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TalkBack / Re: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut is No Longer a Wii U Exclusive
« on: June 11, 2013, 07:43:14 PM »
Good lord, just release the damn game already.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U - The Road to E3 - 6/11/13 4ish days
« on: June 10, 2013, 08:25:07 PM »Here's hoping Ubisoft shows up tomorrow on the Nintendo Direct. How long will this ND be? Does anyone know?
Probably not the two hours I am hoping it will be.
I hope that it will at least be longer than an hour, since they are really no longer restricted by a time limit.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U - The Road to E3 - 6/11/13 4ish days
« on: June 10, 2013, 07:30:50 PM »So if you're keeping score at home, FIFA 14 is coming in next gen version to Xbone and PS4. A modified version is coming to 360, PS3, PC, Wii, PSFreaking2, 3DS, Vita, PSP and a mobile version for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android.What about the DS, Mac, and Linux?
But not Wii U.
Will there be a pen-and-paper version?
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TalkBack / Re: E3 Best Buy Demo Locations Revealed
« on: June 09, 2013, 07:48:17 PM »
Canadian locations can be found here:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/nintendo-e3-demo.aspx
I suppose that as it is only a two minute drive from my house, I really ought to check out these demos -- if they announce any that I feel compelled to try (read: an X or a Smash Bros., though I'm not holding my breath).
Perhaps I'll run into Ian at the Langley location.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/nintendo-e3-demo.aspx
I suppose that as it is only a two minute drive from my house, I really ought to check out these demos -- if they announce any that I feel compelled to try (read: an X or a Smash Bros., though I'm not holding my breath).
Perhaps I'll run into Ian at the Langley location.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Nintendo Pirate Radio: RetroActive Fridge Raid
« on: May 27, 2013, 06:36:39 PM »
What a coincidence! I just happened to begin listening to all of the old "Nintendo Pirate Radio" episodes a little over a week ago.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 87: Time and Space
« on: May 25, 2013, 09:37:09 AM »
I thought Sonic Colo(u)rs on the Wii was a good game. Damn good, actually. (You may notice that I haven't even used the modifier "for a Sonic game")
I've only one-hundred percented two other Sonic games (the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Advance), but this is the only one where I've felt truly compelled to do so. It was enjoyable and surprisingly addicting. You don't have quite the amount of control over Sonic that you do over someone like Mario, but I didn't find that it was ever a big issue. As a result, I found the challenge to be fair. The music is also a vast improvement over most previous 3D Sonic games.
Worth checking out.
I've only one-hundred percented two other Sonic games (the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Advance), but this is the only one where I've felt truly compelled to do so. It was enjoyable and surprisingly addicting. You don't have quite the amount of control over Sonic that you do over someone like Mario, but I didn't find that it was ever a big issue. As a result, I found the challenge to be fair. The music is also a vast improvement over most previous 3D Sonic games.
Worth checking out.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 86: Shall We Talk About Batman Now?
« on: May 23, 2013, 12:21:38 AM »
Glad I'm not the only one to who's happy to hear some more NHL playoff discussion!
I was the one that was giving Donald a hard time in the talkback last week, though I never thought others would view it as "heated". I had to step in and defend my team (especially against a Leafs fan). It was only meant to be good-natured ribbing, so hopefully there's no hard feelings.
As a Canucks fan, I can't say I was surprised. They often try to ride their regular-season momentum into the playoffs while only making negligible improvements at the trade deadline. I didn't think it would be a sweep, but the team clearly lacked the depth to make a cup run.
Now we can debate about which is worse: being swept out of the playoffs in the first round, or blowing a three-goal lead in the third period of game seven and ultimately losing in overtime.
I was the one that was giving Donald a hard time in the talkback last week, though I never thought others would view it as "heated". I had to step in and defend my team (especially against a Leafs fan). It was only meant to be good-natured ribbing, so hopefully there's no hard feelings.
As a Canucks fan, I can't say I was surprised. They often try to ride their regular-season momentum into the playoffs while only making negligible improvements at the trade deadline. I didn't think it would be a sweep, but the team clearly lacked the depth to make a cup run.
