The Wii has been relatively unscathed by satire, which given its success is quite surprising. Maybe there is ultimate fear of the Nintendo Defense Force and anyone who speaks out is afraid of waking up with a lombax head in their bed. Jeromy Adams has now completed the circle of mockery starting with the PS3 on how to kill your brand, then the Xbox 360 and its red rings of fire.
Adams, who made the song with Dave Cothran, says the song is inspired by the "scores of gamers" who discover the Wii works better as a "bookend" than as a gaming platform. Hopefully the release of Metroid will signal a change in the Wii and it won't be considered the parched console of gimmicky waggle anymore. We hope.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:05PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:05PM (Unverified) said
"Hopefully the release of Metroid will signal a change in the Wii and it won't be considered the parched console of gimmicky waggle anymore"
Don't count on it
Don't count on it
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:08PM (Unverified) said
Lol good post. I'm wondering what Nintendo has in store for Wii owners after its major titles are released (Mario G, Super Smash Brothers, MP3, Mario Kart Wii, Wii Fit and Health) the last quarter of 2007. It looks like they have some momentum but it doesn't seem like they have much else in terms of games unless they're already working on Zelda: Mirror of Illusions, Mario Kart Wii 2, Wii Yoga, Super Mario UNIVERSE, Metroid Prime 4: Fornication...
Their 3rd party support sucks.
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Their 3rd party support sucks.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:24PM (Unverified) said
Mario Kart and Wii Fit aren't coming out this year.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:05PM Gronar said
Bookend about says it. Mines been untouched for months now.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:08PM Career Random said
I've have fun with my Wii, I continue to have fun with it, and can look forward to having fun with it for at least the near future. and that's good enough for me.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:11PM (Unverified) said
Hilarious and true. Best combination.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:12PM vidguy said
Bummer for you guys, between Wii games (Madden, Tiger Woods, TP, SPM, RE4), GC games (Metroid Prime, MP2, Melee), and VC games (LoZ:LttP, Paper Mario, SSF2Turbo) I haven't been able to shut my console off since launch.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:13PM antv said
geez what a god awful song, the ps3 one made me want to rip my own testes out and plug my ears with em.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:15PM (Unverified) said
All of these parodies are available, along with the new WiiFit video parody at Sarcasticgamer.com . check it out!
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:28PM (Unverified) said
Im starting to think it might be time to sale my wii...
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:25PM Shagittarius said
I could see myself playing my Wii all the time...if it was the only game machine I owned. Unfortunately for the fanboys I own all 3 plus a PC plus 3 mobile platforms.
When you've got the whole gamut of games available to you for play your Wii is not getting turned on, thats just honesty.
When you've got the whole gamut of games available to you for play your Wii is not getting turned on, thats just honesty.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:27PM hvnlysoldr said
That song didn't fit as well. The lyrics seemed stretched to the timing. Their parody of Wii Fit works since everyone can imagine that. This video almost feels like a parody of itself.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:29PM (Unverified) said
Wow. That was pretty awful. I mean, is that the best he can do? Well, it was on a level with the first two, I suppose.
Hopefully he'll stop now. Please?
Hopefully he'll stop now. Please?
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:32PM (Unverified) said
I found it funny.
If that's the best the funnymen at sarcastic gamer can hurl against the wii, then the wii is looking pretty good compared to the sound thrashings they give the ps3 and 360.
If that's the best the funnymen at sarcastic gamer can hurl against the wii, then the wii is looking pretty good compared to the sound thrashings they give the ps3 and 360.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:30PM Burritoclock said
As someone above me said, IF I only owned a Wii then maybe I would play it more often, but having other choices has all but relegated my Wii to "that glowing blue thing under the TV" hopefully that will change in the near future...
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:30PM (Unverified) said
+1,000,000 points for mentioning the NDF!!!
WIND!
WIND!
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:44PM hvnlysoldr said
That's not the order. It goes:
Earth
Wind
Fire
Water
Heart
With your powers combined, I AM CAPTAIN PLANET!
