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TalkBack / RE: Nintendo Releases
« on: February 13, 2007, 03:39:18 PM »
In my case, I was finally able to select Puerto Rico rather that just select the US.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:BREAKING NEWS! VOTING CHANNEL?!?
« on: February 13, 2007, 03:17:24 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: Blue PlantQuote
Originally posted by: Pittbboi
Though I must say, I'm a little disappointed
What a surprise.
I second that!
Ian Jr. FTW!
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: BREAKING NEWS! VOTING CHANNEL?!?
« on: February 13, 2007, 02:41:48 PM »
Someone suggested that Nintendo could use this to collect opinions on their gaming services, such as VC suggestions, opinions on the Wii itself and such.
If used right, this channel could help Nintendo a lot and many gamers would benefit from it.
If used right, this channel could help Nintendo a lot and many gamers would benefit from it.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:BREAKING NEWS! VOTING CHANNEL?!?
« on: February 13, 2007, 02:03:39 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Yeah, this is...interesting.
I wonder what they'll have for questions down the line...
Like I mentioned, the question are mainly questions of interest. Like right now one of the questions is "Which is a more romantic Valentine's gift, roses or chocolates?". The deepest question so far is "Which century would you live in, the 19th century or the 21st century?".
Like I mentioned in the first post, you CAN suggest questions. I doubt they will allow something overly political, but they can allow deeper questions.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: BREAKING NEWS! VOTING CHANNEL?!?
« on: February 13, 2007, 01:54:51 PM »
Updated the first post with details and info on how the channel works.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:BREAKING! VOTING CHANNEL?!?
« on: February 13, 2007, 01:15:57 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: ShyGuy
PoopLoopy beat you by 2 minutes.
He's just asking how is it. How can you ask how it is when a lot of people just found it about it?
Anyways, I am updating my console. I'll let you know how it is.
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Nintendo Gaming / BREAKING! VOTING CHANNEL?!?
« on: February 13, 2007, 01:11:00 PM »
NOTE: I decided to turn this into an official thread about the channel. Discuss questions, answers and results and possible questions and answers!
I just received a letter from Nintendo saying that they have created a new channel called the Voting channel! From the looks of things, it looks like a poll channel where you answer several questions.
OK, so the new channel is called "Everybody votes" channel. The channel is basically a polling section in which you and 5 other people can register and answer questions of interests, then you can predict which option will be the winner.
First, you must run the system update. It basically allows you to use the channel. After you are done with the update, go to the Wii shop channel, then select "Wii ware". In there select "Everybody votes".
After the download is finished the system asks you to register your region. After that, you are told to select the Miis you want to use. Like I said, up to six users can be registered.
How it works
First there are the active polls section. In here you are given some questions for you (and anyone else you have registered on your channel). Once you select a question, your registered Miis will appear. In order to answer the question you must select the Mii then drag it to the question. After you select the answer, the channel will ask you if you want to predict the outcome of the answer. As in the first option, you must drag your Mii to the answer.
Options
Register Miis: Self explanatory
Voter data: In here you will see the Mii's stats, such as questions answered, how many predictions you got right and such.
Suggest a question: As the name states, you suggest one question to Nintendo, along with two possible answers. You only submit one question per day.
Worldwide polls: Questions that have been sent all around the world can be answered here.
And finally, there's Recent results and Poll history.
This is what I have so far.
I just received a letter from Nintendo saying that they have created a new channel called the Voting channel! From the looks of things, it looks like a poll channel where you answer several questions.
OK, so the new channel is called "Everybody votes" channel. The channel is basically a polling section in which you and 5 other people can register and answer questions of interests, then you can predict which option will be the winner.
First, you must run the system update. It basically allows you to use the channel. After you are done with the update, go to the Wii shop channel, then select "Wii ware". In there select "Everybody votes".
After the download is finished the system asks you to register your region. After that, you are told to select the Miis you want to use. Like I said, up to six users can be registered.
How it works
First there are the active polls section. In here you are given some questions for you (and anyone else you have registered on your channel). Once you select a question, your registered Miis will appear. In order to answer the question you must select the Mii then drag it to the question. After you select the answer, the channel will ask you if you want to predict the outcome of the answer. As in the first option, you must drag your Mii to the answer.
Options
Register Miis: Self explanatory
Voter data: In here you will see the Mii's stats, such as questions answered, how many predictions you got right and such.
Suggest a question: As the name states, you suggest one question to Nintendo, along with two possible answers. You only submit one question per day.
Worldwide polls: Questions that have been sent all around the world can be answered here.
