[Wii] Core Games AOC - After October Conference - Games? GAMES!! [56k GTFO]

Nickle · November 2008

Hell, I still whip out Tetris DS from time to time.

Shit gets hectic, especially when you come up against one of those people with all of the squiggly letters in their name.

This is pretty much the only reason I haven't gotten Tetris Party yet. When I stop having fun with the DS version, I'll look into it.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

The one thing I love about Tetris Party, is its near flawless online setup...I just wish Hudson added more gameplay options for it.

Has anyone else played the Strong Bad games.....they're awesome.

AbsoluteZero · November 2008

I have played Strong Bads 1 and 2, and they are indeed awesome. I'm going to be picking up Strongbad 4: Dangeresque 3 pretty quick.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

"Baddest of the Bands" was a hilarious parody of the music game genre. :^:

Arceus · November 2008

Anyone got the new WiiWare games yet? Are they any good?

LewieP · November 2008

I am not really aware of Strongbad. Will I enjoy the games?

Darian · November 2008

LewieP wrote: »

I am not really aware of Strongbad. Will I enjoy the games?

Are you a fan of point-and-click adventure games?

Do you have a warped sense of humor?

Check out http://www.homestarrunner.com/ and get a feel for the voice and art style, see if it is your thing.

AbsoluteZero · November 2008

Darian wrote: »

LewieP wrote: »

I am not really aware of Strongbad. Will I enjoy the games?

Are you a fan of point-and-click adventure games?

Do you have a warped sense of humor?

Check out http://www.homestarrunner.com/ and get a feel for the voice and art style, see if it is your thing.

Non-fans of Strongbad really should... you know... become fans first, I think. It would help.

maximumzero · November 2008

http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad/dangeresque3promo

is a good place to start. You can watch Dangeresque 1 & 2 there.

Then go to homestarrunner.com, and hit rando. Repeat.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

Yea, being a fan of the characters and cartoon definitely helps. Once you have that, give the games a shot. They are not long, only a few hours to finish, but the humor, and stories keep you coming back. I think I have played each episode a couple times each, they are just so funny to me.

Lunker · November 2008

I'm still midway through Sam & Max Season 1, but as soon as I finish I'll likely start going through Strongbad. I'm secretly hoping for a disc compilation release, even though I know Nintendo has insisted nothing of the sort will happen.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

TellTale games have said in a few interviews that they may compile them depending on sales...and I would take their word over Nintendo's since they would be the ones stamping the discs.

I think it's a good bet considering they have also stated in an interview that the Wii sales have far outsold the PC versions sales.

Guek · November 2008

black knight preview

elkatas · November 2008

Locally Grown wrote:

Northfield resident Richard Garcia is working in a “recession-proof” industry on Division Street. He’s a video game designer for a company he founded 13 years ago called Monster Games.

“People will still pay for entertainment,” Garcia said, adding that profits throughout the video game industry are mostly on the rise, despite the national economic slump.

Garcia credits the steady increase to the growing public acceptance of video game playing as a “valid” form of entertainment. Nintendo’s recent widespread marketing of video games as “something for the whole family” with its latest “Wii” system has accelerated that acceptance, he said.

The success of the industry might be helping Garcia’s business thrive, but he said his location has also been a plus. The Twin Cities has a deep pool of talent, he said, and he can usually have his pick of designers since few other video game engineering firms exist nearby. Competition would be much stiffer on the West Coast, he said. Garcia has also hired a number of Carleton College graduates. Garcia, a Saint Paul native, is a 1988 graduate of Tufts University outside Boston.

Right now, the 20 employees at Monster Games are working on a top-secret video game for Nintendo. They’ve worked on it for two years and are nearly finished. The process is so private the designers must darken their monitors when the bottled-water deliveryman enters the office.

The company won Yahoo’s “Best Racing Game of 2006″ award for its last game for the Nintendo Wii called “Excite Truck.” Wendy’s fast-food restaurants across the nation, including the one in Northfield, promoted the game with Excite Truck kids’ meals. But, Garcia said, he believed few Northfielders ever realized the game’s designers lived right in the city.

Garcia is married and raising two daughters, who aren’t quite as avid video game players as he is, he said.
“I encourage them as much as possible,” he said, laughing.

The only bump Garcia foresees for the company in the near future is securing another contract with a video game developer once the contract with Nintendo ends.

“It is kind of nerve-racking,” he said. “Because, with this kind of work, it’s like having to find a new job every two years.”

Source: Locally Grown

Well, this is interesting. Surfer Girl said about year go that Monster Games would supposedly be working on F-Zero Wii. I wouldn't be surprised, TBH.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

I'm sure it's F-Zero with their racing game pedigree. Hurrah!

Taramoor · November 2008

elkatas wrote: »

Locally Grown wrote:

Northfield resident Richard Garcia is working in a “recession-proof” industry on Division Street. He’s a video game designer for a company he founded 13 years ago called Monster Games.

“People will still pay for entertainment,” Garcia said, adding that profits throughout the video game industry are mostly on the rise, despite the national economic slump.

