The Virtual Console Forums - Blogs http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/ en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:49:52 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.vc-forums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg The Virtual Console Forums - Blogs http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/ School work, disregard this lol http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/turai/884-school-work-disregard-lol.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:22:18 GMT 21 september 1895 Vi befinner oss i en villa i Djurholm, villans sovrum för att vara mer exakt. En man ligger i sängen och vilar, han lyfter på... 21 september 1895
Vi befinner oss i en villa i Djurholm, villans sovrum för att vara mer exakt.
En man ligger i sängen och vilar, han lyfter på huvudet när jag stiger in i rummet och ler.
”Jag ser att du äntligen har bestämt dig för att hämta mig” säger mannen med ett svagt leende.
Jag sätter mig ner på en pall bredvid sängen och nickar. Dessa besök är alltid så mycket lättare när personen jag besöker har accepterat sin lott.
Mannen i sängen tittar upp på mig, hans smärta klart synlig i hans ögon.
”Kan vi prata lite innan vi ger oss av? Jag vet ju inte om jag kommer få någon chans att prata med någon på ett tag.” frågar mannen i sängen.

Jag kollar på klockan i rummet och ser att vi har gott om tid tills mitt nästa besök så jag nickar åt mannen och frågar honnom om han kanske har lust att berätta lite om sig själv.
Mannen i sängen nickar och blir tyst en stund, det ser ut som han försöker bestämma sig vart han ska börja.

”Börja från början” föreslår jag.

Mannen nickar igen och börjar berätta sin livs berättelse.

”Jag är född i Jönköping 1828, jag minns inte mycket av mina första år men jag antar att dom flesta inte minns vidare mycket av sina första år. Min far var fångvaktmästaren i staden och min mor var barnmorska. Min mor dog när jag fortfarande var ung, 6 år gammal om jag minns rätt. Strax efter dog min yngsta syster och stackars far bröt ihop totalt. Far klarade inte längre av att försörja oss så jag och mina syskon placerades ut i olika foster familjer. När jag var tretton år så fick jag börja skolan för att få någon inkomst då jag blev för gammal för att få pengar från fattigvården.”
Mannen tittade upp på mig med trötta ögon, hans ögon letade efter lite medlidande men jag tror att han visste redan från början att han inte skulle hitta något sådant hos mig. Jag bara nickar åt honnom att fortsätta.
”Jag vantrivdes under mina år i skolan, men vem gör inte det? Brist på pengar, kamrater och en gymnasiegång där Pennalism var både tillåtet och uppmuntrades.”

Mannen i sängen skakar på huvudet och suckar, men sen når ett litet leende hans läppar.
”Vid universitet i Lund vände livet om för mig, studierna bedrevs på ett vettigt sätt och jag fick äntligen klasskamrater som jag trivdes med, smeknamnet ”Fattiglappen” till trots.”
Mannen skrattar svagt till minnet av sin tid i Lund och dom upptågen som ”Fattiglappen” och hans vänner drog ut på.
Jag tittade upp på klockan och såg att vi inte hade mycket tid på oss så jag bad honnom att fortsätta.
”Karriären började väll redan under skoltiden egentligen, jag arbetade på Jönköpingsbladet som journalist och fick även mina första romaner publicerade som följetonger i tidningen. Min karriär fortsatte både inom journalistik och som privatlärare. Min första utlandsresa begav jag mig på när jag var 46 år gammal. Jag var i Frankrike, Italien och Tyskland. Under resan så skrev jag så kallade reserapporter som publicerades i tidningen jag arbetade för. Strax efter resan så fick min gode vän Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson mig att sluta på tidningen jag arbetade hos för tillfället då han tyckte att jag borde syssla med vad han kallade ”vettigare författarskap”. Genom honnom så fick jag jobb som föreläsare vid Göteborgs undervisningsfond.”
Jag kollade klockan ännu en gång och såg att tiden var inne för oss att lämna Djurholm, men innan vi gick så behövde jag ställa en fråga, samma fråga som jag ställde till alla som jag hämtade.
”Herr Rydberg, vad är du mest stolt över i ditt liv?” frågade jag honnom.
Mannen funderade en liten stund och sedan svarade han:
”Du stället en mycket svår fråga men nu i ödets stund så måste jag nog säga att det jag är mest stolt över är min forskning om våra förfäder, däribland min bok ”Fädernas Gudasaga” även om jag misstänker att folk kommer komma ihåg mig för något annat.”
Nöjd med hans svar så sträckte jag ut min knotiga hand och sa till honnom att tiden var inne att ge oss av. Mannen nickade och tog min hand, hans hjärta stannade så fort som han rörde mig, så som det alltid händer. Mannen reste sig ur sängen och gick med mig ut ur huset.
Viktor Rydberg är död och Sveriges literära värld kommer att känna stor sorg när morgonen gryr.
Jag kände ingen sorg, för mig var han bara ännu en dödlig vars tid hade gått ut.
Döden är likgiltig inför var mans öde. ]]> Turai http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/turai/884-school-work-disregard-lol.html My web log related to iphone 4s cases http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/ozacherymosest/883-my-web-log-related-iphone-4s-cases.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:57 GMT
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Or to be exact, the many that complain about the apparent lack of it on Nintendo systems. They have a point. The fact that the Nint is having a great time with, let's see, 1st party titles such as Mario Kart, Skyward Sword, Mario 3D land etc. The naysayers say that's a bad sign as the Nint have to rely on those titles to be successful and that they need 3rd party support urgently.

FOR CRYING OUT LOUD PEOPLE! I hate 3rd party support. In fact, I wish the other console makers (SCEI, Microsoft Game Studios) make more 1st party titles for their own systems. In fact, relying on 3rd party too much and releasing little 1st party makes you look like you have no creativity (don't believe me? Look at the libraries of the Xbox Circle and PS the Third).

