First, let's talk about the hardware. I don't have any issues with data storage. I don't have to bother with copying my VC games onto an SD card or debating which Nintendo Channels to keep. With 40 gigabytes of hard drive, I can download games like flOw and the Call of Duty 4 map expansion pack without a second thought. There are several bonus downloads in Metal Gear Solid 4, including extra camo, music for Snake's iPod, and podcasts, not to mention the sizable Metal Gear Solid database. And I don't have to buy a PS3 Points card to get any of this stuff, nor do I have to add virtual points to some virtual card. I pick flOw from the Playstation Store, pay by credit card, input the info, and BAM--it's on my hard drive.
I can also see (all the time) all of my online buddies, and whether or not they are on or offline. I can invite them to play specific games, I can assign myself a specific avatar, and I can see their gamer info. Whenever I goddamn please! There are no silly friend codes. There's no gigantic lag period between Lindy and I inputting each other's gamer names (mine is Sillysaur) and it actually registering them. It happens immediately!
And the games! See that screenshot? That's from Ratchet & Clank Future. That is in-game, ladies and germs. Now I am not one to jump on the graphics bandwagon, but damn. When you see an entire world--an entire universe looking this good, feeling this alive, well, it's an experience. I'm not saying that games like Super Mario Galaxy don't look good, because they look great, but there are very few Wii games that look so polished as Mario and Smash Bros. Maybe if developers would actually take advantage of the Wii's underrated graphical hardware, I wouldn't be able to complain, but they don't, and I can.
And then there are the games. Franchises I actually give two craps about. Screw Wii Sports/Play/Fit/Music, I'm a little more excited about God of War 3. Smash Bros. is great, and I will never give it up, but Soulcalibur IV is a little more my style these days. Metal Gear Solid 4 offers up more player freedom with a traditional control scheme than any motion control gimmick ever could. Ratchet & Clank is exactly the kind of franchise Nintendo could use on its consoles. These are lighthearted, fairly simplistic exploration games which in many ways parallel the gameplay flow of Zelda titles. But R&C is on the PS3, not the Wii, so I'm forced to go to the dark side to play one of my favorite games.
And then there are all the other options with the PS3. Interweb support, Blu-Ray, DVD, music, PSP connectivity, all sorts of hardware support. It's a really flexible machine, and it impresses me. My only real beef with it is that it won't play PS2 games, but I guess I still have a PS2, so it's not a big deal. Still, out of all the things Sony dropped from the system to make it more affordable, why not drop one of the media features? I don't really need a music folder when I already have an iPod, you know?
The other big thing is that I'm actually looking forward to a bunch of PS3 games. Bioshock, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Ratchet & Clank: The Quest for Booty, and a few others I can't think of right now, and those are just the games releasing in the next few months! What's Nintendo offering? Fatal Frame 4 (genuinely excited about it), The Conduit, and a DS remake of an ancient SNES game. Oh, and more Wii Sports.
Look, I'm not saying that the PS3 totally replaces the Wii, not at all. The Wii is a great system, and it will always have its place. I wouldn't give up Mario and Zelda games for the world, but the fact is that there are other franchises I care about, too, and I simply can't get them on Nintendo's machines. Additionally, the PS3 is a very impressive piece of hardware, and Sony really seems to understand that people want more than just Wii Sports 2: The Reckoning. If you stumble across the opportunity to get a PS3 for a song, I recommend you take it. It's a very impressive machine with a great roster of titles. You won't be disappointed.
Well, the price is certainly a factor in my glee, but I'm also really happy because I get to play all of my favorite franchises now: MGS, R&C, God of War, Soul Calibur, etc. Additionally, I'll get to play the best version of Guitar Hero 4, and I won't have to worry about missing out on downloadable content (in any way).
The spite thing, yeah, I get it, but that's partially Nintendo's fault. They're not giving me anything to play. Meanwhile, I'm in gaming nirvana with my PS3.
