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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: April 05, 2011, 02:18:27 PM »

I really enjoy the 3DS so far. My previous DS was the original bulky red one that I got for Christmas 5 years ago, so I was long overdue for an upgrade (especially because the touch screen wasn't accurate anymore - not fun when trying to play Elite Beat Agents).

I really like the AR Cards. Playing those at PAX East really solidified my decision to buy this. So far I only have Pilotwings, which is just as fun as it was back when I played it on the N64. Honestly I've been playing mostly Picross now that I have a accurate touch screen again. That game is so addicting.

I'm still kind of meh about the whole 3D thing. Using it with the AR Cards and Faceraiders is fun and different, but for like 10 minutes. The cartridge games aren't that much more special because of the 3D. At first it's like "oh, that's cool!" but then the novelty wears off. I'm not sure how much they can do with game elements requiring 3D because of people who can't see it or it gives them headaches, but I'm curious to see how things develop.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN Live Panel @ PAX East 2011

« on: March 15, 2011, 09:42:48 AM »

I thought the panel was a lot of fun!  I agree that the live radio trivia portion was slightly chaotic (people weren't sure whether to shout out the answer, cut in front of a questioner at the mic to give the answer, wait for the panel to finish answering a question, etc) but it seemed to work out fine.

I agree on this part. It would have been cool to have it be separate that way people don't have to worry about interrupting the conversation. I totally knew the Secret of Mana song, them someone shouted it out, then a couple minutes later someone else went up to the mic and answered, so there was some confusion there. But definitely bring it back next year and do it separate from Q&A.

The hour was definitely too short. I just started listening to the podcast recently and I really enjoy it and it was great seeing it live. Hopefully you guys will be there again next year!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 15, 2011, 09:28:36 AM »

I also tried out the 3DS and was very, very impressed. I was on the fence between picking up one of these or an iPad 2, since I can only afford one or the other right now. Trying out the 3DS definitely cemented my decision to buy that.

I don't remember the name of it, but one of the games I tried had you put a card on the table, and the cameras create a game where you environment is part of the game. I had to fire arrows at targets, and on one level it made the table seem like it was going up and down. I really enjoyed that. I also played Street Fighter IV and Lego Star Wars.

I am definitely skeptical of the whole 3D thing going on in entertainment. I remember seeing Alice in Wonderland in IMAX and thinking how unnecessary the 3D technology was. It was cool for like five seconds when she first arrives in Wonderland, but then that's it. I really liked how it worked with the 3DS, especially without glasses, and that you could adjust the 3D settings, and even turn them off. I'll be pre-ordering one tonight for sure.

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General Chat / Re: "Hey I'm new!" Official Introduce Yourself to the Internet Thread

« on: March 15, 2011, 09:18:30 AM »

Hi everyone! I'm Elizabeth, and I signed up for the forums just before PAX East, but finally got a chance to post today. I saw the live podcast at PAX East and it was great. I recently started listening to the podcast and I really enjoy it. I'm looking forward to checking out more of the forums and the site.