So to those who complain about the lack of 3rd party on Nint systems: go and see a mental specialist, because there is something wrong with your mind. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/882-give-1st-party-chance.html <![CDATA[Why it's only Mario characters in Mario Kart]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/881-why-its-only-mario-characters-mario-kart.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:01:24 GMT It's like when a new Smash Bros. is announced, everyone asks the question "Who will be in the new Mario Kart?" Now some people want to see characters from other franchises come to Mario Kart.

I'm sorry, but that is just wrong.

You see, Mario Kart isn't Smash Bros.. While the latter can have any character from any franchise join the roster, Mario Kart is strictly for Mario-related characters only. If other franchise characters join, then the name would have to be changed.

So all of you wishing for Link, Samus or Fox to join, forget it. It will simply not happen. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/881-why-its-only-mario-characters-mario-kart.html <![CDATA[Ninty's current state]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/880-nintys-current-state.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:57:20 GMT You know the fact that the conspiracy theorists say that the world will end in 2012? Turns out that might be true for Nintendo and its fans by... You know the fact that the conspiracy theorists say that the world will end in 2012? Turns out that might be true for Nintendo and its fans by looking at the current state that the big N is in.

A disaster that was the 3DS launch, the PS3 overtaking the Wii in sales, people preferring iPhones or Androids as a gaming platform and the Nint posting a financial loss of NEARLY a billion dollars equates to a grim future.

So because of this I'm going to play the blame game. First, I blame the arrogant PS360 owners badmouthing the Wii, because you gave material to the trolls (who I am going to blame next). Yes, I'm looking at you, internet trolls. You did more damage to the Nint than you intended. It's not all fun and games when something serious happens in reaction to something you do. I also blame Apple Inc. and Google for providing alternative platforms to the DS. A phone is for calling people, not for getting online and/or playing games.

Unless things turn out for the best, the above will get a lot of flak from me in the future. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/880-nintys-current-state.html <![CDATA[Resident Evil Retrospective & Resident Evil 4 HD Review]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/ouenben/875-resident-evil-retrospective-resident-evil-4-hd-review.html Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:46:30 GMT For the entire post please see: Here (http://imustconfab.blogspot.com/2011/10/game-review-resident-evil-4-hd-psnxbl.html) Snippet: ---Quote---... For the entire post please see: Here

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The Resident Evil series is one of Capcom's most well known and cherished franchises originating from the PlayStation era. A series that has creepily stumbled right into the current generation...


The original Resident Evil, released in 1996, was one of the first games to get branded with the 'survival horror' term, though there were games that preceded it that could also be classed as survival horror games.
It introduced millions all over to the world of Raccoon City as well as to the evil Umbrella corporation and their deadly T-virus monsters.
Survival horror is a sub-genre of action but usually players will find themselves with certain limitations.
Examples of such limitations could be: A lack of ammo; health; or even inventory space. These limitations can effectively heighten the game's atmosphere and cause the player to re-consider the 'Go in guns blazing!' option you might pick in other action games.
If you only have one clip left and a whole corridor of a half-dozen rotting, flesh hungry zombies to navigate past; it's not ideal to kill every enemy you come across and to conserve ammunition.
Over the years Capcom released five main sequels (and a prequel) and a number of spin-offs to Resident Evil. The main series being Resident evil 0,1 2, 3, Code Veronica. All of these games followed a similar template to the original but in new settings with some new gameplay elements and various recurring characters with overlapping stories based on Umbrella.

The games would go on to sell millions of copies worldwide and get released on a plethora of platforms including: PS1, Saturn, N64, Gamecube, PS2, Wii, DS and PC. Ports of the original games for Xbox Live, PSN and Steam certainly wouldn't go amiss. Though we all still yearn for a true remake of Resident Evil 2.
For the rest of the post please see: Here

Any feedback is appreciated. ]]> Ouenben http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/ouenben/875-resident-evil-retrospective-resident-evil-4-hd-review.html DSi-enhanced cards; a list in the making http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/pdrydia/874-dsi-enhanced-cards-list-making.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:14:15 GMT Compiled from GameFAQs... Compiled from GameFAQs and NintendoAge, with supplementary data from RFGeneration & eBay.

