Official bitching about Hudson abandoning VC support. [VC/WiiWare = lost cause]
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I would argue that although you will get $8+ of entertainment value out of PSIII, the time costs required to get that $8 is so significant that it would degrade the entertainment value. You won't be having anti-fun but at the same time you'll almost certainly look back and think "jeez, I could have spent those 20 hours of my life doing all sorts of better things, including playing better, more fulfilling games". Don't get me wrong, a lot of games I've played and would recommend as being worth the dollar value aren't exactly life-enhancing experiences, but PSIII, especially in this day and age, is just not worth it. There are far better and similarly priced games on every platform, if only through BC.borghe said:
And to cut off criticism, I know that the same charges can be levelled at a lot (most) of the VC games (like RCR, various shmups, etc), but none of them require the kind of time that PSIII will, and most of them are decent examples of the history of gaming (unlike PSIII).
On the bright side, the megaton/failton meter for today's PR can't possibly fall too far, because it does include River City Ransom at the least. Still, let's see how low it can go.
-4: RCR is the only game
-2.5: RCR + shovelware that nobody wants
0: RCR + two shovelware titles that nobody wants
1.5: RCR + three shovelware titles that nobody wants
3: RCR + game that a few people want
6: RCR + game that many people want
7: RCR + game that many people want + shovelware that nobody wants
10: RCR + two games that many people want
My bet's on -2.5.
-4: RCR is the only game
-2.5: RCR + shovelware that nobody wants
0: RCR + two shovelware titles that nobody wants
1.5: RCR + three shovelware titles that nobody wants
3: RCR + game that a few people want
6: RCR + game that many people want
7: RCR + game that many people want + shovelware that nobody wants
10: RCR + two games that many people want
My bet's on -2.5.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Yeah, if they're gonna keep doing 2-game weeks, they should at least do 1 'Fuck yeah!' game, and 1 meh/obscure game, every single week.
evilromero
Member
Dracula X!JSnake said:
evilromero
Member
Jiggy, are you trying to inflate your post count in this thread? I see nothing but twirling cartoon girl everywhere I look. Wait, don't answer that. Just don't.
Well, take comfort in the fact that if this week disappoints, you could always help others fill up their VC catalog by participating in this thread.
Iam Canadian
and have the worst user name EVER
LinkAMN said:
Can he get the PR and deliver it to us on forty seconds of internet?
You all had better get that reference.
April 21, 2008
Wii-kly Update: Two New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop Channel
Helping out your friends is often as easy as a ride to the airport or a kind word of advice. But when they fall victim to dastardly kidnappers, things get a little more complicated. Step up and find out what it takes to rescue your imperiled pals in the latest additions to the Wii Shop Channel. Both of these classic titles feature distinctive rescue-driven storylines and villain-busting action to help bring out your inner hero. Isnt that what friends are for?
Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This weeks new games are:
River City Ransom (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and OlderMild Suggestive Themes and Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): River City Ransom takes place in River City, where our heroes, Alex and Ryan, find a letter on Ryans locker from a guy named Slick. The letter says that Ryans girlfriend, Cyndi, has been kidnapped, and Slick has taken River City hostage with the help of countless gangs and evil bosses. Its up to our heroes to save poor Cyndi and free River City from the clutches of Slick and his underlings. You can play as Alex and take on the challenge alone or battle with two players simultaneously as Alex and Ryan. Kick and punch to fight your way through gang members, evil bosses and other goons, or use a variety of weapons including a chain whip, brass knuckles and a tire, to name a few. Raise your stats by eating right, and gain new techniques by reading books. With your fighting prowess and never-ending spirit, the bad guys wont know what hit them.
Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for EveryoneMild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): As Rhys, the crown prince of the Orakian kingdom of Landen, you are engaged to be married to Maia, a woman from a rival kingdom. But Maia is kidnapped on your wedding day, setting you on a quest filled with twists and turns that will reintroduce you to people and places from previous Phantasy Star games. This epic spans several generations of characters, and your choices will dramatically impact the way the story unfolds, which makes it a great game to play all the way through more than once. In Phantasy Star III, things arent always what they seemcheck it out and watch the mysteries unfold.
