Gamecube on its last legs - Page 2

SakSquash · 10-08-2005, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

It has also sold huge amounts in US.

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Originally Posted by temporaryscars

So? They'll buy anything quirky.

.....

Kolzig · 10-08-2005, 09:08 AM

Oh snap.

bigjko · 10-09-2005, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

D'you think that, as a corporation, Nintendo is too conservative and is adverse at taking risks?

Considering the DS, the Revolution, and the hand-ful of out-of-the-box games they've currently released on the DS, that's probably the most ludicrous thing to say about Nintendo ever.

They do suck at PR, but might be getting better at it. At least they don't shit on other competitors in interviews.

But indeed, the GameCube is pretty much dead. It's still awesome to play, though.

10-09-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

Why are you telling lies!? What did I tell you about lying to our friends?!? God. If you can't stop this I'm going to have to leave you.

Seriously. I mean, holy shit. Owned.

It's too ****ing small. I'm sick of this shitty gimmick giving Nintendo cash.

*Jake* · 10-09-2005, 02:43 PM

Hahahah GIMMICKY SHIT.

Man, yeah you're right. Nintendo is one of the least innovative companies in the games industry. The hardware they make is totally derivitive, and their games are all the same.

Throw away your Start buttons and shoulder buttons! Burn all your analog sticks. Sell your 3d platformers. Feed your copy of WarioWare to your dog.

10-09-2005, 02:46 PM

qtf.

I'm not saying that I hate everything Nintendo puts out. It's the GBA. I didn't have a problem with the SP, but when I saw this, I just couldn't stand it. These things are just getting way too small. Where do you draw the line? How small is it going to get?

*Jake* · 10-09-2005, 03:33 PM

Most every review of the thing says the screen is totally visible despite its small size. Whats wrong with them making a smaller one? Its clearly aimed at NEW CUSTOMERS. It's not a double or triple dip except for extreme fans. The SP is tiny. It fits in the tightest hipster pants with ease. You can have video games on the go without the bulk. It's a good thing.

You just like hating things.

Reflection · 10-09-2005, 03:43 PM

I made a list of GameCube that I wanted to check out.

Animal Crossing
Baten Kaitos
F Zero GX
Harvest Moon - It's A Wonderful Life
Mystic Heroes
Paper Mario Thousand Year Door
Phantasy Star Online 1 and 2
Skies of Arcadia
Tales of Symphonia

Any of them worth buying?

syntheticgerbil · 10-09-2005, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

You just like hating things.

And he's also an up and coming hipster bitch that's great for the entertainment corporations to prey on.

Which would also explain why Intrepid Homoludens shares most of the same feelings with him, what with him being a perpetual prepubescent manchild and all.

Vulvovaginitis.

10-09-2005, 07:54 PM

lol b&

MoriartyL · 10-10-2005, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Reflection

I made a list of GameCube that I wanted to check out.

Animal Crossing
Baten Kaitos
F Zero GX
Harvest Moon - It's A Wonderful Life
Mystic Heroes
Paper Mario Thousand Year Door
Phantasy Star Online 1 and 2
Skies of Arcadia
Tales of Symphonia

Any of them worth buying?

Haven't played any of those RPGs, so I can't comment on them. But I can strongly recommend F-Zero GX. It's one of the best games I've ever played, hands-down, and I'm not normally a racing fan. But what you get out of it is proportionate to what you put in- if you're looking for a game you can put a few hours into and then throw away, stay far away. You won't get anywhere in F-Zero with that attitude. But if you're willing to put a lot of effort in, and to practice for many hours before attempting anything for real, I can guarantee that you won't regret it.

On the other end of the spectrum, Animal Crossing is very fun if you're only going to play for a few minutes a day. Any longer and it might get a bit boring, but you can always come back to this game. I've had it for two years now, and I still have fun with it.

Do you have Metroid Prime? If not, get it. If so, then get Metroid Prime 2.

If those two games had been the only games ever released for the system, my GCN purchase would still have been worth it. But know that you only start loving MP (as opposed to mildly enjoying) on the second play-through, once the controls are already second nature.

VoodooFX · 10-10-2005, 12:44 AM

syntheticgerbil if you have any problems with Trep then contact him in private, public threads are no place for personal insults, grudges, vendettas, etc.

Starflux · 10-10-2005, 12:52 AM

It's stupendously hard to get Skies of Arcadia for the Gamecube anywhere in this country.

Also Metroid Prime was a beautiful experience, but for the tedious final boss who was so unconquerable he took away from the game's beauty.

squarejawhero · 10-10-2005, 01:00 AM

I heard amazing things about Baiten Kaitos.

I ended up selling my Gamecube as the titles were too expensive.

***tabacco*** · 10-10-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by syntheticgerbil

And he's also an up and coming hipster bitch that's great for the entertainment corporations to prey on.

Which would also explain why Intrepid Homoludens shares most of the same feelings with him, what with him being a perpetual prepubescent manchild and all.

Vulvovaginitis.

Spectacular. Your first few posts back from being banned, and you're right back at it. Bravo.

10-10-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by syntheticgerbil

And he's also an up and coming hipster bitch that's great for the entertainment corporations to prey on.