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Assumptions made in the compilation of this list:
  • A TWL code means a game is a DSi enhanced game cartridge (hereafter abbreviated as "TWL").
  • A game with boxart claiming special DSi features is a TWL game.
  • Gamers make mistakes in entering codes in databases, sometimes entering NTR for TWL games (GameFAQs) or TWL for an NTR game (ROM sites). When in doubt, the code seen on a scan of the boxart, game, or manual trumps what's written in a database.
  • Images scanned and uploaded into databases and on eBay are real and of legitimate items unless obviously faked. (When eBay is used as a reference, a link is given to the search rather than an individual auction.)
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  1. 1000 Cooking Recipes from Elle a Table (EU)
  2. Alice in Wonderland
  3. Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Back to School (NA)
  4. Art Academy
  5. Assassin's Creed II: Discovery
  6. Bejeweled Twist
  7. The Biggest Loser
  8. Camp Rock: The Final Jam
  9. Cars 2: The Video Game
  10. Chronicles of Mystery: The Secret Tree of Life
  11. Classic Word Games
  12. Crime Lab: Body of Evidence
  13. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Unsolved!
  14. Dance! It's Your Stage
  15. Daniel X: The Ultimate Power (NA)
  16. de Blob 2
  17. Dolphin Island Underwater Adventures (EU)
  18. Emily the Strange: Strangerous
  19. Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time! (NA)
  20. FIFA Soccer 11
  21. Fluch der Osterinsel, Der (EU)
  22. Fossil Fighters: Champions
  23. Style Lab: Fashion Design
  24. Style Lab: Jewelry Design
  25. Style Lab: Makeover
  26. Grease: The Official Video Game
  27. Hot Wheels: Track Attack
  28. iCarly
  29. iCarly 2: iJoin The Click
  30. Imagine: Artist
  31. Imagine: Babyz Fashion
  32. Imagine: Champion Rider
  33. Imagine: Dream Resort
  34. Imagine: Fashion Designer - World Tour
  35. Imagine: Fashion Stylist (NA)
  36. Imagine: Journalist
  37. Imagine: Reporter
  38. Imagine: Rescue Vet
  39. Jam Sessions 2 (NA)
  40. James Cameron's Avatar: The Game
  41. Jig-a-Pix: Love Is (EU)
  42. Jig A Pix: Pets
  43. Jig A Pix: Wild World
  44. Jig A Pix: Wonderful World
  45. Just Sing!
  46. KORG DS-10 PLUS
  47. Kung Fu Panda 2: The Video Game
  48. The Last Airbender
  49. Little Book Of Big Secrets (EU)
  50. Lovely Lisa and Friends (NA)
  51. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem
  52. My Healthy Cooking Coach
  53. New Carnival Games
  54. Paws & Claws Marine Rescue (probably also Pet Vet: Marine Patrol; codes are TWL-VMEE-USA & TWL-VMEP-EUR, respectively)
  55. Penguins of Madagascar
  56. Petz: Dolphinz Encounter (NA)
  57. Petz: Horsez Family (NA)
  58. Petz Fantasy: Moonlight Magic (NA)
  59. Phineas and Ferb Ride Again
  60. Pictionary
  61. Pokemon Black Version
  62. Pokemon White Version
  63. Popstars (code TWL-VPOD-NOE) (EU)
  64. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
  65. Rabbids Go Home
  66. Scripps Spelling Bee (NA)
  67. Shrek Forever After
  68. The Sims 3
  69. Solatorobo: Red the Hunter
  70. Sonic Classic Collection
  71. Sonny with a Chance
  72. TouchMaster Connect
  73. Toy Story 3
  74. TRON: Evolution
  75. Vampire Legends: Power of Three (NA)
  76. Witches & Vampires - Ghost Pirates of Ashburry
  77. Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion
  78. You Don't Know Jack (NA)
  79. ZhuZhu Pets 2: Featuring The Wild Bunch
Japanese exclusives:
  1. Chara-Chinko
  2. Cosmetic * Paradise Release Information for DS - GameFAQs
  3. Cosmetic * Paradise: Princess Life
  4. Cosmetic Paradise: Kirei no Mahou
  5. DS-Pico Series: Sanrio Puro Land - Waku Waku Okaimono - Suteki na Oheya Otsukuri Masho
  6. Elminage II DS Remix: Sousei no Megami to Unmai no Daichi
  7. Fire Emblem: Shin Monshou no Nazo Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu
  8. Fuyu no Sonata DS
  9. The Idolm@ster: Dearly Stars
  10. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! Ore ga Boss! Saikyou Family Taisen
  11. Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble XX - Kessen! Real 6 Chouka
  12. Mommy Talk DS
  13. Power Pro Kun Pocket 12
  14. Power Pro Kun Pocket 13
  15. Pretty Rhythm Collection
  16. Rika-Chan DS Motto! Onna no Ko Lesson: Oshare Oshigoto Otetsudai Daisuki!
  17. Roller Angels: Pasha to Daisakusen
  18. RPG Tsukuru DS
  19. Shin Noukyo Iku
  20. Zaidan Houjin Nippon Kanji Nouryoku Kentai Kyoukai Kyouryoku: Kanken DS Training
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Games advertised as "DSi compatible" but not confirmed to actually be TWL
  1. Imagine: Fashion Paradise
  2. Lost Identities (EU)
  3. Youda Farmer (EU)
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Other notes:
  • TWL games are region-locked when played on the DSi, DSi XL, or 3DS.
  • Some games above have no links. These are from the NintendoAge database. I was unable to find support for their claim that the game is TWL other than ROM sites, which we aren't supposed to link here. NintendoAge did have at least one erroneously marked game, though, so not all of these may be TWL.
  • A few European titles, such as Youda Farmer, are marked "DSi compatible" (in English or various other languages). Does this actually mean they are TWL games? NTR games are also DSi compatible, after all. (23 Oct 11 -- I have now spotted a multiregional game that is advertised as DSi enhanced on its packaging in one region and DSi compatible on its packaging elsewhere.)
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Description of GameFAQs search:
  • Use advanced search to pull up all DS games that were distributed through retail venues (that is, no downloadable titles); sort by release date; show only the first matching release for a title. All other search options empty or default.
  • Open each title in its own tab. Examine its release data. If the Product ID begins with a TWL, copy-and-paste the URL to the page into Notepad, then close the tab. Close tabs that reveal only NTR codes.
  • If there are no codes shown, go to the page of images. Look for a code on the boxart or for ads for "DSi exclusive features". If the boxart reveals this information, copy the URL to Notepad, then close the tab.
  • Start at the page with the most recent release (page 71) and end with the page with the first DSi-enhanced releases, My Healthy Cooking Coach and Classic Word Games (page 45).
Description of NintendoAge search:
  • Go to NintendoAge home page. Click DS to pull up all DS games in database. Remove region filter. Click Code to sort results by code, pulling up TWL codes first.
  • Copy-paste results into Notepad -> LibreOffice. Sort games by Code. Use Code as a guide to deleting duplicate titles.
  • Sort games by title. Copy-paste titles into Notepad with list of titles from GameFAQs. Sort list and remove matching titles to find which titles are new.
]]> pdRydia http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/pdrydia/874-dsi-enhanced-cards-list-making.html <![CDATA[Original model > Redesigned Model:Opinion]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/467-original-model-redesigned-model-opinion.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:03:07 GMT Ahh the redesign. Mainly used to address fixed problems of the original or just to give a facelift (or both). To keep in relation in video games,... Ahh the redesign. Mainly used to address fixed problems of the original or just to give a facelift (or both). To keep in relation in video games, almost all the well known consoles and handhelds have had a redesigned model during their lives.

To me that's fine. However, even if the redesign is superior to the original, to me the original will be the better one.

