Captain Olimar is a character. and possibly the strangest character yet no less. http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pikmin.html

that should make for an interesting character. I now want to try him out.

Paul couldn't have asked for a better Christmas present... (http://www.smashbros.com/en_uk/music/music19.html)I never spot these things at the time, do I? Very nice.

(Now they just need to do it for more of them. MORE, I SAY. Hmm... Casino Night would make a pretty fun stage... :p)

and possibly the strangest character yet no less. http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/pikmin.html

that should make for an interesting character. I now want to try him out.
Why don't the pikmin cast shadows? O_o

Why don't the pikmin cast shadows? O_o
In Nintendo games, some plant-based life don't cast shadows. See also, trees in Mario Galaxy.

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/997/10099379vv6.jpg
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8547/71474064kb8.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6605/96669502vy3.jpg
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1096/55056379sq1.jpg

I'm sold.

It certainly looks pretty.
I probably have to see it in motion, though.

Also, the title is Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.
Not only is there a subtitle, but that subtitle begins with "the", too! Bah. Someone needs a cheesy-detector. :p

I'm confused. I can't find anything about that game. what is it?

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Chronicles:_The_Dark_Brotherhood).

Evidently, you are Sonic and are embarking on a particular series of events. Somewhere along the line, a brotherhood is involved, the members of which are probably dark in some way, possibly relating to dark intentions or dark appearance.
Whether Sonic is a member of this brotherhood is unknown at the moment, but it is unlikely seeing as how Sonic has neither dark intentions nor a dark appearance. This may also be because of the dark brotherhoods inclusion in the game's subtitle, which insinuates that Sonic is going to interact with the brotherhood in some way, but will not be a part of it. Seeing as how dark things being evil is a common trope, the dark brotherhood could possibly be the main antagonists.

just ran across a new custom map for portal, and I have to say it's an amazing map. really challenging and fits the theme perfectly. I could see it in the game and not ask questions.

anyway, it's 4842 here:
http://www.portalmaps.net/browse.php

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Due to delays in the completion of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, we’ve had to change the release date of the game to Sunday, March 9th.

I deeply apologize to the people who have looked forward to playing the game for so long and ask that you hold on just a little longer. Thank you for your patience.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Meh. Considering I'm in Europe, where there's no release date, the 3-day delay for it being first released in the world isn't much, while it does pretty much confirm that it won't be delayed any more.

Actually, Europeans (me included) might get it in SUMMER.

*Hulk mode*

Meh. Considering I'm in Europe, where there's no release date, the 3-day delay for it being first released in the world isn't much, while it does pretty much confirm that it won't be delayed any more.3 day delay? this is a month delay :confused:

Hey, is this delay for the US only? if it is, i am happy.:) If its for us as well, then i am angry.:mad:

3 day delay? this is a month delay :confused:
The game is released in Japan first, so I couldn't care about the American delay.

Hey, is this delay for the US only? if it is, i am happy.:) If its for us as well, then i am angry.:mad:
Yes and no. This nearly-a-month delay is only for the Americas, yes, but Japan's release date has also been delayed. By a whole three days.
And Europe doesn't have a release date at all yet.

Yeah i know. I searched the sites like crazy looking for one, and all i can find is TBA. I think we will get SSB in May or something.:(

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Chronicles:_The_Dark_Brotherhood).

Evidently, you are Sonic and are embarking on a particular series of events. Somewhere along the line, a brotherhood is involved, the members of which are probably dark in some way, possibly relating to dark intentions or dark appearance.
Whether Sonic is a member of this brotherhood is unknown at the moment, but it is unlikely seeing as how Sonic has neither dark intentions nor a dark appearance. This may also be because of the dark brotherhoods inclusion in the game's subtitle, which insinuates that Sonic is going to interact with the brotherhood in some way, but will not be a part of it. Seeing as how dark things being evil is a common trope, the dark brotherhood could possibly be the main antagonists.
Hehehe.

I'm not sure what to make of this, but the art is certainly nice.

I'm also one of very few Sonic fans who doesn't mind Big. At least he isn't angsty :p.

The interview also states that the game will feature areas and music from the classic Sonic games.

HELL YES

I'm also one of very few Sonic fans who doesn't mind Big. At least he isn't angsty :p.

I don't outright hate Big. At least now that he doesn't represent those fishing levels I sucked at.

I do find him vaugely unsettling though, Like an old man recovering from a stroke hanging around with a bunch of 12 year old girls.

The game is released in Japan first, so I couldn't care about the American delay.what does the game being released in japan have anything to do with the american delay much less whether or not you care about said delay?

what does the game being released in japan have anything to do with the american delay much less whether or not you care about said delay?

I believe he's just impatient for the rooster. Everyone is.
AndI believe they won't change it for the american release D:

what does the game being released in japan have anything to do with the american delay much less whether or not you care about said delay?

The game was recently delayed around the world, not just in America.

six japanese brawl commercials (http://www.gametrailers.com/game/2686.html)
confirms that japanese video game commercials are better than commercials anywhere else
:p

I believe he's just impatient for the rooster. Everyone is.
Dammit, dawn came forty minutes ago, CROW ALREADY

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea12.html

ok, personally, that is friggin awesome! we get to customize our own fighter as we want! hell yeah!:D

edit: only in subspace emissary....nevermind...

edit: only in subspace emissary....nevermind...
And good thing it is too. Otherwise, it would pose a distinct advantage to friends that don't play the console regularly.

And good thing it is too. Otherwise, it would pose a distinct advantage to friends that don't play the console regularly.it would be no different than any other game that lets you customize your abilities. sure, new players would have a bit of a disadvantage, but it wouldn't be overpowering. ever played call of duty 4 online? a level 1 player just dropping into a game for the first time lacks all but a couple of weapons and has no add-ons for those weapons. despite that, they still have adequate ability to play alongside everyone else evenly.

its all a matter of balance.

Still no Geno, eh?
...

Still no Geno, eh?
...

Nope, not yet. But you are not loosing the hope, aren't you?

Nope, not yet. But you are not loosing the hope, aren't you?
As far as there's no Geno, I refuse to believe this game exists. :cool:

As far as there's no Geno, I refuse to believe this game exists. :cool:

if it's an assist trophy, what will you believe?

if it's an assist trophy, what will you believe?
That the game sucks. :cool:

Nah, I would actually be happy enough with assist trophy I guess. As long as he gets some recognition it's all good.
Then I'd move on to moaning about Chrono Trigger characters. Now THOSE do deserve to be playable characters, as far-fetched as it sounds.

just ran into this while looking for references for master chief: http://miiplaza.net/imgcache/t17-640-480-scale-1167708879528.jpg

...
that mii really does look kind of like master chief...
...until you realize that the things on the helmet are ugly squinty eyes, wrinkles, and a nice round mouth...
:p

They forgot a little detail there... Which actually gives us STUFF

And people didn't like stickers at first... (http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/21/nintendo-accidentally-confirms-lucario-ness-jigglypuff-for-bra/)

awesome.

jigglypuff.

totally not being sarcastic.

Lucario! Hell Yeah!

awesome.

jigglypuff.

totally not being sarcastic.

Well, a friend usually uses him and spams his neutral B from a side in final destination in 4 players... which is rather fun, actually. He was praying for him and Pichu... Ok, Pichu needs to be off, but most games with him playing as Pichu have been EPIC.

actually, i wasn't being sarcastic.

Jigglypuff is awesome, if only for it's ridiculous charge attack that invariably sends yourself flying off the edge..

actually, i wasn't being sarcastic.

Jigglypuff is awesome, if only for it's ridiculous charge attack that invariably sends yourself flying off the edge..remind me to *** you with said charge attack some time :)

Damn you, Andrew!

Well, this stage looks epic. (http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/stages/stage23.html)

new epic brawl video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caWJR4nBp_4)
:p

edit: gametrailers updated their ssbb page, adding more awesome videos, including the epic video above
http://www.gametrailers.com/game/2686.html

Some ingame footage:
Pokemon Trainer Vs. Link - Trainers Final Smash (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=PCnbQFG0PHc)
Bowser Vs DeDeDe - shows D^3's Final Smash (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=eWWQ3CAYRr4)
Double Kirby Match - Kirby Final Smash (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=BIYQTuHCKQs)
Ike Vs Kirby (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=KzQfkwdnXDo)
Ike Vs DeDeDe (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=DeBHzWM3Erg)
Ike and Triple De again (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=4eWl-DCrjwU)
Ike vs King D (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQgkiTWSv8)
Ike against the King (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=GsauAh98gS4)
Another King vs Ike (http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=CYmNmm-bNns)
Oh sorry guys, forgot this one which shows Lucas being pretty ownage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhfQRTdSwiI)

Aw man, not only is Brawl being released in Japan in just two days, but now I found out that Earthbound has been announced for the Virtual Console too! No fair!

japanese brawl intro (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30051.html)
warning: returning character spoilers

only comment: the sonic stage looks awesome
:p

HOLY F*** YES MARTH'S STILL IN! Makes me sorta regret having changed to Link recently. Oh well.

