January 28th, 2004
Duke does it.
Well, Suki Nihon updated again with just one new review
as I am sleepy. It's another one by Duke and it is of Pokémon
Heroes (Movie 5). GO SEE IT! It is teh c ool. Oh, Viral Speak tommorrow. Comment? -PAW-
January 26th, 2004
INFECTIFY!
Well, here you go people. I finally got up off my most-sexy derrier and did bestow upon the people NEW REVIEWS. Well, four new reviews for Suki Nihon. (Everything in moderation, baby!) I also launched SARS. Click on the happy little SARS button to your right or on this link.
Yes, I launched it with 17 reviews. Since it is the reincarnation of
The Bin, it felt needed to completely transfer over one of the old
sections from The Bin. So, I got that up and then proceeded to finish
up a brand new review for a brand new section of SARS. The rest of the
old reviews for SARS will be up soon along with a healthy batch of new
ones. With 17 SARS reviews and 4 Suki Nihon reviews, that's about 21
reviews. Nice. Comment? -PAW-
January 23rd, 2004
M3Thr33 and Viral-y!
Here's Mewthree's list! And HERE'S A NEW VIRAL SPEAK!
M3wThr33's 2333 GoldThingies Award List
1. Best GBA Themepark Waiting-In-Line Game: WarioWare. Play a game. Take a step. Play a game. Take a step. Repeat. Add in 2-Player madness for more fun.
2. Best Way To Learn About Tanks: Advance Wars 2. They blow stuff up real good.
3. Best Revival Of A Game I Wanted For Xmas But My Brother Got Instead: Super Mario Bros. 3: Sup____.... SMB3! It's SMB3, can the stupid Advance numbering, call it what it is!
4. Worst Way To Simulate A Snowball Fight: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Snowballs aren't turnbased! (The Game is still good) PROTIP: Avoid Yellow Snow
5. Best Multiplayer Game:
Zelda: Four Swords (Once again, can the stupid long name). It's still
the best, even though Michelle won't play with me anymore for being a
rupy hog.
6. Best Game That Isn't Out Yet: Contra Collection. I made it up because I want it. Didn't Konami show off the Alien Wars for the GBA some time ago?
7. Best Use of GBA Connectivity: Pac-Man Vs. "Pac-Man ate a power pellet!"
8. Best Console: GBA SP. Eet iz mooch batter dan dee furst wun.
9. Person Who Made Booksquirm In Mario Party 4 REALLY REALLY Funny: Philip.
10. Series of GBA Games That So Suck Much That They Deserve A Really Good Title By Now: Lego Bionicle.
Now you know! Comment? -PAW-
January 22nd, 2004
More DS.
Hey! I know. Viral Speak. I will get it to you! But first.. new Philip Rational! Comment? -PAW-
January 21st, 2004
A load of DS.
Nintendo announced a new portable system. Here's what we know so far about Nintendo's new system.
Name: Nintendo Dual Screen (Nintendo DS)
Screen Size: Two 3-inch widescreens similar to the GBA's screen. (Hence, DUAL SCREEN.)
Processors: 2 unspecified ability.
Semiconductor Memory: Up to one Gigabit
WTF Factor: High
Nintendo touted the idea of checking maps in one screen while moving in
another. As usual, Nintendo doesn't EXPLAIN things properly. Here's the
jist of it. The Nintendo DS is based on the idea of the old Game &
Watch Dual Screen games at it's very core. However, the actual play may
be similar to playing a Game Cube game that has Game Boy Advance screen
watching. A good example is Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, where all
your information is on the GBA Screen. So, you play in one screen and
monitor your health in the other screen. This leads me to believe that
the DS will have an SP style design. In a racing game, all your
information is in the bottom screen and all your gameplay is in the top
screen.Ditto with action games and FPS games. Some games, may have
parts where you enter a house on the top screen and the inside of the
house is displayed on the bottom screen. I think that we will just have
to see what Nintendo does. Comment? -PAW-
January 20th, 2004
Metroid Zeroish!
Hey, S.A.R.S. has been delayed by real sickness. But
don't worry. There are still about eleven more days for me to get it
done in! A quick peek at Nintendo's listing for the Metroid Zero
Mission Player's Guide reveals a bit more about the game. Apparently,
you can link it up to Metroid Fusion for unspecified reasons. You can
also unlock the original NES version of Metroid presumeably by beating
the game. There is also a Sound Test and a "Harder" mode rumored to be
hidden in the game. Expect to catch S.A.R.S. this Friday. Tonight, just
some news. Tommorrow, a Viral Speak and some reviews. I ain't dead! Comment? -PAW-
January 16th, 2004
Philip isn't healthy either. :-P
Hey, feeling tired and putting in long hours.