Why? It is one of the unwritten laws of the universe that an update will lose some portion of the original's charm and character. For instance, take the SEGA Mega Drive (another thing about me is that I like to use the Majority name of the system, and "Mega Drive" was used in more countries than "Genesis"). The original was a blast (no pun intended). Although it had no stereo A/V output and it had a lager footprint, the case just looked magnificent and it had a headphone port (and that's cool). Then enter the Mega Drive II. It was smaller, it had red buttons and it had stereo A/V. But there is something that still bugs me about this redesign: it just doesn't look as good as the original. And it doesn't feel like the original either. So if I had a choice, I would pick the original Mega Drive.

For another example, take the Game Boy Advance. Yeah, the original was bashed around for not having a lit screen and not using a proper rechargeable battery, but it was comfortable to hold. Then the SP came around with those problems fixed. But even with those features I still prefer the original GBA. Feels better and has a headphone port unlike the SP. It isn't like a screen light is going to make the games play any better, they play the same on both systems. So my verdict: GBA > SP.

The pattern continues. DS > lite (you can play in bright environments as well as dark). Master System > MS2 (card slot). PlayStation > PSOne (serial port).

So while you go and buy your shiny new stuff I'll be fine with what you call "inferior junk" because the truth is they're fantastic. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/467-original-model-redesigned-model-opinion.html Might be skipping next gen. http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marktheshark/318-might-skipping-next-gen.html Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:00:39 GMT What a horrible vortex of **** that gaming is in these days.

I've been starting to think about skipping the next gen. Sure, the current gen probably has a year more to it, but things are already not looking good. The industry's crazy obsession with overpriced DLC & digital distribution for starters. What happens if the servers for XBLA, PSN, & Wii Shop are shut down? There's a chance that the stuff in those online stores could be gone forever. It has happened when the original XBL was shut down a year ago & thus, made getting the DLC for the Xbox 1 games impossible. It might happen again.

There's also Nintendo's spotty localization record which hasn't improved (maybe worsened) since the last gen. The only companies I could think of that have a worse record could be Namco Bandai & maybe SNK Playmore. Nintendo even region-locked the 3DS, something they hadn't done with DS.

I can't even forget about the hype I had for the Wii. It was surely a rarity: An old-school styled console (in terms of games like Wii Sports, NSMB Wii, DKCR, etc) with modern (well, maybe not) specs. The Wii had so much potential, yet a lot of it was gone in favor of Gamecube-like games such as Metroid: Other M which strays as far from the older games as possible in terms of quality & story. There's also LOZ: Skyward Sword, another mediocre post-OOT Zelda game, puzzles & all. I' am quite baffled at how Super Mario Galaxy got a sequel, yet NSMB Wii doesn't get one even though the latter as well as it's DS predecessor sold way more than Galaxy. By "gamecube-like", I mean that the games are similar to the gamecube iterations in terms of quality since many of them aren't very good (except for Metroid Prime 1 & 2.)

A lot of game series are simply suffering in the current gen. Metroid: Other M is a perfect example along with Castlevania: Lords of Shadows, the latter which comes off as a God of War clone while the former strays as far from traditional Metroid characteristics as possible. There's also Final Fantasy XIII which is a perfect example of style over substance. The Zelda series these days is basically a far cry from the older games, being not much more than a puzzle-fest where as the older games feel more like an actual adventure.


The 3DS & Wii U are pretty much going to be far cries from their predecessors. The only reason I can think of that Nintendo has placed 3D into their newest handheld is because they seem so obsessed with it. The Virtual Boy, although failed, didn't stop their plans of trying to get 3D to be a mainstay of gaming (however hard & ridiculous that plan might be.) Honestly, it'll take more than a weird 2.5-3D Mario game (3D Mario doesn't sell systems as well as 2D Mario) & some ports to sell the system. Has there ever been a time in which ports or a 3D Mario has got system sales to skyrocket? Sure, the 3DS might be in a slightly better shape next year, but it'll still sell far less than the DS did. ]]> marktheshark http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marktheshark/318-might-skipping-next-gen.html DQQ 5/10 Complete http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/312-dqq-5-10-complete.html Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:25:44 GMT On Sunday 4 September 2011, I beat the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride with a party of Hero (39), Son (37),... On Sunday 4 September 2011, I beat the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride with a party of Hero (39), Son (37), Daughter (38), and Chubbs the Great Dragon (13), with some backup from Deborah (35). This was my first time playing this game.

I will be continuing to play this game while I work towards completion (bestiary, etc.) and also possibly picking up from the mid-game with a different bride. I will be beginning part 6 of the Dragon Quest Quest next week, when I will start playing the DS version of Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation. ]]> Jogurt the Yogurt http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/312-dqq-5-10-complete.html Change the names! http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/311-change-names.html Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:12:30 GMT Okay, things are looking good for the 3DS over the horizon as a new Mario adventure and a new Mario Kart are on the way. Good huh? Well, yes, but I'm not sure how far they go with the current names they possess. In fact, they might make things worse for the 3DS as is.

What are the current names? Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7.

Could the Nint think of more boring and rubbish names for their could be saviours for the 3DS? I mean, come on. These couldn't be the final names, they obviously have to change them. Perhaps something along the lines of Super Mario 3D and Mario Kart 3D. Super Mario 3D Land sounds like a kid was in charge of naming duties, and Mario Kart 7 just sounds similar to Windows 7 (also a rubbish name, fact).

So Nintendo, change the names before launch or fall SEGA-wards. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/311-change-names.html The Nintendo eShop 3DS VC Global Compare Blog Post http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/310-nintendo-eshop-3ds-vc-global-compare-blog-post.html Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:05:16 GMT Here are titles that each region is currently missing. This excludes original version Japanese exclusives. *Europe:* * Dr. Mario * Kid Icarus:... Here are titles that each region is currently missing. This excludes original version Japanese exclusives.

