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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:08PM (Unverified) said
This means that Goldeneye has a huge chance to appear in XBLA. Now Do Nintendo will give us this games too???
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:13PM DBuckEye said
In all honesty, I don't understand your logic, as it was Nintendo who stopped the release of Goldeneye on XBLA. Banjo and Perfect Dark are Rare's IPs so no one is stopping them from making NEW games in the series, but for some reason Nintendo can stop them from re-releasing their old games in the franchises. Can anyone explain?
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:20PM 007craft said
Nintendo cant stop them. its rumoured that rare is working on pd64. The whole goldeneye game release was stoped by activision, not nintendo. But its been said that nintendos influence with activision called them to step forward and not allow the games release. MS supposedly even offered to let nintendo release goldeneye too for the virtual console but nintendo denied.
As long as activision owns the bond liscene, and nintendo wont agree to a deal, Goldeneye will never be released. If for some reason MS gets ahold of the liscene from activision, they wont give a rats ass about nintendo and release it. I dont see that happening tho
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As long as activision owns the bond liscene, and nintendo wont agree to a deal, Goldeneye will never be released. If for some reason MS gets ahold of the liscene from activision, they wont give a rats ass about nintendo and release it. I dont see that happening tho
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:36PM (Unverified) said
no, the rumor was nintendo stopped it not activision, and even though they are rare ip's, the original BK was published by nintendo giving them a say in it too... so yes this makes Goldeneye a bigger possibilty if they can work something out with nintendo
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 4:31PM (Unverified) said
Nintendo own the designs of the levels so they do have a say. Both Nintendo and Activision have to give permission.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:15PM CarpeD1em500 said
007craft - YES
Exactly!!!
omg this game with achievements = win.
This is the only thing that might take me away from Gears 2 this winter...
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Exactly!!!
omg this game with achievements = win.
This is the only thing that might take me away from Gears 2 this winter...
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:16PM (Unverified) said
FUCK YEAH!
I've been dying to play this game on my 50' uberscreen. The N64 version is so blurry that it's nigh unplayable, and I think that the memory battery is dying. I wonder if this game will be getting any upgrades? Surround sound and HD resolution are pretty much givens, but I hope that some of the textures could possibly be sharpened. High-res packs already exist on the ineternet (which add so much to the game's atmosphere), I wouldn't know why such a thing would be excluded. Also, I wonder what kind of achievements there are to unlock. All jiggies, notes, and beating the game are sure to be there, but that's only three. Any ideas?
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I've been dying to play this game on my 50' uberscreen. The N64 version is so blurry that it's nigh unplayable, and I think that the memory battery is dying. I wonder if this game will be getting any upgrades? Surround sound and HD resolution are pretty much givens, but I hope that some of the textures could possibly be sharpened. High-res packs already exist on the ineternet (which add so much to the game's atmosphere), I wouldn't know why such a thing would be excluded. Also, I wonder what kind of achievements there are to unlock. All jiggies, notes, and beating the game are sure to be there, but that's only three. Any ideas?
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:18PM (Unverified) said
FUCK YEAH!
I've been dying to play this game on my 50' uberscreen. The N64 version is so blurry that it's nigh unplayable, and I think that the memory battery is dying. I wonder if this game will be getting any upgrades? Surround sound and HD resolution are pretty much givens, but I hope that some of the textures could possibly be sharpened. High-res packs already exist on the ineternet (which add so much to the game's atmosphere), I wouldn't know why such a thing would be excluded. Also, I wonder what kind of achievements there are to unlock. All jiggies, notes, and beating the game are sure to be there, but that's only three. Any ideas?
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I've been dying to play this game on my 50' uberscreen. The N64 version is so blurry that it's nigh unplayable, and I think that the memory battery is dying. I wonder if this game will be getting any upgrades? Surround sound and HD resolution are pretty much givens, but I hope that some of the textures could possibly be sharpened. High-res packs already exist on the ineternet (which add so much to the game's atmosphere), I wouldn't know why such a thing would be excluded. Also, I wonder what kind of achievements there are to unlock. All jiggies, notes, and beating the game are sure to be there, but that's only three. Any ideas?
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:18PM Snowblind said
This news was actually leaked on SomethingAwful a while back, by a guy who works on partner net. Rare still own all of their old IP's, with the exception of course, of the Donkey Kong games. The only problem with Goldeneye is that Activision has the Bond liscence.
Apparantly, they had a deal to release the game on the Arcade, and I'm sure by now everyone has seen the footage on Youtube of the multiplayer and enhanced graphics. Unfortunately, Nintendo stepped in, and essentially told Activision that if they release Goldeneye on the XBLA, they won't be allowed to release any further games for the Wii and DS.
