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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Resident Evil 4 Discussion

« on: December 22, 2003, 07:24:49 PM »

I see what you mean in a few ways... but it is the Fixed Camera Angles in all the other Resident Evil Games the made it scarier.

I recently done a survey, and the scariest was REmake, with the most least scariest being: Code Veronica (x)
That clearly says that Fixed Camera Angles are scarier... but with RE4 it looks like that the camera will be the 'rail' effect... but still looks just as scary as REmake.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Resident Evil 4 Discussion

« on: December 22, 2003, 06:45:36 PM »

I dont want Capcom to go toooo far with the paranormal activity... but the way it looks now is fine.
I like it how the area turns a blueish colour/color when Mr. Hook is around.

Maybe it has something to do with Leon being infected?
My guess is that he or someone close is going to die by the end of this game.
And Ada Wong will be returning from RE2.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Resident Evil 4 Discussion

« on: December 22, 2003, 06:25:59 PM »

I am absolutely dying to get this game.
I've been in love with Resident Evil for years now... and 4 looks really great.

The Graphics look stunning and Mr. Hook (That Electrical Looking Giant holding the Hook) looks really freaky, and looks like that he will be confronting you in numerous areas in the game.
Just like what they done with RE: 3 Nemesis.

[blindskate]

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 14, 2003, 12:40:14 PM »

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Originally posted by: blindskate
Ok, here you go zero plague. Sorry about all that. Zero Plague's Avatar

Okay, working perfectly now.
Thanks for that again.

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 14, 2003, 01:22:24 AM »

Okay, sent it to your e-mail.

   Thanks once again for hosting it.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:STAR CRAFT GHOST

« on: December 13, 2003, 01:15:25 PM »

If your a fan from the Starcraft N64 version, wait til you play the PC version... and its expansion. It is absolutely the best!

But with StarCraft: Ghost, I think everybody is to hyped up about it.
Blizzard dont have experience in making a First-Person Shooter/Stealth, and I think that this game will just go down as bad as Command and Conquer: Renegade did.

I wont mind this game, but I'd of rather they made a Starcraft 2 (strategy).

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Wanted Games

« on: December 13, 2003, 01:26:56 AM »

We need more games that are purely 'original', like Viewtiful Joe & Killer 7 for instance.
And in the words of Shinji Mikami:

"They are so original, that they will blow your mind away".

And he is 100% correct.
I have not yet played Viewtiful Joe, and it is so tempting to go and buy it.

But anyway, the only other game that I'd REALLY like to make it onto the GCN or GCN2 would be Eternal Darkness 2. Though I did not think that it was all that scary, it had great gameplay and a perfect storyline.
I would like another Resident Evil (6) but I just feel that the RE stories are just repeating themselves over and over again...

Another outbreak, another virus, some sort of mansion like every other RE game etc.
I'm a big fan of it, but I dont think that Capcom should keep on creating them.
The problem with them is that Capcom releases them to soon. I'd say give around a good 3-4 years inbetweem each one to make it PERFECT.

Apart from that, I wouldn't mind them making some game called 'Arts of Tribots'. (<---- Only akdaman1 would know what I mean  )

[akdaman1]

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General Chat / RE:Official Aussie Thread Reborn

« on: December 12, 2003, 09:49:30 PM »

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Originally posted by: akdaman1

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Originally posted by: Zero_Plague

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Originally posted by: akdaman1

But I am a smart kid.

smart?

When me and you are sitting next to eachother... anything is possible!

Remember when we scored 2 weeks of lunch time detentions and 2 after school detentions for just one stuff up?

You sure it was me  ? 2 weeks lunch ? I think it was probaly you and david .

Yeah me and Zero are like best friends. Its true what he said , when we sit next to each ither all hell breaks loose. We were going fine throughout the year , then when we started sitting next to eachother we ended up with E+ on our Maths. Lol

It was when we were caught in C Block. That was 2 weeks detention for us with the co-ordinator, plus me and David got 2 after schools.

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 12, 2003, 09:37:32 PM »

I think they mean 3rd Angelfire account.... not PGC account.

