IGN Voice Chat Summary
on 14.05.2008 at 06:29
Posted by Shane J (Phoenixus)
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IGN Voice Chat, Wii, DS, Wiiware, Platinum Games, E3
Posted by Shane J (Phoenixus)
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IGN Voice Chat, Wii, DS, Wiiware, Platinum Games, E3 Recent News
The Nintendo team at IGN this week talk more on the Wiiware releases in the US, and some of the recent game announcements.
The confirmation of Platinum Games' recently rumored titles, fits in nicely with this trailer of the MadWorld game;
Be sure to make your opinion heard below.
Summary Complete:
Lost Winds:
-Best of the Bunch (Launch Titles)
-Best art design then most retail games
-$10 Worth it.
-It is short. 3 hours, though you can get lost along the way.
-Its a Super Metroid presentation. You're not told when you go into new levels.
Defend Your Castle:
-Matt, 'Shallow'
-Jump in, Jump out Multiplayer. "It's awesome, thats when the game is really fun"
-Debate if the graphics are good or bad. The intent is bad, but thats the point of the game and it works. Still gave it 3 or 4 for graphics, they are bad, but theres a charm to it. Feels like they could have done more, they just didn't want to. Its stylized though, but its bad.
Pop:
-You use the pointer to Pop bubbles of the same color to get a combo going and keep the clock going.
-Simple, just not that addictive as other simple games.
-Pick up and move the bubble. Pick it up and shake to make it bigger.
-Craig still hasn't figured out how to move on to the next level
-Composer is above average.
-In multiplayer, if you get the lead you can kill the clock to win
-The game froze for ign. Not that widespread but the problem is out there and they are going to have to address that.
-Leaderboard and uses WiiConnect24 to send achievements to friends
Trivia King:
-No Buzzing in. Its multiple choice, but no buzzing sort of forces peoples answer to be swayed by where friends cursors are going
-They didn't come up with witty and relevant wrong answers for questions. If they answer is a Japanese name, there will be the correct name and three American names like John Smith.
BlackJack:
-High Voltage, the Gyrostar and Animale dev
-They didn't know Blackjack was going up first for them, they thought Gyrostar was.
-Ubisoft thought Protothea was going to be the first shooter.
-It looks nice, better than left field's retail card game, but its still just a card game.
-No online or leaderboards.
FFCC: My Life as a King:
-$15 Game. $25 worth of DLC already
-Lots of bashing on the game.
WiiWare Storage Issue:
~Matt is cursing at Nintendo for having to download stuff to make for WiiWare stuff.
~Everyone else joins in laughing at Nintendo's comment that its only a "small minority" that don't have enough room
-Matt wanted to make an article on it (the storage problem), got shot down.
WiiFit:
-You really do work up a sweet and up your heart rate.
-The tight rope game gets tough on expert. The wind and barrels coming at you is tough and fun.
-It has a full blown scale to measure your body weight, not just BMI.
-Talk about how the BMI can cause controversy over how it doesn't take into account how fit you are, just height/weight
-Yoga is really fun.
-Its going to get a good score.
Madden Wii:
-You can call your own plays/draw your play.
-Looks like it got a visual boost. Definitely new animations
Platinum Games:
-They are NDA'd so in this section they are skating around it.
-Madworld, all black and white. Main character has a chainsaw for an arm.
-Main character picked up a sign and jammed it through the eye of an enemy
-Matt and Bozon are excited someone else used their idea of a black and white game with red blood for contrast. (since their game blackout isn't getting the light of day from publishers). They acknowledge the guys had to be working on the game prior to when they came out with Blackout's info.
-If rumors are to be believed, theres a XBOX360/PS3 game from the same company and the DS game.
-If rumors are to be believed, the wii game absolutely kicks ass.
Speed Racer:
-Shallow in that you start to see the same levels over again.
-Its a solid fast racer but thats just about it.
-DS version looks a little better than the Wii version, may be in the 8's score wise. Looks good for a DS game.
-Matt likes the mechanics even better than the Wii game
Skate-It:
-They broke embargo then had to take it down months ago and apologize. Other sites got to post the news. Bozon gets all mad and starts cursing and yelling in this part.
-Video was just conceptual
-was playable yesterday at EA event
-not a sequel or port, its a spin off
-A disaster has happened in the city, is the game's story. Possibly Cloverfield esq.
-Running at 30. Wii-mote is held as a board. Demo was only Wii-mote. No nunchuck
-The motion really worked when the demo guy was using it. Still very early
-DS version actually looked better than the Wii version, more textures.
-Transient(ience?) is doing the DS game. Full touch control.
