I was reading the IGN review of Guitar Hero III for 360 and I came across this very true paragraph:
"Little vignettes have also been added between each tier. They're a decent addition and nice to watch, but they also highlight a facet of the game we could do without. One of the little scenes shows the band getting upset at accusations that they've sold out. That's fine, except that Activision clearly sold Guitar Hero out in every way it could. The story is rather hypocritical. Ads are fed into the game, an entire stage was sold to Pontiac, and there is even an Axe Body Spray guitar. Sponsorships are nothing new in the Guitar Hero franchise, but in the past they were kept strictly to music related brands. These are the sort of ads that don't bring anything to the game and really have no place. Not cool. Not cool at all."
That is what is wrong with this game! BAM! Well said (for once), IGN.
Monday, October 29, 2007
I need more allowance! Yodel-lay-he-hoo!
Its been quite a while since I actually finished a post. I just cleared out my back log of 3 half-written posts that were never finished. I shall now summarize them for you.
1) A dissertation on what games I should buy
2) I play Guitar Hero a lot
3) Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law got delayed til next year because Capcom realized 18 million other games were coming out in November.
Speaking of that, I'm pretty November 2007 might be one of the busiest months in gaming history. While there is no big launch of a new system, its the first time since gaming arguably became mainstream that 3 systems have been running at full speed.
That is, if we argue that gaming didn't become mainstream until about 2002-2003, when Gamecube was already declared dead by the general populous because its one mainstream title, Super Smash Bros Melee, had come out 2 weeks after launch. I'm still of the opinion that the majority of people that saw the original Twilight Princess trailer thought it was coming out on a new console since Gamecube was already being completely ignored by every company except Nintendo.
But anyway, November is fucking busy...and we are currently 2 days away from it.
Now this is where I go into the three previous posts that were never officially posted.
We are currently coming off the release of Guitar Hero III, which I'm pretty sure will top Halo 3 in sales, except it won't officially be so because GHIII is coming out for 5 different systems and that means there are 5 different SKUs.
On that note, Guitar Hero III is a wonderful game. A game. That's all. Its no longer the revolution that Harmonix joyously brought us two years ago. I can see why Harmonix left it. I'm having a lot of fun with this game but, in my opinion, it brings nothing substantially new to the series and genre besides new songs. The battle mode is cool but it makes it less of "OMFG I'm playing guitar!' and makes it 'Oh shit, I gotta get the power-ups!' I've made this comment to a lot of people but it still holds true: I'm waiting to fail a song and hear the Mario Game Over music.
Although the boss battles are very fun, but I'd much rather just have it be a straight up face-off.
So anyway, the month of November is almost upon us and there is a veritable maelstrom of games coming our way.
The first week (Oct 28-Nov 3) offers some fun options that might sucker the person who is unaware of the grander things to come.
Manhunt 2 (Wii, PS2) comes out just in time for Halloween and for a short time following the end of the controversy this game provided, I wanted it. Then I saw the new trailer and heard the testicle-crunching scene was removed. Sadness...
The Simpsons Game (A lot) is also coming out. I think in time for the DVD, but I have seen no mention of the DVD in my all-internet, little-TV-watching world.
Battalion Wars 2 (Wii) is one of the latest in the long line of games Nintendo doesn't advertise. I'll be honest, I fucking forgot this game was even coming out. Whatever. If you like RTS', you'll probably like this game.
Viva Pinata: Party Animals (360) also hits stands this week. Downloaded the demo at Lauren's behest. Its terrible terrible Sonic-and-the-Secret-Rings-Mario-Party-copy crap. When is Viva Pinata DS coming out anyway? We need that game like we need water. A lot.
Virtua Fighter 5 (360) comes out too. *yawn* Played the PS3 demo many moons ago. Not a big fighter dude. I am looking forward to Street Fighter 4 though. Mainly because my fighting game preference comes from nostalgia (Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom and Super Smash Bros)
So there's week one. This is light and I'll probably only purchase the Simpsons Game, but not right away. I recommend BWII for anyone who enjoys RTS and Manhunt 2 just simply doesn't excite me anymore.
So Week 2 (Nov 4-10) begins...
Call of Duty 4 (360, PS3) comes out and this game looks fucking awesome. However, my FPS quota has been filled with Halo 3 and thus, I'm passing (for now) on what appears to be Halo's only FPS competitor.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) looks to be only must-almost-buy of the week. I remain a bit hesitant because Sega has done nothing but break my heart over the years but, like a beaten girlfriend, I keep on being optimistic that they're going to change. This game should be solid because of Nintendo's minor involvement, but NiGHTS worries me.
Fire Emblem (Wii) is released in the same demographic as Battalion Wars. It fits the bills for the game Nintendo forgets they are releasing. It just seems to be no improvement from prior Fire Emblem games and thus, I remain unexcited. They're good games, but they're just not for me anymore.
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (A lot) looks to be a solid upgrade for the series. This has always been a series I wanted to get into but can never justify spending a lot of money on it and usually always end up skipping on it. I will probably buy this game in a year or two when a November is not as packed as this (will it ever happen?).
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Some Ridiculous Subtitle (PS2) comes out and promises to be the best golf-fighting game ever.
Interesting note: Viva Pinata hits PC this week. Since my strength lies in consoles, I had no idea of this. If you don't a 360 and own a decent computer, buy this game.
The only game this week that demands my money is Mario & Sonic, but even that might swallowed up by my zest for the coming weeks...
