Author Topic: The Official Video Game Thread v. My vision is augmented. (Read 244907 times)

yorost · « **Reply #140 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:03:26 AM »

No, not unless their only other choice is to die. Ditching the console market would be a serious blow to the identity of the products. They won't all die, but they will suffer. It's admitting defeat no matter how they would spin it.

ehra · « **Reply #141 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:45:27 AM »

So it looks like Bayonetta 2 is going to be a Wii U exclusive.

I just don't understand.

theseoafs · « **Reply #142 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:47:17 AM »

Quote from: antigoon on September 13, 2012, 10:02:16 AM

Also, WTF is Nintendoland?

Nintendoland is a collection of casual multiplayer minigames -- it's like Wii Sports, but it draws from all the big Nintendo franchises.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #143 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:57:45 AM »

Quote from: Super Dude on September 12, 2012, 07:58:20 PM

Yo Vox, you should probably consider someone else, since I'm having a lot of trouble trying to coordinate this. Sorry man, hope you can find someone.

It's fine man

Super Dude · « **Reply #144 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:09:54 AM »

Quote from: Dimitrius on September 13, 2012, 08:36:49 AM

And?

My point wasn't the console price tag, but rather the software that it's been announced. And if you're not a Wii-only player, you've probably played all the games they have coming out except the first party stuff.

And even the first-party stuff is basically going to be exactly the same as their incarnations on the last three consoles but with prettier graphics and shitty portable controller gimmicks.

Quote from: TheVoxyn on September 13, 2012, 10:57:45 AM

Quote from: Super Dude on September 12, 2012, 07:58:20 PM
Yo Vox, you should probably consider someone else, since I'm having a lot of trouble trying to coordinate this. Sorry man, hope you can find someone.
It's fine man

Thanks bro-sky.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #145 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:31:51 AM »

Quote from: ehra on September 13, 2012, 10:45:27 AM

So it looks like Bayonetta 2 is going to be a Wii U exclusive.

I just don't understand.

What? That Nintendo is looking to show it can throw elbows with the big boys in the grand Toxic Waltz? Along with the controller that is a screen, they're also coming with a pro controller that's similar to a 360's, I hope you guys aren't writing off Nintendo, because the Wii-U looks solid as fuck and Nintendo usually pulls out some pretty amazing games with their first party titles.

Sigz · « **Reply #146 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:38:07 AM »

I write off everything that isn't a part of the PC master race.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #147 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:45:26 AM »

Although I won't buy it (at least not at release), I still have faith in Nintendo.

Super Dude · « **Reply #148 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:51:40 AM »

Quote from: Sigz on September 13, 2012, 11:38:07 AM

I write off everything that isn't a part of the PC master race.

What review is that from?

ehra · « **Reply #149 on:** September 13, 2012, 12:22:05 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on September 13, 2012, 11:31:51 AM

Quote from: ehra on September 13, 2012, 10:45:27 AM
So it looks like Bayonetta 2 is going to be a Wii U exclusive.

I just don't understand.
What? That Nintendo is looking to show it can throw elbows with the big boys in the grand Toxic Waltz? Along with the controller that is a screen, they're also coming with a pro controller that's similar to a 360's, I hope you guys aren't writing off Nintendo, because the Wii-U looks solid as fuck and Nintendo usually pulls out some pretty amazing games with their first party titles.

I don't have a problem with the Wii U. What I don't get is why Platinum would take a franchise with an established fan base on the 360 and PS3 would make the next installment exclusive to a completely different system.

antigoon · « **Reply #150 on:** September 13, 2012, 12:36:05 PM »

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Cable · « **Reply #151 on:** September 13, 2012, 12:38:38 PM »

Quote from: Dark Castle on September 13, 2012, 11:31:51 AM

Quote from: ehra on September 13, 2012, 10:45:27 AM
So it looks like Bayonetta 2 is going to be a Wii U exclusive.

I just don't understand.
What? That Nintendo is looking to show it can throw elbows with the big boys in the grand Toxic Waltz? Along with the controller that is a screen, they're also coming with a pro controller that's similar to a 360's, I hope you guys aren't writing off Nintendo, because the Wii-U looks solid as fuck and Nintendo usually pulls out some pretty amazing games with their first party titles.

A key point is missed here; hardware specs. If the rumours are true, the WiiU may fall somewhere between Xbox and PS3. If Sony and Msoft continue the arms race, which if yes is rumoured to be in two years or so, the WiiU will be way behind, and thus Nintendo again behind with 3rd party.

