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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Wii demo units at EB
« on: November 06, 2006, 03:04:45 AM »
Five bucks? Good lord! Thass alotta dollas. How about I give you sixty-two cent, and you let me jerk off on the back cover.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: WiiConnect24 options
« on: November 06, 2006, 02:58:21 AM »
All ISPs have bandwidth caps. Some just won't tell you what it is, and you won't know if you've exceeded the magic number till you get a letter in the mail.
DSL has severe distance limitations. It also can't be used on any voice loops that contain fiber (especially the fruit variety). Data fiber (i.e., Verizon FIOS) has very good range.
'Course ya'll is too po' in the country for fiber! Here, have some more expensive satellite instead.
DSL has severe distance limitations. It also can't be used on any voice loops that contain fiber (especially the fruit variety). Data fiber (i.e., Verizon FIOS) has very good range.
'Course ya'll is too po' in the country for fiber! Here, have some more expensive satellite instead.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Mp3 and Wii
« on: November 06, 2006, 02:47:45 AM »
They should just have an MP3 channel because it was the only damned thing that was good about the Xbox. Well, when the game wasn't from EA and it properly played your tracks. And because iTunes is just more DRM bullscat.
Big... Damn... Sensuality.
Big... Damn... Sensuality.
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General Gaming / RE: Sony getting hit Hard lately
« on: November 06, 2006, 02:35:26 AM »
"PS3 Buzzword Processor: It's smarter than you."
"PS3 Super-Double-Real-World-Time-Large Blu-Ray: The only thing you'll need more of, is money."
Please send my check in the mail for services rendered. Thank you.
"PS3 Super-Double-Real-World-Time-Large Blu-Ray: The only thing you'll need more of, is money."
Please send my check in the mail for services rendered. Thank you.
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TalkBack / RE: EDITORIALS: Playing is Believing
« on: November 06, 2006, 02:20:14 AM »
I like Burnout 2. No sale.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: help me UPGRADE before Wii
« on: November 03, 2006, 09:39:18 AM »
I have to agree with the comments about a surround sound system. A HTIB setup isn't worth the investment. I'd rather go with the sound in my TV and save for a decent seperate setup. I have an Onkyo TX-SR500, which is well outdated by now. Their revisions to this model have kept it at a good price point and feature set. It's now up to the TX-SR504, which is recommended in the recent electronics issue of Consumer Reports. $260 at Amazon currently. Refurbished under $200, which is how I got mine.
Get some JBLs and a sub from Parts Express and you have--well, my setup. All of it came under $500.
Get some JBLs and a sub from Parts Express and you have--well, my setup. All of it came under $500.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Japanese Wii Ads...
« on: November 03, 2006, 09:19:07 AM »
I thought Japan was the center of the over-excited announcer universe. These ads would then be in distinct contrast to the typical commercial. And, as couchmonkey noted, they're advertising to everyone. I like them. Even in the West, I think these commercials would be refreshing to see, instead of the usual sight gag or prostitute.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: It seems we have a winner...GameCube philes be damned!
« on: November 02, 2006, 11:36:10 AM »
3 - Release a dual-system version, playable on either the GameCube or Wii, thereby satisfying all customers and preventing any confusion. Of course, that would look pretty dumb when the new system is by itself making more profit at launch than any other before it. Why throw more profits out the window by passing up the perfect double-dip? This could be the poorest quarter for gamers ever!
Yes, I suppose they could really screw Nintendo fans and not release the GameCube version at all. But that would likely cause an outcry that Nintendo couldn't afford to handle right now. So, they'll discourage sales of the GameCube version as best they can, short of wholly throwing it out. Anyway, this ground has been covered before. I don't think any of us see it any differently than we did when the release dates were announced.
Just to be clear, I'm not debating the merits of the Wii control scheme. I'm simply disappointed that Nintendo has led us along all this time, insisting again and again that this would always be a GameCube game, it was only ever intended to be a GameCube game--then pulling this stunt. If I were getting a Wii, and I still might if funds and system availability allow it, I'll get the Wii version for sure. But there are plenty of us who just won't have one for awhile. We get pissed on for the benefit of stupid people who've bought the Wii and/or for shareholders. Forgive me if I'm not onboard that line of reasoning.
Yes, I suppose they could really screw Nintendo fans and not release the GameCube version at all. But that would likely cause an outcry that Nintendo couldn't afford to handle right now. So, they'll discourage sales of the GameCube version as best they can, short of wholly throwing it out. Anyway, this ground has been covered before. I don't think any of us see it any differently than we did when the release dates were announced.
Just to be clear, I'm not debating the merits of the Wii control scheme. I'm simply disappointed that Nintendo has led us along all this time, insisting again and again that this would always be a GameCube game, it was only ever intended to be a GameCube game--then pulling this stunt. If I were getting a Wii, and I still might if funds and system availability allow it, I'll get the Wii version for sure. But there are plenty of us who just won't have one for awhile. We get pissed on for the benefit of stupid people who've bought the Wii and/or for shareholders. Forgive me if I'm not onboard that line of reasoning.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: It seems we have a winner...GameCube philes be damned!
« on: November 02, 2006, 09:59:28 AM »
No, but you can make an effort. It's obvious that isn't part of the game plan with Nintendo. Their attitude lately almost amounts to disdain for anything associated with the GameCube, even consumers. I can't conceive how apologists can excuse that. See these actions for what they are, pure greed. Maybe you can explain to me why you care at all anyway, if you're getting the game in November. Why can't I or anyone else not getting a Wii also have the game then?
