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Nintendo Gaming / Namco and Sega merger OFFICIAL!!!
« on: April 19, 2003, 11:19:02 AM »
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Nintendo Gaming / Gamecube 2
« on: April 19, 2003, 10:51:06 AM »
RAM??? A lot maybe? 
What kind is very different matter.
What kind is very different matter.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Not-So-Bad Software-Only Nintendo
« on: April 19, 2003, 10:48:08 AM »
Suicide? I hope you're kidding. Let's use Sega, for example (No, Nintendo is in no way in Sega's position). Was it suicide for them to go 3rd party?
And when was I proven wrong? I stated an opinion on a matter. I didn't say Nintendo would lose money. I don't believe it would. It would lose employees, yes. Money? Not a terrible amount. Nintendo makes the majority of its money from the Game Boy and from SOFTWARE. If Nintendo had a larger user base, more than likely, it would mean more software sales (unless a few factors went into it---->competition).
How is that "proven wrong"?
And about the gasoline. Would you, as a consumer, not a businessman, want to use gasoline or an imaginative source of energy that is more cost-effective dollar-for-dollar and less harmful to the environment?
I'm not trying to start an argument here. I'm just wanting people to look at some of the good things if Nintendo went third party.
Note: I really would like to change my original post because it poorly expressed my opinion.
And when was I proven wrong? I stated an opinion on a matter. I didn't say Nintendo would lose money. I don't believe it would. It would lose employees, yes. Money? Not a terrible amount. Nintendo makes the majority of its money from the Game Boy and from SOFTWARE. If Nintendo had a larger user base, more than likely, it would mean more software sales (unless a few factors went into it---->competition).
How is that "proven wrong"?
And about the gasoline. Would you, as a consumer, not a businessman, want to use gasoline or an imaginative source of energy that is more cost-effective dollar-for-dollar and less harmful to the environment?
I'm not trying to start an argument here. I'm just wanting people to look at some of the good things if Nintendo went third party.
Note: I really would like to change my original post because it poorly expressed my opinion.
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Nintendo Gaming / Gamecube 2
« on: April 19, 2003, 08:58:50 AM »
Simple answer: make it have appropriate hardware for games. I don't care about system specs. As long as they work and allow developers to create good games, I'll be happy. Ummm...if it is a Nintendo system that is just as fast and efficient as the other systems, I'm sure it will be fine.
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Nintendo Gaming / The Not-So-Bad Software-Only Nintendo
« on: April 19, 2003, 08:55:13 AM »
Good points. Can't argue with any of that. It's nice to see civility.
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Nintendo Gaming / Will the big N merge (OR BUY)?
« on: April 19, 2003, 07:28:16 AM »
In the past, Nintendo has said it wasn't pleased with Microsoft's tactic of acquiring companies. The most I see Nintendo doing would be hiring the companies to make an exclusive game or two...I'll stretch it and say that they might try to make them a 2nd party. There is no reason for them to merge. When companies merge, usually both of them are in a bad financial situation. Financially, Nintendo is fine. What do they have in the bank? Something like $10 billion (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
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Nintendo Gaming / Hoping For the Fall of Nintendo Consoles
« on: April 19, 2003, 07:22:33 AM »
Here's the point I was trying to make: why would you want to have to purchase three different gaming systems to satisfy all your wants and needs. I, personally, can only afford to buy 2. I can't buy 3 different systems. And, yes, I do believe that the 3rd-party problems are Nintendo's fault. With the reduction of royalty costs, I hope more 3rd parties turn their way. A Nintendo system would be my system of choice for all 3rd parties, but unless they can shake the bad market image that they've had since 1998, I don't see that happening. Don't get me wrong, I am a BIG Nintendo fan. I just wish there were some way to bring us back to the glory days of SNES.
And dear God, I swear I said leave the business side alone. Give me a reason outside of business. I'm not an idiot. I know how many employees would be gone. I know what internal problems it would cause. I'm just ignoring that at the moment to have a topic that would start an interesting video gamers dream topic.
As for X-Box. Microsoft won't be leaving any time soon. They have plenty of money to lose. As for Sony, regardless of their current pretty-much monopoly on the industry, I see them screwing up before Microsoft does.
