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    3DS - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Discussion Thread - Master Quest Included!

    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...
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    3DS - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Discussion Thread - Master Quest Included!

    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...
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    Club Nintendo

    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...
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    Rhythm Heaven

    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...
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    Club Nintendo

    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...
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    Is the Castlevania series getting more "advanced"

    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...
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    Mario Kart Wii - Gen. Discussion & Info

    @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...
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    Williams Pinball Hall of Fame?

    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...
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    Excite Truck (not dead yet!)

    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.
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    Williams Pinball Hall of Fame?

    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...
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    Williams Pinball Hall of Fame?

    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)...
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    Williams Pinball Hall of Fame?

    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...
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    Williams Pinball Hall of Fame?

    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...
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    Williams Pinball Hall of Fame?

    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...
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    Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection

    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...
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    NiGHTS 2! It's quite likeable - Just not Shaq-fu-able! In Stores Now!

    I have the game now. Here are some impressions. 1. Story cut-sequences ARE entirely skippable. The IGN reviewer must have had a different version of the game. When you replay a level for a better score, you can replay from the beginning of the story sequence (where you can then press a...
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    NiGHTS 2! It's quite likeable - Just not Shaq-fu-able! In Stores Now!

    My guess is, it has shipped today and most stores won't get them until sometime between Wednesday and Friday. As for critical reaction, well... I was able to find the following snippets on Metacritic. Nintendo Power gave it a 90/100 and said "This was obviously a labor of love for the...
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    NiGHTS 2! It's quite likeable - Just not Shaq-fu-able! In Stores Now!

    If gamers here at CAG want to question Sega's decisions (c'mon.. 'bashing?') they'll do it. What's more, no one's required to read it! We're Cheap Ass Gamers, so clearly we'd rather get upgraded ports of games from ten years ago as unlockable extras rather than paying for them separately on a...
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    NiGHTS 2! It's quite likeable - Just not Shaq-fu-able! In Stores Now!

    It's already been done, in a very similar situation. Sega did it with Panzer Dragoon, a game sharing a hugely similar cult status and fan base with NiGHTS. It, like NiGHTS, began on the Sega Saturn, and the port of the original was included as an unlockable extra in Panzer Dragoon Orta (the...
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    NiGHTS 2! It's quite likeable - Just not Shaq-fu-able! In Stores Now!

    Given the number of years - and console generations - separating this NiGHTS and the Saturn iteration, I just don't understand Sega's inexplicable decision notto include the port as an extra on Journey Into Dreams. This iteration is ripe for a tribute to the first game... and given that it has...
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