Nintendo thread (wii word rike to pray)

[Voodoo Monkey]

I like Super Smash Bros. Melee (woo! Marth!) and THPS3.

[Kamikaze_chimp]

my favs are super smash bros. and simpsons road rage

[p2501]

Eternal Darkness and Super Smash Bros. Melee. Go Roy!

[Max Power]

None. Gamecube's too kiddie. But, speaking as an RPG fan, I can wait to play the new Zelda.

[p2501]

While the gamecube may be a bit "kiddie", that doesn't change the quality of the system. Great games like Eternal Darkness, with twisted plotlines and gory graphics, show that Nintendo isn't afraid to make games for an older demographic. And with Super Smash Bros. Melee, it doesn't matter if it's kiddie, it great fun. But, you being an RPG fan (like myself), must expect less kid themes and more mature storylines. So I respect your opinion while defending this system.

[Scott]

I like Melee, Rogue Leader ( Not kiddie ), Tony Hawk ( not kiddie ) and Wave Race and ISS (Soccer) , can't wait for Metroid, Zelda Resi Eternal darkness and Mazza and Dinoasuar Planet

[:bang:]

FIFA Soccer

[Max Power]

Originally posted by p2501
While the gamecube may be a bit "kiddie", that doesn't change the quality of the system. Great games like Eternal Darkness, with twisted plotlines and gory graphics, show that Nintendo isn't afraid to make games for an older demographic. And with Super Smash Bros. Melee, it doesn't matter if it's kiddie, it great fun. But, you being an RPG fan (like myself), must expect less kid themes and more mature storylines. So I respect your opinion while defending this system.

Why, thank you, p2501.
I thank you for your humble opinion while defended your beloved system.
I also say thanks for not replying like a four year old by saying "THE GAMECUBE RULZ!!!"

[bartimus prime]

Let's try not to turn this into a "Gamecube is kiddie thead", those got really annoying.

Anyways, I like:

Super Smash Bros. Melee
THPS3
Rogue Leader
Agent Under Fire

[unnecessarily hot]

There are a few that I've really enjoyed:
Super Smash Brothers Melee (Of course)
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
NBA Courtside 2002
Fifa World Cup 2002

[dj]

Whats so kiddy about hardcore VIOLENCE!!!!!!

http://www.cybergamingnet.com/nintendo/media/107/10.jpg

[p2501]

Originally posted by Max Power


Why, thank you, p2501.
I thank you for your humble opinion while defended your beloved system.
I also say thanks for not replying like a four year old by saying "THE GAMECUBE RULZ!!!"


Ya, I hate that crap too.

[dj]

Originally posted by Max Power
None. Gamecube's too kiddie. But, speaking as an RPG fan, I can wait to play the new Zelda.

Unlucky for you that Zelda has been givin the "Kiddie" makeover then.

http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/gamecube/previews/zelda1.jpg

More info here (http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/gamecube/previews/Legend_of_Zelda_working_title.html)

[bartimus prime]

Man, I still don't understand why they went with those graphics. Should have stuck with Ocarina's graphics' I tells ya.

[dj]

Just wait till you play it. Im pretty sure it will play like a dream. :) According to most reviews that i have read, it really doesnt lose anything in terms of gameplay or anything else.

[bartimus prime]

Originally posted by dj
Just wait till you play it. Im pretty sure it will play like a dream. :) According to most reviews that i have read, it really doesnt lose anything in terms of gameplay or anything else.
So I've read. One of the things that appealed me most about Ocarina and Majora's Mask were the graphics. These graphics don't come even close to them but yeah, from what I've read, the gameplay is awesome. It's like playing GTA2, the graphics suck, but the gameplay more than makes up for them. :kingme:

[p2501]

It looks like a Crappy Anime. Damn Jet Grind Radio with it's Cell-Shading....

[Max Power]

Originally posted by dj


Unlucky for you that Zelda has been givin the "Kiddie" makeover then.

http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/gamecube/previews/zelda1.jpg

More info here (http://www.gamesdomain.co.uk/gamecube/previews/Legend_of_Zelda_working_title.html)

Noooooooooooooooooooooo! :(
Anyway, as long as this doesn't affect gameplay, then it's...cool.

[reyontoyeny]

You have to see the the footage in motion to see how neat the footage looks. The reason why Miyamoto didn't continue in the same direction from the N64 games is because he didn't want to bring it into a direction with gore, violence, and "maturity." he would much rather bring Zelda into a direction where he can continue making games where most people can have fun.

Most Zelda fans who complain that Zelda's all kiddy and stuff should ask themselves if that change justifies stop playing the series.

[DAntae]

eternal darkness, super smash bros. melee, gauntlet dark legacy, pikmin, and luigi's mansion. although, gauntlet, luigi's mansion and pikmin weren't the toughest of games, they damn sure are fun to play. personally i think the new zelda game looks fantastic, and will be a great play. all games, dont have to look realistic or cutting edge to have good game play. mario sunshine, metroid, zelda, and even the wario game all look great.

[Crazy Leprechaun]

I would say Resident Evil for Gamecube is a great game.

[brancely]

I love all of the Game Cube games I own except Star Wars Rogue Leader. Too hard, I tells ya. I have:

Luigi's Mansion (a bit easy, but fun, nonetheless)
Star Wars (pile a' puke)
Melee (of course)
Super Monkey Ball (NOT as kiddie as most think. the one player mode is challenging and the multiplayer mode is loads of fun)
Simpsons Road Rage (better for Simpsons fans than racing fans)
Gauntlet Dark Legacy (a great follow-up of the Gauntlet games)

[kupomog]

Originally posted by Max Power
None. Gamecube's too kiddie. But, speaking as an RPG fan, I can wait to play the new Zelda.

Zelda looks extremely "kiddie" :( (I say this based on facts, not on "make a gay retort")

But anyway, like I always say, GCN over an X-Box anyday. I don't own my own GCN yet, but I can mooch my cousin into selling me his since I play it more than he does. So far, I really like Eternal Darkness, Resident Evil, Lost Kingdoms, Spider-Man, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, Star Wars Rogue Leader and Super Smash Bros. Melee.

[Kamikaze_chimp]

Originally posted by p2501
It looks like a Crappy Anime. Damn Jet Grind Radio with it's Cell-Shading....

I almost wish that jet grind radio(even though i own them both and there great games) wouldnt have started the cel shading, its becoming way overused quickly

[dj]

Auto Modellista (PS2). Racing sims are also going into the world of Cel-Shading.

http://www.xengamers.com/docs/news/elements/files/alis7.jpg
http://www.xengamers.com/docs/news/elements/files/alis6.jpg

[Urts]

I don't own a Gamecube, or plan to buy one. Still, some of the games look quite fun, like:

Super Smash Brothers Melee
Resident Evil
Eternal Darkness

[p2501]

Originally posted by dj
Auto Modellista (PS2). Racing sims are also going into the world of Cel-Shading.

http://www.xengamers.com/docs/news/elements/files/alis7.jpg
http://www.xengamers.com/docs/news/elements/files/alis6.jpg


Please kill me.

[Mr. Plow]

I'll admit that the new Zelda doesn't look very good through pictures, but looks amazing on video. It looks very fun and exciting, and has the same gameply from OOT.

From what I've played, I like Super Smash Bros: Melee, for the first couple hours. But after doing the same thing for so long, you get pretty tired from it. Tony Hawk 3 is fun on 1 player mode, and funner on 2 player. Rogue Leader is a very fun game, and is one of the best.

[dj]

People are dissing the Cel-shaded games before they have actually seen them in motion. You will be pleasently surprised at how good they actually are :)

[mayo]

NFL Blitz 20-02

[kupomog]

Originally posted by dj
People are dissing the Cel-shaded games before they have actually seen them in motion. You will be pleasently surprised at how good they actually are :)

I seriously didn't think Zelda looked that good, but I don't care about graphics. I'd just get the game because it was Zelda. People who like only graphics need to die :(

[p2501]

I concur

[thecapecoddah]

BUMP.


What games are you guys looking forward to playing in the coming weeks? Can't wait to get my hands on TimeSplitters 2, and Metroid Prime & Resident Evil 0 should be awesome of course.

[J.Re*]

Originally posted by Max Power
None. Gamecube's too kiddie. But, speaking as an RPG fan, I can wait to play the new Zelda. I'd much rather be smashing Disney Characters with keys.

What games are you guys looking forward to playing in the coming weeks? Can't wait to get my hands on TimeSplitters 2, and Metroid Prime & Resident Evil 0 should be awesome of course.
Already have Resident Evil 1, so 0 isn't much special since I didn't enjoy it much. But TimeSplitters is sounding awesome.

[Urts]

Originally posted by Urts
I don't own a Gamecube, or plan to buy one. Still, some of the games look quite fun, like:

Super Smash Brothers Melee
Resident Evil
Eternal Darkness

That post is a bit dated. I'm now an owner of a Gamecube. :)

[Voodoo Monkey]

I got a thread bumped by #1!

I'm getting Metroid Prime for sure, probably Mario Party 4 and X-Men: Next Dimension as well.

[thecapecoddah]

Tried to get TimeSplitters this weekend, but all of the major stores didn't have it in stock yet. Will try again this week.

[Toxic Monkey]

ps2 ownz and roolz u damn gc fanz!!!!!1112223oneoneone

sorry, i had to do that.!!11

[DAntae]

timesplitters 2 is a quality game, rented it today, put a few hours in, should consume most of my downtime this week, along with animal crossing, that game is addictive, i don't know how, but it just is.

[kupomog]

Originally posted by J.Re*
I'd much rather be smashing Disney Characters with keys.

I know I would.

I really want Animal Crossing. It sounds like a Sims type of game but it also sounds different. I want Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicle, too... :-)...

[Handsome Pete]

I actually own Animal Crossing (yes, laugh all you like), and it's actually rather fun. Doesn't really feel like the Sims for the most part. The open-ended stucture of the game really allows for you to do a lot of fun stuff in the game, and you aren't really pressured to do anything. Hey, my older brother even likes the game.

I hope to get Metroid Prime soon after it comes out. It's about time we've had a new Metroid game. The first-person perspective is a bit different, but from what I've seen, it seems to work.

[Toxic Monkey]

wasnt animal crossing going to come out on ps2? or am i thinking of a different game? either ways, from waht ive seen in the commercial, that game is pretty damn awesome. :)

[Snowball II]

I can't wait for Zelda. I kinda want Star Fox Adventures b/c I heard good things last time I checked ign. I REALLY hope they make a DECENT Mario game, b/c Luigi was way too easy and repetitive, and Mario Sunshine is crappiest thing on this planet, by far.
Are any LotR video games coming out on GCN?

[kupomog]

I don't see anything about LotR being made for GCN any time soon.

[DAntae]

dont get me wrong, i love beating up villians with keys and riding in my ship with donald and goofy but nintendo starfox and zelda and mario and brain overload. i also picked up zoocube the other day it was only 9.99 at bestbuy, i figured if it sucked too bad i would just trade it in at funcoland. odd thing is it is a pretty fun game, if your into puzzle solving.

[El Sid]

Time Splitters 2 looks fantastic, Eternal Darkness is maybe the best game on the system (and the scariest game ive ever played). And for people who say Zelda is kiddie, try to remember the fact that Link is in fact a child...mature storylines may be cool, but would draw a lot of criticism about how children are portrayed in video games and its impact on society yadda yadda yadda. Bottom line is Zelda has always had the same types of storylines and in my opinion is the best series of games in existence with Mario in a close second, followed by FF.

Sid

[El Sid]

Originally posted by kupomog
I don't see anything about LotR being made for GCN any time soon.

Most LotR games are gonna be coming out for GBA.

[reyontoyeny]

there are going to be LOTR games coming to GC

cant wait for zelda

[Cosmo Kramer]

I like melee, Sunshine, Mansion and sonic alot.
They are great games.
I'm looking forward to metroid, wario world(KICK ASS!) and I'm going to give zelda a go.

[Scott]

wasnt animal crossing going to come out on ps2? or am i thinking of a different game? either ways, from waht ive seen in the commercial, that game is pretty damn awesome

I would and could never come out on ps2 as its pure ninty goodness, only ninty could conseve a game so original,

yeah a great loada games comin out over the festive period, though i would avoid the LOTR games as movie games usually are bad unless a good company get a hold of them, Rare for example, or lucas arts, i heard they were meant to be not bad, but nothin special, i cant wait for the new Mortal Kombat on the GBA, that looks sweet and i also want metroid prime, but i dont think we Scots are gettin it till after new year, so timesplitter might have to do, also eternal darkness looks like good stuff

[thecapecoddah]

Picked up TimeSplitters 2 today, amazing stuff. :-)...

[DAntae]

damn right

[dj]

Originally posted by Murder One
Picked up TimeSplitters 2 today, amazing stuff. :-)...

Ive heard it uses the Goldeneye engine........any similarities to it? As i hated timesplitters 1 and Goldeneye was awsome.

[•ºMikè~Stẕ]

I think Game Cube sucks

[DAntae]

i dont know if anyone else is playing animal crossing, it is kind of kiddy i suppose but damn its addictive. i spent about 20 mintues before my halloween festivities. if anyone else did play, didnt the villagers chasing you around with pumpkins on their head kind of freak you out, sometimes id run so not to give them candy and theyd be hiding behind a tree. anyhow i scored 5 items from jack, the spirit of halloween. ummm and yes timesplitters 2 is simply awesome, i have to renew it tonight, dammit.

[Handsome Pete]

I play Animal Crossing. Didn't you read my above post? Anyway, if you could use the axe to decapitate the villagers in the game, I would have used it last night. They chased me...and I ran...

Oh yeah, TimeSplitters 2 does sound a little interesting. I mean, I liked GoldenEye...maybe I ought to try it out sometime.

[Milhouse Van Houten]

Originally posted by mvk_99
I think Game Cube sucks

Then why did you coem to something called "Gamecube thread" dumbshit

Now on topic I just got animal crossing and starfox adventures. Animal crossing is amazing no mader what anyone says and starfox is alote harder then I thought it would be. Im not saying im not gonna play it cuz its to hard its just most starfox games are very easy. BTW it uses the same engine as Legend of zelda ocarina of time.

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by dj


Ive heard it uses the Goldeneye engine........any similarities to it? As i hated timesplitters 1 and Goldeneye was awsome.

Tons of similarities, including the first level which is set in Siberia in 1990 - you even see a dam that looks like the one Bond jumped off of in the Goldeneye level.

Multiplayer's amazing.

[Bartman3010]

Timesplitters 2 is made of former Rare people who worked on Goldeneye and a little bit of Perfect Dark. Shame that Rare went to the X-Box though...

I own like...11 Gamecube titles

The List: For those Who Bother

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Mario Sunshine
Luigi's Mansion
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Star Fox Adventures
The Simpsons Road Rage
Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron 2
Tarzan Untamed
James Bond in Agent Under Fire
Cel Damage
Dark Summit

I do want to get Metroid Prime, Animal Crossing, Timesplitters 2, Mario Party 4 and some other games down the road.

I think that Zelda looks neat too. Use of cel-shading just looks neat. I just wish that developers wouldnt stick it in there uselessly, (Like Sonic Shuffle, and Fur Fighters for the PS2 as an example)

The only thing I dont like is the people who port games to the system always downgrade the quality of the sounds and textures...for no reason. What do they have in there that takes up so much space? A giant music file that's just ambient noises or something that goes on for 5 hours?.....ish?

[thecapecoddah]

A lil' depressed about the reviews for Jedi Outcast compared to the ones for the X Box version. Since I did want one of the new Star Wars games, I might pick up Clone Wars or Bounty Hunter instead.


Get Prime.

[J.Re*]

Rented Timesplitters 2 & Clone Wars. Clone wars was a little neglected compared to that sweet sweet game that is Timesplitters, but its really good, basically its all the recent Star Wars games rolled up into one (the flying engine is the same from RS). Going to attempt to find Mortal Kombat tonight.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally posted by Number One

Get Prime.

Everytime I visit Best Buy now, I play this game. If your going to get a cube this christmas, get Metroid Prime along with it. The game has graphics that'll make you :-)...

[Handsome Pete]

Originally posted by Number One
Get Prime.

Already have. I'm about to play it right now, but I've got to wrap up a few things first. From what I've seen and played (the demo), I'm going to like this game a lot.

[J.Re*]

Originally posted by J.Re*
Going to attempt to find Mortal Kombat tonight.
OMFG. Thats all I gotta say.

[thecapecoddah]

You rent it or buy it? IGN gave it a great rating.

[Bill Mcneal]

finally, a good mk game... i thought this was going to turn into another midway's haphazard shit

[I Am Lion-O]

GCN is all of a sudden kickin' ass. Its released like 20 games in a month, and Star Fox, Metroid, Zelda, and the New Bond are all gonan be or are already sweet.

[J.Re*]

Originally posted by Number One
You rent it or buy it? IGN gave it a great rating. Bought. Well deserved rating, first game in a while that made me say "woah" because of graphics & attentions to details. When they bleed, that cut will stay open and keep bleeding, they dont just squirt blood when they're hit.

[Handsome Pete]

Alright all, I'm back with my impressions of Metroid Prime. I've played about 50 minutes of the game now, and I'll say this: the game is simply outstanding. The attention to detail is quite excellent, the level structure is well done (as are the graphics and sound), and best of all, it feels just about the same as an older Metroid game. That sense of exploration is still intact, and is reinforced even more due the addition of the scan visor. I feel bad for any GameCube owners in Europe: you won't get to play this game until much later. If you can get this game now, do it.

[Amarant]

I have a GC. The only games that I've played worth mentioning are Mario Sunshine, Smash Bros, and Eternal Darkness. Others (like Pikmin and Luigi's Masion) are a lot of fun, but won't last you more than two days. However, I'll definitely DEFINITELY be picking up Metroid Prime, and when the time comes Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles. I just need some games with staying power :).

