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Earlier today I was reading some of my Retro Magazines (Specifically EGM circa 93) I stumble into a section called "What If!". In this section readers send in some humorous and stupid idea of video games related "what if" cause. How about us racketboy members do our own what if in today's modern and past video game world.

Here's some example I got from the Mag I was reading:

What if....

...You could take the Art of Fighting in school?

...Ha-Hork was really a word?

...Elvis was a hidden character in Mortal Kombat 2

...Tails had 2 other parts?

...The Princess finally wised up and took self-defense classes?

...Pong made a comeback?

...Godzilla took up break dancing?

I actually saw a what if recently posted here: What if video games were actually realistic? http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 15&t=15821

Here's some I quickly thought about:

What if Nintendo rejected the Mario idea?

.... Capcom never did a lot of Street Fighter "2" remakes in it's heyday?

....Dreamcast lasted more than 3 yrs?

....Sega Saturn lasted more than 3 yrs?

....Moto X and Power Slide FX was release in 1994/95 for SNES?

....Pacman has arms and legs?

....Emulation for video games never existed?

....there was actually a good Street Fighter Movie (or Mortal Kombat)?

....video games was only cartridges today. Imagine Xbox and Playstation in cartridge instead of CD.

....Star Fox 2 actually release for SNES. Then Star Fox Adventure will be release for N64?

....Mega Man 9 release in 1994?

.... racketboy wasn't about retro games?

how about you guys?

I'll post some more when I think of some real good ones. :D
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sevin0seven wrote:....video games was only cartridges today. Imagine Xbox and Playstation in cartridge instead of CD.
You mean Mask ROM carts. that never break and last decades longer than any CD based game along with their systems? :wink:
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What if

....Sega Saturn lasted more than 3 yrs? Panzer Dragoon Saga wouldn't cost an arm and a leg.

....Pacman has arms and legs? Inky and Blinky would be screwed.

....Emulation for video games never existed? I would be even more broke.

....there was actually a good Street Fighter Movie (or Mortal Kombat)? Not possible... Unless the anime version was good?

....video games was only cartridges today. Imagine Xbox and Playstation in cartridge instead of CD. It would be a lot easier to find old games that weren't scratched to shit.

....Star Fox 2 actually release for SNES. Then Star Fox Adventure will be release for N64? I would never have bought the repro cart version from Zig!

....Mega Man 9 release in 1991? Mega Man 46 would be coming out this winter.

.... racketboy wasn't about retro games? The universe would implode.

I like this topic! I suggest you post one new "What if?" topic in this thread a day to promote more dedicated discussion to each one. Update the title each time there is a new one. That sort of thing.
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jfe2 wrote:....there was actually a good Street Fighter Movie (or Mortal Kombat)? Not possible... Unless the anime version was good?
The Anime version was awesome.
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jfe2 wrote: I like this topic! I suggest you post one new "What if?" topic in this thread a day to promote more dedicated discussion to each one. Update the title each time there is a new one. That sort of thing.
um..ok, I'll try. Here's some more

What if:

... Ziff Davis never bought EGM?

...Gamespot actually did some better reviews?

...PS3 never went slim?

...PC games ruled the video game market?

...There was no HD?

...There was no LCD TV. Only CRT?

...There was no ON-LINE play?
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Mod_Man_Extreme wrote:
jfe2 wrote:....there was actually a good Street Fighter Movie (or Mortal Kombat)? Not possible... Unless the anime version was good?
The Anime version was awesome.
I second that thought.
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How exactly do you go about making a good movie based on SF/MK or any other fighting game? And I personally thought the MK movie was as good as it gets given the source material.

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What if the 32X was shaped like a penis instead of a mushroom?
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Jrecee wrote:What if the 32X was shaped like a penis instead of a mushroom?
Well it's already all called the tower of power for a reason.
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What if tekken 6 was still a sony only release

what if god of war goes to 360

what if a new twisted metal never comes out

What if..holy mother of god...neo geo releases a new console
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