Now we can debate about which is worse: being swept out of the playoffs in the first round, or blowing a three-goal lead in the third period of game seven and ultimately losing in overtime.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U External USB Storage Devices
« on: May 22, 2013, 09:46:29 PM »
Thanks for the info about the Seagate drive, Seacor. I recently did a quick internet search for the highest rated external hard drives which were also compatible with the Wii U, and the Seagate was rated the best. I'm glad to see that you're experience was terrific. I'll grab one of these as soon as it becomes necessary.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U to miss out on 15 EA Games
« on: May 22, 2013, 08:14:54 PM »
Apparently, NHL 14 will not be headed to the XBOX One or the PS4. Instead, EA said that they were focusing on making the game as good as they could for the 360 and PS3.
With the recent news that EA is actually developing games for the Wii U, I'm really hoping that they're developing a Wii U version.
With the recent news that EA is actually developing games for the Wii U, I'm really hoping that they're developing a Wii U version.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Frostbite 3 ported to mobile platforms
« on: May 21, 2013, 08:43:06 PM »http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/21/4351844/ea-developing-wii-u-games
Now they say they're developing games for Wii U, just not as many as PS4/XB1.
Also, they admitted that FIFA 14 isn't coming to Wii U because of FIFA 13 sales, which is stupid.
Is the communication at EA really this poor? Perhaps just another reason why this company is often considered to be the worst company in America.
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TalkBack / Re: No EA Games Currently in Development for Wii U
« on: May 16, 2013, 10:53:04 PM »
You forgot the best part! IGN's article on the story also had this to say:
...Kotaku reports that Brown says the “early run of EA games on Wii U represented EA delivering on its E3 2011 partnership.”
...Kotaku reports that Brown says the “early run of EA games on Wii U represented EA delivering on its E3 2011 partnership.”
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 84: Reminds Me of Me
« on: May 05, 2013, 03:16:09 PM »
I was able to understand your sentence's meaning -- only its syntax was confusing.
I see you are pretty proud of your little "diving team" joke. It's OK, though -- I'm sure all Toronto fans' spirits are soaring at the moment since their team finally has a sliver of relevancy after seven years.
I see you are pretty proud of your little "diving team" joke. It's OK, though -- I'm sure all Toronto fans' spirits are soaring at the moment since their team finally has a sliver of relevancy after seven years.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 84: Reminds Me of Me
« on: May 05, 2013, 02:19:05 AM »
I'm usually a fan of your work on this podcast, Scott, but playing that annoying, god-awful Chelsea Dagger song at its close is damn near unforgivable!
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 84: Reminds Me of Me
« on: May 04, 2013, 11:56:40 AM »I have never been so happy to be wrong than I am about the Canucks right now.
This sentence makes my brain hurt.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 84: Reminds Me of Me
« on: May 04, 2013, 01:18:28 AM »
Haters gonna hate.
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TalkBack / Re: Top 10 3DS Games: Two Years And Counting
« on: May 04, 2013, 01:02:39 AM »Honestly, there's a number of reasons I think 3D Land is trash, and I'm going to stand by them. The control scheme is atrocious, the levels further promote this ridiculous idea of 3D Linear Platforming, which is just broken by nature. The difficulty curve is nonexistent and the choice of adding Shadow Mario to the endgame of the Secret Levels was a bland and boring choice. The visuals are even less charming than New Super Mario Bros., the Tanooki suit is overused and cheaply so, there's a run button, the physics feel stiff, and the music sucks.
I get that it's all my opinion, but I honestly don't see how people could enjoy such a short, uninspired, and obviously rushed game. It's like, everything wrong with modern Mario in one game.
Interesting reasons. What is it about the controls that you don't like? I know you mention disliking the choice of implementing a "run" button, but to me it seems like a smarter design choice that would better fit the more limited movement of the circle pad. Other than that, I don't remember it controlling much different than other 3D Mario platformers.
I'm not sure that I understand how 3D linear platforming is broken by nature. I'd say it works quite well in the Galaxy games. Both games require you to make it from point A to point B while avoiding or overcoming obstacles. Comparatively, I agree that it doesn't reach the level of imagination found in some other 3D Mario games, and sure, the music could have been better, but I wouldn't call it uninspired, as the levels still exhibit a lot of creativity. The Shadow Mario mechanic was tacked on and one of the less enjoyable aspects of the game, but as far as it being short, it took me about 16 hours to 100% my save file.