If this month were a movie, this would be the beginning of a two part climax (ew...sticky). Week 3 (Nov 11-17) brings about the most games and is the week that the delayed Harvey Birdman was originally going to come out.
The headliner of this week is obviously Super Mario Galaxy (Wii). This will be a possible Game of the Year and is on an elite level all of its own. Its Mario and it controls wonderfully and from my brief experience with the game, it elicits that magical feeling that one gets whenever he plays Super Mario 64 (which I'm pretty sure is required to be played before you graduate high school now).
Contra IV (DS) rounds out the must-buys for the week and will probably frustrate me until the day I die (which is hopefully years from now. I've got to be able to stay alive until 311 becomes classic rock and is featured in Rock Band). Trust me, this shit is hard.
Assassin's Creed (360, PS3) is a game that would probably be a sure purchase for me at any other time of the year. However, it comes out a week before Rock Band and the same day as Super Mario Galaxy and Contra IV. As much as Kristen Bell's vocal involvement compels me to buy this game, I might have to pass.
Rayman Raving Rabids 2 (Wii) should be infinitely better than its predecessor. This game has no identity crisis anymore. It knows it is born to be a multiplayer game and it shall run with glee through the grassy fields.
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii), while not the fighter we all wish it would be, is still should be an amazing game that delves into the highly involved story that Soul Calibur apparently has. I think Raphael is in it and it will probably include some sort of demonic blade thingy.
We'll follow up Soul Calibur with an actual fighting game. DBZ: Budokai Tenakaichi Gibberish Jap Speak 3 (Wii) is going to once again show the world how a non-Smash Bros fighting game is done on Wii. And its going to be online. Allon, please buy this.
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) represents the shooter game that probably will have the least frustrating controls of any Resident Evil game ever. I wish I would buy this day 1 and shoot shit all the time. However, I need more allowance.
Beowulf is supposed to be bloody as fuck. Cool
Luxor and Puzzle Quest come out for Wii this week. A Zuma clone and probably the coolest puzzle/RPG hybrid ever? These will be must purchases in the lull of spring/summer.
This week basically has two games on the innovative pieces of work Nintendo is championing. Super Mario Galaxy and Contra IV overshadow every other good game coming out this week. I don't have enough time to play all this shit!
This second to last week (the climax/falling action of our epic) is ROCK BAND WEEK!!!!
ROCK BAND COMES OUT AND WILL RULE THE WORLD WITH A METAL FIST WITH PUNK AND CLASSIC ROCK AND A LOT MORE.
I'm buying Rock Band this week. Duh.
Link's Crossbow Training (Wii) sees release this week. I will buy this, but only because its 20 bucks.
Mass Effect (360) is going to be amazing, but its not Rock Band and I won't play it yet. I wish I had time, but alas, Rock Band is more important than the spiritual sequel to KOTOR.
I probably missed games this week, but after mentioning Rock Band, I stopped focusing on this and started daydreaming about Rock Band.
Week 5 is a shitty denouement. Nothing of note comes out.
So...the month's tally comes to:
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games $49.99
Super Mario Galaxy $49.99
Contra IV $34.99
Link's Crossbow Training $19.99
Rock Band $169.99
Grand Total (+Tax) $347.70
That's an entire paycheck at my job and then some.
Fuckin' titties, man. Fuckin' titties...
1) A dissertation on what games I should buy
2) I play Guitar Hero a lot
3) Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law got delayed til next year because Capcom realized 18 million other games were coming out in November.
Speaking of that, I'm pretty November 2007 might be one of the busiest months in gaming history. While there is no big launch of a new system, its the first time since gaming arguably became mainstream that 3 systems have been running at full speed.
That is, if we argue that gaming didn't become mainstream until about 2002-2003, when Gamecube was already declared dead by the general populous because its one mainstream title, Super Smash Bros Melee, had come out 2 weeks after launch. I'm still of the opinion that the majority of people that saw the original Twilight Princess trailer thought it was coming out on a new console since Gamecube was already being completely ignored by every company except Nintendo.
But anyway, November is fucking busy...and we are currently 2 days away from it.
Now this is where I go into the three previous posts that were never officially posted.
We are currently coming off the release of Guitar Hero III, which I'm pretty sure will top Halo 3 in sales, except it won't officially be so because GHIII is coming out for 5 different systems and that means there are 5 different SKUs.
On that note, Guitar Hero III is a wonderful game. A game. That's all. Its no longer the revolution that Harmonix joyously brought us two years ago. I can see why Harmonix left it. I'm having a lot of fun with this game but, in my opinion, it brings nothing substantially new to the series and genre besides new songs. The battle mode is cool but it makes it less of "OMFG I'm playing guitar!' and makes it 'Oh shit, I gotta get the power-ups!' I've made this comment to a lot of people but it still holds true: I'm waiting to fail a song and hear the Mario Game Over music.
Although the boss battles are very fun, but I'd much rather just have it be a straight up face-off.
So anyway, the month of November is almost upon us and there is a veritable maelstrom of games coming our way.
The first week (Oct 28-Nov 3) offers some fun options that might sucker the person who is unaware of the grander things to come.
Manhunt 2 (Wii, PS2) comes out just in time for Halloween and for a short time following the end of the controversy this game provided, I wanted it. Then I saw the new trailer and heard the testicle-crunching scene was removed. Sadness...
The Simpsons Game (A lot) is also coming out. I think in time for the DVD, but I have seen no mention of the DVD in my all-internet, little-TV-watching world.
