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[AceBandage]

That is exactly what everyone is trying to say though. They are trying to say that Nintendo games (like Pixar and Disney classics) have something in them that others just lack, something intangible, and indescribable. What is the word for that again?

je ne sais quoi

 

[Red]

That is exactly what everyone is trying to say though. They are trying to say that Nintendo games (like Pixar and Disney classics) have something in them that others just lack, something intangible, and indescribable. What is the word for that again?

Magic.

 

[ThanksVision]

Any good wallpapers???

 

[Regulus Tera]

Magic.

Otherwise known as Shigeru Miyamoto.

 

[AceBandage]

Otherwise known as Shigeru Miyamoto.

 

[Criminal Upper]

*tears*

 

[Red]

Otherwise known as Shigeru Miyamoto.

The man himself is a legend. Without him, where would games be?

But it's unfair to say he's solely responsible for the quality of Nintendo's titles. They are simply an entire group of people who get it.

Even if you disagree with some of their past decisions, there are so few relative failures in a history of soaring success.

 

[Haunted]

What is this Nintendo circlejerk in here?

Spoiler

and why wasn't I invited

 

[ViewtifulJC]

That is exactly what everyone is trying to say though. They are trying to say that Nintendo games (like Pixar and Disney classics) have something in them that others just lack, something intangible, and indescribable. What is the word for that again?

But again, its just using a word to cover up our inefficient vocabulary in describing our likes and dislikes of video games. "The game is just so delierously charming!" doesn't really tell me a whole lot, since its such an intangiable quantity.

 

[GamerSoul]

The gifs are amazing in this thread.

 

[Red]

The gifs are amazing in this thread.

Breakdancing Link with headbobbing Zant is one of the best things I've ever seen.

 

[Relix]

The TP Medley is breathtaking. Wow.

 

[Regulus Tera]

The man himself is a legend. Without him, where would games be?

But it's unfair to say he's solely responsible for the quality of Nintendo's titles. They are simply an entire group of people who get it.

Even if you disagree with some of their past decisions, there are so few relative failures in a history of soaring success.

Ok ok. Hiroshi Yamauchi is the man behind Nintendo magick.

 

[Hot Coldman]

What is this Nintendo circlejerk in here?

Spoiler

and why wasn't I invited

Yeah keep that shit in the Skyrim thread or something

 

[Quadrangulum]

Those arrangements are utterly fantastic. This is Zelda's definitive CD and one of the best sounding game music collections there is. I wish I knew we were getting something of this caliber (and as a freebie!) before initiating my hunt for imports this summer.

 

[AceBandage]

But again, its just using a word to cover up our inefficient vocabulary in describing our likes and dislikes of video games. "The game is just so delierously charming!" doesn't really tell me a whole lot, since its such an intangiable quantity.

I believe the only descriptor that would do their games justice would be "fun".
Nintendo's games are pure, unadulterated, fun.

The epitome of gaming enjoyment.

Not that other games aren't fun or enjoyable. Rather, Nintendo's games are straight to it (particularly Mario games).

 

[Divvy]

Breakdancing Link with headbobbing Zant is one of the best things I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp38BI3jNS4

 

[Red]

Incredible.

 

[ThanksVision]

via twitter

Patrick Klepek
Looks like my Skyward Sword review should be up at midnight. Nintendo moved up the embargo time.

So does this mean 12 eastern??

 

[Souldriver]

Jesus, the music CD. Gerudo Valley is le-gen-da-ry!

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

"Charm" is such a vague, nonsense descriptor. Right up there with "uninspired" for negative reviews. It doesn't really mean anything, really.

I couldn't disagree more.

 

[BY2K]

via twitter

Patrick Klepek
Looks like my Skyward Sword review should be up at midnight. Nintendo moved up the embargo time.

So does this mean 12 eastern??

WHY AM I SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS!?

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

via twitter

Patrick Klepek
Looks like my Skyward Sword review should be up at midnight. Nintendo moved up the embargo time.

So does this mean 12 eastern??

FFFFUUUUU I shouldn't be this excited!

 

[AceBandage]

Moving up your embargo is a good sign.
Means Nintendo is pretty happy with what they are hearing.

 

[Red]

Is Klepek the IGN guy?

 

[GamerSoul]

Jesus, the music CD. Gerudo Valley is le-gen-da-ry!

If there is a version of Gerudo valley I haven't heard...I'm gonna shed a tear.

