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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Nerdsy [/i] [B][COLOR=deeppink]Final Fantasy on Gamecube? Pinch me, I have to be dreaming... *ouch* This is the single best news I have heard... [i]ever[/i] But, FF will still be released on Playstation, right?[/COLOR] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yeah, FF will still be available on PlayStation. But imagine if FFXII comes out on PS2...yet the GameCube verison included extra features and nicer visuals. That very fact alone will draw huge crowds to GameCube. :)[/color]

[color=royalblue]I don't even know how to start this message. lol Today, Nintendo Company Limited confirmed that it will be jointly developing a new company along with none other than [b]Square Co., Ltd.[/b]. The company will be headed up by Akitoshi Kawazu, one of the chief developers involved in the Final Fantasy series. Hiroshi Yamauchi (NCL's President) used his [b]Project Q[/b] fund to pay for the new business venture. Furthermore, the new developer (owned 50/50 by Nintendo/Square) will be responsible for [b]developing Final Fantasy games on Nintendo's GameCube and Game Boy Advance consoles.[/b][/color] [QUOTE][i]Nihon Keizai Shimbun[/i][b] OSAKA (Nikkei)--Nintendo Co. (7974) has agreed to resume procuring the popular "Final Fantasy" video game software for its game consoles from Square Co. (9620) after a five-year hiatus, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun learned Friday. [/b][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]In addition, Square will be charged with bringing Final Fantasy games to both platforms which can "play together", meaning basically, that GBA/GCN link-up Final Fantasy games could be an option. It is strongly rumored that the first new game to hit GameCube from this joint venture will be a GameCube version of Final Fantasy XI. I have only one thing to say: Resident Evil & Final Fantasy - [i]watch out, Sony and Microsoft![/i] ;)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Jeff [/i] [B] and for those who said, if you fall in love and that's all it matters..no matter what sex they are and it is not a sin..hehe..then it's not a sin to date a someone outta your species? like a dog or cat..lmao! it doesnt matter cause as long as you are in love! bwahahahah..my my! let see who i'm gonna **** today. i'll try grasshopper! wheeeeee..did bible ever said beastility is a sin? it doesnt say it..but it doesnt mean it's right..so what you think right isnt always right. i know i'm over exaggerating. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Uhh...Yes, you're over exaggerating to a major extent. Of course I didn't mean that [i]all[/i] love is acceptable. I mean, I wouldn't condone something like pedophilia (though that has nothing to do with love, it has to do with sex). Still, it's foolish to use the comparison of different species. We're talking about human beings here: and if Panny Chan slept with a girl...the real question is, what is wrong with that? Why should she feel guilty for doing something perfectly normal? I mean, when there are people out there who are dealing drugs and committing crimes...and doing all sorts of terrible things, it makes me wonder how people can be so worried about sexuality issues. I mean, [i]geat a [b]real[/b] problem![/i] lol ;)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jcgoudy [/i] [B] [color=indigo]This is going to be weird... We're going to have Metroid IV, which is set after the first three games... Then we're going to have Metroid Prime, which is set before the first three games... Having played the first three, which one of new ones do you play first? Do you find out what happens next, or what has happened? Do you play a 2D Metroid, or a 3D Metroid first? AGH! TO MANY CHOICES!!! :worried:[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]What you do, is you buy both...and you lock yourself in your bedroom for a whole weekend. You play the first three Metroid games again (to get an immediate feel for the story)...and then you play Metroid IV. After that, you finish by seeing how it all started (with Metroid Prime). On Monday morning, you then go to school with black circles around your eyes. lol ;)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by shibatku [/i] [B]I give a crap. If someone laughs at the 9-11 they should be shot. I mean who laughs at Americans being killed exept non-americans and if you do laugh your not American at all. When people stick together bad things seem to go away. So I give a crap, especially when someone laughs or talks trash about my country.......[SIZE=5]The U.S.A[/SIZE] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]*sigh* Patriotism can be a very blind thing, can't it? I hate it when people say "those Arabs", like they're a disease or something. Do you have any idea how many countries could be considered "Arabian"? Probably not. Therefore, it's wrong to just say "the Arabs were laughing". I mean, granted...you may not know [i]exactly[/i] where they're from...but still, I think it's a sign of racism for people to constantly say "those Arabs hate us Americans". I mean, Sephiroth comes from Iraq...but do you consider him to be as bad as someone like Saddam Hussein? Of course not! This just proves that you can't just throw people into one big group...as not [i]every[/i] person who would be considered an Arab laughed about September 11...remember that many people of Middle Eastern descent died on that day. Therefore, it's not soley an American vs Arab issue. That is an oversimplification of the events.[/color]

