Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 08, 2009, 12:55:52 PM
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I came from Alabama...
Episode 128: With a Banjo On My Knee
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We're still rocking in the free world here at Radio Free Nintendo, and we're glad to have you with us for a brand new year of angsty video game ramblings. Jonny returns from America's nether-regions with glad tidings, and the whole gang jumps right back into the regular format with New Business, DLC Mondays, and Listener Mail. Topics include Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, Prince of Persia, Maboshi's Arcade, and a whole lot of navel-gazing in response to your astute emails.
Even though this episode has the usual structure, at least one big change is on the way, so listen for the details and then proceed to the Talkback thread for this article to share your ideas for this upcoming feature.
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This podcast was edited by Greg Leahy and James Jones.
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Post by: AV on January 08, 2009, 02:30:28 PM
Anyway good show guys. That new piece you talked seems interesting. I think it might just be easier to play a Virtual Console or Wiiware game that people might skip over. Lots of people including myself don't have any other consoles outside of Wii and DS.
I liked the mailbag too. I might second guess a reviewer but I won't think bad if a website or magazine under or overrates a game. I thought Double Dash was lacking so 7.9 was justified. I remember Game Informer got into heat because they ripped to shreds Mario Thousand Year Door. My friend lent it to me, and it was a great game until the end where it dragged its feet and become tedious to play, also limiting inventory really got on my nerves.
Other times I disagree with reviewers. Some people hated Resident evil: Umbrella Chronicles and i played it and LOVED IT, just like johnny.
Speaking of Resident evil, I really think you guys should talk about the new movie Regeneration. It's actually very good and connects with the games.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 08, 2009, 02:33:13 PM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 08, 2009, 04:22:24 PM
One big flaw about RE:UC it's Resident Evil 0,1,2-3 (they both happen at the same time after all),CV and they threw in some new areas as well(not referring to the side missions).
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 08, 2009, 06:03:58 PM
EDIT: The new feature idea sounds like a book club, only with games. Maybe call it "Game Club"? Although that sounds a little lame, I guess..... Something on VC might be best. I wouldn't go for anything that isn't playable on a DS or Wii. (Wii, GC, DS, GBA, VC)
I like the idea of discussing older games, but can't decide whether nostalgic or familiar is a better approach. Having a title none of the hosts have played would generate fresh discussion, but as the OoT special demonstrated, a classic can hit a lot of resounding chords. Maybe this feature should alternate between semi-obscure and classic.
Post by: AV on January 08, 2009, 08:02:10 PM
Well the wind kept me up last night, so I wound up listening. All the 1-up references riddled in this podcast take on a new aura after the big announcement. You guys can't see into the future, can you?
EDIT: The new feature idea sounds like a book club, only with games. Maybe call it "Game Club"? Although that sounds a little lame, I guess..... Something on VC might be best. I like the idea of discussing older games that people may not be very familiar with. Should this be a title none of the hosts have played? Or is that not terribly important?
I got a better name. "Will Club Nintendo a New DS "
anyways I watched that video off the Nintendo channel.
yeah it's bad. real bad. somebody wrote that script at 4 am. It just feels OFF. They kept making fun of the woman birthday. She doesn't even look old, but they kept going after her.
Right when she tastes the chili for the first time for a second you see disgust in her face. Like she didn't like it, but than realized she was getting paid and pretended it was good.
Who the hell cooks chili for a womans birthday anyway ???
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 08, 2009, 08:08:06 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 08, 2009, 08:08:43 PM
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Who the hell cooks chili for a womans birthday anyway
Someone who isn't a stereotyping sexist.
Post by: AV on January 08, 2009, 08:19:48 PM
QuoteWho the hell cooks chili for a womans birthday anyway
Someone who isn't a stereotyping sexist.
i don't hate all women, ONLY YOU ;) :-* ;D
Post by: Kairon on January 08, 2009, 08:22:11 PM
QuoteWho the hell cooks chili for a womans birthday anyway
Someone who isn't a stereotyping sexist.
i don't hate all women, ONLY YOU ;) :-* ;D
LOL
Post by: NWR_Lindy on January 08, 2009, 09:44:31 PM
Thanks to Saturn for the most condescending and elitist letter regarding Wii Music yet!
I'm not impressed. Dude is totally stealing my thunder.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 09, 2009, 12:21:31 AM
Maybe this feature should alternate between semi-obscure and classic.