And finally, there's Recent results and Poll history.
This is what I have so far.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Why Wii play is worth it...
« on: February 13, 2007, 07:14:06 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: Kairon
There are certain E3 demos I'd pay $10 for standalone... like that DS wood block carving demo...
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
If you are talking about the conductor and/or drums demo, those might be coming soon under the "Wii Music" name.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Sports, Play........what next?
« on: February 13, 2007, 07:12:55 AM »
There's Wii Health, which is the rumored Fitness game and Wii Music, which is the drum and conductor demos from E3 06.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Wii: The Plastic Box of Death!
« on: February 13, 2007, 05:23:33 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: PartyBear
Dissecting a joke is a lot like dissecting a frog. You may learn something, but the frog has to die. Stop killing frogs.
Did you read that from Wikipedia?
I swear that's what I first read when I did the research on humor on Wikipedia.
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NWR Forums Discord / RE:Good...gravy...The most intense session of Wii Baseball yet...
« on: February 13, 2007, 04:10:06 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: vuduI'm going to go out on a limb here and assume you didn't know you can move the batting box via the D-pad; you can.
Well crap, I didn't know you could do that...Boy is my face red!
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Wii: The Plastic Box of Death!
« on: February 13, 2007, 04:03:09 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: JonLeung
I just wanted to say that I thought saying that one needed a "scientific mind" to understand "kilohypes" as if the simple pun was sophisticated humour sounded rather elitist and snobby.
Yeah, S_B can be an elitist a--hole sometimes. You just have to ignore him, let him go on and about and humor him when the time comes. You'll be happy and he'll be happy
.All kidding aside, I agree that you didn't need to have a scientific mind in order to get the joke. No matter how many times S_B explains why the joke is funny it won't change the fact that its a simple pun joke, or play on words joke, and those are known for not being particularly funny (unless they are told in such a way that it makes it extremely funny).
There's no denying that this thread has sparked a very interesting argument about how humor is developer in a person. Frankly, the reason I argued the joke with S_B is because I wanted to know WHY a simple joke like that made him laugh a lot. Like, what type of triggers does S_B's mind has that allow him to laugh at the simplest of jokes or the spontaneity of a moment. Exactly what type of S_B's personality play heavily on his sense of humor.
This is the reason why Cartoon Network was under a lot of fire for its Tickle U pre-school block since their intention was to develop humor in children. Just HOW exactly do you develop one's sense of humor. It takes more than just cute cartoons and random messages to truly change how a child's humor is affected.
Again, this is a fascinating subject that I would love to develop if I had the time and money to do so.
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NWR Forums Discord / RE: Guess what this is a picture of!
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:45:50 PM »
The mouth of a frog?
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TalkBack / RE: Virtual Console Mondays: February 12
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:44:57 PM »
Everyone as in every fan, retro gaming fan and hardcore gamer perhaps?
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NWR Forums Discord / RE: Guess what this is a picture of!
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:38:18 PM »
I know that if I say something related to genitalia I will look like a fool...
Is it...
A rotten piece of fruit?
A decaying open wound?
Some type of fried food?
An internal organ?
...A factory sloth?
It looks like it comes from a living being because of the color and texture.
Is it...
A rotten piece of fruit?
A decaying open wound?
Some type of fried food?
An internal organ?
...A factory sloth?
It looks like it comes from a living being because of the color and texture.
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NWR Forums Discord / RE:Good...gravy...The most intense session of Wii Baseball yet...
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:24:49 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: Kairon
Yes it does. Maybe not for all pitches... but it does.
~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
I believe so as well. I noticed that in some cases the ball will go fast thanks to the movement. Sometimes what buttons you are holding determine what type of ball you throw.
And even if my performance wasn't affected by how hard I threw I was way into it to care.
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General Gaming / RE: The PS2 version of Rayman Raving Rabbids
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:22:24 PM »
I forgot to mention that even the mini games are the same as in the Wii version, so you won't be missing anything if you go for the PS2 version.
Matt; RRR for the GBA and DS are going to be the true platformer games. So if you want the platformers, those are the way to go.
Matt; RRR for the GBA and DS are going to be the true platformer games. So if you want the platformers, those are the way to go.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Gamecock
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:14:15 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: matt ozQuote
Originally posted by: jasonditz
Are they a bunch of University of South Carolina graduates? That's the only way that's not a totally assinine name.
Thank you for explaining the reference that clearly went over pap's head.
Frankly, I was making fun of myself for not getting the kylohype joke on the other thread as well as the concept of humor but I didn't know this IS considered an official name.