Hey...

Remember when you lost that debate?

Yeah.

squarejawhero · 10-10-2005, 07:45 AM

Hmmm... banned user. Looks like he lost this one before it began.

10-10-2005, 07:48 AM

Hm. Second time?

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Originally Posted by SamNMax

When you get banned, it's a sure sign you're not wanted back.

***tabacco*** · 10-10-2005, 09:55 AM

Yeah, the last time he was banned for 3 months or so. Granted, he was asking for it at the time. Literally. But it's pretty obvious that he's not going to be improving. I'm looking forward to another batch of personally abusive e-mails when he finds out he's banned again

SoccerDude28 · 10-10-2005, 10:20 AM

There's no surprise that the gameboob (hahaha Tim Schafer reference

) is not getting any love. We (or people in general) buy consoles to play games on them, and its tough to do that when Nintendo releases a few games a year. I don't necessarily blame third party, because third party usually goes for the platforms that are the most profitable to them.

Also I attribute this to the audience they are mainly targetting. They definitely have some M games, but most of their games are the cutesy type, and the audience of games has changed from the Mario days. I personally can look beyond the graphics to play a cutesy game like Advanced Wars, but a lot of people can't. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the gaming demographic has changed since the old days of Mario, but Nintendo didn't change to target that demographic. Unless they really capture the casual gamer with the revolution controller or they go after the 18-30 males like the other 2 consoles are doing, I can't see how they can stay in business as a console manufacturer.

10-08-2005, 09:08 AM	#22
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10-09-2005, 02:43 PM	#25
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	Hahahah GIMMICKY SHIT. Man, yeah you're right. Nintendo is one of the least innovative companies in the games industry. The hardware they make is totally derivitive, and their games are all the same. Throw away your Start buttons and shoulder buttons! Burn all your analog sticks. Sell your 3d platformers. Feed your copy of WarioWare to your dog. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

10-09-2005, 02:46 PM	#26
SamNMax Guest Posts: n/a	qtf. I'm not saying that I hate everything Nintendo puts out. It's the GBA. I didn't have a problem with the SP, but when I saw this, I just couldn't stand it. These things are just getting way too small. Where do you draw the line? How small is it going to get? Share Share this post on Twitter

10-09-2005, 03:33 PM	#27
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	Most every review of the thing says the screen is totally visible despite its small size. Whats wrong with them making a smaller one? Its clearly aimed at NEW CUSTOMERS. It's not a double or triple dip except for extreme fans. The SP is tiny. It fits in the tightest hipster pants with ease. You can have video games on the go without the bulk. It's a good thing. You just like hating things. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

10-09-2005, 03:43 PM	#28
Reflection Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 517	I made a list of GameCube that I wanted to check out. Animal Crossing Baten Kaitos F Zero GX Harvest Moon - It's A Wonderful Life Mystic Heroes Paper Mario Thousand Year Door Phantasy Star Online 1 and 2 Skies of Arcadia Tales of Symphonia Any of them worth buying? Share Share this post on Twitter

10-09-2005, 07:54 PM	#30
SamNMax Guest Posts: n/a	lol b& Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2005, 12:44 AM	#32
VoodooFX Grumpy & bitter man Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,171	syntheticgerbil if you have any problems with Trep then contact him in private, public threads are no place for personal insults, grudges, vendettas, etc. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ We may have days, we may have hours, but sooner or later we all push up flowers.

10-10-2005, 12:52 AM	#33
Starflux A Servicable Villain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the ocean spire Posts: 1,730	It's stupendously hard to get Skies of Arcadia for the Gamecube anywhere in this country. Also Metroid Prime was a beautiful experience, but for the tedious final boss who was so unconquerable he took away from the game's beauty. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Visit my webcomic Captain August!

10-10-2005, 01:00 AM	#34
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10-10-2005, 07:45 AM	#37
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10-10-2005, 09:55 AM	#39
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	Yeah, the last time he was banned for 3 months or so. Granted, he was asking for it at the time. Literally. But it's pretty obvious that he's not going to be improving. I'm looking forward to another batch of personally abusive e-mails when he finds out he's banned again Share Share this post on Twitter

10-10-2005, 10:20 AM	#40
SoccerDude28 Homer of Kittens Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 4,374	There's no surprise that the gameboob (hahaha Tim Schafer reference ) is not getting any love. We (or people in general) buy consoles to play games on them, and its tough to do that when Nintendo releases a few games a year. I don't necessarily blame third party, because third party usually goes for the platforms that are the most profitable to them. Also I attribute this to the audience they are mainly targetting. They definitely have some M games, but most of their games are the cutesy type, and the audience of games has changed from the Mario days. I personally can look beyond the graphics to play a cutesy game like Advanced Wars, but a lot of people can't. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the gaming demographic has changed since the old days of Mario, but Nintendo didn't change to target that demographic. Unless they really capture the casual gamer with the revolution controller or they go after the 18-30 males like the other 2 consoles are doing, I can't see how they can stay in business as a console manufacturer. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Games I am playing: Jeanne D'Ark (PSP) Firefox rules

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