Also, at this point, I really don't think there's any use on keeping favourite character, item and stage spoilers hidden. It complicates things way too much, especially when there's not even a European release date out yet.

captain falcon is in!

I can die happy!

captain falcon is in!

I can die happy!where do you find that? I watched the video twice looking for him but still missed it.

Ok, I think I know why Geno is not being added to this game. Clearly, he would be so extremely overpowered because he's so damn awesome, that no other character could stand a chance against it. So adding it to the game would unbalance the game greatly.

Yes.

where do you find that? I watched the video twice looking for him but still missed it.
Not in the video, but here:
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8712/1201608761413wr4.jpg

I got more where that comes from, including Final Smash and more characters ;D
I have not seen the Final Smash of Marth yet.

captain falcon is in!

I can die happy!
In all fairness, it was obvious Captain Falcon was going to be in. Same goes for Luigi.
Actually, I haven't heard anything of Luigi at all recently. I would've expected him to at least have a role in the video. And I expect Mr. Game and Watch to return too, but probably not in the story, I expect him to be the 'unlocked last' character like he was in Melee.

I have not seen the Final Smash of Marth yet.

I saw a image, with him doing one of those RPG styled combos to wario, Fire Emblem health bar included XD

I saw a image, with him doing one of those RPG styled combos to wario, Fire Emblem health bar included XD
Lol o.O
Oh, found it now xD Including everyone elses FS, but not a certain character which im still searching for... Starting with an R and ends O n B...
If you have an image of that certain one, please link.. PM if needed =P

but not a certain character which im still searching for... Starting with an R and ends O n B...
If you have an image of that certain one, please link.. PM if needed =Prob is a subspace enemy that you have to beat up

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/images/modea06/modea06_070919h-l.jpg

they can fire missiles and lasers, and they also detonate subspace bombs

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/images/modea03/modea03_070821d-l.jpg
:p

rob is a subspace enemy that you have to beat up
:p

Look the full 35 character roster, the real one.

...
forgot about that...

oh, well, don't have any other shots of rob, anyway
:p

Look the full 35 character roster, the real one.could we get linked to that then?

could we get linked to that then?

I KNEW I was forgetting something :p

SPOILER ALERT: FULL ROSTER UNLOCKED (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7830/rosterpy0.jpg)

full roster according to 3 particular final smashes :p (http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8546/landmasterut0.jpg)

Videos now:

Luigi is made of pure win this time around (ZA WARUDO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LckvnqXmujc&eurl)

I hated the Ice climbers stage in Melee. I'm gonna love this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxE_13O05kg&feature=user)

finally, THIS (http://www.youtube.com/user/bdcool187) user has craploads of videos. Watch at your own risk.

ok, much better now :p

Oh well, at least it's something (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs649AUdMiE)

rob is a subspace enemy that you have to beat up

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/images/modea06/modea06_070919h-l.jpg

they can fire missiles and lasers, and they also detonate subspace bombs

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/images/modea03/modea03_070821d-l.jpg
:p

Yeah i remember him! he's the hardest character to unlock in Mario Kart DS! I'll hopefully get brawl for my birthday- i hope its better than the one that i played on my friends console.

Yeah i remember him! he's the hardest character to unlock in Mario Kart DS!
Try earlier: R.O.B was an actual robot, made for the NES.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.O.B.

I KNEW I was forgetting something :p

SPOILER ALERT: FULL ROSTER UNLOCKED (http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7830/rosterpy0.jpg)

full roster according to 3 particular final smashes :p (http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8546/landmasterut0.jpg)

Videos now:

Luigi is made of pure win this time around (ZA WARUDO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LckvnqXmujc&eurl)

I hated the Ice climbers stage in Melee. I'm gonna love this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxE_13O05kg&feature=user)

finally, THIS (http://www.youtube.com/user/bdcool187) user has craploads of videos. Watch at your own risk.

ok, much better now :p
I dont get the ZA WARUDO joke :P

Oh and now that you mention spoilers:
HUUUGEE SPOILER ALERT! All Final Smashes, good quality. I mean it... HUGE SPOILERS! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HU_AJbx10Q)

Edit: Nevermind, I youtubed the ZA Wurado thing..

Aw kickass! They actually included two of the songs from Sonic1, completely unaltered!

full ssbb tracklist (314 songs) (http://forums.ffshrine.org/showpost.php?p=985800&postcount=1998)
was already posted in the song listening thread thing, but decided to post it here as well
:p

btw guys, I'm trying to avoid most of the spoilers, so if you don't mind try to avoid revealing anything in your posts themselves. :p

Aw kickass! They actually included two of the songs from Sonic1, completely unaltered!Emerald Hill Zone from Sonic 2 is also in there, again unaltered.

Personally though, I'd liked to have seen more arrangements, like the Angel Island Acts 1 & 2 one. I mean, I already have the original tunes. It would have been cool to see what they could have done with the same great tunes but with proper instruments (also interesting to see that Jun Senoue did the arrangement of the AIA1&2 music. Although contrary to that track listing, he didn't write the original tunes. Nobody's quite sure who wrote the music for Sonic 3. A lot of people did, but whether they all contributed to each song or whether each song was written by a different person, I've no idea).

Nobody's quite sure who wrote the music for Sonic 3. A lot of people did, but whether they all contributed to each song or whether each song was written by a different person, I've no idea.
MICHEAL JACKSON lol
Actually, there's good evidence that MJ did compose several of the Sonic3 songs that were included in the game after Sony had to leave him.

MICHEAL JACKSON lol
Actually, there's good evidence that MJ did compose several of the Sonic3 songs that were included in the game after Sony had to leave him.Maybe. Maybe not. Certainly the work collated here (http://sonic-cult.org/dispart.php?catid=1&gameid=3&subid=2&artid=16) adds at least some weight to the theory.

Saying that though - by that article's own theories - if Jackson did contribute to the Sonic 3 music, Angel Island (and Hydrocity, and Marble Garden) weren't his work.

Ironically this means that the music I like more from Sonic 3 wasn't Jackson's work. Launch Base is okay, but Carnival Night's tunes really grate with me and Ice Cap, although it sounds good, is so repetitive it makes most other Sonic tunes look like Allister Brimble wrote them. Meanwhile, Hydrocity has awesome jazz in the best traditions of Star Light and Casino Night, while Angel Island Act 2's tune races along and builds to a really good climax.

Oh well. I'm probably going to attract much ire by saying that I don't think Ice Cap's music is that good, but there we go.

Maybe. Maybe not. Certainly the work collated here (http://sonic-cult.org/dispart.php?catid=1&gameid=3&subid=2&artid=16) adds at least some weight to the theory.
The thing I find odd about that is that they say the PC version of Sonic3 had the music changed, and said that there may be a PC/MegaDrive incompatibility issue somewhere. However, a much better comparison is how those songs, only those songs, were changed for Sonic3&Knuckles!

The thing I find odd about that is that they say the PC version of Sonic3 had the music changed, and said that there may be a PC/MegaDrive incompatibility issue somewhere. However, a much better comparison is how those songs, only those songs, were changed for Sonic3&Knuckles!D'you mean Sonic 3 and Knuckles, the combined-cartridge Mega Drive version, or Sonic 3 and Knuckles, the PC version? Because IIRC, they don't change in the Mega Drive version, and if you're talking about the PC version then you're talking about Exactly The Same Thing.

D'you mean Sonic 3 and Knuckles, the combined-cartridge Mega Drive version, or Sonic 3 and Knuckles, the PC version? Because IIRC, they don't change in the Mega Drive version, and if you're talking about the PC version then you're talking about Exactly The Same Thing.
I... thought it was the MegaDrive version. I heard it from a Youtube vid explaining all the MJ/Sonic3 stuff, so it might be that I have crappy memory.

Oh well. I'm probably going to attract much ire by saying that I don't think Ice Cap's music is that good, but there we go.

Dont worry, I can assure you that news will be met with a collective meh :)

Also: does anyone know the total amount of stages in Brawl?

Also: does anyone know the total amount of stages in Brawl?

Precisely Pi

Also: does anyone know the total amount of stages in Brawl?

