<!--quoteo(post=1574035:date=Nov 6 2006, 01:13 PM:name=Thaldarin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Thaldarin @ Nov 6 2006, 01:13 PM) [snapback]1574035[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Seems like Wii means gone with the days when you can own you friend playing with one hand <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> Although if you can use those two things with one hand and still manage to own your friend, that would be awesome although it looks like it will be an impossible feat. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually, I bet you can, you'll just have to tape the wiimote to your arm and figure out a way to pull the trigger <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
<!--quoteo(post=1579217:date=Nov 20 2006, 07:09 PM:name=BadMouth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BadMouth @ Nov 20 2006, 07:09 PM) [snapback]1579217[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> and how is red steel? I heard the controls r really clunky. and AI is dumb. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Turning is kinda clunky, but aiming works fairly well, which eliminates at least one part of the console FPS issue. The AI has its moments. It will try to flank you at times, but it really depends on the complexity of the area. In a straight hall, they can't do much. They'll duck behind something and pop out to shoot you once in a while. In areas that are too complex, they'll generally choose a super long convoluted route and you'll probably be finished with all their friends before they get within 20 feet of you. But in the areas that are just right, it works pretty well. Nothing insanely smart, but about standard FPS AI.
douchebagatronCustom member titleJoin Date: 2003-12-20Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
on the subject of when the next shipment will come in, i read from the nintendo website that instead of doing several large shipments to everywhere they are going to do constant distribution to different places. they apparently have some plan for this, but my guess they would start off sending them to large cities, then probably college towns, then the smaller areas.
<!--quoteo(post=1572933:date=Nov 3 2006, 03:03 PM:name=docchimpy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(docchimpy @ Nov 3 2006, 03:03 PM) [snapback]1572933[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Xbox 360 controllers are around 50 bucks, aren't they? I imagine PS3 controllers would be as well. As for the name, you can name yours anything you like. For example, I didn't want to call my [male-specific body part] a [male-specific body part], so I have named it <i>GUNGNIR, WEAPON OF THE GODS</i>.
It is referred to by that exact monkier <i>every time</i>. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Gungir weapon of the gods <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/confused-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="???" border="0" alt="confused-fix.gif" />
Lemme guess, you are the kind of the guy standing naked in front of the mirror stating:
Simon says: It's biblical in scale! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
Edit: To stay on topic: If i buy a wii, i will moster certainly pick up super smash brother brawl along with the newest zelda release. Anything else goes into consideration, after the games have been released and rated multiple times <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
<!--quoteo(post=1579606:date=Nov 22 2006, 10:30 AM:name=Geminosity)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Geminosity @ Nov 22 2006, 10:30 AM) [snapback]1579606[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I loved the original TC on the DS :3 <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
While Trauma Centre is indeed awesome the second half of it was not fun at all.
I want to do proper surgery, you know with proper problems. Not damn annoying boss-fights <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad-fix.gif" />
meh, I'm not fussed either way; as long as I get to play with a shiny scalpel :3
In all seriousness though I enjoyed pretty much all the operations EXCEPT...
- the 5 tumour one. It's unforgivingly hard, fairly early in the game and has been responsible for quite a few people I know just losing interest. - the one with the triangles and pins. god I hate that one.
<!--quoteo(post=1579634:date=Nov 22 2006, 02:19 PM:name=Geminosity)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Geminosity @ Nov 22 2006, 02:19 PM) [snapback]1579634[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> meh, I'm not fussed either way; as long as I get to play with a shiny scalpel :3<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->DUN DUNN DUUNNN
Ive suddenly had an urge to buy a Wii. I bet I wont get one before christmas due to the massive amounts of pre-orders. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
<!--quoteo(post=1579741:date=Nov 22 2006, 07:46 PM:name=CoolCookieCooks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CoolCookieCooks @ Nov 22 2006, 07:46 PM) [snapback]1579741[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I bet I wont get one before christmas due to the massive amounts of pre-orders. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I dunno, Nintendo can pump them out like no-one business!
I mean look at the US. They had a new set a few days later.
Also, screw you GAME. Screw you and your Wii countdown timer. I had to get Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 in order to take my mind off it. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
Mehhh, decided to preorder a Wii from... ARGOS! they seemed to do the best deal (10 pounds off any game when you buy a Wii) and their site claims it will deliver my Wii on the 8th when it is released.
<!--quoteo(post=1579217:date=Nov 21 2006, 04:09 AM:name=BadMouth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BadMouth @ Nov 21 2006, 04:09 AM) [snapback]1579217[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> What games for wii do u guys think i should buy. I've got my eyes on zelda: twilight princess, COD3, Marvel ultimate alliance. anything else im missing out on or is that enough?
and how is red steel? I heard the controls r really clunky. and AI is dumb. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Zelda... it's a must-have for everyone, seriously. It should be your top priority.