Haven't played the 360, and that's because it doesn't have the franchises I care about. As for whether I'd buy a PS3 at full price, that's a tough one. I'd probably elect to buy one on Craig's List or from a friend before slapping down $400+ at Best Buy. Alternative options are always available. As it stands, I got a really freaking good deal, but I wouldn't be adverse to paying a little more.
Its human nature to justify a purchase and be proud of it. But whatever happened to just buying something because you wanted it?
Dude! Ratchet & Clank! It's like playing a freaking PIXAR MOVIE!
Dude! Ratchet & Clank! It's like playing a freaking PIXAR MOVIE!
I would consider purchasing it at a cheap price if I were to get a PS3, but I've never been a big fan of the series.
I'm a Jak and Daxter man myself :D .
Also, "Its like playing a Pixar movie!"? I'm aware the game looks nice, but how does it play? In all honesty, that's not the best argument you can use, unless you are talking to a graphics whore :p .
Dude! Ratchet & Clank! It's like playing a freaking PIXAR MOVIE!
Do I want a Snickers bar or an Oh Henry? Well I'll just buy both because the cost is so irrelevent.Quote
As for whether I'd buy a PS3 at full price, that's a tough one. I'd probably elect to buy one on Craig's List or from a friend before slapping down $400+ at Best Buy. Alternative options are always available.
I can't afford one of the $2500 big screen ones, so for the interim I got myself a 24" Dell LCD monitor for $600. They're probably cheaper now, in the $450 range.If you don't mind refurb, there's one for $269 http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=41922968 or non-open-box $289 http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=40483158
I'll get to play the best version of Guitar Hero 4
I was recently given an opportunity too good to pass up: a ridiculously cheap, 6-month old, 40 gig PS3 words words words
Look, I'm not saying that the PS3 totally replaces the Wii, not at all. The Wii is a great system, and it will always have its place. I wouldn't give up Mario and Zelda games for the world, but the fact is that there are other franchises I care about, too, and I simply can't get them on Nintendo's machines.
It feels like a 'system for grownups' - it's a serious system that never feels like it's limiting you.
But my biggest surprise is the innovative games that are available. I haven't owned a non-nintendo system since my Atari 2600, and I've been under the assumption that Nintendo made innovative games, and the rest were either copycats or just pretty graphics with no gameplay. I've been amazed by the titles available on PSN... quirky titles like the Pixel Junk series, hardcore shooters like SSHD, demos, trailers, significant content update every week... this is what I longed for in the Virtual Console or Wii Ware that has not been fulfilled.
God of War 3 is a huge question mark, I don't even think Jaffe the creator of the GoW1 and 2 even has anything to do with it.
I won't go on and on, but I have been really impressed by the PS3 and the PSN. I know it's a small thing but storing the credit card and having it ready to go is so much simpler then the Wii reentering game. It feels like a 'system for grownups' - it's a serious system that never feels like it's limiting you.
Jaffe was minimally involved with GoW2, and it turned out great. That is to say, it's a fun and very safe sequel.
I was recently given an opportunity too good to pass up: a ridiculously cheap, 6-month old, 40 gig PS3 words words words
To be honest, this was where I tuned out. Perhaps its because I didn't need to hear another person justify their latest console choice to the general public. Perhaps it was because I already knew most of this, and given I haven't "drunk the Kool-aid" that doesn't mean I'm oblivious to the outside world.
All I know is words are cheap in the grand scheme of things.
stop name-dropping third party sequels in your posts, we know "Game Franchise (X+1)" is on its way
Meanwhile, for ME PERSONALLY, Sony has jumped in and stole all the marbles. Bioshock, R&C, SoulCalibur IV, Call of Duty 4, God of War 3, Tomb Raider: Underworld, and a host of other games have sparked my interest for the coming months.
Meh...you should've gotten a 360.
You know a company is innovative when people have to use low-budget, downloadable games to prove their point. Seriously, if anyone claims that graphical hardware and cramming multimedia stuff into their device is "innovative" then I can do nothing but shake my head :(. Nvidia is obviously the most innovative company EVER then next to ATI because they are constantly creating better hardware!
