robio said:Surprisingly good week. Final Fantasy 2 (IV) is more or less the single game that convinced me to buy the Super Nintendo and is still one of my favorites to this day. And Max and Magic Marker looks good, though at $10 I'm going to have to wait for some reviews before I pick it up.
There are some euro reviews already out. Check out the news search.
gamingeek said:robio said:Surprisingly good week. Final Fantasy 2 (IV) is more or less the single game that convinced me to buy the Super Nintendo and is still one of my favorites to this day. And Max and Magic Marker looks good, though at $10 I'm going to have to wait for some reviews before I pick it up.There are some euro reviews already out. Check out the news search.
I've seen a few of the reviews so far, but none of them are from sites I recognize or that I put a whole lot of faith into.
I have some points still lying around. If demos were available, I would buy a lot more stuff for the Wii, but Nintendo's bullshit and ass-backwards MO prevents me of doing so.
Their loss I guess.
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Agnates said:Max is great, at least as good as the two Lost Winds and Icarian (NyxQuest). Right up there with the best of WiiWare imo. As long as you like platform games with wiimote twists.
I definetely want to try this.
SteelAttack said:I have some points still lying around. If demos were available, I would buy a lot more stuff for the Wii, but Nintendo's bullshit and ass-backwards MO prevents me of doing so.
Their loss I guess.
I'm shocked that they didn't continue with the demo program. It sure seemed like a success from the outside. Maybe it was having an effect of the purchases of new releases.... no idea, but a bad mistake regardless.
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I wish they'd go and re-number the old Final Fantasies at this point. Its frustrating trying to explain to people how FF 3 is actually FF6, and the game that came out before FF 7.
Anyway, definitely getting FF 2 (4).
edgecrusher said:
I wish they'd go and re-number the old Final Fantasies at this point. Its frustrating trying to explain to people how FF 3 is actually FF6, and the game that came out before FF 7.Anyway, definitely getting FF 2 (4).
Huh? 
My head hurts now 
I dont get it
Woah. They actually bring out something worthwhile on the VC, and it's a Square-Enix game no less. I'll definitely be grabbing Final Fantasy II.
Ravenprose said:edgecrusher said:
I wish they'd go and re-number the old Final Fantasies at this point. Its frustrating trying to explain to people how FF 3 is actually FF6, and the game that came out before FF 7.Anyway, definitely getting FF 2 (4).
Huh?
gamingeek said:
I dont get it
You guys didn't know that Final Fantasy was like 2 or 3 games behind in the west when compared to Japan before the Playstation era?
There were games that never came out here, so FF 4 was called FF 2 over here, and FF 6 was called FF 3.
edgecrusher said:Ravenprose said:edgecrusher said:
I wish they'd go and re-number the old Final Fantasies at this point. Its frustrating trying to explain to people how FF 3 is actually FF6, and the game that came out before FF 7.Anyway, definitely getting FF 2 (4).
Huh?
gamingeek said:
I dont get itYou guys didn't know that Final Fantasy was like 2 or 3 games behind in the west when compared to Japan before the Playstation era?
There were games that never came out here, so FF 4 was called FF 2 over here, and FF 6 was called FF 3.
I may have been vaguely aware of it, but didn't know the details; I tend to ignore anything FF related. Seems like a silly thing for Square to do, though. I think it would have been better if they just used subtitles instead of renaming them different numbers. Of course, back then , Square probably never thought they'd be reselling them decades later.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: WITH FANTASY GAMES THIS GOOD, WHY SETTLE FOR REALITY?
March 8, 2010
Sometimes realism is overrated. Don't we all need a regular jolt of fantasy to keep our imaginations alive and kicking? For Wii™ owners, this week's new game lineup is set to deliver exactly that. Max & the Magic Marker for the WiiWare™ service imagines what would happen if your own artistic creation turned against you, while the Virtual Console™ service features a big dose of otherworldly action with the cIassic FINAL FANTASY® II. Browse all the latest downloadable games for the Wii and Nintendo DSi™ systems to help keep your imagination fueled to the max.
We've also got some free bonus inspiration for you this week: At last September's Penny Arcade Expo, Nintendo invited professional artists to create one-of-a-kind animations using the Flipnote Studio™ application for the Nintendo DSi system. The results are now online and ready for viewing at the Flipnote Hatena site (http://flipnote.hatena.com), including cool clips from top comic artists like Eric Jones, Christina Strain and Mike Choi. Check them out and treat your brain to extra helpings of creative juice.
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WiiWare
Max & the Magic Marker
Publisher: Press Play
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: One day Max gets a mysterious marker in the mail. Not knowing better, the first thing he draws is a wacky, purple monster. As soon as the marker leaves the paper, the monster comes to life and jumps off the paper and into another drawing. With the monster on the loose and messing with Max's drawings, Max has no choice but to go after it. Armed with the magic marker, you must help Max track the monster through 15 inventive and challenging levels. You'll need more than good will and quick reflexes to tackle the challenges ahead. Draw freely inside the game to help Max defeat enemies, overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. As you draw stairs, seesaws, balloons, surfboards and whatever else you can think of, your creations will interact with the physical environment, making every session unique.
Dracula - Undead Awakening
Publisher: Chillingo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies in Dracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.
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Virtual Console
FINAL FANTASY II
Original platform: Super NES™
Publisher: Square Enix
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Follow the dark knight Cecil - Lord Captain of Baron's elite force, the Red Wings - as he embarks on a fateful journey riddled with trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Plagued with uncertainty over his monarch's motives, can Cecil turn away from the path of darkness and destruction?
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Nintendo DSiWare™
Elemental Masters
Publisher: lbxgames
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: In this fantasy card game, stand your ground in a quest filled with magic and adventure, and experience a thrilling combination of strategy and role-playing. Choose your character, build up your army in your card deck and fight the mystical creatures of Elendior. With thoughtful use of your cards, you'll obtain the monsters of your enemy and support your attacks by using arcane spells and the rules of dark magic. Dive into this captivating story in the quest mode or duel with your friends in multiplayer mode. More than 100 creatures in numerous maps are waiting for you.
4 TRAVELLERS™ - Play Spanish
Publisher: AGENIUS Interactive
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Whether played alone or together with friends, 4 TRAVELLERS can teach you new words in Spanish. The game is suitable for both young and old, and no previous knowledge is necessary. The more you play, the more your Spanish vocabulary increases. You can also play and learn with the game's unique learning mode. The game is perfect to bring on your trip, with more than 240 carefully selected words included specifically for this occasion.
Dracula - Undead Awakening
Publisher: Chillingo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies in Dracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.
Flips: The Bubonic Builders
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Flips Interactive Books are the fun new way for kids to read. The builders are in to replace the girls' toilet block, but they're more interested in cups of tea and instant noodle snacks than doing any work. James suspects foul play, but Alexander and Lenny are doubtful until a strange accident hammers the truth home. How will the three friends stop St. Sebastian's from being reduced to rubble?