|
|
|
|
|
After some technical hiccups last week, for which I am extremely sorry, we're back on track with this week's Podtoid. We'll be talking about random news and rampant E3 speculation. We'll also be discussing some of the stuff we would have discussed last week, which probably means we'll also be reading some questions from last week, too: if you have something you really wanted answered that you find to be still relevant this week, feel free to copypasta it. Whether or not the question is a repost, the best will still win $25. Also, I just now found out about Card Crusher. How is that even possible? Anyway, hit the jump and ask stuff about stuff.
 MORE IN OUR PODTOID SECTION
|
|
most popular
RSS feed
More from this author: 
66 comments + 37100 views
There wasn’t a theme listed, but is it all right if I wrote a sonnet anyways?
Writers like Dickens, Shakespeare and Austen
Spent their lives working on something, that they ultimately became lost in
They were on a fruitless quest
To write a piece that could be called the best
But sadly for them, it was not meant to be
They should have gone back to drinking their tea
For the best thing ever was going to have to wait
Until the year two thousand and eight
When a regular man, who is something of a laureate
Penned a poem worthy of a baccalaureate
With clever rhymes and shocking innuendo
The intensity grew with an invigorating crescendo
And when it was over, all verses recited
Everyone who had heard it became united
“That was… incredible” “The best poem, by far”
And in years to come, kids will ride in a car
And ask their parents, if they were around
When the world first heard a piece so profound
“Oh yes,” they’ll say, with a glimmer in their eye
“It was sometime in summer, was it July?”
“And even though I was only a yearling,”
“I too heard the poem by Jim Sterling”
And for a question, Developer Luc Brenard has had some trouble getting his games, Eternity's Child and an unnamed Castlevania like game, published. Is this more because he's a relatively new developer with out a reputation yet, or were the anti-casual yahoos right, and is this this the result of the new found popularity of both casual games and mindless FPS, and publishers beginning to neglect titles catered to long time fans of gaming?
In some of your podtoids you talked about the worst and harder games that are out there.My pick for worst has to be a game called unlimited saga from the saga series from square and the hardest thing i have done is the last mission in trama center for the ds and i wondered if jim had anything to say about this atlus game.
When is a game too easy? What games are too easy to be fun? How can you gauge the happy medium between too hard and too easy?
What is your dream E3 announcement, something so crazy and hard to believe but would get you really excited?
For example I would go nuts over the announcement of a new Zelda game, or Kingdom Hearts 3, or Nintendo fixing their storage problem in a reasonable way. However I am not holding my breath for any of those, because I know better.
But what would you go nuts to hear?
Is this XBox 360 Newton controller real or... fake or... what?
And what is up with that Wii controller patent, eh?
Also: Captain Rainbow. Your opinions?
Yes, I'm aware my questions suck. :C
Would you prefer it if instead of seeing a game at E3 years (or even decades, like Duke Nukem) before it comes out, publishers went for the Apple-style reveal of "Here is our awesome new game...and you can buy it today"? I ask becasue then maybe games wouldn't be so overhyped and previewed into the ground.
What do you think about this captain rainbow game chad just wrote about. Just how Legendary do you think it will be.
pshhh cake's a lie.
What are you guys most looking forward to at E3?
Will you guys leave E3 to see The Dark Knight? Since it comes out around the same time and everyone wants more dark themed Batman movies.
Also cocks?
Wait, what did I just watch?!
I guess I'll copy/paste my sonnet from last week as well. I dedicate this poem to Jim. I call this sonnet “Sonnet,” because it’s a sonnet. *brandishes scarf
Isn’t it great that one can ramble on
and not really say anything with worth,
but still be read by enough freaks to spawn
cretins who should have been kicked during birth.
They’ll read poetry by hacks with no mind
who’ve no understanding of emotion,
and mimic blindly thinking it refined,
only to attract others devotion.
And let us not forget the worst of all,
these emo fuckers who write of hard lives
while buying tight jeans at the local mall
with mommies Visa, oh how to survive?
Now I will end this sonnet with no rhyme,
Am I not a clever pretentious whore?
Also, what are you're impressions of Mega Man 9 so far? Do you like the 8-bit look, or would you rather have an HD XBLA or PSN version? Also, how much do you think it should cost?
