Bioware was inspired by a lot of different sources for Mass Effect.

We don't know enough about the system to make any educated judgements. Specs are still bit of a mystery, and we don't know how many third party developers will be lining up to make games for the system, especially games that take full advantage of the new controller.

We just don't know right now. We'll know more in the coming months as more details emerge.

One thing is for sure: The Wii U needs a very strong launch to be successful. Nintendo needs a strong library of impressive launch titles that compel gamers enough to buy the console. If the launch is nothing but party games for casuals, then it does not bode well for the future.

I'd like to see full out remakes of every FF game instead of just HD being added.

dovberg

Some have already been remade fully.

If they want cashola they will release FF VI HD, FFVII HD, and FFVIII HD since those were the only good ones in the series

TheEpicGoat

You forgot IV which introduced a lot of things to the series that future games used.

I have, quite frankly, have lost all interest in id projects since Quake II.

id has to be one of the most overrated game developers right now.

Looks the same to me. I'd rather play on my 50-inch TV sitting comfortably on my couch.

If the PS3 had launched at $399, it would be crushing the 360 right now. But Sony dropped the ball by launching a very expensive console with the presumption that consumers that bought the PS2 would naturally buy the PS3. Ironically, Microsoft's decision to go with DVD in the 360 proved to be the difference maker that saw them gain far greater marketshare this gen. It allowed the 360 to launch a full year early and keep the console cheaper by $100 or more than the PS3. That was meaningful. Price combined with a very strong software library was the difference.

If Microsoft had manufactured a more reliable console, though, they would be well ahead of Sony right now. As such, RROD was a big black eye for them. I don't know how many current and potential customers they may have lost during that, and how many new Xboxs were bought by people who had their Xbox fail on them. Perhaps the actual, in-home install base is larger for the PS3? Still, Microsoft is selling more software, and their gaming division is making a lot more money than Sony's, so from a pure financial and business performance aspect, Xbox 360 was a far greater success than PS3.

I don't think you will see the next Xbox or Playstation launching at a price that's more than $399. Seems to be the sweet spot now.

TP had its problems. For one thing, I hated how I would always have enough rupees. I'd always be putting rupees back into treasure chests. There was never anything to buy - the game needed far more upgrades to spend all that hard-earned money.

It was also a bit too easy. Some of the puzzles were challenging, no doubt, but I never felt I was going to die at any point. Falling down a ravine or some hole in a cavern resulted in one whole heart container being depleted - Link is just about indestructible.

**SPOILERS AHEAD**** That said, there were aspects of TP I loved. I liked the artistic style - I liked it more than WW. I also liked fighting while riding on Epona. I really liked the duel on the bridge, plus the mission where you have to protect the caravan. I also liked the option of turning into Wolf-Link whenever I wanted halfway through the game. Midna was also awesome - she had a true character arc in the game. Needless to say, she was far less annoying than Navi.

I really liked some of the new items, like the spinner, the double-clawshots; the ball & chain, the dominion rod. All really fun to use. The boss battles were also a lot of fun. The final, FINAL battle with Gandondorf has to be one of the most memorable in the entire series - when you locked swords with him, it just had that extra degree of epicness.

It was a great game that should be judged on its own merits.

But best Zelda ever? I still think Ocarina of Time is the best just because it set the standard for all other Zeldas to follow in terms of story, characters, and game mechanics. On a pure technical level, TP is superior to OoT, but the expectations of gamers change over the years and TP really lacked that "wow!" factor that OoT had in 1998. I think the next Zelda game that will be capable of doing something like that is on the Wii U where we can see Link in beautiful HD.

[QUOTE="thinicer"]Okay. Observations: 1) How is Nintendo twisting your arm and "forcing" you to buy their controller? If it bothers you so much, don't buy the system.

So I guess im **** out of luck if I actually want the system then right?

2) 87 million in sales tells me they made the right decision.

I could argue that it is because the system caters to children, "casuals" and nursing home residents, but I wont even go there.

3) You said you want to enjoy your "favorite Nintendo franchises", yet you claim you've never played a Zelda game before. Interesting.

Because that means I havent played any other nintendo franchises, like Mario, SSB, and Metroid Prime right?

4) Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 really makes great use of the Wiimote - I can't imagine playing those games with a standard, traditional remote control.

5) Nobody is going to make fun of you using a Wiimote in the privacy of your own home. I promise.

StrongDeadlift

Yes, you are out of luck. If there is a feature of the system that is not desirable to you at all, you have made what people call an educated buying decision. You have taken your gaming elsewhere. Freedom is a beautiful thing. If the franchises mean that much to you, then you can put up with whatever controller Nintendo provides.

Yes, the system has broad appeal which has won them a lot of sales, which is what it's all about for companies these days: making money. Nintendo chose wisely and tapped into new market segments which made them more money than Sony or Microsoft. The Wii was a huge success.

For what it's worth, I don't believe you if you say you played those other Nintendo franchises.

[QUOTE="thinicer"]

Is this post truly serious?

StrongDeadlift