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Post by BugHunter on Feb 22, 2004 19:48:55 GMT -5
Haha! After how many years, me and my bro have finally defeated AREA 51!!! woohoo! We kicked the crap out of those damn aliens! That UFO didn't stand a chance!!! We stand victorious over the broken bodies of our enemies!!! ;D
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Post by Cobra5 on Feb 24, 2004 15:52:57 GMT -5
Me and matt beat Area 51 that one time we went to the movies together and everyone ditched us...
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Post by BugHunter on Feb 24, 2004 16:06:19 GMT -5
Damn fun, aint it?  |
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Post by Cobra5 on Feb 24, 2004 20:03:35 GMT -5
Oh yeah... the original... maybe the best.
Actual, I do like the more modern ones better, like Time Crisis, etc. I especially like the kind with built-in recoil.
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Post by copyKatt on Feb 24, 2004 20:45:38 GMT -5
i like leathal enforcers ;D got some great acting in that game  |
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Post by Tassatul on Feb 28, 2004 10:33:36 GMT -5
Has anyone else been keeping up on Starcraft: Ghost? That game is gonna be so. . .freaking. . .AWESOME! The graphics alone, oh man. Its not coming out till like summer or fall tho. The anticipation is killing me. . .
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Post by BugHunter on Feb 28, 2004 15:16:48 GMT -5
Yea, thats kick arse. Do you know if it will be on the PS2? Cus that would be great now that i have one of my own. |
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Post by Dr. Dan on Feb 28, 2004 18:22:18 GMT -5
I personally think I'll get it for ps2 if it does come out for that..only because that means near-max graphics automatically with no worries about having computer difficulites.
And the controls for that type of game go well with console controlers...the only games that has to be on the pc are games like starctaft (original) in my opinion.
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Post by Deimos on Feb 28, 2004 19:54:20 GMT -5
well...I wouldn't know anything about all that...but...I do know that I want a Dreamcast! after all...they're only $50- and to go with that- TimeStalkers, Jet Grind Radio, the original versions of- Sonic Adventure, Phantasy Star Online, Evolution, Shenmue, Skies of Arcadia, Grandia 2, Guilty Gear (X?), Soul Calibur, and a whole freakin' handful of games I can't even remember anymore...top that off with the handful of old PS1 and Genesis RPG's still out there (Suikoden, Shining Force, Dragon Quest/Warrior 7, Phantasy Star (2-4) etc...)
-as for computer games and computer game offshoots...well...i'm quite clueless
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Post by Cobra5 on Feb 29, 2004 0:46:45 GMT -5
Virtual On... Gundam: Side Story...
Erm, anyway, about starcraft ghost...
It's being made for Xbox, although they are making a port to each of the other systems shortly thereafter. it will never be released on the computer. Ever. So don't ask. Starcraft II is going to be for the computer.
PS2 owners, even though the system has the worst graphics, they say that the controler is best suioted to the game.
For those of you who don't know, the game is something like metal gear solid, but in the universe of starcraft. It isn't a "run in and shoot 'em up" kind of game, but it isn't as stealthy as MGS, either.
Also, it will have no multiplayer. I think that right there just takes a huge chunk of my expectations and throws them in the toilet, considering especially this is a Blizzard game... but still, metal gear solid has no multiplayer, and that game is awesome.
My thoughts? So far it looks good, but there are many places and opertunities for them to screw up... let's hope they don't. Seeing all of the units in scale 3D will be a good enough reason to play the game, as far as I'm concerned ;D
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Post by Dr. Dan on Feb 29, 2004 10:32:37 GMT -5
I'm not getting into a debate about graphics with anybody, but graphics dosnt make the game good.
gamecube isnt even on my radar of third-generation gaming systems -- i call it barneys lunchbox -- and x-box is good, I'll admit that, but it doest have most of the titles that ps2 has claimed.
during this time of next-generation consoles, its the quality of game that matters, not the graphics. Heres a thing:
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Post by Dr. Dan on Feb 29, 2004 10:36:43 GMT -5
So you're looking to buy one of these newfangled "next-generation" videogame systems, and you're looking for an unbiased source of information and advice. Well, what better source could you hope to find than a writer for a site called "Nintendorks.com"? Trust me, every word I speak is absolute divine truth. So read on and be illuminated.
