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Why in the world are Wiis still hard to find?
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Shalashaska
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Well Mario Party 8 is the fastest selling in the series..Gigglepoo said:
AdmiralViscen
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Fix said:
Ninty freebies.
jman2050 said:
Oh, it could be. Anything could happen. Catan is one of my favorite games for the X360 and it took a lot less time than something crappy like Lost Planet. But the point is, the best people at Capcom are working on RE5. It's their main project right now. They are devoting a lot of time and a lot of money to make this the best game they can. RE:UC will probably be fun, but it does not have the budget or talent behind it. It's a second tier game for Capcom, something that can help finance their bigger projects.
My point is, these are the type of 3rd party games we are seeing for the Wii. The main teams and the main series are on the X360/PS3 while smaller teams with a smaller budget are working on Wii games.
Shalashaska said:
I'm not sure what the point of this statement is. First of all, it's a Nintendo game. Second, it isn't that good. I missed MP3, 6 and 7, but 8 was the worst of the ones I had played. It was actually boring. Even my girlfriend, who really gets into games like Wii Sports and Raving Rabbids, was bored out of her mind playing this game. The fact that it is selling so well does not make me more confident about future games.
AdmiralViscen
Banned
Gigglepoo thinks that developers will start the same sort of projects in 2007 and 2008 as they did in summer 2006.
Who's in charge of RE:UC? I thought it was the director of the main games of the RE series? I don't know my Capcom personnel that well, but that's the impression I got from NP.
Who's in charge of RE:UC? I thought it was the director of the main games of the RE series? I don't know my Capcom personnel that well, but that's the impression I got from NP.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
So, here's a bit of the old anecdotal. Last Friday a Best Buy opened not far from my house. I stopped in at about 2 in the afternoon, and inquired about how many Wii systems they had in stock. The reply that I got was that they had sold the entire 35 they had been allocated just minutes before. So that's 35 systems in 4 hours.
VictimOfGrief
Banned
regginotmyproblem.gif :lolHomShaBom said:
AdmiralViscen said:
Yasuhiro Seto is the director of UC. I couldn't find out what his previous games were on Google. It looks like Shinji Mikami, who did RE4, is behind RE5 as well.
As to your first point, I do believe this trend will continue. From what we have heard (concerning games like Lost Planet, Dead Rising, Oblivion, Saint's Row and others) big budget 3rd party games do make a profit on the X360. I don't see any reason why these elite teams will shift development towards the Wii when lower budget games are selling so well.
Gigglepoo said:
I really don't think it's much like Wii Sports or Rayman for Wii. It's a board game primarily, that in itself is going to bore a lot of people. Plus the length of time transitioning between board and mini-game is annoying. I think it's one of the better mario party games though.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Gigglepoo said:
I think Mikami is not involved in Resident Evil 5...
He's working on his own studio..
Maybe cvxfreak can clear this doubt, but as far as I remember he hasn't worked in anything Resident Evil-related since he finished RE4 on GameCube.
Anyway, creating a Wi is difficult (and tedious) because is by hand (one by one)...
They have to:
-Take 2 GameCubes
-Open them
-Remove both chipsets
-Put them together with duct-tape
-Put the Wii white case
-Glue it
AdmiralViscen
Banned
Gigglepoo said:
Stuff like Godfather and RE4 is already better than the absolute shit that came around at launch. There are at least half a dozen exclusives that have been announced in the last few weeks, and it's not E3 yet.
A market leading Wii will create a competitive environment for publishers. They are going to want a piece of that pie, and they won't do that if they are releasing shit alongside shit. They will want to make games that people will want to buy over their competitors' games.
I'm sure you will respond that they will only make minigames or something, but normal games are selling great on Wii, so that doesn't hold much water.
AdmiralViscen
Banned
Waaaay too soon to say that.
jrricky said:
I don't know much about Rygar or Dragon Blade.
No More Heroes is an example of an artist having a vision and going with it. It is an example of what I expect on the Wii. It is not a 2nd tier game. It is not a cheap spinoff. The Wii was chosen for its tech advantage to make the game Suda wanted to make. This is a Wii game I am looking forward to since I loved K7.
SCL is the opposite though. It's a cheap spinoff. Soul Calibur 4 is going to the X360 and PS3. That's Namco's big game, not a spinoff.