Counting the editor, infinite, but there are 41 of the others, once unlocked... I guess this isn't a spoiler...

Counting the editor, infinite,
No, that's not actually true.

but there are 41 of the others, once unlocked...
Does that include Melee stages?

yep, 41 stages
full stage list (http://super-smash-bros.wikia.com/wiki/SSBB_stages#Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl)

for some reason, no one has uploaded a pic of the stage selection screen yet...
:p

No, that's not actually true.

ok, calculate all the possible combinations, with the exact number, and then, we can discuss if it's near enough to say that.

Close enough to infinity?

You be trippin' oldskool, man.

I lol'ed... :P
Wolf vs Fox, SSBB:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ezpgf0fE8U&feature=bz303

Close enough to infinity?

You be trippin' oldskool, man.

sheesh... it's a freaking EXPRESSION, GET OVER IT, EVERYBODY


edit:
also, PINBALL TIME (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grItSPKQW4o&feature=user)

This Professor Layton and the Curious Village (http://www.penny-arcade.com/) thing looks pretty cool, but I can't see any indication as to whether it's actually been released or is going to be released in Europe. Any thoughts?

Hah I saw an ad for that the other day on soem website but I actually thought it was some sort of webcomic. :p

just checked gamespot and they don't have a listed released date, paul, so I've no idea either

Hah I saw an ad for that the other day on soem website but I actually thought it was some sort of webcomic. :p

Hey, there's a thought. A webcomic in the style of an Usborne Puzzle Adventure book, with a puzzle to be solved by the reader at the end of every update instead of every page. Mind you, the updates would probably have to be of the "large and infrequent" form for it to really work.

This Professor Layton and the Curious Village (http://www.penny-arcade.com/) thing looks pretty cool, but I can't see any indication as to whether it's actually been released or is going to be released in Europe. Any thoughts?
I don't think it's out here yet, as it's only just launched in america.

If I was you I'd just import it.

http://www.gamespot.com/video/933156/6185177/star-...s-the-force-unleashed-webdoc-3

The thing I find odd about that is that they say the PC version of Sonic3 had the music changed, and said that there may be a PC/MegaDrive incompatibility issue somewhere. However, a much better comparison is how those songs, only those songs, were changed for Sonic3&Knuckles!

You won't believe how different the music is on PC than on the Megadrive. Seriously, NONE of the tracks are the same.

Details for the Sonic RPGSonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood are out:

IGN: How does the storyline in Sonic Chronicles begin?

Mark Darrah Eggman was defeated some time ago and Sonic has gone out to explore the rest of his world. He has been gone for a while and then gets a call from Tails - Knuckles has been kidnapped! Not only that, the chaos emeralds are disappearing!

IGN: The storyline is made up of two acts. Please explain how this works?

Mark Darrah The first Act takes place mostly in Sonic's World. Sonic and his friends are figuring out what is happening and trying to stop the Master Emerald from being taken. In the Second act, the group must travel to another dimension to stop a new threat to Sonic's World.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8049/sonicchroniclesthedarkbiz5.jpg

why oh gawd why oh geez my heart ugh (http://ds.ign.com/articles/852/852731p1.html)

just ran into this an now I have to share:

http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/maps/

new mario kart wii screens (http://media.wii.ign.com/media/949/949580/imgs_1.html)

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/853/853469/mario-kart-wii-20080220105544210_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/853/853469/mario-kart-wii-20080220105601350_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/853/853469/mario-kart-wii-20080220105605366_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/853/853469/mario-kart-wii-20080220105615240_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/853/853046/mario-kart-wii-20080219091839230_640w.jpg

looks good
i also heard somewhere that mkwii would have online leaderboards, and some sort of chat function
in other words, nintendo's first game with good online

I love how Wario wears his bike on the last pic... If that was with the wario ware costume, it'd be WIN.

i also heard somewhere that mkwii would have online leaderboards, and some sort of chat function

No online racing? and its still the BEST?? I had no idea the Wii's online capabilities were so lacking

Apart from that, it looks pretty much like the last mario kart...

No online racing? and its still the BEST?? I had no idea the Wii's online capabilities were so lacking

Apart from that, it looks pretty much like the last mario kart...

Having trouble understanding that.

No online racing? and its still the BEST?? I had no idea the Wii's online capabilities were so lackingI realize you're an anti-nintendo flame-boy, but at least TRY to pay attention a little? mario kart wii has been advertised as having online since the very beginning. it's always been planned so where would oyu POSSIBLY get the idea that it didn't have any online play!?

Apart from that, it looks pretty much like the last mario kart...it looks significantly better and if you can't see that you need glasses. even then, though, it's just mario kart, who cares about the graphics in a mario game of any variety? as long as it looks decent enough that it's passable then it's fine. mario kart is about gameplay entirely, how are you going to judge whether the game is anything remotely similar to the predecessors based on the absolute earliest screen shots of the game?!

seriously, I know you hate nintendo for no reason, but go troll somewhere else.

I realize you're an anti-nintendo flame-boy, but at least TRY to pay attention a little? mario kart wii has been advertised as having online since the very beginning. it's always been planned so where would oyu POSSIBLY get the idea that it didn't have any online play!?
I dont hate Nintendo, that would be stupid... obviously

I only thought it didnt have online play because Shockdude's post only mentioned online leaderboards and a chat function. I therefore assumed it didnt have anything else or he would've mentioned it. Evidently I was wrong, but I didnt know anything else about it because I have no intention of buying, and therefore didnt read up on it beforehand... which seems reasonable to me
it looks significantly better and if you can't see that you need glasses. even then, though, it's just mario kart, who cares about the graphics in a mario game of any variety? as long as it looks decent enough that it's passable then it's fine. mario kart is about gameplay entirely, how are you going to judge whether the game is anything remotely similar to the predecessors based on the absolute earliest screen shots of the game?!
Again, maybe Im just being too vague. I wasnt talking about the graphics, I was merely stating that the screenshots told me very little about the game, and were therefore (in my opinion) nothing to '**** my pants' about. I didn't suggest for a second that it would be crap or identical to an old one but with better graphics
seriously, I know you hate nintendo for no reason, but go troll somewhere else.
Again, I don't hate Nintendo and didn't intend to troll. Please dont jump to conclusions just because I was slightly vague. If it bothers you that much you could always just ask what I meant :rolleyes:

I only thought it didnt have online play because Shockdude's post only mentioned online leaderboards and a chat function. I therefore assumed it didnt have anything else or he would've mentioned it. Evidently I was wrong, but I didnt know anything else about it because I have no intention of buying, and therefore didnt read up on it beforehand... which seems reasonable to me

Knowing nothing about the game, is what should make you not judge it.

Again, maybe Im just being too vague. I wasnt talking about the graphics, I was merely stating that the screenshots told me very little about the game, and were therefore (in my opinion) nothing to '**** my pants' about. I didn't suggest for a second that it would be crap or identical to an old one but with better graphics

uhm... leaderboards without internet racing... That's ridiculous... isn't it?
Also, you absolutely didn't notice the motorbike in the last picture... (for your information, there are bikes as vehicles availible now) did you even look at the images to say your point?

Again, I don't hate Nintendo and didn't intend to troll. Please dont jump to conclusions just because I was slightly vague. If it bothers you that much you could always just ask what I meant :rolleyes:

The first post looked like trolling, actually. Considering you just say, in short, "it sucks" without knowing any facts, and without being any discussion about it.

I dont hate Nintendo, that would be stupid...

whatever.

I dont hate Nintendo, that would be stupid... obviously

I only thought it didnt have online play because Shockdude's post only mentioned online leaderboards and a chat function. I therefore assumed it didnt have anything else or he would've mentioned it. Evidently I was wrong, but I didnt know anything else about it because I have no intention of buying, and therefore didnt read up on it beforehand... which seems reasonable to me

Again, maybe Im just being too vague. I wasnt talking about the graphics, I was merely stating that the screenshots told me very little about the game, and were therefore (in my opinion) nothing to '**** my pants' about. I didn't suggest for a second that it would be crap or identical to an old one but with better graphics

Again, I don't hate Nintendo and didn't intend to troll. Please dont jump to conclusions just because I was slightly vague. If it bothers you that much you could always just ask what I meant :rolleyes:you'll excuse me for jumping to conclusions based on the fact that nearly every time you've posted recently it's been to bash a nintendo game or product. you came and posted once again to do the same thing, and as such I assumed you were trolling based on the post you made flaming the game without knowing anything about it and without having reason to do so.

sorry if I considered that trolling...

What the hell? Where did I say the game would be crap, awesome, or anything in between? I said the sreenshots didnt really tell me much, and they dont. Im sure the game WILL be awesome, as were the previous installations.

