Scientist's Video Game Laboratory VII
From: scientist
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This is the ZSB's general videogame discussion
topic, open to mini-reviews, rumors, questions and answers, news, release
dates, and the occasional debate. While you can comment on what's already been
said, bringing up interesting new subjects is encouraged as well.
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User who posted the 500th message in each volume:
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4th. Stitchy
5th. DestructiveCriticism
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Duration of each lab topic:
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From: Matelite
| Posted: 4/15/2006 8:14:35 PM | Message
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Congrats on keeping your topic alive and running
so well for so long.
Mario
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From: Hook
Jaw | Posted: 4/15/2006 8:37:19 PM | Message
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Sci, did you ever finish MGS3:S and post
impressions? if so, I never did see them...
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/19/2006 9:35:48 PM | Message
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Ratchet for PSP:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6554/190280l13jx.jpg
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/19/2006 9:54:35 PM | Message
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I guess I'll be filling in for Impy until he
gets back.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/702/702389p1.html
Whereas before all animations had to be pre-programmed, euphoria allows for
reactions and behaviors to occur in real-time, allowing models to react
realistically to whatever situation might arise.
The Tower demo showed off what LucasArts was talking about. It gave the player
the ability to toss in A.I. controlled character models at will, letting them
fend for themselves as they tumbled through a Price is Right Plinko-style
structure. While initially it seemed like a rag-doll physics demonstration, it
soon became clear that the A.I. models were actively trying to stop their
falls. Reacting to their surroundings without the restrictions of
pre-programmed animations, the models reached out to whatever beams happened to
be closest. Since they were falling at relatively significant speeds, they
often missed, but would try again when they passed by the next plank or beam.
A hanging model hit by another wouldn't just hang there stupidly while the
other ricochets off. Instead, it'll actually reach out its hand to grab the
other. In the same way, the tossed model will reach out its hand to try and
grab onto the hanging one's leg. As further proof of the advanced A.I. at work,
the hanging model would even reach down and try to pull the other up to safety.
Most of the time this resulted in both models tumbling down, though at others
they would manage to help each other up to safety.
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From: Quid
| Posted: 4/19/2006 9:57:23 PM | Message
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He was doing a pretty good job of keeping me up
to date on Mother 3, any new news on that?
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/19/2006 10:04:06 PM | Message
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I'm not sure what he said exactly. Give me a
rundown so I don't repost.
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From: Quid
| Posted: 4/19/2006 10:06:07 PM | Message
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Mostly just screenshots and the release date.
Nothing on the story or whether it's coming to America yet.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/19/2006 10:07:06 PM | Message
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I don't know anything about the story offhand,
no word of US release.
It comes out in Japan next week, I'm sure there will be an explosion of news
and spoilers.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/19/2006 10:08:30 PM | Message
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I think I actually saw something about a ROM of
Mother 3 somewhere.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/19/2006 10:14:47 PM | Message
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There's a ROM of Mother 3, indeed.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/19/2006 10:16:03 PM | Message
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Good to see the PSP finally getting some more of
the PS2's great games/series.
This little program called the Mega Man Effect is pretty hilarious:
http://www.virtualconstructs.com/downloads/megamaneffect.shtml
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 4/19/2006 10:25:38 PM | Message
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Hook Jaw-
No, I haven't finished MGS3 yet. I think I'm about two thirds through - it's
definitely longer than the other two, but it's also easier to play through
areas more slowly as well.
Mother 3-
Impressions of the game are already trickling in. According to the Gaming-Age
Forums, apparently each chapter may have a different character lead, and during
battles you can tap the button along to the beat of the music to make attacks
more effective.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/20/2006 12:53:28 AM | Message
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This week's Famitsu mentions a rumor (which are
apparently usually true) that Yuji Naka is working on a Revo NiGHTs game.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=V1D16N-H7No&search=NiGHTs%20sega
For those who don't know.
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 4/20/2006 11:03:47 AM | Message
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I don't know if this has been posted yet, but
it's pissing me off, so....
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=8952
"I'm not really interested in it. I don't think a controller should
have that much influence on the enjoyment of games. I see what [Nintendo is]
trying to do, but they're putting such emphasis on the controller; 'Woah, this
controller lets you do this!' and I'm thinking -- are you messing with us? So,
there's nothing I really want to do with it right now." - Keita Takahashi
...as he lifts his giant sack filled with Sony money. Bastard.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/20/2006 2:09:01 PM | Message
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You left out the best part:
...including comments in a BBC News interview that he was arguably more
interested in designing children's playgrounds than video games...
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/20/2006 5:13:36 PM | Message
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http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/19/king-of-all-cosmos-has-no-love-for-revolution/
Not to quibble with his opinion, but the Sony PSP is not exactly the greatest
portable, control-wise, to handle the Prince of All Cosmos. We thought (and
most reviews agreed) that the control scheme had somewhat of a steeper learning
curve compared to its PS2 brethren. We think the game might have been more
enjoyable on a certain touch-screen-centric competitor.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 4/20/2006 5:45:36 PM | Message
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Considering Takahashi is interested in
playground design, I'm surprised there's nothing he wants to illustrate using
the tactile potential of the Revolution controller.
__________
Cave's 6-month release cycle of 2D shooters continues with Pink Sweets, a
polar-opposite sequel to last year's sadomasochistic Ibara. That game's nearly
bondage-clad bosses return as the players this time around - in a
happy-go-lucky shooter in the spirit of Twinbee o_O. It's like Cave's now on a
quest to fit their own template with every shooter archetype.
It still seems to have a strong Raizing influence in terms of bullet patterns,
with the addition of charged shots that stay in a fixed position.
Streaming video: http://www.cave.co.jp/gameonline/pinksweets/movie/index.html
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 4/20/2006 6:09:45 PM | Message
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See Polas' topic for my rant on Me and My
Katamari and the DS.
The PSP controls are indeed awkward when compared to the console version but
after practice they are adequate. I just don't see how the Katamari series can
be integrated with stylus control and dual screen functionality. I don't have
have hard data to back this up, but I also don't think the DS processor is up
to it, and I'm pretty sure none of the music, a cornerstone of the series,
would survive at all.
I'm afraid no one else here actually owns the game to back me up on this, but
honestly I have to dismiss all arguments about this as mere fanboy whining.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/20/2006 9:05:32 PM | Message
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At first I was thinking, "Couldn't they
make everything just look all crappy?", and then I realized you probably
meant more the physics, and so tried to think of other games the DS has been
able to handle. It can handle 8 racers and a bunch of items in Mario Kart DS,
but I don't really know how that compares to a Katamari.
I would love to see someone try, but guess that's not really all that likely
anymore.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/20/2006 11:40:34 PM | Message
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http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8782/castlevaniacomparison5qm.jpg
WTF
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/20/2006 11:43:27 PM | Message
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Heh, dude's got boobs.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/20/2006 11:55:25 PM | Message
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This is on Nintendo's site, so it's okay to
post:
http://www.flashfp.net/uploader/modules/up-pic/pic/uploads/b401bbaa37.jpg
Can anyone make out the text?
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From: Hawk
Eye | Posted: 4/21/2006 1:25:03 AM | Message
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I'm fairly certain most of this is accurate:
Castlevania. It's one of the most hallowed names in all of gaming. It's a
name that carries with it more memorable experiences than almost any other; a
name that consistently lives up to not only its <something> heritage, but
the ever lofty expectactions of its devoted followers. Since 1986, we've hunted
vampires on more than 10 platforms and across nearly a millenium of history. To
celebrate the gothic high adventure's 20th anniversary, producer Hoki 'Iga'
Igarashi and his team are inviting us back to Dracula's castle this fall, whip
in hand, for an intriguing new chapter in the Castlevania legacy.
Not really a whole lot there to go on, anyhow.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/21/2006 8:34:43 AM | Message
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Castlevania bites back on Nintendo DS
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH reveals Castlevania®: Portrait of Ruin as
long-running series returns to Nintendo's handheld
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH's ever popular Castlevania series returns to
Nintendo DS in November, with the release of Castlevania ®: Portrait of Ruin
for the handheld.
Created by Koji Igarashi, who devised the long-running series, Castlevania:
Portrait of Ruin gives the player control of two different characters. The pair
– vampire hunter Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Orlean, a young girl with
magical abilities – must work to thwart a plan to resurrect Dracula's Castle
and unleash a reign of evil upon the unsuspecting world, all within a new World
War II setting.
The new setting captures the chaos and suffering the era, with thousands of
lost souls wandering the world in search of salvation. Desperate to escape the
limbo within their exist, the misguided spirits seek to rebuild Dracula's
Castle from its ruins, and are lead by a pair of evil Vampire sisters out to
resurrect their master's home for their own nefarious plans. Thrown together,
Jonathan and Charlotte must combine their unusual skill sets to defeat the
plans and restore harmony.
Retaining the same 2D platform realms for which the series is famed,
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin uses a side-on view to oversee the scrolling
stages. Players can switch freely between Jonathan and Charlotte as they
progress through the levels, using their skills when appropriate. In addition
to Jonathan's weapon expertise and Charlotte's spell-casting, both characters
can utilise all-new 'Summon' attacks to raise demons to assist them against the
Vampire sisters' army. Similarly, more conventional weapons can also be found
on route, and saved for use against the hardier monsters that await in the
shadows.
Featuring all-new locations and a cast of over 100 different adversaries,
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin marks a welcome return to the DS for the series.
Igarashi's Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow has already enjoyed massive success for
the format, and his new epic is certain to wow Nintendo users when it is
released later in the year.
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 4/21/2006 9:28:17 AM | Message
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Depending on how the in-game looks, I don't
necessarily mind the visual style.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/21/2006 12:35:16 PM | Message
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PICS
http://www.planetds.de/spiele/castlevania2/castlevania21.jpg
http://www.planetds.de/spiele/castlevania2/castlevania22.jpg
AWESOME
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 4/21/2006 12:48:28 PM | Message
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Those screens don't look too impressive.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/21/2006 12:50:07 PM | Message
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That's because they're at reduced resolution.
-New environments
-Nice spell effects
-Big enemies
-Altered gameplay
Winner.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/21/2006 4:37:12 PM | Message
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Makes me think more of HoD.
And what happened to this game being a prologue to AoS, with the J dude as the
main character?
As a side point, I believe two of the characters in CotM were surnamed Morris.
Hugh and I don't remember his dad's name.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 4/21/2006 11:43:06 PM | Message
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I wonder if Portrait of Ruin will be
level-based, or at least take place in locations around the world (Egypt?) like
Castlevania: Bloodlines. New twists in the gameplay mechanics (such as two
characters on screen at once?) are welcome. The series is in a deep, but safe,
rut right now.
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From: Polas
| Posted: 4/22/2006 1:43:43 PM | Message
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That's a pretty good point; following Aria and
Dawn of Sorrow, they were exceptional and all, but after 10 years and several
games in a row, I'm about ready to move on from the "Symphony" style
that worked so well. Now granted, this is coming from a Mega Man aficionado, so
another Metroidvania would also be just dandy by my standards.
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From: Ice
Water | Posted: 4/22/2006 2:04:16 PM | Message
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They'd shock the hell outta me if this new one
is similar to the original Castlevania, but I doubt that's happening.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/22/2006 3:53:15 PM | Message
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And what happened to this game being a prologue to AoS, with the J dude as the
main character?
Rumor.
As a side point, I believe two of the characters in CotM were surnamed
Morris. Hugh and I don't remember his dad's name.
CotM isn't canon. I believe the first appearence of a Morris was in a CV for
Genesis or SNES.
http://ds.ign.com/articles/702/702814p1.html
Touch Generation kicks off in the US.
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From: durango
X3 | Posted: 4/22/2006 10:12:15 PM | Message
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And what happened to this game being a prologue
to AoS, with the J dude as the main character?
He's doing the same thing Nomura is doing for Kingdom Hearts. Rather than
giving us the much-needed prequel/sequel, they choose to work on some other
project and put it off for a few years.
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From: durango
X3 | Posted: 4/22/2006 10:13:11 PM | Message
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BTW, why are these:
http://www.planetds.de/spiele/castlevania2/castlevania21.jpg
http://www.planetds.de/spiele/castlevania2/castlevania22.jpg
Taking FOREVER TO LOAD? >:(
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From: Moo
Cow | Posted: 4/23/2006 12:34:06 AM | Message
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I don't know how reliable the source is, or even
if this old news, but either way this would be a great way to open up new
control possibilities for the Revolution.
http://www.nintendorks.com/archives/001683.php
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From: Mars
| Posted: 4/23/2006 3:07:01 AM | Message
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BTW, why are these:
http://www.planetds.de/spiele/castlevania2/castlevania21.jpg
http://www.planetds.de/spiele/castlevania2/castlevania22.jpg
Taking FOREVER TO LOAD? >:(
They won't load for me at all. I think the pics are offline. Somebody find
another source please.....
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 4/23/2006 4:24:11 AM | Message
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"Castlevania Portrait of Ruin" in Google
image search.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/23/2006 11:47:15 AM | Message
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(Taken from a post on GAF by some pixie person)
Bringing back old John Morris eh? To keep people up to speed, John is a
descendant of Belmonts whose father was killed in the Bram Stoker's Dracula
novel. He had his own bout with Dracula in Castlevania Bloodlines for Genesis,
unfortunately his partner (the spear wielding Eric Lecarde) seems to be MIA. So
(rhetorical question)... who's the chick?
Some others pointed out that this Jonathan Morris is younger than the John
Morris in Bloodlines, so it's probably a descedant. Another person connected
the WWII setting having Nazis and Castlevania having Vampires, that we should
fight Vampire Nazis, which brought another person to think of fighting Blood
Rayne. I can't see that happening of course, but I think Vampire Nazis would be
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/23/2006 11:58:38 AM | Message
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http://onnintendo.com/Index.aspx?page=1&post=54&year=2006&month=4
Sounds awesome, looks ... childish.
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From: X
Slayer007 X | Posted: 4/23/2006 4:43:30 PM | Message
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Has anyone ever played Resident Evil 0? I loved
RE4; one of my favorite games. I did enjoy the REmake when it came out, but I'm
not sure if I can go back to it after RE4. RE0 was released right in the
middle, so I'm not sure what to expect. Did anyone here play it?
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From: Ice
Water | Posted: 4/23/2006 7:00:30 PM | Message
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If you do pick up RE0 let me know how that goes,
cause I can score a copy of that for 10 bucks. If its anything like Code
Veronica then it should be *****in'.
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 4/23/2006 8:06:44 PM | Message
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I'm playing through RE0 right now. It's much
like REmake, but I enjoy it more because of the partner system and all the
locations I've been in so far. If you liked REmake, I suspect you'll like Zero
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/24/2006 6:57:02 PM | Message
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http://onnintendo.com/Index.aspx?page=1&post=56&year=2006&month=4
That's really interesting. Probably fake, but they're pretty damned good for
fakes. I don't recognize any of Mario's poses, and I DEFINITELY don't recognize
the Yoshi. But of course, we've seen in the past - like from the Nintendo ON
video - that there are some Nintendo fans out there with the immense skill
needed to create fan art of that quality.
Also, my opinion is apparently wanted in a survey about Nintendo WiFi
Connection. I hope that me telling them it sucks actually does something, even
though I know it won't.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/24/2006 7:05:08 PM | Message
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Ohoho. These guys know that the Friend Code
system sucks. They had a laundry list of reasons asking me why I was
dissatisfied with it. IIRC, I checked that I wanted more spaces, wanted to be
able to choose my friend, didn't want to have to enter friend codes in such a
complicated manner, and wanted the same friend code per game.
And check this out... about the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection site:
Using a scale from '1' to '7,' where '1' means 'Not desirable' and '7' means
'Very desirable,' how desirable are the following potential Nintendowifi.com
features, starting with the ability to%uFFFD?
Compare your game stats to your friends' game stats
Compare your game stats to stats from players around the world
Upload screenshots
Post content you create, such as art or videos for others to download
Rate user-created content
See what your friends are playing at the moment
Manage your Friends Roster
Create and/or read blogs linked to the site
Schedule dates/times to play DS games against friends or players from around
the world
Form clans/guilds/crews with friends or players from around the world
Submit videos to the site
Submit strategy, tips and tricks to a game-specific forum
Participate in user-defined forums
Personalizing the way Nintendowifi.com looks
Damn, I'm voting 7 on a ton of those.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/24/2006 8:48:50 PM | Message
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Got my Nintendo Power today. If anyone's
interested, I can post highlights from the article about Castlevania later on.
Or any other article anyone's interested in. No scanner means no pictures
though. Sorry.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/24/2006 8:59:50 PM | Message
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You'd get modded for scans.
Definitely post the CV stuff. What other articles are there?
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/24/2006 9:41:13 PM | Message
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- An article about Contact, an RPG by the studio
behind Killer 7
- A preview for Super Monkey Ball Adventure
- A few paragraphs about Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
- Some pages based on I Am 8-Bit, and some pictures of the awesome artwork
- 25 reasons to play New Super Mario Bros
- An article 'detailing the X-Men's mutation from the big screen to X-Men: The
Official Game'
- "Odama Creator Tells All"
- Strategies for LostMagic
- The Inside Zelda article is about the music guy
- Point/Counter Point, Super NES vs' Sega Genesis
- Playback (a retro section) about Kid Icarus
- Game Over (strategies for the end of a game) about Metroid Prime: Hunters
- Reviews: LostMagic, Teen Titans, Guilty Gear: Dust Strikers, 2006 FIFA World
Cup (all systems), Garfield and His Nine Lives, Rampage: Total Destruction,
Super Black Bass Fishing, Yu-Gi-Oh! Ultimate masters - World Championship
Tournament 2006, Backyard Baseball 2007
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Downhill Jam for Rev?
Anything good in the 25 reasons for NSMB?
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| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:03:51 PM | Message
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What'd they think of LostMagic?
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:08:52 PM | Message
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First off, the article talks about the two
characters: who they are, how they attack, and, most interesting, how they
interact. Jonathan Morris is indeed the son of John Morris, the protagnist from
Castlevania: Bloodlines. He starts with a whip, but can equip other weapons,
like Alucard or Soma. Charlotte attacks with magical skills, which includes
transforming into animals. Although the article doesn't say her last name,
apparently her family is somehow related to the Fernandez clan from the N64
Castlevanias. Now the moment you've all been waiting for, how the two interact.
One example given is how some of Charlotte's spells take a bit to cast. Instead
of standing there vulnerable, you switch over to Jonathan and protect her.
While using either character, you can also summon the other to launch
continuous strikes (I guess they stand there and attack), help you get past an
obstacle (such as a boost to a high ledge), or to unleash a powerful combo
attack.
Like the past five Castle-roid games, the characters level up and find items
and armor around the castle. That's right, castle. But it's not the castle
you're used to. Think Dracula's abode meets Princess Peach's castle in SM64.
The main evil vampire is a painter, whose paintings transport you to the varied
locals we've seen in the screen shots.
The soul system is gone, but you can now go on quests to get items like Zombie
Eyeballs to earn a new skill. Supposedly you give these to a ghost who is
"a combatant from the previous war", says Iga. Sounds like a
reference to Bloodlines, but he didn't say anything more.
Jonathan's starter whip isn't the Vampire Killer, which may be disappointing at
first, but he does get it later. The Belmonts and Morris' are related, but the
main difference is that the Belmonts can use the Vampire Killer whenever, since
they are the Belmonts. Morris' aren't Belmonts, obviously, and instead have to
do something special to use the legendary weapon.
The main bad guy this time around is a vampire named Brauner who is trying to
harness all the unrested souls created by the second World War to restore the house
of Dracula. He's accompanied by his two daughters, Stella and Loretta,
apparently twins. However, as a protective father, he doesn't want them
involved. As loving daughters, they're also trying to keep him safe. No idea
how this relationship will play out in the game.
The game is larger than Dawn of Sorrow, and will also have more enemies. Iga's
bring back more monsters from Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood. To help
in production time, many members from the CotM team are being brought in. Iga's
team and the other team were seperate before, which may explain games like
Lament of Innocence and the new one, CoL or something like that. Or maybe Iga's
team did those. I don't know.
Short family history: Bloodlines featured John Morris and Eric Lecarde, his
friend. John is the son of Quincy Morris, who is based on the character who
killed Dracula in Bram Stoker's Dracula. In regards to whether or not
Eric Lecarde or others from Bloodlines will appear in Portrait of Ruin, Iga
says "Please look forward to it."
There is no touch screen usage this time around, but Iga wants to use more
Wi-Fi, possibly resulting in either co-op or a versus mode, similar to DoS' LAN
battles. Players will also be able to set up a shop to sell any items they've
collected to other players around the world.
And of course, this game is supposed to be prettier, and have better looking
monsters, along with some that will use that multi-sprite technique used in
HoD, AoS, and DoS.
There was also a fairly useless interview with Iga, mostly talking about how he
wants to do shooters and movies and anime.
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Awesome, thanks.
From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:17:07 PM | Message
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Downhill Jam for DS. Looks kind of lame,
although the areas are supposed to be bigger than the ones in American Sk8land.
LostMagic got an 8.0 from Andy M, and a 7.0 from Steve T. Those names probably
mean nothing to you. Sounds like it ended up being an above average game, worth
your time and money, especially if you're into RPGs, but be warned that it's
not perfect. To me, it sounds a bit like how Wind Waker turned out. Still a
great game, but it could've been better. Steve T mentioned that the game world
is a bit small, and both mentioned an odd time limit to battles, which might be
to keep sessions shorter. I guess it would suck to be on the bus, get to your
stop, and be stuck in the middle of a long battle. The story line starts off
basic, but develops nicely. Both reviewers mentioned a climactic ending. Or
some other word that means the ending turned out good.
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I'm glad Activision didn't totally give up on DS
after abysmal sales for the last TH game. I hope this one gets marketed better.
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Where can I go for more Lost Magic info? Seems
to have slipped under the radar.
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| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:24:04 PM | Message
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Forgot about Mario. I'm just gonna mention
things I didn't know about before.
Remember those big mushroom platforms in the sky? Yeah, those move now. Some
sway back and forth while others bounce you along. There are cannon pipes,
although I don't know if they actually shoot you somewhere, or just make you
pop up in the same screen. Mario gets that twirly jump he had when jumping on
those flower things in SM64, except you get it from whirlwinds or whirling
platforms. You cans also do a powerful diving drill kick thing while whirling.
Think super ground pount. World 4's Castle has a giant Goomba. World 8-8 has
falling rocks and magma from volcanos in the background. Star Coins buy access
to shops where you can get power ups. There's some odd invisible coin thing
where the coins don't appear until you run past them. World 7-2 has you riding
a giant Wiggler. The world map has item boxes, and Hammer Bro battles like in
SMB3. When you jump to the top or over a flag pole, you get a 1-up.
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| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:25:01 PM | Message
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Here's some LostMagic stuff:
http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=dgru8c8TMXzE29GSnfZfHcXCRmcURyV4
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The first half of that is in the NSMB topic.
Cannons shoot you across the same screen, like that one in SMW, only they bend.
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| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:29:33 PM | Message
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My bad.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:30:56 PM | Message
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Impy posted a crapload of information about Lost
Magic in the other SVL topics, but who actually reads his stuff anyway?
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/24/2006 10:31:45 PM | Message
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I'm actually glad he's not here to not read my
stuff about Castlevania. Like he did with the NSMB interview I posted.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/24/2006 10:56:16 PM | Message
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I'm actually glad he's not here to not read my
stuff about Castlevania. Like he did with the NSMB interview I posted.
WTF, Nee? I never not read anything you posted, and I already mentioned that at
the time. Why the hell are you doing this? You're usually above that, I expect
this crap from as select few ZSBers.
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From: Matelite
| Posted: 4/24/2006 11:12:10 PM | Message
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Impossible II, there was no reason for you to
bring that **** into this topic. No reason at all.
I'm going to have to ask you NOT to do it.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/24/2006 11:17:21 PM | Message
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I actually don't recall posting anything about
Lost Magic...
Wacky and Nee started this, not me. Don't make it worse.
What was in the article about Contact?
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/24/2006 11:25:04 PM | Message
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I did not start anything, Impy. It was a passing
statement that has truth. The only reason why I knew about Lost Magic was
because of your many filler posts about it. How are you supposed to be
respected on this board if you can't even remember what YOU posted. Hell, if
you can't remember what you posted, how can you possibly remember what anyone
else posted? IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE! Phoenix Wright would scoff at you!
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From: Matelite
| Posted: 4/24/2006 11:26:06 PM | Message
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Ouch, Impossible II. That's not good for you.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/24/2006 11:27:35 PM | Message
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Filler posts about Lost Magic? Pretty much the
only thing I ever posted about Lost Magic was that I would rather we got Iron
Feather instead. I never posted any information about it.
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From: Matelite
| Posted: 4/24/2006 11:30:42 PM | Message
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I actually don't recall posting anything
about Lost Magic...
Wacky and Nee started this, not me. Don't make it worse.
What was in the article about Contact?
Filler posts about Lost Magic? Pretty much the only thing I ever posted
about Lost Magic was that I would rather we got Iron Feather instead. I
never posted any information about it.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/24/2006 11:34:41 PM | Message
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Good job, mini me!
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/25/2006 12:45:05 AM | Message
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Ah, how I missed the ZSB, where context is
meaningless.
What the **** gave you cause to ruin a great topic?
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| Posted: 4/25/2006 12:48:15 AM | Message
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From: GValko
| Posted: 4/25/2006 1:07:06 AM | Message
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Nope.
That honor goes to Wacky with the line "Impy posted a crapload of
information about Lost Magic in the other SVL topics, but who actually reads
his stuff anyway?"
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From: Matelite
| Posted: 4/25/2006 1:13:59 AM | Message
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GValko, we're friends.
We're best ass ones.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/25/2006 2:38:48 AM | Message
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Oh my GOOOOOOD, Valko, that was clearly
TROLLING, mod him! Notice all the flames it incited?
>_> <_<
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From: GValko
| Posted: 4/25/2006 8:07:37 AM | Message
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You're not a saint yourself, Impy.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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Don't do this here.
Impy, I think you're ZSB's top context-remover. We should include that in the
next PCA.
Valko, you're teh awesome.
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Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm Sci's favorite
now.
But srsly, let's not screw this topic up.
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Okay, moving on with some more CV stuff:
http://sylphys.ddo.jp/upld2nd/game2/src/1145960730598.jpg
http://sylphys.ddo.jp/upld2nd/game2/src/1145960730598.jpg
http://sylphys.ddo.jp/upld2nd/game2/src/1145960730598.jpg\
http://sylphys.ddo.jp/upld2nd/game2/src/1145960730598.jpg
http://sylphys.ddo.jp/upld2nd/game2/src/1145960730598.jpg
http://sylphys.ddo.jp/upld2nd/game2/src/1145960730598.jpg
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 4/25/2006 10:12:26 AM | Message
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Anyone interested in OutRun 2006? I didn't think
it warranted it's own topic again.
Like I said before, it looks like a crap console game, but perfect for PSP. I'm
ready to get back into some arcade Ferrari action. I was just playing the
arcade machine this past weekend.
GameStop said his UPS shipment comes in this afternoon, and if it's there I'm
picking it up.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/25/2006 11:14:53 AM | Message
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Are all those links the same thing?
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| Posted: 4/25/2006 11:19:42 AM | Message
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Awesome! More outside locations just makes it
seem a crapload better to me.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/25/2006 11:48:14 AM | Message
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Those are where the paintings I mentioned take
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Whoops, I was doing "copy image
location" on each one independently. Haha.
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| Posted: 4/25/2006 1:24:15 PM | Message
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I missed the news about Tony Hawk Downhill Jam
that's in the NP too. Doesn't really give much info though. Mentions you'll be
able to do a boost by thrusting forward, and turn using the controller.
Something about 8 people other than Tony being in it as well. If anyone's
really interested, I suppose I could go find the article and type it out,
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/26/2006 2:10:10 AM | Message
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NGG is just about the best rumour mill you can
get. Supposedly this may be in the upcoming issue of Famitsu in Japan:
Source: Gaming-Age Forums
Should be a great issue this week:
- New Revolution game previews/screens(confirmed)
- New Tekken 6 info/screens(unconfirmed)
- Chrono Trigger DS(unconfirmed)
Oh, please, let it be true...
There are HEAPS AND HEAPS of Revolution and DS rumours popping up lately.
Apparently we have some very nice surprises coming up for the DS (that were
revealed at a recent private media conference or something), although
supposedly Metroid Dread was NOT shown, which is a scary though. Oh, PLEASE let
them show it at E3 as a big surprise... We NEED this.
I thought I saw the insane DS/Revolution rumour list posted on the ZSB already,
so don't kill me for this, but I can't seem to find it here. I haven't seen the
detailed version before, only dot points, so this is probably worth posting
anyway. If even HALF of these are true... wow.
Yoot Saito may currently be working on a DS game called "LOL".
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Rumours surrounding Namco state that the
original Soul Blade game for PSX will be remade for the DS and all the next gen
consoles will have Soul Calibur 4 released on them. Tomb Raider will be
released on the Revolution. And the DS and Cube version of Tomb Raider Legend
will have some “extras” that aren’t in the other console versions.
Nights into Dreams is already 65% complete and his being directed by Yuji Naka.
It will use the Revolution controller only, no attachments.
Retro Studio is giving Kid Icarus a complete makeover for its Revolution debut.
The name of the game is Icarus.
A new Star Fox game is in development. It will rely solely on the Revolution
controller for control.
There is a horse racing game in development aimed at the Japanese market.
Fight Night is in development by EA and will use 2 controllers. A Burnout game
is in development for the Revolution.
Peter Molyneux was planning on developing Black and White and The Movies for
Revolution before Microsoft bought the company.
35 development kits were sent to Rockstar London/Take Two about a month ago. No
info on what game(s) they are planning to do, but it seems unlikely that it’s
going be a GTA game.
Ubisoft has 9 games in development, many of which are launch titles. Prince of
Persia is being considered for Revolution.
Super Smash Bros. for the Revolution will be subtitled “Mayhem”.
Nintendo and Valve were in talks during in March about bringing an exclusive
new version of Counter Strike to the Revolution.
The Revolution controller in Zelda: Twilight Princess will be used in
combination with the shell. Its use will be limited, for example, using it in
situations where you are in First Person View. However, the rumors also say
that there will be an exclusive dungeon that exploits the new features of the
controller with a new item. Rumours are rumbling about the graphics of Zelda:
Twilight Princess, they say that we will be greatly surprise at E3 when we see
new screenshots/gameplay of the game.
Pikmin 3 is completely finished. It will use the Revolution controller
exclusively.
There will be online launch titles from both Nintendo and 3rd parties. Sega
games on the Virtual Console will be available for download on day one.
