Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 19, 2008, 08:07:06 PM
So lets get this started.
0?/0?/2008
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Originally posted by: The Omen
1) The old zapper games, Wild Gunmen, Hogans Alley, Gumshoe ect, aren't being released through the VC, but instead through WiiWare to be used with the new Nintendo Zapper or Wiimote with some updates to the games. Also, in the same sentence, he told me Zombies Ate My Neighbors is getting the Wii Ware treatment, complete with online co-op and some new goodies. Apparently they're using small teams of developers to update, add new levels or due some other maintenance on the games. He didn't make clear whether Lucas Arts is working on Zombies, or perhaps just farmed it out.
2) If the Sonic RPG sells well on the DS, Bioware is interested in making a full Nintendo character RPG and have already laid out initial outlines about the game with Nintendo. Seems like a foregone conclusion. How this intertwines with Square Enix makes me wonder about the validity of this one, however. Unless Square is involved as well. Then again, a Mario rpg is just the Mario universe, whereas this proposed game is every Nintendo character ever created.
3) Timesplitters 4 is still coming, though it may not be Wii exclusive anymore. Apparently Microsoft is in hot pursuit of the property and wants to publish it. However, it's unknown what Free Radical is planning. *I thought Free Radical had already signed on with a publisher, but I have no proof of it.* The problem for MS is the game has been built to make the most out of the Wii hardware to this point.
4) Now my personal rumor. EA has discussed making Madden more stylized for the Wii. Think the same realistic gameplay, but with cell shaded characters, forgoing realistic players for caricatures. No, not big headed little people, more like highly stylized, almost cartoon, recreations of all the players. Apparently, this would help out with more fluid motion/animation as well. In the end, they believe this would be the best of both worlds for the Wii-great stylized graphics rooted in realistic sports simulation. I'm thinking '09 for this idea, however as 08 is getting ramped up currently.
01/19/2007
Factor 5's new exclusive Wii game is infact Nintendo's very own Kid Icarus
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Nintendo and ex-Nintendo developer Factor 5 might have temporarily broken up, giving the developer just enough time to develop and release its dragon-themed shooter exclusively on Sony's PlayStation 3, but last week, news hit the Internet that the two companies are once again working together. According to reports last week, Factor 5 is developing an exclusive game for Nintendo's latest home console, Wii.
Kombo has learned from a credible source that Wii game is in fact a new installment in Nintendo's cherished Kid Icarus franchise. According to sources, Factor 5's Kid Icarus title is being developed ground-up for Wii. It will not use one of the developer's previous GameCube graphics engines. Unfortunately, at this time, no other details have been provided to us for publish.
Do you believe it? I don't and if someone other than Nintendo is handling the rebirth of Kid Icarus I would prefer the old rumor of Capcom bringing it back. But if it is true, atleast F5 is making a brand newe engine just for the Wii, which should lead to some good graphics and hopefully some licensing out to other 3rd party developers.
01/24/2007
Space Channel 5 Coming to Wii!?
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24.01.2008 10:20 Uhr - Dass Plateauschuhe und die wilden 60er-Jahre noch lange nicht aus der Mode sind, zeigt Space Channel 5: Publisher Sega werkelt derzeit an einem Remake zu diesem Musik- und Tanzspiel f?r Wii, wie der japanische Publisher bekannt gegeben hat. Dabei handelt es sich um eine Neuauflage der Dreamcast-Version, die 1999 in die L?den kam. Technisch orientiert sich die Wii-Version vermutlich an dem PS2-Pendant, der 2002 den Weg in die Regale fand. Bislang hat der Publisher lediglich best?tigt, dass die Wii-Fassung ?ber lizenzierte Musikst?cke von der Pop-Ikone Michael Jackson verf?gt. Sobald uns n?here Informationen zu Space Channel 5 f?r Wii vorliegen, lest ihr es nat?rlich an dieser Stelle.
Das Spiel l?sst sich wie folgt beschreiben: Ulala, die Reporterin von Channel 5 wird auf die Raumstation Spaceport 9 geschickt, um bei den b?sen Aliens sprichw?rtlich das Licht aus zu machen. H?rt sich normal an, ist aber nicht so, denn Ulala muss den T?nzen der Aliens folgen, um an ihr Ziel zu kommen. Das ist auch zugleich eure Chance, in der Medienwelt etwas bekannter zu werden und so erzielt ihr gleichzeitig hohe Einschaltquoten, die je nach Synchronit?t eurer Tanzschritte steigen.
And to include licensed music from Michael Jackson.
Updated 01/29/2007
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Talking about Retro...From Surfer Girl:
"Retro's next title is a Zelda spin-off, announcement could come around E3."
