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So, Spaceworld is only a couple of weeks away now, and the rumours are flying as to what Nintendo will reveal there.
Afterall, it is only a few weeks after Spaceworld that the GAMECUBE is launched in Japan.
That is why I fear all of the rumours that are flying around regarding what will be on show may only lead to disappointment.
As amazing as E3 was, with many games revealed, and so many surprises, the absence of Zelda and Mario was something of a disappointment. But there was a hint that they would both be at Spaceworld.
Of course with anticipation of these games so high, the rumour has developed to a stage where many Nintendo fans are expecting to see a Mario game revealed that will be a launch game!
I don't see this as being very likely, given how little time nintendo will then have to spread the word to the Japanese consumer befre the launch.
Also Yamauchi seems certain that only 2 games from Nintendo should be available at launch, so that others do not undersell, with other releases coming in the following months.
Why annoy all those games that have already placed pre-orders, placed their money on Luigi's Mansion, and Wave Race. Japanese gamers, much like the rest of us can be a very fickle bunch!
So I imagine we'll see Mario, but he won't be around for launch. If he is, what do we have to look forward to?
The rumours regarding Zelda, are also flying. Some very interesting talk regarding the game being more more fight oriented than previous games, with the 'camera' stick being used to control the sword, whilst you move with the regular stick (or whatever the heck they call it!)
That sounds all very good, and could well be true, but the rumour that probably isn't true is the one that states that the game is much further along the development track than you'd think.
I can't see this game coming out until the tail end of 2002 at the very earliest, again for the simple reason that you don't want to deliver all you've got right away, or what will people have to look forward to? If it's only sequels to these games, some gamers may become dissatisfied. You've got to hold some of the stars back...
So anyway, other rumours. It has been confirmed that Bomberman Generations will be on show for the 'CUBE. Rumour states that a GBA version is also on the cards, and it will be the first game to take advantage of the GAMECUBE link. Now it's quite possible that this could be the case, but I think Nintedno want to sell each system on it's own merits before the link up is really used. Though GBA?GCN Bomberman would rule, and Nintendo have a remarkably good relationship with Hudson. Mind you, would Konami's buy into Hudson have an effect on this relationship?
I don't believe that any third party, no matter how could a relationship would get to use something like this first, that's why I see a Pokemon link-up game being revealed. Not playable, but certainly shown to be in the pipeline.
Anyone notice that Phantasy Star Online has slipped from the US release dates? It was scheduled for December, but now just '2002'.
I guess that would be because Nintendo would like to show something off themselves first? Show the world that their machine can be played online, and will have a number of great games compatiable, rather than just PSO, and a wait before anything else is around?
So, summing up, at Spaceworld, on the GAMECUBE front, I see Mario and Zelda, but not to be delivered in a great hurry.
I see a game that takes advantage of the GAMECUBE/GBA link, probably Pokemon, but again, not for a while.
I see some sort of announcement on the GAMECUBEs online state, maybe a Nintendo game to utilise it.
I see a bunch of the more Japanese oriented games getting another public airing, given that it's a Japanese show, such as Animal Forest, Animal Leader, and Doshin the Giant.
And Third Party stuff. Plenty of it.
Or is it me that's now expecting too much?
Easy to get carried away, isn't it?
Afterall, it is only a few weeks after Spaceworld that the GAMECUBE is launched in Japan.
That is why I fear all of the rumours that are flying around regarding what will be on show may only lead to disappointment.
As amazing as E3 was, with many games revealed, and so many surprises, the absence of Zelda and Mario was something of a disappointment. But there was a hint that they would both be at Spaceworld.
Of course with anticipation of these games so high, the rumour has developed to a stage where many Nintendo fans are expecting to see a Mario game revealed that will be a launch game!
I don't see this as being very likely, given how little time nintendo will then have to spread the word to the Japanese consumer befre the launch.
Also Yamauchi seems certain that only 2 games from Nintendo should be available at launch, so that others do not undersell, with other releases coming in the following months.
Why annoy all those games that have already placed pre-orders, placed their money on Luigi's Mansion, and Wave Race. Japanese gamers, much like the rest of us can be a very fickle bunch!
So I imagine we'll see Mario, but he won't be around for launch. If he is, what do we have to look forward to?
