It's E3 preview time!
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/rfn/26373
With a couple of weeks to go before the big E3 show and the debut of Nintendo's next console, Michael "TYP" Cole joins the RFN foursome to preview gaming's biggest event. But first, New Business! Greg scores a copy of the original Bangaioh for N64, and we also check in on his very first play-through of Final Fantasy 3/6. James has a few comments on Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars, the 3DS strategy title that may not be as good as you've heard. Continuing on the Transcontintental Chrono Train Express, Lindy battles pink robots (possibly with the help of Yoshimi) and searches for the Sun Stone. TYP revisits Yoshi's Island and, with Greg's help, compares the SNES original to its GBA remake and DS sequel. Finally, Jonny shares a heartwarming anecdote of cooperating with our friend Syn4ptik in a game of portals.
With TYP on the show and soon celebrating his 10th visit to E3 (just short of Jonny's 11th), we had to take this opportunity to knock out the annual RFN E3 Preview. Greg takes over hosting to guide us through his own discussion notes, as we analyze and speculate on Nintendo's plans for the show. It's a huge moment for 3DS, which must move beyond the launch window blues and establish itself as a major platform. There may not be a great quantity of Wii games coming down the stream, but the new Zelda is sure to be a huge presence, and there may be some RPGs announced, too. Most exciting of all, we know that Project Cafe will be shown and playable at E3, and our panel of experts lays down bets on just what, and how much, will be revealed. Check back in just a couple of weeks to laugh at our ignorance and innocence!
Listener Mail will return next week, so be sure to send in your questions and comments about the show or any gaming topic -- this web form makes it easy. We'll also have the first part of RetroActive, focusing on the multiplayer side of Perfect Dark. It's available on both N64 and Xbox Live Arcade, and you can connect with other RFN fans at the official forum thread. Don't forget to leave your comments on the game there, because we'll read some of the best posts on the air!
Looking forward to finishing Co-op with you, Jonny!I agree with this. The commentary where it is is great but they should let you play through and save with it on after you beat the game once and an option to have it just go on.
Regarding the developer commentary in Portal 2: I love it but it is just too sparse. There are a couple of instances of only one or two points in a fairly large area, and there are no saves allowed in commentary mode. So you really need to have a good chunk of time set aside for what amounts to a modest amount of commentary. The stuff that is there is great, though.
I noticed quite a dislike for Steel Diver on this episode, and the last one with TYP.But was it ever difficult enough that you thought about Sacrificing your First Born to get through?
Am I the only one who loves this game? I'm still on the last level, which is friggin hard, but still, I've been having a blast playing it.
Personally, I think Greg should really give it a try. It seems more up his alley more than anyone else, given his affinity for side/vertical scrolling shooters.
I liked Steel Diver...Didn't you talk about Steel Diver in one of the Newscast Episodes?
It's not amazing, but it's a cool game.
I liked Steel Diver...Didn't you talk about Steel Diver in one of the Newscast Episodes?
It's not amazing, but it's a cool game.
I'm fairly sure I read it when I heard you talk about it on Newscast, which is how it normally happens.I liked Steel Diver...Didn't you talk about Steel Diver in one of the Newscast Episodes?
It's not amazing, but it's a cool game.
No doubt! Though read my review for my more organized thoughts on it. There's something alluring about the game's setup that I like. The content feels lacking, though, and it's so slow paced.
...I would have bought the Manga or comic for backstory. Shame that they didn't do that here.
10. Greg, thank you for acknowledging the foolishness of wanting Sakamoto banned from future Metroid projects. The execution of Other M was questionable, but I'm pretty sure the "father" of the franchise should be involved with it for as long as possible. And yea, the characterization surprised (shocked/pissed off) a lot of Americans, but I believe that, in Japan, where there were mangas that introduced Samus' backstory, the Japanese were more prepared for Other M's content... and sales reflected it.
....
As I've mentioned before, probably in the Super Metroid episode, that is a series that I didn't latch onto until adulthood, even though the original Metroid was probably one of the first video games I ever saw and played. Metroid II was actually the first one I owned, and I bought that to play on my Game Boy Color around early 1999. Between Prime and Fusion, I developed a new respect for the gameplay that spurred me to go back and play Super Metroid again. By the time Zero Mission came out, it had bloomed into an obsession.I didn't get into Metroid till Fusion. I'm not a fan of aimless wondering. I really enjoyed the Prime games. Though if they didn't have the lore entries and all the character data and like I probably would have like them a lot less.
So, my recommendation for all non-lovers of Metroid is to try it again some other time. You might just discover the hook.
I owned a GameBoy before I owned a NES so Metroid II was my first Metroid experience. It is the black sheep of the series (or was before Other M!) but I loved it. Still do.Linky Linky. I still have my original NP's with the Metroid Comic they did. Loved it.
Funny, when I was a kid it took me months and months and months to finally beat that game. I played it again in college and it took me 2 hrs and 59 minutes. Crazy.
@ happyastoria
Wow, thanks buddy. Just callin' 'em as I sees 'em ^_^
@ Ceric
The manga were fan-translated into English and put online. I can get you the link(s) if you'd like.
Linky Linky.
FYI: As part of my new performance piece, "John Lindeman: To Have and To Hold Off" I finally started playing Chrono Trigger DS last night!Thats how I would done that. When are we going to see the Interpretted Dance Routine of Cat helmet Hate?