Claims it's a "Fantasy-Adventure"...Funny how we used to joke about how Retro could work on a Zelda game, and now it may to fruition...Let's see if SG manages to hit this one on the head...
(I'd personally squeal in joy...Retro + Zelda? That's a combination you can't lose with...)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 19, 2008, 08:12:06 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 19, 2008, 08:15:50 PM
Post by: The Omen on January 20, 2008, 03:30:59 AM
Anyway, there are three fairly major rumors this go around.
1) The old zapper games, Wild Gunmen, Hogans Alley, Gumshoe ect, aren't being released through the VC, but instead through WiiWare to be used with the new Nintendo Zapper or Wiimote with some updates to the games. Also, in the same sentence, he told me Zombies Ate My Neighbors is getting the Wii Ware treatment, complete with online co-op and some new goodies. Apparently they're using small teams of developers to update, add new levels or due some other maintenance on the games. He didn't make clear whether Lucas Arts is working on Zombies, or perhaps just farmed it out.
2) If the Sonic RPG sells well on the DS, Bioware is interested in making a full Nintendo character RPG and have already laid out initial outlines about the game with Nintendo. Seems like a foregone conclusion. How this intertwines with Square Enix makes me wonder about the validity of this one, however. Unless Square is involved as well. Then again, a Mario rpg is just the Mario universe, whereas this proposed game is every Nintendo character ever created.
3) Timesplitters 4 is still coming, though it may not be Wii exclusive anymore. Apparently Microsoft is in hot pursuit of the property and wants to publish it. However, it's unknown what Free Radical is planning. *I thought Free Radical had already signed on with a publisher, but I have no proof of it.* The problem for MS is the game has been built to make the most out of the Wii hardware to this point.
Now my personal rumor. EA has discussed making Madden more stylized for the Wii. Think the same realistic gameplay, but with cell shaded characters, forgoing realistic players for caricatures. No, not big headed little people, more like highly stylized, almost cartoon, recreations of all the players. Apparently, this would help out with more fluid motion/animation as well. In the end, they believe this would be the best of both worlds for the Wii-great stylized graphics rooted in realistic sports simulation. I'm thinking '09 for this idea, however as 08 is getting ramped up currently.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on January 20, 2008, 03:50:35 AM
EDIT: And as long as the gameplay stays the same, if they want to try that with Madden it's okay with me, though I assume you mean 09 and 10 instead of 08 and 09, as 08 was released last August.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 20, 2008, 04:32:33 AM
I think Retro has earned the right to do whatever they want...Unless they WANT to do a Kid Icarus game, of course, then that'd be fine... ='D
"Zombies Ate My Neighbors is getting the Wii Ware treatment, complete with online co-op and some new goodies"
Don't get my hopes up, damn it!
"If the Sonic RPG sells well on the DS, Bioware is interested in making a full Nintendo character RPG and have already laid out initial outlines about the game with Nintendo."
@*#%&@!
"Timesplitters 4 is still coming, though it may not be Wii exclusive anymore. Apparently Microsoft is in hot pursuit of the property and wants to publish it."
Wouldn't doubt it...*sigh*
Post by: Pale on January 20, 2008, 04:47:25 AM
I still haven't played Lair so I don't even know if I agree with all the talk, but I do know that that game had a TON of baggage with Sixaxis stuff. While Wii is also a motion control system, I don't believe that the powers that be would allow a mediocre relaunch of such a great franchise. They will let Factor 5 do what makes the best game, not what makes the most use of the Wii remote.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on January 20, 2008, 05:13:47 AM
About the Kid Icarus rumor, come on you guys you know Pit's totally gay. So a bunch of american straight guys working on a new Kid Icarus sounds pretty funny to me.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 20, 2008, 05:23:17 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 20, 2008, 06:05:15 AM
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Originally posted by: The Omen
1) The old zapper games, Wild Gunmen, Hogans Alley, Gumshoe ect, aren't being released through the VC, but instead through WiiWare to be used with the new Nintendo Zapper or Wiimote with some updates to the games.
I remember you mentioning this one in the las rumor thread. I hope N does do this cause these games just wouldn't work unaltered on the VC. All of these rumors have been added to the original post BTW.
QuoteI've never played this game, but people are always talking good it about it. I hope its not the same case as with Kid Icarus where people have all these fond memories of it, but then when people play the game today it turns out that there really is nothing too special about it.
Also, in the same sentence, he told me Zombies Ate My Neighbors is getting the Wii Ware treatment, complete with online co-op and some new goodies.
