Bundles of Awesome - The Official WiiWare Discussion Thread
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DaBargainHunta
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My theory on that:Lee N said:
There can only be one "star" game, and Final Fantasy is it for this week (though it's really Lost Winds for me - I don't give a shit about FF at all).
I guess they didn't want Dr. Mario and FF "overshadowing" each other.
Wow, I was expecting a lot better. Now we have to see how NOA handles the weekly releases (I'm not confident). I'll be getting Lostwinds for sure, and depending on how reactions are for the others maybe a few more.
Also Nintendo needs to fix their pricing structure because some of these games shouldn't be over $5
Also Nintendo needs to fix their pricing structure because some of these games shouldn't be over $5
evilromero
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I'm still not sure what game or games to get. Has FF been proven as a good game?
Stumpokapow
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I think I'll be sticking with FF:CC next week. I'll pick up Defend Your Castle and LostWinds at some point, probably when the WiiWare releases slow down. There are enough ready-for-launch titles that I'm sure next week will have at least a few releases.
Hmm no Dr Mario or Pokemon Ranch at launch. It indeed seems like Nintendo wants Final Fantasy and Lost Winds to shine as the examples of WiiWare successes. Lost Winds is priced to high for me though, it looks great and all but too short for 10 euro imo.
I think it's likely next week will see World of Goo and Gyrostarr. The week after that Dr. Mario or Pokemon Ranch and that Ubisoft title.
I think it's likely next week will see World of Goo and Gyrostarr. The week after that Dr. Mario or Pokemon Ranch and that Ubisoft title.
Hopefully they announce the European ones soon. And hopefully Australia doesn't get fucked over like some VC releases.
Also surprised they're doing this on a Monday for the US. VC should be monday, WW Tuesday. So then you've got XBLA Wednesday and PSN Thursday. Meh.
I'll probably get Lost Winds - but now you're saying it's very short? Like, how short?
And they've mentioned that US / PAL are intentionally going a more XBLA style release schedule with one or two releases a week, so each game gets to shine. It's not like everyone will go out and buy Critter Round Up right away.
Also surprised they're doing this on a Monday for the US. VC should be monday, WW Tuesday. So then you've got XBLA Wednesday and PSN Thursday. Meh.
I'll probably get Lost Winds - but now you're saying it's very short? Like, how short?
And they've mentioned that US / PAL are intentionally going a more XBLA style release schedule with one or two releases a week, so each game gets to shine. It's not like everyone will go out and buy Critter Round Up right away.
Father_Brain
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Ranger X said:
It was never confirmed as a launch title; several people misinterpreted the press release as doing so, but it just gave a "spring 2008" launch date. It has been rated by the ESRB, so it should be out in the next month.
Anyway, the initial launch lineup is a bit thin (where's Dr. Mario and Gyrostarr?), but the staggered releases shouldn't be a huge problem at this point; it's not as though there's anything close to a VC-size backlog.
EmCeeGramr
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Does the new one have more than 1 table? I feel like I wasted money.Ranger X said:
The Super Mario Bros. games take less than 3 hours to beat (apiece) in a full run, but I don't see anybody complaining about them. If Lost Winds is just as replayable as those titles, then $10 is a more than fair price. Also, the 3-hour runtime could pertain to just the main story (if there are secrets or sidequests) or the shortest possible path (if there are multiple paths).Crushed said:
Now, if it were FF:CC in this situation, there'd be something to complain about.
BrodiemanTTR
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I discovered that I had 500 points stored away when I went to download the Nintendo Channel, so I'll just be picking up Defend Your Castle since I can't afford any more. 
blu said:
Tuff call. I didn't play pinball fantasies but i think it's better than Metroid Pinball.
What's cool with Alien and Devil's Crush is that there's alot going on in the table. Lots of stuff is destroyed, unlocked, tranformed. There's also bonus rooms, sub chambers you're teleported in for special challenges. It really is alot of fun.
EmCeeGramr said:
As far as i know Alien and Devil Crush are one table games. This game is not awesome because there's alot of table, it's because the only table you have evolves and it's focusing quite alot on bonus rooms with special challenges. You bought Alien Crush? Did you blew the brain to unleash the critters? Did you hit the eggs until you will earn the x7 bonus? Do you complete the bonus rooms? (there's like 4 or 5). Did you blow the cocoons?. There's alot to do to rank points. Great stuff.
crowphoenix
Banned
Cynar said:what? no dr mario at launch? wtf is this?
I know. That fact just ruined my Monday. I had expected to be getting to play some Dr. Mario goodness tomorrow, but I was wrong.
EmCeeGramr
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Is this a midnight launch, or like 6 am est kind of deal?
EmCeeGramr
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Ranger X said:
The one table does contain variety and I have done alot of the things you mentioned. I just think multiple alien worlds with different layouts with more music would make it perfect.
rollingstart
Banned
I might pick up Lost Winds, but does anyone know how much storage it takes up?
JoshuaJSlone
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That video is footage from one possible future. It's like wondering why the TNG movies conflict with the future from All Good Things...Crushed said:
See, I don't understand why Nintendo would release a video to the whole North American userbase showing that Dr. Mario will be released at launch, only a week launch itself.
PDTVolcynika said: