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If you want to read some early details about this incredible-sounding Wii exclusive, you can simply scroll down a couple of stories to the original article I just posted a few minutes ago. I didn’t even know a trailer existed until good ol’ Hamza found one hidden away on Wipido. Instead of just popping this trailer into the original story, I figured it was significant enough to warrant its own special place on the front page.

After reading about the nostalgia-filled Captain Rainbow, I thought seeing the game in motion would help explain what the heck it is all about. Honestly, though, I am now more confused than ever.

Could this be the mysterious new IP that Nintendo has been hinting at revealing at E3? I certainly hope so. Captain Rainbow looks like it could be something pretty special. Although not much is shown, I am really digging the art style.

What do you think? Do you like the description better than the footage? Do you think Captain Rainbow has the potential to be a Wii classic based on its inclusion of Birdo alone?


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riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:14
riomccarthy
I officially want this game even more now. Birdo's so freaking adorable in this! I will so be right there with you keeping an eye out for this game. I hope this is the new amazing IP.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:16
Scrixx
Definitely needs less color, and more brown.

Also, what a yoshi ripoff, I don't care if its from Nintendo but COME ON.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:18
Scrixx
Just realized it was Birdo, I fail.
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:22
The Amazing Shenazin
hmmm I dunno I love the premise and stuff of course, but the actual gameplay from the video looks like it could be tedious

but then again maybe not
Daddygerplex's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:22
Daddygerplex
I DONT ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT I JUST SAW.

BUT I NEED IT.

NOW.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:25
Chad Concelmo
@The Amazing Shenazin,
I kind of had the same first reaction, but I think the footage is so early and limited to really tell. :)
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:25
JonDarkwood
I wish some of the graphics didn't look like they could put an eye out.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:25
PappaDukes
jesus, I thought your previous post was an hallucination of some sort, but this second post confirms that I am in dire need of hallucinogens, bad. And dammit I wish so bad that I spoke moonspeak right about now. Can anyone please translate?
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:25
The Amazing Shenazin
thank God I'm not alone
CypherVR's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:25
CypherVR
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:26
EternalDeathSlayer
What exactly will we be doing? It doesn't look like fun, but it does look appealing.

I'll have to wait and see more...
garrfunkel's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:35
garrfunkel
I saw this trailer earlier today. It looks so insane that I must own it.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:36
RonBurgandy2010
What the hell..........Is this a game or a Japanese reality show. I think I just had a brain fart........No, wait, it shit itself.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:36
Dr Milkdad
I don't even know what happened.
Jeff Gerstmann's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:42
Jeff Gerstmann
my mind!
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:47
Samit Sarkar
I...er...what?

That trailer may have fried my brain.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:49
Hamza CTZ Aziz
God damn I hate their embed system.
Raf's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:54
Raf
I like the description better.
naia-the-gamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:55
naia-the-gamer
I'm not sure what just happened, I'm confused and excited at the same time.

I can't brain today, I have teh dumb.
van's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:57
van
U R Mr GAY
Def JM's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:02
Def JM
Am I on drugs?
Ratcliff's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:10
Ratcliff
I'm so glad I bought a wii, I mean really? Who would choose Metal Gear Solid 4 over this? /sarcasm
Blake's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:12
Blake
Whaaaa..?

Yeah, I think I may skip this one. Viewtiful Joe yes, Captain Rainbow...no thanks.
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:14
Zen Albatross
What the fuck did I just watch?
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:14
Syn
Well you gotta give Nintendo props for knowing how to make a guy sound heterosexual: I want Captain Rainbow!
RevenGz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:19
RevenGz
birdo is a man.
digtastik's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:25
digtastik
Tingle! I'm sure that bastard will hound you at some point.
branflakesinmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:36
branflakesinmilk
I am pretty sure from the footage and description that this has to be a skip game (chibi robo), which would make sense because Nintendo owns skip.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:39
Chad Concelmo
@branflakesinmilk,
It is Skip; I just found out. :)
Elitechief27's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:44
Elitechief27
That birdo looks kind of sketchy, like its been passed around too many times.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:45
braulio09
Gosh darnit, Chad. Your previous post made me all excited but the trailer looked like shit.

Deformed Birdo? N64 graphics? Boring looking gameplay? Empty island with nothing unique? No thanks.

Also, that looked 3D to me. Not 2.5D as previously reported.

Damn....good thing I stopped my personal hype train before it went and crashed against reality.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:47
braulio09
Also, I agree with Hamza. Their embeds fucking suck. They have their own scrolling bar, for god's sake. And the stupid thing won't play for me even if it's 100%.

The disappointment filled me with negativity :-@
iwontusemyname's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:50
iwontusemyname
ryu89's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:50
ryu89
Why does this remind me of viewtiful joe.... and what the hell is actually going on in that trailer?
iwontusemyname's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:51
iwontusemyname
woops.

can't we get at least one brand new nintendo game that doesn't jerk itself off?


BUT, after saying that: i'm very intrigued.
LionheartAce's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:52
LionheartAce
This frightens me.
B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:55
B-Radicate
Captain Rainbow confirmed for the next Smash Bros. You heard it here first.
-PL-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:57
-PL-
This scared the pants right off me. And then I started masturbating furiously.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:08
Spartacus
@Braulio - Keep in mind we hardly know anything about it yet.

IT LOOKS AMAZING.
mikeyed's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:10
mikeyed
I don't even know what to think about rainbows anymore.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:20
The-Excel
Somehow I was under the impression that this was shovelware as all you call it.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:32
Jonathan Holmes
If Captain Rainbow is anything like Chibi Robo or GiftPia, it will be classic. I just hope it make sit out of Japan. GiftPia didn't.
ace of knaves's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:33
ace of knaves
Has Birdo always been a Japanese man, and I've just been too arrogant to realize the truth?
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:43
GuitarAtomik
All I want to know is does this finally confirm Birdo as a dude?
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:48
eternalplayer2345
Captain Rainbow is this generation's game that no one but a few will play and it well be forgotten despite how unimaginably AMAZING it will be.
Sooku's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 20:00
Sooku
ALRIGHT EVERYONE, LET US BAND TOGETHER

Email NOA and ask to have this localized. IT MUST.
Evil Cheese's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 20:07
Evil Cheese
I am excited, confused, and scared all at the same time.
Zerozaki Ishiki's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 20:17
Zerozaki Ishiki
Not much point in translating what Birdo's saying - basically alternates between describing the basic story of the game, which we already know, and then screaming at you for not appreciating how brilliant the game is going to be. Already on the offensive against lame people who prefer boring ass Metal Gear!
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 20:18
Wexx
I can't wait... FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT!
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 20:27
manasteel88
lame? that didn't even look like Birdo. Captain Rainbow looks awful. If it was done in a unique style I might care, but the game looks like shovelware in this trailer.
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