GO CAPTAIN PLANET!
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Earth
Wind
Fire
Water
Heart
With your powers combined, I AM CAPTAIN PLANET!
GO CAPTAIN PLANET!
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:31PM (Unverified) said
...but what if you don't like 3d Metroid games? Or Nintendo games in general?
I hope more 3rd party support for the Wii because in general, Nintendo games don't appeal to me.
I hope more 3rd party support for the Wii because in general, Nintendo games don't appeal to me.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:37PM (Unverified) said
Well there's two other consoles, pick one! ass.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 3:26PM (Unverified) said
I'm expecting an explanation.
LOL and who the fuk are you?
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LOL and who the fuk are you?
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 6:00PM (Unverified) said
I have a 360 as well. I enjoy it very much. Happy?
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:07PM (Unverified) said
As much as you all might loathe the video, you have to admit, it has valid points. No HD out (good thing, since then you could really see how poor Wii graphics are in comparison to 360/PS3) Poor third party games, a problem which nintendo has had for ages on all of its consoles, you probably DID finish all the VC games a few years ago.
However, this will ALL change when Lucasarts gets their stuff together and makes a good lightsabre fighting game
However, this will ALL change when Lucasarts gets their stuff together and makes a good lightsabre fighting game
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 7:01PM (Unverified) said
No it won't. There still won't be graphics anywhere near the level of the PS3 or 360, and Nintendo'll still have poor third-party support.
The Wii was great in concept, but when applying it to this generation of gaming, Nintendo's crippled it.
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The Wii was great in concept, but when applying it to this generation of gaming, Nintendo's crippled it.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:32PM (Unverified) said
BTW, it's taken a lot of will power not to sell my Wii. I would probably have if my roommate let me.
Posted: Jul 19th 2007 1:38AM aristokrat said
I would've sold mine were it not for the Wiikey. At zero future cost, I might as well keep it, especially now that my 360 has to once again go to Texas and there's still nothing I want to play on my PS3.
That's something the video forgot to mention: mod chippers love the Wii's old-tech insides, since it made modding it a cinch.
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That's something the video forgot to mention: mod chippers love the Wii's old-tech insides, since it made modding it a cinch.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:44PM (Unverified) said
I actually own a 360 and a Wii. I never touch my 360. I mean sure, its fun if you like the same old FPS and action games, with prettier graphics.
I just recently picked up my Wii a couple months ago. I haven't turned it off since I got it, and thats just from playing Wii games. Seriously, you people should you um.. know trying picking up different games besides the latest FPS every once an awhile if you think the Wii doesn't have games.
I just recently picked up my Wii a couple months ago. I haven't turned it off since I got it, and thats just from playing Wii games. Seriously, you people should you um.. know trying picking up different games besides the latest FPS every once an awhile if you think the Wii doesn't have games.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:14PM (Unverified) said
Maybe we don't um... give a shit about the Wii's different games. Again, you're lumping 360 gamers into the stereotype that they only enjoy shooters. If you enjoy your Wii, good for you. We don't care.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:48PM (Unverified) said
The Wii is selling only because of price. If the Wii were 400 bucks like the 360 the Wii would bomb. Nobody in their right mind would choose a Wii over a 360 if they both cost the same. If MS drops the 360 premium to 300 bucks this year then the Wii will have some serious problems.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:50PM ChillyWilly said
Not true at all. Price is no biggey for me, I just don't like to have a choice between playing the latest FPS and...um...er...another FPS. If that floats your boat, great. Good for you. I personally am bored to ttears by FPS games and need something different for my gaming needs.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 6:05PM (Unverified) said
If you raise the price of anything the demand will decrease. Your point is silly. The question is why would the Wii ever be priced at $400. At $250 Nintendo's already making a profit on a product that most companies sell for a loss. If Nintendo priced it at $400, and it bombed, then they'd lower the price drastically in order to increase the demand. The only reason Nintendo would price the Wii for $400 would be if the system was a lot more expensive to produce and that would mean a serious bump in processing power. Then it would be like a 360 but with the new controls but no online (since Nintendo hates online gaming)
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:45PM (Unverified) said
keep in mind that if the wii were the same price as a 360, then it would be much more powerful and have HD graphics.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 3:30PM AoE said
@Wolff,
Wow, what's it like living in a fantasy world? I own about 25 games for the 360... guess how many are fps? If you guessed just 2, you are correct. The rest run the gamut from rhythm games to rpgs to racing games to action titles.
