So, here we go, I'm going to watch through Nintendo's press conference, and try to kind of leave my impressions here.
Cell shading? I'm not so sure, it makes me think of Wind Waker.
Skyward Sword, huh? I like it!
Bill Trinnen demoing, dag nabbit, it actually looks fun.
Mushrooms, hm...
Sword beams?!? holy crap, holy crap, holy crap...
Miyamoto is demoing it now,
swordfighing inspired by Wii sports resort? [expletive]!
Potion drinking is in real time?
Don't have to point at the screen to aim the slingshot?
Items not assigned to buttons?
Rolling bombs ala Wii sports bowling? Nice.
Bow & Arrow also inspired by Wii Sports Resort? Very nice.
Whip? Oh please let there be Indiana Jones throwbacks.
Crap, I'm sold. Time to start up the "can't wait 'til next year" calendar
EDIT: Also of note is the fact that the Master sword is PROMINENTLY displayed.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
E3
Starts tomorrow. I'll be keeping an eye or two on this, things could get interesting.
I guess the only game I'm really looking forward to is Zelda Wii, though there may be some others that surprise me. What I'm really looking forward to seeing is the 3DS, Kinect, and Move in action, as well as any games that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony (respectively) might have for their newfangled devices
In the mean time, I guess I'll just have to keep on with Warcraft III.
I guess the only game I'm really looking forward to is Zelda Wii, though there may be some others that surprise me. What I'm really looking forward to seeing is the 3DS, Kinect, and Move in action, as well as any games that Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony (respectively) might have for their newfangled devices
In the mean time, I guess I'll just have to keep on with Warcraft III.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Prince of Persia: The sands of time
I'm back! And I've brought a movie review with me! And I've got to say, I'm thoroughly impressed.
Your eyes do not deceive you, reader, a video game movie that Isn't completely horrendous. It exists! (although I guess it helps that it was produced by the guy who did the unofficial Monkey Island Movie, rather than Uwe Boll)
Perhaps I have the same advantage as I did with the sixth Harry Potter movie, where I had been removed from the source material long enough that I could simply enjoy the movie for what it was. Or perhaps it's just because I haven played the video game. (I've played the Two Thrones, though)
And it was fun! lighthearted, but still able to be serious. Jake Gyllenhaal actually pulled off the prince, not only in looks, but somewhat in personality, as well. There was lots of parkour, action, and humor, just as it should be.
I'm not one to put scores to the movies I watch, but I enjoyed Prince of Persia much more than Sherlock Holmes, the last movie I saw in the theaters. Mind you, that one was really good too.
Your eyes do not deceive you, reader, a video game movie that Isn't completely horrendous. It exists! (although I guess it helps that it was produced by the guy who did the unofficial Monkey Island Movie, rather than Uwe Boll)
Perhaps I have the same advantage as I did with the sixth Harry Potter movie, where I had been removed from the source material long enough that I could simply enjoy the movie for what it was. Or perhaps it's just because I haven played the video game. (I've played the Two Thrones, though)
And it was fun! lighthearted, but still able to be serious. Jake Gyllenhaal actually pulled off the prince, not only in looks, but somewhat in personality, as well. There was lots of parkour, action, and humor, just as it should be.
I'm not one to put scores to the movies I watch, but I enjoyed Prince of Persia much more than Sherlock Holmes, the last movie I saw in the theaters. Mind you, that one was really good too.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Not to get political...
I don't really want this blog to get politically, religiously, or otherwise charged with controversy. I like to talk about light things, like video games. However, I did find an article that I found rather interesting, and I thought I'd share.
Why Religion is Good for us (as written by an atheist)
Why Religion is Good for us (as written by an atheist)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
What Blizzard does right
So, for purposes of tiding me over until the Starcraft 2 release, I bought myself the Starcraft Battle chest. Luckily, before I opened it, I took a second look at the Collector's edition of Starcraft 2. Which comes with the original Starcraft, plus BroodWar expansion. On a custom 2 GB Flash Drive. Needless to say, I promptly returned my Battle chest and pre-ordered the Collector's edition.
Now, this may confuse those of you who've read what I've had to say already about Starcraft 2, since I already pre-ordered it. Well, the thing is, The Game Crazy near where I live (both of them, actually) are gone. My pre-orders? Gone. I'm just glad I used all my trade-in credit while I had it.