[color=royalblue]Furthermore, using abusive language and all capitals in posts is against our forum rules. I won't issue a ban warning to JCBagee, but I will ask that we never see such behavior from him again.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jcgoudy [/i] [B] [color=indigo]:twitch: .......... Japanese GCNs can play American games... But American GCNs can't play Japanese games... That's what it sounds like, anyway..... :twitch: .......... *bangs head on desk* WWWWHHHHHYYYYYYY!!??!?!?!!!! *mutters about how the Japanese get all of the cool video game stuff* Well, I'm guessing that if your Japanese GCN can play American games, it'll also play Australian games... I'm just wondering why they made it so that the Japanese GCN can play American games, but not the other way around... *remembers back in the days of the SNES, where all you needed to play Japanese games was a pair a pliers* Ah, the good old days of cartridges...[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Japanese GameCube units can't play American games -- where did you get that from? lol GameCube (like PS2) uses regional lock-out features. Furthermore, Japanese GameCubes won't be able to play Australian games because Australia uses the PAL format, same as Europe and most of the rest of the world. However, European and Australian GameCube consoles are interchangeable in terms of software.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DBZChikaGhan [/i] [B][COLOR=purple]Doesnt Sephie-san have a baby girl? *snickers* Baby Girl.. *laughs* How you like them apples BG? *cracks up and dies*[/COLOR] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Oh...DBZChika...I...you...er... Your avatar made me laugh so much that I nearly fell off ma damn chair!!! :laugh: :alcohol: :blulaugh: :bellylol: :worried: [/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Adam [/i] [B] But really what do you do if you have like a billion dollars? You buy stuff and then you have it and have to maintain it and it loses its thrill. Saving up for something and anticipating something is a lot more fun than owning it. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Hm, I'd probably prefer to just own everything rather than anticipate owning it. lol Money can definitely buy happiness. Just look at the funding which is going towards NYC...it will be used to assist businesses, to rebuild structures and to make the city an even better place than it was before. Money has a lot of power in society...and you can use money to make others happy (if you have a lot of money, that is). By the way Adam...have you checked out the staff forum lately? :)[/color]

[i]Satoru Shinra sat down infront of the giant TV screen in his apartment (which was located about a block from Shinra's offices). He was watching the Midgar News. He didn't expect anything unusual, but the report which came on surprised him beyond belief...[/i] [b]"Reports are sketchy at this point, but our sources indicate that some 1600 Shinra Field Officers were killed in a massacre at the Shinra Icicle Base. Luckily, the rest of the officers on the base were able to evacuate, but the Base Commander was found dead in his office. Reports say that his body was horribly mutilated...[/b] [i]Satoru Shinra stood up and immediately began to get dressed. It was late at night, but why hadn't he been informed? He called his limo driver and made sure that his personal bodyguard were prepared to accompany him to the Shinra HQ in Central Midgar...[/i]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Crazy White Boy [/i] [B]I've just read more swell news regarding the game. It's rumored that Metroid Prime will be compatible with the upcoming Game Boy Advance game, Metroid IV, adn will give Samus the powers she has in the handheld game(like the ability to walk on walls and ceilings). Heck, sounds pretty cool to me. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yeah, I've heard about the two games being able to link up. The Metroid on GBA is actually Metroid IV...so it's a direct sequel in the series. I think that should make Metroid fans froth at the mouth. ;):drool:[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Deus_Ex_Machina [/i] [B] hmmm.... I don't actually think religion is the problem, I think it's more the organisation, i'e' the church. They are the ones putting forward the 'God condemns homosexuals' and such ideas. My mum and dad are both religious (and christian) but beleive in no such thing. I'm not saying you're wrong to disapprove of religion, but I think religion itself isn't the problem in this case, the problem is those that represent it. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]If religion were taken in true context, much of the world would be a better place. Unfortunately, as with anything like this...religion is interpreted by people who have their own agendas. Thus the whole creationism/anti-homosexuality/interolance stuff. But let's let the subject rest there. I think we all agree that religion in its pure form isn't the problem -- but obviously, someone has taught Panny Chan that what she did would be considered a "sin" and that she will be damned by God if she is involved in such activity. Whoever taught her that is truly immoral.