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The local Gamestops that I checked & called did what they usually do: scolded me for not pre-ordering and told me all their copies were for pre-orders. I replied that I didn't know about the soundtrack deal until the morning of launch day. At this point I'm just giving up and waiting a few...

I wasn't in any rush to buy this game on launch day until I found out about the soundtrack offer/registration deadline. All of a sudden, instead of my usual online route, I found myself checking every store in the area for available physical copies. I've visited (but mostly called) every Best...

Count me as one of the very few who is just glad Club Nintendo finally came to the US. I'll admit... I imported a Super Famicom back in the day and would have loved to get my hands on the special classic controller for nostalgic purposes. I'll admit I was slightly disappointed that it wasn't...

After playing through the demo a handful of times I'm disappointed. Felt like a twitchy, trial-and-error slog. I was expecting more fun. Maybe it was the choice of levels. I usually love rhythm games and the music/visual style of RH is right down my alley, but "MEH" all around for this one...

Given the choice between games and gamer paraphernalia, I have to go with the games. I've got the G&W Galleries 1-4 for the GB/GBA already, a series than really runs the gamut of prior game and watch titles. The Club Nintendo DS version, already out for some time, has a meager 3 games, all of...

I generally enjoyed C:OoE. I had very few problems getting through to the end, despite a few tough bosses and the occasional glyph hunt. In fact, I found it no more difficult than any other games in the 'metroidvania' series. The glyph system is fantastic and provides a much more strategic...

@Mephitical: You're not the only one feeling sub-average at this game. I'm considerably below 5000, just after a few hours of online play this weekend. I'm terrible at this game, utterly terrible. Granted I'm using the wheel and the learning curve has been a bit steep. I've gotten gold on...

As the tables' objectives become clearer, my skill is improving noticeably. I've unlocked most of the regular goals (with the exception of Jive Time, which is a bit more unforgiving and sparse as far as tables go). The wizard goals are a lot more challenging, but still attainable. I've...

I hear ya. Everywhere I look, this game is $37.99 - $39.99 used. What gives? Where are some people finding this for $12? I wonder if the Wii Wheel will be compatible with Excite Truck... or if that's even a good idea or not. Seems like it would be a good fit.

A few impressions: Unless you actively dislike pinball, there is no way you're not going to enjoy this game. Over the years, I've had many opportunities to play various digital pinball tables, and I've also had a lot of experience with actual tables, first at pizza parlors and later, my...

Funny, I wondered the same thing when I saw that post. I've seen plenty of 'Gottlieb Collection' copies in various bargain endcaps for at least the last year or so. Anyway, I finally FOUND this game. Go to BB's website, use the store locator... only 1 BB in my area (among about 10 others)...

Heh, thanks for the tips. I thought to look in Target's bargain endcap already, with no luck, but I'll keep looking. Maybe I'll get lucky and score this for $19 at some point. I've noticed some people online complaining about this game being sold 'online only,' which clearly isn't true, but I...

Since no one else seems to be having any trouble finding this game... it's nowhere to be found where I live (SF Bay Area). The release date was a month ago, so stores have had plenty of time to get this one in. I've also visited just about every B&M that carries any sort of game software, and...

AFAIK, FYE seems the only B&M where the Wii version is currently available (there aren't many FYEs around this area). I've had the chance to look around various shops/stores and I haven't seen any version of this anywhere. I can wait (especially since this is a budget title), I just hope it...

For the record, one of those 'archaic' MSX games was previously unavailable and localized for the release of 'Persistence.' Apart from those two 'archaic' games, Persistence has a wealth of additional features, including Snake Theater, an updated maps for Snake vs. Monkey, Duel Mode, and the...