Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC) = $29.99 @ ebgames.com
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Agent Dormer
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That's rather shocking... and sad.
Zerodoppler
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Idiot Capcom! I refuse to buy more than two games in a month.
I loved the first Viewtiful Joe, but that doesn't mean I'm ready to shell out another $40 to play it again 1 year later. Also maybe if they had released it at a better time I would have payed full price, but right now there are just too many other high priority games that I want to play.
TekunoRobby
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You do realize that Viewtiful Joe 1 was an extremely novel concept within the media at the time and everyone was heaping mounds of praise on it for both it's unique look and as a throwback to the old classic design. Not to mention that the game was hyped from it's public inception of the Capcom 5 so there was already a large amount of interest going for it. This sequel did not get that much praise or interest from public outlets and the GameCube library has a more major games to steal the thunder from Viewtiful Joe 2. There is no crazy Nintendo manifesto going on, it's just a simple analysis of public interest.drohne said:
if gamecube fans liked viewtiful joe half as much as they claimed to, they'd be buying the sequel in numbers. and the primary reason the sequel isn't generating fanboy hype is that there's a ps2 version. which really does suggest that the first one was hyped to the moon on its status as an "important, credible" gamecube exclusive rather than its merits as a game.
i thought viewtiful joe was stylish but sterile. didn't have the momentum and immediacy of a really good arcade game. i couldn't understand the hyperbolic praise. looks like i'm now on the same page as everyone else. but i'll pick up the sequel when it's cheap.
i thought viewtiful joe was stylish but sterile. didn't have the momentum and immediacy of a really good arcade game. i couldn't understand the hyperbolic praise. looks like i'm now on the same page as everyone else. but i'll pick up the sequel when it's cheap.
.... patriotic obligation to what exactly?drohne said:
Personally, I'm going to buy the game, but just not now. I can't afford it and there's no point in me buying it when I won't get around to playing it for a few months anyway. Releasing the game in this holiday season of 2004 was just not a good idea, heh.
The game also arrived just a little too early in my mind, almost to the point where I quite haven't accepted the fact that the it has even been released yet. Chances are, I'll be perusing around EB sometime in February, bored out of my skull and I'll come across it by some random chance at 25-30 bucks (CAD) and think to myself "Shit, I forgot about this ... what a deal though." and I'll proceed to buy it.
So yeah, I loved the first one and I'm sure that I'll love the second one, but I still have to have my priorites. Either that, or invent a way to generate infinite amounts of money and a way to slow down time.
TekunoRobby
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Well if you're talking about public opinion on the internet then I'm sure half the hype was because it was a fantastic GameCube exclusive but most of all the journalistic praise came because of there being genuine interest in the title regardless of the platform. The first one was hyped to hell in all marketing outlets, this one wasn't at all. It's nice to beleive that a singular platform can be carried by a throng of adoring fans but in this modern era with the massive number of sales being generated I don't think that's happening. Fanboys don't make up a majority of sales. Again there is no crazy Nintendo manifesto at work here, there simply wasn't enough public interest generated.
I can also understand the lack of interest from the multi-console owning crowd considering the unbeleivable quantity of stellar and highly marketed titles availabe at the same time. Viewtiful Joe 2 was a fun game but choosing between that and MGS3, GTA:SA, Halo 2, Half Life 2, Metroid Prime: Echoes, and even Paper Mario 2 (for the GC only crowd). I'm not that suprised it was completely ignored with those choices and I only provided just a fraction of the big sellers available for the year.
Is VJ2 really doing that bad?
I can also understand the lack of interest from the multi-console owning crowd considering the unbeleivable quantity of stellar and highly marketed titles availabe at the same time. Viewtiful Joe 2 was a fun game but choosing between that and MGS3, GTA:SA, Halo 2, Half Life 2, Metroid Prime: Echoes, and even Paper Mario 2 (for the GC only crowd). I'm not that suprised it was completely ignored with those choices and I only provided just a fraction of the big sellers available for the year.
Is VJ2 really doing that bad?
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
They're releasing sequels way too soon.
TekunoRobby
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I love how you quickly turn to infantile name calling when you don't have an adequate answer. I wasn't even arguing with you, I was providing an opinion of mine which may or may not have been correct. I felt that was the possible answer but if you had any decent evidence or opinions proving otherwise I'd be more than willing to accept and learn from it. I was actually looking foward to any hard evidence being provided since I was merely giving opinions and personal insight on the matter.drohne said:
Considering your replies though it seemed that I have wasted my time giving you the benefit of the doubt. I still hold hope but right now it's looking grim.
FYI: I'm quite FAR from being a Nintendo fanboy. In fact it'd be ludicrous to assume I'm a fanboy of anything.
EDIT: Oh ok, then I apologize. It's my own fault I suppose for jumping to conclusions. I still do look foward to your input on the matter if you feel it's worth the time. I know this discussion is hardly important but I don't actually have any hard evidence so I'm hesitant to rely solely on what I perceive to be what's occuring.
MadOdorMachine
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Didn't this game just come out? Granted this is only one online site, it seems kind of early to be dropping the price considering alot of people buy games after Christmas with giftcards. I don't think the game selling poorly has anything to do with it no longer being Cube exclusive. I'm still planning on picking it up along with RE4, PoP:WW and CoD:FH. None of them are Cube exclusive. I think the problem is there are just too many games to choose from right now and most people can't afford them all. VJ2 also hasn't recieved anywhere near the hype it's predecessor did. Can anyone compare the sales of VJ2 against some other games that were recently released on GameCube? I think the Cube in general is just loosing more support from it's owners. Public perception of them continues to get worse and worse.
