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Thanks for the most dull conference ever, Nintendo.
Thanks for the most dull conference ever, Nintendo.
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The race levels themselves lacked a lot, too - the old adventuring on the Mario Kart series (tryuing to find shortcuts etc.) was gone, and there were so few alternate routes you could take.
Gutting.
It's still a mint game, I can't deny that. Just a bit dissappointing.
Gutting.
It's still a mint game, I can't deny that. Just a bit dissappointing.
mattributé wrote:
> And I rarely race against mates - prefer the old head to head,
> multiplayer battle.
Ah, well that's your own taste so I can't argue.
> And I rarely race against mates - prefer the old head to head,
> multiplayer battle.
Ah, well that's your own taste so I can't argue.
Ashman wrote:
> I'm sorry, but I just don't think NES, SNES and N64 games are going to
> appeal to the mass market anywhere outside Japan and Dringo.
And I rarely race against mates - prefer the old head to head, multiplayer battle.
> I'm sorry, but I just don't think NES, SNES and N64 games are going to
> appeal to the mass market anywhere outside Japan and Dringo.
And I rarely race against mates - prefer the old head to head, multiplayer battle.
mattributé wrote:
> My main method of Mario Kart multiplayer was the frankly amazing
> Balloon battle modes. You can't say that the DOuble Dash battle
> stages were exactly amazing, can you?
No I can't you're right, it's not very good. But calling the whole game's multiplayer absymal I don't agree with. Racing against mates is a great laugh.
> My main method of Mario Kart multiplayer was the frankly amazing
> Balloon battle modes. You can't say that the DOuble Dash battle
> stages were exactly amazing, can you?
No I can't you're right, it's not very good. But calling the whole game's multiplayer absymal I don't agree with. Racing against mates is a great laugh.
I'm sorry, but I just don't think NES, SNES and N64 games are going to appeal to the mass market anywhere outside Japan, Dringo.
Dringo wrote:
> Edgy wrote:
>
> Worldwide simultaneous launch and the ability to carry on playing my
> Xbox Live games online as well as playing the new titles...Sure, the
> new GC games and the odd new screen for DS games we already know
> about is great...but it's all new with 360!
>
> *Rolls eyes*
Ok, I think you're missing my point. And as I didn't get chance to respond directly last night I'll do it now before work (so sorry to everyone else if it disrupts the normal flow of the thread).
>
> I hate it when Nintendo fans give into PR. It's like admitting
> defeat.
>
I don't think being 'wowed' by the Microsoft conference is admitting defeat on the Nintendo front. Nintendo themselves have previously admitted that they're not going to get first place and aren't competing against Microsoft and Sony (though have contradicted that many times). I just see it purely as being wowed by Microsoft.
> Revolution is coming out AT the same time as the PS3, therefore it
> won't be late.
Late? Assuming you're responding to my message as quoted above, I didn't actually mention a 'late' release for Nintendo. I just said that Microsoft are releasing their system symultaneously around the three largest gaming nations.
>
> Second of all, Nintendo didn't show revolution because they will get
> overshadowed by the competiton.
>
I agree there.
> Thirdly Nintendo are promising cheap online, cheap games and cheap
> system. Whilst Microsoft and Sony are touting games that could cost
> £45-£60.
Microsoft are promising free online.
>
> Nintendo have also declared ALL their back catalogue between the NES
> and N64 is downloadable.
Inclusive or between? If the entire N64 back catalogue is downloadable, then Microsoft may have a bit of a problem with Conker being playable. However, I wouldn't be suprised if there is a charge for these games (which although is reasonable, if too high, I wont be bothering unless I find a game I really wanted to play years ago)
>
> How great is that!
>
> IQue reborn!
>
> Whinge whinge whinge.
>
> We didn't see enough so I'm getting a PS3 or X-box 360.
>
> What's the sodding rush?
