Its worth noting that Metroid Trillogy on the Wii has -superb- controls. Unlike motion senseing which is very varied, the Wii's IR aiming ability is pretty darn perfect. (which makes it rather depressing that Nintendo isnt using it for the WiiU....)
Having played Prime and Echoes on the cube, and then buying Trillogy on the Wii, I really think its a suppiour control scheme.
Theres a few other extra's too in the trillogy version, unlockables and such, but they arnt a big deal, imho.
Not sure what its like where you live, but in europe at least (uk/neatherlands) its easy to find Trillogy at standard prices regardless of the "collectors edition" on the box.
Having played Prime and Echoes on the cube, and then buying Trillogy on the Wii, I really think its a suppiour control scheme.
Theres a few other extra's too in the trillogy version, unlockables and such, but they arnt a big deal, imho.
Not sure what its like where you live, but in europe at least (uk/neatherlands) its easy to find Trillogy at standard prices regardless of the "collectors edition" on the box.
If anyone is interested we made a 30seconds video tribute to Metroid here;
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Its just a little silly...
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Its just a little silly...
Why cant all websites just simply have "for use on our domain only" or "we reverse unlimited use of your stuff, but only viewable by you" etc.
Seems very simply distinction to make and probably put a lot of minds at ease.
Seems very simply distinction to make and probably put a lot of minds at ease.
umm...you dont have to put anything on your Android phone, or link it to your accounts you know. Just dont tell it the information, it doesnt magicaly know or "force you" as you can run any alternative software you like. It just happens the google stuff is built in.
That like, a sensible viewpoint, we cant have that!
Either its ok to sale anything you want to kids and not be held responsible....or videogames must be considered as not an artform and not get any protection.
THOSE ARE THE ONLY CHOICES! compremise its not an option!
[/US legal system]
Either its ok to sale anything you want to kids and not be held responsible....or videogames must be considered as not an artform and not get any protection.
THOSE ARE THE ONLY CHOICES! compremise its not an option!
[/US legal system]
Lesser evil won I guess.
Video games are unquestionably art and freespeach just as much as movies.
But I still think if any shopkeeper should sale something like Manhunter to a 9 year old they should be held responsible for it. (and not merely at the wimm of their employer).
Banning youngsters from buying ultra-violent is not the same as banning the thing itself after all. But then, that should also go for movies and other artforms too.
Just like banning them from buying achole or cigarettes really. [/european perspective]
Video games are unquestionably art and freespeach just as much as movies.
But I still think if any shopkeeper should sale something like Manhunter to a 9 year old they should be held responsible for it. (and not merely at the wimm of their employer).
Banning youngsters from buying ultra-violent is not the same as banning the thing itself after all. But then, that should also go for movies and other artforms too.
Just like banning them from buying achole or cigarettes really. [/european perspective]
I dont remember anywhere its established that its local materials reassembleing you.
You are broken down, but its still transmitted physicaly - hence both the imagary and the fact its a wormhole.
If it was just information, going both ways would be no problem (as radio can travel both ways just fine).
They specificly state *Mater cant go both ways though a open wormhole*, ergo, its matter being sent when you travel.
Think of it as being compressed rather then copied.
You are broken down, but its still transmitted physicaly - hence both the imagary and the fact its a wormhole.
If it was just information, going both ways would be no problem (as radio can travel both ways just fine).
They specificly state *Mater cant go both ways though a open wormhole*, ergo, its matter being sent when you travel.
Think of it as being compressed rather then copied.
Banning the sale of something, and baning certain people from buying something, are two completely different things however.
In europe, at least, from my time living in the UK, Netherlands, and people I general know, consider one to be totally unacceptable (ie, total ban), but the ban of certain things to certain ages perfectly sensible (porn, cigarettes, achoole, guns, and yes, overly violent media). Many dissagreements over what/where to draw the lines. But basicly everyone agrees in the principle.
The mistake here is simply tieing the two things together.
The preventing certain people from buying something is not the same as censorship or restriction of free speech.
In europe, at least, from my time living in the UK, Netherlands, and people I general know, consider one to be totally unacceptable (ie, total ban), but the ban of certain things to certain ages perfectly sensible (porn, cigarettes, achoole, guns, and yes, overly violent media). Many dissagreements over what/where to draw the lines. But basicly everyone agrees in the principle.
The mistake here is simply tieing the two things together.
The preventing certain people from buying something is not the same as censorship or restriction of free speech.
Its *absolutely* the responsibility of the parents.
But no one expects parents to track their kids 24/7 so the idea that shops shouldnt be allowed to sale certain stuff makes sense, imho. The parents would have to buy the kids the stuff themselves if they think its ok.
The crazy part is that in order to say "kids cant buy this stuff" we also have to say "games dont count as free speach".
Theres some really messed up legalities here tieing those two statements together.
No one wants government able to outright ban games....look at Australia.....but banning the sale to minors -should- be a different thing :-/
But no one expects parents to track their kids 24/7 so the idea that shops shouldnt be allowed to sale certain stuff makes sense, imho. The parents would have to buy the kids the stuff themselves if they think its ok.
The crazy part is that in order to say "kids cant buy this stuff" we also have to say "games dont count as free speach".
Theres some really messed up legalities here tieing those two statements together.
No one wants government able to outright ban games....look at Australia.....but banning the sale to minors -should- be a different thing :-/
Surely games should be considered just as artistic/free speach as every other medium AND they should be illegal to sale overly violent games to kids?
It seems a rather lose-lose choice here to me. :-/
I dont see why the right to free speach is the same as the right for anyone to be able to access that speach regardless of age.
