Post by: Jonnyboy117 on August 02, 2008, 07:50:00 PM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/podcastArt.cfm?artid=16489
Look what you made us do.
Episode 109: The Happy Fun Optimistic Show
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Jon Lindemann sat out this show, so we brought in Nick DiMola to have someone who actually likes Nintendo games. With a dismal E3 behind us, we focus on a positive outlook for the rest of the year. Both Jonny and James now have 360s (and Nick already had one), but we manage to keep New Business focused mostly on Nintendo platforms.
In part two, we sift through a serious backlog of Listener Mail and answer your many questions. The mail volume really was unprecedented, so our apologies if your letter didn't make it on the show! Please keep sending in those questions and comments -- you can use the site's email form if you forget the address. We'd like to read mail more often now that things have settled down.
For a rare third segment, Nick brought in a hefty list of upcoming WiiWare games that we think sound promising. Not the usual crap like Pong Toss, but awesome titles like Space Invaders Get Even, Mega Man 9, Strong Bad, and much more. Actually, there are so many games to look forward to that we ran out of time on this episode, so Nick will return next week with the rest of the list.
Credits:
This podcast was edited by James Jones.
Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their new album, Rocket Number 9, directly from the record label, or download it from iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!
Post by: Crimm on August 02, 2008, 07:00:27 PM
This podcast was (slowly) edited by James Jones.
Post by: D_Average on August 02, 2008, 08:13:11 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on August 02, 2008, 10:46:12 PM
Post by: AV on August 02, 2008, 10:48:38 PM
I slightly redesigned the podcast article this week, trying to bring the text up higher on the page while adding extra links for the RSS feeds so they're easier to find.
i like it. So far so good.
I rented monkey ball and it was HORRIBLE, and I would love to download Space Invaders DS, I also don't feel its worth while to take the plunge for $20.
Post by: D_Average on August 02, 2008, 11:50:30 PM
Post by: AV on August 03, 2008, 12:47:31 AM
Oh it's worth it. Perfect for the DS!
I KEEP forgetting about this game whenever I have extra money. Seems like a cool game, I REALLY want to play it before I buy it though. I really hope Nintendo channel updates with it.
FYI I own Final Fantasy VI on GBA and so far is great. I'm at the opera, and I don't want to memorize the whole thing (messed up on first line ) so I stopped playing a few days ago because I was scared I had to memorize the whole thing. I didn't realize the script had a point I thought it was just a neato thing.
Also RE4 had a few small 'jump moments'. 1) on the island a guy breaks through a oven on fire at your character as you walk into the room. 2) You walk by a dumpster and you see something in a bag jump around.
I enjoyed the "rush" RE4 gave you because panic you dealt with. The regenerators were scary, monks chants were spooky.
Overall much better show than last week. A little long, and whats with the music? sometimes it lasted like 5 minutes and it was totally different
overall 8/10
Post by: Crimm on August 03, 2008, 03:10:19 AM
I used about 1:20 for the first break and about 1:11 in the second. If I had let break 1 run a bit longer you would have heard the song I usually use for break 2 kick in.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on August 03, 2008, 01:53:38 PM
Post by: D_Average on August 03, 2008, 09:48:40 PM
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 03, 2008, 09:58:29 PM
One reason I made this account was to thank you for answering my question. Your responses were very acute and logical; it was a shame it had to be cut off, but I can understand why you did. I've sent multiple emails to another podcast I listen to and they've never answered one of them while you've replied to both my emails (I sent another in for Episode 100). I've started listening to the podcast since Jonny (or another staff member) posted a topic about Episode 84 on NeoGAF and have tried to promote it on there when I can (made a topic about your E3 podcasts). I didn't think it was possible anyone could make a Nintendo only podcast so interesting each week. They hardly talk about Nintendo games at all on 1up Yours, Giant Bombcast and other podcasts I listen to, so it's nice to know every week I can get my fix somewhere else. I use to listen to IGN's Nintendo podcast, but it's so boring and uninteresting in comparison that I only listen to Radio Free Nintendo now. Matt Casamassina is also an elitist douchebag.
As I've said in my emails, keep up the good work and I'm interested to see what you do this fall with the less then stellar line up. I really hope you focus in on the third party titles especially de Blob, Sonic Unleashed, Dragon Quest IV, Tales of Symphonia 2, Wario Land and Samba. I was happy to hear someone on the podcast likes Sam and Max, since I've been thinking about taking the plunge into the series with the Wii game.
