Zelda - Link to the Past now available on the VC Channel - 800 points

[quote name='gizmogc']Link whines like a little bitch everytime you lash his word. SNES Version FTW![/quote]I'll be hoenst, that's one of the reasons I kinda just stopped playing the GBA version. I might finally get off my butt and download this and play it since I sold my SNES cart and GBA cart for far more than the VC download is.
 
[quote name='hupp']Good thinking Nintendo. Put a game out that was on gba and even younger generations have already played rather than putting out supermario rpg.
Great move, Great move.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, what the hell are they trying to do release a bunch of good VC games the week Halo 3 comes out?[/QUOTE]

Zelda LTTP = Nintendo Developed Game
Super Mario RPG = Squaresoft/Enix developed game

There may still be issues with getting Squaresoft games on the VC. Trust me, I would KILL for Mario RPG today. That is in my Top 5 games of all time. It will come someday....someday. I heard 'rumors' of February....but nothing solid yet.
 
[quote name='Strell']Nothing outside of GGCs at Best Buy, 2000 points for $15.[/quote]Thanks, but I can never find GGCs at BB
 
God, I love this game. I really don't need it though as I still have my SNES cart and my GBA cart. Still, if you've never played this $8ish is an absolute steal.

Also, R-Type 3 got released last week along with two other games, the VC has had at least one game released each week. Releasing only Zelda is a good idea because everything gets lost in it's greatness.

And hupp needs more training.
 
[quote name='Strell']Nothing outside of GGCs at Best Buy, 2000 points for $15.[/QUOTE]

And that's only if your BB has one. The one that I went to didn't have any. They were also $22.99 at the time, but it's at MSRP now.
 
[quote name='Mr Unoriginal']Bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch. I highly doubt you can download and beat this game in a week anyway and if so, maybe you are playing too many video games.[/QUOTE]

Didn't I see a speed run where someone beat this game in like, 3 hours or something?

One of the few games I don't mind buying over and over and over.
 
[quote name='jalu6']Didn't I see a speed run where someone beat this game in like, 3 hours or something?

One of the few games I don't mind buying over and over and over.[/QUOTE]

Yeah someone already posted one in this thread I believe.

Regardless I can't imagine someone doing a speed run is going to get the same enjoyment out of the game as someone taking their time and exploring.
 
[quote name='gizmogc']Zelda LTTP = Nintendo Developed Game
Super Mario RPG = Squaresoft/Enix developed game

There may still be issues with getting Squaresoft games on the VC. Trust me, I would KILL for Mario RPG today. That is in my Top 5 games of all time. It will come someday....someday. I heard 'rumors' of February....but nothing solid yet.[/QUOTE]

Nintendo published Super Mario RPG, and Super Mario RPG has already been sent in to be rated by the ESRB, so it's coming. Nobody knows when though, but it's definitely coming.
 
[quote name='TahoeMax']Nope...it's the ONLY game we get this week.[/QUOTE]


Is that a complaint?? You'd rather have gotten those Sega 'gems'?

Can't please some people...
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Nintendo published Super Mario RPG, and Super Mario RPG has already been sent in to be rated by the ESRB, so it's coming. Nobody knows when though, but it's definitely coming.[/QUOTE]

I understand it was published by Nintendo, I'm just not sure if this is any issues with any Squaresoft/Enix games on the VC.
 
[quote name='Strell']Nothing outside of GGCs at Best Buy, 2000 points for $15.[/QUOTE]

Thats if you can find them B&M. Every retailer around me is sold out.
 
[quote name='gizmogc']I understand it was published by Nintendo, I'm just not sure if this is any issues with any Squaresoft/Enix games on the VC.[/QUOTE]

It's already been submitted to be approved by the ESRB by Nintendo - no issues with it. I'm pretty sure Nintendo owns all the rights to the game just like they own all the rights to Donkey Kong Country even though Rare made it.

