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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: opa-opa on January 09, 2007, 06:02:58 PM

Title: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: opa-opa on January 09, 2007, 06:02:58 PM
Dunno if it's ok to talk about GAF threads here...but anyways there's a GAF thread talking about a possible ultimate megaton announcement on 1/11 that will "end the console wars".

I'm just taking a wild guess but I think it has something to do with the Wii/Nintendo, and maybe Square is involved.

I guess the corporate bigwigs just couldn't ignore the shocking success of the Wii and the underwhelming sales of the PS3 in Japan any longer. Some big decision/deal is going to be announced.


Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: citrus lump on January 09, 2007, 06:04:34 PM
I doubt anything will come of this.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:05:55 PM
I cant imagine any announcement 'ending the console wars' Too many good devs out there to jump ship for one. Most of Square's latest things have been mediocre. The only thing keeping numbers up in their software sales are idiot fans with too much money.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 06:10:21 PM
There was the thread I posted in that was locked, and then, there was also a thread that was titled "Nintendo buys two S-E games" or something like that -- which was deleted.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: opa-opa on January 09, 2007, 06:12:30 PM
Nintendo should just buy FF. It would be their final revenge for Sony stealing FF7 10 yrs ago. It would be the ultimate payback.  :)

I mean they gotta use the billions of profits from DS/Wii on SOMETHING, right?
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 06:17:11 PM
Yes, ultimate payback.  ::) Let's just port the White Engine to Xbox 0.5 hardware and tell gamers to put up with it.  ::) Let's call it "Waggle Fantasy I" while we're at it.

Japafags and their distinguished mentally-challenged obsessions are fucking everything up, and this will be especially true if Nintendo really did buy FF.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:18:18 PM
FF is in such a sorry state these days who cares. The best FF releases last year were remakes lol.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 06:18:56 PM
FF12 sucked, but 13 looks promising.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:22:01 PM
I dont like their new 'lets make 8 games under the name and hope one finds our demographic' approach
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 06:22:56 PM
As long as the spinoffs do not delay the next single player numbered FF, I'm just going to ignore all of that shit. I might give Versus a try. Beyond that, seriously, how ridiculous.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: PhoenixWright on January 09, 2007, 06:25:09 PM
FFXIII doesn't look that great to me. The only hope I have for it is that Versus (Nomura's action RPG) is a total Kingdom hearts clone, so that will be fun at least.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 09, 2007, 06:25:31 PM
Nintendo should just buy FF. It would be their final revenge for Sony stealing FF7 10 yrs ago. It would be the ultimate payback.  :)

I mean they gotta use the billions of profits from DS/Wii on SOMETHING, right?

Its gonna be just like that movie 'Payback' with Mel Gibson.

I think this 'Megaton' will be: Pirates! Gold announced for VC!
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 06:26:52 PM
Ruzbeh makes a good point.

Besides, I think opa's off in la-la land (if that really is opa, anyway). The numbered FF series is not going to Wii.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: brawndolicious on January 09, 2007, 06:28:02 PM
obviously wii is so shit with it's lack of included dusting kit to FF fans that it wouldn't be exclusive to it.

And only the distinguished black gentlemens play 360.

This is just to make people cum in their pants argueing like they're fucking Diablos when he's 30.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 06:30:19 PM
I have a feeling that Nintendo acquired the Chrono series

God knows SE wasn't going to do shit with it
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 06:31:31 PM
What specifically makes you think that? I think the Chrono series is pretty much dead.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:33:55 PM
The Wii wouldnt be able to keep pace with the upcoming FF from a technical standpoint without being something different. I figure if Square wants to make 80 versions/side stories for FF13, why not one for the Wii.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 06:34:12 PM
Oh please. They always say some MEGATON announcement will happen and shatter shit. The word megaton always amounts to shit, which is why it's awesome.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:34:57 PM
Remember the last megaton announcement was a pic of some distinguished mentally-challenged fellow looking at a computer chip lol
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 06:36:52 PM
What specifically makes you think that? I think the Chrono series is pretty much dead.

Theres no other series that could garner this much attention I would think. And even if the Chrono series is just a memory at this point it still holds a place in a lot of gamers hearts (especially mines).

