Sincere apologies about not being accurate enough about the joystick controls in my comments - that's my bad, and I'm sorry, but what I meant was that from what he's saying, he does seem to be claiming that the joystick control is only for the 4-bit mode, and from 8-bit mode you have to use the Wii remote on it's side, which is incorrect: you can use any of the control schemes at any point. Also, the extra mode I was referring to is based on the warp mode, not the standard mode, and is a further bonus in addition to the standard turbo mode, which he seems to think is all there is.
Look, what I don't like about this review is how the facts are just wrong. You get attacks earlier on in the game than stated, you claim there's only one set of controls, and then say that there's nothing special once you've completed the game once, when there's the turbo warp mode to try out as well. You also claim that there is just co-op play, and no versus for the warp mode, which there is, and it's all these inaccuracies that got me angry, followed by the other people that started claiming I had been bribed etc to give the game a good look, without even accepting the points I had made, instead choosing to believe that what the reviewer claims happens in the game happens, even though he also claims he played it through in an hour, and it appears from what he has said that he hasn't played it for any more time, which in my opinion is unacceptable for a review, and clearly goes to show that this was just rushed out. I don't mind if people have given the game a fair try and didn't like it, but it's how the reviewer got so many points wrong, and are mis-informing their readers and people that may want to try out the game.
@thepacifistofall: Excellent viewpoint. Nobody's gonna go changing their opinions, even if many people making opinions haven't played the game in the first place. Despite this, I still feel that I must say once again that I haven't been bribed at all by having my name in the credits. I mean, it's an honour and all, but I wouldn't go around spreading things I didn't believe in just to have my name in the manual. It just wouldn't feel right, especially if I didn't like the game to begin with. I just wish that these people, like Doogle (not asking for any retaliation or anything here to my comment) wouldn't just flame and dig up dirt at the first opportunity they get, because it's just not fair, and to be honest, I feel kinda hurt that people would go to such lengths to say what they are saying about me, especially when it's not true. I ask people to try looking at this from someone else's eyes, in someone else's shoes, before saying what you're saying, and subsequently hurting the feelings of other people.
@Daveman99: I'm not Demon212, no. I don't like his accent, anyway, and if you look back on some of his old video comments, and on the Bplus forums, you'll be able to see that we are two different people. Plus, I love LostWinds, and he hates it, so we're definitely not the same guy.
@Djungelurban: Sorry for my wrong point about Niki. That's all I can really think to say to that, methinks. @Calculon: No idea what you're talking about, there. @Kirigisu: "Consider" in what sense?
I've said this before, but with an idea like this B+ could've finally redeemed themselves. Yet somehow, they managed to screw up a simple maze game. Pathetic. Look, I can't say this enough, guys, this game is ace, and this review is wrong. Please can you all just stop assuming this game is rubbish based on the rating and review given here, without first playing it yourself, that's all I can say now, since it appears that none of you seem to care about what I have to say anyway. I'm very very tired, I've got an incredibly busy schedule, and I'm trying to stand up for what I believe is right, rather than just flaming something I haven't played, and if you're all just gonna look at me, and look at my history, rather than listen to what I actually have to say, then there's no helping you, I'm afraid.
I'd also like to point out that whilst Niki wasn't the most attractive game on WiiWare, Plattchen most definitely did not look like turd, and Bit Boy!! is also quite the looker for anyone looking for some retro delight.
@WolfRamHeart: It might seem that way, but once you've played the game, I guarantee you'll spot the inaccuracies.
@Doogle: Something I forgot to mention before was in response to your comment about the reviewer not being forced to write about everything in the game. Sure, he doesn't have to write about everything, but it's the way that he makes it sound like there's nothing much to it, and there aren't any extra features etc, when clearly there are, and so he is lying, not just missing bits out. He was also claiming a few things, such as the fact that you apparantly can't attack until the 32-bit mode, which are also wrong, and need to be rectified.
