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Gaming / Re: Castlevania

« on: September 20, 2010, 08:13:26 AM »

People like to disagree? ^^;

It's the nerd way of releasing sex pheromones.

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Gaming / Re: Inafune: "I look around Tokyo Games Show, and everyone’s making awful games."

« on: September 20, 2010, 07:57:59 AM »

That could drive anyone crazy I guess 

Oh absolutely. Lack of Blues is dangerous to one's mental health.

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Gaming / Re: Inafune: "I look around Tokyo Games Show, and everyone’s making awful games."

« on: September 20, 2010, 07:50:45 AM »

Wow, it really doesn't feel like it's been a year since then.  But I guess if he keeps bringing it up he really wants people to hear it o.o

Or he's just gone crazy from the lack of Blues in many games today! 

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Gaming / Re: Inafune: "I look around Tokyo Games Show, and everyone’s making awful games."

« on: September 20, 2010, 07:47:50 AM »

Does it matter to you who is doing what better than the other?

Yes, especially with the Wii. But mainly, that's because I so very much love being right!  

Is there a particular draw you have towards one type of game or the other?

Well I'm none too fond of RPG's really, but I'll pretty much play anything that I find fun. Sadly, the problem now is time & money. I can neither afford nor have the time to constantly try everything now.

What helps or hurts that draw you may have to one side or the other?

Helps - Blues

Hurts - No Blues

What is it about appealing to the west for an extra buck that has Capcom changing itself to such an extent and in the process trying to shed its amazing legacy all for the sake of appealing to this "ideal" market that may or may not pay off in the end?

Easy. That extra buck. Money is pretty much the driving force behind every decision made by any company. When they don't know if that idea will pay off in the end, it comes down to research and sometimes even luck.

Why does Capcom feel as though incorporating more western philosophies into their game design means rejecting the quirks or personality given to them by being Japanese developers?

I'll say money again, but regarding this, I think it could have to do more with the fact that the Western market just doesn't seem all that interested in their quirks, at least according to the article. Honestly, I don't know as I love a lot of Japanese only games that I don't see here. And by a lot, I mean a good portion of the Gundam Vs. games. Sometimes it might have to do with licensing as well, like the Macross series games.

Finally, how hard is it to create universal games instead of ones that pander to one side of the world's ideas of fun or the other's?

It's VERY easy actually. Why do you think the Wii & its party games sold so much everywhere? Why do you think that the Kinect & PS Move are coming out trying to tap some of that sweet Nintendo Nectar, or "Nintectar?"

Bonus round: How come every time this silly "east is failing" vs "west is best" thing gets mentioned, Nintendo is never counted as a Japanese developer, but rather their own seperate entity?

See above. Also, because Nintendo IS its own separate entity, as well as has many exclusive franchises that will not be found on other consoles ever.

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Fan Creations / Re: Quickie's Stuff.

« on: September 20, 2010, 06:17:26 AM »

Well maybe Wanda is down there having her way with her instead! 

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Fan Creations / Re: Quickie's Stuff.

« on: September 20, 2010, 06:02:57 AM »

For a moment, I thought the gun-toting schoolgirl was a young Harley Quinn.

Very nice.

Heh, I think she was still sane when she was young!

Oh yeah, I forgot to ask. Is the chick on the bottom right wanking? 

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Entertainment / Re: What are you listening to?

« on: September 20, 2010, 05:50:35 AM »

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOHvDP_vCs&ob=av3e[/youtube]

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Gaming / Re: ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE (The MvC3 topic)

« on: September 20, 2010, 05:09:12 AM »

He was gonna be in TvC if iirc.  If so, then he better be in.  I'd love to see Arthur combo awesomely w/ that Thunder armor of his~

Stop your lies. You wanna see him armor-less more than you want to see him wearing armor!

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: September 20, 2010, 04:15:21 AM »

Portable 3D Bitchslap at that.

*Imagines the hit the camera KO effect or star KO effect in Stereoscopic 3D*

Man, that would be hilarious.

Now they just need to read our Bitchslap thread here on RPM to get some fantastic ideas.