Also, the fact that Wario is on a bike means little to me: Im currently assuming the bike to be a different shaped kart rather than a new class altogether. Obviously I may be wrong.

oh look an argument in the video-game thread

i can barely contain my surprise

What the hell? Where did I say the game would be crap, awesome, or anything in between? I said the sreenshots didnt really tell me much, and they dont. Im sure the game WILL be awesome, as were the previous installations.

It ain't what you say, it's the way that you say it.

For example:

No online racing? and its still the BEST?? I had no idea the Wii's online capabilities were so lackingWithout searching for further information, you put the worst possible spin (and a fairly illogical one, at that) on what information you already had. You can't really say that's the approach of someone who likes Nintendo. Although I guess you could just be a natural pessimist.

Saying that, looking at these screenshots I can't help but think "why does it all look so soft?". Gloddamn it, bloom gets everywhere.

Without searching for further information, you put the worst possible spin (and a fairly illogical one, at that) on what information you already had. You can't really say that's the approach of someone who likes Nintendo. Although I guess you could just be a natural pessimist.

Well I didnt mean to say it quite like that. I intended to state my confusion at Shockdude's statement as I didnt entirely believe him

You can't really say that's the approach of someone who likes Nintendo. Although I guess you could just be a natural pessimist.
Well yes, you could say that. But considering how he's a blatant Sony fanboy, I have a different impression...

Saying that, looking at these screenshots I can't help but think "why does it all look so soft?". Gloddamn it, bloom gets everywhere.
I always thought the graphics in older Mario Kart games were too 'harsh' for such a colourful world. I prefer these softer graphics.

I can't help think the definition of Kart has been stretched over the years. :p

the wii is a joke. the wii is crap. the wii is obsolete ****!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_V2AFaerKo :eek::eek:

Saying that, looking at these screenshots I can't help but think "why does it all look so soft?". Gloddamn it, bloom gets everywhere.

Obviously it's to hide the Wii's lack of graphical power[/splinter]

Obviously it's to hide the Wii's lack of graphical power[/splinter]

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Somewhat uncalled for. You dont have to jump on the "punch Splinter" bandwagon just because everyone else has...

Besides, your being retarded. Its nothing to do with graphical power, its a trend

I don't know why Nintendo abused blurr on this game, but the fact is that blurr makes low quality textures and low polygon objects look soft and emulate antianliasing, sometimes it's also able to make sprites look 3D.

I don't know why Nintendo abused blurr on this game, but the fact is that blurr makes low quality textures and low polygon objects look soft and emulate antianliasing, sometimes it's also able to make sprites look 3D.
I'd say it's just a case of overdoing it trying to make the levels appear much bigger, because it's definitely a distance blur they've used.

I wonder if they'll be adding levels from the other MK games, like MKDS did.

Just asking because, y'know, the theme from Shroom Ridge was awesome.

er, you can clearly see mario raceway from mk64 in one of my screenshots, and also delfino plaza (?) and yoshi falls from mkds...

there are a few more, but i forgot
:p

I wonder if they'll be adding levels from the other MK games, like MKDS did.

Just asking because, y'know, the theme from Shroom Ridge was awesome.the game includes 4 cups, as usual. the first 2 are new levels designed specifically for this game. the second 2 are old levels going back all the way to the original with the Haunted Mansion level making a come-back for the first time since the SNES.

the game includes 4 cups, as usual. the first 2 are new levels designed specifically for this game. the second 2 are old levels going back all the way to the original with the Haunted Mansion level making a come-back for the first time since the SNES.

Is this for sure? Mario kart DS had 8 cups, with 4 of them being new tracks, and the other 4, old ones. It'd be a shame if they had HALF the tracks than the DS version.

EDIT: I readed trhough IGN, and acording to them, there are at least 16, 8 new, 8 old. Don't know if they unlocked all, since they didn't unlock any character yet, and there was proof for playing as a mii, when it wasn't an starting option.

Mario Kart Wii will feature at least 32 tracks: 16 old-school from the series' past, as well as 16 original,
Well, there ya go. Helps if you read, doesn't it?

Also 50cc is kart only, 100cc bike only and 150cc (and presumably mirror mode) is both.

edit: the Haunted Mansion level making a come-back for the first time since the SNES.

Banshee boardwalk in mk64.

And every level from the original appeared in mksc on the gba.

I'm pretty sure there was a haunted mansion themed level in mkds too.

Also 50cc is kart only, 100cc bike only and 150cc (and presumably mirror mode) is both.

edit:

Banshee boardwalk in mk64.

And every level from the original appeared in mksc on the gba.

I'm pretty sure there was a haunted mansion themed level in mkds too.didn't mean the theme, I'm referring to the level itsself. with all the holes all over the place and such.

Well, there ya go. Helps if you read, doesn't it?

I did, dunno what happened while I typed it.

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/853/853469/mario-kart-wii-20080220105615240_640w.jpg

...the hell? That exact same course is going to be in THREE Mario Kart games, now?

And it's not even that good. :confused:

I'd rather they spend more time making new courses than making exact replicas of tracks I've already played.

...the hell? That exact same course is going to be in THREE Mario Kart games, now?

And it's not even that good. :confused:

I'd rather they spend more time making new courses than making exact replicas of tracks I've already played.I like the reimagining of the old courses or the portable courses and what-not, or a return of a track from the 64 version could be nice, but said reruns should never last more than one game and should always be the oldest courses available as to provide nostalgia. that's my take anyway.

...the hell? That exact same course is going to be in THREE Mario Kart games, now?

And it's not even that good. :confused:

I'd rather they spend more time making new courses than making exact replicas of tracks I've already played. You could just play the other 31 courses on the game? In fact the amount of original courses available is a good number for a racing game anyway. IMO.

In fact the amount of original courses available is a good number for a racing game anyway. IMO.
I'd agree with this.

Actually, I don't actually own any Mario Kart games, so old reruns are fine for me!

...the hell? That exact same course is going to be in THREE Mario Kart games, now?

I think I missed something there: it was originally from the DS, if I'm not mistaken... that makes it 2.

It first showed up in Double Dash first, so that's three.

Mario Kart Wii has been confirmed to have at least 32 tracks: 16 of them being entirely new, while the other 16 are remakes of older tracks from prior games of the Mario Kart Series

That's 50%. A liiiittle bit too high for my tastes, especially since they chose courses I didn't especially like.
And 16 original courses is the same number they had MK64. They could've had MORE.

I will be willing to disregard everything I just said if Block Fort returns as a battle level. :p

It first showed up in Double Dash first, so that's three.

That's Yoshi falls.

Yoshi island (IIRC) was in both DD and DS.

Also, Akuryou, . I'm not sure what 'haunted mansion' course you're refering too, but every single course from SMK appeared in MKSC.

It first showed up in Double Dash first, so that's three.er, pigbuster, yoshi falls was never in mk:dd...

in news other than mkwii, ign will soon be covering stuff for worms: a space oddity (http://wii.ign.com/objects/960/960194.html)
it's already had one weapons update and a brief history of worms as well (look in features)
:p

It first showed up in Double Dash first, so that's three.

preety sure it didn't, anyways, Shockdude's right, the Yoshi shaped circuit was in those two. And I wouldn't mind that one in particular making a comeback.


It's shaped like a dinosaur. A DINOSAUR.

It's shaped like a dinosaur. A DINOSAUR.
Pah, that's nothing! In Mario Galaxy, you've got an entire planet shaped as a dinosaur's head, made out of wood, and has Goombas crawling all over it!

Pah, that's nothing! In Mario Galaxy, you've got an entire planet shaped as a dinosaur's head, made out of wood, and has Goombas crawling all over it!

Been there, should have been bigger :(

Huh. It isn't. That's... weird.

Why was I so certain that I played more than one version of Yoshi Falls?

Huh. It isn't. That's... weird.

Why was I so certain that I played more than one version of Yoshi Falls?because you have. I played very little of the DS version of the game, but I know that course very well. I can't tell you where as I'm not sure, but it's appeared somewhere before. if not exactly that level then something almost identical. I'll see if I can find something.

edit: none of the images on IGN or GameSpot are of the level that I keep thinking of. and I can't remember what version of mario kart had the level that DS level thing is reminding me of so strongly.....

A MarioWiki says you're wrong, it's only appeared in Mario Kart DS.

However, it does look sorta similar to DK's Jungle Parkway from Mario Kart 64.
http://www.mariowiki.com/images/4/47/DK%27s_Jungle_Parkway_icon.jpg

So this game won't feature like downloadable tracks in the future or something?