Midway is developing three exclusives for the Revolution.
Two Rpgs and some new/weird games will be shown at E3.
Developers have known the new name of the console since January.
We must keep our eyes on Zoonami. (I’ve heard the name of the company lots of
time, but I’ve never seen a game released by them).
Capcom will show 2 titles for Revolution at E3.
Red Steel will not be the only game revealed prior to E3, although Nintendo
will not show anything till then.
I would seriously rather not be hearing that games are 100% or nearly 100%
complete, though, not so far from launch, not when there's so much room to
improve them. Knowing Nintendo, that'll just mean heaps of short games, which =
BAD at US$50 (which games like Pikmin and Donkey Kong would be). It's not that
I mind games being short, it's really more that they shouldn't end before their
time, when there's still heaps more potential or more that needs to be done,
when the game is far from stale and instead if just over too quickly. And
Nintendo has done it a lot of times recently.
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From: Impossible
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Whoops, not Yoot Saito, I mean the developers of
Chibi Robo. Saito is working on something else for the Revolution, though,
supposedly.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/26/2006 2:16:13 AM | Message
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Great, first I double post due to the character
limit, then triple post to fix a mistake, and now it turns out I was a few
minutes early in my post, because something else has come up. Why does this
ALWAYS happen?
http://www.sega.com/e3/2006/announcements_tp.php?item=pr_20060426a
Super Monkey Ball Revolution = Goddamn awesome.
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From: jman009
| Posted: 4/26/2006 3:53:21 AM | Message
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Well Guild Wars: Factions is out tomorrow
for me at least... I'll be seeing you guys when I get bored of it... 3-4
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From: AdmiralViscen
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Interview:
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3149978&did=1
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Oh Impossible...you had me at 'NiGHTS'.
Seriously though, for the time being I'm going to take a grain of salt with
like all of that as a cautionary; even Famitsu called NiGHTS a rumor at this
point, I believe. Don't want to be absolutely put-out if E3 rolls around and
the only update to TP is Link sporting a new hat. I don't see how it's possible
though for them to revamp the graphics to the point where we'll be 'greatly
surprised'; they're already fairly impressive. That being said, I am somewhat
surprised that Pikmin 3 is apparently completed, yet TP still supposedly isn't
ready to be released. Makes you wonder if Nintendo isn't stalling TP so it can
be a pseudo Rev launch title.
If there is a hidden/extra dungeon in TP, I'm hoping its utilisation of the
remote doesn't end up being quite as meaningless as the colour dungeon in
LADX's effort to make use of colour-based puzzles. Realistically, all of those
puzzles could probably have been solvable within the standard grey-scale of the
old GB. Perhaps they could use the remote in a demo-esque capacity to show off
some of its features, given that it's more than likely to be the first semi-Rev
game most people will own.
And on another point; Super Smash Bros Mayhem? I guess I'll just go and delete
the Melee-relevant acronym from my memory then...*sigh*
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NiGHTs is old news.
April 26, 2006 - Japan's Weekly Famitsu was promising a big Revolution scoop
this week, and this appears to be it. The magazine is home to first details on
Konami's first Revolution game, the all original Elebits. Shingo Mukaitouge,
known for his work on the Guitar Freaks and Drum Mania series, is serving as
producer.
The magazine was able to reveal only a few specifics on the new title. In Elebits,
players move around a game world, attempting to find and collect Elebit
creatures. Elebits are small and cute like Pikmin, but they actually serve as
the energy source that makes the game's world move. The "Ele" in the
name appears to stand for Electricity, with the "Bits" reflecting
that the characters are tiny.
As you find Elebits, the game world will slowly evolve. The game will offer a
feel of "hunting," suggesting that perhaps the Elebits won't just be
sitting around waiting to get caught.
Specifics, including genre and gameplay systems, will have to wait until a
future update, although Mukaitouge was able to add a few more details in an
interview with the magazine.
The Elebits game design stems from three concepts, Mukaitouge revealed: letting
the player feel like they're actually touching the inside of the screen;
finding stuff by moving things; and Konami's creation of a new character, the
Elebits themselves.
The first two areas are of particular interest due to their dependence on the
Revolution's controller. Konami wanted to be sure and create something that
could not be replicated on an existing controller. While not going into
specifics on how exactly players will use the controller, Mukaitouge suggested
the image of real time movements of on-screen objects based on movements of the
controller.
With the cute Elebit characters, Elebits may seem like it targets casual users.
The game will include some stages that can be played in under 10 minutes, but
core gamers will also find lots of secret content. Network functionality is
also being considered, although this is an area that will get Konami's
attention only once the single player experience has been fully developed.
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703321p1.html
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Screw the possibility of Chrono Trigger DS--give
us Chrono Break already!
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From: AdmiralViscen
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We just finished our June issue (which will start shipping right when E3
starts). Our cover story? The Nintendo Revolution. After working on this
article, I must say, I’ve gone from “excited” to “OMG super-psyched” for this
machine. I can’t reveal anything right now, but I think the Revolution will put
Nintendo back into the game for this next-gen console war. Forget GameCube and
Nintendo 64. If Nintendo can get the right developers backing this system for a
few years, it will be a winner. Stay tuned….
http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=6947164&publicUserId=5379799
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/26/2006 2:08:05 PM | Message
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Interesting new device for the DS:
http://gear.ign.com/articles/703/703270p1.html
Although, I didn't read the article closely, so a friend of mine mentioning a
$200 price tag makes it somewhat less appealing.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/26/2006 2:50:27 PM | Message
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It's basically a hard drive (4GB) for the DS.
Datel figured they could do the same thing that they did for the PSP with the
DS.
The price along with the use doesn't make sense for the DS.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/26/2006 2:56:01 PM | Message
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It might win some more purchases from people who
wanted to use the PSP as a multimedia device, but preferred the DS for whatever
else. Now the DS can do both.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/26/2006 3:00:32 PM | Message
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For $189 and smaller screens.
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| Posted: 4/26/2006 3:24:07 PM | Message
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http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=6947164&publicUserId=5379799
EGM likes the Revolution.
Some slight swearing too, so be warned, all you with virgin eyes.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/26/2006 4:12:51 PM | Message
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NiGHTS is probably one of the more likely
rumours there, since some of them are clearly ridiculous. Like I said, I don't
want to hear that games are complete ALREADY, because they're likely to be
rushed and short.
Realistically, all of those puzzles could probably have been solvable within
the standard grey-scale of the old GB.
What about those jumping platforms that changed between multiple colours before
disappearing? >_<
OoA actually had some very cool colour-reliant puzzles, but I get what you
mean. A lot of the colour dungeon's stuff could have been solvable
Polarium-style.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/26/2006 6:06:04 PM | Message
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Well, the motion sensor inside the REV's analog
stick attachment is now confirmed by a very reliable source.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=138589
I remember CVG because they claimed to have insider info about a free Nintendo
online service for the DS. This was about a month before the announcement of
Nintendo WFC.
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10795/New-PlayStation-3-Details-Emerge/
Some more news... PSM, the unofficial PlayStation magazine, has announced that
PS3 should retail for $399 in early November. They reported it as news, so it's
fairly reliable, but it's hard to believe without eventual Sony confirmation.
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/26/lumines-plus-to-drop-on-ps2/
Lumines Plus for PS2? Ouch. As great PS2 games like Ratchet and Clank and Jak
and Daxter go over the PSP, it looks like PSP simultaneously loses some exclusives
to PS2. This probably won't affect many people, though.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/26/2006 6:10:05 PM | Message
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and the newly announced Meteos: Disney Edition
(DS).
I don't think any news has annoyed me more, lately, than hearing of this game.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/26/2006 6:50:14 PM | Message
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Any more info about that? 0_0
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148396.html
The week of E3, Verizon Wireless is sponsoring a free WEEK of Xbox Live
Gold. That same week, Microsoft is promising that many E3 demos will be
immediately made available for download on Xbox Live.
Wow. Microsoft is really delivering on their online promises in an
awesome way. Xbox Live is definitely the biggest draw to get a 360, at least
for me.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/26/2006 6:57:54 PM | Message
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/703/703291p1.html
Guilty Gear DS: 6.0 (Passable)
That sucks...
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/26/2006 7:02:01 PM | Message
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****! I was interested in actually BUYING Guilty
Gear: Dust Strikers. To hell with that then...
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 4/26/2006 7:06:16 PM | Message
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I guess no one really is interested in OutRun
2006. When I went to buy it today, they said I got the only PSP copy they got
in.
As in, they weren't selling so fast they only had one copy left. As in, the
store only ordered one copy.
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| Posted: 4/26/2006 7:33:36 PM | Message
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NP gave Dust Strikers a 7.0.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/26/2006 11:17:45 PM | Message
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Hopefully Nintendo and Sony follow Microsoft's
example, so EVERYONE can play demos from E3 2007.
Due to my stupidly missing out on getting Meteos at a good price, I'll wait and
see if the Disney version has any real improvements to justify completely
****ifying a serious game for the sake of improving sales. WFC would be an
awesome idea, and would sell the game for me.
Lumines Plus is predictable, yet another reason less to get a PSP. I'm glad no
DS games will ever be ported to the GCN.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/26/2006 11:28:37 PM | Message
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DS games won't be ported to the GCN because
they're not console caliber.
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From: Polas
| Posted: 4/26/2006 11:53:40 PM | Message
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I had a bad feeling about Dust Strikers. I think
Slash got some "eh" reviews too. Why can't Sammy just Capcom their
way out of this mess, and stop trying to innovate?! It doesn't work!
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/27/2006 12:03:00 AM | Message
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No kidding.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/27/2006 12:17:24 AM | Message
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DS games won't be ported to the GCN because
they're not console caliber.
That's OBVIOUSLY why. -_-
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From: Impossible
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I'm seriously glad that it's always been
impossible for Nintendo handheld games to simply be rehashed or rereleased on
consoles. It keeps the two markets separate and fills them with completely
different kinds of games, giving us games and franchises we might never have
seen otherwise.
http://www.ncsxshop.com/cgi-bin/shop/NTR-P-AGYE.html
Update: SOLD OUT as of April 14, 2006 at 7:01PM EST
Our Phoenix Wright restock inventory lasted for a little over a month but we
are sold out as of the date and time listed above. NCS assumed we'd at least
make it to June with the number of units that we ordered last month but sales
have been very strong over the past few weeks. Even though we are sold out as
of today, please note that a new USA production of the game is scheduled to
ship from Capcom USA in 3-4 weeks (Early to Middle of May) and we'll restock at
that time. Thanks for reading.
A third shipment of the game? Capcom would be seriously nuts to not start
milking this series for what it deserves, and localise all the games. But then,
Capcom ARE nuts. They're disappointed every time a game sells less than they
wanted it to or expected it to (often unrealistically), and when they release
something really great and very highly sought after, they make it difficult for
people to get a hold of. I guess in a couple more weeks is better than never,
but it's still lackluster.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/27/2006 8:34:48 AM | Message
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Earlier this year Bethesda revealed that it started work on its first Nintendo
DS project: Star Trek: Tactical Assault, a strategy-slash-action title using
the classic Star Trek license. The game's being prepped for a Fall release, but
the company's offered up the first look at how the game's currently
progressing.
This game's set in the Original Series timeline, so you'll be bumping shoulders
with Kirk, Spock, and Bones doing battle with Klingons, Romulans, Gorn, and
Orions.
Gameplay revolves around real-time combat - players blast through two different
campaigns and try to win the war as either the Federation or the Klingon
Empire. Each has its own independent set of missions, but if you just want to
jump in and take out a few enemies, you can enter a set of skirmish missions
right from the get go. The game will also support head to head wireless
multiplayer.
We'll have more on the game when the Electronic Entertainment Expo begins this
May.
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/703/703410/star-trek-tactical-assault-20060426032334815.jpg
http://ds.ign.com/articles/703/703457p1.html
If it's anything like that one SG used to have for PC, I want it.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/27/2006 8:40:44 AM | Message
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PS1 as old as Famicom was at PS1 launch
Hey guys. I'm a few days late now, but by my particular measurement Sony has
reached a new level of seniority in their console business. Since I can recall
a time before Sony consoles they've long seemed "the new guys", but
clearly that is not so much the case.
Nintendo's Family Computer launched July 15, 1983. 4159 days later the
PlayStation launched December 3, 1994. 4159 days later was April 23, 2006. So
essentially Sony has now had released console hardware out as long as Nintendo
had when Sony jumped in.
Other fun (to me) facts:
Microsoft will reach this point with respect to Nintendo on March 18, 2020.
Microsoft will catch up to Sony relatively soon, though. There being less than
7 years between the PS1 and Xbox launch, MS catches up to Sony October 28,
2008.
Nintendo has a bigger lead in handhelds than consoles. Game Boy was over 15
years old when PSP released. PSP will reach that age August 4, 2020.
From Famicom launch to now is ~8322 days.
8322 days from now it will be February 7, 2029.
8322 days before the Famicom launched it was September 30, 1960.
Food for thought.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/27/2006 9:05:10 AM | Message
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EA announced a fully unique Madden Revolution
game. I put that in the Revo Game topic, because no one cares about Madden in
this topic.
The parts relevent to this topic are: EA has a special team in Canada dedicated
exclusively to Revo games, and have several in the works, and..
He also noted that EA has learned from its past mistakes in the area: "If
you look at Nintendo's dominance with the DS, they have created unique
offerings, that have expanded and changed the demographic. Stuff like Brain
Age, and Nintendogs, and Wario Ware and Electroplankton, which is just
brilliant. It's just amazing software that you can only do with a stylus and a
touchscreen. They've focused on that platform, and I think they've dominated
with it, and created some amazing software. We didn't do that on the DS, and I
think that was part of our learning process, was to watch and see how they've
capitalized on that machine.And they've done a great job. And with the
Revolution we said, you know what, let's learn from that. Let's create great
original Revolution titles."
You did NOT see this kind of thing for GameCube.
Any critics of Nintendo's 'non-competitor' approach can go sit down now.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/27/2006 9:16:17 AM | Message
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It keeps the two markets separate and fills them
with completely different kinds of games, giving us games and franchises we
might never have seen otherwise.
~The markets are far from separated. The only problem with handhelds were that
they were several generations BEHIND their big brothers. With the GBA and PSP,
remakes or ports are now possible unlike ever before. There's nothing negative
about the line being wiped away.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 4/27/2006 9:29:12 AM | Message
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Less variety is a negative for some.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/27/2006 9:34:28 AM | Message
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You can still have variety even if they're
rehashes or ports.
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Nothing screams variety like a rehash/port.
I didn't say that PSP lacked a diverse library.
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 4/27/2006 10:26:27 AM | Message
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All five of the PSP games I own are
ports/rehashes (if you count Capcom Classics Collection Remix, which is not
only a port of old games, but a rehash of a console port of old games).
All of them are flippin' awesome though.
I can't think of a good, original PSP game not based on something else, except
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http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...php?story=9068
...When asked what he thought when he first saw the Revolution, Schappert
commented: "I was surprised. It's so different. I guess I likened it to
everything I expect from Nintendo. You hear about Nintendogs and you're
surprised, but then you see it and you smile. You see what they've done, and
they're brilliant. So once you go on hands-on with demos, you walk away and
you're smiling and you're giddy like a schoolkid talking about it for the rest
of the day. Which is why after we saw it we realized that to fully maximize
that machine we needed to create a group just focused on Revolution."
Next quizzed about how easy Revolution is to develop for, Schappert noted: "You
know, one of Nintendo's mantras was to make the machine easy to develop for. I
can tell you that is certainly playing out, our team has been very, very
pleasantly surprised. Hardware always comes in stages, and even when you don't
have all of the hardware, we've had very early access to the controller. We've
had access to that for some time, for a very long while, so we've been able to
prototype easily."...
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/27/2006 10:34:40 AM | Message
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I didn't say that you said that the PSP lacked a
diverse library. OMG, stop taking stuff out of context!
Deity, you don't even research the games the PSP provides so I wouldn't take
something you say at face value.
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 4/27/2006 10:38:40 AM | Message
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Well, educate me. (Honestly, not trying to be a
jerk.) What games did I miss?
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/27/2006 1:09:33 PM | Message
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Here's a non-rehash PSP game:
http://www.locoroco.jp/home/
It's even got rastafarian dustbunnies.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 4/27/2006 4:00:39 PM | Message
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Yeah, and that game looks interesting. There's
also Tokobots, GripShift, Kingdom of Paradise, a few original platformer-ish
adventure games, and Lumines which started on the PSP is even getting a sequel.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/27/2006 4:59:15 PM | Message
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These could slip under the radar with all the
Wiii excitement; scans for DS games.
New Super Mario Bros:
http://www.jeux-france.com/news15502_new-super-mario-bros-en-images.html
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass:
http://jeux-france.com/news15500_zelda-phantom-hourglass-scanne.html
Final Fantasy II:
http://www.jeux-france.com/news15503_final-fantasy-iii-prend-la-pose.html
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/27/2006 5:11:08 PM | Message
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FFIII looks sextacular. Makes me think of a mix
of PSX and N64. Pixelated, but no polygons that would poke your eye out.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 4/27/2006 5:13:38 PM | Message
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So, my copy of AoS has decided not to save
anything anymore. Meaning my 100% file with all the great items is gone. I
thought at first maybe I had accidently pressed the Start button while the DS
was loading the GBA game, so I started a new game and save. Later I started it
up again, and *blam* no save files. I'll try it on my SP later, only freaking
out if it doesn't work on that either.
Impy's double posting habits are spreading. Either that, or I just forgot to
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/27/2006 9:52:16 PM | Message
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Whoa, just looked at the PH scans. They need
translating, NOW. Wi-Fi multiplayer? More than four Link colours? Four Swords
style, maybe? TINGLE?
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 4/27/2006 9:55:42 PM | Message
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I've read about all of those PSP games and none
of them sounded interesting to me.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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interview with NOA PR Manager Matt Atwood
http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200604/N06.0427.1154.38678.htm
GI: It’s been rumored that the new big Revolution secret is the fact that the
nun chuck controller is also motion detecting…
Atwood: Really. That’s interesting. I would say 9:30 in the morning on Tuesday
of E3 will be filled with surprises and I would just show up. Because there’s
been a ton of speculation. Some of it’s right. Some of it’s not. We’d say
that if that’s the only secret you’re expecting you’re going to be very
surprised.
http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=3&cId=3149198
Originally said:
What About That Final Secret?
Miyamoto and Iwata have hinted at a final secret for Wii that has yet to be
revealed. And while we're sworn to secrecy, 1UP knows what this secret is --
and it's rather revolutionary. In fact, it's perhaps the most intriguing
element of the system -- something with some rather cool implications for
gaming. Let's just say that people have more to look forward to at E3.
Later edited to:
What About That Final Secret?
Miyamoto and Iwata have hinted at a final secret for Wii that has yet to be
revealed. And while we don't have all the details, we've heard that what's in
store is exciting indeed -- secrets of a rather revolutionary nature, with some
rather cool implications for gaming. Needless to say, we're looking forward to
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From: Impossible
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Holy crap. I'd read that first part and couldn't
remember if it had been posted here or not, but the 1Up thing is news to me. If
there's a part of the system more Revolutionary than the controller... o_O I
get that Nintendo want to make progress, actually take the industry somewhere
more and do something new since Sony and Microsoft aren't... But one step at a
time, please? >_<
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From: Hawk
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Bunch of new scans for both Mega Man ZX and
Tales of the Tempest.
http://www.jeux-france.com/news15505_mega-man-zx-plus-d-images.html
http://www.jeux-france.com/news15508_tales-of-the-tempest-en-images.html
Though I'm guessing we're still mainly preoccupied with the whole Wii thing at
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Now we know for sure:
John Schappert: You know, the buttons are all still being mapped out. It does
use the trigger buttons right now. I don't know how much we'll have locked in
for you at E3 because we are still working on the final button layout, but it
does use the trigger buttons, and it does use the accelerometer in the
nunchuck unit as well for juking.
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703727p1.html
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The official story: "No comment on the postcard."--Konami rep.
What we heard: Late last year, Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima sat down
with Famitsu, Japan's leading game magazine. In it, he revealed he was
developing an upcoming title for the Nintendo Revolution. He explained to the
publication that he wanted the game to be drastically different from the
stealth-action series which made him famous. He also hinted that he might be
targeting female gamers specifically.
While it caused a bit of a stir at the time, Kojima's Revolution revelation
faded into the background, thanks to a drought of new information about the
project. But that will likely end in two weeks, if the hints on the Konami E3
press conference invitation are to be taken at face value.
The invitation, which arrived in GameSpot editors' mailboxes today, had a grey
front with the Kojima Productions logo in the background. In the foreground are
six words in all-caps: "RETURN," "REARM," "REGALE,"
"REBIRTH," "RESPECT," "REFINE." In each of the
words, the letters "RE" were conspicuously offset in red. On the
back, and even less subtle hint was dropped. "The REVOLT begins, Tuesday,
May 9. It's the battle for E3," reads the card before giving the details
of the event.
Plainly, Konami is hinting that there will be a major announcement at its press
conference that has to do with something starting in "Re." But while
the Revolution references may have been fine last week, this week everything changed
when Nintendo revealed its console's new name, "Wii." Why would
Konami send out a teaser postcard for a Revolution game when they knew a name
change was in the works?
The answer is on the postcard, which bears a postmark of Wednesday, April
26--one day before the Wii name was revealed. Given that it was sent before the
Wii announcement--which many diehard Nintendans are now claiming is a massive
hoax--Konami must've stuck with the Revolution name just to not blow Nintendo's
cover. That and it would be wii-ly hard to make a cool-sounding teaser with the
console's new moniker. (Painful, we know.)
Bogus or not bogus?: Looking not bogus--expect official confirmation at E3.
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=24568676&sid=6148621
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If any one of you post at other boards, please
do your part to help ZSB by linking Revo fans to the treasure trove of
information in this topic.
IGNPODCAST
Nintendo 2nd Wii FPS (NST)
Harvest Moon Wii
Trauma Center Wii
Sonic The Hedgehog Wii
Super Monkey Ball Wii
Nintendo Cooking Wii
Metroid Prime 3 Playable
Super Smash Bros Playable
New Nintendo Project (Retro)
Several New Nintendo IPs
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From: MacDaddy
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DID SOMEBODY SAY SASASASASASASMAAAASH BROS?!
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From: Impossible
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Harvest Moon? Sonic? Hell yeah.
I keep seeing info in other places and then seeing AV post it here. I don't
even need to bother trying to keep up with Wii info, I guess.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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I'm 100% on the Wii train. I cannot hit the
refresh button fast enough.
I want to take advantage of the pre-E3 season by using this topic as a
gathering point for new people. So everyone do your part to spread the word of
Sci's Laboratory around wherever you post.
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From: Impossible
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I've been posting info in the Revo games topic.
>_<
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/1484/116095922150oq.jpg
What? Wii isn't meant to have a logo. And that one doesn't even make sense,
it's just a weird W.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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Saw that earlier. It's fan-made.
Before, I was posting game info in the other one, and more complex things (Wii
functionality, etc.) in this one. I guess I lost the way partway through.
This topic will hit 500 in a week if we actively discuss every announced game,
so let's keep the split like I was doing before.
From: Impossible
II | Posted: 4/28/2006 10:10:35 PM | Message
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This is a mostly unsubstantiated rumour, but
it's undeniably interesting:
http://www.zeldapower.com/
I have just heard from a solid source that Zelda Twilight Princess will be
released much earlier than the expected November release date.
Nintendo should announce it at E3 in 2 weeks time, but it is believed the game
is due to be finished next month and will go gold sometime in June/July for an
August release.
Will Twilight Princess launch with the revolution though? Considering Nintendo
have said they aim to get it out in time for thanks giving, it would appear
that either Twilight Princess will launch a couple of months before the
Revolution OR that the Revolution will also be released in the August/September
timeframe.
We will keep you updated if I hear more!
Here's the odd thing:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/gamecube/data/920769.html
GameFAQs tends to be unreliable for release dates, but it's odd that this would
appear.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 4/28/2006 10:31:46 PM | Message
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I want to take advantage of the pre-E3 season by
using this topic as a gathering point for new people.
I think it might be cleaner if Wii gets its own pre-E3 topic (not the name one)
so that random news that doesn't need its own topics can be posted here.
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From: Mars
| Posted: 4/28/2006 11:28:54 PM | Message
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Zelda Power is still around?
The last I heard, it merged with Sea Bass's site, then both disappeared.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 4/28/2006 11:36:55 PM | Message
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My god, going to the newly-renamed Wii hardware
board is ridiculous. There are insane conspiracy topics by unbelievably
gullible and desperate fanboys... and some people are convincing themselves
that because Nintendo's trademark on Wii hasn't gone public, it's an elaborate
hoax. This is ignoring the fact that it takes up to 15 months for a filed
trademark to be available for public access, and the info (or, well, lack
thereof) backing it up is from the US Patent Office.
LOL.
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| Posted: 4/28/2006 11:42:50 PM | Message
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Whoops, seems like the Patent site and the
Trademark site are one and the same.
Still amusing. Twilight Princess isn't trademarked by Nintendo, maybe that's a
hoax too...
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From: AdmiralViscen
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-Metroid Prime 3
-Super Smash Bros Online
-Super Mario Revolution
-Zelda TP: With Rev Control
-Animal Crossing (?)
-Super Mario Kart (?)
-Untitled N-Space
-Camelot RPG (?)
-Cooking Game (?)
-Trauma Center Rev.
-Sponge Bob
-Madden Revolution
-Untitled Capcom
-Untitled Midway
-Untitled Natsume (Harvest Moon? River King?)
-Pangya Golf
-THQ Cars
-Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
-New IP
-Super Monkey ball
-Sonic
-Tony Hawk
-Red Steel
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| Posted: 5/1/2006 10:03:27 PM | Message
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Finally got my PS2. Played almost 3 hours of
SotC. I'll post more impressions in my topic.
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/2/2006 3:10:38 AM | Message
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/145.html
LOL at the endless misinformation about Vs Super Mario Bros, and about Donkey
Kong being Nintendo's first game... I wouldn't trust much else there, either.
Mortal Kombat might not have had as playable a combat engine as Street
Fighter 2 did, but what it lacked in playbility, it more than made up for in
violent content. Introducing the world to not only one of the bloodiest
fighters in history, the game also gave the world the "fatality."
Please, tell me this is some kind of joke.
Even if Top 10 lists don't have to be at all accurate or good, there should at
least be some rule that they can't be uninformed garbage.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/2/2006 4:07:00 PM | Message
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http://www.bytesector.com/data/news_item.asp?newsID=4232
Too Human
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From: scientist
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Too Generic.
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Too True.
http://capnsmak.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=6981379&publicUserId=4561231
"And that's where the Revolution comes in. It's Nintendo's big effort to
get rid of that barrier and to create something that everyone can enjoy.
Microsoft's been talking about how the industry needs to reach 1 billion
gamers, and as far as I can see their best efforts have been Bejewled and Zuma
on Xbox Live Arcade. Sure, not everything companies do on the Revolution will
be great (honestly, I've tried playing an FPS on it and I don't find it an
improvement over today's controllers), but there will be some games that really
show the universal appeal of the console. Friends of mine tell me Pilotwings
is absolutely perfect - it's something anyone can pick up and enjoy. Nintendo's
changing all of the rules - they've created an experience anyone can enjoy.
They've created a system for everyone."
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http://www.gamespot.com/pages/video_player/popup.php?sid=6148736&pid=
This looks cool.
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/704/704294p1.html
Damn. Why not do that in the first place?
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http://www.sega.com/e3/2006/announcements_tp.php?item=pr_20060503a
From the people who brought you Age of Empires DS comes Sonic Rivals for the
PSP, which is named that for a good reason, because we can shorten it to Sonic
R. Basically, it's Sonic R 2, with 3D graphics.
I can't believe the ****ing brilliant people at Dimps who made Sonic Rush are
now wasting their time on a crappy Crash Bandicoot party game spinoff that
nobody will give a crap about, instead of Sonic Rush 2. That's what we really
need right now. Although when you consider the curse of the second game in any
series, I don't know what I want.
Seriously: Zelda, Mario, Prince of Persia, Sonic Advance, Wario Ware, Metroid
Prime, and so many others are all most disliked in their second iteration. Only
Capcom and the Genesis Sonics are immune.
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| Posted: 5/3/2006 7:22:18 AM | Message
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Seriously: Zelda, Mario, Prince of Persia, Sonic
Advance, Wario Ware, Metroid Prime, and so many others are all most disliked in
their second iteration.
By that logic, I can't wait for Metroid Prime 3's release. I mean, look at
SMB3, LttP, Twisted, Super Metroid,...
Only Capcom and the Genesis Sonics are immune.
I also nominate any series in the fighting game genre. I have yet to come up
with one where the first game was good and the second game was worse.
From: AdmiralViscen
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Don't a lot people consider the second Sonic
Advance to be the best?
Capcom = Devil May Cry 2
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From: X
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There's supposed to be a Resident Evil 5 coming
out. Does anyone know if it will be for Wii/Revolution?
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From: AdmiralViscen
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It is for 360 and PS3. Capcom is working on a
seperate survival horror game on Wii. They have said that if the title is a
success, they will consider bringing RE to Wii.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 5/3/2006 2:09:22 PM | Message
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http://1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3150223
One of the best import friendly Japanese DS games, Cooking Mama will be brought
over to the US. If the price is right, I'll be getting this game for my dad
since he's a Chef.
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From FalconPain | Posted 5/3/2006 7:22:18 AM
By that logic, I can't wait for Metroid Prime 3's release. I mean, look at
SMB3, LttP, Twisted, Super Metroid,...
Hey, IIRC, Sonic Advance 3 was considered great, and PoP: Two Thrones was a
return for the series.
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| Posted: 5/3/2006 9:36:26 PM | Message
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http://www.djork.net/castlevania/
Castlevania name generator.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 5/3/2006 9:43:52 PM | Message
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Castlevania: Cantata of Disappointment
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I hadn't gotten around to playing the first case
of Gyakuten Saiban 2, since I basically have to be switching between a GBA
emulator and a text document containing the translation in order to play. But
I'm quite glad I decided to do it tonight. This script is brilliant and is a
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From: Wiimote
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Don't a lot people consider the second Sonic
Advance to be the best?
Sonic Advance 2 is garbage. It's one of the only GBA games I've ever sold, I
got rid of it on eBay recently. Apart from control being nowhere near as tight
as in Rush, and a few other problems that plague the Advance series on the
whole, Sonic Advance 3 is amazing and almost lives up to the Genesis games.
