Post by: Jonnyboy117 on December 06, 2009, 06:20:01 PM
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Episode 173: Pokémon Uranium
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This episode starts a man down, as Greg had a schedule conflict involving a certain football team. The rest of the podcast crew stumbles through New Business with precious little Nintendo content, but we make up for that in a highly speculative Listener Mail section covering the future of Pokémon and expectations for Nintendo's future hardware. We also talk about games that we disliked but played anyway -- what are your examples? Let us know what made you play a game that you hate!
After the break, returning champion Chris Kohler takes the fourth chair. He's getting the word out for Ümloud, a new charity event in San Francisco to benefit Child's Play. Following that, we take a fun tour down memory lane with a lengthy discussion of retro game collecting. Chris is something of an expert on the topic, and our own Jon Lindemann is also quite interested. If you've ever coveted the Vectrex, Amiga, or mint condition NES launch titles, you will love this segment!
We're always looking for great Listener Mail to read and discuss on the show, so please send your questions or comments! (We really love seeing your praise and feedback regarding the show itself; however, in the interest of time, we may edit your letter to be read on the podcast.) Credits:
This podcast was edited by Greg Leahy.
Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their newest album, Done with the Devil, directly from the record label, Amazon.com, or iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!
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Post by: Jonnyboy117 on December 06, 2009, 10:10:52 PM
Post by: King of Twitch on December 06, 2009, 10:50:26 PM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on December 06, 2009, 11:42:59 PM
Ahh, the Vectrex...<wipes away tear>
Post by: ShyGuy on December 07, 2009, 02:59:05 AM
I'm saving this episode for my Wii Fit Plus session tomorrow.
Post by: broodwars on December 07, 2009, 03:21:22 AM
I can definitely sympathize with loving a game, but never actually wanting to play it for various reasons. For me, this always happens with Fire Emblem games and Persona games and pretty much for the same reason: besides the obscene amounts of time both games command, both require an insane amount of micromanagement: in the Fire Emblem games, I can't let a character die for any reason and I have to recruit everyone and acquire every item while maxing out leveling opportunity. In the Persona games, you have to micromanage how you spend your time every day for maximum effectiveness, pretty much making it a secretarial simulator in many respects. There is just so much minutiae in both games to keep track of constantly battling with my OCD that I never want to play either series, even when I have the time. And mind you, I love both series and can really get on a roll after forcing myself to get back into them. But I do have to force myself to play those games.
Post by: KDR_11k on December 07, 2009, 08:57:59 AM
They still make SOTN soundtracks BTW, I got one from Play-Asia some time ago. There's a re-release of the PS1 version available too.
Post by: Halbred on December 07, 2009, 05:28:14 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on December 07, 2009, 06:40:09 PM
Indigo Prophesy (ridiculous story)...I could go on.
(http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=999;type=avatar)
Post by: Halbred on December 07, 2009, 07:11:52 PM
Post by: yoshi1001 on December 07, 2009, 08:23:59 PM
-There are 493 Pokemon, not 475.
-Pokemon episodes were being shown on CN in primetime in the fall of 2006 (I believe this was done so the games, TV show, and cards would be in relative sync), though I don't recall it ever being on four stations at once. New movies/specials are often shown in prime time on CN.
-You forgot to "Freudian Slip" HGSS as "HeadGold/SoulSilver".
I'll have to listen again to see if there's anything else.
I think the 5th generation games will co-opt some of the DSi features (extra Wi-Fi protocol support, possibly an optional camera mode).
Post by: NWR_Neal on December 07, 2009, 09:26:47 PM
People like us buy Pokemon on nostalgia value. In all honesty, I don't think Nintendo cares about us when it comes to Pokemon.
Post by: NWR_Lindy on December 07, 2009, 10:37:38 PM
Post by: Cambot on December 07, 2009, 11:08:26 PM
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/ckeene/lot.jpg?t=1260243671)
The SNES bundle was found at a thrift store in Houston that no longer exists. It was all in a box and was only $75.00 w/games, if memory serves. All the games are in perfect shape with books and maps that still 'crack' when you open them.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/ckeene/DSC_0012.jpg?t=1260243999)
The X'Eye was $9.00 from another Houston thrift store, and the games were from a Salvation Army around the same time for only $1.00 each. Included Shining Force CD.
