Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 05, 2004, 04:26:43 PM
Headed on in to EB today to pick up my precious copy of Sonic Heroes. "Oh, it seems it's not coming out today" the dude behind the counter proclaims. "I don't know what the hell's going on with it" he continues. That's just great. I rang up EB yesterday just to make sure, and they said yes, it was still on track for a release, today. Gah, I ask him if he could ring me on my mobile in case they do get it in, and I leave.
Off to The Games Wizards just to check. "No, Atari can't give us a confirmed date anymore. We might get it in next week or something" the girl tells me while pretending to look busy on the computer. Same story at another EB I went to, they tell me it might be released next week.
What the hell is wrong with Atari? They can release a bajillion copies of rubbish like Terminator 3, Enter the Matrix and Test Drive Overdrive on time, yet when it comes to games people actually want to play, they stuff it all up.
"Phantasy Star Online? Let's throw three copies in Australia, sounds like a plan. Hey, lets not release the Xbox version at all. Skies of Arcadia, who the hell wants to play that game? Lets get a few thousand more copies of Yu-Gi-Oh Color Book for GBC on the shelves. Guilty Gear X? Nobody likes that game, we know. Four copies."
God knows what the Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes release will be like. They can't even get the title right on their website, listing it as Metal Gear Solid 2. Which was pushed back to an April release last night (well, according to their release list) , by the way.
Post by: akdaman1 on February 05, 2004, 07:45:50 PM
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 05, 2004, 08:04:51 PM
- Skies of Arcadia, rumoured to have had only 300 released
- Phantasy Star Online, about the same as Skies, not released on Xbox, the console with the huge online push
- Sonic Mega Collection, hardly any around, yet more than Skies
- Sonic Heros, see Infernal's post, many typos calling it 'Somic' in varying forms, hell i have a free copy of Driver with 'Somic Heros' movies on it
- MGS TTS, MGS 2? yeah nice one atardri
makes me want to vomit all over the country :[
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 05, 2004, 11:07:41 PM
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Metal Gear Delayed [Fri 6/02/04]
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes has been delayed in Australia to April 2. It was originally due March 12.
BBQ Sauce
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Post by: Mario on February 05, 2004, 11:34:52 PM
WTF Atari? .....wtf?
I think Nintendo Australia has some serious competition.
*imagines Nintendo Australia employee's slouching even lower in their chairs, scratching their ass twice as much, and putting half as much effort into everything, in order to stay competitive with Atari*
...
;__;
Post by: Aussie Ben PGC on February 06, 2004, 01:46:19 AM
Ah, Ebay, my old friend.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 06, 2004, 01:54:38 AM
*sigh*
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 06, 2004, 02:03:11 AM
Post by: Mario on February 06, 2004, 04:44:42 PM
Oh yeah, and there's the Atari forums too, which have a whole section dedicated to gamers discussing Enter the Matrix, look at all those Enter the Matrix fans.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 06, 2004, 07:44:08 PM
I know Boktai uses a solar sensor, but was the price higher in the US too? If it wasn't, I'm not touching this game with a 10 foot flagpole!
Atari are getting worse everyday.....
Post by: RABicle on February 08, 2004, 02:06:36 AM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 08, 2004, 11:25:47 AM
"Urge to kill... rising..." ;___; + >=(
Post by: Mario on February 08, 2004, 03:13:30 PM
WELL DONE ATARI!!111!
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 08, 2004, 03:16:23 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 08, 2004, 03:48:15 PM
This drama saga 2000 isn't over. Atari have updated their site with a big "Sonic Heroes, in stores NOW!". BUT IT ISN'T! Now I'm getting confusion from two different EB's, the one I've pre-ordered the games says the 12th of March, and another I just rang said 'Friday, maybe'. If it is Friday, I'm stuffed. I won't be getting back till' Sunday afternoon, and I'm pretty sure that's past the time EB will keep a pre-order. =/
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 08, 2004, 03:51:08 PM
I just don't get the reason why Sonic Heros got delay. It appears that every freaking Sega game get delayed.