 

[AceBandage]

Is Klepek the IGN guy?

Giant Bomb

 

[pirata]

via twitter

Patrick Klepek
Looks like my Skyward Sword review should be up at midnight. Nintendo moved up the embargo time.

So does this mean 12 eastern??

Since he is in California, and Giant Bomb almost always lists the time for things in Pacific time, I would say no.

 

[BY2K]

patrickklepek Patrick Klepek
Oh, PST. Sorry.

God damn it.

 

[Souldriver]

Moving up your embargo is a good sign.
Means Nintendo is pretty happy with what they are hearing.

Eh. I wouldn't read to much into an embargo of "a few hours less".

 

[krYlon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp38BI3jNS4

Brilliant

 

[GamerSoul]

I have a feeling all this excitement could lead to chaos. Nonetheless, let's enjoy the ride. no homo.

 

[Souldriver]

If there is a version of Gerudo valley I haven't heard...I'm gonna shed a tear.

The version on the 25th anniversary CD has so much swung in it. That rhythm! Goddamn.

 

[The Lamp]

THIS CD
HOLY F

There are no words.....................this is the greatest orchestral arrangement of video game music ever made ;o;

poor Metroid will never get this love lol

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Patrick's not doing their Quick Look or video review until next week because he wants to be careful to show off what's really going on in the game once all the embargoes are up, apparently.

So I guess we won't get a video of 45 minutes of wandering around Skyloft before the first dungeon.

 

[Relix]

Track 7 brought a tear to my eyes. Ok I am gonna get off this thread... damn. SO AWESOME... SO HYPED. XD!

 

[pirata]

I have a feeling all this excitement could lead to chaos. Nonetheless, let's enjoy the ride. no homo.

All of the homo.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

That is exactly what everyone is trying to say though. They are trying to say that Nintendo games (like Pixar and Disney classics) have something in them that others just lack, something intangible, and indescribable. What is the word for that again?

Sounds a lot like something that doesn't exist.

 

[Mistle]

So how many hours now until the new embargo?

 

[Why would you do that?]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp38BI3jNS4

wow that's the best thing I've seen this entire day.

 

[Feep]

When is your review going up? Same time as every other site?

12:01 AM. I'll link it when the time comes.

Edit: Apparently PST? Lame.

 

[BY2K]

GameSpot plays 44 minutes of Skyward Sword.

There will be spoilers.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Sounds a lot like something that doesn't exist.

Of course it exists.

See Ocarina of Time and its non-technically advanced characters.

Why are they more memorable than most characters in other games???

 

[Souldriver]

That is exactly what everyone is trying to say though. They are trying to say that Nintendo games (like Pixar and Disney classics) have something in them that others just lack, something intangible, and indescribable. What is the word for that again?

Lol. If something is really good, you should be able to pinpoint why. If it is a general feeling, you can still say something like "everything fits: the music, the art style, the gameplay, the story".

I agree that the "charm" argument isn't one at all. Especially if you get to write a few page review to elaborate your opinion, you should be more specific.

 

[Regulus Tera]

GameSpot plays 44 minutes of Skyward Sword.

There will be spoilers.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[Red]

GameSpot plays 44 minutes of Skyward Sword.

There will be spoilers.

Oh jesus god yes

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Of course it exists.

See Ocarina of Time and it's non-technically advanced characters.

Why are they more memorable than most characters in other games???

Let me guess: "charm", right?

Whatever that means

 

[BY2K]

WOAH, what's up with all that jaggies? I hope it's the setup...

 

[Haunted]

So I guess we won't get a video of 45 minutes of wandering around Skyloft before the first dungeon.

Better than not getting a QL done by Brad, dying twice to random enemies in the first five minutes without figuring out how to solve a puzzle or beat the boss.

 

[Red]

Lol. If something is really good, you should be able to pinpoint why. If it is a general feeling, you can still say something like "everything fits: the music, the art style, the gameplay, the story".

I agree that the "charm" argument isn't one at all. Especially if you get to write a few page review to elaborate your opinion, you should be more specific.

Charm and magic are the culmination of getting everything else right. Of course it's more than some inexplicable whatzit. It's how everything adds up into an excellent, cohesive whole.

WOAH, what's up with all that jaggies? I hope it's the setup...

That's how it's looked in all Wii media.

One of the reviews so far even explicitly lists aliasing as a complaint.