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Topic: 1 VC game per Monday is unacceptable!

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Noire

I keep trying to muster up a complaint, but I just can't do it. If I didn't have the Virtual Console, I'd either have to spend outrageous amounts of money to legally own the classics I now have, or I'd have to resort to illegal means. Instead, I can buy a copy of Ocarina of Time, my absolute favorite game ever, for $10. I can buy a game like Sin and Punishment, which had never seen the light of day outside Japan and might not have unless we had the VC, for $12. We should all be thanking Nintendo for this service instead of constantly complaining about not getting the games we ourselves want. They didn't have to include it. Yes, Nintendo could be doing a better job. They could release every good game tommorrow. And the sad thing is, some of you would still find something to complain about.

Now excuse me while I go play through Sin and Punishment for the 20th time.

Lieutenant Commander of the Lesbian Love Brigade
There can only be one, like in that foreign movie where there could only be one, and in the end there is only one dude left, because that was the point.

FroguinZX

PhoenixSage wrote:

I keep trying to muster up a complaint, but I just can't do it. If I didn't have the Virtual Console, I'd either have to spend outrageous amounts of money to legally own the classics I now have, or I'd have to resort to illegal means. Instead, I can buy a copy of Ocarina of Time, my absolute favorite game ever, for $10. I can buy a game like Sin and Punishment, which had never seen the light of day outside Japan and might not have unless we had the VC, for $12. We should all be thanking Nintendo for this service instead of constantly complaining about not getting the games we ourselves want. They didn't have to include it. Yes, Nintendo could be doing a better job. They could release every good game tommorrow. And the sad thing is, some of you would still find something to complain about.

Now excuse me while I go play through Sin and Punishment for the 20th time.

Same here, although I had little interest initially in the VC anyway. I pick up what I want, leave what I don't, simple as that. I can understand where the others are coming from though, even though providing for us, if you you're doing it half-assed, don't do it at all. There ARE revisions that are easy to do though, like ANNOUNCING what's coming in the month, Japan does it. But here's my point, lacklustre crap flavoured games, meh. Keeping us in the dark about things so we'll eventually cave buy the stuff, that's some dubious support for their system.

Frog out!(except for my pot stirring sessions)

When did games become so pretentious? Probably when Miyamoto got locked up for concepts.

JTC-Pingas

@ KnucklesSonic: We're you addressing me about the complaining?

JTC-Pingas

JTC-Pingas

He's right. We all should be thankful we have the Virtual Console.

JTC-Pingas

Noire

I read my post again, and I see that it reads kinda pissy. I guess I got annoyed, started typing, and then got carried away, forgetting the other points I was going to make. Nintendo could be doing a much better job with the service, you're all right about that. Better updates with more content and a schedule of releases would be great. I too feel let down whenever I go to the Shop Channel and see a game I don't want when there are games that I want to download that haven't been added. However, I think the staggered update schedule is a good thing. That way, I'm not trying to juggle 30 different games at the same time (I have enough as it is). Plus, for better or worse, it keeps us watching to see what new games will come out.

I just think we should be happy with what we are given, instead of contantly complaining about what we don't have. We'll get it eventually. I have full confidence Nintendo will release SMK and SSB. It'll just be the 350th and 400th games, respectively.

I could not help that last point. Forgive me.

Edited on by Noire

Lieutenant Commander of the Lesbian Love Brigade
There can only be one, like in that foreign movie where there could only be one, and in the end there is only one dude left, because that was the point.

ItsFuzzyPickles

@FroguinZX. Thank you, thank you for the compliment.

@Pheonix Sage and @JTCPingas09: To be honest, I'm thankful that we even have the Virtual Console too. The problem is the one-game week, which has got to go.

Also at @Pheonix Sage: Nintendo is probably reserving that place for one of most universally acclaimed games for their supported system like Earthbound, Chrono Trigger, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, maybe even Goldeneye 007 (If we're lucky this generation).

ItsFuzzyPickles

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Noire

@SuperSmashBros.Fan1999: Yeah, I know. That was my poor attempt at humor. Needless to say, I have a horrible sense of humor.

Lieutenant Commander of the Lesbian Love Brigade
There can only be one, like in that foreign movie where there could only be one, and in the end there is only one dude left, because that was the point.

