deer, and warn you of a bear that spawned behind you. You could even go ahead and bring along a fishing rod to fish up 11 different species of fish for a quick meal. Alongside these hunts, take on one of 22 different missions that’ll test your hunting and fishing prowess out in the wilderness, as well as 11 contests that’ll test your aim and your skills in the field at identifying the great trophies. It’s a journey that’ll test your patience, but yield you high reward, so get packed and onto the seaplane for an unforgettable journey! (Or you could choose Greenhorn and abuse the Lock-On function for an easy Beaten, but I won't judge ;)) + +| Game | Genre | +| ------------------------------------------------ | ---------------- | +| {% ragamepic 25463, 088813, Piglet's Big Game %} | Action-Adventure | + +By: {% rauserpic MaddieKittyTV %} + +Help Piglet become a hero in Piglet's Big Game! Being the only one who saw a shadowy monster, it was quickly deemed to be Piglet's fears imagined. Piglet will never become a hero while he's scared, but that is all about to change. Finding a mysterious telescope, Piglet enters the dreams of this friends and helps them out with their problems, like Pooh unable to get his honey from the beehive or Owl unable to find his memory book. The game plays out like an action-adventure game, with Piglet interacting with his surroundings and becoming the big scare himself by shooing them with a scary face, of which multiple expressions can be bought with the collectables found in levels. With this, Piglet can now show of that he is truly the Bravest of Them All, and you can prove it too by mastering this achievement set! + +| Game | Genre | +| --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | +| {% ragamepic 9915, 089891, Wave Race: Blue Storm %} | Extreme Sports - Watercross | + +By: {% rauserpic Bartis1989 %} + +It's time to rev up your Jet Ski and keep an eye out for those buoys... The sequel to the N64 cult classic, Wave Race 64, is here to make a splash on RetroAchievements! Blue Storm lives up to its predecessor, from the wonderful graphics (reflections ahoy!) to the dynamic weather effects that can alter both the waves and the very nature of each lap. Each character has their own attributes that further change how you navigate through each race; combine all of this, and you have the perfect storm! + +Blue Storm has a number of game modes such as Championship, Time Attack, Stunt Mode, and Free Roam, you can race for glory or just casually explore each course! The achievement set will require you to showcase your mastery of all these game modes, including a special Nintendo Power Challenge! So go ahead and catch the wave, and don't forget to "Follow that dolphin!" + +| Game | Genre | +| ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | +| {% ragamepic 6837, 099101, Doshin the Giant %} | Real-Time Strategy | + +By: {% rauserpic Layton %} + +A lot of Nintendo's franchises had a spotlight on the Nintendo GameCube, be it completely new franchises or the ones we are already used to. While technically not new, Doshin the Giant would see its first game get re-released, as well as making it the first time the west got to see this friendly giant... at least, if you lived in Europe. In this god simulation game, you take control of the titular giant who goes around the island to help them with all things they need to live a happy life... or do the opposite as his evil alter ego Jashin the Giant, making the life of the inhabitants a living hell. Focusing on one side at a time makes the giant absorb emotions and grow in size, just to repeat the same the day after. For this set, you'll have to prove you can please both sides, inspiring the villagers to build monuments as well as picking up the variety of animals around the island. Whatever you do is up to you because after all, you are god, and therefore the fate of the inhabitants lay in your hands! + +| Game | Genre | +| --------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | +| {% ragamepic 6928, 089033, Mega Man X Collection %} | Action, 2D Platforming, Compilation, Kart Racing | + +By: {% rauserpic Ghal416 %} + +Attention, all Maverick Hunters! Put your combat skills to the ultimate test in the Mega Man X Collection, a harrowing hexalogy following the adventures of the elite duo of Mega Man X and his faithful sidekick Zero in their everlasting battles against the evil Sigma and his army of malevolent Mavericks in the dark future of 21XX! Collect Maverick weapons, armor parts, and upgrades to unlock your full potential! Triumph against overwhelming odds by facing every boss in each game without taking damage or using only your default weapons! And on your break, hit the road and take on the racing robots of yesteryear in the previously classified Mega Man: Battle & Chase, via its first (and only) North American release! Do you have what it takes? Only the X-Buster on your arm knows for sure... This concludes your briefing, Hunters. Dispatch! + +| Game | Genre | +| --------------------------------------- | -------------------- | +| {% ragamepic 25424, 100189, Barnyard %} | Adventure, Minigames | + +By: {% rauserpic Excessiveiser %} + +It’s time to moooo-ve and groove! Based on the “hit” animated movie from Nickelodeon, you’re a new city cow transferred to the Farmer’s farm. Now at the Barnyard, you got to make new friends and go on some wild shenanigans with them. On top of that, there’s a bunch of things to buy, a bunch of mini-games to play, all while going through the movie’s plot as your new bud Otis has to take up the role of being a leader after his father’s death. With an extensive map full of collectibles, as well as a whole Night Barn to spruce up and maintain (provided you got the Gopher Bucks), you’re about to be one very busy cow! + +| Game | Genre | +| -------------------------------------------- | ----- | +| {% ragamepic 25450, 081241, Mario Party 4 %} | Party | + +By: {% rauserpic lordpsycho %} + +Mario and crew are back to party for the fourth time, and the first of four games on the GameCube! Travel across six unique boards fully rendered in 3D, roll the dice and make enemies by stealing your opponents' coins and stars in popular minigames such as Booksquirm and Dungeon Duos. The items from Mario Party 2 and 3 return, but there are loads of new features first introduced in this game, like the ability to team up in pairs in Party Mode. Custom mini-game packs can also be created by players of the game, and collectibles in the form of presents are found throughout the game as well. Complete the story as every character and clear all boards on the hardest-possible difficulty, and become a master of mini-games in the achievement set, now available on RetroAchievements! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_issues/2024-08/index.md b/_issues/2024-08/index.md index b607b1b6d..d269681c8 100644 --- a/_issues/2024-08/index.md +++ b/_issues/2024-08/index.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ RANews thrives on community submitted content, Wish This Set, Play This Set and ## [GameCube Launch Part 2](./gamecube-launch.html) - +Discover new levels of excitement with our achievement support for the Nintendo GameCube! Explore over 100 new sets from various developers and take your gaming experience to the next level. Part 2 includes new writeups for several more of the launch sets. ## [Set of the Month](./set-of-the-month.html) @@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ Each month, we invite the RetroAchievements community to vote for their favorite ## [The History of the Nintendo GameCube](./gamecube-history.html) +With the recent addition of GameCube support, it's the perfect time to dive into the origins and impact of this beloved console. In this article, we’ll explore the GameCube’s journey from its inception to its lasting legacy, highlighting why it remains a fan favorite in the gaming community. ## [Monthly Stats](./monthly-stats.html) @@ -50,6 +51,7 @@ Dive into the artistic world of our RetroAchievements community with our new Fan ## [Rack It Up Editorial](./rack-it-up-editorial-1.html) +This month's featured Rack It Up Editorial explores some of the games that make the Xbox special. Join us as we uncover these unique experiences and invite you to discover the rich tapestry of Sega's arcade legacy. ## [Community News](./community-news.html) @@ -65,9 +67,11 @@ In this section, users share their thoughts on which games they would love to se ## [RAGuide](./raguide.html) +Soak up the sun with the achievement guide for {% ragame 6049, Super Mario Sunshine %} on the GameCube. Join Mario on a tropical adventure as he cleans up Isle Delfino, battling mischievous enemies and solving tricky puzzles. With our expert tips, you'll master FLUDD, uncover hidden Shine Sprites, and restore peace to the island paradise in this sun-soaked classic. ## [RAdvantage](./radvantage.html) +Think you’ve got the skills to unlock {% raach 181117, Angry Wings %} in {% ragame 6580, Jetpack Joyride %} and get the Profit Bird twice in a single run? This months tip will show you the best strategies to make this achievement yours. Master your timing and keep those coins flying! ## [HotCheevs Monthly](./hot-cheevs.html) @@ -110,10 +114,6 @@ In this section, we challenge readers to put their observation skills to the tes Dive into the delightful challenge of our monthly crossword puzzle article, where words weave and letters dance! Unleash your inner wordsmith and conquer the clever clues that await in this months Crossword puzzle. -## [Code Breaker](./code-breaker.html) -Ready to put your word skills to the test? Introducing our newest section, Code Breaker! Challenge your mind as you unscramble words and decipher clues to unlock the hidden message. With each puzzle, you'll sharpen your vocabulary and problem-solving abilities. Are you up for the challenge? Dive in and crack the code today! - - ## How to Contribute with RANews If you have an idea for an article to be published in the RANews, please go to the {% rauser RANews %} profile page and send us a message.