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lawyer goodwill 05-15-08 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Oooh... give us a light world and a dark world... -ohbfrank-

*shudders*
Not my favorite trend.

UncleGramps 05-15-08 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Rock Revolution for every system ever made.. it's a really lame/cheap sounding Rock Band rip off.

Oh, Konami. :lol:

Because one Rock Band rip-off just wasn't enough. :lol:

Pretty excited for that new DS Castlevania though.

PixyJunket 05-15-08 03:36 PM


Originally Posted by UncleGramps
Because one Rock Band rip-off just wasn't enough. :lol:

Konami is just pissed Harmonix became stinking rich off of their idea.


Originally Posted by UncleGramps
Pretty excited for that new DS Castlevania though.

Indeed. As long as they're not yearly, the formula is good enough to enjoy each time around.

RichC2 05-15-08 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Konami is just pissed Harmonix became stinking rich off of their idea.

Indeed. As long as they're not yearly, the formula is good enough to enjoy each time around.

I always heard Konami actually is getting a piece of that Guitar Hero/Rock Band action through royalties/patents on the game style.

Doesn't hurt that Harmonix made the US version of Karaoke Revolution for Konami.

PixyJunket 05-15-08 03:48 PM

That was a joke. ;)

UncleGramps 05-15-08 04:01 PM


Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Konami is just pissed Harmonix became stinking rich off of their idea.

Sure, they took the basic idea from Konami's rhythm games, but they polished it, added new ideas, and made it palatable for an American audience. Rock Band is pretty far removed from Guitar Freaks and Drummania at this point. Except for DDR, Konami has never figured out how to make their music games appeal to American gamers. They're just too simplistic, and the presentation is very bare bones. From the one screen shot I've seen of Rock Revolution, they still haven't figured it out yet. So yeah, Harmonix took their idea and ran with it, but Konami could have easily beat them to the punch if they put some effort into it.

Edit:

Of course I see this:


Originally Posted by PixyJunket
That was a joke. ;)

...after I type my long, thought-out response. :lol: I'm man enough to leave this post up and acknowledge my ignorance, though.

darkside 05-15-08 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Oooh... give us a light world and a dark world... -ohbfrank-

:lol: I hate Nintendo games with damn light and dark worlds.

lordwow 05-16-08 09:59 AM

EA Announces HASBRO Family Game Night


Electronic Arts has finally revealed the fruits of its recent partnership with board game evangelist Hasbro, announcing Hasbro Family Game Night, a collection of classic board games for the Wii and PlayStation 2. Shipping this fall, the game will include a wide assortment of Hasbro properties -- six in all -- from Battleship, Yahtzee, Boggle, and Connect Four to Sorry! and its more recent incarnation in Sorry! Sliders.

Purists will be happy to know that they'll be able to play the classic games as they remember, though EA notes that new versions will also be included as well for those looking for a different way to play. In addition, the collection will let players build and decorate a virtual game room, earn trophies, and play various mini-games once they tire of sinking each other's battleships. However, even with support for between two and four players, we doubt the compilation will have us tossing out our boxed favorites just yet, though at least with this game we know we'll never have to go searching though couch cushions for missing pieces before we can play.

DodgingCars 05-16-08 10:06 AM

How about some Wii Axis and Allies? No more setting up the board!

Brent L 05-16-08 08:48 PM

Niiiiiice...

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Not so much the game itself, while it does look fine though, but more because it shows effort from a third party. The Wii really needs more of this sort of thing.

SmackDaddy 05-17-08 08:22 AM

I'm hope they get a publisher for that. Read about it a few weeks ago. I hope they license that engine (the tech demo showed a lot of effects that have yet to be featured in a Wii game).

Sad to think that such a polished game with some real advanced (for Wii) tech doesnt' as yet have any takers.

superdeluxe 05-18-08 05:41 PM

Rumors at neogaf, that KHIII will be a Wii exclusive, and might be a big debut at famitsu or E3?

Michael Corvin 05-18-08 09:08 PM

KH = Kingdom Hearts?

I have the first two. Picked them up from someone here when I got my PS3 last fall. Haven't gotten around to them yet.

darkside 05-18-08 09:45 PM


Originally Posted by superdeluxe
Rumors at neogaf, that KHIII will be a Wii exclusive, and might be a big debut at famitsu or E3?