ADDED: I am not just, as you say, being a "martyr" for Bplus, I am just standing up for what I believe is right, and pointing out that this review is wrong, since it is unfair to watch a perfectly good game burn at the watch of internet flamers and badly written reviews. If it was any other game, I would do the same thing, but no such occasion has come up recently.
@Doogle: KS8 was simply pointing out what the reviewer was implying, and how even he had noticed how some points in the review seemed a bit funny.
As for the credits, that is absolutely not why I think the game is good. I like the game because it is a very good WiiWare game, and a lot of fun to play and gain high scores on, not because they included me in the credits. To be honest, I could say whatever I wanted about the game, my name is in the credit's and that's not going to change. If I wanted, I could go and claim that the game was useless after playing it for... what was it: an hour that this reviewer claims to have played it to death in? Instead, I'm looking at the review fairly, and I always will do / have done when looking at games.
As for your other quote, it's not like every level is based around dead ends, and these only make up some of the levels, but they add to the tactics required for the game, and with several extra lives and a continue at your disposal, as well as five different attacks for five out of the six worlds, AND the ability to jump enemies in the final world, you shouldn't find yourself in annoying situations involving dead ends very often.
Oh, and don't make this into a flame war between you and me; last time, all our comments got removed and our things were wasted yet again.
EDIT: Oh, and if you're gonna start coming up with things to try and make it sound as though I'm doing all this as part of a conspiracy with KS8 or whatever, then you're clearly no better than your average British tabloid. At the very least, you could have linked to some of the news pages that KS8 so lovingly posts a lot more than he does so with his blog. Oh, and you'll also notice Mr Objection Blaster didn't say anything exceptional about the game, so it's not like I have the whole of Wiiloveit wrapped around my thumb or anything. It's a free world, and I'm saying what I personally think, whilst standing up for what is right, rather than just liking this game because Bplus made it. Seriously, I'm telling the truth, and there's nothing more to it than that, so I think you should just end all your pointless arguing now, because it's not true at all.
@KnucklesSonic8: Wow, even you seem to agree and you haven't even played the game! And if that doesn't say something about the review, I don't know what does.
WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG. How long did you play this game for, Mister Adam Scott Clark?
First of all, you clearly don't understand the idea of the game. The idea is to aim for high scores, not play endlessly throughout the worlds, which by the sounds of things, you might have trouble with if the worlds were any longer anyway. This is what makes the game last longer than an hour and makes it so addictive.
Second, you don't seem to realise that the only world where you're not given attacks is the 4-Bit world, and every generation after that provides you with the basic attack function, which can be used for getting out of these so-called frustrating situations that you land yourself in. With the right skills and technique, you shouldn't find yourself in any situations worse than you would in Pac Man, which you seem to compare this game to (even though the gameplay is more different than it may seem at first glance).
Third, the idea of the dead-ends wasn't poor level design, they were clearly put there on purpose to test the player and make the gameplay require more thought that you may first think, and also make for some pretty humorous moments. Sure, on occasion it can seem unfair, but I wouldn't say that this means the levels are as poorly designed as you imply.
Fourth, you also seem to miss the fact that two players can play head-to-head in the warp mode, and haven't even completed warp mode again to notice the special turbo mode on offer, since you only mention the original bonus credits mode.
As for the difficulty, the 4-bit mode is pretty easy once you get a feel for what's going on, due to the small levels which don't require long to collect all the items required. Moving on to your comments regarding the 32-bit mode, the loading screen is actually skippable with the minus button, so once again, you are making unnecessary complaints.
Overall, a hugely disappointing review. Whilst this game might not have been amazing, it is certainly worth more than you give it credit for in your review, and I can't believe it has been so rushed. Did you even notice there was a second control scheme for retro fans to use the controller like a joystick? Hmm....
will it crash and burn like Plättchen? Can I be bothered to argue about little quotes like this anymore?
Also: BIG thanks to Bplus for bringing Bit Boy!! here, and an even BIGGER thanks for giving ME thanks in the Operations Guide Excellent.
