We've got games galore, 3DS launch impressions, and emails to boot!
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Finally, you can listen to RFN on your shiny new 3DS! Or any other device. This week's New Business is, for once, all Nintendo-platform games. Jonny catches up with Monster Hunter 3 Tri and quickly releases it back into the wild, but he was more compelled to finish Dive: The Medes Island Secret. Jon is still plowing through Pokemon Black & White, but he also checks out Natsume Championship Wrestling (SNES), just released on Virtual Console, which sparks a nostalgic trip through classic pro wrestling games. If you like when James talks about super-weird DS games, you will love hearing about Touch Detective 2.5.
Greg rounds out the first segment with his thoughts on Trauma Team, one of last year's most underappreciated Wii games, but not before he surprises us with the brand new 3DS he acquired just earlier that day! Find out how Greg's been enjoying retaking to the skies of Wuhu Island in Pilotwings Resort, plus there's impressions of Face Raiders and the built-in, dragon-plagued AR games.
In Listener Mail, we address your letters about playing multiple games simultaneously, more games to play with children, the best video game history books, and the best/worst trends in gaming. Keep sending those great emails, and we'll keep discussing them on the show! Now go play 3DS. ;-)
I think it's possible that Monster Hunter could take hold of me the way it did for you guys. However, I have no interest in making that kind of time investment in one game when it has so little appeal even after several hours. There are too many other games to play.
The discussion of Trauma Team makes me sad. At one point, it was one of my most anticipated games for Wii. Now, hopes that it will ever be localised in Europe are fading fast. If it's not too much trouble, I would like to ask Greg what he did to allow himself to play Excitebots, Kirby and Trauma Team on his PAL Wii.
Wait... I can listen to you guys on my 3DS? How? I thought the internet wasn't up yet... Please let me know! I am an RFN addict!
Wait... I can listen to you guys on my 3DS? How? I thought the internet wasn't up yet... Please let me know! I am an RFN addict!
You need to download it onto the SD card from a computer. Then you can listen to it.
I stood through all of HOTD:Overkill and Red Steel 2. Greg needs to work on his lower body strength.
I stood through all of HOTD:Overkill and Red Steel 2. Greg needs to work on his lower body strength.
Yeah, that scene in The Lion King reminded me of Star Trek III as well. By the way, Greg, have you ever heard the dance version of Star Trek III's theme?
Also props to James for mentioning the Touch Detective Sequel. Both games were excellent.
This episode makes me really want to get Trauma Team. I haven't played any of the Trauma Center games though. Would it be a mistake to start with this one? (Cross posted to Facebook page.)
I'm pretty sure I covered this in an episode, but the true ending of 999 was kind of whacked. I have questions, but I cannot ask them without massive spoilers. Conceptually I do enjoy the way the peril of their situation was resolved.