And, yes, the third game in the series is often considered the return to what
made it great, the developers listening to the problems with the second game,
and making a game that is always considered either much better than the first
practically unanimously, or nearly as good. Metal Gear Solid is another, to
some extent; the second game seems to be the least popular. Devil May Cry is
another one I forgot to mention, I'm sure there are more. Capcom usually follow
the "second and third games are best, followed by downhill progression for
three games or so" method.
Another industry observation: Every single series will have no more than three
numbered games (so no spinoffs), unless it becomes crazily popular without
trilogy-like limitations, in which case it will have no less than six games and
generally more than eight (any MM series, FF, DQ). Mario and Zelda use
subtitles now, but Metroid is an interesting case because the 2D games are
numbered internally (Fusion was Metroid IV).
Metroid Prime 3 is certainly bound to be amazing, and hopefully will fix
everything I disliked about the second game.
I ordered MPP from Play-Asia because the awesomely priced Meteos was sold out
(still hating myself for waiting too long), but Play-Asia have now e-mailed me
to say that MPP is also sold out and will be shipping separately. So why the
**** didn't they list that one as out of stock, too? Unfortunately I can't seem
to find any way to cancel the order and get that part of the payment back
(which would be evil since I used a coupon that requires a purchase of $50 or
more). Ouendan is on the way, though.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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Sonic is going back to the Adventure Field
setup.
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/704/704886/sonic-the-hedgehog-20060503110127983.jpg
Looks ridiculous.
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| Posted: 5/4/2006 8:26:22 AM | Message
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His spikes look inflatable.
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Yes. Yes they do.
Anyways, while Sonic disappoints, Matt Cassamassina says on his blog
(http://blogs.ign.com/matt-ign) that Mario doesn't:
Is it My Birthday?
The answer is no. My birthday is in December. But it may as well be because
today arrived the perfect gift: a boxed copy of New Super Mario Bros. DS from
the good folks at Nintendo of America.
Two words: Oh yes.
I don't look happy -- do I ever? -- but trust me when I write that I am. I
played through about 10 levels of the game during my morning break and am
pleased to report that it is indeed the greatest thing ever. Sweet Lord, what
an awesome game.
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/5/2006 12:51:56 AM | Message
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Sonic Adventure > Sonic Adventure 2. Everyone
should know this.
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http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/05/04/playing-nintendo-v21-a-quick-pre-e3-wii/
That sums up a lot of the greatness of Wii. I really hope people can get over
the "wee" crap, because I did, and I was pissed off (ha ha) when I
first heard it.
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This appears to be Monkey Ball Wii:
http://ipavel.com/sega/scan0004.jpg
Next-gen Sonic promo: http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3031/scan00054qo.jpg
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There's no better place to put this, and it sure
as hell isn't getting its own topic, so:
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/705/705167p1.html
Matt Cassamassina on Ocarina of Time:
Sometimes you play a game and you think to yourself, "You know. It
would have been really cool if the game designers had implemented [x]. Or, what
if it were possible to do [x]?"
And then there's Zelda.
It's a game that enables players to go anywhere and do just about anything
in an immense 3D world. A world so vast that it takes literally minutes to walk
across a tiny portion of it. It's huge. In fact, in the history of
videogames, I've never played a piece of software that compares with Zelda's
raw depth.
Okay, these statements piss me off to no end. HYRULE FIELD WAS PRACTICALLY
EMPTY. IT WAS BORING AS HELL. I don't see how people can have such horrible
double-standards as to say that Hyrule Field was amazing, vast, and fun whereas
Wind Waker's sailing was unimpressive. Either they're both impressive or
they're both not. The argument that the open space should have been enhanced
with the increased technology falls flat on its face, since there was
definitely a lot more to do in WW's ocean than in Hyrule Field. Hyrule Field
was boring and empty. Daytime enemies included: that pineapple thing that was a
pain in the ass as Young Link or Poes as Adult Link. Nighttime enemies
included: nonstop randomly appearing skeletons ("run towards Link, swipe,
repeat"). NPCs included: The Running Man.
Wow, what an incredible ensemble. Such a huge, lively, unbelievably deep world!
Even by the N64's standards, someone should've been able to pull the wool off
their eyes and realize that OoT wasn't perfect, and Hyrule Field wasn't so
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| Posted: 5/5/2006 5:30:13 PM | Message
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Unless I'm forgetting some other game, I believe
Superman 64, as bad as it was, was the first to give us a whole city to screw
around in. Even if all we could do was fly around and grab cars.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/5/2006 5:47:13 PM | Message
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Curiously the new Sonic looks similar to Shadow
the Hedgehog in some ways. People are bashing it already, which is indicative
of how much the 3D series has fallen in many people's eyes, but I want to learn
about how it plays. I've heard 'breakdancing' mentioned - maybe it will help
streamline combat with the overall flow of the levels. I'd still like to see
them try a 2D Sonic in a 3D world, similar to Rush but with more 3D elements.
Surely that could have enough 'attract' factor in terms of the visuals that the
stigma of a 2D-playing game wouldn't hurt sales?
I've never played a piece of software that compares with Zelda's raw depth.
Rather than "depth", I think "scope" may have been a better
word to use, and Hyrule Field certainly feels vast and wondrous when Link first
steps out onto it. Still, Ocarina's overworld hasn't aged so well, with its
hub-like structure feeling somewhat forced and limited after the wonders of
Wind Waker's ocean. And indeed, the ocean is much more varied and imaginative
than the field. Hopefully Twilight Princess will take the Hyrule Field idea to
similar heights.
____________________
As mentioned in the progress topic, I finished MGS3. Maybe I'll write something
about it soon. I'm reading around online about it now, getting some other
players' insights and opinions on the story and bosses, etc.
Maybe I'm just not reading in the right areas, but it seems some players feel
that "more complex = better", almost being disenfranchised with MGS3
because it didn't fool them enough. I'm at a loss to explain this, though, when
3's story is infinitely more involving, coherent, and emotional than before.
All of the games succeed in expressing their individual themes - gene, meme,
and scene respectively - but Snake Eater's theme feels more meaningful than the
others, and is better expressed through the gameplay itself. The way the final
areas and boss sum up the whole gameplay experience and reflect how much Snake
has learned is oustanding.
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| Posted: 5/5/2006 6:04:21 PM | Message
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But when it comes to expressing themes and
meanings, MGS is disgustingly blatant and heavy-handed. I prefer a game like
WW, where the theme is there and distinguishable, but not being screamed at you
at all times. Even if it means many players won't consciously notice it, it's
there.
I think that comment on OoT may not just be referring to Hyrule Field, but
rather the entire world. From the far ends of Lake Hylia and Gerudo Valley, to
the top of Death Mountain or Ganon's Tower is quite big, and in 1998, it was
massive and really impressive. And there's so much in between, too, like Zora's
River/Domain/Fountain, Kokiri Forest and the Lost Woods.
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But when it comes to expressing themes and
meanings, MGS is disgustingly blatant and heavy-handed.
Yes, this is a real problem with the first two Solid games and why I mention
Snake Eater as such an improvement. It still has a few "lectures"
with historical footage running, but they feel less intrusive and are primarily
used to flesh out the fictional 60's background setting.
But the big overhaul comes in how the in-game cutscenes and characters are
handled, being far more subtle and dramatic than before. Character
personalities and motivations are more frequently conveyed through understated
implications and body language (facial expressions, animal symbolism, and so
on...). Beyond that, as mentioned, the stealth-oriented gameplay is a better
fit for MGS3's theme, and so the story feels more relevant to the player's
actions. The difference is when the credits roll, you don't feel awkwardly
educated in an "ah, that's pretty clever" sort of way - you feel
moved.
I've still only dabbled in the original two MSX games, but it's pretty clear
MG2 is a clear improvement over the original - if still more awkward than MGS1.
This means Metal Gear may be one of the few series where each installment is a
clear improvement over the last. Are there any other examples?
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From: FalconPain
| Posted: 5/5/2006 9:34:18 PM | Message
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That theory only works if you pretend Snake's
Revenge never existed. Also, some would dispute MGS2's improvement.
Game series that might have a constantly positive derivative:
* Mario Golf
* Mario Tennis
* Mother/Earthbound
* Virtua Fighter
* Dead Or Alive
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IGN podcast:
(1) He knows of at least 10 DS titles to be shown at E3, he expects at least
double that amount - the main reason they're being kept under wraps is because
they have Wii funcitonality.
(2) Now hears Wii will be out in September, says it probably won't be in US
first because it is so far before Christmas that it doesn't matter (sounds like
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That theory only works if you pretend Snake's
Revenge never existed.
Well, you do. The question is of the GBC game...
I actually just beat MGS for the first time now. *PROBABLE SPOILERS AHEAD*
Over the course of today I played from the start until the end of disc 2. I
think the game peaked right before I fought Psycho Mantis; in the Nuclear
Warhead Storage Building. That was when the stealth was the most involving and
most fun, without the insane level of story compared to gameplay that was found
in the first building. From Psycho Mantis until the end of the first disc,
there was not a single bit of stealth, excluding backtracking to old areas.
NONE. Some stealth game this is. It's good, but overally I think it's
overrated. In the latter half it was nothing but action and bosses and jammed
radars and those stupid gun turrets that are murder on stealth gameplay and
encourage you to solve all problems with chaff grenades.
Another thing that started to bother me about the stealth gameplay was that
once you can shoot every enemy from behind without any real reason not to, it's
pretty easy. The game gives you HEAPS of ammo.
I really appreciated how Boktai (fantastic stealth-based game there) did this;
giving you a crapload of ammo to STUN your enemies (which MGS doesn't let you
do, unfortunately), but forcing you to use your powerful offensive attacks more
sparingly (especially in the indoor areas and dungeons). Boktai also had a ****
of a lot more stealth gameplay than MGS (hell, the game in its entirety is
probably longer than MGS, because MGS is less than ten hours, AND about half of
it is plot), and made far greater use of the potential of its stealth
mechanics. In MGS, wall knocking is unnatural, annoying to do properly, and
basically useless - I think I might have done it once near the start of the
game. In Boktai, the use of knocking and sound in general has some amazing
applications, and it feels far easier to do.
There are a lot of other things like this that make the stealth mechanics both
better and more natural to use, and also have you actually using them and
applying skills far more often. And I liked how the fantasy setting allowed for
a large variety of enemies, like zombies and golems and others, while MGS just
had the normal soldiers, with which there was no real potential to do anything
interesting. Playing MGS has just made me want to play Boktai again, and then
maybe buy the second one... Unfortunately, the third game is Japan only, which
doesn't bode well for the DS game that I want even more. Really Konami's fault
for failing to effectively market a game with HIDEO KOJIMA'S NAME ON IT. Boktai
DS should be extremely good, and will no longer have an awesome gimmick (which
is used in a lot of clever ways throughout the game) drawing attention away
from the equally awesome gameplay and quality design, which is not anything
people currently recognise Boktai for unless they've played it. This will also
make the game more practical and easier to pick up and play.
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/6/2006 4:43:19 AM | Message
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Back on the subject of MGS... What was that bit
at the part after the credits all about? I'm assuming it was Ocelot,
foreshadowing MGS2, with a final few seconds that oddly remind me of the final
few seconds in a certain recent 24 episode. But did they say that Snake was
actually the "inferior" twin and Liquid the "dominant" one?
Because that's a pretty odd way to reveal it. Also, is Snake's name just David
because that's the actor's name? It seemed pretty random.
The whole plot has me a bit confused now because I can barely tell what is and
isn't true, and where all the manipulation has occured. I can vaguely recall
another plot in a game, movie or book, which felt the same way, but I can't
remember what it was now at all.
I also don't get how the gene theme, which was vague and rare in the first half
of the game, suddenly became a constant topic and the point of the entire game
after meeting Liquid, and was the major focus up until the credits. Just a bit
weird... And, as I said already, way too heavy-handed. Although maybe I'm
impossible to please, because I also dislike it when it feels too much has gone
unsaid and not enough has really been expressed about what's important... Like
how Jack needed to go get the damn terrorists so he couldn't die yet, although
I can understand Mason not making a point of that in the last couple of
minutes, but in general... Random stupid analogy there. Last time I'll mention
24. I'll try and come up with a better one later. But I hope MGS3 doesn't end
up feeling like it (or its characters) have missed a vital point, like there's
something that's sort of there but isn't. Looking forward to playing it
whenever I'm eventually able to, though. Still haven't gotten my PS2 yet...
I just accidentally spoiled a part of MGS3, damn. At least I still know
absolutely nothing about the plot, though. But honestly, "Naked
Snake"? I was not meant to be at all curious about a character with a name
so ****ing ridiculous that it deserves more mocking than "Wii"?
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From: scientist
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Ah, good to see you finished it. I basically
agree with your "good, but overrated" sentiment. As mentioned, there
is very little actual stealth in the game. Technically, the game dubs itself
"Tactical Espionage Action", but the mechanics are really geared
towards the core stealth gameplay the most, and as a result, when it tries
other things they often feel shallow or gimmicky. A good example is the race up
to the top of the communications tower (terrible execution for many reasons),
or when you're "rappelling" down the side to escape the chopper. Even
many of the bosses can feel like quick throw-away sequences that don't
reinforce gameplay ideas. Beyond that, backtracking can be a big problem due to
the linear nature of the map, making many rooms feel completely redundant on
the third, fourth, even fifth pass through - consider the whole heating/cooling
the card fiasco towards the end.
Luckily you can expect the gameplay to be dramatically improved in the next two
installments. MGS2's latter half is also problematic, but its stealth gameplay
in the first half is more entertaining and inarguably deeper than MGS1's. And
of course, MGS3 has by far the most consistent and open-ended gameplay -- even
many of the bosses are built around it.
MGS1 Story SPOILERS
It sounded to me like Snake just made up the name "David" at the
spot, giving in to Meryl. But maybe not.
Yes, that was Ocelot at the very end. And yes, Snake is the inferior one. This
shows how misguided Liquid was (his jealously of Snake being basically bogus),
and reinforces the theme that Snake's genes don't determine his fate. I'm sure
you also noticed he was talking the the President, who seems to have a
connection to Liquid Snake and wanted the REX data recovered. But the white
house also gave Snake his mission to destroy the place and kill Foxhound. OMG
PARADOX - all is answered in MGS2, although it purposely introduces new, more
confusing things.
And it goes without saying, but stay away from plot and character details in
MGS2 and 3 until you play them (I'd still recommend you try Sons of Liberty
first if possible). "Naked Snake" makes perfect sense once you play
the game, although they hardly use that name if it bothers you.
__________________________________________________
Coincidentally enough, there appears to be an upcoming, canon Metal Gear game
for the PSP, taking place in 1970 during the formation of Fox-hound with
squad-based gameplay:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98605
Could be a rumor still. I'm not sure.
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/6/2006 7:39:23 AM | Message
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/705/705380p1.html
WTF? Okay, remember how I said the apocalypse is coming? First the DS Lite is
announced to come out here 10 days before in the US, then Over the Hedge scores
8.2... These are all SIGNS. And all so close to the big day...
A good example is the race up to the top of the communications tower
(terrible execution for many reasons), or when you're "rappelling"
down the side to escape the chopper.
Agree and agree. The former was frustrating as hell, when the Communications
Tower COULD have been a potentially great stealth-based area. It was at that
point that I knew Konami had just thrown the stealth mechanics down the drain,
right when they were getting very fun. And the rappelling controls were
terrible, I couldn't do anything.
Even many of the bosses can feel like quick throw-away sequences that don't
reinforce gameplay ideas.
I can't believe I spent like 5 minutes using Nikita Missiles on Vulcan Raven,
and it wasn't until he had like a third or so of his health left that I beat
the **** through him with C4, which just ruins the battle - but if you don't do
that, he gets far too fast to hit with anything else. I think I got him with a
Stinger missile once when he was slower.
Beyond that, backtracking can be a big problem due to the linear nature of
the map, making many rooms feel completely redundant on the third, fourth, even
fifth pass through - consider the whole heating/cooling the card fiasco towards
the end.
This annoyed me a lot. Especially the transport between the first and second
buildings (for the PSG-1 and to return after escaping the prison), because the
trucks were TERRIBLY and inconveniently placed, but needed to avoid running
over mines. The moment I heard about the whole card temperature thing, I KNEW I
was going to have to go back to the Blast Furnace at the VERY START OF DISC 2.
Ugh. Do MGS2 and 3 improve this? It's just stupid that 2 also goes downhill in
the second half...
But MGS1 just has a brief, shining moment in between the excessive story and
the action parts, and it needed to be emphasised more. The action bits with the
wolves and Comm Tower and wherever else were poorly controlling, unintuitive,
and didn't at all fit the controls and mechanics that were designed for the
stealth gameplay we never got (VR Missions is no solution to this, especially
when it too is very largely action-based)... Something Konami realised at NO
POINT, even though it was blatantly obvious during everything after Psycho
Mantis. Even Disc 2, which I thought would have some slight resurgence of
stealth, had about two bits with actual stealth in them. All the filler rooms
that could have been good for brief stealth bits were instead filled with
stupid gun turrets, as I said before.
On the bright side, I now understand this:
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=87
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/6/2006 7:39:34 AM | Message
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All I did was find out who Naked Snake is by
reading a brief description on Wikipedia, which was really a mistake. >_<
If they'd just given him a generic name like "Gaseous Snake" this
wouldn't have been a problem.
And yes, Snake is the inferior one. This shows how misguided Liquid was (his
jealously of Snake being basically bogus), and reinforces the theme that
Snake's genes don't determine his fate.
At last! Something not blatantly stated in the game!
I might just have to play MGS again eventually, and get the other ending too.
And again, I'm trying to remember what the whole plot reminds me of, because I
KNOW there's something else like this. Early in the game, you keep getting lots
of hints and foreshadowing, and half of it you basically forget so you don't
know if you'll get an answer to it, but it still all makes sense and ties
together in some way. And, like in whatever I'm trying to remember (I think I
MIGHT know what it is, but for some reason I feel like that's not the only game
or work of fictional entertainment that does this), you get heaps of
information and massive plot twists dumped on you in the end that basically
change and affect the perspective on EVERYTHING in the game up until that point
- which means you basically do need to play it again to understand it. There's
just way too much to remember...
How exactly did Baker and Anderson get FoxDie, though? I mean, Snake was around
them for like five minutes, could it kill them that fast? I thought it would be
in the things they had in them to resist torture, or something, but then they
would have died much sooner.
Also, I never really got the FOXHOUND stuff. Were Ocelot, Wolf and the others
all, like, rogue FOXHOUND members or something? Because Snake was working both
for and against the same organisation.
Funny how Kojima said there would never be a "true" MGS on a
handheld, most likely because they aren't super powerful consoles with the
ability to tell movie-like stories with far more exposition and time wasted
than any movie (besides The Matrix Reloaded). Well, I guess it still isn't a
stealth-based game... And since it won't be numbered, it sounds like a
side-story to me, whatever Konami are calling it.
I need to stop making posts so long that I need to double post for them,
especially since I have a post limit.
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From: FalconPain
| Posted: 5/6/2006 9:02:37 AM | Message
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* Anderson never got FOXDIE. *smile*
* I think dialogue may establish that Campbell isn't in charge of FOXHOUND
anymore. The villains were all members of that group, yes. (Having not played
the second half of the game at all, I have to work from research, script FAQs,
and The Last Days of FOXHOUND.)
* I can go on a long rant about how I hate MGS's style of plot twists. Since
you brought up the nuclear facility, I will.
A floor filled with gas with electric floors that have to be deactivated using
remote controlled missiles? A nice deadly trap, yes, but if I were Liquid and
my mission hinged upon Solid's survival, I certainly wouldn't activate it.
The plan might have made more sense if the man who warned Solid about the trap
was working for the villains in an effort to keep his mission going. But sadly,
Mr. FrankDeepGrayCyborgXJaegerThroatFoxNinja had no such intent.
You'd think that would be common sense. If your plan fails if Person A dies,
DON'T KILL PERSON A.
And don't give me that BS that Solid's the greatest soldier of his time and
will survive no matter what. There's a reason why the most frequently quoted
line from the game is "Snake? Snake! SNAAAAAAAAAKE!"
(Or is this Game Over Theory? I have a rant about that as well.)
In short, I like my gameplay and plotline to at least somewhat agree.
From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 5/6/2006 2:49:05 PM | Message
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most likely because they aren't super powerful
consoles
Funny, 'cause I always thought the PSP was better than the PS1.
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IV | Posted: 5/6/2006 3:02:37 PM | Message
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Chris Kohler's nintendo E3 predictions.
* New Super Mario Bros. will be totally awesome. This is not so much a
prediction as it is a fact, but most people will be discovering it for the
first time at E3 and will realize how cool it is. The only problem is that the
E3 demo will only be a couple of brief areas, not enough to show off the
extraordinarily deep level of content therein. But it ships on the 15th, so it
won't be long.
* As awesome as NSMB will be, it won't be the best DS game on the show
floor. And to really throw you for a loop: neither will Zelda.
* Remember the amazing surprise when Twilight Princess was shown off at E3
2004? Nintendo's press conference on Tuesday will be something on the order
of two dozen of those "holy ****!" moments, all strung together.
Fanboy tears will flow.
* Nintendo will make some surprising announcements about online for both
DS and Wii.
* The "nunchuck" attachment for the Wii will also have an
accelerometer inside it -- it won't be able to detect the position of the
controller relative to the screen, but it will be able to detect tilt.
* Mario, Animal Crossing, and Super Smash Bros. will be shown for Wii, but
that won't be the extent of the lineup. There will be plenty of new franchises
geared towards the casual market. Expect Nintendo to also show plenty of
tech demos that may or may not become full products.
* Wii, like PS3, will be in a closed-off area at E3. No Wii kiosks at third
party developers' booths. The line will be significantly longer than any other
wait period at E3, including PS3.
* DS will take up the majority of Nintendo's remaining show floor space, but
the GameCube and GBA will play host to a few games each. There won't be many of
them, but they'll be there. Zelda Twilight Princess will be out in the open,
although the Wii functionality may only be demonstrated in the Wii room.
* Wii's graphics will be better than expected, but (of course) significantly
less detailed than PS3 and 360.
http://blog.wired.com/games/index.blog?entry_id=1474037
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/6/2006 6:46:43 PM | Message
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Holy crap, I won't be able to sleep at night
after reading that. Although I refuse to believe a better DS game than Mario or
Zelda.
AV, do you have some moral objection to posting E3-related news in the E3 topic?
Funny, 'cause I always thought the PSP was better than the PS1.
Irrelevant, because technology has advanced more and they can make
"true" MGS games on the PS3, which is far more powerful. And no, the
PSP is not "better" than the PS1, really.
* Anderson never got FOXDIE. *smile*
Oh, so Octopus did get it from Snake, then? I thought maybe he sucked it out of
his blood. But then how come it took so long to affect Liquid compared to Baker
and Octopus? And also, didn't they say something about it not affecting the
other FOXHOUND members? Is that what Naomi changed, or did she only change its
effect on Snake? Because if Octopus took Anderson's blood, and FoxDie was
programmed to attack Anderson, it still makes sense.
Decoy Octopus is the funniest name in the game, especially since it reminds me
of Launch Octopus. It's a good thing you never properly meet or fight him,
because - how the HELL could they create some logical relation to octopi like
they did with Wolf and Raven?
The nuclear building is still the best part of the game. I think they should
have had even more "weapons forbidden" areas, too. There were just so
few stealth areas on the whole, that's why the game is so short (taking out the
four hours of dialogue). Especially when all your problems start to become
solvable with chaff grenades. Hell, this even leads up to Rex itself, who is
also really pretty damn simple if you keep a constant stream of chaffs going.
I did kind of have the thought that if Liquid really wanted Snake to succeed,
he should have called off all his guards, turned off his security cameras, and
made everything as easy as possible for him, but that specific example of the
electric floor and gas is a really good one that I would have noticed the
second time through. Especially since it wouldn't be so completely suspicious
like having no security would. Not to mention all the FOXHOUND members trying
to kill Snake - and, for that matter, Liquid in the Hind. Unless we continue to
draw these Snake and Jack Bauer parallels, in which case I suppose a lot of
things make more sense... But wouldn't they just have taken the card from Snake
if he died anywhere? Or am I forgetting something?
It was also really dumb that Deepthroat contacted you all of about two times in
the entire game... What a worthless codec spot. He just never reappeared again
to help you, even if it would have been cool to realise that in the several
hours in which Fox never appeared at all and simply seemed to be in limbo
somewhere, that he really was around the whole time. And, yeah, he has WAY too
many names, what are we meant to call him?
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 5/6/2006 7:01:24 PM | Message
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The PSP is better than the PS1, duh. Jeez, why
is this so hard for people to comprehend?
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From: AdmiralViscen
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I post wherever I want.
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/6/2006 7:20:08 PM | Message
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This is so much worse and more instigative and
clearly trolling than the stuff AV goes nuts at me for, and yet funnily enough,
I don't seem to have started fighting over it. Oh, wait, I don't do that
because I don't take every post personally... Except since AV clearly IS
intending to personally attack me, I probably should. I also don't
intentionally ignore every decent topic made by someone I dislike and post
everything related to those topics somewhere else just to be an ass.
Although I prefer you trolling outside my topic than in it, like ZiH does.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 5/6/2006 7:26:39 PM | Message
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Predictions =/= E3 show
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/6/2006 7:29:01 PM | Message
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Uh, what the hell is this? Check out the topic
for our fighting if you want to see my response. Maybe now you'll understand
why I kept bumping it while you were away.
Anyway,
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3150433
TP is listed for Wii, but not Cube.
http://i2.tinypic.com/xclv15.jpg
Canadian preorder sign for Wii.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/6/2006 8:18:49 PM | Message
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MGS1 SPOILERS
I can't believe I spent like 5 minutes using Nikita Missiles on Vulcan
Raven, and it wasn't until he had like a third or so of his health left that I
beat the **** through him with C4, which just ruins the battle - but if you
don't do that, he gets far too fast to hit with anything else. I think I got
him with a Stinger missile once when he was slower.
Well, I actually found that to be one of the better bosses, with each weapon
having its trade-offs depending on the how fast Vulcan was moving. Still, MGS3
brings back the idea of fighting a boss in a 'maze' much better. I think the
HIND fight with Liquid was also one of the better battles. I'm not a big fan of
the others, though - and the fist fight at the end, which 'highlights' stiff
melee combat, took me almost 10 tries and really broke the game's momentum
>_<
Yes, MGS2 and 3 improve on the backtracking, but in different ways. MGS2
actually has a smaller, more compact game world, and you'll be running back and
forth more often, sort of like Metroid Fusion. The map isn't as linear, and
individual rooms are more open-ended, so it doesn't feel like you're tediously
repeating the same thing. MGS3 has almost no backtracking at all - most of the
game is a succession of open-ended jungle "rooms" that you won't
return to. There are a handful of repeated areas, but these usually make you
use a different strategy.
FoxDIE seems to take effect within minutes, although maybe it simply took
longer for Liquid because of his DNA. Really, they just took a little liberty
with Liquid so that he died right at a tense monent...
I'm fairly sure FoxDIE was always programmed to kill Foxhound and Naomi only
altered the programming to effect Snake as well. I've heard various
explanations why various members weren't effected - Sniper Wolf was already
taking painkillers that apparently nullified the effect, Psycho Mantis had a
protective mask on, and Vulcan Raven may have been immune because of the cold
chamber.
FalconPain did bring up the biggest element of contrivance in MGS1's story -
why Liquid tried to stop Snake if he really needed him. If I'm not mistaken, he
didn't decide on this plan until Snake was already on the island and the real
DARPA chief was dead (wasn't it Psycho Mantis that accidentally killed him
during interrogation? I don't remember).
We'd just have to assume Liquid didn't want to make it too obvious that he was
helping Snake along the whole time, and had enough confidence in Snake's
abilities to get through the traps. There's also suggestion that Foxhound
members wanted to die and purposely let Snake win every boss battle. Still, the
part that never makes sense to me is the HIND battle with Liquid. Was that
whole show really necessary to convince Snake he wasn't being played? Liquid
took that big of a chance that he'd die when the HIND crashed? I suppose the
Twin Snakes version doesn't try to explain this any further....
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 5/6/2006 10:43:01 PM | Message
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Irrelevant, because technology has advanced more
and they can make "true" MGS games on the PS3, which is far more
powerful. And no, the PSP is not "better" than the PS1, really.
I think you missed my point. You said Hideo doesn't want to make MGS games on
handheld systems 'cause they're not strong enough. BUT, he did make one on PS1.
Hold on.. isn't the PSP stronger than the PS1? I believe it is. So that point
of handheld systems not being able to handle them is moot.
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NSMB reviewed at IGN, see its topic.
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| Posted: 5/7/2006 6:41:24 AM | Message
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This is hilarious, relevant, and has nothing to
do with E3:
http://www.gamesfirst.com/?id=1280
More Jack Thompson craziness.
"This is not a modification or "mod" of the game by gamers.
It is an unlocking of content that was put there by Take-Two with the unlocking
code provided by the developer!"
In Thompson's engrossing memoir-an account of a modern-day David's battle
against the entertainment business, there is a much needed call to arms.
Writing as one who has been at the front lines of the culture war for the past
two decades, often standing right in the line of fire, Thompson explains the
moral, legal, ethical, and racial implications of this battle and why it is
vital that parents-and anyone else concerned about the health, safety, and
well-being of children-understand it-and join the battle to stop violent video
games-dead in their tracks.
Thompson, a graduate of Vanderbilt Law School, where he was a classmate of
former Vice President Al Gore, shares with your audience how violent videos
have a brain-altering effect that can lead to deadly results. During your
interview, Thompson also gives antidotes from his new book, "Out of Harm's
Way" (Tyndale House Publishers).
Who the **** write press releases in which they show off that they went to
school with Al Gore? And brings it up TWICE?
*MGS SPOILERS*
Does anyone understand why Liquid wanted to get rid of Naomi? I mean, despite
his claim that he was manipulating Snake, basically the only significant thing
he ever did while pretending to be Miller was reveal that Naomi was lying about
her background. He was throwing them off by suggesting that Naomi was a
FOXHOUND spy, but is that all?
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From: Wiimote
| Posted: 5/7/2006 6:43:51 AM | Message
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And also:
All the Grand Theft Auto games
The Warriors
Halo 2
Blitz: The League (Jack was on Anderson Cooper 360 about this game)
Brothers in Arms
Earned in Blood 50 Cent
Bulletproof True Crime
New York City Bully (not yet out)
25 to Life (not yet out)
Er, nice job with the subtitles there.
I didn't miss the point about MGS on handhelds, I get what you mean. What I'm
saying is that by the standards of new MGS games, not 8 year old ones, the PSP
can't live up to what Kojima wants to do with the MGS series. The epic
experience and storytelling he's trying to create isn't possible on a handheld
regardless of power, and even then he'd prefer to do it on the more powerful
PS3.
