Nintendo Wii

[Neo Samus]

I'd just be happy with a fucking 10-gig external hard drive.



I second that. I need more space for my VC games. :sad:

[megadave]

Me too (well, in a year from now for sure, because my library is growing). And it would be cool if we could store music, photos, and the like on there, as well as play our own music to games that have crappy music.

Why Nintendo is so reluctant on this I have no idea.

[linkspast]

I want to know what the deal with this wii thing is.. Why are there still none in stores? I mean comon its been 366 days now. And the demand is still high... I need one before Feb 10....

Any one want to sell me one...

[MasterSenshi]

Have you ever played one? At Gamestop or a friend's house? It's great... there just aren't enough good games yet. Well outside of Nintendo, anyway...


If you really want one, get familiar with the stores in your area, and call them, ask them when shipments come in, and BE THERE WHEN THE STORE OPENS.

I just sorta fell onto my Wii; I had joked with the clerks about being pissed at Nintendo for not having any, and just said 'so you guys don't have any, right', but they did.


That was the coolest moment in videogaming history for me. :D Ok not really, but still it was sweet...

If you want one, you have to get out there, or hope somebody can get one for you.

[Hale-Bopp]

If you're real adamant and able, I bet you'd be guaranteed to pick one up on black friday if you camp out overnight at the right store. Worked for me last year.

[megadave]

I had to work really damn hard to get one. I went looking (specifically for a Wii) over ten times, and came back empty handed - Then someone here on OCR, who I can't remember, told me that big shipments were going to Best Buy stores on a certain day. I went, and I was next to the last in line. The last guy was a coworker. I picked up that Wii and walked back to my car with great pride and the chummiest grin you would ever see.

I was pissed off during launch, because all of these random people, who could give two shits less about Nintendo, were there because of the hype. The same people who get hyped over the PS3, the IPhone, or whatever else. I hate those people. I couldn't get the Wii because the trend whores out there were getting them first.

Anyway, when I got one, it felt damn good. Best $250 I've ever spent.

Edit: Wow, I curse a lot.

[Bigfoot]

^Might have been me, lol.

I was lucky to get mine on day 1. The first day EB Games was taking pre-orders, my first class got canceled. I figured it was a sign to go for it.

[!Nekko!]

First to get one in Iowa, thanks to Wal-Mart.

[linkspast]

Have you ever played one?
I Know what the Wii is.. its just frustrating that the only places that seem to have them for sale end up selling them the minute it hits the shelves... to moms who buy crap like happy feet with it... I Just wana SMASH!!!

Oh and I went to a few stores today and there was a small crowd before the store opened, none of them wanted a Wii, they were all there for rock band...

[Neo Samus]

^Might have been me, lol.

I was lucky to get mine on day 1. The first day EB Games was taking pre-orders, my first class got canceled. I figured it was a sign to go for it.

Same here. I got an email from Gamestop that they were taking pre-orders on Oct. 13 and I was 11 of 13 pre-orders. I was so excited!!!

[Bigfoot]

:D So who wants the SNES Wii controller and SMG soundtrack?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-10u-49-en-70-2f4f.html

http://www.ncsx.com/2007/111907/ncs1119u.htm

[The Damned]

SMG OST torrent to hit in January. Countdown has begun.

[supremespleen]

:D So who wants the SNES Wii controller and SMG soundtrack?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-10u-49-en-70-2f4f.html

http://www.ncsx.com/2007/111907/ncs1119u.htmNot for thirty dollars, I don't! D:

[BardicKnowledge]

I'd pay $30 for the SNES Classic -- only 10 more for that sweet awesomeness? Totally worth it -- the only problem is that I already have two of the stupid things.

[supremespleen]

Did anyone get an e-mail from Nintendo about a survey for Metroid Prime 3? It took me to this (http://zanthus.checkboxonline.com/Login.aspx?userguid=%0A%0Ac5f889d5-ac6e-4d99-9110-5bd854867fce%0A%0A&redirectUrl=%2f07015MP3.survey%3fuserguid%3d%250A% 250Ac5f889d5-ac6e-4d99-9110-5bd854867fce%250A%250A). My MyNintendo login didn't work. Weird.

[Bigfoot]

I didn't. Maybe it's spam. I didn't click the link just in case it's spyware or something.

[Antipode]

SMG OST torrent to hit in January. Countdown has begun.
You should look a bit harder. It's already out there at numerous sites.

[supremespleen]

You should look a bit harder. It's already out there at numerous sites.PM me a link?

[The Damned]

You should look a bit harder. It's already out there at numerous sites.
Game rip or the fancy-ass 2-disc? I'd rather wait for better quality, non-clipped-off-at-the-end-because-someone-doesn't-know-how-to-record-things-properly version. Besides, the one I found only had half of the total track list.

[atmuh]

Game rip or the fancy-ass 2-disc? I'd rather wait for better quality, non-clipped-off-at-the-end-because-someone-doesn't-know-how-to-record-things-properly version. Besides, the one I found only had half of the total track list.

a 320 kb/s version just went up on a site that i frequent :]
its closed so dont ask

[supremespleen]

a 320 kb/s version just went up on a site that i frequent :]
its closed so dont askThen why bother mentioning it?

[atmuh]

Then why bother mentioning it?

to show that it does in fact exist

[The Damned]

Yeah, but is it the full version, with all 81 tracks? Or just 40?

I'd rather wait for the actual CD set than a game-rip. Until then, I'm going to wait. Besides, I still have to play it first.

[Arek the Absolute]

im really getting tired of having no fucking use for my sd card
hey nintendo, let us fucking read directly off of it god damn it

[Linkjing Donuts]

those of you who hate on mario and sonic at the olympics because it's gimmicky are closed minded fatbags


a friend bought it and we played the shit out of it. It's pretty much like past olympic games for previous systems, but much better. more movement, fits with the game well.


maybe I'm just being biased because I'm in track and I love it. but seriously, some people would rather give it 5 out of 10 (or whatever it has) than move their flabby grandma arms.

[supremespleen]

There any good VC games out that would be fun for 2-4 people with only wiimotes and GC controllers?

[Zup]

There any good VC games out that would be fun for 2-4 people with only wiimotes and GC controllers?

Bomberman. And it's five-player!

[supremespleen]

Wow, I was looking through current VC games out and Sin and Punishment looks awesome. I just might have to get that.

[Mr.Roboto]

Wow, I was looking through current VC games out and Sin and Punishment looks awesome. I just might have to get that.

Speaking of VC titles,Man.I want more N64 titles.

I want Mischief Makers god damn it.

[megadave]

The only VC release that I cared about this month was Magician Lord. Here's hoping for Ducktales, Battletoads and Double Dragon, and Super Fantasy Zone. This is my dream lineup for next week. It won't happen - not a single one of these games.

[Zup]

I'm still waiting for Earthbound.


And maybe the import of Mother.

[BardicKnowledge]

^Agreed.

And throw both Crystalis and Startropics in there while we're on the subject.

[MasterSenshi]

Ditto for Earthbound. And I want FF3 (6), FF2 (4) and Mystic Quest. And translations of the first Fire Emblems!!!! Oh, and since there's Sega, the Lunar titles (especially the Sega CD one). Lunar was the first time I realized a non Squaresoft company could make excellent RPGs. :-P

[Xbob42]

Didn't keep up with much of the thread, but I gotta say on the topic of Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, I heard it's actually a pretty solid game with very few actual weak points and a few really ingenious games. IGN, for example, seems to think that if they expanded on the, what were they again? Dream games or something? That they'd really be onto something special for a sequel, but it's solid and fun as it is.

I'm still being mesmerized by Galaxy myself, though. :)

Picking up Trauma Center: New Blood soon.

[BardicKnowledge]

Olympics is hit-or-miss depending on the event. Archery and skeet shooting are good, for instance. Running (and therefore hurdles) gets boring after you do it the 100th time. Swimming and high jump are my favorites right now.

Also, has anyone picked up the Wii Zapper yet? It's fun, but unless a solid FPS comes out very soon, it's going to sit and collect dust -- Link's Crossbow Training isn't all that great after an hour.

[shikigami]

^Agreed.

And throw both Crystalis and Startropics in there while we're on the subject.

i love you.

[Hector]

On the subject of Battletoads, is anyone here actually capable of beating that game without taking advantage of either cheat codes or save-state?