KnucklesSonic8

@JTCPingas09: No, don't worry. More generalizations but I was referring to a couple in particular.

KnucklesSonic8

Sean_Aaron

Super+Smash+Bros wrote:

If we can't release those games, any third-party games, or games with licensing issues, that brings us down to 11 games. So if one Nintendo 64 game were release per month, we would be out by May, 2010. You have to admit, support is terrible and if Nintendo doesn't do something about this, I said this a million time and will say it again, but it will be more remembered for it's embarrassing Virtual Console library then the masterpieces that Nintendo created. Microsoft fanboys will be laughing at us because they get all the RARE games, while our pot is empty with nothing in it before. What are we going to do? This is what third-party support is for, it desperaretly needs some good third-party games, no matter how poor it was. We can only be thankful that we don't see new Nintendo 64 games on the Virtual Console every month now.

And NOA stragety is not working not, not even a little. If anything, it's causing hardcore gamers one by one to stop caring about the Virtual Console. They'll rely on online purchasing or even worse, ROMs for classic games. I'm doing the latter to a certain degree, not because I have given up hope (I wouldn't), but because I want to be able to play some of the best games that I have never got to experience and for such a hardcore gamer like me, that wasn't much to deal with. Because someday, I want to see a real Nintendo of America (Don't get me wrong, Nintendo of Japan and Europe are great). The one that are willing to fix licensing issues so we can enjoy the classic games from the past, the one that is not afraid of not having M rated games published or developed by them and yet appeal to all audience. Not the one we have right now. Also someday, we all want to play all the classic games from the past that we are desprately waiting and waiting for so we can thank Nintendo for giving us a legal way to experience the Virtual Console, instead of most hardcore gamers forgetting that it existed. I feel guilty that I'm using ROMs for some unreleased games right now, because they are illegal. Not the Virtual Console. Nintendo listen to us. If this was also meant to fight piracy, show us that you mean it.

Um, allow me to disagree.

Firstly, I fail to see how the Virtual Console would be remembered badly because neither of the competing systems has a library of classic console games to come close to touching what's available on the Wii.

Secondly, I don't remember reading where Nintendo is responsible for every last bit of content on the VC service. If I'm not mistaken the rights-holders of those titles have a hand in bringing games to the system as well so let's not put every single licensing issue at Nintendo's doorstep.

Lastly, unless you've done some actual research like scientific polling of consumers coupled with examination of VC sales data, I'm not buying your final statement that people are caring less about the VC and turning towards piracy. Any anecdotal information from message boards, your mates, some guy ranting in the bus shelter don't represent a broad trend.

The Virtual Console is great. More releases would be nice, but big picture here: 52 games per year isn't bad is it? Not to mention there are documented examples of mult-title releases and nothing is set in stone. Consider this: if Nintendo started releasing 3-5 VC titles per week that you wanted could you afford to buy them all upon release?

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FroguinZX

@Sean+Arron: That was a buuuurn dude. I can see your viewpoint from there and Nintendo DOES have a lot on its shoulders when it comes to liscensing issues, but it does bring up the point that some people who are WILLING to give liscenses to release games and Nintendo will just sit on it until they feel it's 'right,' well tell us NOA/NOE, when IS it 'RIGHT' to release, don't keep us in the dark, I know this is redundant but I can't stress the point enough. But really, guys ranting in the bus shelter don't affect gaming trends? I have to argue on that one, these people are valuable to the gaming community because.... I have nothing there. Well my rambling is over, I DID offer something to the subject though, LET THE DEGENERATION BEGIN!

When did games become so pretentious? Probably when Miyamoto got locked up for concepts.

Danny_August

Super+Smash+Bros wrote:

Majora Mask relase wasn't enough for me to prevent me from caving in and getting Earthbound illegally (Through ROMs). That's bad enough for me, I don't want to have to do this on other games I really want. I'm still a desperate supporter of the Virtual Console, it's my only legal way to experience the classic games.

Honestly, never use drugs...If you are that hard up for classic gaming, hit eBay...You sound like a junkie..."I gotsta have it!!....(shakes)...If N-dogg don't lay no mo VC down.....(shutters).....I may end up going to a ROM site and play'n da emulator!......(shakes)......" All as you bend the spoon, and melt down a PCB from a GBA with your pocket lighter....

