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Wii Want Voice Chat!

GamerNode says, "The Wii lags behind in a lot of areas. Its graphics are mediocre, the online environment is nowhere near the functionality of Xbox Live or PSN, and the hardcore fan base seems to be ignored (just ask anyone who attended Nintendo's E3 07 Press Conference)."

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InMyOpinion6081d ago

It's outselling the 360 and the PS3 like crazy. How can this be? It's not that strange really. Usability/Affordance. Repeat. Usability/Affordance Usability/Affordance Usability/Affordance Usability/Affordance...

Smoove8086081d ago

I agree. What gets me is when its compared to sales and popularity of 360 and PS3. Anyone who attempts to claim they have entered next generation gaming only owning a Nintendo wii is kidding themeselves. For the little children great! But kick me in the a$$ if I just want to settle for mediocre graphics and no online play....Seriously....How is this allowed. Im not knocking the Wii. It brings the family together. Dr. Phil Should recommend the Wii....Maybe he has already! Its fantastic on its own, but dont bother brushing up with the big boys! It can sell three times what the 360 or PS3 does. It doesn't mean squat. Amen!

ItsDubC6081d ago

I still don't understand where ppl get the idea that the Wii has no online play. Granted, Japan has more online Wii games than NA or EU but online gaming has been a success on the Wii so far.

I personally don't really care for online chat. My cousin is one of the many annoying sh!t-talking gamers on Live, and I can live w/out that. For many tho, it would still be a nice option to have.

"In a poll done by IGN Wii editor-in-chief Matt Casamassina, an amazing 98% out of the 10,000+ who participated said they wanted voice chat in upcoming Wii titles. Any statistician can state that a sample size of this magnitude is representative of the total Wii market."

Actually, I would argue that this polling sample is NOT representative of the total Wii market. It is representative of the total "hardcore gamer" Wii market, but a large percentage of Wii owners are casuals that don't even know what IGN is and therefore didn't participate in the poll.

Ashira6081d ago

But I agree...
Just because it's cheaper and more popular doesn't they should screw us over when it comes to online experience. Who gives a crap about the graphics - but it really does make a difference in gameplay experience when we can't do what we want online, like CHAT!

nanometric6081d ago

Yeah, tamaguchi's where cheap and they selled like hot cakes...so?

PS360WII6081d ago

No Wii don't. Voice chat is nothing but annoying. It's only good if you have people who use it to plan attacks and they come one every 50 games. Otherwise it's just f bomb this and f bomb that oh and dang you n word. Why would Wii owners want that?

AcidRhain6081d ago

ehhh, I can take my Wii without chat. Nintendo is too concerned about 7 year old Timmy who'll get into a game and get cussed at. Get another console if you want 'that kinda gaming'.

Rooftrellen6081d ago

Because 17 year old Tommy loves being cussed at, right?

Yeah, sure.

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Zelda Replay: Majora's Mask

VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."

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Crows9017d ago

Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.

FinalFantasyFanatic16d ago

Back when video rental was a thing, I rented out Majoria's Mask, I never finished it though. I did buy the 3DS version before the eshop shutdown, so maybe one day I'll finally play through the whole thing, it's amazing how well these games hold up though. I briefly played Ocarina of Time for a while and it was really fun.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos20d ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto20d ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger8820d ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

ChasterMies20d ago

Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.

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Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos

Nintendo has announced the SNES and Super Famicom games gracing the Nintendo Switch Online library this month, and there are some gems to enjoy.

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OtterX32d ago

Strange headline, as I thought the star of the show was Super RType. I almost bought RType Dimensions EX this last month and was just thinking, man I wish we had the SNES one somewhere on Switch. That's where I got my start w the series and I was beyond excited to see it drop this week!