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TalkBack / Re: Wii U Press Event Set for September 13 in New York City

« on: August 21, 2012, 02:42:42 PM »

Certainly later than I expected, and plenty of us were thinking it would be revealed via Nintendo Direct, but I guess I'm just glad we're getting 1st-part info period.  I guess this way, too, regular news outlets are more likely to catch wind of the announcement, making more people aware it's a new console (if only a few).

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Power Set to Stop Publication

« on: August 21, 2012, 02:36:18 PM »

Final Issue Surprise:  Nester confirmed for Smash Bros!

I'm certainly going to get on that final issue, framing it and potentially getting it signed.

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Nintendo Gaming / Square Enix Countdown = Sequel to The World Ends With You?

« on: August 19, 2012, 11:24:13 PM »

So check out this Square Enix countdown.

Considering the timer font and the fact that Tetsuya Nomura’s & Gen Kobayashi’s names are on the bottom of the page, this is looking to be for the announcement of a sequel to The World Ends With You.  At the very least, it's TWEWY related.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 302: The Pack-In Police

« on: August 19, 2012, 08:11:50 PM »

The timing of this title is perfect, actually.  I'm moving to Cambridge, MA this Thursday, and I have to stuff as much into as few boxes as possible. XD

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TalkBack / Re: New Super Mario Bros. Is Live in North American eShop

« on: August 19, 2012, 03:09:49 AM »

That's one small download for Mario, one giant leap for Nintendokind.

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General Gaming / Re: Games Industry Death Watch 2010-2012

« on: August 18, 2012, 03:53:57 AM »

If OnLive goes down that's just fine.... just means less competition for Ouya.

Except Onlive is working with Ouya.  So...

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General Gaming / Re: What is your most recent gaming purchase?

« on: August 18, 2012, 02:26:15 AM »

Just got Rayman Origins at Best Buy for $10.  I'm moving to a new apartment with 3 other roommates, and this will be a great way to break the ice.  Too bad the Best Buy I went to didn't carry Rhythm Heaven Fever anymore (given the current $5), as we're all music students.

Can't wait to be done buying furniture and finally have enough for a Wii U + game or two so I can finally buy Xenoblade and The Last Story.

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TalkBack / Re: Dark Horse Comics Localizing Hyrule Historia

« on: August 16, 2012, 11:33:28 PM »

What perfect timing!  I just got a $25 gift card for Barnes & Noble.  Hello, Savings of the Goddess!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Damn that stupid WiiU tablet.

« on: August 15, 2012, 10:42:07 PM »

It's a good thing then that we can still use our Wii remotes for Wii U. Whether or not they see much support is another matter entirely but at least developers have the option.

Anyone who's afraid of non-Gamepad controllers not being supported need not for one reason:  Only 2 Gamepads can be used at a time.  U Pro controllers will be accounted for regularly in every game that allows for 4 players.  It remains to be seen if developers are convinced that many people still have Wiimotes, let alone Wiimotes and Nunchucks, but hopefully they also support that input along w/ U Pro.

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TalkBack / Re: Konami Comments on Castlevania Release Date

« on: August 13, 2012, 04:54:34 PM »

Disco....balls.


I see what you did there. 


Also, definitely have to agree with Squalid Pumpkin on this one.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Patent Application Reveals Wii Remote and GamePad Versus Wii Remote and TV Multiplayer

« on: August 13, 2012, 03:34:16 AM »

Woah!  Look at those graphics!  The definition on that stick figure's body.  It's almost as if it were hand-drawn.

Joking about conceptual sketches aside, I like the idea of facing opposite directions.  I'd like to think people wearing glasses would still cheat, though.

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TalkBack / Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Review

« on: August 11, 2012, 01:43:36 AM »

Actually, the use of less power-ups is not unlike Super Mario World.  Sure there's things like the P balloon and Yoshis, but only having Mushrooms, Fire Flowers and Cape Feathers is a demonstration of more focus in the power-ups compared to 3.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo may have sidestepped the largest fight in electronics

« on: August 09, 2012, 06:19:00 PM »

I remember a time when the Wii was the most popular Netflix device.

There's a free publication that my local record shop, Burger Records, carries called Pork!.  In their first issue, they talked about how awesome it was surfing through random Netflix categories on the Wii.  Thanks for reminding me of that.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo may have sidestepped the largest fight in electronics

« on: August 09, 2012, 06:14:49 PM »

It's THE mockumentary. I believe it originated the genre.