Much like your guest, Chris, I collect games to play and not to sell. In fact, I've only ever gotten rid of, maybe, ten games in my life - not including the ones I hand down to younger cousins and other family members.
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2205/dsc0164zb9.jpg)
Here's a shot from my 'legacy room' in which I keep and play my older games on a CRT screen. My wife and I currently live and work in Canada, so we had to sell our home in the States and now we're renting. At least this room is warm and dry and doesn't smell - except for the smell of SNES boxes and history. ;)
I think, for me, it all stems from the fact that we didn't have much money when I was a kid. And, foolishly, I didn't keep many of my games boxed. Now that I'm an adult, I like to look for little pieces of my youth and keep them to play. And one day, when my kid is old enough, he/she can see what kind of games dad used to play.
Post by: yoshi1001 on December 07, 2009, 11:22:39 PM
People like us buy Pokemon on nostalgia value. In all honesty, I don't think Nintendo cares about us when it comes to Pokemon.
While most of the marketing is aimed at kids (and the majority of sales almost assuredly come from that area), as someone who's been to a large number of Pokemon TCG events (where the oldest age group is almost always the largest), Nintendo (or at least Pokemon Organized Play) does value older players. They may not cater their products in any significant way, but they definitely value older players as ambassadors and role models.
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on December 08, 2009, 08:32:43 AM
omg pictures
Holy crap, that is an inspiration to us all. Nice, nice collection. Especially Shining Force CD. How is that game? Is it a completely unique adventure, or a remake?
Post by: Cambot on December 08, 2009, 10:32:24 AM
omg pictures
Holy crap, that is an inspiration to us all. Nice, nice collection. Especially Shining Force CD. How is that game? Is it a completely unique adventure, or a remake?
Thanks! It's a meager collection - puny, even - compared to some pics I've seen on the internet. But It's most of my favorite games (plus more), and, thus, I've slowed down on my acquisitions recently. I still go to thrift stores to find vinyl records and cheap CDs, and I'll still check out the games and electronics just in case I see something I must have. Like Chris said on the show, it's not just about finding the item. EBay can get you anything you want, but the price is driven by that one big spender with more money than brains. The fun of finding stuff at thrifts is getting it for a steal. It doesn't make you cheap, just "thrifty."
Shining Force CD is a full graphical remake of two Shining Force games on Sega Game Gear, but it also contains a 'sequel' which was only on the Sega CD.
Post by: noname2200 on December 08, 2009, 09:07:38 PM
Post by: D_Average on December 09, 2009, 12:46:34 AM
I wonder how much a working 360 will be worth 20 years from now.....
Post by: ShyGuy on December 09, 2009, 03:13:57 AM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on December 09, 2009, 01:10:00 PM
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on December 09, 2009, 03:38:44 PM
For the future of the Pokémon series, I wouldn't mind if they cut back on the total number of Pokémon from game to game. It wouldn't be the first time (Ruby & Sapphire scaled down the Pokédex from Gold & Silver) and the long-term ambition of "gotta catch 'em all" might become feasible again. Other than that, it's more tricky to narrow down what needs to be overhauled.
Cheers for another stellar episode, although I will make one request: I'll just say that, with New Business in mind, let's put the 'Nintendo' back into 'Radio Free Nintendo'. Please and thank you.
Post by: ShyGuy on December 09, 2009, 04:05:54 PM
Post by: vudu on December 10, 2009, 01:40:05 PM
I hear he and Jeremy Parish have secret rings that grant them magical abilities.
WONDER TWIN POWERS ACTIVATE
Post by: ShyGuy on December 10, 2009, 01:49:56 PM
1. Radio Free Nintendo
2. Retronauts
3. The Gamespy Debriefings
I hope Garnett Lee comes back with something soon.
Post by: vudu on December 10, 2009, 02:02:22 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on December 10, 2009, 06:28:23 PM
did TYP play it and I missed it?
Post by: vudu on December 10, 2009, 07:58:20 PM
Post by: yoshi1001 on December 10, 2009, 08:33:22 PM
Maybe if somebody played RAD Racer music then maybe I would. Maybe.
did TYP play it and I missed it?