Do you think the transformation of E3 from all-encompassing games blowout to invite-only, lower key "trade show" was a good move (either for the public image of gaming, or for the attendees of such events), or will new limitations just loosen as the years go on, eventually going full circle back to the "tits, noise and games" blowout of years gone by?
Alternatively,
Why is there not a new Golden Sun game? Fucking hell.
I've downloaded and played Song Summoner, Square Enix's Turn-Based Strategy game for iPod and its surprisingly impressive, as iPod games go. The title definitely goes beyond casual fluff into some pretty solid core-gamer territory.
If Turn Based Strategy can translate so well to the iPod (trust me, it does), what do you think about the potential for non-console mobile games to have an impact in the core gamer world?
As gamers grow up and begin to start familys of their own they will no doubt allow their own children to play video game.
Most parents of today worry about wheather or not their child is playing a game which would be deemed to "violent" for them.
How will you decide ,if and when you decide to have your own children, what type of games they will be allowed to play?
With the announcement of Mega Man 9 for the wii, do you think game developers will start making more games like it (ie: classic 8/16-bit graphic style with simple gameplay)
The idea of having a brand new NES game 14 years after they stopped producing games for the system really makes me happy.
What do you guys think "good" boss battles in games are made of?
What makes a boss battle bad?
MadWorld.
A gore-i-fied Smash TV(Super Smash TV) or something else/more?
Card Crusher... Is that the guy in the video? WTF? Made me laugh pretty hard :-D
Hey, don´t be sorry. It´s not your fault your sister is a bitch.
this man will become a tattoo someday.
Is it wrong to be really excited about the Chrono Trigger remake? I know it's just one more in a long line of redo's in Square-Enix's catalogue, but something about being given the chance to play a "newer" version of the game world is more energizing a prospect than starting the original over again. Does this type of fan service warrant a full retail price?
You know what Podtoid needs?
MOAR ZOOMJAP
My Question: What, in your opinion is the biggest disappointment of a game of all time?
and also, could Rev perhaps give us a sneak peak at HAWP Ep 7? as in, tell us what shes playin, and leave it at that? That series is genius.
How much does Linde hate me for asking the question that started the Ocarina Debacle?
Also, what would you prefer a game developer to do: mainly focus on a games story or the game itself?
What do you think Jack Thompson will do now that a judge has recommends permanent disbarment as punishment for his misconduct? Personally, I think he will go all Frank Castle on the ones he sees as his enemies. Better get Jim a good body guard.
Also, If Chrono Trigger DS is 3D (like Final Fantasy 3 DS), do you think the fanboy community will call for blood, or do you think that they will be so pleased with attention to the old favorite that they will "let it slide?"
Who do you think will be winner (?) of the show this year? And what are you most excited about?
Also if Kojima presents a new game at this year's E3, what would you like it to be? Zone of the Ender 3 or something completely new?
Speaking of KorJax's question, do you think that "boss battle" is a dumb term? I tried saying it to someone (don't remember who exactly) and they didn't understand what I was talking about. Do you think there's a better way to describe an enemy or obstacle in a video game that particularly more challenging than others, or do you think "boss battle" works just fine and you don't feel awkward saying "boss battle" when talking about video games.
speaking of that, do you think that "video games" is a du- never mind, I won't get into that.
What does Nintendo need to do/announce to get you to give a shit about them again? (aside from having a dancing bear wearing a fez)
Square Enix has traditionally been very hesitant to support digital distribution methods such as VC, XBLA, and PSN. To date, there are only a few old games on VC and one new game on WiiWare (off the top of my head). What do you think it would take for them to come around to rereleasing their back catalog on such services, even at a higher than normal price (a.k.a. updated GBA Final Fantasies on WiiWare or something like that)?
(My question's done, I just feel like writing a little more to explain where I'm coming from.)
I really want to buy games like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and the old Final Fantasy games, but I have no desire to play them on a handheld, much less a new version whose graphics are marred by blocky polygons that obliterate the charming sprites; if you're going to update something in 3D, at least do it justice and don't compromise just to get a handheld version out. Conventional wisdom would say to go buy a SNES and play them on there, but I also refuse to do that because a) I don't want to deal with the fact that the cartridges will eventually lose their battery save and b) that they don't output in progressive scan, a must for gaming on HDTVs so that things don't look like crap. The PS1 versions are also out because a) they don't have progressive scan, and b) they supposedly have very annoying load times.
