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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
It can't die when you never put anything in it. :rimshot:
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
It can't die when you never put anything in it. :rimshot:
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Of course arguably, unless you're throwing PS3 games at it, it's not likely to be in danger of overheating, but it's irrelevant since the general consensus is that the PS3 is pretty reliable.
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I've been trying to get my mom to grab a game controller since 1989 without avail. Today she played Wii Tennis and Bowling. Both my sisters (45 and 48-in-November) played (I don't think they've EVER played a video game) and my 13-year-old niece of course loved it. My niece is picking up a remote to come and play often and my sister is going to buy 2 more controllers for New Year's so that we have 4 to play. New Year's is going to be awesome :D
These are the games I'm getting. Nothing much really interests me right now, but a bunch of things that are going to be coming out are awesome. Carnival Games Gottlieb Pinball Collection Mario Party 8 Mario Strikers Charged Warioware Smooth Moves Wii Play And of course Wii Sports. That's going to be a killer game collection. I'll have them within the next three weeks. Other than that 2 games have me really excited: The stadium game collection coming out (i.e. discus throw) and Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (1 wasn't really a mini-game collection, 2 is). I'm more into this kind of mini-game craze so the Wii's proving awesome for me. |
Originally Posted by GatorDeb
Gottlieb Pinball Collection
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According to vc-reviews.com, today's Virtual Console games are:
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Sega Genesis - 800 Wii Points NES Play Action Football - NES - 500 Wii Points Neutopia II - TurboGrafx-16 - 600 Wii Points |
^ They're right.
VC Update for 9/10: NES Play Action Football (NES®, 1-4 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): "Ready! Hut hut hut..." Nintendo takes to the gridiron with the classic football powerhouse NES Play Action Football. Featuring a distinct overhead viewpoint that creates an almost 3-D field, the action is more simulation-based than many of the more arcade-based games of the time. Play through four 15-minute quarters (in accelerated time) and even substitute players when your first-stringers get tired. Want more options? Each of the eight available teams has multiple running/passing plays to choose from while on offense, as well as a wide selection of defensive schemes that can be run when you're on the other side of the ball. And in addition to viewing two full teams on the screen at once without any slowdown, you'll hear voice snippets at key points of the game. Line up, and see if you have what it takes to win the Power Bowl. Sonic the Hedgehog™ 3 (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 800 Wii Points): Sonic and Tails are back for another adventure as they again battle the evil Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik), who is desperately trying to collect all the Chaos Emeralds to rebuild his Death Egg. Our heroes must again find the Chaos Emeralds before Dr. Eggman does, but winning the race won't be easy this time – a new adversary, Knuckles the Echidna, has arrived on the scene and will do whatever he can to keep Sonic and Tails from reaching their goal. Grab all the golden rings, find various bonus zones and overcome Knuckles and Dr. Eggman as you rocket through the third chapter in Sonic's adventures. Neutopia II (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 600 Wii Points): Experience improved graphics and controls in this exciting sequel to the action role-playing game Neutopia. Take on the role of the main hero's son and watch as the story begins with the apparent revival of Dirth, the evil demon. Once again you'll need to rely on your magic compass and the information you've gathered to find entrances to labyrinths and defeat the bosses in them. Make your way through the field, which can be tricky at times, to search for and find hidden information and items, or move blocks and destroy walls to uncover secret rooms. Like the original, this game has a save function, a finely tuned difficulty level and a fast-paced story, making it truly an RPG that everyone can enjoy. |
I loved Play Action Football back in the day.... always played as the Niners then. Wonder what the team and player names will look like now.
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
That's already on Gamecube and can be found for about $10. I think you are referring to Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection which is due out early next year.
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
:D I stand corrrected. I was only aware of the sequel coming out. Didn't know they were re-releasing the first under the Wii brand.
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Wii Zapper will come packaged with a game called Zelda Crossbow Training:
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thum...ssbow-training |
Well that makes it a no-brainer then. Even if I never really use the zapper shell, Zelda-anything is always welcome in my home.
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Wii Zapper will come packaged with a game called Zelda Crossbow Training:
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thum...ssbow-training |
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
:D I stand corrrected. I was only aware of the sequel coming out. Didn't know they were re-releasing the first under the Wii brand.
