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That was exactly my point. Even though there is a marketing push for this game, I think Nintendo has little faith in it, or they forgot how badly a few of the Metroid games sold.

I wrote about this new game on my Destructoid blog, I know other games of Metroid existed, Super Metroid is still one of my personal favorites. As Retro went on with the Prime series IT DID get worse. Corruption was waaay too much like Fusion, in telling you were to go, and what you need to do. There's a reason this game is coming out at the tail end of summer, because Nintendo wants it out of the way for a better game this winter, DKC Returns. It's like 1994 all over again.

Rental. But seeing as how I can't skip the cutscenes, that frustrates me even more, I may just skip this game entirely. And I called it on the crappy voicing months ago. When I started hearing trailers with Samus' "emo" voice, I knew something was wrong. Thanks Sakamoto, for forcing us to have to listen to Samus have "maternal issues". Game designers REALLY need to quit trying to act like movie story tellers, some are not as talented as they think they are. This just proves Retro understood Metroid better than Sakamoto with the first Metroid Prime. Good luck to the poor chaps wasting their money on this game, if you enjoy it fine, don't be suprised if there's a lot that won't... And it won't suprise me after the "newness" of the game has worn off, to hear people talk how bad this game really was in the long run...

A great, fun film. A little awkward to get into for my friends that went at first, but they enjoyed it. I'm taking my wife to see it on Monday. Poor gal has to work today and tomorrow evening....

The wii version is just an on rails shooter, so don't bother with that one!!!

Nolan, make this happen!!!

When the hallway is spiraling like crazy.

A great and very deep film. Nolan pulls off even the most complex ideas with relative ease. The hotel scene had my heart racing, that hasn't happened to me with a movie in years...

I read the first book, I'll wait for a whole set to come out. Can't wait to see this movie!!

The only laptop I've known that has an interchangeable card is alienware laptops as of recent

A generation of cock eyed kids, that's what'll happen

And couple the fact that most of the things that are added in Apple products that could/should have been in the product in the first place. Of course, some of those things Nintendo is guilty of. And I agree with Bleck on how ridiculous people need to compare Apple to Nintendo. Two entirely different companies that don't follow the same direction at all. Not to mention most of the games on the iPod are like one night stands...

Yeah you know like long winded and boring cut scenes, and bad writing/acting that infests games today?

You just summed up the argument for me right there, the music. Honestly, DKC 3's water levels were lagging, far too busy looking to me. And I agree with Retro, they do slow the games down. I honestly trust Retro to make this game. I wish they were making Metroid Other M, the more I see of that game and it's horrible dialog, the less interested I am in it. I'm just curious about the music. I'm sure they understand that's a big part of some fans attachment to DKC, I just hope this game will be one I can come back to again and again, unlike most games these days.

Nintendo didn't abandon anyone. They're not abandoning anybody now. In the whole supporting Nintendo during the "hard times", sorry but I don't believe that kept them afloat. Pok'emon and kids did. Now everyone will think I believe the "teh kidtendo" crap.

So, is the bonus material out yet? Just curious, any tracks from Mario Kart is welcome in my book...

I stand by that statement. Rare is a shell of what it was almost 10 years ago. Now they're relegated to making Wii knockoffs, and since none of their new games sold well at all, I don't see them making a comeback anytime soon. I feel that Nintendo was wise to let them go, even though I didn't feel that way originally. Reportedly, David Wise is a freelance composer now, so maybe they can havehim come in and oversee or even compose the music for the game. I saw a report that Nintendo acknowledged that the music from the Super NES games were a fond memory for many, so take that as you will. I'm definitely buying this game. If it sells well (as it should), Retro needs to make a 2D Metroid, considerring they seem to know Metroid better than Sakamoto himself.

The gaming press is a screwy thing, maybe that's why they have those Iwata asks videos. Iwata even openly admits he uses an iPhone and iPod.

I read that as well, that quote didn't even sound like Iwata, so it was taken out of context or fake altogether. I don't doubt that Nintendo should be watchful.

Don't do that. Far too many journalists want to pit Nintendo against Apple because they can't stand seeing Nintendo being way past the competition. And Apple and Nintendo comparrisons are like comparring oranges and, well, apples. (god that was lame) The 3D isn't exactly a necessity, but it's a disruptive move. And since blue ocean strategy is part of disruption Nintendo follows that movement. The graphics is a selling point for some, and a sweet spot for getting game makers to support it. I just hope 2D will still have a place on it. Judging from the Wii games we see coming out, I don't doubt we'll see some.

Whoops... Minus 10 points for me... still I'd love for them to try to get some of those guys involved if it's possible...

I second it. Seriously, I hated Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts, but David Wise's music was top notch. I hope they consider bringing him in to do the music, if they don't, oh well, just try to match the quality he did for the games.

I'll admit, I probably would wait for the 3DS, especially since I'd like to see a new 2D Mario for it. But a new star fox warrants it for me. Especially if it's the better aspects of Star Fox. Nintendo really exceeded my low expectations (I try to be realistic with this stuff)

Thirded, absolutely

Don't take this the wrong way, but not everyone cares about Kinect either. I've asked people in general about it, most of the people I've talked to weren't interested in it. Granted, none of us have played any of these products so opinions and judgement are rather pointless right now, no matter what overall forum opinion is (not like that really matters either)