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General Gaming / RE:Sony (and Friends) getting hit Hard lately (or How Bad Decisions can Make any Business go Sour)

« on: April 16, 2007, 05:58:53 PM »

I think it would be more simpler just to change the hard drive in the PS3 considering that its easy to replace the 20 or 60GB SATA HDD considering its not a specific type of HDD like for 360 you need to buy 360 specific HDDs

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Diddy Kong Racing

« on: April 16, 2007, 11:18:09 AM »

Thats odd because didn't this game get solid sales, I think people are still in a rut playing the Mario Kart Dual Snaking.

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Reader Reviews / RE:Gunpey

« on: April 16, 2007, 11:09:56 AM »

I give this a review a 3.5

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Super. Paper. Mario. April. 2007.

« on: April 10, 2007, 06:27:23 PM »

I think Nintendo did this so they don't need to print 3 different boxes and manuals in the Americas.

[mottsc]

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TalkBack / RE:REVIEWS: Super Swing Golf PANGYA

« on: April 10, 2007, 06:01:35 PM »

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Originally posted by: mottsc
I wasn't planning on getting the game even before this review, but I just want to say that I appreciate that there is a site that isn't afraid to rate a game below 5.0 if they feel like it deserves it.

Well mottsc if you judge a review just by the number then its pointless, you should see why the numeral score was issued by the content depicted in the review. And Johnnyboy with all due respect I think you do a wonderful job managing reviews since PGC and NWR has a lot of worthwhile reviews that are worth reading and about 90% of the reviews you guys put out justifies and tells the reader why this game is worth it or why should the readers be aware and skip it, but the SSG review just sounded like one big rant that just made no sense at all to me. Also the scores assigned to each respective category don't feel right because the game is more polished than to warrant scores that would equal to a broken game thats essentially unplayable or close to the point that it is unplayable.

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TalkBack / RE:REVIEWS: Super Swing Golf PANGYA

« on: April 10, 2007, 03:36:47 PM »

The game is free on the PC all you need to do is download, install and register. I personally don't own the game but I used one of my free weekly employee rentals from Blockbuster and I found the game pretty nifty the game isn't a amazing must own game but it is very solid and far from being a mediocre game. I think I'll buy the game during a drought and if I can find it for 29.99 or 19.99 since CAG is spoiling me.

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TalkBack / RE:REVIEWS: Super Swing Golf PANGYA

« on: April 10, 2007, 03:14:27 PM »

Well my problem with this review is that its a poor critique of the game. And his individual scores of each categories seem like the only production values put into the game was a 2 minute looping song done by a Casio electronic keyboard, controls that are broken and unplayable.  But I think Stan ultimately ranted of how "bad" this game and not focus on the other mechanics in the game which damaged the integrity of the review.

And SUPER for the record I thought your FF:CC review was spot on, it was fun for the first couple of hours but ultimately it got boring, and frustrating later on where people lost interest of it I suppose.

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TalkBack / RE:REVIEWS: Super Swing Golf PANGYA

« on: April 10, 2007, 11:55:37 AM »

I can safely assume this is the worst NWR review ever. I can't wait to see Bill's reaction after he reads it. Seriously I think you need to re-evaluate the game Stan and at least give this game some more time. A 3.5 usually tells that the game is practically unplayable the sound and controls deserve a far better score than a 2.0 and a 3.0 . While I respect NWR and their staff reviews but recently I think these reviews have gone down hill.  

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Resident Evil 4 Wiimake on Gamestop's database

« on: April 06, 2007, 08:07:21 AM »

That is from Capcom's RE4 website and thats the control scheme they are using for RE4 Wii ed. maybe SUPER will be nice enough to translate it for us well except we should know what map is and Z+ down is the about face feature.

[Jin-X]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Resident Evil

« on: April 05, 2007, 07:32:46 AM »

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Originally posted by: Jin-X
I dont know what kind of Capcom kool-aid some of you are drinking, but its fairly obvious from the description of the game that this is at best a second rate RE game. It's not RE4 - 2, not even close, its a Dead Aim/Gun Survivor type game. All of the RE spin-offs game have been average AT BEST, usually they just flat-out suck. Code Veronica is not a spin-off since it plays just like the other RE games and it's part of the main storyline.