Battalion Wars 2 (Wii) is one of the latest in the long line of games Nintendo doesn't advertise. I'll be honest, I fucking forgot this game was even coming out. Whatever. If you like RTS', you'll probably like this game.
Viva Pinata: Party Animals (360) also hits stands this week. Downloaded the demo at Lauren's behest. Its terrible terrible Sonic-and-the-Secret-Rings-Mario-Party-copy crap. When is Viva Pinata DS coming out anyway? We need that game like we need water. A lot.
Virtua Fighter 5 (360) comes out too. *yawn* Played the PS3 demo many moons ago. Not a big fighter dude. I am looking forward to Street Fighter 4 though. Mainly because my fighting game preference comes from nostalgia (Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom and Super Smash Bros)
So there's week one. This is light and I'll probably only purchase the Simpsons Game, but not right away. I recommend BWII for anyone who enjoys RTS and Manhunt 2 just simply doesn't excite me anymore.
So Week 2 (Nov 4-10) begins...
Call of Duty 4 (360, PS3) comes out and this game looks fucking awesome. However, my FPS quota has been filled with Halo 3 and thus, I'm passing (for now) on what appears to be Halo's only FPS competitor.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) looks to be only must-almost-buy of the week. I remain a bit hesitant because Sega has done nothing but break my heart over the years but, like a beaten girlfriend, I keep on being optimistic that they're going to change. This game should be solid because of Nintendo's minor involvement, but NiGHTS worries me.
Fire Emblem (Wii) is released in the same demographic as Battalion Wars. It fits the bills for the game Nintendo forgets they are releasing. It just seems to be no improvement from prior Fire Emblem games and thus, I remain unexcited. They're good games, but they're just not for me anymore.
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (A lot) looks to be a solid upgrade for the series. This has always been a series I wanted to get into but can never justify spending a lot of money on it and usually always end up skipping on it. I will probably buy this game in a year or two when a November is not as packed as this (will it ever happen?).
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Some Ridiculous Subtitle (PS2) comes out and promises to be the best golf-fighting game ever.
Interesting note: Viva Pinata hits PC this week. Since my strength lies in consoles, I had no idea of this. If you don't a 360 and own a decent computer, buy this game.
The only game this week that demands my money is Mario & Sonic, but even that might swallowed up by my zest for the coming weeks...
If this month were a movie, this would be the beginning of a two part climax (ew...sticky). Week 3 (Nov 11-17) brings about the most games and is the week that the delayed Harvey Birdman was originally going to come out.
The headliner of this week is obviously Super Mario Galaxy (Wii). This will be a possible Game of the Year and is on an elite level all of its own. Its Mario and it controls wonderfully and from my brief experience with the game, it elicits that magical feeling that one gets whenever he plays Super Mario 64 (which I'm pretty sure is required to be played before you graduate high school now).
Contra IV (DS) rounds out the must-buys for the week and will probably frustrate me until the day I die (which is hopefully years from now. I've got to be able to stay alive until 311 becomes classic rock and is featured in Rock Band). Trust me, this shit is hard.
Assassin's Creed (360, PS3) is a game that would probably be a sure purchase for me at any other time of the year. However, it comes out a week before Rock Band and the same day as Super Mario Galaxy and Contra IV. As much as Kristen Bell's vocal involvement compels me to buy this game, I might have to pass.
Rayman Raving Rabids 2 (Wii) should be infinitely better than its predecessor. This game has no identity crisis anymore. It knows it is born to be a multiplayer game and it shall run with glee through the grassy fields.
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii), while not the fighter we all wish it would be, is still should be an amazing game that delves into the highly involved story that Soul Calibur apparently has. I think Raphael is in it and it will probably include some sort of demonic blade thingy.
We'll follow up Soul Calibur with an actual fighting game. DBZ: Budokai Tenakaichi Gibberish Jap Speak 3 (Wii) is going to once again show the world how a non-Smash Bros fighting game is done on Wii. And its going to be online. Allon, please buy this.
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii) represents the shooter game that probably will have the least frustrating controls of any Resident Evil game ever. I wish I would buy this day 1 and shoot shit all the time. However, I need more allowance.
Beowulf is supposed to be bloody as fuck. Cool
Luxor and Puzzle Quest come out for Wii this week. A Zuma clone and probably the coolest puzzle/RPG hybrid ever? These will be must purchases in the lull of spring/summer.
This week basically has two games on the innovative pieces of work Nintendo is championing. Super Mario Galaxy and Contra IV overshadow every other good game coming out this week. I don't have enough time to play all this shit!
This second to last week (the climax/falling action of our epic) is ROCK BAND WEEK!!!!
ROCK BAND COMES OUT AND WILL RULE THE WORLD WITH A METAL FIST WITH PUNK AND CLASSIC ROCK AND A LOT MORE.
I'm buying Rock Band this week. Duh.
Link's Crossbow Training (Wii) sees release this week. I will buy this, but only because its 20 bucks.
Mass Effect (360) is going to be amazing, but its not Rock Band and I won't play it yet. I wish I had time, but alas, Rock Band is more important than the spiritual sequel to KOTOR.
I probably missed games this week, but after mentioning Rock Band, I stopped focusing on this and started daydreaming about Rock Band.
Week 5 is a shitty denouement. Nothing of note comes out.