As for the other games, Brain Challenge on WiiWare wasn't that great IMO, so that's a pass, but I might possibly get the Mario Calculator. Not the clock though, since I'd rather have the photo clock. As for VC, it's great that we're getting more hanabi, but I'm not too bothered about this weeks games, but I might get Bomberman 94.
@Chibi Link: Eduardo probably won't appear there for a while yet. @KDR_11k: Just because NL rated a game a bit too high in your opinion, doesn't mean to say they'll do the same for another of the company's games. I mean, they rated Plattchen a 3/10!
I hope TV Show King 2 will be out VERY soon after being PEGI / OFLC rated. Oh, and here's a little something for those of you who don't have the points for Bit Boy!! tomorrow...
I disagree that this is the best version of the game. IMO, MKWii is the best, since it provides more of a challenge (the DS one is WAY too easy), a much better online mode and a much improved speed boost system rather than snaking.
Do a M rated Shadow the Hedghog game sega! (I'm requesting this out of morbid curiosity of course) Get lost. Hows about a game where you stab Sonic the Hedgehog's voice box repeatedly? I'd buy that.
The game hits European stores on the 3rd July and is priced at £29.99. Talk about short notice. Well, at least we're getting it. I <3 Rising Star Games
As if to make up for the two week slip with the European release date for The Conduit These have been part of the pre-order deal for aaaages now, way before the delay.
I myself was surprised at first, mainly because I thought this had already been reviewed, and also by the 8/10, but I haven't played the game myself, so I can't really say anything about it.
@ChickenBrutus: yours was way better. My condolences.
Also, I thought I had until the end of the day today, so I was still thinking. I hate you all, especially SpaceBooger for that god-awful joke. These competitions are insane. I mean, that joke can be found on the back of a Penguin (biscuit, for those of you in America and elsewhere, since I don't know if Penguins exist outside of the UK). Hrmph...
Bit of an odd news article, more of an advert if anything. Also, you claim to have reviewed the Japanese review of the game, which you could do with changing XD
I wouldn't be surprised if many people missed this game altogether though. Nintendo really needs to improve their advertising of lesser known franchises, such as this, Trauma Center and DISASTER, etc...
@Corbie: DO IT. @Dazza: I don't mind twitter, but I just hate certain things about it, such as the way that most people on twitter (including myself ) just use it to show off their business and sites, and spam others, as well as how people have to follow someone to direct message them, even if they don't want to recieve updates etc. etc. Otherwise, I like it because of its simplicity.
We promise to follow you back too, so you can appear to be even more popular to all your pals on teh interwebs! That's why I hate twitter - because everyone follows everyone so they can send each other direct messages etc, even if you don't care about the other person's updates.
Also: I kinda agree with what people are saying about the 128-bit era. It certainly looks snazzy, but things like the floor effect just look a bit too overdone, and might get old faster than the other generations. Still, that doesn't mean the gameplay will be a let-down, and I'm still looking forward to giving this a whirl more than ever, now.
@LinkGalazy Nuh-uh: Sega + Nintendo = Mario & Sonic at the Olympics
@ChickenBrutus: I second the TF2 idea, although I seriously doubt Valve will develop for the Wii.
My idea: team up with Capcom for a new Resident Evil style game - not RE though, something completely different. Oh, and Retro Studios + Kid Icarus wouldn't go amiss either, as wouldn't a new game by Monolith (DISASTER), because if they were given the right franchise, they could do something great, I can tell.
VC once every 3 weeks? That is bull****. It was horrible it only happening once every two weeks. Thank god I'm using the US Channel. I swear we got Super Smash Bros last week, or is that just my imagination?
We are absolutely disappointed and sad every time we read a disrespectful bashing You hearing this, Calculon? You're forcing them to cry themselves to sleep at night.
@ChickenBrutus: I thought it looks kinda like Pac Man / Crystal Castles, but ol' WiiBoy seems to disagree.
