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[Rocked]

But what if this is the BEST looking wii game? Ever thought about that?

No, because I've already seen Rayman, Monkey Ball and Red Steel which look better than this.

 

[GSG Flash]

:lol

 

[Archie]

THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[evilromero]

There should be an improvement in visuals from the Cube to the Wii. I was expecting something along the lines of Xbox x2. If developers can't edge out the Cube then something is amiss.

 

[Mama Smurf]

Does Matt think these are current gen graphics? :lol Does he even realise why we're laughing? Is he blind?

So many questions.

 

[CajoleJuice]

THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP

OMFG :lol :lol :lol

 

[Viewtiful Darkness]

Matt posted a response:


"Hey fellas,

This shouldn't be a surprise to most. Next-generation graphics are not Wii's selling point. If you're still refusing to believe our system specs, E3 is going to brutalize you."

Matt


I'm not expecting miracles but sub-gamecube graphics are NOT acceptable. >_<

If these were a good indication of Wii's graphics, the Wii shouldn't be able to run Gamecube games or emulate N64 games. Yes, I understand that graphics aren't Wii's selling point, but Tony Hawk Downhill Jam is just pathetic as far as graphics go. It looks like a N64 game that can easily be brought to the "Virtual Console". I respect Matt's opinions, but I don't see how he can defend this game.

 

[dock]

Looks worse than Tony Hawk American Wasteland on the 360! (though not much!)

Activision are launch ruiners.

 

[Kevtones]

I wonder if its fun?

 

[Blackcherry]

THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

 

[meppi]

So.. this is the developer

http://www.toysforbob.com/

What have they done previously, for comparison's sake?

Looking at the other game they have made really puts this into perspective. :lol

I also love the way even the shittiest game can have this much entertainment value. I haven't laughed this much in ages as I'm doing these past couple of days at all the photoshops. GAF at it's best.

 

[dark10x]

It makes no sense that the Xbox360 version of Tony Hawk looks like it belongs on the Xbox and that is being generous.

It does make sense, though, I already explained it. That game was a PORT of a game designed for the PS2. They simply chose not to add much in the way of enhancements.

This Wii title, however, is a NEW game and there is no excuse for it looking as poor as it does.

 

[TheKingsCrown]

Matt from IGNBoards on the game:

Hey fellas,

This shouldn't be a surprise to most. Next-generation graphics are not Wii's selling point. If you're still refusing to believe our system specs, E3 is going to brutalize you.

Matt

I really don't think this game is representative, even with Matt's comment. I don't think Nintendo asked developers to make worse graphics, just not stupendously better ones than previous generations.

 

[MrSardonic]

Matt posted a response:


"Hey fellas,

This shouldn't be a surprise to most. Next-generation graphics are not Wii's selling point. If you're still refusing to believe our system specs, E3 is going to brutalize you."

Matt

Ok, if most Wii games look like this then the E3 conference is going to be shit. This is unacceptable. I expect at least a modest improvement over GC - something hitting HL2 quality graphics - and not just ports of last-gen engines with some wiimote shit added on afterwards. Looks like 90% of 3rd party stuff is going to be shite.

 

[mj1108]

I think we've found our game engine! :lol

Sadly, I think you're right.

Shit developer = shit game

 

[Dr_Cogent]

360 got Gun

Wii gets this shit

Fuck you Activision. You don't put your wares on for display if they look like shit.

 

[jenov4]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol This is getting out of hand.

 

[boredJonathan]

I'm calling it now. The Nintendo conference will be filled with blood and tears. More tears.

Sweet sweet bitter tears! I might have to change up from the usual popcorn lest I get overloaded on salt.

 

[Shaheed79]

Some dude was knocking DW2 couple pages back. You don't fuck with the Zhao Yun, year 2000 PS2 Graphics FTW!

Those are some really nice red x's u got there.

 

[snakeater]

:lol

Wow...great thread! it's just monday and GAF is already delivering! Can't wait for Nintendo's conference!


<---- No more Junior Member yahooooo!!

 

[Cdammen]

THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP

Looks like he's having a stroke :lol

 

[Razoric]

Sweet sweet bitter tears! I might have to change up from the usual popcorn lest I get overloaded on salt.

personally I predict disappointment across the board with a touch of "bububu DS bububu". we'll see though.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

"Hey fellas,

This shouldn't be a surprise to most. Next-generation graphics are not Wii's selling point. If you're still refusing to believe our system specs, E3 is going to brutalize you.

Matt"

Ok...I guess the Wii is going to be cheaper than I thought.

 

[PkunkFury]

Looking at the other game they have made really puts this into perspective. :lol

Umm, they made Star Control

Check Gamespot's all-time best list

I'm so sad

 

[Shaheed79]

Oh for fuck's sake...