I'm sure this was like the Wii: Everyone hated it and made fun of it, but after a while everyone forgot about it.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:I hope "Secret Rings" doesn't suck...
« on: February 12, 2007, 04:09:39 PM »
1up's resetting the game: Sonic
Notice how the 1up article mentions things that Secret rings is already trying to avoid (tag along characters, speed, no Shadow etc.).
There's still a story, but isn't overly cinematic from what I've seen.
Could they know something we don't?
Notice how the 1up article mentions things that Secret rings is already trying to avoid (tag along characters, speed, no Shadow etc.).
There's still a story, but isn't overly cinematic from what I've seen.
Could they know something we don't?
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General Gaming / RE: The PS2 version of Rayman Raving Rabbids
« on: February 12, 2007, 03:34:22 PM »
Bump!
Sorry to bump this thread, but me and my nephew were able to try out the PS2 version of RRR.
Here are some impressions:
Controls: First of all, any controls that require you to move either the nun chuck or the Wiimote (and sometimes both) have been replaced by movement of the PS2 Joysticks. For example, in the "Bunnies don't close doors" game, with the left stick you move the hand while with the right stick you shut them. Other games, like the "Bunnies don't jump" and "Bunnies don't have good memories" ones are button presses.
I haven't played the Wii version, but I can tell that the Wii version has MUCH better aiming controls than the PS2 one. The aiming is very slow and boring, it makes the gameplay in the shooting stages move at a snail's pace, plus without the precision of the pointer it makes it harder to aim and shoot.
Some games, however, are easier to do with the PS2 controller than with the Wiimote, since I heard the Wii version uses some crazy combinations, like shaking the nun chuck to make juice while aiming with the Wiimote on the juice one. It is MUCH more doable here than in the Wii version.
But outside game controls RRR PS2 is identical to the Wii version. Three games per day, plus a dancing mini game and the boss stage, complete them all to earn the Rabbit's respect, get more outfits etc. etc. etc.
Graphics: The game looks identical to the Wii version, with the exception of slow down in many cases as well as low res textures on many an occasion.
Sound: It's all the same, screams and all...
Overall: The PS2 version is a good alternative to the Wii version if you either don't have a Wii but want to play the game. It shows you the basics of gameplay that is available on the Wii. The only thing that you will lose is, of course, the controls, which will either make or break the game for you. On one hand, some of the games are easier, on the other the Wii version is better.
But outside that, the game isn't drastically different that there's no clear winner or loser here. It all depends if what you want is the game itself or the controls the game offers.
Sorry to bump this thread, but me and my nephew were able to try out the PS2 version of RRR.
Here are some impressions:
Controls: First of all, any controls that require you to move either the nun chuck or the Wiimote (and sometimes both) have been replaced by movement of the PS2 Joysticks. For example, in the "Bunnies don't close doors" game, with the left stick you move the hand while with the right stick you shut them. Other games, like the "Bunnies don't jump" and "Bunnies don't have good memories" ones are button presses.
I haven't played the Wii version, but I can tell that the Wii version has MUCH better aiming controls than the PS2 one. The aiming is very slow and boring, it makes the gameplay in the shooting stages move at a snail's pace, plus without the precision of the pointer it makes it harder to aim and shoot.
Some games, however, are easier to do with the PS2 controller than with the Wiimote, since I heard the Wii version uses some crazy combinations, like shaking the nun chuck to make juice while aiming with the Wiimote on the juice one. It is MUCH more doable here than in the Wii version.
But outside game controls RRR PS2 is identical to the Wii version. Three games per day, plus a dancing mini game and the boss stage, complete them all to earn the Rabbit's respect, get more outfits etc. etc. etc.
Graphics: The game looks identical to the Wii version, with the exception of slow down in many cases as well as low res textures on many an occasion.
Sound: It's all the same, screams and all...
Overall: The PS2 version is a good alternative to the Wii version if you either don't have a Wii but want to play the game. It shows you the basics of gameplay that is available on the Wii. The only thing that you will lose is, of course, the controls, which will either make or break the game for you. On one hand, some of the games are easier, on the other the Wii version is better.
But outside that, the game isn't drastically different that there's no clear winner or loser here. It all depends if what you want is the game itself or the controls the game offers.
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NWR Forums Discord / Good...gravy...The most intense session of Wii Baseball yet...
« on: February 12, 2007, 03:20:56 PM »
Man, whoever says that Wii Sports is a shallow game without any depth or no pro skills I am going to slap them silly with my aching arm...
I just one hardcore and intense game of Wii Baseball in hopes of reaching pro status. It was three innings of close calls, unfair maneuvers and intense bat swinging and ball throwing.
