Nintendo Wii

[Imagist]

My review of the Metroid Prime 3 Reviews

Contradiction 10/10 - Wow. They gave Twilight Princess a higher score, a solid Zelda adventure, but not built ground-up for the Wii . Wow, most mentioned how it has the best controls for a console shooter ever, and it gets a lower score than say, other FPS's at the time.

Criticism on lack of innovation -7/10. It's a sequel, yet it's not completely different, so we can't give it that coveted high score, can we?

General bias - 8/10. Let's see what Halo 3 and Resident Evil 5 get, why don't we.

Console comparisons - 5/10 Mentions how the controls can't be done with certain consoles and how certain graphics can't be done with certain consoles.

Flat out bullcrap - 10/10 Score is lowered for load times (You don't even have to deal with a loading screen and the loading times are still way short compared to many other games) You may have to wait for some doors for 5 seconds. Gasp!

Total score: 6.5 / 10 - Mediocre. Not exactly horrible, but they should have worked out issues like bias and general contradictory bullshit before releasing these reviews. If they would have done that, then these reviews could have gotten a much better score. After all, lots of useful information was there, it's just the bullshit that gets in the way.

some days you are a terrible poster

today is not one of those days

[Penfold]

oh and dont forget ZOMG PRIEM 3 IS NOT BIOSHOCK LOL.

lol @ 1Up (who, I'm now suprised to say, didn't give Prime 3 the lowest score).

Anyway, I can't say whether the game deserves better or worse than it's gotten from critics yet since I am going to pick up the game in 2 hrs. I'd imagine, though, that this should get a rating as high or higher than Twilight Princess, given everything I've heard so far. Btw, Megadave, that review of reviews was pure gold.

Btw, dl'd Breath of Fire 2 last night. So far not bad. A little weird for me to be playing an RPG by Capcom. The sound effects especially sound like they're straight outta Mega Man X, which isn't a bad thing but it's just a little odd to hear them out of context. I would say I'm looking forward to playing more soon, but that probably won't happen till I beat Prime 3 once or twice.

[megadave]

(Glad you liked it)

I remember there being a page for friend codes, but I forget where it is. Can someone point me to it?

[supremespleen]

oh and dont forget ZOMG PRIEM 3 IS NOT BIOSHOCK LOL.yeah, that one pisses me off.

[SilverStar]

lol @ 1Up (who, I'm now suprised to say, didn't give Prime 3 the lowest score).

Anyway, I can't say whether the game deserves better or worse than it's gotten from critics yet since I am going to pick up the game in 2 hrs. I'd imagine, though, that this should get a rating as high or higher than Twilight Princess, given everything I've heard so far. Btw, Megadave, that review of reviews was pure gold.

Btw, dl'd Breath of Fire 2 last night. So far not bad. A little weird for me to be playing an RPG by Capcom. The sound effects especially sound like they're straight outta Mega Man X, which isn't a bad thing but it's just a little odd to hear them out of context. I would say I'm looking forward to playing more soon, but that probably won't happen till I beat Prime 3 once or twice.

IIRC, BoF was originally by Square, but they abandoned the project and Capcom picked it up. Truly, BoF2 is one of the top RPGs of the SNES era. And, IMO, an improvement over the original game in every way. Which was already a fairly solid game.

[Bahamut]

IIRC, BoF was originally by Square, but they abandoned the project and Capcom picked it up. Truly, BoF2 is one of the top RPGs of the SNES era. And, IMO, an improvement over the original game in every way. Which was already a fairly solid game.

Except the localization?

[!Nekko!]

Bit of a quandary here. It appears my Wii does not want to turn on. The power button light is red, so theres some power getting to my Wii, but when I hit the power button, nothing happens. I hear a tiny, quiet clicking sound. The last thing I ever did was play Super Metroid and I turned off the system like normal. And my RE4 disk is in there too :x. I didn't mod it, but it is a launch Wii, which probably is what the problem stems from.

So anyway. Does anyone know anything I can try or any sites to help me out? Nintendo had a page relating to power issues, but it didn't give me much help. Thanks.

[WesPip]

oh and dont forget ZOMG PRIEM 3 IS NOT BIOSHOCK LOL.
Hey now, don't badmouth Bioshock, even indirectly. It's sexy.
This obviously doesn't mean I'm not really looking forward to MP3. It shall also be sexy, though less so graphically and moreso in a Metroid-Prime-like way.
Still, from what I've seen, the graphics still look pretty good, just not mind-blowing. The gameplay, however, shall be dead sexy.

[KakTheInfected]

Bit of a quandary here. It appears my Wii does not want to turn on. The power button light is red, so theres some power getting to my Wii, but when I hit the power button, nothing happens. I hear a tiny, quiet clicking sound. The last thing I ever did was play Super Metroid and I turned off the system like normal. And my RE4 disk is in there too :x. I didn't mod it, but it is a launch Wii, which probably is what the problem stems from.

So anyway. Does anyone know anything I can try or any sites to help me out? Nintendo had a page relating to power issues, but it didn't give me much help. Thanks.

Have you left it unplugged for awhile? Sometimes it just needs a kick in the ass.

[Neo Samus]

Yes, because an 8.5 out of 10 is an absolute FAIL of a score. :roll:

I don't see you giving Gamepro any grief, despite that they gave it the exact same score and had similar pros and cons with it.

Anyone else in the world would see an 8.5 as pretty damn good.

Honestly 8.5 is not a bad score.....if it wasn't Metroid Prime 3. What really pisses me off is that I bet you 20 bucks that Halo 3 will get a score of at least 9.5 or higher (fyi I have nothing against Halo). That's just bullshit. Metroid Prime 3 deserves a score as good as Halo.

[The Coop]

Honestly 8.5 is not a bad score.....if it wasn't Metroid Prime 3. What really pisses me off is that I bet you 20 bucks that Halo 3 will get a score of at least 9.5 or higher (fyi I have nothing against Halo). That's just bullshit. Metroid Prime 3 deserves a score as good as Halo.

Not according to that reviewer it doesn't.

[Soma]

Honestly 8.5 is not a bad score.....if it wasn't Metroid Prime 3. What really pisses me off is that I bet you 20 bucks that Halo 3 will get a score of at least 9.5 or higher (fyi I have nothing against Halo). That's just bullshit. Metroid Prime 3 deserves a score as good as Halo.

I hate to say it, but i would probably rate the Halo series above the metroid prime series just for lack of replay ability. depends on if the reviewer counts value aka price per hour. Halo multiplayer is pretty much infinite fun. whereas I'm sure metroid prime3 is a great single player game. I don't want to start any flame wars or whatever, but 8.5 is a pretty good score. I haven't picked up Prime 3 yet, but i will before the end of the year probably.

I bought Shinobi 3 off the VC, it's not as awesome as i remember it being. I suppose that's why there are no VC game demos.

[SilverStar]

You know.. personally, I have one mark against Corruption.. on the Advanced control method, it's just a little too drifty and touchy, when trying to aim and scan objects.

But so far, that's the only niggle I have with the game.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I hate to say it, but i would probably rate the Halo series above the metroid prime series just for lack of replay ability. depends on if the reviewer counts value aka price per hour. Halo multiplayer is pretty much infinite fun. whereas I'm sure metroid prime3 is a great single player game. I don't want to start any flame wars or whatever, but 8.5 is a pretty good score. I haven't picked up Prime 3 yet, but i will before the end of the year probably.

I bought Shinobi 3 off the VC, it's not as awesome as i remember it being. I suppose that's why there are no VC game demos.

I agree. Also, Halo had a pretty robust singleplayer campaign for its time. And didn't Metroid Prime 1 get a lot of 9.5 types of scores? That's pretty high for a game with inherently little replayablity after a few playthrus. And MP2, with all its problems and item-collection-fests and "go back the same corridor a dozen times" gameplay, got high ratings too. IMO MP2 just got too much credit for essentially being a clumsy sequel.

[Raziellink]

Honestly 8.5 is not a bad score.....if it wasn't Metroid Prime 3. What really pisses me off is that I bet you 20 bucks that Halo 3 will get a score of at least 9.5 or higher (fyi I have nothing against Halo). That's just bullshit. Metroid Prime 3 deserves a score as good as Halo.

Halo and Metroid should not be compared. They deliver two completely different experiences, even though it might seem similar.

They are trying to accomplish different things, so saying that something from Metroid is bad because Halo has it and vica versa, is unreasonable.

You can't rip on Metroid because it doesn't support online multi-player, or on Halo because the single-player isn't as good as Metroid's. They should be graded on what it does offer, and how well it does it.

An 8.5 might seem low, but Metroid Prime 2 got a higher score, but i didn't like it at all. So, who knows...

[Soma]

Halo and Metroid should not be compared. They deliver two completely different experiences, even though it might seem similar.

They are trying to accomplish different things, so saying that something from Metroid is bad because Halo has it and vica versa, is unreasonable.

You can't rip on Metroid because it doesn't support online multi-player, or on Halo because the single-player isn't as good as Metroid's. They should be graded on what it does offer, and how well it does it.

An 8.5 might seem low, but Metroid Prime 2 got a higher score, but i didn't like it at all. So, who knows...

I hated 2 also, the first one was pretty sweet. I got really frustrated with 2 early on and never played it again. Prime 1 is probably my favorite gamecube title.

[Kenobio]

Yes, because an 8.5 out of 10 is an absolute FAIL of a score. :roll:

I don't see you giving Gamepro any grief, despite that they gave it the exact same score and had similar pros and cons with it.

Anyone else in the world would see an 8.5 as pretty damn good.

For a series (the Prime series, that is) that had its bar set at MP (9.7 at Gamespot) and MP2 (9.1) I'd say yeah, 8.5 is a somewhat disappointing score--particularly for those who've been waiting for it for what seems like forever.