Link316 said:
VJ came out a month and a half before MK DD in the US. And the gap was much bigger in Japan. The gap between VJ2 and MP2:E is around 1 week.
Plus, MK DD is only one game. This year VJ2 has to compete with Paper Mario 2, Mario Tennis, MP2:E, Baten Kaitos not to mention games on other platforms.
Kumiko Nikaido
Vindication...sweet.
Just to let you guys know that this price drop is only temporary for the holiday sale season, and that VJ2 will go back to it's normal price of $39.99 around/after Christmas.
Rummy Bunnz
Member
Yes. I loved the first game, but this has been the most overcrowded season ever. A too-soon sequel with minimum upgrades goes on the "Wait 'Til It's $20 Next March" list.explodet said:
Drohne, are you just stirring up the rubes, or do you honestly believe this shit? It's Olimario-level warped.
Kumiko Nikaido
Vindication...sweet.
deadlifter said:
Yeah, it'll be back to $40 by the time the new year rolls around. It's on sale now to move more stock.
swoon said:
Yup, in-store as well!
You can now get it for $24.99
Save $5 off instantly when you purchase Viewtiful Joe 2 GC. To save $5 off this game, add Viewtiful Joe 2 GC to your cart and enter coupon code VIEWJOE2. Offer expires December 24, 2004 at 4 p.m. EST. Limit of one offer per customer. Offer is subject to change at any time. Not valid with any other. Not valid on Pre-Played products. No dealers.
Save $5 off instantly when you purchase Viewtiful Joe 2 GC. To save $5 off this game, add Viewtiful Joe 2 GC to your cart and enter coupon code VIEWJOE2. Offer expires December 24, 2004 at 4 p.m. EST. Limit of one offer per customer. Offer is subject to change at any time. Not valid with any other. Not valid on Pre-Played products. No dealers.
Necroscope
Member
On Act 4, u r fighting Alaster again. In the boss intro cutscene, he said he won't introduce himself again and told the audience to pick up VJ 1 in store for speical price.... how ironic.
captmcblack
Member
That new $24.99 figure can't be had in-store though, right?
Regardless of all these conspiracy theories as to why the game isn't selling well, which has more to do with the timing of the release than any console factors, I do just want to note that the game is $30 in most places lately, as Target had the game for $24.88 this past week as Wario64 noted in a previous thread.
I just recently went through it and it's a great follow up, despite not being quite as novel as the first. It's a bit of a shame Sylvia isn't more useful, but it's definitely worth picking up for $30, and there's a good chunk of added replay value in the sequel. Contrary to what drohne suggested, I find it's a great game to pick up and play, particularly with the Reel Select and 36 Chambers modes. As for the sequel coming too soon, it should be noted that the original game hinted at a sequel and a third game as well, and VJ2 directly implies a 3rd game is in the making. So all things considered, there will be a VJ3, so please don't be so surprised if it shows up next year.
I just recently went through it and it's a great follow up, despite not being quite as novel as the first. It's a bit of a shame Sylvia isn't more useful, but it's definitely worth picking up for $30, and there's a good chunk of added replay value in the sequel. Contrary to what drohne suggested, I find it's a great game to pick up and play, particularly with the Reel Select and 36 Chambers modes. As for the sequel coming too soon, it should be noted that the original game hinted at a sequel and a third game as well, and VJ2 directly implies a 3rd game is in the making. So all things considered, there will be a VJ3, so please don't be so surprised if it shows up next year.
captmcblack said:
There's a coupon from some EBgames holiday book thingy that has the $5 off.
http://www.angelfire.com/games5/trunks982/images/EB5.jpg
neo2046
Member
the game is also very weak in Japan
VJ2's first day sale
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ipod_mini/e/7484dcfd1f6b1735f2dbba49fa7a1fce
18) Viewtiful JOE 2 (PS2)(2600 / 6%)
19) Viewtiful JOE 2 (GC) (2500 / 10%)
I am waiting for the game goes to 2000 yen range
VJ2's first day sale
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ipod_mini/e/7484dcfd1f6b1735f2dbba49fa7a1fce
18) Viewtiful JOE 2 (PS2)(2600 / 6%)
19) Viewtiful JOE 2 (GC) (2500 / 10%)
I am waiting for the game goes to 2000 yen range
that's just wrong ....neo2046 said:the game is also very weak in Japan
VJ2's first day sale
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ipod_mini/e/7484dcfd1f6b1735f2dbba49fa7a1fce
18) Viewtiful JOE 2 (PS2)(2600 / 6%)
19) Viewtiful JOE 2 (GC) (2500 / 10%)
I am waiting for the game goes to 2000 yen range
PS2 now $29.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243883.asp
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243883.asp
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Viewtiful Bomb. I guess releasing on PS2 didn't help matters much, either.
I agree with Dacoco, though... sequels that haven't been changed or upgraded or evolved much are coming out way too soon. How about waiting a while and fleshing things out more? *looks at EA, Ubi Soft, and Capcom*
I agree with Dacoco, though... sequels that haven't been changed or upgraded or evolved much are coming out way too soon. How about waiting a while and fleshing things out more? *looks at EA, Ubi Soft, and Capcom*