Author Topic: Radio Free Nintendo: Episode 152 (Read 11286 times)

Jonnyboy117 · « **on:** July 05, 2009, 03:36:00 PM »

Mike Sklens drops in to get reborn in the holy waters of Nintendo advocacy.
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Episode 152: Rain Forest Velocity

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It's always fun to bring in the original cast members, and nobody is more original than Mike "StrikerObi" Sklens, the co-founder of RFN. It's been over a year since he graced the show, and it seems he hasn't played any Wii or DS games in that time. But we're going to do something about that, aren't we? Three-fifths of us have been playing The Conduit, so there's plenty more chatter there. Jonny loves Swords & Soldiers from WiiWare, and Greg is going all mainstream with Guitar Hero and Tiger Woods.

After the break (sponsored by Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box), we round up several recent news stories. You'll hear us discuss the Metroid Prime Trilogy package, XSEED and the challenge of selling Retro Game Challenge, the new Final Fantasy for DS, Sega's commitment to mature games on Wii, GTA Chinatown Wars branching out to other systems, and bizarre GameStop bundles. Finally, James rips into a new rant about the Grease video games, but can the less masculine cast members defuse the criticism?

Credits:

This podcast was edited by Greg Leahy.

Music for this episode of Radio Free Nintendo is used with permission from Jason Ricci & New Blood. You can purchase their newest album, Done with the Devil, directly from the record label, Amazon.com, or iTunes, or call your local record store and ask for it!

broodwars · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2009, 02:40:33 PM »

You need to fix the .mp3 link. It currently links to last week's episode.

Ed: Whoops! Fixed now. :-)

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2009, 02:41:55 PM »

I just saw this great new Jason Ricci video on YouTube, if anyone wants to get a quick introduction to his music. This particular song (one of his shortest) is used for two different interludes used on RFN.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doiowM_tLJc

There are many, many videos of Jason (both alone and with full band) on YouTube if you need more.

kraken613 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2009, 02:49:58 PM »

Yay new episode! Downloading now! From the description looks like a lot of good topics! And talk of The Conduit is good to me!

Wii Speak is a lot better if people would put it right next to them or use headphones.

There is a major downgrade in graphics in any online game. Just look.... The only big change is a few of the fancy effects are gone. I don't notice it all that much.

And James what is your Conduit FC?

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2009, 04:55:54 PM »

There are still lighting effects in online, though. When you're coming around a corner you can tell if there are people there because you can see the light from their guns firing.

kraken613 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:22:10 PM »

The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:24:54 PM »

Quote from: kraken613 on July 05, 2009, 05:22:10 PM

The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.

I turn that off anyway, I don't like it at all.

Patchkid15 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:32:53 PM »

Just Finished listening... Great show guys, I really enjoyed the triumphant return of Mike, plus all of the Gamestop rage

AV · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2009, 08:02:59 PM »

grease soap ftw !!!

Stratos · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2009, 02:26:58 AM »

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on July 05, 2009, 05:24:54 PM

Quote from: kraken613 on July 05, 2009, 05:22:10 PM
The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.

I turn that off anyway, I don't like it at all.

I liked it. It's a nice effect.

I forgot it was Sunday until I wandered here and saw the new thread. Got something to listen to tonight.

AV · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:10:49 AM »

Quote from: GoldenPhoenix on July 05, 2009, 05:24:54 PM

Quote from: kraken613 on July 05, 2009, 05:22:10 PM
The biggest thing taken out is the blur when reloading.

I turn that off anyway, I don't like it at all.

I agree . It just makes it harder to stay alive. In tense situations the blur can cause the difference between life and death.

I think the graphics are downgraded in multiplayer but it's not that much. Johnny is acting like this game looks worse than Goldeneye : Rogue Agent on the DS when you play online.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2009, 10:49:04 AM »

Great to hear Mike Sklens back on the podcast, especially with the line of the show: "This game is the one that I want."

NWR_Lindy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:28:35 AM »

That had me falling off my chair.

grantimus · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2009, 08:36:29 PM »

Great show guys, enjoyed listening to it! I particularly enjoyed the talk about Metroid Prime Trilogy, which will be a day one purchase for me, although I own and have beaten all three already. I can't wait to reply Prime and Echoes with the new controls, maybe I should start off on the hard mode this time, if I can

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:33:59 PM »

Any feedback on the Luke/Layton sketch? It made me laugh while writing it and playing it back, but it's more important that listeners enjoyed it.

Patchkid15 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:39:06 PM »

It was good... commercials being back just makes the show better. Sure music interludes are nice, but a commercial gives the show that more comedic flare... which is always appreciated

ShyGuy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:46:28 AM »

Calling a woman a box is an insult.

a funny insult

Stratos · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2009, 06:26:22 AM »

You're too kind when speaking of us forum members as opponents. Thanks for the complements.

I don't notice much of a downgrade in graphics for multi. Sure, it lost a lot of the special effects, but they are still nice.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:26:01 AM »

I liked the commercial but thought it might have gone on a bit too long.

The twist at the end made me laugh out loud.

Stratos · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:30:15 AM »

I love his Luke impersonation.

Also, if James has The Conduit, where is his FC? I want to play with him too.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #20 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:14:49 AM »

You (forgot the name) pointed out how the Wii controls would allow you to target large numbers of enemies but The Conduit doesn't utilize that. Onslaught uses it, fairly large numbers of enemies and you have to shoot their weak points to kill them quickly.

kraken613 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 09, 2009, 12:13:37 PM »

I also want to say I am glad to have the commercials! I have missed those!

Where is James FC?

jrlibrarian · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2009, 06:17:34 PM »

If I ever get hired by NWR, and you get review copies of the Grease games, I want those just so I can slam them mercilessly. How are they going to get motion controls & the mic working at the same time?

Does anyone else think that the DS game is just a touch-screen enabled point & click version of the movie?

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2009, 08:02:39 PM »

Grease DS could be a spiritual sequel to Elite Beat Agents (and Horse Life).

James has gone through half a dozen friend codes already, thanks to profile shenanigans. I think he's settled on one now, so maybe he'll post it soon.

Stratos · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:14:08 PM »

I think Luke impersonations should be mandatory for your Conduit banter. Nothings funnier than getting shot in the face and mocked by your Luke voice

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