[shikigami]

On the subject of Battletoads, is anyone here actually capable of beating that game without taking advantage of either cheat codes or save-state?

my friend, ive seen him do it, after many attempts which ended in death or the game crashing.

[Airwalker]

Virtual Console is lacking RPGs in general, which is a shame given SNES's history.

[Xbob42]

Virtual Console is lacking RPGs in general, which is a shame given SNES's history.

THANK YOU.

I'm still waiting for Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 3. (6 now but my cartridge says 3 so it will ALWAYS be 3 in my heart!)

I'm willing to buy them again even though I own the cartridges AND ROMs. Why? Because I'm crazy like that. Just to show Nintendo we want some traditional RPG action going on here!

Maybe some tasty Secret of Mana too, been a while since I had some good action RPG co-op. ;)

[atmuh]

does anyone have geometry wars galaxies?
it has online leaderboards but im really confused as to how that works since you dont have an online wii handle and nintendo would never let it sorted by wii codes because then wed see peoples wii codes and all become child rapists

so how do the leaderboards work

[Xbob42]

does anyone have geometry wars galaxies?
it has online leaderboards but im really confused as to how that works since you dont have an online wii handle and nintendo would never let it sorted by wii codes because then wed see peoples wii codes and all become child rapists

so how do the leaderboards work

Initials perhaps?

[Effef]

Initials perhaps?

not specific enough

[Bigfoot]

Well, Japan just got their DS Demo Channel as part of Everyone's Nintendo Channel. I hope we get it soon.

[supremespleen]

does anyone have geometry wars galaxies?
it has online leaderboards but im really confused as to how that works since you dont have an online wii handle and nintendo would never let it sorted by wii codes because then wed see peoples wii codes and all become child rapists

so how do the leaderboards workYou probably register some sort of nickname, like with GH3.

[BardicKnowledge]

On the subject of Battletoads, is anyone here actually capable of beating that game without taking advantage of either cheat codes or save-state?

I can reliably beat everything except Rat Race 3, and Stage 12 (the damn spinning tower). Occasionally I'll pull everything off, but it doesn't happen that often.

[Drack]

This is a longshot, but for the other CompSci nuts at OCR:

Is there a utility to extract the unencrypted bits from a Wii save .bin file (saved to an SD card)?

I'm looking for a way to rip the save icons from the save files, but I can't write a tool myself because I can't figure out what image format it uses. If it were a simple pixmap, I've already written a tool that reads those...

The reason I want the save icons is for the friend code database. I need a good way to represent Wii games. I can already rip the DS icons.

[megadave]

So, last night, I downloaded Blue's Journey for virtual console. I don't know why. Maybe it was the screen shots that remind me of fantasy zone. People, this is one messed up game, and for some odd reason, I don't feel cheated.

There's tons of great Engrish and crazy Japanese weirdness. Everything looks like an acid trip (like Fantasy Zone or Wonder Boy), and the shop keeper is in a stripper outfit (and has huge breasts). There's also a lot of weird "Japanese" voice acting and possibly the most retarded ending I have ever seen. It didn't take long to beat, but I appreciate the game for it's weirdness and uniqueness.

The game play is pretty fun, with a ton of different power-ups, and weapons that increment in power. You can also grow and shrink at any time to go from power to speed. You can play with a friend (yes, has coop) when they come over, and they will go "What the hell is this weirdness?"

Oops, I just wrote a review. Has anyone else tried this game?

[The Damned]

I'm still waiting for Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 3. (6 now but my cartridge says 3 so it will ALWAYS be 3 in my heart!)

I'm willing to buy them again even though I own the cartridges AND ROMs. Why? Because I'm crazy like that. Just to show Nintendo we want some traditional RPG action going on here!

Maybe some tasty Secret of Mana too, been a while since I had some good action RPG co-op. ;)
Good luck with getting SE bringing their games to VC. Why charge people $5 to $15 a game (come on, you know that they would charge as much as possible) when you can port or remake it for DS (or even the PSP) and price it at $50 a game?

But on the other hand, looking back at all the remakes and ports that have come out and been bought over and over again by the same people, maybe they think they can actually get away with both a VC release and a new port/remake/pseudo-sequel.

[Hector]

Perhaps with the Squaresoft side they have shown a penchant for remaking games, but I've yet to see that with the Enix side. Enix made some great action RPGs during the SNES era, and I've not seen a whisper of a remake or a VC release of any of them.

[linkspast]

WII I got my WII.... Today. Updating.... its taking forever.. But its here..

And only $16 more than MSRP... Wii

[supremespleen]

So, is Puzzle Quest out for Wii or what? It says it should be, but I haven't seen reviews or anything.

[Thalzon]

It's probably as under-the-radar as games can get. I didn't even know there was a Wii version.

Regardless, I got my fill on the DS, and while I applaud the concept, in the end it's just Bejeweled with an incredibly broken, cheap AI.

I want to pick up NiGHTS: Journey into Dreams. December 12th is its release, right? We'll see how its reviews are first, though, because I already own one ultra-kiddy platformer for the Wii (Dewy's Adventure). Any more of those too-easy games and I'll have to turn in my manhood.

[SirChadlyOC]

I want to pick up NiGHTS: Journey into Dreams. December 12th is its release, right? We'll see how its reviews are first, though, because I already own one ultra-kiddy platformer for the Wii (Dewy's Adventure). Any more of those too-easy games and I'll have to turn in my manhood.

1. Get girlfriend
2. Introduce gf to video games
3. Buy kiddy looking games "for her," I.E. Zack and Wiki, NiGHTS, etc.
4. Get all kinds of lovins for being such a great bf
5. Play "kiddy" games by yourself in the dark in secrecy
6. ???
7. PROFIT!!

[atmuh]

i got a girl a wii two days after launch
a month later she was my girlfriend
and still is

[I-n-j-i-n]

LOL Nintendo. (http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry_post/eng/1284/Nintendo%20Game%20Cheats/#comments)

Why does it strike me that Nintendo is new to this Internets thinggy?

[!Nekko!]

i got a girl a wii two days after launch
a month later she was my girlfriend
and still is

I thought you were having girl problems a week or so ago.

[linkspast]

Starcraft should come to the VC...
Or was I the only one who bought it on the N64..

[Bigfoot]

Someone recommend me some VC games. I'm getting SMB3 definitely, but I have 2200 points total right now.

[The Coop]

Someone recommend me some VC games. I'm getting SMB3 definitely, but I have 2200 points total right now.

What genres are your favorites?

[Brithor]

Starcraft should come to the VC...
Or was I the only one who bought it on the N64..

No you weren't, lol.
I still remember those awesome Split Screen multiplayer games.

[Bigfoot]

What genres are your favorites?



I'm open to anything really, but my least favorite is probably strategy.

[megadave]

I'm open to anything really, but my least favorite is probably strategy.

You would probably like Shining Force. Edit: You would probably HATE Shining Force. Man, my reading comprehension is turning to crap. Carry on, people.

[The Coop]

I'm open to anything really, but my least favorite is probably strategy.

Looking at the list, here's 15 of the best ones in my view...

-=SNES=-

Super Castlevania IV- A great entry into the series. Nice graphics, good music, but a bit on the easy side. The controllable whip makes for some interesting gameplay additions, and there are plenty of levels to make your way through.

R-Type III: The Third Lightning- Great shmup. Pretty damn hard too. Great graphics, good music, and a choice of three different Force orbs to make for some experimentation.

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts- Hard as a fucking rock, it'll make you want to punch a baby. However, it's not hard because it's cheap, it's hard by way of enemy placements and level layout. It's graphically very good, has a very nice soundtrack, and to see the ending, you'll need to play through twice.

Super Metroid- Do I really need to explain anything with this one?

Axelay- Another shmup from Konami. As expected it looks quite good, has good music, and it switches from "into the screen" view, to side view every other stage. Gotta crank this one's difficulty all the way to see everything in the ending.


-=Genesis=-

Ristar- A platformer that really got little attention, despite the rather high praise. The character is sickeningly cute, but the gameplay is spot on. Great graphics, upbeat music, fun gameplay thanks to the character's stretchy arms, and big, fun levels. The boss fights are blast too, and the game as a whole has just the right amount of challenge. Great stuff.

Gunstar Heroes- Contra-like gameplay, but much more hectic. Very good graphics, good music, a tough challenge, and lots of levels. It's by Treasure, so it's got all the expected cool special effects too. Run 'N Gun baby.