I should post more of those ideas one day!

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Gaming / Re: TGS 2010 THREAD

« on: September 20, 2010, 02:58:16 AM »

Zone of the Enders?

A Protoman game?

Or a new Power Stone!

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Gaming / Re: TGS 2010 THREAD

« on: September 20, 2010, 02:42:59 AM »

LoL, I never get what I want!

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Gaming / Re: Sega continues its partnership with PlatinumGames

« on: September 20, 2010, 12:52:23 AM »

NO! Sega needs to give Platinum Games there Virtual On license!

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Gaming / Re: ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE (The MvC3 topic)

« on: September 19, 2010, 11:10:33 PM »

The MvsC3 announcement reached far more places than the net, boyo. There were ads all over the place. And places like game stores and malls everywhere usually run the latest game trailers in their screens. I guarantee you that showing Spidey there back when the game first came up would have done wonders for its marketing.

Ads all over the place? Really? I live in what can easily be considered one of the top 3 most advertisement heavy cities in the world, and I have seen no ads on buses, bus stops, trains, walls, posters, or anything as of yet. As for game store advertisements, once again, kids will eventually see the eventual trailers anyway, as the ones they have shown are most likely not sure to be the last. And since the kids who see these ads are easily distracted children, ESPECIALLY in a game store surrounded by games, magazines, toys, gaming stations, etc., it will make so little a difference at this point in time where it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. More trailers and ads will obviously be coming out when the game gets closer to release. More posters and such will be released more on what I mentioned above, and more importantly, on the windows of game stores, which if you cut out the internet, is the most likely place where they will see their beloved wall crawling hero, and THEN bug mommy & daddy to buy the game for them.

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Gaming / Re: ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE (The MvC3 topic)

« on: September 19, 2010, 07:56:48 PM »

AHAHAHAHAHA. Oh man, wait till I get to a computer, cause I am not typing out my response to this on my iPod.

Posted on: September 19, 2010, 10:14:04 AMOkay, at work and at a computer. Now where was I...

(sigh)

...like it or not, my opinion makes sense from a marketing standpoint. Bringing out Spidey with a bang would sell more copies, because showing off your biggest character means more kids would like the game. Kids don't give a [parasitic bomb] if it's a singular character in a game. Spidey's in it, so they buy it. And you seriously think comic ads reach a big crowd? Hahahahaha. And you're acting as if kids get updated in every way they can. And that might be common in some places, but you'd be surprised how slim the net use is on many countries.

Question? They AREN'T. That's why I'm saying it's lazy marketing. When you have a big character, either reveal it already or show it off with a bang. This wasn't the case.

And again, bullshit. Who's seeing this bang of an announcement, besides the people who are constantly being updated on the net like this? Also, WHERE are they seeing this bang of an announcement? If your answer is the internet, you've just went on to show that kids don't always have access to the internet, or get updated as much as we do. So guess what? THEY. DON'T. MAT-TER. BECAUSE ANY BIG BANG ATTACK ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THIS GAME IS GOING TO COME ON THE INTERNET, THE VERY SAME INTERNET YOU CLAIM THIS OTHER MARKET DOESN'T HAVE. They will eventually find out that Spider-Man is in the game anyway, whether be it word of mouth, magazine, or perhaps a mention on X-Play. But I really have no idea where you think Capcom could market this game or announce it with a bang that the kids you seemingly want this marketed to are going to see it.

LoL, and no I don't think comic ads reach a big crowd. But you're saying the crowd that Capcom should also be trying marketing to, other than the people who are constantly getting updated the same way we are, don't get updated like us or have access to the internet. So I was bringing up a possible example of where else this "audience" of yours is possibly going to find out that Spider-Man is in the game in the first place.

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: September 19, 2010, 07:01:41 PM »

Trust me, I know what that's like. *sigh*

Meanwhile, I've recently fell back in love with portable gaming and I swear if 3DS gets a Smash game, that's the end of everything ever right there.

Yeah, portable Bitchslap would be pretty awesome.

