King Mark 3,626 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 looks cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I would play that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That is actually fucking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 There is a Zelda topic ? So cool !!! I was never a Nintendo-fanatic so I missed this saga in my younger years. But when I got the Gamecube way back when I got a bit addicted to Link and his adventures.I only played Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess on that console, hard to pick a favourite as each one is bloody brilliant. The dungeons in each one are absolute marvels of design, puzzling, and combat and for me THE reason any gamer should try them out. And the music is delightful, shows that tunes don't need to be performed by 100 piece orchestra's to be impressive. They work very well in the context of the game world and situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Zelda CGI trailer from 2007, shows what studio created to pitch a Zelda movie to Nintendo. Looks like a lot of fun, like i mentioned in another thread, I would love a CGI "pixar perfect" Zelda movie! That looks absolutely weak.And I don't mean the CGI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks for providing a useful post to another video game thread, Steefy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Yeah well, what does he know, except for putting blocks on top of each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 This feels appropriate today.Edit: The second video made me cry. To see him so well-spirited and goofing around with his daughter, hard to watch now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Playing Twilight Princess again, but with the sound off and LOTR music playing- so I can "appreciate the visual staging aspect" so to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Playing Twilight Princess again, but with the sound off and LOTR music playing- so I can "appreciate the visual staging aspect" so to speak Can't you at least turn only the music off, that way you keep the cutesy sound effects and dialogue. Which should be utterly hilarious combined with LOTR. GREAT game that one. A reason why I'll never part with my GC (don't have the WII and don't need it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Playing Twilight Princess again, but with the sound off and LOTR music playing- so I can "appreciate the visual staging aspect" so to speak Can't you at least turn only the music off, that way you keep the cutesy sound effects and dialogue. Which should be utterly hilarious combined with LOTR.It actually turned out the opposite, with the action music playing during the peaceful moments, and the Rivendell/Hobbit/Peaceful stuff for the action/"dark" stuff.And I would turn off the music and keep the dialogue if it were possible.I was playing the Wii version BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hooray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Whoot! (though an HD console remake with a live orchestral score (with synth for the non-orchestral stuff, and live instruments for the more ensemble (guitars, harmonica's etc.) stuff) would be even better!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 I think this solidifies that there won't be a future remake of the Nintendo 64 era games for a long while, since they are now both going to be on the 3DS platform.And with Windwaker from the Gamecube era already being remade in HD for the Wii U, I guess next up would be Twilight Princess or Skyward Sword.I don't expect the first three games, or any of the games that debuted on handhelds, will ever get remade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (because he wanted to keep the MIDI sound for nostalgia's sake, or some bullshit like that)he said it was because he did a lot of tricks to get it to sound the way it did. because the end credits cue he did record with an orchestra was bloody awesome.You mean Mahito Yokota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It's a shame that Kondo didn't want to record cues with an orchestra for the Ocarina Of Time remake (because he wanted to keep the MIDI sound for nostalgia's sake, or some bullshit like that), because the end credits cue he did record with an orchestra was bloody awesome.It's the problem with most older videogame music. I can never fully appreciate the Final Fantasy music because there's no orchestral recordings of the actual scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 There are some videogame soundtracks that I still love to pieces, even though they were too obscure to justify orchestral recordings. Solar Winds is a prime example, but that's because I played the game so much the music ingrained itself in me. The way I see it, the MIDI synthesizers of the various computer systems implemented over the decades can be considered as their own instruments. Are the notes there, is there an interesting or stimulating melody, does the piece trigger something in you emotionally? That's what I consider more important than whether real human beings blew air through pipes to create the sound, or a human being sat down at a keyboard and told the computer what tones to produce. Yes, it's very, very difficult to tell a computer to sustain or shorten specific notes in order to create a "musical" flow that doesn't conform to the strict tempo of a metronome, or manipulate the dynamics levels to get the audience's attention. You'll have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 to me a MIDI is not a real instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,341 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Jerry Goldsmith may have disagreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,178 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 No, at least in TIE fighter, the DOS