We are finally living in a post-N64-drama world.
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Jonny returns this week with boundless enthusiasm and a bag of game impressions. First up is Kirby Mass Attack, the late DS release with clever gameplay, a few control issues, and a couple of awesome mini-games. Jonny also has a quick tale of playing Tiger Woods 12: The Masters with his dad. James follows with his highly anticipated thoughts on Professor Layton & The Last Specter, which he completed in two days and proceeded to pour a dozen more hours into the London Life add-on mode. Lindy takes a first look at PixelJunk Sidescroller, a retro-styled horizontal shmup just released on PS3 that will hold great appeal for Gradius fans. Greg wraps up New Business with a special report on the London edition of the Zelda 25th Anniversary Concert that you don't want to miss!
Listener Mail also returns, and this week's emails deliver lots of heated discussion. Is it true that RFN doesn't care about Kirby? Where the hell would you put extra buttons and a second Circle Pad on a 3DS redesign? Is Pokemon a real RPG? What exactly is wrong with Nintendo's stock owners? We answer all these questions and much more. Please send your emails for next time with this handy contact page!
Don't forget that RetroActive is coming up next week, and the official forum thread for River City Ransom is already bustling. Play the game and leave your comments for a chance to be read on the show! Finally, you'll hear on the show that we just announced the return of our live podcast telethon for Child's Play. Much more details are on the way, but for now, please mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19th at Noon Eastern.
I loved Gerudo Valley, Greg. In fact, I thought it was better than the Spanish original.
For everyone else, here's a bootleg copy of the song (pretty good quality): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLXGFUCeshs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLXGFUCeshs)
Notes on a page don't make a song. They're an important component, certainly, but they're not the only identifier. Instrumentation, dynamic content, performance style and tone are all elements of a composition. The notes are much the same, but the tone is entirely different. This is a high-dramatic tension performance. The actual Gerudo Valley theme is laid back. It's folk music.
This is a different song.
So, does the symphony tour CD come with all early copies of Skyward Sword or only as a pre-order bonus? I would absolutely love it if I could see the orchestra live next year, but schedule conflicts may prevent that from happening. That CD would be the next best thing - I can enjoy all the nice arrangements without them being drowned out by people who apparently don't realise that you wait until the piece is finished before you cheer.
I have to agree with Jonny; the touch screen on my 3DS seems to be far less sensitive than the one on my Phat.I wish I could say that but my Phat's touchscreen is dead...
Anyway, Nintendo was pretty clear they wanted to go for the more Core crowd with the 3DS. Unfortunately Nintendo didn't realize how much there knowledge of that crowd has eroded and made some key mistakes.
Just think of a game that you need a specific view to play, like an FPS. The Spectator view on the TV could show different cool angles, other places, maybe even be G rated while you have the T stuff on your screen. There is potential there to really make a good show for the folks watching.
Can we get the Skype call in account early this time?
Maybe a Pre-registration of something.
New goal, everyone. 2 Day Podcast everyone. 2... Days...
Where is the Child's Play page link?
Its the 19th at noon. That's in the show notes without the page mentioned by the show.Can we get the Skype call in account early this time?
Maybe a Pre-registration of something.
New goal, everyone. 2 Day Podcast everyone. 2... Days...
Where is the Child's Play page link?
It won't go live until the date is nailed down, most likely.
Much more details are on the way, but for now, please mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19th at Noon Eastern.
They just don't do Xbox 360/PS3-style "core" games well any more. I really can't say it any plainer than that...they just don't have a clue in that arena, or don't care enough to do them well. That's just the way it is, or rather the way it has become.
During the Performance Once a concert is underway, we request that you don't talk, whisper, sing, hum, or move personal belongings. This will ensure that you, other patrons, and the performers enjoy the full benefits of the performance. Patrons should also refrain from entering and exiting the hall while a performance is in progress. Ushers are stationed at entrances and exits. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest door or ask the nearest usher for assistance.
Electronic Devices Cellular phones, beepers, watches, electronic organizers, and other noise-alarm devices should be switched to silent mode.
Applause Please applaud only at the close of a full piece of music. The program page, which lists individual movements of longer compositions, and the program notes can help you follow the orchestra's progress through each piece and determine the appropriate moments to applaud.