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Nintendo files trademark for "Wave Race" in Europe
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JetSetRadio
Banned
That would be an instant buy although I liked Splashdown better than the cube one.
archreaper93
Member
So, to summarize:
It's a new trademark, so it has to be for something new.
Wave Race 64 is already out on VC, so it probably isn't that.
They stopped doing new VC Gameboy games, so it probably isn't the original Wave Race.
So, it's most likely a new game of some sort, right?
It's a new trademark, so it has to be for something new.
Wave Race 64 is already out on VC, so it probably isn't that.
They stopped doing new VC Gameboy games, so it probably isn't the original Wave Race.
So, it's most likely a new game of some sort, right?
TheDinoman
Member
You probably don't have to worry, NST at this point is mostly a Mario vs. Donkey Kong factory now, though they're apparently doing the Mario Maker port for 3DS.
Shikamaru Ninja
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Beggars can't be choosers You don't deserve any Wave Race bruh. #TeamBlueStorm
There is a team for a game that sank the franchise? What is next? People that prefer F-zero GX soundtrack than X?
We can only dream.
Say the truth, your goal is make me think that NST is not that bad, right?
Shikamaru Ninja
任天å ã® å¿è
How does a game with niche sales make sense for a mega company? This is a job for smaller scale dev studios.
I really don't get what you mean. Blue Storm was a great game.
If a VC title counts this could be for a hypothetical Gamecube Virtual Console on the Switch. Wave Race Blue Storm was a GC launch title so it'd fit if it is among the first GC VC titles.
Then again it'd probably include the subtitle if this was the case...
Hope so. If not EAD, I hope for Monster studio.
If for "great" you mean "very inferior of the original", then yes, I agree.
-shadow-
Member
Shikamaru Ninja
任天å ã® å¿è
Monster Games did a good job with the Excite racing series, but they weren't a shining beacon of tight controls and level design. They were good games, but not as good as Blue Storm. Metacritic at least backs my sentiment.
Blue Storm - 80
Excite Truck - 72
Excitebots - 77
TheDinoman
Member
You know, this had me thinking: Has Nintendo ever made a new installment in a series where the original game is completely unavailable to resell?
It goes without saying that the original Diddy Kong Racing is pretty much lost to the ages thanks to the whole Rare/Microsoft ordeal. There was that remake/port on DS but it's generally considered inferior and not a good substitute for the original, and I'm pretty sure Nintendo won't re-release it on their eshops either, especially since we're moving on to the Switch and there most likely won't be DS VC games.
I know I'm being weird, but I just think it's kinda odd to be like:
"Here's Diddy Kong Racing 2!"
"Um, what happened to Diddy Kong Racing 1?"
"Uh...."
archreaper93
Member
This comment makes me curious. How well did the Wave Race series sell? Specifically 64 and Blue Storm.
Diddy Kong
Banned
My guy.
I wonder if they'd be allowed to take the N64 ROM and edit out the models of the characters they no longer own the rights to, then just sell it that way
how hard could it be
TheDinoman
Member
Nintendo never does anything drastic like that ever lol. You can still play Jetpac in DK64 on Wii U.
I didn't know the original Mario Parties weren't on VC. Something to do with Hudson (who technically don't exist anymore oops)?
The N64 version of wave race was better with music, arcade feel (if you prefer that) and good old 90'style and ahead of ots time. Overall it might be the better game.
However, it is absolutely laughable how Blue Storm gets criticised because it certainly improves in certain areas. First of all the physics; while the N64 is impressive for its day, blue storm feels amazingly realistic and improves greatly adding more realistic waves and overall movement of water and surroundings. Combine that with absolutely pitch-perfect controls and Blue Storm is something more than the summ of its parts. Because of this; the game really shines at the harder difficulties where you must get familiar with the tracks and boost at smart places. Because of the perfect controls and physics it is never unfair and the harder difficulties elevate the game greatly. Then there are weather conditiona which add to the variety. Also, the voice acting is good and every racer has his own coache. Of course the graphics get an update and music is certainly good in its own right, comparable to F-ZeroX>GX.
The only weak point of the game is the number of tracks; certainly could
have used 3 or more unique tracks.
That being said, a new wave race is one of the few games (if handled correctly) which gets my hype up to 100%. The others being a eternal darkness successor and a new advane wars.
However, it is absolutely laughable how Blue Storm gets criticised because it certainly improves in certain areas. First of all the physics; while the N64 is impressive for its day, blue storm feels amazingly realistic and improves greatly adding more realistic waves and overall movement of water and surroundings. Combine that with absolutely pitch-perfect controls and Blue Storm is something more than the summ of its parts. Because of this; the game really shines at the harder difficulties where you must get familiar with the tracks and boost at smart places. Because of the perfect controls and physics it is never unfair and the harder difficulties elevate the game greatly. Then there are weather conditiona which add to the variety. Also, the voice acting is good and every racer has his own coache. Of course the graphics get an update and music is certainly good in its own right, comparable to F-ZeroX>GX.
The only weak point of the game is the number of tracks; certainly could
have used 3 or more unique tracks.
That being said, a new wave race is one of the few games (if handled correctly) which gets my hype up to 100%. The others being a eternal darkness successor and a new advane wars.
Metacritic or not, Excite truck is a Hella lot better than Blue storm.
Kyoto-Report: NST ported Mario Maker to 3DS, starting development for smart devices
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1308367
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
Back when Nintendo had third party games.
