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Nintendo Gaming / Burnout 2 and Splinter Cell came out today... anyone get it?

« on: April 08, 2003, 02:37:14 PM »

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Nintendo is pretty much killing my wallet.

I'm in the same boat with 4 games in as many weeks + a Platinum GC w/a 5th game. Oh well, making up for lost time/fun I guess.
Splinter Cell doesn't interest me too much (at least not any of the console versions). I'll definitely pick up B2. With its features + multiplayer it looks to have a lot of replay value. Then this month we also have NBA Street Vol.2 which is an almost guaranteed buy. Of course there's still the tempting Skies of Arcadia & Timesplitters 2 too. Ouch!

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Nintendo Gaming / Vertical Lines in Windwaker

« on: April 05, 2003, 08:59:32 PM »

Jollus-- It's not a graphic effect or artifact. It's a very thin ghost-like layering of vertical lines. It looks like interference of some sort.  

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Nintendo Gaming / Vertical Lines in Windwaker

« on: April 05, 2003, 08:55:29 PM »

Well if that's true it's disappointing, to say the least. But it won't stop me from playing or enjoying this great game!
I just hope Nintendo keeps it from happening in future releases. I also wonder if it's a coincidence that the only game it happens in uses a cel-shading based graphics engine?

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Nintendo Gaming / Vertical Lines in Windwaker

« on: April 05, 2003, 08:30:41 PM »

I see this too, unfortunately.
It looks like interference of some sort (it has a "ghost"-like quality to it). I'm using a 27" t.v. w/an aftermarket s-video cable. I've only had my GC (Platinum) for a few weeks, but I've not seen these lines in any of my other games (MP, RE, RE0 & ED). I mostly notice it when the screen contains a lot of medium (blue) or light colours. I noticed it today when I was sparring with Orca (in the light brown colours). It's not a constant thing & the pattern can shift from thick to thin lines.
I'd like to know if this is a problem exclusive to all WW copies, both NTSC & PAL. If not I might try to exchange my copy for another.

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Nintendo Gaming / I am a 31 year old new GC owner

« on: March 22, 2003, 10:47:36 AM »

32 years young...Just took the plunge & bought a GC. I'm more of a pc guy than a console guy, but this purchase scratches a recent itch I've had NICELY. System came w/Metroid Prime (my choice). I also picked up RE, RE0 & Eternal Darkness, along with some accessories. Pre-ordered Zelda WW; went EVERYWHERE trying to find OoT to no avail Still, I'm very happy
'scuse me...gotta go play some MP...  

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General Chat / Grown-up GC users?

« on: March 19, 2003, 01:19:42 PM »

Hello all. Just curious, any older gamers?
Once upon a time I was an avid gamer. Now in my early 30's I play the occasional sim/strategy title on pc, but that's it. The last console I owned was Dreamcast (which I bought soley to play Soul Calibur, although other titles followed). As I'm not a "hardcore" console guy anymore I can justify the purchase of a system to play a few choice 'A' titles.
Lately I've been experiencing great nostalgia for some of the classic Nintendo titles. Looking at such games Metroid Prime & Zelda WW I think I'm going to break down & buy a GC. Even if I only to play those classic Nintendo re-makes, I think I'll get my money's worth.
Just looking for feedback from the "older" crowd.