Would be awesome if Mistwalker took on the developing of a new Chrono game for Nintendo. I would love for it to go to the PS3 or 360 (cause I'm a graphics whore) but all of this seems to be about Nintendo.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:37:46 PM
A Chrono Resurrection would be pretty big, I think. Even tho, looking back at Chrono Cross, aside from the soundtrack, I hated that fuckin game.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: opa-opa on January 09, 2007, 06:39:29 PM
Chrono on Wii will not "end the console wars". You guys are thinking too small.

Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 06:39:47 PM
A Chrono Resurrection would be pretty big, I think. Even tho, looking back at Chrono Cross, aside from the soundtrack, I hated that fuckin game.

Yeah, Chrono Chross was a bit rancid. I liked it the first time through but it didn't have the original feel to it...like a completely different game. I didn't really like the Suikoden type of "Catch em' all" playable characters.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 09, 2007, 06:41:09 PM
Opa-Opa: The only thing I can imagine is all companies merging or being bought out.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 06:50:05 PM
Remember the last megaton announcement was a pic of some distinguished mentally-challenged fellow looking at a computer chip lol

I remember the Xbox 360 conference at TGS or something. There was supposedly going to be a megaton, I went to bed but wanted to stay on at gaf that night for the fun, read the thread that morning and lol'ed at all the blue balls people got. There was no megaton. AHUAHUA
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 06:50:42 PM
A Chrono Resurrection would be pretty big, I think. Even tho, looking back at Chrono Cross, aside from the soundtrack, I hated that fuckin game.

God I love you MAF. Buds 4 lyfe!
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Wobedraggled on January 09, 2007, 06:53:50 PM
Nintendo bought Chrono and hired the guys that were working on the 3D remake of trigger.

But there is more than that

Edit: Bill gates is scared

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkEbkbTTNss
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 07:13:53 PM
I have a feeling that Nintendo acquired the Chrono series

Yeah, Nintendo is renowned for picking up and buying dead series from other huge developer companies like Square-Enix so that it can resurrect them.

*cough*

Well its not every day that you hear that a company like SE is unloading some IPs (one supposedly a large one). Its a no brainer that Sony, MS or Nintendo would have eaten it up.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Vizzys on January 09, 2007, 07:15:57 PM
/me begs the gods for a new chrono game.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: CajoleJuice on January 09, 2007, 07:25:42 PM
The only things that could be massive would be PS3 losing more exclusives to Xbox 360, like MGS4 and DMC4.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: citrus lump on January 09, 2007, 07:28:46 PM


Well its not every day that you hear that a company like SE is unloading some IPs (one supposedly a large one). Its a no brainer that Sony, MS or Nintendo would have eaten it up.

I doubt that rumor has any truth to it it either. This is what happens between big announcements, crazy rumors and conspiracy theories pop up all over.

You'd think the Dragon Quest on DS bomb would've quelled some of this megaton BS.

Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 07:30:49 PM


Well its not every day that you hear that a company like SE is unloading some IPs (one supposedly a large one). Its a no brainer that Sony, MS or Nintendo would have eaten it up.

I doubt that rumor has any truth to it it either. This is what happens between big announcements, crazy rumors and conspiracy theories pop up all over.

You'd think the Dragon Quest on DS bomb would've quelled some of this megaton BS.



I don't know shit so this could all be BS but part of me is hoping SE unloaded a "Good" IP that they don't know what to do with.

:-\

Well its not every day that you hear that a company like SE is unloading some IPs (one supposedly a large one). Its a no brainer that Sony, MS or Nintendo would have eaten it up.

That's a rumor.

Rumor or not thats what I commenting about
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 07:34:03 PM
Where did Square Enix rumors come from?
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Wobedraggled on January 09, 2007, 07:36:04 PM
Where did Square Enix rumors come from?

sources: http://www.gamefront.de and http://www.wunderlampe.de/multiplatt...le-reihen.html

Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 07:37:09 PM
Those links don't take me to exact pages, wobe :(
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Wobedraggled on January 09, 2007, 07:38:02 PM
Those links don't take me to exact pages, wobe :(

DO a little digging, for god's sake, they ain't in English either.

Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 07:39:40 PM
Eh. Whatever.