Gazizza
Amarant

[Scott]

A lil' depressed about the reviews for Jedi Outcast compared to the ones for the X Box version. Since I did want one of the new Star Wars games, I might pick up Clone Wars or Bounty Hunter instead.

I dunno about the GC version, but the one on the PC was top class, i would think the GC one would be better as its got a multiplayer ( i know the pc has but my pc stalled up nearly everytime i went online wit it)

What did IGN give it?

Im wanting eternal darkness and timesplitters for xmas, and the new mk and street fighter for gba

[Kefka]

I think IGN gave JKII:JO like a 7 or something around there. A shame :( I was thinking of getting it to, but now I don't know.

One game I am definitely looking forward to is Bounty Hunter. Looks like a ton of fun. It'd be even cooler if it was Open as opposed to Level-based. What I mean is, you can go wherever you want and do jackshit until you go to a Guild or something and ask for missions. Kinda make it GTA3'ish with Star Wars.

My fav GCN games: Animal Crossing, Super Mario Sunshine, and Rogue Leader.

Other games I am looking forward to: The next WWE game(It better be better then X8), Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles.

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by Scott


I dunno about the GC version, but the one on the PC was top class, i would think the GC one would be better as its got a multiplayer ( i know the pc has but my pc stalled up nearly everytime i went online wit it)

What did IGN give it?

7.2 for GameCube, 8.8 for the xbox version


EDIT: however, gamespot.com rated the 'cube version 8.2 and the xbox version 8.3 out of 10, so whatever.

[Scott]

still pretty good for a Star Wars, i might get it, its sweet, the lightsabre battles are the best, and 7/10 is still a good game Kefka,

Yeah i heard Bounty Hunter is kinda like GTA3 vs Star Wars, should be class

I quite like Clone Wars, the multiplayer is great, me mate just bought it, but i still havent played the jedi arena level, meant to be good

Does Metroid Have a multiplayer?

Hows the GBA version?

[Kefka]

No Metroid Prime didn't get a Multiplayer. A lot of people at the IGN boards were like "OMG THIS GAME IS TEH SUX, NO MULTIPLAYER". Well, some of them did. Although metroid isn't a First-Person game traditionally, and wouldn't make a good transition to Multiplayer because there aren't other good characters? Are there? And it wouldn't make sense to be any of the enemies because they can't use the weapons that Samus uses. Also, you don't want 4 Samus' facing each other, do you?

The GBA version doesn't have multipler either, obviously :)

[thecapecoddah]

Picked up Jedi Outcast today; opinions regarding it in comparison to the PC version (sold that on eBay when I heard the game was being released for consoles) coming tomorrow.

I think I'll just rent the new Mortal Kombat a lot. ;)

[Dances In Underwear]

I have Luigi's Mansion (fun, but short), Super Mario Sunshine (fun, but alot of gliches), Melee (great fun, the best multiplayer game I have) and Road Rage (Even if this wasn't a Simpson game, I would say it's good, but being a Simpson game makes it great. I mean, if it wasn't Simpsons, you could take down Gil in a Snow Plow)

The games I want are Prime, Animal Crossing, Zelda and Mario Kart and Mario Tennis (whenever they come out).

[Scott]

Picked up Jedi Outcast today; opinions regarding it in comparison to the PC version (sold that on eBay when I heard the game was being released for consoles) coming tomorrow.

i played it yesterday, i found the controls a bit weird, but i only played it for like 5 mins, looks pretty sweet, i would buy it if i had loads a cash

[Anna~Banana]

I share a gamecube with my brother and these are the game i like...

Smash Brother melee
And monkey ball

Did have Pikimin WWE Resident evil My brother found Resdient Evil too scary and hard...
Luigi's Mansion been completed in 2 weeks


And we also got Starwars which i don't like..


Compleated Pikimin i think and Lugu

[reyontoyeny]

Prime is great. I just got it. I remembered everyone bitching about how Metroid was going to be a FPS, but now i can say the game is very loyal to the metroid series, despite the 3d conversion.

[Evan Conover]

For some weird reason, I'm hooked on NBA 2K2 and am getting 2K3 for Christmas when it's not the best basketball game series out there. Damn Sega!

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by Scott

i played it yesterday, i found the controls a bit weird, but i only played it for like 5 mins, looks pretty sweet, i would buy it if i had loads a cash

Yeah, the controls are just like other shooters such as TimeSplitters. It really isn't as nice looking as the PC version (you can easily tell the difference between the two when viewing the movie scenes before the levels), but it's still a very enjoyable game - even more so for Star Wars fans.

[peterjmatt]

i will buy gc soley to play metroid prime and zelda. the fact that square is coming back to nintendo with ff crystal chronicals is only icing on the cake. very sweet icing.

[J.Re*]

Originally posted by Number One
Yeah, the controls are just like other shooters such as TimeSplitters. Pffft, thats what the options menu is for.

[Evan Conover]

Originally posted by Handsome Pete
I actually own Animal Crossing (yes, laugh all you like), and it's actually rather fun. Doesn't really feel like the Sims for the most part. The open-ended stucture of the game really allows for you to do a lot of fun stuff in the game, and you aren't really pressured to do anything. Hey, my older brother even likes the game.

Hey, I ain't laughin at'cha, buddy! I'm renting it right now and I thought this game was yet another original Nintendo little tyke Pokemon type crap game, but when I got playing it, I can't stop now! I never thought Nintendo would make such a game about moving out and getting your own place. Pretty appealing to me since I'm 17 and coming about towards that time in my life :)

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by J.Re*
Pffft, thats what the options menu is for.

Well, I personally feel that the controls for those two games are fine - they were just a little difficult to get used to at first.


Just read that Metroid has sold over 250,000 copies already and GameCube soared past the XBox into the #2 spot for best selling console in November. 8-)

[Evan Conover]

Originally posted by Number One


Well, I personally feel that the controls for those two games are fine - they were just a little difficult to get used to at first.


Just read that Metroid has sold over 250,000 copies already and GameCube soared past the XBox into the #2 spot for best selling console in November. 8-)

Woo hoo! Take that and in your face Bill Gates!!!

[brentholomew]

Anyone who wants to get Metroid Prime..FUCKING GET IT. Best graphics and sound I have ever seen. It surpassed Halo single player wise. Animal Crossing is great too, especially playing the classic NES games. I am considering getting Sonic Mega Collection ( it has Sonic, Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Sonic and K, Sonic's 3D Blast, Sonic Spinball) just so I can play those classics for a long time.

[BlindPsychic]

Resident Evil 0 is awesometacular btw.

[HoMeRs DoNuTs]

Originally posted by Number One

Just read that Metroid has sold over 250,000 copies already and GameCube soared past the XBox into the #2 spot for best selling console in November. 8-)

I just got my X box today :) I already owned a gamecube(lined up at 6 in the morning to get it....) Ive had fun playing X box so far, only thing that pisses me off is that you have to pay for a dvd playback kit....and the new S controller is a BIG improvement over the old huge one...I bought it at target and got a free Madcatz controller, that is big as hell! My town is ruled by X box and GC fans, no one plays their PS2's.... :LOL:

[HoMeRs DoNuTs]

Is Dead to Rights out for Gamecube yet?

[thecapecoddah]

Yep - http://cube.ign.com/articles/377/377791p1.html

[DAntae]

i decided to rent a few games for the long weekend, everyone stay away from hunter: the reckoning. the box tells you it is a simultaneous multi-player like gauntlet dark legacy which was a blast to play. but it has horrible control and camera angles and nothing about it stands out. although i am digging on the minority report game, picking up metroid prime and resident evil o this week hopefully.

[Snowball II]

When is Zelda coming out?

I just bought Rocky! It's cool b/c you can fight all the same fights Rocky did in the movies. I'm on Rocky III right now and working up to Clubber Lang. Has anyone else played this game? It's probably best for those fanatics of either the movies or boxing in general.

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by Snowball II
When is Zelda coming out?

March 1st.

I do hope to rent Rocky sometime - it does look great.

[Kefka]

Zelda - will be out... in the next month or two in japan. So don't expect till like Spring next year, or even later. Knowing Nintendo we'll see Delays galore. ;)

Rocky - I'm not a boxing fan. So I'll pass on this one.

RE0 - Haven't been a fan of Survival Horror, I'm going to pass on this one as well.

MP - I think I might get this one because I've heard how good it is, plus I don't mind FPS'.

[Scott]

eh can somebody explain whats this zelda ura they talk about on ign, just enough to make it sound cool, then they cut of the end it u aint a member, and is ocarina of time free with zelda gc or sumthin?

[thecapecoddah]

Sounds like a Japanese exclusive for those who pre-ordered Zelda there.

[BlindPsychic]

Metroid Prime is unbefuckingleavble. Its really really cool looking.

