What childhood series would you like to see revamped for the older generation, or rather what series did you wish followed the gerneration it started on?

I find it hard to watch tv today because their is little being being made to target that group of people who want to see their childhood characters put into a more serious setting. The only series I can think of right now is the up and coming Samuri Jack final season.(dream come true)I have been looking around for tv shows/movies that were aimed at children but have a more serious slightly graphic nature to them. Children's shows from back in the day had a lot more imagination put into them. I would like to see a rated R/Mature movie that would have that.

I don't really watch TV, so I'm not sure if it counts exactly but, uh, I would love an updated classic Phantasy Star series (I-IV). There have been some...sort-of-remakes for the PS2, but only I and II and the translations aren't official. I would love to play full remakes of I-IV with some more story/background/scenes, etc, to I-III since you were kind of confused about what was happening a lot of the time. IV was pretty spot-on for balance for me and I would be especially stoked to play it remade with today's technology.

For games, Dark Cloud 3. In my patented Nostalgia Hat!, the games were really good (I'd fangasm about it, but that'd contain spoilers and more nostalgia) , and LV5 did say that they were thinking about a DC3. But that was a while back, and the fanbase is slowly losing hope on it...

For shows, I would love to see The Three Stooges. Slapstick comedy at its finest, and nothing could ever take away that part of my past. Unfortunately, kids don't watch slapstick, nor is it produced, and the movie was atrocious. Hell, if you try to show The Robonic Stooges to them, they won't comprehend. So, rest in peace, Moe Howard, Curly Howard, Larry Fine, and Shemp Howard.

I would love to see the MegamanX series to be rebooted. Capcom has dropped the ball so badly. Everyone gets on 343i messing with Halo. At least they are doing new and fresh things with Halo. Capcom pretty much said screw you and did nothing to keep it going. I found it hilarious that they beat their dead horse so much(Resident Evil)and yet they canceled a prototype first person reboot for the X series. This reboot series was being made by the same people that made Metriod Prime. I never played the game, but I the footage I saw of it was pretty cool.

I do not like Capcom Sam I am
Not with a ham
Or even with well cooked spam

Ratte said:
Phantasy Star series.

<3

And an expanded Phantasy Star Zero.

I want a new nightmare creatures I loved that game when I was little back when games were scary to me. I especially liked the second one (I still got it) it had a songs from hellbilly deluxe that was my favorite cd before I even played the game, I still have that too.

Doomguy666 said:
I want a new nightmare creatures I loved that game when I was little back when games were scary to me. I especially liked the second one (I still got it) it had a songs from hellbilly deluxe that was my favorite cd before I even played the game, I still have that too.

Never heard of it.

*Looks on YouTube

That game is pretty cool.

Cool opinions

I can agree with that. Megaman may not work well with the FPS genre.
Seeing anything would be nice.

Ratte said:
I don't really watch TV, so I'm not sure if it counts exactly but, uh, I would love an updated classic Phantasy Star series (I-IV). There have been some...sort-of-remakes for the PS2, but only I and II and the translations aren't official. I would love to play full remakes of I-IV with some more story/background/scenes, etc, to I-III since you were kind of confused about what was happening a lot of the time. IV was pretty spot-on for balance for me and I would be especially stoked to play it remade with today's technology.

that would be pretty nice to see. never played PS I much but i've gone through the other 3 numerous times over the years (dark force is one tenacious beast in IV. you kill it and kill it, and kill it, and it just keeps coming back worse and worse.). whoever made the remake would probably want to redo the graphics. >.> yay, old school game with 3d graphics...meh. then again...seeing the profound darkness in 3d...that'd be quite the sight.

oo! VR fight vs the profound darkness. lol

but yeah, theres a lot of old games i'd love to see remade. ristar, the ooze, maybe even comix zone. sonic the hedgehog has it's fandom taking care of it's older games (are they still working on sonic HD?). as for megaman, still got megaman x: corrupted being worked on. (don't mention that bomb, mighty no. 9. -_-) and blood stained for castlevania.

one thing i would LOVE to see more of is first-person RPGs. like the king's field series. you hardly, if, ever see that kind of game. and i don't just mean dungeon crawlers with grid-based movement. no, actual first-person RPG games. *sigh* even on the PC those aren't seen that often. :/ 3rd-person and top-down, yes, but not 1st-person.

treos said:
one thing i would LOVE to see more of is first-person RPGs. like the king's field series. you hardly, if, ever see that kind of game. and i don't just mean dungeon crawlers with grid-based movement. no, actual first-person RPG games. *sigh* even on the PC those aren't seen that often. :/ 3rd-person and top-down, yes, but not 1st-person.

so, The Elder Scrolls doesn't count as an RPG series? ._.