Pit Fall Wii:
-Shots in 4:3/ Looks EXACTLY as the GC game.
-GC version may have looked better, better lighting.
-Later on Bozon finds GC shots Identical to the newly announced Wii one. He wants Gaf to find the shots and post them for the lulz message board reaction. Image 10/53 on the GC page, 1/3 on the wii page.
Lost winds Sequel
-Already announced.
-Think its going to be WiiWare again
-No word from Nintendo on how WiiWare is going sales wise.
-It shows FF above Lost Winds. Jokes about how that shows gamers don't know any better and how they'll just buy anything with FF
Protothea:
-used to be harder
-Moves to slow, not enough enemies on screen.
-didn't play hard mode.
-Gyrostar >>>> Protothea.
Rock Band Track Pack:
-One Disc
Reader Questions:
Q:Favorite WiiWare Games?
A: Matt: Lost Winds.
Bozon: Lost Winds, Defend your Castle
Q: WiiWare a bargain?
A: Defend Your castle is.
Q:Kid Icarus mature experience art style wise?
A: No answer here just jokes about Teen Icarus
Q: New Zelda at E3?
A: They said no about Zelda. Bozon said they may see a new DS model show up. Everyone else questions him on it and he says the first rumbling may be going on
Q: Have you lost weight with WiiFit yet?
A: They are going to have a feature where Bozon loses weight with Wiifit.
Q: Gyrostar release?
A: No Idea and High Voltage apparently doesn't know either!
Q: A Plethora of 3rd party titles coming at e3?
A: Thinks third party companies are shying away from E3. Bozon "goes on record" saying this is the last E3.
Q: WiiWare games using balance board?
A: None they know of.
Q: Will in game micro transactions hurt WiiWare?
A: Don't think it will hurt WiiWare. Dameon thinks the FF DLC isn't actually DLC it may just be unlocking exiting items.
Q: Any idea what the Nintendo Power hinting at with the moon?
A: Matt thinks its Castlevania.
Q: Retro Next project ideas?
A: It may be those Metroid Prime 1 & 2 rumors, they don't know.
Q: Rumors of WarioWare game using the WiiBoard?
A: You don't need a rumor to tell you that. They don't actually confirm the game just joke about how that would be a no brainer for Nintendo.
Q: Video reviews of WiiWare games at Ign?
A: Yes
Q: What did Craig show Matt last week?
A: The Design document for "That thing"
Q: Nintendo neglecting the DS?
A: Starting to think this is the part where Nintendo steps away, lets third parties handle the system. Bozon thinks there will be a new hand held next year, Fran thinks they are just being quiet about it.
Q: Do you think if the Mario Baseball Game is the only Nintendo Published game over the summer?
A: No. They name no examples or even hint at examples, just say that Nintendo likes making money.
Lost Winds:
-Best of the Bunch (Launch Titles)
-Best art design then most retail games
-$10 Worth it.
-It is short. 3 hours, though you can get lost along the way.
-Its a Super Metroid presentation. You're not told when you go into new levels.
Defend Your Castle:
-Matt, 'Shallow'
-Jump in, Jump out Multiplayer. "It's awesome, thats when the game is really fun"
-Debate if the graphics are good or bad. The intent is bad, but thats the point of the game and it works. Still gave it 3 or 4 for graphics, they are bad, but theres a charm to it. Feels like they could have done more, they just didn't want to. Its stylized though, but its bad.
Pop:
-You use the pointer to Pop bubbles of the same color to get a combo going and keep the clock going.
-Simple, just not that addictive as other simple games.
-Pick up and move the bubble. Pick it up and shake to make it bigger.
-Craig still hasn't figured out how to move on to the next level
-Composer is above average.
-In multiplayer, if you get the lead you can kill the clock to win
-The game froze for ign. Not that widespread but the problem is out there and they are going to have to address that.
-Leaderboard and uses WiiConnect24 to send achievements to friends
Trivia King:
-No Buzzing in. Its multiple choice, but no buzzing sort of forces peoples answer to be swayed by where friends cursors are going
-They didn't come up with witty and relevant wrong answers for questions. If they answer is a Japanese name, there will be the correct name and three American names like John Smith.
BlackJack:
-High Voltage, the Gyrostar and Animale dev
-They didn't know Blackjack was going up first for them, they thought Gyrostar was.
-Ubisoft thought Protothea was going to be the first shooter.
-It looks nice, better than left field's retail card game, but its still just a card game.
-No online or leaderboards.
FFCC: My Life as a King:
-$15 Game. $25 worth of DLC already
-Lots of bashing on the game.
WiiWare Storage Issue:
~Matt is cursing at Nintendo for having to download stuff to make for WiiWare stuff.
~Everyone else joins in laughing at Nintendo's comment that its only a "small minority" that don't have enough room
-Matt wanted to make an article on it (the storage problem), got shot down.
WiiFit:
-You really do work up a sweet and up your heart rate.