The rumours regarding Zelda, are also flying. Some very interesting talk regarding the game being more more fight oriented than previous games, with the 'camera' stick being used to control the sword, whilst you move with the regular stick (or whatever the heck they call it!)
That sounds all very good, and could well be true, but the rumour that probably isn't true is the one that states that the game is much further along the development track than you'd think.
I can't see this game coming out until the tail end of 2002 at the very earliest, again for the simple reason that you don't want to deliver all you've got right away, or what will people have to look forward to? If it's only sequels to these games, some gamers may become dissatisfied. You've got to hold some of the stars back...
So anyway, other rumours. It has been confirmed that Bomberman Generations will be on show for the 'CUBE. Rumour states that a GBA version is also on the cards, and it will be the first game to take advantage of the GAMECUBE link. Now it's quite possible that this could be the case, but I think Nintedno want to sell each system on it's own merits before the link up is really used. Though GBA?GCN Bomberman would rule, and Nintendo have a remarkably good relationship with Hudson. Mind you, would Konami's buy into Hudson have an effect on this relationship?
I don't believe that any third party, no matter how could a relationship would get to use something like this first, that's why I see a Pokemon link-up game being revealed. Not playable, but certainly shown to be in the pipeline.
Anyone notice that Phantasy Star Online has slipped from the US release dates? It was scheduled for December, but now just '2002'.
I guess that would be because Nintendo would like to show something off themselves first? Show the world that their machine can be played online, and will have a number of great games compatiable, rather than just PSO, and a wait before anything else is around?
So, summing up, at Spaceworld, on the GAMECUBE front, I see Mario and Zelda, but not to be delivered in a great hurry.
I see a game that takes advantage of the GAMECUBE/GBA link, probably Pokemon, but again, not for a while.
I see some sort of announcement on the GAMECUBEs online state, maybe a Nintendo game to utilise it.
I see a bunch of the more Japanese oriented games getting another public airing, given that it's a Japanese show, such as Animal Forest, Animal Leader, and Doshin the Giant.
And Third Party stuff. Plenty of it.
Or is it me that's now expecting too much?
Easy to get carried away, isn't it?
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I, for one, hope there will be lots to see, but I won't be going (boo hoo!)
I look forward to the Gamecube with open arms and an empty wallet, but I'm sure I can find some money by the end of next year to get hold of one. (hey, I might even win one!) for now it's just watching each piece of news that comes in about the exciting new games being developed for this and all the other systems that I haven't got a chance of owning in the next year!
I've been trying desperately to get a PS2, entering all the competitions around, but to no avail, so if I find myself with the money, I'll buy one of those, although the easier-to-afford Gamecube will probably appear as part of the lounge furniture before the PS2 or X-box will. Who knows? By the end of next year I may have found a way of getting all three (legally, of course!)
I look forward to the Gamecube with open arms and an empty wallet, but I'm sure I can find some money by the end of next year to get hold of one. (hey, I might even win one!) for now it's just watching each piece of news that comes in about the exciting new games being developed for this and all the other systems that I haven't got a chance of owning in the next year!
I've been trying desperately to get a PS2, entering all the competitions around, but to no avail, so if I find myself with the money, I'll buy one of those, although the easier-to-afford Gamecube will probably appear as part of the lounge furniture before the PS2 or X-box will. Who knows? By the end of next year I may have found a way of getting all three (legally, of course!)
Meka your going to the Nintendo show?
While we lower beings just look at screenshots for the time being...
Yeah, Pikmin looks to be great fun. That's why I claimed it for my last GAD.
I'm hoping to get to play it at the Nintendo Show.
I'm hoping to get to play it at the Nintendo Show.
Over 100. In the clip I saw the player had about 120 at one point.
There's 3 different colours and 3 different types (bud, leaf and flower). And yes, they are little plants - not Ants like many people first thought.
There's 3 different colours and 3 different types (bud, leaf and flower). And yes, they are little plants - not Ants like many people first thought.
100 Pikim creatures at once?
Ohhh, nasty. Nintendo make some brilliant games, Pikmin looks ace!!! :D
I think if we expect a good game, we expect too much from Nintendo.
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2002 Sounds about right.
Actually, that would be quite bad. You see, I don't quite picture Shigsy wearing a gren tunic, have long ears and have for company a fairy.
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