This looks ace, and @JimLad: I was just about to say the same thing :
I'm hoping Drake reviews it I'm hoping he doesn't. No offence, Drake, I just don't like your reviews as much as the others
As for the VC / WiiWare thing, think about it this way: until recently, we had VC one week, and WiiWare the next, now we still get VC every other week, but WiiWare every week, so whilst I can understand why you'd want both, I don't see the need for complaining just now, however disappointing it may be.
@tealovertoma: Usuallly, people that rent games do so because they haven't the money to buy the whole thing, genius. I'm sure that those who rent and enjoy the games will buy the full ones if they wish and have the money, and if they don't, they can always let others know about how good the game is, and possibly help sales that way too.
Well, it serve's them right for releasing, good original games. I mean, come on: who do they think they are? Certainly not Popcorn Arcade, that's for sure. I dunno... some developers will never learn, will they?
Have you guys seen the new logo's and the official description? I think that the traffic light thing looks terrible, I expected it to be more like the things on Sainsbury's packaging where it used colours on the different factors such as violence and language etc, but the logo's look quite frankly awful. At least the little images have a description underneath them now, which is handy. Here's the article on the PEGI website.
This is all good, but some of the ratings are completely different, such as when Resident Evil 4 was rated 18+ by PEGI and 15 by the BBFC, so whilst this may be good news for some, it may be worse news for younger kids and teens.
Oh, and it's also bad that shops selling games to underage people will get a doing as well.
I swear there was supposed to be some form of online mode here. Is there the option to check high scores or something?
ADDED: Just checked the DSi Shop, and it says nothing about an online mode whatsoever. Huh. Ah well, looks like I won't be getting this one after all, then. Roll on Brain Training / Hacolife / Pop / Mighty Flip Champs!
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Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
Sincere apologies about not being accurate enough about the joystick controls in my comments - that's my bad, and I'm sorry, but what I meant was that from what he's saying, he does seem to be claiming that the joystick control is only for the 4-bit mode, and from 8-bit mode you have to use the Wii remote on it's side, which is incorrect: you can use any of the control schemes at any point. Also, the extra mode I was referring to is based on the warp mode, not the standard mode, and is a further bonus in addition to the standard turbo mode, which he seems to think is all there is.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
Look, what I don't like about this review is how the facts are just wrong. You get attacks earlier on in the game than stated, you claim there's only one set of controls, and then say that there's nothing special once you've completed the game once, when there's the turbo warp mode to try out as well. You also claim that there is just co-op play, and no versus for the warp mode, which there is, and it's all these inaccuracies that got me angry, followed by the other people that started claiming I had been bribed etc to give the game a good look, without even accepting the points I had made, instead choosing to believe that what the reviewer claims happens in the game happens, even though he also claims he played it through in an hour, and it appears from what he has said that he hasn't played it for any more time, which in my opinion is unacceptable for a review, and clearly goes to show that this was just rushed out. I don't mind if people have given the game a fair try and didn't like it, but it's how the reviewer got so many points wrong, and are mis-informing their readers and people that may want to try out the game.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@thepacifistofall: Excellent viewpoint. Nobody's gonna go changing their opinions, even if many people making opinions haven't played the game in the first place. Despite this, I still feel that I must say once again that I haven't been bribed at all by having my name in the credits. I mean, it's an honour and all, but I wouldn't go around spreading things I didn't believe in just to have my name in the manual. It just wouldn't feel right, especially if I didn't like the game to begin with. I just wish that these people, like Doogle (not asking for any retaliation or anything here to my comment) wouldn't just flame and dig up dirt at the first opportunity they get, because it's just not fair, and to be honest, I feel kinda hurt that people would go to such lengths to say what they are saying about me, especially when it's not true. I ask people to try looking at this from someone else's eyes, in someone else's shoes, before saying what you're saying, and subsequently hurting the feelings of other people.
@Daveman99: I'm not Demon212, no. I don't like his accent, anyway, and if you look back on some of his old video comments, and on the Bplus forums, you'll be able to see that we are two different people. Plus, I love LostWinds, and he hates it, so we're definitely not the same guy.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@Djungelurban: Sorry for my wrong point about Niki. That's all I can really think to say to that, methinks.
