Post by: Crimm on May 09, 2008, 05:48:00 PM
http://nintendoworldreport.com/podcastArt.cfm?artid=15923
I'm sorry, your chest blew-up.
Episode 98: Adventures in Dying
Jonny brings reinforcements, his friend Kevin Sylves, in a move to restore the natural order.
As would be expected, this prompts a lengthy new business. Games discussed included: Speed Racer, Mario Kart Wii, and the legendary return of LifeSigns!
After the break the group discusses PC Adventure games. Kevin recounts his lengthy history with the genre, and we all discuss the future of Adventure games on Wii.
Credits:
This podcast was edited by James Jones.
Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their new album, Rocket Number 9, directly from the record label, or download it from iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!
Post by: Crimm on May 09, 2008, 04:51:52 PM
Edit: Okay it's fine now.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on May 09, 2008, 06:36:33 PM
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Post by: NWR_Karl on May 10, 2008, 12:08:51 AM
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Post by: D_Average on May 10, 2008, 11:53:31 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/zCrimm/gamesforgirls.jpg)
Huh.....they forgot "Feel The Magic"
Post by: DAaaMan64 on May 10, 2008, 01:00:56 PM
Nothing like stereotypes on what a girlfriend or wife will like in gaming.
Girls have their magazines that say what guys like in bed.
It's a generalization that makes for good tips to see what their man may like. So they can avoid more awkward experimenting.
Post by: NWR_Karl on May 10, 2008, 06:40:02 PM
HOLY CRAP it's Karl. What you been up to, Viewtiful?Not too much. Now that school's out for the summer, I've been doing some contract editing for this media company out of LA. I'm not pulling down anything grand, but it puts a little more scratch in my pocket than otherwise. I'm working on something journalism-related as well.
And don't act so surprised. I still pop in here every now and then. Haven't forgotten about you jokers just yet. I was just talking to James the other day about the 100th episode, actually.
Oh, and before I forget, if you're coming to PAX, be sure to drop me a line. I'll be there with Obi, and last I checked Burchfield was gonna show up as well. Should be fun times.
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 10, 2008, 10:41:01 PM
I expect to hear Karl and Mike on Episode 100 no questions asked!
Post by: DrStiles on May 11, 2008, 12:43:33 AM
YES, love the shout out to Zack McCracken and the Alien Mind Benders! My first true adventure game back in the DOS days, seriously an awesome game.
Yeah - I loved Zak McKracken! The thing I remember most about about it was the Hare Krishna dude in the airport handing out pamphlets and doing the crazy spinny dance.
Another game I forgot to bring up that I really really loved was a sequel to Maniac Mansion - Day of the Tentacle! It had a time travel component to the game that was really well implemented and fun. Now THAT would be a great first adventure game for someone new to the genre; I highly recommend it to you noobs out there! Ah, memories. I miss my Amiga!
Post by: Kairon on May 11, 2008, 12:53:00 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 11, 2008, 01:55:12 AM
DOTT was godly. That is all.
Indeed, one of Tim Schafer's many classics. Grim Fandango is also amazing, I highly recommend it. Just go on Wikipedia and find anything that guy was a part of and there is a 100% guarantee that it is awesome.
Post by: D_Average on May 11, 2008, 02:53:12 PM
http://wiinintendo.net/2008/05/11/radio-free-nintendo-episode-98/
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on May 11, 2008, 10:48:01 PM
The guy from wiinintendo.net posted a link to the show and stated "Kevin recounts his lengthy history with the genre, and we all discuss the future of Adventure games on Wii." Is that a typo or is he a part of the show?
The text in their article is lifted directly from the NWR article about this episode... i.e. exactly what it says at the top of this Talkback thread. Yes, my friend Kevin is a part of this episode. By the way, he is DrStiles on the forums (see his post above).
Post by: DAaaMan64 on May 11, 2008, 10:54:36 PM
The guy from wiinintendo.net posted a link to the show and stated "Kevin recounts his lengthy history with the genre, and we all discuss the future of Adventure games on Wii." Is that a typo or is he a part of the show?