Well I don't know about you but Capcom is doing an awesome job with console games and DS games lately, seriously let the developers do their thing and then whine and bitch at the game after you PLAY it. The only games in the RE universe I thought that completely sucked were the Outbreak games since it had a good concept there was A LOT to be desired and plus Capcom is cutting the servers to those games so you have to play the single player portion of the game which is stupid.

But I have faith in Capcom since I think they are using RE:4 Wii ed. to test out the waters with an awesome existing game and then use the things they learned about the Wii from RE4 and then apply that effort to RE:UC.

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General Gaming / RE:PSP Price Cut

« on: April 05, 2007, 02:59:40 AM »

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What's the real problem with the PSP? I believe it's lackluster titles and high launch price... sort of like the PS3, which is funny since the Wii is following the DS's success, and now the PS3 is following it's handheld little brother's success.

Well all the PSP really is a underclocked PS2 that runs UMDs and has a analog stick and 2 shoulder buttons missing, not to mention the stiff D-pad. But the main problem I have with it is game selection, only the Capcom games are pretty much worth it but those are mostly ports/remakes. There is nothing unique about the PSP since you can get the experience of a PSP on any other platform.

IMO the only thing the Wii and DS have in common are it sets a new gaming experiance and its aimed for everyone. Same with the PSP and PS3 its supposedly aimed for young adults, hardcore sony fan boys and both have a pointless(IMO) "new" disc format drive.  

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General Gaming / RE:Sony's Back: Settles with Immersion (Rumble!!!); Creates PS3 Home (Miis and Achievements!!!)

« on: April 04, 2007, 11:53:45 AM »

Well I think the ultimate winner of the format war will be digital distribution.

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General Gaming / RE:PSP Price Cut

« on: April 03, 2007, 03:16:50 PM »

I think it came out at a time where people just don't care. I will doubt that it will increase sales that much, if it was a 50 dollar price cut then it could of helped some more.

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TalkBack / RE:NiGHTS Sequel for Wii is Revealed

« on: April 02, 2007, 07:12:07 AM »

This is one of the few instances where I truly and fully agree with Ian, Sonic Team is showing that if they get off their lazy asses they can make something thats beyond passable and actually good and playable despite a could of flaws that irritated some people (Sonic and the Secret Rings) which was a nice recovery from the abysmal sonic the hedgehog on 360 and PS3. I really think that the Wii remote can be great with the flight mechanics of NiGHTS game IF Sonic Team nails the controls down nicely and gives you a good sense of freedom of flight then the game can be considered a success in the controls and game play categories, Sonic Team already proved that they can make above average graphics on Wii.

If the episodic content is true then that can nicely bring interest back into the game to increase its longevity. And I'm curious to hear whats the multiplayer going to be about.

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General Gaming / RE:Xbox 360 Elite

« on: March 27, 2007, 10:52:39 PM »

Well Microsoft finally announced the elite 360, 479.99 and you get:  "the controller and Xbox Live headset included in the package are black as well. The Elite SKU will be priced at $479.99, come with a 120GB HDD, an HDMI port and will be available on in North America and Canada on Sunday, April 29, 2007.

This new version of Xbox 360 is made up of the same inside parts as launch Xbox 360s, meaning it features the same processor, DVD drive, as well as all other internal guts of the original Xbox 360 launched in 2005. "

And for the people with a 360 before the elite came out: "Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it will be shipping a standalone version of the 120GB hard drive, which will retail for $179.99. The standalone HDD comes with software for the drive and a transfer cable, which regular Xbox 360 owners can use to move their current data to the 120GB HDD."

Microsoft is now planning to keep 3 SKUs of the 360 but Microsoft's requirements reflect on the core and pro 360's so no one gets screwed. Also Microsoft is offering accessories in black or white.

source

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TalkBack / RE:Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Announced

« on: March 27, 2007, 10:39:56 PM »

According to IGN Sega of Japan is with Miyamoto supervising the project.