I'd be willing to pay more (closer to the handheld prices) than the standard amount on insert-distribution-network-here, I just really want the option of purchasing them in a HD (or at least progressive) format to play on my TV.
Jim can you say this in the David Bowie Wesker voice
"Have you ever met my friend Kyle's mom she's the biggest bitch in the whole wide world, she's a mean old bitch and she has stupid hair she's a bitch, bitch, bitch,bitch,CH-CH-CH-Changes."
I know it's long, but plz read kthxbai=}
On a more serious note can we have a heated debate on which is better, JRPG's or Western-style RPG's .
Also, why couldn't Rev record in the first show post
Can I have Revs sisters number?
two questions: still totally relevant:
and a non-dino one:
with all these long overdue sequels to beloved games (diablo III, starcraft 2, a new earthworm jim, beyond good and evil 2 and so forth) do you think they might take away a little bit of the "cult magic" the original might have had?
what do you think can slow down Sony's juggernaut, the ps2?
copypasta go!
Even though its early, and this isn't completely confirmed, it seems Chrono Trigger DS is going to be more of a port with some small extra content rather then a complete rework. That being said, do you prefer it this way or do you think they should have taken a shot at making it 3D with voice actors etcetera ala final fantasy 4?
If you were forced to attend E3 dressed as a video game character, cosplay style, who would you pick and why?
What is your favorite pick up and play game?
AND..
What would be the ideal game on our current gen consoles? (Xbox360, Wii, PS3)
If the Nintendo Wii had better graphics than the 360/PS3, but the same games.. would you play it more?
Were any of you dissapointed that the graphics in the DS version of Chrono Trigger are pretty much the same as the original SNES version? I, for one, like these graphics better than the horrible 3D graphics they could have cooked up.
I broke out my Saturn with some friends and we played some D&D Shadows over Mystara. It has to be the best 'ninja turtle' style brawler. What is your favorite one from the past?
Is Dynasty Warriors a newer version of these games, or is it different when you throw in a 3rd axis?
Would you rather be the last person on Earth with the multiplayer game of your dreams, or be locked in a room with your hands tied behind your back and a man playing the singleplayer game of your dreams?
Podtoid 61? Werent you supposed to record this already?
I demand an explination.
I also demand that Jim reads whatever today's sonnet as the incredible hulk.
Today I was searching the web and ran across a GameDaily article comparing Meatl Gear SOlid 4 and...
wait for it...
Peggle.
Yes, Peggle, the game we all know and love. However this article, while obviously tounge-in-cheek, brought forth fanboys galore, whineing about how their precious Metal Gear could be compared with such silly colorful dribble.
But it made me think. What makes a fun game fun? Sure a game can be challenging and still be fun, but Peggle is of course a casual fun. Then there are the people who find mind-blowingly difficult games fun, and there are those who find pressing the spacebar three thousand times fun.
So my question is, what makes an ideal fun game to you? Does the difficulty factor into the ammount of 'fun' you recieve? Has the perception of 'fun' in games changed, matured persay, as console generations have come and gone?
do you like all the guitar hero games coming out or should they stick with one a year? I think they should stick with one a year personally.
If there was a Family Matters game what system would it be on?
Was it ever decided if its spelled "fun rape" or "funrape"?
How do you feel about the newly announced castlevania fighter?
Stunt Race FX sequel NO ONE would suspect it.
And my week is complete again!
And now that the liberal arts college-attending host is back, I feel even more confident about asking what you think when film critics say a movie has video game-like qualities. The comparison is often used condescendingly, but I can think of at least one recent example that sort of meant it as a compliment. Thoughts?
What's the worst art design (not graphics) you have seen in a video game?
My vote goes to Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, mainly because I've had to pass by a poster of it everyday when going to the grocery store. Steven Tyler's horrific digitized face ruins my appetite.
Hey guys, this is my first attempt at a sonnet... I thought I would throw it out there. It's a very bad sonnet because it's not the right length, but I tried to keep the ten-syllable thing consistent.
