THE BORE
General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Van Cruncheon on August 05, 2006, 02:49:49 PM
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??? why pay for an Xbox 0.9 ???
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I got it preordered.
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As do I. Sorry Drinky, but at least I'm getting Ultimate G&G so you can't totally hate me.
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Eh, I'm getting one, but it's because I'm:
1) Too cheap to pay $60 for games in most cases
2) Not ever gonig to stomach a $600 PS3
3) Not getting any gaming out of my X360 premium. Dead Rising is the only game coming out for a long time that I'm even interested in.
On the rare occasions that I game, I might as well do it as cheaply as possible.
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:hurr :hurr :hurr
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:elf :elf :elf
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??? why pay for an Xbox 0.9 ???
to have fun telling the world in details how much it fucking stinks :P
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I can't hate a UGnG fan. :(
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I can't hate a UGnG fan. :(
I alos love Diablo, so get on your knees.
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If that 711 promo is true and the Wii retails at $300, Nintendo can go fuck themselves. I really want a Wii, but come on: it's arguable that it's even worth half of $300.
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I'm getting one, primarily for the Genesis and Hudson stuff that's going to be on the virtual console. The GCN compatibility will also come in handy as my Cube died about 10 minutes into Metroid Prime 2 and I'd REALLY like to finish that.
I suppose the crazypants Waggle-powered games would be worth a try, but I'm still pretty skeptical.
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Sounds like your Gamecube did you a favor
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If that 711 promo is true and the Wii retails at $300, Nintendo can go fuck themselves. I really want a Wii, but come on: it's arguable that it's even worth half of $300.
that was surely an inflated price by 7/11
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I'm definitely getting Wii if it comes in pink. :hyper :heartbeat
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For Willco? Aw, that's so cute!
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For Willco? Aw, that's so cute!
I think you have me confused with CrystalGemini. ???
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LOVE TRIANGLE EXPOSED!
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LOVE TRIANGLE EXPOSED!
I don't want to see Willco exposed.
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I only play games with this: (http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/9379/jetnj1.gif)
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Backfire total.
Wii +2 here.
Upstairs and downstairs..
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I only play games with this: (http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/9379/jetnj1.gif)
Well shit, the Wii has you covered. I'm sure it can handle that at 30fps
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I only play games with this: (http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/9379/jetnj1.gif)
B/C + Wii equals you playing this on Wii:
(http://www.videogameoutfitter.com/images/items/122711-023272652586f.jpg)
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I won't buy anything at launch anymore, but I want my Metroid, Mario and...
(http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/50521520060728_130237_0_big.jpg)
RABBIDS
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gaming can go fuck itself :chicken
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Don't worry Drinky, I'm on your side. Why pay 200+ for a machine worth maybe 120 at best, to play last gen games and more of the same tired Nintendo shit?
If Wii is a big success it will be terrible for gamers. :/ We may never get another console where the manufacturer takes a loss to give us cutting edge hardware at a mass market price.
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The Wii and its software does not interest me at all...at all.
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I kind of doubt any real games will utilize the remote fully. Sounds more like mini games and stuff.
Virtual console, meh, that's what emulators are for.
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The Wii and its software does not interest me at all...at all.
Hey Chris I saw you on the train yesterday!
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Can't wait for the Wii. Will buy at launch with moiney made from selling PS3s.
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I'm actually quite annoyed at the remote control scheme, can you still use the classic controller shell for every game? it's really neat-looking too
I don't give a damn about moving a remote around to execute actions, I just want to press buttons :P
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I'm surprised you're able to lift your arms at all.
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I'll be getting a Wii.
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Wi is perfect when you consider that it creates an entirely new demographic. It's not impossible for a game console.
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Wii the only thing worth waiting for this Fall :D
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Wii the only thing worth waiting for this Fall :D
Final Fantasy III and Yoshi's Island 2. :punch
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Ordered already. I have a daughter, and I really think the intuitive controls will help her get into gaming. . .more.
Plus it looks interesting. Much more so than the X1.5 or the ps3witty name about insane price goes here).
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Ordered already. I have a daughter, and I really think the intuitive controls will help her get into gaming. . .more.
Plus it looks interesting. Much more so than the X1.5 or the ps3witty name about insane price goes here).
I agree- I think it'll give me a chance to share my pasttime with non-gaming friends as well as giving me a new style of gaming. The only thing I'm worried about is a gamecube-style death.
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New style? More intuitive? It's a lateral shift in controls. Once the novelty of waving a wand instead of pressing a button or a direction wears off, you'll simply be left with a glitchier alternative to regular controls. It's a placebo, not a panacea, for your gaming ennui.
If your friends or family didn't want to play games previously, waggling a wand will no more entice them than pressing buttons did.
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Why do you put a question mark after more intuitive? Obviously, since moving the controller is something most people do when they learn to play videogames. . .a controller that lets that work is going to be more intuitive.
