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Gaming / Re: Which Charcter theme Fits which Sonic Character best?

« on: December 30, 2008, 06:01:15 AM »

Two things. First off Sonic Boom is Sonic period. Runners up are Endless Possibility & His World (strangely enough, it works and grows on a person well). Secondly:

And Robotnik is well represented with the Sonic 2 GEN Boss Theme.

I dunno, I think it's a dead tie between Sonic 1's Boss theme and Sonic 3/Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 Boss for ol' Eggy.

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Off The Wall / Re: See ya later!/Welcome back!

« on: December 30, 2008, 05:55:30 AM »

Later Hitomi. Wish you well.

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General / Re: What did you get for Christmas?

« on: December 30, 2008, 02:23:12 AM »

Not bad Asvel.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic Unleashed

« on: December 30, 2008, 02:18:27 AM »

Oh look everyone, I'm having a blast here, how about you?

fut the wuck?

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Gaming / Re: VG Music Thread

« on: December 30, 2008, 02:17:56 AM »

I'm the same way with a lot of games. Most often though, in-stage music seems to just click with me. I usually wind up humming along whenever something I like comes up.

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Gaming / Re: VG Music Thread

« on: December 30, 2008, 02:13:22 AM »

You just had to go and murder my counterattack with detailed reasons why each track was great in your opinion. I guess me being lazy with my post didn't help much.

Ah well, in the end it's up to RPM to decide which one has the better soundtrack. I love SF (SNES) but SF64 is where it's at for me. We now return you to your regularly scheduled video game music discussion topic.

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Gaming / Re: VG Music Thread

« on: December 30, 2008, 01:37:52 AM »

...

Well damn. I don't have anything planned to counter this one... YET. Good going PB.

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Gaming / Re: Trine [PSN/PC]

« on: December 30, 2008, 01:32:04 AM »

Seems like the PC will be getting a lot of love from me when I upgrade.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic Unleashed

« on: December 30, 2008, 01:31:16 AM »

You obviously never played Emerald Coast's whale sequence. That or you didn't experience Speed Highway.

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Gaming / Trine [PSN/PC]

« on: December 30, 2008, 01:21:54 AM »

*Concept Art*

Genre: 2.5D Platformer ([tornado fang] YEAH!)
Developer: Frozenbyte
Publisher: Nobilis
Release Date: Spring 2009

Not much is known about this game other than the fact that it's set in a medieval world, has a great visual style, boasts some pretty interesting mechanics (such as mid level character swapping) and has a good deal of physics heavy platforming. Needless to say, these guys had me at platforming.

There's a nice HD video below for all of you to drool over as well, so what are you doing reading this? Watch and hopefully be amazed. Also, long live platforming.

HD Teaser Vid

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Gaming / Re: Sonic Unleashed

« on: December 30, 2008, 12:47:51 AM »

What are you two doing?! Get a Gamecube, Sonic Adventure Director's Cut (if you can stand a few less than stellar moments) & SA2 Battle and call it a day. Or you can do it the good ol' SEGA way and Dreamcast them up!

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Gaming / Re: White Knight Story

« on: December 30, 2008, 12:45:36 AM »

I'm with Blues, the art design in the game is top notch.

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Gaming / Re: Sonic Unleashed

« on: December 30, 2008, 12:44:26 AM »

-post-

There are people around that haven't played SA1 & 2 yet? ???

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Gaming / Re: VG Music Thread

« on: December 30, 2008, 12:36:46 AM »

Not so fast Blues! You've activated my trap card!

*Click the picture for the full Star Fox 64 Soundtrack play list*

Now then, RPM might not know this, but PB & I have been going back and forth over which of the two (true) Star Fox games had the better soundtrack. PB is of the mindset that Star Fox on the SNES had the greater soundtrack. With its unique, upbeat and catchy chiptune style there's no doubt in my mind that it's of another class entirely when talking about VG music. The sounds and music of Star Fox 64 to which I am more accustomed to however, decided to go for a more dramatic and often times militarist approach. So which one works best? SNES or 64? Hajime Hirasawa's compositions or Koji Kondo's? Well, I'll leave it to you all to decide.

Some choice recommendations from the soundtrack from me include:

Star Fox 64 - Aquas (Amazing, amazing work.)

Star Fox 64 - Area 6 (Absolute Classic.)

Star Fox 64 - Boss Battle B (If this doesn't scream big [tornado fang]ing boss ahead, you're listening to it wrong.)

Star Fox 64 - Credits (If you don't feel a sense of accomplishment listening to this, you missed out!)

Star Fox 64 - Destinations (Nice way to set the mood for traveling through space.)

Star Fox 64 - Katina (To this day, I still consider this an amazing song. The opening from :00 to :07 is brilliant.)

Star Fox 64 - Sector X (Ominous and foreboding. Very atmospheric.)

Star Fox 64 - Star Wolf's Theme (How the [tornado fang] could I make a SF64 choice list without this one? CAN'T LET YOU DO THAT STARFOX!)

Star Fox 64 - Title Theme (Something about it after the initial fanfare reminds me of a Toonami ad spot, "Space is The Place".)