QuoteI know wee were all hoping that SE would have already hoped on this [Mushroom Kingdom Hearts] but if they snooze they lose. If the Sonic RPG turns out pretty good then I hope Bioware does get a crack at it. Atleast then they would have better source material to work with and more varied characters and worlds.
2) If the Sonic RPG sells well on the DS, Bioware is interested in making a full Nintendo character RPG and have already laid out initial outlines about the game with Nintendo.
QuoteI hope some sort of exclusivity remains , but the game must be advertised seperately from the 360 version should there be one. Besided MS already has every FPS out there except for R:FoM, Killzone, and TimeSplitters. Do they really have to try for anymore? You don't want to oversaturate the genre on the system.
3) Timesplitters 4 is still coming, though it may not be Wii exclusive anymore. Apparently Microsoft is in hot pursuit of the property and wants to publish it.
QuoteIt would be nice if they gave you the option to switch it up, but it still won't get me to buy Madden, so I hope the cell shading isn't just trying to make it appeal to Nintendo gamers.
Now my personal rumor. EA has discussed making Madden more stylized for the Wii. Think the same realistic gameplay, but with cell shaded characters, forgoing realistic players for caricatures.
Post by: mantidor on January 20, 2008, 08:35:01 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 20, 2008, 09:11:32 AM
Sony will have Nintendo and KI to thank for it.
Post by: Tanookisuit on January 20, 2008, 11:22:19 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 20, 2008, 11:31:17 AM
1. F-Zero GX (good)
2. Battalion Wars
3. Mario Superstar Baseball
4. StarFox Ass
5. Geist (uh oh)
How will this supposed Disaster: Day of Factor5 Working on Icarus turn out?
Post by: Adrock on January 20, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
I would think Nintendo would want Square-Enix to make a Nintendo universe RPG before anyone else. Cross-over fans would sh*t their pants.
Post by: Chozo Ghost on January 20, 2008, 06:18:01 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on January 20, 2008, 06:22:38 PM
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Originally posted by: Chozo Ghost
I hope whoever takes up the challenge knows what they are doing and are able to pull it off right. This game absolutely must be done right, because the entire franchise depends on it at this point. A crappy game with crappy sales is all it would take to put this franchise in the can for a long time (if not permanently). So yeah, let's really hope and pray this is done right.
Well I can almost guarantee bad sales for a new Kid Icarus game. It makes sense though, looking at Nintendo's marketing techniques.
Post by: utarefsoN on January 24, 2008, 12:41:25 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
I would actually even prefer if Retro handled it, that is if Nintendo themselves decided to not handle it internally.
NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo
Nintendo need not waste Retro. Kid Icarus is cool, would like to see it. But by no means at the expense of Retro. can i get Raven Blade, Xenias, or damn damn thing except a football game or Kid Icarus.. Have the people who did Smash Bros do Kid Icarus.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 29, 2008, 11:29:49 AM
"Retro's next title is a Zelda spin-off, announcement could come around E3."
Claims it's a "Fantasy-Adventure"...Funny how we used to joke about how Retro could work on a Zelda game, and now it may to fruition...Let's see if SG manages to hit this one on the head...
(I'd personally squeal in joy...Retro + Zelda? That's a combination you can't lose with...)
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 29, 2008, 11:54:19 AM
Post by: Strell on January 29, 2008, 12:44:49 PM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
Nintendo is slowly killing Retro with rehashes. It's also obvious Nintendo can't handle Zelda games in-house anymore either.
Man.
This place is depressing.
I'd love to know what magical world some of you live in where all the games are perfect to your specifications.
I really hope that - since I don't pay attention around here as much as I do elsewhere - I'm just not hip to who is joking and who isn't.
Post by: mantidor on January 29, 2008, 12:53:24 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 29, 2008, 12:58:13 PM
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Originally posted by: StrellQuote
Originally posted by: Professional 666
Nintendo is slowly killing Retro with rehashes. It's also obvious Nintendo can't handle Zelda games in-house anymore either.
Man.
This place is depressing.
I'd love to know what magical world some of you live in where all the games are perfect to your specifications.
I really hope that - since I don't pay attention around here as much as I do elsewhere - I'm just not hip to who is joking and who isn't.
Pro hasn't made a serious post in years...