This isn't funny Atari......
EDIT: *checks atari.com.au website* yeah is says, "Sonic Heros is in stores now".
I had the same problem with Super Monkey Ball 2 last year when it got delay once or twice, and they didn't update their website. And when will they fix "Metal Gear Solid 2: Twin Snakes"? I swear it is monkeys that run Atari....I swear!
Post by: Evilmanman on February 08, 2004, 08:52:14 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on February 08, 2004, 08:58:37 PM
80 bucks is more than the ususal GBA game threre!? News flash importers: NZ's currency is strong that means we can buy stuff cheaper, you frikkin' idiots.
Just had to get that off my chest.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 08, 2004, 09:21:13 PM
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Get on Xbox Live with Sega GT Online!
Kick some butt with the best looking PlayStation 2 figting game this Christmas that also happens to be Dragon Ball Z.
This is also an update today, they're fixing this blatent error as I type, a few minutes ago they had the Conflict Desert Storm II logo next to this news bit about Racing Dragonball Z Online PlayBox 2. The signs of a great publisher...
Post by: Shift Key on February 09, 2004, 01:49:44 PM
"It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times"
^ *still better than this situation*
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 09, 2004, 03:58:18 PM
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thats it! ****in atari has screwed me over for the last time!! the ps2 version is out today. the xbox version will be out within days... the cube version according to eb, has now be DELAYED TILL 12th MARCH!!!!
i no longer can stand this.. this is PATHETIC. im not going to wait another month, just cause cube is at the bottom of atari's list of priorities. i am so sick of the bloody frustration/disappointment and delays! im going into the city now, to cancel my pre-order, get my $100 back, and order the game direct from the UK! **** the local market!
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go cry.
Post by: Mario on February 09, 2004, 04:26:53 PM
Why? Seriously, why?
Why delay the GCN version? It's the best version of the game apparently, GCN already has a sonic fanbase, Sonic Heroes would have sold very well on GCN. Can someone tell me WHY atari are doing this? I don't get it, are they that stupid? This goes beyond pathetic. Ugh.
I'm worried about MGS:TTS's release now..
Post by: Shift Key on February 09, 2004, 05:32:18 PM
I can seem them releasing bagels instead of game discs! HOT OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE, PLAY THIS GAMECUBE CLASSIC METAL GEAR BAGEL! ;______________;
And I haven't heard much hype about Sonic Heroes? Is it that good guys? Really?
EDIT: I recall a rant at a certain PA a while ago about how unoriginal it was, and seeing it with an average of 70-something at GameRankings made me a sad panda. But I've never been a Sunik fan so meh.
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 09, 2004, 05:42:18 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 09, 2004, 06:08:35 PM
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 09, 2004, 08:08:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Bill
It really isn't...Please, PLEASE rent the game before buying it...I have a feeling you will be disappointed...(I sure was ;____; )
[generic billy hatcher > bill comment goes here]
Atari Australia are just pissed the NES was better than the Atari 2600, and they seem to have long standing grudges or something *cry
*
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 10, 2004, 10:52:55 PM
EB rang me up on my mobile in the middle of class telling me they got it in. I went
, and walked out. Get this (you can't physically get these words, though).. They got one copy of the GC version packed in with the 20 or so copies for Xbox today (The PS2 version came in yesterday). ONE COPY. Then I tried to place a pre-order for Puyo Pop on GC and couldn't, because it's not on EB's list. PS2, Xbox and GBA.. Yeah. GC? NAH MAN.I'm loving Sonic Heroes, by the way.. *SHOCK* I'm stuck on the second world, Power Plant. *Thumbs up*
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 11, 2004, 12:57:06 AM
Post by: RABicle on February 11, 2004, 03:31:28 AM
QuoteYou could say that but that Atari is long dead. The current Atari is really just Infograms in disguise, they bought the name. Remember?
