TPR Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Since I didn't see anyone else post about this. I'll just leave it right here.... Brand new ColecoVision games coming soon from Exidy! Stay tune! Follow Exidy now! facebook.com/Exidy-208459306206712/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Since I didn't see anyone else post about this. I'll just leave it right here.... Looks like Inty and 2600 too. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckH Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Since I didn't see anyone else post about this. I'll just leave it right here.... Exidy released a bunch of game roms for MAME, It would be nice if some of them made it to ColecoVision. They can be found here http://mamedev.org/roms/ " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph74 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) In case you missed the earlier news, Exidy, Acclaim and LJN are now CollectorVision properties. Edited May 8, 2016 by Murph74 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I was going to say when I opened your picture of facebook that was J-F. Looks like he got the rights to make exidy games. Pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 I was going to say when I opened your picture of facebook that was J-F. Looks like he got the rights to make exidy games. Pretty cool. Yeah, I know who it is, was just surprised that it hadn't made it's way on these boards yet! I'm pretty psyched about this news! Maybe it means Rip Cord is coming soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannacek Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Why would they buy the rights to LJN??? Have we learned nothing about Unnecessary Branding from the Retro VGS/Coleco Chameleon disaster?I know Collectorvision has a track record of making quality games (no one has to worry about Retro VGS scams). So why would they associate themselves with such a toxic brand name? And if you say there is nothing left of the actual LJN, they are not buying any of the bad games and bad ideas of LJN. Then why associate your self with that toxic brand name? The only reason to associate with that brand name is to get attention. Which is the same reason RETRO VGS bought the Coleco brand name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 If they did go for LJN it's not all bad. Just like any other brand I bought the games that didn't suck. Jaws comes to mind. Also, they could correct injustices like Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde by making a decent sequel. Those characters are in the public domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Apparently they just bought the names and not the intellectual properties. Does anybody know who owns the exidy games? I would love to see a collection for modern systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Why would they buy the rights to LJN??? Have we learned nothing about Unnecessary Branding from the Retro VGS/Coleco Chameleon disaster? I know Collectorvision has a track record of making quality games (no one has to worry about Retro VGS scams). So why would they associate themselves with such a toxic brand name? And if you say there is nothing left of the actual LJN, they are not buying any of the bad games and bad ideas of LJN. Then why associate your self with that toxic brand name? The only reason to associate with that brand name is to get attention. Which is the same reason RETRO VGS bought the Coleco brand name. Because we could and also cause we thought that would be funny as well Would also like to get new toys made 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+lawdawg710 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannacek Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Because we could and also cause we thought that would be funny as well Would also like to get new toys made Manipulating and misleading your customers is not a good idea. You should make it clear that you are not LJN, and LJN is not back. You should make it clear that you only bought the rights to the name and logo. Tricking people into believing things that were not true is what plagued the Retro VGS/Chameleon. Don't think you will be delivering actual quality products, so its ok for you to manipulate your customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoTonah Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Manipulating and misleading your customers is not a good idea. You should make it clear that you are not LJN, and LJN is not back. You should make it clear that you only bought the rights to the name and logo. Tricking people into believing things that were not true is what plagued the Retro VGS/Chameleon. Don't think you will be delivering actual quality products, so its ok for you to manipulate your customers. I don't recall any claims at all, so how could people be misled? I think you're reading too much into this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Manipulating and misleading your customers is not a good idea. You should make it clear that you are not LJN, and LJN is not back. You should make it clear that you only bought the rights to the name and logo. Tricking people into believing things that were not true is what plagued the Retro VGS/Chameleon. Don't think you will be delivering actual quality products, so its ok for you to manipulate your customers. We're not trying to fool peopleBesides, we made it clear by posting a message on our FB page You're taking this too much seriously IMHO It's all about fun, simple as that Virgin Games was bought by Activision and no one gave a shit about it This kind of thing happen all the time in every sphere of buisness Anyway..... Like I said, it's all about having fun Edited May 29, 2016 by retroillucid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'm just wondering why you would hitch your wagon to THAT star. Acclaim and LJN were two of the worst video game publishers of the 1990s, and you want to embrace those brands? Like, willingly? Were T*HQ and Mythicon not available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoTonah Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I'm just wondering why you would hitch your wagon to THAT star. Acclaim and LJN were two of the worst video game publishers of the 1990s, and you want to embrace those brands? Like, willingly? Were T*HQ and Mythicon not available? Look at it this way, at least those names are snatched up by someone who won't abuse it. It keeps it out of the hands of the con artists. Plus, LJN and Acclaim had *some* good titles. Not everything was horrible. Edited May 29, 2016 by LoTonah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggystar Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hmmm. Would question this agreement since we have rights to several Exidy games... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I'm just wondering why you would hitch your wagon to THAT star. Acclaim and LJN were two of the worst video game publishers of the 1990s, and you want to embrace those brands? Like, willingly? Were T*HQ and Mythicon not available?We seriously love those brandsWas huge fans of LJN wrestling figures I also enjoyed a bunch of their games (Friday the 13th, Jaws, Maximum Carnage etc..) Not all defunct companies names are available In example, one of our first choice was Ultra Games It's still protected We're also planning to make a History Book out of those conpanies Again, it's all about fun, that's it! Edited May 29, 2016 by retroillucid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Hmmm. Would question this agreement since we have rights to several Exidy games... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk PM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.E.R.O. Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Late to the party on this but didn't the owner of Exidy's arcade properties release some of them into public domain some time ago? Far as Ultra, wouldn't that still be owned by Konami or did they relinquish it after the NES & someone else picked it up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Late to the party on this but didn't the owner of Exidy's arcade properties release some of them into public domain some time ago? Far as Ultra, wouldn't that still be owned by Konami or did they relinquish it after the NES & someone else picked it up?? Yes, Mr Kaufman did put most of Exidy games into Public Domain (for non-commercial use only) Nowadays, 2 entity got rights over Exidy games IPs Although, CollectorVision still own the Exidy name/logo As for Ultra Games, the Ultra name/logo is still protected by Konami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannacek Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Look at it this way, at least those names are snatched up by someone who won't abuse it. It keeps it out of the hands of the con artists. Plus, LJN and Acclaim had *some* good titles. Not everything was horrible. What are they protecting (con artists) against? People making shitty LJN games, upholding LJN's reputation for making shitty games? No one is saying LJN didn't make a few good games. Its somewhere between 95-99% shitty, and 1-5% good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 What are they protecting (con artists) against? People making shitty LJN games, upholding LJN's reputation for making shitty games? No one is saying LJN didn't make a few good games. Its somewhere between 95-99% shitty, and 1-5% good. LJN didn't developped any games, LJN was a publisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.E.R.O. Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 LJN didn't developped any games, LJN was a publisher Yeah, the name was just for Acclaim getting around the 5 games per year per company rule for the NES just like Konami using the Ultra brand. Only game under the LJN banner worth a damn I recall was Spiderman - Maximum Carnage, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yeah, the name was just for Acclaim getting around the 5 games per year per company rule for the NES just like Konami using the Ultra brand. Only game under the LJN banner worth a damn I recall was Spiderman - Maximum Carnage, Not quite exactly like Ultra/Konami Konami was really behind Ultra's games While for LJN, different companies developped games for them In example: RARE Games BTW: Maximum Carnage is an awesome game IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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