I never mentioned PS3 and due to my enjoyment of Xbox, chances were I was going to get a 360 anyway. Doesn't mean I'm not getting Nintendo's next gen console.
Anyway, wasn't it you who decided that because Nintendo haven't wowed you, you weren't getting a DS?
> Edgy wrote:
>
> Worldwide simultaneous launch and the ability to carry on playing my
> Xbox Live games online as well as playing the new titles...Sure, the
> new GC games and the odd new screen for DS games we already know
> about is great...but it's all new with 360!
>
> *Rolls eyes*
Ok, I think you're missing my point. And as I didn't get chance to respond directly last night I'll do it now before work (so sorry to everyone else if it disrupts the normal flow of the thread).
>
> I hate it when Nintendo fans give into PR. It's like admitting
> defeat.
>
I don't think being 'wowed' by the Microsoft conference is admitting defeat on the Nintendo front. Nintendo themselves have previously admitted that they're not going to get first place and aren't competing against Microsoft and Sony (though have contradicted that many times). I just see it purely as being wowed by Microsoft.
> Revolution is coming out AT the same time as the PS3, therefore it
> won't be late.
Late? Assuming you're responding to my message as quoted above, I didn't actually mention a 'late' release for Nintendo. I just said that Microsoft are releasing their system symultaneously around the three largest gaming nations.
>
> Second of all, Nintendo didn't show revolution because they will get
> overshadowed by the competiton.
>
I agree there.
> Thirdly Nintendo are promising cheap online, cheap games and cheap
> system. Whilst Microsoft and Sony are touting games that could cost
> £45-£60.
Microsoft are promising free online.
>
> Nintendo have also declared ALL their back catalogue between the NES
> and N64 is downloadable.
Inclusive or between? If the entire N64 back catalogue is downloadable, then Microsoft may have a bit of a problem with Conker being playable. However, I wouldn't be suprised if there is a charge for these games (which although is reasonable, if too high, I wont be bothering unless I find a game I really wanted to play years ago)
>
> How great is that!
>
> IQue reborn!
>
> Whinge whinge whinge.
>
> We didn't see enough so I'm getting a PS3 or X-box 360.
>
> What's the sodding rush?
I never mentioned PS3 and due to my enjoyment of Xbox, chances were I was going to get a 360 anyway. Doesn't mean I'm not getting Nintendo's next gen console.
Anyway, wasn't it you who decided that because Nintendo haven't wowed you, you weren't getting a DS?
Funilly enough they still haven't used the clipart of the Revolution on Amazon yet; still has the purple PSone on it.
The only unique feature at this time is the ability to download old games from the net; but if they're limited to Nintendo only, then it won't be that good. Would have been nice to see Goldeneye, PD again, but licenses permitting it's unlikely.
The only unique feature at this time is the ability to download old games from the net; but if they're limited to Nintendo only, then it won't be that good. Would have been nice to see Goldeneye, PD again, but licenses permitting it's unlikely.
I spent many a time on those battle stages on the SNES version.
Fond memories...
Fond memories...
Tphi wrote:
> Here I disagree. It still gets played at least twice a week. Even if
> it's not as good as previous versions (I haven't played alot of them
> compared to DD) it's hardly "abysmal". Quit over-reacting
> just because it isn't as good as some of your childhood memories tell
> you the SNES or 64 versions were.
My main method of Mario Kart multiplayer was the frankly amazing Balloon battle modes. You can't say that the DOuble Dash battle stages were exactly amazing, can you?
> Here I disagree. It still gets played at least twice a week. Even if
> it's not as good as previous versions (I haven't played alot of them
> compared to DD) it's hardly "abysmal". Quit over-reacting
> just because it isn't as good as some of your childhood memories tell
> you the SNES or 64 versions were.
My main method of Mario Kart multiplayer was the frankly amazing Balloon battle modes. You can't say that the DOuble Dash battle stages were exactly amazing, can you?
OMG it's just a PSOne painted green!
again
again
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