So...the month's tally comes to:
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games $49.99
Super Mario Galaxy $49.99
Contra IV $34.99
Link's Crossbow Training $19.99
Rock Band $169.99
Grand Total (+Tax) $347.70
That's an entire paycheck at my job and then some.
Fuckin' titties, man. Fuckin' titties...
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Bionic Jack Black and Actual Feelings
Since I last left you, there has been some awesome news revealed as well as some shitty news.
Luckily the shitty news came first this time instead of last week when Nintendo revealed Sonic and then quickly announced the 2 month delay, thus putting a terrible dirty taste in people's mouths and some coal in their stockings.
Shitty news: Rock Band Tour Dates in Philly, NYC and Rutgers are apparently all cancelled. However, Philly has been rescheduled for Nov 1-4. So all is not shit.
Now on to the good news.
Bionic Commando, the NES classic with the exploding Hitler head, is being reimagined and coming out for 360, PS3 and PC. While not as wonderful as the possibility of Wii Commando and desperately lacking Nazis, this game looks to be visually stunning and should be teh awesome. I like the way the story appears to be going with the original game seeming to happen in some kind of fuzzy past or at least that is the way I take it. Basically some Bionic Commando saved the day years ago and is being framed for crimes and now after some terrorist attack he is the world's only hope. Whatever, I played Bionic Commando for the good gameplay and laughable story. So keep up the good work.
On the same note of good news, everyone should go check out the trailer for the video game Brutal Legend. The rough plot of this game is apparently a roadie (voiced by Jack Black) has to save the world by fucking slaughtering demons.
Totally a must buy.
Lauren got Beautiful Katamari yesterday and its as crazy and Japanese as I expected. If you fail something the game yells at you and is all like, "What do you think you are? A video store clerk? A screenwriter?"
Which makes me laugh, because its yelling at me.
Holy shit that was a wonderful segue into a soliloquy about how I'm unsure of what the fuck I want to do with my life.
I mean, I have no musical talent, so the immediate answer to that question (I wanna rock) is out.
I had that whole dream of being a writer. Living off crumbs and writing and eventually rolling in stupid rich money. I wanted to make movies and write fiction. In an ideal world, I would do that.
However, this is no ideal world and Shakespeare's got to get paid, son.
The whole screenwriting/moviemaking shit isn't worth it. With the advent of everything that's going on and the ease of making dumb movies and the popularity of the 'slacker' genre that I would probably be pidgeonholed in thanks to Kevin Smith's success, it would just be a very poor decision unless I had that drive to do it like I did in my youth. (I know I am still technically in my youth, but when I say youth, I mean non-monetary concious days (which are long behind me)).
Thus I raise myself a better question. Why in the fuck am I an English major if I don't want to be a writer? Well, dear reader, if you've been reading all these shit that I've been writing in this here blog, I obviously totally want to enter video game journalism. And I think I'm going to go for that. While I am in college and that means I can change that idea over and over and rework it until I graduate and have to find some means of getting money steadily, I think it is a sound idea.
Movies aren't as much of a focus of my world anymore. I love watching them and quoting them, but its fallen into more of a hobby of mine than anything else. Video games kind of became my job a long time ago thanks to the Video Game Programs and they still remain my chief hobby. Most people check CNN and shit when they wake up in the morning. I stay up until 3 AM to see the Smash Blog update and then wake up in the morning and check 8 different sites to see their opinion on it. And then check 8 more to see more video game news.
I'm done for now because I can't think of where to go next on this, but be prepared for many other 'What the fuck do I wanna do with my life?' rants in the future.
Luckily the shitty news came first this time instead of last week when Nintendo revealed Sonic and then quickly announced the 2 month delay, thus putting a terrible dirty taste in people's mouths and some coal in their stockings.
Shitty news: Rock Band Tour Dates in Philly, NYC and Rutgers are apparently all cancelled. However, Philly has been rescheduled for Nov 1-4. So all is not shit.
Now on to the good news.
Bionic Commando, the NES classic with the exploding Hitler head, is being reimagined and coming out for 360, PS3 and PC. While not as wonderful as the possibility of Wii Commando and desperately lacking Nazis, this game looks to be visually stunning and should be teh awesome. I like the way the story appears to be going with the original game seeming to happen in some kind of fuzzy past or at least that is the way I take it. Basically some Bionic Commando saved the day years ago and is being framed for crimes and now after some terrorist attack he is the world's only hope. Whatever, I played Bionic Commando for the good gameplay and laughable story. So keep up the good work.
On the same note of good news, everyone should go check out the trailer for the video game Brutal Legend. The rough plot of this game is apparently a roadie (voiced by Jack Black) has to save the world by fucking slaughtering demons.
Totally a must buy.
Lauren got Beautiful Katamari yesterday and its as crazy and Japanese as I expected. If you fail something the game yells at you and is all like, "What do you think you are? A video store clerk? A screenwriter?"
Which makes me laugh, because its yelling at me.
Holy shit that was a wonderful segue into a soliloquy about how I'm unsure of what the fuck I want to do with my life.
I mean, I have no musical talent, so the immediate answer to that question (I wanna rock) is out.
I had that whole dream of being a writer. Living off crumbs and writing and eventually rolling in stupid rich money. I wanted to make movies and write fiction. In an ideal world, I would do that.
However, this is no ideal world and Shakespeare's got to get paid, son.
The whole screenwriting/moviemaking shit isn't worth it. With the advent of everything that's going on and the ease of making dumb movies and the popularity of the 'slacker' genre that I would probably be pidgeonholed in thanks to Kevin Smith's success, it would just be a very poor decision unless I had that drive to do it like I did in my youth. (I know I am still technically in my youth, but when I say youth, I mean non-monetary concious days (which are long behind me)).