[HoMeRs DoNuTs]

I just woke up, ive been playing Metroid Prime and Halo(2 player) for about 6 straight hours until me and my cousin fell asleep... :o|

[Kefka]

Zelda URA: Is the name of a little "Side Story"/Expansion of Orcarina of Time. it was never release I believe, because it was for the N64 DD expansion thingy, but that got canned I think

[ShadowBun]

Melee was formerly my favorite Cube game...but now that I've played a good 11 hours or so of Metroid Prime, SSBM has to step back to number 2.

METROID IS UNBELIEVABLE. Best next-gen game so far, IMO. Not only are the graphics, sound, level design, gameplay, architecture, A.I., and overall presentation off the scale, but if feels exactly like how a Metroid game in 3-D should. Go in expecting a Metroid game, not a FPS, and you'll have one of the best gaming experiences of your life. Just stay away from FAQs and spoilers.

HOWEVER, my most anticipated game is indeed The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. I'm a rabid Zelda fan, and those recent movies of the game in motion made my jaw drop. Can't wait for this one.

[Bartman3010]

Lets start a topic on everything that has to do with Nintendo's big plans and stuff.

Who all cant wait for the Game Boy Player? Or Mario Kart GCN? Or...whatever?


Cause I cant....

[Scott]

yeah ninty rule, best game/console maker full stop, its too bad lotsa fools dont see it, I mean smash bros is top class, ive played that like every day since i got it in like may and its still as fun as ever, i very much doubt anything like that can be said for xbox, or ps2,

GBA player looks cool, yeah, and its makes the GC into a real cube :)

[Toxic Monkey]

No doubt that nintendo rules. I have the GBA and want a GC really bad, though i know i wont be getting it. But if Nintendo buys Capcom, ill be ever so pissed, as no capcom games will be made for the ps2 possibly. =(

[Bart_2158]

I love Nintendo

I can't wait for Legend of Zelda GCN Wands of something

[Kefka]

Wind Waker ;)


I hope that when they announce Mario kart, that it'll be online, but it'll have enough game to be Single-player. Maybe it'd be 2 discs, one for online, the other for offline. THat'd be cool.

I'm definitely pre-ordering Zelda so I can Orcarina of Time for GCN.

[Rekart]

Zelda: Cartoony, but great
Mario Kart: Unknown, should be Great

I just got a Gamecube and am really hoping that these come soon. I know Zelda is early next year, but there's not much info on Mario Kart.

[Kamikaze_chimp]

the only thing for gamecube that im looking forward to very much(that isnt already out) is zelda. Not into mario kart cuz the whole kart racing games got really overplayed the past couple of years. And since mario and metroid are out now theres not too much else for me right now.

GBA on the other hand, its still goin' strong with plenty of great games out also.

[reyontoyeny]

I can't wait for Zelda: Wind Waker. I read some reviews for it, and it already looks like it may even be better than Ocarina.

[Milhouse Van Houten]

The ultimate sonic colection! my reason for living!

[1completeidiot]

the only way i would ever buy another nintendo system is if they made another duck hunt game.

[the frinkster]

I truly hope Mario Kart is online. But even if it's not, I'll still probably get it.

I intend on picking up Animal Crossing soon, I've heard good things about it, and it's my kind of game.

[Scott]

i want SW Bounty Hunter, how can ps2 have so much earlier than us?

Also im lookin forward to Resi 0, resi 4, Metroid, Zelda, mazza kart, mazza tennis

[machinegun_monkey]

I heard that Nintendo may go bankrupt because the didn't sell as many Gamecubes as they planned on selling. I also heard that Nintendo sold it's stock in Rare to Microsoft. Meaning that games from the makers of Perfect Dark and Goldeneye wouldn't be able to make games for Microsoft's rival company Sony. I hope that these are simply rumors, I can't imagine a world without the maker of the Nintendo.

[Scott]

well ninty arent goin bust, cmon, they are the second biggest connsole maker (EU anyway) and own about 90% of the handheld market, and a little thing called pokemon that just wont die, they would have to do something seriously wrong to put all there eggs in one basket so to speak and make themselves bust

On Rare, yeah its true, but i dont care, it took them like 3-4 years to make a good game, and they all turn out very similar, so they aint the most profitable, and it aint really a big loss, they were good for n64, when no other developers were about, but now everybody wants ninty, and lets face it, retro and capcom way more original and are better

Oh and rare still make gba games

[thecapecoddah]

mega thread MERGE



wireless gamecube controllers rule all.

[DotheBartman]

Personally I own Mario Sunshine, Rogue Leader, Road Rage, Smash Bros, Clone Wars, Eternal Darkness and Metroid Prime and (so far) have enjoyed them all, though I haven't played much of Metroid yet. My dad also owns NCAA Basketball 2K3 and NCAA College Football 2K3.

Want Zelda: Wind Waker, and the new F-Zero and Star Fox shooter games, plus maybe Wario and whatever Nintendo has up its sleeve. Also may check out Animal Crossing and Star Fox Adventures.

[Kamikaze_chimp]

Originally posted by Scott
....retro and capcom way more original and are better

I'm sorry to tell you this but capcom isnt that original. I mean look at half their games: street fighter 2, street fighter 2 turbo, streat fighter 2 turbo revival, super streeat fighter 2 turbo revival, street 3, street fighter 3 third strike, super street fighter 3 third strike, super street fighter 3 turbo revival, super mega street fighter 3 double mega ultra third strike turbo super revival.

Yea, let me tell ya', pretty original.

[Handsome Pete]

Originally posted by Kamikaze_chimp


I'm sorry to tell you this but capcom isnt that original. I mean look at half their games: street fighter 2, street fighter 2 turbo, streat fighter 2 turbo revival, super streeat fighter 2 turbo revival, street 3, street fighter 3 third strike, super street fighter 3 third strike, super street fighter 3 turbo revival, super mega street fighter 3 double mega ultra third strike turbo super revival.

Yea, let me tell ya', pretty original.

So what if Capcom is the king of the rehash. I still like their games, and will play them. Of course, I'm not fanatical enough to buy every single one of them, and they are doing it just to gain money, but so what? Every company is mostly doing it for the cash. Just play what you like.

On topic, the GameCube and GBA are great ventures for Nintendo. I haven't had as much fun with their games in years, and that's saying a lot. The two systems actually work well as a team: one for the new stuff, and the other for the old-school gamer in a good deal of us. Their connection bonuses are also pretty neat, and they've also been managing to get companies to make games for them again and have some exclusives (Capcom, for example). Even Square is starting to contribute a little! They still have some difficulties in certain things (advertising, anyone?), but they're starting to fix their mistakes.

And if Retro Studios keeps churning out games with as high a quality as Metroid Prime, I'll keep having more trust in them. Prime is one hell of a fantastic game.

[Bartman3010]

I reccomend renting Star Fox Adventures, the game looks great, but man it is so short. Its just not as complicated or stupendous as like...Perfect Dark or Banjo-Tooie. Its pretty much a simplified Zelda with easy puzzles and..well...nothing too special.

I just own it because I always wanted a game where Fox is out of his Arwing. It...somewhat fufilled my need.

So far, (I dont mean to sound anti-console this and that) but I keep hearing that the PS2 and X-Box systems keep breaking or something...and I barely heard of a GCN or GBA getting busted.

They probably modded their systems or something, I dont know. It just happens once in awhile on the Extended Play boards...

I cant wait for Piknin 2, Animal Crossing 2, and the Mario sequel/sports titles.

[Kamikaze_chimp]

Originally posted by Handsome Pete


So what if Capcom is the king of the rehash. I still like their games, and will play them. Of course, I'm not fanatical enough to buy every single one of them, and they are doing it just to gain money, but so what? Every company is mostly doing it for the cash. Just play what you like.

I did not say anything about them just making the games for money(though every company is) and i didnt say anything about their games being bad. I was only stating that they put out basically the same game over and over, and i think you helped proof my point in saying that they arent original.

[Kefka]

Bartman, Nintendo's systems are the most reliable and durable. If you're tough on your Cube, ie kicking it, having it fall of the ledges while using a wired controller (which you shouldn't, get a wavebird). The gamecube will take all of that.

If those kind of things happened to a PS2, expect it to break and to call Sony up and such.

[thecapecoddah]

true, years ago I remember reading several stories about how game boys and NES's survived fires in people's houses

[machinegun_monkey]

Originally posted by Kamikaze_chimp


I'm sorry to tell you this but capcom isnt that original. I mean look at half their games: street fighter 2, street fighter 2 turbo, streat fighter 2 turbo revival, super street fighter 2 turbo revival, street 3, street fighter 3 third strike, super street fighter 3 third strike, super street fighter 3 turbo revival, super mega street fighter 3 double mega ultra third strike turbo super revival.


if capcom makes an original game it makes a sequal to it and then a sequal to that. but, they're smart. if you make a game that sells millions of copies and makes the company millions are you going to just say ,"That was great but there's no way we can repeat that. Let's give up and create new games." no you're not. you're going to milk that game for all the money it's worth by making sequals. i agree capcom makes some good games, but their ideas aren't exactly original. if they make a game that flops, oh well they say make a 5th sequal to street fighter 3 that's exactly the same as street fighter 3's last sequal to a sequal. with the only difference being 2 new characters and 3 new unlockable arenas. because we can make more money off of a well known game. to sum it up. capcom has some good games, but will wring every drop of money out of their popular franchises as they can.