So this game won't feature like downloadable tracks in the future or something?
It wasn't particularly mentioned anyway.

http://thesims3.ea.com/

I am very interested in seeing what's going to be new in this game, even though I'm not really a big fan of the series.

Intriguing. The artwork alone turned me on.

Edit:
I am very interested in seeing what's going to be new in this game, even though I'm not really a big fan of the series. In the April/May Edition of the Games for Windows magazine, there is a 12 page review about the game [13]. This review explains that, in The Sims 3, your sims' houses and the neighbourhood will be entirely in one seamless, continuous map, and states that "what you do outside your home now matters as much as what you do within,". It also states that the typical bladder and energy motives will be overhauled, and replaced with "discrete moods".

They should allow fps option and also make it like GTA, with weapons, drivable vehicles, etc. Also add a realistic boob system that allows realistic bouncyness. Then it'd be a HIT.

?
Somewhat uncalled for. You dont have to jump on the "punch Splinter" bandwagon just because everyone else has...

Besides, your being retarded. Its nothing to do with graphical power, its a trend
in all fairness, though, you do suck

in all fairness, though, you do suck

'Oh'....

:(

Gentlemen do not fight here! This is the Online Orgy forum!

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Gentlemen do not fight here! This is the Online Orgy forum!

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http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/470/failureak6.jpg

I pretty much managed exactly that about an hour ago. >_<

for all those people in europe
wii freeloader (http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-FreeLoader__EF000593.aspx)
allows you to play imported games (read: ssbb)
simply insert the disc, eject it, and insert the imported game. no modchip required.
:p

Great, now all I have to do is sell my house to afford shipping. :rolleyes:

Codejunkies. Heh. They wouldn't even ship my order. I found a local Danish Shop (Live in Denmark, you know.) And ordered a Wii freeloader, Then cancelled my order of Freeloader on Codejunkies. I went to a site, Play-Asia, which has got good reviews, and ordered SSBB. Then, I'll get the Freeloader Tommorow, and I'll get SSBB in around the timespan of Monday the 17th to Friday the 21st.

OH GOD WOW, I can't wait. I'll play for Sonic for now, I like fast characters, and i've always liked Sonic.

Did anyone play the shockingly bad remake of the original sonic on the GBA?

What is wrong with Sega these days?

What is wrong with Sega these days?
If you think November 2006 is part of 'these days', then I'm afraid you're a little behind on the times.

I don't recall specifying a date...

OH GOD WOW, I can't wait. I'll play for Sonic for now, I like fast characters, and i've always liked Sonic.be warned: his movement speed is ridiculously fast but his attacks are barely average. feels kinda odd how slow his attacks are compared to his running.

Did anyone play the shockingly bad remake of the original sonic on the GBA?

What is wrong with Sega these days?what ISN'T wrong with SEGA these days? they've been out to ruin sonic for a while :p

also, welcome back

Thanks :p

But that game in particular angered me immensely. It did several things the original didn't.
For example; you could get crushed randomly by falling objects even if you were on top of them, if you were underwater the spikes would propel you 50 feet in the air, he runs full speed without you even touching the directional pad, it has a horrid frame-rate, the reverse thing in the Bonus stage keeps flicking between clockwise and anti-clockwise. You touch it and it keeps going back and forth.
I could go on...

Sega are mostly just publishers thse days. They dropped out of hardware development in 2001 and almost dropped out of software in 2003 with some buyover.

The only console development studios they have now are Sonic Team, United Game Artists, Sega Studios USA (Sonic Team USA), Mobile Content R&D and Sega Studio China (everyone else was dropped or shifted to arcade development). And we all know how Sonic Team has fallen. :p

Previously they had WOW Entertainment, Sega-AM2, Hitmaker, Amusement Vision, Sega Rosso, Smilebit, Overworks, Sonic Team, United Game Artists, WaveMaster Entertainment.

Why do you know all that?

I was bored (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega)

Also, Segagaga just has that effect on a person.

Oh damnit, i think i'll have to wait until SATURDAY before i'll get brawl. Also, the strange thing is i cancelled the order on CodeJunkies got my money back and they still send it. The diffirence from the other freeloader i got is that the plastic is black and it's a wee bit heavier.

for those of you looking forward to Age of Conan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAzH5gmlJF4

a rather good explanation of how combat works in melee settings. the character they show is above level 40 and as such has Q and E as attack directions (which is unavailable at lower levels), but everything else shown is pretty much the same at all levels. should give those of you waiting a nice little taste :p

Huzzah, Commondore64 games have started becoming available on the European VC!

So, theres a new Sonic game in development.

It's called Sonic Unleashed, features 2 & 1/2D game play, and is apparently built on the Sonic Rush game engine.

It's in development for PS3, 360 and wii. Theres rumored to be at least one new character. Sonic is also a werewolf now. go figure.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/192475.html

mother of god! that video ACTUALLY looks good! it's like they took all the 3D sonics and realized sonic doesn't work in 3D then came up with a game that plays EXACTLY like sonic was meant to play...I may actually buy that one....

It looks pretty much Sonic Rivals to me :(

It looks pretty much Sonic Rivals to me :(

At least it has some 3D sections like "Sonic and the secret rings" so apparently, it'll have something different.

Anyways, it's still on developement... I hope they won't screw again.

Oh, I hope this will be the turning point for sonic...PLEASE...

Right. So W:aSO and Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution came out in Europe recently, Mario Kart Wii will be coming out soon, and Sup's tempted me to want to get Excite Truck, which I never bought.
However, I don't have a job, I need to save up to go to Canada in the Summer, and my final exams start in nine weeks.
WHY DO THE GODS TEMPT ME SO?!


Oh, also, I think I feel the need to try push cartoonish golf game Albatross18 (http://a18.ogplanet.com/main.og) on anyone whose interested. Half because my 'study time' is me unmonitored with a computer to 'help study' (don't worry, I'm well capable of getting the results necessary to get the college course I want), and half because people like Zeor have been playing for a year now, meaning that it really is one of those "doesn't get boring" games. (people like Paul, Melon and SupSuper only joined later)
...and anyone that's put off my the game "because they don't like golf" deserves to be shot.
(actually, the full list of people in the clan, most of which are from this forum, can be found under Member Info here (http://a18.ogplanet.com/guild_home/index.asp?gId=realvg).)


Edit: A new sonic game? Hang on, I'll ready my earplugs.

Excite Truck,.
Totally awesome game.

Although bring an SD card because man they should have made more than one BGM.

I just got recently Audiosurf. It sucks big time, seriously.
Worst. Game. Ever.

Like, all you do is move around and pick up blocks.

Fffs... I want my money back.

Although bring an SD card because man they should have made more than one BGM.
I got a 1GB card free with the Wii, because I bought it second hand and neither the origional owner nor the shop had any use for it, so they kept it with the Wii.

Re the new Sonic video thing: I dunno, that camera still strikes me as disorientating, particularly if it's going to keep switching from side-on camera to fixed camera to behind Sonic.

Sounds like another Teruhiko Nakagawa (Sonic Rush Adventure and the Blaze remixes for Sonic Rush) soundtrack. Not that this is a problem, simply an observation. I know my Sonic composers (although I still have no idea who did most of the music for Sonic Next-Gen)

Re Excite Truck: Awesome. Particularly with an SD card (I'm partial to using Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 music on it, but that may just be me)

Re Albatross18: Also awesome. That's not entirely fair to Dan though, he started playing some time before me. I just overtook him is all ;)

Re Audiosurf: What's not to like? You're turning music into a crazy coloured rollercoaster. The block puzzle games are just there to give your hands something to do.

The best thing about Audiosurf is that the speed is synched to the song you're playing. Meaning that in slow, quieter parts of songs, the game slows down, and vice cersa for fast parts.

As for myself, I think I'll use Gamestop's "trade in two Wii games, get one for free", so I'll trade in FarCry Venegeance (it has a reputation of being a crap game, but it honestly wasn't that bad presuming you weren't only buying next-gen-quality games) and The Simsons Video Game (it was a good game, but really for it's humour, not for it's gameplay. Classic EA.) for Mario Kart Wii when it comes out. Because the exams are coming up, I'll put off buying Excite Truck until after them.


(fun fact: apparently Zeor's been playing Albatross18 for 210 full hours and counting. Pretty good, for a free game)

April fools! Haha... ha... um...
Yeah I couldn't think of anything better. Was kinda expecting more of a reaction.

April fools! Haha... ha... um...
Yeah I couldn't think of anything better. Was kinda expecting more of a reaction.On the plus side, you fooled me :)

April fools! Haha... ha... um...
Yeah I couldn't think of anything better. Was kinda expecting more of a reaction.
Probably would've worked better if it wasn't that you have a reputation for hating near-everything, and their little dogs too.

