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[Count Dookkake]

I can't get over the fact that SMB3 has a character named after a topless punk-rocker.

 

[rocK`]

The power selection menu in Prototype uses practically the same sound that Goldeneye 64 uses when you get hit by bullets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIKjS1s0Eg (skip to 1:00)



The cruise map in Street Fighter 4 uses the same sound as the rocket launcher from Goldeneye 64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iK3m0MYInw (skip to 0:38)

Might be some 'Wilhelm-scream' kind of thing that's going on here

I don't think they are 'Goldeneye' sounds, because Goldeneye the game uses a lot of regular movie sounds, like getting chopped in Goldeneye is a very familiar tv/movie sound

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Their names were puns and references.

Morton's named after Morton Downey Jr., Roy after Roy Orbison I think it was (in reference to his big glasses), and so on. Some were named after Nintendo staff I think, so it's not all celeb references.

One of the most obvious is the Ludwig Von Koopa after Ludwig Van Beethoven, and all the compose symphony stuff they tell you when you beat him in Super Mario World.

 

[dave_d]

Named after an actor eh?

Umm Morton Downey Jr was a talk show host in the 80's. On the other Roy Orbison was quite frankly one of the most legendary singer/songwriters of rock/pop music.

 

[bistromathics]

uhh the smb3 is an aesthetic choice. like lbp

 

[GCX]

The Mario 3 thing officially blew my mind.

I always thought what a weird idea the animal costumes were but even those make sense now.

 

[charlequin]

Some were named after Nintendo staff I think, so it's not all celeb references.

Lemmy (of Motörhead), Iggy (Pop), Wendy O. (Williams), and Roy (Orbison) are all musicians. Morton (Downey) Jr. and Larry (King) are TV talk show hosts.

 

[wRATH2x]

Lemmy (of Motörhead), Iggy (Pop), Wendy O. (Williams), and Roy (Orbison) are all musicians. Morton (Downey) Jr. and Larry (King) are TV talk show hosts.

:O

 

[UraMallas]

Unfortunately the only World in SMB3 that is like that is the first one. After that they go to other worlds. Basically, it's World 1's theme, just like World 2 is a desert and World 3 is a water world. World 4 is giant, World 5 is sky, World 6 is ice, World 7 is plant/pipe, World 8 is underground/fire/Bowser.

As far as I can remember, the only stages that used the bolts and whatnot are in World 1. It's simply the "theme" of that world. I guess, if you never knew that that was the theme, that could be the mindblowing truth gleaned from that post. You could argue that the first world was part of a play until the end of it?

 

[Ferrio]

Unfortunately the only World in SMB3 that is like that is the first one. After that they go to other worlds. Basically, it's World 1's theme, just like World 2 is a desert and World 3 is a water world. World 4 is giant, World 5 is sky, World 6 is ice, World 7 is plant/pipe, World 8 is underground/fire/Bowser.

As far as I can remember, the only stages that used the bolts and whatnot are in World 1. It's simply the "theme" of that world. I guess, if you never knew that that was the theme, that could be the mindblowing truth gleaned from that post. You could argue that the first world was part of a play until the end of it?

What about the airship levels? Mario doesn't actually move forward, but airship moves backwards like a set would for an actor on a stage.

 

[UraMallas]

What about the airship levels? Mario doesn't actually move forward, but airship moves backwards like a set would for an actor on a stage.

I see what you're saying. I'm just pointing out that no other world is like that. It can be thought of as World 1's theme. "Theatre," or something. That's how I always thought of it. I remember when I first played it I made that connection and I guess it's kind of just stuck, I used to call it "Play World" or "Theatre World."

 

[NR1]

Going along the same lines as the SMB3 revelation, Yoshi's Island takes place in a coloring book.

Baby Mario= Coloring Book

The entire world is colored in crayon. The DS sequel failed to replicate this style too well, which is one reason I don't much care for it.

Yoshi's Story was much less subtle with it's pop-up book/ Play-Doh appearance.

 

[Vitet]

Lemmy (of Motörhead), Iggy (Pop), Wendy O. (Williams), and Roy (Orbison) are all musicians. Morton (Downey) Jr. and Larry (King) are TV talk show hosts.