That would be huge for Nintendo and give them another guaranteed million plus seller.

superdeluxe 05-18-08 11:00 PM


Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
KH = Kingdom Hearts?

.


That would be it.

MadonnasManOne 05-19-08 03:02 AM

The whole Kingdom Hearts III rumor is, apparently, fake. The supposed Nintendo Power cover that revealed the game was a photoshop job. I was reading a thread about this at the IGN.com Wii message boards, and someone posted a link to the artwork that was used to make that Nintendo Power cover.

superdeluxe 05-19-08 06:45 AM


Originally Posted by MadonnasManOne
The whole Kingdom Hearts III rumor is, apparently, fake. The supposed Nintendo Power cover that revealed the game was a photoshop job. I was reading a thread about this at the IGN.com Wii message boards, and someone posted a link to the artwork that was used to make that Nintendo Power cover.


I saw that, but from the responses in different threads about this (over at gaf), is that while the artwork is fake, the rumor is true.

So who knows.

spainlinx0 05-20-08 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by darkside
:lol: I hate Nintendo games with damn light and dark worlds.

A Link to the Past?

dick_grayson 05-20-08 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by SunMonkey
Check out the Nyko Wii Net Connect. Amazon sells it for $19.99. It looks like you plug in your network cable from your broadband modem to it and then it to the USB port in the back of the Wii.

http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-87024-Wii.../dp/B000X2DP8O


well my dsl modem Motorola SB5120 doesn't seem to connect to the wii (via the wii net connect - actually it's the nintendo one from BB). anyway, it looks like I need to install some sort of software or do something to the modem to get it to work. When I run the connection test it gives me error 52220 and the modem lights up orange at the bottom and flashes and the wii connect thing flashes, but then it can't connect. anyone know what I'm doing wrong (other than trying to do this without a computer in the first place?)

thanks

here's the cable modem info. what's up with the one ethernet output?

http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...oducts/sb5120/

lordwow 05-20-08 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by spainlinx0
A Link to the Past?

Oh Snap.

DodgingCars 05-20-08 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by dick_grayson
well my dsl modem Motorola SB5120 doesn't seem to connect to the wii (via the wii net connect - actually it's the nintendo one from BB). anyway, it looks like I need to install some sort of software or do something to the modem to get it to work. When I run the connection test it gives me error 52220 and the modem lights up orange at the bottom and flashes and the wii connect thing flashes, but then it can't connect. anyone know what I'm doing wrong (other than trying to do this without a computer in the first place?)

thanks

here's the cable modem info. what's up with the one ethernet output?

http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...oducts/sb5120/

Why don't you just set up a wireless access point? You can probably get a router for $50. My DSL service came with a free Modem/Wireless Router (it's a combo). Have you checked with your DSL company?

Michael Corvin 05-20-08 01:46 PM

I caved today and picked up Okami. On sale at BB for $29.99. Looks like Capcom has closed the replacement art offer. You can still download 'em and print 'em yourself though.

dick_grayson 05-20-08 01:50 PM

I thought it was just a simple plug n play. now I find all this:

Things to remember while connecting Wii LAN Adapter.

* Connect your ethernet cable directly from your broadband modem or wired router. If you are using modem, unplug the cable temporarily to the computer while connecting Wii console online.

* With power turned off, insert the Wii LAN Adapter into the USB port on the back of the Wii console.

* Connect an ethernet cord from your wired modem or broadband router to the ethernet port on the Wii LAN Adapter.

* Now, turn on the Wii console and follow the steps below to configure the internet connection settings.


Does this seem right? From what I know, next to nothing, it shouldn't matter what order they're connected in. Looks like I'll be trying this order out tonight.....most likely to no avail. Here's the link I got it from:

http://www.zolved.com/synapse/view_c...i_LAN_Adapter_

darkside 05-20-08 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by spainlinx0
A Link to the Past?

The was when the idea was a little fresh, but they proceeded to run it as far into the ground as possible. Even Twilight Princess is a bit of a light and dark world game, but thankfully does not stick you with that limitation for too long.

SunMonkey 05-20-08 07:47 PM


Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
I caved today and picked up Okami. On sale at BB for $29.99.

Amazon has it at the same price.


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