The first inning, I was owning the computer players, and I was even thinking that I was going to win this via the mercy rule. I change sides and the computer was dead set on stripping me of my victory. Of course, they only get 2 hits.
Second inning, I am OWNING these suckers like crazy. Hit, after hit, after hit...I was able to reach up to 10 hits easily.
I change sides and the computer players decide to get serious. I nearly broke my arm trying to throw the ball as hard as possible. But no matter how hard I tried, the computer players would hit the ball every fricking time! So they were WAY behind at first, and now we were 10 to 9....I was getting FURIOUS.
By the third inning I made sure they wouldn't win and the end results were...10 to 9. I win by a point...
My arm hurts like crazy right now...It was AWESOME!
I just one hardcore and intense game of Wii Baseball in hopes of reaching pro status. It was three innings of close calls, unfair maneuvers and intense bat swinging and ball throwing.
The first inning, I was owning the computer players, and I was even thinking that I was going to win this via the mercy rule. I change sides and the computer was dead set on stripping me of my victory. Of course, they only get 2 hits.
Second inning, I am OWNING these suckers like crazy. Hit, after hit, after hit...I was able to reach up to 10 hits easily.
I change sides and the computer players decide to get serious. I nearly broke my arm trying to throw the ball as hard as possible. But no matter how hard I tried, the computer players would hit the ball every fricking time! So they were WAY behind at first, and now we were 10 to 9....I was getting FURIOUS.
By the third inning I made sure they wouldn't win and the end results were...10 to 9. I win by a point...
My arm hurts like crazy right now...It was AWESOME!
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Gamecock
« on: February 12, 2007, 02:26:16 PM »
Gamecock....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! THEY MADE FUN OF THE GAMECUBE NAME BY TAKING THE CUBE AWAY AND PUTTING COCK IN!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! THEY ARE MAKING A MALE GENITALIA JOKE!!!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Now THAT'S far more inspired than "kylohypes"!
XD....
AHEM!
In all seriousness now, I wonder how serious of a developer are they. From just reading the titles and descriptions of the games I can tell that they aim to be weird and funny.
I too hope Nintendo supports them somehow.
Now THAT'S far more inspired than "kylohypes"!
XD....
AHEM!
In all seriousness now, I wonder how serious of a developer are they. From just reading the titles and descriptions of the games I can tell that they aim to be weird and funny.
I too hope Nintendo supports them somehow.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Wii: The Plastic Box of Death!
« on: February 12, 2007, 02:21:53 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: MorningStar
That whole article wasn't that good. That guy IS pretty sarcastic, though...
Yeah, the whole thing was pretty sarcastic, which is why I thought it wasn't that funny or hilarious. It was clever and it did have some funny jabs at Nintendo, but overall I've seen this sort of thing done BETTER.
You know you are struggling to be funny when you have to combine words and make funny words in order to be funny.
But I wouldn't be surprised if the guy's excuse is that we are not smart enough to comprehend the depth of the joke.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Capcom has a lot of Wii games planned, but...
« on: February 12, 2007, 12:57:31 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: Smash_BrotherQuote
Originally posted by: pap64
Would YOU be cool as a cucumber when you are doing Wii hunting under such conditions?
Actually, it was 12° when I waited in line outside Best Buy: cucumbers didn't have a damn thing on ME.
...That death threat still stands, you know...
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Wii: The Plastic Box of Death!
« on: February 12, 2007, 12:50:40 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
I didn't read it as a pun, though. I read it as an invented unit of measure, hence why I thought it was funny.
Look, I found it funny, others don't. There's a lot of sh*t I find hilarious which others don't (like Tom Cruise snapping the old lady's neck in "Interview with the Vampire) so this doesn't exactly come as a surprise.
Heh, I'm sure you found it hilarious when Tom Hanks confessed that he had AIDS in Philadelphia...
(NOTE: This is a Family Guy reference, don't take it wrong or anything).As long as you don't find anything completely repulsive or sick funny (like a girl being raped or something), I guess you're fine. :p
This pretty much confirms my theory that humor is subjective as what may seem funny to some is stupid to other (I particularly groan at Jackass, yet some people die of laughter). I found the scene in Final Destination where the girl gets killed by a bus funny, but I am sure someone jumped like crazy when it happened.
Just like how I found Sam Jackson's portrayal of a comic book geek funny simply because he was giving so much seriousness the role, while to other this is a fantastic portrayal of a comic book fan.
So in short humor is subjective and depends on the type of person that views it.
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