[SilverStar]

I hated 2 also, the first one was pretty sweet. I got really frustrated with 2 early on and never played it again. Prime 1 is probably my favorite gamecube title.

I actually really enjoyed 2, largely for the interface improvements. I don't mind the massive backtracking, because it gives me time to look at things I might not have noticed before. And, for a game that has such a high level of detail in the textures, that's a lot to look at.

But, I can see why people might not have liked it. Could have been worse, though. Imagine if there were nothing but drab steel-gray passages to walk through.

[shikigami]

You know.. personally, I have one mark against Corruption.. on the Advanced control method, it's just a little too drifty and touchy, when trying to aim and scan objects.

youll get used to it. ive already devised an aiming method of strafing the enemy into the crosshairs rather than slightly moving the wiimote.

i really like the lock on/free aim feature.

[Penfold]

youll get used to it. ive already devised an aiming method of strafing the enemy into the crosshairs rather than slightly moving the wiimote.

i really like the lock on/free aim feature.

Same here, lock on/free aim, is great IMO. Keeps the camera fixed on the general target, instead of you trying to lock onto specific areas of enemies which have multiple lock-on points but only one or two of which are weakpoints. More streamlined, IMO.

[!Nekko!]

Have you left it unplugged for awhile? Sometimes it just needs a kick in the ass.

No dice. Left it unplugged all night and still no response.

Well this sucks.

[Rambo]

No dice. Left it unplugged all night and still no response.

Well this sucks.

I've heard of this happening, and so far as I know, there's nothing you can do but send it in.
That's what the nintendo forums said, and that's what my friend had to do. If you call then and tell them the problem supposedly they'll send you everything you need to get it to them for free. Then its a 2 week wait or some shit. Tough luck man.

[Bigfoot]

Finally, some gameplay footage of what Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars actually looks like.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24322.html

It seems like this is going to be another good looking game for the Wii. It looks pretty nice for being in early stages of development.

[Bigfoot]

Guitar Hero III for the Wii may be more favorable over the other versions.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p2.html

Special features for the Guitar. Nintendo WFC? Awesome.

[KakTheInfected]

Guitar Hero III for the Wii may be more favorable over the other versions.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/816/816619p2.html

Special features for the Guitar. Nintendo WFC? Awesome.

We'll see how many songs you can download (or if you can download any at all) before I call it awesome. Nintendo seriously has to get their shit together with storage.

[Ray Falling]

Finally, some gameplay footage of what Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars actually looks like.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24322.html

It seems like this is going to be another good looking game for the Wii. It looks pretty nice for being in early stages of development.

That does look crazy good and very interesting :) It's been a while since I played a good 3D platformer/action game. This looks promissing enough. :)

The concept art is some of the most beautiful I've seen. I hope to be able to draw like that some day as well. ZOMG

[Neo Samus]

Before tonight I've never heard of Mushroom Men. Now it's in my top 10 most wanted. How the hell have I not heard about this game before? Also GH III plus Nintendo WFC sound's sweet ass hell.

[Bigfoot]

Before tonight I've never heard of Mushroom Men. Now it's in my top 10 most wanted. How the hell have I not heard about this game before? Also GH III plus Nintendo WFC sound's sweet ass hell.

Well, before this video there wasn't that much info about it. There were no screen shots or much info on what the game is. All they had is the cool art.

I was thinking maybe it was going to be some sort of RTS.

[Eten]

Launch competitive online RTS and FPS titles for the Wii gogo.

LETS GET SOME ONLINE PIKMIN WARFARE!

[SilverStar]

Finally, some gameplay footage of what Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars actually looks like.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24322.html

It seems like this is going to be another good looking game for the Wii. It looks pretty nice for being in early stages of development.

Oh, how I look forward to having a real, -good- 3D platformer. I miss the genre.

[SilverStar]

Anyway, here's a quick picture of the aforementioned Metroid Dread message.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b212/SilverStar1995/MetroidDread.jpg

[KWarp]

I beat Super Metroid today. Good last boss battle. Here's a name-free description of the experience:

I'm like playing the boss and win and then I'm like this is lame, then he transforms and i'm like AHHHHHHHHHHH then i get hit by a beam and almost die then suddenly a buddy helps me out then she dies then i get A SUPER AWESOME BEAM and blast the hell out of the boss
........
AND THEN THE PLANET'S GOING TO BLOW UP IN THREE MINUTES!!!!! RUN LIKE HELL!!!!!!!!!!!
dsjfbewfhjewgfhjqwgfwe
and you still get the super awesome beam as you escape, and you blast the hell out of everything

Top 5 favorite battles, easily. :grin:

[The Damned]

Uh... I haven't played Super Metroid yet, KWarp. Thanks for ruining it for me. (invisible sarcasm!)

[Ray Falling]

Uh... I haven't played Super Metroid yet, KWarp. Thanks for ruining it for me. (invisible sarcasm!)

Nice one on the invisible sarcasm ;)

That battle is right up there with "Aeries dies" and "Sheik is really Zelda" :D

[The Damned]

Or King Kong gets shot by airplanes at the end. Or Mario rescues the Princess. Or Ash catches Pikachu. Yeah, I know there's a statute of limitations on stuff like this.

[Soma]

Nice one on the invisible sarcasm ;)

That battle is right up there with "Aeries dies" and "Sheik is really Zelda" :D

Wait Sheik is really Zelda? Phew I'm not gay after all.

[Gollgagh]

Wait Sheik is really Zelda? Phew I'm not gay after all.

Sheik is also male depending on what game you're playing.

[Bigfoot]

So my friend went to Brazil.

$1000 Wii D:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1507/wtfwiiqw5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ray Falling]

Wait Sheik is really Zelda? Phew I'm not gay after all.

It's never too late ;)



Unless you die first 0_0

[The Damned]

So my friend went to Brazil.

$1000 Wii D:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1507/wtfwiiqw5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Wow, that's like, a brazillion bucks more than anywhere else.

/here all weekend, folks

[Drack]

Sheik is also male depending on what game you're playing.

There is nothing male about sheik.

She's just flat chested and has a deep voice for a female.

[Rambo]

Wow, that's like, a brazillion bucks more than anywhere else.

Obligatory lulz!

[KWarp]

So my friend went to Brazil.

$1000 Wii D:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1507/wtfwiiqw5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
You're approximation is about $999 different from the price tag. :roll:

[Effector]

1,999.00 Brazil reais = 1,013.74288 U.S. dollars.

Yep.

[Bigfoot]

What Effector said.

[Airwalker]

Sheik is also male depending on what game you're playing.

Even Link is a little confused.

http://file.airwalking.com/shiekgender.png

[The Damned]

Oh my fucking god, I need to see the rest of that.

[Airwalker]

Oh my fucking god, I need to see the rest of that.

If you find the source, please tell me. I'm equally as interested.

[The Damned]

EDIT FOR THE FUCKING WIN!

http://www.aku-tenshi.com/doujin/zelda/zelda.php

FOUND IT!

[Soma]

I actually knew sheik wasn't a dude, I've played OoT thank you very much. somebody was saying sheik has a deep voice? When does s/he talk? I'm assuming you mean the various grunts from SSBM? Lol that manga is funny, i would also like to see the rest.

[Hylian Lemon]

After watching the cutscene in which Link and Sheik get owned at the well, I'm disappointed in anyone who says Sheik has a deep voice.

[Merk]

6 Hours late an no one said anything?

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Adventure Island (NES) - I guess if the nostalgia factor outweighs the 'better' version released back in February
Donkey Kong Jr Math (NES) - We can collectively stop holding our breath since this has finally been released
Landstalker (GEN) - I doubt this was released because of the rumored PSP remake

EDIT:
Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (T16) - I feel like banging my head against a wall too for the mistakes

[SilverStar]

6 Hours late an no one said anything?

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Adventure Island (NES) - I guess if the nostalgia factor outweighs the 'better' version released back in February
Donkey Kong Jr Math (NES) - We can collectively stop holding our breath since this has finally been released
Landstalker (T16) - I doubt this was released because of the rumored PSP remake

6 hours late and you couldn't even get it right?
:nicework:

Just kidding.. having 4 games released must have thrown you off the mark.

Edit, many hours later.. (geeze, this board has become dead, with everyone playing Corruption..)

Anyone know if you can pull images off your Wii and to an SD card, to transfer to a PC? Corruption just posted an image of my mission complete screen to the message board, and I'd rather like to be able to pull it over to my computer for work on it.

[BardicKnowledge]

I got the "better" Adventure Island in February because I'm a huge fan of the original series -- it wasn't better overall (though the new weapons helped quite a bit).

DKJr Math....don't buy it.

Bonk 3 is good, but I'm waiting on it since I just bought Star Fox 64 and Super Metroid this morning.

Still, I continue to be impressed with the VC -- the game list is good now, and if they keep up this release schedule, it'll just get better.

[KWarp]

N'Gai Croal points out a very interesting problem with the gaming press concerning Wii:

All this portends a sharp divergence between the people who faithfully cover games and the next-gen console with the most momentum, making the gaming press increasingly out of touch with what's really going on in the world. Has Game Informer put a Wii title on the cover since Red Steel? Has EGM put any Wii titles on its cover? I don't know for sure, but the bulk of the covers I see are for games that are leading on Xbox 360 and shipping simultaneously (cough, cough) for PS3. Wii games are relegated to cover lines or the guts of the mags. I don't think any of this is cause for Nintendo to be concerned, but I do wonder when the coverage is going to reflect the sales charts, if at all.
full article (http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2007/09/04/monday-morning-quarterback-for-july-2007.aspx)

Wii outsells rivaling consoles by massive margins on a regular basis. Why doesn't the press cover Wii games more? There are some serious grudge issues going on.

[The Damned]

Or Nintendo is going for a soft sell.