Anyway, when you get your new account Blindskate, would you mind hosting my avatar again?
Just tell me if I need to send it to you again.

                                Thanks.

[akdaman1]

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General Chat / RE:Official Aussie Thread Reborn

« on: December 12, 2003, 05:00:44 PM »

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Originally posted by: akdaman1

But I am a smart kid.

smart?

When me and you are sitting next to eachother... anything is possible!

Remember when we scored 2 weeks of lunch time detentions and 2 after school detentions for just one stuff up?

[kingvudu]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Broken Cube

« on: December 12, 2003, 12:57:29 PM »

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Originally posted by: kingvudu
it's called duct tape.  just tape the lid down so the cube can read the disc properly.

As stupid as it seems, that would probablly work.

Or you could just put something heavy onto it just to hold it down.
Its not too much of a problem.

Just one thing If your going to duck tape it:
-Try not to cover the fan with the ducktape.

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General Chat / RE:Why you should drop Windows...

« on: December 12, 2003, 12:34:59 PM »

I think that everybody should just stop now.

We all know that if this continues, it is going to be Endless Debating.
I dont have any doubts or offensed against any other members on this forum, and I never want to.
So I am just going to stop here, and say this:


Opinions can't be changed by another person. The person themself must change their opinion, and they might change it by being influenced by others.
But it looks as if nobody in this topic is going to change their opinion... hence carrying out the name "Endless Debating".


That is all I am going to say, and this will be the last post I am ever going to make in this topic.

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General Chat / RE:Why you should drop Windows...

« on: December 11, 2003, 09:00:50 PM »

I could not beleive what I just read...

I'm sorry I have to say this, and I usually dont, but Grey Ninja... what is your f**king problem?

You only want ONE gaming industry and just ONE pc industry?
This is a completed load of crap.

As much as I like Nintendo better then the X-Box, there is no reason for it to die out. We need more companies and industries to compete against eachother.
If it was purely Nintendo, then there would be nothing new.

I hate to say this against Nintendo, but if it was ONLY the Nintendo consoles left in the world... then there would be arguments.

"Whats new?"

"Oh nothing much. Nintendo are bringing out the Gamecube 4256th next year and it is going to have another repetetive Mario and Luigi game." (sigh)


My point is not that I dislike Nintendo... but we need other industries and companies to compare against and use.

The same goes for Computing.

I would not want Macintosh / Apple computers to be the ONLY pc in the world. Same goes for Windows. I would want both: Apple and Windows and what not to exist in the world.

The Majority of the World uses Windows, and even if it does not I wouldn't care.
Just use what you use, and use what you think is best.
Dont just try going to change other peoples opinions on stopping to use Windows.

[Gameplay]

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Reader Reviews / RE:Resident Evil(Remake) Review

« on: December 11, 2003, 08:36:14 PM »

I was going to create a new topic, but my friend just informed me that you need to keep this to one topic per game.
So I guess I'll just add my review into here as well.


Zero Plague's Review:  Resident Evil (GCN)


Well, this game certainly gets rid of the Nintendo Gamecubes so called, 'Kiddy Label'.
Resident Evil, being one of the scariest games in History has certainly got what most hardcore gamers look for.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Resident Evil is just outstanding.
Its plot/storyline makes you want to get into the game itself and find out all the clues of this rather violent and disturbing event for Raccoon City Residents.

You play as S.T.A.R.S (Special Tactics and Rescue Squad) two Alpha Members: Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine.
There have been recent cannibal attacks in the outskirts of Raccoon Cities forest... The Arclay Forest.
Numerous resident have been mysteriously... eaten.

But that is not the only problems on your mind.
S.T.A.R.S Bravo Team has crash landed in the forest, and Chief Brian Irons of the R.P.D (Raccoon Police Department) sends out Alpha Team to recover the Bravo's.

But hell breaks loose when your team is ambushed by killer dogs, and you are pushed into the mansion... only to find Bravo Team and discover why every human and animal in the mansion is a decaying rotting corpse... not to mention that they are walking around!