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 08:27:03 AM »

Use the bloody Classic Controller Pro, bro.



Hell, besides Nintendo, Capcom was the one who oversaw the design of that controller. It's practically a PS2 controller made for the Wii. I can definitely see myself playing a Legends game with that controller.

You're missing the point. The point is that it might only work if they kept the same Legends style game play. If the revamp the game play of the game, I.E. looking up, aiming, etc., then the control scheme might not be the same. I'm not saying they can't.

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 06:45:41 AM »

@PB:

I think a wise option would be to have multiple control schemes; one for people more used to the old one, and a next-gen one.  As a guy who knows little-to-nil about "modern" gaming controls, I'd probably be lost in the sauce with a new scheme.  A Wii setup that could potentially use the Classic Controller would sell me easily.

Like the Most Excellent dude said though, if they revamp the game play with say the Wii control scheme, then having a 10 year old control scheme will probably not work that well for it. If they can make it work, then yes, more control schemes are never a bad thing. However, sadly you not knowing much about modern gaming controls is something they probably won't factor in.

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 06:16:23 AM »

I know, I know. But sometimes RPM gets too wound up for something and I fail to -logically- catch up.

Well it's time to start, because I'm starting to consider what you do spam. Bannable spam!

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 06:12:42 AM »

Do tell. You never told me you have a ZOE mech..

Nor did I say it in that post. For once, think before you actually type!

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Entertainment / Re: GENERAL COMIC BOOK THREAD (MANGA NOT ALLOWED)

« on: September 19, 2010, 06:08:48 AM »

That's because comic book characters, just like the readers, grow old and eventually something new & fresh is needed to both keep new ideas coming in or to simply clean up the mess. Sometimes the whole freakin Universe needs an overhaul. Hell, OMD OMiT prove that fact 100x fold.

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 06:06:12 AM »

My sentiments exactly.  Legends is a unique game, and it doesn't necessarily need to be "upgraded" in terms of controls.  The Lock-on system in MML2 was nice the way it was, and it's one of those traits that really defined the game.  All MML3 needs to do is expand on what the previous games started; multiple full-explorable islands, more reaverbots, more Bonne shenanigans, more weapons, and the great story writing that the series is known for.

No, he has a point actually. He just explained it badly, and a tad more doucheily!

I mean, I had no general issue with the control scheme for the most part, but to not upgrade the controls simply due to nostalgia isn't really a good gaming decision or business decision with the many control options available to us now in this glorious new era of gaming. The fact is that Legends 2 came out 10 years ago, and control schemes have definitely changed since then. Like I said, if they were to continue with the Zelda-ish adventure style gameplay, then I'd personally love a Zelda-ish Wii-style control scheme for the game.

Don't get me wrong. If MM9 & MM10 have taught us anything, it's that nostalgia sells. But with Legends, outside of the "OMG IT'S LEGEND THREEEEEEE" fans who would buy the game no matter what, they could easily expand on both the gameplay & controls more to try to make it for a broader audience, and I don't just mean hot purple hair sexy gaming broads!  

Well, I didn't mean legends. I meant a side series starring the original MM but still side series. No need to make a totally new MM for an experiment game.

I'd still prefer they just make a new series.

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 05:25:17 AM »

Please don't kill me guys...

I think Mega Man would work well as an FPS. Pinpoint shooting and dodging? 

Okay, now that I'm home, allow me to comment on this. I am a pretty big FPS fan. Now while I really do think that a FPS MegaMan would be awesome, I don't really think it'd be suited for the Legends series so much.  Now, I'm not a Legends expert, as I have yet to finish the first game or start the second, due to...well life really, so feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. However, based upon my experience of playing it, as well as watching our beloved Vixy play through the game, Legends seems more like a Zelda-ish type adventure game to me, more so than a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person shooter.  A 5th person shooter is RIGHT out! If anything, I'd rather see the Legends series lean more towards have a Wii type control scheme, with Wind Waker-ish type graphics, to more fit its style.

