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One40 by Fourty · May 12, 2004, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
And your point is?

Shame one of the biggest upcoming games will not touch the DS. I would have thought since they did a link with the GBA they would want to. Guess 3 screens is a bit much but it could have held a lot of Maps!

fireside · May 12, 2004, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by One40 by Fourty:
Shame one of the biggest upcoming games will not touch the DS. I would have thought since they did a link with the GBA they would want to. Guess 3 screens is a bit much but it could have held a lot of Maps!

i'm sure MP2:E will link up with a new metroid GBA game. time will tell.

OwlBoy · May 12, 2004, 10:23 PM

Wow, this thread grew to monstrous proportions while I was away. WoW is just to much fun

-Owl

Adam Betts · May 12, 2004, 11:19 PM

If DS's design with this shoulder button is final, I wouldn't want to buy it. It's too ugly:

Jansar · May 12, 2004, 11:46 PM

I'm definitely going to buy a DS though. I mean, what's there to lose? It supports 64-bit graphics, wireless multiplayer, touch screen...

Adam Betts · May 12, 2004, 11:48 PM

Just saw like 20 new movies of Metroid Echoes in-game and I'm blown away! It's DAMN good! Looking to be 10x better than original one (no joking)

Wow..

Hawkeye_a · May 12, 2004, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by starman:
Or how about...since I never needed that BEFORE, I don't need it NOW?

Mike

Hahahahaha..... lets list a few different situations where people said that:
-moving from command line to GUIs.
-desktops to laptops
-i remember some ppl saying that before DVDs came out...

lol...just hilarious...thanks dude

starman · May 12, 2004, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
Hahahahaha..... lets list a few different situations where people said that:
-moving from command line to GUIs.
-desktops to laptops
-i remember some ppl saying that before DVDs came out...

lol...just hilarious...thanks dude

Christ, you're being such an ass about this. You can't even see straight.

You mentioned the move from keyboard to mice before. Well, nobody said they needed TWO mice, TWO monitors, TWO keyboards.

In your own words:

lol...just hilarious...thanks dude

I guarantee you'll be both the first on your block to own one.

Mike

Adam Betts · 12:04 AM

Tribute to Reggie Website

Adam Betts · May 12, 2004, 11:59 PM

"Sorry guys. I just got back from the Nintendo event and though we were originally told that a new two-minute trailer for the game would be previewed, Nintendo decided to pull it. The reason was that the company was so happy with the reception the first trailer got that it didn't feel it needed to show more just yet.

We did sit through a Nintendo roundtable with Miyamoto and Aonuma, who talked about Zelda, and we'll have that up for you soon.

Matt"

Lateralus · May 13, 2004, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:

You should make a 140x40 out of that. It is a MacNN Sig waiting to be born.

starman · May 13, 2004, 12:18 AM

KOTOR II

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/05...s_6097744.html

Hawkeye_a · May 13, 2004, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by starman:
Christ, you're being such an ass about this. You can't even see straight.

You mentioned the move from keyboard to mice before. Well, nobody said they needed TWO mice, TWO monitors, TWO keyboards.

In your own words:

lol...just hilarious...thanks dude

I guarantee you'll be both the first on your block to own one.

Mike

if i had the money , yes

. But im not a hardcore gamer.

it's not just "a second screen", it's got additional functionality to it...touch sensitive. if it was just another screen, i wouldnt really care either, but the fact that it's touch sensitive makes a huge difference. the possibilities are endless...it's like a completely different canvas/dimension to work with.

While developers of the PSP will be busydesigning games that are overkill graphically. the NDS developers will be trying to design games, in 3D, while at the same time encorporating a new dimension for UI. (should i use the touch sensitivityto let the player pick inventory, or as a map, or add a couple of extra buttons on it, or just use it for a different perspective, display stats, maybe use it to control wi-fi/bluetooth access during multiplayer battles,etc, (more examples in one of my earlier post).

I think it's quite remarkable that they decided to raise the bar in this way, as opposed to just releasing a 'beefed-up' GBA that has flashier graphics.

So far games, whether console or handheld have all been essentially the same....controller buttons, control elements on the screen, push a button...something happens. push button input ---> reaction in game. Now you got touch this/that------>something happens to it/the game. or say something----->this/that happens.

evolution of games has up until now, been about pushing grpahical limits, which is good. but imo it's gettingt as good as it can get. no one has bothered with player-game interaction, apart from that Eye-Toy (which is VERY cool).