@Calculon: No idea what you're talking about, there.
@Kirigisu: "Consider" in what sense?
I've said this before, but with an idea like this B+ could've finally redeemed themselves. Yet somehow, they managed to screw up a simple maze game. Pathetic.
Look, I can't say this enough, guys, this game is ace, and this review is wrong. Please can you all just stop assuming this game is rubbish based on the rating and review given here, without first playing it yourself, that's all I can say now, since it appears that none of you seem to care about what I have to say anyway. I'm very very tired, I've got an incredibly busy schedule, and I'm trying to stand up for what I believe is right, rather than just flaming something I haven't played, and if you're all just gonna look at me, and look at my history, rather than listen to what I actually have to say, then there's no helping you, I'm afraid.
I'd also like to point out that whilst Niki wasn't the most attractive game on WiiWare, Plattchen most definitely did not look like turd, and Bit Boy!! is also quite the looker for anyone looking for some retro delight.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@Calculon: this isn't their third strike. They're not going to go down this easily, so stop trying to make that happen.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@KDR_11k: Where was the Niki hype? I don't seem to recall that. Just stick with Plattchen, bud
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@WolfRamHeart: It might seem that way, but once you've played the game, I guarantee you'll spot the inaccuracies.
@Doogle: Something I forgot to mention before was in response to your comment about the reviewer not being forced to write about everything in the game. Sure, he doesn't have to write about everything, but it's the way that he makes it sound like there's nothing much to it, and there aren't any extra features etc, when clearly there are, and so he is lying, not just missing bits out. He was also claiming a few things, such as the fact that you apparantly can't attack until the 32-bit mode, which are also wrong, and need to be rectified.
ADDED: I am not just, as you say, being a "martyr" for Bplus, I am just standing up for what I believe is right, and pointing out that this review is wrong, since it is unfair to watch a perfectly good game burn at the watch of internet flamers and badly written reviews. If it was any other game, I would do the same thing, but no such occasion has come up recently.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@Doogle: KS8 was simply pointing out what the reviewer was implying, and how even he had noticed how some points in the review seemed a bit funny.
As for the credits, that is absolutely not why I think the game is good. I like the game because it is a very good WiiWare game, and a lot of fun to play and gain high scores on, not because they included me in the credits. To be honest, I could say whatever I wanted about the game, my name is in the credit's and that's not going to change. If I wanted, I could go and claim that the game was useless after playing it for... what was it: an hour that this reviewer claims to have played it to death in? Instead, I'm looking at the review fairly, and I always will do / have done when looking at games.
As for your other quote, it's not like every level is based around dead ends, and these only make up some of the levels, but they add to the tactics required for the game, and with several extra lives and a continue at your disposal, as well as five different attacks for five out of the six worlds, AND the ability to jump enemies in the final world, you shouldn't find yourself in annoying situations involving dead ends very often.
Oh, and don't make this into a flame war between you and me; last time, all our comments got removed and our things were wasted yet again.
EDIT: Oh, and if you're gonna start coming up with things to try and make it sound as though I'm doing all this as part of a conspiracy with KS8 or whatever, then you're clearly no better than your average British tabloid. At the very least, you could have linked to some of the news pages that KS8 so lovingly posts a lot more than he does so with his blog. Oh, and you'll also notice Mr Objection Blaster didn't say anything exceptional about the game, so it's not like I have the whole of Wiiloveit wrapped around my thumb or anything. It's a free world, and I'm saying what I personally think, whilst standing up for what is right, rather than just liking this game because Bplus made it. Seriously, I'm telling the truth, and there's nothing more to it than that, so I think you should just end all your pointless arguing now, because it's not true at all.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
@KnucklesSonic8: Wow, even you seem to agree and you haven't even played the game! And if that doesn't say something about the review, I don't know what does.
Re: Review: Bit Boy!! (WiiWare)
WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG.
How long did you play this game for, Mister Adam Scott Clark?