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IV | Posted: 5/7/2006 6:10:20 PM | Message
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Time magazine article on Wii:
-played Zelda TP on Wii
-played some Tennis game
-played Wario Ware on Wii.
-loves it
"It is cherry-blossom time in Kyoto, Japan, and I am dancing the hula for
Shigeru Miyamoto. It's not easy to get into the hula spirit in a hushed
conference room in a restricted area of the gleaming white global headquarters
of Nintendo, with several high-ranking, business-suited Japanese executives
watching my every (undulating) move. But I'm doing my best. I'm trying out an
electronic device that the Nintendo brass devoutly believes, or at least
fervently hopes, is the future of entertainment. Outside, drifting pink petals
remind us of the impermanence of all things."
"But the name Wii not wii-thstanding, Nintendo has grasped two important
notions that have eluded its competitors. The first is, Don't listen to your
customers. The hard-core gaming community is extremely vocal--they blog a
lot--but if Nintendo kept listening to them, hard-core gamers would be the only
audience it ever had. "[Wii] was unimaginable for them," Iwata says.
"And because it was unimaginable, they could not say that they wanted it.
If you are simply listening to requests from the customer, you can satisfy
their needs, but you can never surprise them. Sony and Microsoft make
daily-necessity kinds of things. They have to listen to the needs of the
customers and try to comply with their requests. That kind of approach has been
deeply ingrained in their minds."
READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Nintendo gave TIME the first look at its new controller--but before I pick it
up, Miyamoto suggests that I remove my jacket. That turns out to be a good
idea. The first game I try--Miyamoto walks me through it, which to a gamer is
the rough equivalent of getting to trade bons mots with Jerry Seinfeld--is a
Warioware title (Wario being Mario's shorter, fatter evil twin). It consists of
dozens of manic five-second mini games in a row. They're geared to the Japanese
gaming sensibility, which has a zany, cartoonish, game-show bent. In one hot
minute, I use the controller to swat a fly, do squat-thrusts as a weight
lifter, turn a key in a lock, catch a fish, drive a car, sauté some vegetables,
balance a broom on my outstretched hand, color in a circle and fence with a
foil. And yes, dance the hula. Since very few people outside Nintendo have seen
the new hardware, the room is watching me closely.
It's a remarkable experience. Instead of passively playing the games, with the
new controller you physically perform them. You act them out. It's almost like
theater: the fourth wall between game and player dissolves. The sense of
immersion--the illusion that you, personally, are projected into the game
world--is powerful. And there's an instant party atmosphere in the room. One
advantage of the new controller is that it not only is fun, it looks fun. When
you play with an old-style controller, you look like a loser, a blank-eyed
joystick fondler. But when you're jumping around and shaking your hulamaker,
everybody's having a good time.
After Warioware, we play scenes from the upcoming Legend of Zelda title,
Twilight Princess, a moody, dark (by Nintendo's Disneyesque standards) fantasy
adventure. Now I'm Errol Flynn, sword fighting with the controller, then aiming
a bow and arrow, then using it as a fishing rod, reeling in a stubborn virtual
fish. The third game, and probably the most fun, is also the simplest: tennis.
The controller becomes a racket, and I'm smacking forehands and stroking
backhands. The sensors are fine enough that you can scoop under the ball to lob
it, or slice it for spin. At the end, I don't so much put the controller down
as have it pried from my hands.
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Wow, that's Megaton right there. Awesome.
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Yuji Naka forms his own development studio:
http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0605/08/news046.html
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Haven't seen this anywhere yet.
http://www.sega.com/e3/2006/announcements_tp.php?item=pr_20060509a
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (May 9, 2006) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA®
Europe Ltd. today announced Sonic Wild Fire (working title) exclusively for the
Wii™. Developed by SEGA Studios, Sonic Wild Fire stars the Blue dude with the
'tude on his first solo adventure since the original Sonic The Hedgehog™ in
1991. This intense and exciting action game takes advantage of the
innovative Wii™ controller as Sonic combines his trademark high-speed action
with easy to play controls to offer a brand new experience!
...
Gamers will use the Wii controller to steer Sonic and experience an untapped
freedom in gameplay and control. Hold the controller horizontally with two
hands and tilt left and right to steer Sonic on different paths and maneuver
deftly from obstacles and enemies. Continue to tilt and fling forward to
dash-attack ground and air enemies and to break down barriers. In addition
to the main game is an array of unique controller-focused mini-games which make
Sonic Wild Fire fun to play alone or as a multiplayer game with friends. Get
ready for a refreshing adventure that puts you on the forefront of gaming!
There is of course more in the link. No idea how much of it I can post.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2006/gc/index.html
Paper Mario's engine is being used to create a brand new Cube platformer.
Looks ****in' great.
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Wait, more than a platformer:
Super Paper Mario™
Format: Nintendo GameCube™
Launch Date: Q4 2006
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: 2-D/3-D Sidescrolling Platformer with Role-Playing Elements
Players: 1
Developer: Intelligent Systems
KEY INFORMATION: The newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn’t just out of
this world … it’s out of this dimension.
• What at first glance appears to be a 2-D sidescroller ripped straight from the
pages of the Paper Mario universe soon turns into a 3-D action-adventure that
defies all video game logic. Fusing 2-D and 3-D perspectives, not to mention
RPG and platformer elements, the game slips back and forth between dimensions.
The action sprawls across eight worlds filled with traps, puzzles, bizarre
mysteries and items that often draw themselves out of thin air.
• Oh, and just because Mario’s in the title doesn’t mean he’s the only star –
players also get to play as Peach and Bowser.
Donkey Kong Bongo Blast
Format: Nintendo GameCube™
Launch Date: Q4 2006
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Game Type: Airborne Racing Action
Accessories: DK Bongos Controller
Players: 1-4
Developer: Paon
KEY INFORMATION: • Donkey Kong® and his pals have gotten their mitts on some
high-powered Barrel Jets – incredible engines that boost when struck by a
pilot. By beating on the DK Bongos controller, players can make their character
swoop up, bank side to side and launch attacks on rivals. (The game also can be
played using a Nintendo GameCube controller.)
• Players challenge the Kremlings or up to three pals on five worlds, each
boasting 3-D aerial maps filled with countless obstacles and powerful items.
With four people beating the bongos as they battle for the skies, this game is
more party than race.
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Mega Man ZX - September 2006
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney 2 - October 2006
Harvest Moon DS - June 2006
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer - Spring 2007
Final Fantasy III - September 2006
Dragon Quest Heroes - Rocket Slime - September 2006
SNK vs Capcom: Card Fighters Clash - October 2006
Rayman - November 2006
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Oh crap, a traditional Kirby game on DS:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/Danthrax40/Wii%20pics/NTR_KirbyDS_ss08.jpg
More videos:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2006/ds/index.html
StarFox, NSMB, Mario Hoops, Zelda PH, YI2, MagVacation, Kirby, Custom Robo.
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http://wii.nintendo.com/controller.html
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I'm surprised Intelligent Systems wanted to use
Paper Mario's stiff engine for an action series that prides itself off of fluid
physics and momentum. It certainly looks like a gag-filled throw-away title in
the face of NSMB.
I want a Super Mario Galaxy trailer. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see
more until 2007, though.
A Sonic-only Sonic game built around speed and tilting the controller to change
his angle actually sounds pretty fun and could bring some focus to the series.
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CV POR trailer:
http://media.ds.ign.com/media/774/774649/vids_1.html
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/9/2006 10:20:15 PM | Message
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I've gotta say, when I watched the Super Paper
Mario video, I was really excited for another new 2D Mario, but... those big
bright stars for every enemy defeated were definitely overkill. Annoying as
****ing kill.
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*hell. >_>
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 5/9/2006 10:22:12 PM | Message
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It's good to know they're not dropping the Cube
like they did with the 64 (can you say "two years till Kirby's Air
Ride" much?). From the one tiny little screenshot I can already tell you
that I'm going to buy Super Paper Mario.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 5/9/2006 10:32:04 PM | Message
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Yeah, I watched the Super Paper Mario trailer,
and I know I'm going to buy it.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 5/11/2006 10:28:57 PM | Message
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Intersting developments from Q Entertainment.
http://www.gamespot.com/psp/action/everyextendextra/download_ini.html?sid=6150615&id=6150615
New Every Extend Extra trailer. It's Gamespot, so you can just log in like you
would to GameFAQs.
Nice bosses; I'm glad to see there's so many. At the 2:00 mark, we get to see
the player square off against Dragostea Din Tea (the Numa Numa song). In Japan,
it's the "maiyahi" song; the four katakana swirling about the player
are, appropriately enough, ma, i, ya, and hi. The second set that comes in are
ma, i, ya, and fu. Maiyahi, maiyafu, maiyaho, maiyaha-ha.
I guess we can expect that in the US release we'll be fighting N, U, M, and A.
I was rather disappointed that the original music wasn't used for the second
boss shown. And I have to wonder whether AB-A Hedron, "The Judge,"
will make an appearance.
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I've noticed many recent Poll of the Days were
about E3 and a lot of people seemed to be in favor of the Wii. What was
revealed to make people think this way?
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| Posted: 5/12/2006 1:45:15 PM | Message
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I feel bad for ever doubting Nintendo.
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| Posted: 5/15/2006 12:29:29 PM | Message
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http://mcchicken.free.fr/blog/2006-03-19_mario.jpg
Mario 'stacheless. Reminds me of John Arbuckle somehow.
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From: Impossible
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http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/15/the-engadget-and-joystiq-interview-nintendos-perrin-kaplan/
Haven't had time to read this all yet, but:
One of the developers said at the event where it was unveiled,
"Don't throw away your GameCube controllers." That would imply that
maybe...
That would apply to Zelda too, and Virtual Console games...
And people doubted me.
I was right, you know. Nintendo's sole reason for a Wii version of TP is
marketing purposes. It doesn't matter in the slightest if the Wii version
includes GameCube controls, and it will also keep a lot of people happy. Like
me.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/15/2006 4:53:53 PM | Message
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^
Ah, I was just about to post that in your E3 topic, because you were someone
who seemed especially upset that the Wii version might not support the GC
controller.
I wouldn't take Kaplan's brief statement as final confirmation either way,
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From: Impossible
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I thought it was odd, too, but why would she be
talking about the GCN Zelda? She didn't go out of her way to refer to all GCN
games, and I doubt she'd only say Zelda because it's Nintendo's biggest GCN
game left. It certainly sounds a lot like TP on the Wii was being compared to
SSBB, and Virtual Console games, all Wii-only stuff that you can play with the
GCN controller.
A third party better make a decent N64 classic controller, I'm not playing any
N64 games on that stupid one they have.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/15/2006 5:35:31 PM | Message
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It all comes down to if they let you re-map the
buttons. In particular, L would need to function as the N64's Z for many games
to play properly.
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From: FalconPain
| Posted: 5/15/2006 9:20:23 PM | Message
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We should have seen this coming.
When Nintendo released the SNES, we had a lot of sequels with the word
"Super" in the title. The same thing happened on the N64 and its
ubiquitous number. And DS games either use the letters in their names or
acronyms.
...in this case, it can only lead to more infantile humor.
http://wii.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3150627
From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 5/15/2006 9:30:34 PM | Message
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I'm holding out for Wii Love Katamari.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/15/2006 10:12:34 PM | Message
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April hardware sales in Japan (Media Create):
DS Lite: 690,344
DS: 137,775
PSP: 130,112
PS2: 112,045
GBASP: 30,852
GBM: 30,203
Xbox360: 10,701
GC: 4,536
GBA: 283
Xbox: 121
Total: 1,146,972
Holy... holy ****.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/16/2006 2:15:07 AM | Message
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The DS Lite didn't even sell 700,000? That is so
sad.
Get ready to LOL:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=17005
Phil Harrison agrees on Wii as second console purchase
Sony's Phil Harrison has recommended the purchase of Nintendo Wii as a second
console, firing back at recent comments from Microsoft over the pricing
structure of the PlayStation 3.
In an interview with US website Gamepro.com, Harrison stated that he believes "Nintendo
will be the second system consumers purchase after PlayStation 3,"
praising the company's innovation but stressing that the Wii is in a different
market to the PS3 and effectively describing the next-gen console war as a
direct fight between Sony and Microsoft.
I'll give Moore and Harrison one thing: Anyone who buys both an XBox 360 and a
PS3 is a complete (casual, and I mean the bad kind, not the kind Nintendo gets,
graphics fanboys and whatnot) idiot. Hm, now all we need is MGS4 and DMC4 to
get released on the 360, and I might pick one up if its library is good enough
in a few years.
I hope/expect to see one of the two drop out, though. Having two identical
systems with a few great exclusives each that you're bound to miss if you only buy
one SUCKS. There just isn't room for three unless the two consoles distinguish
themselves.
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| Posted: 5/16/2006 2:17:46 AM | Message
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Imp, I now officially think you're a complete
desk. How is someone a casual gamer idiot for investing lots of cash in two of
the leading gaming consoles?
Wii will have simpler games if anything and they're AIMING it at
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/16/2006 3:20:22 AM | Message
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I honestly don't expect either Sony or MS to
"drop out". The industry has sustained itself and remained
competitive typically between two or three consoles at a time. If anything,
Nintendo's more distinct shift should give Sony and MS more breathing room
within their market, and make two distinct competitors. That won't be reduced
to one.
Also, thanks Cauchy for posting that Every Extend Extra link above. Looks like
the game will really be fleshed out over the freeware version. Not something
I'd buy a PSP for, but I'd get it if I had the handheld to begin with. I
imagine the judge will make an appearance...just a secret one! Shhhh!
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Haha, check out Robotnik's new design:
http://static.flickr.com/44/147541728_91b76b0a7f.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Sonicnext6.jpg
Sega is devoid of creativity.
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He looks approximately the same as before.
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From: scientist
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I want the secret of the FLAMES OF DISASTER!! I
am searching for the IBLIS TRIGGER!!! OH NOES!!
I often have trouble determining whether Sonic Team actually thinks something
is cool and is taking it seriously, or is trying to poke fun at something - in
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From Jimbo009 | Posted 5/16/2006 2:17:46 AM
Imp, I now officially think you're a complete desk. How is someone a casual
gamer idiot for investing lots of cash in two of the leading gaming consoles?
Wii will have simpler games if anything and they're AIMING it at
casual/non-gamers.
The idea is that there's no point in paying $1000 for two consoles that offer
virtually the same experience (with far fewer exclusives this time around,
since developers need to squeeze every penny they can out of games thanks to
skyrocketing development costs)... especially when there's an alternative
that's much cheaper and offers something completely different.
Wii isn't aimed only at casual/non-gamers, it's aimed to keep the
"hardcore" fanbase and bring in the casual/non-gamers as well.
That's why we see titles ranging from Zelda: TP or MP3: Corruption to Wii
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| Posted: 5/16/2006 6:59:05 PM | Message
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Daigasso! Band Bros. or Jam with the Band or
whatever... completely pwns.
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From: Impossible
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Both of ajain's above posts are 100% correct,
and represent exactly what I meant and was trying to say. I mean, I didn't
clearly express the Band Brothers point, but good job picking up the fact that
it's something I subtly work into every post I make.
Speaking of DS music games, I got Ouendan and have been playing a lot of it. I
won't be playing it in more than a year like with Band Brothers (15 songs,
compared to BB and the expansion's combined 69 if I counted correctly, and 500+
parts), but it's still pretty damn fun and really hard.
Both games bring some really unique ideas to the rhythm genre, but what BB does
is a bit harder for most people to wrap their heads around - I can even imagine
that a lot of people who own Band Brothers don't really "get it" the
way I do. The entire music instrument and MIDI system is awesome, and once you
get to Pro Mode, I can't imagine anything better. It really makes for the most
immersive and involving rhythm game ever.... Music game, even, because it goes
beyond rhythm.
Metroid Prime 3 interview:
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/708/708948p1.html
Stacking beams being in 2D Metroid games doesn't really make me feel like
they'll improve the 3D Metroid experience - if anything, I think the different
beam system in MP and MP2 worked a lot better. And Samus doesn't lose her stuff
at the start of the game... They've said that it won't be like an FPS despite
the whole control thing, but I'm seeing one too many similarities to MPH here.
And the system of just having one beam will actually just increase the FPS feel
more, since there won't be an issue of strategically using different beams. On
the bright side, the visors actually sound decent this time, if they'll
actually allow for interaction, rather than just seeing things you couldn't see
before.
Wii uses Bluetooth:
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/708/708953p1.html
I really didn't expect that, actually. Nintendo usually use their own
technology.
Detailed Wiimote and attachment info:
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/708/708962p1.html
God, that looks so good.
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From: Impossible
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Couple more things:
http://www.n-sider.com/newsview.php?type=story&storyid=2166
"That's not a slam on the US publishers," said Pachter, "But
I, like everybody else, don't know who's going to capitalize on Wii...I didn't
think publishers [knew how cool the Wii was] until they got their hands on it.
I don't know how Ubisoft figured it out. Let's give them a lot of credit.
They're ahead of everybody right now."
The Wii's recognition from attendees during the past week's Electronic
Entertainment Expo has likely convinced more development support. That said, it
may be too late for those just now jumping on board to develop software in time
for Wii's Fall '06 launch.
Third parties might be slow getting on to the Wii? Oh, how sad for them.
(Did I mention how ****ing awesome the Wii is looking now?)
And according to somewhere I don't remember now, Yoshi's Island 2 is being made
by Artoon, the developers of Yoshi Topsy-Turvy/Universal Gravitation. No wonder
it looks so damn uninspired, that game was really boring. I just can't imagine
a YI sequel feeling right without the involvement of the original developers. I
mean, these guys made Blinx and Pinobee... Oh yeah, I would TOTALLY trust them
with the long-awaited, highly anticipated sequel to one of the best and most
popular SNES games around. I'm a lot less excited for it now, although at least
I know why it looks like such a rehash. If it's true enough to the original's
feel, I suppose it could still be good.
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From: Cauchys
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Ouendan, Gitaroo Man and Beatmania IIDX together
cover everything I could want from any music game. Ouendan has one end of the
wackiness, Gitaroo Man has the other end, and Beatmania IIDX has me playing the
song. And not just one part, mind you. Do you have any idea how tough and
ultimately rewarding it is to be able to play both the main melody and the drum
beat for a song at the same time? That's something that Band Brothers will
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/17/2006 2:38:12 AM | Message
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Band Brothers also retains some element of
accessibility and playability. Ouendan may be great, but it's still a rhythm
game, not a music game. The entire rhythm genre is limited because you can't
create or interact with the song in MOST games in it, and it often starts to
feel detached and boring, because all you do is play a beat over the music
(Ouendan goes to extreme levels of awesomeness, though). Band Brothers turns
your DS into a musical instrument, and with multiplayer turns a group of
systems into a band. The feedback Band Brothers gives is inherently awesome,
because if you made a mistake you know EXACTLY what it was, why/how you made
it, and how to do better. And it's incredibly fun and rewarding to play, once
you get further into it than I recall you did. The rhythm genre isn't
completely about wackiness or about displays of insane and impossible skill...
At least, it doesn't have to be when there are very immersive and very fun
games like Band Brothers around that do something completely new. It might be
impossible to ever really perfect the genre, because the way Band Brothers
works would always be limited in one way or another without the great use of
MIDI, no matter what you say. You couldn't get the same control over the song.
And eventually you always start to get bored, when there's just so little point
to anything you play, due to its outside, irrelevant effect on the song. Not
every game is like that, but a lot of them are, Ouendan included.
Ouendan is still AWESOME, though. And Ready Steady Go is by far the best song
they could have picked to finish it with, it just works so well with the games
entire style and feel (unlike a couple of earlier songs)... Speaking of which,
I'm glad that the only two songs in the game I know (although I've also heard
one other) are two of the three hardest songs in the game. Already knowing the
song and the rhythm is really helpful.
The hardest difficulty level, with the cheerleaders, is ridiculously fast, when
the notes are so small and far apart... I'll be stuck on it for a while. Hard
mode was punishing enough, making it possible to basically die if you make
around three mistakes, and often impossible to recover your health as fast as
it automatically goes down. I prefer to be judged by the ranking system, not
the frustrating system that basically breaks the ranking system by making it
impossible to finish a song with less than an A because you have to be perfect.
And A is all you'll get, because S is IMPOSSIBLE. Even if the game calls you
"perfect", and you only got 30 notes not worth 300 points. Er, I
never got the impression that S ranks were meant to work that way. It's like
scoring 100 in Band Brothers...
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From: Cauchys
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If you get any X's, you will not get an S. You
also have to have a pretty high 300-to-not-300 ratio, but the most important
thing is to not miss anything. The rank of S is supposed to denote the highest
level of achievement; why would getting it be easy?
Compared to Band Brothers, Beatmania did it first, and Beatmania did it better.
The first Beatmania game came out in 1997 (I'm trusting Wiki over GameFAQs
here) and had the player inputting sound samples through use of keys: these
samples can be the main melody, the drum background, bass notes, extra samples that
are thrown in during the song, really any sound that would be in the song.
Since then, there have been over 25 arcade iterations in the Beatmania (5 keys
and a turntable), Beatmania IIDX (7 keys and a turntable), and Beatmania III (5
keys, a turn table, and an "effector" pedal, which changes how the
sounds play) series. It's not so popular because it's a bad music game.
Beatmania IIDX also has accessibility. There are several difficulty levels
(3-4) for each song, and the beginner difficulty is pretty easy and accessible.
One thing that Beatmania IIDX doesn't do is make the song easier by just
mapping the entire melody onto two, four, or eight buttons, something that
really irked me about Band Brothers. Instead, Beatmania IIDX will have you
playing a simplified version of the melody on the easiest level. Maybe this
part of the melody has sixteenth notes grouped into three's. Instead, you can
just play eighth notes, and we'll fill in the middle note for you. That way,
you still feel like you're playing the melody, but it's not just "press
buttons" and "press control pad."
Beatmania IIDX gives you great feedback. Besides rating your input from Poor up
to Perfect, you can clearly hear if you're off the music, as the song will
sound wrong.
Beatmania IIDX doesn't rely on making bad MIDI renditions of songs in order to
have them playable. Instead, it has a talented team of musicians who make songs
specifically for IIDX or adapt them specifically for IIDX, so that when you
play a song, you're playing a real song and not just the best that Band
Brothers could do.
Beatmania IIDX also offers great challenges, so that I can keep playing and
improving, and there will keep being new songs to challenge me.
And here's one thing I haven't seen any other rhythm or music game do. For
certain songs in Beatmania IIDX, the highest difficulty level, Another, will
actually let you play a new version of the song. So, you've got the song 5.1.1,
where you're playing a piano. When you switch to the Another difficulty, you'll
play a variation on the song where new frills will be added in that weren't in
the original song. In fact, the song actually extends another 15 seconds past
its normal stopping point, where you'll play a brand new section of the song.
That's something I don't see Band Brothers ever pulling off.
I guess that's the end of my rant. The moral of the story is that, while Band
Brothers might let you network with other people and play different parts of a
song, Beatmania IIDX lets you do that as a single person, plus loads of other
stuff too. Band Brothers might be better as a social experiment, but Beatmania
is far and away the better game.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/17/2006 4:15:43 AM | Message
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If you get any X's, you will not get an S. You
also have to have a pretty high 300-to-not-300 ratio, but the most important
thing is to not miss anything.
Er, that was my point. I had no X's and a massive 300-to-100 (no other not 300)
ratio, yet still no S.
The way Beatmania works doesn't seem to be anything like Band Brothers at all.
Being able to play all different sounds isn't the point of Band Brothers at
all, and I don't know why you seem to find every aspect of them directly
comparable when both games do things the other doesn't.
The first Beatmania game came out in 1997 (I'm trusting Wiki over GameFAQs
here) and had the player inputting sound samples through use of keys: these
samples can be the main melody, the drum background, bass notes, extra samples
that are thrown in during the song, really any sound that would be in the song.
I don't understand how that's comparable to Band Brothers. Beatmania doesn't
work as an instrument. It just gives you a variety of different parts of the
song to play, but simply mixing up different sounds associated with different
buttons doesn't somehow make it superior to Band Brothers. It's better because
you can play more parts at once? I don't see how that works at all when they
aren't the same game. Band Brothers works on a scale, giving you two octaves to
play over with a single instrument. No mixing around between them, no random
button association, no overcomplexity, simply playing it as if it were an
instrument.
Your complaints about Band Brothers' controls are completely unwarranted, since
Beginner Mode represents nothing of the game - to the point where once you
unlock Amateur mode, the Beginner songs are replaced permanently (outside of
practice mode). And keep in mind that Band Brothers does not work in the same
way as Beatmania. You are actually playing the instrument, and have to play
every note of that part. The only other way to prevent it from being too hard
in easier modes was the touch screen parts, which also serve to play notes you
don't have to. But for it to actually skip a single note would completely
destroy the point of the game, which you're still missing.
And here's one thing I haven't seen any other rhythm or music game do. For
certain songs in Beatmania IIDX, the highest difficulty level, Another, will
actually let you play a new version of the song. So, you've got the song 5.1.1,
where you're playing a piano. When you switch to the Another difficulty, you'll
play a variation on the song where new frills will be added in that weren't in
the original song. In fact, the song actually extends another 15 seconds past
its normal stopping point, where you'll play a brand new section of the song.
That's something I don't see Band Brothers ever pulling off.
I don't see Beatmania ever allowing the visual presentation and layout of
Ouendan, in which the shape and direction the beats go in play a major part in
the song, as you're not just going in a straight line. Is there something wrong
with Beatmania because it can't do that?
Where's the song composition mode in Beatmania? I don't EVER see it pulling
that off.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/17/2006 4:15:58 AM | Message
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Beatmania IIDX also offers great challenges, so
that I can keep playing and improving, and there will keep being new songs to
challenge me.
This is an exclusive feature?
Many of your comments are ridiculous because you're passing far too much
judgement on a game you don't have heaps of experience with. How can you
directly compare the features of two unrelated games? Jak & Daxter 2 has
guns, and Super Mario World doesn't, but that doesn't make it better. Metroid
Prime Hunters has a control system that MP has nothing anywhere near, but that
alone doesn't make it better. Sword of Mana has a mishmash of a million
features from the other Mana games, but that doesn't make it better than any of
them. Band Brothers uses MIDI and Beatmania doesn't, but that's because they're
two different games that accomplish different things. The concept of Band Brothers
would never, NEVER work without MIDI. Do you understand that yet?
Beatmania doesn't place you on the outside like many rhythm games do, and I
never said it was bad as you keep insisting BB is just because it's different,
but it is not based on the same idea as Band Brothers. The fact that it simply
follows all different parts with each song makes it sound similar to what most
rhythm games do, but with more effort put into the unique sounds of each thing
you can play, so that it's part of the song. That is more responsive, and more
immersive... But if all you're doing is hitting a bunch of labeled buttons, and
the sound of that button is different each time you play it, how is it anything
like the instrument-based system of Band Brothers? How does it have any
consistency, and how does it not just confuse you by putting any random sound
on to each button? The fact is, it's still a rhythm game, not a music game, for
that reason. You're still playing to a rhythm, and God knows what sound will
come out.
Band Brothers might be better as a social experiment, but Beatmania is far
and away the better game.
I really don't see you knowing what you're talking about with this. How much of
Band Brothers have you played? What exactly makes Beatmania "far and away
the better game"? The fact that it has things Band Brothers doesn't...
Even though the exact opposite applies as well? And it seems like every time I
talk about something good in Band Brothers, you act as if I'm attacking some
game I haven't played and don't care significantly for either way, and you
somehow have to defend it. THEY'RE DIFFERENT GAMES WITH THEIR OWN GOOD POINTS.
Why do they need to be pitted against each other, making one game superior
every time it does something the other doesn't? Can't I be positive about
something without it being turned into a negative? For example, there's no
expectation to respond to me liking the fact that Band Brothers gives really
great feedback and response to everything you play. The sound doesn't just come
out different or at the wrong time - if you press A instead of X, it'll be one
note lower. If you press Up instead of Left, it'll be one note higher, as if
you accidentally hit the next note on a piano or the next string on a guitar.
What does that have to do with Beatmania?
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 5/17/2006 2:21:58 PM | Message
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Er, that was my point. I had no X's and a
massive 300-to-100 (no other not 300) ratio, yet still no S.
If you got 30 notes that aren't 300's, your ratio isn't going to be massive.
I'm not going to respond to all your points individually, since they all seem
to be saying roughly the same thing. Yes, Band Brothers is different, but that
doesn't mean it can't be compared. Both games have you playing the music, and
they take different approaches to it.
Basically, I'm getting rather annoyed with how often you hype Band Brothers,
especially when you compare it to other rhythm games and say, roughly,
"[Other rhythm game] is nice, but it just can't be compared to Band
Brothers, since in that game, you're actually making the music!" I decided
to compare Band Brothers to a game it definitely could be compared to, another
game in which you actually are making the music.
The other reason I'm not going to respond to all your points is that I don't
really want to continue arguing this. You can count it as a win for you if you
want, I don't particularly mind. But I'm going to pose something: if you played
Beatmania IIDX, you would understand how Beatmania IIDX is a better game than
Band Brothers.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/17/2006 4:08:21 PM | Message
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I'm fairly impressed that I facilitated this
with just one innocent little sentence.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/17/2006 4:58:50 PM | Message
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And if you played Band Brothers in Pro Mode, you
would understand why it doesn't make sense to compare them.
If you think that the only thing that makes Band Brothers special is making
music rather than playing a beat, you would be quite wrong, because it goes a
lot deeper than that one-sentence summary. Even from the way you've described
Beatmania, it sounds more superficial than you're saying it is, compared to
Band Brothers.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 5/17/2006 7:11:51 PM | Message
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Frequency and Amplitude both let you make music
AND play with beats!
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Actually, check out all of these:
http://www.gfdata.de/archiv05-2006-gamefront/01691.html
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/18/2006 1:18:49 AM | Message
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Handheld games that received 8.0 or more from
GameSpot and IGN in 2006:
Nintendo DS
IGN
True Swing Golf - 8.0
The Rub Rabbits! - 8.0
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings - 8.2
Pokemon Trozei - 8.0
Tetris DS - 9.0
Metroid Prime: Hunters - 9.0
Brain Age - 8.0
New Super Mario Bros. - 9.5
Gamespot
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings - 8.2
Metroid Prime Hunters - 8.6
New Super Mario Bros. - 9.0
PlayStation Portable
IGN
Megaman Maverick Hunter X - 8.0
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max - 8.3
MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge - 8.3
MLB '06: The Show - 8.3
Pursuit Force - 8.4
Daxter - 9.0
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror - 9.3
Megaman Powered Up - 8.2
Gamespot
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X - 8.1
Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX - 8.2
World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 - 8.8
Exit - 8.0
MLB '06: The Show - 8.6
Pursuit Force - 8.0
Mega Man Powered Up - 8.5
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror - 8.8
Daxter - 9.1
Me and My Katamari - 8.0
Metal Gear Acid 2 - 8.2
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast - 8.0
This is a joke, right? And people argue with me when I say GameSpot are biased
and have no credibility. Yes, Daxter is better than New Super Mario Bros! Okay.