Atari Australia are just pissed the NES was better than the Atari 2600, and they seem to have long standing grudges or something
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 11, 2004, 05:44:31 PM
WHY MUST INFOGRAMS TREAT US LIKE THIS THEN i really like some Infograms games, didn't the publish Worms Armageddon and some Amiga games i like?
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 12, 2004, 10:43:18 PM
....buy Atari, let us Aussies run it, and put this misery to rest.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on February 12, 2004, 10:58:19 PM
This is no time for passiveness, Atari have acted (or more specifically, not acted) enough; and they must now face the consequences for their actions! I rekon a few good old tar and featherings are in order, who's with me?
Post by: oohhboy on February 14, 2004, 01:14:15 AM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 15, 2004, 06:33:59 PM
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Originally posted by: DrZoidberg
- Phantasy Star Online, about the same as Skies, not released on Xbox, the console with the huge online push
I just remembered....I've seen PSO for Xbox in my town. Can't remember where....either at Blockbuster or EB (I think EB).
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 24, 2004, 11:04:19 PM
Atari like pushing us further and further.
Post by: Mario on March 25, 2004, 12:05:25 AM
How dare they try and ruin our Metal Gear Solid experience.
Classic Metal. New Gear. Shit Publisher.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 25, 2004, 12:21:49 AM
"Ummmmmm....yeah, I finished playing it for the millionth time."
"Now lets get back to work and ship it off to the retail stores."
"Let me play it again one more time...."
Post by: Mario on March 25, 2004, 04:38:41 PM
EB says they're getting the game on the 29th of March, which is Monday.
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From Atari's Website:
Metal Gear Solid 2: Twin Snakes Konami OUT NOW
THANKS FOR TELLING US ATARI
NO METAL GEAR SOLID MAKES MARIO TYPE IN CAPSLOCKS >=O
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 25, 2004, 05:27:42 PM
God, Harvest Moon wasn't even out today. It's been removed from EB's release list.... Rad.
GameCube = Mega CD
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 25, 2004, 08:04:08 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 25, 2004, 10:40:41 PM
;_________________;
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 26, 2004, 02:43:35 AM
But I just got an email from DVD crave - they have me a receipt of the trasnaction, which means I must be getting it sooN!
Post by: DrZoidberg on March 26, 2004, 02:56:40 AM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 26, 2004, 03:31:02 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
But I just got an email from DVD crave - they have me a receipt of the trasnaction, which means I must be getting it sooN!
Say what? I just checked my email, and didn't get one.
Or is that for credit card payment only? I made via Direct Deposit.Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 26, 2004, 04:14:48 PM
Post by: Aussie Ben PGC on March 26, 2004, 05:20:08 PM
Ubisoft have only brought a very limited number of this game into the country. Once we sell out of our initial delivery, We are unlikely to be able to source any more copies of this game.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 26, 2004, 06:15:46 PM
And Ubisoft was one of the last companies that did a decent job of distributing GameCube games in Australia (I still see a zillion copies of Rayman 3 and Splinter Cell everywhere)
Anybody wanna order me a copy of Harvest Moon? I'll pay ya back next week!
Post by: RABicle on March 27, 2004, 07:03:27 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 28, 2004, 04:42:28 PM
April 4th for MGS now, it would seem. Fantasstic work once again, Atari.
Post by: Mario on March 28, 2004, 04:49:23 PM
Screw you Atari, I don't even want Twin Snakes anymore.
Well, i do, but.. not as much as before...
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 28, 2004, 07:14:52 PM
Apparently Harvest Moon comes in tomorrow, and the dude confirmed the big lack of copies thing, Ubisoft are only going to send out enough to cover pre-orders + 1 or 2 left over. =/
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 28, 2004, 09:44:31 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on March 29, 2004, 12:04:50 AM
Post by: Mario on March 29, 2004, 05:50:05 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 29, 2004, 07:38:02 PM
I should get it on thursday or friday
You know the drill if I get it early
Post by: Shift Key on March 31, 2004, 01:35:14 PM
And are you a multimillionaire movie star yet or what Termin8?
