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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Silicon Knights and Nintendo break up

« on: October 13, 2004, 09:51:37 AM »

Weren't we supposed to be getting the confirmation of the split like half a year ago?  Don't tell me people are still sating that there's nothing suspicious.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:New Square game

« on: September 09, 2004, 10:38:51 AM »

I liked Unlimited Saga, it just takes a while to get into the game.  They took risks, and did something different - and because of that people played an hour of the game, then proclaimed that it sucked and threw it away.

Anyways, the only things that interest me in S-E anymore are FFT, Saga, and Star Ocean.

[joeamis]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Amazing Deals!

« on: May 26, 2004, 07:02:01 PM »

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Originally posted by: joeamis
Well I went to Bestbuy today and when I got there 1 game out of the like potential 100 on the list was still in stock.  The guy said it was like a bullrun and everything sold like hotcakes.  Figures, sales like that come once....once....well once.

I got there and the games were in stock but not on sale.  What?!

[The Omen]

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General Gaming / RE: E3 Thoughts

« on: May 15, 2004, 08:44:54 PM »

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Originally posted by: The Omen
This is possibly the most asinine argument ever.  The reason?  If Nintendo were to announce only original titles, people would bitch endlessly.  Funny that Nintendo does what the majority of GC owners want, and people bitch, endlessly.

People probably would complain if there were only new games and no Mario, Zelda, Metriod, etc.  However, we aren't saying that Nintendo should have ONLY new games, we are saying that we would like a balance.  I mean, look at E3 from a Cube owners (as in, not DS or GBA owners) perspective - what was the big surprise here?  The style of the new Zelda game (which was a style shown to us 4 years ago)?  Don't get me wrong, I was happy when I saw the trailer, but I wasn't shocked - with all the rumors and the spaceworld demo, the first thought into my head was "finally" not "wow, I wasn't suspecting that."  Look at all the games, how many are new franchises?    10%?  Maybe even 20%?  I don't think anyone is saying that they don't want the franchise characters used, but I do hear people saying maybe less effort should be put into the franchise games and more into stuff that we haven't seen and played over and over already.  Also, it's not like it's franchises that we're used on the other generations but were just recently ported over - Earthbound, Kid Icarus and the like are still MIA.  While I'm glad that Nintendo is using Metroid, Mario and Zelda, I don't think they should be neglecting other franchises and new development while doing so.

To make things more frusterating we've heard a lot of hints and rumors about new and shadowy games in development, which is why every E3 I'm always hoping that there will be several big surprises.  This last E3, I think there was one thing that was moderately surprising (Zelda), and the rest that was interesting but not really unexpected (last big shock I remember was the Capcom 5, even though we already knew about RE4 and Dead Phoenix was cancelled).

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General Gaming / RE: E3 Thoughts

« on: May 14, 2004, 01:26:16 PM »

The thing about sequals so close to the originals release is that they often have minor differences, but are overall more of the same.  If they worked on something else now, and then made the sequal for the next generation, we would have a new game now to explore, and then get used to all the new elements they added for the next generation title, as well as re-aquaint ourselves with all the old gameplay elements we had forgotten about by then.  I think the only problem with this is that it takes a longer time to make new franchises then to do sequals.

My main problem isn't that there are these sequals (/franchise titles), it's that these sequals seem to be the main focus of the show, with very few original titles.  Even half sequals/half new stuff would be alright with me, but this seems to be all sequals with a couple new games.

[Nile Boogie]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:REALISTIC ZELDA TRAILER!!!

« on: May 12, 2004, 07:33:15 AM »

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Originally posted by: Nile Boogie
Does anybody eles worry that Ganon won't be in this game. Not because of the plot. Just because Zelda games never release back to back with Ganon as the main villian. But I'm speculating, details must come forth.

Worried, no.  Hoping?  Yes.  [and I assume by Ganon you mean Ganondorf, Ganon, or any G-A-N named villain]  Personally, I think fighting the same villain over and over agin gets a little old.  I wouldn't mind the game opening up with link trouncing him though, then moving on to something else.

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General Gaming / RE:New Legend of Zelda Details

« on: May 12, 2004, 05:21:28 AM »

Several profanities come to my mouth in a good way at that thought...

Didn't somebody sarcastically remark that SK would go off and make a new Zelda?  I'm trying to remember who though, if they were people "in the know."

This would be really good (IMO) for the new Zelda game, but it would be disappointing for someone (like me) who prefers non-fifteen year franchise titles, and would like SK to work on new stuff.  Seriously, didn't Nintendo say they were going to stop focusing so much on their old stuff and start new franchises (of course, I understand why they don't)?

