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[kagenish]

 

[eurocollect123]

Wondered if anybody knew where / how to find original LucasArts Video Game Art.

I'd love to find stuff like original box or advertising art, original background art, etc from virtually any game in that era.

[Antpark]

18 hours ago, eurocollect123 said:

Wondered if anybody knew where / how to find original LucasArts Video Game Art.

I'd love to find stuff like original box or advertising art, original background art, etc from virtually any game in that era.

If anyone knows, it's bound to be the guys in the OA subforum -- https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/41-original-comic-art/

[kagenish]

God this game looks beautiful.

 

[Domo Arigato]

On 5/26/2020 at 11:59 AM, kagenish said:

God this game looks beautiful.

That does look beautiful.  I've seen and read a bit about this game and thought it sounded incredible.  That video just confirms it.

It reminds me of a cross between Tenchu, Red Dead Redemption, and Assassin's Creed.

The PS4 version looks amazing......and it makes me wonder what a PS5 version will look like if they decide to do one.

 

[Sauce Dog]

15 hours ago, Domo Arigato said:

That does look beautiful.  I've seen and read a bit about this game and thought it sounded incredible.  That video just confirms it.

It reminds me of a cross between Tenchu, Red Dead Redemption, and Assassin's Creed.

The PS4 version looks amazing......and it makes me wonder what a PS5 version will look like if they decide to do one.

 

Yeah I really want that now!

but until then I'll have no shortage of games to play this month, as June's free games were just announced for Stadia...and it's their loss, but I was going to originally happily pay to buy Panzer Dragoon (even though I have the original still on my Saturn) and Get Packed. Debated buying Power Rangers just for nostalgic goofing, but free is even better.

[Rodey]

Anyone here playing Last of Us II? I dig it. Even though some of the critics aren't fans of the story. I don't mind the story so far or the big twists. 

[Comixroc]

Well, this just came in...  

[Keys_Collector]

On 7/28/2020 at 11:23 PM, Comixroc said:

Well, this just came in...  

So how do you like it?  I had the X-Men vs Street Fighter on preorder and just cancelled it as I figured it might go unused for large portions at a time.  

[Domo Arigato]

On 9/18/2020 at 4:05 AM, LionLarge99 said:

Legends of Eisenwald

So good and relaxing after a stressful day (year?).

Medieval setting with turn-based combat.

It reminds me of Expeditions: Conquistador, the attack of opportunity makes every battle fun. Also I love games from 우리casino

Dear Spammer,

After seeing several of your posts and then reviewing your posting history,  it has become clear that your account was created for the sole purpose of spamming the boards with links to other websites.  Now granted.....you did make the effort to poorly disguise them in an attempt to fit in with the conversation.....but it was a very poor attempt.

Take a hike.  Hugs and kisses.  Love always.  

Your best friend,

Domo

 

[Comixroc]

On 9/21/2020 at 12:32 PM, Keys_Collector said:

So how do you like it?  I had the X-Men vs Street Fighter on preorder and just cancelled it as I figured it might go unused for large portions at a time.  

I love it.  But, in all honestly, I rarely play it.  It’s more of a decorative piece for me.  It’s much like a graded book.  I stare at it, touch it, admire it... 😂

[Domo Arigato]

This game set a record in November on a Heritage auction. 

 

 

Most expensive video game ever: Rare copy of 'Super Mario 3' sold at auction

A sealed copy of Nintendo's "Super Mario Bros. 3" has become the most expensive video game ever sold, going for a whopping $156,000 at auction on Friday. 

The sale, handled by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions, broke the previous record of the original "Super Mario Bros.," which sold for $114,000 earlier this year.

"We couldn't be more pleased about breaking the world record for the second time in the same year," said Valarie McLeckie, Heritage Auctions' Director of Video Games, in a statement. "That said, it's no surprise that another Mario game, which so many of us grew up with, would set the new bar."

The copy of the famous Nintendo game, which has a grade of Wata 9.2 A+, saw an initial bid of $62,000, but 20 different bidders started raising the price on the one-of-a-kind game.

"While the condition of the game is remarkable, what makes this copy even more singular is the layout of the packaging itself: Exceedingly rare are sealed copies with the word 'Bros.' formatted to the left, covering one of Mario's signature white gloves," the statement added. "Collectors have spent years looking for such a version — the earliest in the Super Mario Bros. 3 production history – and usually come up empty-handed."

Heritage sold another version of Super Mario Bros. 3, graded Wata 9.0 A, for $38,400 in July.

 

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2 hours ago, Domo Arigato said:

This game set a record in November on a Heritage auction. 

 

 

Most expensive video game ever: Rare copy of 'Super Mario 3' sold at auction

A sealed copy of Nintendo's "Super Mario Bros. 3" has become the most expensive video game ever sold, going for a whopping $156,000 at auction on Friday. 

The sale, handled by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions, broke the previous record of the original "Super Mario Bros.," which sold for $114,000 earlier this year.

