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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 just can not wait for release. Spaceworld will have some sort of surprises, there has to be to create hype and hype sells consoles and games. What they will be I do not know but there has to be something that we were not expecting. How about an online Zelda? We get to be the people of Hyrule and Shigsy himself would be Link. That would be great.
i've completed it on all dificulties. what do mean by them cheating?
Not on Hard, mate. Cheaters they are.
they dont cheat! i suppose they try and knock you over, but you can do that too!
Ah, no matter. I'm usually like this after a mega gaming session of Ecxitebike 64. The computer characters cheat, you know!
i really didnt understand a word of that
Um... well, I'm not saying that PD isn't anywhere near completion yet, just that the PS2 will be crapper than it is right now when the GC comes out, followed by the PD release. Yes?
DeltaJava wrote:
> OK, but just remember your PS2 won't be worth that much when it's
> released.
what do mean by this?
> OK, but just remember your PS2 won't be worth that much when it's
> released.
what do mean by this?
Wasn't Majora's Mask sort of 4D though?
Turbonutter wrote:
> Hmmm, Spaceworld.
Well, from an outsider's point of view, I think
> that yes, we will be disappointed by Nintendo, but probably not in
> the way you think.
Everyone was very excited by Mario 64, the
> "first" 3D platformer, and everyone sems to think that
> Shigeru Miamoto has innovation instead of blood running through his
> veins. We all neglect the fact that it's very easy to be innovative
> from 2D -> 3D. How good will he be now?
You all expect the
> Mario and Zelda games to be absolutely ground-breaking, but I'm a
> bit sceptical as to how ground-breaking they'll be.
Don't be stupid... Shigsy is going to make the new Mario and Zelda 4D!
Yeap!
> Hmmm, Spaceworld.
Well, from an outsider's point of view, I think
> that yes, we will be disappointed by Nintendo, but probably not in
> the way you think.
Everyone was very excited by Mario 64, the
> "first" 3D platformer, and everyone sems to think that
> Shigeru Miamoto has innovation instead of blood running through his
> veins. We all neglect the fact that it's very easy to be innovative
> from 2D -> 3D. How good will he be now?
You all expect the
> Mario and Zelda games to be absolutely ground-breaking, but I'm a
> bit sceptical as to how ground-breaking they'll be.
Don't be stupid... Shigsy is going to make the new Mario and Zelda 4D!
Yeap!
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