Post by: Robert on September 24, 2003, 06:55:43 AM
According to NPD Funworld data for August, the GameCube version of Soul Calibur II is leading the way, with an average of 30 percent more sales than either the PS2 or XBox releases. It looks like there are a lot of Link fans out there and it sure is comforting to see a GameCube title heading up the pack like this. Let's just hope that our man from Hyrule has more staying power than the opposition!
Post by: theRPGFreak on September 24, 2003, 04:43:19 PM
Post by: Knoxxville on September 24, 2003, 07:02:58 PM
But, as it stands, since no one in a position to do something with these brilliant character selections came up with these ideas, GC SC2 is running away from it's other console interations! YAY NINTENDO!
Post by: RickPowers on September 24, 2003, 07:07:55 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on September 24, 2003, 07:11:56 PM
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Link was on loan from Nintendo ... at NINTENDO'S request
I seem to remember hearing somewhere that Namco asked Nintendo to use Link. I am pretty sure I read that in a Miyamoto interview somewhere. Would you clarify this a bit for me Rick? Do you exactly what went on?
Post by: Knoxxville on September 24, 2003, 08:08:04 PM
Cloud and Sephiroth would be talking lucky 'bout the old times on the SquareEnix stoop....
Dante and Samanousuke would be sharing undead-themed war stories over at Capcom Manor....
Shinobi would be enjoying a brisk autumn day while ironing his scarf at the Sega Estate.....
Ryu Hayabusa would be in the hotub with Tina, Kasumi, and Helena enjoying a few cold ones over at the Tecmo Crib.
As far as the "lash back" disclaimer goes, whether or not additional approval is neccessary from Sony or Microsoft considering they do not exclusively own any of the afore mentioned characters is beyond me.
End of line.....
Post by: Djunknown on September 24, 2003, 08:24:36 PM
Namco also makes RPGS, like Tales, Xenosaga, ect. You'd think they'd knock on their rival's door and ask to use their characters? Riiiiiight....
Shinobi is also owned by Sega, see above statement.
Same goes with Tecmo, who are pretty much in Microsoft's corner.
Even if Microsoft and Sony wanted to bribe these companies, it would just be considered 'distasteful.' Which kind of shows that only a company like Nintendo could do this.
It'd be very interesting if Namco (In a crazy alternate universe) released a special Arcade edition featuring the console characters and console exclusives. Then that would settle once and for all who would win in a fight? All they'd need is Nintendo's permission. (Though I'm sure hardcore SC2 would stay far away from them, the casual player wouldn't mind taking Link for a spin)
Post by: Knoxxville on September 24, 2003, 08:32:05 PM
I LOVE GTO!!
Post by: RABicle on September 25, 2003, 12:52:25 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 25, 2003, 10:24:33 AM
Post by: Frozen-Solid on September 25, 2003, 08:17:32 PM
Post by: Grey Ninja on September 25, 2003, 09:08:09 PM
1) It is a freaking fantastic game
2) It is just as good, if not better than the other console's versions.
To me, this is a perfect example of a game that's given a GOOD GCN port.