[KakTheInfected]

Because it's easier to get hyped about games with "good" graphics. How hyped were Motorstorm, Lair and Heavenly Sword? A fuckton, but none of those appear to be top quality games (certainly not in Lair's case). But since they're pretty, hey, give them as much attention as you can.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I think most true gamers know that such games haven't lived up to their hype. However, a lot of 360 games have (or in Gears of War's case, totally surpassed the hype) and that made a world of difference. And Wii games, honestly, just come and are sold as is because there really are no hype for them, positive or negative. A lot of PS2 games used to be like that.

Other than truly AAA titles like the re-remade Ninja Gaiden Sigma, there really aren't games that are actually worth $60 on it.

In addendum, they did have a really good title in Resistance but that's like one game. I still think PS3 will get its due later on, but it sure is taking a while.

[KWarp]

Fair enough, Nintendo's Wii software lineup isn't stellar at the moment anyway. I hope Metroid sparks some press interest.

[Neo Samus]

Besides Nintendo Power, Metroid Prime 3 had no covers that I can think of.....oh wait I think Tips and Tricks did, but that's it. But Halo's been on almost every magazine cover......

[WesPip]

So I feel like mentioning, while the MP3 boxart is pretty meh, it's the best looking wii DISC I've seen so far. The rest are all super boring, but this one's not so bad.

[JoeFu]

Holy bejeesus, a Vanillaware Wii game!

http://img133.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=80220_uporg1003459_122_23lo.jpg

http://img160.imagevenue.com/view.php?image=80222_uporg1003460_122_1009lo.jpg

I didn't like Odin sphere that much because it was repetitive, so I hope this game won't end up the same way as OS.

[megadave]

Holy bejeesus, a Vanillaware Wii game!

http://img133.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=80220_uporg1003459_122_23lo.jpg

http://img160.imagevenue.com/view.php?image=80222_uporg1003460_122_1009lo.jpg

I didn't like Odin sphere that much because it was repetitive, so I hope this game won't end up the same way as OS.

Looks awesome. That graphic style is right up my alley too. Bring on the new 2D games.

[Neo Samus]

Looks promising. Lets hope it is as good as it looks.

[Bigfoot]

Mario Kart Wii:

Up to 16 players at one time online
Battle Mode Online
Stunts in the air
DS tracks re-created with Wii graphics


But wait!

"The details printed in Official Nintendo Magazine 21 regarding Mario Kart Wii were healthy speculation on our part and are in no way an official announcement from Nintendo. We are sorry if we have mislead anyone. We do not set out to mislead our readers. ONM apologizes profusely for any misunderstandings that this has caused."

:(

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/06/mario-kart-wii-supports-16-online-includes-ds-maps/

[Cecilff2]

I still think it'd be neat if they readded the feather item.

[Neo Samus]

Mario Kart Wii:

Up to 16 players at one time online
Battle Mode Online
Stunts in the air
DS tracks re-created with Wii graphics


But wait!

"The details printed in Official Nintendo Magazine 21 regarding Mario Kart Wii were healthy speculation on our part and are in no way an official announcement from Nintendo. We are sorry if we have mislead anyone. We do not set out to mislead our readers. ONM apologizes profusely for any misunderstandings that this has caused."

:(

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/06/mario-kart-wii-supports-16-online-includes-ds-maps/

Good going ONM......oh well we'll just have to wait and see.

[KWarp]

I still think it'd be neat if they readded the feather item.
I'm all for flying karts, but wouldn't that be Diddy Kong Racing?

[megadave]

The feather appeared in the original Mario Kart and made you jump for a brief moment. It was useful for dodging shells and taking shortcuts.

By the way people, it is confirmed during E3 (from the many people who played the game) that you will be able to jump for a brief moment. Same for online, more players, and old-school tracks. It's in there. Doubt all you want, it's in there. Even Reggie let most of it go during the E3 conference.

[SilverStar]

So.. anyone think that maybe Nintendo might have learned some, with Metroid Prime 3?

Their friend system works entirely based on your existing address book, and you have to both work at communicating, to establish a connection between them.

[Bigfoot]

So.. anyone think that maybe Nintendo might have learned some, with Metroid Prime 3?

Their friend system works entirely based on your existing address book, and you have to both work at communicating, to establish a connection between them.

We can all hope so. It's nice not having to enter a code for every game.

[Artesu]

Nintendo definitly learned. They learned that Apple products dominate the electronic market. How genious was it of them to model the Wii after the ipod, ibook, etc.. The minimalist design, the white exterior, even the name of the console itself. Well done Nintendo design & marketing team, well done.

**BTW, 7 people probably mentioned this ealier in the thread but I didn't feel like reading through 283 pages of posts to check.

[JoeFu]

So.. anyone think that maybe Nintendo might have learned some, with Metroid Prime 3?

Their friend system works entirely based on your existing address book, and you have to both work at communicating, to establish a connection between them.

That was already implemented in Elebits.... I'm pretty sure Nintendo gave them the code to do that.

[KakTheInfected]

Nintendo definitly learned. They learned that Apple products dominate the electronic market. How genious was it of them to model the Wii after the ipod, ibook, etc.. The minimalist design, the white exterior, even the name of the console itself. Well done Nintendo design & marketing team, well done.

**BTW, 7 people probably mentioned this ealier in the thread but I didn't feel like reading through 283 pages of posts to check.

Wow, you're a firecracker aintcha.

[SilverStar]

Wow, you're a firecracker aintcha.

Nah. What he doesn't realize, is if Nintendo really were taking a page out of Apple's book, then next year we'd see 2 new Wii. One scaled down and devoted exclusively to VC and WiiWare, with the other one having 2-4x the internal storage(1-2GB), with a faster DVD drive for faster loading.

Then 2 years later, we'd see an even better mini system, with enough internal memory to hold 3 or 4 GC games at a time, available for download through the Wii store, with another model featuring HD graphics on a dual-core GPU, with games still requiring V1 spec, but the new model allowing for automatic upscaling.

2 years after that, 6 years from the original Wii's launch, we'd see a Wii with voice chat/voice command as standard, with the ability to launch games on command, with 200GB internal storage space and the ability to autorip GC and Wii games directly to the console, for near instant loading times, along with Dreamcast and original Xbox compatibility, coupled with the ability to run multiplayer games on the same unit, output to multiple HDTV sets to maximize screen realestate.

2 months later, the price of that unit would drop to $99USD, with a 5000 WiiWare points card to early adopters, while at the same time releasing a new spec of wiimote that would make all old 3rd party, unsigned/unauthorized expansion bits obsolete, because they wouldn't fit on the new remotes, which would feature internal charging features using manual charging methods, power generated from shaking the remote for 5 minutes for 20 minutes of play.

Through it all, we'd see subtle refinements in the process, so that the "low end", drive-less model is actually little more than a box the size of a single DVD case, with the sensor bar's IR diodes built-in, with HDMI compatibility right on the box, while the high end one is the power of 4 Wii combined, has lost the core Gamecube jacks, in favor of a gamecube shell for the new remote, and is roughly the size of 2 DVD cases, stacked.

So, let's hope Nintendo took their design ideas from Apple. At the price the Wii is, consumers can obviously afford to replace it with a new model every 18-24 months, in favor of new features and higher power, while still being able to use your entire old library of games.

[Artesu]

wii-nano. nice.

I'm not a dude btw...that's why I am over-excited about things matching.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I thought most Nintendo fans would wish Nintendo would release these 'SUPER ULTIMATE' versions of their consoles (especially handhelds in the last 5 years..) instead of them going the iPod path or even the PS3 path. Dropping the older systems systematically (pun) and pushing a sorta/kinda newer system out there.

Though really, internal hard drive idea has been floating around a while so I fully expect it to happen within a year, maybe even less. And I'll have to buy it like a sucker again.

[Artesu]

Remember the "PS9/PS2:the beginning" commercial? I really hope they follow through with that.

[Imagist]

wii-nano. nice.

I'm not a dude btw...that's why I am over-excited about things matching.

GIRL on the INTERNETS??

no wai!!!

[Artesu]

wii-nano. nice.

I'm not a dude btw...that's why I am over-excited about things matching.

GIRL on the INTERNETS??

no wai!!!

I know, womanbearpig is a huge problem. I'm super serial.

[Broken]

Hey, I just found this about three minutes ago whilst on YouTube. Wii tennis tournament (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne3DmHcVPCA)

I never knew that there were tournaments for this game. This looks like a lot of fun, with plenty of spectators and a nice setup. There is one or two really sick volleys in the video, too.

[Bigfoot]

Hey, I just found this about three minutes ago whilst on YouTube. Wii tennis tournament (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne3DmHcVPCA)

I never knew that there were tournaments for this game. This looks like a lot of fun, with plenty of spectators and a nice setup. There is one or two really sick volleys in the video, too.

just fyi, the winner only gets a 1 year free lease for that car :P

[The Author]

I met my first Wii hater this week-end.

I was in an EBgames, looking at the classic controller for my newly found VC addiction, and I was explaining to my friend the reason for that controller. As I was doing some mental math concerning my budget, the clerk comes up to me and says:

:350:"Yeah, that's a classic controller for the Wii."
No shit sherlock... but still, I'm gonna be polite.
"Yeah, I know, I'm thinking of getting one for the virtual console."

:350:"Yeah, it will work with some games, companies are also gonna use it for their games."

"Hmmm, I know of smashbros, any other games that are gonna use it?"

:350:"I don't know, its just that the Wii just doesn't perform up to everyone's expectations."

"So yeah hmmm, anyway, I'm gonna go somewhere else."

That's strike 2 for EBgames, strike 1 was selling me a used game saying it was "new".


Also, there was something weird this week-end with my Wii. I brought it at a friend's place and well, the pointer kept jumping up an down. Look in the settings and somehow there were 4 white dots on screen no matter what I did. Is it possible that the backlight from his LCD screen messed up the pointer?

[SilverStar]

Last week I took my Wii to a friend's place, to show him some stuff since he didn't have a wireless router yet, but had just purchased his own Wii.