First of all, you clearly don't understand the idea of the game. The idea is to aim for high scores, not play endlessly throughout the worlds, which by the sounds of things, you might have trouble with if the worlds were any longer anyway. This is what makes the game last longer than an hour and makes it so addictive.
Second, you don't seem to realise that the only world where you're not given attacks is the 4-Bit world, and every generation after that provides you with the basic attack function, which can be used for getting out of these so-called frustrating situations that you land yourself in. With the right skills and technique, you shouldn't find yourself in any situations worse than you would in Pac Man, which you seem to compare this game to (even though the gameplay is more different than it may seem at first glance).
Third, the idea of the dead-ends wasn't poor level design, they were clearly put there on purpose to test the player and make the gameplay require more thought that you may first think, and also make for some pretty humorous moments. Sure, on occasion it can seem unfair, but I wouldn't say that this means the levels are as poorly designed as you imply.
Fourth, you also seem to miss the fact that two players can play head-to-head in the warp mode, and haven't even completed warp mode again to notice the special turbo mode on offer, since you only mention the original bonus credits mode.
As for the difficulty, the 4-bit mode is pretty easy once you get a feel for what's going on, due to the small levels which don't require long to collect all the items required. Moving on to your comments regarding the 32-bit mode, the loading screen is actually skippable with the minus button, so once again, you are making unnecessary complaints.
Overall, a hugely disappointing review. Whilst this game might not have been amazing, it is certainly worth more than you give it credit for in your review, and I can't believe it has been so rushed. Did you even notice there was a second control scheme for retro fans to use the controller like a joystick? Hmm....
Re: Nintendo Download: Hanabi Festival 4, Gradius Rebirth, Bit Boy!!, Brain Challenge and Mario Apps (EU)
will it crash and burn like Plättchen?
Can I be bothered to argue about little quotes like this anymore?
Also: BIG thanks to Bplus for bringing Bit Boy!! here, and an even BIGGER thanks for giving ME thanks in the Operations Guide Excellent.
As for the other games, Brain Challenge on WiiWare wasn't that great IMO, so that's a pass, but I might possibly get the Mario Calculator. Not the clock though, since I'd rather have the photo clock.
As for VC, it's great that we're getting more hanabi, but I'm not too bothered about this weeks games, but I might get Bomberman 94.
@Chibi Link: Eduardo probably won't appear there for a while yet.
@KDR_11k: Just because NL rated a game a bit too high in your opinion, doesn't mean to say they'll do the same for another of the company's games. I mean, they rated Plattchen a 3/10!
Re: Competitions: Twitter Fun Winner
Well, that's a shame, although I must admit that the winning choice is at least better than the winners of your last contest and the Starfy contest.
Re: Bit Boy!! Coming to Europe July 3rd
I hope TV Show King 2 will be out VERY soon after being PEGI / OFLC rated.
Oh, and here's a little something for those of you who don't have the points for Bit Boy!! tomorrow...
Re: Review: Mario Kart DS (DS)
I disagree that this is the best version of the game. IMO, MKWii is the best, since it provides more of a challenge (the DS one is WAY too easy), a much better online mode and a much improved speed boost system rather than snaking.
Re: Sega Not Giving Up On Mature Wii Titles Just Yet
Do a M rated Shadow the Hedghog game sega! (I'm requesting this out of morbid curiosity of course)
Get lost. Hows about a game where you stab Sonic the Hedgehog's voice box repeatedly? I'd buy that.
Re: Renegade Kid's Moon Finally Getting UK Release
The game hits European stores on the 3rd July and is priced at £29.99.
Talk about short notice. Well, at least we're getting it.
I <3 Rising Star Games
Re: Preorder The Conduit at Play.com and get a freebie
@Dazza: Hey hey hey hey hey: don't try to pin the blame on somebody else. You posted it, so you need to take responsibility for this one
Re: Preorder The Conduit at Play.com and get a freebie
@Dazza: Well, they've certainly been doing it a while now, because I pre-ordered mine with the speakers a few weeks ago now
Added: GoNintendo reported on them a while back, and I even remember seeing their article and thinking that I'd already seen the offer before.
