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12:15 PM
Not likely until Nintendo's next console... unless they do a DS version. #wii
12:17 PM
After being disappointed with the pathetically typical ending to Twilight Princess and the "been there, done that" gameplay of Phantom Hourglass, we can be pretty damn sure, the next Zelda on Wii will definitely be...Link...riding a horse...saving Zelda and Hyrule...from Ganondorf....again.
Why couldn't Nintendo just give us a Zelda that was like Demon's Souls or Shadow of the Colossus? It's like they never pay attention to what the competition is doing and they wonder why Zelda's console sales have diminished over the years. #wii
01:17 PM
Frankly all of those elements you described are what make a Zelda game a Zelda game. Change too many fundamental elements and you alienate those coming in expecting such and such. #wii
02:25 AM
01:01 AM
I guess I don't follow you, Plunkett. Care to elaborate? #wii
05:18 AM
Twilight princess was teased and delayed for YEARS, and then we found it was delayed mostly to be ported to the wii. That is what we are expecting from this one, not necessarily the porting (That would be disgusting) but the long long wait. #wii
11/06/09
I'm probably just saddened after playing DKC 1 and 2 on my SNES recently, hoping for a new Donkey Kong that doesn't involve hitting bongos. #wii
11/06/09
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11/06/09
With that said, I doubt that Zelda Wii will be out in 2010.
I do not see a Q1 or Q2 release as a possibility at all considering that state it was reported to be in back at E3.
And with SMG2 and M: OM likely to be released in the back half of the year, that leaves Nintendo little room to squeeze in another blockbuster title without possibly cannibalizing sales.
It would be rather amazing to have new Mario, Metroid and Zelda console titles in one year, though.
11/06/09
11/06/09
But, I think that things will pick up by at least E3 or mayyybbbe GDC. The latter is where Spirit Tracks and Phatom Hourglass were announced, and a new SMG1 trailer also premiered there. #wii
12:18 AM
09:07 AM
I am certainly not a fan of waiting until the absolute last minute for companies to try and generate interest in a product (i.e., Excitebots and Wario Land), but I am equally tired of being "hyped" for abnormally long stretches of time.
Personally, I would rather see a game when it is presentable and nearly indicative of the final product. SMG2 and M: OM fit that criteria, I believe, even if the waiting game still sucks.
(If you ask me, those two were shown off at E3 simply because of vocal negative reaction from the more 'traditional' gamer.)
12:24 PM
06:59 PM
Also, are you more focused on the titles nearing release? If so, then would it matter if you did not know what was coming six months later, especially when you are armed with the knowledge that all would be revealed in due time?
11/06/09
11/06/09
@AncientUnknown1: "What can I say, man"
11/06/09
What makes a game a "big name" game? Because the publisher shoves it down our throat with a multi-million ad campaign? Because everyone says it's a "AAA GOTY" game? Because it's a sequel to a franchise?
If you didn't believe in such shallow labels, I'm sure you'd find a lot more enjoyment out of playing video games. #wii
11/06/09
11/06/09
That doesn't even answer my question. #wii
11/06/09
On the Wii??
Besides, who are you to tell him how to enjoy his games? Heh -I'm kidding of course, but you don't know that his definition of "big name" is the same as yours.
And while we're on the subject, let's be honest here; which systems are selling the best games at the moment?
Note the absence of the term "big name games". I understand that it's subjective to a degree, but a good game is usually recognized by a clear majority as a good game. I'm just asking rhetorically which systems are selling the best ones because I'd be willing to bet that right now, it isn't the Wii. Sad, I know...
btw -Reggie, I am very disappoint. #wii
11/06/09
All three systems have very strong libraries right now. Saying otherwise would mean you're either a fanboy (which is bad) or have a limited range of what genres you find enjoyable (which is fine).