And don't forget Ludwig Von (Beethoven)

 

[tedtropy]

I couldn't get a game to fire up on my SNES today so I ejected the cartridge and slammed it in harder. Fixed it. I try the same trick on my 360 and the damn DVD tray just breaks. Mind blown.

 

[The Hermit]

Lemmy (of Motörhead), Iggy (Pop), Wendy O. (Williams), and Roy (Orbison) are all musicians. Morton (Downey) Jr. and Larry (King) are TV talk show hosts.

I didn´t said wow, I said holy shit. :O

The thing I am most surprised is that both most shocking revelations are from Mario games, games that almost everyone played yet few noticed their subtleness.
Hence why those little things seems much bigger ...

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Anyone knows how the koopalings are called in Japan? The same as here?

 

[Screenboy]

yoshis island still looks gorgeous

 

[Boerseun]

I couldn't get a game to fire up on my SNES today so I ejected the cartridge and slammed it in harder. Fixed it. I try the same trick on my 360 and the damn DVD tray just breaks. Mind blown.

Surgical alcohol applied to the connectors on the cartridge will solve the problem. If you carry on slamming it in you're likely to damage the connectors and the cartridge slot.

 

[Forkball]

Mario 3 picture

 

[epmode]

What about the airship levels? Mario doesn't actually move forward, but airship moves backwards like a set would for an actor on a stage.

I can't tell if anyone's being serious anymore. It's a forced scrolling stage, done for gameplay purposes. Later Mario games did the same thing. Mario World, for example.

 

[totowhoa]

Unfortunately the only World in SMB3 that is like that is the first one. After that they go to other worlds. Basically, it's World 1's theme, just like World 2 is a desert and World 3 is a water world. World 4 is giant, World 5 is sky, World 6 is ice, World 7 is plant/pipe, World 8 is underground/fire/Bowser.

As far as I can remember, the only stages that used the bolts and whatnot are in World 1. It's simply the "theme" of that world. I guess, if you never knew that that was the theme, that could be the mindblowing truth gleaned from that post. You could argue that the first world was part of a play until the end of it?

Gamefaqs pic section for SMB3 shows shadows on the skyline and bolted blocks in other worlds. Either way, it's a pretty interesting idea

 

[Jasoco]

The SMB3 thing is cool. But I'm more amazed at the Mother 3

Spoiler

Revelations

spoiler.

I never pieced it together.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Anyone notice the mass effect character in the cinematic trailer for star wars the old republic? You see his face when that fish guy gets spin kicked by the sith. Idk the timings

You mean Sheppard? I dont see him anyware.

 

[GotchaForce]

1:15, kinda sounds like the Katamari theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWnJLZpnLvk

 

[Darklord]

Anyone notice the mass effect character in the cinematic trailer for star wars the old republic? You see his face when that fish guy gets spin kicked by the sith. Idk the timings

Him? I think it's just some generic guy which is what Shepperd looks like anyway.

 

[McBacon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jZhcJ4wtYs

Which Mario Sunshine song does this sound like?

 

[Darklord]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jZhcJ4wtYs

Which Mario Sunshine song does this sound like?

Err, I dunno which one?

 

[Gagaman]

How many of Mario's DID actually happen? Mario 2 was a dream, Mario 3 was a stage performance and Galaxy was re-written as if nothing happened...and Mario 1 had bushes and clouds that looked the same, so THAT can't of happened either except maybe in Mario's mind. :lol

 

[radioheadrule83]

How many of Mario's DID actually happen? Mario 2 was a dream, Mario 3 was a stage performance and Galaxy was re-written as if nothing happened...and Mario 1 had bushes and clouds that looked the same, so THAT can't of happened either except maybe in Mario's mind. :lol

I say none of them! Maybe in the real world a toilet cistern fell on Mario's head or something and he's been in a wacky coma ever since. In the very final game he'll wake up to a massive health insurance bill or end up getting institutionalised.. his name probably isn't Mario and he probably doesn't even have a brother! He was an only child, socially inept with women, in a world devoid of colour - a world where plumbing is much less glamorous than it is in the mushroom kingdom.