version is missing the second expansion, enemies of the Empire (Thrawn kiicks zaarin's butt) because it was a bonus from the part of the collector's edition. So you couldnt fly the missile boat in 1994 graphics. I still don't understand. It seems you're saying that the second expansion was never released for the original DOS version? Then how is it missing here? I'm pretty sure I've played the gunboat in the DOS version though. to me a MIDI is not a real instrument Of course not. It's a protocol, not an instrument. Many instruments use it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don;t really know what MIDI really means. To me it's synth music played on a keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 75 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If it can make music, can it not be an instrument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 I was hoping to get a Wii U for Christmas but I didn't. Now the question is do I buy one for myself?Sadly the version that comes bundled with New Super Mario Bros. Wii U & New Super Luigi Bros. Wii U + Bonus content has skyrocketed from $300 to $400 on Amazon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Amazon doesn't sell Wii U's so those prices are probably from third party sellers. Best to look elsewhere, the console is cheap.@Mr BigYeah the hack is really annoying. I don't understand what these people get out of bringing down a gaming network on Christmas. It's like Watch Dogs in real life, all these hacker groups fighting each other lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Comparisons of old to new Majora's Mask Pretty impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 uuh the Wii remote +numchuk just sucksI went and bought myself a classic controller...now my game works like other consoles .The graphics on Xenoblade are actually better than a few PS3 titles I've playedOn the Wii I plan to play Xenoblade Chronicles, Monster Hunter 3 , The Last Story and Pandora's TowerThis should hold me for the lack of RPG's on the PS4 right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 For traditional games, yes, the Wiimote and nunchuk are lacking. For the sports games that appeal to children and the elderly, it makes perfect sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 All the games on my list are better suited for the traditionnal (gamecube) controller. Xenoblade has no motion controls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 uuh the Wii remote +numchuk just sucksI went and bought myself a classic controller...now my game works like other consoles .The graphics on Xenoblade are actually better than a few PS3 titles I've playedOn the Wii I plan to play Xenoblade Chronicles, Monster Hunter 3 , The Last Story and Pandora's TowerThis should hold me for the lack of RPG's on the PS4 right nowYou bought a Wii for 4 games?Bloodborne and The Witcher 3, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,626 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I didn't buy a Wii...I borrowed it from someone who doesn't use it anymoreStill waiting for a few patches to play Bloodborne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 There's nothing to patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Good ol' days... Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 KM, do you have the component cable to output at 480p resolution? If so pick up a used copy of Skyward Sword, one of the most stunningly made adventures ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 480p?Jesus christ that's a 1997 resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 The Wii sadly didn't aim for HD resolutions when it shipped 9 years ago; its biggest downside. Nintendo has never really considered visual fidelity to be much of a priority. Still, 480p on a smaller screen can look nice in certain titles where the artwork is strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Isn't Skyward Sword supposed to be a crap Zelda game? I don't know I've never played it (don't have the Wii) but I haven't heard much good about it.I'd want to check it out as I love Zelda on gamecube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I own it. Took me a few hours to get through the prologue, I never revisited the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Isn't Skyward Sword supposed to be a crap Zelda game?Lol wut? http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword/critic-reviewsIt is the most formally inventive Zelda in a long time. But it's the game's carefree attitude, quick tempo and warm heart that do the most to make it feel new...Skyward Sword will surely be the greatest adventure money can buy. -- Eurogamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Dang, now I feel bad for abandoning it for so long. Been at least two apartments ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 All the "main" Zelda games are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 All the "main" Zelda games are greatStill waiting for you to play Link's Awakening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Damn, now I want to try it out. So if I buy a Wii and a classic controller will I be able to play Skyward Sword the old-school way?And is it backwards compatible with all the GC games I still have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 All the "main" Zelda games are great Still waiting for you to play Link's Awakening. I actually started that the other month! I have the DX cartridge, and played it on my tv through my Gamecube Gameboy Player, in color, and with the Gamecube controller. It was great, but I haven't had time to resume. I might start over again this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Remember to post your thoughts once you finish it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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