Possible Rares in the making? (New Games Listed)

[Oobgarm]

None of these games are wide releases. I had to do a bit of travelling to locate them. Just wanted to see what everyone thinks/knows about these titles.

Stake: Fortune Fighters for Xbox (http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=210255)

This one looks kinda interesting, like a Power Stone type game.

Furious Karting for Xbox (http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=210320)

Looks kinda silly, and has garnered less-than-favorable reviews.

City Racer for Cube (http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=220265)

Yet another racing game, but I really haven't seen it around much.

G1 Jockey 3 for PS2 (http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=280762)

A challenger to the Gallop Racer franchise.

Micro Machines for PS2

Can't find a link to it, but I've only seen this game at TRU, and in limited quantities.

HellBoy for PSX (http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=261563)

This one caught me by total surprise. Based of the Dark Horse comic of years past.

Miracle Space Race for PSX (http://www.miracle-designs.com/products.htm)

I found this at a local computer store that just happened to sell some games. Scroll to the bottom of the linked page for cover art.

Strike Force Hydra for GBA

I have NEVER seen this game in a retail store. I picked up a complete one at a used CD/game shop last month, and there is no info on the web for it.

[petewhitley]

HellBoy for PSX

This one caught me by total surprise. Based of the Dark Horse comic of years past.

No idea on rarity, but damn if that didn't come outta left field and look hella cool...

[Scoots]

I was thinking the same thing...I LOVE the Hellboy comics; had no idea they made a game for it too. I'll be looking for that one.

[maxlords]

Yeah...I want it too...BAD.

[Sylentwulf]

Fatal Frame for the PS2
Super Puzzle fighter for the GBA
Tactics Ogre for the GBA
Rez for the PS2

Maybes:
These 2 are just REALLY REALLY popular, and I don't think anyone was expecting them to be.
Animal Crossing
Golden Sun (1&2)

[udisi]

not nessassarily rare, but maybe uncommon....I haven't seen toe jam and earl 3 for xbox in the wild for some time now, there are a few on ebay, so I'd put it in uncommon.

[Queen Of The Felines]

Have you guys seen this thread? Add your findings in there so Charlie can update it.

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8856

Kristine

[BenT]

Stake: Fortune Fighters for Xbox (http://gamestore.ign.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=210255)

This one looks kinda interesting, like a Power Stone type game.This is easily one of the worst games on Xbox, maybe THE worst. (I haven't played stuff like Azurik.) Seriously, this game is pure, utter trash.

I liked it otherwise.

[kevincure]

Concerning Hellboy:
Has anyone actually seen this one released? I don't think it's a North American release, or at least that it hasn't been released yet.

(I checked Dreamcatcher's site: http://www.dreamcatchergames.com/dci/hellboy/index.html - it lists Hellboy as "Coming Soon". CD Universe has it available as a preorder. The only places that claim to sell the game are Gamestop and 2 sellers on half.com, both sites of which are notorious for listing games as available that aren't out yet. So the jury is still out)

[Needle]

Just to add information regarding REZ for the PS2 - this game was initially released with in very limited quantities. When I made my first trip to Gamestop to get it, they had sold out. At first I said, "Oh! Well that's promising!" Then the guy behind the counter tells me they only received FOUR GAMES.

As a counterpoint to this, I received a tip from a friend across the country that he managed to find his copy at a Toys R Us. Naturally, I was a skeptic, but I have a lot of faith in my friend, and decided one day to check it out. And wouldn't you know it, there it was, REZ for the PS2.

It's definitely a rare title, but you may still be able to find it if you look carefully enough. Even eBay prices for this title haven't gotten out of control yet (but something tells me they will, due to the cult following this game has).

[Oobgarm]

Concerning Hellboy:
Has anyone actually seen this one released? I don't think it's a North American release, or at least that it hasn't been released yet.

http://www.dustincarter.com/me-hellboy.jpg

Yup, it exists all right.

[Ed Oscuro]

This is easily one of the worst games on Xbox, maybe THE worst. (I haven't played stuff like Azurik.) Seriously, this game is pure, utter trash.

I liked it otherwise.

/me scratches head

I think I understand...yes. Now this Hellboy game looks darn good for the Playstation; I'll have to check it out.

[Scoots]

Concerning Hellboy:
Has anyone actually seen this one released? I don't think it's a North American release, or at least that it hasn't been released yet.

Yeah, I got mine for 9.99 brand new at a RI Gamestop. Now here's a question: can it be possible that I have to use a PS1 memory card to save my progress when playing this game on a PS2? That seems completely ridiculous but my PS2 card wouldn't work and the guy at GS seemed unsure, but finally said I needed an OG PS1 card. Can this actually be true?

[BenT]

It's true, and isn't really that ridiculous. PS2 memcards are have a whole different type of formatting, not to mention Magic Gate encryption, so it's impossible for PSX games to make use of them. Or at least, it's not done.

You can archive PSX saves on PS2 cards in the PS2's memory manager, however.

[Atari7800]

I've played a bit of Hellboy ($10 at GameStop) and so far I'm not so impressed... poor quality FMV, not much storytelling so far, a lot of push this block to open that gate kind of gameplay (Hellboy is huge and daunting... he can't push open a gate or break doen a door?) I'll keep playing and see if it gets any better.

I was surprsied to se it on the shelf... cool comic, cool packaging... had no idea this was coming out.

[Scoots]

Yeah, I doubt Hellboy is going to knock anyone's socks off, but if you're a fan of the comic, you'll probably want to pick it up considering how cheap it is.

[Eternal Tune]

Concerning Hellboy:
Has anyone actually seen this one released? I don't think it's a North American release, or at least that it hasn't been released yet.

http://www.dustincarter.com/me-hellboy.jpg

Yup, it exists all right.
My god!!! Leeko leeko!! Its a walking, talking ass! They exist...now that's rare.

Uh...Suikoden 3. That ish all.....

[jaybird]

Sonic Pinball Party for GBA was released in the last week exclusively at Target.

It may turn out to be rare if the exclusive part holds up.

[Oobgarm]

My god!!! Leeko leeko!! Its a walking, talking ass! They exist...now that's rare.

Uh...Suikoden 3. That ish all.....

Rare, huh? This game is still everywhere. There are plenty of used copies to go around.

http://www.dustincarter.com/suikoden3.jpg

[Ed Oscuro]

My goodness Oobgarm, you're handsome all over.

o_O

[Bratwurst]

I've played a bit of Hellboy ($10 at GameStop) and so far I'm not so impressed... poor quality FMV,

Huh? As in, CG animation or actual cel-type stuff? I wasn't aware of any animation existing concerning Hellboy.

[hezeuschrist]

On the note of Suikoden III... does this hold any truth?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3028570913&category=11324

"You are preorder a brand new, factory sealed PS2 game "Suikoden III". Konami announced that this game will be re-release on 6/16/03, so don't miss a chance to reserve one for yourself before it sold out again. We will ship out the game within 24 hrs from the re-release date 6/16. "

[Oobgarm]

My goodness Oobgarm, you're handsome all over.

o_O


Aren't I, though? :D

@hezeuschrist:

Thanks for bringing that up. I was totally unaware of that. So much for the rare status, if that holds true.

[Ed Oscuro]

I wonder if there's any way to see what printing of Suikoden you've got.