[reyontoyeny]

I have this thing for the "addictive" games. When I bought the Sims, I thought it was addicting for a few weeks. Later, I suddenly stopped playing the game cold-turkey for no reason. This later happened for Animal Crossing. At first I thought it was great, but later I was like, "What's the point of all this collecting?" Not to say AC is a bad game. I still think it's a very good game.

[Handsome Pete]

Odd how I'm still playing Animal Crossing after these last two months or so...I guess it helps that I have an older brother who managed to get hooked on the game. Helps us keep interest in it or something.

From my experience, Nintendo's stuff is really built to last. I've had things happen to a couple of my systems (including having one temporarily not operate after recieving a surge of power). After these "accidents' happened, they still functioned as well as the day I got them.

And I'll state this again: So what if Capcom is the king of the rehash. Ok, they're not the most original of companies, but who really is anymore? If one of them creates a new type of game, other companies will jump over the idea and create clones of it. Most companies do it, it's just that Capcom does it the most...and they usually redo their own games anyway...

Fine, fine, I'll drop it. Just not thinking well right now...

[Evan Conover]

I got Animal Crossing for Christmas and like half of each day after I got has been been playing that game during this Christmas break. I haven't been this hooked on a game for as long as I can remember. I hope I start to get sick of it soon :(

[Bart_2158]

AC rocks doesn't it? Its addicting

[Kefka]

It sure is. Although I haven't been playing it as much as I did like a month ago.

[Scott]

sorry i didnt read this thread for a while, by saying capcom being original i was talking about the 5 GC exclusives they are coming out with soon, veitiful joe, killer 7, and a couple of others, they all look stunning and completely different from the norm, and if as they say, if its broken why change it? oh and resi 4 is full 3D!!!!!

Trailers here (http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=3060)

[Bartman3010]

I've been asking this question about Capcom for years and years now...

Wheres Mega Man Legends 3?

[jim]

I went off Nintendo after the N64. God that console was a waste of money. I wouldnt even have bothered with it except for Goldeneye. It looks like the GC has some of the same problems, and the damn thing looks like a kids toy. I hope Nintendo gets themselves sorted out by the next console.
Jim

[Evan Conover]

Nintendo 64 went downhill from the start. Remember that really SLOW production period of new games during the first couple of years? Then Pokemon basically took over the N64 for the rest of it's days! Damn Pokemon!

[Scott]

PokeMon saved ninty so i dont like it, but im thankful

[DAntae]

metroid prime, and resident evil o are fantastic, got them for xmas. got animal crossing back in september and have played it every day since, somehow it draws you in and doesn't let go.

[Evan Conover]

Originally posted by sideshowDAn
got animal crossing back in september and have played it every day since, somehow it draws you in and doesn't let go.

Same here. I think those Japanese people are up to something here! ;)

[Bart_2158]

Pokemon sucks!
The GCN is way better than the N64 try it you'll see

But the Snes is still #1

[JollyRoger]

I personally like how the new Zelda is going to look. :D

But i mean, think about it for a second, instead of just making a new game with realistic graphics again, Nintendo is going to try something different, which i always think is a good thing instead of doing the same things over and over again.

And if your worried about the gameplay, I don't think nintendo would do something that might ruin the gameplay for one of its most popular series.

[thecapecoddah]

bump

older article, but - http://cube.ign.com/articles/384/384411p1.html

cube games for 2003: zelda, animal crossing 2 (gah, i still need to buy the first one), mario kart, star fox armada, pikmin 2, final fantasy, and f-zero:


http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/artsffzero1.jpg


also, a new metal gear solid game is apparently coming to the 'cube, and so is the hobbit - http://gamespot.com/gamespot/stories/screenindex/0,10866,2911725,00.html

[mayo]

I'm not a big fan of Animal Crossing. I really liked Star Fox Adventures, I haven't had enough time to finish it yet.

Mario Kart is the bizomb. Loved the original SNES version and the 64 version. Can't wait to see what it will look like on the Cube.

Judging from the screenshot, F-Zero looks cool as well.

[kupomog]

Aw crap, Animal Crossing 2? That's it. I'm done for. I'm never going to leave the house after that :( Go get the first one Number Oneeeeeee.

Final Fantasy looks nice. Reminds me of the originals. Obviously can't wait for that one. It'll be good to have a new Final Fantasy to play even though 11 somehow made it to beta testing.

Mario 128 and Mario Kart are ones that I'll be saving up for, too. Can't be complete without Mario.

Metal Gear Solid has got me interested. Wonder how that will turn out...

[thecapecoddah]

read about it on IGN i think a few days back, they're not sure whether it's going to be a new metal gear game or just a gamecube port of the new metal gear solid 2: substance

and yeah, i'm planning to get animal crossing... i should have enough money for it next week after i get my paycheck

disliked star fox adventures. :( i only rented it once though, if i bought it i'm sure i would've gotten into it.

[brentholomew]

Animal Crossing 2 is rumored to be online too...imagine sending letters...to actual people..with goodies!

[gravymaster]

When do I get my Mario Kart!!!!!!!

[DAntae]

agreed starfox adventures was just *meh*, i guess i would have just liked a newer vision of the old style starfox gameplay. i can't express how much i am enjoying skies of arcadia, i planned to rent it first but my impulse to buy a rpg was just too strong. have enjoyed animal crossing since getting it back in october, don't think i have missed a day playing it, ok well a few but it is truly addictive. any detailed news on animal crossing 2 yet? or is just the usual rumor stuff.

[Wall E. Weasel]

Wario World! Nuff said.

[Kefka]

Wario World looks alright. I Doubt I'll be purchasing it. After Zelda, I don't know what games are coming out.

[thecapecoddah]

metroid prime was just voted "game of the year" at the game developers choice awards

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=569&ncid=738&e=4&u=/nm/20030307/tc_nm/media_videogames_awards_dc

[okayagain]

My anticipated Nintendo games list:
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire.
Golden Sun: The Lost Age.
Sonic Advance 2.

Ohh, I'm gonna need some money...

[Scott]

any detailed news on animal crossing 2 yet?

I think the GC one is AC 2, there was a n64 one before it, jap only i think, we havent even got the GC version yet over here, or metroid :angry:

I heard Ninty are helping develop the new MSG, so it might be a new one, and an exclusive, also cant wait for soul calibar 2, especially with link!

[Urath28]

I'm hooked on PSO!! I just can't stop playing it!
My guy is a level 40 human ranger.

Anyone else play?

[okayagain]

Originally posted by Scott


I think the GC one is AC 2, there was a n64 one before it, jap only i think, we havent even got the GC version yet over here, or metroid :angry:

I heard Ninty are helping develop the new MSG, so it might be a new one, and an exclusive, also cant wait for soul calibar 2, especially with link!

Actually, the GC version is a port of the N64 version, with a lot of added features.

[Bartman3010]

I cant wait for my copy of Zelda (And hopefully the pre-order disc) on March 26th.

Anyone interested in Rayman 3? I sure am. And look at that price tag (39.99!)

[kupomog]

I liked the Rayman series so I'm a bit interested. Not in a joygasmic way, though.

[Snowball II]

This is off topic, but it has been pissing me off for a while, yet it's not important enough to start another thread.
Does anyone else hate IGN's Insider membership deal? In the good old days they would give us game info, walkthroughs, and cheats for free. Now almost everytime I need information I get the page that says it's for "Insiders Only". Like today they sent me an e-mail saying they had videos of Wind Waker, and after I take the time to open up the series of links it turns out, of course, it's only for Insiders. Those dirty bastards! In conclusion, I hate you IGN. You're not a free source of gaming information, and you're not a friend. You're nothing to me.

ok, i'm done now

[Scott]

a better site for cheats is

www.gamefaqs.com

and im sure there are better gaming sites, i go to a euro one thats free

[reyontoyeny]

Yeah. IGN sucks. I don't want to go through why it sucks again. I say the best site to go to for Nintendo news and reviews is

www.planetgamecube.com

They cover both GameCube and GameBoy Advance. Despite how the site's operators are diehard Nintendo fans, they aren't one of those annoying fanboys. Many of them are just videogame fans in general. I go to this site everyday.

[redmage]

ahhh nintendo
~animal crossing(once you force yourself to play it it stays on from 10:30 AM to 3:30 AM)
~Golden Sun (ahh RPG goodness, just without a good storyline)
~Metroid Prime (duh!)
~zelda WW, already preordered off ign.com
~Pikmin (still can't beat the damn thing)
~uh mario? (sunshine was merely OK)
~rogue leader (don't play it amymor but its good)
i think ill stop now.(i could go on...)

[ShadowBun]

Click me! (http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/simpleratings.asp?rankings=y)

This site's called GameRankings. The way it works, it averages ALL the major reviews a game gets, then averages it and ranks the games in that order. For instance, the #1 game is Ocarina of Time, because it has the best average on the reviews.

