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[melon]

I cannot imagine how they would make this game into a movie.

With a crappy director, terrible script, and B-list actors, of course.

Melon

 

[catlhere]

You can add Halo and Metal Gear Solid to the list of upcoming video game movies that will undoubtedly suck.

 

[catlhere]

And since I can never post without a little bit of random news. Here's some more Wii rumors. Speculate away!

*Preorders already being taken for hardware and software? Could this hint at pricing and release dates?
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/709/709636p1.html

*New Satoru Iwata interview. Lot's of fun info and sneaky answers, a really good read
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=12748&rp=1

Just look at the history of Nintendo consoles for the price? Could the $200 price point be a reality?

 

[A_Wanderer]

With a crappy director, terrible script, and B-list actors, of course.

Melon

Surely your overlooking such great video game to movie translations as Super Mario Brothers and Street Fighter

I've just been playing the demo for Rise of Legends and I am really enjoying the steampunk elements, first decent fix since Arcanum.

 

[mdw3935]

I hope the Wii comes out in October, because I'm planning on getting it for my son for Christmas. I hoping the $200.00 price tag is reality.

With a crappy director, terrible script, and B-list actors, of course.

Melon

I'm afraid you are right. Why does Hollywood have to do this. Can't they come up with original ideas for movies anymore? T.V. shows and games into movies equals disaster.

 

[briarrose]

Are there any Final Fantasy games that aren't turn based?

 

[catlhere]

Are there any Final Fantasy games that aren't turn based?

There are actually 2 Final Fantasy games that I own which stray away from the typical JRPG approach of turn-based action.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicals (GC) which is a real-time action rpg
http://media.cube.ign.com/media/479/479090/vids_1.html

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GBA) which is a turn-based strategy game
http://media.gameboy.ign.com/media/480/480116/vids_1.html

I enjoyed both, but you should check out some of the videos in the links to see if you would like those type of gameplay elements. Other than the 2 I have played?

Final Fantasy VII: Dirge Of Cerberus (PS2) which looks to be a third-person shooter ala Resident Evil
http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/693/693672/vids_1.html

 

[catlhere]

For anyone who hates the big 3 gaming companies out right now, here's a handheld for all you non-conformists! Lol

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/23/iriver-tries-to-wing-it-with-portable-gaming-device-still-fac/

 

[Sleep Over Jack]

The Warcraft storyline has been ongoing since 1994..it is ready-made for a film if it is done right, but they will have to get someone to direct that has some ability and passion for the material, and to create a different tone to the recent LOTR films to avoid copycat comparisons..I really hope they avoid a cheapo approach though, since I love the series.

 

[Canadiens1131]

The Warcraft storyline has been ongoing since 1994.

For Azeroth!



Seriously though, the original story of orcs coming through a portal and invading a medievil kingdom would work great on film.

 

[melon]

I'm afraid you are right. Why does Hollywood have to do this. Can't they come up with original ideas for movies anymore? T.V. shows and games into movies equals disaster.

Most media people think they're doing the public a service by catering everything to sixth graders.

Of course, for all of us with an intellect of a seventh grader or higher, we're out of luck.

Melon

 

[catlhere]

Mortal Kombat=Cinema Gold

And as always, another link. This one isn't newsworthy, but I thought it was a cool video to watch. This is how they play Dominos in Oblivion!
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/23/fun-with-physics-oblivions-domino-effect/

 

[catlhere]

Here are some more little tidbits about Wii using the Opera web browser
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/709/709705p1.html

 

[mdw3935]

For Azeroth!



Seriously though, the original story of orcs coming through a portal and invading a medievil kingdom would work great on film.

For the Horde!!

 

[briarrose]

There are actually 2 Final Fantasy games that I own which stray away from the typical JRPG approach of turn-based action.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicals (GC) which is a real-time action rpg
http://media.cube.ign.com/media/479/479090/vids_1.html

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (GBA) which is a turn-based strategy game
http://media.gameboy.ign.com/media/480/480116/vids_1.html

I enjoyed both, but you should check out some of the videos in the links to see if you would like those type of gameplay elements. Other than the 2 I have played?

Final Fantasy VII: Dirge Of Cerberus (PS2) which looks to be a third-person shooter ala Resident Evil
http://media.ps2.ign.com/media/693/693672/vids_1.html

Thank you!!!

 

[melon]

Add the upcoming "Final Fantasy XII" and even "XII" to that list too. Square-Enix was on record, after FFX, that the developers were officially bored with turn-based games. Their work since then certainly proves that.

Melon

 

[LJT]

Is FF: Crystal Chronicles any good? I just remember some mixed reviews about it.

 

[catlhere]

^It's somewhat slow moving, I wish the characters ran a little faster and casted magic a little quicker too. It currently has an 80% average at gamerankings.com Just check out the movies in the link I posted to get a feel of what the gameplay is like.

Media Create software sales for this week of May:

1.) PS2 hack//G.U. Vol. 1 - 91,000
2.) NDS Brain training 2 - 62,000 (2,281,000)
3.) NDS Tetris DS - 51,000 (499,000)
4.) NDS Brain training - 45,000 (2,220,000)
5.) PS2 Winning Eleven 10 - 45,000 (657,000)
6.) NDS Animal Crossing - 33,000 (2,709,000)
7.) PS2 Powerful Major League - 33,000 (123,000)
8.) NDS English training - 29,000 (1,055,000)
9.) NDS Pokemon Ranger - 18,000 (532,000)
10.) NDS Mario Kart DS - 16,000 (1,383,000)

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

wow ds is kinda dominating there isn't it.

