Triad Orion

"YES, yes, Oh, God, Yes." -Wayne the Main Brain McClane. That sums up my entire feelings for this update. I cannot believe it. Holy hell, as if Brawl wasn't already crazy anticipated enough, they hit us with this. Can't resist. It'll be great.

Know I'm late on this one. But I second. With every fiber.

But, as addressed earlier, Ridley would be one bad ass boss for Subspace Emissary. If Ridley's not in THERE, at least, I will be deeply saddened because Ridley's frigging awesome. As for the update? Never been much of a Kirby player, but I am thrilled to see Dedede, because now there's probably a hammer-character to play as rather than all the silly sword-characters. Only way THAT could get cooler is if they introduced Hector as playable... >> Anyway, Dedede looks like he'll be a blast to play. Nothing like a penguin looking thing with a big honkin' hammer. Joy.

My entire perception of reality is thrown into question.... Will Wright, an illegal racer? ...you are right. That is BAD ASS.

"We approve of this message, dull witted Prince." Had to be said. Sorry. XD

Someone said it earlier, but if Mega Man (the Classic version) makes it in, Brawl is basically complete. Assuming Falcon makes his return, which frankly I don't see why he wouldn't, as F-Zero's still really popular, you can't get much more awesome than Mega Man. Someone did bring up the idea of a Belmont, which I would fully support as well. Now, if Mega Man and a Belmont (probably Simon) joined in, then it would be hands down the most awesome game on the Wii.

"Hot damn!" That's about what I have to say about today's update.

It'd be a fascinating proposition, but... XFactor is right. It would never happen because there'd be so many copyright issues to deal with nothing would ever get done.

Not I, because I'm often pleased with the music in game. And if I don't use the main music, I often use remixed versions of it. Occasionally for games like Civilization I use music from various RPGs, including Chrono Trigger, Fire Emblem, Golden Sun, and a handful of others. Can't really help you with adding a new soundtrack to X. Sorry. My roommate here at college, on the other hand, likes to use his various assortments of metal (Fintroll, for example) while he plays games like Dead Rising or Burnout. Dunno if metal's your thing, but there are so many sub-genres of metal that you might find something appropriate that you like. That seems as good a place as any to start. *Shrugs*

The Landmaster? ...That seems entirely wrong for Fox. I was expecting an Arwing assault as his Final Smash. Who can object to a flight of Arwings flying in and blasting the hell out of everything? XD Though to be fair, the Landmaster does work. And you can tell people to "GTFO MY LANDMASTER!" This may be more fun than I originally anticipated. >>

Actually, I'd extend that to the entire female cast of Golden Sun. Most of them are drawn to be good looking, but none of them are over the top, and they're all not over-sexualized at all. I second Jade, Charlotte, and Jan Ors as well.

Ah, your argument's becoming clearer now. The problem is, I don't really know if a cumilative effect really applies to this matter. Perhaps it does, but I believe you can make the argument that people can differentiate media forms and filter the images/messages as appropriate. In this case, video games are a tactile, active sensation as opposed to a passive one like television. While one could make the argument that such sensations would encourage violence, I'd suggest that active participation in video games actually acts as an effective release for aggression. Now, that does not actively apply to sexuality, but that's another matter. The sexuality issue is more complex. Samus may very well be drawings, code, and computerized graphics. But she really isn't any different in that regard than old comic books, pin-up posters, or pictures of models in general. Really, any visual representation of "ideal" sexuality falls under the same umbrella. Again, if this is a problem, it's certainly not new. Part of the reason why the sexualized image of women is popular is because sex is not a taboo anymore; people can more willingly demand it, and at this point there's nothing really wrong with that. Moreover, part of the reason why you see the calls for it... is well, because it's the Internet. A source of anonymonity and open forum. At this point, I pose the question... just how destructive is open sexuality in media? I'd say it's not really all that destructive at all. Most people are capable of discerning fiction from fact; and while there are many men out there who would say "Samus is hot," there are probably very few mature individuals who would mistake her for an actual, physically real woman. So... really, I don't think that Samus's Zero-Suit cheapens most relationships or individiual women for that reason. And you're right, not every vendor HAS to follow the trend of sexuality, but... when the market speaks, the vendor is usually obliged to deliver what's demanded to remain competitive. And with sexuality being demanded, that's what sells. I understand your frustration with the issue, however. Though I don't see it as a crisis or a problem, I do understand your view to some extent.

Can't blame you at all. That's one of the reasons I grew to love the Fire Emblem series as well. A wide range of characters ranging from your quintessential good guys (Eliwood, Seth, Kent), to the much more flawed, less than pleasant, roguish fellows (Shinon, Soren, Legault, Rennac). Not to mention the largely positive portrayal of women in the universes. Selena is a major general of a nation, Vaida is a vicious warrior with a strong will, and Titania as a knight with a lot of courage and great fighting ability. And that's just naming a few. Great series that. Hope it gets more representation in Brawl. ...Hopefully Hector will be playable.