I think we're open to pretty much anything, but the specific game candidates should come from the listeners, and I haven't seen any actual suggestions yet!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 09, 2009, 12:47:02 AM
Post by: AV on January 09, 2009, 02:39:27 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on January 09, 2009, 02:43:13 AM
Post by: broodwars on January 09, 2009, 03:09:48 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 09, 2009, 03:59:01 AM
Considering you're an RPG fan, Johnny, I'd suggest Baten Kaitos Origins (or BK, the original, but Origins was better). Yeah, it's a lengthy game, but it's a game you've never played and considering all the discussion over Monolith with Disaster, you really should. At least you'll get a chance to see what Monolith can actually do when they're working in a genre they're good at. It's also a game that's pretty easy to find in just about any Gamestop I've seen.
I think Jonny is looking for games people actually care or know about. Though if that is what he's going for, I suggest they talk about Dark Rift for N64.
Post by: Plugabugz on January 09, 2009, 03:59:40 AM
I got so engrossed into it that i completely forgot that lightgun games were meant to be short. We completed it in 2 days.
Post by: broodwars on January 09, 2009, 04:15:58 AM
Considering you're an RPG fan, Johnny, I'd suggest Baten Kaitos Origins (or BK, the original, but Origins was better). Yeah, it's a lengthy game, but it's a game you've never played and considering all the discussion over Monolith with Disaster, you really should. At least you'll get a chance to see what Monolith can actually do when they're working in a genre they're good at. It's also a game that's pretty easy to find in just about any Gamestop I've seen.
I think Jonny is looking for games people actually care or know about. Though if that is what he's going for, I suggest they talk about Dark Rift for N64.
The thing is, the usual concept of the "Backlog"-kind of segment is to go back and experience games you missed the first time through that you meant to check out when they came out but just didn't. That seems to fit Kaitos pretty well, especially since Johnny has commented in the past that he hadn't played the games but was always kind of curious about them.
That said, I can't think of many games that haven't been covered pretty extensively by this crew in the past. I suppose there's always Zelda: Majora's Mask, which would make a good partner episode for the Ocarina one.
Other notables:
-Perfect Dark
-Goldeneye 007
-Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes (lot of Metal Gear fans on this podcast)
-Resident Evil REmake and/or Zero
-Pikmin 1 (though that'd be a good one to do when the Wii Port shows up later)
-Metroid Prime 1 (ditto)
-Skies of Arcadia Legends (PLEASE!)
-Zelda: Wind Waker
-Timesplitters: Future Imperfect (or whatever Timesplitters 3 on the GameCube was called)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 09, 2009, 04:17:45 AM
Considering you're an RPG fan, Johnny, I'd suggest Baten Kaitos Origins (or BK, the original, but Origins was better). Yeah, it's a lengthy game, but it's a game you've never played and considering all the discussion over Monolith with Disaster, you really should. At least you'll get a chance to see what Monolith can actually do when they're working in a genre they're good at. It's also a game that's pretty easy to find in just about any Gamestop I've seen.
I think Jonny is looking for games people actually care or know about. Though if that is what he's going for, I suggest they talk about Dark Rift for N64.
The thing is, the usual concept of the "Backlog"-kind of segment is to go back and experience games you missed the first time through that you meant to check out when they came out but just didn't. That seems to fit Kaitos pretty well, especially since Johnny has commented in the past that he hadn't played the games but was always kind of curious about them.
That said, I can't think of many games that haven't been covered pretty extensively by this crew in the past. I suppose there's always Zelda: Majora's Mask, which would make a good partner episode for the Ocarina one.
Other notables:
-Perfect Dark
-Goldeneye 007
-Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes (lot of Metal Gear fans on this podcast)
-Resident Evil REmake and/or Zero
-Pikmin 1 (though that'd be a good one to do when the Wii Port shows up later)
-Metroid Prime 1 (ditto)
-Skies of Arcadia Legends (PLEASE!)
-Zelda: Wind Waker
Sorry giving you a hard time :P. I personally want to see a show on SMB3 or Link to the Past!
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 09, 2009, 04:21:21 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 09, 2009, 04:27:39 AM
I don't want them to do a show on SMB3, someone will say something negative about the game and then I'll have to burn down their house and I don't want to go to prison.
Ok then how about a full show on the impact of the Cruis'n series on the gaming world?
Post by: broodwars on January 09, 2009, 04:36:11 AM
I don't want them to do a show on SMB3, someone will say something negative about the game and then I'll have to burn down their house and I don't want to go to prison.
Ok then how about a full show on the impact of the Cruis'n series on the gaming world?