Re: Preorder The Conduit at Play.com and get a freebie
As if to make up for the two week slip with the European release date for The Conduit
These have been part of the pre-order deal for aaaages now, way before the delay.
Re: New Pop+ Solo Defend Bonus Round Video
I like it, although I can see the line that appears every time you pop a bubble getting annoying.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
Lol, this is getting out of hand.
I myself was surprised at first, mainly because I thought this had already been reviewed, and also by the 8/10, but I haven't played the game myself, so I can't really say anything about it.
Re: Podcast: Episode 5 - June's Download Round-up!
If I said I was drunk, could I pretend that never happened?
Re: Review: Let's Tap (Wii)
@Prosody: Are you MAD? Zavvi have it four pence cheaper than Play!
Re: Japanese Virtual Console list - July 2009
Not a huge list, but at least they are all pretty decent!
Re: The Hanabi Festival Returns to Europe Next Month
Ooh - time to go back to my old Hanabi avatar, again... or not, since Ratengo STOLE it
Re: Mecho Wars Confirmed for WiiWare and DSiWare
Looks kinda cool. Hopefully the character design will grow on me, and it'll be in widescreen.
Re: Competitions: Twitter Joke Winner
@ChickenBrutus: yours was way better. My condolences.
Also, I thought I had until the end of the day today, so I was still thinking. I hate you all, especially SpaceBooger for that god-awful joke. These competitions are insane. I mean, that joke can be found on the back of a Penguin (biscuit, for those of you in America and elsewhere, since I don't know if Penguins exist outside of the UK). Hrmph...
Re: Another Code R: A Journey Into Lost Memories Hits Europe this Friday
Bit of an odd news article, more of an advert if anything. Also, you claim to have reviewed the Japanese review of the game, which you could do with changing XD
I wouldn't be surprised if many people missed this game altogether though. Nintendo really needs to improve their advertising of lesser known franchises, such as this, Trauma Center and DISASTER, etc...
Re: Competitions: Follow nintendolife on Twitter
@Prosody: Tweetdeck FTW.
Oh, and in case none of you could work this one out for yourselves, I'm twitter.com/Wiiloveit
Re: Competitions: Follow nintendolife on Twitter
@Bensei: You confuzzle me.
Re: Competitions: Follow nintendolife on Twitter
@Corbie: DO IT.
@Dazza: I don't mind twitter, but I just hate certain things about it, such as the way that most people on twitter (including myself ) just use it to show off their business and sites, and spam others, as well as how people have to follow someone to direct message them, even if they don't want to recieve updates etc. etc. Otherwise, I like it because of its simplicity.
Re: Competitions: Follow nintendolife on Twitter
We promise to follow you back too, so you can appear to be even more popular to all your pals on teh interwebs!
That's why I hate twitter - because everyone follows everyone so they can send each other direct messages etc, even if you don't care about the other person's updates.
Re: Interviews: Bit Boy!! - Bplus
@Everyone moaning about 128-bit: Wikipedia article
Also: I kinda agree with what people are saying about the 128-bit era. It certainly looks snazzy, but things like the floor effect just look a bit too overdone, and might get old faster than the other generations. Still, that doesn't mean the gameplay will be a let-down, and I'm still looking forward to giving this a whirl more than ever, now.
Re: Reggie Wants Your Dream Nintendo Franchise/Developer Pairings
@LinkGalazy Nuh-uh: Sega + Nintendo = Mario & Sonic at the Olympics
@ChickenBrutus: I second the TF2 idea, although I seriously doubt Valve will develop for the Wii.
My idea: team up with Capcom for a new Resident Evil style game - not RE though, something completely different.
Oh, and Retro Studios + Kid Icarus wouldn't go amiss either, as wouldn't a new game by Monolith (DISASTER), because if they were given the right franchise, they could do something great, I can tell.
Re: Nintendo Download: Icarian, Let's Catch and Brain Training (EU)
VC once every 3 weeks? That is bull****. It was horrible it only happening once every two weeks. Thank god I'm using the US Channel.