If it were my choice, I would absolutely love it if one of the above companies dropped out and made games for Nintendo. 3rd parties would also come rolling in. It's just a frustrating situation NOW. Give it 3 years, and I might change the subject line of this thread....a matter of fact. I'm going to change it now. Sounds too ugly.
In closing, I don't really hope for the fall of Nintendo. I just wish for another catchy Nintendo system. But I would just like to talk about the not-so-bad side of software-only.
Ahhhh...peace and SNES.
Let's be nice.
And dear God, I swear I said leave the business side alone. Give me a reason outside of business. I'm not an idiot. I know how many employees would be gone. I know what internal problems it would cause. I'm just ignoring that at the moment to have a topic that would start an interesting video gamers dream topic.
As for X-Box. Microsoft won't be leaving any time soon. They have plenty of money to lose. As for Sony, regardless of their current pretty-much monopoly on the industry, I see them screwing up before Microsoft does.
If it were my choice, I would absolutely love it if one of the above companies dropped out and made games for Nintendo. 3rd parties would also come rolling in. It's just a frustrating situation NOW. Give it 3 years, and I might change the subject line of this thread....a matter of fact. I'm going to change it now. Sounds too ugly.
In closing, I don't really hope for the fall of Nintendo. I just wish for another catchy Nintendo system. But I would just like to talk about the not-so-bad side of software-only.
Ahhhh...peace and SNES.
Let's be nice.
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Nintendo Gaming / Hoping For the Fall of Nintendo Consoles
« on: April 18, 2003, 05:42:35 PM »
Hey cheif,
1.) I wasn't talking about software prices. I was talking about hardware prices. Who has the money spend $200-$300 for 3 systems.
2.) I swear my post asks for reasons outside of business. Just a game world without money being a factor. I acknowledge the business side.
3.) Who said they would stop making money? I'm sure quite a bit of more money could be made with software on a MUCH larger userbase than a future Nintendo system will probably hold. Besides, they wouldn't have to spend as much money on hardware R&D anymore (well at least outside of the portable market). Besides, as it is, chief, Nintendo's system has the highest priced 1st party games.
So, I guess dropping a failing future console must mean Nintendo loses lots of money...:::sarcasm:::
On a side note, these opinions are just predictions. Don't take what I say as fact.
1.) I wasn't talking about software prices. I was talking about hardware prices. Who has the money spend $200-$300 for 3 systems.
2.) I swear my post asks for reasons outside of business. Just a game world without money being a factor. I acknowledge the business side.
3.) Who said they would stop making money? I'm sure quite a bit of more money could be made with software on a MUCH larger userbase than a future Nintendo system will probably hold. Besides, they wouldn't have to spend as much money on hardware R&D anymore (well at least outside of the portable market). Besides, as it is, chief, Nintendo's system has the highest priced 1st party games.
So, I guess dropping a failing future console must mean Nintendo loses lots of money...:::sarcasm:::
On a side note, these opinions are just predictions. Don't take what I say as fact.
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Nintendo Gaming / Hoping For the Fall of Nintendo Consoles
« on: April 18, 2003, 05:13:48 PM »
As a gamer, I like to play games. A variety of games from a variety of companies. I want to be able to play Halo and Fable. I want to be able to play the Final Fantasies, the Dragon Warriors, the Metal Gears, and the GTAs. I want to be able to play the sports games, the action games, the adventure games, the RPGs, the FPSs; and yet, I love Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Eternal Darkness, Pikmin, Animal Crossing, SSB, Earthbound. I am tired of relying on Nintendo systems to provide me with all of the above because, in the end, I am disappointed. I feel I missed out on some of the greatest games ever made on non-Nintendo systems because I do not have enough money to spend on all three systems. As a gamer, not a businessman, I am ready for Nintendo to make software only. I am ready for them to drop out of the hardware industry.
This would seem to be a little unfanboyish, but I am speaking as a Nintendo-biased gamer. I love my Nintendo games more than any others, but why do I have to miss out on all the beautiful 3rd party titles because I like to play Nintendo games? If Nintendo produced games exclusively for one system (PS3 hopefully), a large part of this problem would be solved.
I am not suggesting that Nintendo drop out of the handheld industry because they are obviously strong in that market. I just don't understand why Nintendo participates in the console industry when it doesn't even want to compete with the other hardware companies. If someone can enlighten me on the subject please do so, because I can find no reason other than profit for why they are willing to support a console that is not supported by a large majority of consumers. It just makes no sense to me. Nintendo is quickly becoming a niche company, and I am not a big fan of that.