For the Wii? I've bought/borrowed/rented close to 40 games now. Would you like to know how many of those 40 don't suck? 3 of them, and you can probably guess which games. The Wii has potential in theory, but the controllers aren't accurate enough, the graphics are ass, and the cpu is weak enough to impact the quality/severely limit the potential of the games. It's a weak-sauce setup good only for drunks, children, the elderly, and non-gamers.
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Wow, what's it like living in a fantasy world? I own about 25 games for the 360... guess how many are fps? If you guessed just 2, you are correct. The rest run the gamut from rhythm games to rpgs to racing games to action titles.
For the Wii? I've bought/borrowed/rented close to 40 games now. Would you like to know how many of those 40 don't suck? 3 of them, and you can probably guess which games. The Wii has potential in theory, but the controllers aren't accurate enough, the graphics are ass, and the cpu is weak enough to impact the quality/severely limit the potential of the games. It's a weak-sauce setup good only for drunks, children, the elderly, and non-gamers.
Posted: Jul 19th 2007 1:03PM Monkey Fighting Snake said
AoE-- Thanks, it's good to know my demographic. Are there any other products out there for my old, drunk ass to enjoy?
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:48PM (Unverified) said
Recently I got Tomb Raider Anniversary for PC
Now I am regretting it with the possibility the Wii version could be better.
WHATSHOULDIDO???
Now I am regretting it with the possibility the Wii version could be better.
WHATSHOULDIDO???
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 1:55PM Shagittarius said
Don't worry about it? Its the same game. Except it will be the PS2 version.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:08PM Mabui said
That song was annoying, and not overly clever. The PS3 and Xbox songs were much better put together. This was just a mess.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:09PM (Unverified) said
I'm wondering what Nintendo has in store for Wii owners after its major titles are released (Mario G, Super Smash Brothers, MP3, Mario Kart Wii, Wii Fit and Health) the last quarter of 2007. It looks like they have some momentum but it doesn't seem like they have much else in terms of games unless they're already working on Zelda: Mirror of Illusions, Mario Kart Wii 2, Wii Yoga, Super Mario UNIVERSE, Metroid Prime 4: Fornication...
Their 3rd party support sucks.
Their 3rd party support sucks.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:13PM (Unverified) said
Third Party supports sucks? Tecmo, Capcom, Squarenix, Ubisoft, Eidos, Majesco, Konami, EA, etc.
All these Third Parties are supporting the system. Why exactly does the support suck again? I'm really confused on this one.
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All these Third Parties are supporting the system. Why exactly does the support suck again? I'm really confused on this one.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:14PM (Unverified) said
@ Shagittarius: STFU, nobody wants to hear you brag about how rich your parents are.
@ Erik Novak: "...but what if you don't like 3d Metroid games? Or Nintendo games in general?"
Then don't buy a Nintendo console, dumbass.
@ Erik Novak: "...but what if you don't like 3d Metroid games? Or Nintendo games in general?"
Then don't buy a Nintendo console, dumbass.
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:18PM (Unverified) said
got stupid casual people killing the industry
they are the reason stupid systems like ds and wii are selling
they are the reason stupid systems like ds and wii are selling
Posted: Jul 18th 2007 3:40PM (Unverified) said
Join us! Join us! The casual game industry expansion will swallow you whole unless you join us.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2007 2:19PM (Unverified) said
@Cerpin_Taxt
So out of those developers which ones are actually making games that will be worth purchasing?
So out of those developers which ones are actually making games that will be worth purchasing?
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