Earlier this year. It's so bad.
Post by: jrlibrarian on December 10, 2009, 11:11:38 PM
It was nice to hear Chris again, and the retro game collecting segment was very interesting.
Your Pokemon section propelled me towards one goal by next September (PAX Seattle). My goal is to compete in the Pokemon Tournament and actually do well. Some of my friends and my brother own copies, so I've started transferring everything to my game, and I'll rent HG/SS from Gamefly and do the same thing. Are you guys still planning to do a panel at my PAX? It would be great if your panel, this tournament, and the Jonathan Coulton concert were all on the same day.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on December 11, 2009, 08:59:10 PM
Post by: adadad on December 13, 2009, 01:27:52 PM
Despite having put in literally hundreds of hours with Goldeneye, both when I was young and now, I have never mastered the single player missions, so it's my aim to complete them all in their ball-wrenchingly hard 00 Agent form. The dedication required to accomplish this pretty much excludes any lengthy or dedicated games from my roster, but I'm greatly enjoying this approach - playing like a poor wretched child who can only afford one new game per year. It makes for a refreshing change!
Post by: NWR_Lindy on December 16, 2009, 07:59:23 AM
I always try to keep my new business to Nintendo stuff, but lately there hasn't been much NEW stuff I've been playing on Nintendo platforms. Even Virtual Console has dried up, until this week.
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on December 16, 2009, 09:21:57 AM
Aside, and a few DS games I'm playing for review, I'm actually kind of surprising myself with how much more my Wii has been played recently than my 360. I did play through Arkham Asylum (more like AWESOME asylum) and I still play NCAA 10 pretty frequently, but really that's about it on my 360. I've got a pretty thick stack of Wii games I've been playing through including but not limited to A Boy & His Blob, Deadly Creatures, Little King's Story, HotD: Overkill, Wii Sports Resort, and Punch Out!!.
I do want to play through Assassin's Creed 2, but not until I finish the first one.
The HD game I want to play the most right now is on PS3 (Uncharted 2), and I won't be buying one of those for awhile.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on December 18, 2009, 03:40:46 PM
Post by: Halbred on December 18, 2009, 04:00:34 PM
So what did I do? I just rescue Falco on Cornett and then head to the Y Nebula.
Post by: KDR_11k on December 19, 2009, 05:02:39 AM
I find that the rapid rate at which great games are being released makes it impossible for me to keep up.
CASUAL GAMER!
Post by: noname2200 on December 19, 2009, 01:18:32 PM
You know, I hate 1000 Wii Points sitting there after I got NyxQuest, and last night I got Star Fox 64 after hearing Jonny recommend it on an older episode of Radio Trivia Podcast. And hell yeah, it's fun. I don't really care for the dogfight missions, though.I agree wholehearedly. It's a great game, but the rails portions are much tighter, and therefore more fun, than the free-roaming sections. The only time I cared for the latter was during the Independence Day level, and even that one doesn't measure up to the on-rails levels.
Post by: kraken613 on December 19, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on December 19, 2009, 10:39:25 PM
CASUAL GAMER!
Casualcore, baby.
Post by: Stratos on December 20, 2009, 07:41:27 PM
I find that the rapid rate at which great games are being released makes it impossible for me to keep up. I'm becoming less and less interested in new releases as a result. It's a kind of paradigm shift for my gaming habits, really.
I understand this. I keep getting more and more games I have not even booted up once and it's gotten to the point I don't even want to buy new games because of my untouched backlog. And when I actually find an evening/morning/day/moment to play something I just can't motivate myself to do it because I'm afraid I don't have the time to sink into some of these quality games.
I tend to prefer opening up my DS to play New Super Mario Brothers or one of the GBA Fire Emblem games than boot up my Wii.
I have not even booted up RE4, Muramasa and Prime Trilogy and I've only played a number of other games just a few short times.
It may be that I'm in a different life-stage where videogames are playing more of a small roll. Perhaps I just need to stop working 6-7 days a week and enjoy life.
Post by: D_Average on December 20, 2009, 08:33:51 PM