However, I also missed sending in an At Freak Show to Hbomb and I
haven't been online terribly much. Because of this, S.A.R.S. will debut
on Monday with some added value content and I will send Hbomb an extra
At or few so he can show more than one. Sorry about that everyone! I
will do a Viral Speak for this Saturday though. Please look forward to
it. Yes, I am aware of the new Famicom Collection games that Nintendo
is putting out in Japan at low prices. The games are Super Mario
Brothers, Donkey Kong, Ice Climbers, Excite Bike, Legend of Zelda,
Pacman, Xevious, Mappy Land, Bomberman and Star Soldier . Donkey Kong,
Excite Bike, and Ice Climbers are available as e-Reader cards here in
the US. Now, these are straight ports of the old NES games at value
prices. If Nintendo does opt to bring them over here, it will be at
reduced $14 or $10 prices. I actually expect Nintendo to bring them
here for the original Nintendo Entertainment System anniversary that is
coming up. So, expect to see them this Summer, if not sooner. That
Legend of Zelda one has me drooling. I have versions of many of
the other games and -truth be told- the first Bomberman isn't that
good. Anyhow. Later. I go sleep now. I have over 1,000 e-mail messages
to sort through.. Comment? -PAW-
January 12th - 13th, 2004
Craig Harris isn't healthy.
Did you see that IGN Update? Three weeks without a GBA?
He's not worthy of scoffing at! Three days would be way to long for a
true believer! Ah, well. The Library has new content! I added an Oddish
Collection for you to be surprised at. Go to it! I also did -as promised- on Monday: A NEW DMG DIVA featureing our cover girl Samus Aran! Click here to see it!
See! We give you new content and we DON'T get all grumpy about it! Next
up? A new Viral Speak and some reviews! Stay heal-thy! And before I
forget, Sega is releasing a remake of the first Shining Force in
Europe. It has a five language option including English. So, prepare to
either import it; or wait for it to be announced for over here. Ah,
Hell. Import the damn thing. Comment? -PAW-
January 9th, 2004
Nintendo's Units.
Well, before I get into this, I want to
mention to people that there are currently about seven PoSP titles
being developed. Most of those titles will be at launch. That is
confirmed. Capcom has stated that they are working on titles for the
Sony POS Portable. The President of Capcom, Kenzo Tsujimoto, has stated
that PoSP development is "arduous." Arduous means "difficult" or
"hard." Capcom stated the same thing about the N64 a long time ago and
the N64 got decimated in sales by the (easier to program for) Play
Station One. There you go. Anyways, here is what this article is really
about. There was a report in Japan that listed the top companies based
on how many software units they sold. Here you go.
1. Nintendo - 6,399,400 units
2. Square Enix - 5,659,000 units.
3. Konami - 4,874,000 units.
4. Bandai - 3,640,400 units.
5. Capcom - 3,000,000 units.
6. Namco - 2,840,100 units.
7. Sony - 2,638,500 units.
8. Pokemon Co. - 2,415,300 units
9. Koei - 2,386,200 units.
10. Sega - 2,344,500 units.
I find it kind of odd that the Pokemon Company is listed as a seperate
entity. Last year (2002) was ruled by Konami. However, this year
Nintendo and Square Enix both sandbagged Konami. I love Konami; but the
Square Enix combination is -well- SEXIER. If you combined what the
Pokemon Company and Nintendo sold, that brings the whole of "Nintendo"
to about 8,814,700 Units in Japan. Note that the list is ONLY for
Japan. You know, if Square Enix decides not to support the PoSP, that
would kill it from the get go. We've already seen Capcom say that
development for the PoSP is hard... if they decided to drop the
fledgling handheld, that would convince Square Enix to not develop for
the PoSP. If Square Enix decided to say no, everyone else would drop
the PoSP like a sack of pure, unadulterated mad cow poo. Interesting.
Viral Speak coming tommorrow and our cover girl's DMG Diva interview is
coming on Monday. SARS Launches that Friday. (Or over the weekend. Bwa
ha ha ha ha!) Comment? -PAW-
January 7th, 2004
Peace!
Oh, wanna eat some nifty BRAND NEW VIRAL SPEAK? It's all good. Comment? -PAW-
January 06th, 2004
Getting Bomby wit' it.