Shit, people like Gigglepoo on here just sound like broken records.
I couldn't care less if Team A is working on something or if Team B is working on something. I mean, it's one thing to really look forward to RE5, but where's the sense in only looking towards that and not RE: UC? As a fan of RE games, why would somebody not check out both?
We already know RE: UC isn't going to be anything like the Gun Survivor games... We know it's supposedly over 20 hours... We know there's destructable environments, different weapons, and more... We know there's multiple scenarios and possibly co-op...
Why not look forward to that game on its own rights?
Why say Dewy is insignificant compared to MGS4? Why does Konami make anything outside of MGS games for Sony platforms then?
Why ignore the fact that Namco's Dream Team is working on SCLegends just because SCIV is in the works?
Hell, it's quite possible that somebody can pull a Sonic, where the Wii game is much, much better than the PS3/360 version.
I couldn't care less if Team A is working on something or if Team B is working on something. I mean, it's one thing to really look forward to RE5, but where's the sense in only looking towards that and not RE: UC? As a fan of RE games, why would somebody not check out both?
We already know RE: UC isn't going to be anything like the Gun Survivor games... We know it's supposedly over 20 hours... We know there's destructable environments, different weapons, and more... We know there's multiple scenarios and possibly co-op...
Why not look forward to that game on its own rights?
Why say Dewy is insignificant compared to MGS4? Why does Konami make anything outside of MGS games for Sony platforms then?
Why ignore the fact that Namco's Dream Team is working on SCLegends just because SCIV is in the works?
Hell, it's quite possible that somebody can pull a Sonic, where the Wii game is much, much better than the PS3/360 version.
Also, regarding Resident Evil 5:
Keiji Inafune, who served as promotional producer for Resident Evil 2 and executive producer for Resident Evil 4's PlayStation 2 version, is overseeing the project.[5] In February of 2007, members of Capcoms Clover Studio were also called upon to help develop the game. However, many developers from the studio have moved on to work on the upcoming Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, which will debut for the Wii.
Keiji Inafune, who served as promotional producer for Resident Evil 2 and executive producer for Resident Evil 4's PlayStation 2 version, is overseeing the project.[5] In February of 2007, members of Capcoms Clover Studio were also called upon to help develop the game. However, many developers from the studio have moved on to work on the upcoming Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, which will debut for the Wii.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Where I live in London, I see Wiis in stock every day in Game!
Gamestation had some for a while, but it's gone back to normal now :lol
Gamestation had some for a while, but it's gone back to normal now :lol
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
I went to a game store and the phone rang about 7 times while I was there. Every person was asking about the Wii.
The hardware is selling like cake at a fat camp but how is the software doing?
The hardware is selling like cake at a fat camp but how is the software doing?
Nintendo is not that bad in snatching up exclusives you know, they had quite a few when there consoles were selling well. Now that the Wii is selling, there in a much better position to get exclusive big games from publishers all over the world. Look at how Sony is losing exclusives now, and look at Nintendo getting more each week. Its just a matter of time before the Final Fantasies, Resident evils or Silent Hills get announced.
Jammy said:
And people like you don't?
Nintendo has always produced my favorite consoles but the Wii seems to be lagging far behind at this point. I've played all the relevant Wii games thus far (except for EA games and RE4) and nothing has really grabbed me. I am still not convinced motion controls are good for gaming. And when I look at the future, with only three known Nintendo games (Mario, Smash and Metroid) and very few 3rd party games (Heroes), I don't have a lot of faith.
Yes, it sells a lot, but I don't really care. It seems like the biggest and best 3rd party games are still coming out for the PS3 and X360. I think that will continue until developers choose to make motion controlled games. It may be easy to force a new control method on consumers but it seems much harder to sway developers.
Believe me, I have been a Nintendo whore for longer than most of you have been playing games. But I simply do not like the direction the Wii seems headed. I hope I'm wrong. We'll see some indication of the future at E3 next week.
CreatureX3
Member
I know people have already posted this. But here are the direct quotes from Namco producer Jun Okubo on the Wii exclusive Soul Calibur Legends:
That pretty much invalidates everything Gigglepoo has posted about top tier developers working on Wii games. :lol
That pretty much invalidates everything Gigglepoo has posted about top tier developers working on Wii games. :lol
Gigglepoo said:
SCL has five lead veterans from the SC series. All we know about SC4 is that the lead programmer and I think the producer are working on that title. SCL is worth looking into if you enjoy action titles.