Can you honestly tell me what mindset you keep? Are you so desperate to play vintage console titles that you resort to outlandish statements? Do you really feel that you are cheated somehow? Do you honestly believe that the corporation of Nintendo in its entirety has a plan to cheat their customer base? It seems as message boards and news sites involving Nintendo and gaming in general seem to have an I.Q. drop as time progresses. That is, in my opinion. Please use the grey matter between your ears prior to spouting irrelevant garbage.

Direct quote: Bork, Bork, Bork

Sean_Aaron

FroguinZX wrote:

@Sean+Arron: That was a buuuurn dude.
...
But really, guys ranting in the bus shelter don't affect gaming trends? I have to argue on that one, these people are valuable to the gaming community because.... I have nothing there. Well my rambling is over, I DID offer something to the subject though, LET THE DEGENERATION BEGIN!

Well, I'm not getting personal here, so hopefully it will be taken at face value.

I'm glad to see you agree about ranting people in bus shelters though!

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Nintendo ID: sean.aaron

FroguinZX

@Danny+August: As much as I feel the same as you about this matter, ix ne on the showing the crazies(and some cases stupids, correction fanboys) their own mental weaknessese. But these people aren't happy about the virtual console service, and I do believe they have dealt with the dishonours given to them quite... um... can't find the word.... somewhat peaceful manner generally, and I believe they deserve some kind of reward for being.. umm... somewhat..... loyal to Nintendo.

@Sean+Aaron: sorry for mispelling your name dude. _'

When did games become so pretentious? Probably when Miyamoto got locked up for concepts.

JTC-Pingas

Hey Super Smash Bros Fan. Want some ice for that burn?

JTC-Pingas

Danny_August

Sean+Aaron wrote:

Um, allow me to disagree.

Firstly, I fail to see how the Virtual Console would be remembered badly because neither of the competing systems has a library of classic console games to come close to touching what's available on the Wii.

Secondly, I don't remember reading where Nintendo is responsible for every last bit of content on the VC service. If I'm not mistaken the rights-holders of those titles have a hand in bringing games to the system as well so let's not put every single licensing issue at Nintendo's doorstep.

Lastly, unless you've done some actual research like scientific polling of consumers coupled with examination of VC sales data, I'm not buying your final statement that people are caring less about the VC and turning towards piracy. Any anecdotal information from message boards, your mates, some guy ranting in the bus shelter don't represent a broad trend.

The Virtual Console is great. More releases would be nice, but big picture here: 52 games per year isn't bad is it? Not to mention there are documented examples of mult-title releases and nothing is set in stone. Consider this: if Nintendo started releasing 3-5 VC titles per week that you wanted could you afford to buy them all upon release?

I have to completely agree.

Direct quote: Bork, Bork, Bork

Adamant

I love how SSBF drones on about how hardcore a gamer he is, while at the same time admitting he's completely unwilling to give anything he hasn't played before a try unless it's a universally acclaimed and well-known classic.
This is exactly the kind of behavior that makes the term "hardcore gamer" take on the meaning "whiny unpleasable fanboy".

Adamant

Danny_August

FroguinZX wrote:

@Danny+August: As much as I feel the same as you about this matter, ix ne on the showing the crazies(and some cases stupids, correction fanboys) their own mental weaknessese. But these people aren't happy about the virtual console service, and I do believe they have dealt with the dishonours given to them quite... um... can't find the word.... somewhat peaceful manner generally, and I believe they deserve some kind of reward for being.. umm... somewhat..... loyal to Nintendo.

You have a point that despite their method, they are loyal to Nintendo. But on the other hand, being as this is a small online community, relative to what the Nintendo N-Sider forums were, the users will end up talking to others. They will influencing others online, be it on this site or another. We end up with the same scenario in the end.

Direct quote: Bork, Bork, Bork

Danny_August

Adamant wrote:

I love how SSBF drones on about how hardcore a gamer he is, while at the same time admitting he's completely unwilling to give anything he hasn't played before a try unless it's a universally acclaimed and well-known classic.
This is exactly the kind of behavior that makes the term "hardcore gamer" take on the meaning "whiny unpleasable fanboy".

BRAVO!......(standing and applauding)............

Direct quote: Bork, Bork, Bork

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