And...what's that at #5? Hahaha, I laugh at any anti-cel-shading people now. Looks like The Wind Waker is suddenly the fifth best game ever!

(considering things shift a bit each week, this post will probably be dated soon)

[thecapecoddah]

finally bought rogue leader brand new for $17.99 at EB (rented it awhile back but never purchased). got it for a low price because i got the store's display case (which looks great) even though the game and instructions were brand new. such an awesome deal.

i'm still in the middle of zelda's master quest, though. playing a lot of games at once right now.

[gravymaster]

13 days until Wind Waker. I remember when TOOT was coming out. I was counting down the days for months. Zelda games are the best video games of all time. Let it be known...

[ShadowBun]

^^^Agreed, GravyMaster...

And more good news for Wind Waker: it's pre-sold over 560,000 copies in America, and it's still two weeks until it comes out! Compare that to the previous world record for pre-orders: Ocarina of Time's 350,000 (and no, Vice City didn't break that record, scoring around 300,000). The game's already selling like crazy, and it's not even out yet! Of course, this is partly thanks to the bonus disc.

EDIT: Guess what else? WW's now moved up to #3 on GameRankings! Third best game! All hail Zelda!!

[I Am Lion-O]

The only thing that doesn't appeal to me about WW is the graphics, OoT and MM looked way better. it probably looks better when you actually play it. I'm still stuck in Metroid Prime so I dunno when I'll get it (was gonna reserve it but everywhere is out of bonus disks) Another great game (though not GC exclusive) is Time Splitters 2, everyone makes a big deal over Night Fire when this multiplayer is way better and has more options (and is made by some of the people that made Goldeneye)

[SeizureRobot]

I'm a X-box man my self,but I am looking for a second next-gen system.....

[Scott]

Yeah, TS2 rocks, so much to do, sometimes its a bit too hard though, some of the challenges, but truley is the best FPS since Perfect Dark, the multiplayer is so good when you have 3 mates round and play virus, but there is so much to do and unlock, im sure ill still be playing it for ages

Yeah it was made by some of the same people that worked on goldeneye, but not rare, the first mission has a lot the same as the first level in GoldenEye aswell, same guns, same name, similar objectives (destroy the dish), remember in the Facility level in goldeneye, you meet up with a doctor, called doc doak, that guy was in charge of TS2, thats probably why they have so much in common, its really good game, just its not as good as PD imo

[Bartman3010]

Theres a BUNCH of GCN games out pretty cheap right now.

I found Robotech, PK Out of the Shadows, Extreme G 3, Egg Mania, and some others $20 or below at Fry's Electronics.

I bought XG3

Oh, and is it just me, or does my Best Buy suck? Becaues about 3/4 of the racks are filled up with Tony Hawk 3 and SSX Tricky.

[thecapecoddah]

best buy does suck in regards to finding gamecube games, yes. I prefer EB and TRU.

[DAntae]

i took a shortcut with animal crossing, to unlock the very rare nes games i used the action replay, please no one think less of me for using a game enhancement device. on the plus side now i got punchout, legend of zelda, and super maria bros. woohoo. anybody else wetting their pants for the big day on wednesday?

[Enter The Moleman]

http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2003/20030324l.gif (http://www.penny-arcade.com)

SP flaws aside, the new Zelda keeps sounding/looking better and better. Can't wait to get to play it.

[brancely]

GOT IT!

Just picked up my Wind Waker today and it's AWESOME!!!! If you don't have this game, GET IT.

[Handsome Pete]

Eh, I have to wait until Wednesday to get my copy of Wind Waker. It's what happens when you don't have anything like an EB or GameStop in your town...in fact, I had to reserve it at Kmart, which means I get this ugly "Kmart exclusive" label covering the box and a crappy guide to go with it. Obviously, I have no intention to use the guide or any other type of help (GameFAQs, etc.).

But at least I'll get Wind Waker very, very soon...

[Gabbo]

Originally posted by lance
GOT IT!

Just picked up my Wind Waker today and it's AWESOME!!!! If you don't have this game, GET IT.

how'd you get yours today lance?

[I Am Lion-O]

I assume its too late to get OoT, it was 2 weeks ago at GS.com
Bah.. I'll get it in summer when I'm working.

Also its possible to beat all the challenges and arcade league in TS2, It just takes some time (first time took me 3 days, second time 7 hours cuz my sis deleted my memory card) and skill. All I have to beat is Nice threads in the Elite League on Arcade. Its worth spending time whn you have all those characters and levels and modes.

[brancely]

In response to Gabbo, GameStop called me up today after school and said they were handing them out to the ones who reserved it. Suffice to say, I was there less than five minutes later clutching my brand new Wind Waker. YES!

Anyways, the game is pretty awesome. So far, I prefer Ocarina of Time's system, what with it being majorly on land. Also, the Ocarina was a far better 'tool' than the Wind Waker has been so far... who knows, though? Maybe it will get a lot cooler...

[redmage]

Patiently... waiting... for my ... LoZ:WW pre-order to come in the mail...

[Tman]

Hey i have PS2, and Xbox, I have the money to buy gamecube and was going to then had second thoughts if someone can tell me why its so good and why i should buy it ill get it

[redmage]

Dammit! my bonus disk STILL hasnt come yet! i pre-ordered mar.7!!!

[the ant man]

i think all gamecube games are good including super mario sunshine

[Scott]

Hey i have PS2, and Xbox, I have the money to buy gamecube and was going to then had second thoughts if someone can tell me why its so good and why i should buy it ill get it

Well to start off with it has a great controller (not to mention the wireless variety), some really sweet games like Zelda Wind Waker, Metroid Prime, Smash Bros Melee,monkey ball, Resi 0-4 and there all exclusive, its well best for multiplayer as it has 4 ports, and so forth

[Kefka]

That sux Redmage. God, I pre-ordered in like January and I didn't get my disc till a couple weeks ago.

My local (1 hour away) EB called me last night. Can't pick it up tonight cuz my mom ain't feeling to good so I'll be pickin it up tomorrow!

[El Sid]

WOO HOO!! Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is finally mine!!!!

I also bought Evolution Worlds. It looks like a cool game. Any opinions on EW's?

[Bartman3010]

I got Zelda on monday, great stuff. I also got the bonus disc along with it.

I'm so happy...

[Drayken II]

*Would say something but is addicted to Wind Waker*

[DotheBartman]

I didn't preorder it (anyway to get the Ocarina disc anyway?), so I don't have Wind Waker yet, but I'll probably get it in the next couple of months. Looks to be a great game.

Anyways, some news: for us Rogue Squadron fans, EGM currently reports a Rogue Squadron 3 is in the works from Factor 5 (EGM's next issue will have the game as a cover story I think). I'm honestly not sure if I need a sequel, as Rogue Leader basically covered all the things missing from the first game, but if this next one can be any better then the already great first two games, then I'm stoked anyway.

[Mike Scully]

YES! YES! YES! I found out one of my neighbors got Wind Waker! Now I just need to find an excuse every day to visit him, and subtly hint my way to the gamecube till he lets me play.

[Enter The Moleman]

Originally posted by DotheBartman
I didn't preorder it (anyway to get the Ocarina disc anyway?), so I don't have Wind Waker yet, but I'll probably get it in the next couple of months. Looks to be a great game.


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[Simpson Purist]

Did anyone get the new Game Boy Advance SP yet?

I'm surprised I haven't heard any talk about GBA SP in light of all the Zelda talk. I'm curious about what people think of the GBA SP since I'm deciding between this or a Gamecube for my birthday.

[redmage]

GET A CAMECUBE!!! hehe, wet t-shirt contst... funny every time

[Rekart]

two totally different systems. GameCube would be the better choice, but it costs a lot more.

[Handsome Pete]

That's an interesting question, actually. I can't really help you out on deciding which on to buy, as I really like both of them and can't seem to remember any reasons for buying one over the other. GameCube has Nintendo's big guns on it (Metroid Prime and the new Zelda), but the GBA has that old-school goodness going for it.

Just ask yourself what games you're more interested in, then make your decision. That's all I have left to say.

[Hurricane]

My fav Game is james Bond nightfire it has to be a Great all time game, Super Smash brothers is also one of the great Nintendo Creations!

[brancely]

Just got an SP the other day (wouldn't have done so without my load of credit at GameStop - it cost me 10 bucks) and it's pretty nifty, but defiitely not worth an extra 100 bucks. If you currently own a GBA and are iffy on whether you need an SP or not, DON'T GET IT. It's basically just a neat novelty item. The frontlight is nice, and the flip-top is nice, but most think (and I agree) that some small innovations arent worth 100 dollars. Thee things should have been included in the original GBA. Bottom line - unless your life depends on having a lit GBA, stick with the original. However, if you currently DON'T have a GBA, and are planning to get one, I would say that the SP is DEFINITELY worth the 30 extra bucks. But when it comes down to it, it's solely up to you. Your decision.

[Enter The Moleman]

Originally posted by Simpson Purist
Did anyone get the new Game Boy Advance SP yet?