-The tight rope game gets tough on expert. The wind and barrels coming at you is tough and fun.
-It has a full blown scale to measure your body weight, not just BMI.
-Talk about how the BMI can cause controversy over how it doesn't take into account how fit you are, just height/weight
-Yoga is really fun.
-Its going to get a good score.
Madden Wii:
-You can call your own plays/draw your play.
-Looks like it got a visual boost. Definitely new animations
Platinum Games:
-They are NDA'd so in this section they are skating around it.
-Madworld, all black and white. Main character has a chainsaw for an arm.
-Main character picked up a sign and jammed it through the eye of an enemy
-Matt and Bozon are excited someone else used their idea of a black and white game with red blood for contrast. (since their game blackout isn't getting the light of day from publishers). They acknowledge the guys had to be working on the game prior to when they came out with Blackout's info.
-If rumors are to be believed, theres a XBOX360/PS3 game from the same company and the DS game.
-If rumors are to be believed, the wii game absolutely kicks ass.
Speed Racer:
-Shallow in that you start to see the same levels over again.
-Its a solid fast racer but thats just about it.
-DS version looks a little better than the Wii version, may be in the 8's score wise. Looks good for a DS game.
-Matt likes the mechanics even better than the Wii game
Skate-It:
-They broke embargo then had to take it down months ago and apologize. Other sites got to post the news. Bozon gets all mad and starts cursing and yelling in this part.
-Video was just conceptual
-was playable yesterday at EA event
-not a sequel or port, its a spin off
-A disaster has happened in the city, is the game's story. Possibly Cloverfield esq.
-Running at 30. Wii-mote is held as a board. Demo was only Wii-mote. No nunchuck
-The motion really worked when the demo guy was using it. Still very early
-DS version actually looked better than the Wii version, more textures.
-Transient(ience?) is doing the DS game. Full touch control.
Pit Fall Wii:
-Shots in 4:3/ Looks EXACTLY as the GC game.
-GC version may have looked better, better lighting.
-Later on Bozon finds GC shots Identical to the newly announced Wii one. He wants Gaf to find the shots and post them for the lulz message board reaction. Image 10/53 on the GC page, 1/3 on the wii page.
Lost winds Sequel
-Already announced.
-Think its going to be WiiWare again
-No word from Nintendo on how WiiWare is going sales wise.
-It shows FF above Lost Winds. Jokes about how that shows gamers don't know any better and how they'll just buy anything with FF
Protothea:
-used to be harder
-Moves to slow, not enough enemies on screen.
-didn't play hard mode.
-Gyrostar >>>> Protothea.
Rock Band Track Pack:
-One Disc
Reader Questions:
Q:Favorite WiiWare Games?
A: Matt: Lost Winds.
Bozon: Lost Winds, Defend your Castle
Q: WiiWare a bargain?
A: Defend Your castle is.
Q:Kid Icarus mature experience art style wise?
A: No answer here just jokes about Teen Icarus
Q: New Zelda at E3?
A: They said no about Zelda. Bozon said they may see a new DS model show up. Everyone else questions him on it and he says the first rumbling may be going on
Q: Have you lost weight with WiiFit yet?
A: They are going to have a feature where Bozon loses weight with Wiifit.
Q: Gyrostar release?
A: No Idea and High Voltage apparently doesn't know either!
Q: A Plethora of 3rd party titles coming at e3?
A: Thinks third party companies are shying away from E3. Bozon "goes on record" saying this is the last E3.
Q: WiiWare games using balance board?
A: None they know of.
Q: Will in game micro transactions hurt WiiWare?
A: Don't think it will hurt WiiWare. Dameon thinks the FF DLC isn't actually DLC it may just be unlocking exiting items.
Q: Any idea what the Nintendo Power hinting at with the moon?
A: Matt thinks its Castlevania.
Q: Retro Next project ideas?
A: It may be those Metroid Prime 1 & 2 rumors, they don't know.
Q: Rumors of WarioWare game using the WiiBoard?
A: You don't need a rumor to tell you that. They don't actually confirm the game just joke about how that would be a no brainer for Nintendo.
Q: Video reviews of WiiWare games at Ign?
A: Yes
Q: What did Craig show Matt last week?
A: The Design document for "That thing"
Q: Nintendo neglecting the DS?
A: Starting to think this is the part where Nintendo steps away, lets third parties handle the system. Bozon thinks there will be a new hand held next year, Fran thinks they are just being quiet about it.
Q: Do you think if the Mario Baseball Game is the only Nintendo Published game over the summer?
A: No. They name no examples or even hint at examples, just say that Nintendo likes making money.
The confirmation of Platinum Games' recently rumored titles, fits in nicely with this trailer of the MadWorld game;
Be sure to make your opinion heard below.
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mOojc Reply Quote #1