Not only that, but most of them are designed to be positive female role models. Most female FE characters are unusually strong women given the medieval setting in which the games take place. Lyndis from Blazing Sword immediately comes to mind. EDIT: You still make your point markedly well, Vyse.

Normally I don't stick my head into these kinds of debates, but I heavily disagree with you on the point of "numbness." Most studies have indicated that violence in videogames does not numb a person to actual violence. Most studies show it as a viable release of aggression and is ultimately more healthy than not. Also, in some cases, sensitivity to violence may actually INCREASE as a result of playing video games extensively. As for the rest of your argument, I don't wish to sound judgmental or offensive, but I think you're being a little over the top with your assessment. Clearly, society is *not* falling apart, as we have not and will not fall into anarchy because video games create stereotypes of women and men or, in theory, causing us to become more prone to violence. Every major form of media in the twentieth century has been criticizied as "destroying society" and "traditional values", but society has clearly held on and the family unit still exists. Literature, Radio, Movies, Comic Books, Television, Rock-and-Roll, heavy metal music, rap, revealing clothing... they've all been accused of similar things you're accusing video games of doing... yet Western society remains intact, and these once criticized and attacked media have all become accepted into open modern society. Video Games are no different than any of those. They are a viable form of free speech, just like television, music, radio, and print. And as for what messages they send? Hell, look at R-Rated movies. These don't catch flak, and they're arguably worse than games like GTA. Yeah, the game may endorse a sleazy concept, but... if you censor that, why not censor the book or TV show that references similar content? It's a dangerous thing to deal with. As for "responsibility", the responsibility lies not only with the makers, but the buyers as well. GTA is a series that you must purchase; if you do your research, you know what you are getting into. Any responisble person should do that to begin with. And it's not like video games are being force-fed to society; they're willingly accepted, and purchased. The buyer assumes responsbility that they have some idea what they're getting into, and the maker's responsibility is to put information out there about it so buyers make informed decisions. Truthfully, I don't see why this degrades society. Violence and sex are socially accepted as it stands anyway. Sex has been for decades, and Violence for centuries. I don't feel as though any of this stuff in video games is anything new; hence why I believe your argument is a bit over the top and extreme.

"I bet if I take off all this heavy gear I could keep up..." Yeah. He totally wants Samus. XD

Seconded. I really don't care about Final Smashes until I actually see them while I'm playing the game.

Two of them really stand out. The first was Golden Sun, which at the time I started lurking around OCRemix was my favorite video game since the days of the Genesis. Unfortunately, they didn't have any GS OCRemixes at the time I first got here, but it wasn't long before one appeared, and it was a remix of my favorite tune from the game anyway. The second was Sonic 3 & Knuckles, which... well, that's pretty obvious. There was a lot to pick from in the Sonic series, which got me to look at Mega Man, which got me to look at Final Fantasy and especially Chrono Trigger... and really, that's how I got cemented in.

Arr, but supposin' they did... the scurvy dogs must walk th' plank! Straight to Davy Jones' Locker with them! Arr!

...that goes from the realm of difficult to just unabashadly retarded. That's not even a challenge. It's pure abject *torture.* Who wants their shooter games THAT ridiculous? Ikaruga and R-Type are one thing, but... damn.

Kirby probably ate it... gluttonous little jerk. Though Ike-Kirby would be funny to see, weilding a tiny little Ragnell. Wonder if Kirby will have Ike's headband too.

I approve of this idea, for the record.

I fully intend to start using this as part of my every day lexicon. God damn amazing update. After having over-played Melee to the point of annoyance, I can't believe how much I'm looking forward to Brawl. Updates like this only make me chomp at the bit. ...Damn clever marketing ploys. ><; And while the Medley from OoT may not be visible on the list, let's not forget that it's a strong possibility that an OoT stage may yet emerge. We had two Zelda stages in Melee. I wouldn't be surprised to see another Zelda stage show up at all, with even more selections for music. Anything's possible, I guess. *Shrugs*

Still, those "four chapters" were some damn good chapters. I dunno, I felt the story was pretty complete. Vague and puzzle-like, but complete. Sure, some things could've been elaborated on here or there, but... BioShock's story is unusually deep as far as first-person shooters go. I wasn't disappointed, truthfully.

Very yes. http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/supersmashbros/media.html?mode=trailers Solid Snake has been announced as a character since pretty much its conformation. And truthfully, I expect to see far more characters in Brawl than what we're being given on the website. Though they may stop announcing characters after they fill the page up as you suggested, to say that was the end of the roster entirely would be a bit too big of an assumption. After all, gotta keep some things secret.