I've played most of those games but none of them ever made me feel that something was a piece of art. For a good story, I read a book.

I've played most of those games but none of them ever made me feel that something was a piece of art. For a good story, I read a book.

 

I do both.

 

Go figure

Hey, I don't disagree with you. Nintendo's 1st party stuff absolutely destroys what any other company can bring to the table. But it is clear their 3rd party stuff has been lacking for 3 generations now. That's why I'm adamant about defending the Wii U. They seem like they are focused on getting 3rd parties back. I don't see a reason to hate on the Wii U just yet, especially when we know very little about it. But the plans seem to be in place. (and on a side not, it's hardware is looking pretty damn good too...from what little we know of it).

 

I didnt mean it to come off as I was arguing with you, what I was trying to convey was that you are able to discuss the hardware of the WiiU in your arguments, whereas I am usually pointing at the titles. If the WiiU looks better that the PS3 and 360, albeit only for a few short years before they roll out their new consoles, that will be great for me. Honestly, the PS3 and 360 set and reset the standard, and what their finished products look like are incredible. I cannot wait to see Nintendo do something like that with one of their first party titles like Pikmin, Zelda, Mario, etc, and I cant wait to finally play a Ninja Gaiden and Darksiders game on the WiiU as well.

Honestly, the PS3 and 360 set and reset the standard, and what their finished products look like are incredible. I cannot wait to see Nintendo do something like that with one of their first party titles like Pikmin, Zelda, Mario, etc, and I cant wait to finally play a Ninja Gaiden and Darksiders game on the WiiU as well.

Mario with graphics just doesn't seem like Mario though. That would be like making an HD Atari. What's the point? The identity of Mario is 2D sidescrolling. What are graphics going to do for something so graphically limited in nature?

Mario with graphics just doesn't seem like Mario though. That would be like making an HD Atari. What's the point? The identity of Mario is 2D sidescrolling. What are graphics going to do for something so graphically limited in nature?

Um, Super Mario 64??

Um, Super Mario 64??

it still had to be cartoony, mario in a world that looked real would be the suck.

it still had to be cartoony, mario in a world that looked real would be the suck.

Yea, but it can look great in 3d, it doesnt have to look like a real world but great graphics could definitely work if done right.

Mario with graphics just doesn't seem like Mario though. That would be like making an HD Atari. What's the point? The identity of Mario is 2D sidescrolling. What are graphics going to do for something so graphically limited in nature?

 

previously mentioned mario 64, as well as mario sunshine, and both mario galaxy games are 3d, not 2d sidescrollers.

 

personally i absolutely loved both mario galaxy games and think they could work even better if given a Little Big Planet graphics makeover

it still had to be cartoony, mario in a world that looked real would be the suck.

 

Made me think of The Brothers Mario right there.

 

Question that would actually calm alot.of my cynicism...does the WiiU have an HDD

Mario Sunshine was the s***. My favorite 3d mario game.

Mario Sunshine was the s***. My favorite 3d mario game.

 

very underrated game. i really liked mario galaxy 2, i think it is my favorite one right now. its like playing the best parts of each mario game

Mario Sunshine was the s***. My favorite 3d mario game.

Honestly, Super Mario Galaxy was quite amazing.

Honestly, Super Mario Galaxy was quite amazing.

I've only played it for about 2 hours. I liked Sunshine more than 64 is what I am basically saying although most would disagree with this.

I just got schooled on Mario knowledge. I remember Mario 64, but I can't say I've played much of those games. I still think it's different because it has to be cartoon-like.

I've only played it for about 2 hours. I liked Sunshine more than 64 is what I am basically saying although most would disagree with this.

 

FLUDD was so cool

I just got schooled on Mario knowledge. I remember Mario 64, but I can't say I've played much of those games. I still think it's different because it has to be cartoon-like.

 

More powerful graphics capabilities doesn't mean you need to be more life-like. Pixar couldn't make movies like Up or Cars 15 years ago, but that doesn't mean they aren't still cartoon-y. That's just a stylistic choice.

More powerful graphics capabilities doesn't mean you need to be more life-like. Pixar couldn't make movies like Up or Cars 15 years ago, but that doesn't mean they aren't still cartoon-y. That's just a stylistic choice.

 

Plus, draw distance, NPCs on screen, everything can be boosted.

 

I've read a couple of Duke Nukem reviews. All indications towards being bad and outdated. I'm not surprised.

 

Duke Nukem’s PR Threatens To Punish Sites That Run Negative Reviews.

Duke Nukem’s PR Threatens To Punish Sites That Run Negative Reviews.

 

The PR firm got fired by 2K.

The PR firm got fired by 2K.

Good move.

You'd think a PR firm would realize how awful a move that would be

Good move.

Not really. 2k isn't against the practice punishing bad reviewers. They just want to punish those who mention that they are actually doing it.

I was faced with the decision of buying either Dead Space 2 or Bulletstorm today. Both of which I already have on my PC (but that's not available to me at the moment).

 

I finally gave in and decided on Dead Space 2.

 

BTW, EA Store has both for $24 bucks today tax and shipping included. Not a bad deal. I'll end up beating it and trading it in for 18 bucks at Gamestop next month.

Just realized the new Assassins Creed, Uncharted AND Elder Scrolls all come out within 11 days of each other in November. I haven't played much video games recently but that seems like it will probably change in a few months now

Saying november is a few months away makes me sad.