Alien Soldier- Take the above game's gameplay, difficulty and visual style, shorten the levels, and make twenty-plus bosses for you to fight. This game is a boss fight lovers dream, as the bosses make up the majority of it. It never came to The States, and it's a shame since this game is quality stuff (again) from Treasure.

Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole- Action RPG that's set up in an isometric view. It's done by Climax, and it has a similar graphical style to games like Shining Force and especially Shining In the Darkness. Making the jumps is a bit difficult because of the view, but the game is great from start to finish.

Shining In the Darkness- A dungeon crawler on the Genesis? Why not. The music gets a bit repetitive after a while, but it's a quality title. The dungeons get tougher as you go along, and keep some paper handy as you'll want to make a map of your journey. Good graphics, nice tunes, and a solid challenge that keeps from feeling unfair.

Beyond Oasis- Another action RPG, done by Ancient (Yuzo Koshiro's company). Great graphics and a tough, but fun quest wait for you here. The music's a bit average, but mostly because the tunes aren't all that memorable, as opposed to being bad aural quality.

Shinobi III- The last entry on the Genesis, and it's a good one. Very nice graphics, good music, a nice variety of levels, and it's a good challenge. It plays similarly to Revenge of Shinobi, but its gameplay has been expanded with a few new moves, and ridable vehicles. A very good action platformer.


-=NES=-

Castlevania- An NES classic. Sure, the graphics are rough, but the music is memorable, and the gameplay is good.

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest- Better graphics and equally good tunes, this game's several times larger thanks to the broader quest. Another NES classic.

Ninja Gaiden 1+2- I'm putting these together because they play damn near the same. Both games are hard as hell, but they're also quality titles thanks to the graphics, music and level design.

[Bigfoot]

Thanks Coop. Yeah, I definitely already have Super Metroid :P I owned SG&G as a kid, and yes that game was damn hard. I got far through the 2nd time through the game, but never could beat it. I had to cheat and warp to the last level, lol.

[Linkjing Donuts]

HAHAHAHAH everyone check out the Check Mii Out channel, go to popular miis, then scroll up to the very top row, and look at the 4th Mii from the left.



how the artisan got away with that is beyond me



edit: if you click "call friends" it will call other Miis with penises on their faces

[Red Shadow]

Ristar- A platformer that really got little attention, despite the rather high praise. The character is sickeningly cute, but the gameplay is spot on. Great graphics, upbeat music, fun gameplay thanks to the character's stretchy arms, and big, fun levels. The boss fights are blast too, and the game as a whole has just the right amount of challenge. Great stuff.

This game is seriously awesome. Makes me wish ristar-cluster was still around so i could link to it.

Also WHY DIDNT ANYBODY TELL ME THERE WAS A GEOMETRY WARS RELEASED FOR THE WII (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=230117&affid=9156)

[TheCatPhysician]

HAHAHAHAH everyone check out the Check Mii Out channel, go to popular miis, then scroll up to the very top row, and look at the 4th Mii from the left.



how the artisan got away with that is beyond me



edit: if you click "call friends" it will call other Miis with penises on their facesi dont see it

man, must have been removed

[atmuh]

This game is seriously awesome. Makes me wish ristar-cluster was still around so i could link to it.

Also WHY DIDNT ANYBODY TELL ME THERE WAS A GEOMETRY WARS RELEASED FOR THE WII (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=230117&affid=9156)

yeah thats pretty much the best game on the system
or any system
i have the ds one AND I AM SUPER HAPPY

also if you read any of my posts youd have seen that i asked about it
telling you there was that game

[Red Shadow]

to be honest i havent looked at this thread in quite a while, so thats likely why i missed it

guess im out for an impulse buy tomorrow

[atmuh]

to be honest i havent looked at this thread in quite a while, so thats likely why i missed it

guess im out for an impulse buy tomorrow

uh WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ITS NOT IMPULSE IT IS A NECESSITY FOR ALL WII OWNERS

[Bigfoot]

Some of the Miis people make on there are pretty cool, like the Mickey Mouse one and UFO.

[The Coop]

uh WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ITS NOT IMPULSE IT IS A NECESSITY FOR ALL WII OWNERS

Shhhhhhh...

We're sitting right here. No need to shout.




Bigfoot- You cheater. All you have to do to get to the final level on the second loop is play for five hours without pausing. Then the game feels sorry for you, and moves you to it :lol:

[Neo Samus]

Some of the Miis people make on there are pretty cool, like the Mickey Mouse one and UFO.

I got my fiancee addicted to the Check Mii Out Channel. She loves doing the contests. Has anyone else done the contests here?

[Bigfoot]

Shhhhhhh...

We're sitting right here. No need to shout.




Bigfoot- You cheater. All you have to do to get to the final level on the second loop is play for five hours without pausing. Then the game feels sorry for you, and moves you to it :lol:

Wait, what? Are you serious, haha. How did you find that out?

[Drack]

Played some more games. Here's what I like, in the order that I like it.

Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a fantastic budget game. Plays like Super Monkey Ball, but with a lot of twists and differences. I highly recommend it. $20 in stores. Though most the music is merely okay, some is even remix worthy. Particularly Bio Lab stage 16. Wonderful song, I may rip it so you can have a listen.

Also, Geometry Wars Galaxies is made of win. You can even send DS demos from the Wii. It's a fully fleshed out game with 64 stages instead of one .. and other mechanics like Geoms (money for unlockables, also for a new multiplier system) and drones (a little invulnerable box that helps you out). It plays great on the Wii, and if you don't like IR aiming you can dual-analog it with the classic controller. There's 2P Co-op and Vs, and it also includes the original XBLA version. The difficulty is varied, some stages are nice and hard ^_^ I have no complaints about this game.

Soul Calibur Legends is mediocre. It's a hack-and-slash adventure, no more, no less. It doesn't have the depth, or even as good a story as the SC fighting games. There are 7 playable characters, including the surprise character ( Lloyd from Tales of Symphonia) who happens to be my favorite. Everything about the game reeks of poor design, but it's decent for a hack-and-slash beat-em-up style 3D game. The graphics look great for a Wii game.

Cruis'n is outright terrible. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. It brings shame to what was once a good arcade game series.

[atmuh]

drack how does geometry wars handle online ranking

[Drack]

drack how does geometry wars handle online ranking

I'll have to get back to you on that, I haven't checked that out yet.

[I-n-j-i-n]

Castlevania- An NES classic. Sure, the graphics are rough, but the music is memorable, and the gameplay is good.

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest- Better graphics and equally good tunes, this game's several times larger thanks to the broader quest. Another NES classic.

Or do the smart thing and buy a PSP and get THE two best Castlevania games on a single disc or any download service that offers SoTN. Old Castlevania games are way too unforgiving to be 'fun' IMO. I don't think most casual gamers are up for it.

Ninja Gaiden 1+2- I'm putting these together because they play damn near the same. Both games are hard as hell, but they're also quality titles thanks to the graphics, music and level design.

But foremost, the legendary difficulty level.


As for Soul Calibur Legends, I really wish developers will stop diverting good old fighting games into messes of 3rd part hack and slash adventures. Like that new Guilty Gears adventure game that looks like it'll be the worst game ever.

[The Coop]

Wait, what? Are you serious, haha. How did you find that out?

Nah. I was just joking. The game is punishment from beginning to end, and will fight you're claiming victory every step of the way.

[Bigfoot]

Nah. I was just joking. The game is punishment from beginning to end, and will fight you're claiming victory every step of the way.

I think the furthest I've made it the 2nd time around was fighting the boss with the mouth for a belly. Somewhere around there. It's been so long since I've played it. I think what made it hard for me is that I thought you had to have the bracelet the whole 2nd time through for some reason, so I never worried about getting any other good weapon.

[atmuh]

oh its probably the same as ds
its just the random name you put in

[The Coop]

Or do the smart thing and buy a PSP and get THE two best Castlevania games on a single disc or any download service that offers SoTN. Old Castlevania games are way too unforgiving to be 'fun' IMO. I don't think most casual gamers are up for it.

Bah. Difficult without being cheap is half the fun. Besides, I don't think there are too many casual gamers in this thread. And if there are, they need to sharpen their teeth on some games that are harder than Bowling ;-)



Bigfoot- You mean this guy?