What I'm saying is... Looking only for the so-called "big name games" limits you severely from finding a lot of great games out there. #wii
07:43 AM
At least, I know that's what I was hoping for when I bought my Wii. I certainly didn't buy it to play Halo or Dead Space, so I'm not going to buy games like that for the system. That's why I have other systems. #wii
09:26 AM
And that's a problem. Nintendo isn't the only competent developer on Wii. If a game is good, then it doesn't matter who made it, or what platform it's on. Expecting Nintendo to fill up the entire calendar with their own franchise games is foolish. Even with outsourcing to third-party developers, they're only one publisher than can only do so many franchise and new games at once. And they're not exactly ones that typically rush games to market, either. #wii
09:44 AM
@N●Gage Croal - Looking only for the so-called "big name games" limits you severely from finding a lot of great games out there:
In that, we are in agreement. And I'll concede that even some "big name games" have flopped horribly, but AAA titles are GENERALLY considered, among a lot of people, to be a safe bet when investing $50-$60 on a new game, and in the current market, it's not the worst someone could do to help ensure that their next purchase is a solid one. #wii
11:55 AM
"AAA title" is another buzzword I hate. What makes a game a "AAA title"? Just because it had a massive budget, both on development and advertising? Because the publishers tell us it's a "AAA game"? Many of these so-called "AAA games" follow whatever the current trend is (And the current trend is... first-person shooters), rarely straying from the formula, and maybe having a few new interesting gimmicks here and there. How is that really any fun? #wii
01:40 PM
I'd buy the great third-party titles if they existed, there just aren't many third party Wii games that I feel are good enough to drop 50 bucks on. And the ones that do interest me typically have a superior version that I can buy for my PS3. I don't know what games you have in mind that I'm missing out on, but perhaps we just have different tastes. #wii
02:50 PM
That's EXACTLY what defines a AAA game. This does not guarantee success by any measure, nor does it mean that games that are not AAA titles cannot be good games or make as much money on the market, but to your question; yes, a AAA title is one that has an almost unlimited budget and are promoted through media events.
To go and pigeon-hole games (or genres, as you've done here), because they're described by the media with "buzzwords" you "hate" prompts me to lead you back to one of your original statements here -and I quote, "If you didn't believe in such shallow labels, I'm sure you'd find a lot more enjoyment out of playing video games." #wii
05:19 PM
Where did I say generic shooters is ALL the other consoles have? I just said that's the current trend. I own all three consoles, because I see the worth in each console.
Plus, budgets of games are often made publicly available, through one channel or another.
@Here's Some Weapons:
A lot of Wii's great games have dropped in price, due to poor sales. I'm not going to bother making a list, but I do own over 50 games on the system, none I'd consider shovelware, and few I'd call "casual." I won't bother with a list, because noone likes lists.
@The_Saint:
So, budget alone makes a game "AAA"? Not quality? Just because they spent a lot making a game, doesn't necessarily mean it'll be any good. #wii
05:36 PM
Well, budget and marketing, really... But, yea -that's otherwise exactly what I said, and it's exactly what I meant. Including the part about it not guaranteeing success of any kind. #wii
10/30/09
Besides, the European version actually has Zelda on the cover, as well as Spirit Tracks. #thelegendofzeldaspirittracks
10/30/09
10/30/09
10/30/09
So there you have it. Americans: violence. Europeans: blonde chicks and trains. #thelegendofzeldaspirittracks
10/30/09
10/31/09
10/29/09
American Link: No, let's go **** something up!
EL: um.... what?
AL - I WILL ****ING CUT YOU! #thelegendofzeldaspirittracks
10/29/09
Yeah, violence sells in the 'States. Besides, the second cover looks like a train simulator, not an action-adventure. #thelegendofzeldaspirittracks
10/29/09
10/29/09
That's what I got from them at first glance. #thelegendofzeldaspirittracks
10/29/09
Sure, the American cover is a little flat, but I do wonder about that big armored guy, as it seems to be more of an "I've got your back" stance than a "Haha! Time to stab Link in the back!" #thelegendofzeldaspirittracks
10/29/09