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Wii said:
:O No startup logo?

I thought Matt's debug didn't have one because it was a debug :o

I think there should be a startup logo and an option to have it on/off in the wii options
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Yah, that's exactly what i thought... :(

i expected a simple startup logo like in the Japanese ads. and like with the DS.
 
hirokazu said:
Yah, that's exactly what i thought... :(

i expected a simple startup logo like in the Japanese ads. and like with the DS.
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I could do without it...the way the channels appear with a musical cue accompanying them is sleek and inviting.
 
En-ou said:
what did he say about the difficulty?
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He said that it's a difficult game and mentioned that it's now much harder to fill your hearts this time (although he compared it to Wind Waker in that department, which isn't saying much..).

Also, he said that most enemies can knock half a heart out of Link, and he was already facing enemies that knock TWO hearts at once (this is long before the third dungeon, barely 10 hours in).
 
Mr. TV Goggles said:
I think maybe they removed a startup logo because TVs don't have startup logos either.
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Who the hell wants a startup logo? Its fine for the first few times, but with the amount of screens you need to go through to actually start playing something, I welcome its removal. Its one less hassle and one less step. Or maybe some people get confused about what system they're playing, and need a reminder? Would be a bit tough to do with that controller..
 
Cross-posting for your benefit:
(From the latest - "Iwata interviews dev team" Miyamoto & Aonuma on the table)

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4755413&postcount=368

Absolutely awesome. Here's my quick translation notes.

Hardware and loading times

First they talk about loading times. 2-4 second loading in-game. But Aonuma said he had envisioned the necessity of a "loading in progress bar" first, but the loading was so quick in Zelda, it didn't become necessary. Also if you leave the game in the Wii, it will load it up quicker next time. Using the internal Flash. Iwata also said he hopes they will be able to make the "channel switching" even quicker in future updates. They are so transparent and honest that they are not happy with startup times yet. Iwata had a goal of 3 seconds from pushing the power on the remote to game start. "We didn't make it there yet unfortunately" he says honestly.

Zelda development

Before they decided to delay by a year. A lot of fantastic parts were done, but lacking unity. Miyamoto was very concerned about this. But it was Iwata who proposed to Aonuma to give it another year. (My reading between the lines give me the sense that Miyamoto hinted to Iwata that it was a tough situation).

Later Iwata end up discussing what "Zelda" is as a concept. Aonuma starts babbling a bit. But Miyamoto simply says, the Zelda concept and Mario concept actually are very much alike. Why? Answer follows in next segment.

I love these interviews.
 
winston_pr said:
Cross-posting for your benefit:
(From the latest - "Iwata interviews dev team" Miyamoto & Aonuma on the table)

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4755413&postcount=368

Absolutely awesome. Here's my quick translation notes.

Hardware and loading times

First they talk about loading times. 2-4 second loading in-game. But Aonuma said he had envisioned the necessity of a "loading in progress bar" first, but the loading was so quick in Zelda, it didn't become necessary. Also if you leave the game in the Wii, it will load it up quicker next time. Using the internal Flash. Iwata also said he hopes they will be able to make the "channel switching" even quicker in future updates. They are so transparent and honest that they are not happy with startup times yet. Iwata had a goal of 3 seconds from pushing the power on the remote to game start. "We didn't make it there yet unfortunately" he says honestly.

Zelda development

Before they decided to delay by a year. A lot of fantastic parts were done, but lacking unity. Miyamoto was very concerned about this. But it was Iwata who proposed to Aonuma to give it another year. (My reading between the lines give me the sense that Miyamoto hinted to Iwata that it was a tough situation).

Later Iwata end up discussing what "Zelda" is as a concept. Aonuma starts babbling a bit. But Miyamoto simply says, the Zelda concept and Mario concept actually are very much alike. Why? Answer follows in next segment.

I love these interviews.
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Thanks.

Glad they didn't include a loading bar. I hate them with a passion- they just pull you out of the game whenever they appear. Even if its just he word 'loading'.
 
Amir0x said:
It's his JOB to tell Amir0x that.
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After all these impressions, it has had to change your mind a little right? Maybe your still getting the gamecube version but do you think that the wii version won't be worse anymore?
 
NSider said:
He said that it's a difficult game and mentioned that it's now much harder to fill your hearts this time (although he compared it to Wind Waker in that department, which isn't saying much..).

Also, he said that most enemies can knock half a heart out of Link, and he was already facing enemies that knock TWO hearts at once (this is long before the third dungeon, barely 10 hours in).
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:D
 
ant1532 said:
After all these impressions, it has had to change your mind a little right? Maybe your still getting the gamecube version but do you think that the wii version won't be worse anymore?
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no
 
jarosh said:
does it somehow detract from your enjoyment of the game if ami plays it on a different console guys?
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of course it does.
In fact, I don't even want to play the game. I want to see Amir0x playing it and waggle the shit out of the wiimote.
 
jarosh said:
does it somehow detract from your enjoyment of the game if ami plays it on a different console guys?
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yep. I'm really pissed right now. DAMN IT AMIR0X!!!! PLAY WIIZELDA!!! OMFGOMFG.