TheDinoman
Member
Ironic considering the N64 is seen as the downfall of third party games on Nintendo consoles.
Have to agree on that, Blue Storm is really underrated by Nintendo fans.
MisterHero
Super Member
Good point
Version 3.0
Member
Triggered. Splashdown doesn't even have water physics. It's a hovercraft racing game.
Next up: something something Jet Moto was better than Wave Race 64.
fredrancour
Member
If they really wanted to, they'd just reboot it. it's been long enough. If legal complications made giving it the plain title of "diddy kong racing" impossible, they'd just subtitle the thing.
As I said "no real reason why"
Claude Augario
Member
Sank the franchise?
Blue Storm?
The fuck am I reading?
Blue Storm?
The fuck am I reading?
wesleyshark
Banned
omgggg
OK, what game after Blue storm did it?
ThomasAnderson
Member
And can still hear the music in my head. Great news and hopefully a Switch launch title.
TreasureHunterG
Banned
Please be true!
This discussion just made me realize what a bloodbath the GC era was for beloved Nintendo franchises:
Sunshine killed of the Mario 64 format.
NST killed Wave Race
EAD killed Ocarina (for a moment)
Namco killed Star fox
And Retro killed Metroid
As for Blue Storm, I never got a strong sensation of being on the water in that game (though I haven't played it in fifteen years...). But more than that, I thought the track design just wasn't as well executed. Wave Race 64 is engaging the entire time, because of the buoy placement, the wave action, the obstacles, and all that before you even get to the bend of the track. My sense is that stuff just wasn't as well thought out in Blue Storm and it kind of killed the game.
In retrospect, all the focus on weather conditions I think betrays a lack of understanding what was actually important. Those kind of gimmicks remind me of Fzero X where Nintendo also lost sight of the fundamentals and replaced them with nonsense like half pipes and other extreme track designs.
Long way of saying that EAD better be developing this if it exists.
Sunshine killed of the Mario 64 format.
NST killed Wave Race
EAD killed Ocarina (for a moment)
Namco killed Star fox
And Retro killed Metroid
As for Blue Storm, I never got a strong sensation of being on the water in that game (though I haven't played it in fifteen years...). But more than that, I thought the track design just wasn't as well executed. Wave Race 64 is engaging the entire time, because of the buoy placement, the wave action, the obstacles, and all that before you even get to the bend of the track. My sense is that stuff just wasn't as well thought out in Blue Storm and it kind of killed the game.
In retrospect, all the focus on weather conditions I think betrays a lack of understanding what was actually important. Those kind of gimmicks remind me of Fzero X where Nintendo also lost sight of the fundamentals and replaced them with nonsense like half pipes and other extreme track designs.
Long way of saying that EAD better be developing this if it exists.
Moz La Punk
Member
Please be true.
I played WR64 for five years straight.
Blue Storm for a year or so but it was alright.
Wace race is my fave underground nintendo franchise.
If its true ill make a picture making sweet love to wv64 and blue storm
I played WR64 for five years straight.
Blue Storm for a year or so but it was alright.
Wace race is my fave underground nintendo franchise.
If its true ill make a picture making sweet love to wv64 and blue storm
Bill Rizer
Member
I've personally thought for years that NST doesn't deserve to exist because they ruined with their sequels/remakes 3 of the absolute masterpieces in history of gaming: Bionic Commando, Wave Race and Donkey Kong '94. Bionic Commando has been redeemed luckily with the Grin remake, but for the other two they stil haven't got justice.
TheDinoman
Member
LimitedTimeGamer
Member
calm down, calm down. Its not FZero...
That's gotta happen at some point right?
What a shitty thing to say.
Especially considering Donkey Kong 94 is a legitimate master piece in its own right.
NST justified their continued existence with Aura Aura Climber
I agree that Blue Storm was a disappointing follow-up to Wave Race 64, but it was by no means a bad game. I appreciate its attempt to make the gameplay more challenging. It even had some nice ideas that tried to evolve the series. The weather system in particular was a fantastic innovation that added a lot of depth and replayability to the game. If they ever decide to make a new Wave Race, they really need to keep this.
The problem with Blue Storm is that it ruined the best aspects of Wave Race 64, the amazing feel of cutting through the water and the incredibly fluid controls. Even the use of physics never felt quite as satisfying as in 64. Not because the physics were bad, but because the gameplay didn't emphasize them in the same way.
Then there was the disappointing presentation. This is, of course, completely subjective, but Wave Race 64 had an elegance not present in Blue Storm. The beautiful "blue sky" aesthetics, along with the catchy, melodic, tunes, made the game feel like OutRun: Jet Ski Edition. It was impossible not to fall in love with it. Blue Storm felt too uninspired and generic compared to Wave Race 64.
The problem with Blue Storm is that it ruined the best aspects of Wave Race 64, the amazing feel of cutting through the water and the incredibly fluid controls. Even the use of physics never felt quite as satisfying as in 64. Not because the physics were bad, but because the gameplay didn't emphasize them in the same way.
Then there was the disappointing presentation. This is, of course, completely subjective, but Wave Race 64 had an elegance not present in Blue Storm. The beautiful "blue sky" aesthetics, along with the catchy, melodic, tunes, made the game feel like OutRun: Jet Ski Edition. It was impossible not to fall in love with it. Blue Storm felt too uninspired and generic compared to Wave Race 64.