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X / Re: X7-X8 never happend?

« on: April 12, 2010, 02:04:21 AM »

I honestly don't see how this all doesn't make sense. They solved all the big issues in the timeline with this summary.

If that was true, there wouldn't be any confusion and "what about". At base value, people have to scramble around to make sense of it. There really shouldn't be a need to make sense of it to this degree. I speak not for myself, but the many others in this thread that are visibly confused and/or trying to figure out an explanation for some of the new tidbits that were given. Truth is, they'll change things wherever they see fit to change it. I stopped caring about these shenanigans right around the whole "Dr. Light made the virus" fiasco that so many people (including yourself, I do believe) spread around. That didn't turn out to be true, but it gives a good example of how quickly the perception of how the storyline works can change. The way I see it, it'll change again at some point, no matter how small the detail it may be. All these extra things we don't see happen in games are strongly subject to change, so I find it better just to focus on the stuff in the games themselves.

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Gaming / Re: Castlevania

« on: April 12, 2010, 01:35:10 AM »

I'm actually glad that Iga doesn't anything to do with this, some change can't hurt the game in the least.

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Gaming / Re: The "Breath of Fire" General Thread

« on: April 11, 2010, 09:07:38 PM »

Definitely keeping my eye on this one, since the first two BoFs are the only ones I managed to play. Should really get around to 3 at the very least when I can.

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Gaming / Re: Castlevania

« on: April 11, 2010, 10:28:41 AM »

Lords of Shadows is a reimagining of the storyline

Interview with producer Dave Cox

Interview with the Producer of Lords of Shadow

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Way to read.

Anyways, it's clearly said that it was originally going to be a reimagining, right there at the beginning. You know, as in it isn't anymore?

Also, umm... care to provide a source of where it says that it takes place before LoI?

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X / Re: X7-X8 never happend?

« on: April 11, 2010, 10:20:28 AM »

I still find it funny that people are still surprised when Capcom/Inti shows that they're just making it up as they go along. They're trying to make it be more sensical, but are clearly doing quite the opposite.

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Gaming / Re: Castlevania

« on: April 10, 2010, 08:25:20 AM »

Interview with the Producer of Lords of Shadow

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 07, 2010, 06:46:32 AM »

Even Ubisoft?   

Sadly, yes. I know all their problems way in advance though, so I'm not surprised by the bullshittery they pull off in the least

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 07, 2010, 05:40:04 AM »

My point of view on this sort of thing is this: If the game is still broken in these ways when it's actually released, then yeah, go right ahead and criticize it for all it's worth. Before it's released it's kind of sketchy to do so, because it could very well be improved by the final release (as unlikely as it may seem in some cases). This chance extends to all companies. Of course, I won't go out and buy the damn thing day 1 either way. I'm just cautious that way.

I'm not touching the other discussions that were mentioned, because I know better than to poke a bee's nest throbbing with the hateful anger of the gods.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 06, 2010, 01:37:04 AM »

I give UbiSoft credit for MegaMan Battle Network!   

Oh, is that why they're so terrible?
Just kidding... sort of. I don't really like em much, but I can see why others would.

Sonic 4 will immediately be more fun and worth playing and the story far more bearable than recent Sonic games. Okay?

And yes, the Genesis games do have their glitches.

...but that was how many games ago? How many systems ago? How many limitations ago? Companies are supposed to get better, not worse. I hope these .gifs are equally rare occurrences as the Genesis games, but I just can't shake the feeling that it's not.

Sadly, limitations were actually a good thing. Without those limitations, they feel compelled to try more things that are bound for failure.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 05, 2010, 04:16:57 AM »

Keep believing that if you will, partner. That's what they said about Sonic 06, too.

I like giving them the benefit of the doubt rather than nitpicking every little detail right out of the announcement gate

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 05, 2010, 04:00:47 AM »

You guys do realize that it's three months before release, right? SA did have loads of issues after it's release, yes... but this hasn't even been released yet. Think of this as beta testing. Also, I said for the most part; before the videos of the beta version here, it was all nitpicks.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 05, 2010, 12:51:23 AM »

Just wanted to say that I love Nintendo for that segment of the game.

Now, as far as the main topic at this point:

Keeping with the Sonic theme, let's take it back to the days of when Adventure came out for the Dreamcast in Japan. This was also the same version that was marketed with Sega and Blockbuster's campaign to help "sell" the system, no less.

That version of the game, to put it bluntly, was definitely HOT GARBAGE. I still look back and wonder how it was able to get released as it was. It's the only Sonic release that, in my eyes, begins to challenge 06's propensity for "not-fun-ness". Camera was bad. Glitches were bad. Framerate was all over the place. There was a whole lot that just pointed to that this was just not a good game. But be as it may, Naka's Sonic Team at least were willing to turn some things around, and the Western release of DC-Adventure became what it is, likely because people made such a big stink about they saw in the import/Blockbuster package.

It'll be interesting to see if ANY of the [parasitic bomb] that's gone done this last week will effect Iizuka's Sonic Team and Dimps in the same way. I sincerely doubt it, but hey, whatever at this point.