On a side note, I was wondering if anyone one the staff would be willing to read a review I just did for Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2; I'm just looking for feedback. It's the first review I've ever written. I don't want to be a video games journalist or anything, I've just always enjoyed writing so I decided recently to start reviewing games for good practice. I know Jonny and Greg both loved Galaxies but any input would be appreciated.
Post by: Crimm on August 03, 2008, 10:03:51 PM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on August 03, 2008, 10:42:02 PM
Thanks for the kind words, Schadenfreude. If you want to post your review, check out the Reader Reviews area of our forums!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 03, 2008, 10:45:00 PM
I just grabbed Geometry Wars 2 today at Jonny's urging. I loved the first one, but figured that GW2 would be more of the same (I was wrong). I'm busily trying to even come close to Jonny's scores - he's really good.
Thanks for the kind words, Schadenfreude. If you want to post your review, check out the Reader Reviews area of our forums!
I saw the forums, but I was hesitant because I thought they were for Nintendo platforms only.
Post by: NWR_Lindy on August 03, 2008, 11:04:42 PM
I saw the forums, but I was hesitant because I thought they were for Nintendo platforms only.
Primarily, but there's some 360 stuff in there too. Go ahead and post it!
Post by: Crimm on August 03, 2008, 11:11:37 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 04, 2008, 02:36:56 AM
You can post non-Nintendo stuff in any forum that isn't explicitly stated as being a "Nintendo" board. Many of our members own a diverse collection of systems.
Only one is a serious gamer though. So that spot is already taken!
Post by: Caliban on August 04, 2008, 08:48:10 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on August 04, 2008, 10:48:12 AM
Anyway, this was fun and I thought it went better than the last time I was on. I guess we'll see how this week goes...
Post by: NWR_Lindy on August 04, 2008, 11:38:19 AM
Only one is a serious gamer though. So that spot is already taken!
Hands off the throne, lady!
Post by: Caliban on August 04, 2008, 11:59:51 AM
Post by: D_Average on August 04, 2008, 12:17:21 PM
Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 (GWRE2) is more diversified than Geometry Wars Retro Evolved (GWRE). In terms of difficulty I think GWRE is much harder, and even the achievments are much harder to get in GWRE, but don't think that GWRE2 does not have its fair share of challenge.
I may have to buy a 360 just to play this game, who knows when the next Wii iteration will come out. Based on the fact the current game is in the bargain bin, it probably isn't happening.
Post by: Caliban on August 04, 2008, 03:24:32 PM
-Well I'm interested in Mercury Meltdown.
-Yeah I'm also surprised nothing was shown at E3 on the Crystal Chronicles Wii game, bummer.
-I like Waluigi.
Post by: Crimm on August 04, 2008, 07:25:43 PM
Post by: Caliban on August 04, 2008, 07:29:44 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 04, 2008, 07:31:14 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on August 05, 2008, 01:34:45 AM
Monkey Ball Wii single player isn't as bad as Crimm the Hater says it is. The jump adds a new element to the Monkey Ball formula, the Boss battles are fun, and the fact the characters control notably different adds an element of strategy to the game.
Post by: ShyGuy on August 05, 2008, 03:15:43 AM
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330049
Post by: GregLover5000 on August 05, 2008, 09:58:43 AM
Post by: Dan_Flyhight on August 05, 2008, 12:22:35 PM
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 05, 2008, 12:23:29 PM
Okay, who is doing the viral marketing over on NeoGAF?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330049
I said I try to promote the show when I can.
I like having John on the podcast, even though he's the least Nintendo enthusiast. I thought his jokes about breaking blocks in Miami during the 80's were hilarious.
Post by: ShyGuy on August 05, 2008, 01:06:53 PM
Jonny is the Opinionated One
Crimm is the Ranting One
Lindy is the Trolling One
And Greg, Greg... Hmm after doing some market research, apparently Greg is the Sexy One.
Post by: Djunknown on August 05, 2008, 02:49:59 PM
Mr.Jack has a gamerwife? Can she do a guest spot one of these days?
There are quite a few differences between the GBA version of FFIV and the original SNES version, enough to warrant a separate purchase. Check 'em out here. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IV#Versions_and_rereleases)
The difference between the Neo-Geo home and arcade versions are a matter of switches and options. That system and games used to cost an arm and a leg for a reason.
What are the chances of Hudson doing a new Lords of Thunder for Wiiware?