Garcia credits the steady increase to the growing public acceptance of video game playing as a “valid” form of entertainment. Nintendo’s recent widespread marketing of video games as “something for the whole family” with its latest “Wii” system has accelerated that acceptance, he said.

The success of the industry might be helping Garcia’s business thrive, but he said his location has also been a plus. The Twin Cities has a deep pool of talent, he said, and he can usually have his pick of designers since few other video game engineering firms exist nearby. Competition would be much stiffer on the West Coast, he said. Garcia has also hired a number of Carleton College graduates. Garcia, a Saint Paul native, is a 1988 graduate of Tufts University outside Boston.

Right now, the 20 employees at Monster Games are working on a top-secret video game for Nintendo. They’ve worked on it for two years and are nearly finished. The process is so private the designers must darken their monitors when the bottled-water deliveryman enters the office.

The company won Yahoo’s “Best Racing Game of 2006″ award for its last game for the Nintendo Wii called “Excite Truck.” Wendy’s fast-food restaurants across the nation, including the one in Northfield, promoted the game with Excite Truck kids’ meals. But, Garcia said, he believed few Northfielders ever realized the game’s designers lived right in the city.

Garcia is married and raising two daughters, who aren’t quite as avid video game players as he is, he said.
“I encourage them as much as possible,” he said, laughing.

The only bump Garcia foresees for the company in the near future is securing another contract with a video game developer once the contract with Nintendo ends.

“It is kind of nerve-racking,” he said. “Because, with this kind of work, it’s like having to find a new job every two years.”

Source: Locally Grown

Well, this is interesting. Surfer Girl said about year go that Monster Games would supposedly be working on F-Zero Wii. I wouldn't be surprised, TBH.

Well, F-Zero is one of the few franchises remaining that hasn't been shown or at least mentioned for the Wii so far.

So, the checklist:

Nintendo Franchises on the Wii:

Spoiler:

Nintendo Franchises not yet on the Wii:

Spoiler:

Did I miss anything?

Good lord Nintendo got their games out early for the system.

Couscous · November 2008

Pilotwings and Starfox.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

Um...Mario Tennis and Golf haven't hit the Wii, and neither has Kirby.

Next year they are redoing Mario Tennis for the Wii, and it's only an upgrade of the GC version...which I haven't ever played, so I'm looking forward to it....but no Golf or Kirby.

Also you forgot to mention Star Fox which hasn't hit the Wii yet.

Peewi · November 2008

If they really are making F-Zero Wii, I demand online multiplayer that's at least as good as Mario Kart. 30 players online would be very nice, but doesn't seem likely.

Arceus · November 2008

Only a few more days... Yay

Guek · November 2008

mushroom men really should get its own thread once it's released

. this place is nice for anticipating upcoming games, but I think it does a poor job of getting the word out once games actually come to market.

Vangu Vegro · November 2008

Taramoor wrote: »

Did I miss anything?

WAVE RACE.

TelMarine · November 2008

Vangu Vegro wrote: »

Taramoor wrote: »

Did I miss anything?

WAVE RACE.

urban champion 2: the new challenger.

Zampano · November 2008

Wow, okay, I bought World of Goo.

And one word comes to mind when I play it:

Beautiful.

I don't know that I've ever really been able to say that about a game.

AbsoluteZero · November 2008

elkatas wrote: »

Locally Grown wrote:

Northfield resident Richard Garcia is working in a â€œrecession-proofâ€ industry on Division Street. Heâ€™s a video game designer for a company he founded 13 years ago called Monster Games.

â€œPeople will still pay for entertainment,â€ Garcia said, adding that profits throughout the video game industry are mostly on the rise, despite the national economic slump.

Garcia credits the steady increase to the growing public acceptance of video game playing as a â€œvalidâ€ form of entertainment. Nintendoâ€™s recent widespread marketing of video games as â€œsomething for the whole familyâ€ with its latest â€œWiiâ€ system has accelerated that acceptance, he said.

The success of the industry might be helping Garciaâ€™s business thrive, but he said his location has also been a plus. The Twin Cities has a deep pool of talent, he said, and he can usually have his pick of designers since few other video game engineering firms exist nearby. Competition would be much stiffer on the West Coast, he said. Garcia has also hired a number of Carleton College graduates. Garcia, a Saint Paul native, is a 1988 graduate of Tufts University outside Boston.

Right now, the 20 employees at Monster Games are working on a top-secret video game for Nintendo. Theyâ€™ve worked on it for two years and are nearly finished. The process is so private the designers must darken their monitors when the bottled-water deliveryman enters the office.

The company won Yahooâ€™s â€œBest Racing Game of 2006″ award for its last game for the Nintendo Wii called â€œExcite Truck.â€ Wendyâ€™s fast-food restaurants across the nation, including the one in Northfield, promoted the game with Excite Truck kidsâ€™ meals. But, Garcia said, he believed few Northfielders ever realized the gameâ€™s designers lived right in the city.

Garcia is married and raising two daughters, who arenâ€™t quite as avid video game players as he is, he said.
â€œI encourage them as much as possible,â€ he said, laughing.

The only bump Garcia foresees for the company in the near future is securing another contract with a video game developer once the contract with Nintendo ends.