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 31, 2004, 03:52:32 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 31, 2004, 08:26:17 PM
the show is back up again, though!
They rang me up on monday and said the show is back on air!
Me and my cousin got to the studio an hour late, so we're not hosting it this week =(
Oh well
And by 'the usual drill', i mean i post photos of my posing with the game, like I did with Wind Waker when I got it a day early.
Sorry to brag and all. It's just me
Post by: akdaman1 on March 31, 2004, 09:33:17 PM
I just went to EB and they said April 4th. And that they arent getting many copies in and that if you dont have it pre ordered then your screwd !!!!
NOoOoNoOoOoO
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 31, 2004, 10:34:47 PM
I'm proud of you Atari!
Post by: Shift Key on April 01, 2004, 02:13:04 AM
But I am within easy distance of three EBs so I should be able to find one.
As for Mario Golf, I have seen it at EB. No-one else seems to believe me. ITS OUT! REALLY!
Post by: Termin8Anakin on April 01, 2004, 02:35:36 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on April 01, 2004, 05:23:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Shifty
Yeah, I got told the 4th as well today (which is a Sunday? Go figure).
But I am within easy distance of three EBs so I should be able to find one.
As for Mario Golf, I have seen it at EB. No-one else seems to believe me. ITS OUT! REALLY!
Yep I saw MarIO Golf as well ...I would pick it up but im a little povo at the moment.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on April 01, 2004, 09:22:16 PM
Oh yeah, they still had the Sonic Heros "Coming Soon" box. ;__________;
Post by: akdaman1 on April 01, 2004, 11:35:37 PM
My impressions so far -
The game is very much like the original with improved gfx. The gfx are awsome although the textures need some work and the frame rate in cut scenes jump a little.
The controls are ... HORRIBLE. It doesnt feel like MGS. I died like 10 times trying to crawl into a vent. The button layout is scattered all over the controller and takes quite a bit to get used to. The First person view is also a pain in the ass. I am slowly getting used to it. When shooting in FPS view I always take off my gun. Because I try to side step around by using the L and R buttons and I forget to take my hand off R ...and my gun gets put away.
I will update later.
Is this game a disspointment ? ....HELL NO. Do I love it ? Yes. From what I have played does it keep up with the original? Yes. Does it surpass it ? No
Post by: Mario on April 02, 2004, 12:09:23 PM
You'll get used to the controls.
Post by: Shift Key on April 02, 2004, 02:24:47 PM
TIME TO GET ME SOME MGSNESS! CIAO!
EDIT: Zing! Success! It took me two EBs and a lot of walking, but I got my hands on one.
Post by: akdaman1 on April 02, 2004, 06:56:27 PM
The controls are infact not as bad as I made them out to be. The main problem with them is as most reviewers say. There is no in-between from walking and Running.
The GFX are what you would expect. The frame rate is really fluid for the most part. Except for in cut scenes where it is a little jumpy ( mostly at the start of the game ).
The cut scenes are a mixed bag. Some are Awsome really dragging you in while others make the gameplay look stale [ You will know what I mean before boss fight #3 ].
Right know I am around 1/3 or so through disk 2 and am having the time of my life.
P.S- One other problem is the MGS2 mechanics arent really used except for the FPS.
I will update more on the game later.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on April 02, 2004, 09:19:59 PM
Still waiting to be shipped.....
Why it is only I have had the worst experience with DVDCrave? They stuffed up my order.....
Post by: Mario on April 02, 2004, 11:31:28 PM
My impressions of Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes so far:
Brilliant. It's good old Metal Gear Solid, coated with awesome (yes, awesome) graphics. I love it. I love the new controls. I love the updated cinematics and graphics. I love the classic gameplay. I have found no faults. One of the best games on GCN. It's been a long wait, thanks to Atari, but now i have it, and it was worth the wait. Now excuse me while i go back to playing it.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on April 03, 2004, 04:34:07 AM
While they are REALLY well done and acted out VERY well, the quality just sucks. It's jumpy (even some in-game graphics ones), especially the FMVs and those real-life footage ones.