When it comes to points, I just bought 1000 for $10 from Nintendo... I don't get charged tax and all I want was LttP.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']It's already been submitted to be approved by the ESRB by Nintendo - no issues with it. I'm pretty sure Nintendo owns all the rights to the game just like they own all the rights to Donkey Kong Country even though Rare made it.

When it comes to points, I just bought 1000 for $10 from Nintendo... I don't get charged tax and all I want was LttP.[/QUOTE]

Thats what I was thinking (Mario RPG) and I'm glad. I had forgotten about DKC being a possible release, and since Rare is with MS now...that means may get Banjo soon.

Maybe I'm mistaken, but were there not ratings for all SNES games? Or do they have to be re-rated? How does the ESRB handle compilations like the Sega Genesis collection then?

Edit: Mario RPG was rated K to A, so I assume it has to be changed since they no longer follow those guidelines.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']It's already been submitted to be approved by the ESRB by Nintendo - no issues with it. I'm pretty sure Nintendo owns all the rights to the game just like they own all the rights to Donkey Kong Country even though Rare made it.

When it comes to points, I just bought 1000 for $10 from Nintendo... I don't get charged tax and all I want was LttP.[/quote]

damn forgot i could just pick up $10 at a time... looks like i'll have to get zelda
 
[quote name='rodeojones903'][quote name='Strell'][quote name='pop311']Any Wii points deals?[/QUOTE]Nothing outside of GGCs at Best Buy, 2000 points for $15.[/QUOTE]Thats if you can find them B&M. Every retailer around me is sold out.[/QUOTE]

Unless you are trying to pick up a points card for less than $20 (or without tax via some site), there isnt a reason to buy one at all via B&M since you can buy points directly through the Wii Shop Channel.

I would love to have 2000 points for
 
[quote name='gizmogc']Thats what I was thinking (Mario RPG) and I'm glad. I had forgotten about DKC being a possible release, and since Rare is with MS now...that means may get Banjo soon.

Maybe I'm mistaken, but were there not ratings for all SNES games? Or do they have to be re-rated? How does the ESRB handle compilations like the Sega Genesis collection then?

Edit: Mario RPG was rated K to A, so I assume it has to be changed since they no longer follow those guidelines.[/QUOTE]


And not all SNES games were rated. ESRB didn't come along until the whole Mortal Kombat fiasco.
 
[quote name='SMMM']And not all SNES games were rated. ESRB didn't come along until the whole Mortal Kombat fiasco.[/QUOTE]

Super Mario RPG was rated, atleast all the boxes on ebay show one. I don't recall them having more then a few print runs of the game as its still somewhat rare.
 
[quote name='gizmogc']Thats what I was thinking (Mario RPG) and I'm glad. I had forgotten about DKC being a possible release, and since Rare is with MS now...that means may get Banjo soon.

Maybe I'm mistaken, but were there not ratings for all SNES games? Or do they have to be re-rated? How does the ESRB handle compilations like the Sega Genesis collection then?

Edit: Mario RPG was rated K to A, so I assume it has to be changed since they no longer follow those guidelines.[/QUOTE]

The compliations get the rating of the most offensive game - this is why Sega didn't want to put Streets of Rage 1 - 3 on our Sonic Gems collection in the US, because SoR would have given it a T rating.

All the games have to be re-rated, you're correct.

How it worked is that Rare owns the properties they created... they own Banjo and Conker and took them with them. This is why, in the Diddy Kong Racing port to the DS, Conker and Banjo are long gone. For Nintendo to put Banjo Kazooie on the VC, they'd have to work out a deal with Rare / MS, and MS would rather just try and put the game on the XBLA since it's probably possible.

Rare created DKC 1 - 3 and 64 BUT all the characters they created are property of Nintendo, and Nintendo owns the rights. I'm pretty sure it's the same way with Mario RPG. It wasn't even until recently that Nintendo started including characters from DKC 2 in their games (like Dixie Kong).
 
