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Ever since I heard that it was coming to WiiWare, I never played the PC version again, just so that I could feel refreshed. That was over a year ago. All that waiting, just for a few more weeks!!! Huzzah! In regards to the media summit, maybe the hardcore can finally stop whining for at least an hour.

I honestly think I'm gonna pass on this one. For starters, I didn't really think Gotham Knight was that great. It was good, but not like, "OMG! OMG!" great, but that's just my opinion. The other reason, is because I've had a complete fallout with Anime, especially since I haven't seen, let alone bothered to watch an Anime, for almost 2 years.... But don't let my "stick in the mud" opinion affect you....

It might be, I found that out from vgchartz transcript of Iwata's talk with investors.

I couldn't pass up this story, not after hearing all the whining of third party companies not being able to sell games on the Wii. Warning, LOTS OF TEXT... http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=6926 In a recent Q & A with Nintendo Investors, Iwata answered many different questions, ones that were seriously needing to be addressed, but the biggest thing of all, was this, at least to me... Granted, that confirms that console games outsold on the 360, but, there's one game in particular that had boosted those figures for those months, COD: MW 2, and NPD included ALL SKU's for that game (there were several "special editions" of the game). So, let's see what happens when you remove that game from the equation... So any of these arguments that companies can't make a profit on the Wii, is bull. I think the problem lies in the fact that either the companies didn't really have faith in those "hardcore" games selling, or, they were being lazy themselves. Also another shock, was this... Iwata: "To tell you the truth, GameCube is secretly designed to load graphical circuits which display graphics for right and left eyes respectively, for a future possibility of realizing 3D gaming experience." You heard it folks, Nintendo looked into 3-D gaming as well...

I can't wait to hear this project. I've been saying that for years.... Great to hear it's back on track, and my absolutely favorite track has to be the end credits music for Milky Way Wishes, it's always been my favorite.

I heard that!!! (Pokes cane, raises fist in the air) In all seriousness though, I don't care about the name. Never really bothered me, I just thought it sounded silly. The only thing I'm concerned about, is that Sega thinks we play Sonic for story, since when? You know why I like Mario platformers, and Old School Sonic? They don't have a lot of story, and they don't need it. Any idiot that thinks it's a necessity for them to have cut-scenes between EVERY stage needs to play something else. Granted, I still have a lot of love for Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, and even Sonic Heroes, but since then, nothing has been right with the games, at least to me, and the thousands of others still giving Sonic a chance...

I believe the only reason we ever had the misfortune of a name change was annoying Anime Sonic/SEGA fanboys (is there much difference? Kidding, just kidding) demanding SEGA to be "TRUE" to the original. And that, was the beginning of a downward spiral for SEGA AND SONIC. In regards to this new game, it's what Sonic should be, 2-D, no obnoxious animals, no princesses to "rescue" (I don't care if Lacey Chabert did her voice!!!), from the looks of it, just plain speed and fun. Even though I enjoyed Sonic's first few 3D games (SA, SA2:Battle, and Sonic Heroes), I'll take a 2-D GOOD Sonic game any day. Though I'd prefer a retail copy of this game, I'll take what I can get. After all, this episodic stuff might be a test for SEGA to see if not just fans will buy a 2-D Sonic game.

I definitely like what I'm hearing so far, I might have to check these out if they come stateside...

I stopped at around Issue 52. I still read them from time to time at a local book store I go to, but I haven't bought a Sonic comic in years. Sonic and Knuckles Mecha Madness was probably the best in detail for me, especially with Ken and Spaz's work. Dang, I may just have to go and look at some of those old comics I have now.....

That was a very nice one!!

Ugh, I hated that this project fell apart. Same as the Banjo Kazooie Project. I'm worried the Link's Awakening Project is never going to come out....

No wonder I never saw the ending on Toonami... On the topic at hand, I think they need to quit trying to follow the formula of Ocarina of Time, they've done it enough.

Dang, I was looking to start an argument! I need to go to NeoGaf or IGN for that... But I agree on that, BOLD DOES HELP!!

Easy there, I never said it was going to be, I said it might be possible it won't be good, or not do as well, that doesn't mean it won't sell like a ton. I only think something is amiss with this one, something is just, off. It's probably the Leona Lewis track playing, or the dialog. But since I've not really played any Final Fantasy games (let alone much interest), since VII, and IV (on the DS respectively), I'll keep my mouth shut from here on out. Sorry, didn't mean to rile anyone up.

Somehow I don't think they will. If you let the trailer play while not looking at the screen, you'd swear you were listening to a horrible Sci-Fi Channel movie (oops, SyFy, horrid name). And I'm sure the fanboy journalists will spin the (possibly) weak sales as something good if they turn out to be bad. For example, this new FF came out, and obviously, in it's first week, it's number one on the sales charts, that's an absolute no brainer, that's a lot of fans getting that game. Week 2, it goes down to number 4. I'd be nervous if I was Square at the moment. I wonder if these companies are starting to see that putting big risky budgets on these games is a good idea anymore. And from what REAL analysts have been saying (ones that aren't like Michael Pachter), 2011 isn't going to be a very great year for games, especially with game companies folding, or downsizing late last year and more than likely this year...