Too...many...mixed up feelings.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Eternal Darkness 2 Marketing Tactic: Reasons

« on: May 08, 2004, 10:15:29 AM »

Don't people normally get in trouble for leaking information like this before it is finalized?  I mean, wouldn't they have to tell the share-holders first before they go around telling online fansites?  Also, don't you think it's odd that PGC and IGN didn't say there was anything odd about it?

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Eternal Darkness 2 Marketing Tactic: Reasons

« on: April 21, 2004, 10:40:18 AM »

Remember, they told us something like "tomorrow will be a good day to play Eternal Darkness, for those of you in Highschool maybe right after you come home" and the next day (3/3/03) there was some time sensative sanity effect?  So they must have some in with SK.

[the_zombie_luke]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Eternal Darkness 2 Marketing Tactic: Reasons

« on: April 20, 2004, 06:44:44 PM »

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Originally posted by: the_zombie_luke
Perhaps SK was the one who released it as a press release at 3:33. That would explain why two sites would have it at the same time. Maybe it's just a last farewell to the series they created. If this news is true, and Eternal Darkness does belong to Nintendo, then they are giving it one last tribute.

Well, I was thinking it was probably just someone at PGC doing a tribute...until Bloodworth said this (page 4 of this topic I think):

"3:33 was absolutely pure coincidence. Jonny didn't know that was the timestamp until HOURS later when someone pointed it out to him."

While that is possible, it is a 1 in 720 chance, and the fact that they claim it is a coincidence seems odd to me.  Also remember the clues PGC left for the 3/3/03 sanity effect?  They have some kinda sneaky in with SK.

[Urkel]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Eternal Darkness 2 Marketing Tactic: Reasons

« on: April 20, 2004, 05:20:08 AM »

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Originally posted by: Urkel


Oh, and want to know something really weird? PGC wasn't the only site that posted the news at 3:33. Gamerfeed did too. Mantorok is watching...

I should point out that the the odds of that happening naturally are 1 in 720.  Though planetgamecube is the only one claiming it to be a coincidence.  

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Eternal Darkness 2 Marketing Tactic: Reasons

« on: April 19, 2004, 09:18:05 PM »

Maybe it's not a hoax, but it's certainly not on the level.  Take this for example:

From the IGN announcement-

"An official announcement from Nintendo is expected in the coming weeks."

Why would we expect an announcement in the coming weeks when we usually get one when everything's official, and if everything wasn't official, Dyack and Nintendo wouldn't be talking about it.  So why does ign expect a press release so late?  Apparently, they don't know:

From the IGN mailbag-

"So why didn't Nintendo announce it officially? No idea."

So even though it is atypical to expect an announcement so late, IGN is expecting it, because, they have no idea.  And hey, planetgamecube seems to be in the same boat:

From the planetgamecube announcement-

"Planet GameCube will be following this story closely, although official details of the developer's future are not expected for some time"

Why not?  They either are pulling something out of nowhere or have information they're not spilling.  But isn't it amusing that both peices tell us not to expect anything official even though they have no reason as to why they would think nothing official would come?

Also, isn't this weird:

From the ign announcement:

"Dyack confirmed that Silicon Knights is now fully able to develop for competing consoles as well."

Although he can't confirm anything about the split:

From the planetgamecube announcement-

"The real cause of the split is still shrouded in secrecy, however. Dyack could not comment on whether Silicon Knights is now an indepenent developer or if the company has aligned itself with one of Nintendo's competitors, or even if Nintendo currently maintains the investment stake it made in Silicon Knights back in 2000.

" 'Right now, because of the proprietary nature of game development, we can't say much.' "

So he can drop rumors before anything is official and even say that they are free to develop on other platforms but they can't say whether or not they are independent because of "the proprietary nature of game development"?  Does that make sense?

Also, from the ign article-

"Nintendo has recently downplayed the role of technology in game creation and has been known to de-emphasize story, graphics and sound in favor of classic play mechanics."

Doesn't this sound a little tongue in cheek?  "De-emphasize story, graphics and sound" sounds like something somebody bashing Nintendo would say.  I doubt Dyack and Nintendo would come out and tell us, "Well, nintendo doesn't really want to emphasize story, sound, or graphics," and I doubt a Nintendo fansit would say that Nintendo is doing that outside of an editorial.

Not saying it is necessarilly a hoax, though I am saying if it isn't, thee big boys know something they;re not saying.