Because of the setup, the pointer was really jumpy.

Were there any other sources of IR, nearby? Reflection from the sun, perhaps? Or some other source of heat? Could throw off the pointer, since you can use candles in place of the bar.

[Bigfoot]

That's strike 2 for EBgames, strike 1 was selling me a used game saying it was "new".


Oh God, did they pull the:

Buyer: I'd like this game please.

EBEmployee: Sure *goes behind counter to grab instruction booklet+game and grabs game case off of shelf to sell as new*

[dsx100]

I met my first Wii hater this week-end.

I was in an EBgames, looking at the classic controller for my newly found VC addiction, and I was explaining to my friend the reason for that controller. As I was doing some mental math concerning my budget, the clerk comes up to me and says:

:350:"Yeah, that's a classic controller for the Wii."
No shit sherlock... but still, I'm gonna be polite.
"Yeah, I know, I'm thinking of getting one for the virtual console."

:350:"Yeah, it will work with some games, companies are also gonna use it for their games."

"Hmmm, I know of smashbros, any other games that are gonna use it?"

:350:"I don't know, its just that the Wii just doesn't perform up to everyone's expectations."

"So yeah hmmm, anyway, I'm gonna go somewhere else."

That's strike 2 for EBgames, strike 1 was selling me a used game saying it was "new".


Thats interesting, I come across Wii haters all the damn time. Yeah, ebgames and gamestop employees can be real idiots sometimes. They get hired because supposedlly they are big gamers but in reality their taste in games are mostly mainstream and very narrow. But not all of their employees are like that. I know some guys at my nearest gamestop that actually like a little of everything and are un-biased.

[BardicKnowledge]

I must just be really lucky -- my local Gamestop manager is awesome, and he usually knows everything I don't. His last recommendation for me was F-Zero GX when I asked for a decent GC racer to pick up for my Wii...good stuff.

[megadave]

I'm going to travel forward in time to get the new Mario Kart. Does anyone want a copy?

[SilverStar]

I'm going to travel forward in time to get the new Mario Kart. Does anyone want a copy?

I'll take 3. And tell me when Earthbound is coming to the VC.

[shikigami]

"I don't know, its just that the Wii just doesn't perform up to everyone's expectations."

which obviously explains how its the dominant console.

That's strike 2 for EBgames, strike 1 was selling me a used game saying it was "new".

wow thats pretty low. those small game stores like EB and gamestop are really managed poorly. how they are still in business is anyones guess.

Also, there was something weird this week-end with my Wii. I brought it at a friend's place and well, the pointer kept jumping up an down. Look in the settings and somehow there were 4 white dots on screen no matter what I did. Is it possible that the backlight from his LCD screen messed up the pointer?

there have been reports that extreme sunlight could mess with the pointer. does it just act funny at his place? was there any extra light that has an abnormal abundance of infra-red?

[megadave]

I'll take 3. And tell me when Earthbound is coming to the VC.

Slow down now, I haven't finished the machine yet. (Damn, what am I going to do now)

[The Author]

No, I tested around with different levels of light, it was really weird. I'll see if it happens again tonight at my place.

[Bigfoot]

This game looks pretty cool. Eternity's Child is coming to the Wii and DS. It was supposed to be for XBLA, but due to size limit they're moving it to the Wii.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/console-swapping/eternitys-child-moves-to-wii-298054.php

[The Coop]

That's strike 2 for EBgames, strike 1 was selling me a used game saying it was "new".

Oh God, did they pull the:

Buyer: I'd like this game please.

EBEmployee: Sure *goes behind counter to grab instruction booklet+game and grabs game case off of shelf to sell as new*

Um, you guys do know that EB and Gamestop "gut" copies of their games, right? They remove the game and booklet so they can put the box on the shelves for display purposes, to show they have the game. If it's a non-popular/big name game, they usually only do this with one copy. If it's a really popular/big name one, they may do it with 4-8 copies.

Edit: Shit. Forgot about not being able to get a quote within a quote, when quoting a single post. Fixed.

[Bigfoot]

Um, you do know that EB and Gamestop "gut" copies of their games, right? They remove the game and booklet so they can put the box on the shelves for display purposes, to show they have the game. If it's a non-popular/big name game, they usually only do this with one copy. If it's a really popular/big name one, they may do it with 4-8 copies.

Yeah, I know. I found out the hard way when I bought Sword of Mana years ago.

[Antipode]

I love getting games where the box is actually sealed in cellophane.

[Cecilff2]

This game looks pretty cool. Eternity's Child is coming to the Wii and DS. It was supposed to be for XBLA, but due to size limit they're moving it to the Wii.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/console-swapping/eternitys-child-moves-to-wii-298054.php

"...the wingless began a campaign of genocide against the winged creatures fueled by jealousy."

Funny, I never thought of him as a genocidal sorta guy.

[megadave]

Oh my heavens, this is hilarious (okay, it's possible, but it looks like someone's getting bored to me)

http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/09/09/nintendo-announces-wii-zapper-pack-in-zelda-crossbow-training

Looks like I was wrong people:

The Zelda crossbow game is no joke. I'll buy it.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/819/819020p1.html

[The Author]

"...the wingless began a campaign of genocide against the winged creatures fueled by jealousy."

Funny, I never thought of him as a genocidal sorta guy.

Tell that to the poor people from the lost nation of Atlantis.

[Bigfoot]

Tell that to the poor people from the lost nation of Atlantis.

I think you mean the lost city of Atlanta (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmeoPZf1cFo)

[Merk]

North American Virtual Console releases from 8 hours ago

NES Play Action Football (NES) - Who needs Madden?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (GEN) - Getting us ready for his appearance in Brawl..right?
Neutopia II (T16) - "Zelda without the license" makes a return

[Necrotic]

North American Virtual Console releases from 8 hours ago

NES Play Action Football (NES) - Who needs Madden?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (GEN) - Getting us ready for his appearance in Brawl..right?
Neutopia II (T16) - "Zelda without the license" makes a return

Nice, I was waiting for that second one. Makes me wonder how they're going to handle Sonic 3 & Knuckles.

[Imagist]

Did anyone else get a hiccup with the system update notification thing? This morning my system was glowing and I had a message board post from Nintendo claiming there was an update, but when I went to grab it I was told my firmware was up-to-date. When I came back from classes it was glowing again and there was not only a notification that the Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel was now available, but duplicates of both messages. I tried to update again and nothing.

Uhhh... what.

[Power Surge]

Quick question about Sonic 3 & Knuckles on the VC: Is it the original version with the Michael Jackson music or the later version in which the original music was replaced?

[Antipode]

Quick question about Sonic 3 & Knuckles on the VC: Is it the original version with the Michael Jackson music or the later version in which the original music was replaced?
I was under the impression the version where the music was replaced was actually the PC port.

[SilverStar]

Quick question about Sonic 3 & Knuckles on the VC: Is it the original version with the Michael Jackson music or the later version in which the original music was replaced?

Neither. S3&K isn't up there yet. Only the vanilla Sonic 3.

[megadave]

I wouldn't buy any of the Sonic games. Get the Sonic Mega collection Plus for Gamecube. It has way more games (including Ristar!), the Genesis Sonic games (including the 3d blast one), several Gamegear games, and Ristar.

It probably only cost 20 bucks by now - It's a much better deal.

Anyway, it looks like the new Zelda zapper game is no joke (yesterday I thought it was fake):
http://wii.ign.com/articles/819/819020p1.html

[KakTheInfected]

I wouldn't buy any of the Sonic games.

You could have stopped there.

[shikigami]

yeah i never liked sonic. seemed like a mario game with a gimmick (running really fast).

[megadave]

Oh give me a break, you two are being ridiculous. The Genesis Sonic games were superb. And the only similarity between the Mario and Sonic games are that they were both side scrolling games. Not a bit like Mario. That's just flat out bullshit.

[KakTheInfected]

Step 1: Hold right on the d-pad
Step 2: Let Sonic run through the entire stage himself with barely any action from you
Step 3: Pretend what you just did was fun

Christ, the 3D games were better, but not so much...

[SilverStar]

Step 1: Hold right on the d-pad
Step 2: Let Sonic run through the entire stage himself with barely any action from you
Step 3: Pretend what you just did was fun

Christ, the 3D games were better, but not so much...

Except Sonic 3, where they actually started doing different things.

And S3&K, where they added even more things to do, instead of just running across the stage.

[shikigami]

Oh give me a break, you two are being ridiculous. The Genesis Sonic games were superb. And the only similarity between the Mario and Sonic games are that they were both side scrolling games. Not a bit like Mario. That's just flat out bullshit.

yeah sonic was different because you can move faster and go around in loops.

otherwise your running around collecting coins/rings that you dont really need to collect, and each area had several stages which had a boss at the end of it.

[The Author]

Meh, since it was played on a TV and used light to represent characters, its obviously just like Pong.


I dare you to try and play sonic just by holding right on the Dpad. You won't make it out of the first level.

[Bigfoot]

Don't forget Sonic games were powered by blast processing. I'm surprised the Wii can even emulate them.

[shikigami]

Don't forget Sonic games were powered by blast processing. I'm surprised the Wii can even emulate them.

blast processing is a pretty old concept, im sure if the wii doesnt do it in hardware the software does it quick enough.

ill be surprised if the wii can emulate superfx and castlevania 3.

[megadave]

yeah sonic was different because you can move faster and go around in loops.

otherwise your running around collecting coins/rings that you dont really need to collect, and each area had several stages which had a boss at the end of it.

Yeah, in almost every game you run around collecting something - comic books, coins, rings, pieces of cheese, healing potions, rupees, extra lives, pieces of fruit.

Also, yeah there's a boss at the end of the stage in hm, which games? Oh my heavens, just about every friggin' one!