It's not something to mark the game down on in terms of presentation, but more a technical fault.
It's definitely something Nintendo needs to work on for their next console.
Post by: akdaman1 on April 03, 2004, 01:05:58 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
I raelly have to disagree with you on the issue of the FMVs though Mario.
While they are REALLY well done and acted out VERY well, the quality just sucks. It's jumpy (even some in-game graphics ones), especially the FMVs and those real-life footage ones.
It's not something to mark the game down on in terms of presentation, but more a technical fault.
It's definitely something Nintendo needs to work on for their next console.
Agreed.
I finished the game and am gonna go through and get all the dog tags.
Mario is right I got used to the controls and I love the game. But the FMVs are the worst I have EVER seen. Some made me scream ''THIS IF F******N METAL GEAR NOT MATRIX OR DRAGON BALL'' !!!.
In some you see Snake dodging bullets, flipping, jumping etc. Then when the game gets back to you - you feel cheated. Why cant I do a Cart-wheel and dodge a Hinds Missiles ? The most stupid scene has to be when Snake throws a grenade at that sheet of metal that was about to hit him. DUMBEST THING EVER !!!
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on April 03, 2004, 03:48:11 PM
Oh ya, I hate DVDCrave. I'm the only Aussie on the planet who pre-ordered & hasn't got it yet.
Post by: Shift Key on April 03, 2004, 08:29:52 PM
"I know Jujitsu."
"Show me."
Erm, yeah, go MGS! It's awesome how its still in its case and plays like some game I haven't played yet because it hasn't come out of its case yet! Figure that one out d00ds!
Post by: Infernal Monkey on April 04, 2004, 12:15:10 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on April 04, 2004, 02:21:09 PM
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Originally posted by: Shifty
Akdaman: I've just been watching Matrix: Revolutions today. Great movie. I'm still disappointed that more wire-fighting wasn't used in the sequels, but its a great mind-bending trilogy anyway.
"I know Jujitsu."
"Show me."
Erm, yeah, go MGS! It's awesome how its still in its case and plays like some game I haven't played yet because it hasn't come out of its case yet! Figure that one out d00ds!
I havent watched all the Matrixes. Only the first. The first was really good but after everyone I know told me it was c**p I decided not to watch it.
After your positive ( short ) review ? Im considiring to borrow it when I get Welcome to the Jungle.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on April 04, 2004, 05:27:12 PM
.I also feel the same, as to why in the cut-scenes Snake can do these moves but when you're actually controlling him, you can't do it yourself. I reckon though that to be able to do these moves they'd have to come up with one mean button combination. Sniper Wold is damn sexy......and DAMN! Mei Ling and Meryl - WHOOOOOO!!!!
Post by: Shift Key on April 04, 2004, 06:51:04 PM
And Akdaman, you can't really knock something until you try it. Keep an open mind with stuff like this, because you could be pleasantly surprised. Hell, I still found the end of Revolutions to be unexpected - sad but satisfying. Watch it!
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on April 04, 2004, 11:46:19 PM
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Originally posted by: Shifty
Hell, I still found the end of Revolutions to be unexpected - sad but satisfying. Watch it!
Maddox spoiled it for me.
Haven't seen the movie, and dunno if I will.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on April 06, 2004, 04:19:31 PM
BTW Akdaman: The plural for 'matrix' is 'matrices'
Post by: akdaman1 on April 06, 2004, 10:21:23 PM
I pretty much have all the dog tags. Its quite easy to get them all.
But I have questions -
1. How do I get the stupid Tux off.
2. - What do I need to to do to get the Big Boss ranking ?.
P.S - Question number 2 was bloddy hard to type out.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on April 10, 2004, 06:20:27 PM