Goodbye Goldeneye.
But it's great to hear Banjo is coming.
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Apparantly, they had a deal to release the game on the Arcade, and I'm sure by now everyone has seen the footage on Youtube of the multiplayer and enhanced graphics. Unfortunately, Nintendo stepped in, and essentially told Activision that if they release Goldeneye on the XBLA, they won't be allowed to release any further games for the Wii and DS.
Goodbye Goldeneye.
But it's great to hear Banjo is coming.
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:19PM (Unverified) said
FUCK YEAH!
I've been dying to play this game on my 50' uberscreen. The N64 version is so blurry that it's nigh unplayable, and I think that the memory battery is dying. I wonder if this game will be getting any upgrades? Surround sound and HD resolution are pretty much givens, but I hope that some of the textures could possibly be sharpened. High-res packs already exist on the ineternet (which add so much to the game's atmosphere), I wouldn't know why such a thing would be excluded. Also, I wonder what kind of achievements there are to unlock. All jiggies, notes, and beating the game are sure to be there, but that's only three. Any ideas?
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I've been dying to play this game on my 50' uberscreen. The N64 version is so blurry that it's nigh unplayable, and I think that the memory battery is dying. I wonder if this game will be getting any upgrades? Surround sound and HD resolution are pretty much givens, but I hope that some of the textures could possibly be sharpened. High-res packs already exist on the ineternet (which add so much to the game's atmosphere), I wouldn't know why such a thing would be excluded. Also, I wonder what kind of achievements there are to unlock. All jiggies, notes, and beating the game are sure to be there, but that's only three. Any ideas?
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:26PM (Unverified) said
I'll be picking this up day 1 for sure. This is one of very few N64 games I can't get to work with emulating, plus they're gonna add achievements.
I can't wait :D
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I can't wait :D
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:27PM (Unverified) said
So awesome, hope they redo some stuff. All in all the show was a success IMO. When that new Gears2 Trailer showed my jaw literally dropped. Truly fucking EPIC, pun defintely intended!
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:28PM Giantenemycrab said
I can't wait! That game in HD will be AMAZING. Here's to Perfect Dark and Goldeneye.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 3:46PM (Unverified) said
This is a scary one - loved the game when it was first released, but have a feeling that the "collect 'em all" gameplay might not hold up so well anymore. Still good news for 360 owners though!
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 4:02PM ChooChooCharlie said
Excellent! Banjo-Kazooie and Goldeneye were my very first 64 games.
I will definitely be buying this. It'll be a perfect excuse to play it again, plus achievements should add a little something.
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I will definitely be buying this. It'll be a perfect excuse to play it again, plus achievements should add a little something.
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 4:05PM (Unverified) said
One of my most wanted has come true! Oh god..I am going to have NO social life this fall semester.
60GB HDD + Gears/VP2/everyothergameever + Banjo Kazooie + Geometry Wars 2 = happy gamer
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60GB HDD + Gears/VP2/everyothergameever + Banjo Kazooie + Geometry Wars 2 = happy gamer
Posted: Jul 14th 2008 6:19PM AwesomeTown said
Great news, gives me a chance to play it. Missed out back then.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 6:25PM JHarris said
Banjo-Kazooie does hold up fairly well (check YouTube for playthrough videos if you don't believe me). The biggest obstacle is going in and removing the sly Nintendo references scattered about. Of course, this means they'd also have to remove the walking "N" logo that appears on startup.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 9:06PM (Unverified) said
Holy bird in a bear's backpack! You should have made Justin write this up.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 10:13PM llllFlREBlRDllll said
Damn, this year probably has been one of the best years of game announcements. GoW2, RB2, MM9 and now XBLA Banjo-Kazooie. Here's hoping Rare announces Blast Corps for XBLA soon enough.
Better start saving for a point card especifically for this game!
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Better start saving for a point card especifically for this game!
Posted: Jul 21st 2008 11:21PM (Unverified) said
Save for a point card? Are you 10? It's like 20 bucks max.
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Posted: Jul 14th 2008 10:45PM (Unverified) said
This will only becoming out as a Bionic-Commando-Rearmed-style-retro-cash-grab to bring up support for the new game.
The only way we'll see Perfect Dark is if they make a new... wait a minute...
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The only way we'll see Perfect Dark is if they make a new... wait a minute...
Posted: Jul 17th 2008 6:00PM (Unverified) said
This was one of the best rpg's ever made! Can't wait to play it.
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Posted: Jul 20th 2008 7:40PM (Unverified) said
They should put it on the new engine. That would be awesome sauce. I played BK through recently on an emulator and it hasnt lost any of its old charm. Can't wait!
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