This would seem to be a little unfanboyish, but I am speaking as a Nintendo-biased gamer. I love my Nintendo games more than any others, but why do I have to miss out on all the beautiful 3rd party titles because I like to play Nintendo games? If Nintendo produced games exclusively for one system (PS3 hopefully), a large part of this problem would be solved.
I am not suggesting that Nintendo drop out of the handheld industry because they are obviously strong in that market. I just don't understand why Nintendo participates in the console industry when it doesn't even want to compete with the other hardware companies. If someone can enlighten me on the subject please do so, because I can find no reason other than profit for why they are willing to support a console that is not supported by a large majority of consumers. It just makes no sense to me. Nintendo is quickly becoming a niche company, and I am not a big fan of that.
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Nintendo Gaming / Namco and Sega merger OFFICIAL!!!
« on: April 18, 2003, 04:38:15 PM »
Aside from the business side of this, just imagine some of the amazing 3rd party products this company could produce. Sega and Namco have just done so much more for games in the past years than Square and Enix. Just imagine the games.
All fighting fans, you can finally say hello to that Tekken/Virtual Fighter crossover. This announcement could just be the one that revitalizes the arcade industry and raises the bar for 3rd parties worldwide. Look to the future...it's just amazing.
All fighting fans, you can finally say hello to that Tekken/Virtual Fighter crossover. This announcement could just be the one that revitalizes the arcade industry and raises the bar for 3rd parties worldwide. Look to the future...it's just amazing.
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Nintendo Gaming / Nintendo should pull out of the consol race.
« on: April 12, 2003, 10:55:06 AM »
:::cough::: Too Human :::cough:::
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Nintendo Gaming / What features should gamecube2 have?
« on: April 02, 2003, 01:32:01 PM »
I agree with Hostile. Wireless controllers don't split the market, so there really isn't much of a down-side to having both wireless and wired controllers.
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Nintendo Gaming / Beaten Game Impressions (SPOILERS!)
« on: March 30, 2003, 04:50:04 PM »
In case you missed the title ***SPOILERS***
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Just beat Wind Waker. I must say, what an awesome game! It was honestly the first time a Zelda game has made me REALLY think about what was going through the characters' heads. When Ganondorf was expressing his feelings, I really started to slightly care for the man. When the King of Hyrule spoke about hope, I found myself feeling sorry for him. When I saw Hyrule and the king drown, I was moved.
This game had it all: great gameplay, good story, and real emotion. Perfection. I even liked the credits! I feel a deep respect for ALL the people who created this masterpiece (not just Miyamoto). I don't know if I'll be able to make through all the sidequests...there are just so many. And that's a good thing. Just great.
On a side note, if any of you read the Nintendo newsletter, what was the big surprise? I didn't get a chance to see it, and I really couldn't think of what one picture would have spoiled.
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Just beat Wind Waker. I must say, what an awesome game! It was honestly the first time a Zelda game has made me REALLY think about what was going through the characters' heads. When Ganondorf was expressing his feelings, I really started to slightly care for the man. When the King of Hyrule spoke about hope, I found myself feeling sorry for him. When I saw Hyrule and the king drown, I was moved.
This game had it all: great gameplay, good story, and real emotion. Perfection. I even liked the credits!
I feel a deep respect for ALL the people who created this masterpiece (not just Miyamoto). I don't know if I'll be able to make through all the sidequests...there are just so many. And that's a good thing. Just great.On a side note, if any of you read the Nintendo newsletter, what was the big surprise? I didn't get a chance to see it, and I really couldn't think of what one picture would have spoiled.
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Nintendo Gaming / Wind Waker Disc Error
« on: March 29, 2003, 02:25:31 PM »
I've heard that some of the copies of the game have that same problem. I would go ahead and return the copy for a new one. Your new disc should work fine after that.
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Nintendo Gaming / Bad Glitch I Just Found in Ocarina of Time
« on: March 28, 2003, 07:28:20 AM »
***SPOILER***
Perm, you did that right. Use the Command Melody once you leaf glide to where the statue is. The statue can walk through the beams and onto the switch. Hope that helps.
Perm, you did that right. Use the Command Melody once you leaf glide to where the statue is. The statue can walk through the beams and onto the switch. Hope that helps.