I THINK YOU JUST MADE ME HAD AN EPIPHANY. I'VE REALIZED THAT ALMOST EVERY GAME IN THE UNIVERSE IS RIPOFF OF MARIO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ENLIGHTENING ME WITH YOUR FANTASTIC THEORY!

[Bigfoot]

The world would be pretty boring if people couldn't use similar ideas from other things.

[SilverStar]

The world would be pretty boring if people couldn't use similar ideas from other things.

Shh. that's what the entire OS market is about. And MS wants to make sure no one can rip off what they ripped off!

[KakTheInfected]

If I leave him idle, he looks at me and taps his foot! OMG SO COOL! SO RAD!

Stupid useless mascot.

[Azul v2]

Sonic owns

Sonic for Brawl

[!Nekko!]

My emotion because of this thread right now: ...rofl

[megadave]

It's basically being trolled in as if it's the PS3 thread.

[Neo Samus]

Serious, what's with the fighting? Ok fine, so not everyone likes sonic I can deal with that but there's no need bitch about how much it sucks/awesome it is? Oh wait......I forgot this is the internet where EVERYONE has an opinion......

[Alpine Flame]

Shh. that's what the entire OS market is about. And MS wants to make sure no one can rip off what they ripped off!
But I like Windows, OSX, and Linux.... in addition to liking both Mario and Sonic. Am I a traitor to all camps? Man, I like my freedom.

[shikigami]

Yeah, in almost every game you run around collecting something - comic books, coins, rings, pieces of cheese, healing potions, rupees, extra lives, pieces of fruit.

BUT IS NOT THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE GAME.

Also, yeah there's a boss at the end of the stage in hm, which games? Oh my heavens, just about every friggin' one!

similar in terms of structure. world 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, boss, 2-1 and so on.

I THINK YOU JUST MADE ME HAD AN EPIPHANY. I'VE REALIZED THAT ALMOST EVERY GAME IN THE UNIVERSE IS RIPOFF OF MARIO.

and you debate this?

[The Author]

But I like Windows, OSX, and Linux.... in addition to liking both Mario and Sonic. Am I a traitor to all camps? Man, I like my freedom.
Freedom is exclusive to the Government of the United States and you are not allowed to have it unless it is provided to you by the US.

[Soma]

If I leave him idle, he looks at me and taps his foot! OMG SO COOL! SO RAD!

Stupid useless mascot.

Don't forget his ledge animation, At the end of every level when it counts up the score I always used to position sonic on the edge of the button that opened the animal capsule thing like he was gonna fall. I was so easily amused back then.

[megadave]

BUT IS NOT THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THE GAME.



similar in terms of structure. world 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, boss, 2-1 and so on.



and you debate this?

You are a ******* retard.

Edit: You know what? I'm just not going back to this thread for a while. There's been nothing but trolling for the last 3 pages, and I doubt it will get better for a while. There are too many 15 year olds on here and too many users who act like them. There's nothing wrong with a cracked post here and there but some of you people post just to get on the nerves of others, and aren't contributing a damn thing. Seriously, if you don't want to make a contribution or talk about something that we can agree on, then get out. Everyone can be a jerk sometimes, but some of you choose to team up and do it all at once. It's sophomoric and pathetic. So go to off top where that kind of stupidity is accepted, and let us who actually care about discussing Wii and Wii games enjoy ourselves. Same for the PS3 thread too. Leave them alone and grow the fuck up.

[The Author]

You are a fucking retard.
He is on to something.

In fact, walking is a reference to Super Mario Bros.

[JoeFu]

You are a fucking retard.
there is a reason why he is on my ignore list. Now stop quoting him.

[Alpine Flame]

Freedom is exclusive to the Government of the United States and you are not allowed to have it unless it is provided to you by the US.
But Microsoft bought the rights to it a while back... so, in a roundabout way, by owning a microsoft-based platform, I, in essence, own my own little piece of freedom.

[SilverStar]

You are a ******* retard.

Edit: You know what? I'm just not going back to this thread for a while. There's been nothing but trolling for the last 3 pages, and I doubt it will get better for a while. There are too many 15 year olds on here and too many users who act like them. There's nothing wrong with a cracked post here and there but some of you people post just to get on the nerves of others, and aren't contributing a damn thing. Seriously, if you don't want to make a contribution or talk about something that we can agree on, then get out. Everyone can be a jerk sometimes, but some of you choose to team up and do it all at once. It's sophomoric and pathetic. So go to off top where that kind of stupidity is accepted, and let us who actually care about discussing Wii and Wii games enjoy ourselves. Same for the PS3 thread too. Leave them alone and grow the fuck up.

I think your ass is too familiar with the stick, at this point.

By what I see, the past few pages have been pretty much just immature joking.

Except the stuff from you, because you're actually taking it seriously.

So, yeah. chill, dood. Don't want a heart attack and wind up a prinny, do ya?

[shikigami]

You are a ******* retard.

INTELLECTUAL.

look dont get mad because i merely pointed out the fact that youre favorite game is just a shameless ripoff of something nintendo did.

In fact, walking is a reference to Super Mario Bros.

when did i say that? all i am saying is the games are extremely similar in gameplay and format. noone decides to have a legitimate discussion on how i am wrong, they just call me a retard and are done with it.

the basis for sonic the hedgehog?

In the game, Sonic has to prevent Doctor Robotnik from collecting six of the Chaos Emeralds in an attempt to rule South Island. He must traverse six "zones", each comprised of three stages or "acts", until he confronts Robotnik for the last time in the Final Zone.

lets change it around a bit by saying mario must traverse 8 worlds, each comprised of 3 stages, until he confronts bowser for the last time.

sonic is not doing anything mario hasnt already done. the only thing it had going for it was the fact that sonic could move really fucking fast without a framerate slowdown. but thats a "whopde doo big shit". the level design was a bit more intricate in sonic as well.

[The Author]

Okay, you want ways in which Sonic the Hedgehog was different from Super Mario Brother:

Projectiles: Mario could gain powerups to use projectiles, Sonic could not.

Structure: Mario used a x-1 to x-4 structure, with a variation of the same boss. Sonic 1 had a X-1 to X-2 structure, using fundamentally different bosses.

Music: Each level in Sonic had a musical theme associated with the area, in Mario, each stage had a music theme associated with the stage (water music, under ground music, castle music, and overworld music.)

Gameplay: SMB had a simple left to right structure where you had to jump over obstacles to progress. Sonic had a flexible scrolling which could have you going from left to right then down, then left, then right, then up.

Puzzles: SMB had none, save from the last castle in which you had to, by trial and error, figure out where to go. Sonic had switches and various things to use to progress.


Even if you compare SMW to Sonic, SMW coming after Sonic, you have little similitude, and at that point, these elements may have been lifted from Sonic.



However, if you still wanna claim that Sonic is a copy of SMB, then I claim that SMB is a copy of Pitfall.

[megadave]

INTELLECTUAL.

look dont get mad because i merely pointed out the fact that youre favorite game is just a shameless ripoff of something nintendo did.



when did i say that? all i am saying is the games are extremely similar in gameplay and format. noone decides to have a legitimate discussion on how i am wrong, they just call me a retard and are done with it.

the basis for sonic the hedgehog?



lets change it around a bit by saying mario must traverse 8 worlds, each comprised of 3 stages, until he confronts bowser for the last time.

sonic is not doing anything mario hasnt already done. the only thing it had going for it was the fact that sonic could move really fucking fast without a framerate slowdown. but thats a "whopde doo big shit". the level design was a bit more intricate in sonic as well.

Wrong. This game is a shameless ripoff of Super Mario Bros.:
http://www.ocremix.org/game/great-giana-sisters-c64/

While I'm not afraid to admit that Super Mario Bros. is an awesome game and one that I speedrun regularly, Sega was going out on their own when they created Sonic.

It is an extremely different beast. The similarities exist with the collecting of rings, which may have very well been borrowed from Sonic, due to needing 100 of them to gain an extra credit and the chime that rings when a ring or coin is collected.

Saying that the boss-thing is rip-off is ridiculous. Because the boss is at the end of the stage? No, and Mario wasn't the first game to do that either. By the way, there's a boss at the end of every Sonic stage, whereas Super Mario Bros. had a boss at the end of every fourth stage.

Also, Super Mario 1 and 2 had flat land only. Sonic's land (on all games) is curved, loopty-looped and twisted. The enemies, the music, the graphics, and the play control are completely different.

Mario throws fireballs. Sonic has a spin dash, and the spin dash was a first for Sonic. Plus, Sonic saved animals trapped inside of robots from an evil madman. Also, Sonic had mini-stages and emeralds that needed to be collected in order to assume the final form.

Mario was based on defeating enemies and getting to the end without getting killed by a turtle or falling in a pit. During most Sonic stages, the idea is to keep momentum and not lose it.

You also pointed out that the entire point of the game is collecting the rings. Wrong - You only need one to keep Sonic alive (excluding pits and being crushed).

He didn't jump on turtles and save princesses. Also, I'm a big fan of both the Mario series and the Sonic series. Mario is my favorite, but Sonic is a different beast and has a flare that the Mario games can't provide. This is the same the other way around.

Your baseless and simply incorrect comparison is likely based off of blatant fanboyism and the reason I'm upset is because you are being extremely arrogant. You know this.

[Antipode]

Sonic 3 and Knuckles was a part of my childhood. It is one of the most innovative, diverse, and exhilarating games I've played. Plus, it had a damn good soundtrack.
Don't forget the dynamic sonic 2 used where two players could play at once through the levels (cooperatively or competitively). I think NSMB is the only mario game to attempt something like this. And the whole concept where if you find all the hidden bonus items through the whole game, you gain a new ability and a better ending. And all the elemental shields which provide new abilities. Don't get me wrong - I adore mario games - probably more than the sonic games (though I still find them awfully hard to compare)...but don't go over-simplifying and ignoring what made sonic so great to begin with.