So you're comparing a bad camera, horrid amount of glitches, and an unstable framerate to... what now? Petty little [tornado fang]ing nitpicks for the most part? Yes, that makes a lot of sense.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 01, 2010, 01:39:41 AM »

Point successfully missed. Maybe you do need that homing attack after all.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: April 01, 2010, 01:06:17 AM »

Sooo people are still bitching about the homing attack? Why is that, I wonder. Some of you say that it's because it makes the game too easy. While I see your point behind this, you guys do realize that they probably designed the whole layout of the game with this in mind right? I'm pretty sure it won't make that huge of a difference. It's not like the older Sonic games are all that difficult, either. Also, most people nowadays consider the homing attack an important part of what makes Sonic nowadays. When I say most people, I don't mean the ones that grew up with the Genesis games, I mean everyone else.

Maybe you guys have forgotten, but Sega isn't trying to go completely back to the basics here, despite their claims otherwise. If they did that, they would alienate all their newer fans that started with the Adventure games and up. What they're trying to do is trying to please everyone at once, which is both naive and stupid. That said, a lot of you are equally naive for thinking that the intent behind this game was to make it tailor-made for you, the old grumpy fan who can't be pleased by anything. Sega may be naive, but they know better than to expect anything to seem perfect to those that have those blasted nostalgia glasses on. This is why they're keeping their new fans in the loop as well, what with the newer design of Sonic being used and the Homing Attack.

I'll stop here, since I'm sure some of you will find some way to misconstrue what I said. Just try and remember that their target demographic is all the fans (old and new), not just you grumpy old codgers that are currently actively looking for every little reason to rip this game to shreds.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: March 31, 2010, 08:55:15 AM »

Ah jeez, the music... the instruments are probably the main factor for killing it. The Genesis didn't have the best of sounds at times, but there they made up for it with a kickass arrangement. Here, that isn't quite the case. Too bad, really.

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Gaming / Re: Metroid Discussion Thread

« on: March 31, 2010, 06:40:14 AM »

Man that looks awesome. Let's hope it controls as well as it seems though.

Also,

higher res version of the gameplay

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Off The Wall / Re: Post Pictures Of Yourself

« on: March 21, 2010, 07:02:35 AM »

New hat I acquired in Vancouver. Matches my jacket well.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: March 21, 2010, 06:53:50 AM »

Sonic Underground's theme song was cool, but I think I found one more fitting! 

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJKS4GQSWg" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJKS4GQSWg</a>

That is hilariously awesome. I approve.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: March 21, 2010, 05:30:56 AM »

To be fair, X beats the [parasitic bomb] out of Underground.  Even if that's not saying...anything at all.

Yeah, afraid so. The only thing that was remotely good about Underground was the intro >_>'

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Gaming / Re: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (Wii, PS3, 360)

« on: March 20, 2010, 08:21:19 PM »

And remember, Sonics 1, 2, and Knuckles weren't exactly "gems", either. That's probably why they were so hated for the longest. Sonic 1 is slower than Antarctic Molasses, Sonic 2 drags on way too much and the goalposts are too scattered to make Emerald collection fluid, and S&K's stage design post-Flying Battery is *BEEP*.

You know, I've though this for a long time for a lot of things you've said, but this time it really needs to be said. What in the bloody holy hell are you talking about? I've never heard of anyone flat out hating Sonic 1,2 or S&K. I'll agree that they have some faults, but "hated" is hardly the term anyone ever uses for those games, seeing as this is the first time I've actually heard any of that used for those games in specific. You're allowed to feel that way, but don't act as if this was a widespread common comment, seeing as that is clearly not the case. "Disliked" would have been more appropriate for those sections of the games, as I have heard/seen plenty of that (for those issues you listed, which are indeed true for the most part).

The only thing from your post I fully agree with is this:

I still say it's too early to judge.

Sonic games are best judged when we get it in our hands, not by vids.

I would argue that it applies to most games too, not just Sonic.

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Gaming / Re: Solarobo (DS) The Spiritual Tail Concerto 2

« on: March 18, 2010, 09:05:53 PM »

Hmm, I liked Tail Concerto. Maybe I'll keep my eye on this...

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Gaming / Re: Mass Effect 2 Review

« on: March 12, 2010, 12:50:04 AM »

I enjoyed it. There's less micromanaging to do, which helps the pacing. Speaking of which, the pacing is much better than in the first. I'm pretty sure you have no choice but to get some Renegade points, as far as I can tell. The last boss... well... it could have been better. Otherwise, the final mission is a blast. Overall, I liked this better than the first, if only because the pacing was far better. I recommend Space Wizards Mass Effect 2.

Also, the game is more fun if you've played the first. The connections here and there are fun.

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Gaming / Re: Halo Reach

« on: March 07, 2010, 07:41:51 PM »

...did I just see new technology in that trailer?  New thechnology in a game happening PRIOR to Halo 1?  Is Bungie going shed some light on were the jetpacks went after Reach?

They'll probably pull the "it was just a prototype" card, and chances are it'll get trashed along the way or something.

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Gaming / Re: Dream of Mirror Online: Redux Topic because I can

« on: February 28, 2010, 08:25:13 AM »

Yeah, that's kinda in the middle of the road. People stopped to watch

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General / Re: The IRC convo/quote thread

« on: February 28, 2010, 08:18:08 AM »

It gets hilariously more convoluted the more you take it out of context.