I really enjoy Excite Truck's few BGM. So sue me. :p

Regarding Sonic... so they made it work like the originals by using 2D gameplay? Brilliant! :rolleyes:

Probably would've worked better if it wasn't that you have a reputation for hating near-everything, and their little dogs too.
Some people seem to think that, but I'd hardly call it a reputation. Besides, when have I mentioned hating stuff that isn't idiots?

This would have probably worked better if I used W:A instead of Audiosurf, but that could have easily gone wrong. :p

This would have probably worked better if I used W:A instead of Audiosurf, but that could have easily gone wrong. :p
That probably wouldn't have worked either, based on the number of people in this forum that never actually played a Worms game in their life.

I really enjoy Excite Truck's few BGM. So sue me. :p

Regarding Sonic... so they made it work like the originals by using 2D gameplay? Brilliant! :rolleyes:
Excite truck: I liked the bgm track too, in fact I didn't get an SD card until I was halfway through mirror mode. By that point I was entirely sick of it.:p

Sonic: Not only have they bought back 2D, but they've brought back sonic's classic potbelly and stopped all that crush40 nonsense.

It's not all classic sonic though, there's secret rings style corrridor sections and rush's boost mechanic (although powered by 'ring power' rather than a trick gauge).

That probably wouldn't have worked either, based on the number of people in this forum that never actually played a Worms game in their life.
It would have if I had posted it on the W:A forum.

Excite Truck's BGMs are okay.

But then you play Fiji with Azure Blue World on, or Finland with Be Cool, Be Wild and Be Groovy, and you go ahahahaha. Or, er, something.

April fools! Haha... ha... um...
Yeah I couldn't think of anything better. Was kinda expecting more of a reaction.oh come on, that was possibly the most transparent april fool ever :p

oh come on, that was possibly the most transparent april fool ever :p
And yours wasn't? :rolleyes:
:p

Well at least we both fooled the same guy. :P

Ehh... I caved, and decided to buy W:aSO to see how it really is.
Or, at least that's what I would be saying if the bank wasn't closed on a Wednesday. So I'll get it tomorrow instead.

And yours wasn't? :rolleyes:
:p

Well at least we both fooled the same guy. :PMy brain clues in on April Fools' jokes via puns, acronyms or anagrams. If there aren't any, I tend to get thrown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9rcqjB2tYc

I love China.
Who else could make such a blatent copy of the Wii console?
Though naming it the Vii (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vii) is pushing it just a bit. :p

This is kinda old news, but I just found it.

http://www.eurogamer.net/tv_video.php?playlist_id=8123&size=large

Full version of the sonic unleashed trailer.

Looks like it's coming to the PS2 too. also that music is damn hummable.

It does look great.

Yes I'm posting about Sonic Unleashed again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy73Kv6bd78

I wasn't joking about the werewolf thing.:confused:

Werehog? hedgewolf?

Yes I'm posting about Sonic Unleashed again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy73Kv6bd78

I wasn't joking about the werewolf thing.:confused:

Werehog? hedgewolf? That was...intersting. Technically, he'd be a werehedgehog. But that doesn't flow off the tongue well.

That was...intersting. Technically, he'd be a werehedgehog. But that doesn't flow off the tongue well.actually, were means man. that's why it's called a werewolf or other varieties are called were-animals. they're man-beasts. so sonic would just be a hedgehog-wolf, which sounds completely stupid :p

let's just go with werehog :p

actually, were means man. that's why it's called a werewolf or other varieties are called were-animals. they're man-beasts. so sonic would just be a hedgehog-wolf, which sounds completely stupid :p

let's just go with werehog :p Even though you just essentially told us that werehog makes even less sense? Werehog would be appropriately used for a man-hog animal.

On the other hand, it definitely does roll off the tongue:p

On the other hand, it definitely does roll off the tongue:p

It's much easier in spanish :p

we say "hombre lobo",which translated would be something like "wolf man". Wolf hedgehog sounds good enough for me.

And thanks for reading my useless post.

It's much easier in spanish :p

we say "hombre lobo",which translated would be something like "wolf man". Wolf hedgehog sounds good enough for me.

And thanks for reading my useless post.

So then it would be "Puercoespín Lobo"? That sounds dumb too. :p
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HogWolf!

It's still "oh hey another Sonic game I sure hope they leave him alone this time and don't add yet another annoying gimmick WAIT WHAT?".

So then it would be "Puercoespín Lobo"? That sounds dumb too. :p
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HogWolf!

I was thinking on "erizo lobo". Sounds much cooler :cool:

Even though you just essentially told us that werehog makes even less sense? Werehog would be appropriately used for a man-hog animal.yeah, but
it definitely does roll off the tongue:p

I'll take "were hog" over "hedgehog wolf" anyday :p

yeah, but


I'll take "were hog" over "hedgehog wolf" anyday :p

Hogwolf! :mad:

Or Wolfhog sounds good too.

hogwolf sounds like a pig-wolf.

hedgewolf is best.

also, new mario kart friday!:D:D:D:D

Or else you could just say "his transformed state".


...but that sorta ruins the fun of trying to come up with a name.

(also, are you sure that it's actually a werewolf, and not just a monster?

(also, are you sure that it's actually a werewolf, and not just a monster?

if it wasn't, it'd just ruin the fun.

hogwolf sounds like a pig-wolf.

hedgewolf is best.

also, new mario kart friday!:D:D:eek: you guys get it 2 weeks sooner than we do! :eek:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d0/Unleashed2.jpg

Couldn't they have at least changed the goofy nose a bit?

also, new mario kart friday!:D:D:D:D

Wait, already?

[EDIT AFTER LOOKING INTO THE MATTER]
Huh. Europe gets a title before America, for once.

:eek: you guys get it 2 weeks sooner than we do! :eek:Look at it this way: we don't even have a release date for SSBB yet.

If it's any consolation, I won't be playing it until the 19th, as that's my birthday.

Look at it this way: we don't even have a release date for SSBB yet.wait WHAT?! WHY?! mario kart is made by the same company, has a much more robust online portion and came out months later, why the hell would smash bros not even have a release date?!

If it's any consolation, I won't be playing it until the 19th, as that's my birthday. yeah well you still suck for having the option :p

wait WHAT?! WHY?! mario kart is made by the same company, has a much more robust online portion and came out months later, why the hell would smash bros not even have a release date?!
Why games are released in some countries way before others is one of the biggest mysteries of our time...

I've always assumed companies do that so's they can focus on marketing the game in one country at a time. I never worked out if that was a big enough reason to do it though.

And according to this (http://spong.com/article/14891/Europes_Smash_Brothers_Brawl_Release_Still_Unclear ?cb=478) article, everyone is confused.

Why games are released in some countries way before others is one of the biggest mysteries of our time...

First of all, some games are made before they're finished being dubbed as dub jobs are usually external to the company and don't start until the game is finished, so it's usually launched in Japan first.
When a game is launched in one country, loads of media is aviable of said games, images, reviews etc, therefore other countries which do not have the game yet do the marketing for free, making articles etc (these are usually the smaller communications since the bigger ones get beta games anyway), with the internet it's even better, since those who have the game do the marketing for those who don't, making the market bigger. This way, no effort has to be done to do marketing pre release (note how games don't usually advertise until they're in the market?), all the pre release marketing is done by gradually launching the game in different countries, and then they can focus on stablishment publicity once the game is out, this way they save money and they let the dubbing companies do their job properly. There's also production, shipping and other less fun stuff that affects the release of the game in foreign countries, but I don't know much about that to comment.
simple stuff really, no mystery.

First of all, some games are made before they're finished being dubbed as dub jobs are usually external to the company and don't start until the game is finished, so it's usually launched in Japan first.
When a game is launched in one country, loads of media is aviable of said games, images, reviews etc, therefore other countries which do not have the game yet do the marketing for free, making articles etc (these are usually the smaller communications since the bigger ones get beta games anyway), with the internet it's even better, since those who have the game do the marketing for those who don't, making the market bigger. This way, no effort has to be done to do marketing pre release (note how games don't usually advertise until they're in the market?), all the pre release marketing is done by gradually launching the game in different countries, and then they can focus on stablishment publicity once the game is out, this way they save money and they let the dubbing companies do their job properly. There's also production, shipping and other less fun stuff that affects the release of the game in foreign countries, but I don't know much about that to comment.
simple stuff really, no mystery.
That...
That actually makes a lot of sense. Still pretty ridiculous, but it makes sense.