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Nintendo Gaming / GameCube oversells PS2 in the UK
« on: March 26, 2003, 07:05:21 AM »
You can find this news on many many many websites. Not too hard to find.
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Nintendo Gaming / Gamecube's casing
« on: March 26, 2003, 07:03:38 AM »
I'd like to see this guy with one of the original PS2 releases....that would be a funny sight. "My DVD player scratched my DVD!" If you drop a PS2, you might as well pull out your warranty...oh wait, it's only 30 days. Too bad.
Seriously though, Nintendo makes the most durable products in the business. I wouldn't doubt the company because your system has a scratch on it. If you REALLY have a problem with it, just call customer service. They are usually more than helpful, and they are willing to deal with many silly problems like this.
Seriously though, Nintendo makes the most durable products in the business. I wouldn't doubt the company because your system has a scratch on it. If you REALLY have a problem with it, just call customer service. They are usually more than helpful, and they are willing to deal with many silly problems like this.
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Nintendo Gaming / Why Is Eternal Darkness Regarded So Highly?
« on: March 26, 2003, 06:57:30 AM »
I just picked Eternal Darkness and Rogue Squadron II up from GameStop for $20 each, NEW. I won't be playing either of them until I'm done with Wind Waker, but I'm sure both titles are worth twenty dollars. They better be, after all the 9.0+ reviews I read before making my purchases.
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Nintendo Gaming / Nintendo E3 Game List: What do you think?
« on: March 24, 2003, 12:43:03 PM »Quote
Good that you tell us now where this has been known for almost 2 years.
I made the comment because someone had Thornado in their list of what should be shown at E3, and I see the question pop up every now and then in message boards and mailbags. Read all the posts before making sarcastic comments please. Now let's get back on topic.
Just going by what Nintendo usually does, I would only expect screenshots and maybe a video of games that won't be coming out in between now and next E3. Of course, I would be happy with anything they show.
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Nintendo Gaming / Nintendo E3 Game List: What do you think?
« on: March 24, 2003, 08:12:02 AM »
I'm only going to say this once:
Thornado is cancelled.
Factor 5 stated that some of the game's ideas have been implemented in future releases.
I'd like to see Nintendo show us a list like that at E3. I would be one very happy GameCube owner.
Thornado is cancelled.
Factor 5 stated that some of the game's ideas have been implemented in future releases.
I'd like to see Nintendo show us a list like that at E3. I would be one very happy GameCube owner.
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Nintendo Gaming / Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron III CONFIRMED
« on: March 23, 2003, 10:35:36 AM »
I remember reading on IGN a while ago that Factor 5 was working on another big project that may or may not have to do with Star Wars. Another basic sequel to Rogue Squadron doesn't really seem like that BIG of a project. Rogue Squadron II only took a year to complete, so obviously just another sequel wouldn't be that hard to produce.
I'm just speculating here, but if this is the big project IGN was referring to, I think there will some feature in the title that is drastically different from the other Rogue Squadron (:::cough::: online capabilities :::cough::. I seriously doubt Factor 5 would release just some rehash of the same game on the same console.
Can anyone else confirm hearing about a big Factor 5 project?
I'm just speculating here, but if this is the big project IGN was referring to, I think there will some feature in the title that is drastically different from the other Rogue Squadron (:::cough::: online capabilities :::cough::
. I seriously doubt Factor 5 would release just some rehash of the same game on the same console.Can anyone else confirm hearing about a big Factor 5 project?
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Nintendo Gaming / Metal Gear Solid 3... Gamecube EXCLUSIVE!?
« on: March 23, 2003, 09:32:32 AM »
N-Gamer is also reporting this little tidbit of information. I find them to be more reliable than the above sites, although, not much more so.
Check it out:
N-Gamer Report of MGS Exclusive
Who knows? Maybe this rumor might come to fruition.
Check it out:
N-Gamer Report of MGS Exclusive
Who knows? Maybe this rumor might come to fruition.
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Nintendo Gaming / Why not a wait a while for the second zelda?
« on: March 23, 2003, 07:20:19 AM »
I would tend to agree with that, BUT it could be like the case with N64. I wouldn't mind having another side-story of sorts. I don't want to get TOO much Zelda on one console. I would rather wait for another revolutionary Zelda title instead of just a bi-annual regular edition.
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