If they were to do a FPS type MegaMan game, I'd rather it be its own separate series, so to speak. Hell, I'm still waiting for my Giant Mech style MegaMan game. Of course, that's most likely just my ZOE3 longing leeching over to my Megalust.

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News and Announcements / Re: What does Hideki Kamiya know about Rockman DASH?

« on: September 19, 2010, 04:04:36 AM »

Please don't kill me guys...

I think Mega Man would work well as an FPS. Pinpoint shooting and dodging? 

I shall comment on this when I get home! 

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Gaming / Re: ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE (The MvC3 topic)

« on: September 19, 2010, 04:01:29 AM »

Nnnnnnno.

- I know a ton of people interested in the game who doesn't have the patience to watch or be told any kind of updates, and just worries about watching a trailer or two when they catch them and buying the game at the end.
- Yes, Spider-Man has to do with other people buying it as well. It's called marketability. You show off a popular character, and you automatically reach a bigger audience than your regular one.
- No, they don't "all have the internet and check the same websites as we do", or we'd be infested with every single rugrat who's a Spidey fan. There are lots more of those than there are people who can use a PC.

Yessssssss

-Then those ton of people are going to see the same thing we all are; trailers that will continue to come out as the game comes close to being released, therefore making where said updates like this come out pointless.

-Bullshit. This isn't a singular Spider-Man game, therefore one single character isn't going to make enough of a difference in sales, especially when those same people realize that the game ISN'T a singular Spider-Man game, and is in fact a Marvel vs. Capcom collab fighting game. Not to mention the fact that Marvel will most likely put ads for the game in ALL their comics as the game comes closer to being released, ONCE. AGAIN. making this update pointless in terms of marketing to try and reach this bigger audience you keep bringing up.

-Read what I type. I said, if they don't have the internet (which is highly unlikely in this day and age), they get updated via magazines in the game stores just like we use to when didn't have the internet. Also, if they don't have the internet, then guess what? They're not seeing ANY kind of update for this game anyway, whether it's a trailer or a TGS update, or really ANY kind of update that requires the internet. And you didn't answer my most excellent question. Where are they marketing this to your friendly, neighborhood Spider-fans that is going to net them a bigger profit?

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Gaming / Re: ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE (The MvC3 topic)

« on: September 19, 2010, 03:38:17 AM »

...I'm gonna have to break that one up...

Yes, but it still makes sense to introduce it to everyone who knows and likes Spider-Man in any way, and who might someday be interested in playing MvsC3. That means that seeing the character in the beginning would make more hype, like it or not.

Everyone who's interested in this game is watching every single TGS update, just like they did E3. Everyone who's not probably has a "KG" type friend who will PM, IM, or text the information to them on a daily basis. Spider-Man is Marvel's icon, but he ultimately has nothing to do with the sales of this game. People are not buying Marvel vs. Capcom 3 simply for one character.

People generally assume that games like these are just made for this small sect of people who already know and will buy the game. No! This game has a chance to sell WAY more than just to people who were going to buy it anyway!

LOL. Oh man, that's rich! These games are not just made for the small sect of people who already know about it, but they're buying it whether or not Spider-Man is or is not #1. announced at the beginning, middle, end, or during 2nd breakfast or #2. whether or not Spider-Man is in the game PERIOD! Spider-Man's announcement has nothing to do with the other people buying it or not, and even if he did, it's so small a percentage that it still doesn't matter.

Every little kid who's a Spidey fan should have been alerted to the fact that his or her favorite wall-crawler is in this game, which he can ask his mom or dad to buy. They MISSED that chance. And I have no [tornado fang]ing idea why. That's a lazy marketing department. And you're talking to a guy who's worked in advertising.

...Seriously? LoL, every little kid who's a Spidey fan most likely has the [tornado fang]ing internet and most likely check the same exact websites we do. If not, they find out their game information via magazines like Nintendo Power, Game Informer, or Hustler.  I mean, where exactly do you think they could market this so that little Timmy or Jenny can say, "HEY MOMMY, SPIDER-MAAAAAAAAAAAN! BUY ME IT!" and thus Web themselves a profit?