Kudos to nintendo for doing something different in a good n different way.

Cheers.

Cipher13 · May 13, 2004, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Link:
To be fairly honest, my only thing against the PSP is that it's made by sony.

I don't like sony.. ****ing arrogant anti american bastids. "WE RELEAS NEW PRODUCT!!! IT TOO SUPERIOR TO RELEASE IN US BECAUSE WE JAPANESE"

Yet they have Nnoooooo problems taking our money.. no sirreee!!!

OTOH nintendo is too but their worst stunt was the NES vs famicom crap.. oh well

You've just proved yourself to be the most idiotic person in this forum.

Die. Soon.

Seriously.

fireside · May 13, 2004, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
Just saw like 20 new movies of Metroid Echoes in-game and I'm blown away! It's DAMN good! Looking to be 10x better than original one (no joking)

Wow..

give them to me! i want!

fireside · May 13, 2004, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
"Sorry guys. I just got back from the Nintendo event and though we were originally told that a new two-minute trailer for the game would be previewed, Nintendo decided to pull it. The reason was that the company was so happy with the reception the first trailer got that it didn't feel it needed to show more just yet.

We did sit through a Nintendo roundtable with Miyamoto and Aonuma, who talked about Zelda, and we'll have that up for you soon.

Matt"

another Zelda trailer? CURSE YOU NINTENDO. CURSE YOU.

mishap · May 13, 2004, 08:10 AM

courtesy of engadget:

Hawkeye_a · May 13, 2004, 09:55 AM

Link · May 13, 2004, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by Cipher13:
You've just proved yourself to be the most idiotic person in this forum.

Die. Soon.

Seriously.

Very funny.

mishap · May 13, 2004, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
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nice.

Link · May 13, 2004, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
http://homepage.mac.com/hawkeye_a/.Public/question.jpg

I've never been a huge fan of portables where the buttons are on the sides of the screen.

Lateralus · May 13, 2004, 05:30 PM

Please go away you little racist...

Michel_80 · May 13, 2004, 05:45 PM

Haha, PS2 is uglier than the Gamecube? Are you serious? The Ps2 actually doesn't look out of place as a dvd player. Gamecube is better than the Xbox though (by a country mile).

Nebagakid · May 13, 2004, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:

Tribute to Reggie Website

dude, I think he is trying to generate the Steve Jobs Feeling� but instead of massive amounts of Mind Control Powers he uses a HUGE LOUD VOICE and BIG words.

I thought he was some guy hired to talk, but nope.... that guy is intense... very intense.

Nebagakid · May 13, 2004, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Michel_80:
Haha, PS2 is uglier than the Gamecube? Are you serious? The Ps2 actually doesn't look out of place as a dvd player. Gamecube is better than the Xbox though (by a country mile).

GameCube is the best looking system out there.... except for Me.

nforcer · May 13, 2004, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by fireside:
give them to me! i want!

I second that

Michel_80 · May 13, 2004, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Nebagakid:
GameCube is the best looking system out there.... except for Me.

I thought we are talking about hardware and not operating systems. I think Dos is better looking than Me.

Hawkeye_a · May 14, 2004, 01:48 AM

i like to give credit where credit is due. i like the playstation because it has a huge library and sony actually did a great job.... by basically toppling the gaming king Nintendo and ousting Sega from consoles.

But as far as design.... i really dont think the PS2 is good lookin. it looks like the gaming console darth vader would use. and the corners are quite sharp n intimidating. But that being said...i do like the platinum playstation (special edition).

That being said....have you guys seen the RE4 and the new zelda video ? those kinda craphics are being pumped out of a tiny gamecube ..it's small....it's cute, it's simple, elegant and functional. i do love the platinum gamecube, but at the same time, i think the pourple ones are hideous.

Cheers.

Hawkeye_a · May 14, 2004, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by Link:

I've never been a huge fan of portables where the buttons are on the sides of the screen.

it's weird, i never really thought aboutit, but now that you mention it, i seem to have the same preference. ive only played handhelds sparcely..but i do actually prefer the SPs layout.

BlackGriffen · May 14, 2004, 04:40 PM

Two more potential applications for the NDS: handheld replacement, and voice over IP "cell phone." Think about it, it has all of the equipment necessary for these things.

The only question is if Nintendo will get the hell outa the way and let someone do it.

BlackGriffen

MindFad · May 17, 2004, 02:15 AM

Wow, the RE4 movies are really, really impressive.

http://media.cube.ign.com/media/015/015821/vids_1.html

(Windows media, but worth it.)

