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07-04-2006, 09:18 PM
I'm a big fan of Naruto and can't wait for Clash of Ninja 2 to come out. Do you think 3 and 4 will make it to the US? Either as a Gamecube game or a Wii game played with Gamecube controllers? From what I've read online, the 4th one is the best. Also, does it really take them this long to translate all the text and get the English voice actors to do some lines? I really want Clash of Ninja 2 now.
Hey man. Yeah, the Naruto games are amazingly good. I've had the chance to get into all four, and they rock the socks. Luckily, each one gets better and better, so you aren't missing anything by grabbing Naruto before Naruto 2, or 2 before 3. We do know that the first Naruto game is selling very well, so getting Clash of Ninja 3 and 4 is definitely a possibility. We took a quick moment to contact D3 about a comment, and unfortunately the only official statement right now is "We'll have more news shortly."
I can say, however, that if it wasn't for a new console on the way I'm almost 100% positive that we'd be getting all four Naruto: Clash of Ninja games in the US. The trick now will be to figure out the best way of putting them on Wii, and deciding then if it is worth jumping to the next system. If it is in fact on the way for Wii, why not take some time to add some Wi-Fi gameplay? It's going to be a while down the road, so you might as well give the fans something to really go crazy for, right? Just a thought.
Also, much of the waiting time that comes with bringing a Japanese title to America has to do with legal issues and marketing. Just the way it goes…
--Bozon
Wii Sports
We know about WiiSports, and that Nintendo are passing around a few other similar ideas for these games that are low on graphics, high on easily accessible gameplay. What do you see Nintendo doing with these? If they come up with enough ideas, do you think we could see "Wii___" turn into something much like the Touch Generations games on DS?
Also, do you think we'll see some kind of demo disk with the Wii, to try and give people a kick start into the world of Wii gaming?
-Shamay-
Don't be fooled by simplicity. This game actually rocks.
Should Wii get its own version of "Touch Generations"? Oh definitely. In fact, it seems almost essential. If games are going to be hitting various price points, or focusing on entirely different genres than consumers are used to, Nintendo practically has to do something to set the games apart from others. Who knows, maybe one of the registered names (I personally like WiiAreOne...Just sounds cool) released a while ago will shed some light on it.
As for the pack-in idea, I'd love for Wii Sports to come with the system. No word on that yet, though.
--Bozon
Internet Solutions
I've noticed that there are no ethernet ports on the pics that I've seen of the Wii. Now I know that it comes Wi-Fi ready right out of the box, but I also know that using an ethernet cable will probably speed up my connection by 30-50 ms from my home wireless network. So, do you think that Nintendo will be using a USB-ethernet "converter" (for lack of a better word) or are the pics of the back of the Wii that we've seen so far possibly not quite done in that area. Thanks.
Bingo. Nintendo has listed on its press site that it will have a "USB 2.0 LAN adaptor." I'm sure it will Nintendo-specific and cost $29.99, as Nintendo loves to make random connection crap at that price.
--Bozon
All About the Add-ons
Do you have any idea how much the various "add-on" controllers (i.e. the Zapper, classic controller, WiiMote (and nunchaku if it's separate) will cost? Also, do you foresee many developers deciding to develop a unique controller for games? That would make Wii games truly one-of-a-kind but it would also make them hard to port over to other systems (which I'm sure developers are always conscious about) and would really start to clutter my already limited living room space.
-Tomatodudedave-
Again, this is just my own guess, but I'm usually not too far off on this (remember my PS3 price? $600 baby!). I'd say you'll see the add-on controllers at $19.99. They don't have a ton of internal hardware, and are basically just adapters. Although it would be awfully cool if Nintendo included both the Zapper and Classic controllers in with the Wii unit (though that would totally seal the $250 price point). Remember that NES came with a controller and the traditional light gun.
As far as game-specific controllers… I doubt it. I know there were tentative plans for NubyTech to make its own Virtual Console controllers, but NubyTech isn't around anymore. Paul Chen, former president of NubyTech is working for Pelican now, however, so we may see some ideas carry over? All I know is that Resident Evil controller has new meaning now that I can imagine a Wii-mote plugged into it…
--Bozon
The New Standard?
Do you think Nintendo has proved that the Wiimote is actually better than a standard controller, rather than just different? I've been watching Metroid Prime 3 videos and seeing the difficulty in turning and getting the camera to look where you want, even in videos where the player is really good. It just looks unnatural and unpolished. I can run through Prime 1 and 2 as smooth as can be while blasting enemies, turning on a dime and jumping without a problem.
So how are these videos supposed to convince me that the Wiimote is actually better again?
-Seth G.
Better? No. More fun? Quite possibly. I had a blast at E3, and that definitely says something. I'm a huge fan of what Nintendo is trying to do with Wii (after all, I took the job after seeing the controller, so I've got faith in the Big N), and I think DS rocks. I wouldn't go as far as to say the control is "better" than traditional gaming though. It is still amazingly early in production, and if Nintendo is considering this as a long-term investment I believe it definitely has potential, but if you're asking me which system I'd like to defend my FPS honor on it wouldn't be Wii just yet.