This is where you choose your character... which effects your future actions, cut-scenes, endings and layouts of the mansion.
Both characeters have advantages as well as disadvantages.
Chris Redfield is known for his strong build and stamina, as well as his ability to shove grenades in a zombies mouth! Now thats what I call effective.
Fast running, lock-picking, health, puzzles and more is what effects your future game depending on who you choose.

The game is mostly based around puzzles, opening doors and exploring the mansion... only waiting to be ambushed by a herd of flesh-eating killing machines known as B.O.W's (Bio-Organic Weapons).
Repition of this game happens over and over again... being chased by a zombie or evil mutant... but this is the repition that we like to see in a survival horror game.

Another outstanding feature in Gameplay... is the amount of paths and endings you can take.
Over 15 paths and over 5 endings... you will be impressed with what Capcom has done to this loving remake.
                                            GAMEPLAY: 9/10

Graphics

Where can you start on the graphics for this game?
It delivers some of the best textures and polygon counts that gamers have ever seen. The FMV introduction cut-scene to Resident Evil looks as if it was recorded on camera and played out onto screen.
The Interior and Exterior sections of the mansion potray some of the finest detailed surroundings I have ever seen.

From swaying plants and blowing strains of hair... you wont be dissapointed with the graphics that Capcom show off in Resident Evil. But along the line there always has to be a catch... and Resident Evil's catch is the frame rate during an in-game cutscene.
At times, I thought my disc was scratched... but it is then I realised that a few cut-scenes have the poor frame rate.

Nevertheless, Resident Evil potrays some of the best graphics in gaming history.
                  GRAPHICS:   9.5/10

Controllability

Controlling your character in Resident Evil will most likely give first-time players a hard time.
There is continuos repetion of your character going of control and running into walls with the sensative joystick actions.
Camera Angles also have an action on this, as for sometimes you dont know if your running on an angle or straight.

Auto-Aim works rather well must I say when you are trying to escape from an enemy.

Overall, controlling Resident Evil may give players a fit.
                          CONTROLLABILITY:  7/10

Music / Sound Effects

Another great factor in Resident Evil is its creepy and eerie music that is played the whole way through the mansion.
Depending on what situation you are in, the music will change immidiately to its surroundings.

The Sound Effects are just perfect in Resident Evil, and depending on what surface you are on, taking each step will create a different noise. From echoing marble rooms to soft footsteps on carpet.
Sudden sounds in this game is usually what would make you jump out of your pants.

Being in a room may be silent... until you hear a groan or slurp from an unseen enemy.
This is what changes your thought on... 'This game isn't to scary'. Once you hear that groan, or that moan... you know something is lurking around the unseen corner... and you know it is coming for you!

But once again, there always has to be a catch. The catch in the Sound Effects is that no matter how close or how far an enemy is... its footsteps will always be the same tone which eliminates the fun of you knowing it is behind you.
                            SOUND EFFECTS / MUSIC:  9/10

Lighting

Once again, we have another great feature in Resident Evil.
The small detail of a flickering candle or crackling fireplace is what makes this game even scarier. It is as if Capcom thought they were making a movie... placing light effects in areas that make you freak out.

They succeed in the fact that your character is sometimes in the light... but the enemy is out watching you... in the darkness.
The Shadows is also what makes Capcom a whole lot greater of knowing how to scare the crap out of somebody.
Just seeing a shadow passing by on the wall... but not seeing the person making it is a great feature of a survival horror game.

One of the many things that fascinates me in Resident Evil, is the Lightning. It lights up the room for milliseconds, making a monochromatic mansion of complete whitness as soon as the lightning strikes.
                                                        LIGHTING: 9/10

Lastability

The Lastability of Resident Evil depends on what kind of player you are.
If you are one of them players that want to find out the twists and turns of the story and uncover all the diaries to fidn out what really happened, then you will need to play through this game at least once in both Characters Stories.

Completing BOTH characters stories and wanting to find everything will usually take you 24 hours the first time...
BUT if you want to unlock absolutely everything and complete EVERY mode, we are looking up to over 50 hours of playing here.

