I just Wikipedia'ed that and it seems like you can attach the Nunchuck or Classic Controller to it. My apologies.

I still stand by my statement that this "device" should have been incorporated into the controller in the first place though. Or at least start making the new controllers already have the device built into them or something.


Only Nintendo nowadays, man. Only Nintendo...


I lol'ed when I read these. If I read this like 5 years ago I'd probably say "yeah, when pigs fly", but nowadays I really wouldn't be surprised if they suddenly did that.


To be honest, there are some games that kind of do the whole Motion Sensor thing extremely well. Like WarioWare Smooth Moves for example. The game was designed so the players would look like idiots, but it's all the more reason why it's a terrific party game. The game is ridiculously fun with even just one other player. But that's just me, to each their own. Although if you want other recommendations, try Super Paper Mario (wicked good game, and really the closest thing to truly resemble old-school Mario games I've seen in a long time (sorry, but New Super Mario Bros. didn't really cut it to me)) or Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles (your above-average light-gun game, kind of like the gun games you'd find in an arcade. Definitely more appreciable if you're familiar with the other games, but still fun if you haven't played them before).

What I do hate is when games add Motion Sensor seemingly just to throw it in. Probably the only thing I really didn't care for much in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for Wii (instances where you can only dodge by moving the Wiimote in a certain way, only able to do certain attacks via certain motions, etc.). And when games try to focus on the motion aspect but the execution was flawed. Red Steel is a good example, it tries to incorporate gunplay and swordplay into the game, but it just doesn't not work well with how the game is set up. The game forces the player to use guns for most of the game, and only on a few occasions the player is forced to use the swords. However, if incorporated well, it can really enhance the experience considerably (Metroid Prime 3 is a perfect example of this, IMHO). I guess you could say I find the Motion Sensor thing to be something like a double-edged sword for the most part; but it gets old after a while to me, something which nobody can seem to fix.


lol It seems like the general opinion of a Nintendo fan who witnessed E3 '08 is that Nintendo pretty much said "screw you guys" to all of their loyal fans from pre-GCN onward. I remember reading somewhere that their target audience wasn't "us" anymore, it was pretty much everyone else. If that's not a kick in the crotch to Nintendo fans, I don't know what is.


I figured you'd love the idea. And yeah, a modernized remake would be the top thing on my must-have list. Cuz Yoshi's Safari was friggin' awesome. XD

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Watching: A Certain Scientific Railgun (ep.14, stalled), Hoshi no Kirby (ep. 71, stalled), Nazo No Kanojo X (ep. 8), Acchi Kocchi (ep. 8)
Reading: nothing

I recommend http://www.nintendo8.com for playing nes games online, the online emulator there seems to display good color on the games unlike other emulators that I've come across.

On the topic of the wii-mote, with the wii motion plus and such I think that they could make something decent with it. And as for that chair, remember it's just a patent that the company filed. Companies file loads of patents and often never use the idea, they do it so that it belongs to them. Just in-case they ever have a use for it, and so that they don't lose it if someone else thinks of the same idea. As for games I myself rarely spend time playing games, more recently I was enjoying some classic arcading with mame- it's the biggest pile of co-op games in existence. Wii game wise I mainly only play nintendo's main games, played some mario kart wii recently and started super paper mario a few months ago though I haven't finished it yet- as like I said I don't spend much time playing games.

I've always enjoyed playing games on the computer through emulators more then on the actual consoles, I have my ps3 controllers and wii-motes + attachments for playing them- I prefer to use the keyboard however. Gamecube and wii emulation has gotten really good over the past year, actually gotten around to playing some gamecube and wii games a bit thanks to it. This considering that I never touch my actual consoles, they just sit and collect dust for unending amounts of time.

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I actually rented Sonic and the Black Knight today. I waqs actually ok with it. Although because I'm not good with using the Wii Remote like it's supposed to be used, I stink at fighting. I also noticed how walking around is more like walking in a tile based map. The game is good, but the movement needs to be more like Sonic: Unleashed.

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Oh my god, how did I miss this part?

I, unfortunately for Sega/Sonic Team, wasn't fooled by this. Sad thing is, if this were me like a couple of years ago, I'd be right on this too without as much as a second thought.

