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Maybe I'll be proven wrong. But right now it seems like Natal is going to impede on the ability to really have control in the game. #projectnatal
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You have now been proven wrong. #projectnatal
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Bummer about the possible sequel being possibly canceled. I enjoyed the game's premise and I thought the game was decently executed but it felt VERY rushed. It being a launch title pretty much lets you know why. Seeing as the game had a pretty long development cycle and all that the unlockable art galleries/alpha videos reveal lots of things being canned (like some sort of dragon sidekick for Kameo), I'm certain a very large amount of planned content had to be scrapped. Such a bummer that it was all scrapped for the game to make it in time for launch. I was hoping for all the neat things to be implemented in a second game, but it looks like it's not happening any time soon, sadly. #kameo
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More results and less hype, Rare. #projectnatal
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They've provided the results. You people just need to be open minded about their work. #projectnatal
11/04/09
Viva Pinata is a sim so it's something new for Rare it's still not the best sim or anything though.
I mean only reason Rare got rave reviews on N64 shooters is because they where the first to make a 4 player multiplayer FPS on a console in that era. Or rather they where one of the few making exclusive games on the system. #projectnatal
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or least tried to.
I don't care if it wasn't a platformer or not because I probably would have avoided the game if it played like the N64 games.
The vehicle creation system and the handful of creative task that let you use a creation you made were really fun to bad more than half of the game features stupid task and/or force pre-made vehicles down your throat. #projectnatal
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And once again, let me reiterate they never intended to make a platformer in the first place. Not because they "couldn't", but because they didn't want to. You can assume they were "hiding" their "lack of ability" all you want, but at the end of the day Rare did say repeatedly they just didn't want to do the same-old-same-old platformer. I'm willing to believe the developer more than some random guy at a commenter thread. #projectnatal
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Eyesore is a bit harsh, but seriously a game whose color pallet consists of everything is a little tough to look at sometimes. Color should be used to highlight specific things are, like key elements or items, but this game was a little overwhelming, I thought. #kameo
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Then play Borderlands. You'll be glad you did :) #kameo
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What specifically are you looking for? Launch titles are everywhere, you just have to look in the bargain bins of used game stores. Normally you can find them for uber-cheap, too. #kameo
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Borderlands would like to have a word with you. #kameo
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Stupidity. #kameo
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You do realize you're arguing on an internet forum, don't you?
Stupidity. #kameo
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Nice move Microsoft.
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Kameo wasn't panned in any lengths, and it seems the only person who is really excited over this device/gimmick is Peter Molyneux, a man who is so enthusiastic about his projects (a good thing, mind you) and ends up over-promising and under-delivers to the point where I know his games are going to be great, yet I'm not going to believe him until I see the finished project.
And please understand, outside of a very slim few, no special peripheral that wasn't packed into the main system really got much support. PS2 modem and Hard Drive, Gamecube modem, Eyetoy, PocketStation, Activator, SuperScope, Menacer, GBA connection cable to name a few.
Could you tell me why you are looking forward to Natal? #kameo
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May I simpyl point to Wii Motion Plus, Rockband/Guitar Hero and DDR #kameo
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I did consider the "music controller" and the "dance pad" to be part of the slim few "successful add-ons", alongside the Guncon 45 (for PS1) and the Guncon 2 (for PS2) that I can think off hand as far as non-bundled gizmos are concerned.
You need to read stuff online with a brighter perspective there. I never said ANY system was a P.O.S., I just feel the Natal (said "piece of hardware") and the bizarre PS3 motion control wand are nothing to write home about; a lame attempt at screaming "me too!" to the Wii done far too late. #kameo
11/03/09
Wii Motion Plus is the closest thing to relevant here, but it's also a pack in. And pack ins are much easier to sell than stand alone peripherals. The vast majority of Wii Motion Plus sales are due to Tiger Woods 2010's pack in and Wii Sports Resort.
And even then, it's not really seeing huge adoption yet, with only 2 announced or released Wii Motion Plus exclusive games: Wii Sports Resort, and Red Steel 2, and relatively few games that even support it.
Stuff that doesn't come bundled in with the console is a hard sell to developers. Stuff that you have to spend a bit of money on just to get and isn't packed in with software that you really want to have is an even harder sell to consumers. #kameo
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It's obviously a Me Too type thing, but then again so was teh six axis.
Also, for all we know both the SMC and Natal could come with pack ins. Wether they'll be good is yet to be seen. #kameo
11/03/09
I'm no fanboy when I frequently tout "It's the games, silly" and advise people to adhere to the "Rule of Five" when considering purchasing a new system. (If there's 5 games, out RIGHT NOW, that you want to play that's not on a system you don't own, then buy that system).
I might work in the industry, but the big three sure as hell don't cut me a check for defending or slamming the systems.
11/03/09
Kameo is one of the greatest Xbox 360 games of all time. Perhaps the only game that can compare is Perfect Dark Zero. #kameo
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Keep it sealed and get it used. It may be worth something some day. #kameo
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One day...one day.... #kameo
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Platformers in general are a dying genre. Even Ratchet & Clank barely manages to sell. #kameo
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oh and mario is still selling in the 10s of millions, sonic still manages to move 1 - 2 million every appearance he makes, the lego games always sell in the millions.
the problem is that there just arent that many high profile platform games coming out these days, when they were the genre to beat in the 16 bit era, plus the licensed platformers usually had some strong showings in the 2d days. #kameo
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Bringing up mario is pointless. I was going to explain how it was an anomaly but I figured it was common knowledge. And actually the last "real" mario game(galaxy) sold BELOW expectations.
Ratchet & Clank may have sold 1 million copies, but for a 1st party exclusive title that isn't great. It ain't exactly Halo or Metal Gear(not first party, I know but its exclusive) numbers.
My point was that platformers really are a dying genre sadly enough. Mario is the only platformer game that consistently sells and that's because it's Mario.
Kameo did ok for being a launch title. #kameo
11/03/09
if you look back to the old days though, they were almost all japanese or licensed games.. and the licensed ones nowadays mostly suck.
but the statement you made about ratchet and clank isnt really a good point considering its never done halo or metal gear solid numbers.. in fact.. most first party sony games have never done those kinds of numbers. i mean.. look at god of war or killzone 2.. neither one of those games have sold more than probably 3 mil.
another problem with platform games sales is that its a genre with little replay value aimed at kids. so that means kids beat em, trade em in.. and other kids/parents buy the used copies.. so the new sales hardly grow over time. people arent holding onto a game like ratchet like they would killzone or fallout.
so yeah.. with all those things considered, i think platformers sell well when they do come out, but they just dont come out enough.
11/03/09
Microsoft doesn't want to lose *THAT* market.