Nice to see that IGN, even if they do have some stupid reviewers, maintain some
form of balance.
http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm
- RUMOR: Game Labo reported that Square Enix's Final Fantasy III remake will
also appear on PS2, the PS2 version allows player to switch between the
original and remake version at the title screen.
- RUMOR: Game Labo reported that Sony is working on a successor of PSP, which
will have touch screen capabilities.
Ow, ow, ow. The controller rumours ended up true, and if this one is as well,
someone will pay. Sony can only rip so ****ing much off of Nintendo before you
can't help but be pissed off at them, regardless of what side they're on. Er,
I'm talking about the touch screen PSP, not FFIII, in case there's any
confusion over what Sony are stealing from Nintendo.
- Famitsu published the Top 10 E3 news Japanese players are most interested:
1. Impression and presentation of PlayStation 3 Controller
2. Square Enix's announcement of Final Fantasy XIII
3. Price and Launch date of PlayStation 3
4. Announcement of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Snake as a new character
5. PlayStation 3 menu and user interface
6. Details of the PlayStation 3 Network Platform
7. Images of PlayStation 3 games
8. Three versions of Final Fantasy XIII
9. Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen & The Tower of Mirrors for Wii
10. Images of Square Enix games
Now THAT is what I call fanboyism. Even ignoring the fact that the PS3
controller is garbage and only shows how good the Wii is... Everyone in Japan
owns a PS2 and loves Square-Enix. Nintendo will have a hard time fighting that
regardless of how bad the PS3 is, and Microsoft are already failing.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 5/18/2006 1:57:55 AM | Message
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Impy, you just picked the best cutoff point you
could to prove a point that's really not true. Let's try again, this time with
games that received a score of 8.1 or higher:
DS
IGN
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings - 8.2
Metroid Prime: Hunters - 9.0
New Super Mario Bros. - 9.5
Tetris DS - 9.0
Gamespot
Age of Empires: The Age of Kings - 8.2
Metroid Prime Hunters - 8.6
New Super Mario Bros. - 9.0
PSP
IGN
Daxter - 9.0
Megaman Powered Up - 8.2
MLB '06: The Show - 8.3
MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge - 8.3
Pursuit Force - 8.4
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max - 8.3
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror - 9.3
Gamespot
Daxter - 9.1
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X - 8.1
Mega Man Powered Up - 8.5
Metal Gear Acid 2 - 8.2
MLB '06: The Show - 8.6
Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX - 8.2
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror - 8.8
World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 - 8.8
Notice how the list lengths are now only off by 1 in each case. This is because
the bias isn't nearly as big as you believe, Impy. Sure, there's going to be
some bias. Every site's going to have some bias. You can't avoid that, because
rating a game is inherently a biased process. But the bias isn't so big that
Gamespot "has no credibility." You just seem to get upset at them
because they don't rate your favorite games as highly as you'd like. Have you
even played Daxter? Or are you just upset because someone rated a Sony
platformer higher than a Nintendo platformer?
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/18/2006 3:13:06 AM | Message
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I don't know why you think it has anything to do
with any of that... And you made the same stupid assumptions when I mentioned
MM:MHX potentially on the DS, so I wish you'd stop lashing out at me.
I didn't pick a cut-off point, I read it somewhere else. Even if I'd been doing
it, I don't see how 8.0 is anything less than the most logical one to use...
How can you specifically pick that one to suit a purpose when it's a round,
exact number that makes perfect sense to go from? It sounds more like you're
the one who picked the best cut-off point to prove something that's not true...
Because conveniently, IGN have given plenty of DS games 8.0 and GameSpot have
given a few PSP games 8.0. So what? You're obscuring the point.
The difference between GameSpot's rating of PSP games and their rating of DS
games is clear however you look at it. Although there are some exceptions (in
other words, some form of balance on the other side), GameSpot tends to rate
major PSP games higher than IGN, but NEVER rates DS games higher than IGN - I
can only think of a single exception off the top of my head, and only because
IGN's Phoenix Wright review was garbage.
And whether or not I've played Daxter is irrelevant. The rest of the world
thinks NSMB is better (source: GameRankings). It's not simply a matter of a
Sony platformer vs a Nintendo platformer, it's a matter of the best 2D platformer
in the last decade vs a game that according to everyone else, is great but not
quite as good or monumental or anticipated. And I don't see how you could
possibly ignore the bias in giving a single DS game so far this year a score of
9.0, and a whopping three over 8.0 or over 8.1.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/18/2006 4:34:50 AM | Message
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And tune in next time, everyone, for Impossible
vs. Cauchy, night THREE!
This illustrates the potential scope of Mario Galaxy's design over a typical
platformer:
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/18/2006 6:06:02 AM | Message
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Super Mario Galaxy has enough potential to be
the longest, most varied and most exciting 3D Mario. Keeping in mind that my
complaints about length come from when a game hasn't fulfilled its potential
and has ended too soon, not when it wasn't longer for the sake of being longer.
I think the concept of Super Mario Galaxy could extend over far more areas and
challenges than Super Mario Sunshine did, because there's SO MUCH that can be
done. I simply want SMG to get as much time in development as possible so that
they do everything they possibly can with it, and if they have I'll have no
complaints about length. More length leads to more variety and more fulfilling
of potential and capabilities, not just taking longer to complete the game...
And that adds to replay value, because there will be more to do.
Incidentally, I get the impression that NSMB had a bit more it could have done
rather than ending when it did, and in that respect nearly all the
complaints I've heard or concerns I have about the game could probably have
been solved in a single way; by simply adding a series of very challenging
levels. And maybe by having level length increase more as you progress through
the game, because I've heard it doesn't, which would make it shorter than SMW.
And due to the hugely increased potential, the argument that it's 2006 now also
has some relevance beyond being longer for the sake of it... There should be
far more it can do than what SMW did, and they should be able to provide a
longer and completely fulfilling quest to go with it. Fifteen years ago, game
consoles weren't capable of anywhere near as much. I don't want to feel like
there's so much stuff that could have been done that wasn't, because they
didn't cover enough ground in 80 levels.
Although World 1 certainly looks harder than World 1 in SMW or SMB3 (or even
SMB), so unless there's a total lack of a difficulty curve, I'm not sure what
the problem is there.
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My very, very, very late copy of EGM, which
arrived about three weeks overdue, has a "pre-E3" section that
mentions the FFVII PS3 remake is real. It gives no mention of FF13, but says
the remake is happening.
I wonder what made Square change their minds on what to show--or, more
importantly, what to put on the schedule first. They're drowning us in FFVII
spinoff stuff right now, but all I really want is to be allowed to run through
Midgar and the Ancient Forest in 3D. That's all, really.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/21/2006 11:59:26 AM | Message
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Capcom:
PlayStation 3, probably the target audience that's going to purchase the
PlayStation 3, uh, it's going to be people with a lot more money, and maybe it
would not be the most suitable, uh, platform for the Mega Man series. However,
the Wii definitely has some potential, and it's maybe one where our target
audience could embrace the Mega Man series. So while we haven't planned
anything specific now at this time, I think probably that the potential is the
highest on that piece of hardware.
Newsweek article:
Konami:
...The Wii's strong showing at the 2006 expo earlier this month, combined with
Sony's announcement of two PS3 models for the mind-blowingly high prices of
$499 and $599, has prompted many of the same analysts who dismissed Nintendo to
predict its continued resurgence. "Not only will fan boys buy it, but it
will also be the second console of choice" for PS3 or Xbox 360 owners,
says analyst Michael Pachter of the U.S. research firm Wedbush Morgan. In
Japan, publishers like Konami are even more bullish. "I would use the
dominance of the DS in Japan to predict the future for Wii, since the vision
for Wii is similar," says Michihiro Ishizuka, president of the company's
game division. Okasan Securities analyst Masashi Morita believes that in
addition to capturing nongamers, Nintendo can even win back some of its lapsed
fans with the Wii's built-in support for the company's vast library of
classics...
Miyamoto:
...Miyamoto freely acknowledges that the first set of Wii games are essentially
new ways of controlling the same old games, but stresses that that won't be the
case forever. "Two years from now, we'll have a strong lineup that can
only be played using this interface," he says...
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Looks like they fixed Red steel:
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Did anyone else laugh at the french man saying
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Penny Arcade:
I really must stress to online PlayStation 3 partisans the extent to which they
were not at E3. Those of you playing "the home game" might have seen
a trailer or two and come away with the idea that with grace and pride your
grey altar stood high over conquered foes. Ain't the case.
Like Nintendo, they should have kept that price close to the vest. Maybe even
buried it inside the vest, or folded it lengthwise and hid it in the sole of
their shoe. Because what happens after you hear that price is you traverse
their media gauntlet, and with each new game you see, you ask yourself if it is
worth six hundred dollars. That game, by itself. Is this Karaoke game, which
is, as I understand it, a very good Karaoke game, worth six hundred dollars?
Six sixty, if we are using tawdry real numbers? With only thirty songs built
in, what is be the price per song I choose to download - which is to say, what
is the actual price of the game? Wait, is SingStar even a launch title? God of
War, I mean, uh... Heavenly Sword looks cool, but when is it coming out? Do we
even know what the launch titles are?
They've gotten a lot of traction differentiating themselves from Microsoft by
offering "free online play," which people hear as "free Xbox
Live," and I don't know that we can believe anything of the kind. Until it
is absolutely verified that we are talking about single sign in, single friends
list, unified architecture, and invites across products from different
publishers, they are not replicating the competing premium service. The
PlayStation 2 has "free online play" as well, and it becomes apparent
fairly quickly that it is free (which is to say, $40) because they have given
the user nothing, and the developer nothing, and the publisher nothing.
It is in this spirit that I have resolved to give you nothing as well, as much
as you want. You might be wondering how you or your friends can get a piece of
this nothing that I'm giving away. Just close your eyes. Yes, that's it. Open
your right palm. There. Now savor your nothing, to the extent that one is able
to savor the void.
The reality is, of course - and this is a dark piece of market wisdom - that if
a game good enough or important enough is released, price recedes as the
primary factor. Their stable of thrall developers worldwide will eventually
necessitate a purchase, a fact I find unpleasant. But I'm not going to pay a
premium for games that will be released at some distant point in Earth's
future.
It is very, very early to consider one's self a fan of the PlayStation 3.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/22/2006 9:23:42 PM | Message
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As long as we're PS3-bashing, here's another
funny short edit of Sony's press conference. This one's 5 minutes, and it's not
as laugh-out-loud-funny as the 1-minute summary, but it's still got its good
points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH2w2l1JTs4
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/24/2006 6:57:18 AM | Message
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More love for Wii60:
http://gonintendo.com/?p=2732
Peter Moore rocks.
This anime also rocks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRhB7xgdcfc
Image summary:
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/deadprez125/animu/H-N/h-08.png
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/deadprez125/animu/H-N/h-09.png
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/24/2006 10:55:14 AM | Message
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Survey from Famitsu. Peformed in the magazine
instead of online.
24.05.06 - Famitsu asked its readers which games they look forward to the most
after E3:
1. Zelda (Wii, Nintendo)
2. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3, Square Enix)
3. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3, Konami)
4. Dragon Quest Swords: (Wii, Square Enix)
5. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii, Nintendo)
6. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo)
7. Final Fantasy III (NDS, Square Enix)
8. Monster Hunter 3 (PS3, Capcom)
9. Biohazard-Series (Wii, Capcom)
10. Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
Which Hardware are you looking forward to the most right now??
Wii - 68,8 %
PS3 - 21,0 %
Xbox 360 - 7,2 %
NDS - 3,0 %
What do you think about the pricing of PlayStation3?
88,4 % - I think, the price is high.
10,9 % - The price is fitting.
0,7 % - The console is cheap.
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Inequality | Posted: 5/24/2006 12:44:08 PM | Message
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Impossible, you missed, at the very end, the
girl with reddish hair doing Maya's bow.
The anime itself (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) is quite good, though the
Phoenix Wright bit has been my favorite "reference to other thing" in
the show. As usual, they pulled it off subtly but perfectly, and it leaves me
wondering whether I've missed any other Phoenix Wright references in the clip
than to Wright, Edgewoth and Maya.
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From: Impossible
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http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=9648
<$250
I hope Nintendo know what they're talking about with console and game sales
expectations, after "50 million GameCubes". I mean, certainly, the
price will be... Exactly what we already knew it would be. And it's pretty
good.
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From: Impossible
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New Phantom Hourglass info from NP:
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=213&topic=28266792
-There is only one main dungeon, but it's big, and has sections you can't
access till later.
-There are "mini-dungeons".
-There are enemies called "Chasers" in the dungeons that can't be
killed and will destroy Link in one hit if they hit him. This is where planning
your course with the touch-screen comes in.
-Aonuma has said that the game will be like WW, where "anyone can feel at
home" (ie: Easy).
-Aonuma also said he wanted to create a Zelda controlled just by the stylus
(kiss goodbye to D-Pad control!).
-Aonuma said that the "Phantom Hourglass" will be an important plot
device, and will be used similar in a way that time was used in MM.
-NP says Ganondorf isn't likely to return, but Aonuma hints that his evil may
have spread and affected other denizens of the Great Sea.
-The boat Link gets around in has a captain.
-Enemies have weaknesses that can only be exploited via the touch screen.
Aonuma says they're... Different from before.
-A hookshot-like tool appears.
-The fairy as your "guide" (ie: Where you point your stylus).
-The ocean in Phantom Hourglass is significantly more dangerous than the waters
in WW.
What I don't understand is why all the people in that topic are whining so
much. Apart from it being easy, presumably without any higher difficulty option
(which sucks, especially in 2D Zelda when it should be comparable to LA and
LttP), so don't see what the problem is.
I hope there are a lot of new items, though, both in TP and PH. I'm getting
sick of seeing about two in each new Zelda game, and otherwise getting all the
same stuff and using it in the same ways. Certainly they're eliminating the
"same ways" issue, with the touch screen, Wiimote, and new powers
like the Gale Boomerang (and supposedly others), but the kinds of puzzles we
see and things we need to do each time we get a new Zelda item is getting
predictable - Mirror Shield dungeons have been done two or three times (don't
recall that much in MM worth counting), for example.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/26/2006 3:54:13 AM | Message
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^
Sounds great ^_^. I'm actually looking forward to PH as much as TP. The idea of
a single 'large' dungeon that is entered at different points is something I'd
always wanted to see Zelda try, and could freshen up the series structurally.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/26/2006 5:38:55 AM | Message
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Ah, so they're the developers of Starfy? Odd to
see that the creators of some of the most interesting looking platformers on
the GBA, and the great Super Princess Peach, are also responsible for mediocre
license games. Maybe it's a Treasure-esque thing. I'd like to know what else
they've done, since I wouldn't be surprised if I own any games they made, but I
guess if they go uncredited for everything, we can't really know. I'm sure they've
done some major stuff without anyone knowing.
GS: Have you developed for any of the more obscure consoles, like the
Wonderswan?
SC: Oh yeah, absolutely. Like a world famous RPG for instance.
They did the Final Fantasy ports, too? I wouldn't be surprised if they've
ported other games, for Square-Enix or others.
I've heard PH has some issues with control, because it's hard to make Link do
what you want him to with the touch screen (attacking, moving and picking
things up all having the same controls). Animal Crossing had the exact same
problem, but you could still use A and B on that, PH has no button or D-Pad
controls whatsoever. I've never known an EAD game to be confusing or hard to
control, so hopefully they'll work the kinks out. Besides that, I'm very happy
with the direction PH is taking - although if they're going for WW-esque
difficulty, just to make people complain about it, it seems like it might miss
some of the fun of having EAD develop 2D Zelda for the first time in years
(besides FSA, which I've never really been clear on). A huge number of
mini-dungeons, or one particularly varied and expansive dungeon (I think it was
Soul Blazer that had something similar, apart from the fact that it wasn't all
that varied, but this is Nintendo), could be an interesting idea, and a lot of
the things they're doing sound like fresh, fun concepts for the Zelda series. I
look forward to seeing how well they're executed.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 5/26/2006 9:30:32 PM | Message
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Apparently a Japanese list on Nintendo's site
mentions some upcoming GameCube games:
"The list included a small batch of games. Some were already known by
IGN, such as Super Paper Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong Bongo Blast
and a generically labled Kirby game."
So maybe Kirby will make a low-key release for GC after all...
http://cube.ign.com/articles/710/710373p1.html
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/26/2006 10:20:07 PM | Message
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I thought Super Princess Peach sucked,
personally, but I really want to try out Starfy. Might try Starfy 4 for DS.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/26/2006 10:22:42 PM | Message
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Oh, and on the subject of Kirby, is anyone else
massively disappointed by the new Kirby DS? In their DS E3 awards, IGN
mentioned it as being really boring and generic, IIRC. And really, after Canvas
Curse, why this? There was still plenty they could've done with the touchscreen
formula - and to be honest, I'd have been happier even if they just made a
rehash with original levels - so why the old style, which definitely sort of
feels... stale after all these years? (At least, that's my opinion, especially
after CC.)
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 5/26/2006 10:25:05 PM | Message
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I still prefer Kirby Superstar over Canvas
Curse. If they can bring back SS's magic, I'll be overjoyed. I'm not too
worried about it's medocricity just yet. I'm sure it'll turn out ok. ..Unless
it pulls an Air Ride.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/26/2006 10:47:42 PM | Message
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More D/P pics, top screen revealed:
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060515/poke.htm
and http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20060515/poke03.jpg
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/27/2006 12:06:05 AM | Message
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Nintendo expects to ship 6 million Wiis between
launch and April 2007.
http://ds.ign.com/articles/710/710091p1.html
With the Wii set to debut this year, Nintendo's fortunes in the console
market look to turn around. The company expects to ship a total of 6 million
Wii hardware units and 17 million pieces of software for the system worldwide
by April of 2007, the end of the current financial year.
I think that's actually less than Sony plans on shipping in the same period.
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From: Mars
| Posted: 5/27/2006 12:09:06 AM | Message
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Less? Great, and the game-store franchises won't
take reserves until they have a street date, price and number of consoles....
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 5/27/2006 12:10:25 AM | Message
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Actually, it's exactly the same.
I don't see why Nintendo can't flood the market with them, considering the
tech. Maybe they are anticipating uncertainty among retailers.
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BTW, GameCube sold 3.8 million in the same time
period back in 2001-2002.
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From: Impossible
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Well, the Wii should appeal to a lot more
people. Isn't that the point?
Oh, and on the subject of Kirby, is anyone else massively disappointed by
the new Kirby DS? In their DS E3 awards, IGN mentioned it as being really
boring and generic, IIRC. And really, after Canvas Curse, why this? There was
still plenty they could've done with the touchscreen formula - and to be
honest, I'd have been happier even if they just made a rehash with original
levels - so why the old style, which definitely sort of feels... stale after
all these years? (At least, that's my opinion, especially after CC.)
I agree completely. I'd prefer a rehash of the fantastic new style Canvas Curse
created, exploiting more of its potential, than a rehash of the same kind of
Kirby we've been playing for years. This is nothing more than a third GBA Kirby,
and the DS should be able to do so much better. KCC also had some of the best
art and 2D graphics on the DS, and the new Kirby again looks to be taking a
step backward to the GBA. We need a KCC2 so bad, and this new one looks
uninspired and completely unnecessary after NiD and TAM.
I still want the GCN one, though, because that looks more like Super Star and
looks much more fun. Good to hear that it still exists, although I wish it had
been at E3.
It's nice to see them making an effort to make Pokemon look better this time
around, but it almost seems worthless. It's pretty much identical to the GBA
games, only polygonal, and it looks a bit bland because they should be capable
of something fresher. Even NSMB did more graphically than do SMB3/SMW in 3D. More
importantly, though, the battle screens are archaic garbage, and I wish they'd
dump them.
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Um, yes. Did I say otherwise?
6 million isn't really that high a number. The mainstream isn't going to get
involved in a system launch, so I guess that explains Nintendo's projection. I
would expect them to manufacture way more than that, though, which is why I
wonder if it's a retail issue.
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From: Impossible
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DS game scans; Megaman ZX, Kirby, Tales of the
Tempest, Mario Hoops.
http://www.jeux-france.com/news16070_mega-man-zx-plus-d-images.html
http://www.jeux-france.com/news16069_kirby-revient-sur-nintendo-ds.html
http://www.jeux-france.com/news16066_tales-of-the-tempest-en-images.html
http://www.jeux-france.com/news16064_mario-hoops-3-on-3-plus-d-images.html
MMZX looks the same as always, Kirby looks like it's not KCC when it should be,
TotT is not exactly wowing me even though it has the potential to set a
benchmark for awesome DS RPGs (seeing as there are only a couple of decent ones
right now, and the Tales series is great), and Mario Hoops looks really good.
And this is the best ytmnd ever, and always will be, it is completely
impossible to surpass:
http://robthehotdog.ytmnd.com/
It's almost scary how accurate some of that sounds.
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| Posted: 5/27/2006 7:32:48 AM | Message
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As long as Kirby can do combos with his powers a
la Kirby Superstar, the game looks just dandy.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/27/2006 8:39:13 AM | Message
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Pokemon reminds me of the old arguments that
would go on back at the Next-Gen Gaming board and the DS/PSP boards. The Sony
fanboys would say GTA:LCS would make PSP crush the DS, and then the Nintendo
fanboys would say that Pokemon would make the DS crush the PSP. Interesting how
we've already got a sales winner (has DS actually overtaken PSP in North
America, though?) and the DS's hasn't even had to pulled out what the fanboys
were calling its most powerful exclusive. Anyways, Diamond and Pearl look the
same as always... I'm glad the graphics have at least been improved a bit, if
not significantly.
MMZX looks cool, but it could clearly be done on GBA. Kirby looks just as I
said... but I guess I'll try and be optimistic here, Nee. Graphically, Mario
Hoops 3 on 3 and Tales of the Tempest both look phenomenal; I just hope that
they can do the same for gameplay, especially the former. I still don't quite
understand this touchscreen dribbling control scheme.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 5/28/2006 12:54:14 PM | Message
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If this is true, oh holy mother...
http://darkzero.co.uk/news.php?newsid=9895
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From: scientist
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Ideally I think it should be $150 or less,
possibly the same price as the DS. Certainly $200 or more is pretty
questionable, and would make the Wii appear to be "only" the cheapest
game console, but not something fundamentally different. They should aim to
profit mostly off software and the (nearly effortless) virtual console.
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From: Polas
| Posted: 5/28/2006 3:11:37 PM | Message
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I've been guessing something around $179-199,
and if it's more toward the latter, some sort of bundle, either a slew of all
the crazy controller attachments, Twilight Princess, or something.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 5/28/2006 9:07:07 PM | Message
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"Why there are no indie video games" (http://www.slate.com/id/2142453/)
In the online gaming magazine Escapist, [Greg Costikyan] wrote that gamers
are partially to blame for the lack of an independent scene:
Indie rock fans may prefer somewhat muddy sound over some lushly orchestrated,
producer-massaged score; indie film fans may prefer quirky, low-budget titles
over big-budget special FX extravaganzas; but in gaming, we have no indie
aesthetic, no group of people (of any size at least) who prize independent
vision and creativity over production values.
I'm not gonna lie, I think there are plenty of us out there who fit that
description perfectly. But there definitely aren't enough to make $15 million
on a PS3 game. :-/ Interesting article, worth a read.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 5/28/2006 9:27:56 PM | Message
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The Wii may be perfect for this. Assuming of
course, that developments costs aren't all that bad, and that Nintendo's
willing to accept games from no-to-small-name developers.
On an entirely different topic, I realized while I was in the shower earlier
(also unrelated) that SquareSoft has only released three usual FF games per console
that they've worked on. 1-3 on the NES, 4-6 on SNES, 7-9 on PS1, and 10, 10-2
and 12 on PS2. Of course, there are others (Mystic Quest, Crystal Chronicles,
Tactics, and XI) but they don't follow the normal RPG formulae.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/29/2006 2:19:56 AM | Message
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Interesting discussion about the Wii price:
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/710/710181p1.html
The best points are probably from Mark Bozon on page 3.
Ultimately, I think $250 is a great price, and any fan will buy that, but Nintendo's
entire goal is to expand beyond the fans. $200 for a bare-bones system LOOKS
better to the mainstream, non-gamer consumer than $250 with another controller
and Wii Sports, and that's why they need it at $200. I'd prefer a $250 bundle,
though... Hell, even the $200 version should come with two controllers, since
they're encouraging people to play primarily together with games like Wii
Sports. But $200 is really the sweet spot, and what I think they'll go for.
This is all moot, though. What matters is an AU$300 (or even less) price, that
would just rock compared to the $1000 PS3 (the conversion from USD is lower
than that, the reason it costs so much is because it's converted from the
stupidly high 599 Euro price).
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 5/31/2006 3:40:30 AM | Message
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Various DS game info:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103638
US Release dates:
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/05/31/release-dates-ds-news/#more-3379
Nintendo DS
June 5: Big Brain Academy
June 5: Magnetica
June 11: Nintendo DS Lite
June 26: Sudoku Gridmaster
Aug. 28: Star Fox DS
Sept. 18: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
Sept. 25: Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Oct. 9: Clubhouse Games
Oct. 30: Children of Mana
Nintendo GameCube
Sept. 25: Baten Kaitos Origins
Oct. 9: Super Paper Mario
Game Boy Advance SP
Sept. 18: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Tea
Children of Mana in October? That sucks, I wish they'd release it earlier,
further from the Wii launch and likely DS deluge. (As if they couldn't.)
Near-confirmation of Star Fox Wii:
http://darkzero.co.uk/news.php?newsid=9887
Interesting stuff:
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/844/nsmbw19wc.gif
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/noawii.JPG
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| Posted: 6/2/2006 4:21:34 PM | Message
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(from Next-Gen Gaming) I find this to be completely
awesome and hilarious:
http://www.gamespot.com/psp/rpg/monsterhunterpsp/review.html
There are two main types of quests you can take on in Monster Hunter
Freedom: hunting quests and gathering quests. The primary, and arguably most
fun, quests are the hunting quests, which charge you with scouring forests,
swamps, jungles, and desert environments for specific monsters to slay.
Sometimes just taking down your target is enough, though you'll regularly have
to break out the skinning knife to bring back trophies of your kill. You start
off the game with a single blade weapon, though you can also switch over to the
slow-moving but extremely powerful great swords, hammers, and lances; the
faster-moving dual swords; or the ranged bowgun. There's definitely a distinct
feel to each of the weapon types, but none of them ever feel responsive enough,
and the sensation that you're fighting against the controls is a fairly
constant one. What's more, there's no real-time weapon switching, so if the
weapon you equipped your character with isn't dealing the massive damage that
you'd like, you'll have to travel all the way back to your house to change your
gear.
XD
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 6/2/2006 4:24:22 PM | Message
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While I see the part you find amusing, I don't
really see it as a flaw. The game is designed to have a small set of weapons
that cater to your particular way of fighting. I don't think anyone will want
to switch on the fly. At least I haven't had the desire to yet.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 6/2/2006 5:16:06 PM | Message
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Does that mean though, that you can only have
one weapon? Or can you choose two or three, and just have to go home to switch
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http://deadnfurious.com/dnf_homepage.jpg
http://deadnfurious.com/
Virgin PLAY has announced today the agreement with the Dream On studio, to
publish the game Dead and Furious worldwide for the portable console Nintendo
DS, whose date launch will be next November.
The French studio Dream On goes more than 3 years dedicated to the development
of video games for the portable consoles, included Nintendo's last one, the
NDS.
Benjamin Yoris, CEO from Dream On Studio is very pleased to announce his
partnership with Virgin Play on the game Dead'n Furious for the Nintendo DS,
and he said about it: “ We are very excited to work with Virgin Play on such a
fun and action-packed game. With your stylus or your finger, you will recreate
all the sensations of an arcade gun-shooter: different weapons, zombies, a
mysterious story ... All the ingredients for a great gaming moment, including
touch screen gameplay and 2 players cooperative game mode, will be in your
hands!
Dream On Studio has spent the last 3 years focusing on games for the handheld
consoles including the Nintendo DS. We want to deliver the best possible and
entertaining games on the Nintendo DS. Working with Virgin Play is undoubtedly
a good opportunity for our gaming ideas to come to life and be successful.”
On the other hand, Paco Encinas, Virgin Play’s General manager has said: "
We are very satisfied to this publisher's agreement with Dream On, I am sure
that this original and entertaining game is another firm step in our strategy
of continuing growing as Publisher worldwide ".
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From: Impossible
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http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=213&topic=28462035
A fifteen step guide to becoming a pretentious gamer!
1. Killer7
2. Ico
3. Jet Set Radio Future
4. Rez
5. Shadow of the Colossus
6. Katamari Damacy
7. Panzer Dragoon Orta
8. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
9. Ikaruga
10. Pikmin
11. Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
12. Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner
13. Psychonauts
14. Animal Crossing
15. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
(You can like Metal Gear games, but you must make fun of the story. MGS2 has to
be your favorite.)
Poor Sci... :P Although he got the MGS point wrong. But get a DS, so you can
have PW.
That list needs at LEAST one more Treasure game to really be that accurate,
though. I can see a couple there, like ED, that don't make as much sense
compared to something like Radiant Silvergun.
And hell, if a Zelda game of all things can be on there (stupid), maybe
NiGHTS. I mean, all the games on there that are million sellers are utterly
illogical. Yeah, everyone who owns AC is pretentious?
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 6/4/2006 9:57:04 AM | Message
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Psychonauts kicks ass, go buy it now.
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Nintendo WFC games: MP:H, MK:DS, Tetris
From: Cauchys
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I can proudly say I own eight of the games on
that list, have beaten another two, and would like to play four more (Animal
Crossing doesn't appeal to me).
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From: Impossible
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I own four (and Pikmin 2, but only the first is
on there >_<), but I would argue against some of them really belonging on
there. Maybe if you consider WW to be your favourite 3D Zelda...