Likewise, a whole show on the impact of Rare collect-a-thons on the gaming world. Wait, actually that would be pretty entertaining.
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 09, 2009, 05:15:05 AM
SMB3 or SMW would also be a solid nostalgia pick, though yes, I don't know if I could handle all that much negativity toward either title. Baten Kaitos Origins is an interesting pic, although I kind of feel like they should play the first one first so they can compare the battle systems.
Post by: farnham on January 09, 2009, 08:31:38 AM
Step 1 : Sega
Sonic! (Part of Climax) - Shining in the Darkness, Shining Force I, II and III (especially Shining Force games are probably the best RPG games on the MD)
Step 2 : Sony
Join in Sony and make Beyond the Beyond as well as Hot Shots Golf 1 (which laid the ground for any HSG title as well as )
Step 3 : Nintendo
Arguably their best time with Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, the handheldparts of those games (with RPG elements.. still consider Mario Golf Advance to be a very fine RPG game..) as well as Golden Sun.
Step 4 : Capcom ? Independent ? Back at Nintendo ?
We Love Golf.. A Hotshotsgolf or Mario Tennis game... It should be noted that their next game comming out is Mario Tennis Remake on the Wii
Anyway just wanted to post this because Camelot in fact has made a great bunch of RPG titles
Post by: D_Average on January 09, 2009, 12:21:06 PM
(full disclosure - I did not know this site existed when that review dropped, but after reading every archived review I was very disappointed when I saw that score)
Post by: GregLover5000 on January 09, 2009, 02:19:58 PM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 09, 2009, 03:58:15 PM
Post by: NWR_Neal on January 12, 2009, 03:24:32 AM
One question: If its on Virtual Console, is it fair game?
Viewtiful Joe (GC)
Comix Zone (VC)
Kid Chameleon (VC)
Shining Force II (VC)
Dynamite Headdy (VC)
Super Mario RPG (VC)
Donkey Kong 64 (N64)
Timesplitters 2 or 3 (GC)
Sega Soccer Slam (GC)
That's all I can come up with right now.
Of course half that list goes away if Genesis VC games aren't allowed...
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 12, 2009, 06:50:38 AM
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on January 12, 2009, 09:27:45 AM
Wiiview?
Wiiwind?
Radio Free Backlog?
RFWhen?
Okay, I'm done with the cheesy names. Here's some game suggestions:
1. Shining Force II - Genesis. (VC - 800 points) One of the better 16 bit RPGs (even if Jonny says it's a strategy game) not made by Squeenix on a system that didn't exactly excel in the genre.
2. Super Mario Sunshine - Gamecube (Wii BC) I still don't understand why this game is such a black sheep, because I thoroughly enjoyed it.
3. Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening - Gameboy Color (GBA SP BC) This game is begging for a re-release now that the DS has pretty much fully replaced the GBA. One of my all time favorite 2D Zelda games, probably better than both of the Oracle games and Minish Cap.
4. Metroid II: Return of Samus - Gameboy (GBA SP BC) This game is begging for a reMAKE because every time I try to play it, I find it very difficult to get past the datedness of the game. It's the only Metroid game I haven't finished.
5. Pikmin - Gamecube (Wii BC) Let's all get ready for the new Pikmin game by playing the old Pikmin game.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 12, 2009, 12:42:08 PM
Post by: D_Average on January 12, 2009, 02:34:16 PM
Post by: MaleficentOgre on January 13, 2009, 07:10:22 PM
As for site reviews no one knows who writes reviews. I sure don't. I just know the review came from a certain site. That's the way most people dig reviews. I don't care what kind of games you guys play and the onus shouldn't be on me to know. I should read the review and get all the info out of it I need. If I wrote reviews I'd come at them from a different angle and it'd be up to me to make sure the reader knew where I was coming from. Wii music has been fun for me every time I've played it, but I've been in the absolute perfect environments for it. It ranks pretty high in my book for what it is.
I do wish 1up as a whole allowed slightly longer reviews, or wrote them better. I love two paragraph reviews, but if they're not informative they're useless. EGM's reviews for anything other than their AAA games were useless and stupid. Sure you had three numbers but what did they mean? I remember reading one review that was two sentences long.
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on January 13, 2009, 08:25:05 PM
Post by: TheFleece on January 14, 2009, 10:00:03 PM
II would be down to play anything that came out for the GameCube or N64 because I never had one. The only game I have to suggest is Viewtiful Joe because it's not on VC and I love the hell out of platformers.