I'm surprised I haven't heard any talk about GBA SP in light of all the Zelda talk. I'm curious about what people think of the GBA SP since I'm deciding between this or a Gamecube for my birthday.

How about get a game cube and save up for this. (http://www.nintendo.com/news/news_articles.jsp?articleId=7688&articlePageId=1)

[Bartman3010]

I'd probably get it after I get the Game Boy Player add-on for my Cube. Just think...GBA games on my TV screen...LEGALLY!!! =P

An SP? I'll probably get it later, the rechargable battery sounds good.

[DAntae]

game boy play addon for the cube? can anyone shed more light on this, i have not heard anything about this, unless you mean the link up cable. anyhow i will probably get the sp, funcoland gives 35 in trade value if your going with the sp, not to mention load of credit i already have there. i have yet to have enough time to really play windwaker, i did start it up and mess around for a few minutes. from what i have played it appears to be great.

[brancely]

Basically everything we know about the Game Boy Player (GBP) is in that article. It simply attaches to the bottom of the cube and has a cartridge slot for games. Simple enough.

[redmage]

Dammit! neither my bonus disk nor WW have come yet (its been almost a month). anyway... are the on land parts still as good as the n64 games? and are the temples still dark and complicated?

[brancely]

So far, yes to both questions.

[El Sid]

FUCK!! I spent $50 on The Wind Waker...pre-ordered it...got it on the first day...waited so patiently to get back to school so I can play it...and guess what happens. IT DIDNT WORK!! Then I notice this huge fucking scratch on the disk....I know i didnt put it there cuz i never took it out of the package until i stuck it in the machine. Im ever so pissed right now...cuz I flew back to southern california today...and bought it in Northern California. Hopefully I can exchange it at a store down here.

[redmage]

OMFG!! METROID PRIME IS TRULY THE GREATEST GAME EVER, BUY A GAMECUBE FOR IT!!!! ive had it for a while but now i am off animal crossing (for a while). every detail is perfect, it has the metroid feel, unique puzzles, i could go on ranting for hours(i'm serious!) just buy it if you havent already!!

[redmage]

FINALLY! my pre-order came today for LoZ:WW with the LoZ:OoT and LoZ:OoTMQ Bonus(mail takes too long! Geez, it's been 6 days since it got shipped, oh yeah, i live in germany(for now. but im about to move back to alabama))

[Scott]

two totally different systems. GameCube would be the better choice, but it costs a lot more

Hehehe, in Britain we can get a GC for £80 with a game like Mzza free, or we can pay £90 for a SP with no game, and we drive on the wrong side of the road...

[Snowball II]

Got Wind Waker yesterday in the mail, jumped up and down and then rubbed the games (in their cases) all over my body. I was a little excited...
It's funny b/c I'm playing Ocarina of Time first, working myself up for the new game this weekend when I can give it the attention it deserves.

[Simpson Purist]

Wow, what can I say. Today has been a very big day for me. I decided to celebrate my birthday a month early by buying myself a Gamecube (actually, my dad bought me the system). I got Metroid Prime as part of the free game offer that's still circulating. I also purchased Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and got the bonus Ocarina of Time disc (had to pay an extra $10 b/c I didn't pre-order it, oh hell, I never played OoT before). As for my first impressions, Metroid Prime kicks ass and Wind Waker rocks my world. :D Now if I can get a memory card. :(

[bmac]

Well, I also just bought a gamecube yesterday. Unfortunately i didn't have enound money for a game or anything. I rented Metroid Prime and Super Mario Sunshine though. Metroid Prime rocks, but Super Mario Sunshine is rather stupid, im glad i bought it, it was a well spent 150 dollars.

[Rekart]

I think SMS is actually pretty good. It gets harder, and I'm glad to see block worlds back from the old games, where most worlds had blocks.

[bmac]

Yea, but the premise of the game is kinda stupid. He has a watertank on his back that's his bud and he has to "clean" everything. Ooh, exciting, thats just my opinion though.

[Kefka]

Yes, let us judge a game on the premise.

[bmac]

yes, let us

[Akbar]

Originally posted by bmac5002
Yea, but the premise of the game is kinda stupid. He has a watertank on his back that's his bud and he has to "clean" everything. Ooh, exciting, thats just my opinion though.

That is not the entire premise of the game... But i respect your opinion anyway.

[Simpson Purist]

Originally posted by bmac5002
Well, I also just bought a gamecube yesterday. Unfortunately i didn't have enound money for a game or anything. I rented Metroid Prime and Super Mario Sunshine though. Metroid Prime rocks, but Super Mario Sunshine is rather stupid, im glad i bought it, it was a well spent 150 dollars.

Last time I checked, the "buy a Gamecube, get a free game" offer is still in effect. You can choose from Metroid Prime, Mario Party 4, Resident Evil 0, or Starfox Adventures. So if you bought a brand-new Gamecube, check the store where you bought it from and tell them that you should've gotten one of those games I mentioned above.

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by Simpson Purist
Last time I checked, the "buy a Gamecube, get a free game" offer is still in effect. You can choose from Metroid Prime, Mario Party 4, Resident Evil 0, or Starfox Adventures.

due to slower than expected gamecube sales, nintendo has just announced that the wind waker will be replacing resident evil 0 in this free game offer.

[Simpson Purist]

Speak of the devil, Today I managed to get Resident Evil 0 for free (don't ask why ;) ). I also got a 251 block memory card.

[bmac]

Originally posted by Simpson Purist
Last time I checked, the "buy a Gamecube, get a free game" offer is still in effect. You can choose from Metroid Prime, Mario Party 4, Resident Evil 0, or Starfox Adventures. So if you bought a brand-new Gamecube, check the store where you bought it from and tell them that you should've gotten one of those games I mentioned above.

whoa, whoa, free game? every store participates in this? I they better not rip me off.

[Bartman3010]

They should replace Star Fox Adventures...seriously =/

[DAntae]

picked up splinter cell for the gamecube on friday, simply awesome. i plaed the xbox version as well, but with the gba link up, it gives you a few more options. anyone finished the sidequest gallery in windwaker yet?

speaking of the free game, i saw in the best buy add today, when you purchase a gamecube not only do you get the choise of the four already mentioned titles, they also will throw in tony hawk's pro skater 3. sure i know tony hawk 4 is out, but still two games, hell if you don't like it you can trade it in and get something else, at a different store of course. not sure if it is just best buy or a new nintendo promo add on.

[Bartman3010]

Good god, does your Best Buy have like half of its GCN library THPS 3 too?

I cant find the words to describe how Best Buy sucks ass.

[Cyclone]

I own a Gamecube and I love it,nintendo brand systems are the only systems I will own.Some of the games I have may be a bit "kiddish" but who cares

Super Mario Sunshine-Really fun but can be aggravating at times
Scorpion King:Rise of Akkadian-Fun but hard
WrestlemaniaX8-Alot of fun if your a wrestling fan like me
Legends of Wrestling-Not as good as Mania but I still like it nonetheless
Mario Party 4-I already beat it,but I still play multi player with my friend
Ty The Tasmanian Tiger-I dont even bother with this game,infact its not even mine it belongs to my 2 nephews as does Mario Party 4

I also really like Super Smash Bros Melee,I rule with Link and Young Link on that game.I am also looking forward to the new Zelda game even though the graphics look kind of crappy.

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by Bartman3010
They should replace Star Fox Adventures...seriously =/

true, didn't care for that game at all. is that nintendo/namco "star fox armada" title still in development?

[redmage]

yeah, armada is supposubly pretty far in development...

[Kefka]

http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=4227

\m/ EARTHBOUND! \m/

[brancely]

Originally posted by sideshowDAn
anyone finished the sidequest gallery in windwaker yet?
Haven't even started it. It's so freakin complex, just like all Zelda games. But does it at all remind anyone of the side quest of Link's Awakening? You know, you create a gallery of pictures?
Originally posted by Kefka
\m/ EARTHBOUND! \m/
Meh, I never really got into Earthbound; I don't know what all the fuss is about. It seems to me that people have started itching for Earthbound simply because of the inclusion of Ness in Super Smash Brothers (I know it's not the case with everyone, just a lot of people).

[DAntae]

lance, just so you know to finish the gallery sidequest it will more than likely take you beating the game minimum two times, but i did finish it, some people wont be able to complete the gallery of figures, since a gba is needed for some.

earthbound is quality, at the time of its original release i didn't really care for it, but didn't stop me from buying it, good stuff. not too many true rpg titles for the gamecube, recently finished skies of arcadia, while it was pretty fun, the level ups were a bit too easy.

[redmage]

ive gotten a couple sections of the sidequest...

[Simpson Purist]

Check out this preview (http://www.nintendo.com/e32k3/mariokart_feat.html) for the upcoming GC Mario Kart.

I think I'm in heaven right now.

