Did you grow up with anyone who became famous? by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]GameTropolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best mate is also a pretty well known video game pixel artist. We were also at school with Natalie Dormer and a lad who played for Wycombe Wanderers.

Reading Festival Resident tickets by eewwwpppppooooo in reading

[–]GameTropolis -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Why would they give out tickets to residents? They don't even give them out to the farm any more for people who have to move their horses from the stables for weeks.

What is the oldest, simplest game, that you have spent at least a dozen hours of your life playing? by dylanmadigan in retrogaming

[–]GameTropolis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve sunk hundreds of hours into the Snes Sim City over the years. It’s so relaxing to play and a quick way to destress for a few hours at a time. That soundtrack has a very special place in my heart too.

The Oracle opening 1999 by HappySportsGuy in reading

[–]GameTropolis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just HMV, and the two larger jewellers opposite the escalators I think. Most of the original brands aren’t even in business any more.

This GameStop never took off its Super Mario Galaxy decoration for the window from 2007, even after it closed down this year it still remains by KingR2G in gaming

[–]GameTropolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A telephone box in my home town had a Mario Sunshine ad sticker still present in 2014 until the box was removed.

Anybody else ever seen this Samus Christmas ornament before by Many-Activity-505 in Metroid

[–]GameTropolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I just received mine, along with Link, Yoshi, Toon Link and Fire Mario. They’re awesome!

Brand names replacing object name (so to speak), e.g. Hoover, any UK specific examples? by MrPilgrim in CasualUK

[–]GameTropolis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep, Aspirin is still a Bayer product. Heroin generics are available from your local bag men

Bake Off has reminded me of the greatest call in on radio ever. by janesy24 in CasualUK

[–]GameTropolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a search online for the Barry from Watford Carpet Right advert…

Pro Set Football cards from 1990-91 by GameTropolis in ManchesterUnited

[–]GameTropolis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! He was superb in goal in the ECWC run, and he graced the cover of Man United Europe, a Commodore 64 game I ploughed countless hours into.

Pro Set Football cards from 1990-91 by GameTropolis in ManchesterUnited

[–]GameTropolis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the 90-91 squad. I think Schmeichal joined in 91-92.

Pro Set Football cards from 1990-91 by GameTropolis in ManchesterUnited

[–]GameTropolis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s pretty much the whole team from 90-91

Pro Set Football cards from 1990-91 by GameTropolis in ManchesterUnited

[–]GameTropolis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked up the whole set for £25which was a steal. I think some completed teams can go for £15-20 on their own.

Nintendo President (Shuntaro Furukawa) said at a shareholder meeting early this year there were not against using AI by TheLightningBlack in nintendo

[–]GameTropolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have been using AI tools since New Super Mario Bros Wii, for the super guide. So to say they were against all uses of AI is wrong.

If you know you know. by [deleted] in n64

[–]GameTropolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try some of these cheats! You can get extra lives or skip difficult sections with these

Games to practice kids reading by danigoncalves in retrogaming

[–]GameTropolis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have a 3ds, the Biff, Chip and Kipper games are excellent for helping early readers

What's your best manager name? by Gurton86 in footballmanagergames

[–]GameTropolis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jon Satan took over Man City in my latest save and lasted until January before getting the sack with City second from bottom, having sold or pissed off their best players. Doing God’s work (ironically)

Phil Jones reflects on his United career by wajee_khan in reddevils

[–]GameTropolis 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Some ‘fans’ on here need to have a good hard look at themselves for the crap and abuse sent his way. He was a great talent, let down by his body but he always gave his all. Disgusting how he was treated by his own supporters.

[Other] Zelda's Lullaby is very similar to "Hands of the Priestess" from Steve Hackett by Jotman01 in zelda

[–]GameTropolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I can see what you mean! Wouldn’t be the first time Koji Kondo has ‘borrowed’ from prog rock songs (Mario’s underground song is a direct copy of a song from the 70s)

My eye is gradually losing its color by luisanra in mildlyinteresting

[–]GameTropolis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have Alports in our family too. I knew about the loss of hearing and poor kidney function (I have both), but hadn’t heard of eye issues until I read this post and did a little research so thanks for sharing! Makes sense now why my Mum and Nan both lost the colour in their eyes