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**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-29-2010, 12:50 AM

Can't argue with that. Certainly better than anything Mario Kart did in the 2000's. That franchise has become so complacent.

*Powder* · 03-29-2010, 12:52 AM

Max & the magic marker. Pretty neat methinks.

*Brodie* · 03-29-2010, 01:53 AM

That game sounded really interesting. The downside is using the wii controller. Is it WiiMotion plus enabled? That seems like itd be necessary...

~~Leo656~~ · 03-29-2010, 03:52 AM

Been really sick and not wanting to play anything too complicated, so I've just been messing around with SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for the Wii. In a sick way it's nice to know I'm still terrible at most fighting games. I had no idea Street Fighter II spawned SO many blatant rip-offs back in the day.

*Powder* · 03-29-2010, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

That game sounded really interesting. The downside is using the wii controller. Is it WiiMotion plus enabled? That seems like itd be necessary...

It deffinately is an odd game but interesting & very creative. I find it to be pretty fun. It can be challenging at times due to the sloppyness of the wiimote but if you've used MS paint a few times, you've got no problem. You don't have to draw percise circles or stairs or anything, just hints of them. I'm not sure wether or not it has the ability to utilize wiimotion plus... I googled it but haven't seen anything but still I'd reccomend trying the game. The controls do take a little bit of getting used to but its worth it. Reminds me alot of the cartoon "Chalk Zone" though 'Max' looks like a combination of Fry from Futurama, & Calvin from the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips.

*Ninjinister* · 03-29-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Been really sick and not wanting to play anything too complicated, so I've just been messing around with SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for the Wii. In a sick way it's nice to know I'm still terrible at most fighting games. I had no idea Street Fighter II spawned SO many blatant rip-offs back in the day.

Pfft. You have no idea.

btw, hope you're not counting Fatal Fury amongst those. It was actually developed simultaneously with SFII and I believe even shared a few figureheads in development.

Damien Kash · 03-29-2010, 09:29 AM

I heard that Fatal Fury was originally a scrolling beat-em-up,but was changed when they learned of SF2's development....

*Ninjinister* · 03-29-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Damien Kash

I heard that Fatal Fury was originally a scrolling beat-em-up,but was changed when they learned of SF2's development....

Unlikely, as Fatal Fury was to be basically a spiritual sequel to their previous fighter, Street Smart.

Peanut · 03-29-2010, 09:42 PM

Gotta say I was not impressed by the last couple hours of GoW3. Not impressed at all.

rav4ge · 03-29-2010, 10:29 PM

Star Wars Force Unleashed on 360... pretty okay, fun but some serious flaws.

Oh, and Mega Man II on my iPod touch.

*Ninjinister* · 03-29-2010, 11:18 PM

Finally beat The Legendary Starfy, which I've been slowly working on since Christmas (mostly for 5-10 minutes on lunch breaks). I haven't gone back for all of the secret stages and chests yet (might come back quite a while later for those), but all of the standard stages and the Starly missions are done.

**Barkworm** · 03-30-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Gotta say I was not impressed by the last couple hours of GoW3. Not impressed at all.

Since it was announced my expectations for this game have been going up and down. Can't say I'd be surprised if it felt underwhelming to me too...

Anyway, did anyone play the Firewalker missions for ME2 (which won't take longer than an hour at best)? The thing actually controls like a responsive version of the Mako.

*Brodie* · 03-30-2010, 01:45 AM

Been playing Torchlight for the last few hours. Best $5 I've spent on a game.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-30-2010, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Choppy

Oh, and Mega Man II on my iPod touch.

Terrible. Mega Man II on touch only is an abomination. Gaming on the iPhone period is an abomination.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 03-30-2010, 04:28 AM

Wario Ware D.I.Y. + Wario Ware Showcase
The Legendary Starfi (probably my final new DS purchase)
Mega Man Powered Up
Chime
Cave Story

*Ninjinister* · 03-30-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

The Legendary Starfi (probably my final new DS purchase)

Ha. I just beat that last night. How peculiar that you'd pick it up within that time frame.

rav4ge · 03-30-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Terrible. Mega Man II on touch only is an abomination. Gaming on the iPhone period is an abomination.

I have to disagree. The iPhone works very well with some types of games.

Mega Man II on iPhone is actually very good control-wise. And only 99 cents at that (well, it was. It's 2.99 now).

Peanut · 03-30-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Choppy

I have to disagree. The iPhone works very well with some types of games.

Mega Man II on iPhone is actually very good control-wise. And only 99 cents at that (well, it was. It's 2.99 now).

Nothing that requires precision controls works on the iPhone. At all. The virtual D-pad and buttons on that thing are complete trash.

rav4ge · 03-30-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Nothing that requires precision controls works on the iPhone. At all. The virtual D-pad and buttons on that thing are complete trash.

Until Mega Man II or anything like it is released on the DS, you really shouldn't complain. I haven't seen portable Mega Man for 99 cents anywhere else in my life.

Peanut · 03-30-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Choppy

Until Mega Man II or anything like it is released on the DS, you really shouldn't complain. I haven't seen portable Mega Man for 99 cents anywhere else in my life.

So simply because it's not available anywhere else, and despite the fact that it controls like sh*t, I shouldn't complain? Worst logic ever.

Also, it's called a PSP. You want to play old NES games on a handheld, it's the only choice.

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ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Can't argue with that. Certainly better than anything Mario Kart did in the 2000's. That franchise has become so complacent. __________________ Last edited by ThirdMarioBro; 03-29-2010 at 12:56 AM.

03-29-2010, 01:53 AM	#4643
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	That game sounded really interesting. The downside is using the wii controller. Is it WiiMotion plus enabled? That seems like itd be necessary... __________________ Stupendous Monster

03-29-2010, 10:29 PM	#4650
rav4ge Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 242	Star Wars Force Unleashed on 360... pretty okay, fun but some serious flaws. Oh, and Mega Man II on my iPod touch. __________________ "Grim... gritty... my kind of place." --Raphael, Turtles Forever

03-29-2010, 11:18 PM	#4651
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Finally beat The Legendary Starfy, which I've been slowly working on since Christmas (mostly for 5-10 minutes on lunch breaks). I haven't gone back for all of the secret stages and chests yet (might come back quite a while later for those), but all of the standard stages and the Starly missions are done. __________________

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Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Been playing Torchlight for the last few hours. Best $5 I've spent on a game. __________________ Stupendous Monster

03-29-2010, 12:52 AM	#4642
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Max & the magic marker. Pretty neat methinks.

03-29-2010, 03:52 AM	#4644
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Been really sick and not wanting to play anything too complicated, so I've just been messing around with SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for the Wii. In a sick way it's nice to know I'm still terrible at most fighting games. I had no idea Street Fighter II spawned SO many blatant rip-offs back in the day.

03-29-2010, 09:29 AM	#4647
Damien Kash Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 182	I heard that Fatal Fury was originally a scrolling beat-em-up,but was changed when they learned of SF2's development....

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Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Gotta say I was not impressed by the last couple hours of GoW3. Not impressed at all.

03-30-2010, 04:28 AM	#4655
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Wario Ware D.I.Y. + Wario Ware Showcase The Legendary Starfi (probably my final new DS purchase) Mega Man Powered Up Chime Cave Story __________________