"We couldn't be more pleased about breaking the world record for the second time in the same year," said Valarie McLeckie, Heritage Auctions' Director of Video Games, in a statement. "That said, it's no surprise that another Mario game, which so many of us grew up with, would set the new bar."

The copy of the famous Nintendo game, which has a grade of Wata 9.2 A+, saw an initial bid of $62,000, but 20 different bidders started raising the price on the one-of-a-kind game.

"While the condition of the game is remarkable, what makes this copy even more singular is the layout of the packaging itself: Exceedingly rare are sealed copies with the word 'Bros.' formatted to the left, covering one of Mario's signature white gloves," the statement added. "Collectors have spent years looking for such a version — the earliest in the Super Mario Bros. 3 production history – and usually come up empty-handed."

Heritage sold another version of Super Mario Bros. 3, graded Wata 9.0 A, for $38,400 in July.

 

Just curious how they know the actual game cartridge is in there and if they grade the cartridge or the box. Do they open the shrink-wrap and inspect the game? Because anyone can “re-shrink wrap” an open box again. 

[Domo Arigato]

44 minutes ago, Grails said:

Just curious how they know the actual game cartridge is in there and if they grade the cartridge or the box. Do they open the shrink-wrap and inspect the game? Because anyone can “re-shrink wrap” an open box again. 

They do not open the shrink-wrap.  This is what's posted in the F.A.Q. section of the Wata website:

 

Edited December 3, 2020 by Domo Arigato

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3 minutes ago, Domo Arigato said:

They do not open the shrink-wrap.  This is what's posted in the F.A.Q. section of the Wata website:

 

Interesting. 
“As long-time video game collectors, WATA graders are highly skilled and trained to identify these characteristics.”
So a video game grader never grades the game. Never even sees it. He is an expert in shrink-wrap. I think it comes down to that because how hard would it be to replicate and age factory shrink-wrap if you have access to factory machinery? I’m not talking about a home shrink-wrap kit with a blow-dryer. Maybe far-fetched, but if 100k can be made via fraud... someone is thinking of it. 

[Domo Arigato]

53 minutes ago, Grails said:

Interesting. 
“As long-time video game collectors, WATA graders are highly skilled and trained to identify these characteristics.”
So a video game grader never grades the game. Never even sees it. He is an expert in shrink-wrap. I think it comes down to that because how hard would it be to replicate and age factory shrink-wrap if you have access to factory machinery? I’m not talking about a home shrink-wrap kit with a blow-dryer. Maybe far-fetched, but if 100k can be made via fraud... someone is thinking of it. 

They do also grade games that have been opened, but they will be listed as CIB (Complete In Box) instead of sealed.  They will give an Overall grade on those.....plus on the back of the label they will give a grade for the Box.....a grade for the Disk/Cartridge.......and a grade for the Manual.

As far as trying to replicate stuff.......for the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars that some comics sell for, you could probably say the same thing about them.  Purchase the equipment to encapsulate comics and then produce a realistic looking copy of Action #1 and slab it yourself. 

 

Edited December 3, 2020 by Domo Arigato

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3 minutes ago, Domo Arigato said:

They do also grade games that have been opened, but they will be listed as CIB (Complete In Box) instead of sealed.  They will give an Overall grade on those.....plus on the back of the label they will give a grade for the Box.....a grade for the Disk/Cartridge.......and a grade for the Manual.

As far as trying to replicate stuff.......for the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars that some comics sell for, you could say the same thing about them.

 

Oh, absolutely on the comics. Fraud is everywhere and I just try to find out as much as I can about the process to minimize that. Haven’t decided whether to venture into the game collecting hobby yet but it’s a curiosity of mine since I’ve loved gaming since the early 80s.

[Domo Arigato]

2 minutes ago, Grails said:

Oh, absolutely on the comics. Fraud is everywhere and I just try to find out as much as I can about the process to minimize that. Haven’t decided whether to venture into the game collecting hobby yet but it’s a curiosity of mine since I’ve loved gaming since the early 80s.

I agree.  Potential for fraud is always there.  I've only had two of my games graded so far and made a thread about it here.

I've done quite a bit of reading on the WATA website (they have a Blog section) and was surprised to find out all of the little details about games they have to know to determine if something is authentic, what "version" it is, etc.

 

[Domo Arigato]

20 minutes ago, Grails said:

Haven’t decided whether to venture into the game collecting hobby yet but it’s a curiosity of mine since I’ve loved gaming since the early 80s.

I found one of the Blog articles on their website I was looking for.  This was written by the guy who started WATA grading and the information was compiled by their chief grader.  It gives a little insight into the kind of information they need to know.......and, to be honest, it gave me a bit of a headache. 

The Definitive NES Black Box Variant Guide

 

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16 minutes ago, Domo Arigato said:

I found one of the Blog articles on their website I was looking for.  This was written by the guy who started WATA grading and the information was compiled by their chief grader.  It gives a little insight into the kind of information they need to know.......and, to be honest, it gave me a bit of a headache. 

The Definitive NES Black Box Variant Guide

 

Thanks, halfway through and I’m fascinated so far.