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The Wii has now frozen three times, all in bowling, and it has me nervous because TRU probably has none in stock and I don't want to part with it in order to send it to Nintendo. Do you think it's the system or the game that has issues? I have it vertical without the base, could that be it?
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Vertical w/o the base doesn't seem like a good idea (is it even sanctioned in the manual?). It's quite possible that you're having old-fashioned disc-skipping. Try putting it horizontal or add the base and see if that corrects the issue.
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I wasn't able to figure out how to put the base on :( I guess I'm going to have to read the manual.
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Okay, now it's confirmed. ;)
http://kotaku.com/gaming/breaking/ni...bow-298328.php Nov. 19th - $20 - includes Link's Crossbow Training. Sounds like a no-brainer for that price. |
So the zapper shell comes with a game where the character doesn't even use a gun? Seems like an odd choice. They probably just want to milk Zelda a little and reuse music, 3D models, and possibly some code.
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
I wasn't able to figure out how to put the base on :( I guess I'm going to have to read the manual.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
So the zapper shell comes with a game where the character doesn't even use a gun? Seems like an odd choice. They probably just want to milk Zelda a little and reuse music, 3D models, and possibly some code.
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
You do understand what a crossbow is, right?
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Originally Posted by DodgingCars
It's easy even without the manual (i didn't read the manual). You stick the clear plastic piece on to the bottom of the base, then you slide the Wii on to the base (Incline down to the back -- so the wii is lifted up in the front and slants down in the back).
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
Of course. Do you?
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Was anybody's arm/shoulder really sore when they started using the Wii? The whole bicep/shoulder area hurts like hell. I have a karate test on Friday so I'll hold off playing until afterwards. I'll just have to watch my niece play to see if it freezes.
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i did, till i figured out the "lazy man's" way of playing the Wii
haven't gone back since :lol: |
I enjoy really getting into it. For some reason I bowl better if my knee goes up at the end of throwing the ball. My sister says it's because it adds power to the swing. For tennis I'm twisting and jumping and swinging like crazy and having a blast. You have to commit to it in order to get a good score :) (by the way, I have yet to beat tennis... I'm the sucky one of the family when it comes to tennis, everyone else rocks, my sister beat it on her first try (and it was also the first time holding a Wiimote). I'm getting a kick out of the system, but I can't risk an injury 4 days before the karate test.
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
For some reason I bowl better if my knee goes up at the end of throwing the ball.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
So the zapper shell comes with a game where the character doesn't even use a gun? Seems like an odd choice. They probably just want to milk Zelda a little and reuse music, 3D models, and possibly some code.
I'll wait for reviews on this mini-game. Price still seems a bit high for a shell. |
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
or maybe they figure asking $20 for a plastic shell that costs $1 to make was a bit much and figured they needed to pack in something to lure the hardcore crowd in.
I'll wait for reviews on this mini-game. Price still seems a bit high for a shell. |
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I'm not sure about the Zapper pack in. I really love Zelda but can't see how this would be that deep at all. That being said I think I would have enjoyed an updated Duck Hunt much better. Something more then the Wii Play duck hunt game.
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Originally Posted by tanman
I'm not sure about the Zapper pack in. I really love Zelda but can't see how this would be that deep at all. That being said I think I would have enjoyed an updated Duck Hunt much better. Something more then the Wii Play duck hunt game.
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Here's something interesting, the Australian ratings board has issued a rating for Treasure's marvelous N64 opus, Sin & Punishment. This seems to imply that an international release of the previously Japanese-only game is pending. More interesting is that I remember reading that Nintendo had the game finished and ready to release here but it was apparently dropped after the less than stellar sales of Conker (and the impending release of the GameCube). The game only needed the main menus translated anyway, all of the dialog in the game was already in English.. so if it comes out here, you're in for a treat, it's a fantastic game.
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So on the VC I would assume?
What type of game is it? Adventure? RPG? |
Treasure's 'Sin & Punishment' will be an instant purchase whenever it hits the VC! :D
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Yeah, for VC. It's an on-rails shooter.
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Originally Posted by tanman
I'm not sure about the Zapper pack in. I really love Zelda but can't see how this would be that deep at all. That being said I think I would have enjoyed an updated Duck Hunt much better. Something more then the Wii Play duck hunt game.
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Yeah, for VC. It's an on-rails shooter.
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