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General Gaming / RE:Devil May Cry 4 coming to the PS3, Xbox360 and PC!

« on: March 26, 2007, 07:42:51 AM »

Well in my opinion 399.99 is not mass market price thats why some retailers throw in a free game like NFS: Most wanted, PD:zero, Kameo, or GRAW 1 to justify the price. I think that 299.99 is the upper limit of mass market price.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:The Godfather

« on: March 24, 2007, 08:49:07 AM »

Well while there isn't as much variety than something like GTA since Godfather has to stay true to the Godfather license or else people will go ballistic over it not being like like the franchise it's representing. But I do think Godfather on the Wii trumps GTA in the fun factor, game play and controls department. To this day I'm not a big fan of GTA's glitchy nature and controls that felt a little too stiff for me.  I hope that Rockstar does a good job with Manhunt 2 to show to people that M rated games could be represented well on the Wii.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:The Godfather

« on: March 24, 2007, 07:02:50 AM »

Well if Wii Sports and Wii Play would of been labeled as a gimmick that was frustrating, boring, bland and generic the end product would be  something like this PS3 downloadable that got a 3.0 by IGN UK.

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General Gaming / RE:Sony (and Friends) getting hit Hard lately (or How Bad Decisions can Make any Business go Sour)

« on: March 24, 2007, 05:16:36 AM »

I also heard that the PS3 launch in my homeland of Poland was atrocious, according to a Polish online game retailer the price of the PS3 there is 2,399.00 Zloty  which is 827 USD which is insane since the average Polish person doesn't make a lot of money so it will be out of reach for a lot of Polish citizens also games range from 219 zl. to 259 zl. In comparison the Xbox 360 over there is 1,400 zl.  with games at 129 - 259zl. And the Wii weighing in at a 1,099 zl. price point and games at 99zl - 229 zl.

and in reference 1 USD = 2.9 PLN

So a PS3 is the equivilant to 827 USD  with games at 75 - 89 USD
X360 is equivilant to   482 USD  with games at 44 - 89 USD
Wii is equivilant to 378 with games at 34 - 79 USD

I think those prices of consoles and games in Europe and Poland is a big ouch compared to the prices I enjoy here in America.

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:EA's Wii exclusive music game REVEALED! Boogie. First screens!

« on: March 22, 2007, 06:55:29 AM »

This should be an online enabled title hell even for the sole purpose of sharing videos that you recorded in the game to your friends over WiFi now that would be awesome. If that happened I'm sure there will be crazy posts on the fun house thread of how people are awesome or how much the suck.

I think that since the Wii came out it made EA to wake up and get off their asses to make awesome games again.

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TalkBack / RE:EA Ships The Godfather: Blackhand Edition

« on: March 21, 2007, 04:13:49 PM »

Well even if it is a enhanced port EA is doing Nintendo fans a favor shutting up those people who bitch at the lack of rated M games. Eventually I think there will be a fair balance of many genres and games for different age groups to keep people satisfied.

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TalkBack / RE:EA Ships The Godfather: Blackhand Edition

« on: March 21, 2007, 10:43:45 AM »

I actually bought the game today while the box art is god awful and the graphics could of been a little better the game is actually fun and the controls are very good. The game is actually pretty fun which is nice considering most EA games tend to be generic and boring IMO.

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General Gaming / RE:Devil May Cry 4 coming to the PS3, Xbox360 and PC!

« on: March 20, 2007, 05:06:44 AM »

So then let the era of cookie cutter sequels and big budget games commence!

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General Gaming / RE:Sony (and Friends) getting hit Hard lately (or How Bad Decisions can Make any Business go Sour)

« on: March 19, 2007, 01:44:44 PM »

Phil Harrison's pet game 3.0'd All I have to say to super rub a dub is PWN'D. So I suppose after a good streak Sony put out a piss poor game that no one in the PS3 community probably cared about anyways.