Simple stuff really, no mystery.

You forgot the last part, that few people buy two games at once. Nintendo wants us to buy one game first, then the other one. I guess it took more time to translate stuff in Smash Bros, and that's why it's AFTER mario kart here... They'll wait for us to get more money for the next. And you said everything else, yeah.

So I guess it's that... or they are dubbing to all the european languages :p

There's also the fact that SSBB hits the copyrights of a dozen different companies, that might make for bothersome publishing.

There's also the fact that SSBB hits the copyrights of a dozen different companies, that might make for bothersome publishing.that part I can see.

while yakuza, your post made a lot of sense, I can't see just that delaying a game quite this long. was there even that much to translate in SSBB? cause I can't think of all that much myself. perhaps the shipping and such of what you mentioned were added factors, but this much delay is a bit much. I'm sure what you said pretty well explains every OTHER game in the world, I just don't see it being just that for Brawl. not with another game by the exact same company in the exact same situation coming out on time, anyway. :-/

edit: and if I missed anything in your post, yakuza, lemme know. may be a simple misunderstanding is why I'm not seeing your post to apply to Brawl.

was there even that much to translate in SSBB?

400+ trophies, unlockables, and game titles from the game list. 5 languages if I'm not mistaken... Not to count names for characters usually change from language to language, and you need to look that up...

Yeah, seems quite a lot.

400+ trophies, unlockables, and game titles from the game list. 5 languages if I'm not mistaken... Not to count names for characters usually change from language to language, and you need to look that up...

Yeah, seems quite a lot.well yeah, but the average game is going to have at least as much text to translate. you've got character chat text, signs, tutorials, etc. I don't think that Brawl really has THAT much more text than any other game would have. sure, the trophies are plentiful but the complete lack of text anywhere else pretty well balances that out to be about average, in my mind.

either way, though, it can't possibly have 4+ months worth of text translation. even WITH 5 languages.

well yeah, but the average game is going to have at least as much text to translate. you've got character chat text, signs, tutorials, etc. I don't think that Brawl really has THAT much more text than any other game would have. sure, the trophies are plentiful but the complete lack of text anywhere else pretty well balances that out to be about average, in my mind.

The average game (that I'm aware of) doesn't have that much text, though. Only RPGs, and in those cases, they don't need to research other sources. Anyways, yeah, the extension seems more than unnecesary.

Ahh, nothing like getting a free Mario Kart game to start off your weekend!
I'll post my friends code when I bother to write it down.


EDIT: I love this game! Especially being able to download ghosts online! And the motion-sensing makes driving a lot easier this time.
There's a lot more Mii involvement. The Mii you select as your own can be used as a driver and other Miis on the system appear in some courses, from watching the race from a stand to being sponsors of a track.
Super Mario Galaxy makes a small impact in this game, but not as big as Super Mario Sunshine. Although there isn't a road dedicated to it, Rainbow Road does have star bits floating around, and if you listen closely, you can spot that the backround music was modeled after the game's soundtrack. Also, a certain something awaits you if you have a Super Mario Galaxy savegame on your Wii.
Oh, and the quickest way to get your first unlockable is to beat the Time Trial ghost on Luigi's Raceway.

Mario kart wii is glorious, but it is a damn shame they screwed up battle mode.

I haven't tried online yet, but as usual the versus is top grade stuff. It's cool that it kinda works like GP mode now. There's a good selection of options too.

Also the Wii wheel is great. Of all the Plastic wheel attachments I've seen It's the most well designed. There's even a hole in the side so you can still use the pointer.:D

but it is a damn shame they screwed up battle mode.
Nah, I'm just glad that there's AI for it now. I haven't played a Mario Kart Battle game before that did.

Well, i played Mario Kart Wii blew me away today when i played it at my friends.

I went online, and that was cool. The new tracks are awesome, as well as the graphics!

Its just a shame there are no missions......

Also, SSBB is not coming out until the 20th June, i think, in Europe. Ah well, i'm getting it when it comes out.

I'm getting Mario Kart wii tommorow.:D

EDIT: And i'll post my friends code when i get i too.

Right, my Mario Kart Wii code is: 1203-9364-4880

And my Wii Console code, for anyone that wants it: 4668-4214-6045-5378
Also, this is the first Wii game I've seen where you can add a friend from your Wii address book without knowing their Mario Kart number.

Also, SSBB is not coming out until the 20th June, i think, in Europe. Ah well, i'm getting it when it comes out.
I'm going with "no", considering how it's not confirmed on the Smash Bros website.
Also, I wonder what that final Monday update will be on the Smash Bros Dojo...

Since SSB:B isnt out yet in Europe (getting my copy 30th of April I think) I play Mario Kart Wii instead and I have to say, the game is AMAZING! The biggest update is the bikes, they can do wheelies to gain a little speed for a few seconds and drift differently than the cars. The cars can instead of wheelies get a super miniboost when drifting. (A mini boost is when your tires get hot and go in BLUE flames, super mini boost is RED flames).

The online mode is based on points, starting from 5000, you gain/loose points and only play with gamers of your own skill.

Edit: Add me on this code if you feel like playing: 0473-7887-6861

Since SSB:B isnt out yet in Europe (getting my copy 30th of April I think) I play Mario Kart Wii instead and I have to say, the game is AMAZING! The biggest update is the bikes, they can do wheelies to gain a little speed for a few seconds and drift differently than the cars. The cars can instead of wheelies get a super miniboost when drifting. (A mini boost is when your tires get hot and go in BLUE flames, super mini boost is RED flames).

The online mode is based on points, starting from 5000, you gain/loose points and only play with gamers of your own skill.

Edit: Add me on this code if you feel like playing: 0473-7887-6861



People keep saying its coming out at the end of April. But is it?

I saw on some sites that it said 20th June.

One thing that i find hard, is the controls. I'll get used to them eventually, but right now, i'm not that good! well, i'm ok, but i would like to be good.

I keep bumping into stuff, and driving onto the grass and mud. Its annoying.:mad:

Anyway, i'm getting the game tommorow, so i'll post my Mario kart wii friend code then.:D

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Can't be bothered to check if it's been mentioned
*disappears in a puff of smoke*

www.banjo-kazooie.com
Can't be bothered to check if it's been mentioned
*disappears in a puff of smoke*:eek: I want a 360..... :(

Nah, I'm just glad that there's AI for it now. I haven't played a Mario Kart Battle game before that did.

What he means is that in the last game it had more options. Specially being able to play not in teams, and the glorious "catch the shyne" (self-made translation).

The coin game is surprisingly better than I thought, after trying it, and perfect for team play.

Oh no, i can't get this game today after all. I'm getting it tommorow.

And i was so excited too!:mad:

What he means is that in the last game it had more options. Specially being able to play not in teams, and the glorious "catch the shyne" (self-made translation).
The coin game is surprisingly better than I thought, after trying it, and perfect for team play.
I guess they changed battle mode to make it work better online, but I don't see why they couldn't have included the classic three balloon free for all as well. Hell they could have at least let us have three or four teams.

Also they brought back skyscraper, but huge and slow. HERESY.

Okay, i got the game, and i'm playing it right now.

Here's my friend code: 2878-9793-9823

EDIT: Added Wexzus friend code and Plasmas.

Here's my friend code: 2878-9793-9823
Huzzah, finally! A new person!


Edit: Oh, Wexzus, I didn't see your code there. Add me: 1203-9364-4880

Also, don't forget that you have to send your ghost data to the other people if you want them to see what time you got on a time trial. Do it in the Mario Kart Channel.

that part I can see.

while yakuza, your post made a lot of sense, I can't see just that delaying a game quite this long. was there even that much to translate in SSBB? cause I can't think of all that much myself. perhaps the shipping and such of what you mentioned were added factors, but this much delay is a bit much. I'm sure what you said pretty well explains every OTHER game in the world, I just don't see it being just that for Brawl. not with another game by the exact same company in the exact same situation coming out on time, anyway. :-/

edit: and if I missed anything in your post, yakuza, lemme know. may be a simple misunderstanding is why I'm not seeing your post to apply to Brawl.

Well, I was just mentioning some of the things not many people know (I've done a master on this stuff), for everything else there's production delays, international shipment and most importantly, delaying it so it fits strategic date which is basically the date were they believe it will sell the most copies (ie: no competition titles on that time window, no inside competition, special gift time of the year etc...)

Well, i've just been playing online on wifi.

The wii wheel takes some getting used to! so for the races, i often use the wii classic controller.

Also, don't forget that you have to send your ghost data to the other people if you want them to see what time you got on a time trial. Do it in the Mario Kart Channel.