I just want a new Chrono that can do the original JUSTICE.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 09, 2007, 08:20:28 PM
I found Earthbound to be a lot more playable than Chrono Trigger.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 08:21:49 PM
I personally didn't care for Earthbound at all. Something about it felt NES'y (not just the battle setup). Didn't really work for me
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 09, 2007, 08:25:55 PM
I just found Earthbound really interesting and enjoyable because its pretty out there and different, while Chrono Trigger seemed to be more standard JRPG fare. Although I havent played much of Chrono Trigger. Maybe I'll give it another go soon.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 09, 2007, 08:34:58 PM
I can't believe people are saying they like Earthbound more than Chrono fucking Trigger!  >:(
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Vizzys on January 09, 2007, 08:36:01 PM
I liked them both!
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 08:40:22 PM
I liked them both!

To give Earthbound credit...I didn't really get that far. If I've garnered anything from what I've read about it...its gets better as you go along. So I'll probably give it another go on my PSP at some point.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Diablos on January 09, 2007, 09:11:56 PM
Why is everyone carrying on about Chrono?! The only person who mentioned it was BT, and he just said it because he has a hunch, not that he actually heard anything (no offense).
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 09, 2007, 09:13:27 PM
Why is everyone carrying on about Chrono?! The only person who mentioned it was BT, and he just said it because he has a hunch, not that he actually heard anything (no offense).

None taken. I stated that I know jack shit in the page before though :lol :D . Its more hope than anything
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 09, 2007, 09:13:47 PM
Im guessing everyone just wanted a Chrono discussion thread instead of some megaton bullshit. Something to end the console wars yeah right lol
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 09, 2007, 10:41:07 PM
Code Age Commanders and Hanjuku Hero. You heard it here first.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: brawndolicious on January 11, 2007, 11:45:35 PM
obviously wii is so shit with it's lack of included dusting kit to FF fans that it wouldn't be exclusive to it.
And only the distinguished black gentlemens play 360.
This is just to make people cum in their pants argueing like they're fucking Diablos when he's 30.
fucking.  buttfucked.  and you didn't even know it.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Himu on January 11, 2007, 11:50:17 PM
So what was the announcemnt
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: brawndolicious on January 11, 2007, 11:59:21 PM
Diablos won a dick-sucking competition.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: futami on January 13, 2007, 08:34:37 PM
the chrono series, the last installment of which appeared almost a decade ago, will hardly figure in effecting a cessation of the "console wars."

btw, i REALLY hope none of these megatons culminate in an exclusive to the 360.

why the fuck would i want to see a game compromised out of some allegiance to a brand?

some of you are seriously warped.

i want to see developers push the ps3 -- not send up gimped exclusives because of a microsoft moneyhat.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 13, 2007, 08:35:41 PM
push the ps3 and it MIGHT reach the potential offered by the 360.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: futami on January 13, 2007, 08:38:31 PM
push the ps3 and it MIGHT reach the potential offered by the 360.

lol, which is why, save for gears (which has its own flaws), the most impressive stuff we're seeing is on the ps3.

well, the unbiased amongst us.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 13, 2007, 10:37:29 PM
Can we have some examples of this impressive stuff?
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: futami on January 14, 2007, 04:22:14 AM
Can we have some examples of this impressive stuff?

r u serious?


motorstorm

heavenly sword

gt:hd

resistance  (fuck what u heard, this game is HOT)

F1

these r all playable titles...
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Vizzys on January 14, 2007, 04:52:50 AM
DONT GET FUTAMI STARTED ABOUT THE PS3 NOW
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: Itch on January 14, 2007, 10:35:01 AM
What is this thread about? I don't get it. What's the big deal?
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: LiuKangBakingAPie on January 14, 2007, 08:37:20 PM
Can we have some examples of this impressive stuff?

r u serious?


motorstorm

heavenly sword

gt:hd

resistance  (fuck what u heard, this game is HOT)

F1

these r all playable titles...
I wish there was a way to yawn really loudly over the Internet.
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: shedt on January 15, 2007, 01:31:54 AM
motorstorm LOLOLOL


 :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 15, 2007, 02:28:48 AM
IM YAWNING
Title: Re: megat0n to end all megat0ns to happen on 1/11?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 15, 2007, 06:29:47 PM
GT:HD lolololol

I heard theres like 2 different cars to choose from and 1 1/2 tracks to race on.

Ps3 lol