Well, here are Hbomb's picks for 2003. His
Goldthingies Award List! But before that, an explanation for those who
came in through Splash Page. Check that out.
It's a new one. I will do one for each month. Let me explain what some
of it MEANS. Samus Aran is our cover girl; so I hope to put up her
almost completed BRAND NEW DMG DIVA interview on the site library soon
for you to read. S.A.R.S. is what happened to "The Bargain Bin" or "The
Bin" as we used to call it before September 11th made that UNFUNNY.
Strangely Affectious Review Section is what is stands for. This section
will contain reviews for OTHER video game systems that are NOT Game
Boy. (Yes, Virgina. Those DO exist!) It will also contain reviews for
Live Action movies. So, if you've been jonesing to review Citizen Kane
or Glitter; now you CAN. Look for it before the end of the month. Next
Months cover DMG Diva is currently being umm.. considered. Look forward
to it! I hope to get M3thr33 and Adrock's picks soon. Oh, have you
peeped Adam's section of the site? I shouldn't be hiding it from you. Look and be good.
Hbomb's 2003 Goldthingiesbombies Award List
1. Nintendo's Coolest Idea: E-reader support in SMB3. Runners up, Zelda Bonus Discs
2. Reason to get a Gameboy Player: Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. It looks awesome on the big screen, and it makes using the e-reader easier.
3. Best Game that I still Don't Have: Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire. I know. Maybe soon.
4. Outstanding Snowflake contributiors:
Tim "Rainy Day Man" Hamilton and Dave "Psycho Fire" Kaine, for rarely
missing deadlines and always managing to get me quality comics.
5. Laziest Philip Award: Philip Andrew Wesley. Need I say more?
6. 2002 Game that I'm still Playing: Animal Crossing.
7. 2001 Game that I'm still playing: Super Smash Bros. Melee. Yes, I
know I've gotta get some new games, but this one's just classic.
8. Game they need to make: GBA ports of Dragon Warrior 4-6. Especially since 5 and 6 didn't come out here.
9. Best New Snowflake Comic: Mid-Shift. You better buy the book whenever Josh finishes it. Honorable Mention: Forgotten Theory
10. Best Snowflake Family Comics: Hatman (Yellow Snow), Squishy Tales (DMG Blizzard), and Mid-Shift (Snowflake Studios)
There you go! Comment? -PAW-
January 05th, 2004
GOLDTHINGIES 2003!
Need I
say more? Anyhow, we used to let people vote on these and such, back in
the day. However, since I know that there are only three people who
read this site, I figure I should not waste your time by making all
three of them vote. However, here are my picks for the best of 2003.
I'll give you ten categories and we will hear from a bit of the staff
when they send me lists. I'm just going to make up my ten categories
and so will they. Anyhow, here's my list!
Philip's 2003 Goldthingies Award List!
1. Best Use of a Nose: Wario Ware. Leave it to Wario to make picking your nose fun and functional again!
2. Sexiest Rabbit Girl:
Shara from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. If my world suddenly became
Ivalice, I would like to test that old "like rabbits" analogy.
3. Most Abusive Love Affair:
Mega Man Zero 2. I love Mega Man games; but they do not love me or
you. Zero's games are no exception, as they have a tendancy to
physically abuse you until you realize that your love is one sided.
That's saying something about the difficulty of Zero's games.
4. Best Reason to get a Paper Cut:
The add-on E-Cards for Super Mario Bros. 3 and Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire.
You mean I can use the cape in Super Mario Bros. 3 and play classic
Mario levels from the first game; but with the third games items? Yes
please!
5. Whiniest Girly Man:
Mewt from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Wah wah, so your mother died,
your dad is a bum, and people make fun of you. BOO HOO. Now go cut your
hair.
6. Most TASTIEST Souls: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. Yeah, it came out this last year. Everyone else forgot about it. Well, they SUCK.
7. Best Performance by that Other Mario Brother: You know, the one in green. Yeah. Him. He was, like, in Mario & Luigi. It was noteworthy.
8. Hardest to find game at Christmas Time: Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town. It was sold out EVERYWHERE. Damn it.
9. Most Rabite Slaughter: Sword of Mana had bunny Rabite murder galore! It also had an extremely feminine Hero. Ah, well. The music rocked though.
10. Game that should have been out this year, damn it: Mythri. Another year, no Mythri. DAMN IT.
There you go! Comment? -PAW-
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