The big three of the next-gen console wars are the Nintendo Gamecube, Sony Playstation 2, and Microsoft Xbox. Any one of these consoles should make most people happy. And graphics, in this generation, are no longer a significant distinguishing factor. It's all about the games, so let's see what each system has to offer.
PS2: Safe, Vanilla, and Reigning Supreme
The Playstation 2 has been around for a year, and is the darling of the mainstream. While it may not always have the most innovative games, it has big hits like espionage action game 'Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty', realistic racer 'Gran Turismo 3: A Spec', and ultra-violent crime sim 'Grand Theft Auto 3'. One sub-group of gamers, the fans of RPGs (story-intensive "role-playing games" set in fantasy worlds), will demand the PS2 for upcoming games like 'Final Fantasy X'.
However, most of these great games are provided by "third parties," companies that can make games for all three consoles. So far they've been exclusive to the PS2 because that's what's been available, but now any successful game can be "ported" to the other systems. Next year, look for list of great PS2-exclusive games to dwindle.
Gamecube: Old-School Appeal and New Wave Innovation
The Nintendo Gamecube has only been out since November 2001 and has amassed a small library of elite games. Nintendo has traditionally focused on quality over quantity, but with the Gamecube it seems they'll achieve both. The power behind Nintendo is their lineup of classic franchise games: Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon are all household names for a reason, and Nintendo is constantly at work on new franchises, such as the personality-filled 'Pikmin'. Nintendo's characters are a draw, as with titles like 'Super Smash Bros. Melee', which throws them into raucous brawls with a focus on four-player fun. Many Nintendo games are "party games," geared toward people with four friends who are ready to race or fight their way through an evening of fun. Still, excellent single-player games also abound in the adventure and action genres, such as the starship shooter 'Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II'. Your typical insecure preteen will accuse Nintendo of not being "mature" enough, but a significant portion of current Nintendo fans are twentysomethings (or older) who grew up playing the NES and Super Nintendo and remain loyal. Gamecube will serve up plenty of mature-audiences-only action, with upcoming games like psychological thriller 'Eternal Darkness' and the survival horror series Resident Evil (now completely exclusive to the Gamecube).
Many titles once thought exclusive to the PS2 have found their way to Gamecube. Nintendo fans can already enjoy the cream of the third-party crop with 'SSX Tricky', 'Madden 2002' and 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3'. Expect more hits in 2002, as major third-party games are released simultaneously on PS2 and Gamecube. The difference between the two systems will be their library of internally-developed games, and that's where Nintendo will shine. New versions of Mario, Zelda, Metroid and Star Fox are all on the way in 2002. The fun has only just begun for Nintendo Gamecube owners.
Xbox: Raw Power but Uncertain Future
As the new challenger in this round of the console wars, Microsoft has a lot to prove. They've spent a lot of time touting superior hardware, but the their system's only real advantage is a built-in hard drive. Luckily, Microsoft launched with two great games: the space-marine shooter 'HALO' and the gorgeous-girls-fighting game 'Dead or Alive 3'. Unfortunately, Microsoft may have put all its eggs in too few baskets. While the Xbox has a nice variety of available games, its library of exclusives is small and stagnant. Looking forward to next year, there are very few must-have Xbox games that won't be available on other consoles.
Microsoft has done a great job advertising the Xbox, spending millions to give the new system name recognition, but the system's outlook looks mediocre. While the unique hardware will allow developers to make some interesting games with the system, it looks like the Xbox will be a toy for enthusiasts. If you're a "hardcore gamer" who wants it all, I'm sure you'll love your Xbox. Just don't expect your Xbox to love you back.
Dans Comments:
I agree, graphics arent really a huge factor anymore anyway -- quality of games is the kicker.
Non-system spesific games cant really be included when comparing the systems, if we are going to compare them.
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Post by Deimos on Feb 29, 2004 14:54:12 GMT -5
dang...you go! Dan
I'm in wholehearted agreement with you- quality over graphic look. Sure its a plus, don't get me wrong- but if the game underneath the amazing visuals is lackluster...then it's just a shiny crud in the end. Your basic point is the driving force behind why I'm very much content with a Genesis and PS1 (and possibly a used Dreamcast in the later future): sure- graphically they're old, but the quality that's in the games available comes through in spades- like...the original 2D Sonic the Hedgehog games and FF7 (and an endless list of exceptional RPGs, ie- Wild Arms and other games).