My new desktop background:
http://www.4colorrebellion.net/media/pics/06/06/edge_wii_full.jpg
I honestly was on the verge of just keeping one of the official NSMB ones (from
the web site) on their for weeks or months more. >_<
Wiimote prototypes:
http://www.britishgaming.co.uk/?p=926
That Analog stick one is awesome. >_>
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From: Cauchys
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My background is Forte from Meteos. They have
all 32 planets available as backgrounds on the official Meteos website. It's
pretty nifty.
I don't what there is to argue about on the list. Liking Wind Waker doesn't
make you as pretentious as liking game X? How do you measure that?
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From: scientist
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It seems many of the games were arbitrarily
added for being rare/controversial/overlooked or whatever. I've played...7 of
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From: Impossible
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/379.html
I don't know where to start pointing out what's wrong with that list... Well,
actually, X-Men Legends is a good place. SCII, MKDD, and SWRL would be some
others, although those are all fairly good games... Not better than SMS or
SSBM. MP2 being #1 and MP not even being there...
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 6/7/2006 4:19:54 PM | Message
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http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/24818
Some really fun and quirkly online games. I made my own topic about it and only
Nee noticed >_> My favorite is flOw:
http://intihuatani.usc.edu/cloud/flowing/
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From: scientist
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New Super Paper Mario screens:
http://img156.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc251&image=66452_Super_Paper_Mario_F914r.jpg
I'd like to see the 2D -> 3D mechanic in motion. In a sense, this game could
make the most literal use of the 'paper' idea.
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From: Impossible
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Some other scans, along with SPM:
Star Fox Command: (SLIPPY IS A HETEROSEXUAL MALE!)
http://img132.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc242&image=66461_Starfox_Command_F914r.jpg
Mario Hoops:
http://img45.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc118&image=66469_Mario_Basket_F914x.jpg
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| Posted: 6/9/2006 6:17:13 PM | Message
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As opposed to a homosexual female, of course.
(just playin', Imp-ster)
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Call of Duty 3 Wii looks pretty damn good.
Can't post the pics, because they are English language scans.
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| Posted: 6/13/2006 7:00:10 PM | Message
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What if you put a giant black box over the
english print? Of course, that might just be too much work..
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Still against the ToS.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 6/13/2006 7:38:03 PM | Message
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Nee, two things:
1) one of your links is breaking the page
2) In MHF, you can only carry one weapon with you at a time. You don't really
need more than one weapon on you since each weapon caters to a different
playing style.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 6/13/2006 7:54:43 PM | Message
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Fix'd. Although, I had to go back five pages to
delete the post. You and your crazy page set up.
From the little I heard of the game, it sounded like certain weapons could let
you do certain skills, making the one weapon limitation seem kinda silly. But
maybe skinning animals and what not isn't a big deal. If you're just fighting
with the single weapon, I could deal with that.
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From: Wacky
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Yeah, upgrades are possible so you can get a
well-rounded weapon if you want. Skinning animals doesn't matter based on what
weapon you have, it's a button trigger.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 6/14/2006 4:33:38 AM | Message
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I don't think I ever actually found this out:
why are English language magazine scans against the TOS?
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From: FalconPain
| Posted: 6/14/2006 8:03:01 AM | Message
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http://www.penny-arcade.com/2002/04/29
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2003/04/30
Almost exactly a year apart, too. Hmm.
From: AdmiralViscen
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Copyright reasons. Foreign-language magazines
slide by because there's little to no chance of any of us buying one of those,
anyway.
Screen shots of FFCC DS (ignore the FF3 tag, error):
...crap the window won't load. Later.
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Oh, here:
http://myweb.saudi.net.sa/khalid-s/Magazine_Scans/ffcc025gz.jpg
http://myweb.saudi.net.sa/khalid-s/Magazine_Scans/ffcc010xo.jpg
http://myweb.saudi.net.sa/khalid-s/TG_works/ffccds1.jpg
http://myweb.saudi.net.sa/khalid-s/TG_works/ffccds2.jpg
http://myweb.saudi.net.sa/khalid-s/TG_works/ffccds9.jpg
http://myweb.saudi.net.sa/khalid-s/Magazine_Scans/ffcc031zf.jpg
Not as good as FF3.
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| Posted: 6/14/2006 2:13:19 PM | Message
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Hey, those aren't bad. They're a bit more angular/polygonated
than FF3, but they also don't seem as pixellated.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 6/14/2006 2:45:12 PM | Message
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So if I'm reading this right, it would seem that
Nintendo is considering re-releasing NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, and Turbografx-16
controllers that will be compatible with the Wii for the virtual console.
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/movies/nintendos-mysterious-pulp-fiction-suitcase-180527.php
Or something.
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From: Wiiaboo
| Posted: 6/14/2006 7:20:48 PM | Message
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4005512637761601588&q
Some crazy WWE SSBB video.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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For Impy:
http://img143.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc86&image=35734_1150433949927.jpg
The next PW. Hope it's not old'd.
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From: Impossible
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With the current rate Capcom are localising the
PW games, we'll see that one (Gyakuten Saiban 4) by about 2009. Still not quite
clear on why translating PW:AAJfA seems to be taking longer than actually making
it.
Interesting that the main characters are new, but the old judge returns. Not
complaining, although I'll miss Phoenix, Edgeworth and Maya. I wonder who that
magician girl is supposed to be - the new assistant person?
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 6/16/2006 5:14:29 AM | Message
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http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=060616013op.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=060616025qn.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=060616031xt.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=060616049qp.jpg
http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=060616059pw.jpg
-Phoenix Wright 4 actually doesn't star Phoenix Wright at all. This new lawyer
has a partner, too.
-The game takes place roughly seven years after the third game in the series.
-Court proceedings will the same and some older characters will appear.
-A prominent Japanese lawyer will be advertising this game.
-The game is only ~25% done.
I look forward to seeing how the game will take advantage of all the ideas
Episode 5 of PW had, and then some.
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 6/16/2006 8:52:23 AM | Message
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I've had to localize software before, and it's
incredibly more laborious than a lot of people would assume. And I was just
translating American English into European English.
It's not a matter of bringing up the code on the screen, pressing the backspace
key and entering in the translated text. You have to strip the text out of the
code, format it, run it through another software suite and someone has to
manually go through all those lines. Then there's spacing the text to fit and
cultural matters to consider, before it's edited, proofread, and jammed back in
the code.
Considering the quality and enjoyability of PW is based completely on the text,
it doesn't surprise me at all it would take so long.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 6/16/2006 9:07:49 PM | Message
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http://www.joystiq.com/2006/06/16/patrick-currys-craziest-game-ideas/
Is it just me, or do all five of those ideas sound refreshing and very fun? The
audio idea is the least interesting, but they'd all be awesome. I really wish
more games like this were made. Innovation through crazy Japan-ness (Katamari
Damacy, Ouendan, Cooking Mama, etc.) is great, but there are definitely other
ways as well.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 6/17/2006 8:48:10 AM | Message
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Bomberman Land DS, WiFi enabled:
http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload2/bomberman_01.jpg
http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload2/bomberman_02.jpg
http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload2/bomberman_03.jpg
http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload4/bomberman_04.jpg
http://files.upl.silentwhisper.net/upload4/bomberman_05.jpg
Is this series just dead at this point?
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 6/17/2006 10:21:14 AM | Message
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I might have to answer "yes".
Personally, it seemed to me to die sarting Bomberman 64 2. I think the
charaboms, or whatever those pokemon rip offs were called, were a terrible idea
to implement. Having abilities is one thing, but having creatures activiate
them just doesn't work somehow.
Bomberman 64 and Bomberman Hero seem to be the most imaginative games in the
series. I actually only rented the latter for a weekend, but the time I played
it left a good impression. As for B64 though, I loved the different puzzles
they had, the levels were decent, the suits were a cool idea (even if you could
only wear them in battle), the bosses were interesting, and multiplayer was
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From: Cauchys
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I don't see what the problem with those
screencaps is.
Bomberman 64 is probably my favorite of the Bomberman series, despite being the
most heretical (bombs have circular explosions, even in multiplayer?!). Bomberman
Hero was okay, but it didn't really play like a Bomberman game.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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http://www.saunalahti.fi/~raihaptr/cvg/3.jpg
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From: FalconPain
| Posted: 6/20/2006 12:06:04 AM | Message
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There are two new Super Paper Mario videos at
GameVideos.
* There looks to be a score system of some type in this game. I have no idea if
it'll affect gameplay.
* I mentioned it in the E3 topic, but it's still disconcerting to see Mario
jump up and hit a ? block in a 2D game, get the mushroom that comes out, and
have his only bonus be +10 health. The same thing goes for when he recoils from
a Piranha Plant bite.
* Rotating Mario's view of the stage is more disorienting than I'd hoped.
* There appears to be some version of SMB2's enemy pickup mechanic in the boss
video. I can't tell what he's doing, though.
* No Peach use, and Bowser doesn't get to do anything other than breathe fire.
(He looks like he plays exactly like he did in his minigames in Thousand Year
Door. There'll probably be fewer trample sessions if NSMB is any precedent,
though.)
From: AdmiralViscen
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http://img9.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc291&image=89799_up116194.jpg
http://img133.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc154&image=89805_up116195.jpg
http://img159.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc17&image=89810_up116196.jpg
http://ds.ign.com/articles/713/713197p1.html
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http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=9756
-Wii stat stuff
http://www.filb.de/?option=news&aktion=komm&ID=397
-Wii Pokémon video, possibly better quality, and with a narrator guy
http://technopedia.info/blog/video/nintendo-commercial-these-kids-are-crazy.html
-I'm sure everyone's seen this vid', but it's still awesome enough to be
reposted.
http://www.eatpoo.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=44848
-Some decent Nintendo Fan Art (bad language warning)
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 6/20/2006 1:11:49 PM | Message
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Such a ****ing great vid. They should air that
in the USA if they haven't - and if they have, they should do it more often.
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Also, I really liked these two fan arts:
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/563/mario6sl.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/All_Rusted/Mario.jpg
http://boo.no.sapo.pt/mario_flower_color_4.jpg
Especially the first one. If I had an account on that site I'd join the people
begging for a wallpaper made out of that one.
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| Posted: 6/20/2006 6:16:49 PM | Message
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That first one is amazing.
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| Posted: 6/20/2006 6:38:29 PM | Message
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http://wii.ign.com/articles/712/712705p1.html
Interesting article on motion sensing controllers. On the third page, I think,
one person suggests a game for blind people that utilizes motion sensing and
force feed back. I don't know how well a whole game like that work, but having
parts of a game go completely black could be interesting. So far we have games
where you it's dark, but you at last have a flashlight. Now imagine you don't
even have a flashlight, only a stick with which to feel around. Again, maybe it
wouldn't work that great, but it's interesting to think about.
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From: Impossible
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http://www.codenamerevolution.com/?p=962
“If the reaction of the users is very favorable to FFIII, we might see more
of this kind of remake in the future.” explained Square-Enix’s Tomoya Asano.
And before you start asking why on earth I'm posting news about Final Fantasy,
which of course I would never post just to do, here's the other new bit of
Square-Enix news:
http://www.codenamerevolution.com/?p=961
Since you’re in charge of the entire Mana series, have you given any
thoughts to how the series might play on Wii?
“I have no concrete, solid plans right now to bring the series to the Nintendo
Wii, but I do feel after seeing the Wii, that it would be quite an interesting
possibility at this point.”
Sounds nice... The Wii would be more likely to get another side game, but a
port of SD4, or even SD5, would be great.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 6/22/2006 9:42:12 PM | Message
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Takashi Tezuka interview:
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=13045&rp=1
Nothing really new, but I always like reading what they say.
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From: Impossible
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I wouldn't say there's NOTHING new...
BIZ: Is Nintendo looking to do another 3-D Mario on DS, though?
TT: Well I'd love to! [laughs] I can't say anything more than that.
I'd rather NSMB2/NSMW, though.
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pg | Posted: 6/23/2006 4:37:08 PM | Message
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As Sonic turns 15, N64 turns 10 years old today:
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/feature.php?featuretype=ret&fea=Nintendo64Decade
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http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183600_0_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183600_1_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183600_2_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183601_3_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183601_4_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183601_5_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183601_6_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183601_7_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183602_8_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060623_183602_9_big.jpg
Backgrounds are somewhat disappointing, but models are very impressive.
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Curious about the size of the sensor bar?
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/gangsta_pranksta/barrita_Personalizado.jpg
And others:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/gangsta_pranksta/P1010319-2.jpg
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/9519/mandoabierto4hh.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/gangsta_pranksta/nunchuk_re.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/gangsta_pranksta/puesto_detalle_re.jpg
http://www.revogamers.net/Imag/Wiimadrid/tamano_comparacion.jpg
http://www.revogamers.net/Imag/Wiimadrid/zapper2_re.jpg
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Trauma Center is getting the Phoenix Wright
treatment; according to IGN it'll be back in stores by the end of July. Great
game, brilliant touch screen applications, very rare, go get it, etc...
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From: Mars
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I haven't seen a topic from Impy crowing about
the recently-announced Phoenix Wright manga......guess he doesn't know.
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Apparently not. If it's only in Japan, I don't
care until it gets translated. There already is some PW manga that I've seen,
actually. I can't seem to find any link about this new one... But if it's a
proper running manga, I can only beg that an anime is next. A lot of Capcom
games do get turned into anime, so it's not that unlikely. Ah, I remember when
Rockman EXE used to be, well, good. Never the same after they completely and
utterly raped and mutilated what was once BN2's plot, and this was following
the 10 or so episodes of not-quite-bearable filler. Now there are FOUR series
of it, which means they're starting new ones nearly as often as they do MMBN
games, and I think the quality may have taken a slight dip somewhere down the
line... Like in the BN games. I'd be lost without non sequiturs, you know.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/440.html
A GOOD TOP TEN! Well, I'd put FtM and Brain Age below Wario Ware, and I don't
think Electroplankton's actual touch screen usage was anything incredible, but
mostly it's great. A list of the top ten uses, not the best games that use it
well, just to be clear. I do keep thinking that KCC should be higher, but then,
none of the four games above it really deserve to be pushed down... Maybe
Meteos. No, I don't think Phoenix Wright should be on that list, since while
the touch screen gets some very cool usage in Episode 5, it's nothing special
in the GBA ported cases before then.
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http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/kirbyss.JPG
Now this is just ridiculous. A THIRD KSS? Do Nintendo have no brains at ALL
when it comes to naming games? Honestly, they're as bad as Sega with the Sonic
games (Adventure and Advance, Sonic and Shadow, all with the same acronyms)...
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What was the 2nd KSS?
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gameboy/data/564876.html
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From: Impossible
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http://community.livejournal.com/doukutsu/27249.html
Cave Story is being ported to GBA, sort of officially since it's supported by
the person who made it (although someone else is doing it). Unlike the PSP
version, it doesn't look like it's actually going to be published, and I
question the point of playing it on a ROM on my PC over just playing it on my
PC. Well, save states...
I need a flash cart so damn bad. Preferably one I can use for the DS, too. It's
always annoying trying to work that out, though, when there are so damn many
kinds of flash carts and I have no clue what I want (or for the DS, I barely
even know what I need).
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 7/3/2006 8:29:37 PM | Message
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Flashcards are friggin' easy to figure out.
Geez, the laziness some people have.
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It's more working out which one of fifty
different kinds I want, and somehow knowing which ones are reliable and which
ones suck.
I just found out that there's a Mac port of Cave Story as well, and that
actually interested me a lot more, because I play games on my Mac much more
often than on my PC for some reason.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 7/3/2006 8:51:14 PM | Message
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Focus on the media-based ones or go for the
large sized megabit flashcards. That makes your search for a suitable card even
easier. The one a few of us on the board use is a SuperCard. Yet, for GBA
emulation, it's not that great. For a bit more money, you're better off getting
an M3. And to use DS emulation, you'd need a pass device. The best one on the
market is a superkey or a passcard3. Just look on a site (realhotstuff) and
pick the crap you want.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 7/4/2006 1:06:33 AM | Message
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And Twilight Princess makes it onto today's top
ten list o_O
Curious list overall... even for the genre, Final Fantasy Tactics isn't nearly
as accessible as it should be (difficulty spikes early on, error-filled
tutorial, save traps, etc)
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 7/4/2006 7:53:33 PM | Message
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I bought a DS today.
With it I got SM64, Mario Kart DS, Megaman Battle Network 5 DS, Sonic Rush,
NSMB, and Final Fantasy IV Advance. I was considering getting Polarium and
Yoshi's Touch & Go (more the former than the latter), but I need some
second opinions. Anyone got any?
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From: Impossible
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I would pass on Polarium, it's nothing that
great. Go look for Phoenix Wright (my topic is a good place to start). Or if
you'll be playing online, Tetris and/or MPH are good choices.
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 7/4/2006 8:12:55 PM | Message
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I've only been to two stores so far, those being
Best Buy and Microplay, and neither had that great of a selection. I'll go to
an EB some time this week, and I'm definitely on the lookout for Phoenix
Wright, and probably Kirby Canvas Curse. I'll wait on getting Tetris until the
price drops a little, and same for Hunters.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 7/4/2006 8:14:09 PM | Message
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Kirby before Yoshi.
Castlevania.
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Ah yes, I also took a brief look at Dawn of
Sorrow. Looks quite good...yes, quite good...
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Kirby Canvas Curse is much, much better than
YT&G. That and Castlevania are both must-haves.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/4/2006 8:56:07 PM | Message
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And anything in the top five of this list is
definitely worth getting:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/440.html
Did you get an old DS or a Lite?
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 7/4/2006 9:17:15 PM | Message
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A Lite. It's purdy.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 7/4/2006 10:48:13 PM | Message
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Yoshi T&G is an arcade game at heart. Yoshi
moves on his own, with you tapping the screen to shoot eggs, tapping his feet
to jump, and drawing clouds for him to walk on. There are four different modes,
Time Attack, Score Attack, Marathon, and some other weird one where you have
have a timer that increases when you kill enemies. Ends up being a mix of Time
Attack and Marathon. I quite enjoy this game, but can't really recommend it at
full price.
Same goes for Polarium. It's a good game (although Impy and Cauchy seem to
disagree). One of those easy to learn, tough to master games. I think it's
challenge mode is the best endless puzzle game I've tried since Mode A on
Tetris. It's puzzles are also interesting, hard enough to challenge but not to
frustrate.
If you can find either of those used or on eBay, you should totally grab them.
I think my favourite game on the DS so far though, is Age of Kings. It plays
like a slightly more complicated Advance Wars. If you've played AoK on PC,
imagine a love child of it and AW, and you'd get AoKDS.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/4/2006 11:09:49 PM | Message
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Polarium's puzzles are just so easy, and it's
Endless Mode is so uninteresting.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/4/2006 11:22:59 PM | Message
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It also sucks your soul from you.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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That explains it, then.
How did you manage to get a copy 4 years before release?
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Inequality | Posted: 7/4/2006 11:43:06 PM | Message
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Oh yeah, the soul-sucking didn't really help
much, either, but I didn't have much in the way of soul by the time I played
it, so it wasn't too big of an issue for me.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 7/5/2006 9:51:37 PM | Message
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FF3:
http://up2.viploader.net/pic/src/viploader218990.jpg
DQM:
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/52131020060706_035010_0_big.jpg
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 7/6/2006 2:18:07 AM | Message
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Now here's an entertaining list, the 50 worst
game names ever:
http://www.gamerevolution.com/feature/worst_names
And I thought Legend of Legendia was bad. Let us cling together.
Thanks to Mars for the link.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/6/2006 2:31:15 AM | Message
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...Tales of Legendia.
I think 1UP did a Top 10 list very similar to that one (with some of the same
games on it)... But Wargasm? That might even beat the mowing game on the other
list.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/6/2006 7:19:19 AM | Message
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And from the very same people who brought you
Genji 2, is a brand new way to deal MASSIVE DAMAGE to Giant Enemy Crabs - in
the palm of your hands, any time, any place:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw4vZOpNI28
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From: FalconPain
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They didn't do the obvious joke.
31) Awesome Possum Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt!
NOOOOOO! They spoiled the ending!
From: Deity42
| Posted: 7/6/2006 8:41:08 AM | Message
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I don't have the right mind for Polarium, I
think it gets kind of tough.
I'd think it was a good game, it just has no personality to it.
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http://www.gamespot.com/features/6153470/index.html
This is also a good list. I think, as a general rule, any list that includes
Bad Dudes is a good list.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/7/2006 5:53:37 AM | Message
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...Did anyone else know that there's someone
working on OoT2D again? For real this time?
http://www.monkeypro.net/oot2d/index.php
There's a nice trailer showing the progress of the game, too.
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/716/716464p1.html
New game from Q Entertainment, based on an old WonderSwan game (the one named
after Gunpei Yokoi). Still probably going to get Meteos first...
http://ds.ign.com/articles/716/716686p1.html
A PC RTS called The Settlers, also coming to the DS. For the first game system
that is actually perfect for the genre, it's insane that the DS seems to be so
lacking in RTS games. Has anyone played The Settlers, and is it any good?
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Inequality | Posted: 7/8/2006 12:33:42 AM | Message
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I'm still waiting for Every Extend Extra. After
that and Ninety-Nine Nights, I'll get hyped over whatever Q Entertainment's
bringing out next.
I'm sure The Settlers won't be as good as Settlers of Catan.
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N3 is definitely gonna be purchased. Can't wait
for that one. The other 360 action-RPGs look great too.
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| Posted: 7/13/2006 7:56:23 PM | Message
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Ah, Sci, I always forget that you have this
wonderful topic here. I think I posted once, way back on volume IV, or
something. Assuming you've been saving all of these topics on your computer,
that means my name is inscribed somewhere in the depths of its circuits... and
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/14/2006 1:55:26 AM | Message
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Huh, I overestimated the Western fanbase when I
picked Halo and GTA to win, since incredibly they both lost despite being THE
absolute best selling series on their respective systems (so how the hell did
they lose?)... And yet funnily enough, SSB beats Dragon Quest, which proves
that often you still should be trusting the fact that most of GameFAQs is part
of the Western world and won't vote for one of the most popular franchises in
Japan. Damn inconsistency!
http://www.4colorrebellion.net/media/pics/06/07/ac_cartoon_scan.jpg
First look at the Animal Crossing anime movie announced a while back, which is
just so damn frustrating because of ALL the Nintendo franchises that could make
awesome movies, they picked a plotless simulation.
I recently discovered that "Massive Damage" is, like everything else
Sony does, stolen from Nintendo. Specifically, PM:TTYD:
"You can use a gulp to inhale enemies whole and spit them out for
massive damage!"
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/14/2006 1:58:37 AM | Message
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By the way, we're long past halfway through this
topic, and a significant, beloved poster here hasn't died yet. I'm shocked, I
wonder if it still could happen.
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From: Mars
| Posted: 7/15/2006 1:57:36 AM | Message
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From IGN
*****
One week later, and I'm ready to jet out of the Land of the Spending Yen. I
sure am glad I got to crash at my friend's place in lieu of getting a hotel,
because I blew 'nuff cash just walking around this week. And I didn't even buy
a Japanese Xbox 360, even though I was entertaining the idea. In fact, if you
look at the stacks of games currently on my buddy's floor it's clear I don't
have that much to show for the spending, just a few expensive games and
assorted trash. Most of the money went to food and entertainment; I'd nearly
forgotten how fast it flies out of your wallet here. Part of me will be glad to
be back in the States; San Francisco is expensive but dirt-cheap compared to
this place.
But for the time being, I'm sitting here in the ManBoo! internet cafe smack in
the middle of Shinjuku. Actually, although "internet cafe" is the
best phrase we have in English to describe places like ManBoo!, it's a bit of a
misnomer. Yes, I'm using the Web. But I could just as easily be reading one of
the many manga on the shelves (what looks to be the country's entire output is
piled in giant stacks all around the booths), reading any one of the latest
magazines, watching a DVD from the shelf of brand new movies, or getting
another soft drink from the vending machines. For $1.75 an hour, it's all yours
to enjoy in a private booth with a sliding door. If you want to sleep here overnight,
the chair reclines right back. There's a safe for your valuables. These places
grew out of a Japanese invention called the manga kissaten, or "comic
coffee shop", where customers could read manga as they relaxed and drank.
Even now, ManBoo! and the like are called manga-kisa.
As you might imagine, ManBoo! is pretty popular. It's a Sunday afternoon, and
there's a long wait for a booth. Couples have to wait even longer to get one of
the deluxe booths with a couch and larger TV. They're out there now, milling
about the manga shelves. What's funny is that nobody's leaving, even though the
wait is so long for a spot and there are plenty of other manga-kisa in the
immediate vicinity. It could be because this one is so classy, but something
else comes to mind. The other day, I was talking with my friend Delyana, a
Bulgarian expat who's lived here for a few years. "The Japanese are
attracted to lines," she said. "Americans see a long line outside of
a restaurant, and they'll go somewhere else. But Japanese people see the line
and they want to stand in it. They'll stand there for a half hour in their high
heels just because everybody else is."
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| Posted: 7/15/2006 1:58:03 AM | Message
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I thought back to a couple of signs I'd seen
this past week. In two instances -- once next to a GameCube, and once next to a
chocolate-dipped bun -- I saw signs that read, ima, uretemasu! This translates
to "These are really selling right now!". I'm a bit reluctant to take
the game shop's word for it that the GameCube is really selling, even though it
did move more units than Xbox 360 this week. But the message is clear:
consumers are being told very specifically, hey, everybody else is buying this,
and so should you. The signs don't read "Recommended" or
"Special This Week". They read "We're selling a lot of these."
Ima, uretemasu is typical in a country in which social conformity is prized.
Take a course on Japanese culture, and from day one you'll learn about how
rigid the social structure is. Rules governing what to do and when to do it.
How to address people. How to bathe. How to live. This is not to say that the
Japanese don't know how to have fun, or that they can't be individualistic. The
current ruined state of my liver is testament to the ability of Japanese people
to totally let loose. But even frivolity has its rules here. Knowing all this,
it's no surprise that for all intents and purposes, the most prized consumer
product here is the one that everyone else is buying, too.
During one of my visits with some game developers this week, I was explaining
the difference between the American and Japanese markets. I pointed out that in
Japan, games sell about eighty percent of the copies they're ever going to
sell, ever, in the first two weeks. Sales then plummet dramatically. But in the
US, a game might not have a really huge opening week, but sales go along
steadily thereafter for quite a while. I pointed out that one of the
best-selling game titles in terms of unit sales for the month of May was God of
War, a game that shipped over a year ago. They were surprised to hear this,
immediately asking, "But don't you guys want to play the game as soon as
it comes out?" I said that while this was the case with core gamers, most
people didn't feel that way, many of them buying games largely based on price.
"But, I really want to play the game when everybody else is playing
it," they chimed in, and I realized that yet again this was another
example of social pressure. By and large, we don't feel the same way. We are a
nation that prides ourselves on our individuality, each person having their own
style, their own rules for life. We will buy games when we're damn good and
ready to play them, not when other people say we should have them. Then again,
another reason for this discrepancy, said another friend of mine later in the
week, is because video games don't really have release dates in the US. In
Japan, every game store has every game on the exact same date, without
exception. This is largely a result of the small size of the country; it's easy
to get that kind of distribution. But in the US, it just takes far longer to
get the games rolling out to stores across the whole country, and specific
release days are only held to for major games like Madden or Halo 2.
With that sort of discrepancy, it's easy to see how American gamers might not
pay so much attention to release dates and just buy when they feel like it,
assigning priority to some games and putting others on the back burner until
the price drops or they get bored. But it's not just when people buy things,
it's what they buy, too. Although we usually do have a clear first-place game
console in the US, it's generally a closer race, and ties are even possible.
The PSP and DS are selling in just about equal quantities in the States, much
like the Super NES and Sega Genesis did in the early nineties. Many more PS2
consoles were sold this time around than Xbox, but it is perfectly socially
acceptable to have Microsoft's console. You aren't an outsider.
From: Mars
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There is no such thing as a tie in the Japanese
games industry. Well, the GameCube and Xbox 360 are roughly tied for getting
their asses beat. But the Japanese always choose a clear winner in the console
wars. Once it becomes apparent which console is ima, uretemasu, everyone flocks
to it -- developers and publishers alike. The PS2 and the DS are light years
beyond the competition. There is no more competition. Many developers liked the
GameCube from the first, but software development efforts quickly and
dramatically shifted away from the console as soon as it became obvious that
PS2 would sell more. Conversely, PSP can limp along on the strength of Sony's
industry clout, but it's not selling. You can lead a horse to water, but you
can't make him play LocoRoco.
I think the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will be roughly tied in the US; one will
come out on top but it won't make that much difference. In Japan, where the
battle is between PS3 and Wii, there has to be a clear winner. One has got to
sell more than the other, and in a big way. One has got to be the ima, uretemasu
console. And I don't see how it couldn't be Wii. I haven't yet talked to a
person in Japan who has told me otherwise. The PS3 is a big, powerful,
expensive, impressive piece of hardware, and it's coming right at a time when
the Japanese market is absolutely eating up inexpensive, unique content played
on stylish, miniature hardware.
Much like they are doing with the PSP and its Johnny-come-lately assortment of
brain-training games, Sony will undoubtedly try to give PS3 some of that
appeal, but it won't work very well. It's just too intently focused on the
current gamer demographic, to the detriment of the casual consumer. Meanwhile,
the Wii is tiny, quiet, easy to use, and wireless. The Wii is designed with the
intricacies of the Japanese market in mind, while the PS3 is designed with
Sony's business in mind. Blu-Ray might end up being the preferred high-end
storage format -- in about five years. For now, it is a millstone around the
PS3's neck, one that it can never remove. The $600 price tag is a bargain
compared to what the Japanese will end up paying on launch day for the
"open price" high-end configuration. It won't be able to reach Wii's
price point in any reasonable length of time.
I'm not saying that Sony is going away anytime soon, mind. The PlayStation
brand is still massive. It's just as much a part of the video game sphere of
influence as ever. And there are plenty of Japanese game fans who will buy it
because it is so powerful, and because it's the only Japanese console on which
games with incredible bleeding-edge graphics like Final Fantasy XIII and Metal
Gear Solid 4 will be available. There's still a whole lot of gamers out there
for whom Wii will not be sufficient, and since Xbox 360 is out of the race, PS3
will take that crowd. Certainly it has a very strong chance of outselling Wii
and maybe even 360 in the US. I think that Nintendo's wildest hopes in the US
would be to come within range of making things a three-way tie in the US
market, and that's if the Wii concept really takes hold.