As stupid as it may seem, by collecting almost nothing... you can rush through this game in less then 3 hours.
                                                               LASTABILITY: 8.5/10



OVERALL:

This game delivers its sound, graphics, characters, twisting story of infection, betrayal and romance.... and is a MUST-GET for all hardcore horror gamers that want to make their pants turn brown by the time you complete this game.

                                                                    9.4/10  

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Zelda: Wind Waker was it a let down?

« on: December 11, 2003, 07:03:57 PM »

I agree with you on the ocean.
I prefer Zelda Games to be 'More Land' over 'More Water'.

Whats WindWaker 2 Going to based around?
Hyrule taking liftoff and then istead of sailing great distances we are going to have to fly them?

I want them to go back to the land... but seeing they stuffed up parts of the story of Hyrule being flooded, where else is there to go?

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Release Dates

« on: December 11, 2003, 06:43:28 PM »

There isn't many there, but I think that one of the Games that your after was Fire Emblem.... and this also shows that it will be coming out in Australia.

GBA Release Dates

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General Chat / RE:Whats next ?

« on: December 11, 2003, 06:19:29 PM »

I just quickly stole Akdaman1's design (with his permission )  and just threw in a few extra details and pictures.
The only thing we have not decided yet is... the name of this new piece of art.

My design just turned out a little grainy though because I had to convert it into a Jpg.
But we should still be able to see it without trouble.



EDIT:  It looks as if the link dosn't work. I will need somebody to host it up for me...... anybody?

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 11, 2003, 05:09:43 PM »

Bill dosn't appriciate anything... besides:

Tales of _____________

(Fill In the Blanks)

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 11, 2003, 04:54:48 PM »

Thanks Blindskate for the ava.

Oh... and Bridget looks somewhat....... interesting.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Zelda: Wind Waker was it a let down?

« on: December 11, 2003, 03:57:40 PM »

Zelda: WindWaker was perfect in its graphics, sound effects and plot/storyline... but I find that there were only 2 letdowns for it which just didn't make it my number 1 game.

First of all, as basically everybody has mentioned, it was far too short compared to Ocarina of Time.
Thats why Ocarina of Time is one of the best Zelda Games... because of its length and its difficulty.
The only thing I ask for in a future Zelda game is a difficulty level.
So that first-time players can go for an Easy, while the ones who want extra challenge can go for a Hard.
If it is set out like that, then I'd imagine that it would have much more lastability, as everyone would want to beat the Hard mode... maybe to unlock something?


The other thing about WindWaker is the sailing.
Yes... I know it is new and it is good to have it in there, but I manage to get bored when your always sailing so far distances... sometimes only to find out that you headed in the wrong direction. It is all set out good with the sounds of the breeze while sailing and how the seagulls fly above your boat just like dolphins would swim below a ship.
It was all set out great... except for the fact that you were doing it for about 40% of the game.  

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 11, 2003, 03:33:50 PM »

Thanks Blindskate.
I'm sending the picture over to you now.
Just PM, reply or e-mail me to tell me that you have it hosted.

Thanks again...

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:TOS ( Q&A )

« on: December 11, 2003, 01:48:43 PM »

Depends what the price is when it is at the shops.

You can pay half the price for it so that it can be considered as both of ours so that we can keep lending it too eachother.
I'm not going to use it for importing games so you can have it for most of the time, but I might just need it sometimes.
Or you could just pay the full price which will be around $70 or something and keep it.

But if we share, then you would only need to pay $35.

Its up to you.

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 11, 2003, 01:37:01 PM »

Uh, no its not.

How on Earth does my sig look like yours?

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:TOS ( Q&A )

« on: December 11, 2003, 01:26:13 PM »

The guy there sounded as if he was certain it was coming out.
The only thing that we would be angered about is the release date.

But anyway, if it does come out here, did you still want the Action Replace 'akdaman1' ?

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General Chat / RE:Newbie Check-In ... right this way!

« on: December 11, 2003, 01:22:58 PM »

Is there anybody that can host an avatar for me?
I've got the picture, but just need a host.


Oh, and what are the size limits for the avatars?