Thus I raise myself a better question. Why in the fuck am I an English major if I don't want to be a writer? Well, dear reader, if you've been reading all these shit that I've been writing in this here blog, I obviously totally want to enter video game journalism. And I think I'm going to go for that. While I am in college and that means I can change that idea over and over and rework it until I graduate and have to find some means of getting money steadily, I think it is a sound idea.
Movies aren't as much of a focus of my world anymore. I love watching them and quoting them, but its fallen into more of a hobby of mine than anything else. Video games kind of became my job a long time ago thanks to the Video Game Programs and they still remain my chief hobby. Most people check CNN and shit when they wake up in the morning. I stay up until 3 AM to see the Smash Blog update and then wake up in the morning and check 8 different sites to see their opinion on it. And then check 8 more to see more video game news.
I'm done for now because I can't think of where to go next on this, but be prepared for many other 'What the fuck do I wanna do with my life?' rants in the future.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Brawl is Delayed. Here's The Bright Side.
There is none.
Yes, Super Smash Bros Brawl is delayed until February 10th, 2008. That sucks balls. However, after watching the videos from today's Media Summit, this game is fucking godly. I can't wait.
One thing that stood out: Entrances are back.
So yea, more on Brawl tomorrow.
The Bright Side to Brawl's Delay.
That's what I've been searching for all day. I'm trying to get over the game's delay and it sucks.
Let's look at other games coming out that will help the wait to Brawl be more fun.
1. Rock Band (XB360/PS3)
Rock Band will be amazing and is now set to be Game of my Year since Brawl is delayed.
2. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Now that Brawl is delayed, Mario Galaxy will sell more than carloads, it'll sell boatloads. I feel as if this game needs more recognition as once the Bee fervor died down, its been kind of sameness. Mario Galaxy will be amazing (and not delayed)
3. Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law (Wii/PS2/PSP)
The show's over but the game has just begun. Phoenix Wright with voice-acting and more comedy? and Capcom-references coming out of every orifice? Bitchin'
4. Contra IV (DS)
Fuck yea! Bring the spread gun!
5. Beautiful Katamari (XB360)
Rolling shit is awesome/
6. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Cock (XB360/PS3/Wii/PS2)
GH is awesome. Not quite Rock Band but still solid.
7. Mario & Sonic At the Olympics (Wii/DS)
Sonic's in Brawl, but he was in this shit with Mario first. Should be a solid fun title. Good Olympics games are usually fun.
8. Mass Effect (XB360)/Assassin's Creed (XB360/PS3)
Now that Brawl is delayed, I might actually consider buying these games!
9. Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii)/Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)/Soul Calibur Legends (Wii)
These games too...
10. Eternal Sonata (XB360)/skate (XB360/PS3)/Dewy's Adventure (Wii)/Zack and Wiki (Wii)/The Simpsons Game (XB360/Wii/PS3/DS)/Geometry Wars Galaxies (Wii/DS)
Fuck...
this delay sucks because now I'm probably going to buy more games because Brawl won't be there to own me.
Rock Band might not be able to withstand the duress of suppressing my wallet...
Yes, Super Smash Bros Brawl is delayed until February 10th, 2008. That sucks balls. However, after watching the videos from today's Media Summit, this game is fucking godly. I can't wait.
One thing that stood out: Entrances are back.
So yea, more on Brawl tomorrow.
The Bright Side to Brawl's Delay.
That's what I've been searching for all day. I'm trying to get over the game's delay and it sucks.
Let's look at other games coming out that will help the wait to Brawl be more fun.
1. Rock Band (XB360/PS3)
Rock Band will be amazing and is now set to be Game of my Year since Brawl is delayed.
2. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Now that Brawl is delayed, Mario Galaxy will sell more than carloads, it'll sell boatloads. I feel as if this game needs more recognition as once the Bee fervor died down, its been kind of sameness. Mario Galaxy will be amazing (and not delayed)
3. Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law (Wii/PS2/PSP)
The show's over but the game has just begun. Phoenix Wright with voice-acting and more comedy? and Capcom-references coming out of every orifice? Bitchin'
4. Contra IV (DS)
Fuck yea! Bring the spread gun!
5. Beautiful Katamari (XB360)
Rolling shit is awesome/
6. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Cock (XB360/PS3/Wii/PS2)
GH is awesome. Not quite Rock Band but still solid.
7. Mario & Sonic At the Olympics (Wii/DS)
Sonic's in Brawl, but he was in this shit with Mario first. Should be a solid fun title. Good Olympics games are usually fun.
8. Mass Effect (XB360)/Assassin's Creed (XB360/PS3)
Now that Brawl is delayed, I might actually consider buying these games!
9. Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii)/Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)/Soul Calibur Legends (Wii)
These games too...
10. Eternal Sonata (XB360)/skate (XB360/PS3)/Dewy's Adventure (Wii)/Zack and Wiki (Wii)/The Simpsons Game (XB360/Wii/PS3/DS)/Geometry Wars Galaxies (Wii/DS)
Fuck...
this delay sucks because now I'm probably going to buy more games because Brawl won't be there to own me.
Rock Band might not be able to withstand the duress of suppressing my wallet...