I swear we got Super Smash Bros last week, or is that just my imagination?
Re: Interviews: Bit Boy!! - Bplus
We are absolutely disappointed and sad every time we read a disrespectful bashing
You hearing this, Calculon? You're forcing them to cry themselves to sleep at night.
@ChickenBrutus: I thought it looks kinda like Pac Man / Crystal Castles, but ol' WiiBoy seems to disagree.
Re: Nintendo Download: Icarian, Let's Catch and Brain Training (EU)
This looks ace, and @JimLad: I was just about to say the same thing :
I'm hoping Drake reviews it
I'm hoping he doesn't. No offence, Drake, I just don't like your reviews as much as the others
As for the VC / WiiWare thing, think about it this way: until recently, we had VC one week, and WiiWare the next, now we still get VC every other week, but WiiWare every week, so whilst I can understand why you'd want both, I don't see the need for complaining just now, however disappointing it may be.
Re: Marvelous Sad Over Poor Sales
@tealovertoma: Usuallly, people that rent games do so because they haven't the money to buy the whole thing, genius. I'm sure that those who rent and enjoy the games will buy the full ones if they wish and have the money, and if they don't, they can always let others know about how good the game is, and possibly help sales that way too.
Re: Marvelous Sad Over Poor Sales
Well, it serve's them right for releasing, good original games. I mean, come on: who do they think they are? Certainly not Popcorn Arcade, that's for sure. I dunno... some developers will never learn, will they?
Re: UK Games Rating System To Get Simpler
Have you guys seen the new logo's and the official description? I think that the traffic light thing looks terrible, I expected it to be more like the things on Sainsbury's packaging where it used colours on the different factors such as violence and language etc, but the logo's look quite frankly awful. At least the little images have a description underneath them now, which is handy. Here's the article on the PEGI website.
Re: Conduit Release Date Slips in EU
@Sean Aaron: Nice idea! Now I've got the money to buy something else... maybe Tiger Woods or Virtua Tennis... or Klonoa!
ADDED: Just realised that Tiger Woods isn't even out here for over two more weeks. ROAR. Virtua Tennis it is, then...
Re: UK Games Rating System To Get Simpler
This is all good, but some of the ratings are completely different, such as when Resident Evil 4 was rated 18+ by PEGI and 15 by the BBFC, so whilst this may be good news for some, it may be worse news for younger kids and teens.
Oh, and it's also bad that shops selling games to underage people will get a doing as well.
Re: Conduit Release Date Slips in EU
Re: Icarian: Kindred Spirits flies onto WiiWare this Friday
I'll be waiting on the shop channel at 23:00 precisely to buy the game and get me my free soundtrack
Re: New Wii Zelda May Require MotionPlus To Function
@Nanaki: if you shop around, you should be able to get it cheaper...
Wii remote £25
Nunchuck £13
WM+ £17
Game £30
Which equals just £85
@Damo: They won't do it as standard, but they might bundle them together at a slightly cheaper price, eg: £40/£45.
Re: Play Super Mario Bros. With...A Theremin?
@metakirbyknight: as wrong as it may seem, those Wii "remotes" look slightly like "objects for women's pleasure".
Re: Review: Asphalt 4: Elite Racing (DSiWare)
What the hell is draw distance?
Re: Dragon Master Spell Caster - Game Overview
This seems really interesting, I might be the first person at my school to get this
Yeah, that way, you'll get all the girls after you.
Re: Stride Gum Offers Steve Wiebe Consolation Prize
Billy's a real @$$
I just can't stand that Billy
Billy is a real jerk
I hate you all.
Re: Review: Asphalt 4: Elite Racing (DSiWare)
I swear there was supposed to be some form of online mode here. Is there the option to check high scores or something?
ADDED: Just checked the DSi Shop, and it says nothing about an online mode whatsoever. Huh. Ah well, looks like I won't be getting this one after all, then. Roll on Brain Training / Hacolife / Pop / Mighty Flip Champs!