Post by: PIAC on March 27, 2003, 12:11:38 AM
but relife IS at hand, and that hand is only a week away in the shape of Metroid Prime and Pokemon R/S, hooray
Post by: Mario on March 27, 2003, 12:17:57 AM
Post by: PIAC on March 27, 2003, 12:21:05 AM
they could have atleast given us OoT/MQ to keep us entertained untill it comes out, i mean, specially considering my 64 died and i cant play OoT or MM on it
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 27, 2003, 12:51:58 AM
Mine is just fine.
Post by: Nephilim on March 27, 2003, 04:22:39 AM
they care about australian pokemon fans....but thats about it
Post by: KrazyJ1098 on March 27, 2003, 04:37:19 AM
Post by: Nintendork SP on March 27, 2003, 04:39:06 AM
Post by: EL Pollo DIablos on March 27, 2003, 05:34:20 AM
But I know what u mean. We in Europe aren't that for ahead of u guys in aussieland.
EL Pollo Diablos
Post by: Kai on March 27, 2003, 06:01:56 AM
There was a comic on Penny Arcade about having to wait five months between Metroid - Zelda. But the last game I bought for the 'cube that I really felt was worth $100 was Pikmin back in October. I did try Mario Sunshine but I didn't really find it to be that good.
At least we get V-Rally, here's hoping it's good. It would be good if Nintendo could find some way to shorten these delays between NTSC>>Europe>>Rest of the world.
Post by: PIAC on March 27, 2003, 07:52:29 AM
but like, after a hard day at work theres nothing i like more than coming home and having an adventure etc. also the topic was a joke, i didn't really mean Nintendo would destroy PlanetGameCube.com.oh and Termin8anikin it just sort of... didn't turn on one day
i dont know why or how but like... its heart stopped beating and now it doesn't work edit: this is a long shot but.... Kai do you happen to work at Camp Hill woolworths in the Service Deli??
Post by: Grey Ninja on March 27, 2003, 09:04:28 AM
Why are you guys on PAL anyways? Why don't you get NTSC? It would make a lot more sense I think, then you wouldn't have to wait for the European release.
Post by: EL Pollo DIablos on March 27, 2003, 09:44:39 AM
And second sometimes they make improvements (like metroid which I thinkis an huge improvement cause now it is more difficult.)
Well for other reasons I can't think of any reasons , well maybe to much effort.
but I got a mate who imports all his games for NGC.
So I think i'll buy a Freeloader soon
El Pollo Diablos
Post by: JoeFalco on March 27, 2003, 10:06:39 AM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 27, 2003, 10:31:45 AM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 27, 2003, 10:37:07 AM
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Originally posted by: Grey Ninja
Why are you guys on PAL anyways? Why don't you get NTSC? It would make a lot more sense I think, then you wouldn't have to wait for the European release.
PAL is actually the format, i think. It's just that you guys are too lazy to convert to the newer, clearer, format. As are the rest of the developers making games. I think it's stupid how developers in PAL regions like the UK have to make their games in NTSC format first. Why? They are in the PAL regions, so wy not make PAL games first?
If that were so, we would have had all of Rare's games months before all of you fellas. Haha.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 27, 2003, 10:37:40 AM
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Originally posted by: Grey Ninja
Why are you guys on PAL anyways? Why don't you get NTSC? It would make a lot more sense I think, then you wouldn't have to wait for the European release.
PAL is actually the superior format, i think. It's just that you guys are too lazy to convert to the newer, clearer, format. As are the rest of the developers making games. I think it's stupid how developers in PAL regions like the UK have to make their games in NTSC format first. Why? They are in the PAL regions, so wy not make PAL games first?
If that were so, we would have had all of Rare's games months before all of you fellas. Haha.