Yes, i've already got the channel downloaded.

I haven't tried any time trials yet though.

Added both Shadow and Plasma, but the game still says "you are not friends yet" so I hope the game finds out itself that we added each other..

*goes on Nintendo WFC*

Added both Shadow and Plasma, but the game still says "you are not friends yet" so I hope the game finds out itself that we added each other..
It should be fixed now, because you appear on mine.
In related news, my friend managed to get on the Continental top 10 times for Maple Treeway. Huzzah!
Also, what does it mean when the wheel sprite beside your name in online matches is gold? Mine is, and I don't know why.

Oh, and Shadowmoon and Wexzuz: don't forget to send me the times on your tracks. I explained how above.

It should be fixed now, because you appear on mine.
In related news, my friend managed to get on the Continental top 10 times for Maple Treeway. Huzzah!
Also, what does it mean when the wheel sprite beside your name in online matches is gold? Mine is, and I don't know why.

Oh, and Shadowmoon and Wexzuz: don't forget to send me the times on your tracks. I explained how above.

The golden wheel means you used the Wii Wheel a lot.
Just beat Alex' Luigi Circuit time by 5 seconds I think:D I might try to make a good time on one of my favorite tracks.

oh, wii codes, I'll post mine later... And Wex, damn, you are actually good!

Anyways, I usually play online with the wheel :p I'll use the GameCube controller from time to time, though... (side note, I unlocked all expert ghost things, and got the mii outfit B)

oh, wii codes, I'll post mine later... And Wex, damn, you are actually good!

Anyways, I usually play online with the wheel :p I'll use the GameCube controller from time to time, though... (side note, I unlocked all expert ghost things, and got the mii outfit B)

I play online with the wii classic controller, and i'm quite good with that.

The steering wheel? i'm crap with that at the moment.:(

I've already got onto the 100 CC grand prix.

Oh Wexzuz, yes you appear on mine, so its fixed now, you must need to restart it to get it working.

Haven't had a game with anybody here yet though.

Shadowmoon and Wexzuz: don't forget to send me the times on your tracks. I explained how above.

Yeah, i'll do it now.

*goes on Mario Kart wii*

<SupSuper> Supreme King Awesome Thunderpants says (23:15):
i guess it wouldn't hurt, though i dunno how big the package will be, given the wii wheel
Paul.Power says (23:16):
The Whee Wiil
<SupSuper> Supreme King Awesome Thunderpants says (23:16):
the we will
Paul.Power says (23:16):
They should have just called it the Wiil and had done with
<SupSuper> Supreme King Awesome Thunderpants says (23:16):
who knows, maybe it's good for excite truck too
Paul.Power says (23:17):
And then a year or so later they can redesign it and say that they're reinventing the Wiil

I've been seriously slacking.

I've had the game for almost a week and I haven't even finished 100cc yet.

Also the wheel is the only way to play. I cannot fathom why anyone would use an analogue stick.

I've been seriously slacking.

I've had the game for almost a week and I haven't even finished 100cc yet.

Also the wheel is the only way to play. I cannot fathom why anyone would use an analogue stick.

I was thinking more of being able to tilt it without having to attach the wheel.

I mean, it works for Excite Truck.

I've been seriously slacking.

I've had the game for almost a week and I haven't even finished 100cc yet.

Also the wheel is the only way to play. I cannot fathom why anyone would use an analogue stick.

because, its easier to use the analog stick.

but, i do use the wheel at some times.

The analog stick gives better control over the game, but it takes most of the fun.

Ever wanted to scratch your head, and ended up falling off a cliff?

I've been seriously slacking.

I've had the game for almost a week and I haven't even finished 100cc yet.

Also the wheel is the only way to play. I cannot fathom why anyone would use an analogue stick.

I can't get used to the wheel, so I use the Wiimote-Nunchuk combination.
Also, finished all, 50cc, 100cc and 150cc with Gold Cups, now just to collect star rankings, that should give a star at your name .

I can't get used to the wheel, so I use the Wiimote-Nunchuk combination.
Also, finished all, 50cc, 100cc and 150cc with Gold Cups, now just to collect star rankings, that should give a star at your name .

I can't get used to it either.

And i made a mistake, i'm actually close to finishing 50 cc.

Played online today, and boy are the people good on there! i won about 3 games, though.

In most matches online, i usually come 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

The lowest i've came is 9th. This is when i used the wii wheel, though!

I was thinking more of being able to tilt it without having to attach the wheel.

I mean, it works for Excite Truck.
Yes, you could do that easily. But having a wheel is a lot more comfortable.

Anyway, today I decided that since the Mii is my most-used character, I should focus solely on getting the Outfit B for now.


Oh, also, did anyone else read the news about SSB:B getting free downloadable characters?

Oh, also, did anyone else read the news about SSB:B getting free downloadable characters?

! Where? because if it's old, it was uncomfirmed by Sakurai itself. Anyways, with the Wiiware updates coming, this could have changed...

Mind posting where you saw that?

! Where? because if it's old, it was uncomfirmed by Sakurai itself. Anyways, with the Wiiware updates coming, this could have changed...

Mind posting where you saw that?
It was from a MiiPlaza newsletter (a few days ago), which I don't have as it was a Wii Message Board message (that I deleted), and I can't find it on their site.
What they said is that as the Wii Shop Channel introduces downloadable content (which is true), there'll also be including (IIRC, four) new characters. As a promotion, they'll be free to dowload the first week of the downloadable content section's introduction, and will cost 2000 Wii Points normally.

It was from a MiiPlaza newsletter (a few days ago), which I don't have as it was a Wii Message Board message (that I deleted), and I can't find it on their site.
What they said is that as the Wii Shop Channel introduces downloadable content (which is true), there'll also be including (IIRC, four) new characters. As a promotion, they'll be free to dowload the first week of the downloadable content section's introduction, and will cost 2000 Wii Points normally.

There's a channel as well, apparently.

Source: http://www.friendcodes.com/forums/news-and-notes/75430-rumor-super-smash-bros-brawl-new.html

EDIT: Hang on! this channel could be the downloadable content!

There's a channel as well, apparently.

Source: http://www.friendcodes.com/forums/news-and-notes/75430-rumor-super-smash-bros-brawl-new.html

EDIT: Hang on! this channel could be the downloadable content!i thought the channel/dlc was proven false by a japanese translator on smashboards named samuraipanda or something like that...
:p

i thought the channel/dlc was proven false by a japanese translator on smashboards named samuraipanda or something like that...
:p

Well i didn't know.:p

People on there are saying its false, but the downloadable content Plasma is talking about may well be from the channel.

Or maybe it is false. We'll just have to see.....

EDIT: Also, has any UK release date been announced yet?

EDIT: Also, has any UK release date been announced yet?
"...But wait a second! The European version still isn’t out yet!! We’re still hard at work on it, so please hold on a little longer!" -Sakurai

I'm pretty sure it will be in June, because most sites i've looked on, have said June.

But if it hasn't been announced on the actual website, then it must be an estimate.

One website listed the release date as January 1st 2020. How stupid.:p

"...But wait a second! The European version still isn’t out yet!! We’re still hard at work on it, so please hold on a little longer!" -Sakurai

And now that you mention that...

(by Sakuray)

"Also, there’s always a chance that I will need to update sometime in the future with some kind of announcement."

Maybe he's hinting something... Who knows.

Oh, also, did anyone else read the news about SSB:B getting free downloadable characters?

I do believe that was an April Fool.

I do believe that was an April Fool.

Maybe there's something behind that, actually. There was some data extracted from the disc, with some incompleted data... there appeared Doctor Mario, Roy, and Mewtwo... Along with "Toon Zelda" (and another slot for "Toon Sheik") "Dixie" (probably Dixie Kong) and something that apparently hinted towards Plusle and Minum, 2 Pokemon like Pichu. Maybe like an Ice Climbers team.

Anyways, that was just Junk data, and hasn't enough to work properly. After finding that, people got paranoid, and was all around stating that there was gonna be an update as downloadable content for those. However, Sakurai sayed in an interview, that the wii has a disc based memory, not a hard drive, so it wasn't possible.

HOWEVER, Nintendo is about to release Wiiware, which is a service that can let you download stuff like games and downloadable content. With that, Smash could now get downloadable content...

I'm not saying it's gonna happen, just that it has chances now.

and something that apparently hinted towards Plusle and Minum, 2 Pokemon like Pichu. Maybe like an Ice Climbers team.it wasn't plusle and minum. it's actually japanese for "player" or something like that, which can be attributed to a mii
the reason why plusle and minum theory came up was becuase the spelling of the japanese was similar to the names
:p