Europe:
  • Dr. Mario
  • Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
  • Kirby's Block Ball (releases February 9 in EU)
  • The Sword of Hope
  • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Japan
  • Kirby's Adventure (3D Classics)
  • Prince of Persia

North America
  • Dr. Mario
  • Kid Icarus (3D Classics)
  • Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
  • Kirby's Block Ball
  • Maru's Mission
  • Prince of Persia
  • The Sword of Hope
  • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
]]> Versus22 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/310-nintendo-eshop-3ds-vc-global-compare-blog-post.html 3DS Virtual Console: The Great Features and What Functions Need to be Improved http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/306-3ds-virtual-console-great-features-what-functions-need-improved.html Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:02:56 GMT Remember September 2010 when Nintendo announced a new Virtual Console service for the Nintendo 3DS system that features past portable game systems? ... Remember September 2010 when Nintendo announced a new Virtual Console service for the Nintendo 3DS system that features past portable game systems?

Fast forward to right now: The 3DS VC is available now (since the opening of the Nintendo eShop) and we already seen some great classics released on the service. Gameplay has mostly been untouched, except for certain things, which is why I brought this blog discussion up.

Special Virtual Console Features Not Included in Original Releases:
  • Ability to view the original resolution of the classic games and the 3DS default resolution for VC games
  • Ability to change the black and white display to its original form and vice-versa
  • Ability to make suspend and restore point saves.

However, functions listed below currently are not supported at this time. That's where I ask the question: How can this problem be solved by improving the issue?

Non-Functional features and Recommended Improvements:
  • Multiplayer featured in original GB/GBC versions are non-functional in the Virtual Console version - Develop a special function that allows users to play multiplayer using the local wireless features. It's a pain playing those games single-player only.
  • Certain games that features the Game Boy Printer to print pictures are not supported in the VC version. - Make an enhancement to games like; The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and other titles that originally supported the GBP by saving the pictures to the SD Card and print them at a store or on the PC.

Let's hope Nintendo are aware of the public's complaints and improves the service to consumer feedback. ]]> Versus22 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/306-3ds-virtual-console-great-features-what-functions-need-improved.html Test http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/biggreendream433/303-test.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:19:10 GMT This is my first post This is my first post ]]> biggreendream433 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/biggreendream433/303-test.html <![CDATA[Games & things Bought 2010-11]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/consolehandheldgamer/302-games-things-bought-2010-11.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:08:06 GMT 2010:
1. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (DS)
2. Pokémon SoulSilver (DS)
3. Infinite Space (DS)
4. Bangai-O Spirits (DS)
5. Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (DS)
6. Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (DS)
7. God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)
8. Metal Slug Anthology (PSP)
9. Sega Mega Drive Collection (PSP)
10. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force (PSP)
11. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 2 (PSP)
12. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 (PSP)
13. Half-Minute Hero (PSP)
14. LocoRoco 2 (PSP)
15. Drakengard 2 (PS2)
16. Yakuza 2 (PS2)
17. Yakuza 3 (PS3)
18. Blue Dragon (Xbox 360)
19. Bully: Scholarship Edition (Xbox 360)
20. Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360)
21. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)
22. Escape From Monkey Island (PS2)
23. Rayman Revolution (PS2)
24. Jak 3 (PS2)
25. Nier (PS3)
26. Ghostbusters (PS2)
27. Crazy Taxi (PS2)
28. The Mark of Kri (PS2)
29. Ratchet & Clank 2 (PS2)
30. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS2)
31. Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri (PS2)
32. Sly 3: Honour Amoung Thieves (PS2)
33. Resonance of Fate (PS3)
34. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS)
35. Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (PS2)
36. Falling Stars (PS2)
37. Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360)
38. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (Wii)
39. Sam & Max: Season One (Wii)
40. Contact (DS)
41. Eternal Sonata (Xbox 360)
42. Magical Starsign (DS)
43. Ratchet & Clank (PS2)
44. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP)
45. The Getaway: Black Monday (PS2)
46. Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil (PS2)
47. Clock Tower 3 (PS2)
48. Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition (PS2)
49. Phantasy Star Universe (PS2) (non-working, returned and replaced with Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King)
50. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PS2)
51. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix (DS)
52. Marvel Ultimate Alliance (PS2)
53. Maximo vs Army of Zin (PS2)
54. Onimusha 2 (PS2)
55. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (DS)
56. Dynasty Warriors 5 (PS2)
57. Maken Shao: Demon Sword (PS2)
58. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (PS2)
59. Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (PS2)
60. Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars (DS)
61. Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales (DS)
62. Big Bang Mini (DS)
63. Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (DS)
64. Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (DS)

2011:
1. Shadow Hearts: Covenant
2. The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
3. Psyvariar
4. Mafia
5. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
6. Onimusha 3
7. SSX Tricky
8. Pokémon Black
9. Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 4
10. Destroy All Humans!
11. Evil Dead: Regeneration
12. Canis Canem Edit
13. Pokémon Colosseum
14. .hack//Infection
15. Odin Sphere
16. Devil Cry 2
17. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable
18. The Warriors
19. Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626
20. Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus
21. Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie
22. Valkyria Chronicles
23. Final Fantasy IX
24. Opoona
25. SSX 3
26. Harry Potter and the Prisioner of Askaban
27. Etrian Odyssey
28. Xenoblade ]]> ConsoleHandheldGamer http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/consolehandheldgamer/302-games-things-bought-2010-11.html Games Beaten 2009-2011 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/consolehandheldgamer/301-games-beaten-2009-2011.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:04:21 GMT 2009 and before: :B: Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen (DS) :B: Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS) :C: The World Ends With... 2009 and before:

:B: Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen (DS)
:B: Dragon Quest: The Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS)
:C: The World Ends With You (DS)
:B: Final Fantasy III (DS)
:B: Final Fantasy IV (DS)
:B: Mario Kart DS (DS)
:B: Pokémon Diamond (DS)
:B: Pokémon Platinum (DS)
:C: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS)
:C: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All (DS)
:B: The World Ends With You (DS)
:B: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP)
:B: Final Fantasy (PSP)
:B: LocoRoco (PSP)
:B: Star Ocean: First Departure (PSP)
:B: Final Fantasy X (PS2) (first game I beat after I started using the Backloggery website)

Total: 16

2010:

:B: Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
:B: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (PS2)
:B: Yakuza (PS2)
:B: Final Fantasy V (GBA)
:B: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS)
:B: Pokémon SoulSilver (DS)
:B: Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (DS)
:C: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations (DS)
:C: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (DS)
:B: Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3 (PSP)

