Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 08, 2008, 02:00:00 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/podcastArt.cfm?artid=16659
We are become death.
Episode 114: Gaming Eugenics
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Everybody's back this week, and we're mostly pretty damn happy about everything in Nintendo land. New Business includes games such as: Bangai-O Spirits, Super Mario Galaxy, No More Heroes, Ys Book I&II, and Assassin's Creed. We're also all checking out Super Mario RPG on Virtual Console.
In a large pile of your Listener Mail, we start with a contentious argument over how we'd wield the power of life and death over Nintendo's franchises. A couple of listeners sent us very informative corrections on statements we've made in past episodes. The segment wraps with questions about how to endure Nintendo's famous game droughts and whether Wii MotionPlus can improve z-axis motions.
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This podcast was edited by James Jones.
Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their new album, Rocket Number 9, directly from the record label, or download it from iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!
Post by: Schadenfreude on September 08, 2008, 08:00:32 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 08, 2008, 09:24:10 AM
MP3 link goes to Episode 113. :D I think the ACC one does as well.
Thanks! Fixed it up...
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 08, 2008, 12:29:12 PM
Oh and Zelda reboot makes me sad. Look at Phantom Hourglass, fail.
Sophia's letter is a good one too. I agree about the Super Mario 64 demo. I must've played that 10 second demo a thousand times at Sears. Totally blew me away and I just couldn't believe how amazing it was. My first day with Ocarina of Time also rivals that. What an amazing moment, a stunning game that was just absolutely amazing.
Post by: NWR_Lindy on September 08, 2008, 06:18:29 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 08, 2008, 08:59:27 PM
Another great memory is also Zelda-related. At my very first E3 in 2000, Majora's Mask was the first game I played on opening day, which means it was the first time I ever played a press demo of a game. I tried out the Goron racing game and loved it, but I quickly decided that Zelda should not be experienced in the demo atmosphere but should be saved for longer, immersive gaming sessions.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 08, 2008, 11:04:52 PM
EDIT: Cool, you read my listener mail too (the SD card reader speed one).
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 08, 2008, 11:44:34 PM
Post by: Crimm on September 08, 2008, 11:53:22 PM
In order to get all the achievement points the game offers you have to buy all the DLC which is 5,000 Microsoft Points.
Brilliant.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 09, 2008, 01:41:49 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 09, 2008, 01:46:21 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 09, 2008, 01:57:08 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 09, 2008, 02:44:11 AM
There are definitely lots of XBLA games worth buying, but the nice thing is that every single one of them has a demo, so there's no excuse not to try them before spending your points.
I'll be interested to hear what you think of Groovin' Blocks. I think it will make you look at your other WiiWare purchases in a different light, since it is a better game and a better value than almost anything else on the service.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 09, 2008, 02:46:15 AM
1080: Avalanche ABSOLUTELY RULES. I STILL play this. Me and my friends love it, and if you played Shaun White Snowboarding, you know it would AMAZING with the balance board.
Lindy, I agree Zelda needs a revamping. And I think they are doing it.
Greg, I agree main Mario series is amazing. Drop dead amazing. Platforming is my favorite genre.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 09, 2008, 02:51:48 AM
Balance Board controls would be a great addition for 1080, but that's not nearly enough. The Wii version of Shaun White is probably going to be lame despite the controls. If only they would combine Balance Board support with the open-mountain game design of the HD versions! Then I'd be really excited for it. Same with Skate It -- the controls may turn out great, but the game design seems to be so stripped down from Skate that I'm skeptical of whether it will be fun for very long. I'm a LOT more optimistic for the next SSX game on Wii, since that series has already been done competently on the system and would benefit just as much as the others from Balance Board support.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 09, 2008, 02:55:36 AM
I think 1080 still has a chance to be an awesome franchise, but it needs a drastic overhaul and a lot more depth. Avalanche was a huge disappointment for me.
Balance Board controls would be a great addition for 1080, but that's not nearly enough. The Wii version of Shaun White is probably going to be lame despite the controls. If only they would combine Balance Board support with the open-mountain game design of the HD versions! Then I'd be really excited for it. Same with Skate It -- the controls may turn out great, but the game design seems to be so stripped down from Skate that I'm skeptical of whether it will be fun for very long. I'm a LOT more optimistic for the next SSX game on Wii, since that series has already been done competently on the system and would benefit just as much as the others from Balance Board support.
NO EXCUSES. LOVE AVALANCHE OR GET OUT.
But seriously I'm joking. No need for any long winded reasoning. I'm cool with whateva
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 09, 2008, 03:01:13 AM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 09, 2008, 03:08:03 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_64_games
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 09, 2008, 03:12:27 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 09, 2008, 03:14:52 AM
I agree with Flames... there's little reason to get the original GW now that GW2 is out. If you already own Galaxies, you can try it for yourself. The XBLA version is exactly the same but with leaderboards, and those are no longer very compelling since the game was released three years ago.
There are definitely lots of XBLA games worth buying, but the nice thing is that every single one of them has a demo, so there's no excuse not to try them before spending your points.
If I remember correctly both the Wii and DS versions of Galaxies do have online leaderboards for retro evolved. I think all the download services on each platform has a good amount of games worth checking out. I dont try demoes for downloadable games that often and the only game I was pissed off a little on was PAIN on PSN because when it came out it felt like it was only 1/2 or 1/4th of a game, and it's painful and sad seeing the character select screen full of BUY ME! signs (yes each additional character is $.99).