I hate to pull the 'fanboy' card, but it really is rampant on this board lately, a trait I never associated with this Nintendo community. I hope it all blows over after the launch.
I hate to pull the 'fanboy' card, but it really is rampant on this board lately, a trait I never associated with this Nintendo community. I hope it all blows over after the launch.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
« on: November 02, 2006, 09:51:01 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: Spak-SpangQuote
Originally posted by: Renny
The intro was mightily ripped straight from Shadow of the Colossus. Of course that does nothing to quell my lust for this game. Hotness.
Nice 'Wii-working' [snort] of the trailer. I think that will convert any holdouts to the new twilight realm look. The boat bit looked the business.
No, it was ripped from OoT not Shadow of the Colossus.
Yeah, I suppose both are indebted to what was established with OoT. But it's clear that TP's intro is much closer to SotC than OoT. I don't think it's unreasonable to think that the Zelda developers haven't derived some visual design from SotC. In particular riding across the bridge and along the cliffs, as well as the tone of the music. Still, maybe that's simply the natural evolution of Zelda to a greater scale and more serious mood. It rawks fer shur, tho.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:It seems we have a winner...GameCube philes be damned!
« on: November 02, 2006, 09:29:16 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: Caliban
I don't understand why all this chatting is hapening at all, someone at NoA was kind enough to leave us the choice of purcahsing the GC version albeit late, and we also have the option of getting a Wii-enhanced version of TP. So why whine about it?! Ian?! Anyone else?!
Kind enough to force us to buy the Wii at launch if we want to play the game when it was promised? I don't expect any gratitude or respect from any corporation, but it isn't unreasonable to ask for a little bit of respect to the people who have kept the GameCube aloft this generation. Delaying a month to encourage sales for a system I don't have or plan to get this holiday is dirty and cheap, and no better than what Microsoft or Sony would do. If the heads of Nintendo want to act like they care so much about video games, show a little appreciation to the fans. (And yes, that includes people who aren't even pre-ordering the Wii, or getting in line at midnight for one, or even paying $500 for one on eBay. I know that blows some peoples' minds around here, but it's true.)
[troll fed; 15:30 on 2006-11-02]
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
« on: November 02, 2006, 06:13:28 AM »
The intro was mightily ripped straight from Shadow of the Colossus. Of course that does nothing to quell my lust for this game. Hotness.
Nice 'Wii-working' [snort] of the trailer. I think that will convert any holdouts to the new twilight realm look. The boat bit looked the business.
Nice 'Wii-working' [snort] of the trailer. I think that will convert any holdouts to the new twilight realm look. The boat bit looked the business.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Accessory get!
« on: October 19, 2006, 03:34:57 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: JonLeung
I've always thought that controllers should tell the game what colour they are (it could be as simple as a 3-byte RGB value) so that multiplayer games could use them as default distinguishing colours. Unless, of course, you have more than one controller of the same colour, but it'd still be neat. With 6kb of memory in each Wii Remote, it could be possible...if they make different colour Wii Remotes, that is.
Some GCN games do just that. The only one in my collection is... NFL2k3. It was free, I swear.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: GCN Zelda not going to be sold at retail in the United States ?
« on: October 19, 2006, 11:22:46 AM »
A good business decision if they want my boot up their asses. Anyone who remembers that the GameCube version still exists by December 11th should get it free.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Amazing Deals!
« on: October 18, 2006, 05:47:41 PM »
Got the last copy of Battalion Wars at K-Mart for $15. Time to buy all the GameCube titles missed, for cheap.
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TalkBack / RE: Skull Kid Collectable From First 4 Figures
« on: October 16, 2006, 12:12:04 PM »
Six of those would look better next to my TV than a PS3.
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TalkBack / RE: FAQ Attaq
« on: October 15, 2006, 07:48:10 PM »
There's Pop-Tart in my Wii. How do I get it out?
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Getting a Wii and selling your 'Cube?
« on: October 15, 2006, 07:37:15 PM »
My Cube stays, as I pimped it with a region switch and blue/green LEDs, plus GameBoy Player and LAN. It doesn't take much space, and I just like the little guy.
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General Chat / RE: McDonalds: The Monopoly Game
« on: October 15, 2006, 09:13:05 AM »
I need Coronary Bypass and Roly-Poly Road. I have the Waterworks and B. O.
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TalkBack / RE: Pink and Black DS Lites Get a Date in the US
« on: August 29, 2006, 05:01:54 AM »
Millions of peaches, peaches for me.
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TalkBack / RE: Radio Free Nintendo - Episode 11
« on: August 04, 2006, 07:05:05 PM »
Damn, Stan. That's a mighty fine pirate voice you got there. Were you draining a barrel of Mount [Flamboyant] Rum that day?
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: New Sadness info
« on: August 04, 2006, 06:19:10 PM »
If nothing else these guys are displaying a real knack for hype. They've pwned me with excitement.
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TalkBack / RE: Minnesota Video Game Law Overturned
« on: August 03, 2006, 08:31:29 PM »
wandering can't handle his wine coolers.
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General Gaming / RE: Is Microsoft worried, or going in for the kill?
« on: July 27, 2006, 05:55:08 PM »
And for rendering below the requisite HD resolution watermark. Xbox180, more like.
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