Total: 10

2011:
:B: Chrono Trigger (DS)
:B: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium (PSP)
:B: Pokémon Black (DS)
:B: Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (DS)
:B: Final Fantasy X-2 (PS2)
:B: Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 4 (PS2)
:B: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 Portable (PSP)
:C: Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
:B: Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

Total: 9

Total (overall): 33 ]]> ConsoleHandheldGamer http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/consolehandheldgamer/301-games-beaten-2009-2011.html 3DS Virtual Console: Regarding future games added to storefront http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/293-3ds-virtual-console-regarding-future-games-added-storefront.html Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:03:06 GMT All Nintendo 3DS VC games added to the North American Nintendo eShop will be purchased, except the following games. Although, this list is subject to... All Nintendo 3DS VC games added to the North American Nintendo eShop will be purchased, except the following games. Although, this list is subject to change depending if Nintendo has added special functions.
  • Dr. Mario - Already have polished version(s). Unless Nintendo adds wireless multiplayer at some point, this has to be passed.
  • Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Already have the Game Boy Color DX version. Utterly pointless for getting the B&W version.
]]> Versus22 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/293-3ds-virtual-console-regarding-future-games-added-storefront.html Nintendo eShop: Download Services Purchase History http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/290-nintendo-eshop-download-services-purchase-history.html Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:41:45 GMT For your information and interest, here are some of the strong points I have given Nintendo during the last few years on the portable download... For your information and interest, here are some of the strong points I have given Nintendo during the last few years on the portable download services.

Transactions

Nintendo DSi Shop: fund count upcoming...
Nintendo eShop: $350.00 (including taxes; as of December 20, 2011). ]]> Versus22 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/290-nintendo-eshop-download-services-purchase-history.html <![CDATA[Nintendo eShop "Staff Pick of the Week" Archive]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/288-nintendo-eshop-staff-pick-week-archive.html Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:39:35 GMT The following is all the staff picks chosen every week by Nintendo of America. Be sure to check these games out if you haven't already! :-)

Staff Picks (sorted in order, starting June 2011)
2011
  • Cave Story (DSiWare)
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini's March Again (DSiWare)
  • Plants vs. Zombies (DSiWare)
  • Shantae: Risky's Revenge (DSiWare)
  • Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (DSiWare)
  • Bomberman Blitz (DSiWare)
  • Tetris Party Live (DSiWare)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (3DS Virtual Console)
  • Dark Void Zero (DSiWare)
  • Bejeweled Twist (DSiWare)
  • Super Mario Land (3DS Virtual Console)
  • Let's Golf 3D (3DS Download)
  • Donkey Kong (3DS Virtual Console)
  • 3D Classics: Xevious (3DS Download)
  • ZENONIA (DSiWare)
  • Inchworm Animation (DSiWare)
  • Anonmoyous Notes Chapter 1 - From the Abyss - (DSiWare)
  • Pac-Man (3DS Virtual Console)
  • Photo Dojo (DSiWare)
Note: October 20, 2011 entry will be listed on the promotions post. ]]> Versus22 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/288-nintendo-eshop-staff-pick-week-archive.html Playing Mario Kart online http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/284-playing-mario-kart-online.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:56:51 GMT I recently had a cold, which meant that I spent a few days at home. During that time, I recently discovered that I wasn't the only person in the world who still used a Wii (or maybe those people read my entry on how to make the Wii hardcore), as there were lots of people on Mario Kart Wii (I also played Mario Kart DS online but there was hardly anyone online).

I enjoyed it. Usually I get nowhere in an online race but I actually won a couple of times and only came last once. That said, I also made a couple of rivals during races and ruined a party (seriously, there was this group of Miis and Funky Kong and I, playing as Toad, kinda ruined it by winning the first race. Then the other players disconnected from me). I don't think that any other game uses the Wi-Fi Connection so effectively and flawlessly as Mario Kart Wii.

As for DS, it had a rather sad feeling to it. I hardly won any races on it (I didn't know if the others were snaking or not, they just jump around the track). For me, Wi-Fi on Mario Kart DS was just a horrible experience.

So anyway, if you want to find out another reason to still use your Wii, put in Mario Kart and go online. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/284-playing-mario-kart-online.html 3DS Virtual Console Wishlist http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/271-3ds-virtual-console-wishlist.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:03:28 GMT Now that the Nintendo eShop launched not too long ago for Nintendo 3DS, here are some games I want to appear on the Virtual Console. I am focusing on... Now that the Nintendo eShop launched not too long ago for Nintendo 3DS, here are some games I want to appear on the Virtual Console. I am focusing on the retro handheld systems (i.e. Game Boy era, Sega Game Gear).

Of course, probably not all of these will come, but I'm listing them for the fun of it. Software in orange has recently been added.


Nintendo Game Boy Original/Color
  • Adventure Island
  • Adventures of Lolo
  • Adventures of Star Saver, The
  • Balloon Kid
  • Bionic Commando
  • Blaster Master Boy
  • Blaster Master: Enemy Below
  • Bubble Bobble
  • Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
  • Conker's Pocket Tales
  • Donkey Kong Land (1, 2, 3)
  • Final Fantasy Legend (1, 2, 3)
  • Gradius: The Interstellar Assault
  • Grand Theft Auto
  • Kid Icarus: Of Myth & Monsters
  • Killer Instinct
  • Kirby's Block Ball
  • Kirby's Dream Land 2
  • Lufia: The Legend Returns
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Metroid II: Return of Samus
  • Quest for Camelot
  • Quest RPG: Brian's Journey
  • Shantae
  • Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
  • Toki Tori
  • Ultima: Runes of Virtue
  • Wario Land (1, 2, 3)
  • Wave Race

