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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Politics piss me off
« on: September 10, 2008, 06:51:17 AM »
Politics piss me off too, that's why we don't talk about them on these boards. Lots of pissed off disagreeing people make for nasty situations.
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General Gaming / Re: The PATHETIC state of the gaming 'media'
« on: September 10, 2008, 06:43:09 AM »
Well I know I'm kind of part of the game media myself at this point, but I couldn't agree more. Mario, you make alot of great points, but the one that really drove it home for me was this one:
I've seen this one a bunch of times. Sites believe a certain game is actually beneath them for whatever reason and **** all over it. IGN's Helix review is a great example of this. They barely justify the 4.3 they gave it, and abstract the review with "It'll only cost you $10 and your dignity." WHAT? To me that makes it pretty clear that he felt like a tool playing it, so his way of saving other people from possibly looking uncool is to drop a huge deuce on one of the best WiiWare games available.
Alot of people did this same thing to a bunch of Wii launch games. Lowered the score because they were scared that people might actual like this whole "casual gaming" thing more than their precious Xbox 360 first person shooters. Excite Truck got a fat shaft and that still remains one of my favorite games on Wii.
Now of course, being on this side of the fence, I can put my thoughts out there and people will be able to read them. I try to show deference to everything I review even if I don't like it. I can't say I'm any sort of professional at this stuff, but even as a hobbyist I feel it is my job to provide people with correct information and give them a thorough and accurate depiction of the game so they can decide whether to Buy/Try/Avoid the game.
I've seen reviews like this before, games they think nobody will play. Games they don't WANT anybody to play. They think they can "get away" with reviews where they basically ignore the game and high five themselves during the review talking about how they licked some guys hairy balls in high school instead.
I've seen this one a bunch of times. Sites believe a certain game is actually beneath them for whatever reason and **** all over it. IGN's Helix review is a great example of this. They barely justify the 4.3 they gave it, and abstract the review with "It'll only cost you $10 and your dignity." WHAT? To me that makes it pretty clear that he felt like a tool playing it, so his way of saving other people from possibly looking uncool is to drop a huge deuce on one of the best WiiWare games available.
Alot of people did this same thing to a bunch of Wii launch games. Lowered the score because they were scared that people might actual like this whole "casual gaming" thing more than their precious Xbox 360 first person shooters. Excite Truck got a fat shaft and that still remains one of my favorite games on Wii.
Now of course, being on this side of the fence, I can put my thoughts out there and people will be able to read them. I try to show deference to everything I review even if I don't like it. I can't say I'm any sort of professional at this stuff, but even as a hobbyist I feel it is my job to provide people with correct information and give them a thorough and accurate depiction of the game so they can decide whether to Buy/Try/Avoid the game.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Wow
« on: September 09, 2008, 08:14:16 PM »
I bet if everyone who posts in this thread adds up their time online it's still less than insanolord's.
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General Chat / Re: Uncle Bob! I need some Wal-Mart info!
« on: September 09, 2008, 06:30:44 PM »
Waggle confirmed.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Treasure's Wii Game announced
« on: September 09, 2008, 04:39:36 PM »
The trailers make it look decent, but I agree with Luigi Dude, Treasure 3D is really hit or miss. Plus I didn't really think Bleach DS was all that great.
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Announcements / Re: LINKING TO GOATSE IS STILL OFF LIMITS!
« on: September 09, 2008, 03:08:29 PM »1132
Announcements / Re: LINKING TO GOATSE IS STILL OFF LIMITS!
« on: September 09, 2008, 02:50:12 PM »****, man--I've only heard of half of those. This curiosity is going to nag at me for weeks to come.
I'll tell you this much, 2 Girls 1 Cup and BME are not for the faint of heart.
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General Chat / Re: Two 16 year old teenagers put a cat in the Microwave
« on: September 09, 2008, 02:18:11 PM »
My dog would be the worst predator ever. He is good at rifling through my garbage can, but that's about it. So he's pretty much the equivalent of a hobo.
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TalkBack / Re: Viva Piñata Expands Onto Two Screens
« on: September 09, 2008, 02:12:36 PM »If I didn't just get the new 360 iteration, I'd get this.
The new 360 one is so improved over the original though.
Oh yeah? You should do an informal review Neal, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the new one.
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TalkBack / Re: Viva Piñata Expands Onto Two Screens
« on: September 09, 2008, 01:32:27 PM »
Hope we get a review copy of this. I love the original and wouldn't mind putting together a review on this one.
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Announcements / Re: LINKING TO GOATSE IS STILL OFF LIMITS!
« on: September 09, 2008, 12:10:28 PM »Goatse? What's that? I think I'll Google it.
EDIT: AhhhhhhaaaaHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhkkkkKK!!!! Mein eyes!
hahahahaha. Better go check out Mr. Hands, BME Pain Olympics, Lemon Party, Tub Girl, 2 Girls 1 Cup and the like as well.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Miyamoto reafirms Wii Music is still coming along
« on: September 09, 2008, 10:17:09 AM »
store.nintendo.com Q4 2008
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TalkBack / Re: Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs Coming to Wii
« on: September 08, 2008, 11:07:26 PM »
Wow, just ... wow.