Wii Shop channel boot up quite fast. Bought my points for $10.50, fudgin' tax. And downloaded the game in a jiffy. Hope this game isn't dark like the NES Zelda on Wii
 
[quote name='Roufuss']The compliations get the rating of the most offensive game - this is why Sega didn't want to put Streets of Rage 1 - 3 on our Sonic Gems collection in the US, because SoR would have given it a T rating.

All the games have to be re-rated, you're correct.

How it worked is that Rare owns the properties they created... they own Banjo and Conker and took them with them. This is why, in the Diddy Kong Racing port to the DS, Conker and Banjo are long gone. For Nintendo to put Banjo Kazooie on the VC, they'd have to work out a deal with Rare / MS, and MS would rather just try and put the game on the XBLA since it's probably possible.

Rare created DKC 1 - 3 and 64 BUT all the characters they created are property of Nintendo, and Nintendo owns the rights. I'm pretty sure it's the same way with Mario RPG. It wasn't even until recently that Nintendo started including characters from DKC 2 in their games (like Dixie Kong).[/QUOTE]

Rare is developing Diddy Kong Racing for DS...
 
[quote name='Roufuss']The compliations get the rating of the most offensive game - this is why Sega didn't want to put Streets of Rage 1 - 3 on our Sonic Gems collection in the US, because SoR would have given it a T rating.

All the games have to be re-rated, you're correct.

How it worked is that Rare owns the properties they created... they own Banjo and Conker and took them with them. This is why, in the Diddy Kong Racing port to the DS, Conker and Banjo are long gone. For Nintendo to put Banjo Kazooie on the VC, they'd have to work out a deal with Rare / MS, and MS would rather just try and put the game on the XBLA since it's probably possible.

Rare created DKC 1 - 3 and 64 BUT all the characters they created are property of Nintendo, and Nintendo owns the rights. I'm pretty sure it's the same way with Mario RPG. It wasn't even until recently that Nintendo started including characters from DKC 2 in their games (like Dixie Kong).[/QUOTE]

Nintendo created Donkey Kong...but wouldn't it be Rare who created Diddy Kong? Diddy was not in any other Nintendo games.
 
[quote name='ananag112']Honestly, who has yet to play this game before?[/QUOTE]

Me, though I have it from the CC July clearance unopened for GBA
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']Rare is developing Diddy Kong Racing for DS...[/QUOTE]

They be developing it but their own characters aren't showing up in it, that's already been confirmed. No Conker, no Banjo, we're getting 4 new characters instead. I guess MS didn't want them to be in it or something, who knows.

And Gizmo, Rare created Diddy Kong, but I think it's one of those things where Rare could create anything they wanted inside Nintendo's universe, but Nintendo owns the rights to every character they create within the Donkey Kong franchise.
 
[quote name='ananag112']Honestly, who has yet to play this game before?[/QUOTE]

I haven't - but I do own an unopened GBA version of it. Maybe I can sell that as Botticus did and pick up the VC version. But damn, I need more Wii points cards (so I can only pay $4 for this by getting the card with my EB credit).
 
[quote name='io']I haven't - but I do own an unopened GBA version of it. Maybe I can sell that as Botticus did and pick up the VC version. But damn, I need more Wii points cards (so I can only pay $4 for this by getting the card with my EB credit).[/quote]

I have only played a little bit of it. There are probably quite a few people that bought a Wii that have never played SNES Zelda. I never had a Super Nintendo. I only had the Sega systems from genesis on. I will get it eventually but I'm playing Excite Truck now and Trauma Center, and then the baseball games come out. Might be awhile before I can play this one, but this is the 1 VC I was waiting for.
 
Square does own the right to the Mario RPG characters if you played Mario and Luigi. However I dont see them giving Nintendo any problem if Nintendo release it on VC.

If Rare wants to include Banjo and Conker, MS probably let them if they ask nicely. MS has allow Age of Empire and Mech Assult on DS already.
 
