Post by: ABlueflameA on July 16, 2005, 02:42:16 PM
Here's a link to the story
http://dsrevolution.com/article.php?articleid=462
What do ya'll think?
-Blueflame
Post by: Artimus on July 16, 2005, 03:53:21 PM
Post by: raptorspike on July 16, 2005, 05:00:34 PM
Post by: Arbok on July 16, 2005, 05:16:34 PM
Post by: Draygaia on July 17, 2005, 04:44:20 AM
Post by: TMW on July 17, 2005, 07:58:24 AM
Starcraft on the DS? Diablo 2 on the DS?
...is this a dream? I'm going to wake up soon, aren't I.
Post by: Koopa Troopa on July 17, 2005, 09:32:35 AM
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Diablo 2 sounds lazy. Fun but you just click 24/7
LoL, as opposed to Bioware games where you click once and the game plays itself
Post by: mantidor on July 17, 2005, 10:07:29 AM
I wonder how such a click based game as Diablo is could work with the psp...
Post by: TMW on July 17, 2005, 11:36:30 AM
Post by: mantidor on July 17, 2005, 03:58:24 PM
Post by: TMW on July 17, 2005, 04:38:16 PM
Post by: Draygaia on July 17, 2005, 06:02:42 PM
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Diablo 2 sounds lazy. Fun but you just click 24/7
LoL, as opposed to Bioware games where you click once and the game plays itself
At least you had the wink.
Post by: darknight06 on July 17, 2005, 06:16:11 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on July 18, 2005, 12:02:46 AM
Post by: ABlueflameA on July 18, 2005, 05:19:13 AM
I think I've devoted 100's of hours to each of these games, and for a new caste in D2 or a few new units in Starcraft, I'd buy them in half a second for DS.
-Blueflame
Post by: Nephilim on July 18, 2005, 06:11:12 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on July 18, 2005, 06:36:12 AM
Post by: Arbok on July 18, 2005, 07:11:32 AM
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And why are all Blizzard strategy titles ripoffs of the Warhammer games (Starcraft-> Space Marines vs. Eldar vs. Tyranids)...
Actually, I would say StarCraft = Terran: Marines, Zerg:Aliens, Protos: Predator. The setting is right, and it's not like this is made secret with some of the quotes either = "Watch out, we are in for some chop" etc.
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... and their RPGs ripoffs of D&D?
I don't see any direct connection with Diablo and D&D at all, unless you are just citing the general time period.
Post by: KDR_11k on July 18, 2005, 08:13:19 AM
Never mind the Terran Marines in Starcraft look nothing like the colonial marines in AVP, they're much closer to the Space Marines. Note the large shoulderpads and how the armor goes behind the head, including the large backpack. Different helmet but overall similar style. UT2003 ripped the Space Marines off for their Juggernauts, as did tons of other games.
Wikipedia says the Tyranids were inspired by the Aliens but the Zerg implement changes Games Workshop added, like the long claws and more articulated faces, plus the hivemind. AFAIK the Aliens don't operate as a large, coordinated group, they are only bound to the queen.
Post by: Arbok on July 18, 2005, 09:36:11 PM
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Arbok: Have you looked at Eldar and Tyranid tropps? They look EXACTLY like Zerg and Protoss.
Hmm... seems I was very mistaken. Can't help but notice the design similarties between the two. Still don't see the Diablo "ripoff" part, though.
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Never mind the Terran Marines in Starcraft look nothing like the colonial marines in AVP, they're much closer to the Space Marines.
They look nothing like the StarCraft marines, that comment was just intented on the basic aspect of the humans vs. aliens vs. predators triangle, which is what I have mostly heard people comment in regards to StarCraft inspiration. Although no one around here has heard of, let alone has played, Warhammer 4k so that would likely account for that.
Post by: Toruresu on September 27, 2005, 10:36:38 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 27, 2005, 10:38:29 AM
Post by: Toruresu on September 27, 2005, 10:40:05 AM
Post by: Djunknown on September 27, 2005, 05:20:45 PM
My question is how would they fit the cinematics Blizzard's famous for?
Post by: KDR_11k on September 27, 2005, 10:14:52 PM
Post by: Toruresu on September 28, 2005, 08:05:33 AM
Post by: TMW on September 28, 2005, 09:59:45 AM
Would it cost extra though?
Post by: Toruresu on September 28, 2005, 10:45:11 AM
Post by: Renny on September 28, 2005, 11:00:43 AM
Post by: Toruresu on September 28, 2005, 11:50:39 AM
Post by: Don'tHate742 on September 28, 2005, 11:56:03 AM
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I really don't understand the fascination with the GBA cartridge for storage. It's more expensive than the DS's, so wouldn't they be better off using a larger-capacity DS cartridge? The GBA slot is really only useful for its size--hence the impending rumble peripheral.
That's not entirely true. Your right about it making more sense to use a larger-capacity DS cartridge for in-game cutscenes, but your wrong about the GBA slot's usefulness. It has a much more important feature than just its size. That's of course it being a second slot.
So if they release a PDA like peripheral, you won't have to switch out your DS games to use it. You can just keep it tucked away in the GBA slot. That's why it's useful.
