I understand Nintendo and Square's reasoning behind pushing the GBA-GCN link (financially), but to me,
depending on the exact nature of the connection, I think this could be one of the worst ideas ever for a high-profile game like this. I mean, GBA's are not controllers (although I love this idea as a secondary use)--they are systems, and they are FAR from cheap (it's nice that I know three people nearby with GBA's, but how common is that, really?).
As I see it, a game of this stature should include GBA linkup as a bonus--purely optional. I don't know. I've just got a really bad feeling about this. I really hope that regular controller support is fully functional and the GBA is a neat bonus if you have the ability and means. *shudder* Thar be a cold breeze-a blowin' matey! Aaarrrrr....what's that? An albatross?
Mouse Clicker writes: "Have fun watching your customized, consistent, horrible quality cut-scenes."
Mouse, you seem to have a really low opinion of in-game graphics engines (I kid, I kid--I know what you're getting at, really, I do). I'm so glad Wind Waker, for instance, didn't have GCI cinemas. There really is something to be said for continuity, but I will not deny that the FMV in games like Final Fantasy is really quite breathtaking.
And yes, I realize that we're "beyond" the whole "Gee it sucks about the GBA thing, eh?" thing. But oh well. I wanted to address it again, just for you, Mouse. ;-)
Oh, and Grey, I can't get past your avatar...it's just not you! Maybe it'll grow on me....hahaha. I expect everyone's avatars to be approved by me of course...haha. I've been away from these boards for too long! I'M HOME DADDY! Or...nevermind. Anyway, nice to see familiar faces still, haha.