Post by: Jonnyboy117 on July 05, 2009, 03:36:00 PM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/podcastArt.cfm?artid=18988
Episode 152: Rain Forest Velocity
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It's always fun to bring in the original cast members, and nobody is more original than Mike "StrikerObi" Sklens, the co-founder of RFN. It's been over a year since he graced the show, and it seems he hasn't played any Wii or DS games in that time. But we're going to do something about that, aren't we? Three-fifths of us have been playing The Conduit, so there's plenty more chatter there. Jonny loves Swords & Soldiers from WiiWare, and Greg is going all mainstream with Guitar Hero and Tiger Woods.
After the break (sponsored by Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box), we round up several recent news stories. You'll hear us discuss the Metroid Prime Trilogy package, XSEED and the challenge of selling Retro Game Challenge, the new Final Fantasy for DS, Sega's commitment to mature games on Wii, GTA Chinatown Wars branching out to other systems, and bizarre GameStop bundles. Finally, James rips into a new rant about the Grease video games, but can the less masculine cast members defuse the criticism?
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This podcast was edited by Greg Leahy.
Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their newest album, Done with the Devil, directly from the record label, Amazon.com, or iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!
Post by: broodwars on July 05, 2009, 02:40:33 PM
Ed: Whoops! Fixed now. :-)
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on July 05, 2009, 02:41:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doiowM_tLJc
There are many, many videos of Jason (both alone and with full band) on YouTube if you need more.
Post by: kraken613 on July 05, 2009, 02:49:58 PM
Wii Speak is a lot better if people would put it right next to them or use headphones.
There is a major downgrade in graphics in any online game. Just look.... The only big change is a few of the fancy effects are gone. I don't notice it all that much.
And James what is your Conduit FC?
Post by: NWR_Lindy on July 05, 2009, 04:55:54 PM
Post by: kraken613 on July 05, 2009, 05:22:10 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 05, 2009, 05:24:54 PM
The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.
I turn that off anyway, I don't like it at all.
Post by: Patchkid15 on July 05, 2009, 05:32:53 PM
Post by: AV on July 05, 2009, 08:02:59 PM
Post by: Stratos on July 06, 2009, 02:26:58 AM
The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.
I turn that off anyway, I don't like it at all.
I liked it. It's a nice effect.
I forgot it was Sunday until I wandered here and saw the new thread. Got something to listen to tonight.
Post by: AV on July 06, 2009, 10:10:49 AM
The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.
I turn that off anyway, I don't like it at all.
I agree . It just makes it harder to stay alive. In tense situations the blur can cause the difference between life and death.
I think the graphics are downgraded in multiplayer but it's not that much. Johnny is acting like this game looks worse than Goldeneye : Rogue Agent on the DS when you play online.
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on July 06, 2009, 10:49:04 AM
Post by: NWR_Lindy on July 06, 2009, 11:28:35 AM
Post by: grantimus on July 06, 2009, 08:36:29 PM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on July 08, 2009, 10:33:59 PM
Post by: Patchkid15 on July 08, 2009, 11:39:06 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on July 09, 2009, 04:46:28 AM
a funny insult
Post by: Stratos on July 09, 2009, 06:26:22 AM
I don't notice much of a downgrade in graphics for multi. Sure, it lost a lot of the special effects, but they are still nice.
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on July 09, 2009, 07:26:01 AM
The twist at the end made me laugh out loud.
Post by: Stratos on July 09, 2009, 07:30:15 AM
Also, if James has The Conduit, where is his FC? I want to play with him too.
Post by: KDR_11k on July 09, 2009, 10:14:49 AM
Post by: kraken613 on July 09, 2009, 12:13:37 PM
Where is James FC?
Post by: jrlibrarian on July 09, 2009, 06:17:34 PM
Does anyone else think that the DS game is just a touch-screen enabled point & click version of the movie?
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on July 09, 2009, 08:02:39 PM
James has gone through half a dozen friend codes already, thanks to profile shenanigans. I think he's settled on one now, so maybe he'll post it soon.
Post by: Stratos on July 09, 2009, 09:14:08 PM
Post by: vudu on July 15, 2009, 04:11:22 PM
Any feedback on the Luke/Layton sketch? It made me laugh while writing it and playing it back, but it's more important that listeners enjoyed it.
Personally, I didn't care for it. I've never been a fan of the sketch commercials. They seem juvenile and funnier for the person performing the skit than for the listeners.
Post by: Pale on July 15, 2009, 04:28:33 PM
Not that she's a standard listener by any means, but you know.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on July 15, 2009, 05:51:22 PM
Post by: Stratos on July 15, 2009, 05:56:12 PM
Post by: vudu on July 15, 2009, 06:53:39 PM
Sorry if my criticism sounds harsh. I'm not trying to be rude.
Post by: Pale on July 16, 2009, 02:31:43 PM
But given her aversion to vulgarity, she didn't like James at all and thought Greg was really good. =P
Post by: NWR_Neal on July 16, 2009, 03:03:08 PM
I thought the skit was funny, although it seemed kind of like a one-note joke. That was probably what you were going for, though. Still, I can see why some people would be bothered by it.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on July 16, 2009, 11:29:24 PM
It was definitely the subject matter that offended her. She isn't big on vulgarity, but letting one slip here and there doesn't bother her.
But given her aversion to vulgarity, she didn't like James at all and thought Greg was really good. =P
Your wife and me think alike! What a wonderful woman, I think she is awesome already!
Post by: Nick DiMola on July 16, 2009, 11:33:36 PM
I'm also glad to see Layton had some good advice for Luke; however, we all know that Layton must not be too interested in that which he gave advice, considering he pals around with a pre-teen boy...