Ryuzaki_Izawa said:
so, The Elder Scrolls doesn't count as an RPG series? ._.

aside from that. plus, wouldn't those be a good bit different from king's field?

treos said:
that would be pretty nice to see. never played PS I much but i've gone through the other 3 numerous times over the years (dark force is one tenacious beast in IV. you kill it and kill it, and kill it, and it just keeps coming back worse and worse.). whoever made the remake would probably want to redo the graphics. >.> yay, old school game with 3d graphics...meh. then again...seeing the profound darkness in 3d...that'd be quite the sight.

oo! VR fight vs the profound darkness. lol

That's the thing, I would love to see something with updated graphics, etc, but still holding true to how the game is intended to be. Maybe something akin to FFX, since that was also turnbased and worked just fine and it had its fair share of grotesque enemy designs.

...Maybe some updated character designs as well since they were very, uh, 90's. :p

i just remembered... o_O that's not...hmmm...where did that metroid fan game go to? ah, here it is project AM2R. looks like theres a countdown clock to a release date now. so...yeah, something for metroid fans to check out. iirc it's a remake of the 2nd metroid game.

i'm not sure when i last checked on this project but i guess it's close to it's release time now.

You'll be able to tell that I'm a 90's kid, but what ever happened to the Code Lyoko series? That show was my shit, man!

That, and Courage the Cowardly Dog.

Nikolaithefur said:
You'll be able to tell that I'm a 90's kid, but what ever happened to the Code Lyoko series? That show was my shit, man!

It got a Live Action "reboot", continuing from season four, three years ago, but nothing else that I could find out. Funny thing is, that was my first idea, I don't think I even scratched the surface on it. I'll have to find out if there are episodes that're free and accessible...

Nikolaithefur said:
That, and Courage the Cowardly Dog.

Dead. I think Netflix has it, and I know that Boomerang has episodes sometimes.

Nikolaithefur said:
That, and Courage the Cowardly Dog.

The most recent episode is Fog of Courage. Afaik It wasn't aired on TV but you can see in YouTube (just look for it on Stretch Films' channel)

Nikolaithefur said:
You'll be able to tell that I'm a 90's kid, but what ever happened to the Code Lyoko series? That show was my shit, man!

That show was the shit. Every day after school.

Xch3l said:
The most recent episode is Fog of Courage. Afaik It wasn't aired on TV but you can see in YouTube (just look for it on Stretch Films' channel)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MVrZLbpn8k
Bah, I don't particularly care for the 3D aspect, but at least it curbed my need for the show...

For now.

We need this
http://i.imgur.com/Q446W8S.png

I'm still awaiting the revival of Paper Mario.

hsauq said:
I've been following this game on and off for the last seven years. When I learned it was finally being released, I was extremely happy. I'm surprised it hasn't been CnD'd and I hope it stays that way until I can download it.

Nintendo should have given Return of Samus the Zero Mission treatment years ago, even if it meant seriously revamping the game to make it more Metroid-like. Super, too, simply because Fusion and Zero Mission are the best controlling 2D games.

to whom it may interest...i still happen to have a copy OF... streets of rage remake. hmmm...looks like the fans said no to that CaD *points to SoR Remake section.

Xch3l said:
The most recent episode is Fog of Courage. Afaik It wasn't aired on TV but you can see in YouTube (just look for it on Stretch Films' channel)

and that reminds me of something else. i think i still have a youtube channel in my subscriptions that has the entire Phantom 2040 cartoon series. i also happen to know of at least 1 banned episode of the series, Ed, Edd, n Eddy as well as something horrible. something so horrible even those who helped make the show didn't want to help with the creation of...the banned episode of Ren & Stimpy that shows their origin story. and yes, it is not easy to watch for it really is a horrible episode (not BAD just...well, it's not as... tame as the show usually is. put it that way.)

I would love to see a more mature Power Ranger series for the older original fans. That show was awesome. I still remember how to do the S.P.D. Suit up routine.

Anyone remember this show?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq5Y_ogiyi0

Was on nickelodeon way back in the 80's. I remember seeing the show.

Axelthefox said:
Anyone remember this show?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq5Y_ogiyi0

Was on nickelodeon way back in the 80's. I remember seeing the show.

The 80's had some pretty interesting shows.

I was born in the mid 90's. Missed out on the most of atmosphere that those show created.