Star Fox 64 - Warp Zone (Perfect "I can see forever!" music imo. Considering the warps were trippy, this works well. )

Also, be sure to check the comments on the side of these videos, they give a nice little history lesson on the makings of the Star Fox series.

Also, I gotta say the Brawl mix of the SF64 Star Wolf theme is one of the best musical moments in video games for me this year.

EDIT - Oh dammit all, I forgot my second favorite song from SF64,

Zoness

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Gaming / Re: VC / WiiWare / DSiWare / XBLA / PSN (Collection & Updates!)

« on: December 30, 2008, 12:30:22 AM »

This is the official VC update topic...

Oh, I'm sorry, I thought that one was more of a "show off your collection" type thread. I'll lock this one if it isn't needed.

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Gaming / Re: VC / WiiWare / DSiWare / XBLA / PSN (Collection & Updates!)

« on: December 29, 2008, 11:36:00 PM »

Why is it semi-official? Because, I'm not guaranteed to do this every week but I'll try. You all are also welcome to share any relevant info on releases for the week as well. All that I ask of you guys is to specify which region the updates pertain to. Now then, on to business:

WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO WIIWARE GAMES AND ONE VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAME ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

Dec. 29, 2008 - Champagne? Check. Confetti? Got it. But you're not fully prepared for New Year's revelry unless your Nintendo game library is stocked with games to please everyone under the sun. As always, the Wii™ Shop Channel is open 24 hours a day for your downloading pleasure. The final slate of new game offerings for 2008 includes a couple of wild multiplayer titles on WiiWare™, plus an enthralling sci-fi title for the Virtual Console™. Load up and enjoy!

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

WiiWare

Maboshi's Arcade™ (Nintendo, 1-3 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Featuring three distinct modes and simultaneous play across three game windows, the constantly changing environment of Maboshi's Arcade creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Each of the modes is based on one of three familiar shapes (circle, stick and square) and offers the same goal: score a million points. Use the intuitive controls to bash enemies in Circle mode, weave your way through Stick mode or burn a path around obstacles in Square mode-all while dealing with power-up items and keeping watch on which effects the other game windows may have on your own. Also featuring Mii™ characters, action replays that you can send to your Wii™ Friends via WiiConnect24™, and the ability to download a version to a Nintendo DS™, you may never want to leave this arcade.

Cue Sports – Pool Revolution (Hudson Entertainment, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and take a shot at this virtual billiard game. Enjoy match-ups, playing classic favorites such as 9 Ball, 8 Ball, Rotation and Snooker, as well as walk-through trick shots in Puzzle mode. Connect to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection (Nintendo WFC) to go head-to-head with your friends, or even hustle opponents across the world in Nintendo WFC match-ups. This game offers two types of controls, allowing you to virtually strike the cue ball with your Wii Remote controller or use the buttons to adjust the strength of your shot and then strike. Hone your skills in Practice mode, learning all the cool techniques you need to be a true hustler. Use the edit feature to create your own challenge and nail the trick shot you've always dreamed of sinking. Pull off an amazing shot and show everyone who's the biggest shark in the pool.

Virtual Console

Zoda's Revenge™: StarTropics II™ (NES™, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): Take on the role of Mike Jones, intrepid hero of the StarTropics universe, and once again battle the evil alien Zoda to control the fate of the Argonian people. In this journey, the island hopping of Mike's original adventure gives way to traveling through time and visiting locations around the world. And you never know what famous historical figures may appear along the way, giving Mike helpful advice or useful items. Luckily, Mike also has a wider range of weapons and improved play control on his side, so he may yet stand a chance against Zoda. Can you help Mike stand the test of time and save the world again?

For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.

This of course pertains to the NA regions. Also, a special note from me regarding this update. BUY. ZODA'S. REVENGE. BUY. STARTROPICS 1. Support a StarTropics 3! [/huge fan of the series]

Ahem...

Now I'm done. Discuss.

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Rockman Series / Re: MM Art Request thread.

« on: December 29, 2008, 11:22:07 PM »

Can someone lock this thread? I believe its served its purpose.

I believe it's supposed to be a general MM art request thread, hence the sticky.

EDIT - Damn, beaten.

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 08:11:56 PM »

Someone said PANCH?

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 08:01:28 PM »

True. Also, timing Marth's spike in situations like this is tough.

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 07:50:09 PM »

Not nearly as badly as I was.

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 07:43:46 PM »

You were messing around with the fire in Norfair, weren't you Tai?

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Gaming / Re: VG Music Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 07:38:04 PM »

I lol'd.

Expect another mammoth post of old and new in a few.

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 07:22:55 PM »

I'll be there shortly as well.

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Forum Games / Re: Time You've Been Logged In AKA The "I Have No Life" Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 06:57:52 PM »

17 days, 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Wow, i really do spend a lot of time on the site.

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Gaming / Re: Super Smash Bros. Thread

« on: December 29, 2008, 06:06:36 AM »

Whatever it is, it's on Nintendo tonight. I'mma stay offline for a bit longer now though.