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#1
I recommend all users turn on two-factor authentication in their account settings.
#2
I added a patch to fix a bug in SMF 2.1.6 that was causing a delay, or non-delivery, of email notifications. Let me know if there are any remaining issues.
This bug will also be fixed in SMF 2.1.7, though it's unclear when that update will release.
This bug will also be fixed in SMF 2.1.7, though it's unclear when that update will release.
#3
CAVE Games / Re: CAVE official shop opens i...
Last post by SuperPang - January 29, 2026, 07:25:06 AMSomewhat underwhelming. Did someone at the office open a store cupboard they forgot about?
#4
Looks like they're selling A2 posters for 2,000 yen each soon:
https://x.com/cavedirectshop/status/2014262309838090655
DOJ, DFK BL, Mushi, Mushi 1.5 Matsuri Ver, Deathsmiles, etc.
The arcade originals are B2 size, so these are smaller.
https://x.com/cavedirectshop/status/2014262309838090655
DOJ, DFK BL, Mushi, Mushi 1.5 Matsuri Ver, Deathsmiles, etc.
The arcade originals are B2 size, so these are smaller.
#5
https://x.com/cavedirectshop
Some pics here:
https://x.com/Tukinami_tommy/status/2015799589807517838
The little sign in Japanese on each poster says "not for sale".
More pics here:
https://x.com/game_watch/status/2015657231312973915
Pretty cool shirt!
Some pics here:
https://x.com/Tukinami_tommy/status/2015799589807517838
The little sign in Japanese on each poster says "not for sale".
More pics here:
https://x.com/game_watch/status/2015657231312973915
Pretty cool shirt!
#6
I got the Switch physical version the other day. I bought it new from Amazon, and much to my surprise, it has the DLC characters (for Deathsmiles) on the cart. So, it's a pretty good deal!
Deathsmiles II does not look ugly like it does on the PS4 version. It's not quite as sharp and colorful as the XSX version, but it's pleasing enough. DSII X mode does have more slowdown than the XSX or PS4 versions, both of which lack 90% of the original slowdown. However, the Switch version is still missing about 30-40% of the slowdown in the X360 original. There is also a choppy framerate on the map screen as you transition to a new stage; this does not occur in the XSX or PS4 versions (or the X360 original). The rank was "corrected" in the Switch/XSX/PS4 ports, so the extra amusement park stage is noticeably more difficult. Overall, the Switch version is the most playable among the versions on current consoles, and with a separate scoreboard from the X360 original, it could be a fun score attack. Unfortunately, Deathsmiles II Arcade mode on Switch is exactly the same as the XSX and PS4 versions, and it is missing about 40-50% of the X360 version's slowdown. Still playable with a character like Casper, but more difficult.
For me, I'll play DSII X on Switch, and the rest of the modes on XSX. For DS/DSMBL, either Switch or XSX is fine. PS4 is the worst port of them all, and I don't see any reason to play it anymore; DS/DSMBL are fine on it, however, and if all you have is a PS4 or PS5, it's worth it.
Deathsmiles II does not look ugly like it does on the PS4 version. It's not quite as sharp and colorful as the XSX version, but it's pleasing enough. DSII X mode does have more slowdown than the XSX or PS4 versions, both of which lack 90% of the original slowdown. However, the Switch version is still missing about 30-40% of the slowdown in the X360 original. There is also a choppy framerate on the map screen as you transition to a new stage; this does not occur in the XSX or PS4 versions (or the X360 original). The rank was "corrected" in the Switch/XSX/PS4 ports, so the extra amusement park stage is noticeably more difficult. Overall, the Switch version is the most playable among the versions on current consoles, and with a separate scoreboard from the X360 original, it could be a fun score attack. Unfortunately, Deathsmiles II Arcade mode on Switch is exactly the same as the XSX and PS4 versions, and it is missing about 40-50% of the X360 version's slowdown. Still playable with a character like Casper, but more difficult.
For me, I'll play DSII X on Switch, and the rest of the modes on XSX. For DS/DSMBL, either Switch or XSX is fine. PS4 is the worst port of them all, and I don't see any reason to play it anymore; DS/DSMBL are fine on it, however, and if all you have is a PS4 or PS5, it's worth it.
#7
I've been pretty busy the past month, but I bought Dragon Quest I & II HD Remake on XSX around Christmas and played through Dragon Quest I. It took me about 15 hours to beat it, and it was quite good. I give it an 8.5/10. I quite like turn-based JRPGs in which you have to play solo the whole game. Not many of those out there, but ones that I've enjoyed include Toki to Towa (Time and Eternity) on PS3 and Toushin Toshi on 3DS; the latter is one of my favorite games on the 3DS, actually.
I hear DQ II in this remake package is even better, but it's also quite a bit longer (30+ hours), so I'm going to save that for some time later this year. I have Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined preordered for XSX, and that comes out early next month, so I'm going to wait until then to do any more Dragon-Questing.
I hear DQ II in this remake package is even better, but it's also quite a bit longer (30+ hours), so I'm going to save that for some time later this year. I have Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined preordered for XSX, and that comes out early next month, so I'm going to wait until then to do any more Dragon-Questing.
#8
Thank you peg! I think I'll leave it as is.
#9
I bought the Switch version because it was pretty cheap. Played through a quick 1CC and it seems fine to me. Playing with the Switch Pro Controller I don't really notice a different in input lag between this and the other two versions. Weirdly, on a 4K monitor the PS4 version played on a PS5 looks the worst (same deal with Deathsmiles 1 & 2), Switch is #2, and Xbox is #1.
#10
I bought the Xbox Series version of this game over Christmas and I've played through the modes a bit. DS1 looks and feels the same as on PS4, but DS2 looks WAY better on Xbox. It doesn't have the problem with the crushed blacks and overall ugly look. In fact, it looks just as good as the X360 version, if not better. I'm playing on a 4K monitor. I have the Switch version in the mail, once that arrives I'll see how it compares.