But yeah, after playing Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog (never bought this heap of garbage, thankfully), and the demo for Sonic: Unleashed on PS3, I've really just lost my faith in Sonic pretty much altogether. Sega's got to do better then giving Sonic a sword (something I've always imagined and envisioned, mind you) to get me to play a new Sonic game again, like umm, I don't know, fix what's been wrong with the other 3D games?

Seriously, why the hell can players STILL randomly fall through floors? OR lose two lives during the same life? OR why does the camera STILL get stuck on walls? Does anyone see where I'm going with this? These sort of things are inexcusable in this day and age. It's frigging ridiculous when stuff like this happens whenever I randomly pop in Sonic Adventure 1/2 (btw, I have the GCN version of 2 and the DC and GCN version of 1, and the problems are apparent in both of the games and variants).

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This might be an interesting read:

http://kotaku.com/5336675/sega-impossible-to-please-all-sonic-fans-with-one-sonic-game

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Looking at that article, I still don't understand their thinking. Of course, it's blatantly obvious they want to be "edgy". But Mario as a brand for kids? No, Mario appeals to all ages -because- it relies on a consistent strategy, even in different formats. Because that audience enjoys playing that kind of game. Not because they think Mario is some kind of idol, but because the games he stars in are fun and well made and he doesn't sell out.

Also, is Sonic the Black Knight a game where he guards a forest and gets his limbs chopped off, or a game where he protects Gotham from the murderous Joker? Oh wait, that's "Dark Knight". Yeah, the limb-chopping scenario is probably accurate based on the title.

EDIT: Sorry, I put "audience" instead of "article" in the first sentence, had to fix it.

I just finished reading that article and all of the comments.

And my honest opinion is that Sega is just making excuses to cover themselves.

Sega/Sonic Team could EASILY make a new game that appeals to all gamers, not just their "12 and under" target audience. But the problem is they choose to use less effort and make a new lousy game on a yearly basis, and this is just sad. They say they can only make games that appeal to kids, but that's just an excuse. Sega/Sonic Team back in the day could make awesome games that everyone liked and STILL love to play today. And you know what? If just they put more effort into their games and focused less on gimmicks and just working on a game that's actually fun and not entirely buggy, they'd more then likely have a great game in their hands.

Mario is appealing to a younger audience, but even his older fanbase still enjoy the games. You want to know why? Because the games are actually fun to play and they stick with a formula that works, and tweak it a bit to create something unique and fresh. You don't need gimmicks or make something completely different to satisfy the fans. You just need to stick with a gameplay formula that worked and adjust it a bit for each new game. If Sega just stuck with the classic gameplay or even the SA1 approach, and not keeping focusing on gimmicks or something, you'd be guaranteed to have a lot less angry fans.

Regarding the article, it is my honest opinion, as a older Sonic fan, that this Mike Hayes hardly has a clue what he's talking about. His comparison of Sonic being the "Modern Warfare" back in the day is a complete joke. I don't know what the guy was thinking when he came up with this nonsense, but the two can't even be compared. MW is a game based on war and the like. Sonic is a cartoony blue hedgehog who runs really fast and free his animal friends from being robotic slaves by a mad scientist shaped like an egg. I fail to see any similarities between the two. The guy doesn't know a thing about Sonic, end of story.


XD and I suppose he also encounters a group of knights who say "Nii" who require Sonic to bring them a shrubby of sorts to let him pass, right?

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Yes, this is quite a nice little shuberry.....

Now, we demand..........

ANOTHER SHRUBERRY!

and a nice little bridge in between to connect the two.

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Darn it bro.... I guess we're gonna have to try Sonic and the Black Knight. Of course we won't be paying full price for it. Rent it or something. Even if it is indeed terrible it'll provide for an hour or so of some kind of entertainment, even if it be for the lulz

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Sonic: I shall do no such thing!

Knights: Aww come on, please?

XDDDD


Yeah I guess so. XD I can see it all now, bad commentary, equally bad or dumb jokes, having fun for all the wrong reasons! Everything... for the LULZ! XD

And if, by some crazy chance, it is a decent game, I can say "hey, it's not so bad." and may even consider buying it. Ethier way, it's win-win for me. XD

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Reading: nothing

*Finished reading article*
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I won't be surprised if Sega goes bankrupt if they keep doing what they're doing.

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As if, I and many others surely haven't cared about sonic in a long time- call me when there's a true sequal to sonic adventure 2.

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