Post by: Mario on February 21, 2003, 12:24:33 PM
Mario Kart could have been shown in video form there, but Miyamoto said he wanted it to debut at E3, apparantly the game may be finished
Pikmin 2 footage was shown, it has multiplayer
Kirbys Air Ride footage was shown, it looks really fun apparently
Zelda: Wind Waker PAL/US versions will have added features and a few gameplay tweaks that were not in the Japanese version
Nintendo is furthering thier relationship with Namco and Sega, and beggining a partnership with EA
This was at an interview with Miyamoto when he was in London yesterday by the way. Its a very long interview that you can read here . Its a very interesting interview, i recommend you all read it.
Post by: Ian Sane on February 21, 2003, 12:32:27 PM
Where? Where do I read it?
Post by: Mario on February 21, 2003, 12:34:02 PM
Post by: manunited4eva22 on February 21, 2003, 12:54:31 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on February 21, 2003, 01:31:51 PM
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We are talking about the mass audience, and many people have different their own ways of making use of entertainment. We as the maker always have a responsibility over how our products are used by the mass market. There are reasons why no companies are willing to market GTA as their product in Japan. At least people have a sense of the danger of the current situation.
More importantly, we need to find something that is a substitute for Grand Theft Auto, in terms of a game that sells. It's our mission to find an alternative that is unique and non-violent. One of the answers is the connectivity offered by GameCube and GBA.
I definately like the sound of that. The whole concept of GTA has been disturbing to me. There is little to no gameplay, and the game sells itself on excessive violence. IMO, the industry would be better without it.
I am quite pleased that Nintendo is not selling out and will remain true to the gamers among those who play video games.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 21, 2003, 01:43:17 PM
Well, he IS God after all!
Post by: Berny on February 21, 2003, 02:05:47 PM
Post by: Perfect Cell on February 21, 2003, 02:18:32 PM
Post by: IllegalCheeser on February 21, 2003, 02:22:38 PM
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Post by: Grey Ninja on February 21, 2003, 03:29:03 PM
Post by: cubist on February 21, 2003, 03:32:45 PM
Post by: Gharakh on February 21, 2003, 03:33:24 PM
i also agree with cheeser in that they need to have more bonus n64 games to give away with preorders. they could do it with mario kart, golf, tennis..or better yet, mario 64 when u preorder 128! that would sell like hot-cakes
i think they need to get a few developers just focused on more mature games for the gamecube, much like what silicon knights is doing. if they get more companies like silicon knights and retro working on more exclusive mature games then cube will really appeal to a much wider audience.
Post by: Mingesium on February 21, 2003, 03:42:16 PM
Post by: Perfect Cell on February 21, 2003, 05:45:20 PM
Post by: SilverBack1138 on February 21, 2003, 06:13:38 PM
GTA does have fun gameplay, but unless you're pursuing the challenges, it gets old after a while.
Post by: Sion441 on February 21, 2003, 06:22:46 PM
Post by: vitaflo on February 21, 2003, 06:33:42 PM
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Right on Grey Ninja, you beat me to the punch! Eternal Darkness is a game that boasts intelligence. The gameplay is actually deeper than your average adult videogame.
It's sorta wierd, I attribute "deep gameplay" to adult games. What I find interesting is some gamers use of the term "adult" or "mature" when talking about gaming. It usually means something more on the order of "juvinile".
I would agree that ED is an intelligent game, and better suited for the "adult" name plate than most.
Post by: JSR on February 21, 2003, 06:41:08 PM
Post by: Hybrid Hunter on February 21, 2003, 07:36:41 PM
Maybe the dog thing is some kinda pet game, i dunno.
Everytime Miyamoto speaks, its always something good for us!
Can't wait till E3 now!
Post by: Bloodworth on February 21, 2003, 08:07:32 PM
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Post by: BlkPaladin on February 21, 2003, 09:04:22 PM
Post by: Scyth3r on February 21, 2003, 09:33:37 PM
Good thing EA published console games are a lot better than their PC published games which are usually rushed, buggy, and completely unoptimized POS.
They said Mario Kart didn't get a fair share of resources.