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/SuperGhoulsNGhosts-26.png

[Drack]

Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a fantastic budget game. Plays like Super Monkey Ball, but with a lot of twists and differences. I highly recommend it. $20 in stores. Though most the music is merely okay, some is even remix worthy. Particularly Bio Lab stage 16. Wonderful song, I may rip it so you can have a listen.

Couldn't find the tune online, so I ripped it myself. Mercury Meltdown Revolution Bio Lab Stage 16 (http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~schapman/bio16.mp3). Apologies for the slight static, I had to use a poor cable to route the RCA outs from the wii to my computer.

[Airwalker]

For anybody who enjoyed Pokemon Snap and are waiting for that to come to the Virtual Console... The VC game will be modifiied to allow players to save the photos they take to the Wii, so you can post it to the message board and hopefully put it in your SD card. http://wii.ign.com/articles/838/838748p1.html?RSSwhen2007-11-30_021900&RSSid=838748

Oh, and I do like Mercury Meltdown. It was a nice game to help fill the gap before Mario Galaxy game around.

[Bigfoot]

Bah. Difficult without being cheap is half the fun. Besides, I don't think there are too many casual gamers in this thread. And if there are, they need to sharpen their teeth on some games that are harder than Bowling ;-)



Bigfoot- You mean this guy?

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/SuperGhoulsNGhosts-26.png

Yeah. There's two versions of him, right?

[The Coop]

Bah. Difficult without being cheap is half the fun. Besides, I don't think there are too many casual gamers in this thread. And if there are, they need to sharpen their teeth on some games that are harder than Bowling ;-)



Bigfoot- You mean this guy?

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/SuperGhoulsNGhosts-26.png

Yeah. There's two versions of him, right?

Three actually...

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/supgbad-1.png

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/supg-1.png

[Bigfoot]

I always thought that boss was kind of funny. That must have been a very narrow room since he could only walk sideways.

[Imagist]

So, Geometry Wars: better on Wii or DS?

[atmuh]

its the same game on both
wii looks prettier but geometry wars is an excellent take in your pocket and go kinda game

whichever is more important to you

[Imagist]

I guess I should go for the Wii then, since I no longer play games on the go... also I think the Classic Controller will probably be the best control scheme across both systems.

[atmuh]

I guess I should go for the Wii then, since I no longer play games on the go... also I think the Classic Controller will probably be the best control scheme across both systems.

after playing with the 360 controller i gotta agree

[BardicKnowledge]

Atma, if you know -- how's the connectivity between Wii and DS on Geometry Wars?

[Effector]

Couldn't find the tune online, so I ripped it myself. Mercury Meltdown Revolution Bio Lab Stage 16 (http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~schapman/bio16.mp3). Apologies for the slight static, I had to use a poor cable to route the RCA outs from the wii to my computer.

You go to Georgia Tech? Awesome - I got an acceptance letter from them today.

Convince me I should come to your school, sir.

[The Damned]

You go to Georgia Tech? Awesome - I got an acceptance letter from them today.

Convince me I should come to your school, sir.

Hello? Drack will be there. Reason enough.

[Arek the Absolute]

He isn't joking either.
Drack is definitely the man, man.

[Hale-Bopp]

Played some more games. Here's what I like, in the order that I like it.

Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a fantastic budget game. Plays like Super Monkey Ball, but with a lot of twists and differences. I highly recommend it. $20 in stores. Though most the music is merely okay, some is even remix worthy. Particularly Bio Lab stage 16. Wonderful song, I may rip it so you can have a listen.

Totally agreed. It's a great game for the price. Also, like you say, some of the music is remix worthy. Check out Geo - Stage 15. It's a simple little rock tune, but I might consider creating a vocal remix of some kind. I'm already playing around with it on guitar.

[Red Shadow]

Atma, if you know -- how's the connectivity between Wii and DS on Geometry Wars?
it's pretty neat to be able to transfer the classic game to my ds, just tried it tonight

and i'd tell imagery to get the wii version if he hadnt already decided on it, i dont care much for the way the ship is controlled on the ds

[BardicKnowledge]

I've got both versions, and the Wii is far superior. The only thing the DS has going for it is that I can play during work in the lab, etc. Still, both are excellent. I'd highly advise playing without the stylus on the DS -- it will seem like you will lose a degree of analog control, but the slower speed on the system makes up for that (and it feels even more like Smash TV, which isn't a bad thing).

[atmuh]

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/12/07/activision-to-fix-guitar-hero-sound-issues-with-new-disc/

so looks like all you wii gh3 owners get to have your audio issues fixed which is pretty nice
the fact that they couldnt just put out a patch is very disheartening though

[vega12]

That's good news. My friend already got a copy of GH3 (through eBay), but I put off getting one myself because of this error. Now that I know there's a fix on the way, I wish I tried to get a copy earlier because now I probably won't be able to get one until January 2nd.... and my friend only has one guitar :sad:

[Bigfoot]

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/12/07/activision-to-fix-guitar-hero-sound-issues-with-new-disc/

so looks like all you wii gh3 owners get to have your audio issues fixed which is pretty nice
the fact that they couldnt just put out a patch is very disheartening though

Come on, you really didn't think there'd be a patch, did you?

[SPIKENOX07]

Error? What error? I have GH3 and I have no problems.

[atmuh]

Error? What error? I have GH3 and I have no problems.

ever noticed that theres not stereo sound?
when you play face off its supposed to play your guitar out of your speaker side

[WesPip]

Guys, guys.
Microsoft ripped off Nintendo yet again, sorta.
I just downloaded Psychonauts onto my 360, since I missed it on the Xbox.

[atmuh]

Guys, guys.
Microsoft ripped off Nintendo yet again, sorta.

are you serious

[Soma]

Guys, guys.
Microsoft ripped off Nintendo yet again, sorta.
I just downloaded Psychonauts onto my 360, since I missed it on the Xbox.
Nintendo ripped off Emulators. OH SNAP.

[Zombie]

Umbrella chronicles is abnormally addicting... and the unlockable special mini-game thing is just random and creepy. Anyone else have the game?

[atmuh]

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Plated-Component-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B000NU9VPW/?tag=slickdeals

component cables for $.96 + $5 shipping

[Linkjing Donuts]

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Plated-Component-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B000NU9VPW/?tag=slickdeals

component cables for $.96 + $5 shipping
god damn, and I thought getting mine for 15 was a good deal

[Power Surge]

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Plated-Component-Cable-Nintendo/dp/B000NU9VPW/?tag=slickdeals

component cables for $.96 + $5 shipping
I ordered one just now. $6 for the whole thing; I pay more than that for a goddamn value meal.

[Mr.Roboto]

Pokemon Snap on the Wii.Hopefully they'll get out some other titles that will interest me.

[Ray Falling]

So we can finally exchange stars via Club Nintendo, but dang are the exchange rates a biatch. I think it's even cheaper to just buy a new points card *sigh*, there's always something u_u;

I guess I'll get some so I can get Pokemon Snap though, but it just feels like a rip off with those rates. Oh well...

[Wipomatic]

So we can finally exchange stars via Club Nintendo, but dang are the exchange rates a biatch. I think it's even cheaper to just buy a new points card *sigh*, there's always something u_u;

I guess I'll get some so I can get Pokemon Snap though, but it just feels like a rip off with those rates. Oh well...

I dug out all of my old games and registered them all and got enough Wii points to get Paper Mario so I'm pretty happy

[Airwalker]

You whaskily Europeans, getting a Club Nintendo and free stuff and... and... :-x

Nintendo of America hates America!

Edit: Nevermind... just figured you'd have to spend about $900 US to get a 1000 point card. We can still agree that Japan's Club Nintendo has it good, though... right?

[SirChadlyOC]

I dug out all of my old games and registered them all and got enough Wii points to get Paper Mario so I'm pretty happy

Wait, what? You get Wii points for registering your Nintendo games? What if I've already registered them? How many do you get for each game? Why haven't I heard about this before? Are you sure you're not making this up?

[Airwalker]

Wait, what? You get Wii points for registering your Nintendo games? What if I've already registered them? How many do you get for each game? Why haven't I heard about this before? Are you sure you're not making this up?

We don't count because it's for Europeans only.

[SirChadlyOC]

Aww, crap. I like free things, but I'm not a big fan of moving out of the country to get free things. [sad puppy face]

[Wipomatic]

You whaskily Europeans, getting a Club Nintendo and free stuff and... and... :-x

Nintendo of America hates America!

Edit: Nevermind... just figured you'd have to spend about $900 US to get a 1000 point card. We can still agree that Japan's Club Nintendo has it good, though... right?