You also forgot something else. The GBA slot could be made into a port-replicator for SD cards. That way you can have a s**tload of memory, that wouldn't have to be prioritized on a DS cartridge. Meaning you could download demos and another things such as that (maybe even play music?) and store them away.
Post by: Djunknown on September 28, 2005, 06:07:11 PM
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People don't buy Blizzard games for the cutscenes.
That's true, but its one of Blizzard's trademark since War Craft II. Sure they were short and maybe a little goofy when they started out (Remember the Orc ending campaign sequence?), but its something that's part of the single player experience. I'm sure they're others who have their favorite FMV moment from some Blizzard title since 1995.
Having a GBA cart dedicated to FMV's sound like a good idea in theory. But what about quality? I don't expect super high quality on a cart, but I guess you can't have everything on a handheld.
EDIT: I stupidly asked would it raise costs to have a GBA cartdridge dedicated to FMV's. TMV already asked that. Must....not...be...absent....minded...
Post by: Artimus on September 28, 2005, 06:46:09 PM
Post by: Renny on September 29, 2005, 08:33:09 AM
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That's not entirely true. Your right about it making more sense to use a larger-capacity DS cartridge for in-game cutscenes, but your wrong about the GBA slot's usefulness. It has a much more important feature than just its size. That's of course it being a second slot.
So if they release a PDA like peripheral, you won't have to switch out your DS games to use it. You can just keep it tucked away in the GBA slot. That's why it's useful.
You also forgot something else. The GBA slot could be made into a port-replicator for SD cards. That way you can have a s**tload of memory, that wouldn't have to be prioritized on a DS cartridge. Meaning you could download demos and another things such as that (maybe even play music?) and store them away.
Well that was implied with the size comment, seeing as Nintendo has already done just that with the Play-Yan: an SD reader with a hardware MP3-audio/MPEG4-video decoder. As was the fact that it's a second slot, hence the rumble comment. I was just debunking the idea that the GBA cartridge is some untapped source of massive storage space. Umm, nevermind.
My blueberry bagel tastes like onion. Only the best at Bruegger's.
Post by: hudsonhawk on September 29, 2005, 12:04:29 PM
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Well that was implied with the size comment, seeing as Nintendo has already done just that with the Play-Yan: an SD reader with a hardware MP3-audio/MPEG4-video decoder. As was the fact that it's a second slot, hence the rumble comment. I was just debunking the idea that the GBA cartridge is some untapped source of massive storage space. Umm, nevermind.
Well, you're totally right about that. Suggesting that Blizzard include a GBA cart to add more content to the game would be like suggesting that someone include a memory cart with their Gamecube game to add more content. It will never, ever, ever happen.
Ever. The slot probably doesn't even have enough throughput to stream quality video to the display anyway. (If you've ever actually watched a movie on the GBA you know what I mean.)
There will be peripherals, but other than Jam With the Band's expansion pack, I highly doubt you'll ever see content on GBA cart.
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My blueberry bagel tastes like onion. Only the best at Bruegger's.
Heck, I'd still take it. They don't have Bruegger's here. I miss them, but not enough to move back to Iowa.
Post by: Renny on September 29, 2005, 04:22:49 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on September 29, 2005, 08:29:28 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 05, 2005, 05:15:17 AM
Post by: Toruresu on October 05, 2005, 06:14:10 AM
*sad*
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 05, 2005, 06:43:50 AM
Post by: Toruresu on October 05, 2005, 08:28:53 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 05, 2005, 08:33:19 AM
Post by: Toruresu on October 05, 2005, 08:36:39 AM
WoW is huge, I don't think even a dumbed down version would do it justice. Besides, why not a new MMORPG created for the DS by Blizzard?
Oh, and Starcraft too : )
Post by: KDR_11k on October 05, 2005, 09:05:37 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 06, 2005, 02:19:12 PM
Post by: Pale on October 07, 2005, 08:30:52 AM
I don't think its gonna be portable WoW but if something gets announced today for Battle.net, it would make sense that it is bringing it to another platform...
Man... just have starcraft and traditional warcraft online and portable would be HUGE...
I'm refreshing that page like mad.
http://www.battle.net
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 07, 2005, 08:43:04 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 07, 2005, 09:09:39 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on October 07, 2005, 09:31:30 AM
Post by: Pale on October 07, 2005, 09:34:52 AM
With it will come ports of Warcraft 2, Starcraft, etc.
And you will have to refresh. I decompiled the swf and all it is is a random generator to pick one of the images.
Post by: PaLaDiN on October 07, 2005, 09:37:32 AM
Either that or a Warcraft Vs. Starcraft game.
Post by: Toruresu on October 07, 2005, 11:20:48 AM
Post by: Pale on October 07, 2005, 11:33:40 AM
See, it's only on battle.net and not blizzard.com...
The consensus seems to be its going to be a site redesign or a ladder reset.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on October 07, 2005, 03:04:57 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 07, 2005, 03:08:42 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on October 07, 2005, 03:14:43 PM
Post by: Toruresu on December 13, 2005, 04:42:29 AM
Does this mean that there will be absolutely no Starcraft DS?
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on December 13, 2005, 11:22:16 AM
Post by: Knoxxville on December 13, 2005, 07:15:47 PM