Speaking of the 80's, anyone remember this badass movie?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YwIt5wagRsg

Nikolaithefur said:
You'll be able to tell that I'm a 90's kid, but what ever happened to the Code Lyoko series? That show was my shit, man!

Ah, man. That was an awesome show. I really loved its theme song and also the other tracks that plays.
Now suddenly I have to listen to the music.

I have plenty of others I loved. I will make a later post mentioning some I'd love to return. But alas... I sort of fear any revivals.

My reason is for most of the recent ones brought back into Cartoon Network that absolutely got dumbed down into stupid. I am sure some of you can know what I speak of. Such as Teen Titans...ugh. Welp, there goes tons of personality down the drain. I am not even sure most kids could watch it.

But I am sure some people might actually enjoy it. Likely most of them whom haven't watched the original.

We need Myth) back. Bungie pls

Scrydan said:
Ah, man. That was an awesome show. I really loved its theme song and also the other tracks that plays.
Now suddenly I have to listen to the music.

I have plenty of others I loved. I will make a later post mentioning some I'd love to return. But alas... I sort of fear any revivals.

My reason is for most of the recent ones brought back into Cartoon Network that absolutely got dumbed down into stupid. I am sure some of you can know what I speak of. Such as Teen Titans...ugh. Welp, there goes tons of personality down the drain. I am not even sure most kids could watch it.

But I am sure some people might actually enjoy it. Likely most of them whom haven't watched the original.

somebody will probably hunt me down and punch me in the face for this but... I like teen titans go. There as far as I'm aware I'm first person to admit that. The original is much better certainly but dammit it makes me laugh.

Are there any wierd shows from before the 2000s that few people have heard about that you think are worth watching?

I have been looking around.

Si_288 said:
Are there any wierd shows from before the 2000s that few people have heard about that you think are worth watching?

The League of Gentlemen, Twin Peaks, Riget.

...wait. What kind of 'weird' did you mean?

Genjar said:
The League of Gentlemen, Twin Peaks, Riget...

...wait. What kind of 'weird' did you mean?

I have been watching all my favorite shows from childhood. The League of Gentlemen is great movie by the way.
By wierd I mean infamous shows that only few people liked. Shows that are not well known and under appreciated. I am on a nostagia spree right now.
Looking for things on tv the other people on this site liked "back in the day".

Genjar said:
The League of Gentlemen, Twin Peaks, Riget...

...wait. What kind of 'weird' did you mean?

What do you mean by League of Gentlemen? I know of the movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was a great movie.

Siral_Eurgh-xan said:
What do you mean by League of Gentlemen? I know of the movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was a great movie.

Yeah, that's what I meant.

Siral_Exan said:
What do you mean by League of Gentlemen? I know of the movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was a great movie.

Most accounts say the book is better (then again, don't they always?). I thought the movie was okay but I really want to give the book a try.

Fenrick said:
Most accounts say the book is better (then again, don't they always?). I thought the movie was okay but I really want to give the book a try.

I didn't know there was a book, but I do know why people say the book(s) are always a better: imagination is better than actual. Seeing your interpretation of a man, donning gilded armor and wielding a menacing sword, rip out from the darkness a Grue's heart; is better than seeing a man in armor and carrying a sword, reach into the darkness and pulling out a heart. A vivid imagination is better than an enactment of what another person thinks when it comes to storytelling (specifically with books or stories told).

Siral_Eurgh-xan said:
What do you mean by League of Gentlemen? I know of the movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was a great movie.

even death can't keep some people down...for long. right, Quatermain?

Siral_Eurgh-xan said:
I didn't know there was a book, but I do know why people say the book(s) are always a better: imagination is better than actual. Seeing your interpretation of a man, donning gilded armor and wielding a menacing sword, rip out from the darkness a Grue's heart; is better than seeing a man in armor and carrying a sword, reach into the darkness and pulling out a heart. A vivid imagination is better than an enactment of what another person thinks when it comes to storytelling (specifically with books or stories told).

quite true and one reason i like fanfiction. the characters and their world can make a nice "skin" but with a great writer at the helm, the story can make them so much more than the source material when ones imagination comes into play. :)

Siral_Eurgh-xan said:
What do you mean by League of Gentlemen? I know of the movie "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was a great movie.

The League of Gentlemen.

TV Show: Blake's 7

We need more stories were the good guys lose.

All the great franchises that Nintendo stopped giving a shit about

I would love to see "The pirates of dark water" get rebooted. The series was canceled before it reached it's finale, and that was a real shame.