â€œIt is kind of nerve-racking,â€ he said. â€œBecause, with this kind of work, itâ€™s like having to find a new job every two years.â€

Source: Locally Grown

Well, this is interesting. Surfer Girl said about year go that Monster Games would supposedly be working on F-Zero Wii. I wouldn't be surprised, TBH.

D:D:D:

Noooooooooooooooo!

I really wanted Amusement Vision to do F-Zero Wii-X

elkatas · December 2008

Well, according to Official Nintendo Magazine, NoE is bringing Fatal Frame IV to Europe next February. Although magazine didn't reveal official date, date 6th of February is already popping up in various distributor lists. In other news, Xseed was asked about publishing game in the USA, and here is what they answered:

If you’re talking about Fatal Frame 4 for the Wii then it’s coming to the US, even though it won’t be by us. Can’t tell you who’s bringing it over, but keep your eyes peeled for an official announcement, hopefully sometime soon. - Ken @ XSEED Games

NoA's help desk is also claiming that Disaster is coming out in USA, although date haven't been decided yet. Captain Rainbow's situation? LOL.

maximumzero · December 2008

http://www.homestarrunner.com/dangeresque.html

OMG.

It's like a giant tribute to the early lucasarts games in art style and sound quality.

maximumzero · December 2008

Also, Chibi Robo is one of the the games scheduled to be re-released for Wii, right? That's one of the games I've always wanted to play but never had a Gamecube to play it on.

And I need to pick up Park Patrol while I still can...

Dodge Aspen · December 2008

maximumzero wrote: »

Also, Chibi Robo is one of the the games scheduled to be re-released for Wii, right? That's one of the games I've always wanted to play but never had a Gamecube to play it on.

And I need to pick up Park Patrol while I still can...

I hope so. I have 100 percented both Chibi Robo games. I would gladly pay 30 bucks for a reason to play either again. I am really hoping for a new Wii edition, though right now, I'm really just hoping the franchise stays afloat. I don't know numbers, but the fact that Park Patrol was only sold at Wal-Mart and was marketed as an "Environmentally Friendly" adventure or some such can't mean it did very well.

Jam Warrior · December 2008

Dodge Aspen wrote: »

maximumzero wrote: »

Also, Chibi Robo is one of the the games scheduled to be re-released for Wii, right? That's one of the games I've always wanted to play but never had a Gamecube to play it on.

And I need to pick up Park Patrol while I still can...

I hope so. I have 100 percented both Chibi Robo games. I would gladly pay 30 bucks for a reason to play either again. I am really hoping for a new Wii edition, though right now, I'm really just hoping the franchise stays afloat. I don't know numbers, but the fact that Park Patrol was only sold at Wal-Mart and was marketed as an "Environmentally Friendly" adventure or some such can't mean it did very well.

How was Park Patrol compared to the first? It never came to Europe and the lack of a house to explore worried me somewhat. I loved the first like my own child however.

Dodge Aspen · December 2008

Park Patrol was awesome, but quite diferent than the first. There's lots more combat, and a much large sense of urgency. You're basically growing flowers as much as you can, and stopping the bad dudes from destroying them. It's really tough to explain. I'd check out reviews. Rest assured, if you loved the first, you'll find enjoyment in the second. I sure did.

Brainiac 8 · December 2008

Is anyone here planning on picking up Mushroom Men this week?

pslong9 · December 2008

Brainiac 8 wrote: »

Is anyone here planning on picking up Mushroom Men this week?

I'm thinking about it, although I've been playing through Tales of Symphonia and have way too much on my backlog. But still, the previews and movies have appealed to me. I'm waiting to see some reviews before getting it.

urahonky · December 2008

Does anyone have any info on Mushroom Men? I can't go to any sites here at work, unfortunately

Brainiac 8 · December 2008

urahonky wrote: »

Does anyone have any info on Mushroom Men? I can't go to any sites here at work, unfortunately

There aren't any sites I can go to either, but I'll give you a quick run down.

It's a action adventure game created by a small developer where you play sentient mushrooms in the middle of a war with each other. It looks like a rather quality effort. The graphics are nice and you create weapons by combining items you find lieing around.

I'll have to post something about it when I get home tonight.

I really want it, but I still haven't bought Animal Crossing and I want that too.

urahonky · December 2008

Creating weapons from stuff you find on the ground? Sold. Sounds awesome.

Xagarath · December 2008

Fatal Frame 4 is confirmed for Europe, possibly in February:

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=322216

This is nice to know.

Kastanj · December 2008

Xagarath wrote: »

Fatal Frame 4 is confirmed for Europe, possibly in February:

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=322216

This is nice to know.

If by "nice" you mean "erotic to a potentially dangerous degree" then I am on par here.

Brainiac 8 · December 2008

Appearantly XSeed also said they it will hit the states, but they won't be publishing it.

That would be good for fans of the series here.

Guek · December 2008

new sonic screens:

Spoiler:

entire flickr page

whoo knuckles.

I kinda want to post this in the unleashed page but I dunno if that's kosher...

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[Wii] Core Games AOC - After October Conference - Games? GAMES!! [56k GTFO]

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