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Reader Reviews / RE: Kirby Air Ride

« on: November 14, 2003, 05:17:56 PM »

This is definately on my list of games to check out once the price comes down.  One of the reasons why I thought the 64 was great (you heard me!) was because of all the great party games, and it's looking like the cube is going in that direction.  I'm not sure I understand all the detractors, most of them seem to be expecting a different game.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Nintendo to go back to basics(innovating)

« on: November 14, 2003, 05:12:02 PM »

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but one interesting thing came up Nintendo stated that they also want to create original games which do not take anything from their franchises or prior games.

Wasn't this supposed to happen at this years E3?  For releases, Nintendo is a pretty weird company, so I'm gonna give up pretending to know or understand what they are doing and will just be happy with the surprises that come.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Has their been any new Geist info?

« on: September 27, 2003, 06:56:45 AM »

It's depressing that the Cube isn't even two years old yet, and people are saying we should hold games until the next system.  Can you imagine if people were like this about the SNES?  If people were saying in 1992 to hold of Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, etc. for the next system?  Why not let the cube live a bit before we pull the plug?

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Nintendo Gaming / Forgetting the "older" generation of Gamers?

« on: June 24, 2003, 08:06:49 AM »

I hear Mega Man is pretty hard.  But yeah, games have been getting easier.

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Nintendo Gaming / Forgetting the "older" generation of Gamers?

« on: June 21, 2003, 06:55:26 PM »

I thought Link to the Past was pretty easy...compared to...LoZ2:the Adventures of Link.  Man, that game killed me as a kid, I don´t think I was even able to get to the third dungeon, it was so damn hard.  I really loved the game though, and it kept me coming back, because you had this great eeling whenever you found a piece of equipment, or learned a new technique, or spell, or beat a new dungeon, or gained a new level.  Man, I would kill for a new Zelda like that, but from what I gather I would be the only one to enjoy it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Camolot after Mario Golf and Tennis...

« on: June 20, 2003, 05:19:37 PM »

It´s about time, I´m tired of nintendo sending all the good stuff to GBA.  Well, not ALL the good stuff, but there does seem to be a tilt towards it, when a lot of the stuff *cough*earthbound3*cough* would really help the Cube.

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Nintendo Gaming / There will be no Spaceworld 2003.

« on: June 07, 2003, 06:34:20 AM »

Damn.  I thought it was a little early for everyone to be saying, "just wait until space world this year, it´s going to blow everything away!"  Ah well, considering the Capcom 5 were announced out of nowhere, I think MP 2 as well, and SWRS: Rebel Strike, MKDD, MGS:TTS (god those are long names) were announced around but not at E3, maybe Nintendo is just announcing things when ever they feel like it.  Which is cool with me, I like surprises.

[Professional 666]

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Nintendo Gaming / Denis Dyack Interview

« on: May 28, 2003, 05:12:08 AM »

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Originally posted by: Professional 666

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because right now we are in desperate need of people like Dennis.

We are in desperate need of people who will bother to take notice in Dennis' games.

Maybe if Nintendo actually advertises them for a change...

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Nintendo Gaming / Resident Evil 4...Going to the next level?

« on: May 27, 2003, 02:22:02 PM »

It remains to be seen if it is scarier than clocktower...but hopefully, this game is looking very good.

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Nintendo Gaming / The Best Gamecube Games

« on: May 27, 2003, 07:29:54 AM »

Yeah, I didn´t mention SSBM because I assumed everyone has it, but if you don´t-GET IT!  It´s pretty much a requirement for all cube owners.  And godzilla is good for some pure smashing fun.

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Nintendo Gaming / The Best Gamecube Games

« on: May 27, 2003, 07:13:54 AM »

Actually, me and my friends have had a bit of fun with Nightfires multiplayer.  And I played some of the party games for Super monkey Ball 2 in the store, it was pretty fun and mindless.  Bloody Roar isn´t bad, and Eternal Darkness is only one player but me and my friends always played it together.  Only played Burnout for the PS2, but it was awesome, and I hear a lot of good stuff about Timesplitters.

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Nintendo Gaming / Gotcha force...

« on: May 22, 2003, 03:02:30 PM »

The character designs for Gotcha Force look pretty unique though...

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Nintendo Gaming / GameCube Online

« on: May 22, 2003, 01:27:53 PM »

Well, it´s more fun this way, we can try to figure out what´s going on by what little info we have.  Let´s see, built in broadband network gaming with the cube to be used through the LAN option in games...I´m assuming that this means MKD could very well be networkable.  And the possablity of a MMORPG Pokemon game?  Let the speculation flow!