SteelAttack said:I never get these kinds of games. That's bullshit man. Straight up bullshit.
Can you play North American games on your systems? I mean Canadian and U.S.A versions?
Racing gamplay looks a lot like ridge racer
For some reason I can't embed the Scuba diving gameplay so click here for it:
gamingeek said:SteelAttack said:I never get these kinds of games. That's bullshit man. Straight up bullshit.
Can you play North American games on your systems? I mean Canadian and U.S.A versions?
Yeah, I can, but the thing is, I don't usually find them in stores around here, and importing is out of the question. Not nearly as easy or cheap as in the US or EU.
SteelAttack said:Yeah, I can, but the thing is, I don't usually find them in stores around here, and importing is out of the question. Not nearly as easy or cheap as in the US or EU.
So what are the charges if you order from overseas? Here in the UK they charge you 17.5% extra only if the item you order is worth more than £25 I think. Most the time the VAT tax is paid by the company you buy from in advance so the price you see is the price you pay.
Found 3 tiny pics, LQ too.
I like the screens from the fishing game even more than the go vacation ones
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Listen to Wu-Tang and watch Kung-Fu
bugsonglass said:I like the screens from the fishing game even more than the go vacation ones
Me too, the island in FF is all wild, tropical resort stuff, whilst the city and even snow resorts in Go Vacation don't have the same appeal.
New commercial
Famitsu reviewed Family Fishing/Fishing Resort USA name
Family Fishing (Wii, Bandai Namco): 9 / 8 / 8 / 8 - (33/40)
Over 6 minutes of footage below
Over 30 minutes of footage and a preview here
"Whereas Twilight Princess was an adventure game with a little bit of fishing, this game can be thought of as a fishing game with a little bit of adventuring. The formula looks promising, as long as it will not ask players to fish for anchovies and krill for 20 hours before getting anywhere."
Hmm. My sister's boyfriend is canadian. I wonder if I can coax her to make him send me a copy of this game.
Another video, got to love the music here.
Gamespot on the spot hands on video
Gamesradar Fishing Resort hands-on preview
Yuij Naka's new title is more than just fishing
Since Yuji Naka left Sega, we’re not really sure what to expect from the creator and his new studio Prope. After last year’s cute Ivy the Kiwi, Naka seems to be channeling a love of the simplicity of fishing, perhaps first expressed in the Big the Cat levels from Sonic Adventure. Though in the Sonic creator's newest title, Fishing Resort, your island vacation has more options than just fishing all day.
Obviously Fishing Resort is mainly about fishing, but unlike other Wii angling titles that have some major flaws, this entry in the niche genre relies on simple game mechanics, mixes up the variety of terrains you travel to, and has far more options for activities than you'd expect. For starters, the game is surprisingly easy to pick up and play. By holding the Wii Remote in one hand and Nunchuk in the other, you cast your line with the remote, just like you would a real life fishing rod. You pull your line in using the Nunchuk as the reel by making small circular motions. If the water is shallow enough. you can zoom in to where your line is sitting and see which fish are near by that might take your bait. Unfortunately, it's hard to stay zoomed in once you've gotten a nibble, so most likely your catch will be a surprise.
Speaking of surprises, Fishing Resort’s collection of over 200 varieties of fish, ranging from a few inches to several feet long, which was deeper than we expected. You can catch pretty much anything that's out in the water, from sharks to eels to swordfish to salmon, depending on what part of the island’s multitude of terrains you're on. Though you may also end up catching some stray driftwood and other junk floating in the water that you can't actually see when you zoom in to your line.
This island resort isn’t just made up of tropical beaches either; the landmass includes a snowy mountain you can climb to go ice fishing, a jungle swamp to fish for more exotic creatures, and fresh water lakes and rivers near the mountainside. “Wherever there's water, there's fish,” according to XSeed Games PR. When exploring the land, you can earn alternative modes of transportation like bikes, rafts, kayaks, even yachts to get to your next destination. Of course, once you've visited one area of the island, you can always jump back to it again from another part of the island in an instant, in case taking the scenic route isn’t your thing.
Besides fishing single player, up to 4 players can join in co-op and play fishing related mini games, and Fishing Resort offers other activities you can do when you need a break from casting. After getting some points for trading in the fish you caught, you can customize your cartoony avatar to your liking with the large assortment of clothes you can purchase. Go kayaking out in the open sea, ride a bike along a mountain trail, or visit the huge aquarium inside your hotel.
Speaking of the aquarium, ever wonder where the fish you've caught throughout the game go? No, they don't just disappear or turn up later as that night’s dinner; they end up in the hotel's vast aquarium. Not simply one massive pond that they've tossed all the fish into, it’s actually separated out into different and quite large tanks, differentiated by the types of regions they’re found within the game. Like your avatar, you can customize and build up your aquariums by buying underwater landscaping with points.
Need to get points faster? Yuji Naka and his team at Prope have come up with a creative solution for that. As you build up the insides of your fish tanks, other guests staying at the resort can visit them as well. At the end of the day, you'll see a report of how popular each of your regional aquariums was, allowing you to improve the conditions. It's simple: the more people visit, the more points you get, it’s a cleverly simple way of adding an in-game economy.