Post by: Kenology on January 29, 2008, 01:44:46 PM
Post by: Adrock on January 29, 2008, 04:13:25 PM
Unless its a brand new series or new info on an already announced game (i.e. KH on DS), I think those are some pretty good guesses if the RPG is really that big of a deal.... which it most likely isn't.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 29, 2008, 04:16:21 PM
And by that I mean Golden Sun and Skies of Arcadia? =)
Post by: decoyman on January 30, 2008, 02:27:19 AM
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Originally posted by: mantidor
bah, zelda spinoff? I hope is not true, at least Kid Icarus has the saving grace of being somewhat "fresh". I would buy the game anyway but I prefer Retro to work in something new, make the kind of game Nintendo doesn't make but that also isn't another GTA/doom Clone/boring japanese RPG.
I don't know... just imagine if you're a game developer. You've probably grown up with Nintendo games from the NES era... NOW, you are in a position where you're able to work on a ZELDA game. How exciting would that be? I mean, come on. Who wouldn't be excited to get the opportunity to put your touch on such a beloved and longstanding franchise?
If I were a developer, I would freak out at the prospect. Yes, eventually, I would want to create original IPs, but this would be too awesome to pass up.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 30, 2008, 04:04:19 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on January 30, 2008, 04:59:24 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on January 30, 2008, 05:03:28 AM
Post by: oohhboy on January 30, 2008, 05:09:03 PM
Post by: jakeOSX on January 31, 2008, 06:39:58 AM
and i vote for square doing mushroom kingdom of hearts. or hell, just give us kingdom of hearts.
i want to see retro do gradius. =D
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 31, 2008, 06:47:34 AM
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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
RUMOR: Suda51 will direct Smash Bros 4 for the Wii2. You heard it here first folks!
THANK GOD.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 31, 2008, 05:49:30 PM
And before anyone says that Sakurai will forever be the main director, he seems eager to move on after Brawl, and Nintendo should let him go.
Post by: Kairon on January 31, 2008, 05:55:11 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64
In all honesty, if they ever make SSB 4 they need to hire a new director and revolutionize the franchise. Bring some new ideas, revolutionize the characters and be insanely creative.
And before anyone says that Sakurai will forever be the main director, he seems eager to move on after Brawl, and Nintendo should let him go.
But parting is such sweet sorrow!
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on January 31, 2008, 05:55:29 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_BrotherQuote
Originally posted by: ShyGuy
RUMOR: Suda51 will direct Smash Bros 4 for the Wii2. You heard it here first folks!
THANK GOD.
At least Suda51 would make a cool Ganondorf.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 31, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 31, 2008, 06:31:58 PM
Speaking of Capcom, they are developing a Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles 2 with scenarios from Resident Evil 2 and 4 after the smashing success of the first one.
n-Space will take their first step into Wii development with a new story-intensive shooter featuring RPG elements.
PROPE will be unveiling their original Wii game "before TGS." Sega has optioned the publishing rights.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 31, 2008, 07:01:16 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 31, 2008, 07:24:18 PM
And, as long as SurferGirl has anonymity on "her" side, no, I don't think she will.
Post by: Caterkiller on February 01, 2008, 08:11:52 AM
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Originally posted by: Kenology
Any word on what that Nintendo Power RPG is? Did the new issue drop yet?
I believe it was the new Sonic RPG for the DS, being made by Bioware.
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 01, 2008, 09:08:56 AM
Post by: The Omen on February 04, 2008, 08:57:52 AM
Post by: Kairon on February 04, 2008, 09:03:42 AM
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Originally posted by: CaterkillerQuote
Originally posted by: Kenology
Any word on what that Nintendo Power RPG is? Did the new issue drop yet?
I believe it was the new Sonic RPG for the DS, being made by Bioware.
They already covered that.
Personally, despite fanboi megaton hopes, I predict it will be a run-down of either Tales: Knights of Ratatosk or Monster Hunter 3 Wii...
Post by: EasyCure on February 04, 2008, 10:45:24 AM
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Originally posted by: The Omen
Hopefully that new Retro/Zelda rumor is actually hinting at the Ganondorf adventure game.
hm... ::pictures Ganondorf going on a killing spree ala Travis Touchdown::
naaah. thats just TOO good
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 04, 2008, 11:02:56 AM
PRIME
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 04, 2008, 04:18:17 PM
Kingdom Hearts 3 to be Wii Exclusive....
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Summary:
- Kingdom hearts 3 Wii exclusive, developed and published by square-enix.
- Tetsuya Nomura is the game director.
- Yoko Shimomura composer.
- Direct sequel to KH3[KH2?], but also will reveal interesting things about chains of memories.
- Sora main character, a new misterious girls is also one of the main characters
- combat system vastly improved, every attack looks "sick", uses Wii-Remote in a very intuitive way
- Best looking Wii game, uses normal mapping far more than Konami's dewey's adventure, the animations are incredible and the art directon is a little less "cartoony"{edit because of filter}
- Winter 2008 release.
