Official Nintendo Fanboy Smugness & Gloating Thread

[Ratsoap]

Just got my remote jackets through the post. Thanks Nintendo!

Now when drunk people are here I can be not scared about my remotes.

I got mine, it was well uncomfortable. My dog liked it though, he ate it.

[Baggypants]

I bought metroid and have played it a bit,

One thing I tend to notice is I see something and think "Thats looks so pretty and swoopy" or "hahaha look at the funny thing run" shortly followed by "Arg! The Bastards are shooting me!"
It's a very aggressive environment.

and as we're comparing it to all sorts of games I'd like to day that its not at all like PN03 or bomberman.

[bloid]

Just got my remote jackets through the post. Thanks Nintendo!

Now when drunk people are here I can be not scared about my remotes.

I got mine, it was well uncomfortable. My dog liked it though, he ate it.

Strange... I like mine... Not sure about the new straps...the clicky down thing isn't as quick as the old slidey thing...

But the jackets seem to keep my hand sweats in check a bit (or at least reduce their effect)

[IronGiant]

Possibly a silly question (hey, it's late, I'm tired) but if I were to plug the audio output from my Wii into a PC speaker (or pair of speakers), does it/they need to be amplified or passive?

[Baggypants]

Possibly a silly question (hey, it's late, I'm tired) but if I were to plug the audio output from my Wii into a PC speaker (or pair of speakers), does it/they need to be amplified or passive?

have another look at those phono plugs and see if you can work it out.

[IronGiant]

I don't have any phono plugs to look at (cable on order) ......... lemme guess, needs to be amplified?

[Baggypants]

I don't have any phono plugs to look at (cable on order) ......... lemme guess, needs to be amplified?

yep.

the company that put 512MB internal flash storage and no DVD decoder in their machine are unlikely to stuff an amp in their midget box.

(I got a lead with wacky plug on one end and 3 phonos on the other, with a SCART adaptor. did you get nowt?)

[IronGiant]

(I got a lead with wacky plug on one end and 3 phonos on the other, with a SCART adaptor. did you get nowt?)

Yeah, good point (forgotten where I put it as I don't use it), although the cable I have on order comes with a VGA transcoder as I want to try the Wii with a VGA monitor, hence the need to connect up the audio to a PC speaker.

[amanset]

Dear me, I must play games really slowly or something. I had read that the first half hour of Metroid was disappointing, so after two hours I was pretty sure that I had to be in the "good" bit, which was somewhat worrying as I thought it was utter shit.

Now I'm at the second planet and things are starting to actually feel like Metroid now.

[Marius]

It's all good, dude. Sure, the first part felt more like Halo than MP, but it was a nice little stroll off the beaten path for Retro.

[Portland]

Super Mario Galaxy: Spoiler

This reveals the ending and what you get for 100%ing the game. Really, seriously, do not click unless you want to know...

http://www.thetanooki.com/2007/11/01/ga ... -revealed/

Those who clicked will agree with the smile on my face, those who don't learn it before they earn it will be glad they didn't. It's not a new game, or a free game, or anything, but it is a very nice touch.

Do want.



I assume the zapper/Crossbow training will be out before Christmas?

[Samus]

Dear me, I must play games really slowly or something. I had read that the first half hour of Metroid was disappointing, so after two hours I was pretty sure that I had to be in the "good" bit, which was somewhat worrying as I thought it was utter shit.

Now I'm at the second planet and things are starting to actually feel like Metroid now.

Yeah, take your time with Metroids, that's my view anyways, there's so much more you can get from it that way. I had almost 10 hours in my clock with 20% completion and about half way through Bryyo. And yes, the game starts proper in Bryyo, but that doesn't really help people who dislike Metroids in the first place...I actually enjoyed the Norion bits too, nothing too special or Metroidy, but a nice way to get a good feel of the controls and functions without missing anything important.

[Samus]

Here's a vid of the MoH Wii control options and how it works:

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/947/9472 ... 87637.html

Looks excellent - except for the game itself

EDIT: the 32 player online mode with locked 60 fps sounds good!

[Governmentyard]

And yes, the game starts proper in Bryyo,

...and thus, MP3 has one of the best training levels evar!!!11!!111eleventyone

Also, hear this:

30 October 2007 – Nintendo UK has today unveiled six stars of stage, screen and TV as the latest celebrities to pick up their Nintendo DS and showcase the unique Touch! Generations range of software only available for Nintendo’s handheld console.

Patrick Stewart (Brain Age 33), Julie Walters (Brain Age 59), Phillip Schofield (Brain Age 45), Fern Britton (Brain Age 43), Zoe Ball (Brain Age 42) and Johnny Ball (Brain Age 45) will appear in new outdoor, print and TV advertising campaign on 30 October playing Nintendo DS titles including, ‘Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain?’, Big Brain Academy, Tetris DS and ‘ My Word Coach*’ amongst others.

In the first of the TV adverts, regular ‘Brain Trainer’ Patrick Stewart can be seen helping and advising Julie Walters on the best way to lower her Brain Age as she picks up the software for the very first time. In another, Patrick and Julie can be seen competing to see who has the better grasp of the English language in Ubisoft’s My Word Coach , a title that allows you to improve your vocabulary and develop your ability to express yourself with confidence & persuasion.

Father and daughter Johnny and Zoe Ball will appear in outdoor, print and television adverts competing in classic games including solitaire and checkers, just two of the classic games included in 42 All Time Classics, part of Nintendo’s Touch! Generations range, only on Nintendo DS. In the second advert, we watch Johnny enjoying himself and he relaxes and exercises his eyes with Sight Training. Sight Training is the latest title from the people who brought you Brain Training, the software allows you to enjoy relaxing and exercising your eyes by testing up to five visual abilities including peripheral and momentary vision.

As icons of British stage and screen, all were natural choices in light of their appeal to a wide range of audiences old and young creating an affinity with the brand. Nintendo prides itself on creating entertainment and experiences that enrich people’s lives, no matter what their age or previous gaming experience.

Nintendo's 'Touch! Generations' range is a collection of software for the Wii console and the Nintendo DS handheld system that offers a variety of unique and accessible ways to play. Touch! Generations titles can help you train your brain, play sudoku, become a doctor, make music or connect with people thousands of miles away. They can be enjoyed on those quiet moments for yourself, or together with the whole family.

Patrick Stewart comments: “Getting my Brain Age down to 33 has become a fascinating and stimulating way to relax between performances, I’m really enjoying the range and depth of the challenges Brain Training gives me.”

/edit Hold on... if Patrick Stewart says so, Nintendo must be best, surely?

I think we've won.

[Darkflame]

Johnny Ball AND Patrick Stewart ?

blimy.

Reminds me, I still gota get 42 All Time Classics