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TalkBack / Re: Three Reasons Why I’m Not Excited for Mario Kart 8

« on: April 21, 2014, 03:32:28 PM »

Being fundamental or traditional doesn't excuse a video game from criticism. If anything, it puts the game in more dire need of criticism and evolution. It's not that I don't know what Mario Kart is -- it's that I want more for it. The genre you describe it as (which disagrees with Nintendo's own labeling, I might add) is irrelevant. If something is poorly done, its (fan-provided) genre doesn't excuse it of being poor.

True. And I guess most of your criticism might come from of being burned out on the Mario Kart formula. I did not play Mario Kart Wii, but I did play Mario Kart 7. That is my most recent experience with the franchise and it got me wanting more. It reminded me of my College years, playing Mario Kart 64 and then, Double Dash!!. The game is the recognizable Mario Kart fare and I'll admit I'm not looking for anything more. If you are getting tired of the series, those things that I personally consider nit-picking might be seriously abrasive to you. Mario Kart is still a thing that comes once a videogame generation... Younger gamers might enjoy the franchise for the very first time. I feel that you may have outgrown the genre & lost your Peter Pan suit in the process. It's alright... Play something else. Mouth wash & rinse. You'll be in the mood for it eventually. Mario Kart will still be a great game then.

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TalkBack / Re: Three Reasons Why I’m Not Excited for Mario Kart 8

« on: April 21, 2014, 02:51:04 PM »

I really can't believe that opinion piece.... -_- Mario Kart has always been a party game. The single player has never been broken. People who think otherwise are looking for a racing game in a racing-themed party game. Of course you are bound to be disapointed. The Koopalings do not have personality... that's true, but neither does Birdo, Drybones, Daisy or Lakitu. If anything, Mario Kart fleshes-out those characters. Mario Kart has always been iterative in nature, with one title per generation. There is never any real revolution in the genre... that's the harsh truth. I'm still hyped for it, but I know what Mario Kart is... I believe you are disappointed because your are being delusional about the game's fundamental nature.

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TalkBack / Re: The Guardian Legend - My Spaceship Knows Which Way To Go

« on: July 22, 2013, 10:26:48 PM »

Oh wow! What a coincidence! I just received my Japanese version of this game in the mail today!

Have a look. The boxart is glorious. 

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TalkBack / Re: Sweet Memories Blackjack Review

« on: August 31, 2012, 08:16:08 PM »

I feel to say "then you’re sort of weird and might want to look into this game." is really judgemental... Did you rate this game as a "Blackjack game", because that's what it's supposed to be. Maybe you weren't entertained, but you got to acknowledge if it's a decent Blackjack game or not. I feel 2 out of 10 for a Blackjack game should only be given to games that are fundamentaly broken. As per your review, you did not mention that it was broken in any ways but you clearly weren't entertained. Still, I do not think the product deserves a 2 out of 10.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo 3DS XL Power Adapter and Charge Cradle Listed on Nintendo Online Store and Amazon UK

« on: August 18, 2012, 01:02:35 AM »

I also use the cradle all the time. I sticked it to my desk.

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TalkBack / Re: This Is Not a Review of Ace Attorney

« on: August 05, 2012, 04:52:55 PM »

American screenings already happenned through movie festivals. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to see it at a regular theater.