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TalkBack / Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs Coming to Wii
« on: September 09, 2008, 12:00:17 AM »
In the latest Popcorn Arcade title, get down and dirty with the Olympigs in eight unique events.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=16665
Today, Data Design Interactive announced their latest title in their Popcorn Arcade line, Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs. The title will feature eight unique events across four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=16665
Today, Data Design Interactive announced their latest title in their Popcorn Arcade line, Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs. The title will feature eight unique events across four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill.
Players will be able to enjoy the marathon challenge, party modes, single events, and bonus games all while using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to complete the various challenges. As players complete challenges, records will be stored locally and high record scores will unlock new characters, bonus games, and a development gallery.
Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs will be providing family fun early next year.
Popcorn Arcade Presents Pig Trotters and Bacon Races in... Farmyard Party - featuring the Olympigs....
Stourbridge, England, 8th September 2008.
Data Design Interactive - a successful video games publisher and games developer are pleased to unveil their latest game to be released on their dedicated Nintendo Wii label Popcorn Arcade; Farmyard Party – featuring the Olympigs.
Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs brings farmyard fun to the Nintendo Wii. The game has eight Olympig events which are divided into four categories: all-round, speed, power, and skill. Game modes include a marathon challenge, party modes themed around event styles, single event fun and some hilarious bonus games.
The game play revolves around using a combination of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in various ways to complete each event. The events require a combination of speed, timing and more than a little sweat! Alongside the challenges of beating the game records and those of your friends, there are a number of new characters, bonus games and a development gallery for players to unlock.
Based on the cornerstones of sportsmanship and competitiveness of the fun and crazy games, Farmyard Party is an ideal choice for family friendly fun in the New Year. Farmyard Party: Featuring the Olympigs provides an entertaining multiplayer experience (4 player mode), with colourful graphics and physically demanding gameplay.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: What is even going on with Disaster: Day of Delay?
« on: September 08, 2008, 05:00:36 PM »1141
General Chat / Re: Two 16 year old teenagers put a cat in the Microwave
« on: September 08, 2008, 04:57:53 PM »
I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of cats (being allergic to them doesn't help), but this is fucking terrible. People like this make me sick. I'd like to see one of these asshole kids get stuffed in a microwave.
Also, Morari leave the religious stuff alone.
Also, Morari leave the religious stuff alone.
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TalkBack / Re: This Week's Virtual Console and WiiWare
« on: September 08, 2008, 03:54:32 PM »
Mantastic!
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Animal Crossing: City Folk
« on: September 08, 2008, 01:26:04 PM »
Well what the hell have they been doing for the past year and a half besides remaking the same damn game for a different system? It seems their additions are quite minimal and ultimately disappointing. The game has ENORMOUS potential and they fail to realize an ounce of it.
Seriously though, if they have spent that much time on this game everyone involved needs to find employment doing something else. Unless of course there is some huge, unannounced portion of the game that really sets it apart from the other two, then I rescind my comments.
Seriously though, if they have spent that much time on this game everyone involved needs to find employment doing something else. Unless of course there is some huge, unannounced portion of the game that really sets it apart from the other two, then I rescind my comments.
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TalkBack / This Week's Virtual Console and WiiWare
« on: September 08, 2008, 02:09:59 PM »
The recently revealed Groovin' Blocks launches as planned, along with another two TG-16 shooters, one of which includes man-tastic man-beams.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=16663
This Week's Virtual Console and WiiWare brings another solid week of releases with one new title for WiiWare and two for the Virtual Console.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=16663
This Week's Virtual Console and WiiWare brings another solid week of releases with one new title for WiiWare and two for the Virtual Console.
The sole WiiWare release of the week is the recently announced Groovin' Blocks. Bringing an interesting mix of rhythm, action, and puzzles, Groovin' Blocks puts players up to the test of 27 stages and three skill levels ranging from Easy to Hard. Players will work to solve the featured puzzles to the beat of the music while trying to hit "Superbeats" in order to double their multiplier. Successful completion of the 27 stages will award players stars that unlock fifteen levels of power-ups. Players will be able to tackle the puzzles co-op if the challenge is too high, or head-to-head for extended play. Groovin' Blocks is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available now through the Wii Shop Channel for 800 Wii Points ($8).
Final Soldier for the Virtual Console is yet another TurboGrafx-16 shooter, but one that is a part of the larger "Soldier" series including the unique WiiWare release Star Soldier R. Similar to Star Soldier R, players will control a star ship in a score-attack type mode where they must achieve the highest score in either a 2-minute or 5-minute session. The various power-ups will aid players in defeating the invaders and racking up massive points. Final Soldier is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and is available now through the Wii Shop Channel for 700 Wii Points ($7).