Also wow, hahaha, I feel like it's the early 90's all over again.

EDIT: I forgot to put anything useful in this post, so let me also say this: I might get this crossbow/zapper combo if only for medal of honor, which looks like it might be fantastic. We'll see. I know the crossbow game is just a bunch of minigames, but...meh. 20 bucks. And if it makes heroes 2 more playable, I'm all for it.

[Cecilff2]

Darnit, now I have to get my Genesis and NES out and play Sonic and SMB 3. And first I have to FIND them, thanks alot.

[The Coop]

Sonic vs Mario
Round 3,139,781

FIGHT!

[progressive]

I like turtles!

[Imagist]

Did anyone else get a hiccup with the system update notification thing? This morning my system was glowing and I had a message board post from Nintendo claiming there was an update, but when I went to grab it I was told my firmware was up-to-date. When I came back from classes it was glowing again and there was not only a notification that the Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel was now available, but duplicates of both messages. I tried to update again and nothing.

Uhhh... what.

Again this morning (or late last night, I bet). No one else?

I turned slot illumination and standby off for now.

[The Author]

For a brief period of time, Katamari was confirmed for the Wii, but then it vanished.

People at Namco are being cruel.

[shikigami]

For a brief period of time, Katamari was confirmed for the Wii, but then it vanished.

People at Namco are being cruel.

they are probably still thinking of a way to control the katamari with the wiimote.

[The Author]

they are probably still thinking of a way to control the katamari with the wiimote.
How hard is it really?

Tilt the remote in the direction you want to go, the D-Pad left and right to turn without moving. You could shake the remote for the speed boost thing, and press 1 and 2 for other various functions like camera, jumping, and or new features.

[JoeFu]

I like turtles!

NO way!

TURTLES are my favorite animals.

[The Damned]

So, you'll either love or hate this, then.

http://www.ncsx.com/2007/091007/sound_nuigurumi_2.htm

[megadave]

Anyone who hates that is probably related to Hitler. That is awesome, I want one.

[Arek the Absolute]

So, you'll either love or hate this, then.

http://www.ncsx.com/2007/091007/sound_nuigurumi_2.htm

ME WANT
D:

[Antipode]

Man, I really want that ? box. Thing is, if I got the koopa shell, the urge to jump on it would be too great and that probably wouldn't be good for it...

Now here's something relatively interesting: IGN said that the Wii Zapper's trigger feels "spongy and unresponsive", which really would be a bad thing for something like MoH. However, they've also just announced a new one on Gear - the "Brando Wii 2 in 1 combined Light Gun", which they say may be the best design yet. They don't have a hands-on yet, but basically it looks like if the trigger has a tighter spring than the Zapper it will blow it away. Check here for the article. (http://gear.ign.com/articles/819/819579p1.html) Looks a lot more comfortable than that "blaster" that came out recently as well. Of course this would mean sacrificing the crossbow training, but big deal - it's just Duck Hunt with those goblins from TP anyway. I'm still going to wait and see what they say about it once it's out. I wonder if since MoH is "compatible" with the Wii Zapper as they say, it would also be "compatible" with this. It probably just means button accessibility, so I doubt it would be a problem.

[Penfold]

SNK Announces 3 VC Titles. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/819/819577p1.html)

[I-n-j-i-n]

Is SNK even trying anymore? They're pulling a Sega on everyone.

[shikigami]

Is SNK even trying anymore? They're pulling a Sega on everyone.

i think SNK stopped existing like 5 years ago.
EDIT: oh nevermind they are now SNK Playmore ::ROLLEYES::

and fuck neo-geo give me Crystalis you whores.

[Wintermute]

No shit. I need to get my Crystalis on.

[megadave]

Can't wait for World Heroes, especially 2 and Perfect. What other game can you pit a pirate against a ninja or a viking against a football player? Also, I've always wanted a real Neo Geo version of Fatal Fury, because Fatal Fury is totally rad.

[Effector]

SNK, stop embarrassing yourself. I bought your Metal Slug Anthology, I have no need for you anymore.

How many versions of a single game do they need to release?

[Drack]

Why release these games instead of KOF anyway?

[Neo Samus]

I with Mega Dave on this one. World Heroes 2 was the shit when I was younger. The clubhouse in my neighborhood had three arcade units in there. An MVS, The current Tekken game and Bust-A-Move. Ah the good ol' days......

I will get some Neo-Geo games, just not these ones.

[BardicKnowledge]

When (if) Samurai Shodown comes out, I will probably get that series. Other than that, I must have Crystalis on the Wii -- Crystalis and Startropics would make me extremely happy (and make Nintendo $10).

[megadave]

I with Mega Dave on this one. World Heroes 2 was the shit when I was younger. The clubhouse in my neighborhood had three arcade units in there. An MVS, The current Tekken game and Bust-A-Move. Ah the good ol' days......

I will get some Neo-Geo games, just not these ones.

Yeah, it's like buying Street Fighter before Street Fighter version 12 comes out, but it's so tempting.

I already have Star Tropics, which is really under-rated. The one I'm waiting for is Blaster Master. I have it on NES, but the ability to resume the state makes it worth it because that game can take a long time to beat.

[Bigfoot]

Medal of Honor Heroes 2 gameplay. This game is supposed to have 32-player online battle. Looks like it could be good.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24951.html

[KakTheInfected]

Doesn't it come out the day before or after Mario Galaxy though? That's a fucked up release date...

[KWarp]

Rumors has it Dewy's Adventure releases the 18th. Anyone picking that up? I'm neutral on the game and waiting for reviews.

[KakTheInfected]

I've heard it's not so hot...definetly gonna rent it though.

[Imagist]

Last I heard release was pushed to the 25th. It was originally slated for two weeks ago (the 4th).

[WesPip]

I've heard it's not so hot...definetly gonna rent it though.
I haven't heard much about it at all, but it SEEMS like it'd be a fun little game.

[TheCatPhysician]

man

i hope they put mischeif makers on the vc this time

they barely ever do 64 games though

[BardicKnowledge]

I second Blaster Master (too lazy to quote because it's a whole page back). Great game that took far too long to play.

[The Author]

So, I have just learned that next week, there's gonna be a DDR game on the Wii. Since I don't know much about these games, I have some questions:

1: The bundle, is it a lot more expensive?

2: Is the bundled mat usually worth it?

3: Is DDR a fun game for someone who lives alone and well, doesn't get to play with other people that often?

[shikigami]

3: Is DDR a fun game for someone who lives alone and well, doesn't get to play with other people that often?

its good practice so you can go to arcades and pwn n00bs.

[Darkmetamorphasis]

I suppose that it would be good practice. As with every other DDR available.
Hmm, you think they'd do wireless pads?

[Bigfoot]

So, I have just learned that next week, there's gonna be a DDR game on the Wii. Since I don't know much about these games, I have some questions:

1: The bundle, is it a lot more expensive?

2: Is the bundled mat usually worth it?

3: Is DDR a fun game for someone who lives alone and well, doesn't get to play with other people that often?

1: It'll probably be like $70 or something for the bundle.

2: If it's your first time playing, it'll do you just fine. They are a lot better than what they used to be years ago. When you start playing on the expert level, you'll probably want to invest in a Red Octane Ignition Pad(around $70 now a days)

3: I prefer playing alone at the arcades, so yes.

Also, #1 rule when starting DDR. DON'T STAND IN THE MIDDLE THE WHOLE TIME. Or when you step on a panel, don't always go back to the middle. The majority of people that play for the first time do this(I did), and while it's ok for beginner songs, it won't help you out once you start playing a little bit more difficult songs. So basically just keep your movements flowing. It'll also save you energy so you're not moving twice as much by going back to the center of the mat after every step.

In other words, don't do this(watch the guy on the right): http://youtube.com/watch?v=TSpol599E0U

Do this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_vrXSneQBcY

I suppose that it would be good practice. As with every other DDR available.
Hmm, you think they'd do wireless pads?

Konami probably won't have wireless pads, but I'm sure some 3rd party will have them eventually.

[shikigami]

Hmm, you think they'd do wireless pads?

maybe one that plugs into the wiimote

[The Author]

maybe one that plugs into the wiimote

You use the wiimote while playing.

[shikigami]

You use the wiimote while playing.

...interesting

[Bigfoot]

Well, there's a mode to use the Wiimote.

The pads will work just like the Mario Mix on Gamecube(that's also compatible, so you don't have to buy the bundle if you have that pad already). If a company makes a wireless pad, it'll just have a receiver like a wavebird.

[Merk]

I've been late the past few weeks, and next Monday is the start of my new job in NYC, so this may be the last time I do this

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Yoshi's Story (N64) - A story that's best left untold
Super Thunder Blade (GEN) - Shmups were on systems other than TurboGrafx16?
World Class Baseball (T16) - Silly Hudson Soft, people won't play a sports game unless it has licensed characters

[Armoured Priest]

the evolution of the VC continues (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/14/turbografx-cd-games-coming-to-wii-vc/)

[The Author]

the evolution of the VC continues (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/14/turbografx-cd-games-coming-to-wii-vc/)

CHO ANIKI!!!!!

[The Mutericator]

CHO ANIKI!!!!!

OH MY GOD YES.

[WesPip]

Guys, guys, you missed it.
Yoshi's Story.

[SilverStar]

OH MY GOD YES.

Don't act so excited. People will start wondering. :P

[KakTheInfected]

Guys, guys, you missed it.
Yoshi's Story.

I remember I rented some snowboarding game at the same time I rented Yoshi's Story so I never really played it. I <3 N64 snowboarders...

So perhaps that would be 10 bucks well spent since YS sounds pretty good.

[SilverStar]

Alright. It's official. I will need to get Smash Bros, now. Wi-Fi has been confirmed officially.

[BardicKnowledge]

The TG-CD thing is awesome -- give me Dracula X please.