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edited November 2006
Wii Sports is crazy fun for what it is; ken(20banks) and I were up until about 3am playing the various games last night. The sound feedback in the remote is such an awesome touch, and for how heavily I've been using it I'd expect greater battery drain by now.
Rayman kicks ######; I picked it up as a consolation prize when I couldn't find zelda but am having a blast with it. Just oozes personality and feels crazy polished. Those rail shooter sections with the plunger-shooting mayhem feel so awesome that I'd buy an entire game of just that.
Going to try and find an extra controller while I'm out getting baby food and diapers today; it's disappointing to have to resort to hotseat games in the meantime. I can see myself picking up Zelda and Excite Truck soon; the former is a no-brainer and the latter, while mixed in the reviews category, still looks fun enough to warrant a buy. After that it's the painful wait for Mario Galaxy and the new Super Smash Bros.
Re: recommendations - I'd personally recommend Marvel and COD3 on the 360 over the Wii if you were going to pick them up; that said if the wii is the only system you have at the moment there should still be good times to be had. I have seen mixed reviews of the control implementation for both games, though.
Surprisingly, EA seems to have really built Madden well for the controller... if they get the NCAA series onto the wii with a similar setup, I might have to consider buying that.
douchebagatronCustom member titleJoin Date: 2003-12-20Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
finally got a wii this morning. i got zelda on sunday, but i left it back at college. been playing wii sports and making miis after dictators and whatnot, so far i have
<!--quoteo(post=1580436:date=Nov 24 2006, 04:29 PM:name=6john)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(6john @ Nov 24 2006, 04:29 PM) [snapback]1580436[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> finally got a wii this morning. i got zelda on sunday, but i left it back at college. been playing wii sports and making miis after dictators and whatnot, so far i have
hitler castro che mao kim jong il stalin
any other suggestions? <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1580389:date=Nov 24 2006, 06:11 PM:name=KungFuSquirrel)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KungFuSquirrel @ Nov 24 2006, 06:11 PM) [snapback]1580389[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Wii Sports is crazy fun for what it is; ken(20banks) and I were up until about 3am playing the various games last night. The sound feedback in the remote is such an awesome touch, and for how heavily I've been using it I'd expect greater battery drain by now.
Rayman kicks ######; I picked it up as a consolation prize when I couldn't find zelda but am having a blast with it. Just oozes personality and feels crazy polished. Those rail shooter sections with the plunger-shooting mayhem feel so awesome that I'd buy an entire game of just that.
Going to try and find an extra controller while I'm out getting baby food and diapers today; it's disappointing to have to resort to hotseat games in the meantime. I can see myself picking up Zelda and Excite Truck soon; the former is a no-brainer and the latter, while mixed in the reviews category, still looks fun enough to warrant a buy. After that it's the painful wait for Mario Galaxy and the new Super Smash Bros.
Re: recommendations - I'd personally recommend Marvel and COD3 on the 360 over the Wii if you were going to pick them up; that said if the wii is the only system you have at the moment there should still be good times to be had. I have seen mixed reviews of the control implementation for both games, though.
Surprisingly, EA seems to have really built Madden well for the controller... if they get the NCAA series onto the wii with a similar setup, I might have to consider buying that. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You sir make me so jealous and green with envy that I want to throw up.
douchebagatronCustom member titleJoin Date: 2003-12-20Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
ive got zelda, but i forgot to bring it home for thanksgiving. my mom said she would give me 50 bucks for a game that i could play today and countit towards christmas stuff, but i dont know what to get.
the best games i looked at were rayman raving rabbids cod3 farcry red steel
has anyone played these? what would someone reccomend?
<!--quoteo(post=1576077:date=Nov 12 2006, 12:37 AM:name=Venmoch)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Venmoch @ Nov 12 2006, 12:37 AM) [snapback]1576077[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I would have a fit of happyness if they put Body Harvest and Duke Nukem Zero Hour on. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->I have em both sitting in my cupboard not being played if you really feel the urge.
