Video Games Final Fantasy Tactics – Titles and Intro (Ultra HQ 1080p 60fps 5xBRZ) James Schumacher, September 26, 2015February 9, 2024 Final Fantasy Tactics, image created from original disc. Running on latest full ePSXe release 1.9.25. Using an xBRZ filter at 1080p (effectivel 1440×1080). It helps the FMVs very little, but skip to the in-game section at 07:46 to see its effect. Settings as follows: PeteOpenGL2 Tweaks 2.0 plugin (experimental with… Continue Reading
Video Games The X-Files – Resist or Serve (PS2) – Titles & Demo James Schumacher, September 12, 2014October 6, 2016 The X-Files Resist or Serve was a 2004 PS2 that served as three “episode” companions to the television show. You play as either Fox Mulder or Dana Scully with appropriate likenesses during these episodes. The game made us of the Resident Evil engine and as heard in this video clip,… Continue Reading
Video Games Shinobi James Schumacher, September 12, 2014October 6, 2016 This is the PS2 update of the classic series Shinobi from the Aracade and Nintendo Entertainment System. It transformers the game from a pure side-scroller into a 3D Action-adventure. This is the pre-rendered intro sequence. More info from WIki: “Shinobi is a 3D action-adventure video game developed by Overworks and… Continue Reading
Video Games Onimusha 2 (PS2) – Intro (Enhanced) James Schumacher, September 12, 2014October 6, 2016 The great intro sequence from Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny recorded with the extremecap U3 via PS2 component cable and enhanced with adobe premiere. The game features the return (from the dead) of evil Nobunaga, this time taken on my newcomer Jubei Yagyu. More info from Wikipedia: “Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny,… Continue Reading
Video Games Samurai Western (PS2) – Intro & Title – Enhanced James Schumacher, September 11, 2014October 6, 2016 Samurai Western is just what it sounds like a Samurai in Western setting action game for the PS2 system. Here is the very smooth intro sequence upconverted from a component capture via the extremecap u3. Info from Wikipedia: “Samurai Western is a PlayStation 2 video game released in 2005. The… Continue Reading
Video Games Ninja Gaiden II – The Dark Sword of Chaos – Intro James Schumacher, September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 Ninja Gaiden II – The Dark Sword of Chaos Intro sequence as captured via the Retron 5 with enhancements. The excellent sequel to the original that started a long-lasting franchise. Some info via Wikipedia: “Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, known in Japan as Ninja Ryukenden II: Ankoku… Continue Reading
Video Games The Getaway – Mission 3 – Art Appreciation – PS2 Enhanced James Schumacher, April 27, 2014October 6, 2016 It seems that Jolson is trying to start a war with every major gang in the London area, and Mark is his catalyst and goat at the same time. The group in his crosshairs is the 14K of the local Triads. Mark is to clear out the local art museum,… Continue Reading
Video Games The Getaway – Mission 2 – Burning Bridges – PS2 Enhanced James Schumacher, April 27, 2014October 6, 2016 Mark is now under the control of an old rival mob boss by the name of Charlie Jolson. Jolson is threatening to kill Mark’s kid, so he’ll do whatever he says, including going against his old friends and former gang, if it means his child be unharmed. The first task… Continue Reading
Video Games The Getaway – Mission 1 – The Frighteners – PS2 Enhanced James Schumacher, April 25, 2014October 6, 2016 Our story opens with a gang of crooks casing a row of flats. A woman, the more experienced and veteran “wet” worker walks the perimeter. A lady and her son exit the flats and the crooks confront them. The child is napped and the woman shot as the snatch job… Continue Reading
Video Games The Getaway PS2 – Titles – Enhanced James Schumacher, April 25, 2014October 6, 2016 The title sequence from the Playstation 2 game The Getaway. The Getaway is a 2002-2003 action-adventure game with a British Gangster theme that harkens back to the the classic gangster films from the UK during the 1960s and 70s. Films like: Get Carter and The Long Good Friday. It featured… Continue Reading
Video King’s Quest VI Intro – Enhanced James Schumacher, July 28, 2013October 6, 2016 Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow is the 6th and perhaps most popular and well-known entry of the Sierra adventure series King’s Quest. It again features voice acting and large world to explore. Setup ScummVM Daily Build FluidSynth with FluidR3 Soundfont HQ3x Graphics setting. Via Wikipedia : “The game takes place almost… Continue Reading
Video King’s Quest V Intro – Enhanced James Schumacher, July 28, 2013October 6, 2016 Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! is the 5th entry into the King’s Quest franchise from Sierra. It was released in 1990 and was the first of the series to feature VGA graphics and full voice-acting. Setup: ScummVM Daily HQ3x Graphics Fluidsynth with FluidR3.SF2 Via Wikipedia : “In the introduction… Continue Reading