[shikigami]

/r/ ocr ssb:b league

[megadave]

Star Wars / Light Saber game being made:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/820/820763p1.html

[Antipode]

Was WONDERING when this was going to happen.

[megadave]

Yeah, unfortunately, it may be a PS2 port. If so, then I will stay far the fuck away from it. I can still see hardcore Star Wars fans fainting over this.

[Bigfoot]

So far we have a tennis attatchment, golf, gun, etc...

So imagine the kind of attachment some company is going to make for the Star Wars game. They'll probably make some glowing LED wand which has a cable that plugs into the port where the nun-chuck cable would usually go.

[SilverStar]

Yeah, unfortunately, it may be a PS2 port. If so, then I will stay far the fuck away from it. I can still see hardcore Star Wars fans fainting over this.

What if that exclusive "duel mode" is actually online, and can be enhanced beyond just 2 players?

[Bigfoot]

That pic on Joystiq is hilarious.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6190/starwarssaberoq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Power Surge]

That pic on Joystiq is hilarious.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6190/starwarssaberoq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
"Joystiq" and "hilarious" in the same sentence? DOES NOT COMPUTE!

Also, don't bother with Yoshi's Story. It's a meh game, imo. Years ago when I first got it, I played it long enough to gain access to every level in Trial mode and played each one a few times. I haven't touched it since then (although it was fun while it lasted, it just gets boring before long).

[BardicKnowledge]

Yeah, especially compared to the two Yoshi's Island games (for SNES and DS), Story just doesn't have enough to offer.

[Arek the Absolute]

/r/ ocr ssb:b league

clanocr lol
no srsly

[BardicKnowledge]

I'd definitely be in for a brawl clan, but I highly doubt Nintendo's online stuff will give us any kind of capability for it.

[supremespleen]

I'd definitely be in for a brawl clan, but I highly doubt Nintendo's online stuff will give us any kind of capability for it.there is already an ocr nintendo clan

[JoeFu]

YES,NO MORE HEROES IS COMING OUT HERE IN FEBRUARY!!!

http://wii.ign.com/articles/821/821117p1.html

[shikigami]

YES,NO MORE HEROES IS COMING OUT HERE IN FEBRUARY!!!

http://wii.ign.com/articles/821/821117p1.html

im gonna want this. it looks like killer7

[MasterSenshi]

I'd definitely be in for a brawl clan, but I highly doubt Nintendo's online stuff will give us any kind of capability for it.

Actually, although there may not be connectivity in the game itself, you would just have to download the Opera browser, and set-up a thread on a forum somewhere so everyone had their friend codes or whatever the crap is you use to add codes. Then you just have to go back and load the game, since you're already online.

It's pretty awkward, I agree, but there's still enough functionality to allow a tournament, you just need to set the rules down off-game, if it is as limited as people fear.

Actually, until the other online announcements come, we have no idea. There could be some sort of multi-man melee (but brawl-style) that would let you set up tournaments with friends online. Who knows? But at the least, it would just take a webpage somewhere or a forum thread to handle the dearth of functionality.

Basically the way I see it, you set up a certain number of seeds, have people fill them, randomized or whatever, by skill (# of wins), and after you seed the players, just go through matches. Someone said you could score 4 points for 1st place, 3 for 2nd, and so on. So the first 3 move on, or, after a certain number of matches, people with < # points move to the next round, until you reach a final elimination round with 4, 3, or 2 players. The winner of that/those battles wins.

It would take some good administration, and people working together, but if interest is high enough, it wouldn't be impossible. Perhaps it may even be popular. Anyway, it's just another possibility of many out there.

[JoeFu]

I have no idea if any of you guys follow game announcements as much as I do, but Project O AKA King Story finally has a trailer. This is one of my most anticipated games

watch it here

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/892/892457/vids_1.html

[Bigfoot]

I have no idea if any of you guys follow game announcements as much as I do, but Project O AKA King Story finally has a trailer. This is one of my most anticipated games

watch it here

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/892/892457/vids_1.html

Buffering....buffering...buffering...buffering

:(

[JoeFu]

I guess I should give more info on that game. I don't know how to explain it so I'll just steal text from IGN.

The makers of Wish Room, Harvest Moon, Chulip, Final Fantasy XII and Dragon Quest VIII team up for a special project for the Wii -- a simulation/adventure game with unique mechanics and RPG gameplay. You play as Corobo Bread, a sick boy who finds a magical crown that transforms him into a fine king. Taking control of Corobo, your primary goal is to dole out jobs to residents in an effort to make your kingdom grow. Thankfully, Corobo's crown makes people follow his orders. To do this, you lead the people of the town by groups to spots that need work and issue them orders for tasks. Different tasks require different numbers of people, with groups ranging from just a few people to scores of people. As your kingdom grows in size and population, you'll start to see new types of development. You'll also have to deal with pests who get in the way as you attempt to build your kingdom, and so must direct villagers into battle. Outside of this hefty simulation component, the game also has a more personal side, where all residents have a life of their own that you can explore through communication and relationships.

[The Damned]

That is actually a very catchy version of Ravel's Bolero. I'm going to have to find the full version now.

[Antipode]

That is actually a very catchy version of Ravel's Bolero. I'm going to have to find the full version now.
For an interesting vocal version (I still prefer the instrumental ones, but whatever), check out the version by Angélique Kidjo. It's on the album Djin Djin, and it actually has lyrics for rhythm. It's at least something different, for sure.

/derailment

[KWarp]

I have no idea if any of you guys follow game announcements as much as I do, but Project O AKA King Story finally has a trailer. This is one of my most anticipated games

watch it here

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/892/892457/vids_1.html
This game makes me giggle. I'll keep an eye out.

[JoeFu]

Hot stuff coming your way

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3163146

The vanillaware game for Wii has a trailer!

Looks amazing.

[Effef]

Hot stuff coming your way

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3163146

The vanillaware game for Wii has a trailer!

Looks amazing.

Whoa. That looks better graphically than Odin Sphere, and hopefully since the Wii is more powerful than the PS2, we wont see the slowdown we saw in OS.

The gameplay looks a bit more interesting too.

[JoeFu]

Whoa. That looks better graphically than Odin Sphere, and hopefully since the Wii is more powerful than the PS2, we wont see the slowdown we saw in OS.

The gameplay looks a bit more interesting too.


Yup, Odin Sphere was too boring after like the first hour or so. Hopefully this game keeps things fresh.

[Penfold]

So apparently Samba De Amigo is headed to Wii (http://wii.ign.com/articles/822/822488p1.html). I think it was Atma who mentioned this game as being a perfect fit for the Wii before.

EDIT: I, too, am also very much looking forward to King Story. And No More Heroes.

[WesPip]

game as being a perfect fit for the Wii before.
*coughOkamicough*

[megadave]

Whoa. That looks better graphically than Odin Sphere, and hopefully since the Wii is more powerful than the PS2, we wont see the slowdown we saw in OS.

The gameplay looks a bit more interesting too.

If this game comes to the U.S., I will be getting it reserved. It looks awesome. 2-D? That graphic style? Can't beat it. It's like those old school 2D games that make you look in the background and think "Whoa. I wonder what it would be like to walk around back there." And those monsters look cool as hell too.

I bet the music will be awesome as well.

Edit: This just in. The Wii is getting even more badass:
http://www.nintendic.com/news/1124

May be old, but hey, crazy Japanese games are exactly what this console needs.

[Hum4n After All]

Was this shown here?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130157439814

Knights of Columbus!

[megadave]

Holy shit. That's the most awesome Wii mod I've ever seen and probably will ever see.

[megadave]

Bump. Alright Wii people. Stop lurking, start posting.

Dragon Blade, Dewey's Adventure, DDR, and Fishing Master are out. So we got a good variety of games over the week. Has anybody played these yet? I'm wanting some opinions - Apparently Halo 3 is the only game that exists right now and there are hardly any decent reviews out there.

Anyway, have you played any of these, or are you planning on picking one of them up? Why or why not?

[Bigfoot]

I got DDR. It's good for a home version. TONS better than Mario Mix. Red Octane definitely needs to make a 3rd party pad for the GC/Wii though, because the soft pad just won't cut it for expert players.

[Neo Samus]

I got DDR. It's good for a home version. TONS better than Mario Mix. Red Octane definitely needs to make a 3rd party pad for the GC/Wii though, because the soft pad just won't cut it for expert players.


How's the music selection for Hottest Party??

[Azul v2]

Holy shit. That's the most awesome Wii mod I've ever seen and probably will ever see.

That inspires me to mod and design a Wii myself. If only I had thousands of dollars of disposible income :(.

I really want to win the powerball lottery. Why do old people win it then sit on their money? I don't know about you, but I could do a lot of things with 250 million dollars.

[megadave]

That inspires me to mod and design a Wii myself. If only I had thousands of dollars of disposible income :(.

I really want to win the powerball lottery. Why do old people win it then sit on their money? I don't know about you, but I could do a lot of things with 250 million dollars.

If I had 250 million dollars, I would take my rusty old Mustang and give it a 500 horse engine and give it a Megaman color scheme (blue with light blue accents, all metallic). And blue lighting and seats and stuff. That's the first thing I would do .

And I would give a lot of it to charity and the less fortunate members of my own family.

And to hell with a Wii-mod. I'd have a theatre in the basement with every console known to man (excluding the Cd-i, Jaguar and 3D0), all hooked up through a master hub.

Oh, and I would buy some land by a river so that I could fish, jog and scream really loud all the time (and hear it echo).

And last but not least, a wireless router so that I could get my Wii back online.

[Penfold]

I got DDR. It's good for a home version. TONS better than Mario Mix. Red Octane definitely needs to make a 3rd party pad for the GC/Wii though, because the soft pad just won't cut it for expert players.

I'm assuming the pad connects through the Gamecube controller port...is that right?