Link · May 17, 2004, 02:19 AM

Hey hawkeye could you make me a sig like that? :| I'm feeling a bit out of place now cuz that's the second one I've seen

Hawkeye_a · May 17, 2004, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Link:
Hey hawkeye could you make me a sig like that? :| I'm feeling a bit out of place now cuz that's the second one I've seen

you already seem to have a sig like mine

. i like my caption though, and i plan on using RE4 (or some other cool game) for a "PS2 this..." caption.

Cheers.

starman · May 17, 2004, 08:49 AM

Oh, oh, can I make a Halo sig that says "Gamecube this..."

or, or, maybe I can do a Final Fantasy one that says "PS2 this..."

Mike

OwlBoy · May 17, 2004, 01:18 PM

Ohh ohh or a HL2 and "Consoles This..."

hahaha I am sooo clever.

-Owl

starman · May 17, 2004, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by OwlBoy:
Ohh ohh or a HL2 and "Consoles This..."

hahaha I am sooo clever.

-Owl

Dood yoo rool

Hawkeye_a · May 17, 2004, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by starman:
Oh, oh, can I make a Halo sig that says "Gamecube this..."

or, or, maybe I can do a Final Fantasy one that says "PS2 this..."

Mike

go for it lol.....whats so different about HALO2 from HALO 1 anyway ? were they even showing it at E3 ?...oh it might have gotten shadowed by that other company that actually invented the video gaming industry.....booohooo.

starman · May 17, 2004, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
go for it lol.....whats so different about HALO2 from HALO 1 anyway ? were they even showing it at E3 ?...oh it might have gotten shadowed by that other company that actually invented the video gaming industry.....booohooo.

You mean Atari?

Mike

benb · May 17, 2004, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by starman:
You mean Atari?

Mike

Landos Mustache · May 17, 2004, 03:32 PM

Halo 2 looks really good. I didn't like the first one that much as it was short and incredibly repetitive. No bosses, the same 4 bad guys throughout, lame weapons and the worst control ever for a Jeep.

I hope they fixed those problems in the second one.

Weezer · May 17, 2004, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by Landos Mustache:
Halo 2 looks really good. I didn't like the first one that much as it was short and incredibly repetitive. No bosses, the same 4 bad guys throughout, lame weapons and the worst control ever for a Jeep.

I hope they fixed those problems in the second one.

I like the jeep control tons more than in UT2k4

Hawkeye_a · May 17, 2004, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by starman:
You mean Atari?

Mike

Nope.... that OTHER company...you know the one that's still alive ?...Morio, Zelda, Metroid, etc...ring a bell ? It's called Nintendo, check it out. But you probably wont like it cause it sells a quality, efficient and competitive system.

Adam Betts · May 17, 2004, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Weezer:
I like the jeep control tons more than in UT2k4

I'd have to agree

Jeep in Halo may control a bit weird but it has the fun-factor that UT2k4 lacked.

Adam Betts · May 17, 2004, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
...Morio, Zelda, Metroid, etc...ring a bell ?

Nope, Morio doesn't ring a bell.

starman · May 17, 2004, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
Nope.... that OTHER company...you know the one that's still alive ?...Morio, Zelda, Metroid, etc...ring a bell ? It's called Nintendo, check it out. But you probably wont like it cause it sells a quality, efficient and competitive system.

Oh, the OTHER company. Jeez, and here I took what you said literally

You're a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanboooooooooooooooooooy.

Mike

Hawkeye_a · May 17, 2004, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by starman:
Oh, the OTHER company. Jeez, and here I took what you said literally

You're a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanboooooooooooooooooooy.

Mike

Guilty as charged

.... im a "mac"-fanboy as well though.

you gotta admit it that your one as well.

starman · May 17, 2004, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Hawkeye_a:
Guilty as charged .... im a "mac"-fanboy as well though.

you gotta admit it that your one as well.

Of what?

Link · May 17, 2004, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by starman:
Oh, the OTHER company. Jeez, and here I took what you said literally

You're a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanboooooooooooooooooooy.

Mike

So are you. With the heavy stuff, that is.

starman · May 18, 2004, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by Link:
So are you. With the heavy stuff, that is.

There's a distinct difference between being a fanboy and wanting quality from the equipment you buy. If you can't see that, you're worse off than we thought.

Mike

Link · May 18, 2004, 12:26 AM

Xboxes don't have quality over other consoles. If you can't see that then you're a fanboy