As for the systems available today...if could get my hands on any one of them...my first choice would have to be the Gamecube. Reasons being, you can almost always rely on Nintendo for a quality game: Mario, Zelda, Metroid, etc. (okay, maybe not 'always', I did say 'almost' though)-and if it weren't for Sonic (who is now available on all systems...I think?)-i'd have a SNES instead of a Genesis. Also not to mention that a good deal of Dreamcast titles have found their way to the Gamecube (Skies of Arcadia, Evolution).
My only other choice is the PS2, basically considering that I have a PS1- and there a handful of RPGs and other games that are still exclusive to that platform for the time being (SkyGunner, the Xeno-series...etc).
The XBOX isn't one of my top choices primarily because it doesn't have many games that strike my inner gamer- with the exception of some SEGA games...ie: Panzer Dragoon and Jet Set Radio Future.
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oh- and here's a question to ponder while y'all are at it...which company do you favor more? the one and only original...Nintendo...or their long time rival (especially in terms of company mascots) SEGA? whom now work exceptionally well together...
-I'm with SEGA- the creative minds they have behind them are just as creative with ideas as the imaginations behind Nintendo. Just take a look at Nights into Dreams for example, Sonic the Hedgehog, Panzer Dragoon, Phantasy Star- sure they may not have characters that have starred through prolonged sagas a'la Mario, Zelda, and Metroid- but the creativity and quality is still there. I believe that it was between bad marketing decisions and pushing the 'cash cow' (the Sega CD...ugh...NOT user friendly, but had some great games: Sonic CD- arguably one of the best Sonic games, or the 32X...aside from the forgotten Knuckles' Chaotix...it was seemingly pointless, and everyone remembers the Saturn- the PERFECT system for exceptional 2D games...but everyone insisted on 3D) that the company fell out of favor.
-favorites-
system(s): Genesis (16bit), Saturn(32bit), Dreamcast(128bit)- in that order (not counting: the 8bit Master System, handheld Game Gear and Nomad, and 32bit? SEGA CD)
game(s)*: Sonic (series), Phantasy Star (series), Panzer Dragoon (series), Nights into Dreams, Hang On,
Shenmue (series), Virtua Fighter (series), Virtual On
(series), Space Harrier, Skies of Arcadia, Burning Rangers, and Jet Set Radio (series)
people: Yuji Naka (Sonic, Burning Rangers) Yu Suzuki (Virtua Fighter, Hang On)
*this is ONLY counting games of their own company
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Post by Cobra5 on Feb 29, 2004 19:18:13 GMT -5
Condensing that big list it comes down to (in my mind):
PS2: biggest varity of games.
Gamecube: Small number of games, but each are of very high quality
Xbox:Most powerful system, but its list of exclusive games is limited
That's how I see it.
And as for nintendo and Sega, Nintendo every time. I never really liked sonic, and the SNES and N64 are probably my favorite systems ever.
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Post by Dr. Dan on Mar 1, 2004 19:55:52 GMT -5
lol after posting that, I will say however that if a game, for some reason, as UNBELEVIABLE graphics, like through the roof wow I have never seen things like this in my life then yes, I admit, I will play the game, and enjoy it, for the looks.
perfect example: Final Fantasy X
ok now heres a little trivia for you all, first person to get this gets a cookie (and will, I'm tempted to say you are not allowed to say anything cuase I know you'll get this right away...maybe you too cass). I'm gonna give you part of a game review that was given a long time ago on one of my favorite of all time games, and you have to tell me what game it is. ready? Here it is:
"Let me start by saying the graphics in this game are absolutely perfect. As soon as you pop the game in you are treated to a visual feast as a beautifully-rendered pendulum swings across the screen followed by gorgeous scenes showing different places and times. The characters were designed by acclaimed artist Akira Toriyama and they look great. The graphics look fantastic, especially during the 'Day of Lavos' in 1999 A.D., when earth is destroyed. The sound is also superb with the music suiting the current events of the game. Sad music plays when characters remember painful times, relaxing music plays as you travel on the main map, and quick upbeat music plays during battles. All seven characters even have their own theme. A soundtrack CD was released in Japan and can be found at amazon.com. Graphics: 10/10; Sound: 10/10"
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