As for other games Megadave mentioned...Dragon Blade looked kinda interesting, but I'm really gonna need to see some reviews before I consider buying it. Then, Dewey's Adventure was a game I was excited for when it was first announced, but given that reviews are pretty sour for it I'm reconsidering. I may wait to try it out first, but it seems like while the concept was cool the execution was lacking.

[Bigfoot]

How's the music selection for Hottest Party??

Honestly, I wasn't expecting the soundtrack to be all that great, but I actually like it. There's 50 songs total(including unlocks), and there are two 10 footers. Compared to the difficulty to Mario Mix, I was surprised to see any 10 footers on a Nintendo DDR game. There's also a decent amount of 9 footers as well.

So yeah, if there's any way to get a good pad to be used with the GC port(Answer to Penfold's question) in the near future, it's definitely worth looking into.

I've uploaded a handful of videos from the game on my YouTube (http://youtube.com/profile?user=bigfootkevin) account if you want to check those out.

[Azul v2]

So..yeah...any word on that "september surprise" promised by Reggie a few months ago?

[KWarp]

So..yeah...any word on that "september surprise" promised by Reggie a few months ago?
Probably the Oct 11 meeting.

[The Coop]

So..yeah...any word on that "september surprise" promised by Reggie a few months ago?

Probably the Oct 11 meeting.

SURPRISE!!!!

[Linkjing Donuts]

check mii out channel my ass

[KakTheInfected]

Huh...wasn't this the Metroid preview channel/Wii Shop upgrade? Those came in early August, the interview took palce in July iirc...it's troubling that some people were excited (or even expecting) that something was coming.

[JoeFu]

SIN AND PUNISHMENT TODAY!!!


MARIO 2(JP) TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


Fojfogjofmogmofmgomfgomfomgomfg

http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13567

[Airwalker]

SIN AND PUNISHMENT TODAY!!!


MARIO 2(JP) TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


Fojfogjofmogmofmgomfgomfomgomfg

http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13567

Wow, an import genre! This makes the Virtual Console 5 million times better! New content!

This is a special week on the Wii Shop Channel. Frankly, it's a gamer's dream come true: Nintendo is launching the new Import genre Please, oh please introduce Mother 1, Nintendo! I heard you guys even had it translated but never released it.

[BardicKnowledge]

This is _awesome_.

Can anyone recommend the 64 shooter? Yes, I realize that I should buy it because it says Treasure...but I'm looking for someone to confirm that it's worth my $10.

[Airwalker]

This is _awesome_.

Can anyone recommend the 64 shooter? Yes, I realize that I should buy it because it says Treasure...but I'm looking for someone to confirm that it's worth my $10.

Make that $12. It looks like the import genre comes with a higher pricetag.

[shikigami]

SIN AND PUNISHMENT TODAY!!!


MARIO 2(JP) TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


Fojfogjofmogmofmgomfgomfomgomfg

http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=13567

HOLY SHITTAK

[JoeFu]

Make that $12. It looks like the import genre comes with a higher pricetag.


Oh well, 12 is cheaper than importing the game still.

Only like a 1/4 of the price.

[Arek the Absolute]

Honestly, I wasn't expecting the soundtrack to be all that great, but I actually like it. There's 50 songs total(including unlocks), and there are two 10 footers. Compared to the difficulty to Mario Mix, I was surprised to see any 10 footers on a Nintendo DDR game. There's also a decent amount of 9 footers as well.

So yeah, if there's any way to get a good pad to be used with the GC port(Answer to Penfold's question) in the near future, it's definitely worth looking into.

I've uploaded a handful of videos from the game on my YouTube (http://youtube.com/profile?user=bigfootkevin) account if you want to check those out.

is it the game good to get for someone who is wanting to get good at ddr, or is this more of a fun recreational play every now and then and forget it version

[Airwalker]

Oh well, 12 is cheaper than importing the game still.

Only like a 1/4 of the price.

Oh yeah. For bringing in a new IP to play which we haven't seen before? I'd pay twice as much as normal to get new games in. (Such as Mother! I can't say that enough.)

[Ray Falling]

This is _awesome_.

Can anyone recommend the 64 shooter? Yes, I realize that I should buy it because it says Treasure...but I'm looking for someone to confirm that it's worth my $10.

I guess I could :) It's fairly challenging and has some decent length, which is always good. I have yet to beat it on Normal difficulty, and certain menu's make me believe there are some unlockables to be uhm...unlocked.

It's definitely worth the money concidering you'd normally pay over $70 (?) for a new N64 game, back in the day.

On a side note: if Nintendo is going to make another Starfox, for the love of God let Treasure do it!!! Not Namco, seeing how they have more experience with RPG's/Fighting games.

It's so obvious! :D

[BardicKnowledge]

I've had the NES version of Mario 2 downloaded on my computer for some time, and I can recommend it -- I bought it on the VC today over my lunch hour.

I'm going to get the Treasure shooter (thanks for the recommendation, RF) and will post a mini-review when I play it later tonight.

[Penfold]

I've had the NES version of Mario 2 downloaded on my computer for some time, and I can recommend it -- I bought it on the VC today over my lunch hour.

I'm going to get the Treasure shooter (thanks for the recommendation, RF) and will post a mini-review when I play it later tonight.

Nice, both games look pretty purchase-worthy. Think I'm gonna wait a bit though, given that I too many games I'm still trying to get through as it is. That, and I'm trying to hold off on downloading any more N64 games till Nintendo gives us further means of storage for the Wii.

[Ray Falling]

.

I'm going to get the Treasure shooter (thanks for the recommendation, RF) and will post a mini-review when I play it later tonight.

No problem :) Hope you'll enjoy it.

The story is a bit "WTF??? 0_0" but the action is really good most of the time, which is why I keep coming back to it.

[Azul v2]

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/jacket/jacketrequest.jsp

If you bought a Wii before this week, and want free remote jacket covers that are shipping with new Wii's, then go here and order.

[Power Surge]

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/jacket/jacketrequest.jsp

If you bought a Wii before this week, and want free remote jacket covers that are shipping with new Wii's, then go here and order.

I ordered one just now, and when I submitted it I was taken to a blank screen. I have yet to get any e-mail confirmation yet. wtf, how do I find out if it went through or not?

[Bigfoot]

I'd wait. I'm sure 839490353906 people are trying to do it at the same time, so it's messing up.

[anthonium]

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/jacket/jacketrequest.jsp

If you bought a Wii before this week, and want free remote jacket covers that are shipping with new Wii's, then go here and order.

WHOA! I'm glad I read this thread otherwise I wouldn't have known about this. Awesome! Gonna order now. :D

[Azul v2]

http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/10/cushionyshield.jpg

They are silicon?

[SilverStar]

This is the first I've at all heard about these things. Which is strange, because usually they at least pop up on Kotaku before they're even "official." Kinda like the 3 newer variations of the wrist strap(thicker string, rounded cap, lock clip).

To be honest.. ugly as fuck. But I ordered one anyway.

[!Nekko!]

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/jacket/jacketrequest.jsp

If you bought a Wii before this week, and want free remote jacket covers that are shipping with new Wii's, then go here and order.

hahaha, thats so hilarious looking. I'm getting 4.

Edit: Looks like I got overzealous with my order and I have to wait 24 hours to try again.

[anthonium]

I started filling out the order form and right at the last step once I hit submit it takes me to a white page so I don't really know if the order went through or not. I did not receive any email either. I suppose I'll try filling out the order again a couple of days from now to see if it will give me some type of confirmation. Hopefully it didn't screw up and say I already placed an order but it still didn't go through the system.

Edit: Ahh crap I tried to place an order again and it says I have exceeded the number of wii jackets I can get. I guess this means it went through or so I hope.

[megadave]

I don't want one. I can see it being comfortable or whatever, but I just don't care. I think it would be much better if Nintendo just gave all Wii owners 1000 VC points.

[Bigfoot]

I don't want one. I can see it being comfortable or whatever, but I just don't care. I think it would be much better if Nintendo just gave all Wii owners 1000 VC points.

Jeez, someone is selfish.. why can't you be more like Nintendo and give away free Wiimote Jackets that cost your company $18million :P

http://wii.ign.com/articles/824/824301p1.html

[megadave]

You're misinterpreting what I'm saying, Bigfoot. I don't think everything should be free, but it wouldn't hurt to offer some points, you know, just enough to get a super nintendo game, to see what the VC has to offer when someone first purchases their Wii. By the way, I've bought over 10 games on VC, so I'm not saying "Oh fuck Nintendo", although I like to make fun of them for charging us for things we've bought multiple times. I think it might be feasible for them on a marketing standpoint and that it would be better than what they are offering now. I mean, who really needs those grip things. I'm not ordering them, so that shows how much I care. I think it's more selfish to download an assload of those things based off of the fact that they are free to you. So, that's what I was trying to say.

I'm not greedy, I've given them thousands of dollars throughout my lifespan.

[Bigfoot]

I know man, I was just using you as a way to post that article :P

[SirChadlyOC]

I don't think everything should be free, but it wouldn't hurt to offer some points, you know, just enough to get a super nintendo game, to see what the VC has to offer when someone first purchases their Wii. ... I think it might be feasible for them on a marketing standpoint and that it would be better than what they are offering now.

I really thought that by now, I would be ale to collect Pepsi bottle caps or something similar to accumulate Wii points. 50 Wii points on each 20 oz soda? I'd buy a bunch of Pepsi for that. I think there's a huge market out there for someone to do that. Heck, I'd be excited if they did it for Xbox Live stuff too, even if I don't have a 360, just because I'd know similar stuff would happen with other brands and companies.

I have heard that there's Web sites like GamingLagoon that give you Wii points for filling out surveys and signing up for other offers (followed by an immediate cancellation, of course), but it sure seems shady compared to just collecting products I already buy anyway.

How about Wii points awarded in McDonald's Monopoly game? please?