The convention this year is smaller
(Like Anthony’s penis), than ‘twas before.
Will Microsoft be the big enthraller?
Will Nintendo have something that’s hardcore?
I’m sure it will just disappoint us all.
With the Xbox’s waggle-controller,
A so-so lineup for winter and fall…
(Sigh…) At least the 360’s price was lowered.
And Animal Crossing Wii, what’s the deal?
Nintendo’s “hardcore game” is that disgrace?
That’s one of the last games that would appeal
To geeks and otakus wanting storage space.
Sony won’t show Home, ‘cause it’s far from done,
We’ll see Resistance, maybe a Killzone screen,
LittleBigPlanet will be the most fun.
But all I want shown is FF13.
Hopefully we will see a surprise show
up at the nerd-infested, lame expo.
Question: Do you guys ever feel that you are obligated to play through a game, even if you don't like it? There are sometimes games that seem to be loved by everybody, yet you can't seem to get into them. This happened to me with Kingdom Hearts - I tried to play through it, but I only got part of the way through until I gave up, because for some reason, I wasn't enjoying it. And it's not because I was expecting to hate the game the way some people like to hate on popular games such as Halo - I often start these games thinking I'm going to like them, but end up losing interest.
The video.
Whiskey.
Tango.
Foxtrot---over.
Assuming it doesn't self-destructoid again...
What chance does Mega Man 9 have of being not-shit? Do you think the retro-style is an attempt to keep it simple and true to the previous games, or a complete pandering to the hardcore old-school fans?
To Podtoid:
Would a contest where the victor gets to actually be on Podtoid, be possible. It sounds like a good idea to me...
You better start this podcast with Snake saying 'Kept you waiting, huh?' :)
Anyways my question is a pretty simple one (or is it?). Which video game character do you feel you each can personally relate to the most?
I love you's all! ...even you Jim, you pommy cunt ;)
I actually kind of just want to know what you guys think about Song Summoner. At first, it sounded stupid to me, but the more I thought about it, the neater it sounded. Level up your fighters by listening to the songs? Unless you're the type of person who would just put a song on repeat and leave (or continually skip to the end to up the play count), it'd end up making your favored songs more powerful.
Neat idea, right? But would it make for a good game?
Just one question:
Since my question in the last post sucked, I figured I'd try something else.
If you could had the choice of making any developer take a crack at making a game with a specific genre that they don't (or usually don't) work on, who would you choose and what genre would it be? Explaining why of course would also be a plus.
Mega Man 9. This isn't RetroForceGO, so let's be honest here: This ain't the Second Coming. Sure, it's bold and quite good of them to throw the retro fanboys and fangirls a bone with a proper, authentic new retro game. But beyond the novelty of it, is it really that big of a deal? I'm sure I'm biased because I've always found the series intensely frustrating and unsatisfying, but I don't think my feelings of "meh" are not unwarranted. What do you guys think?
Or, alternatively, "I don't think my feelings of 'meh' are unwarranted." Better.
A while back, someone was talking about how in a game with a good difficulty curve, you shouldn't die once.
Question is:
If there was a game mechanic that scaled up/down the enemies in order to keep the player alive, but constantly wounded/in suspense, would you theoretically enjoy it?
I.E. How the striders in half life 2: ep 2 would allegedly run faster at points in order to destroy the buildings and keep the player on their toes.
^ That question is supposed to be on the topic of games that are hard for the sake of being due to bad game design.
If I remember correctly, E3 was pretty weak last year with how much new "BREAKING NEWS" was given to the games jounalists, considering most people heard the same thing at the Tokyo games show. But I could be wrong.
My question is what are your expectations regarding new info on games that have seen a lot of talk such as BioShock 2, Beyond Good and Evil 2, etc. Do you think there will be a lot of "been there, seen that"?
What do you think of Lively by Google? Is it just another Second Life ripoff or something better? Can online worlds like these be considered games? They represent interactive experiences, albeit ones that are very different from conventional games.
Blade Runner is an awesome movie.
hahahahahah
oh god yes, I never saw the original vid for this joke, I just saw all the memes on that place we don't talk about around here.
Man, I laughed my balls off xD