GetDotted Domains

Viewing Thread:
"Got the Japs now onto the west."

The "General Games Chat" forum, which includes Retro Game Reviews, has been archived and is now read-only. You cannot post here or create a new thread or review on this forum.

Mon 03/03/03 at 23:26
Regular
Posts: 787
Do you want the main Final Fantasy Series on the Gamecube? I don't.
Do you want the main Metal Geat Solid Series on the Gamecube? I don't.

Konami and Squaresoft have come underfire for their treatement of the Gamecube. Although they have both confirmed killer titles they are unwilling to place their main game series' on the Gamecube. Sure Crystal Chronicles is nice but can't we play XI or whatever? Yep this exclusive Metal Gear Solid game is cool but it won't be apart of the main series as it wouldn't bea cube exclusive... can't we just get MGS2 substance? Why put all this effort into new games?

Do you actually want that?

NO you see I don't think it is to do qith squaresoft that we aren't getting the main FF series... I think it is down to Nintendo. I mean the Gamecube is a unique gaming experience... it uses conectivity as its main form of expression (although not to major effect yet) and it plays in very different ways. Nintendo don't want ports of PS2 games... they want Gamecube games. Hence the specialist made Metal Gear Solid game.... hence Link in Soul Calibur from Namco, hence the Gamecube made Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles. The name sells consoles and the game will fit in perfectly with the Gamecube line-up.

It is all to do with Nintendo working with the biggest Japanese companies in the world. Konami and Metal Gear Solid, Namco and Starfox Armarda (and SC2), SEGA with F Zero GC and AC, Squaresoft with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Capcom with Zelda (and various deals involving the Capcom 5). This is all to do with Nintendo's massive push in Japan and it will mean next year will be massive for Nintendo in Japan. There is a few first party masterpieces in Japan (Metroid Prime to be released, Mario Kart, Pikmin 2, Mario 128, Mario Tennis, Golf and Animal Crossing 2) but its the other companies you need to look out for. Namco's support isn't as big as it is for the PS2 but it's bigger than it ever was, we of course have 4 legendary Capcom games and a few Resi Evil ports (oh and a megaman game or two) and SEGA are always cropping up with surprises... expect some nice new announcements from them at E3 for this year.

But what of the west? We won't get all the JAP releases and the western games we get are nine times out of ten ports... But Miyamoto said one thing.

"We have been discussing with EA concepts surrounding connectivity"

EA actually making a game with Gamecube concepts in mind?

Discuss.
Tue 04/03/03 at 07:41
Regular
Posts: 5,630
EA's idea of connectivity would be forcing people to download the latest version of Fifa (now with more realistic beards) every four days for £40.
Mon 03/03/03 at 23:59
Regular
"I'm not Orgazmo"
Posts: 9,159
Yep, bring in the punters as it were.

Although with this possibility of SEGA being brought out it could mean one less game develeping company Nintendo won't have use of.

What the hell do you mean by connectivity? The internet? And knowing EA I wouldn't be suprised if the produce a GC exclusive, oh and I use the term exclusive, we all know what ES are like.
Mon 03/03/03 at 23:26
Regular
Posts: 18,185
Do you want the main Final Fantasy Series on the Gamecube? I don't.
Do you want the main Metal Geat Solid Series on the Gamecube? I don't.

Konami and Squaresoft have come underfire for their treatement of the Gamecube. Although they have both confirmed killer titles they are unwilling to place their main game series' on the Gamecube. Sure Crystal Chronicles is nice but can't we play XI or whatever? Yep this exclusive Metal Gear Solid game is cool but it won't be apart of the main series as it wouldn't bea cube exclusive... can't we just get MGS2 substance? Why put all this effort into new games?

Do you actually want that?

NO you see I don't think it is to do qith squaresoft that we aren't getting the main FF series... I think it is down to Nintendo. I mean the Gamecube is a unique gaming experience... it uses conectivity as its main form of expression (although not to major effect yet) and it plays in very different ways. Nintendo don't want ports of PS2 games... they want Gamecube games. Hence the specialist made Metal Gear Solid game.... hence Link in Soul Calibur from Namco, hence the Gamecube made Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles. The name sells consoles and the game will fit in perfectly with the Gamecube line-up.

It is all to do with Nintendo working with the biggest Japanese companies in the world. Konami and Metal Gear Solid, Namco and Starfox Armarda (and SC2), SEGA with F Zero GC and AC, Squaresoft with Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles and Capcom with Zelda (and various deals involving the Capcom 5). This is all to do with Nintendo's massive push in Japan and it will mean next year will be massive for Nintendo in Japan. There is a few first party masterpieces in Japan (Metroid Prime to be released, Mario Kart, Pikmin 2, Mario 128, Mario Tennis, Golf and Animal Crossing 2) but its the other companies you need to look out for. Namco's support isn't as big as it is for the PS2 but it's bigger than it ever was, we of course have 4 legendary Capcom games and a few Resi Evil ports (oh and a megaman game or two) and SEGA are always cropping up with surprises... expect some nice new announcements from them at E3 for this year.

But what of the west? We won't get all the JAP releases and the western games we get are nine times out of ten ports... But Miyamoto said one thing.

"We have been discussing with EA concepts surrounding connectivity"

EA actually making a game with Gamecube concepts in mind?

Discuss.

Freeola & GetDotted are rated 5 Stars

Check out some of our customer reviews below:

First Class!
I feel that your service on this occasion was absolutely first class - a model of excellence. After this, I hope to stay with Freeola for a long time!
Second to none...
So far the services you provide are second to none. Keep up the good work.
Andy

View More Reviews

Need some help? Give us a call on 01376 55 60 60

Go to Support Centre
Feedback Close Feedback

It appears you are using an old browser, as such, some parts of the Freeola and Getdotted site will not work as intended. Using the latest version of your browser, or another browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Opera will provide a better, safer browsing experience for you.