Rare Hare

@ tack this (#8):

I hear you, but what most people are referring to when using the phrase "tacked-on controls" is whether or not (and how well) the controls are integrated into the gameplay.

Translation is as follows: is this a new way to play and a valid reason to choose the Wii version of the game, or is it simply a gimmick?

In my opinion, a crucial ingredient to a good game is whether or not the game was built around the controls. Aside from Final Fantasy games, most critically acclaimed games are heavily based on how they are controlled. Halo, Prince of Persia, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario..

Games with "tacked-on" controls tend to ignore this,and it's definately noticeable.

Jesus H.

Get bitchy about it. "Wee-wee" would be the correct slang, and it does conjure thoughts of penises to may people. Mainly small children.

I can only assume that "wee-wee" as a term for a phallus stems from "wiener", just as "pee-pee" used in the same way stems from "penis".

And there you have it. Despite the fact that your ancestors did speak the language before the United States was ever a country, you are not the ultimate masters of the language and the universe. Thank you.

Well, I just purchsed a RAZR and an 80 gig video iPod right before Christmas. Upon seeing this, I was sure for just a second that I had made a horrible, horrible mistake.

Then I thought about it. Ten times less storage space than my iPod -- though the all-in-one factor would almost make up for that. Also, 600 dollars is a LOT of cash.

I only bought the RAZR because I accidentally ran my LG through the wash, and it was only a hundred bucks to upgrade. The iPod I paid 65 dollars for after factoring in a total of about 275 dollars in Christmas money from my parents and uncle. So in reality those purchases weren't all that extravagant.

Throw in the fact that I use Verizon (because Cingular really does suck) and that I'm actively trying to scrape together enough cash for an Xbox 360 and a 23" HDTV (definately my first priority as one of the pathetic victims of the expensive hobby known as gaming), and this is definately out of the question.

Last, but cerainly not least.. can you imagine the battery life on this thing? Especially considering Apple's reputation for that. Yeah. I think I'll definately have to pass until the next version or two.

Exergaming (with the possible exception of Yourself Fitness.. though that wasn't really a game) is complete bullcrap.

The calories burned waving your arm to operate the Wii or "dancing" on a DDR pad are not enough to justify the fact that one is inside playing video games as opposed to engaging in ACTUAL physical activity.

I hate to burst the bubbles of exergaming advocates, but playing chess, yelling, and banging your head against the wall are all things that also actively burn calories. Please, no one full yourselves into thinking that playing Wii Sports is a substitute for exercise. Not even close.

i used to watch AOTS and X-Play every single day, but i stopped after AOTS just got too gay and they started fucking with X-Play's scheduling too much.

but i've got my dvr set to auto-tune to AOTS tonight just so i can see that segment :). it's nice to experience joystiq bloggers via other forms of media.

Ryoga Vee:

I'm pretty sure that probably didn't happen. I think you just made up a story as an aid to bash the PS3.

Even if it did. Why would you condemn a cashier for doing his job?

I wouldn't know. I only have Big Brain Academy.

But I'm usually playing Mario Kart anyway.

any word on how he got caught?

@ Sonic:

"I can't wait till beautifully rendered hair makes games funner to play."


Oh, give it a rest. We get it. You're content with pong. Fine. A lot of gamers (including myself) appreciate graphical details (such as realistic hair). You can pretend it doesn't affect the fun factor of a game all you want, but don't criticize a developer for at least trying to creat a more engrossing experience just because you feel that certain details are unnecessary.

I suppose you would have been perfectly satisfied if Twilight Princess had 2D NES graphics, right? This whole "graphics don't matter" trend is really starting to get on my nerves.

All I have to say about this is:

a.) A lot of people doubted it when they first started hearing that Assassin's Creed would be making its way onto the 360.

b.) If this is true, it gives me one less reason to cough up 600 bucks.