When Mega Man 9 was thought to be a WiiWare exclusive, everybody was acting like it was a stroke of genius and further proof of Nintendo's unbridled innovation.
I am NOT holding my breath for a new Mario or a new Zelda game on the Wii. I'm sorry, I know I'm being pessimistic, but past behavior is the greatest indicator of future behavior.
I'm just so tired of all the console war bitching and whining on these forums, probably because I've been a part of a lot of it and I'm tired of it. It gets us nowhere.
What is Nintendo going to pay them to sit around and do nothing?
Nvidia is obviously the most innovative company EVER then next to ATI because they are constantly creating better hardware!
I chose the PS3 because it was cheap
Bioshock is another game I have on the PC, and I doubt I could ever play it on a console even with added content but MAYBE they will give PC owners that content!
You're going to rue the day you ever said this on these boards.
Every company innovates. ... They're all great in their own ways.
SNES: Super Mario World, Link to the Past (Yoshi's Island doesn't count)
Hey, Yoshi's Island is an excellent game (one of the SNES' best), but it's not a Mario game proper IMO.
Don't make me give a decree again. ;-)
Don't make me give a decree again. ;-)
I agree with you on Majora's Mask it is more of a goofy side quest that doesn't really have much to do with the series.
What makes you think PS3 will have the best version of World Tour? Many people consider the Wii version of GH3 to be the best, and that's before they redid the graphics engine and enabled DLC, both of which will be in World Tour.lol, what? What the hell?
Don't make me give a decree again. ;-)
I agree with you on Majora's Mask it is more of a goofy side quest that doesn't really have much to do with the series.
*Crys*
Where's the love? If MM came out before OOT, I think we would love it all the more.
Shows how much you understand.
The game still took as much time, if not longer, to beat as Ocarina, despite the inclusion many gamers had experience with the gameplay style after playing Ocarina. The 4 main dungeons were the largest in the series, and were preceded by mini-dungeons, together, amounting to the work of 2 regular dungeons (aside from Ocarina Water Temple 1st-try). On top of that, the gameplay was significantly more varied going beyond the normal 20-30 hrs of Fairy Boy Running in Tights and Poking Things.
I wouldn't because I hate timers in games and I especially hate "story elements" that force you to replay the same thing over and over again. For a 1 year development it was a great accomplishment but far from the fine tuned design and numerous dungeons found in other Zelda's. It was a spin-off, nothing more, nothing less.
QuoteI wouldn't because I hate timers in games and I especially hate "story elements" that force you to replay the same thing over and over again. For a 1 year development it was a great accomplishment but far from the fine tuned design and numerous dungeons found in other Zelda's. It was a spin-off, nothing more, nothing less.
You got crushed by the moon, didn't you? :D
God of War 3 is a huge question mark, I don't even think Jaffe the creator of the GoW1 and 2 even has anything to do with it. Regardless I am not too enthralled with PS3's exclusive lineup of games this fall, beyond LBP there is nothing I find remotely interesting (Sadly I don't think Afrika will make it over here so I may have to import it!) unlike the 360 and yes the Wii.
At least a good portion of the DS faction of Nintendo's camp hasn't gone anywhere.
God of War 3 is a huge question mark, I don't even think Jaffe the creator of the GoW1 and 2 even has anything to do with it. Regardless I am not too enthralled with PS3's exclusive lineup of games this fall, beyond LBP there is nothing I find remotely interesting (Sadly I don't think Afrika will make it over here so I may have to import it!) unlike the 360 and yes the Wii.
I agree that the PS3 doesn't have a great library compared to Wii and 360 but there are a lot of gems, I recommend you try Pixel Junk: Eden it's pure gaming bliss one of the best download-able games this generation.
At least a good portion of the DS faction of Nintendo's camp hasn't gone anywhere.
The DS is awesome. I actually appreciate it more now that the Wii looks like it's going to have about two games a year that interest me.