From: Mars
| Posted: 7/15/2006 2:01:17 AM | Message
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But being in Japan and seeing things first-hand
has made it very clear to me that, on their home turf, Nintendo is entering the
console wars in a position of power. They're the hot ticket in the Japanese
games industry right now. The DS isn't just doing well for a game system; it's
the single hottest consumer device in the country right now. All week long I
have heard stories of people lining up outside of stores to buy DS Lite -- not
even knowing if the stores will have them in stock. They're just there on the
off chance. Approximately 150,000 of them get lucky every week, but it's still
not nearly enough to satisfy demand. All Nintendo has to do is use the same
kinds of pervasive advertising campaigns they're already running to convince
their new legion of fans that Wii is like a DS for your home, and they're
golden. Stores won't need signs that read ima, uretemasu!; it will be made
clear simply by the big empty spaces on the hardware shelves.
***********
I learned something about Japanese culture from this article that I never knew
before--that they were THAT conformist. You'd think Sony would have taken that
into consideration when making this behemoth they're preparing--once you lose
Japan, you apparently lose it for the entire generation and nothing you do can
ever win it back.
Scary!
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Inequality | Posted: 7/15/2006 2:19:38 AM | Message
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Yep, Japan is "that conformist." Hell,
one of their proverbs is "the nail that sticks up will be hammered
down," which basically means "if you don't conform, society will make
you conform."
Pokemon Leaf Green is surprisingly addicting. It's got just the right balance
of nostalgia and new stuff to keep me interested in a away that Gold/Silver and
Ruby/Sapphire didn't.
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From: Impossible
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http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/images/news/ds_ad.jpg
If only.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 7/15/2006 6:50:40 PM | Message
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FFVI Opera done in FFXI:
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=8672554679665368020
Watching it makes me glad FFVI's coming out on GBA soon.
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http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2005/03/17/a-gorilla-a-dinosaur/
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/05/24/jungle-beat-still-rocks/
He's right, you know.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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Upcoming DS headset:
http://1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3152250
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/22/2006 3:47:34 AM | Message
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So, what, I get hit by a car and this topic has
an excuse to die? Disgraceful, you guys need me.
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3445&Itemid=46
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3481&Itemid=2
I'll let that speak for itself, since it's a pretty good read and not too long.
What's funny is the fact that this was all predicted long ago, and the
pessimistic third parties who weren't as smart as Sega and Ubi Soft are at
fault.
http://www.n-sider.com/articleview.php?articleid=533
I agree with a large amount of this article, and it mentions a few more
problems I've sort of just been unconsciously aware of... I have felt less
excited for TP since the Wii version was announced, since I don't really know
what I want know. The Wii version needs a whole lot more polish to meet Zelda
standards, instead of being worse than what the game was designed to be played
on... Losing camera control, and actually logical sword and shield control, and
all that.
It seems odd for Zelda of all franchises to be doing exactly the wrong thing
with the Wiimote, it's a bad idea to not design a Wii Zelda from the ground up,
and TP just seems like what Wii games are NOT meant to be, GCN games with all
the buttons replaced by movements. Hopefully not every serious/long/deep game
on the Wii will be like that, or the console will be seriously lacking... Most
of the games so far that prove the concept are simple, pick-up-and-play
concepts, which I know is the basic idea, but we need more balance, to show
that the Wii can handle all sorts of games in completely new ways.
Speaking of which, SMG is so creative as to use the Wiimote and Nunchuck motion
sensing for exactly the same thing, so they'd at least better make up for it by
giving the pointer better use than we've seen or it just won't feel like it
needs to be on the Wii. Mario sort of seems to have a shortage of abilities
now...
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From: Quid
| Posted: 7/22/2006 4:57:47 AM | Message
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"FFVI Opera done in FFXI"
OMG. Knee + 5 million points for posting that. It takes a little away from the
GBA port but I'm still so glad it's being released and hope so much more it's
made into a full 3d port. Love that game so much. You've given me new dreams
for tomorrow, none for today since I haven't slept and have work in an hour,
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/22/2006 5:21:14 AM | Message
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I played through the English translation of
Gyakuten Saiban 2, Case 2, Day 1 + Trial 1.
1) Psycho Lock is fun. Basically, it's a way to liven up the investigation
phases, it seems. In the first game, there was really nothing you could do
wrong during investigation; you just kept doing stuff, and then the game told
you "okay, you're ready, time for trial" Now, important dialogue
conversations with characters (and maybe other things, I don't know yet) can be
"Psycho Locked;" you'll need to present a specific piece of evidence
to break the lock (which you may not have at the moment and will need to
collect), and you'll lose health if you provide the wrong piece, so the old
strategy of "try everything until you evoke a new response" won't
work on these. Also, you'll have to make the decision of whether you have
sufficient information to proceed through the Lock, rather than in the first game,
where you knew you were done with the investigation because the game would tell
you "and now we move on to the trial phase."
2) Mei Karma is fun. She's totally out for revenge against you for ruining her
father's "perfect" record. She's also a "genius law practitioner
from America who became a prosecutor at the age of 13," and they say that
she was able to be a prosecutor at such a young age because "she was in
the Land of the Free," so I don't know how they're going to translate that
one for Phoenix Wright 2, which is supposed to take place in America (hell,
Case 2 happens in an rural Japanese village, so I don't know how they're going
to do that either). That whip's not just for show; she ends up whipping
Phoenix, witnesses, and even the judge on numerous occasions. And it's kind of
disturbing that when you land a critical hit on her, she recoils and clutches
her arms around her chest like you just tried to force yourself on her.
3) I hear the defendant's name for Case 1 will be Maggey Byrde, which works
well.
4) Case 2 of the GS2 focuses heavily on the nature of the Fey family's
channeling powers, which I had always hoped would be better explained.
5) Q1 2007 couldn't come too soon.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 7/22/2006 2:34:07 PM | Message
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English translation? What you say?
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/22/2006 3:35:30 PM | Message
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There's scripts online for Gyakuten Saiban 2,
Case 1 and Case 2, Day 1 + Trial 1. You have to flip between your GBA emulator
of choice and the script, though, as the game is still entirely in Japanese,
but the scripts do a pretty good job of not giving away the answer
accidentally. There's also a patch out there which translates into English the
first case in Gyakuten Saiban 3.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/22/2006 8:30:10 PM | Message
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I played what was translated of GS2 episode 2
not long ago, too. Very awesome, with the idea behind the murder being a really
good one. And Psycho Locks make the investigation phases much better.
Mei is scary... I know I shouldn't be surprised, her being a von Karma, but
actually whipping people regularly in court? Although the scariness of the von
Karmas might seem less special when most of JfA will be spent with it around,
and it becomes "normal".
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From: Impossible
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/psp/data/929287.html
I'm... speechless.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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from Hardcore Gamer magazine #1
Thanks to Gonintendo.
“Demo was impressive, intense, and once we became used to the mechanics, a
blast to play”
“New Corruption mechanic having to do with ‘phasons’”
“Implimenting a ‘Weapon stacking’ system similar to that in ‘Super metroid’,
you will be able to ’stack’ beams on top of each other in a way that you will
continue to have the same power as the previous beam, but the new beam will be
will be added on top”
“Context sensitive events like in RE4″
“No (or very little) scanning, more focus on interaction with motion controls”
(this art is sort of vague)
“Can’t discuss plans for speaker at this time”
“No multiplayer freatures planned, but very excited about Wiiconnect
possibilities”
“New costumes for samus (not functional but just for looks)”
“set ‘a few months’ after the events of Prime 2″
“no hunters from ds version in the game but ‘plenty of new hunters’ in prime
3″
“Graphics have been updated since E3, more memory has been added ‘a very
noticable improvment in the quaitys of the visuals”
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I hope the new costumes doesn't mean that there
won't be new suits.
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http://lostgarden.com/
This may be interesting to some.
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Tag'n that.
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From: Impossible
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I remember reading a really good article on that
site back when the Wiimote was first shown and everyone hated it. Definitely a
good site.
That article about plot in games is true, outside of Adventure games (Phoenix
Wright) and RPGs. Look at Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, I'm not sure if it has a
plot at all and it's one of the best platformers I've played in a long time.
Same goes for NSMB, Miyamoto probably made the right decision by telling his
team to take out most of the story. Story would get in the way, like it has
been in the GBA/DS Sonic games.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/24/2006 8:11:21 AM | Message
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http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060724/3/2nj6r.html
DS sales have reached 20 million worldwide, never mind that Sony still claim to
be winning in the US by a million units (they aren't). Actually, Nintendo are
if anything likely to be understating their sales, with some not accounted for
(excluded regions or stores or something) or only just adding up things that
are out of date. Wouldn't be surprised if the DS is already close to 21
million.
So basically, the DS is about to outsell the GCN already.
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From: Neeyahaha
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http://www.clubskill.com/?view=article&article=3944
THQ cancels it's WWE Smackdown! vs. Raw for PS3.
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From: scientist
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Look at Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, I'm not sure if
it has a plot at all and it's one of the best platformers I've played in a long
time.
That's a good example of where plot would be intrusive, although it's worth
mentioning Jungle Beat still has an effective implicit narrative. You don't
need to read any text or see any cut-scenes to figure it out, but there's a
sense that DK is undertaking a wacky trial of the animal kingdom. He's
naturally the perfect character choice - he's very primal, very simple,
reflected both in the game design and bongo control. Starting out at sunrise,
he embarks across successively crazy obstacle courses, biting into the luscious
fruits at the end of each section, being prompted on by enthusiastic monkey
helpers, fighting rival apes, and seeing the scenary gradually change as he
progresses further from his jungle home - becoming more exotic and foreign, in
a sense metaphorically showing the distance DK will go to prove himself as
king. This also gives context to the scoring system - if gathered bananas are a
measure of his skill, bosses exist only to take those bananas away as DK attempts
to prove he's worthy of his bounty. Even the end sequence, where you move left
rather than right (very rare in the game) gives a sense of "returning
home" and claiming the throne.
Story doesn't matter so much, but its context and underlying meaning add a lot
to what otherwise might just be a random collection of stages. Of course, this
is true of many Nintendo games, but Jungle Beat's an especially elegant
example.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 7/24/2006 4:34:09 PM | Message
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never mind that Sony still claim to be winning
in the US by a million units (they aren't).
Their claim was to have lead the DS by 1M units in the US since the launch of
the PSP.
THey have.
DS' worldwide sales are still lower than GBA's after the same amount of time.
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DS' worldwide sales are still lower than GBA's
after the same amount of time.
The GBA had a monopoly. What were its sales after 20 months?
So wait, DKJB DOES have a story? It isn't just Donkey Kong running around for
the hell of it? I thought I saw something in the manual about trying to be
king...
Story doesn't matter so much, but its context and underlying meaning add a
lot to what otherwise might just be a random collection of stages. Of course,
this is true of many Nintendo games, but Jungle Beat's an especially elegant
example.
But this is in the form of an excessively simple story with no real narrative,
which is obviously closer to what the writer of that article would prefer to
see anyway. It isn't story for the sake of story, and it's the least intrusive
a plot could ever be while actually existing (I really didn't know).
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/25/2006 12:01:47 AM | Message
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All I read about the million system lead was
this:
- Sony stated that in the United States, PSP is about a million units ahead
of Nintendo DS, though a representative admitted that DS Lite had a
particularly strong debut showing.
Got a link with the actual quote?
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/25/2006 2:00:01 AM | Message
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Why the **** is every single DS game I want
coming out in the space of a couple of weeks? I understand the desire to
release in November because games sell well then, but it's not always a good
thing - look at what happened to Sonic Rush, because it launched at the same
time as so many other DS games. It gets too crowded, and it mainly pisses me
off because no DS games have been coming out in the last month or so, or will
be in the next month or so, and it would make more sense to try and get
SOMETHING out for release now - and while I'm sure some games need the
development time, others could probably be released earlier if they tried, but
they're waiting for the holiday season.
Just looking at some examples... Mario Hoops is coming out on September 11
according to Wikipedia, ****ing great for marketing there? It's out in a couple
of days in Japan and it makes no sense that it would take that long to
translate, when they could attempt to at least give us something to play in
August. Elite Beat Agents and YI2 are coming out a week apart, which is also
extremely close to the estimated Wii launch.
On that subject, this year it will also be much worse because these games are
coming out at the same time as the Wii. There's no way I can keep up. Like, I
look at the release date for Children of Mana (one of those games a bit more
effort put into translation definitely could get out sooner, since it's already
100% complete), and wonder if I'll have to pass on it because the Wii comes out
that week and I won't have time for all the awesome DS games I want after that.
At least Star Fox seems to be coming out sooner, although I'm wary of that
because it looks like a less varied, more boring version of Rogue Leader
without any on-rails parts to balance things out. It seems to basically involve
nothing but flying around and shooting things.
I'm not sure if that crosses the line from ranting to whining, probably does. I
think I'm entitled to vent, not that anybody noticed what I said a couple of
days ago.
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From: Mars
| Posted: 7/25/2006 3:11:08 AM | Message
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nb5Ohbt1Sg
So, Sci.....could you do it?
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/25/2006 4:08:24 AM | Message
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Maybe I'm spoiled as far as danmaku is concerned
(by sdmkun, check my other topic), but most of those bullet patterns didn't
impress me much.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/25/2006 6:45:14 AM | Message
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Sci beat Ikaruga, so he probably could.
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| Posted: 7/25/2006 11:47:29 AM | Message
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Even I've beaten Ikaruga, albeit on easy mode.
That looks harder.
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I've beaten Ikaruga on easy too, without
continues. But the game still owns my ass. If I go back and try again today,
the best I can do is level 2-1. After that, my chain goes berserk, more or
less, and I'd probably have to continue around the level 3 boss.
Ikaruga > me.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/26/2006 2:23:39 AM | Message
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http://www.toastyfrog.com/verbalspew/pivot/entry.php?id=160
Atlus, I love you. This might actually surpass Sal Manella and For Great
Justice (the Steel Samurai's motto), because those two are based on widely
known Internet fads (or speech patterns), making them less risky because
they're even acknowledged and heard in real life often enough. Sony's press
conference is obscure outside of the gaming community, and only people like us
find it that funny. Basically, it's like the quote is there to appeal to
GameFAQs posters and similar people.
I hope there's a giant enemy crab reference, too. Anything more than that (like
real-time stuff and flipping over) might be a bit excessive and obvious, so
that's all I ask for. I'm suck a sucker for fanservice.
The guy who did the translation actually posted in the comments at that link,
too. And he's right - the most current parody game ever, that gives it
incredibly awesome potential to do these things, even moreso because Atlus
exist for the hardcore and nobody else. Again... fanservice, yay.
Incidentally, this game totally just went from a "Maybe" to a
"Buy" in my books. Shame it was delayed, since it also could be
filling in the drought already. More importantly, why the hell are there so few
DS RPGs? The touch screen allows for them to be really streamlined and simple,
which I think is good.
More Contact stuff:
http://www.siliconera.com/2006/07/21/atlus-makes-contact-with-siliconera/
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So wait, DKJB DOES have a story? It isn't just
Donkey Kong running around for the hell of it? I thought I saw something in the
manual about trying to be king...
That's all it says (at the bottom of the table of contents, no less). My point
is that the "narrative" is implicit during the game (for
aforementioned reasons). Every game has this kind of narrative - where you can
form a chronology of the things that you see and events you perform during the
game. Sometimes this is meaningless (ie: the order you clicked on tiles in
minesweeper), although in cases like JB there's more meaning behind it.
It was mostly just an observation on my part - that while an overt story isn't
always appropriate, making a meaningful narrative that compliments or
re-enforces the gameplay is almost always possible and done well in the best
games.
Maybe I'm spoiled as far as danmaku is concerned (by sdmkun, check my other
topic), but most of those bullet patterns didn't impress me much.
I think the Shanghai Alice games often have rather aesthetically pleasing
patterns, but it can come at a cost to more intuitive gameplay. When patterns
are based more on looks it's harder to increment the difficulty more gradually,
and some patterns can just feel awkward - like situations where bullets freeze
in mid-air and then change direction. Cave seems better at avoiding this,
although a lot of Indie developers get caught up in the excitement of the
pattern merely looking novel. At least the Alice games are running with their
concept - apparently the idea in this mode (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcuQTPMtKDI&mode=related&search= ) is to
take a snapshot of the pattern when it's most developed/pleasing. O_o
Survival in Ikaruga is far easier than in your typical danmaku/bullet-hell
shooter - the polarity mechanic makes passive/submissive play a legitimate,
effective strategy. There's a smoother slope to advanced tactics, and more ways
to approach things. This is different than Alice's more one-dimensional
patterns where you either dodge or bomb/die.
Anyone can play a three-level demo of any of the Alice games (
http://www.shrinemaiden.com/ ). They're not too hard to finish on easy.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/26/2006 5:45:17 AM | Message
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I think the Shanghai Alice games often have
rather aesthetically pleasing patterns, but it can come at a cost to more
intuitive gameplay. When patterns are based more on looks it's harder to
increment the difficulty more gradually, and some patterns can just feel
awkward - like situations where bullets freeze in mid-air and then change
direction. Cave seems better at avoiding this, although a lot of Indie
developers get caught up in the excitement of the pattern merely looking novel.
At least the Alice games are running with their concept - apparently the idea
in this mode (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcuQTPMtKDI&mode=related&search= ) is to
take a snapshot of the pattern when it's most developed/pleasing. O_o
That photography game looks pretty interesting, but the video from whatever
Touhou game Mars had just didn't catch my fancy. As you said, a lot of the
times the patterns were too focused on looking fancy rather than being
interesting to play, which meant that some were boring and some were stupidly
hard. SDM-kun, of course, fixes this problem; it's collected over 400 different
bullet patterns, both from tons of different shmups and by fans, so they run
the gamut from pretty and easy to pretty and tough, with everything in between
and a couple ugly ones just for good measure. I suggest you try it out, sci, as
I imagine you'd enjoy it quite a bit (even if it didn't have the lasting appeal
of a shmup where you can shoot things). Hell, I suggest everyone check it out
(info's in my "The hardest game you'll ever have fun playing" topic)
if you've played a shooter (like Ikaruga or the Shanghai Alice games or
Gradius) and enjoyed it even a little bit.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/27/2006 5:43:27 AM | Message
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http://www.planetgamecube.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=11839
...Does that sound as much like online Picto Chat as I think it does?
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 7/27/2006 9:05:59 AM | Message
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Doesn't it say right in the article that it has
a picto-chat like function that goes online?
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 7/27/2006 4:36:16 PM | Message
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Yeah, but it wasn't directly stated, which is a
little suspicious.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/27/2006 5:14:30 PM | Message
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I've played through the four new Bit Generations
games.
Orbital is intriguing. It's kind of a cross between Katamari Damacy and the
programs you run in physics class to simulate the gravity of celestial bodies.
Basically, in each level you start out as a small planet drifting through
space. Nothing affects you gravitationally initially. If you hold down one
button, gravity turns on normally for you, and if you hold the other button,
gravity goes the opposite direction (i.e., you repel from large bodies). The
object is to use these two functions and the ability to temporarily dock in a
planet's orbit to catch small satellites off planets and absorb them into your
own planet (the game uses colors to indicate what objects are the right size to
become integrated with your planet; crashing into something too big costs you a
life). Once you reach the required size, a certain celestial body will turn
yellow, and you'll have dock with that body to complete the level. The game
scores you based on completion time, size of your planet, and number and size
of satellites orbiting your planet (once you become big enough, you can steal
other planets' satellites by coming close to them without colliding).
Digidrive felt kind of dull. You direct traffic at a four-way intersection. At
first, red and black cars are coming in from all four lanes. Using up, down,
left, and right, you tell cars entering the intersection which way to go, but
you can't make a car do a U-turn (it'll just continue straight). When cars
reach the end of the road, they'll stop; if you can 5 or 6 cars of the same
color to stop at one end of the road, they'll be "collected" and a
nearby triangle will fill up. However, if you send a car of a different color
down a lane, all the cars stockpiled up there will leave, turn around, and come
back to the intersection. Somehow, accumulating cars earns you points, which
are measured on the right-hand side of the screen, but I couldn't figure out
scoring except when some sort of bonus round started and I got points related
to how many cars I could direct before I messed up and sent a car to an
accumulation point of the wrong color. Later, white cars started showing up,
but by that point, I was bored of the game and quit out.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 7/27/2006 5:14:36 PM | Message
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Coloris is also rather dull. You're given a
field of blocks of various close colors (like yellow/green/cyan/blue).
Apparently at random, an end of the spectrum is chosen (yellow or blue), and
you pick a block; this turns the block more yellow or blue, depending on which
end was chosen. Lining three blocks in a row of the same color makes them
disappear, all the blocks above them fall down, and more blocks fall in from
the top to fill the hole at the top. You keep making blocks disappear for a
while, until a nearby meter fills up, at which point you're done with the level
and can proceed to the next. Really, I couldn't figure out an obvious losing
condition, and I hadn't lost once in the eight rounds I played, and I was
getting kind of bored of the repetitive gameplay, so I stopped playing.
Soundvoyager is the star of the set. It has seven mini-games all based on the
concept of identifying the location of things via sound. You start by playing
Sound Voyager. In this mode, you cruise upwards along a dot-gridded plane at a
constant speed to an initially empty soundtrack. At the end of every eighth
measure is an invisible green "sound dot" (not the actual name, but
the one I'll be using for lack of a better term); your goal is to use L and R
(or left and right) to move left and right and collect this sound dot as you
pass by it. To help you in this endeavor, the sound dot plays a music track,
which, through use of the stereo nature of headphones, will help you find its
position, and if you're nearby, lights will flash on the screen (the lights
won't help you pinpoint the location, though). You'll want to center the sound
in your head over the course of the eight measures so you can collect it as you
pass by. If you get it, you'll hear a little noise, and the track will be
played for the rest of the level, as you listen for a second track being played
by a second sound dot. "But Cauchy? If the sound dot is invisible, how do
you know it's green?" In a very nice and wise move on Nintendo's part, in
the first level of every mini-game, the sound dots start completely visible to
help you learn the nuances of the game. Over the course of the mini-game, the
dots fade in brightness, until the end of the first level, where they're
completely invisible and you have to rely on sound alone to find them. Once you
collect enough sound dots in Sound voyager, you finish that particular level
and are presented with a choice of two mini-games to play (both chosen by
collecting their corresponding sound dot in Sound Voyager mode). After beating
this mini-game, you'll move on to the corresponding Sound Voyager mini-game as
dictated by the "world map," which shows how the paths branch and
which specific levels you've unlocked for play. I've played four of the other
mini-games, which are: sound drive, where you're on a five-lane highway and
have to dodge traffic based on sound; sound slalom, where you have to maneuver
between slalom posts based on sound; sound cannon, where you have to shoot
oncoming targets based on sound; and sound picker, where you have to move
around a box and collect sound dots based on sound. Even though I'm quite bad
at all the games, I still enjoy this title the most of all the four new Bit
Generations games that came out.
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42 All-Time Classics features a built-in “Picto
chat" function, which allows players to communicate (send and receive
messages) while playing.
I took that straight from the article. Doesn't seem like they're trying to hide
anything. Only that they maybe didn't feel it was necessary to be all like
"Look at us! We're giving online Picto-chat!"
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http://www.jeuxvideo.fr/ready-to-rumble-3-wii-actu-36929.html
According to our sources, ready to rumble 3 is being developed exclusively on
the wii. Game will use nunchuck and wiimote to mimic virtual fists. Should be
unveiled soon and release next year.
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http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6656
(Huh, nearly at 6666...)
Victor Ireland, formerly responsible for Working Designs (localised Lunar), has
now opened a new, oddly named company that will perform a similar function.
I can't say much at the moment except that Gaijinworks will not be
console-monogamous. I don't hate Nintendo, and the economics of the DS are
improving almost daily as the console takes off and manufacturing turn time
improves. Point of fact, you could see Gaijinworks on consoles anywhere...or
everywhere.
I wonder if there's anything he already has in mind...
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From: Impossible
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****, Nintendo aren't making Star Fox Command,
it's outsourced to a no-name developer.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/company/77277.html
WHY WILL EAD NOT MAKE A STAR FOX GAME?! Argonaut, Rare, Namco... Time to add
another to the list. Command could still be good, but right now it looks a bit
boring, just a slow shooter with no real depth (compared to Rogue Leader or
something).
I don't understand why EAD won't make any DS games. Both Yoshi's Island and Star
Fox are outsourced, nothing else seems to be coming from them. Maybe they're
spending all their time on Wii games... How long can stuff like Wii Sports and
non-games really take? >_< Maybe they need a special studio or something
just for them. But what happened to the teams that were making MKDS, NSMB and
Tetris months ago? Not to mention Intelligent Systems abandoning the DS without
even a Fire Emblem game (doesn't make much sense to me to release one on the
Wii first), and 2D Metroid and the people responsible for it being nowhere to
be seen. Maybe this is why it seems like with PH delayed, there are no killer
apps coming to the DS at the end of the year, just some good games.
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...It's outsourced to the people who made the
original Starfox on SNES, and later left Nintendo. This is like saying that
Konami is outsourcing MGS4 to Kojima Studios.
EAD is working on Zelda PH, I think they did the SM64DS port, and I knew they
did (and are doing) a few others, too.
Didn't they do NSMB, too?
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Haha, read the back of this:
http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/4051/boxartpy1.jpg
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Thanks much for the Bit Generations impressions,
Cauchy. The SoundVoyager set sounds the most intriguing to me too...as somebody
who's brainstormed in the past how to make "blind" videogames. And
thanks for clearing up the green dot business; that was driving me crazy
throughout the first half of your paragraph.
It seems the Wario Ware team has a new game, Rhythm Tengoku, which looks
somewhat interesting: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/movie/index.html
insert credit reports that character artist Tomoharu Saito has died
(http://www.insertcredit.com/archives/001214.html). That he worked on Culdcept
and Ketsui might not mean much to us, but he also worked on Streets of Rage 2
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From: Cauchys
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Rhythm Tengoku has been pretty fun for the parts
of it I've played. After a "calibration" test which lets you see how
fast or slow you are naturally compared to a given beat, you're dumped into a
list of mini-games, all but one of which are locked. The first "set"
starts out with a game where you're a kung-fu master in training, and you have
to punch objects as the come flying sideways past you. The view is such that
you can't punch them based on sight alone (or it's not easy, at any rate);
luckily, each object flies by on one of the beats of the song in the
background. If you punch on beat, the object is knocked away and you gain a
heart on your heart meter; if you're slightly off, the object bounces off the
side of your fist and you lose a heart; if an object gets past you, you lose
all your hearts. I assume you have to have some minimum number of hearts to
pass, but since i had full hearts, I don't know the cutoff. The second game has
you pulling hairs of people's chins as a tweezer moves along in time to the
music. The third game puts you at the end of a line of marching soldiers and
tasks you with following the orders of a quick-to-anger drill sergeant. The
fourth game makes you hit baseballs that fly out of a nearby pot while the
camera zooms in and out and goofy things happen to your onscreen avatar. The
fifth game puts you at the end of a line of three monkeys; during the song, the
first monkey will clap on a beat, and the second monkey will clap on a later
beat, and you have to clap to make the three beats equally spaced. The last
game is a "mix" of the previous five, where the game you're in keeps
changing as a single song plays from start to finish. Passing this game opened
up a second set of games as well as a collection of mini-games, but I didn't
try them out.
The game has all the visual and aural charm of WarioWare, but the mini-games
are significantly longer (the marching one in particular lasted over 3 minutes,
though I suspect that may just have been because I was really bad at it). If
you didn't know going in that the two games are produced by the same people,
you'd quickly figure out after having played just a little of each.
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From: Impossible
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EAD is working on Zelda PH, I think they did the
SM64DS port, and I knew they did (and are doing) a few others, too.
I'm talking about games currently in development, and the issue is that nothing
seems to be coming besides PH, and I think the Tingle game.
...It's outsourced to the people who made the original Starfox on SNES, and
later left Nintendo. This is like saying that Konami is outsourcing MGS4 to
Kojima Studios.
Star Fox on the SNES was made by Argonaut. I only just discovered that Q-Games
was founded by one of the people who originally created Argonaut, but besides
that they aren't the same company. Star Fox was by far at its best on the N64,
anyway.
I just found out that Rhythm Tengoku was basically Wario Ware with a focus on
sound a short time ago, it does seem like a very interesting game, so I'll
check it out at some point (whenever I get sick of Summon Night). I just can't
shake the feeling that if it WERE a Wario Ware game, it would be infinitely
more likely to be localised. It's basically the same style anyway - Wario Ware
is generally known for doing something very different with each title in the
series, I think sound is a perfect addition to that, and one of the few
possible that come to mind on a system without any special controls like the DS
and Wii.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/5/2006 7:34:50 AM | Message
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Incidentally, Digidrive was made by the same
developers as Star Fox Command.
So far I've played the first three Bit Generations games and Orbital, mostly
just for a few minutes each. I thought Dotstream was probably the most interesting
of the initial three (although Boundish would be great for multiplayer), and
Orbital is also kind of fun, although it's difficult to get the planet to go
where you want a lot of the time.
These are probably the kinds of ideas we're going to see on the Virtual
Console, too, and I could see Bit Generations working really well there,
although maybe not as well as on a handheld.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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I didn't say they were the same company, I said
it was the same team. There is more than one personf rom the old team working
on the game, including its original creator.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/5/2006 7:47:40 PM | Message
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I hope you don't think I'm being demanding
if I request a link that says something along those lines (and, you
know, it would be nice if you answered me this time instead of being an ass
about it a week or so later - I mean, I know you read every post of mine as
being in a constantly attacking tone, since you've started so many arguments
over your interpretations of my posts to be attacking you, but it's really a bit
much when all I do is ask a question), since as far as I've seen it's just this
one person.
And even if there were more, it doesn't make any difference. Star Fox was
nothing special compared to the EAD-made SF64, so this is an entirely redundant
point.
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http://www.student.hig.se/~nd02lsm/zeldaoot.jpg
OoT stuff.
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From: Wacky
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Funny, didn't Impy used to cry about arguements
being dragged up out of its grave? Hmm...
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/5/2006 10:16:26 PM | Message
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It's common knowledge. Look it up yourself. It's
been mentioned in dozens of articles.
And stop whining, I barely even talk to you anymore.
And StarFox is special. It's where the franchise was born, so don't act like
it's garbage just because you prefer the sequel.
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http://www.planetgamecube.com/previewArt.cfm?artid=11879
Heh, the hero of the spiritual sequel to Boktai has now been changed to... the
hero of Boktai. They aren't even trying to HIDE it, are they? And if it had
Boktai's stealth gameplay instead of being a seemingly generic action game
(hopefully I'm very wrong), I would pick it up in a heartbeat because being
able to play that without having to go outside, at the right time, find the
right light, etc. is exactly what I want. Not that Boktai was bad or shouldn't
have had the sunlight thing, it was just impractical - but FAR more creative
and varied in its gameplay than MGS, thanks in part to the fantasy setting as
well as the solar sensor.