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 05, 2008, 02:51:13 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on August 05, 2008, 03:15:18 PM
Jonny is the Opinionated One
I accept this mantle.
Post by: Caliban on August 05, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Lindermann is coming back, I was worried for a second.
lolz
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 05, 2008, 03:32:25 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 05, 2008, 03:35:45 PM
Post by: D_Average on August 05, 2008, 05:07:46 PM
Post by: Crimm on August 05, 2008, 08:50:02 PM
How about the old crew, Evan, Karl, and Stan?
Yeah... You remember 103? We do!
Post by: NWR_Lindy on August 05, 2008, 09:07:41 PM
Lindy is the Trolling One
I accept this mantle.
Wait...what?
Greg is the Chocobo-raising one. You'll see (or hear) what I mean next podcast...
Post by: Crimm on August 05, 2008, 10:40:38 PM
Post by: D_Average on August 05, 2008, 10:42:40 PM
How about the old crew, Evan, Karl, and Stan?
Yeah... You remember 103? We do!
I take it then that Karl is the "Easily Destracted One" ???
Post by: Yoshidious on August 05, 2008, 10:49:47 PM
Greg is the Chocobo-raising one. You'll see (or hear) what I mean next podcast...
This actually applies to Nick, not to myself. I can assure you that all suppositions of me being a (fictitious or otherwise) bird lover are entirely erroneous :)
Post by: Crimm on August 05, 2008, 10:53:48 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on August 05, 2008, 11:53:03 PM
Stan was the Chill One
Evan was the Critical One.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 05, 2008, 11:56:06 PM
Karl was the Exuberant One
Stan was the Chill One
Evan was the Critical One.
Actually if you put "irritating" in place of the word before One I would agree.
Post by: Nick DiMola on August 06, 2008, 08:23:38 AM
Greg is the Chocobo-raising one. You'll see (or hear) what I mean next podcast...
This actually applies to Nick, not to myself. I can assure you that all suppositions of me being a (fictitious or otherwise) bird lover are entirely erroneous :)
Greg is correct, I have Guinea Pigs near my computer and apparently they became as outraged as I during that segment.
Post by: Pale on August 06, 2008, 11:14:32 AM
Still think vertical vs horizontal positioning is dumb though as well.
Post by: Dan_Flyhight on August 06, 2008, 01:28:30 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 06, 2008, 04:11:59 PM
You know from what everyone seems to say about Evan, I would think his mantle would be: Evan: The guy who talks too much and knows too much about everything.
You mean "THINKS he knows too much about everything" ;)
Post by: Crimm on August 06, 2008, 09:26:02 PM
You know from what everyone seems to say about Evan, I would think his mantle would be: Evan: The guy who talks too much and knows too much about everything.
You mean "THINKS he knows too much about everything" ;)
Your continued efforts in this thread will one day be rewarded.
Post by: NWR_Karl on August 07, 2008, 08:08:05 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on August 08, 2008, 11:17:22 AM
Post by: Dan_Flyhight on August 08, 2008, 04:07:57 PM
Poor Ev. Dude gets so much crap! Burchfield's a really pleasant guy - I guess he just turns it up a notch online/on the radio.
Well I hope mine wasn't misunderstood as crap. I liked all of Evan's rebuttals. He seems to be a really smart guy. I was always impressed at all he knew and would think about.
Post by: ShyGuy on August 08, 2008, 05:13:08 PM
Recognize.
Post by: Crimm on August 08, 2008, 06:49:41 PM
pls pls pls can we have one today at a reasonable time? pls pls pls
No, it's long and has 5 people in it.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 08, 2008, 06:52:40 PM
pls pls pls can we have one today at a reasonable time? pls pls pls
No, it's long and has 5 people in it.
Please tell me one of those isn't Billy.
Post by: Crimm on August 08, 2008, 06:53:59 PM
pls pls pls can we have one today at a reasonable time? pls pls pls
No, it's long and has 5 people in it.
Please tell me one of those isn't Billy.
Nope. All of them are Billy.
Post by: Caliban on August 08, 2008, 06:58:49 PM
Please tell me one of those isn't Billy.
No respect for a PGC/NWR founder.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 08, 2008, 07:09:40 PM
Please tell me one of those isn't Billy.
No respect for a PGC/NWR founder.
That is right. ;)
Post by: kraken613 on August 10, 2008, 12:42:21 AM
Post by: Crimm on August 10, 2008, 01:33:06 AM
Post by: kraken613 on August 10, 2008, 01:24:29 PM
I bet!