[quote name='62t']
If Rare wants to include Banjo and Conker, MS probably let them if they ask nicely. MS has allow Age of Empire and Mech Assult on DS already.[/QUOTE]

Microsoft would just put Banjo Kazooie on XBLA itself, more than likely, if it was possible.

SOTN opens up new doors in that regard.
 
[quote name='schuerm26']I have only played a little bit of it. There are probably quite a few people that bought a Wii that have never played SNES Zelda. I never had a Super Nintendo. I only had the Sega systems from genesis on. I will get it eventually but I'm playing Excite Truck now and Trauma Center, and then the baseball games come out. Might be awhile before I can play this one, but this is the 1 VC I was waiting for.[/QUOTE]

A big reason for me getting a Wii was because of the VC... I mean, I can have all my games on one system, and never have to worry about them not working? I don't have to worry about fucking with a console, with blowing into a cart, with having 25 consoles hooked up to my tv?

I can turn on my Wii, play a game, turn it off.

I think by this time next year the VC is going to be huge.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Microsoft would just put Banjo Kazooie on XBLA itself, more than likely, if it was possible.

SOTN opens up new doors in that regard.[/QUOTE]


i think they will, it would be really smart move.

I think comparing MS letting Nintendo have DS games is a lame point. MS doesn't have a handheld so putting it on a Nintendo platform doesn't hurt MS. Putting a Rare game on the VC instead of Xbox Arcade would hurt MS.
 
[quote name='David85']i think they will, it would be really smart move.

I think comparing MS letting Nintendo have DS games is a lame point. MS doesn't have a handheld so putting it on a Nintendo platform doesn't hurt MS. Putting a Rare game on the VC instead of Xbox Arcade would hurt MS.[/quote]But can MS put Nintendo SNES and 64 games on the XBLA? Because I haven't seen any Nintendo platform games on it's service and I am sure Rare wouldn't mind putting Killer Instinct on there with achievements and online play...
 
[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']But can MS put Nintendo SNES and 64 games on the XBLA? Because I haven't seen any Nintendo platform games on it's service and I am sure Rare wouldn't mind putting Killer Instinct on there with achievements and online play...[/QUOTE]

Yea... that's like saying SOTN can't show up because it was originally on the Playstation. They would just have to get it running on the 360. MS owns everything having to do with Banjo Kazooie, including the source code.

Originally you didn't see any games like that because MS had a 50mb limit.. they've since raised it so anything is possible.

Now, if MS was REALLY smart, they'd throw in Banjo Kazooie and Tooie on the XBLA the week (or a week before) Banjo-Threeie is going to come out... kind of like if they were to release the old Shadowrun games on XBLA before the new one hits.

I wish companies, Nintendo included, would start promoting their series in this way, and using the VC as a clever marketing tool. I'd love to see them throw some old Mario Party's on the VC in March to hype up Mario Party 8, and maybe some more Mario platformers in April (like SMB 3) to hype up Super Paper Mario.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Yea... that's like saying SOTN can't show up because it was originally on the Playstation. They would just have to get it running on the 360. MS owns everything having to do with Banjo Kazooie, including the source code.[/QUOTE]

The thing is though that Symphony of the Night was on the Saturn too. It's never been a Playstation exclusive. The difference is that Banjo Kazooie and Tooie might be tied up as Nintendo only games. I seriously doubt that Nintendo is not forward thinking enough to sign some type of exclusive contract with Rare for their Rare games on the SNES and N64 before they were bought out by Microsoft.
 
[quote name='furyk']The thing is though that Symphony of the Night was on the Saturn too. It's never been a Playstation exclusive. The difference is that Banjo Kazooie and Tooie might be tied up as Nintendo only games. I seriously doubt that Nintendo is not forward thinking enough to sign some type of exclusive contract with Rare for their Rare games on the SNES and N64 before they were bought out by Microsoft.[/QUOTE]

It's just a platform it's on, nothing more. Part of MS buying Rare from Nintendo was that they also bought the rights to Banjo Kazooie, Conker, I think Killer Instinct and can do with them what they please. MS owns the characters, the worlds, the source code, everything.