This week's final release has been oft mentioned on our own podcast, Radio Free Nintendo and has already been released in both Japan and Europe on the Virtual Console. Cho Aniki, an import shooter for the TurboGrafx-16 is finally upon us. Players will control either "Idaten or Benten, celestial warriors out to bring an end to the tyrannical rule of the emperor of Planet Builder, who holds muscular prowess to be the supreme virtue of the universe." The man-tastic adventure will allow players to fly around, firing their man-beam to defeat the evil forces of the Planet Builder. Cho Aniki is rated E10+ by the ESRB for "Suggestive Themes" and can be had currently for 900 Wii Points ($9).
WII-KLY UPDATE: ONE WIIWARE GAME AND TWO VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAMES ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL
Sept. 8, 2008
School's back in session, but it's not the only place to get your brain buzzing. This week's additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel include a challenging new puzzle game available via WiiWare™, plus a pair of crackling Virtual Console™ actioners to keep your imagination raging between classes. Even if your school days are behind you, this latest lineup of downloadable titles will help get you fired up for fall, fueled by the one-of-a-kind fun of Nintendo's top-selling Wii™ system.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
Groovin' Blocks (Empty Clip Studios, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): A music-based game like no other, Groovin' Blocks adds innovative musical game play to an addictive action/puzzle game foundation. Play to the rhythm of the music to increase your score, and try to hit "Superbeats" to double your multiplier. Go for the high score in each of the 27 stages as you collect stars to unlock 15 levels of power-ups. Groovin' Blocks features three skill levels, from the accessible Casual to the fiendish Hard mode. Play with your friends in co-op mode or against them head-to-head. Head-to-head brings it up a notch as the power-ups now become attacks on your opponent. Play head-to-head with people of all skill levels using a golf-style handicapping system.
Virtual Console
Final Solider (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Fantasy Violence, 700 Wii Points): A vertically scrolling shooter from the well-known Soldier series. In the 23rd century, invaders from the future suddenly attack Earth. Controlling a fighter created by the world's scientists, you rise to meet the enemy. Collect power-up units, such as LASER, E-BEAM, FIRE and MISSILE, and then equip them in Options to launch a variety of attacks. For each of these weapons, you can freely select from three different types in SET-UP. Anticipate enemies' strikes and deftly switch between weapons to defeat the invaders. In addition to NORMAL GAME, there are also 2 MINUTE GAME and 5 MINUTE GAME score-attack modes. The most perfect blend and balance of any game in the series, Final Soldier is a title you don't want to miss.
Cho Aniki (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone and Older—Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 900 Wii Points): The odd world in this shooter made for quite the conversation piece in its day. Players control either Idaten or Benten, celestial warriors out to bring an end to the tyrannical rule of the emperor of Planet Builder, who holds muscular prowess to be the supreme virtue of the universe. Aided by able-bodied muscle-head options Adon and Samson, they must battle to defeat the emperor's army across five stages. Use the buttons to fire away and lay into the Builder forces. Power up your character and options with protein from defeated enemies to have them "bulk up" with a yell, and take their macho battle to the next level.
For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.
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TalkBack / Re: PODCAST: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 114
« on: September 08, 2008, 12:29:12 PM »
Man the first question of listener mail is AWESOME. Great discussion was sparked around the topic, I love it.
Oh and Zelda reboot makes me sad. Look at Phantom Hourglass, fail.
Sophia's letter is a good one too. I agree about the Super Mario 64 demo. I must've played that 10 second demo a thousand times at Sears. Totally blew me away and I just couldn't believe how amazing it was. My first day with Ocarina of Time also rivals that. What an amazing moment, a stunning game that was just absolutely amazing.
Oh and Zelda reboot makes me sad. Look at Phantom Hourglass, fail.
Sophia's letter is a good one too. I agree about the Super Mario 64 demo. I must've played that 10 second demo a thousand times at Sears. Totally blew me away and I just couldn't believe how amazing it was. My first day with Ocarina of Time also rivals that. What an amazing moment, a stunning game that was just absolutely amazing.
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Animal Crossing: City Folk
« on: September 08, 2008, 10:34:03 AM »I don't see what's the big deal for paying an extra 20 bucks for the bundle. I actually think that's a very reasonable price.
Now charging 10 bucks for extra wii wheels is a little much.
Because AC hasn't changed beyond 10% in any of it's iterations! It's like a textbook and we're on edition 3!
Yeah exactly. Don't get me wrong I LOVE Animal Crossing, but I just kind of feel ripped off at this point.
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TalkBack / Re: PODCAST: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 114
« on: September 08, 2008, 09:24:10 AM »MP3 link goes to Episode 113.I think the ACC one does as well.
Thanks! Fixed it up...
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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Animal Crossing: City Folk
« on: September 08, 2008, 07:27:21 AM »
I was really hoping that Nintendo was going to give Animal Crossing a little cheaper of a price, but I guess not. With this being (or at least seeming to be) practically the same game as the N64 version, you would think that the lack of effort on the part of Nintendo would be translated into a cheaper game for us consumers. Oh well.
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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Why does Mr. Jack hate me so much?
« on: September 06, 2008, 10:45:40 AM »
mmmmm caaaake *gargle*
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