Sega Game Gear
  • Aerial Assault
  • Asterix and the Great Rescue
  • Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe
  • Chalean: The Forever Man
  • Chicago Sydicate
  • Crystal Warriors
  • Defenders of Oasis
  • Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
  • Dragon Crystal
  • Ecco the Dolphin (1, 2)
  • Fantasy Zone
  • Gunstar Heroes (JPN import)
  • Lemmings
  • Phantasy Star Adventure (JPN import)
  • Ristar
  • Shining Force II: The Sword of Haija
  • Shinobi (1, 2)
  • Sonic the Hedgehog (1, 2)
  • Sonic Chaos
  • Sonic Triple Trouble
  • Space Harrier
  • Tail's Adventure
  • Virtua Fighter Animation
  • Wonder Boy (1, 2)
]]> Versus22 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/versus22/271-3ds-virtual-console-wishlist.html DQQ 4/10 Complete http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/269-dqq-4-10-complete.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:41:10 GMT On Monday 25 July 2011, I beat the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen with a party of Hero (40), Meena (37), Ragnar (42),... On Monday 25 July 2011, I beat the Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen with a party of Hero (40), Meena (37), Ragnar (42), and Alena (38). This was my first time playing this game.

I will be continuing to play this game while I work towards possible completion. I will be beginning part 5 of the Dragon Quest Quest later in August 2011, when I will start playing the DS version of Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. ]]> Jogurt the Yogurt http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/269-dqq-4-10-complete.html How to make your Wii hardcore http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/268-how-make-your-wii-hardcore.html Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:55:20 GMT A lot of people, after they get a 360 or PS3, start to neglect their Wii and let it collect dust. I, however, never got the other two systems and... A lot of people, after they get a 360 or PS3, start to neglect their Wii and let it collect dust. I, however, never got the other two systems and made the most of my Wii (I think I'm the only person in the world who still uses one). To stop me from getting lonely, I will share you my process on how to make your little unloved white box a hardcore system.

1. Get out your Wii and dust it off.
2. Neglect the motion controls and buy a couple of classic controllers (one for each Wiimote).
3. Download some good VC games and good WiiWare games (yes, good WW games exist).
4. If you got your Wii before Nov 09, then download the internet channel.
5. Avoid shovelware and buy games you actually want to play.
6. Download the Nintendo Channel.
7. Take the GC interface covers off and permanently have a GC memory card in slot 1.
8. Insert an SD card and leave in in there.
9. Break your big screen TV and connect the Wii to a smaller one. Doing so makes games like Wii Sports almost impossible to play (you really want to play those kinds of games?).
10. Sit back and admire your act of kindness you gave to your Wii. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/268-how-make-your-wii-hardcore.html Part numbers http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/pdrydia/267-part-numbers.html Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:06:57 GMT *** This information is drawn almost exclusively from Nintendo's HANDHELD library. Also, I've examined the GB, VB, and DS libraries more closely than the others.

*** I'll be looking more at the other libraries over time, but I wanted to write down these thoughts before forgetting them. ***
=================================

Nintendo labels their cartridges, manuals, and packaging with identification numbers. RF Generation, another game site I go to, keeps track of these numbers (calling them part numbers), so I've been idly noting them over time. They follow a certain pattern.

FORMAT:
The format of the part numbers looks something like this:

On a game cartridge:
  • XXX-YY-ZZZ
  • XXX-YYYY-ZZZ
  • XXX-YY-ZZZ-#
  • XXX-YYYY-ZZZ-#
  • XXX-YYY
  • LNA-CTR-YYYY-ZZZ (3DS only)
On a manual:
  • XXX-YY-ZZZ
  • XXX-YYYY-ZZZ
  • XXX-YYY
  • MAA-CTR-YYYY-ZZZ (3DS only)
On a box:
  • XXX P YY
  • XXX P YYYY
  • XXX P YYYY (and then below it) XXX-YYYY-ZZZ
  • CTR P YYYY ZZZ (3DS only)
WHAT IT MEANS:
  • PLATFORM CODE: the XXX
    • indicates the platform
    • by far the easiest part to interpret; see below
  • GAME CODE: the YY, YYY, or YYYY
    • seems to indicate the game; changes only slightly between regions (note to self: why? investigate further)
    • can be composed of any alphanumeric characters (usually more alpha than numeric)
  • REGION CODE: the ZZZ
    • tells us what region the game, manual, packaging, or other material was produced in and/or for
    • meanings are nebulous at best; see below
PLATFORM CODE:
  • DMG- ... (followed by a 2 or 3 character game code) ... GB game
  • DMG- ... (followed by a 4 character game code) ... Japanese GB game OR dual mode GBC (note to self: investigate further)
  • CGB- ... GBC
  • VUE- ... Virtual Boy
  • AGB- ... GBA
  • NTR- ... DS
  • TWL- ... DS/DSi hybrid or a DSi exclusive (note to self: investigate further)
  • CTR- ... 3DS
OTHER:
  • LNA- ... 3DS card (LNA-XXX-YYYY-ZZZ)
  • MAA- ... 3DS manual (MAA-XXX-YYYY-ZZZ)
  • P ... box (XXX P YY; or XXX P YYY; or XXX P YYYY)
  • -1 ... rerelease (XXX-YYYY-ZZZ-1)
  • DIS- ... demo game, meant for store use only (DIS-XXX-YYYY-ZZZ)
REGION CODE:

Region indicators are 3 character codes (or, in at least one case, a 4 character code) that indicates the region a game was produced in and/or is native to. They seem to indicate countries, but while the meaning of -USA and -EUR may seem obvious, keep in mind that -USA games routinely appear in Canada, as do -EUR games in Australia. I am grouping region indicators by continent.
  • Africa: none known
  • Asia: -ASI, -CHN, -HKG, -JPN, -KOR
  • Australia: -AUS (-EUR and -UKV DS cards appear here often in AUS packaging)
  • Europe:-EEC, -EIG, -EIP, -ESP, -EUB, -EUR, -EUU, -FAH, -FHG, -FHUG, -FRA, -FRG, -GER, -HAU, -HOL, -ITA, -NOE, -SCN, -SFD, -SWD, -SWE, -UK4, -UKV
  • North America: -CAN, -USA
  • South America: none known (What is the Brazilian region code?)
]]> pdRydia http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/pdrydia/267-part-numbers.html <![CDATA[Good Graphics? I don't need it]]> http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/266-good-graphics-i-dont-need.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:49:54 GMT I think I have a gift (or handicap, depending on how you view it). That is that I don't notice the difference between the graphics of (some of) the 5th, 6th and 7th gen consoles.