L94 Overworld God
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06.06.2004
mOojcSome good reads there. Definitely will be getting Lost Winds and possibly Defend Your Castle. Sounds like great fun.
Really hope Nintendo sort the issue of storage, the problem of it only being a "minority" is extremely stupid and not only have the public voiced their concerns but also other 3rd party developers...
Man, I was about to get a DS Lite but with all these rumours still present about a new model...
Really hope Nintendo sort the issue of storage, the problem of it only being a "minority" is extremely stupid and not only have the public voiced their concerns but also other 3rd party developers...
Man, I was about to get a DS Lite but with all these rumours still present about a new model...
Simez Reply Quote #2

L40 Goriya
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30.11.2007
SkillzI would totally snap up a new DS model, Mad World looks cool and I want Zelda.
We need to see a true Zelda for Wii dog gammit.
We need to see a true Zelda for Wii dog gammit.
Modplan Man Reply Quote #3

L76 Ridley
Call me Ryan
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noneThe whole defend your castle graphics thing is just stupid.
SuperLink Reply Quote #4

C3 Mod
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Link / SuperLink9Sounds like Lost Winds is excellent. I shall probably be getting it.
FFS Write it!!!!
And I agree, no Zelda at E3. Last E3 ever? Very very very very very lame. I hope they replace it with something. It used to be so popular.
It's like Sonic The Comic. Make a bad change and it dies very quickly.
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Matt wanted to make an article on it (the storage problem), got shot down.
FFS Write it!!!!
And I agree, no Zelda at E3. Last E3 ever? Very very very very very lame. I hope they replace it with something. It used to be so popular.
It's like Sonic The Comic. Make a bad change and it dies very quickly.
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Linkyshinks Reply Quote #5