I got a free game but you're getting Brawl in February and I probably won't get it until August so don't moan. :razz:

[Thalzon]

$900 for 1000 points?! Are you kidding? Was that a typo? 'Cause if not, MAN... Who the hell in Europe would pay over 400 pounds/euros/whatever for 100 Wii points?

[Arek the Absolute]

Read all the posts.
He meant you had to register 900 dollars worth of stuff to get 100 wii points.

[VerSus22]

Pokemon Snap on the Wii.Hopefully they'll get out some other titles that will interest me.

Yeah, probably because of the ability to post photos onto your Wii Message Board.

[Drack]

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams shipped. Comes out in Japan on Dec 13th, USA on Dec 18th.

Support for it has been added to the ClanOCR database (http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=NiGHTS%3A+Journey+of+Dreams).

Thanks to a leak I'm playing it already. The music is fantastic, the game is fun, I have no complaints so far though I've only played one mission so far.

[The Damned]

What's this about a new update killing my Wii's ability to play MP3 files off an SD card? Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/gifting-mp3-killing-wii-updates-now-available-58874.phtml) has a post about it.

I have a tiny little 256 MB card, and I've never used it for playing music on my Wii... but still... having the option is nice.

Also, now you can buy VC games for other people and send it to their system. Nice. North America confirmed.

[Antipode]

It's an optional update that allows mac users to listen to AACs/M4As instead of MP3s. Why they didn't just ADD the functionality instead of replacing it is baffling.

[atmuh]

What's this about a new update killing my Wii's ability to play MP3 files off an SD card? Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/gifting-mp3-killing-wii-updates-now-available-58874.phtml) has a post about it.

I have a tiny little 256 MB card, and I've never used it for playing music on my Wii... but still... having the option is nice.

nintendo thinks that aac is better and they for some reason are KILLING mp3 support to support aac which is weird i dont see why they need to stop the console from supporting one filetype to enable another

[Power Surge]

I'm worried that if I update my Wii (via the letter I just got) it will replace my photo channel with the newer version and then I wouldn't be able to play mp3s anymore. I've used that channel to play music off my 2GB card on occasion in the past (when friends come over, for example, and my laptop gives shitty sound compared to my TV); I wouldn't want to end up popping in Excite Truck to play mp3s from now on. Will I still have the option?

[Bigfoot]

I'll be honest, I've never used my Wii to play music. This probably applies for a lot of people, so it's not a big deal.

[The Author]

It's an optional update that allows mac users to listen to AACs/M4As instead of MP3s. Why they didn't just ADD the functionality instead of replacing it is baffling.

Unless they want itune on the Wii.

[Drack]

The MP3 format has some dumb licensing attached that Nintendo doesn't want to pay the fees for.

[megadave]

Well, that's pretty fucking retarded.

[The Author]

Well, that's pretty fucking retarded.
I was sure MP3 players didn't have to pay for the license, only MP3 encoders...

[megadave]

No hard drive, keep friend codes, false release dates, millions of dollars on useless wiimote jackets, and now this. Are Nintendo clueless or just insane?

[Shael Riley]

Let's rub our Wiis together:
5167 5984 9793 5071

[megadave]

Yeah, I want to play brawl with Shael. I need to post my friend code on Drack's database. Maybe I'll do that tonight.

[Drack]

Yeah, OCR friend codes and wii numbers go here: http://ocr.anticlan.net/

[dsx100]

So is the general mindset right now that Soulcalibur Legends sucks?

I really want to try it out but at the same time I hear nothing but negative things about it.

[Smoke39]

I'm worried that if I update my Wii (via the letter I just got) it will replace my photo channel with the newer version and then I wouldn't be able to play mp3s anymore. I've used that channel to play music off my 2GB card on occasion in the past (when friends come over, for example, and my laptop gives shitty sound compared to my TV); I wouldn't want to end up popping in Excite Truck to play mp3s from now on. Will I still have the option?
The Wii system update does not automatically update the photo channel. You still have to nab the photo channel update from the shop channel to break your MP3 compatibility.

[Rambo]

So... I'm such a Nintendo fanboy consumer whore... that I'm seriously considering getting the Wii zapper (which looks cool, but a terrible waste of money) just so I can get the Link's Crossbow Training that comes with it.

Anyone played this? Or general thoughts on the Zapper?

[Neo Samus]

For $20 with Link's Crossbow Training. It's a steal.

[Rambo]

For $20 with Link's Crossbow Training. It's a steal.

See this is what I was thinking, but everyone told me I'm crazy. So thank you. :<
The crossbow training looks pretty cool. And this brings me back to the gerudo valley target test. I just hope its not a game that can be beaten in its entirety in 10 minutes. And maybe if it's a REALLY great game... it'll tell me I'm good if I get 100% on a level. Got to love those personal rewards.

[Kenobio]

From what I've heard Link's Crossbow Training is pretty fun for as long as it lasts, which is only a few hours. Also, some say the game is actually a lot easier and far less frustrating without the zapper peripheral, but I have yet to try it out myself so that's not my own opinion. But yeah, only twenty bucks, right? For me personally I'd rather just wait until a friend picks it up to give it a whirl.

Edit: Also, the zapper itself seems pretty gimicky and would probably just collect dust after a while.

[Neo Samus]

Personally I think the Zapper is very fun to use. The only downside is just wrapping the Nunchuk in the Zapper compartment. It's not hard, its just time consuming.

[Kenobio]

That's cool, it's good to hear some people are enjoying it. Haven't really kept up with it, but aside from that new Resident Evil game are there many other games coming out soon where the zapper might play a factor in the gameplay? If there are I might look into getting one, though I have very low expectations for that Resident Evil.

[WesPip]

Let's rub our Wiis together:
5167 5984 9793 5071
Teehee.
I'll add you next time I'm on my Wii.
Shael for Wii Judge '08!

[I-n-j-i-n]

Apparently the Zapper is a sort of a flop in some circles. The button placement was all wrong from conception anyway. And the funny part is that many reviews apparently say the normal wiimote is more accurate and wieldy than the gun. I didn't think they would struggle with a gun adapter. I'm worrying about how the steering wheel could turn out.

[atmuh]

there have been some steering wheels but none have been anywhere near as accurate and simple as holding the remote sideways

stop giving us useless pieces of plastic

[Majin GeoDooD]

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams shipped. Comes out in Japan on Dec 13th, USA on Dec 18th.

Support for it has been added to the ClanOCR database (http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=NiGHTS%3A+Journey+of+Dreams).

Thanks to a leak I'm playing it already. The music is fantastic, the game is fun, I have no complaints so far though I've only played one mission so far.

The database is lacking GHIII and I think that should be rectified.

[Ray Falling]

A new RPG type game is announced for Wii: http://wii.ign.com/articles/841/841103p1.html

Seems pretty cool, if not a bit typical "hardcore" There's a PS2 version of it as well and it's made by Atlus.

Any thoughts? There's a trailer in there as well.

[Bigfoot]

A new RPG type game is announced for Wii: http://wii.ign.com/articles/841/841103p1.html

Seems pretty cool, if not a bit typical "hardcore" There's a PS2 version of it as well and it's made by Atlus.

Any thoughts? There's a trailer in there as well.

I'm looking forward to this. Atlus makes good stuff.

[Rambo]

I hadn't been to Nintendo.com in a while... but it looks like they changed it up quite a bit. It's nicer looking... but not as user friendly I find. Anyway, it seems like they completely did away with exclusive content for registering your games? Ftw? Not like that shit was ever very impressive, but I liked knowing that I got SOMETHING out of my troubles.

[The Damned]

Anyone see that rumor about Wiis attracting roaches (http://www.destructoid.com/rumortoid-san-wii-emits-a-frequency-that-attracts-cockroaches--59365.phtml)?

So... actual, crazy unknown thing, a complete misunderstanding (someone with a roach-infested apartment made a connection), or hidden Sony attack?

Also, Nintendo's stocks have gone down. OH NOES! MY GOD! (http://uk.reuters.com/article/technology-media-telco-SP/idUKT11337520071212?feedType=RSS&feedName=technology-media-telco-SP&pageNumber=1) Sell your stock and all your Nintendo stuff now while it's still worth something!

[BardicKnowledge]

I wish the new gifting VC options applied to titles I already owned...as in, I'd like to give away my copy of Sin and Punishment to someone in exchange for basically anything else. If anyone finds a way to do that, let us know please.

