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Post by Fryguy64 on Feb 14, 2009 21:18:59 GMT -5
Maybe the Japanese say it, and that's just the Japanese title.
*blind guesswork*
But yeah, Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympics makes more sense.
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Post by Nester the Lark on Feb 14, 2009 22:47:32 GMT -5
Don't mind me, but I think "Olympic Winter Games" is the official title of the winter Olympics (even the official site refers to them that way), and since Mario & Sonic is an officially licensed game, it probably has to conform to it. |
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Post by Dances in Undergarments on Feb 15, 2009 1:18:36 GMT -5
Makes sense then. Still sounds stupid, though.
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Post by Da Robot on Feb 26, 2009 2:17:56 GMT -5
Nintendo is going to release a new version of the Wii's Classic Controller and it's now going to be called the Classic Pro.  Nintendo may have done this because of the patent lawsuit against GCN, Wavebird and CC from a while ago. The contoller is getting released in Japan in Summer. Source. |
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Post by Sqrt2 on Feb 26, 2009 8:49:36 GMT -5
If they got sued over the GC, Wavebird and Classic Controllers, why then is this new design reminiscent of the PS1 controller?
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Post by Koopaul on Feb 26, 2009 10:05:09 GMT -5
Why do they still insist on having the joystick at the bottom? That's the reason why I never use my Classic Controller.
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Post by Volray on Feb 26, 2009 11:09:10 GMT -5
New release dates for the US.Here's what's coming from Nintendo: Nintendo DS Rhythm Heaven - April 5 Personal Trainer: Walking - May 25 The Legendary Starfy - June 8 Wii New Play Control! Pikmin - March 9 New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis - March 9 Excitebots: Trick Racing - April 20 New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat - May 4 Punch-Out!! - May 18 There's also release dates for the third party games coming from now until summer if you want to click on the link.
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 26, 2009 11:19:22 GMT -5
Stafy? Really?!? That's a surprise. And Excitebots, huh? Definitely a take on Excitebike. Very curious indeed.
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Post by Koopaul on Feb 26, 2009 11:24:48 GMT -5
Wow, there's another game that just snuck up on us!
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Post by Manspeed on Feb 26, 2009 11:27:27 GMT -5
So... perhaps Stafy's appearance in Brawl helped propel him into the US public eye?
I wonder what "Excite___" game we'll see next? Exciteboat? Nah, Wave Race already did that. Excitecar? Mario Kart and F-ZERO got the jump on that one. Excite...plane? No wait, Pilotwings technically does that too.
Wait, I got it! Excitetractor!! That's it! I'm such a genius. ;D
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Post by Volray on Feb 26, 2009 11:28:19 GMT -5
And Excitebots, huh? Definitely a take on Excitebike. Very curious indeed. Well, this is what the press release said about Excitebots: "Excitebots™: Trick Racing has elements that make it one of the more unique racing games on the market. It launches April 20 and lets everyone in the family use the Wii Wheel™ accessory in unique and changing environments, play fun minigames and perform crazy tricks in a game that builds on the Excitebike™ and Excite Truck™ franchises." I have to wonder what those elements are that make it one of "the more unique racing games on the market." |
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Post by Wildcat on Feb 26, 2009 11:30:52 GMT -5
I wonder if Monster Games is behind this one like they were with Excite Truck. I heard they had a secret project in the works for a while, and the presser makes it sound like they were behind it.
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Post by Koopaul on Feb 26, 2009 11:31:10 GMT -5
Funny, it's rare when a game is first announced in America.
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Post by Dasher Misire on Feb 26, 2009 14:37:54 GMT -5
STAFY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PUNCH-OUT IS SO CLOSE. Excitebots sounds interesting at best, and Indiana Jones & Staff of Kings is close too!  |
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Post by Da Robot on Feb 26, 2009 14:43:21 GMT -5
Info for Starfy (it confirms it's the most recent/5th game in the series by looking at the info provided).
In The Legendary Starfy™ game, which launches June 8, players dive into a spectacular undersea adventure with Starfy, the legendary hero of Pufftop. Players swoop into enemies like a shooting star, glide over bottomless chasms and transform into powerful creatures to help a mysterious, bunny-eared visitor find his lost memory.
I also find it pretty amazing that Excitebots is coming out in less than 2 months.
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