Games are coming out this fall, or so I hear.
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This week's episode begins with an unusually topical New Business, as all four regular podcasters show up with a new release for one of Nintendo's platforms (plus a few other goodies as well). James kicks it off by sharing his slight disappointment with Solatorobo, the furry-filled 2DS mascot platformer. He also caps off an 80-hour journey through Xenoblade even as Jonny's copy finally arrives. Lindy has been active this past week, putting considerable time into the remade Zelda Four Swords while also checking out Demon's Souls and the Uncharted 3 beta. Jonny heaps praise upon the recent 3DS Virtual Console release of Super Mario Land 2 and checks out a very cool PSN exclusive called Rochard. After sharing impressions of several previously mentioned games, Greg takes the stage for himself to wrap up his thoughts on Aliens: Infestation, just in time for the game's American launch.
Part 2 is our inconsistently annual Fall Games Preview, as we take turns highlighting various bright spots in the ultimately questionable release lineup for Nintendo's platforms through the end of this year. Rather than list all the games mentioned here, I'll direct your attention to the right sidebar, which has links to NWR's complete coverage of every game discussed on the show. Give it a try! Also, be sure to vote now for your pick in the latest RetroActive election -- the deadline is this Thursday, Oct. 13 so don't delay! You can also email us your thoughts or questions right here.
Majora's Mask is probably the single most requested RetroActive game. Maybe we'll do it sometime when we feel like just picking a game -- I don't think it would be fair to put it in a poll.
As for Demon's Souls, the first boss is extremely easy when using firebombs or the Silver Catalyst (that's what I used). The Tower Knight, on the other hand...
The thing that sucks you into Demon's Souls is the fact that at no point do you feel like you shouldn't be able to beat any particular area. Because the enemies are always in the same place and the same things generally always happen the same way, you get into "Oh man, I would totally destroy this area if I just did THAT in THIS way" territory. At that point the game has you, it's over.
I'm surprised James wasn't seemingly aware the new Ace Combat comes out tomorrow (Tuesday, October 11)
I will be interested to hear what Jon and perhaps Jonathan think of Star Wars: The Old Republic and Bioware's Star Wars games. I played some of the game in a recent beta invitation. The game plays very similarly to World of Warcraft in its controls, levels, quests, abilities, and other major systems. The one unique thing that sticks out to me is a companion NPC that follows and helps you. You can customize your companion's equipment and crafting skills. For what I've played of the beta, SW:TOR is good if you want a Star-Wars-themed WoW where all the quest dialog is voice acted.That doesn't sound to great. I mean Rift is a good take on what WoW setup but I couldn't get a max level character simply because the game was way to depressing. WoW I like the Lore, Universe, and they like to take shots at themselves and joke around. Though even that isn't holding my attention because of content drought.
I'm surprised James wasn't seemingly aware the new Ace Combat comes out tomorrow (Tuesday, October 11)
I mentioned it off the air, as it were, but I'm not greatly excited for that game. I mean, I'm going to play it, but it isn't a proper Ace Combat game. It's a spin-off, and I'm not going to pay $60 for it (or any game, really).
I mentioned it off the air, as it were, but I'm not greatly excited for that game. I mean, I'm going to play it, but it isn't a proper Ace Combat game. It's a spin-off, and I'm not going to pay $60 for it (or any game, really).
SW:TOR what is the tone like? Does it take itself to series? From what I've read from Bioware it really sounds like a single player game till you get to the end.
I don't compare things like Layton to Ace Combat. A big part of the charm of Ace Combat is how utterly over the top it is. Go back and rewatch the first video of 6. It's HILARIOUS. It's only topped by "Gentlemen, I don't think there is a woman on Earth who could resist us now." It's just a very base form of fun.
Enner, the word that I heard used was "spin-off" and the comment I heard was "this isn't Ace Combat 7."
I'm torn between getting Skyward Sword and importing a copy of Xenoblade. ...
Both!
Both!
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Both!
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So true.
I'm struggling to choose one game - not necessarily a new release - from a handful that look great for the upcoming holiday season. Xenoblade, Zelda Skyward Sword, and Super Mario Galaxy 2 lead the way on Wii. But I'm also tempted to grab Radiant Historia or Star Fox 64 3D for my 3DS. Picking one (two as an absolute max) from that list isn't easy.
I'm also wary about importing since that's virgin gaming territory for me. But nobody else seems to be having issues, so how hard can it be?
You know, this may sound strange, but I actually haven't been watching any footage of Skyward Sword aside from seeing the trailer at the E3 Press Conference. This might be because I got way to hyped after seeing and learning everything I had about Twilight Princess before I had actually gotten the game bundled with my Wii when I bought it that holiday. They only thing I have read and the main thing that got me hyped about the game was when Miyamoto was quoted saying, "I am adding something that was missing from Wind Waker..." That quote alone has been reasurance that this will indeed be a great title, as Wind Waker is probably my favorite Console Zelda out of all of them. Either way, I am ready to finally get my long awaited "Zelda Break" xD.
I've been on a media blackout (E3 this year notwithstanding) since June of 2010. Don't feel bad.