Above: Sharks, marlins and other fish swimming in one of the aquariums
Compared to other fishing games out on the market already, Fishing Resort seems to be one of the more interesting. Despite the typical Wii style characters and the seemingly mundane subject matter, the controls are solid and easy to maneuver, and you’re given so many different toys to play with, it seems like it’ll be hard to get bored on the idyllic island. And it’s hard to deny that it feels great to hook the biggest catch of the day, virtual or otherwise. Fishing Resort hits the Wii sometime this fall.
Nintendo publishing Go Vacation in Europe
Explore a vast and tropical party island to unlock 50 action packed activities for serious family fun
Feeling in the holiday mood? Maybe you’re planning a trip soon or you’re just longing to be back on the beach. Either way, Go Vacation will transform your living room into your very own family holiday destination. Set on the vast and tropical Kawawii Island, you can unlock 50 varying activities ranging in category from sports simulations to dance-based challenges either in single player or multiplayer mode, which will keep all ages entertained when the game launches exclusively on Wii(tm) in Autumn 2011.
You are free to explore the expansive Kawawii Island to check out the sights and sounds the island has to offer. Upon your journey you can explore four different resorts on the island, each of which offers their own unique activities. To start your first activity you will need to visit the Reception Desk and then travel to your chosen resort using the themed vehicles designed for each location.
During the activities you can play against the computer or have some friendly rivalry with up to three of your friends. Enjoy exploring the whole island, its four resorts and all the games together in a four play split screen mode Go Vacation is compatible with many of the Wii peripherals such as the Wii Wheel(tm), Wii MotionPlus(tm) and the Wii Balance Board(tm) which can be used in 17 different games. Take to your Wii Balance Board to master waves in the surfing activity or whizz down the side of a mountain in fast-paced snow races. Whichever control system you choose to use, you will be able to play against friends and family in a variety of fun ways.
When you have decided the type of activity you want to take part in, simply travel to one of the exotic resorts and get active. From surfing, beach volleyball and scuba diving in the Marine Resort to kayaking, horseback riding, rafting and clay shooting in the Mountain Resort. Fans of the slopes can take part in snowball fights, snowman making, snowmobile races and the ski jump in the Snow Resort and urbanites can choose pie throwing, hang gliding, mini golf and table hockey in the City Resort.
After jetting into Kawawii Island, you will be taken to the Reception Desk of the first resort, where you’ll be introduced to the Kawawii Island Stamp Dash. This special challenge, also playable in four multiplayer mode, will require you to collect 20 stamps by playing the activities to unlock your own personal luxury villa. You will be able to let your creative side out as you decorate and furnish your villa to your own particular tastes, with different styles and types of furniture available for unlock during the games.
The customisation doesn’t end there; you can create your very own character and customise their appearance using a wide variety of options available or simply choose from one of the original characters in the game.
Collecting Silver and Gold keys will help you deck out your new villa. Gold keys unlock entire furniture sets whilst Silver keys, earned by completing various activities, can unlock specific items. Gold keys are hard to come by so much practice and mastery of certain activities will be required.
The resorts are also packed with hidden treasure chests, mini games and collectable items that include new clothes and uniforms for your characters. Roam freely around the island to uncover these secret treats on your own or in the split screen four player mode. You will need to look out for red and blue balloons which contain Rumours that will help you find the treasure chests hidden around the island.
You can also choose to have a dog companion follow you around as you explore the island looking for treasure chests. Each dog can be personalised by talking to the local Dog Expert. Once you have customised your character and prized pooch, you can take holiday snaps of them and of your friend’s characters and save them in the Album Mode.
With fun in the sun, sea, snow and city for all skill levels and abilities, Go Vacation from Namco Bandai goes on sale across Europe on Autumn 2011.
SAN JOSE, Calif., (September 22, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that Go Vacation™ for the Wii™ system has been sent to manufacturing for a final retail release on October 11 for the suggested retail price of $39.99. Go Vacation is set on the diverse resort of Kawawii Island, where players can traverse an open-ended world of exploration and adventure that includes dozens of fun and engaging activities for the whole family to enjoy. With a huge variety of different resorts to explore and activities to play, gamers will experience a fun vacation that never ends.
“Even though summer is over, vacation will just be starting for Wii-owning families when Go Vacation is released on October 11,” said Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “With the game off to manufacturing, Wii gamers are soon to be in for a family-friendly vacation full of exploration, adventure and fun.”
From snowcapped mountains to the bright lights of a bustling cityscape, Go Vacation gives gamers the option to take part in heated street races, relaxing scuba diving excursions, pulse-pounding skydiving sessions and much more—all accessed by actually visiting each location in-game instead of simply choosing from a menu. With support for a whole suite of Wii hardware accessories, including the Wii Balance Board™, Wii Zapper™ and Wii MotionPlus™, every activity offers a fun and natural control scheme that allows gamers to easily jump in and play.
Go Vacation will be available for Wii on October 11, 2011 and is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more information, please visit: www.namcobandaigames.com or www.govacationgame.com.
I never get these kinds of games. That's bullshit man. Straight up bullshit.