Now, a Collector's edition like this, I would expect to have the artbook, and probably the custom Flash Drive. The fact that the flash drive comes pre-loaded with the original Starcraft and BroodWar is easily worth $30 on its own, but Blizzard, of course, goes the extra mile with a comic book (which basically amounts to more artwork), a behind-the-scenes DVD (seriously, have you ever heard a game coming with one of these?) a soundtrack (which is like pre-ordering Halo and getting a free soundtrack, except Starcraft is actually pretty good on its own right,) a World of Warcraft pet, and...wait, That's the mysterious day-one DLC? That's...actually pretty cool.
So, what Blizzard does right? Stuff like this. Giving actual stuff (that is well worth more than the extra $40) with their games. Actual stuff, y'know, the things that can't be transferred digitally, can't be pirated.
Another thing that I've noticed about Blizzard is their attention to detail. The little things. I've been playing through Warcraft III again, and wondering how 8 year old graphics can still impress me. Especially the cut-scenes. I think this is why, the little things. The people and creatures move...unnaturally for the most part, but then again, you look away from them and focus on, say, their clothing, and you notice how naturally it moves. How realistic it looks.
Or maybe it just has to do with it being good-quality 3D animation that isn't composed solely of dark earth-tones and/or shiny stuff. (good examples of both? Twilight Princess.) There's even, on 'the prophet's earth-tone robe, a bright red ruby, and it glints realistically (or at least it looks like that to me). The armor that people wear isn't blindingly shiny, and some has the audacity to be dull.
Even on the not-so good in-game quality, there's still the attention to detail. It makes you want to scroll in and take a good look at the units, the buildings, and the landscape, and see the detail on them.
Or maybe I'm just being nostalgic.
Now, this may confuse those of you who've read what I've had to say already about Starcraft 2, since I already pre-ordered it. Well, the thing is, The Game Crazy near where I live (both of them, actually) are gone. My pre-orders? Gone. I'm just glad I used all my trade-in credit while I had it.
Now, a Collector's edition like this, I would expect to have the artbook, and probably the custom Flash Drive. The fact that the flash drive comes pre-loaded with the original Starcraft and BroodWar is easily worth $30 on its own, but Blizzard, of course, goes the extra mile with a comic book (which basically amounts to more artwork), a behind-the-scenes DVD (seriously, have you ever heard a game coming with one of these?) a soundtrack (which is like pre-ordering Halo and getting a free soundtrack, except Starcraft is actually pretty good on its own right,) a World of Warcraft pet, and...wait, That's the mysterious day-one DLC? That's...actually pretty cool.
So, what Blizzard does right? Stuff like this. Giving actual stuff (that is well worth more than the extra $40) with their games. Actual stuff, y'know, the things that can't be transferred digitally, can't be pirated.
Another thing that I've noticed about Blizzard is their attention to detail. The little things. I've been playing through Warcraft III again, and wondering how 8 year old graphics can still impress me. Especially the cut-scenes. I think this is why, the little things. The people and creatures move...unnaturally for the most part, but then again, you look away from them and focus on, say, their clothing, and you notice how naturally it moves. How realistic it looks.
Or maybe it just has to do with it being good-quality 3D animation that isn't composed solely of dark earth-tones and/or shiny stuff. (good examples of both? Twilight Princess.) There's even, on 'the prophet's earth-tone robe, a bright red ruby, and it glints realistically (or at least it looks like that to me). The armor that people wear isn't blindingly shiny, and some has the audacity to be dull.
Even on the not-so good in-game quality, there's still the attention to detail. It makes you want to scroll in and take a good look at the units, the buildings, and the landscape, and see the detail on them.
Or maybe I'm just being nostalgic.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wait, what?
Another "Other M" game? Nintendo, you just want to confuse me, don't you? You have Final Fantasy M, That space marine game with Samus, and now you've got this laughably hardcore game?
You cannot seriously tell me that the above is the same game as this,
and this,
and expect me to not laugh in your face.
One more thing:
The only thing funnier than this trailer is fans' reactions to it. You'd think it was a completely different game from the one I saw the trailer to.
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