Then again, it wouldn't be Xbox 360 or PS2 either. Right now PC holds the FPS title for me, though traditional control is essential for all other gaming needs. Wii is still very early (heck we're still pre-launch), so to say it's better than traditional control would be jumping the gun a bit. It's really, really fun though, and I highly suggest the system to any gamer out there. It really is as if Nintendo re-invented gaming with Wii. For me it's a way to adapt new play-styles without having to give up the old one as well. I love it already, but I'm not letting go of my 360 either. I hope that answers the question. It really is like playing an all new entertainment device, more like a home arcade or something.
If we had full-immersion virtual reality right now I'd still make time for some Halo 2 and NES…Apples to oranges man, apples to oranges.
--Bozon
Super Man and Wii Sports
Mr. Bozon, given the opportunity, would you grab the new Superman's ass, and then proceed to slap it with a wii-mote? Would you then invite him to play a game of Wii Sports with you?
-Mmsupermario
Dude. If Lex can't beat up Superman, I don't think I can, so there won't be any instigating going on. Truth be told though I got to meet Routh right after a pre-screening a few weeks ago. He's freaking cool, and was a total class act(/truth). We actually played some awesome Wii Sports together already, though he had some new "unannounced" game. Behold, Wii Dodgeball:
Wii Sports Dodgeball: Coming Fall of 2009
He also said you guys rock.
--Bozon
Demo Kiosks and Third Party Support
Hey Bozon,
Any news yet on how they're going to set up kiosks? If they're going to be doing that at all. I'm under the impression you need to take some distance from the screen to be able to play. And with the moving around, I'm not sure if those demands can be met in a (crowded) store setting. We'll probably see stuff like 'Revolution Clubs' but that's hardly going to be enough!
And there have been some rumblings about 3rd parties being rather impressed with Wii after its E3 showing. Do you happen to be in the know if support for Wii has indeed grown after E3? Or is it only sweet talk but no action? (I don't live in the illusion that you'll be able to name actual titles, but just a confirmation on growing 3rd party support would be nice.)
Cheers!
Frank
Hey. No news yet on how Nintendo is going to do kiosks. I'd say it's high time for another Nintendo Street Team though. Looking at the DS system in my local Target almost brings me to tears. Do people seriously try to kick the crap out of those touch screens? Every time I see it I secretly wish that Nintendo doesn't update them with Lite systems. *single tear*
Are we hearing about growing enthusiasm? Yeah, we get it every once in a while. Right now the pressure is on Nintendo to nail the launch. It's like a student standing up to a bully, and the whole school watching to see how it pans out. If Wii demands respect, it will get it. I'm convinced of that.
--Bozon
Hey man. Yeah, the Naruto games are amazingly good. I've had the chance to get into all four, and they rock the socks. Luckily, each one gets better and better, so you aren't missing anything by grabbing Naruto before Naruto 2, or 2 before 3. We do know that the first Naruto game is selling very well, so getting Clash of Ninja 3 and 4 is definitely a possibility. We took a quick moment to contact D3 about a comment, and unfortunately the only official statement right now is "We'll have more news shortly."
I can say, however, that if it wasn't for a new console on the way I'm almost 100% positive that we'd be getting all four Naruto: Clash of Ninja games in the US. The trick now will be to figure out the best way of putting them on Wii, and deciding then if it is worth jumping to the next system. If it is in fact on the way for Wii, why not take some time to add some Wi-Fi gameplay? It's going to be a while down the road, so you might as well give the fans something to really go crazy for, right? Just a thought.
Also, much of the waiting time that comes with bringing a Japanese title to America has to do with legal issues and marketing. Just the way it goes…
--Bozon
Wii Sports
We know about WiiSports, and that Nintendo are passing around a few other similar ideas for these games that are low on graphics, high on easily accessible gameplay. What do you see Nintendo doing with these? If they come up with enough ideas, do you think we could see "Wii___" turn into something much like the Touch Generations games on DS?
Also, do you think we'll see some kind of demo disk with the Wii, to try and give people a kick start into the world of Wii gaming?
-Shamay-
Don't be fooled by simplicity. This game actually rocks.
Should Wii get its own version of "Touch Generations"? Oh definitely. In fact, it seems almost essential. If games are going to be hitting various price points, or focusing on entirely different genres than consumers are used to, Nintendo practically has to do something to set the games apart from others. Who knows, maybe one of the registered names (I personally like WiiAreOne...Just sounds cool) released a while ago will shed some light on it.
As for the pack-in idea, I'd love for Wii Sports to come with the system. No word on that yet, though.
--Bozon
Internet Solutions
I've noticed that there are no ethernet ports on the pics that I've seen of the Wii. Now I know that it comes Wi-Fi ready right out of the box, but I also know that using an ethernet cable will probably speed up my connection by 30-50 ms from my home wireless network. So, do you think that Nintendo will be using a USB-ethernet "converter" (for lack of a better word) or are the pics of the back of the Wii that we've seen so far possibly not quite done in that area. Thanks.