The list of downloadable games is updated weekly on Nintendos Online Press Room at press.nintendo.com. For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com or contact:
Chris Olmstead Eileen Tanner
GolinHarris GolinHarris
213-623-4200, ext. 780 509-628-1993
colmstead@golinharris.com etanner@golinharris.com
# # #
Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please contact Danny Beardsworth 213-438-8835 or dbeardsworth@golinharris.com. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the sites RSS feed.
Wii-kly Update: Two New Classic Games Added to Wii Shop Channel
Helping out your friends is often as easy as a ride to the airport or a kind word of advice. But when they fall victim to dastardly kidnappers, things get a little more complicated. Step up and find out what it takes to rescue your imperiled pals in the latest additions to the Wii Shop Channel. Both of these classic titles feature distinctive rescue-driven storylines and villain-busting action to help bring out your inner hero. Isnt that what friends are for?
Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This weeks new games are:
River City Ransom (NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and OlderMild Suggestive Themes and Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): River City Ransom takes place in River City, where our heroes, Alex and Ryan, find a letter on Ryans locker from a guy named Slick. The letter says that Ryans girlfriend, Cyndi, has been kidnapped, and Slick has taken River City hostage with the help of countless gangs and evil bosses. Its up to our heroes to save poor Cyndi and free River City from the clutches of Slick and his underlings. You can play as Alex and take on the challenge alone or battle with two players simultaneously as Alex and Ryan. Kick and punch to fight your way through gang members, evil bosses and other goons, or use a variety of weapons including a chain whip, brass knuckles and a tire, to name a few. Raise your stats by eating right, and gain new techniques by reading books. With your fighting prowess and never-ending spirit, the bad guys wont know what hit them.
Phantasy Star III Generations of Doom (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for EveryoneMild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): As Rhys, the crown prince of the Orakian kingdom of Landen, you are engaged to be married to Maia, a woman from a rival kingdom. But Maia is kidnapped on your wedding day, setting you on a quest filled with twists and turns that will reintroduce you to people and places from previous Phantasy Star games. This epic spans several generations of characters, and your choices will dramatically impact the way the story unfolds, which makes it a great game to play all the way through more than once. In Phantasy Star III, things arent always what they seemcheck it out and watch the mysteries unfold.
The list of downloadable games is updated weekly on Nintendos Online Press Room at press.nintendo.com. For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com or contact:
Chris Olmstead Eileen Tanner
GolinHarris GolinHarris
213-623-4200, ext. 780 509-628-1993
colmstead@golinharris.com etanner@golinharris.com
# # #
Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please contact Danny Beardsworth 213-438-8835 or dbeardsworth@golinharris.com. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the sites RSS feed.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Final-fucking-ly for a good week!!
crowphoenix
Banned
That's a good week. PS3 is fairly medicore, from my experiances, but if you enjoy the PS games, then I would probably tell you to get it.
RCR on the other hand is fan-fucking-tastic..
Also, Zombies Ate my Neighbors is an amazing game.
RCR on the other hand is fan-fucking-tastic..
Also, Zombies Ate my Neighbors is an amazing game.
crowphoenix
Banned
JSnake said:
I remembered I wanted to say that. There's nothing better than exploding zombies with a water pistol.
I was about to say "it's still never a good week until we return to three games," but then I realized that the joke ratings system I came up with would call this a 6, which is technically above average. Clearly I've got to amend that thing; even as a joke or exaggeration, it's not allowed to stand.
Edit: Nah, but seriously, it's an above-average week. Would still have preferred to see another piece of shovelware crammed in there and sent to die, though.
Edit: Nah, but seriously, it's an above-average week. Would still have preferred to see another piece of shovelware crammed in there and sent to die, though.
Iam Canadian
and have the worst user name EVER
Jiggy37 said:
Fixed.
RurouniZel said:
To be fair, last week wasn't bad. Mega Turrican and Fantasy Zone are both very solid games.
crowphoenix
Banned
It's a race between me and Canadian. Who will get their VC game first?
You, unless either 1) ESRB ratings have truly ceased to mean anything for the future of VC, or 2) Nintendo wants to make miracles happen.crowphoenix said:
Edit: The real race is between you/me/schuelma/ethelred (Shining Force II) and Dragona (Ys Book I & II). Whose months-delayed game will arrive sooner?