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
In Other News... (Nintendo Conference)
Kirby Superstar DS = amazing
Only thing better would be that and Kirby Superstar on Virtual Console. Actually, if it comes out for DS, that might dash our Kirby Superstar VC hopes.
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Super Mario Stadium Baseball is coming out for Wii. The official subtitle was also announced. SMSB: Hitting and Pitching Balls to Bats In A Simulated Mario Baseball Setting.
(Note: Super Mario Stadium Baseball is the Japanese name. Mario Strikers Charged is something like "Mario Smash Football ChargedROFLCOPTER!" in Japan or something)
(Other Note: The game will rule and hopefully not be overshadowed like Mario Superstar Baseball)
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Mario Kart Wii is coming out in Spring 2008 and apparently will have motorcycles. Well, at least its not two people per kart.
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WiiWare (original game content released over the internet) is coming in March 2008 and will launch with a side-story sequel to Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles.
The games I care about that are hitting WiiWare? Dr. Mario and Bomberman.
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Disaster: Day of Crisis has apparently not been cancelled. Still don't know what the hell it is about.
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Wii Music looks to be the sequel-in-spirit to Wii Sports.
Wii Fit is irritated by that statement, but hey, yoga's a little 'mo-ish and the game and the balance board are looking to be about 10 dollars south of Guitar Hero.
However, Wii Fit is coming out in December in Japan and probably around then in the US. That stupid fact makes the Brawl delay a lot more likely.
Although maybe Wii Fit will come out in January in America and Brawl will come out in the US in December.
Holy crap I want Brawl to come out this year...
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Timesplitters 4 has been announced.
If it comes out for Wii, Halo 3 might have a challenger.
Only thing better would be that and Kirby Superstar on Virtual Console. Actually, if it comes out for DS, that might dash our Kirby Superstar VC hopes.
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Super Mario Stadium Baseball is coming out for Wii. The official subtitle was also announced. SMSB: Hitting and Pitching Balls to Bats In A Simulated Mario Baseball Setting.
(Note: Super Mario Stadium Baseball is the Japanese name. Mario Strikers Charged is something like "Mario Smash Football ChargedROFLCOPTER!" in Japan or something)
(Other Note: The game will rule and hopefully not be overshadowed like Mario Superstar Baseball)
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Mario Kart Wii is coming out in Spring 2008 and apparently will have motorcycles. Well, at least its not two people per kart.
~~
WiiWare (original game content released over the internet) is coming in March 2008 and will launch with a side-story sequel to Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles.
The games I care about that are hitting WiiWare? Dr. Mario and Bomberman.
~~
Disaster: Day of Crisis has apparently not been cancelled. Still don't know what the hell it is about.
~~
Wii Music looks to be the sequel-in-spirit to Wii Sports.
Wii Fit is irritated by that statement, but hey, yoga's a little 'mo-ish and the game and the balance board are looking to be about 10 dollars south of Guitar Hero.
However, Wii Fit is coming out in December in Japan and probably around then in the US. That stupid fact makes the Brawl delay a lot more likely.
Although maybe Wii Fit will come out in January in America and Brawl will come out in the US in December.
Holy crap I want Brawl to come out this year...
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Timesplitters 4 has been announced.
If it comes out for Wii, Halo 3 might have a challenger.
Sonic the Hedgehog is in Super Smash Bros Brawl...but at what cost?
Yes, for all you internet-vidiot sad sacks (like me), you know that at around 3 AM this morning, Sonic the Hedgehog was revealed to be in Super Smash Bros Brawl, thus spinning the circle of events that began with Electronic Gaming Monthly making a wonderful April Fool's Joke about a dubious secret to unlock Sonic and Tails in Melee.
I'll get to my minor complaints and questions about Sonic's involvement later, but first we have more pressing issues.
Super Smash Bros Brawl is appearing to not be coming out on December 3rd, 2007. It might not even be coming out in the current year.
I blame Sonic. You can blame Nintendo. Whatever. This sucks.
Currently the game is scheduled to be released in Japan on January 24th, 2008 which makes that a better sticking point for when the game will American soil.
As depressing as the fact that Brawl is likely missing the holiday season and I'll only have its compatriot for the best game ever made in the modern era (Rock Band) to wipe my tears (it won't be too hard to wipe my tears on the ginormous drum set), this might be for the best.
Yes, I just said a delay might be for the best. Way to go, Miyamoto, your age-old adage is too true. "A delayed game is eventually good, a bad game is bad forever"
I implore you, dear reader, to go http://www.smashbros.com/en_us and watch the most recent trailer (if its not on the front page, go to the notices tab) and just be amazed at the sheer beauty and scope of this game.
You've got your multiplayer with more improvements than you can shake a banana peel at.
You've got your in-depth single player (and co-op) affair with boss battles and story.
You've got your stickers for sticking and your trophies for trophing.
This game will fucking rock your world whether it comes out now or next year. End of story. 'nuff said.
Now back to Sonic...
My main complaint with the ol' Hedgehog is this. What the fuck else does he do besides jump on enemies and spindash? Like for serious. He's just quick and can turn into a ball. I think he's a great addition to the game but what are his special attacks going to be outside of 'jump in air, curl into ball, hurt people.' I guess he could dash or something like Foxco's dash in Melee.
Whatever, Sakurai is the shit. I have complete faith in his design.
Goddamn I hope its not delayed...
I'll get to my minor complaints and questions about Sonic's involvement later, but first we have more pressing issues.
Super Smash Bros Brawl is appearing to not be coming out on December 3rd, 2007. It might not even be coming out in the current year.
I blame Sonic. You can blame Nintendo. Whatever. This sucks.
Currently the game is scheduled to be released in Japan on January 24th, 2008 which makes that a better sticking point for when the game will American soil.
As depressing as the fact that Brawl is likely missing the holiday season and I'll only have its compatriot for the best game ever made in the modern era (Rock Band) to wipe my tears (it won't be too hard to wipe my tears on the ginormous drum set), this might be for the best.
Yes, I just said a delay might be for the best. Way to go, Miyamoto, your age-old adage is too true. "A delayed game is eventually good, a bad game is bad forever"
I implore you, dear reader, to go http://www.smashbros.com/en_us and watch the most recent trailer (if its not on the front page, go to the notices tab) and just be amazed at the sheer beauty and scope of this game.
You've got your multiplayer with more improvements than you can shake a banana peel at.
You've got your in-depth single player (and co-op) affair with boss battles and story.
You've got your stickers for sticking and your trophies for trophing.
This game will fucking rock your world whether it comes out now or next year. End of story. 'nuff said.
Now back to Sonic...
My main complaint with the ol' Hedgehog is this. What the fuck else does he do besides jump on enemies and spindash? Like for serious. He's just quick and can turn into a ball. I think he's a great addition to the game but what are his special attacks going to be outside of 'jump in air, curl into ball, hurt people.' I guess he could dash or something like Foxco's dash in Melee.
Whatever, Sakurai is the shit. I have complete faith in his design.
Goddamn I hope its not delayed...
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Video Game Quadrathlon II Announcement
Here is a world exclusive Video Game Quadrathlon II Announcement
The third game in our second bi-annual tournament will be...
Worms Armageddon
That makes 3 of the 4 games public knowledge and makes them:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. F-Zero X (N64)
3. Worms Armageddon (DC)
4. ?????
This is for Billy...
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/zeropunctuation
The third game in our second bi-annual tournament will be...
Worms Armageddon
That makes 3 of the 4 games public knowledge and makes them:
1. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)
2. F-Zero X (N64)
3. Worms Armageddon (DC)
4. ?????
This is for Billy...
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/zeropunctuation
Friday, October 5, 2007
Seemingly Random Musings
Video Game Program tomorrow at the Hopewell Library at 12 Noon - 4 PM. Be there!
It'll probably be focused on Halo 3, but Wii will be present and so Melee will probably be played.
However, the Guitar Hero Playing Device (PS2) is not making the trip. Hopefully Steve Rock will bring his guitar for the 360 version so GH will be made available.
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I still really want to buy Skate (360). The demo will occasionally pop up in my fucked up Halo dreams and then like, I'll be doing kickflips and grinds with Master Chief and Elites. I liked it better when I'd play some puzzle game a lot and then go to sleep dreaming of playing Dr. Mario or Mean Bean Machine. Well...at least I'm not dreaming about Bioshock...
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Bioshock is fucking fucked up. Fuck.
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I hope NiGHTs 2 (Wii) doesn't suck. I've always wanted to play more of the game but never thought the entry fee of an entire Sega Saturn was worth it.
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Mario and Sonic Olympics should salvage the crap that Sega's been putting together. Fencing excites me and so does the fact that its both mascots in the same freaking game. If this game can get to half-Warioware proportions, I'll be content.
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After playing a lot more 360 in recent weeks, Nintendo really needs to get their internet shit together. Virtual Console is hot shit but online play? downloadable content?
I've been having a ball with my 360 because of those two things. I've been downloading demos, playing games online, downloading content...
Albeit this will overturn as Halo 3 wears out, I've played a lot more 360 in the past month. My Wii playing has been delegated to these things:
1. Melee (Gamecube game)
2. Sin and Punishment and F-Zero X (Nintendo 64 games)
3. The occasional drunken Warioware game (alcohol influence)
4. Metroid Prime 3, which got shoved aside once Halo 3 came out and appeared to outMetroid Metroid in its second level with all the fucking backtracking. Although MPrime3 outHalo'd Halo with its opening scene with the spaceship getting attacked.
So my Wii playing has been older games and drunkeness primarily.
My 360 playing has been generally new and sober.
With the advent of GHIII (which 360 won my purchase) and Rock Band, there will be a veritable brawl...
waitwaitwaitwait
Super Smash Bros Brawl is coming out for Wii.
Oh fuck, Nintendo wins.
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Go Yankees.
Packers are still the best team in the NFL.
Woo!
It'll probably be focused on Halo 3, but Wii will be present and so Melee will probably be played.
However, the Guitar Hero Playing Device (PS2) is not making the trip. Hopefully Steve Rock will bring his guitar for the 360 version so GH will be made available.
~
~
I still really want to buy Skate (360). The demo will occasionally pop up in my fucked up Halo dreams and then like, I'll be doing kickflips and grinds with Master Chief and Elites. I liked it better when I'd play some puzzle game a lot and then go to sleep dreaming of playing Dr. Mario or Mean Bean Machine. Well...at least I'm not dreaming about Bioshock...
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Bioshock is fucking fucked up. Fuck.
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I hope NiGHTs 2 (Wii) doesn't suck. I've always wanted to play more of the game but never thought the entry fee of an entire Sega Saturn was worth it.
~
Mario and Sonic Olympics should salvage the crap that Sega's been putting together. Fencing excites me and so does the fact that its both mascots in the same freaking game. If this game can get to half-Warioware proportions, I'll be content.