If such a contract was as you described, we'd be seeing Conker and Banjo Kazooie as part of Diddy Kong Racing, but we're not.

Nintendo kept the rights to everything created within the DKC universe but sold all of Rare's properties with Rare.

Here is proof from the Wiki... the "he" is Matt Cassimiania or whatver his name is, from IGN:

He stated that he had "met with some Rare/Microsoft staff" while attending the 2006 Game Developers Conference, who confirmed once and for all that the Virtual Console will not see any Rare-owned licenses. This means that classic Rare titles such as Perfect Dark, Jet Force Gemini, and Banjo-Kazooie (to name a few) may be absent from the download service; GoldenEye 007 may be a possibility as the James Bond video game license is held by Activision and would require Activision's, not Rare's, permission to be released on the system. The Donkey Kong games that were developed by Rare remain unaffected, since Nintendo retain the rights to the Donkey Kong series.

The trademarks of the characters from the games that Rare made for Nintendo consoles (such as Conker of Conker's Bad Fur Day) were retained by Rare (apart from IP originally developed by Nintendo, i.e. Donkey Kong and Star Fox
 
Anyone else have a problem trying to get the Master Sword from that area on the top left of the map? I've never played this game before, but the text is coming out all scrambled and it won't let me take the sword. Is this a bug?
 
[quote name='porieux']Anyone else have a problem trying to get the Master Sword from that area on the top left of the map? I've never played this game before, but the text is coming out all scrambled and it won't let me take the sword. Is this a bug?[/quote]No, I think it's part of the game that you have to venture on. :)
 
Anyone know if the gamecube zelda collector's disc works on the wii? If it does, then with the VC LttP download we can finally play every console Zelda on one system. (well, not counting the CDi ones.)
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Yea... that's like saying SOTN can't show up because it was originally on the Playstation. They would just have to get it running on the 360. MS owns everything having to do with Banjo Kazooie, including the source code.

Originally you didn't see any games like that because MS had a 50mb limit.. they've since raised it so anything is possible.

Now, if MS was REALLY smart, they'd throw in Banjo Kazooie and Tooie on the XBLA the week (or a week before) Banjo-Threeie is going to come out... kind of like if they were to release the old Shadowrun games on XBLA before the new one hits.

I wish companies, Nintendo included, would start promoting their series in this way, and using the VC as a clever marketing tool. I'd love to see them throw some old Mario Party's on the VC in March to hype up Mario Party 8, and maybe some more Mario platformers in April (like SMB 3) to hype up Super Paper Mario.[/QUOTE]
Square is smart enough. They released Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth on PSP and two months later they released Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
 
[quote name='pinoy530']Anyone know if the gamecube zelda collector's disc works on the wii? If it does, then with the VC LttP download we can finally play every console Zelda on one system. (well, not counting the CDi ones.)[/QUOTE]
with a gameboy player, you can already do it with the cube.
 
[quote name='pinoy530']Anyone know if the gamecube zelda collector's disc works on the wii? If it does, then with the VC LttP download we can finally play every console Zelda on one system. (well, not counting the CDi ones.)[/QUOTE]


Is it for Cube? The answer is Yes, so Yes, it will work.
 
[quote name='porieux']Anyone else have a problem trying to get the Master Sword from that area on the top left of the map? I've never played this game before, but the text is coming out all scrambled and it won't let me take the sword. Is this a bug?[/QUOTE]

dash into the bookself!!
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Yep, already bought it, and played it through the first mini dungeon.

It looks great in 480p.[/quote]

So the game is really optimized in 480p in the software, or is it some kind of upscaling the Wii does (not true 480p)?

A stupid question, I know, because the game is so freaking old, but I'm just nerd-curious...
 
This news made my day a little brighter. I don't have time to play it tonight, but I'll be sure to download it tomorrow after school.
 
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