Hopefully, though, it still does turn out really good, then I'll get it. Not
entirely sure if dropping the two main characters introduced at E3 was
NECESSARY, except to market it as Boktai in Japan. Speaking of which, we need
Boktai 3 over here, so we don't have a hole in the story. I mean, as a direct
result of it not coming out we've already lost content from MMBN6...
By the way, why is it that when I ask something for a link containing
information that is "common knowledge", I'm not allowed one, but when
I post what I consider common knowledge it's perfectly fair to attack me for
not providing a link in my very first post?
And StarFox is special. It's where the franchise was born, so don't act like
it's garbage just because you prefer the sequel.
That has nothing to do with it. I'm saying I would trust Star Fox significantly
more in Nintendo's hands than in those of a development team with a few members
of the one that made an inferior Star Fox game more than ten years ago.
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From: Impossible
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http://wii.ign.com/articles/724/724001p1.html
This fits with the whole "Wii prove our promise" thing that suggested
Nintendo's GC press conference on the 23rd. I think price and release date will
be the big two things, as well as some game announcements... And maybe
something else we don't know yet?
So Wii sounds like "Yes" in French, "How" in German,
"Wee" in English... Any others?
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 8/8/2006 10:53:14 AM | Message
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By the way, why is it that when I ask something
for a link containing information that is "common knowledge", I'm not
allowed one, but when I post what I consider common knowledge it's perfectly
fair to attack me for not providing a link in my very first post?
1) Knowledge of who's working on a well-known project is common knowledge.
Knowledge that specific quotes from a list are made up by a relatively
little-known gaming news site is not common knowledge.
2) Notice that the people denying you the link and the people who requested of
you a link are different people. There's a double standard only because
different people at this board have different standards.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/9/2006 12:26:34 AM | Message
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2) Notice that the people denying you the link
and the people who requested of you a link are different people. There's a
double standard only because different people at this board have different
standards.
Basing this on AV's comment in that topic. Which, for Wacky's sake, I'll add
that I don't feel I received a proper response afterwards in when I pointed out
AV's false accusation, so it isn't being dragged up from the grave because it's
not dead yet. Kind of like how AV never apologised for some certain other acts
which are exactly the sort of thing he's gone nuts at me for before (me of
course being accused of having started everything in those cases), or for the
E3 topic.
1) Knowledge of who's working on a well-known project is common knowledge.
Knowledge that specific quotes from a list are made up by a relatively
little-known gaming news site is not common knowledge.
How is it common knowledge? I've looked around the Internet and I can't find
the exact piece of information AV brought up, and I was merely CURIOUS about
it, much like last time I was curious and accused of being demanding. It can't
be that well known if most articles I've seen only mention that one of the
co-founders of SFC worked at Argonaut, which I already knew. And the fact is
that the quote list ORIGINATED from that page on which those two fake quotes
were created. It should be common knowledge to most people who have read the
quotes that those two are fake because it says it RIGHT THERE in the article,
so someone would have to **** up royally and pass on the quotes without
actually omitting the fake ones to other people. Which I'm aware happens, but
that doesn't mean most people shouldn't be aware of them being fake.
Don't do this here.
This is just odd; Brazilian Wii for what converts to US$650:
http://www.planetgamecube.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=11891
Different economies aside, that doesn't explain the ability of Brazilians to
pay that much. Shouldn't America have a stronger economy than them?
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/08/08/atlus-issues-two-trauma-center-press-release/
Trauma Center is getting a third printing... Now, PW has had either three or
four, can't recall which now. But TC seems to have sold more than PW has even
shipped, because Capcom won't make enough copies to meet demand... So people
are resorting to eBay and Japanese imports instead of waiting for another
reprint which will sell out insanely fast. Way to help your game succeed,
Capcom. Thank GOD we're already getting the sequels, but they are considering
skipping PW3 to move on to the fourth game with a new protagonist, and it would
be awful if that happened because of perceived unimpressive sales of GBA
ports... Which may also be caused by news suggesting that JfA will be out in
Japan long before the US, meaning we get to go import crazy and hurt PW3's
chances.
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When you ignore AV's requests at clarifications,
it's because you are ignoring the "trolling" and don't want it dragged
up out of its grave. Yet when you demand clarification, it's just curiousity?
Someone say, "BS!" You sure do see double standards. Your double
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From: Impossible
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When you ignore AV's requests at clarifications,
it's because you are ignoring the "trolling" and don't want it
dragged up out of its grave.
Uh, what are you actually referring to? I can't actually tell what you're
talking about. Usually when I clarify something for AV, he continues attacking
me and claims that's not what I meant at all, and I was in fact posting solely
to attack him and start a fight. ...Mainly, I think he just wants an excuse to
argue.
And I said not to do this here. I don't want to make any more posts that don't
contribute to the topic. You may have absolutely no interest in the welfare of
topics besides your own, shown by your willingness to troll them to hell, but
other people do.
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http://ds.ign.com/articles/725/725026p1.html
I knew it would be worthwhile waiting for a DS Bomberman game with ten times as
much content as the crappy one we have now, plus online. I enjoyed the Story
Mode in Bomberman Tournament, although this one seems to involve more
mini-games rather than Zelda-esque gameplay, and the controls sound a little
awkward... If the multiplayer is sufficiently fleshed out it should be awesome,
especially since this time I'll be able to play online and not just against
CPUs.
Finally setting the record straight on this crap about console/handheld versions
of Spore:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/724/724539p1.html
It's mentioned that the Wiimote and touch screen would make versions of Spore
for the DS and Wii work better than on other systems... I also just wanted to
add that WiiConnect24 would be perfect for Spore.
I finally got Meteos today, and I noticed a couple of things about it. The
first was that I suck at it, which didn't really come as a surprise because I
suck at most puzzle games. But then shortly afterwards, I noticed that it
happens to be an awesome game and I'm going to be playing it a hell of a lot.
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http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/c89ff38914127c76d1447ac4dc0e3a40.jpg
Um.
Well, I'm happy to find out tomorrow instead of waiting nine days, if possible.
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http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=10458
'Talking on the eve of its Gamefest event in Seattle, Microsoft has revealed
XNA Game Studio Express, a new product which will allow indie developers and
students to develop simultaneously on Xbox 360 and PC, and share their games to
others in a new Xbox 360 'Creators Club'.
The details of the new tech are as follows: XNA Game Studio Express will be
available for free to anyone with a Windows XP-based PC, and will provide them
with what's described as "Microsoft's next-generation platform for game
development." In addition, by joining a "creators club" for an
annual subscription fee of $99, users will be able to build, test and share
their games on Xbox 360, as well as access a wealth of materials to help speed
the game development progress.'
Wow. Microsoft are actually kind of shaping up to be decent as a game company
this generation, while a few years ago I thought they never even should have
touched the industry, and were just diving in with no idea and buying up game
companies because they love to have monopolies on things. Compared to Sony, the
company that should have proven its ability as a game company in the 90's and
yet somehow is still stealing ideas from newcomers to the industry as well as
older ones, it's pretty impressive.
Nintendo should do SOMETHING in this vein (minus the whole PC aspect) anyway,
though, to fulfill their promise to support indie developers and make it very
easy for them to create and share games. Right now XBLA has impressed me more
than the Virtual Console (keeping in mind that one is actually out and one we
don't know much about); it might be the most appealing thing about the 360 for
me right now. Hopefully the VC will be just as fleshed out with more than just
classic Nintendo and Genesis games.
Not that I'll be getting a 360 any time before I buy a PS2, which probably
won't be this year now that I'm going to be flooded with DS and Wii games for
several months... I wish I'd gotten one months ago when I planned to. I can
wait for Dawn of Mana, right?
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Inequality | Posted: 8/14/2006 1:16:50 PM | Message
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Xbox Live is a very nice service, and while I
don't plan to get an Xbox 360, I can say for sure now that I do see the appeal.
That's something I never thought I'd say 3 years ago.
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From: AdmiralViscen
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lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPljrM1yfvc
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From: Impossible
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http://www.revo-europe.com/news.php?nid=9465
Ha, damn. Okay, so we're DEFINITELY getting the release date on the 23rd, when
Nintendo prove their promises.
Xbox Live is a very nice service, and while I don't plan to get an Xbox 360,
I can say for sure now that I do see the appeal. That's something I never
thought I'd say 3 years ago.
That's basically how I feel about it now... I despised the XBox, because I
don't think the entire success of a console should hinge on a single game (and
its sequel), and I think the console would have bombed without Halo (not saying
there aren't other good games, in fact I think there are much better ones, but
some of them are only even there because XBox sales skyrocketed from Halo and
Halo 2).
The problem with XBox Live is the lack of being free.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/15/2006 11:04:19 AM | Message
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That Dragon Ball Wii game has GCN controller
support.
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Hoping TP follows suit.
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http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3152778
Finally, Sega come up with a decent collection, after the pathetic Sonic
Leftovers Collection - THIRTY Genesis games, PS2 and PSP. I'm guessing most of
these will be on the VC, rather than there being a Wii version. Too bad, it has
nearly, like, every good Genesis game. >_> Except the Treasure ones.
Whenever the **** it is I manage to get a PS2 I'll consider this somewhere on
the list, although I can't help but think this sort of thing is just meant to
be handheld.
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From: Wacky
| Posted: 8/15/2006 5:06:46 PM | Message
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That link was old, Impy. Bad, Impy, bad!
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From: Impossible
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http://wii.ign.com/articles/725/725962p1.html
So at last it's properly confirmed: The Wii version of TP won't be compatible
with the GCN controller. This sucks. Massively. I have no idea which version I
want, because I don't know if the Wii controls will be improved from E3. TP is
supposed to be the last traditional Zelda game and I at least want the OPTION to
play it that way. On the other hand, I want wide screen and the option of new
controls, too, and I don't want to buy a GCN game on Wii launch day. I'm
leaning towards the GCN version anyway, although I'm not happy about it because
this is kind of unfair on anyone getting a Wii.
By the way, isn't the Wii lacking a replacement for camera control as well? I
hope they find a way around that...
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 8/16/2006 8:58:13 PM | Message
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Hey Impy, have you tried the controls yet? Or
are you basing your hate of the E3 controls on something you've already seen,
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I don't hate them, and I most certainly want to
try them before passing judgement (without having to buy the Wii version and
not get the option of GCN controls which I'm entitled to want). But my belief
that they're flawed is justified. Some sword actions (normal attacks, jump
attacks, parries) are performed with the Wiimote and some (spin attacks,
downward stabs) with the nunchuck, it's inconsistent and doesn't make much
sense. And it works the same way with the shield, which I believe is used with
the nunchuck, but a shield bash is done with the Wiimote. That, and a D-pad for
using items isn't exactly the greatest control method, nor is a lack of camera
control, and I'd still like to be able to play through the game both ways
(would also add a lot of replay value, too).
My most realistic plan so far has been to buy the Wii version anyway, and
borrow the GCN version from a friend at some point because he's unlikely to get
a Wii this year so he might get the GCN version. I'd still prefer it if I could
do it the other way around; have the GCN version in the long term (which would
be even better if the handheld GameCube rumour is real) and play the Wii
version once for the novelty, but it's a bit of a gimmick.
Random observation I just made watching a video: TP's enemy designs are kind of
crappy compared to WW's. Cel shading FTW! (For The Wii, maybe someday.) I also
miss the way the music was affected by your fighting in WW, that was awesome,
and for that reason it's the only 3D Zelda in which I don't find battle music
annoying - in OoT and MM, it just disrupts the existing music constantly. That
was worse in MM, in Termina Field... OoT had nowhere near enough enemies
outside of dungeons, now that I look back at it, that's crap... Most areas were
devoid of any fighting.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/16/2006 9:34:48 PM | Message
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It also kind of bothers me that the Wii version
of TP is going to be the "true" version, even though it was designed
as a GCN game and I think it was meant to be played as one well - it's kind of
out place on the Wii, like those THQ ports. It would be nice if the Wii game
contained the complete package, since that's the "superior" one, but
it's really just a GameCube game with some additions to controls, ones that
seem more confusing than they really should be anyway. Yes, the Wiimote is a
perfect shield... Exactly what we imagined when the controller was shown, along
with the attachment as a sword.
I've gone into enough detail about this several times before, and I don't want
to always have to repeat everything, so that's probably as far as I'll go.
There's nothing wrong with me wanting to play the game how it was meant to be
for the first two or three years of its development.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 8/16/2006 9:54:21 PM | Message
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I understand your points about them being
backwards, which you've raised before. But it's totally possible that the
controls actually work, and feel natural after a moment or two. Or heck, even
right away. Yes they may be backwards, but they are still actions. Actions done
by actions. It's not like you're motioning left to get Link to swing to the
right.
Maybe I jumped on you too quickly, but I just wish you wouldn't say that it
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/17/2006 12:03:03 AM | Message
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Maybe I jumped on you too quickly, but I just
wish you wouldn't say that it 'sucks. Massively." before trying them out.
You may actually like them.
Okay, that's insanely out of context and you know it. The controls are flawed
based on my understanding of them, the announcement my post referred to was
what sucks massively.
And it's not just the backwards thing, but the fact that there's absolutely no
consistency. Imagine if you were playing a Super Mario Sunshine, and you
pressed A to jump normally, X to double and triple jump, and L to wall jump or
flip jump. Add to that the fact that it's a two-piece controller, and it gets a
bit disorienting. I think the immediate response to the controls at E3 was more
simple stuff like aiming with the bow, since they didn't need to concern
themselves with shield bashing and sword techniques very often.
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From: Cauchys
Inequality | Posted: 8/17/2006 12:21:25 AM | Message
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Based on what everyone said about the controller
at E3, the impression I get is that it's pointless to try to determine whether
a control scheme is good or bad before you've actually gotten your hands on the
controller and had a test run. I get the feeling that things that seem like
they ought to be counter-intuitive might actually be very intuitive once you've
gotten used to your input method being the movements of two sticks.
Normally I try to advocate a "don't knock it until you've tried it"
stance for games; given how many converts there were at E3, how many people
said "I was skeptical that the Wiimote could work until I actually tried
it, and then I was hooked," I think this stance is going to be required for
anyone who wants to enjoy the Wii without unnecessary stress. I imagine
Nintendo's going to be giving the public ample time to get used to the new
controller at kiosks in various game stores (like what they did with the DS),
so I think there's no use in trying to determine whether these controls work or
not before figuring out what it means for a control scheme to work on the Wii.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/17/2006 6:10:48 PM | Message
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http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3152937
Final Fantasy V on Nov 6th. Final Fantasy III on November 14th.
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| Posted: 8/17/2006 9:51:43 PM | Message
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Curses.. VI and XII within a month of each
other. Maybe two months. Still too close.
I've given up on getting the Wii this year.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/18/2006 6:13:23 PM | Message
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http://ds.qj.net/tags/lexicon-entertainment/8263
Hell yes, Chronos Twin LIVES (oddly at about the same time we learn that the
Fruit ****er lives)! It looked really awesome a couple of years ago, but for
some reason didn't even get a GameFAQs page, and it was on the verge of
vaporware... Now it's a DS game, which is good, because the DS was MADE for
this kind of thing and the dual screens haven't been used this well many times.
I miss all those DS ideas we had at the start of 2004... On the bright side:
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=935079
Geez, all they did was get the NAME WRONG, but it's finally there.
http://www.allrpg.com/rpgnews/news_show.php?newsid=2818
Thank you, Atlus.
Wait, ****, this is an Atlus game, that means I need to get it when it comes
out or I'll never be able to. But I had other plans this year... Yet this game
looks so awesome (TOTAL LACK OF ADVENTURE GAMES ON THE SYSTEM WITH A GODDAMN
TOUCH SCREEN)...
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/18/2006 7:35:23 PM | Message
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Wait, I'm confused, now everyone is saying it's
called "Chronos Twins" now, but the box art has no such S.
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Slayer007 X | Posted: 8/19/2006 10:28:12 AM | Message
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anyone think there will be a golden sun 3?
THAT WOULD BE SICK.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/19/2006 7:26:18 PM | Message
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Camelot have been acting weird as hell lately.
They're now making a PC game or something, and rumours are even suggesting that
they won't make games for Nintendo anymore. I wouldn't trust anyone else with
Mario Tennis or Golf very much, though, especially the handheld versions. But
that's not the point! Camelot are forgetting that they still need to make the
next Golden Sun game, which they've been saying they want to for years. And the
DS is so perfect for it...
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/19/2006 9:28:45 PM | Message
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Wii info from IGN podcast:
- Possible delay for Metroid Prime 3 (getting bad vibes)
- Star Wars Wii a go
- Dragon Quest Swords probably not going to make launch, probable more info at
TGS
- THQ Wii exclusive event next Tuesday
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Slayer007 X | Posted: 8/20/2006 3:03:54 PM | Message
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I hope the next Metroid will be excellent. 1 and
2 were really fun, yet fairly different from each other. I didn't like the
games at first, but once you got to a certain point, I just said to myself,
"this game is actually pretty cool."
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/21/2006 2:56:53 AM | Message
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Nindori: 10 years of Famicom and Super Famicom. 10 years of N64 and GC. And now
another ten years is starting with Wii?
Miyamoto: Yes, we're starting from here.
N: Looking at the titles you've announced so far, it already seems like you'll
be releasing games at a faster pace than the N64 and GC.
M: That's because the machine is based on GC. Dev tools are of course being
upgraded, but GC code will basically run as is. Because of that, I'm also
thinking I can remake some of my GC games for Wii, making use of the Wiimote.
N: So you think games will experience a rebirth thanks to the Wiimote...
M: Yes. Of course you can wander into a second hand shop and buy a lot of these
games still, so I don't think we can release these Wiimakes at full price.
Since a lot of the development cost has already been accounted for, we'll be
able to release these at a much more affordable price. And if others also take
advantage of this and release Wiimakes, there's a high possibility of a lot of
software from third parties also.
N: So, there's a possibility of Nintendo doing this?
M: Yes, I strongly believe there is. For this reason, the next Zelda will be
released for both Wii and GC simultaneously. It's quite an interesting
experiment.
N: Ah, I see.
M: Also, when we were working on it, some of the staff were saying "Since
the Wii has more power than the GC, let's polish the graphics up a bit
too", but Zelda's fans aren't expecting polish, they're expecting a fun
and exciting game, so I said it is better if we make it fun both on Wii and GC.
And recently it's been established that "Wii is not a machine that tries
to deliver next-gen graphics". Of course, since there are still games that
demand high quality graphics, there will be separate paths of development
depending on the software.
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Mario 64-2: originally planned for 64DD, some parts made it into other games,
but Miyamoto forgot which ones (!)
Cabbage: Cancelled but some ideas made it into Nintendogs.
Mario 128: A test concept for Mario. Some elements are in Mario Galaxy, incl.
the running around a sphere and gravity.
Marionette: Moved to Wii. Still in development.
Stage Debut: Some elements seen in E3 Wii demos, like the face mapping element.
Looks like many elements will make it into other games rather than being
released as a standalong product, but the writeup is kind of vague.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/21/2006 8:34:06 PM | Message
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This month's Nintendo Power
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime - 9.0
Madden NFL 07 (GCN) - 9.0 (GBA) - 7.0 (DS) - 7.5
The Ant Bully (GCN) 5.0
Deep Labyrinth - 6.0
Star Fox Command - 9.5
One Piece: Grand Adventure - 5.5
Super Monkey Ball Adventure - 5.5
Rainbow Islands Revolution - 4.5
Mega Man ZX - 8.5
Bubble Bobble Revolution - 6.0
Tenchu: Dark Secret - 5.0
Harvest Moon DS - 6.0
Games Explosion! - 4.0
Pac-Man World Rally - 5.5
Alex Rider: Stormbreaker - 4.5
Anyone know anything about Rocket Slime? And Starfox... hmm..
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Slayer007 X | Posted: 8/21/2006 9:32:12 PM | Message
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Now I haven't read a nintendo power in forever,
I can't tell if all those games are made by nintendo, but is that magazine
still biased on 1st and 2nd party games?
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From: MacDaddy
Mike | Posted: 8/21/2006 9:35:38 PM | Message
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Pac-man World Rally looked like a combination of
Mario Kart and ecstasy. That stuff looked to complicated to keep track of.
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Now I haven't read a nintendo power in forever,
I can't tell if all those games are made by nintendo, but is that magazine
still biased on 1st and 2nd party games?
From what I've heard, they're way different since their redesign.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/22/2006 1:31:24 AM | Message
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From what I've heard, NP are less biased than
EGM at times. At least back when EGM were saying that the PSP would destroy the
DS, and if you thought otherwise you were a Nintendo fanboy.
Impressive score for SFC, if it's really that great (wait for a few more sites)
maybe I'll get it after all - I was really having strong doubts about how fun
the gameplay could really be, it seemed kind of slow and not that varied.
Nintendo "proves their promise" tomorrow. Should be fun.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/22/2006 5:19:47 AM | Message
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Incredible MM commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAfBiOeb5mc
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From: Deity42
| Posted: 8/22/2006 8:36:42 AM | Message
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NP is actually pretty good these days. I still
think they're biased towards certain games, as in if the staff like a game they
sort of leverage more coverage in to sell it, but otherwise pretty good.
New layout sucks just as bad as any other magazine. Text and graphics thrown on
the page everywhere. Miss the old days.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/22/2006 11:44:54 PM | Message
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/584.html
Hell yeah.
Does anyone know what those circles next to some top 10s are? I demand to know
why I have one. Is it a sign of awesomeness? >_> I thought it might be
Top 10s that have been featured on the main page, but evidently not.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 8/23/2006 12:50:55 PM | Message
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It seems unfathomable that in 2001, at the
very beginning of the GBA’s life, that someone had already mastered the
GBA’s sound hardware and was able to make a soundtrack that went above and
beyond anything expected, in atmosphere, sound quality, and quality of
composition.
I think the circle means "CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR LOLOL WTF -10".
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 8/24/2006 4:06:54 AM | Message
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*hasn't caught up*
Here's a good article on mascots in videogames:
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3406&Itemid=35
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IV | Posted: 8/24/2006 8:10:01 PM | Message
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http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3153115
We had a chance to try roughly 10 of the mini-games that make up the title, and
they ranged from the brilliant -- where you chase rabbits on the beach in a
"first-person shooter" mode -- to the just plain odd -- where you
have to close doors that happen to keep swinging open as the rabbits are going
to the bathroom in four stalls.
The mini-games are split up into four types: FPS, Trials, Races, and Dance. FPS
games are somewhat misnamed, since they act more like light gun games than
traditional first-person shooters -- as the game moves the player around on
rails, he or she can aim in any direction and shoot plungers at the oncoming
rabbits. Trials are kind of all over the place, with one we tried being a
Wac-A-Mole variant where you use a shovel to smack rabbits coming out of the
ground. Races are as you would expect, though in most cases the forward
movement seems to be provided for you so you can either turn left and right as
you skydive through cloud hoops or move the Wii-mote and the nunchaku up and
down as fast as possible to run along a track. Dance games are perhaps the
easiest to explain -- you dance by timing your Wii-mote and nunchaku swings
with the rabbits as they approach you on both sides.
If the dancing didn't give it away, these are not games meant to be taken
seriously. One we tried had us zoomed in on a rabbit's mouth, removing worms
that escaped from holes in its teeth. It's easy to imagine there will be even
more wacky scenarios in the final game.
That's the end of any theories about Rayman being a platformer.
I'm still curious, though.
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From: ajain02
| Posted: 8/24/2006 8:13:48 PM | Message
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Rayman Raving Rabbids is available for play
behind closed doors -- and it looks to be one of the strongest Wii launch
games.
Well, that wasn't something I expected, even when I thought it was going to be
a platformer about 30 seconds ago.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 8/24/2006 9:27:07 PM | Message
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I'm intriguied by Raving Rabbids. I've never
been big on games made up entirely of mini games, but this has some
wack-tacular potential. 'Wack' in the wacky way, not fap fap way.
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II | Posted: 8/25/2006 3:44:32 AM | Message
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http://media.wii.ign.com/media/748/748588/img_3761874.html
What are Piantas (and durians) doing in SMG?
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IV | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:40:45 AM | Message
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Looks like Play Yan is going international.
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/mp3_player.jpg
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IV | Posted: 8/25/2006 9:01:16 AM | Message
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Actual Wii in use, playing Elebits, no wild arm
motions:
http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/5266
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From: Jial
Silverthorn | Posted: 8/25/2006 1:59:32 PM | Message
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Hey Sci, random question; do you know of any
modding services available for the Sega Saturn that are reliable and still in
business? I have been looking into importing the whole Shining Force III set,
but I am debating on whether I should get a JP Saturn, or mod my US one.
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BWii vid.
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| Posted: 8/25/2006 6:26:05 PM | Message
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Where?
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/25/2006 6:51:45 PM | Message
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Wow, AV sucks for for referencing information
without sharing it.
At least when I reference stuff I don't directly link to, the only link I have
at the time is already in my previous post, so there wouldn't be anything else
I could add.
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From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 8/25/2006 7:02:54 PM | Message
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Unwarrented harrassing, say what?
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/25/2006 7:05:50 PM | Message
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I apparently hit Tab before hitting Ctrl+V.
Thanks for killing one of Sci's last posts with your whining. It's absolutely
amazing how you have gradually silenced every single one of your supporters
with your endless childish behavior.
The video is at IGN, I don't have it handy any more.
UPDATE 1: Ubisoft has more titles to be released after launch (not including
what has already been announced). GT Pro has over 80 licensed vehicles and
Nintendo Power confirms it as a Wii exclusive.
UPDATE 3: Lucasarts makes an interesting comment in response to Nintendo Power
and the Wii: “Whatever Lucasarts can do to center future Star Wars games around
story and character in the most innovative way possible, we will.”
UPDATE 4: Rampage: Total Destruction, compared to the Gamecube version, will
have 10 new playable monsters (40 in total) and at least one new city; Dallas.
You have TWO control options, one you can either play with the GCN controller
or with the Wii-mote (it will be used for attacking) and Nunchuk (for
controlling character). Also Nintendo Power confirms that visual enhancements,
textures, new-bump mapping, more-detailed environments will be incorporated into
the game.
SIDE NOTE: The Final Fantasy III six-page preview for the DS is amazing. The
Wi-Fi portion allows for you to send messages or chat with friends. This issue
makes you want the game so badly!
Here's more
UPDATE 5: Call of Duty 3 is CONFIRMED for Launch Day. (Note: The screens in the
magazine don’t look so great although Nintendo Power said the environments are
impressive, best to wait for high-quality screenshots). Controls are like any
other FPS on the Wii. However the game allows for simulation of ‘real world
movements’ as Nintendo Power states “(one example is instead of pressing a
button to plant and detonate an explosive you’ll have to go through steps to do
it yourself) Say you find yourself in close-quarters combat with an enemy
soldier; you can grab unto his rifle and shake the controller to wrench the
weapon from his grasp.” Treyarch says “With the Wii controller, we effectively
put that rifle into the player’s hands. When we found out the details
(Wii-mote), we were really excited at the prospect of players getting to
physically interact with the game world. The Wii remote has great precision, so
when it’s rotated like a wheel, the steering movement of the jeep is really
smooth.” The game has alot better AI compared to past COD titles and it also
allows for ‘players choice’ routes.
UPDATE 6: Nintendo Power has a special section of ‘The Stuff of Legends Part
1′ in preperation for Twilight Princess. Best transformation in the
Zelda series is Light World and Dark World, best supporting character is Epona
and top enemies are Otorocks.
UPDATE 7: Trauma Center: Second Opinion interview. Summary: Development started
in January. Atlus says rather than calling it a remake, it’s a ‘perfect
vision’. Game’s graphics are as realistic as possible and Chapter 6 is a
completely new story with a different ending compared to the DS version. New
character is in the game. Atlus hopes it’ll be more fun on the Wii than on the
DS. Difficulty level is in the game. Game has mini-game type operations. A new
tool is in the game that you would see in tv shows like ER that save patients
from the brink of death. No plans for WiiConnect24 and the Speaker but they are
interested in it for future projects.
UPDATE 8: The EA exclusive section doesn’t really have much. It mentions the
six games that EA has planned for the Wii. It has EA Canada’s John Schappert
talking about how great the Wii is and says “We appreciate Nintendo’s tenacity
to bring new gamers to us; people who haven’t played games before.” EA isn’t giving
out info on games other than Madden and NFS. The section gives a bit of ideas
of the games but nothing brand new or special.
From: Neeyahaha
| Posted: 8/25/2006 7:11:16 PM | Message
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http://media.wii.ign.com/media/849/849911/vids_1.html
BWii videos.
I love how the acronym works.
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From: scientist
pg | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:09:15 PM | Message
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Jial, I'm not sure of any reliable modding
services for the Saturn (although I'm sure there are some) - my Saturn came
already able to play imports (without soldering - it came with an import
cartridge that I haven't been able to locate anywhere online). Your best bet
might be to read through Saturn hardware FAQs on this site or ask around on the
board and find out what the cheapest route might be.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:09:43 PM | Message
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Unwarrented harrassing, say what?
Wait, but when someone harasses me, it's completely warranted?
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/starfox/review.html?sid=6156604
Star Fox Command - 7.5. I would be concerned, but that's the same score they
gave Tetris DS. If other reviews are similar, though, I guess it's Mario Hoops
for me.
You have TWO control options, one you can either play with the GCN
controller or with the Wii-mote (it will be used for attacking) and Nunchuk (for
controlling character).
*gasp* But then they lose profits because nobody will buy the game twice!
Right, Nintendo?
http://wii.ign.com/articles/728/728463p1.html
Penny Arcade: The Game. No comment.
I believe these are the BWii videos:
http://media.wii.ign.com/media/849/849911/vids_1.html
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:11:01 PM | Message
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Ah, missed that the videos were already posted,
sorry.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:17:07 PM | Message
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It looks like TPWii will have bonus items and
other content that would render it totally unplayable on the Cube controller.
Implementation of realtime swordswinging kind of nixes the plan, too.
My complaints on your behavior are always objective and often justified.
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From: Impossible
II | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:40:42 PM | Message
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It looks like TPWii will have bonus items and
other content that would render it totally unplayable on the Cube controller.
Implementation of realtime swordswinging kind of nixes the plan, too.
I haven't seen anything about any bonus items or content, so far we've been
told the games will be identical apart from controls and wide screen. And the
sword swinging thing could easily be optional.
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From: Angel
JJ | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:41:18 PM | Message
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I wanted in on the last page.
Carry on.
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:42:05 PM | Message
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u gossa read more
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From: AdmiralViscen
IV | Posted: 8/25/2006 8:42:08 PM | Message
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lol
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