I really do hope its online w/ more tracks and possibly some more items... thats all I really want. Can't make a great game much better.
Post by: EL Pollo DIablos on February 22, 2003, 02:56:28 AM
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While it is good to have many different titles on Nintendo, I think what is more important is that we make titles only Nintendo customers can play. That is why it's very important for Nintendo to come up with the best first-party titles and create unique entertainment experiences.
This isalso good. New franhchises and bettergames. Because exclusive titles are the main attraction to a console.
El Pollo Diablos
Post by: IllegalCheeser on February 22, 2003, 04:42:59 AM
Post by: EL Pollo DIablos on February 22, 2003, 05:50:07 AM
All the things that came out of GBA/NGCwere sort of gimmicks except in Animal Crossing.
Nintendo has to come up with really good GBA/NGC connection franchises were u can play on your GBA and NGA on teh same game.
El Pollo Diablos
Post by: Gharakh on February 22, 2003, 06:03:41 AM
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Good thing EA published console games are a lot better than their PC published games which are usually rushed, buggy, and completely unoptimized POS.
i dont really agree with this. all their sports games on pc are exactly same as the console counterparts, battlefield 1942 is amazing, i think they are also publishing c&c generals which looks amazing as well.
whats wrong with EA pc games? (sorry for talking so much about pc on a cube forum hehe)
Post by: WhoDey on February 22, 2003, 06:57:36 AM
They should take their biggest GBA games (like Pokemon) and make it connect to the GC to give the GBA owners incentive to want to buy the GC. I'm not up-to-date with the whole Pokemon situation but don't you need the GBA game to make the upcoming GC game work? I think I read about that somewhere and I think it has potential although I'm skeptical about the connectivity being necessary. Anyway, have a GBA pokemon game, connect it to your GC and all of a sudden you've got new areas to explore and new pokemon to find. Just watch how something that simple begins to sell GC's, especially in Japan.
I can't believe the GC and GBA have been out together for more than a year and Nintendo hasn't exploited this.
But reading that interview, there is no doubt in my mind that I have chosen the best system for me. It's too bad that I don't agree with the mainstream but so be it. Nintendo is where it's at.
Post by: Hemmorrhoid on February 22, 2003, 07:16:34 AM
Im really excited about Mario 128, most wanted Shiggy game after Wind Waker, perhaps even more. After all, hes spent ages on that game.
Did Shigsy actually say that Mario Kart was finished? If so, why dont they release it, same with 1080, WTF, why hesitate to release a HIT??????
Post by: Bloodworth on February 24, 2003, 11:50:18 AM
Post by: thecubedcanuck on February 24, 2003, 12:28:28 PM
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More importantly, we need to find something that is a substitute for Grand Theft Auto, in terms of a game that sells. It's our mission to find an alternative that is unique and non-violent. One of the answers is the connectivity offered by GameCube and GBA.
sadly he doesnt understand the American market.
oh well
Post by: rodtod on February 24, 2003, 01:36:15 PM
Miyamoto understands enough about that market to know that non-violent games do have a chance, and that innovation is smiled upon. GTA3 was innovative btw. it's more than just some violent game.
Post by: Calibretto on February 25, 2003, 05:09:31 AM
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The problem I have had with the whole GC/GBA connectivity is that so far it's almost all geared toward giving the GC game the bonuses. In other words, if you have a GC game the GBA can enhance it a little if you own one. They are going the wrong direction with that. The GBA is having no problem selling, it's the GC that needs the boost. They need to make GBA owners think they need the GC.Quote
That is a very good observation, and I agree that Nintendo should explore this aspect of the GBA/GC conectivity. As it is now, the conectivity is a nice feature, but not a system seller (in my opinion at least.) This approach may help reverse that. Keep the GC bonuses too, but increase the GBA bonuses as well.
Also I would love to see more free N64 ports or even Super Nintendo ports given out with preorders as Nintendo did with the Zelda preorder. That would be spectacular. But I doubt Nintendo will do it too often; amybe for one or two other games. I wonder how much money it cost to release the Zelda preorder disc, versus how much they make back in preorders and sales.