As great as some of the 1st party stuff is, and past systems, Nintendo has squandered 3rd party games for years now. Look no further than squareenix and their censorship practices over the years. Also, look at the crap with Xenoblade Chronicles and The Last Story. Fans needed to create a campaign to get a NA release.

Nintendo also likes making profit on hardware sales, which they will continue to do with the WiiU. Msoft and Sony sold their consoles at a lose for years. Their next consoles may not be at such a severe loss, but if they do traditional consoles so to speak again, they will be increased in power again.

I do hope this works for Nintendo. The specs seem to miss the mark though, and I'm tired of rehashed 1st party crap and ignoring most of the 3rd party developers, i.e. hardcore game market. And I am not even a hardcore gamer!

XJDenton · « **Reply #152 on:** September 13, 2012, 05:42:50 PM »

The PS2 was by far the best selling console of last gen, and by specs alone it was also by far the worst.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #153 on:** September 13, 2012, 06:34:59 PM »

Quote from: ehra on September 13, 2012, 12:22:05 PM

Quote from: Dark Castle on September 13, 2012, 11:31:51 AM
Quote from: ehra on September 13, 2012, 10:45:27 AM
So it looks like Bayonetta 2 is going to be a Wii U exclusive.

I just don't understand.
What? That Nintendo is looking to show it can throw elbows with the big boys in the grand Toxic Waltz? Along with the controller that is a screen, they're also coming with a pro controller that's similar to a 360's, I hope you guys aren't writing off Nintendo, because the Wii-U looks solid as fuck and Nintendo usually pulls out some pretty amazing games with their first party titles.

I don't have a problem with the Wii U. What I don't get is why Platinum would take a franchise with an established fan base on the 360 and PS3 would make the next installment exclusive to a completely different system.

Sega didn't want to publish it, so Nintendo did a deal with Platinum. So really blame Sega.

Sigz · « **Reply #154 on:** September 14, 2012, 02:03:45 AM »

FTL comes out tomorrow, only 10 bucks. I am excite.

Sigz · « **Reply #155 on:** September 14, 2012, 10:51:17 AM »

Interesting article in The New Yorker about a middle aged guy trying out video games with no prior experience: https://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/08/09/100809fa_fact_baker?currentPage=all

It's kind of repetitive, but it lends an interesting perspective on things that gamers often never even think about.

Implode · « **Reply #156 on:** September 14, 2012, 12:02:24 PM »

It was interesting read, though I was waiting for him to comment on games as a narrative instead of just the mechanics. But ah well.

Sigz · « **Reply #157 on:** September 14, 2012, 12:56:23 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on September 14, 2012, 02:03:45 AM

FTL comes out tomorrow, only 10 bucks. I am excite.

oh my god this game is amazing

Ħ · « **Reply #158 on:** September 14, 2012, 02:11:22 PM »

Black Ops 2 comes out soon. Can't wait for ZOMBIES

antigoon · « **Reply #159 on:** September 14, 2012, 03:09:25 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on September 14, 2012, 12:56:23 PM

Quote from: Sigz on September 14, 2012, 02:03:45 AM
FTL comes out tomorrow, only 10 bucks. I am excite.

oh my god this game is amazing

what is it?

Implode · « **Reply #160 on:** September 14, 2012, 03:12:54 PM »

Black Mesa came out today?

Super Dude · « **Reply #161 on:** September 14, 2012, 03:14:15 PM »

I can't download it.

Implode · « **Reply #162 on:** September 14, 2012, 03:19:35 PM »

I'm downloading it now. I feel dumb because it's the first I've heard of it.

Sigz · « **Reply #163 on:** September 14, 2012, 03:20:44 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on September 14, 2012, 03:09:25 PM

Quote from: Sigz on September 14, 2012, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: Sigz on September 14, 2012, 02:03:45 AM
FTL comes out tomorrow, only 10 bucks. I am excite.

oh my god this game is amazing
what is it?

Quote from: https://www.ftlgame.com/?page_id=192

FTL is a spaceship simulation roguelike-like. Its aim is to recreate the atmosphere of running a spaceship exploring the galaxy (like Firefly/Star Trek/BSG etc.) In any given episode of those classic shows, the captain is always yelling “Reroute power to shields!” or giving commands to the engineer now that their Warp Core is on fire. We wanted that experience, as opposed to the “dog fighting in space” that most videogames focus on. We wanted a game where we had to manage the crew, fix the engines, reroute power to shields, target the enemy life support, and then figure out how to repel the boarders that just transported over!