At least a good portion of the DS faction of Nintendo's camp hasn't gone anywhere.The DS is awesome. I actually appreciate it more now that the Wii looks like it's going to have about two games a year that interest me.
No way man. Check out the 2006 DS lineup, starting off with the games released during the year:
Big Brain Academy
New Super Mario Bros.
Star Fox Command
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Tetris DS
They then followed those games up with this holiday lineup:
Children of Mana
Elite Beat Agents
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Nintendogs
Yoshi's Island DS
So that was the DS' third Christmas. The Wii has been great in 2008 so far, but it looks like its totally dried up for the 2nd half of the year. Animal Crossing and Wii Music = me no care.
No way man. Check out the 2006 DS lineup, starting off with the games released during the year:
Big Brain Academy
New Super Mario Bros.
Star Fox Command
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Tetris DS
They then followed those games up with this holiday lineup:
Children of Mana
Elite Beat Agents
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Nintendogs
Yoshi's Island DS
So that was the DS' third Christmas. The Wii has been great in 2008 so far, but it looks like its totally dried up for the 2nd half of the year. Animal Crossing and Wii Music = me no care.
You are conveniently forgetting the DS's first and second year...
when will silks stop crying about the lack of games and get over it? when will GP try a flaunt **** games as reasons to own a wii?
how many times can we trainwreck new threads with the same old idiotic argument? when will the idiocy end?
when will silks stop crying about the lack of games and get over it? when will GP try a flaunt **** games as reasons to own a wii?
how many times can we trainwreck new threads with the same old idiotic argument? when will the idiocy end?
When will Dasmos say anything worthwhile or the least bit respectful? Who knows, but tune in next week
NWR seriously needs to just shut up shop. Close the site down completely or rebrand it.
so basically copying/pasting the same argument over the course of 3 or 4 pages in 50 different threads is worthwhile? please.
Pretty much. As it stands, NWR is like a chocolate ice cream forum run by people that hate chocolate ice cream.
We are not running a Church or a cult here (though fandom does lean towards one way or the other...).
Its understandable that a Nintendo based website needs to be run by people who at the very least like Nintendo. However, that doesn't mean that the staff needs to love Nintendo 24/7. We are not running a Church or a cult here (though fandom does lean towards one way or the other...).
Oh, I have no problems with the multiplatform love (how dare people play video games!), but the staff **** on Nintendo non-stop these days and hop on all the rolleyes.gif internet forum bandwagons. The Ian style angst isn't helping traffic or anything, NWR's been dead for like three years now. That's why I suggested it should be rebranded or something, it's clear the majority of people on staff here no longer have interest in Nintendo. That's cool, start over! Make it an Atari Lynx forum for lol.
Oh, I have no problems with the multiplatform love (how dare people play video games!), but the staff **** on Nintendo non-stop these days and hop on all the rolleyes.gif internet forum bandwagons. The Ian style angst isn't helping traffic or anything, NWR's been dead for like three years now. That's why I suggested it should be rebranded or something, it's clear the majority of people on staff here no longer have interest in Nintendo. That's cool, start over! Make it an Atari Lynx forum for lol.
Its understandable that a Nintendo based website needs to be run by people who at the very least like Nintendo. However, that doesn't mean that the staff needs to love Nintendo 24/7. We are not running a Church or a cult here (though fandom does lean towards one way or the other...).
Oh, I have no problems with the multiplatform love (how dare people play video games!), but the staff **** on Nintendo non-stop these days and hop on all the rolleyes.gif internet forum bandwagons. The Ian style angst isn't helping traffic or anything, NWR's been dead for like three years now. That's why I suggested it should be rebranded or something, it's clear the majority of people on staff here no longer have interest in Nintendo. That's cool, start over! Make it an Atari Lynx forum for lol.
Again, you guys fail to understand. But it's NWR, so that's to be expected I guess.
Again, you guys fail to understand. But it's NWR, so that's to be expected I guess.
