Tobias Dracula X crap...

[Elder]

At the time Tobias claimed the bootlegs were official, authenticated by Hudson japan and fooling many unsuspecting buyers. That's enough history to 'dig into this guy'.

I'm disappointed with Happy Console Gamer. Didn't knew that he was enthusiastic about these repros.

Thanks for the info.  I had no idea of this.  I can't speak for the HCG, but perhaps he didn't know as well.  Personally I thought the PCE Works reproductions were like TimeWalk Games (now defunct) reproductions, in that they produced high quality repros.  I had no idea of the backstory, so I appreciate you giving me some background. 

[ProfessorProfessorson]

Hgc knows the whole story. He has been told a by a few people now.

[Necromancer]

There's nothing wrong with the quality of Tobias's stuff, it's the lies and screwing translators that're the problems.

[jperryss]

B: I dont have a legit copy of the game yet. This is basically my copy until I get a legit copy. The way the legit ones have been going for over 200 bucks lately, I have been reluctant to buy one. I could afford it, but I'm not the type to spend $200 on any one game for any system.

Didn't realize the game doubled in price in the past month. WTF?

[kosko99]

The story about this guy and repros is quite interesting...
Anyways bootlegs/repros aside, the edition he made for Castlevania is quite impressive.

[Elder]

There's nothing wrong with the quality of Tobias's stuff, it's the lies and screwing translators that're the problems.

I'll admit to being blindsided by a lot of the quality reproduction makers out there.  I'm just as guilty as many out there who don't think of all the people involved in translating the games, patching them, etc.  I used to purchase games from TimeWalk all the time because the quality was the best I had ever seen, and I never understood why people used to complain about them.  It was only after that I realized it was because they weren't giving credit to the people who actually patched the games, nor were they asking permission to sell their works.  I automatically assumed the same was the case here.   

[tknjin]

It is is one thing making high quality bootlegs, however, because the community really gave it to him.  He barely started acknowledging the translators.  Which is quite despicable. He should have talked to the translators, and maybe put some of the funds he received from his packages to the translating community.  This way it makes it more rewarding, and that they won't be as furious with him.  Although it is a pipe dream because he is definitely in it for the money, and not for the love of the pc engine. 

[MrBroadway]

It is is one thing making high quality bootlegs, however, because the community really gave it to him.  He barely started acknowledging the translators.  Which is quite despicable. He should have talked to the translators, and maybe put some of the funds he received from his packages to the translating community.  This way it makes it more rewarding, and that they won't be as furious with him.  Although it is a pipe dream because he is definitely in it for the money, and not for the love of the pc engine.

You should stop by and read PCEFX more often, friend.

[ClodBuster]

Although it is a pipe dream because he is definitely in it for the money, and not for the love of the pc engine.

PCE Works. For the love of money.

[tknjin]

It is is one thing making high quality bootlegs, however, because the community really gave it to him.  He barely started acknowledging the translators.  Which is quite despicable. He should have talked to the translators, and maybe put some of the funds he received from his packages to the translating community.  This way it makes it more rewarding, and that they won't be as furious with him.  Although it is a pipe dream because he is definitely in it for the money, and not for the love of the pc engine.

You should stop by and read PCEFX more often, friend.

I know, I am just too busy and don't really post a whole lot.  I do like to pop in and out, but hardly post.  I want to try and make it more of a habit.  All in all you are right lol

[esteban]

It is is one thing making high quality bootlegs, however, because the community really gave it to him.  He barely started acknowledging the translators.  Which is quite despicable. He should have talked to the translators, and maybe put some of the funds he received from his packages to the translating community.  This way it makes it more rewarding, and that they won't be as furious with him.  Although it is a pipe dream because he is definitely in it for the money, and not for the love of the pc engine.

You should stop by and read PCEFX more often, friend.

I know, I am just too busy and don't really post a whole lot.  I do like to pop in and out, but hardly post.  I want to try and make it more of a habit.  All in all you are right lol

You.
Have.
No.
Idea.

[Black Tiger]

It is is one thing making high quality bootlegs, however, because the community really gave it to him.  He barely started acknowledging the translators.  Which is quite despicable. He should have talked to the translators, and maybe put some of the funds he received from his packages to the translating community.  This way it makes it more rewarding, and that they won't be as furious with him.  Although it is a pipe dream because he is definitely in it for the money, and not for the love of the pc engine. 

He didn't acknowledge the actual translation teams at all and instead advertised them as the product of his PCEWorks "team".

[Necromancer]

And when called on the carpet for not crediting or sharing profits, he spun some yarn about him barely making any money anyway.

[tknjin]

@blacktiger and @NECROMANCER thanks for clarifying that...and now that makes me even more mad! He truly is the worst of the worst.  Now, because of his works do you think it will be harder to get some of the super cd games.  Like, kazekiri, sylphia, fausette armour, and things of that nature for those who are trying to get the original cds, and not the tobias ver.  Yeah there was a website that mentioned how to find a fake and a real sapphire, but what do you guys think

[esteban]

@blacktiger and @NECROMANCER thanks for clarifying that...and now that makes me even more mad! He truly is the worst of the worst.  Now, because of his works do you think it will be harder to get some of the super cd games.  Like, kazekiri, sylphia, fausette armour, and things of that nature for those who are trying to get the original cds, and not the tobias ver.  Yeah there was a website that mentioned how to find a fake and a real sapphire, but what do you guys think

Black_tiger is the one who created the guide for spotting bootleg Sapphire.

At least Tobias is branding/marketing the new bootlegs as obvious reprints.