Post by: D_Average on September 09, 2008, 10:40:45 AM
Sophia's letter is a good one too. I agree about the Super Mario 64 demo. I must've played that 10 second demo a thousand times at Sears. Totally blew me away and I just couldn't believe how amazing it was. My first day with Ocarina of Time also rivals that. What an amazing moment, a stunning game that was just absolutely amazing.
Great question, mine was definitely with Mario 64 as well. I downloaded screenshots for months before the demo finally hit Toys R Us, and when I finally got my grubby mitts on the controller I was in awe. I spent hours there and was actually able to talk them into to selling me the N64 a couple days early.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 09, 2008, 12:49:54 PM
If I remember correctly both the Wii and DS versions of Galaxies do have online leaderboards for retro evolved.
All the leaderboards in Galaxies are useless because they don't show your friends' scores.
Post by: D_Average on September 09, 2008, 01:27:03 PM
If I remember correctly both the Wii and DS versions of Galaxies do have online leaderboards for retro evolved.
All the leaderboards in Galaxies are useless because they don't show your friends' scores.
Exactly, a definite missed opportunity.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 09, 2008, 07:46:18 PM
Total N64 games: 387 WAY OFF
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_64_games
Jonny, you guys should consider issuing a correction on this, even if you disregarded half these games you'd have nearly double of what you guys said was the N64 game library. You guys are recording tonight aren't you?
Post by: D_Average on September 09, 2008, 07:55:19 PM
Total N64 games: 387 WAY OFF
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_64_games
Jonny, you guys should consider issuing a correction on this, even if you disregarded half these games you'd have nearly double of what you guys said was the N64 game library. You guys are recording tonight aren't you?
A lot of those are Japan only. The list on Metacritic, for those reviewed by popular US sites is much shorter:
http://www.metacritic.com/games/n64/alpha/
Note - None of the games on the list are European only, sorry Greg! ;)
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 09, 2008, 08:05:54 PM
Total N64 games: 387 WAY OFF
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_64_games
Jonny, you guys should consider issuing a correction on this, even if you disregarded half these games you'd have nearly double of what you guys said was the N64 game library. You guys are recording tonight aren't you?
A lot of those are Japan only. The list on Metacritic, for those reviewed by popular US sites is much shorter:
http://www.metacritic.com/games/n64/alpha/
Note - None of the games on the list are European only, sorry Greg! ;)
I've gone through that list of games, and I've already found many missing that came to america. Including:
AeroFighters Assault
All Star Baseball 2000
All Star Baseball 2001
All Star Tennis 99
Army Men: Sarge's Heroes
Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Automobili Lamborghini
Asteroids Hyper 64
AeroGauge
And that's just in the A's.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on September 09, 2008, 08:52:10 PM
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 09, 2008, 08:53:48 PM
James calculated the other day that 300 N64 games were released in America. So yes, we'll issue a correction on this week's show.
okay. Not trying to be a dick about it, I just know there were a lot more than 99 games on the N64.
Post by: AV on September 09, 2008, 09:23:01 PM
damn thats disappointing.
Post by: D_Average on September 09, 2008, 10:07:52 PM
Post by: AV on September 09, 2008, 10:25:46 PM
clicky (http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=5747)
Post by: Schadenfreude on September 11, 2008, 10:40:30 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 11, 2008, 10:49:07 AM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but did Jonny say the yoga in Wii Fit wasn't a big part of the game? There are more Yoga exercises then anything else.
I was going to make a smartass remark about this but Jonny doesn't seem to like me very much right now and I don't want to get banned.
Post by: ShyGuy on September 13, 2008, 10:19:10 AM
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Post by: Crimm on September 14, 2008, 01:47:33 AM
Post by: AV on September 14, 2008, 06:15:00 PM
European ratings are not forgiving to blood and violence. In order to avoid a harsh rating (or out-right ban in the case of the Germans) blood and stuff needs to be kept to a minimum.
This is also very sociological.
America is very prude compared to Europe but more violent.
Europe has no problem with nudity and sexual themes in movies and other media, however violence they don't like. Something like Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles might to harsh for Europe as is, but sexy stuff they have we couldn't put on prime-time tv.
It's very interesting. part of the reason America was founded was because left Europe because it wasn't conservative enough.
anyway this might get political so I'm going to stop, but allot of people don't realize how polar opposite Europe and America when talking about sex, violence in media.
Post by: Schadenfreude on September 14, 2008, 08:23:34 PM
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Post by: vudu on October 10, 2008, 03:01:01 PM
Square-Enix tried that with Dragon Quest IX. Japan threw a hissy fit and they were forced to change it back. The exact same thing would happen if Nintendo tried to change Pokemon's core game play.
Don't blame Nintendo for the lack of evolution in Pokemon--blame Japan.
Post by: Schadenfreude on October 10, 2008, 03:33:02 PM
Post by: vudu on October 10, 2008, 03:43:22 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on October 10, 2008, 08:14:27 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on October 10, 2008, 10:13:20 PM
Post by: vudu on October 11, 2008, 11:40:40 AM
At this rate vudu is going to catch up.
That's the plan! I've been doing some menial stuff at work that I've literally been putting off for months, so it gives me a chance to listen to the podcast. I see that episode 116 is a short one and it helped that RFN skipped a week a while back.
After this, it's time to catch up on Retronauts. I'm all the way back on episode 34 (current episode is 52).