<!--quoteo(post=1576572:date=Nov 13 2006, 10:53 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Nov 13 2006, 10:53 AM) [snapback]1576572[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Only if they sell anything. The Gamecube and N64 didn't. Their last real console success (as in huge profits) was the Super Nintendo. That has been a while. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->Aren't you forgetting the GameBoy? >>> (hand-held) console
<!--quoteo(post=1576814:date=Nov 14 2006, 12:32 AM:name=UltimaGecko)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(UltimaGecko @ Nov 14 2006, 12:32 AM) [snapback]1576814[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> If the Wii allows me to play the GC Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness (it sounds so cool), then I'll get one. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->I'm playing through Eternal Darkness now and it has a reasonably novel premise. The combat tends to get boring after a while, though.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Wii Sports is crazy fun for what it is; ken(20banks) and I were up until about 3am playing the various games last night. [...] Going to try and find an extra controller while I'm out getting baby food and diapers today<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->For some reason the following image popped up when I read that: KFS and ken20banks wearing nothing but over-sized man diapers while they gorge themselves on Wii games!
No dice on the remote/nunchuck or even the USB network adapter... boo, my miis need to mingle! Did snag a copy of Zelda though. Only played it for about 8 minutes last night before passing out after another night full of company and Wii Sports.
I'm starting to wake up sore in the mornings. Like I've been... *shudder* <i>active</i> or something... Scary.
<!--quoteo(post=1580737:date=Nov 26 2006, 12:45 AM:name=Crispy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Crispy @ Nov 26 2006, 12:45 AM) [snapback]1580737[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I have em both sitting in my cupboard not being played if you really feel the urge. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
As do I.
Problem is, I'm at Uni and space is a under a teeny premium here.
As much as I'd like to have my N64 it just isn't really possible.
So the ability for my Wii to have these games would really make me happy. Oh and No Mercy. For when you want to put someones head through a table, or smack them silly with a stepladder. Joy! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
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Seems like Wii means gone with the days when you can own you friend playing with one hand <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> Although if you can use those two things with one hand and still manage to own your friend, that would be awesome although it looks like it will be an impossible feat.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually, I bet you can, you'll just have to tape the wiimote to your arm and figure out a way to pull the trigger <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
and how is red steel? I heard the controls r really clunky. and AI is dumb.
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Turning is kinda clunky, but aiming works fairly well, which eliminates at least one part of the console FPS issue.
The AI has its moments. It will try to flank you at times, but it really depends on the complexity of the area. In a straight hall, they can't do much. They'll duck behind something and pop out to shoot you once in a while. In areas that are too complex, they'll generally choose a super long convoluted route and you'll probably be finished with all their friends before they get within 20 feet of you. But in the areas that are just right, it works pretty well. Nothing insanely smart, but about standard FPS AI.
Xbox 360 controllers are around 50 bucks, aren't they? I imagine PS3 controllers would be as well.
As for the name, you can name yours anything you like. For example, I didn't want to call my [male-specific body part] a [male-specific body part], so I have named it <i>GUNGNIR, WEAPON OF THE GODS</i>.
It is referred to by that exact monkier <i>every time</i>.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Gungir weapon of the gods <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/confused-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="???" border="0" alt="confused-fix.gif" />
Lemme guess, you are the kind of the guy standing naked in front of the mirror stating:
Simon says: It's biblical in scale! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
Edit:
To stay on topic:
If i buy a wii, i will moster certainly pick up super smash brother brawl along with the newest zelda release.
Anything else goes into consideration, after the games have been released and rated multiple times <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
I loved the original TC on the DS :3
I loved the original TC on the DS :3
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While Trauma Centre is indeed awesome the second half of it was not fun at all.
I want to do proper surgery, you know with proper problems. Not damn annoying boss-fights <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad-fix.gif" />
In all seriousness though I enjoyed pretty much all the operations EXCEPT...
- the 5 tumour one. It's unforgivingly hard, fairly early in the game and has been responsible for quite a few people I know just losing interest.
- the one with the triangles and pins. god I hate that one.
Those two aside, it was all dandy for me :p
meh, I'm not fussed either way; as long as I get to play with a shiny scalpel :3<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->DUN DUNN DUUNNN
*DHP hides
I bet I wont get one before christmas due to the massive amounts of pre-orders. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I dunno, Nintendo can pump them out like no-one business!
I mean look at the US. They had a new set a few days later.
Also, screw you GAME. Screw you and your Wii countdown timer. I had to get Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 in order to take my mind off it. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
What games for wii do u guys think i should buy. I've got my eyes on zelda: twilight princess, COD3, Marvel ultimate alliance. anything else im missing out on or is that enough?
and how is red steel? I heard the controls r really clunky. and AI is dumb.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Zelda... it's a must-have for everyone, seriously. It should be your top priority.
Rayman kicks ######; I picked it up as a consolation prize when I couldn't find zelda but am having a blast with it. Just oozes personality and feels crazy polished. Those rail shooter sections with the plunger-shooting mayhem feel so awesome that I'd buy an entire game of just that.