Unless it _does_ exist and I'm just incredibly stupid. In which case also let me know.

[Rambo]

I wish the new gifting VC options applied to titles I already owned...as in, I'd like to give away my copy of Sin and Punishment to someone in exchange for basically anything else. If anyone finds a way to do that, let us know please.

Unless it _does_ exist and I'm just incredibly stupid. In which case also let me know.

I doubt that exists or will exist. Then you could essentially share all your games with your friends and split the cost.

[The Damned]

No, all accounts are that you spend Wii Points on a VC title, and then send it to someone on your Friend Code list. There's no "regifting" of titles.

[Rambo]

No, all accounts are that you spend Wii Points on a VC title, and then send it to someone on your Friend Code list. There's no "regifting" of titles.

Well I haven't seen the display screen, but thats why I'm assuming you can't send the ones you already own. I'm thinking it never gets loaded on your console at all? Yes? This is all I was trying to say. My apologies for being misleading.

[megadave]

Nintendo/gamestop have made a program for the Wii-less. You can go to gamestop and reserve a Wii that you will get no later than Jan. 31st. Just thought I'd let you folks know.

http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/12/nintendo-announ.html

[anthonium]

I just bought a 2nd Wii remote controller and synced it with my Wii and started testing it out on the Wii's main interface but if I go to Wii settings and try to pick an option it won't let me. Is it because you can only do so with the player 1 (P1) remote or is there something screwed up with my (P2) remote?

[megadave]

Yes, you have to configure your second wiimote to have administrator privileges. Create a new user account for the second wiimote, and change privilege to admin.:tomatoface:

[atmuh]

me and drack played some NiGHTS over wifi before
first things first
it gets one major thing right
when youre playing the game, no matter what, youre online and if someone wants to play a little bell comes into the corner alerting you

ok now what it does wrong
EVERYTHING ELSE
only race is online its only 2 players there are only 3 maps and if youre behind (which i was the entire time) they dont give you any kind of way of catching up

[Red Shadow]

I'm looking forward to this. Atlus makes good stuff.
it looks a lot like Dark Cloud

i might get it

[Bigfoot]

The Wii is getting Castle of Shikigami III this Spring. You can always use more shmups.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/game-announcements/this-spring-wii-owners-to-dine-in-bullet-hell-334232.php

[atmuh]

The Wii is getting Castle of Shikigami III this Spring. You can always use more shmups.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/game-announcements/this-spring-wii-owners-to-dine-in-bullet-hell-334232.php

ive been playing that on and off
its a ton of fun and definitely worth getting when its out

[Drack]

Shikigami no Shiro 3 is an AWESOME shmup.

I'm only just starting it and I can get to the 4-1 boss. I love bullet hell, and this is the first good shmup on a Nintendo system since .. ikaruga on gc?

Also, Hyuga's shikigami attack (type A) rapes boss healthbars.

[The Damned]

Buy 3, get 1 free at Toys R Us this week.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/sale/toys-r-us-offers-buy-3-get-one-free-334400.php

Maybe I can go pick up Galaxy now that I'm done with exams... and then find three other games that I want.

[SirChadlyOC]

Nintendo/gamestop have made a program for the Wii-less. You can go to gamestop and reserve a Wii that you will get no later than Jan. 31st. Just thought I'd let you folks know.

http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/12/nintendo-announ.html

I just wanted to update this "Wii raincheck program" that megadave brought up with information from my boss at GameStop. All of this refers to just our GameStop in Ohio from what I know, so many other stores may be doing things differently.

We are allotted 24 "rainchecks," that's it. Instead of being Thursday and Friday, we are only accepting orders on Friday the 21st, and we will probably hit 24 orders by 10 a.m., an hour after we open. All indications are that this will be some sort of disaster one way or another, mostly because of poor communication or lack of information. For instance, this article doesn't mention that there is a limit to the number of rainchecks, so many people will be out of luck, and they will be very mad at GameStop.

Also, if every GameStop gets 24 Wiis each, he said that the total is only about 10,000 Wiis, which is clearly not enough to appease the masses.

Needless to say, my manager is pretty upset at GameStop corporate over this whole thing. Yes, I know that most of their business practices are usually questionable to say the least, but this one seems to be more Nintendo's fault.

[Oddllama]

I just wanted to update this "Wii raincheck program" that megadave brought up with information from my boss at GameStop. All of this refers to just our GameStop in Ohio from what I know, so many other stores may be doing things differently.

We are allotted 24 "rainchecks," that's it. Instead of being Thursday and Friday, we are only accepting orders on Friday the 21st, and we will probably hit 24 orders by 10 a.m., an hour after we open. All indications are that this will be some sort of disaster one way or another, mostly because of poor communication or lack of information. For instance, this article doesn't mention that there is a limit to the number of rainchecks, so many people will be out of luck, and they will be very mad at GameStop.

Also, if every GameStop gets 24 Wiis each, he said that the total is only about 10,000 Wiis, which is clearly not enough to appease the masses.

Needless to say, my manager is pretty upset at GameStop corporate over this whole thing. Yes, I know that most of their business practices are usually questionable to say the least, but this one seems to be more Nintendo's fault.
Luckily my nearby Ohio Gamestop is participating.
Thanks for the info... I'll try to get a jump on it.

[Airwalker]

For our VC monday pleasure: Cybernator (SNES), Alien Storm (Sega Genesis), and Monster Lair (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM).

I dunno, I heard of Monster Lair--not sure much about it. But Nintendo, come on! Give us some blockbuster RPGs like Super Mario RPG, Earthbound, any Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, ect.

[SirChadlyOC]

For our VC monday pleasure: Cybernator (SNES), Alien Storm (Sega Genesis), and Monster Lair (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM).

I dunno, I heard of Monster Lair--not sure much about it. But Nintendo, come on!

I found Cybernator at a Goodwill store about a month ago ($3), but I haven't played it yet. I suppose the fact that it was released on the Virtual Console means that at least someone enjoyed it? Please?

[atmuh]

i decided to try medal of honor heroes 2
first off
EXCELLENT CONTROLS
ive only played one mission of the campaign and it was fun but i cannot comment about the campaign as a whole

now for the good part
ONLINE PLAY
there are...yes its true....NO FRIEND CODES
its ea's service and you simply register a handle with them and thats your name
the matchmaking is excellent and the fact that it goes up to 32 players is just GREAT

[Effector]

i decided to try medal of honor heroes 2
first off
EXCELLENT CONTROLS
ive only played one mission of the campaign and it was fun but i cannot comment about the campaign as a whole

now for the good part
ONLINE PLAY
there are...yes its true....NO FRIEND CODES
its ea's service and you simply register a handle with them and thats your name
the matchmaking is excellent and the fact that it goes up to 32 players is just GREAT

Was wondering about this game, actually, ever since supremespleen tipped me off to it. Nice to hear that it's solid. Also, respect to EA for not being Nintendo. Er, at least in the area of online. I keep looking for a fun shooter on Wii, but CoD3 was not very good, Red Steel was an atrocity and MP3 is in a totally different category, really. So, should I be looking out for MoHH2? (wow, an actually useful post by atma. Ready yourself for the apocalypse.) :3

[atmuh]

;[ meanie
ya go for it its a blast
only thing it lacks is local multiplayer

[Bigfoot]

Anyone remember Mission in Snowdriftland? It was a flash platformer that had a level for every day of December. After each stage you beat, you got downloads for different Nintendo games.

Anyway, they aren't providing another flash based game this year, but I got this from their newsletter.

"News from extra toxic!

A lot of faithful fans have been waiting a whole year for the return of Chubby
and his friends. But, unfortunately, Mission in Snowdriftland won’t be online
this year due to organizational reasons.

But there’s good news as well: extra toxic has been officially licensed for
Nintendo Wii(TM) games development recently. We don’t want to reveal anything
else at this point, but we’ll let you know as soon as there’s something new.

The extra toxic team wishes you a wonderful Christmas time and a happy new year."

If they can make a platformer that was as fun as MISDL, that'd be sweet.

[Cadmus]

Sorry for the ignorance, but Nintendo's website isn't cooperating - does playing VC games require the Classic Controller, or can you just use a Gamecube controller? Thanks!

[Bigfoot]

Sorry for the ignorance, but Nintendo's website isn't cooperating - does playing VC games require the Classic Controller, or can you just use a Gamecube controller? Thanks!

