en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/77781 Comments by Jarael http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6133-eas-riccitiello-critical-of-nintendo#IDComment43099025 My biggest bone to pick with this stems from EA being the publisher for Rock Band. Just in that one series alone, look at how shabbily they treated the Wii. Games being crippled with a lack of features, zero effort put forth in trying to integrate the Wii Remote (which, come on, how hard could it be?), and just look at the huge delays! The first one came out more than six months earlier for the other platforms, for crying out loud! I say all this just to get the point across: if EA is so upset over their lack of sales on the Wii, they have no one to blame but themselves. Their incredibly poor treatment of the Wii plus lack of any serious advertisement campaigns explains it all. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:09:07 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6133-eas-riccitiello-critical-of-nintendo#IDComment43099025 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6072-how-would-you-change-the-wii#IDComment31492419 In my humble opinion, all that the Wii needs is a major hardware upgrade (HD at least) and a more gamer-friendly online setup. We may already be seeing a bit of the latter via Guitar Hero 5, but I'm hoping Nintendo will official make a console code the only one you need, and set up some kind of systems (Stars? Coins?) to compete with Achievements & Trophies. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:56:15 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6072-how-would-you-change-the-wii#IDComment31492419 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6066-guitar-hero-5-expands-sd-card-usage#IDComment30804829 Because, as much as I hated to admit it for the longest time, it's the superior game. Also, they've shown signs of learning from their mistakes (e.g., finally putting DLC into RB2 for the Wii). I'm just assuming they'll take advantage of the innovations VV has already made. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:30:59 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6066-guitar-hero-5-expands-sd-card-usage#IDComment30804829 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6066-guitar-hero-5-expands-sd-card-usage#IDComment30783991 Honestly, I'm glad, but not thrilled. I bought GH:WT, and it's the last music game I'll buy until Rock Band 3 (which I hope they don't call it that) comes out. Rock Band earned my hate for a long, long time for how shabbily they treated Wii owners, but if they play their cards right (by that I mean taking advantage of the pioneering done by VV), all can be forgiven. I'm ready for a great game with a dedicated storage system and tons of great music. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:26:23 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6066-guitar-hero-5-expands-sd-card-usage#IDComment30783991 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6004-e3-09-new-super-mario-bros-for-the-wii#IDComment23206481 I wasn't excited in the least. That is, until the picture of Mario fighting Morton surfaced. Koopalings FTW! Who's with me? Wed, 3 Jun 2009 18:09:45 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6004-e3-09-new-super-mario-bros-for-the-wii#IDComment23206481 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6006-e3-09-super-mario-galaxy-2-revealed#IDComment23125574 I still want to get this, because if it's even 70% as good as the first, it'll be amazing. But so far it looks nearly identical. Bee Suit instead of Tanooki = EPIC FAIL. Tue, 2 Jun 2009 22:28:04 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/6006-e3-09-super-mario-galaxy-2-revealed#IDComment23125574 http://thewiire.com/reviews/post/5938-madworld#IDComment17617591 Thank goodness, new reviews. Not just that, either. It's well thought-out and informative. Like all the ones I loved so much in the past. One problem, though: I was trying to explain to a friend of mine why I liked The Wiire's review process so much, but the page on "What does this grade mean?" is gone! I'd really like for that to come back, so anyone new to the site can understand the scoring, tilt, etc. Please? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:45 +0000 http://thewiire.com/reviews/post/5938-madworld#IDComment17617591 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5908-the-evolution-of-stylized-violence#IDComment15505829 I agree with almost half of your post. When it comes to games, when one is rated "Mature" usually yes, it's closer to the opposite. Developers have figured out American teenagers: fill something with mindless violence and gore, and profit. This is and has been a problem within the gaming industry, and to some extent, the film industry as well. HOWEVER: There can be and are very violent films which are not only breath-takingly beautiful (Sin City being the prime example), but also deep and rich in way of storylines. Please understand I don't condone mindless violence or "violence for violence's sake." But in all honesty, violence is not something to get all up in arms about. IMO, it's hardly ever a reason to merit a rating in film. Violence & aggression are natural, from two jungle cats fighting over meat on the discovery channel to the wars and conflicts throughout man's history. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:54:10 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5908-the-evolution-of-stylized-violence#IDComment15505829 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5895-the-wiire-podcast-124#IDComment14903307 Why doesn't James make a developer document? It'd be like Survivorman: the Game. Waggle your way to a full belly, battle the forces of nature! Sound good to anyone? I would like to note, though, that it was Iwata saying how underwhelmed he was with Wii Music's performance. I really would like to hear from Miyamoto-san, seeing how Wii Music was his brainchild, and he seemed so excited for it. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 22:01:52 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5895-the-wiire-podcast-124#IDComment14903307 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5895-the-wiire-podcast-124#IDComment14880659 At the risk of sounding too much like either a /b/tard and/or kotakuite, FIRST! Downloading now, I'm sure I'll have something to say later. James King is back! Wahoo! Mon, 9 Feb 2009 06:40:02 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5895-the-wiire-podcast-124#IDComment14880659 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5882-the-wiire-podcast-122#IDComment14400422 Plump? As in fat & happy? I don't know... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:26:35 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5882-the-wiire-podcast-122#IDComment14400422 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5882-the-wiire-podcast-122#IDComment14393710 I had to go through the same thing with my posture, Ian, except backward. I found out I lean too far back. I always thought I stood straight, but apparently it was in how I held my head that made it seem that way. It was just condescending enough to make me change, but not to the point of annoyance. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:18:53 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5882-the-wiire-podcast-122#IDComment14393710 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5872-the-wiire-podcast-121#IDComment14196635 I strongly disagree. I mean, was I incredibly ticked at the delays? Yeah, it drove me nuts! But what exactly, ABOUT THE GAME (the point Scott kept making) was disappointing? To me, nothing. It was exactly what it purported to be: an all-around improvement from Melee's already great formula, and fan service incarnate wrapped around delightful gameplay. Sure, I wish it'd had Geno, Mega Man, and Simon Belmont; but hey, Nintendo never claimed to be putting those characters in. So, since I wasn't expecting them, I was not disappointed when I didn't see them. Wii game of 2008 for sure. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:46:18 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5872-the-wiire-podcast-121#IDComment14196635 http://www.ianmikutel.com/index/2009/1/16/final-verdict-on-bush-good-guy-poor-president.html#IDComment14042165 I think you really hit the nail on the head with this. President Bush is a good guy, but that's just not enough to be able to run this country the way it needs to go. He made mistakes, and unfortunately those around him didn't disagree or voice their own opinions strongly enough. Yet I'm very happy to see you talk about him in such a respectful way. I heard individuals a few years ago saying "He's not my President!" Which, aside from being remarkably rude, is complete bull. In the same regard, I will show President-elect Obama the same respect & courtesy, despite the fact I disagree with his "values." I really hope he's able to get some things done that are desperately needed (i.e., helping to fix the economy and keeping our troops from doing anything but finding Bin Laden). But at the same time I fear he'll bring about change that we don't need (forming a North American Union like the EU, for example). But, since I can't control what he'll do or predict the future, I'll just have to hope for the best. And thankfully if he turns out to be a poor President as well, I'll have the comfort of saying "Don't blame me, I voted for Chuck Baldwin" (though in retrospect I think I should have went with Bob Barr. Oh well). Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:59:44 +0000 http://www.ianmikutel.com/index/2009/1/16/final-verdict-on-bush-good-guy-poor-president.html#IDComment14042165 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5856-dlc-for-rock-band-2-coming-early-2009#IDComment13151552 In your opinion. Rock Band 2 has a lot MORE DLC, but a good chunk of it is music I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole (those 20 free tracks are a glaring example of this). As far as gameplay, I still prefer GH's round notes, and the way their drums are set up. Also, drum fills on Rock Band 2 Wii aren't broadcasted, because the songs are just running a preset track. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:20:13 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5856-dlc-for-rock-band-2-coming-early-2009#IDComment13151552 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5842-dragon-quest-x-heading-for-wii#IDComment12419188 Kyle, I'm with you 100% on this. We've seen from recent years that Nintendo and Squenix have kissed and made up from their spat so many years ago. They would probably love for a Final Fantasy to be on a money-printing Nintendo console. And as soon as Ninty gives them an HD console capable of fully rendering androgynous heroes and their hair, Square-Enix will be fully on board. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:13:17 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5842-dragon-quest-x-heading-for-wii#IDComment12419188 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5835-the-wiire-podcast-118#IDComment12289923 How are those pipe dreams? I obviously meant for Ninty's next console when I said that. And, let's be honest; by the time the next console comes out, 50 Gigs will be an insultingly small amount of memory. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:21:13 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5835-the-wiire-podcast-118#IDComment12289923 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5837-wiikly-update-bruiser-scratch-hockey-allstar-shootout-sonic-2#IDComment12276405 The cover art is identical to Sonic 2 for the Game Gear. I wonder if they're basically one and the same... Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:47:29 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5837-wiikly-update-bruiser-scratch-hockey-allstar-shootout-sonic-2#IDComment12276405 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5835-the-wiire-podcast-118#IDComment12262618 Ian! I'm with you on the love for broccoli casserole. De-licious. I have a question for the panel: based on everything we're hearing from Nintendo that they've realized they need to do for for hardcore gamers, do you think we'll see much to come of it with the Wii, or moreso when the next-gen console comes (God willing with HD and at least 50 Gigs of memory)? Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:38:56 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5835-the-wiire-podcast-118#IDComment12262618 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5763-introducing-the-wiire-v4#IDComment10828691 It looks spectacular! Now I think I get an idea as to how much work you've been putting into this, and why other projects have been sliding. I can't wait to see reviews start back up full-force, and hopefully even more good stuff on the way. Will there be a new podcast on Monday? Please? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:27:54 +0000 http://thewiire.com/blog/post/5763-introducing-the-wiire-v4#IDComment10828691