The Rutles' mockumentary, All You Need is Cash, predates it, but This is Spinal Tap certainly was the major breakthrough that popularized the genre.  Be sure to watch both, btw.  Neil Innes is a master music writer, whether it be in the Bonzo Dog Band or in The Rutles.  Spianl Tap fans should also seek a copy of Return of Spinal Tap, a live concert film with a cameo by The Folksmen who are listed as the opening act but miss the performance.

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TalkBack / Re: First Look at Wii U Game Case Design

« on: August 08, 2012, 01:15:16 PM »

This just in: The Wii U is "too legit to quit."

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U

« on: August 08, 2012, 01:59:40 AM »

So apparently that box art is what we are getting. Looks different than wii boxes, happy Chozo?

http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/24589/our-first-looks-at-wii-u-box-art

This just in:  The Wii U is too legit to quit!


Also, I'd imagine Ikea and the University of California family of schools will be happy with this color choice.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 45: How the Other Half Lives

« on: August 04, 2012, 02:36:42 PM »

You heard the title, start thinking of hidden Nintendo messages!

BTW, I was the walrus.

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General Gaming / Re: Xbox720 - that's 2 full revolutions - not till 2014? ~Rumor/Speculation Thread~

« on: August 02, 2012, 05:50:13 PM »

Move flopped because Sony quietly let it loose like a fart in the wind, and then nothing more was ever said about it or done with it. There was like one Kevin Butler commercial for a short time and that was it. Meanwhile, Microsoft has been pushing Kinect really hard, and that's why they've managed to carve out a market for it. Sony's problem with Move was they didn't try.

Which is really sad, considering they were sitting on the tech since 2000 when a prototype was demoed. 

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General Gaming / What Makes A Sonic Adventure Game?

« on: July 24, 2012, 06:31:08 PM »

So given the recent hubub about Sonic Adventure 3's domain registrations and Hunnid-P doing a new Knuckles theme, I'd like to pose this question:  What are the defining aspects of a Sonic Adventure game?


I ask this because I saw someone arguing that Sonic 06 is effectively Sonic Adventure 3 (even though I'd give that title to Sonic Heroes).  What's a legitimate reason for Sonic 06 or even Sonic Heroes not being a Sonic Adventure game, aside from the name?  Are these differences enough to warrant a different series?  Does it possess a distinct DNA, or did it lose its sense of separate identity in the wake of the other 3D Sonic games have come out since?

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: July 19, 2012, 11:00:35 PM »

Screw all that noise; Grabbed by the Ghoulies HD Remix!

Not obscure enough.  Time for a new Jetpac game! 

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TalkBack / Re: Metal Mario Now Available as Mario Tennis Open QR Code Unlock in North America

« on: July 19, 2012, 03:06:50 AM »

But I'm sure the question on everyone's minds is when will Dark Matter Birdo be available?

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TalkBack / Re: Deadpool Game Announced, No Platforms Given

« on: July 17, 2012, 04:06:03 PM »

Well this certainly nips it in the bud:  Nintendo Everything asked Activision, and they got the "no platforms officially announced" response.

http://nintendoeverything.com/94285/deadpool-not-confirmed-for-wii-u/

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TalkBack / Re: Deadpool Game Announced, No Platforms Given

« on: July 17, 2012, 04:14:03 AM »

So here's video footage of the panel.  You'll find the Q&A that were the root of this around 43:30.

http://comic-con.gamespot.com/video/6387216/marvel-games-panel-comic-con-2012

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TalkBack / Re: Deadpool Game Coming to Wii U

« on: July 15, 2012, 08:05:49 PM »

This was a misinterpretation.  There are no currently confirmed platforms Deadpool will be on (though I think we can assume Wii U would get it anyway).  Here's the question as it appeared on the liveblog:

Q: Deadpool is awesome. I wanted to ask about the Kinect game. Can I play? (a fan in a wheelchair asks)

"The Kinect game" is Avengers: Battle For Earth, also coming to Wii U.  Because they said Deadpool is awesome, it's been misinterpreted as a confirmation for Wii U.

I'm surprised you published this story, Kairon, as you were the one who corrected me on this in the first place.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)

« on: July 15, 2012, 07:03:05 PM »

Deadpool Announced (and its coming to Wii U)
"Suck it Wolverine" - Deadpool
Trailer: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/14/comic-con-deadpool-video-game-announced-trailer

confirmation is in one of these live blogs from the CCSD Panel:
http://marvel.com/news/story/18982/sdcc_2012_liveblog_central

"You will be able to play on the WiiU!"

It actually hasn't been announced for any platform yet (don't worry, I made the same mistake earlier).

Q: Deadpool is awesome. I wanted to ask about the Kinect game. Can I play? (a fan in a wheelchair asks)

By "the Kinect game," they are referring to Avengers: Battle for Earth which will also be coming to Wii U.