I think its a gift. It allows me to forget the graphics and base my opinion on a game just by controls, feel and context. Unfortunately, most other people don't have this and so base their opinions on wether the graphics are great or not.

This is mainly why there is a lot of Wii bashing: people seem to only care about the graphics. But I think the Wii's graphics are on par with the 360's and PS3's (the only difference is that Wii doesn't have HDMI, which doesn't make that much difference). So are the Gamecube's, Dreamcast's, PS2's, Xbox's and N64's.

I am writing this because I am tired of people making assumptions based only on graphics. This has been said many times, but I am going t osay this: Good graphics don't always make a great game. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/266-good-graphics-i-dont-need.html Why I dislike the PlayStation 2 http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/262-why-i-dislike-playstation-2.html Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:41:27 GMT I recently got questioned as to why I absolutely HATE what others think is the best console ever made. I am, of course, talking about the Nintendo... I recently got questioned as to why I absolutely HATE what others think is the best console ever made. I am, of course, talking about the Nintendo Entertainment System.....whoops, wrong entry............................................. ....
I mean the PlayStation 2 (I still dislike both though).

Why you may ask? Well call me a console purist, but SCEI just went too far with their total domination of the console market, i.e the PlayStation brand. They of course succeeded with the PS1 (if you say PSX to me I think you're talking about that Japan-only DVR/PS2). However, instead of feeling satisfied with their success and calling it a day, they deciced to continue their reign, killing SEGA and making Nintendo an endangered species (they still survived with the GBA).

Granted, there are some PS2 games that I like the look of (GT4 and RPG maker to name a few) but most of its library is 3rd-rate tat (a price to pay for being the popular one). Compare its library to the Xbox's, the Gamecube's and the Dreamcast's (although the Xbox has got a fair ammount of rubbish in its library). They are basically awash with great games that are worth playing (like Jet Set Radio or Luigi's Mansion or Halo).

To top that off, the PS2 breaks easily. Drop it or drop something on it (like an Xbox) and it's bye bye PS2.

Now to open the floodgates of angry comments that will likely appear. ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/262-why-i-dislike-playstation-2.html DQQ 3/10 Complete http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/261-dqq-3-10-complete.html Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:44:36 GMT On Saturday 9 July 2011, I beat the Game Boy Colour version of Dragon Warrior III at Lv 40/39/39/36. This was my first time playing this game. I... On Saturday 9 July 2011, I beat the Game Boy Colour version of Dragon Warrior III at Lv 40/39/39/36. This was my first time playing this game.

I will be beginning part 4 of the Dragon Quest Quest on Monday 11 July 2011, when I will start playing the DS version of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. ]]> Jogurt the Yogurt http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/261-dqq-3-10-complete.html Zelda timeline theory: two Links http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/249-zelda-timeline-theory-two-links.html Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:37:17 GMT Okay, time to post to this blog again. For the winter holidays (June, July and August are winter months for me) I hired out two games from the... Okay, time to post to this blog again.

For the winter holidays (June, July and August are winter months for me) I hired out two games from the local Video Ezy (look, no Blockbuster). One of those games was Zelda:Twilight Princess. That got me thinking of my theory of the timeline of the series.

We all know that Zelda II happens after the origional Zelda, and we all know that Link to the Past and Ocarina occur before Zelda I. I'm not going to focus on the mess that is the earlier part of the timeline and instead focus on the latter part, the part after Zelda II.


In Twilight Princess, Link is right handed (the Cube version doesn't exist, IT'S FAKE!!!). Now, in the previous games Link is left handed. There are also pointers in TP that this is a new Link (the description of the hero's clothes gives clues). From that the reality is clear:there has to be two Links.
Then you say "Oh but in the original Zelda and Zelda II, Link's hair is brown." Get this: like your irises, your hair can change colour. To be more exact, you could be born blonde but as you get older, your hair goes darker. That must have happened to lefty Link, possibly during the events after the horrible Zelda CDi.


What about the upcoming Skyward Sword? Well, it has righty Link, therefore it is a sequel to TP, regardless of the timeframe.

Would you agree with this or not? ]]> marioman http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/marioman/249-zelda-timeline-theory-two-links.html Playstation Vita Wishlist http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/mickeymac/239-playstation-vita-wishlist.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:15:21 GMT Street Fighter X Tekken Wipeout 2048 Uncharted: Golden Compass LittleBig Planet Resistance Bioshock Killzone Little Deviants Super Stardust... Street Fighter X Tekken
Wipeout 2048
Uncharted: Golden Compass
LittleBig Planet
Resistance
Bioshock
Killzone
Little Deviants
Super Stardust Delta
Gravity Daze
Sound Shapes
Dragon's crown
Blazblue Continuum Shift II Extend
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
Dynasty Warriors NEXT
Tales of Innocence R

Will update when the system comes out ]]> Mickeymac http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/mickeymac/239-playstation-vita-wishlist.html DQQ 2/10 Complete http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/234-dqq-2-10-complete.html Tue, 31 May 2011 01:12:03 GMT On Monday 30 May 2011, I completed the Game Boy Colour version of Dragon Warrior II at Lv 34/30/25, having found all items and equipment. This was my... On Monday 30 May 2011, I completed the Game Boy Colour version of Dragon Warrior II at Lv 34/30/25, having found all items and equipment. This was my first time playing this game.

I will be beginning part 3 of the Dragon Quest Quest on Wednesday 1 June 2011, when I will start playing the Game Boy Colour version of Dragon Warrior III. ]]> Jogurt the Yogurt http://www.vc-forums.com/blogs/jogurt-the-yogurt/234-dqq-2-10-complete.html