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Nintendo Gaming / RE: New North American (NPD) Sales Thread

« on: October 23, 2004, 04:46:26 AM »

"(I don't have XBox Live or anything, but that's just how I heard it worked. So don't blame me if I'm wrong.)"

Why comment on something you don't have then? I have never had a problem on live with connection.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:New North American (NPD) Sales Thread

« on: October 22, 2004, 02:47:44 AM »

" trust me, 6 months after the Xbox2's debut, Xbox Live will be shut down. What would be their reason to keep it up? And as soon as they do, some of their supposed best games will become instantly broken, since online features are such a core factor."

Who cares. 99% of x-box users won't give a darn by that point because they will be playing x-box 2 games on the new service. I haven't touched my N64 sice the day I recieved my cube, and I believe the same scenerio will apply here.
You keep assuming that most x-box users are similar to yourself, when in reality there core gamer market is much different than you (from what I can tell, no offence) and the typical Nintendo gamer.

"Why anyone would want to is immaterial. The simple fact is they, at least from my perspective, are blowing billions into a feature that most people can't even use."

Again, I really don't think this concers them. They are after a certain type of gamer,.  If they wanted to set up the system for 56k they easily could have, they chose not to.

"You asked how I could be denied. I am being denied for 2 reasons. A) they charge for the service, and I'm not too keen on paying for a game I already bought, and B) Their service is broadband only, which means even if I wanted to pay for it, I can't. "

this is not the same as being denied. You simply have made the choice not to use the service. When the next Nintendo console comes out, you will:
1) have to pay for it
2) go to a store to get it

So if your local wallmart doesn't have it and you have no money are you being denied as well?

"It's a logical assumption. If you are confused"

Are you not a moderator? Can you please try to refrain from attempts at belittling me when I disagree with you. Lets keep this civil. Thanks.

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General Gaming / RE: The face of Master Chief is revealed

« on: October 21, 2004, 01:26:09 PM »

I have it on pre-order, along with Prime 2

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Metriod Prime 2: Ad Campagin

« on: October 21, 2004, 08:08:14 AM »

"they had some good commercials during yanks bosox games. "

I didn't see a single one up here in Canada and I watched every inning of every game.

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TalkBack / RE: In-Game Advertising Shows High Growth Potential

« on: October 21, 2004, 08:06:36 AM »

Mario rescues peach from the coors light castle.
Bowser is replaced with boozer.
Mario then wisks her away via Sun jet vacations on a delta owned boeing 747

looks like it will work out fine

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Nintendo DS Launch Survey

« on: October 21, 2004, 08:03:30 AM »

1 =no
2 = none
3 = no interest at all in handheld gaming
4 = no
5 = no

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:New North American (NPD) Sales Thread

« on: October 21, 2004, 07:12:55 AM »

"Trust me it would have to decline a whole hell of a lot before Nintendo starts losing money. Despite media and fan blathering, the GameCube is still a successful venture. Nintendo makes money on it, the Gamecube. It's just not as successful as it could have been."

Do you have any numbers to back this up?
Do you know what percentage of Nintendo's profits come from the gamecube sales, versus the GBA?
I am also curious as to what percentage of profit comes from software. This is strictly hypothetical but what If Nintendo were to go third party, and sell profitable software on the the PS2, would they be further ahead.?

"Because the service for the Dreamcast isn't here now. I highly doubt MS will keep Xbox Live up in the next generation, especially since there are all defensive about backwards compatibility, since it is such a drain on their revenue."

Again, this is purely speculation on your part, and we know how you hate speculation when it comes to Nintendo. I also dont see the dreamcast reference as relevent at all. The X-box is already much more a success that the dreamcast.

"Denied as in it is broadband-only and I have 56k. This may come as a shock to you but not everybody in the world has access to broadband. "

Why would anyone want to play online with a slow connection anyways?
I really don't believe that 56k users are the target market, simple as that.

The x-box wants to be the machine with the most tech, or at least the most percieved tech. Catering to 56k modem users just doesn't fit the profile.

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TalkBack / RE: EA Announces Financial Results

« on: October 20, 2004, 09:28:20 AM »

" None that *I* like...(lol Madden, lol Sims, lol Ty, lol at everything they have)"

Thats a lot of flamebait in one sentence.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: New North American (NPD) Sales Thread

« on: October 20, 2004, 09:25:35 AM »

"EDIT: "I honestly see nintendo becoming a sold only in Japan console maker at some point."

That's uhhh... That's a pretty dumb and ill-informed prediction. Why do you think that way? When Nintendo makes oodles of cash in the North American market? "

I think that way because of declining sales numbers in North America each of the last two generations for Nintendo. If sales continue to decline, the "oodles" of cash as you call it will follow suit. I also wonder just how much of Nintendo's NA profit comes from the GBA versus the cube (consoles). I would guess that the GBA accounts for the bulk of NA profits.

I would also like to comment and ask a few questions on the x-box live issue.  

Why do you think the service wont be there later?

AS for history. I believe that many people who play games on live, myself included, dont expect a game to have a lot of longevity. The games I play on live, I play often. Once they are done, or I have lost interest in them I move on. I rarely ever go back to those games. I dont look at this as a problem because I expect it going in.  I simply trade games in a lot.

As for people being denied service. I am not sure I get what you are saying. IS it because the service isnt free?
Again I believe many people who use LIVE, know all this before they make the commitment. From the people I play with and talk to, we seem to have very little, if any complaints at all.

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TalkBack / RE: EA Announces Financial Results

« on: October 20, 2004, 08:30:03 AM »

"Blah blah blah EA makes lots a money. So does Hilary Duff which EA is pretty much the game equivalent of."

EA makes, is involved with a lot of great games a well.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: New North American (NPD) Sales Thread

« on: October 20, 2004, 08:28:32 AM »

"I hope you don't think Microsoft can seriously challenge Sony. The only reason the Xbox has been above the Ps2 these past few months is because the Ps2 has hit market saturation."

Yes, It can, and probably will challenge Sony in the next generation.
I honestly see nintendo becoming a sold only in Japan console maker at some point.

AS for Fable. It is a very good game, just way to short. I didnt mind paper mario either, except I dont like the battle system at all. I find turn based systems a chore.

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TalkBack / RE: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within Website Launches

« on: October 16, 2004, 05:43:15 AM »

The first one was excellent. I will pick this up for sure.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Metriod Prime 2: Ad Campagin

« on: October 16, 2004, 05:41:36 AM »

I was at my local EB games yesterday, when a lady from Nintendo came into the store.
I am guessing she was a sales rep, but don't know for sure.
I never got a chance to talk to her,  but I was able to over hear her lengthly conversation with the store manager.
Here is a summary.

She asked how pre-orders of Metroid Prime 2 were going.
The reply was very, very poorly. We hope they pick up as the date nears.

She asked how did they compare to GTA San Andreas, and Halo 2.
The reply was that those 2 games are out pre-ordering Prime by 20-1

She then asked about Paper Mario.
He said first day sales were again much slower than expected.

She then asked about Tiger Woods 2005. SHe said I see you have a lot for PS2 and X-box.
The reply was yes, we got about 25 of each, and 1, yes 1, copy for the cube.

The rest was simply sales rhetoric.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Silicon Knights and Nintendo break up

« on: October 08, 2004, 01:54:50 PM »

" This would not be the first time a European Nintendo site has inadvertently broken major news months before it happens. Paper Mario GC, anyone?"

Sounds like denial to me.