Post by: Grey Ninja on March 27, 2003, 01:15:24 PM
Most of the new technology in the world comes from Japan or the US. Those countries are both NTSC, which leads one to wonder why PAL even exists. It just makes it harder for game developers and movie makers to ship their products worldwide, as the difference in the formats is enough to be a serious bother.
I think that Australia would get games much faster if it was NTSC myself, as then Canada/US/Mexico/Australia could all get games more or less simultaneously, rather than Australia having to wait for the European release, which must be converted to PAL, and translated into multiple languages.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 27, 2003, 02:57:29 PM
i know it would take time and money for a country to change it's format, but i would make things easier down the road
Post by: Aussie Ben PGC on March 28, 2003, 02:59:59 AM
There are three dominating standards in use around the world, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. These three formats have developed in different parts of the world for historic reasons. Since so many televisions and VCRs are already installed everywhere, it is hard to convert everyone to one standard.
Unfortunately, it doesn't mention those 'historic reasons'. But seeing as video game companies divide their video games into regions (similar to DVD regions) even if there was only one video format, Europe, Australia and other countries would most likely still be getting games at varied times from the US. You also have to take into consideration local holidays - big releases generally come out sometime in November to get the Thanksgiving sales. I have no idea what Thanksgiving is, but I know it involves turkeys, guys in black hats and apparently presents. Whereas in Australia, the hot games are usually clumped together in mid-December for Christmas, making buying games a real headache at that time.
There's all sorts of factors that affect game release dates - holidays, conversions, language translations, trademark issues (for example, the whole "Starfox/Starwing" thing) and sometimes, games are only released in certain countries, causing problems if sequels eventuate.
One big example of this is the whole "Gameboy Gallery/Game & Watch Gallery" thing. In Australia and Europe, a really simple game called Gameboy Gallery was released, featuring a couple of Game & Watch games. Later on, Japan made a game called Gameboy Gallery, which came to the US and Europe as Game & Watch Gallery, but to Australia as Gameboy Gallery 2. Subsequent sequels followed this trend, with Australia reaching Gameboy Gallery 5. To further confuse things, Japan brought out Gameboy Gallery Advance. It was brought out in the US as Game & Watch Gallery 4, and to Europe and Australia as Game & Watch Gallery Advance. (Australia probably got tired of re-editing the manuals and Title Screens for such a trivial reason, and started afresh).
So there you go. Take away the PAL/NTSC problem and you'd still have a whole slew of other things to cause you to wait for your favourite games. Metroid Prime is quite good though, and I like it even though most 1st person games just make me feel sick. There's additional stuff added to the PAL version of Metroid Prime to compensate for the wait. I know there's more difficult gameplay (ex. lava eats away at your health much faster), voice narration, new movies and tougher enemies. Have fun.
And now I sleep.
Post by: Tride15 on March 28, 2003, 06:48:26 AM
Post by: Grey Ninja on March 28, 2003, 10:23:39 AM
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Don't be too sad, the game is half sucky. I've only gotten pas tthe second dungeon but so far I'm disappointed. It is fun, just not as fun as I would like and definitely not as fun as other people make it out to be. Heck, I had more fun with Skies of Arcadia Legends, which wasn't super great and I am now selling. Yeah, it was fun but there was nothing special about it. It was lacking in the story department. And I don't like RPGs anyway. Most of them. Don't worry about Zelda. It's all right. Not perfect. Worth about $25. Just play Metroid Prime while you wait. Do you even have Metroid Prime. Gosh. Well. Bye.
I would just like to mention that I 100% disagree with everything this guy said.
Post by: PIAC on March 29, 2003, 02:03:44 AM
i wont buy zelda anymore mmkay, ill stick to my life under a rockyawn, opinions are great, except in the face of my increadible desire for the next installment in a series i love ^_^
I PLAYED A DEMO OF ZELDA TODAY AND OMG I WANT IT
you know the tears anime guys get down their faces, the kinda wavy ones? i had them ^_^ so... breathtaking... and beautifullhurry up time :S i want july to come around