I'm getting the Wii mainly for my 3 year old. Where's an eyerolling smiley when you need one?
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Wii = :D :spin :hyper :dur
X360 = :yuck :dizzy :duh
PS3 = (http://www.kreyol.com/yawn.gif)
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There's a big leap from observing n00b behavior to actually implementing software support for an arbitrary range of 3D motion in software such that flailing translates into something meaningful and is adequately compensated for. Chances are, their flailing will be just as much noise and there will be a fixed set of "correct" motions for Wii games that will need to be learned and mastered, or that a waggle will be treated identically to a button press (see: Red Steel).
Besides, which Wii launch title actually translates the typical flailing of a new gamer into gameplay technique? Even the Sonic game is sub-intuitive and relies on novelty controls.
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(http://gizmodo.com/images/2006/05/photo_classic.jpg)
there, will be be able to control Wii games with this or is it strictly for the playback of GameCube & legacy games?
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(http://gizmodo.com/images/2006/05/photo_classic.jpg)
there, will be be able to control Wii games with this or is it strictly for the playback of GameCube & legacy games?
Certain games like SSBB use it. Of course not all games will use it. It would make no sense for stuff like WarioWare and Wii Sports.
Much like the stylus on DS, certain games use, certain ones do not
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awwwww crap... I'm going to get Zelda on the GameCube then even if it's not widescreen... fuck moving a wand around...
the only Wii games I truly care for at this point are Super Mario Galaxy and Metal Slug Anthology, honestly
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fuck moving a wand around...
you act shocked, where have you been the last two years? It's like being shocked that Nintendogs and Brain Age don't have the option to use the d-pad.
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well for a game of envergure such as Zelda at least I'd rather control the game normally
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well for a game of envergure such as Zelda at least I'd rather control the game normally
Well that is coming to GameCube to so you're fine. But if someone expects WarioWare, Wii Sports, Metroid..etc to control normally then that is a bit silly to expect since those games were built around the controller.
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There's a big leap from observing n00b behavior to actually implementing software support for an arbitrary range of 3D motion in software such that flailing translates into something meaningful and is adequately compensated for. Chances are, their flailing will be just as much noise and there will be a fixed set of "correct" motions for Wii games that will need to be learned and mastered, or that a waggle will be treated identically to a button press (see: Red Steel).
Besides, which Wii launch title actually translates the typical flailing of a new gamer into gameplay technique? Even the Sonic game is sub-intuitive and relies on novelty controls.
Is there any way to convince you they could do small movements? The point is to have a more intuitive way to control what's happening in scenarios that we've all played a lot of times in games. You are more likely to create more action if you have a waggle wand, if you codify the button lay-out to make it logical then it'll be fun.
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I *know* it supports small movements. But what's the point of small movements relative to pressing on a stick or a button?
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It works without having the person have to sense the buttons.
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"sense the buttons" -- do you really wanna game with folks who can't figure out how to push a button to do an onscreen action?
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There are some games that just suck around buttons. That's really it. Don't you ever wonder "Do I really need a button for XYZ"?
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like what?
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like what?
Take God Of War for example, the square and triangle buttons difference is that one is a weak attack and the other is a strong attack. You wouldn't be able to use it well unless you memorized all your combos.
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???
how does waggling facilitate combo mechanics?
???
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You attack based on your angle to the person (control the camera with the wiimote) and you press buttons that say what whether you dodge, slash, shoot, etcetera. Think like Too Human but a lot quicker and hectic.
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That's more intuitive?
(seems to have button pressing involved nonetheless.)
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You can't simplify everything down to a swing.
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:chicken
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I don't get that. Use words.
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That was the point. :(
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oh...so how's life?
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Wii = :D :spin :hyper :dur
X360 = :yuck :dizzy :duh
PS3 = (http://www.kreyol.com/yawn.gif)
What are you six years old?
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Smiles and Cries is very very special.
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Lets look at it another way.
How much of the DS' success is due to the touch screen, and how much is due to it simply having a good form factor, cheaper price, successor the the owner of the last generation, cheaper development environment, and tons of quality software?
I don't think anyone can attribute the DS' success to the touchscreen controls, even though they're arguably more intuitive and accessable for non gamers.
In the Wii's case, the Wii has none of the advantages of the DS, although it shares many of the disadvantages (crappy hardware).
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Just need to add a "U" to this thread title and we are good to go
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Backfire total.
Wii +2 here.
Upstairs and downstairs..
This man predicted the WiiU
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Fatghost really called it.
Also damn where are all these people now?
If you look at the statistics section, there was a huge drop in traffic in early 2009. I blame Willco.
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Most important questions.
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Weeoooooooo~~~
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Weeoooooooo~~~
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omfg :lol
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Who is Mondain?
Most important questions.
Cheebs is engaged now IIRC.