I found Super Mario 3D Land to be enjoyable to the very end, and while not extremely hard, the challenge did ramp up as I progressed through the game. Everyone's experience is different, though. You may not think it's great and its presentation may not knock your socks off, but I don't honestly see how people can deny that its a good game. To refer to Super Mario 3D Land as "trash" gives me the impression that that person only plays "AAA" titles and that Super Mario 3D Land would therefore merely be "AA".
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TalkBack / Re: Multiple eShop Titles On Sale Now
« on: May 01, 2013, 11:10:01 PM »
I picked up Trine 2: Director's Cut on the Wii U eShop the other day for $9.99. I was like SWEET. Buy.
Currently downloading Fluidity: Spin Cycle!
Currently downloading Fluidity: Spin Cycle!
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TalkBack / Re: Madden Skipping Wii U in 2013
« on: May 01, 2013, 11:07:10 PM »
To be honest, this wouldn't bother me so much if EA would outright admit that their relationship with Nintendo is pure crap. It's insulting as all hell when they try to pass something like "However, we have a strong partnership with Nintendo" off as truth.
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TalkBack / Re: Multiple eShop Titles On Sale Now
« on: May 01, 2013, 10:58:37 PM »
I picked up Trine 2: Director's Cut on the Wii U eShop the other day for $9.99. I was like SWEET. Buy.
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TalkBack / Re: Top 10 3DS Games: Two Years And Counting
« on: May 01, 2013, 07:49:39 PM »
Well, now I'm definitely O-U-T out!
I wonder if other surprises await, or if they're getting them out of the way early?
What's tomorrow's selection? Dress to Play: Cute Witches?
I wonder if other surprises await, or if they're getting them out of the way early?
What's tomorrow's selection? Dress to Play: Cute Witches?
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TalkBack / Re: Top 10 3DS Games: Two Years And Counting
« on: April 30, 2013, 10:15:12 PM »Well, we all lost - nobody picked Layton.
I'm still counting myself in, because perhaps Layton was the wildcard that replaced Ocarina of Time 3D.
However, I expect that theory to be destroyed by tomorrow.
Also, totally on board with the lack of enthusiasm for Mario Kart 7. I'm currently trying to work my way through the single player races, and I never find myself actually wanting to play it.
Super Mario 3D Land, on the other hand, was enjoyable as all hell.
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TalkBack / Re: Top 10 3DS Games: Two Years And Counting
« on: April 30, 2013, 01:17:10 AM »10. Pushmo
Let me see if I can precall the rest of the top 10: Luigi's Mansion, Theatrhythm, Kid Icarus Uprising, Mario 3D Land, Fire Emblem, Crashmo, VVVVVV, Mutant Mudds/Mighty Switch Force (but not both) and Ocarina 3D. Sadly, my dark horse pick of Virtue's Last Reward will be an honorable mention at best.
I think you probably nailed it, Shaymin. The only one I could see getting left out is Ocarina of Time, but what would take its place? Maybe RE: Revelations?
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TalkBack / Re: Hyrule Historia: A Timeline for the Trash
« on: April 24, 2013, 10:06:32 PM »
The one theory that I had hoped to be true was that both of the Oracle games took place at the end of different timelines, and that the conclusion of those games resulted in the split timeline once again converging. How that might exactly be explained, I don't know, but if they could have done it with any two games, it would have been those two.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Was there a reason gven as too why Wiiconnect24 wasn't put in the Wii U?
« on: April 09, 2013, 01:49:21 AM »Well, the technology's certainly there. I have an Uncharted card game on my Vita that has asynchronous play like that, where one player can take their turn; send it to the other player; they make their move at any time; and so on.
Oh, so like Draw Something.
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TalkBack / Re: The Continual Delay of Nintendo's Wii U Games: Woe is Pikmin
« on: April 09, 2013, 01:44:56 AM »
All I knows is that that screenshot of The Wonderful 101 makes me want it very much. I'm fine with waiting for that game if they are tweaking it to perfection.
It would be nice if the eShop had a few smaller releases to help tide people over, but even on there we are seeing some ports.
It would be nice if the eShop had a few smaller releases to help tide people over, but even on there we are seeing some ports.
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