 

[revolverjgw]

I can't tell if anyone's being serious anymore. It's a forced scrolling stage, done for gameplay purposes. Later Mario games did the same thing. Mario World, for example.

Super Mario World is a play, too?!??! Holy shit!

 

[Johann]

1.) Start Starcraft.
2.) Play the the tutorial mission 'Boot Camp' in the Terran Campaign
3.) At the mission briefing, wait a really long time.
4.) ???
5.) PROFIT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zCCN90d4dA

 

[JSnake]

Mario 64 was actually just a movie being filmed by Lakitu.

 

[G-Fex]

no he's just a voyeur.

 

[samusx]

Isn't like one of the first things he says something along the lines of that he was a reporter.

Mario 64 was not a movie.

 

[Wii Will Rock U]

Mario 64 was actually just a movie being filmed by Lakitu.

:lol

Nice try.

 

[Guybrush Threepwood]

Super Mario Galaxy was actually a luma BBW porno

 

[Rewrite]

Oh you guys. :lol

 

[Alaskanbullworm]

Why did I just realize that those windows are in the shape of mushrooms? I think I'm just too tired tired to know that I already knew that.

 

[I_D]

The power selection menu in Prototype uses practically the same sound that Goldeneye 64 uses when you get hit by bullets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIKjS1s0Eg (skip to 1:00)



The cruise map in Street Fighter 4 uses the same sound as the rocket launcher from Goldeneye 64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iK3m0MYInw (skip to 0:38)

Might be some 'Wilhelm-scream' kind of thing that's going on here

I can't even tell you how many games use Jet Force Gemini sounds. I lost count a long time ago.

 

[webrunner]

A fishing rod is probably a very bad way to get a steady shot.

 

[samusx]

A fishing rod is probably a very bad way to get a steady shot.

Thats probably why the camera in the game is always fucking around all the time.

 

[Drkirby]

Well, here is a little tip that blew my mind.

Have a GBMicro? Hold the button to lower the sound while turning it on, the system will start up on mute. Great if you want to play some GBA games but don't want to disturb anyone.

 

[tabsina]

http://i42.tinypic.com/3531e81.jpg

Him? I think it's just some generic guy which is what Shepperd looks like anyway.

Hrm.. that one actually reminds me more of Alex Mercer of Prototype.. don't really recall what Shepperd looks like atm though

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

SMB3...stage show....all this time....

...Oh my god...

 

[edible_candle]

I can't even tell you how many games use Jet Force Gemini sounds. I lost count a long time ago.

I swear Rare created a sound library from the effects in that game and then sold it to every developer making a game set in the future. Hell, they're even in Infamous.

I still really wish they would release a fully orchestrated soundtrack for Jet Force Gemini.

 

[wRATH2x]

Going along the same lines as the SMB3 revelation, Yoshi's Island takes place in a coloring book.

Baby Mario= Coloring Book

The entire world is colored in crayon. The DS sequel failed to replicate this style too well, which is one reason I don't much care for it.

Yoshi's Story was much less subtle with it's pop-up book/ Play-Doh appearance.

Now this I knew about.

 

[-Eddman-]

In Pokemon Silver, the pokedex entry for Xatu, the psychic type bird says: "In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past."

So, Pokemon = real world?

 

[UraMallas]

SMB3...stage show....all this time....

...Oh my god...

It's not, though! Only the first world is like this, the rest of the game is not. It's the theme of that world.

In Pokemon Silver, the pokedex entry for Xatu, the psychic type bird says: "In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past."

So, Pokemon = real world?

I don't get this. What are you saying?

 

[DanteFox]

It's not, though! Only the first world is like this, the rest of the game is not. It's the theme of that world.


I don't get this. What are you saying?

That pokemon isn't supposed to take place in the same world as the one we live in.

 

[-Eddman-]

I don't get this. What are you saying?

Like DanteFox said, Pokemon is supposed to be a fictional world with fantasy regions like Hoenn, Johto, et al. Pokemon Silver contradicts this notion.