[thecapecoddah]

http://cube.ign.com/articles/394/394681p1.html

"In all, there are sixteen characters confirmed for the game. Here's the list of characters that we know of so far:

Mario
Luigi
Peach
Baby Mario
Baby Luigi
Yoshi
Donkey Kong
Diddy Kong
Koopa
Koopa Jr.
Koopa Troopa
Paratroopa
Daisy
Birdo
Walugi
Wario

We see lots of names missing from that list that will probably make it in as secret characters. Characters can be paired up however you see fit.

Multiplayer play will, of course, feature heavily in the game. A four player split screen will be on offer, but Nintendo will also be including LAN play for up to 8 players."

[kupomog]

Toad :'( I hope he's a secret character...he was my favorite.

[Akbar]

Originally posted by kupomog
Toad :'( I hope he's a secret character...he was my favorite.
Toad rocked! :)!

[DAntae]

exciting news indeed, i wish they would throw in some non mario characters such as most of the cast of ssbm:melee. anyhow i'm sure it will surely rock.

[brancely]

joygasm

This is awesome news. Can't wait to give it a test ride! Wow, they certainly upped the number of drivers in the game, but, as kuppy said, sure hope Toad is in the game. It wouldn't be the same without him. Oh, and am I correct in thinking that Baby Luigi is a new character? I can't think of a game that has had him before...

[okayagain]

Baby Luigi was in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, at the very end.

Everyone I knew who played MK64 picked Toad. "He's the fastest", they'd say. Poor, shallow idiots didn't even know Toad, only picked him for his acceleration, not even thinking about what they were getting themselves in. But I'd teach them a lesson every once in a while. I'd power-slide into them as Bowser and watch them spin--spin out of control and into horrible pain! It was a good feeling...

Anyway, Yoshi's the racer for me. Good Mario Party contestant too.

[brancely]

Oh, of course. He was also at the beginning, when the stork was carrying the two babies and dropped Mario. Thanks for the update, okayagain.

[the_peoples_champ]

hey all

has anyone heard about the disgusting way res evil 2 and 3 are being made? basically converted straight from the playstation :( that licks scrot severley :( the remake of res evil was amazing, especially the graphics *drools*

shame too, i preferred 3 over all of them and i was really looking forward to them remaking it *sigh*

on another note has anyone played star wars:attack of the clones? i'm really tempted to buy it: all the reviews say its an amazing game blah blah, but they said that about rogue leader (which is good, but if u get stuck on it then you're screwed, with it only having 1 mode of play)

:)

[redmage]

bowser will crush you with his flabby 'abs'!

[Bartman3010]

I just picked Toad because he was cute.

But I can manage, I'll just be picking Mario more often I guess.

[Handsome Pete]

I don't know, I never got used to Toad that much. It was fun to hit him with a red shell in MK64, though...whenever I heard that scream of his, I always laugh. Now, no more...well, he'll still probably be in as a secret character, if they have them.

And I have not played the Clone Wars, but I guess I've heard it's pretty good. Personally, Rogue Leader was good enough for me. And I don't have much money ever.

Anyone try out Ikaruga yet? I'm thinking about getting it, as I could use a good shooter. Besides, Treasure is a good company, and I've always liked their games.

[kupomog]

I loved Toad's scream...not the "OWwowowowowowow!" one, the other one. In fact, that's why I always picked him :( He had a cute voice. Not to mention he was just plain cute. Toad isn't really all that fast. In fact, I think there are a number of drivers faster than him. But he was just always my favorite.

[DotheBartman]

I own Clone Wars. Can't say I like it as much as the amazing Rogue Leader, but its a fun game, and I can reccomend it to any big Star Wars fan. On a side note, if you go to gamers.com (if the link is buried too much under other news, planetgamecube.com also has a link to the news story in question) you can find some screens of Rogue Squadron III, as well as some gameplay details. The game apparently has two player co-op, and various levels that expand on what Rogue Leader did (for instance, there's a speeder bike level on Endor, and there's also some ground based missions, including some where you can get out of your vehicle and walk around and do various things, such as a shot with Luke throughing a bomb in the bottom of an AT-AT). I was skeptical of another game, since I didn't think there was much else to do with it, but it looks great now.

As for Ikaruga, all I know is that the reviews have been REALLY good. Myself, I'll probably want to rent it or wait for the price to go down, incase its not my cup of tea (especcially since the difficulty is supposed to be insane), but I'll definetely try to check it out at some point. If nothing else the difficulty could be good training for me as a gamer.

[Simpson Purist]

I saw those Rebel Strike screenshots DtB, and like seeing Rogue Leader for the first time, it's an orgy of classic Star Wars goodness. It's probably the closest thing we'll ever get to having Sega's great Star Wars Trilogy Arcade game in our homes (man I'd wish that game would come out for the Cube).

[Double_Doh]

super smash bros melee
super monkey ball
time spliters 2
resident evil
crazy taxi

[Dances In Underwear]

I cant wait for Mario Kart Double Dash (it's official name). The 2-Character Kart should work well, plus Koopa and Paratroopa (Best. Characters. Ever) are in it.

Pikmin 2 also looks interesting, with the addition of Loozy, the ugly looking wierdo, and Overweight Purple and White-with-red-eyes Pikmin.

Wario World should be good fun, IMO, because I'm an adventure fan.

FZero and Krby's Air Ride look like good racing games to go with MK.

Rouge Squardron III also looks promising.

I will have no money after all these.

So far, I have:
- Luigi's Mansion
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Super Mario Sunshine
- The Simpsons Road Rage
- Mario Party 4
- Pikmin
- Eternal Darkness
- Metroid Prime
- Super Monkey Ball 2

I will also be picking up The Wind Waker along with the OoT/MQ bonus disc when it releases here on May 9.

[DotheBartman]

Originally posted by Simpson Purist
I saw those Rebel Strike screenshots DtB, and like seeing Rogue Leader for the first time, it's an orgy of classic Star Wars goodness. It's probably the closest thing we'll ever get to having Sega's great Star Wars Trilogy Arcade game in our homes (man I'd wish that game would come out for the Cube).

Well, as incredibly awesome as that game was, its pretty short (its an arcade game, after all), plus it just wouldn't be as cool without the giant joystick and all, so I have a hard time imagining it being worth it on its own. Perhaps if they padded it in with some other games...

[DAntae]

i finally bought timesplitters 2 today, played it several times before. finally finished off skies of arcadia, very long, very enjoyable rpg.

handsomepete: i also purchased ikaruga, i love the game but i know lots of people who don't. the design is something a lot of people can't get over, but I find the gameplay to be addictive.

i must purchase the new mario kart as soon as it is available, along with harvest moon and crossing my fingers for a 2003 u.s. realease of final fantasy: crystal chronicles, so much to buy.

[Handsome Pete]

Originally posted by kupomog
I loved Toad's scream...not the "OWwowowowowowow!" one, the other one. In fact, that's why I always picked him :( He had a cute voice. Not to mention he was just plain cute. Toad isn't really all that fast. In fact, I think there are a number of drivers faster than him. But he was just always my favorite.

A bit late, but...yeah, I meant the other one too. My brother and I would often play the 2-player Grand Prix and just see how we would do, and hitting Toad with various objects was always the most enjoyable parts of the races. But I'm too hard on the guy...he's not that bad.

And after a month of putting off Zelda: The Wind Waker, I've finally beaten it. Good game, even to the end. The final battle was king of interesting......after all, seeing Ganon wielding two swords in his normal humanoid form was kind of neat, and he's not bad with them either, since he can knock off a heart with each hit and get several hits in...also, I did like that Zelda actually did something for most of the battle (firing Light Arrows at Ganon while you fought with your sword), instead of the "trapped somewhere else" scenario she's always in most of the time.

Ugh...there's some good releases that I'll be looking forward to later (F-ZERO, Soul Calibur II, among others)...I'm not sure I'll be able to get enough cash. Seriously, some of the offers that are coming up look very inticing.

[DAntae]

agreed windwaker was top shelf from beginning to the end, although the last battle seemed kind of easy didn't it, compared to some of the other boss fights.

[thecapecoddah]

Originally posted by Simpson Purist
I saw those Rebel Strike screenshots DtB, and like seeing Rogue Leader for the first time, it's an orgy of classic Star Wars goodness. It's probably the closest thing we'll ever get to having Sega's great Star Wars Trilogy Arcade game in our homes (man I'd wish that game would come out for the Cube).

http://www.gamers.com/game/1340454/media

[brentholomew]

Since a bunch of people did it, here are the games I have for GC

Animal Crossing
Metroid Prime
Star Wars: Rogue Leader
Sonic Mega Collection
SImpsons Raod Rage
Tony Hawk 3
Tony Hawk 4
SSX Tricky
Luigi's Mansion
Super Smash Bros Melee
Mario Party 4

I can't wait for Mario Kart either.

[DAntae]

brent, not a bad collection, you need to add a couple of cant miss games, windwaker and timesplitters 2. i dont know why i wiated to long to buy ts2 but damn i am enjoying it.

[thecapecoddah]

got a little tired of timesplitters 2, but i'll get back into it eventually. multiplayer is definitely great, but it just doesn't have the same feel of goldeneye or even halo.