Depends on the game, but most of them you can use either.

[Cadmus]

Depends on the game, but most of them you can use either.

Great, thanks. Next - is the only way to buy points through their website? The "Virtual Console" link brings up a server error...

[The Author]

Great, thanks. Next - is the only way to buy points through their website? The "Virtual Console" link brings up a server error...

In the WiiShop channel of the wii, you can buy points using a credit card. In fact, I only buy games that way.

[SoloGamer]

Great, thanks. Next - is the only way to buy points through their website? The "Virtual Console" link brings up a server error...
You can also buy a 2000 point card from any retailer for $20. I prefer buying directly from the shop channel though, since that doesn't charge any sales tax

[Cadmus]

Thanks much. Off to buy Paper Mario!

[Neo Samus]

You can also buy a 2000 point card from any retailer for $20. I prefer buying directly from the shop channel though, since that doesn't charge any sales tax

Where have you been? The Shop charges 6.25% sales tax. So when I buy 1000 Wii Points it cost me $10.63.

[megadave]

Well, every state has its own tax rules. I have to pay 10.90 for 1000 points (9 %). Some reportedly pay no taxes for games.

By the way, the Nights Into Dreams reviews have been kinda mixed. Is anyone bothered by this?

[SoloGamer]

Where have you been? The Shop charges 6.25% sales tax. So when I buy 1000 Wii Points it cost me $10.63.
Guess it varies by state. I live in California and don't pay any taxes in the shop channel, whereas a trip to the store would cost me an extra 8.25%

[Neo Samus]

Oh wow. I was unaware of that. I find it strange though....the shop channels tax for me is 6.25 or 6.5. When I go to stores my tax is 7 or higher.

Oh I know, it's just my county tax and nothing more. No city tax is slapped on.

[Linkjing Donuts]

Guess it varies by state. I live in California and don't pay any taxes in the shop channel, whereas a trip to the store would cost me an extra 8.25%
Same with me. I didn't even know they charged tax on the shop channel in the first place.

[Admiral_C]

Its good to brush of on your area's tax laws every once in a while. Some companies like to take advantage and pocket a little extra, while claiming its tax.

[Ray Falling]

I been trying to trade my stars for a 1000 points card for a week now and every day its the same story: points card store "under construction" or 0 cards being left...

I just want that darn Pokemon Snap already and I never have time to just go out and buy a 2000 points card.
This sucks much, and to think that it could cost me over 5 years of stars doesnt make me much happier.

[Scufo]

i decided to try medal of honor heroes 2
first off
EXCELLENT CONTROLS
ive only played one mission of the campaign and it was fun but i cannot comment about the campaign as a whole

now for the good part
ONLINE PLAY
there are...yes its true....NO FRIEND CODES
its ea's service and you simply register a handle with them and thats your name
the matchmaking is excellent and the fact that it goes up to 32 players is just GREAT
Whoa whoa whoa whoa WHOA. No friend codes? I didn't think Nintendo would even allow that. This gives a lot of hope for generally improved online play on the Wii.

Thanks for the info.

[Rambo]

I been trying to trade my stars for a 1000 points card for a week now and every day its the same story: points card store "under construction" or 0 cards being left...

I just want that darn Pokemon Snap already and I never have time to just go out and buy a 2000 points card.
This sucks much, and to think that it could cost me over 5 years of stars doesnt make me much happier.

Has anyone heard news of these Stars coming to North America? I'd certainly like in on this. :?
I don't know why they wouldn't. They took away all the exclusive content on their site after all...

[WesPip]

Ha, guys.
They've stopped offering ANY details on when trucks carrying Wiis will be out and about and what their routes are.
Apparently in Toronto a little while ago, someone tried to hijack a Wii truck at gunpoint. [not sure if it was successful or not].
Saw this in The Sun, so I'm sure you could get details from their site if you wanted to.
But seriously, hijacking a wii truck.
That's awesome.

[atmuh]

ghost squad is excellent
great if you have friends!

[Neo Samus]

ghost squad is excellent
great if you have friends!

Agreed. Been playing it with my Fiancee's brother and we have a blast for hours.

[The Coop]

Ha, guys.
They've stopped offering ANY details on when trucks carrying Wiis will be out and about and what their routes are.
Apparently in Toronto a little while ago, someone tried to hijack a Wii truck at gunpoint. [not sure if it was successful or not].
Saw this in The Sun, so I'm sure you could get details from their site if you wanted to.
But seriously, hijacking a wii truck.
That's awesome.

Perhaps it was two guys with guns, shouting, "WII WOULD LIKE TO PLAY MUTHA FUCKA!"

[Effector]

ghost squad is excellent
great if you have friends!

Heard it had better controls without the Zapper? Confirm/deny?

Also, Coop, that was good for a hearty chuckle. :D

[megadave]

It was a truck filled with 1,000 copies of rock band.

http://www.1pstart.com/truck-hijacked-with-170000-of-rock-band/

[atmuh]

Heard it had better controls without the Zapper? Confirm/deny?

Also, Coop, that was good for a hearty chuckle. :D

i dont have the zapper i use the wiimote by itself and that controls just fine!

[Kenobio]

Perhaps it was two guys with guns, shouting, "WII WOULD LIKE TO PLAY MUTHA FUCKA!"

<3 The Coop

[The Damned]

So, that guy that figured out how to use a Wiimote and a laptop to create a cheap, working virtual whiteboard? He's figured out a cheap, working way to make 2D displays into pseudo-3D monitors.

http://kotaku.com/336960/another-brilliant-johnny-lee-wii-vid

Did Nintendo ever think of these kinds of applications when they came up with this system? Because if this one guy could, they must have figured out something with fifty or so guys.

[Effector]

Nintendo needs to get on this NOW. One of the coolest ideas I've seen using the Wii remote.

Head Tracking for Desktop VR Displays using the WiiRemote: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw

Look up. :3

Sorry, you've been beaten to the punch. In two different threads, no less.

[anthonium]

Look up. :3

Sorry, you've been beaten to the punch. In two different threads, no less.

oh crap. deleted!

[The Damned]

In case anyone else was wondering what this guy does with projectors and cameras and shit...

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/

[Linkjing Donuts]

In case anyone else was wondering what this guy does with projectors and cameras and shit...

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/ (http://www.cs.cmu.edu/%7Ejohnny/)
wow, this guy is pretty amazing. (referring to the giant paintballoon sling as well as the wii stuff)

[The Damned]

So, being the holiday season that it is, I decided to take the Wii to the family get-together in a few days. But where is my Wi Sports disc? They all seemed to like it last year, so I thought, why not bring it again?

I found it. It was in its little cardboard sleve thing from when I bought the system on launch day. Hadn't used it much since then, of course. Zelda and all those other games.

It has a giant scratch across the side. I put it in, and the damn games doesn't load at all. I vaguely recall noticing it before but since it was a long time since I used it (pretty much last christmas), I hadn't thought about it.

After a few hours of trying to get it to load, it just wouldn't take. So I called Nintendo and asked what my options were. Even though it's well past the warranty expiration date, Nintendo is sending me a new free disc to replace the dead one.

They said it should be here in time for christmas; if not that, then New Years.

+1 for Nintendo's customer service.

[The Damned]

Oh, and on the subject of using a Wiimote for non-game stuff... here's one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwBstqA6--o&e) where you control a robot gladiator. Enjoy!

[Effector]

Figboot, not you too? D:

[Bigfoot]

I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT

D:



Sorry, long day. Work is driving me nuts. haha

[Amayirot Akago]

Figboot, not you too? D:Brutus, stop playing with that knife; you're gonna hurt someone.

[Critical Hit]

Today's xmas eve virtual console offerings are:

Blades of Steel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blades_of_Steel)
Rolling Thunder 2 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Thunder_2)
Donkey Kong Country 3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_kong_country_3)

That is all.

[Thalzon]

DKC3, I think we can all agree, was the worst of the 3 games and was a total bore (not to mention completely without challenge). So, who's gonna pick it up anyway? :P

[Linkjing Donuts]

Blades of Steel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blades_of_Steel)
that title is very misleading

[supremespleen]

Anyone have Medal of Honor Heroes 2? I want to play with someone I know online.

[atmuh]

Anyone have Medal of Honor Heroes 2? I want to play with someone I know online.

http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=Medal+of+Honor%3A+Heroes+2

so far just me
drack has it too and will get on there soon

EVERYONE USE THAT DATABASE!!!