The text in their article is lifted directly from the NWR article about this episode... i.e. exactly what it says at the top of this Talkback thread. Yes, my friend Kevin is a part of this episode. By the way, he is DrStiles on the forums (see his post above).
Oh cool. Hey Kevin.
Again thanks Crimm for getting it out on time. I had a 2 1/2 hour drive and this helped.
Post by: DrStiles on May 11, 2008, 11:44:30 PM
Indeed, one of Tim Schafer's many classics. Grim Fandango is also amazing, I highly recommend it. Just go on Wikipedia and find anything that guy was a part of and there is a 100% guarantee that it is awesome.
Yeah, I forgot about Grim Fandango too - very awesome. This is also one of the most critically acclaimed point-and-click adventure games ever made, for good reason. I actually did search Tim Schafer on wikipedia - now I'm even more interested in Psychonauts now that I know he was a part in it! Thanks Nick
*waves to DAaaMan2^6*
Post by: ShyGuy on May 12, 2008, 02:59:17 AM
I liked the adventure game retrospective, I cut my teeth on text adventures back in the late eighties. I remember one of the first games I got for my Tandy PC was a sample diskette from the back of Computer Games and Video Entertainment magazine for about $6. It came in a hand written brown envelope from Scott Miller and Included his game Kingdom of Kroz (an anagram of Zork.)
Little did I know that this was birth of episodic gaming content and the introduction of shareware games (we call them demos now.) Of course Scott Miller went on to publish Commander Keen and Wolfenstein 3D which gave iD software there start and is currently co-owner of 3D Realms.
I notice you left out the multiple adventure games available for the DS, I hope this becomes a topic of a future episode.
Oh and Karl, I'm going to PAX again this year, hope to see you there.
Post by: Crimm on May 12, 2008, 03:25:09 AM
Oops.
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 12, 2008, 07:15:32 AM
Indeed, one of Tim Schafer's many classics. Grim Fandango is also amazing, I highly recommend it. Just go on Wikipedia and find anything that guy was a part of and there is a 100% guarantee that it is awesome.
Yeah, I forgot about Grim Fandango too - very awesome. This is also one of the most critically acclaimed point-and-click adventure games ever made, for good reason. I actually did search Tim Schafer on wikipedia - now I'm even more interested in Psychonauts now that I know he was a part in it! Thanks Nick
*waves to DAaaMan2^6*
Haha yes! Everybody needs to show Psychonauts some love, an amazing, unforgettable game. I'm super excited for Tim's upcoming title, Brutal Legend, sounds like it is going to fit right in with the rest of his work.
Post by: Crimm on May 12, 2008, 12:37:06 PM
Post by: Pale on May 12, 2008, 01:00:16 PM
Also, I'm playing Escape from Monkey Island on PS2 right because I got it cheap, so that would have been fun to talk about.
AND, I love classic SCUMM stuff and wish I could have talked about Loom!
"Grass green, I hate that color."
Post by: Nick DiMola on May 12, 2008, 01:13:45 PM
I'd say Psychonauts had some issues as a platformer, jumps that simply required you to repeat them over and over until you finally landed it, but it was still a good game.
I don't remember having many issues with that, but then again I have played the game through at least 6 times at this point. For me, the world that was created in the game was so unique and compelling, I constantly wanted to be a part of it. The voice acting was top notch and the story was funny and interesting. It pretty much excelled in every regard I want a game to excel in.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on May 12, 2008, 01:22:15 PM
I'd say Psychonauts had some issues as a platformer, jumps that simply required you to repeat them over and over until you finally landed it, but it was still a good game.
I don't remember having many issues with that, but then again I have played the game through at least 6 times at this point. For me, the world that was created in the game was so unique and compelling, I constantly wanted to be a part of it. The voice acting was top notch and the story was funny and interesting. It pretty much excelled in every regard I want a game to excel in.
I haven't played this yet, but Double Fine is working on something Psychonauts related. (http://www.doublefine.com/news.php/projects) And I basically bought an original xbox for Psychonauts a few months ago. But I want to find out what Double Fine is working on first, it would be a wiimake.
