Real Talk Time: Link's Awakening is the first game I remember that drew a strong emotional response from me. It was the day I realized games were capable of doing more than providing a fun diversion.
I'm still a bit undecided about where I fall on the whole matter, but this quote still needs to be embroiedered on a pillow. And heck yes, I'm getting this game as soon as it arrives.
@LzQuacker I agree, and I think that's what Silicon Studio is talking about when referring to "performance." They're trying to make full use of the technology. It won't mean anything if the games aren't fun as well, but who knows what kinds of ideas you can pull off in terms of mechanics and gameplay if you can be a little more efficient or push some limits?
@BossBattles Hm... But isn't how fun a console is to play dependent upon its qualities and a developer's ability to properly utilize them? If you have the same game, say, released for both SNES and Genesis, what determines which one is "more fun" to play? If they are exactly the same, does the console itself even factor into that?
But if you're implying that all consoles are equally fun on their own and its up to the games to provide the most flavor, I can be quite cool with that.
@Optimist_Prime You're quite right, although I swear it said 150 coins earlier. And now Excitebike is showing up as 100 coins on the Club Nintendo front page but 150 on its individual rewards page. Hm.
@Luigifan141 Thank you very much! I started contributing a couple weeks or so ago and it's been a lot of fun. Having such a warm and reasonable community here is a big bonus, too.
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Re: Out Now: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
@Marakuto The levity of your comment harmonizes with your avatar in a symphony of heartbreak and hilarity.
Re: Link's Awakening Turns 20 Years Old
Real Talk Time: Link's Awakening is the first game I remember that drew a strong emotional response from me. It was the day I realized games were capable of doing more than providing a fun diversion.
Re: Video: This Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Trailer is a Treat
@Bass_X0 "I'm a gamer, not a holder."
I'm still a bit undecided about where I fall on the whole matter, but this quote still needs to be embroiedered on a pillow. And heck yes, I'm getting this game as soon as it arrives.
Re: Happy 15th Birthday, Banjo-Kazooie!
@MrWalkieTalkie That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Re: SEGA Dishes Out The First Details For Sonic Lost World
@drumsandperc92 coughwannaplayasblazecough
Sorry. I felt compelled to add that.
Re: Microsoft To Announce Sequel To "Historic" Rare Franchise At E3
Taboo: The Seventh Sense
Re: Recent Taiko Drum Master Games Ship Over 500,000 in Japan
@Banker-Style http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qJFFXcQcu1s/T8gT4IwbmlI/AAAAAAAAAJo/vzLll27hiFk/s1600/superhighfive.gif
Re: Silicon Studio Near "Maximum Performance" With Wii U, 3DS Hardware
@LzQuacker I agree, and I think that's what Silicon Studio is talking about when referring to "performance." They're trying to make full use of the technology. It won't mean anything if the games aren't fun as well, but who knows what kinds of ideas you can pull off in terms of mechanics and gameplay if you can be a little more efficient or push some limits?
Re: Silicon Studio Near "Maximum Performance" With Wii U, 3DS Hardware
@BossBattles Hm... But isn't how fun a console is to play dependent upon its qualities and a developer's ability to properly utilize them? If you have the same game, say, released for both SNES and Genesis, what determines which one is "more fun" to play? If they are exactly the same, does the console itself even factor into that?
But if you're implying that all consoles are equally fun on their own and its up to the games to provide the most flavor, I can be quite cool with that.
Re: Sega Files Trademark For Sonic Lost World
"Oh, yeah. Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's running and screaming." — Jeff Goldblum, The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Re: LEGO Friends Coming to 3DS and DS
@TrueWiiMaster Even the actual figures tend to look more "human-ish" and aren't your typical yellow blocky fare.
Re: First Generation Pokémon Visualised By 151 Artists For Charity
Dibs on Wartortle.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for May
All parts of the Club Nintendo page now seem to agree that Excitebike is 150 coins. Hopefully we're all set with the prices now.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for May
@GoombaJMR AQUIA's price has been fixed in the story. It's hard to make a decision on Excitebike until Nintendo does.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for May
@undead_terror Excitebike is currently showing up as 100 coins on Club Nintendo's main page, but 150 coins on its individual page: https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/29504.do
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for May
@Optimist_Prime You're quite right, although I swear it said 150 coins earlier. And now Excitebike is showing up as 100 coins on the Club Nintendo front page but 150 on its individual rewards page. Hm.
Re: Feature: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Has Atrocious Fish Puns
I thought you were fishing just for the halibut.
Re: Weirdness: Try to Run as Fast as Sonic, For Real, in Sonic Athletics
The thing that scares me is how SEGA seemed to come up with their urinal games before this idea.
Re: DuckTales: Remastered Focus Testing Reveals That Kids Don't Know Jack These Days
The way Disney has catered to youth has changed quite a lot over the years, but I'm sure the kiddies will love the new "Dog with a Blog" game.
Re: 3DS Disney Infinity Name And Details Revealed
@Luigifan141 Thank you very much! I started contributing a couple weeks or so ago and it's been a lot of fun. Having such a warm and reasonable community here is a big bonus, too.
Re: New Tour Dates Emerge For The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
@Mommar I know we're a tad underwater at the moment, but Grand Rapids is also located in the interior section of the country.