Anyway I can't believe wii fanboys are already championing Dragon Blade when
1. It isn't looking that great visually
2. D3? come on
3. SCL is in the same genre and looks far more worthwhile
4. That said I take back everything I've said about it if it turns out awesome.
SouthernDragon
Member
I dunno, Gigglepoo. What sort of game are you waiting for? An instance when you say "Ah ha! This is what Nintendo meant!" Hopefully you'll find a game like that. I've already found mine; Trauma Center. If you haven't tried it, you should. It's an excellent game and justifies the Wii's idea and existence.
And, hey, it's a third party. And Atlus got me going for their games, too. I'm really interested in Odin Sphere.
And, hey, it's a third party. And Atlus got me going for their games, too. I'm really interested in Odin Sphere.
Rancid Mildew
Banned
Gigglepoo said:
I feel the same way you do about the Wii. I can't help but occasionally lament what could have been when I play some Wii games. However, the quality is indeed there. It boggles my mind that you see only 4 worthwhile or hypeworthy games in the Wii's future.
FlightOfHeaven said:
I rented Trauma Center. I couldn't consistently draw the star. It was a frustrating experience. I enjoyed it much more on my NDS. It is also another port. A port with motion controls doesn't excite me.
What I really want is for Nintendo to step up. I want them to lead the way with something new and unique. I buy all my Nintendo systems for Nintendo games and have never been let down. The Wii software seems predictable and safe at this point. Though I want Galaxy more than just about any game, nothing else is making me jump in anticipation.
SouthernDragon
Member
Eh, that's all right, I suppose. I mean, if you already played it on the DS, there wasn't much point to playing it again on the Wii. I never got to play TC on the DS, so the Wii version was totally new to me.
Nintendo is just establishing their roster this year. Catering to the hardcore, casual, and non-gamers. Once, and if, 3rd parties pick up the slack, we'll start seeing more experimental things from Nintendo.
That's what I think, anyways.
Nintendo is just establishing their roster this year. Catering to the hardcore, casual, and non-gamers. Once, and if, 3rd parties pick up the slack, we'll start seeing more experimental things from Nintendo.
That's what I think, anyways.
Gigglepoo said:
You talk like games are shitted out everytime a developer has a concept or something. Those announced 360/PS3 games were probably in production years ago. It takes time to make good games, and Wii is just 7 months old and nobody saw it coming. For all i care, just sell your Wii untill games you want hit the console. Its a better thing to do than cry about it on messageboards.
Death_Born
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DSWii60 said:
Your name has Wii in it! WIIII!!
*a huge crowd jumps on top of you*
titiklabingapat
Member
Even if the Wii gets the most announcements of exclusive games(it's been that way since April, btw), he'd just say they aren't compe.ling and cry "D-team", "spinoff", "cash-in", "shallow", etc.
Gigglepoo said:
Yeah because the N64 had so many more great games in the first year? What?
I can see your point. It's really important for game companies to release their blockbuster titles like Dragon Quest IX on a next-gen console like the PS3 and 360...Wait...
Thats okay, what about Contra IV...Damn...
But thats not the point. You're telling me that if DQIX can be announced for the DS with its user base then games like that wouldn't be on Wii if it achieves that same success?
A Link to the Past
Banned
GDGF said:
You beat me to the "Beat me to it".
Seriously, Gigglepoo, the fact that you clearly write-off SCL as a cheap spin-off even though you obviously haven't put any research into it shows the legitimacy of your posts.
titiklabingapat said:
Wow, it sounds so weird to be labled as a Nintendo hater by someone. Geez, I have been the quinessential Nintendo fan for 20 years (literally) and now I voice some concern and I get comments like this. Pretty ridiculous.
A Link to the Snitch said:
I don't care about Soul Calibur 4 or Legends, it was an example. Sorry I thought it followed the suit of other spinoffs. I must be a horrible person.
Rocksteady33
Junior Member
DSWii60 said:
I visited there for a week and found them in three stores. The whole time I was there this electronic store in some Arabic part of town had them every day. You must not be looking very hard.
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