In other words, chill, were just curious.
Amir0x said:
these are all my secondary accounts
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:lol
 
jarosh said:
does it somehow detract from your enjoyment of the game if ami plays it on a different console guys?
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Not really, but it's a little entertaining to see someone baselessly stick to his guns out of e-pride :)
 
NSider said:
He said that it's a difficult game and mentioned that it's now much harder to fill your hearts this time (although he compared it to Wind Waker in that department, which isn't saying much..).

Also, he said that most enemies can knock half a heart out of Link, and he was already facing enemies that knock TWO hearts at once (this is long before the third dungeon, barely 10 hours in).
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That is good
 
Anybody wish the embargo would've ended about...2 weeks from now? :lol

Every time I get on the computer I find myself reading more and more and pushing further into spoiler territory...:(

I can't resist! ahhhhhh.
 
ant1532 said:
yep. I'm really pissed right now. DAMN IT AMIR0X!!!! PLAY WIIZELDA!!! OMFGOMFG.

In other words, chill, were just curious.

:lol
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well, threads were made with the entire purpose of 'converting' him. and often threads get derailed because people start with shit like 'OMG AMIR0X OWNED, WII VERSION = SUPERIOR' or 'I'M SURE AMIR0X HAS FINALLY CHANGED HIS MIND LOLZ' or 'I WONDER WHAT AMIR0X THINKS NOW OR NOW OR NOW OR NOW I WONDER IF HE HAS CHANGED HIS MIND YET HAS HE? HAS HE NOW? WHAT ABOUT NOW? AND NOW?' etc...
 
jarosh said:
well, threads were made with the entire purpose of 'converting' him. and often threads get derailed because people start with shit like 'OMG AMIR0X OWNED, WII VERSION = SUPERIOR' or 'I'M SURE AMIR0X HAS FINALLY CHANGED HIS MIND LOLZ' or 'I WONDER WHAT AMIR0X THINKS NOW OR NOW OR NOW OR NOW I WONDER IF HE HAS CHANGED HIS MIND YET HAS HE? HAS HE NOW? WHAT ABOUT NOW? AND NOW?' etc...
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:lol :lol It's so true.
 
jarosh said:
well, threads were made with the entire purpose of 'converting' him. and often threads get derailed because people start with shit like 'OMG AMIR0X OWNED, WII VERSION = SUPERIOR' or 'I'M SURE AMIR0X HAS FINALLY CHANGED HIS MIND LOLZ' or 'I WONDER WHAT AMIR0X THINKS NOW OR NOW OR NOW OR NOW I WONDER IF HE HAS CHANGED HIS MIND YET HAS HE? HAS HE NOW? WHAT ABOUT NOW? AND NOW?' etc...
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... ok. Are you jealous of the attention Amir0x is getting???? :lol jk:D

Anyways, back to Amir0x. lol

Out of curiosity what games you picking up at launch again?
 
Pureauthor said:
I'M ONLY GETTING THIS GAME IN 2008, AND YOU CAN'T CHANGE THAT.
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you sure you can handle all the 10's and 11's scores slapping you in the face??

Zeldaaaaaa!!!

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Adagio said:
It's okay. Some people are just easily persuaded.
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And some people are close minded and not open to change. Even if the change came after 8 years and 3 (and a half) games with the same control scheme that slightly evolved.

Now, almost all journalists who played the final game said they see no real problems with the Wii controls for the game, and that it is clearly better and more enjoyable than the classic control scheme. And you can even aim with analog (if you want to). The widescreen support and cool speaker functionalities also make this game better.

And let's not forget that the Wii version comes 24 days early.
 
civilstrife said:
Kohler's impressions really hit home.
I honestly don't see how anyone would want to choose the GC version after reading that and I'm not afraid to say it.
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The GC version is $250 cheaper since I already own a GC. The Wii will be the first Nintendo console that I skip but the PS3 and 360 should keep me busy enough. I may reconsider later but that's the plan for now.
 
maximum360 said:
The GC version is $250 cheaper since I already own a GC. The Wii will be the first Nintendo console that I skip but the PS3 and 360 should keep me busy enough. I may reconsider later but that's the plan for now.
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He did say that if the Wii doesn't interest you, then of course you would be getting the Cube version. That's just common sense.
 
People are free to buy the GC version for whatever reason... but its going to be the very last Zelda they play with that kind control

I hope Nintendo can get it together and give us another Zelda on Wii a few years from now.

Matt said that he wished that Nintendo cancelled the GC version, I felt like that months ago
CHANGE IS GOOD BITCHES!
 
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