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Vegitto4 [/i] [B] If you have truly repented for your sins, then you shouldn't be feeling guity about it anymore. You have been forgiven if you were sincere, and changed your actions [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]She didn't sin. :) Let's not make her feel like she [i]truly[/i] has something to be sorry for.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Panny Chan ;) [/i] [B]I'm really having problems for the past three weeks and right now I think I'm going to do something drastic. Here's the story: I spent the night over my friend, Revi's, house and we kinda got drunk and ended up sleeping with each other. The next day, I realized what I did and was very ashamed. I didn't talk to her and still haven't. After that, I repented every day and prayed every night. I couldn't tell my mother...she would go off the deep end and curse at me about Christianity and their laws. So I'm kinda worried that God might have damned me or something. And the kids in school. The kids in school like to make fun of me and tease me. Monday of last week, we had a food fight. But instead of throwing food at other persons, they threw it at me. I was so mortified. Tuesday, some girls tripped me down the stairs. Wednesday, they cut a lot of my hair while I was studying in class. Thursday and Friday I cut school to avoid tormentation. I feel like dying!! I cried every day of the week for three weeks straight. I don't know what to do!! Can you tell me? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]*sigh* Panny Chan...this is when my disapproval of religion becomes very justified. But I won't talk about that now...as it's not appropriate. What I will say is that you have absolutely nothing to regret or feel sorry for. If you [i]are[/i] infact homosexual or bisexual...there is nothing wrong with that at all. And nobody should ever dare tell you that God disapproves of you -- as nobody but God can judge other human beings...and if you are a kind person who treats others well and lives your life according to what you believe is right...I don't think God would have a reason to be angry about you. I went through a period during my second last year of high school where I felt very depressed. Very depressed. And thoughts of suicide crossed my mind on a daily basis. Sometimes I still get a little depressed...and sometimes it can be difficult to control and deal with. I'm not saying that for sympathy or anything though -- I'm saying it because I totally understand how you feel. The world tells you how you have to look...how you have to behave...and even how you should [i]love[/i]. But that isn't right. As I believe I've said before...if you have sex with someone...or you are in love with someone (whether it be someone of a different religion, cultural background or someone of the same sex)...only you can decide whether or not it is acceptable. And if you were to end up falling in love with someone of the same sex...the idea that they are the same sex shouldn't even enter your mind. Falling in love is a good thing...and it's wrong to tell people that they're not allowed to fall in love with certain people. If you fall in love, you fall in love. I'm not saying to be wreckless...but I'm saying (in a kind of awkward way) that I understand what you're going through. It's very difficult to swim against the stream of abuse and intolerance in the world -- [i]especially[/i] when your own parents disapprove of you. But if you can get past all of that crap...and end up finding someone who you love (male OR female)...you will find that life can be happy and that the good can definitely outweigh the bad. :) Be happy with yourself. It's not you who are doing wrong. Those around you who disapprove are the ones who are truly doing wrong.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sephiroth [/i] [B] ugh? about me? well, when's the next ask otaku then? nothing bad, is it? :nervous: lol [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Ohh dun worry Seph...it's nothing [i]too[/i] bad. I'm sure you'll get a laugh out of it. ;)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sephiroth [/i] [B]ugh, the UK is only getting a few different colour palettes to the game cube I think, I want a nice red one, it would fit well with metroid prime, heh.... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]The UK is receiving Jet Black and Indigo GameCube consoles. Though I don't mind either colour...I'd like to have Spice. And yes...red would be fantastic. I'd also like a silver one...like the one they showed at Spaceworld 2000. :tasty: Anyhoo...probably best to return to the topic on-hand...hehe[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sephiroth [/i] [B] may 17th? damn james, thats a longer wait than the UK, I think were getting it May 10, ir was it 5? damn this memory of mine.... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]May 8th. ;) Nintendo Australia has kept the date back to ensure an adequate number of units for launch. Moreover, we [i]might[/i] be getting the Spice GameCube here in Australia...which would mean that only Japan and AU have that particular machine. I can only hope that this will be the case...otherwise I will be crying myself to sleep for quite some time. :bawl: [/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sephiroth [/i] [B] he wouldn't....thats the thing :drunk: [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yeah...you're probably right. He'll soon be too lazy to breathe for himself. :p By the way, you should make sure to check out the next Ask Otaku. I sent Adam an interesting email about you...[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sephiroth [/i] [B] james....founder of the boards? lol! lol, I can imagine how adam would react to that.... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Uhh yeah...how [i]would[/i] he react, Sephiroth? :drunk: [/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sephiroth [/i] [B]*eyes go wide-eyed and begins to foam at the mouth* metroid....prime.....awesome.....gurgle....aaaah....:eek: translation: the game looks awesome, definately getting it, well, I was going to get it anyway being the huge metroid fan that I am.... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yeah, I can't wait. :) *sigh* I wish GameCube were coming out sooner over here lol. Playing Smash Bros. Melee and Luigi's Mansion for one day and then having to wait until May 17th is really not very fun...heheh.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by liamc2 [/i] [B]In English we have been given and Assignment to make a Feature Article with the fantasy genre eg: Stonehenge, St George and the Dragon etc. My Idea is to do the online Text fantasy RPGs to show that the fantasy ideal is still alive and kicking. I need to know if its ok to give otaku publicity in my assignment (if its ok to use as my main thing) an also quotes and stuff from people who do fantasy rpgs online. (not to mention from Adam and James, the founders of the boards) Regards, Liam PS (Could a moderator move this to GD, but keep it here? (put a link or summat thankyou again) [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]If you want my comments on anything, it's probably best to PM me rather than send an email (as I don't check my email all that often these days). :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jcgoudy [/i] [B][color=indigo]Before reading this, I've always been all out against the first person view. The only FPS that I've ever liked was Perfect Dark, and that was many for the co-op play. I was planning on renting it first, and then [i]maybe[/i] buying it, but now I'm going to reserve it as soon as I can. Exploring is my favorite thing to do in games, and it sounds like there's going to be tons of it in Metroid Prime. I do hope that there won't be swarms of enemies all over the place, though. In Super Metroid, there were big parts where there was barely any enemies, and you had to explore for awhile to find where to go (remember Maridia?). I also hope that you won't have ammo for your normal gun, just like you didn't in the other Metroid games. For special weapons, sure, but not for your normal gun. I hope that a lot of the upgrades will return, also. Like the Spazer, and the Spring Ball (both from Super Metroid). Those were two of my favorite upgrades.[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yep, I have to admit...I was definitely doubting Metroid Prime early on. But then again, when Miyamoto became involved I thought to myself "Would Nintendo really let such a big game go downhill?" Of course, the answer is no. And that is what encourages me. The beauty of Metroid, in my opinion, is its atmosphere. And the first person view is really the best view for truly relaying that atmosphere to the player. The addition of the combat visor is truly a brilliant addition -- I think it will add a lot to the game overall. With regard to old Metroid elements...jcgoudy, Miyamoto actually said something with regard to old Metroid games. He said something like "this game will feel a lot like the original and is directly related to the series"...of course, those weren't his exact quotes, but I do remember him saying that basically, Metroid fans need not be worried. I think that Metroid fans are going to enjoy this game because it will take the original and make it truly immersive and "real". Also, a lot of old Metroid gadgets/weapons are being included. There are several areas which require use of the grappling hook (I believe that these sections cut to third person when this item is used) and Samus is often seen rolling up into a ball...so I can only assume that this game will feature everything from the original...and even more. As for multiplayer, I think I agree that in some circumstances, multiplayer could take away from the feel and intent of the game. But having said that, the idea of Metroid's gorgeous worlds...and fantastical weapons being used in multiplayer is a really enticing thought. To top it off (for some), a lot of the game's cutscenes will be done in FMV. The FMV I've seen so far is absolutely stunning. It won't be used frequently, but it will really top off this game's storytelling experience. I firmly believe that Metroid Prime will be a huge game. I'm already really excited about it...and I can't wait to learn more about the story, environments...and other details. I think this would be a good thread to discuss the game...and perhaps as more info is released, it can be posted here for discussion. It's good to see the threads in our various gaming sections improving over time. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Jabroni3:16 [/i] [B] I would just like to ask you guys if you have actually played Halo? I myself, that is before i got an X-Box, was in the same mind frame, "Oh that game has been done before, nothing new here" but the game is actually really fun, much more than alot of console FPSs in the past. What made this game partially what it is is it's controls the best FPS controls i have used on a console yet, and i am interested as to how Retro is going to go about this, i guess you could call it, problem. Much like RE1. Anyway, i am really REALLY excited for this game. I haven't had the time to look into it as much as James has so i want to ask, is this game going to be presented in 5.1? Or 6.1 maybe? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]I've played Halo somewhat, but mostly, I've relied on friends who own the game. From what I know, it's certainly a well-presented FPS...but it doesn't really innovate on any fundamental levels. As for the sound issue, I hope that Metroid uses Dolby Pro Logic II (ala Rogue Leader), though I am unsure as to whether or not this will be the case. In terms of controls, I think that the GameCube controller is best suited for this type of game. If Retro/Nintendo really make good use of its unique design...Metroid could really go far.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Solid Snake [/i] [B] [COLOR=teal]I agree with this completely. From the accounts you have given us, as well as the astounding screen shots, I can deffinitly say that Nintendo has found a rival for Halo, if it has not already. The way it's first-person screen is grafically designed with all of the stats and whatnot, it just goes to show how evolved gaming has come to. The only thing I feel that it needs, is a single view, but then again, with two you can do so much more. Also, did you mention when it is to be released? Thank you so much for the information and pictures, by the way.[/COLOR] :blah: [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]It is due to be released in 2002, though I have no idea what the actual date is. I'm personally very happy with the visor-view...I think it's an incredibly cool effect which really adds to the atmosphere of the game. It may also be useful in terms of providing a place for important real-time statistics, which could not only make the game more involving, but actually help the player in tough situations.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Crazy White Boy [/i] [B]Hehe, this new is really intriguing considering that I expressed my doubts about the game not too long ago. Wow, does this information bury a lot of them. I'm really looking forward to the explaration aspects of the game. In my book, a first person shooter that focuses on nothing but blasting away the baddies just doesn't cut it anymore. I'm sad to admit it, but Halo left me hanging a little. Sure the enemies were very intelligent and fun to fight, but after offing them with limited puzzles for a few hours, I was bored.[/QUOTE][/B] [color=royalblue]I think that, as a genre, first person shooters are starting to show their age. This goes back to what I was saying to Masterfork about FPS games on PC being merely "visual updates with predictable gameplay". This doesn't mean that games like Duke Nukem Forever and such will be [i]bad[/i] as such...but they will be predictable. I bet you can already assume what they will include. Games like Goldeneye really demonstrated what can be done with the first person perspective. While Goldeneye didn't do anything so radically different, it still opened new doors in storytelling and gameplay for first person games. Also, there is often a perception that first person perspective games either have to be shooters or boring puzzlers. But I don't see why this perspective can't be used in a more creative way: as Metroid Prime appears to be doing. This is why I say Halo was way overrated -- it was basically the same thing over again, but with nice visuals. This is a trend that I really hope will change in future games.[/color][QUOTE][B] Anyway, there is only one thing that I'm curious about. Conspicuous by its absence, was any mention of multiplayer information. I guess if it's not in there, Nintendo's just focusing on building great designs (both world and enemy) and implementing a killer storyline. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]It's definitely going to be interesting to find out about multiplayer aspects of this game. Metroid Prime has the opportunity to be like Goldeneye, in terms of having a strong multiplayer contingent. That very contingent may end up being a strong selling point. Though I suspect that the game will instead focus on single player gaming, particularly due to the series' history and storytelling/adventure aspects that have been mentioned.[/color]