Just laugh like everyone else!

I find its more fun to instigate. Drinky hasn't posted yet someone has to feel the void.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

But what if this is the BEST looking wii game? Ever thought about that?

Then somehow every sequel to a GameCube game we'll see will be worse than their predecessors.

"Hey fellas,

This shouldn't be a surprise to most. Next-generation graphics are not Wii's selling point. If you're still refusing to believe our system specs, E3 is going to brutalize you."

Matt

Hell, if it was just GCN with extra RAM those shots would have great textures and look decent. The only way this doesn't seem bad is if it's really really still the GCN+wiimote setup with placeholder textures.

 

[Rocked]

:lol

Looks like it's from the Time Magazine article.

 

[Treo360]

:lol

Damn you!!!! lol


*wipes water off screen*

 

[koam]

Some of the photoshops are funny but a lot of them are getting tasteless. Especially the ones with the girl.

 

[Unison]

Suddenly, the Wii name doesn't seem like the console's big stumbling block. :lol

 

[CajoleJuice]

Ok...I guess the Wii is going to be cheaper than I thought.

With this type of shit, if it's a dollar over $150, Nintendo is fucking dead to me.

 

[Slurpy2k20]

Wow, Matt doesn't even hint that this shouldnt be indicative of general wii visuals?
That's... not good.

 

[CompositeMolar]

N64 revival is finally here.

 

[lancubap]

These screens are shit. And now, dont' say me that is Wii that has no power enough, because this graphic is a N64+.
Activision, Gameplay is important, ok, but we are not idiots after all.
Wii is 1.5 times more powerful then Gamecube ? And then USE this power !!!

 

[jarosh]

I find its more fun to instigate. Drinky hasn't posted yet someone has to feel the void.

DO YOU FEEL THE VOID

 

[soundwave05]

Everything in this thread will be forgotten when Zelda: TP is shown.

 

[TheKingsCrown]

Wow, Matt doesn't even hint that this shouldnt be indicative of general wii visuals?
That's... not good.

On to the Nintendo conference!

 

[mj1108]

Just posted on IGN:

Haha. Guys, have no fear. Some Wii games will look much better than this. It is more powerful than GameCube, after all.

BTW -- I don't think it can do legit normal mapping or Dolby Digital.

Matt

 

[Matlock]

I hate to pull the old "wait until you see it in motion" excuse, but it's true--video makes it look better than the screencaps do.

 

[[Nintex]]

With this type of shit, if it's a dollar over $150, Nintendo is fucking dead to me.

The Wii will be macdonalds next happy meal gift.

 

[dark10x]

These screens are shit. And now, dont' say me that is Wii that has no power enough, because this graphic is a N64+.
Activision, Gameplay is important, ok, but we are not idiots after all.
Wii is 1.5 times more powerful then Gamecube ? And then USE this power !!!

Hmmm...

And now, dont' say me that is Wii that has no power enough

I kid, I kid.

 

[sharukins]

Some of the photoshops are funny but a lot of them are getting tasteless. Especially the ones with the girl.

You're a girl arent you

 

[Unison]

Haha. Guys, have no fear. Some Wii games will look much better than this. It is more powerful than GameCube, after all.

BTW -- I don't think it can do legit normal mapping or Dolby Digital.

Matt

"SOME" games?

 

[Monk]

The game looks ugly but i be damned if the concept doesnt seem fun. Just imagine the revmote as the skateboard.

 

[Slurpy2k20]

Some????!! Not even 'most??

 

[mashoutposse]

THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP

:lol :lol :lol Get out of here

 

[CajoleJuice]

Everything in this thread will be forgotten when Zelda: TP is shown.

BUT THAT'S A FUCKING GAMECUBE GAME JESUS FUCKING CHRIST NINTENDO HAS BEEN HOLDING THAT GAME BACK BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT BRING IT UP EVERYTIME THE WII IS SHOWN TO BE A CHEAP PIECE OF SHIT WITH A CONTROLLER THAT MAKES FOR GREAT PHOTOSHOPS

 

[Shaheed79]

Wow, Matt doesn't even hint that this shouldnt be indicative of general wii visuals?
That's... not good.

This could be the best of the lot. 5 whole years of visuals like this could drive a gamer insane.

 

[soundwave05]

How can it not support Dolby Digital and have DVD playback?

AFAIK that's a requirement of the DVD Forum to get the DVD license.

 

[Nexus Zero]

This stuff is awful, but if you look at the GUI, it's fairly clear that Toys For Bob are simply inept. It's all hideous. I don't think this will be indicative of most Wii games though, because it does look like a poor GameCube game. The PS2 wouldn't break a sweat pushing these graphics.