Fenrick said:
All the great franchises that Nintendo stopped giving a shit about

Hey, from what I actually did see of Federation Force, it is a legitimate Metroid game. There's a reason for the mechanics they put in: These are Federation Troopers, not Samus Aran, so they can't be as overpowered (Hence the limits), and you can't have multiplayer with four Samuses, so they instead give you troopers.

I mean, yeah, there's also the sport mode but that's like, a side-game. I swear if they put that as an important part for the actual gameplay though...

Robinebra said:
I would love to see "The pirates of dark water" get rebooted. The series was canceled before it reached it's finale, and that was a real shame.

huh, you know come to think of it. i don't know if i've ever seen that entire series before. i know they sure did have some great cartoons in the 80's-90's. it's on my list of things to check out sooner or later. that and swat-kats, ducktales, and some other things.

treos said:
huh, you know come to think of it. i don't know if i've ever seen that entire series before. i know they sure did have some great cartoons in the 80's-90's. it's on my list of things to check out sooner or later. that and swat-kats, ducktales, and some other things.

You can go see the whole thing over at kisscartoon.

hsauq said:
I'm a huge Metroid fan and love every game except for 1, 2, Hunters, and Other M, but I have to be completely honest: I've barely kept up with Federation Force and I have no strong feelings about it yet. Most of what I've seen and read about has indicated an extremely un-Metroid like experience and I seriously doubt I'll pick it up at full price, if ever.

Other M is not a Prime series game. It's a sequel to Fusion, and is designed around the whole 2D gameplay aspect, just in a 3D world. Most of the time you're running either forward/backward or left/right, without any reason to go in all 360º movement, especially since Samus is given the dodge ability.
Also, when you say "excluding 1 and 2" are you talking about Primes 1 and 2, or the original Metroid and Metroid: Return of Samus? And for that matter, what about Metroid Prime Pinball?

was just looking at some AlphaOmegaSin videos and heres some GREAT (sarcasm) news. pokemon uranium...metroid 2 remake on both fan games...dammit nintendo. ಠ_ಠ WHY?! in what possible way do you benefit from crushing the hopes and dreams of fans of your products? all this does is make people (those making such fan products) suffer.

i can only imagine just how much this hurts the creators of these fan games. to say they felt crushed when this happened would probably be an understatement.

heres the video i heard about this from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=70nUaItSb0c

Did anyone see Walter Melon?

treos said:
was just looking at some AlphaOmegaSin videos and heres some GREAT (sarcasm) news. pokemon uranium...metroid 2 remake on both fan games...dammit nintendo. ಠ_ಠ WHY?! in what possible way do you benefit from crushing the hopes and dreams of fans of your products? all this does is make people (those making such fan products) suffer.

i can only imagine just how much this hurts the creators of these fan games. to say they felt crushed when this happened would probably be an understatement.

heres the video i heard about this from: www.youtube.com/watch?v=70nUaItSb0c

Can you please reformat the YouTube link? It did not work.

Also, it sucks balls that we won't be getting a remake.

Si_288 said:
Can you please reformat the YouTube link? It did not work.

Also, it sucks balls that we won't be getting a remake.

Try this.

treos said:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=70nUaItSb0c

Si_288 said:
Can you please reformat the YouTube link? It did not work.

D'oh

Fix sent for next update.

NotMeNotYou said:
Try this.

Thank you.

Si_288 said:
Can you please reformat the YouTube link? It did not work.

Also, it sucks balls that we won't be getting a remake.

sorry about that but if i leave any http: or https: in my post it chops off the rest of the post so you wouldn't even see the link.

parasprite said:
D'oh

Fix sent for next update.

if that's what you were referring to then thanks.

treos said:
sorry about that but if i leave any http: or https: in my post it chops off the rest of the post so you wouldn't even see the link.

if that's what you were referring to then thanks.

Dude, how do you feel about The Power Rangers?

Si_288 said:
Dude, how do you feel about The Power Rangers?

i've only ever seen the english version since i live in the US but iirc it was pretty good from the start...and i pretty much lost interest once all the zord fights were reduced to 1-shot wonder fights where the bad guys go down in around 1-3 hits. past that point it just became boring and dumb largely. but yeah, earlier series (seasons?) were pretty good. might also like to see the space pirates series where they used the powers of previous ranger sets though. that one seemed like it might've been ok.

come to think of it, i think i still have 1-2 vhs tapes with some of the SD series episodes. the episodes about the android rangers (or whatever they were called) i think.

wonder if i could find some of the first few series online somewhere.

as for power ranger video games. if it's not a arcade fighter game (think street fighter style) then no, keep it away from me. yuck, don't think i've ever liked power ranger video games much, if at all.