Bingo. Nintendo has listed on its press site that it will have a "USB 2.0 LAN adaptor." I'm sure it will Nintendo-specific and cost $29.99, as Nintendo loves to make random connection crap at that price.
--Bozon
All About the Add-ons
Do you have any idea how much the various "add-on" controllers (i.e. the Zapper, classic controller, WiiMote (and nunchaku if it's separate) will cost? Also, do you foresee many developers deciding to develop a unique controller for games? That would make Wii games truly one-of-a-kind but it would also make them hard to port over to other systems (which I'm sure developers are always conscious about) and would really start to clutter my already limited living room space.
-Tomatodudedave-
Again, this is just my own guess, but I'm usually not too far off on this (remember my PS3 price? $600 baby!). I'd say you'll see the add-on controllers at $19.99. They don't have a ton of internal hardware, and are basically just adapters. Although it would be awfully cool if Nintendo included both the Zapper and Classic controllers in with the Wii unit (though that would totally seal the $250 price point). Remember that NES came with a controller and the traditional light gun.
As far as game-specific controllers… I doubt it. I know there were tentative plans for NubyTech to make its own Virtual Console controllers, but NubyTech isn't around anymore. Paul Chen, former president of NubyTech is working for Pelican now, however, so we may see some ideas carry over? All I know is that Resident Evil controller has new meaning now that I can imagine a Wii-mote plugged into it…
--Bozon
The New Standard?
Do you think Nintendo has proved that the Wiimote is actually better than a standard controller, rather than just different? I've been watching Metroid Prime 3 videos and seeing the difficulty in turning and getting the camera to look where you want, even in videos where the player is really good. It just looks unnatural and unpolished. I can run through Prime 1 and 2 as smooth as can be while blasting enemies, turning on a dime and jumping without a problem.
So how are these videos supposed to convince me that the Wiimote is actually better again?
-Seth G.
Better? No. More fun? Quite possibly. I had a blast at E3, and that definitely says something. I'm a huge fan of what Nintendo is trying to do with Wii (after all, I took the job after seeing the controller, so I've got faith in the Big N), and I think DS rocks. I wouldn't go as far as to say the control is "better" than traditional gaming though. It is still amazingly early in production, and if Nintendo is considering this as a long-term investment I believe it definitely has potential, but if you're asking me which system I'd like to defend my FPS honor on it wouldn't be Wii just yet.
Then again, it wouldn't be Xbox 360 or PS2 either. Right now PC holds the FPS title for me, though traditional control is essential for all other gaming needs. Wii is still very early (heck we're still pre-launch), so to say it's better than traditional control would be jumping the gun a bit. It's really, really fun though, and I highly suggest the system to any gamer out there. It really is as if Nintendo re-invented gaming with Wii. For me it's a way to adapt new play-styles without having to give up the old one as well. I love it already, but I'm not letting go of my 360 either. I hope that answers the question. It really is like playing an all new entertainment device, more like a home arcade or something.
If we had full-immersion virtual reality right now I'd still make time for some Halo 2 and NES…Apples to oranges man, apples to oranges.
--Bozon
Super Man and Wii Sports
Mr. Bozon, given the opportunity, would you grab the new Superman's ass, and then proceed to slap it with a wii-mote? Would you then invite him to play a game of Wii Sports with you?
-Mmsupermario
Dude. If Lex can't beat up Superman, I don't think I can, so there won't be any instigating going on. Truth be told though I got to meet Routh right after a pre-screening a few weeks ago. He's freaking cool, and was a total class act(/truth). We actually played some awesome Wii Sports together already, though he had some new "unannounced" game. Behold, Wii Dodgeball:
Wii Sports Dodgeball: Coming Fall of 2009
He also said you guys rock.
--Bozon
Demo Kiosks and Third Party Support
Hey Bozon,
Any news yet on how they're going to set up kiosks? If they're going to be doing that at all. I'm under the impression you need to take some distance from the screen to be able to play. And with the moving around, I'm not sure if those demands can be met in a (crowded) store setting. We'll probably see stuff like 'Revolution Clubs' but that's hardly going to be enough!
And there have been some rumblings about 3rd parties being rather impressed with Wii after its E3 showing. Do you happen to be in the know if support for Wii has indeed grown after E3? Or is it only sweet talk but no action? (I don't live in the illusion that you'll be able to name actual titles, but just a confirmation on growing 3rd party support would be nice.)
Cheers!
Frank
Hey. No news yet on how Nintendo is going to do kiosks. I'd say it's high time for another Nintendo Street Team though. Looking at the DS system in my local Target almost brings me to tears. Do people seriously try to kick the crap out of those touch screens? Every time I see it I secretly wish that Nintendo doesn't update them with Lite systems. *single tear*
Are we hearing about growing enthusiasm? Yeah, we get it every once in a while. Right now the pressure is on Nintendo to nail the launch. It's like a student standing up to a bully, and the whole school watching to see how it pans out. If Wii demands respect, it will get it. I'm convinced of that.
--Bozon