L100 Eternal Master
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LinkyshinksMadWorld looks f ing awesome 
WiiWare Storage Issue:
~Matt is cursing at Nintendo for having to download stuff to make for WiiWare stuff.
~Everyone else joins in laughing at Nintendo's comment that its only a “small minority” that don't have enough room
-Matt wanted to make an article on it (the storage problem), got shot down.
How could it get shot down, he can write what he wants surely, he spoke out on the MP3 thing why not this. He should be cussing Nintendo, I know I will when I get Lost Winds and have to delete a crap load just to play it.
(first bullet point does not make sense)
( Edited 14.05.2008 09:36 by Linkyshinks )
WiiWare Storage Issue:
~Matt is cursing at Nintendo for having to download stuff to make for WiiWare stuff.
~Everyone else joins in laughing at Nintendo's comment that its only a “small minority” that don't have enough room
-Matt wanted to make an article on it (the storage problem), got shot down.
How could it get shot down, he can write what he wants surely, he spoke out on the MP3 thing why not this. He should be cussing Nintendo, I know I will when I get Lost Winds and have to delete a crap load just to play it.
(first bullet point does not make sense)
( Edited 14.05.2008 09:36 by Linkyshinks )
Phoenixus Reply Quote #6

L72 Samus
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S.JLinkyshinks said:
(first bullet point does not make sense)
(first bullet point does not make sense)
I think what he meant is that he's tired of downloading games to the SD card to make room for other stuff. I'm getting to that point as well.
Definitely seems that MadWorld is real, it seems there will be a proper unveiling of the game on Friday, I'll stick it up as a proper news post then.


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aburnett Reply Quote #7

L8 Floating Lakitu
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noneGod I hate the arrogant guys at IGN.
Linkyshinks Reply Quote #8

L100 Eternal Master
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15.02.2007
LinkyshinksPhoenixus said:
I think what he meant is that he's tired of downloading games to the SD card to make room for other stuff. I'm getting to that point as well.
Definitely seems that MadWorld is real, it seems there will be a proper unveiling of the game on Friday, I'll stick it up as a proper news post then.
Linkyshinks said:
(first bullet point does not make sense)
(first bullet point does not make sense)
I think what he meant is that he's tired of downloading games to the SD card to make room for other stuff. I'm getting to that point as well.
Definitely seems that MadWorld is real, it seems there will be a proper unveiling of the game on Friday, I'll stick it up as a proper news post then.

Looking forward to seeing more on that, that brief footage looks great.
SuperLink Reply Quote #9

C3 Mod
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Link / SuperLink9It's simply ridiculous. How big is Lost Winds? My Wii IS full of data. My SD card isn't even that big. Shows me for getting one of the rip off Wii SD Cards.
I'm gonna look for a 4GB (or bigger) SD card that's about £10 or less. Easy as piss.
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I'm gonna look for a 4GB (or bigger) SD card that's about £10 or less. Easy as piss.
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James2t3 Reply Quote #10

L100 Eternal Master
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James2t3Can't use 4GB cards, Wii can only use SD cards that are 2GB or under.
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SuperLink Reply Quote #11

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Link / SuperLink9Blade2t3 said:
Can't use 4GB cards, Wii can only use SD cards that are 2GB or under.
Can't use 4GB cards, Wii can only use SD cards that are 2GB or under.
Arg. That's pathetic!
Well I guess the Wii has to compensate for it's extremely small penis. It doesn't want any competition.( Edited 14.05.2008 16:41 by SuperLink )
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jb Reply Quote #12

Founder/Admin
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jbcubed3.Yep - Wii currently doesn't support SDHC which is different to SD.
You'd need a different reader for higher (4GB+) cards, despite being the same size.
Got a 4GB one for me camera the other week, about £9 off Amazon!
jb(at)cubed3.com
You'd need a different reader for higher (4GB+) cards, despite being the same size.
Got a 4GB one for me camera the other week, about £9 off Amazon!

jb(at)cubed3.com
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