Would you prefer us to be a Nintendo mouthpiece or propaganda machine? There's a place you can go for that: it's called www.nintendo.com.
I'll readily admit that certain members of the site, myself included, have railed against Nintendo more than was necessary as of late. I'm making a conscious effort to get away from lashing out like I have in the past, since it's not constructive. But that doesn't mean I'm going to stop calling Nintendo out for stuff that I think they're doing wrong. At the same time, I'm going to praise them for stuff they're doing right.
But don't get mad at me for your over-reaction to my criticism.
Again, you guys fail to understand. But it's NWR, so that's to be expected I guess.
Would you prefer us to be a Nintendo mouthpiece or propaganda machine? There's a place you can go for that: it's called www.nintendo.com.
Again, you guys fail to understand. But it's NWR, so that's to be expected I guess.
Again, you guys fail to understand. But it's NWR, so that's to be expected I guess.
As we say around here, the problem is not that the NWR staff are upset at Nintendo or believe that Nintendo is abandoning the hardcore. The problem is how OFTEN they make the claims and how they say it.
You don't really count though, Ian. You gave up on video games like seven years ago and have trolled every single thread since, switching your complaints depending on the topic.
You don't really count though, Ian. You gave up on video games like seven years ago and have trolled every single thread since, switching your complaints depending on the topic.
You don't really count though, Ian. You gave up on video games like seven years ago and have trolled every single thread since, switching your complaints depending on the topic.
7 years already? My my, the GameCube lasted pretty long!
It helps too if you try not to buy games at full price.
It's sort of like movies. Truth is, there isn't a whole lot that interests me in the coming months. The only movie I know I'm going to on opening weekend is Quantum of Solace. There are a couple of movies that I might go to if I learn more about them or see more details. That doesn't mean I'm out of luck. There are still other movies that have been released that I want to see as well as many classic films I've never seen yet. People are too busy only looking at what's ahead they miss what's already around them and what they have already passed by.
That looks like a US-centric website.
Just got Power Pros today at C City for 15. Great deal considering the 08 version isn't too much different.
Just got Power Pros today at C City for 15. Great deal considering the 08 version isn't too much different.
I haven't heard much about '08. It was just released last month, right? It sure could have used plenty of changes. Limiting the Wii controls and Miis to just one game mode was dumb if nothing else. And as much as I liked the weird RPG elements, I utterly failed to get my guy to the big leagues, then didn't feel like trying again. :P
Majora's Mask shall not be considered a "new" Zelda game, as it uses the exact same engine as Ocarina of Time, was released just over a year later, and isn't so much a sequel as an Alice in Wonderland sidestory.
Its understandable that a Nintendo based website needs to be run by people who at the very least like Nintendo. However, that doesn't mean that the staff needs to love Nintendo 24/7. We are not running a Church or a cult here (though fandom does lean towards one way or the other...).
Oh, I have no problems with the multiplatform love (how dare people play video games!), but the staff **** on Nintendo non-stop these days and hop on all the rolleyes.gif internet forum bandwagons. The Ian style angst isn't helping traffic or anything, NWR's been dead for like three years now. That's why I suggested it should be rebranded or something, it's clear the majority of people on staff here no longer have interest in Nintendo. That's cool, start over! Make it an Atari Lynx forum for lol.
Honestly. It's a big reason why I don't visit this place much anymore.
The Three Musty Fears?
The Three Musty Fears?
damn! i only recently started reading these staff blogs (i normally avoid anything blog-like) and i had the same thought but you beat me to it.
The Three Musty Fears?
damn! i only recently started reading these staff blogs (i normally avoid anything blog-like) and i had the same thought but you beat me to it.
Ever since I saw Tropic Thunder, I can't help hear Kirks voice in my head read your posts....
The Three Musty Fears?
damn! i only recently started reading these staff blogs (i normally avoid anything blog-like) and i had the same thought but you beat me to it.
Ever since I saw Tropic Thunder, I can't help hear Kirks voice in my head read your posts....
Kirk as himself or Kirk as Sgt. Osiris?