It also mentions that the Fatal Frame IP is now belonging to Nintendo, along with other details from the magazine, which has yet to be received by the rest of the public.
I say take this one with a giant salt lick until the magazine hits the streets, but I want to believe it as it has been speculated on since forever no matter how fake this actually seems.
Post by: Kairon on February 04, 2008, 04:37:49 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on February 04, 2008, 04:47:26 PM
It has to be true... ::roll eyes::
But to be honest, I would be willing to bet that KH will make it to Wii at sometime but it probably won't be exclusive as it would probably also be on the PS2.
Will it make it out this year? Who knows, but I think they should do a KH1&2 Wiimake combo before releasing a KH3, unless KH3 isn't a continuation of the story line.
Post by: Louieturkey on February 04, 2008, 05:03:24 PM
Post by: Louieturkey on February 04, 2008, 05:07:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Bill AurionQuote
Originally posted by: StrellQuote
Originally posted by: Professional 666
Nintendo is slowly killing Retro with rehashes. It's also obvious Nintendo can't handle Zelda games in-house anymore either.
Man.
This place is depressing.
I'd love to know what magical world some of you live in where all the games are perfect to your specifications.
I really hope that - since I don't pay attention around here as much as I do elsewhere - I'm just not hip to who is joking and who isn't.
Pro hasn't made a serious post in years...
Wrong, if a thread has to do with setting up televisions and sound systems, Pro is very serious.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 04, 2008, 05:08:45 PM
The world we live in allowed Brawl to bring as much pre-launch disappointment as joy.
On top of that, Wii turned out be successful, too.
Post by: ShyGuy on February 04, 2008, 07:54:50 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 04, 2008, 07:58:39 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 04, 2008, 09:14:04 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on February 05, 2008, 01:25:55 PM
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Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
Kingdom Hearts 3 is not Golden Sun 3 or Skies of Arcadia 2, so it can't be real...
Golden Sun > Kingdon Hearts. So yes I agree.
Post by: Pale on February 05, 2008, 08:28:59 AM
Edit: I was replying to DAaaMan64, who is posting from the future...
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 05, 2008, 09:26:04 AM
We Love Spelunking is all you're getting from Camelot.
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 05, 2008, 09:37:06 AM
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Originally posted by: Pale
Hah, there is absolutely no area of reality that puts the Golden Sun games ahead of the Kingdom Hearts titles. You are crazy.
Your perception of reality is a sham, I'm afraid!
Post by: wandering on February 05, 2008, 09:49:32 AM
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Pro hasn't made a serious post in years...
This is true. However, don't take him too lightly. Jesters speak truths that no one else can.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 05, 2008, 10:37:11 AM
Post by: Darkheart on February 05, 2008, 11:27:40 AM
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Originally posted by: Pale
Hah, there is absolutely no area of reality that puts the Golden Sun games ahead of the Kingdom Hearts titles. You are crazy.
Edit: I was replying to DAaaMan64, who is posting from the future...
QFT Despite fancy graphics and a psychic battle system, the game bored me. . .
Post by: ShyGuy on February 05, 2008, 11:30:27 AM
Post by: Ceric on February 05, 2008, 11:36:02 AM
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Originally posted by: Louieturkey
I like that idea, release both KH1&2 both the final+ versions or whatever on Wii about 5-6 months before KH3 and I'd double dip on the first game again. I haven't played 2 yet so it'd be a treat I think.
Keep your fond memories and don't play KH2.
I hope they remake Chain of Memories because I'm interested in the story but I hate its combat system with the same passion I hate Red Car Interiors. I love to know the story though.
KH2 had potential but didn't have the heart, the subquests, and the moveset of the first. Still not a bad game. A probablly play a remake if they added sidequests.
Post by: Louieturkey on February 07, 2008, 06:28:22 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on February 07, 2008, 06:41:52 AM
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Originally posted by: Louieturkey
Looks like the secret RPG is actually just Tales Of Symphonia being localized to the US with a horrible subtitle. No KH3 or GS news at all makes me sad.
No golden sun? *dies*
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 07, 2008, 07:54:16 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on February 07, 2008, 09:07:14 AM
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Originally posted by: Professional 666
At least the one good franchise stays out of the grave. The rest can be buried at your leisure.
*Buries a Ledger*
Yep, to soon
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 07, 2008, 09:59:04 AM
Post by: Louieturkey on February 08, 2008, 10:38:06 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 08, 2008, 10:40:33 AM
Post by: Mario on February 08, 2008, 10:55:09 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on February 08, 2008, 11:16:47 AM