~
~
After playing a lot more 360 in recent weeks, Nintendo really needs to get their internet shit together. Virtual Console is hot shit but online play? downloadable content?
I've been having a ball with my 360 because of those two things. I've been downloading demos, playing games online, downloading content...
Albeit this will overturn as Halo 3 wears out, I've played a lot more 360 in the past month. My Wii playing has been delegated to these things:
1. Melee (Gamecube game)
2. Sin and Punishment and F-Zero X (Nintendo 64 games)
3. The occasional drunken Warioware game (alcohol influence)
4. Metroid Prime 3, which got shoved aside once Halo 3 came out and appeared to outMetroid Metroid in its second level with all the fucking backtracking. Although MPrime3 outHalo'd Halo with its opening scene with the spaceship getting attacked.
So my Wii playing has been older games and drunkeness primarily.
My 360 playing has been generally new and sober.
With the advent of GHIII (which 360 won my purchase) and Rock Band, there will be a veritable brawl...
waitwaitwaitwait
Super Smash Bros Brawl is coming out for Wii.
Oh fuck, Nintendo wins.
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~
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Go Yankees.
Packers are still the best team in the NFL.
Woo!
Contra is the definition of bad ass
So Contra IV for DS' release date and box art got announced. The box art is totally sweet and it comes out on November 13th, which makes November 13th the busiest fucking day in recent gaming history.
Before I get into why Contra IV is the game to buy on DS, let's look at some of the choice releases scheduled for November 13th.
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Assassin's Creed (360/PS3)
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii)
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii)
Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law (Wii, PS2)
Geometry Wars: Galaxies (Wii)
and now...Contra IV (DS)
Let's ignore the fact that this date is sandwiched between GHIII and Rock Band...or is a week away from Mass Effect.
I hate game companies, they should really have the brains that movie companies do and space film releases out.
Anyway, Contra IV is a must own DS game if you have ever found yourself humored by any Contra game. Shooting in such a rhythmically beautiful fashion is rarely topped.
Makes me regret not making the Iran-Contra Affair IR movie I planned on making.
In sorrowful DS news, it looks LoZ: Phantom Hourglass is not the gem I thought it would be. This news saddens me greatly. I was eagerly anticipating a wonderfully fine Zelda experience and now I hear about this game's shortcomings and I can't help but see the negatives inherent in this game.
It seems a lot like Red Steel. Not saying it sucks at life and should hop off cliffs, but that it presents a lot of good solid groundwork for someone to come by and be like, "Hey, if I touch this up and focus on the good and erase the bad, it'll be the shit."
Phantom Hourglass benefits from not being outplayed by a crazy Konami game about shooting little electric turd-nuggets with a big goofy gun.
I hear non-stop good things about half of PH, and non-stop bad things about the other half. The control scheme of all stylus reminds me a little of the "I wish it was so much better" nature of Contact's all stylus control scheme.
Also, whats with the hate on lefties? Apparently there is no way to switch control schemes from right handed to left handed. Eiji Aonuma, director of every main Zelda game since Majora's Mask, is slowly taking over Miyamoto's lovable lefty Link and turning him into an Agent of R.I.G.H.T.
Taking a quick glance at Wikipedia, Aonuma must be bitter at Miyamoto for talking him into returning to Zelda for Twilight Princess since the lefty hate began there.
All in all, Contra IV and Phoenix Wright appear to be the two must-buy DS games since Pokemon.
Before I get into why Contra IV is the game to buy on DS, let's look at some of the choice releases scheduled for November 13th.
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Assassin's Creed (360/PS3)
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii)
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii)
Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law (Wii, PS2)
Geometry Wars: Galaxies (Wii)
and now...Contra IV (DS)
Let's ignore the fact that this date is sandwiched between GHIII and Rock Band...or is a week away from Mass Effect.
I hate game companies, they should really have the brains that movie companies do and space film releases out.
Anyway, Contra IV is a must own DS game if you have ever found yourself humored by any Contra game. Shooting in such a rhythmically beautiful fashion is rarely topped.
Makes me regret not making the Iran-Contra Affair IR movie I planned on making.
In sorrowful DS news, it looks LoZ: Phantom Hourglass is not the gem I thought it would be. This news saddens me greatly. I was eagerly anticipating a wonderfully fine Zelda experience and now I hear about this game's shortcomings and I can't help but see the negatives inherent in this game.
It seems a lot like Red Steel. Not saying it sucks at life and should hop off cliffs, but that it presents a lot of good solid groundwork for someone to come by and be like, "Hey, if I touch this up and focus on the good and erase the bad, it'll be the shit."
Phantom Hourglass benefits from not being outplayed by a crazy Konami game about shooting little electric turd-nuggets with a big goofy gun.
I hear non-stop good things about half of PH, and non-stop bad things about the other half. The control scheme of all stylus reminds me a little of the "I wish it was so much better" nature of Contact's all stylus control scheme.
Also, whats with the hate on lefties? Apparently there is no way to switch control schemes from right handed to left handed. Eiji Aonuma, director of every main Zelda game since Majora's Mask, is slowly taking over Miyamoto's lovable lefty Link and turning him into an Agent of R.I.G.H.T.
Taking a quick glance at Wikipedia, Aonuma must be bitter at Miyamoto for talking him into returning to Zelda for Twilight Princess since the lefty hate began there.
All in all, Contra IV and Phoenix Wright appear to be the two must-buy DS games since Pokemon.
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