 

[catlhere]

News:

*Not too much of a surprise since everyone has been talking about the Wii price being in the $200-300 range but now we have official confirmation that it will be "no more than $250"
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6151827.html

 

[catlhere]

*Oh and here is the packaging for the new Nintendo DS Lite that will be available June 11th for $129.99
http://www.n-sider.com/newsview.php?type=story&storyid=2190

 

[catlhere]

*The Xbox360 area of IGN.com has given the results of a Famitsu poll conducted about E3 reactions
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/710/710133p1.html

Summary:

Which hardware has your greatest interest?
-Wii 68.8%
-PS3 21.0%
-Xbox360 7.2%
-DS 3.0%

Which hardware do you expect to win the next-gen race?
-Wii 73.0%
-PS3 22.6%
-Xbox360 4.4%

What do you think of the PS3's price?
-"It's too high" 88.4%
-"It's Reasonable" 10.9%
-"It's too low" 0.7%

What do you expect Wii to cost?
-25,000jpy ($224) 53.6%
-30,000jpy ($268) 2nd
-35,000/20,000jpy 3rd

What game most interests you?
-The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess 1st
-Final Fantasy XIII 2nd
-Metal Gear Solid 4 3rd
-Super Smash Bros. Brawl 4th
-Dragon Quest 8 Swords 5th
-Super Mario Galaxy 6th
-Final Fantasy III 7th
-Monster Hunter 3 8th
-Resident Evil Wii 9th
-Halo 3 10th

 

[catlhere]

Media Create Hardware sales for this week of May:

1.) DSL 160,182
2.) PSP 24,457
3.) PS2 20,633
4.) DS 16,867
5.) GBASP 6,174
6.) GBM 2,245
7.) Xbox360 1,403
8.) GC 1,051
9.) GBA 25
10.) Xbox 20

^it's neck and neck!

And a link for people who want to read Japanese.
http://www.m-create.com/jpn/s_ranking.html

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

cattlehere

you rock in copious amounts.

 

[catlhere]

Wow gaming has been slow. Nothing hugely important has been going on lately. Only a few things I noticed.

-The first PS3's will be shipped to Europe, but still launched on the Nov. 17th date that the US has.

-"Star Fox DS" has been renamed Star Fox Command. Not sure if that's a hint about the gameplay or what.

-Rumors going around that the Wiimote could also work as a mic, headset, and phone. I bet it chops your onions for you too
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=24657269

-Oh and here's a really cool HD video of the fishing elements in Twilight Princess. Just to show how the graphics are coming along. They look amazing.
http://media.revolution.ign.com/media/748/748589/vids_1.html

 

[zoobeatle]

Playing King Kong on PS2, lotta fun.

 

[catlhere]

Few tidbits here and there. Nothing too huge unless you're interested in these type of things.

News:

*Super Paper Mario and Children of Mana both seem to have release dates now. I plan on picking both up if they turn out good
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6151982.html

*So are the rumors true that Microsoft could be planning their own attempt at handheld console success? Read to find out
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=24671473&sid=6152016

*Come September of this year you can finally see who's kicking your ass online with Xbox Live Vision's new webcam
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6151990.html

*For anyone interested in the comparative sizes for the next-gen consoles, take a look
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/30/the-revised-next-gen-console-size-comparisons/

*So you want a DS Lite and wonder what it would be like to have a handheld that rumbles? Here ya go
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/30/ds-lite-is-ready-to-rumble-pak/

*Nothing important here. Just an update on the TGS' theme of "New" It will be held in September. Mark your gaming calendars
http://games.ign.com/articles/710/710604p1.html

 

[catlhere]

Oh and here are pictures in case you don't feel like clicking the links to the console sizes. This seems to be pretty accurate.

Bigger bottom row

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

i see my comp up there!! and the purple lunchbox lolz

super paper mario

 

[namkcuR]

I am hardcore into old-school gaming right now. I really don't have that much desire to go dumping $300 for a PS3 or an XBox/XBox360(hate XBox anyway) or a Wii. I never even purchased a Gamecube or an original XBox. I only just this past January purchased a PS2, and that wasn't retail, it was from a relative. There just aren't enough really great games anymore to warrant spending that kind of money, imo.

But emulation is a godsend. I have every single NES, SNES, Genesis, and 32X game ever on my computer(which I can hook to a TV, and play with an SNES controller and Super Smartjoy USB adapter). I will soon have every N64 game on my computer as well...gotta get that N64 Smartjoy USB adaptor so I can hook an N64 controller to my computer.

Sooooooo many great games to play on First-Generation(NES, Atari), Second Generation(SNES, Genesis/32X, Turbo-Grafx 16), and Third Generation(N64, Playstation, Saturn) consoles.

And I still say that Sega's Dreamcast is still the best fourth-generation console. I just acquired Sonic Adventure through 'alternate' sources.

Old-School Gaming