I honestly couldn't get very far into the trailer, I hated it. I've always admired the Final Fantasy series, but this trailer, and the dialog (the voices sound pretty good), just sound horrid. I really think Square needs to re-evaluate this series, I'm doubting whether or not they'll recoup the amount of money they took to make it. Sorry, I'm not trying to be a hater, I'm just being pessimistic with this one....

I heard Deadly Creatures was plagued by bugs (like actual game glitches), and signifcant slowdown, if that wasn't true, I'll by all means check it out. Never did try Dewey's Adventure, might have to try it out.

While I'm never one to express physical interest in other species (I'm only joking), I'll admit she was one of the most realistic CG characters I have ever seen, on par with Davey Jones in the Pirates of The Carribean movies.

He didn't give it a chance because he doesn't want to. He's being just as stupid as the rest of the hardcore that haven't even tried the game and say it's a DS port, or is just trying to do like all website try to do anymore, Flamebait. Anger the fans, get lots of page views, and look "insightful", and "edgy". Look no further than Jim Sterling's "pieces" on Destructoid, or Anthony Burch's Rev Rant, where all he does is whine about things commonplace in games that need to be change, and it's not the things that are of serious need either. I honestly can't believe how many people have become so against Mario Bros. Wii, it seems like they (hardcore gamers, God I hate that term) only want "cinematic" experiences in games, instead of just enjoying games anymore...

Sorry, but I think it's best not to divide gamers by what they play. That to me is part of the problem, besides this annoying Hardcore gamer garbage. It amazes me how they (the industry) make games for the hardcore for the Wii, but when there is little to no advertising for the game, how can they expect it to sell? Word of mouth may get some games a high selling rate, but not all of them are so fortunate. And not every game needs to be rated M to be considered as a hardcore title/great title, but since I've seen too many "hardcore" gamers/journalists cry about lack of these "mature" games, I think there isn't enough maturity in the gamers/journalists themselves. Have they (the journalists) even tried to read or research Blue Ocean Strategy? If Microsoft or Sony started in on that, they probably would. The "casual" mini games are a glut of bad software, there's no ifs or butts about it. But even that is backfiring now on companies that tried to cash in on it (customers are not as stupid as they think, they catch on quick). But it amazes me that here is a console that has a high install base, is cheaper to make games on, and companies stick their nose up at it. What? Are they afraid to compete with Nintendo? Sure, NOT ALL of their games have been that great lately, but if you can't or don't want to compete with a company that has been known for quality (in the past for some), then YOU'RE LAZY. Hear that IGN? that's what you should have been whining about, third party companies lack of software. I've become disallusioned with the gaming industry. So much BS has gone on these past few years that I have no trust in it whatsoever. From the reviews that are done in plush hotels paid by the game makers (like Modern Warfare 2), to the manipulated hardcore gamers, to the arguements about games being an "art" form (I don't want to get into that), this is not what I expected, let alone wanted. I guess I am a jaded gamer, but these things have definitely put a large dent in my feelings on gaming. I don't care about big giant stories in games, I don't care about big orchestral scores (most are forgettable in games today), or acheivements. I just try to enjoy games, and that's it. (Sorry for this being a rant once again)

Also, biased game "journalists"/"analysts" that act like they speak for the hardcore, but have no trouble throwing them under the bus when they don't agree with them (example: Modern Warfare 2). I've actually quit reading some websites because of how ridiculous they've been acting about the Wii, case in point, IGN, and their "Nintendo Is Lazy", and "Wii Needs Achievements" articles. They must have not liked New Super Mario Bros. Wii doing so well, or maybe they just suck at it.

I really, really wanted to see this in 3D. But the last movie I saw in 3D, UP, started to give me a headache, so I went 2D on this one, not to mention, that my brother-in-law who went with me, would have probably gotten a little nausiated by it. Potential Spoilers, AVERT YOUR EYES IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT!!!! Speaking of the film, I have to admit, it was just so, jarring, watching Sigourney Weaver as a Naavi, or the main guy as one, but as it went on, I got used to it, and enjoyed it. Not to mention just how realistic it was, Cameron has definitely raised the bar for special effects. The way the faces were animated especially made it all the better. The scenery was absolutely stunning. So much of it really felt real. Those floating mountains were especially beautiful. I have to admit, although this was familiar ground in terms of story, it was still very enjoyable. Someone mentioned some of the cheesy lines, and I agree, some of Cameron's films have had them, after all, who could forget "Game Over Man! Game Over!" from Aliens, or countless others like from Terminator? Speaking of Aliens, I felt like I was watching some of it, especially with some of the military weaponry, and the way that Michelle Rodriguez played that soldier reminded me of Vasquez from Aliens (the tough military chick). END SPOILERS I guess I'll have to take one of my friends to go see it in 3D this week, from the comments, it sounds like it's worth it...

Has anyone successfully got all the coins in World 9-7 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii? It's practically impossible for me...

Wow, I can remember when I first read about this site in a magazine a few years ago, and then visiting it frequently in computer class my senior year in high school, I can't believe it's been this long! Congratulations OCR, I'm sure Dj Pretzel never thought it would have taken off as big as it has, for as long as it has, and will continue to. Keep up all the hard work remixers, you've caught so much attention from all of the gaming world. (Did that come off cheesy? )