I did everything in Kirby Epic Yarn except the hide-and-seek games, which are boring. At no point does the game become hard, and in fact I got most of the treasures and gold medals without even trying to do so. There are few levels that you have to play differently at all to clear 100%, with the bosses being notable and greatly appreciated exceptions.
You are completely off-base with Other M.
If the writing and acting are poor, I will say so...
...and take zero responsibility for Nintendo's future decisions on whether to add voice to their productions.
If you're going to do something, do it well. Nintendo did not meet that basic standard of quality in certain aspects of Other M. As I said on the show, putting bad voices in Zelda would not solve the problem of the game lacking production value. It's only worth doing if you do it properly, and that's what they should do.
The worst offense Other M really committed was that the Western audiences weren't prepared for it.
Actually, the worst offense Other M committed was not being a very good game, and that its director was interested only in making his pet project rather than a good game.
And something Sakamoto needs to come to understand (as many creators do), is that after a product or character has existed in the public's eye for a period of time, it no longer belongs only to the creator.
The depiction of Samus in Other M is both a betrayal to the fans and to the character's own history in the Metroid series.
The Samus in Other M does not exist in any other Metroid game, even Fusion.
The consumer is King and the consumer has said that that character is not Samus Aran, and so it shall be.
But we've been over this, and I'm not particularly interested in rehashing why Other M isn't a very good game, even if it was a game I enjoyed in spite of its many flaws.
I think the lesson Nintendo needs to take away from Other M was that the fans didn't hate the voice acting because they hate voice acting.
They hated it because the Other M voice acting was horrendous in terms of performance, a performance apparently specifically ordered by Nintendo corporate and Sakamoto.
That doesn't mean that voice acting is a bad move, and I welcome real attempts by Nintendo to get it right because they have been way behind the curve on this for way too long.
Actually, the worst offense Other M committed was not being a very good game, and that its director was interested only in making his pet project rather than a good game.
Right, so he intentionally set out to make something people wouldn't really like but that he would like. Yea.
You're getting confused here. The goal is to entertain the audience, not cater to them. Take away the artists' muse and what do you have? Game designed via board meetings and focus groups? No one wants that.
If character's were under the whim of the audience instead of some original creator, Mario would have donned a backwards cap and parachute pants in the early 90s. I'm glad he didn't.
The depiction of Samus in Other M is both a betrayal to the fans and to the character's own history in the Metroid series.
False
The Samus in Other M does not exist in any other Metroid game, even Fusion.
Do I have to start pulling out individual quotes?
The consumer is King and the consumer has said that that character is not Samus Aran, and so it shall be.
Inside your head.
You don't even consider a game you enjoy to be good. There's not much hope for that case.
I'm sorry, given the history of voice acting in video games, I can't possibly believe that. If you can show me how, across the board, people subjectively disliked Other M's dialogue on a PURELY performance level, I will give you a cookie. A big cookie. Go on.... get to it .... it's a good cookie!
Evidence I've cited:
-the 2002 Metroid manga
-the 2004 Metroid fusion text
-the quantified beliefs of real, live Metroid fans
And what's that old saying? That however bad something is, someone out there is the world thinks it's the best thing ever made?
I'm struggling to choose one game - not necessarily a new release - from a handful that look great for the upcoming holiday season. Xenoblade, Zelda Skyward Sword, and Super Mario Galaxy 2 lead the way on Wii. But I'm also tempted to grab Radiant Historia or Star Fox 64 3D for my 3DS. Picking one (two as an absolute max) from that list isn't easy.
I'm also wary about importing since that's virgin gaming territory for me. But nobody else seems to be having issues, so how hard can it be?
Why do I feel like a weirdo for really enjoying both Other M and Epic Yarn?
I'm struggling to choose one game ...
I'd definitely pick Xenoblade for one of those titles. Where Mario Galaxy 2 and Skyward Sword will probably be easily available for a while (and will likely decrease in price over time), the availability of Xenoblade is largely an unknown.
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I hate all you for reminding me that I'll have to determine if Radiant Historia or Xenoblade is my GOY.
I think I know the answer - but it does suck.
Why do I feel like a weirdo for really enjoying both Other M and Epic Yarn?Don't let a few vocal detractors persuade you, you're not the only one who enjoyed those games. I liked Other M except for the story and controls. Sure, those are pretty big parts of that game, and they can be grating, but it's worth slogging through for the good action of the gameplay.
The thing about a game like Kirby's Epic Yarn is that it proves a game doesn't have to be challenging to be fun. I'm not really sure where a mindset like that would come from, maybe from someone growing up in the NES era where most games were brutally difficult as a way of lengthening short games.
I have made it very clear on RFN that I enjoy both Epic Yarn and Other M. However, I can still have major criticisms of both games, and I do.
I have made it very clear on RFN that I enjoy both Epic Yarn and Other M. However, I can still have major criticisms of both games, and I do.
THATS NOT HOW THE INTERNET WORKS!!!!11!
THATS NOT HOW THE INTERNET WORKS!!!!11!
What internet do you use where people don't criticize games relentlessly?
The internet that doesn't allow a nuanced opinion about anything. You're either for or against something.