[supremespleen]

http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=Medal+of+Honor%3A+Heroes+2

so far just me
drack has it too and will get on there soon

EVERYONE USE THAT DATABASE!!!We use our 'persona name' for that?

[atmuh]

We use our 'persona name' for that?

in game name not ea login name

[aTOH]

http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=Medal+of+Honor%3A+Heroes+2

so far just me
drack has it too and will get on there soon

EVERYONE USE THAT DATABASE!!!

Huh.. Didn't even know that existed. Added myself to the roster. Hope we get enough people to start up a DM game or something.

[supremespleen]

Friend requests sent. It would be cool if we did a TDM and got on Skype to coordinate ourselves.

[Drack]

Friend requests sent. It would be cool if we did a TDM and got on Skype to coordinate ourselves.

ClanOCR is still active. If you want to jump on Skype (We may move back to IRC soon, some changes are planned to make ClanOCR as accessible as possible by the time Brawl hits) just PM me, atma, arek, axel, or necrotic (just to name a few people) and we'll get you into our skype chat. We'd love to get more opponents, and as you can see from the DB (http://ocr.anticlan.net/), we've got a few people for most games already.

Also, spleen, I've added your MoH info (http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=Medal+of+Honor%3A+Heroes+2) to the DB, acknowledged your friend request, and sent requests to aTOH and Atma as well. Let's get this party started.

[supremespleen]

ClanOCR is still active. If you want to jump on Skype (We may move back to IRC soon, some changes are planned to make ClanOCR as accessible as possible by the time Brawl hits) just PM me, atma, arek, axel, or necrotic (just to name a few people) and we'll get you into our skype chat. We'd love to get more opponents, and as you can see from the DB (http://ocr.anticlan.net/), we've got a few people for most games already.

Also, spleen, I've added your MoH info (http://ocr.anticlan.net/browse.php?game=Medal+of+Honor%3A+Heroes+2) to the DB, acknowledged your friend request, and sent requests to aTOH and Atma as well. Let's get this party started.Awesome. I'd be up for a game sometime later today.

[atmuh]

i wont be around to play anything for a few days
goin to canada tomorrow really really early
so next week ill be ready!

[Soma]

So there's this story going around on digg.com about how Nintendo tech support told someone to smack their wii-mote to fix the accelerometer. Little did i know that i could have been a digg superstar because the exact same thing happend to me about December of last year. I think i posted it in this thread, actually. Kind of funny still.

[shikigami]

HELL YES

Startropics on the VC today.

[The Author]

HELL YES

Startropics on the VC today.



OH

My

GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Mike Jones FTW!!!

[Steben]

HELL YES

Startropics on the VC today.

Looks like I'll finally be able to beat it again, since the battery in my original NES cart gave out, and I can't save files to it anymore. :-D

StarTropics... the most frustrating Zelda-style game I've ever played and beaten. But a lot of fun, as I recall. Who developed it, anyway?...

EDIT: Ah, okay. It's first party. I wonder how they'll handle the letter aspect, though.

[megadave]

Awesome VC release today! Too bad I already own StarTropics and have beaten it 100,000 times. C'mon. Shining Force 2, hurry up.

[The Author]

So... no Mike Jones for SSBB post so far? Impressive.

[megadave]

Why the heck not? However, I'd rather have a new StarTropics game, since I love the old one and have played it to death (do not mention StarTropics 2, we already covered this).

He'd be good in Brawl. A lot of his attacks would be similar to Ness' attacks, what with the yoyo and bat. He could have a final smash submarine attack, or maybe use those alien buddies of his for some full-screen attack.

[The Author]

I just feel that SSBB will give us some ideas as to what may be coming our way. Pit being included gives me high hopes for a Kid Icarus Wii game. In fact the Wiimote really would work well in a bow and arrow setting. Heck, the yoyo setting would work out well too.

[shikigami]

He'd be good in Brawl. A lot of his attacks would be similar to Ness' attacks, what with the yoyo and bat. He could have a final smash submarine attack, or maybe use those alien buddies of his for some full-screen attack.

snowman is the ultra finishing move

[SirChadlyOC]

Awesome, I've been wanting to try StarTropics for a really long time.

Any hints or suggestions on how to play such an old game for the first time? Is it like "Castlevania II: Simon's Quest" and I'll have no idea what I'm doing without help, or should is it more straight forward and I should I just try to wing it?

[The Author]

You can most likely go through it with only one problem: 747

[shikigami]

what is the name of po's poem?

are you a game master?

(if you know what im talking about, that shit has plagued me forever, please shed some light on it)

[Penfold]

Nice, Star Tropics on VC...been looking forward to finally getting to try this out. Will be getting that tonight, and I think I'll finally break down and get Sin and Punishment despite not wanting to buy any more N64 games till they add more useable storage for the Wii.

[relaxitsonlyausername]

Nice, Star Tropics on VC...been looking forward to finally getting to try this out. Will be getting that tonight, and I think I'll finally break down and get Sin and Punishment despite not wanting to buy any more N64 games till they add more useable storage for the Wii.


Though you may have already purchased Sin and Punishment, and while it's a decent title, I would just like to state that the control scheme for the GameCube controller with make your hands look like they're engaged in a game of Twister. I don't have a Classic Controller because I opted for the regular GameCube controller so I could also play GameCube titles, so I can't speak for the control scheme with that controller.

If you haven't purchased it, though, and you only have a GC controller, I'd steer clear of it.

[DarkeSword]

Keep in mind though that Sin & Punishment has selectable control schemes as well, so even if you only have a GCN controller, if you fiddle with the options, you'll find something to your liking.

But Classic Controller is a solid investment for VC games.

[WesPip]

Keep in mind though that Sin & Punishment has selectable control schemes as well, so even if you only have a GCN controller, if you fiddle with the options, you'll find something to your liking.

But Classic Controller is a solid investment for VC games.
While I agree completely, it's also a bit of a pain in the ass for Pokemon Snap, just for the record.
The controls are fine and all that, but the joystick is way the hell more sensitive than the N64 controller's was. I find myself overshooting my target frequently.
Buuut of course that's a small price to pay.
Definitely, pick up a Classic Controller if you plan on downloading more than one or two VC games.

[linkspast]

Never made an offtop topic... But WTF>>> More delays... for SSBB.... march 9... The online better be amazing......... If this is not the place then delete it but Are you kidding me

and not even a good update....

[Critical Hit]

Japan still releases on the 31st of January...It's pretty damn tempting. Are you still planning on getting JPN version, Atma?

[Zeklan]

FUCKtencharlimit

[Skrypnyk]

hahahahhahahahahahahahaha

[SoloGamer]

i dunno man that stage looks pretty awesome

[Bleck]

Words cannot express my disappointment

[Wipomatic]

Hahaha oh god. This means Europe's not going to get it til 2015 probably

[Arek the Absolute]

not really needing a thread
i am curious as to why they get a whole month on us now
lame sauce

[atmuh]

well theres no brawl thread until release but it most certainly bears mentioning that THE FREAKING GAME IS DELAYED AGAIN.

im more pissed about the jap week delay than the us month delay I WANT IT NOW

[iskyoork]

I saw that and was like aauauauauauaahghh!

[megadave]

I'm not too worked up about it. I've been playing Twilight Princess, and I still want to play No More Heroes and Endless Ocean (c'mon, Brawl isn't the only cool game coming out). But I hear ya, it's been pushed back way too many times. They should have waited until the game's completion to announce any release date.

By the way, VC kinda sucked this week didn't it. Only 2 games and none of them particularly notable.

[BardicKnowledge]

what is the name of po's poem?

are you a game master?

(if you know what im talking about, that shit has plagued me forever, please shed some light on it)

It's a trick question. Po's poem has no title -- Po, the poet, can be found next to the Hermit's Mountain in Chapter 3. His poem gives a hint as to how to finish the chapter.

I _am_ a game master, at least as far as Startropics is concerned. :p

EDIT: Also, I'm unhappy with the delay of Brawl -- I was really looking forward to it. I wonder how much (if at all) this will hurt sales...

[megadave]

They are adding big bird and hamburgler.

[The Author]

Megaman, Megaman X, Bass and Zero are in!

Confirmed by the voices in my head.

[Neo Samus]

So the delay was true? What's the date now? March what?

[atmuh]

ninth .