It seems a rather lose-lose choice here to me. :-/
I dont see why the right to free speach is the same as the right for anyone to be able to access that speach regardless of age.
I think theres a confusion between comfort and proformance really.
With your figures laid flat you can certainly press more keyboard buttons quicker then you can controller buttons as you can use more figures.
However, its still less ergonomical, and (on most keyboards) the actual "press" is longer then a control pad.
So the time-to-reach button time is probably quicker, with the actual press being slower.
This all kinda pails to insignificancy though, as the real difference is the lack of analogue movement with WSAD vs a Analogue Stick, and the higher precision a mouse offers vs a Analogue Stick.
So, pro's and con's to each still really.
I guess a "perfect" combination for FPS gaming might be a mouse + analogue stick combination? So you hold something akin to a Nintendo nunchuck in one hand (possibly with a lot more buttons on the underside by each figure), and a mouse in the other.
With your figures laid flat you can certainly press more keyboard buttons quicker then you can controller buttons as you can use more figures.
However, its still less ergonomical, and (on most keyboards) the actual "press" is longer then a control pad.
So the time-to-reach button time is probably quicker, with the actual press being slower.
This all kinda pails to insignificancy though, as the real difference is the lack of analogue movement with WSAD vs a Analogue Stick, and the higher precision a mouse offers vs a Analogue Stick.
So, pro's and con's to each still really.
I guess a "perfect" combination for FPS gaming might be a mouse + analogue stick combination? So you hold something akin to a Nintendo nunchuck in one hand (possibly with a lot more buttons on the underside by each figure), and a mouse in the other.
"It is the most versatile controller ever."
I dont see how this is better then wiimote nunchuck for any game that needs aiming.
Without IR or backfacing camera, theres no screen corispondancy.
Also, the shape makes it unsuitable for any 1:1 game. No skyward sword style stuff could be done on this. And neither WiiSportsResort style stuff. Does this not make it less versatile ?
So for many genres its worse.
Also, you have to hold your hands together again - the wiimote/nunchuck split allowed you to reposition your hands however you like. Having you hands tied together again is a step back for comfort.
Of course, this is dual analogue, which is a massive advantage for other things.
But I dont see why they couldnt have had a dual analogue wiimote-like set up. I think the touchscreens adds, but not as much as IR and the split shape did.
finaly, theres little point calling anyone casual/hardcore. We all have different tastes and wants and 2 groups just isnt enough to classify people.
Its also worth noting the lack of analogue triggers - so even the gamecube pad is better in some areas.
I dont see how this is better then wiimote nunchuck for any game that needs aiming.
Without IR or backfacing camera, theres no screen corispondancy.
Also, the shape makes it unsuitable for any 1:1 game. No skyward sword style stuff could be done on this. And neither WiiSportsResort style stuff. Does this not make it less versatile ?
So for many genres its worse.
Also, you have to hold your hands together again - the wiimote/nunchuck split allowed you to reposition your hands however you like. Having you hands tied together again is a step back for comfort.
Of course, this is dual analogue, which is a massive advantage for other things.
But I dont see why they couldnt have had a dual analogue wiimote-like set up. I think the touchscreens adds, but not as much as IR and the split shape did.
finaly, theres little point calling anyone casual/hardcore. We all have different tastes and wants and 2 groups just isnt enough to classify people.
Its also worth noting the lack of analogue triggers - so even the gamecube pad is better in some areas.
1950s tvs are actualy quicker then many today.
Still only talking about a few seconds here though, unless you got a projector.
Still only talking about a few seconds here though, unless you got a projector.
Im not a fan of the device either, but even a last gen DS has to have *a lot* more tech in it then this does.
Also, resistive touchscreens arnt low res as such. Single touch, and pressure based. But resolution isnt bad at all. Probably higher then the screen is. Or did you mean the screen is low res itself? (because I didnt read/see any evidence of that anywhere...)
I think Nintendo could get the controller for $70 or so, and they said they arnt designing multiplayer for multiple screen controllers.
Thats more my issue with the whole thing; what other controller is used then? I love the wiimote/nunchuck design...but do those come with the system as well? Have they been improved? analogue stick on both now? If your still (hopefully) using IR aiming, then do we need a "sensor bar" again? Or have you switched to a camera-tracking based solution?
If its *just* a touchscreen controller its a terrible idea, but theres so many questions left.
Also, resistive touchscreens arnt low res as such. Single touch, and pressure based. But resolution isnt bad at all. Probably higher then the screen is. Or did you mean the screen is low res itself? (because I didnt read/see any evidence of that anywhere...)
I think Nintendo could get the controller for $70 or so, and they said they arnt designing multiplayer for multiple screen controllers.
Thats more my issue with the whole thing; what other controller is used then? I love the wiimote/nunchuck design...but do those come with the system as well? Have they been improved? analogue stick on both now? If your still (hopefully) using IR aiming, then do we need a "sensor bar" again? Or have you switched to a camera-tracking based solution?
If its *just* a touchscreen controller its a terrible idea, but theres so many questions left.
I dont think *anything* is going to blow anyway anything else graphicaly anymore.
Gamebudgets are the real limit....not tech.
Incremental, small, improvements are the order of the day, we wont see amazing leaps anymore.
Gamebudgets are the real limit....not tech.
Incremental, small, improvements are the order of the day, we wont see amazing leaps anymore.
only you cant, because the whole game is designed for MP (puzzles included)
A analogue stick cant replicate 360x360 sword motions, just cant be done.
A analogue stick cant replicate 360x360 sword motions, just cant be done.