Going to try and find an extra controller while I'm out getting baby food and diapers today; it's disappointing to have to resort to hotseat games in the meantime. I can see myself picking up Zelda and Excite Truck soon; the former is a no-brainer and the latter, while mixed in the reviews category, still looks fun enough to warrant a buy. After that it's the painful wait for Mario Galaxy and the new Super Smash Bros.
Re: recommendations - I'd personally recommend Marvel and COD3 on the 360 over the Wii if you were going to pick them up; that said if the wii is the only system you have at the moment there should still be good times to be had. I have seen mixed reviews of the control implementation for both games, though.
Surprisingly, EA seems to have really built Madden well for the controller... if they get the NCAA series onto the wii with a similar setup, I might have to consider buying that.
hitler
castro
che
mao
kim jong il
stalin
any other suggestions?
Also as for my Wii pre-order, it seems I got one of the last ones from Argos as they now no longer accept Wii preorders.
finally got a wii this morning. i got zelda on sunday, but i left it back at college. been playing wii sports and making miis after dictators and whatnot, so far i have
hitler
castro
che
mao
kim jong il
stalin
any other suggestions?
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Try Pol Pot.
Anybody know when SSB Brawl is coming out?
Wii Sports is crazy fun for what it is; ken(20banks) and I were up until about 3am playing the various games last night. The sound feedback in the remote is such an awesome touch, and for how heavily I've been using it I'd expect greater battery drain by now.
Rayman kicks ######; I picked it up as a consolation prize when I couldn't find zelda but am having a blast with it. Just oozes personality and feels crazy polished. Those rail shooter sections with the plunger-shooting mayhem feel so awesome that I'd buy an entire game of just that.
Going to try and find an extra controller while I'm out getting baby food and diapers today; it's disappointing to have to resort to hotseat games in the meantime. I can see myself picking up Zelda and Excite Truck soon; the former is a no-brainer and the latter, while mixed in the reviews category, still looks fun enough to warrant a buy. After that it's the painful wait for Mario Galaxy and the new Super Smash Bros.
Re: recommendations - I'd personally recommend Marvel and COD3 on the 360 over the Wii if you were going to pick them up; that said if the wii is the only system you have at the moment there should still be good times to be had. I have seen mixed reviews of the control implementation for both games, though.
Surprisingly, EA seems to have really built Madden well for the controller... if they get the NCAA series onto the wii with a similar setup, I might have to consider buying that.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You sir make me so jealous and green with envy that I want to throw up.
the best games i looked at were
rayman raving rabbids
cod3
farcry
red steel
has anyone played these? what would someone reccomend?
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtbWLqEc5mE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtbWLqEc5mE</a>
I would have a fit of happyness if they put Body Harvest and Duke Nukem Zero Hour on.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->I have em both sitting in my cupboard not being played if you really feel the urge.
<!--quoteo(post=1576572:date=Nov 13 2006, 10:53 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Nov 13 2006, 10:53 AM) [snapback]1576572[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
Only if they sell anything. The Gamecube and N64 didn't. Their last real console success (as in huge profits) was the Super Nintendo. That has been a while.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->Aren't you forgetting the GameBoy? >>> (hand-held) console
<!--quoteo(post=1576814:date=Nov 14 2006, 12:32 AM:name=UltimaGecko)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(UltimaGecko @ Nov 14 2006, 12:32 AM) [snapback]1576814[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
If the Wii allows me to play the GC Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness (it sounds so cool), then I'll get one.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->I'm playing through Eternal Darkness now and it has a reasonably novel premise. The combat tends to get boring after a while, though.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Wii Sports is crazy fun for what it is; ken(20banks) and I were up until about 3am playing the various games last night. [...] Going to try and find an extra controller while I'm out getting baby food and diapers today<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->For some reason the following image popped up when I read that: KFS and ken20banks wearing nothing but over-sized man diapers while they gorge themselves on Wii games!
(where's a 'yuck' smiley when you need one?)
No dice on the remote/nunchuck or even the USB network adapter... boo, my miis need to mingle! Did snag a copy of Zelda though. Only played it for about 8 minutes last night before passing out after another night full of company and Wii Sports.
I'm starting to wake up sore in the mornings. Like I've been... *shudder* <i>active</i> or something... Scary.
I have em both sitting in my cupboard not being played if you really feel the urge.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
As do I.
Problem is, I'm at Uni and space is a under a teeny premium here.
As much as I'd like to have my N64 it just isn't really possible.
So the ability for my Wii to have these games would really make me happy. Oh and No Mercy. For when you want to put someones head through a table, or smack them silly with a stepladder. Joy! <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />