LGR - The Indie Box Service
🕑 Added 2014-08-14 02:29:48 +0000 UTC Now here's one really early video. Doesn't go up til the 25th, but I'm working a bit ahead. Enjoy!
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Segatron
I watched a bit of forced on "Video Games Awesome" It is a puzzle co-op adventure RPG that seemed to me to be a 4 player diablo style enemy grinder that looked like it had som Smash TV mixed in. You might like it.
LGR
That'd be sweet. Send me a PM on here if you'd like
Steve Martin
I have one, nearly mint I can donate to your library.
LGR
I'm on the lookout for one, yup!
Steve Martin
Do you need a complete in box copy of Aces Over Europe???
icezolation
It's a really neat idea, but not for me. Boxes too small and I'm not sure what to think of the mega-drive inspired logo on top of the front.
Randall Strye
intrigued but can't afford it, unfortunately. :(
LGR
Probably is why, yeah. But I'd figure if they're trying to appeal to the big old-school game boxes, such people would have big shelves :P And yes, cardboard inserts would really help.
Dan Milner
I wonder if the boxes are that size so they can fit in to DVD storage units? Shame they're a bit flimsy. A lot of my boxed games, even the ones of that size (Breed, Rainbow Six Raven Shield) have a heavy-duty card insert to keep the boxes well boxy!
LGR
I love that game, still hoping to cover it someday. Knew it as "Shipwreckers!" here in the US
LGR
That it does, now that you mention it. At least, the later ones, since the earlier ones still had HUGE boxes
LGR
Yes indeed, I meant to mention it reminded me of things like SoftDisk and Gamer's Edge services back in the day
LGR
Indeed, Mega Drive/Genesis boxes were fantastically-built. Rugged, sexy. These are flimsy like NES boxes and late-life Genesis boxes, sadly
LGR
Yup, leaving on the 22nd for a while!
LGR
Oh I know I'm hard to please, which is why at the end I'm just like "I don't know what I'm asking for, I just know it could be better to me personally". It's a huge step in a cool direction though.
LGR
Indeed, it could be an KILLER service that I'd be super impressed by. At this point, I'm psyched such a thing exists and want to support the idea, but I know it could be much better too
like the idea.. Hate the the fact you can't choose what game, "decent" Box Quality, Small boxes.. Yeah, cool concept.. not for me.
April Kelly
You'd be a hard customer to satisfy because you kind of represent a smaller demographic of who they're trying to appeal to. As you mentioned, you'll end up having shelves stocked with a bunch of games you're not familiar with. But it's a pretty novel idea! This way, you become introduced to games that you probably would've quickly bypassed if there was a selection to decide on, and there's sure to be some hidden gems in there. The only downside would be the possibility of receiving a game that you already have. Great video as always :)
Papa Kenn Media
Happy to see this video ahead of time :D I'm trying to get a few videos done this week due to going on vacation soon. I can only assume that you're either in an "over-achieving" mood or you might be going on vacation as well. If so, I hope you have a great time wherever you're going!
My wife used to get a craft of some sort in the mail each month. I used to subscribe to some computer based magazines which had games and other software I also have all the issues of PC magazine on CD ROM.
Ezydenias
Strange the Indie Box Logo looks the same like the Mega Drive logo only with indo box instead of mega drive, actually remind me pretty hardly on those boxes because they have some kind of consistency. Yeah you said it already but I find that pretty awesome.
RetroSwim
Kinda reminds me of those Atarisoft arcade ports for the Apple II. Neat idea!
LunaVorax
Overboard box in the background!! :D I remember playing the Overboard demo as a kid and it was laggy as hell. I thought my computer was too slow. Then I bought the CD version some months ago, and it's _exactly_ as laggy as I remember… weird…
ReeseRiverson
Oh I agree 100%. This is what I love to see, considering no one does this anymore. :( The additional goodies they supply with these just really makes it like we had in the good ol' days. I'm highly considering subscribing, because like you I do like to collect too. Plus it's a good reason to try out new games too.
Pow3rh0use
I knew it lol. Well, enjoy your vacation.
LGR
Influence or not, I just love that there is a company that also craves boxes for PC games!
LGR
That is correct, hehe. Will be gone from the 22nd to the 31st
LGR
Haha, the bigger the better! Parts of it certainly have been known to fall... but thankfully they're sturdy creatures
LGR
And two more to come soon!
LGR
Oh yeah. And agreed on Wasteland 2, I splurged to get the big box version of it on the Kickstarter!
ReeseRiverson
Man, this is pretty cool. Gee, you are a major influence. lol Dang good one, but I keep buying things. :P
Pow3rh0use
Great video as always, but I feel that if you're ahead of schedule you might be going on vacation soon lol.
Lindsay Michelle
Man... you do have PC boxes literally up to the ceiling! ...You sure you want bigger boxes? I'd be afraid making one wrong move around your collection would make them all fall down like dominoes. >.> But I admire your dedication to collect any physical PC game out there!
_nderscore
So many early videos!
ACG
This is really cool! I'm right there with you with the critiques about the games and the boxes (I never liked the mini boxes myself). On the one hand, the surprise is fun but it's not quite the same excitement level of a game you really, really, want. Now, Wasteland 2, I would shell out mad money for a full boat. Given how tired I am of big budget games these days, maybe this is at least a good way to discover some indie games. That manual, though. I miss those so much - the smell of the ink and paper, oh yeah. I LOVE the inset artwork with the uniform bordering like the old school games. That was a smart throwback. Thanks for the vid!