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If you will look at the category you will notice that it is in Gaming. You are thinking, "Why is it in Gaming," right? Here is why. As almost everyone knows I am a HUGE Legend of Zelda fan. And if you don't know that I may have to throw a Hylian shield at you. And I could if I wanted too. But that is beside the point. The main point is a bit further down in the blog entry. And yes everything in this entry ties in. I'll start off with I beat The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess completely. Every heart, item, anything that can be unlocked, etc. And I will say right now, it is the best game I have ever played. I am considering a few Legend of Zelda MOCs. The Legendary Hylian MOCs, is what I will name them... at least for now. I won't say who/what I plan to make until they are posted. Just because I want to keep you guys in suspense. And I'm mean. Kohaku
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Over Christmas Break, Nintendo made five classic games available for the Wii's Virtual Console. One of those was the legendary Super Mario Bros for the NES. I had some extra points left over from my purchase of Mario 64, so I decided to pick up SMB for the reasonable price of $5. The last time I played this was probably back in 96 or so, shortly before my family made the uneducated decision to sell our NES. Whatever the case, I never beat it. Not really for any lack of trying, but because I was just uneducated. This was before the days of the internet, before I could click a few links and learn a few tricks here and there. So I was blissfully, or "frustratingly" if you actually watched me play, unaware of the ability to Continue a game by pressing A + Start on the title screen. So when I learned of this yesterday suddenly the game became considerably less impossible. I uttered a few curses here and there in the course of a few of the trickier jumps, and I managed to squeak through that a-maze-ing 8-4 with a very slim about of time left. But I did it. I finally beat the original Mario. 20 years after its original release. It was really a triumph of the spirit though, and I wish I hadn't been alone in the house when it happened. Mostly because I doubted the dog would understand why his master was jumping up and down with glee. And then I saw this: Why do the fates torture me so?
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As many people with the Wii know, the original wrist straps have broken and sent controllers flying off into TVs, Vase, Windows, etc. Of course that shouldn't have happened if people would have payed attention to the warnings Nintendo has given. I have been careful to avoid doing that, although, Nintendo has offered to replace them for free, so I figured, I might as well. Just to be safe. I ordered two of them, and best of all they are free. Image from the Nintendo Wrist Strap Replacement Form. Edited because of a spelling mistake in the title. Silly me. Kohaku
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Wow. I haven't posted a new entry in ages... it's a new record for me! Anyway, I got around to getting pictures of my BBC entry and my Miis. I'll be entering the BBC later today though, no time right now. Now for the Miis: Chuck Norris Dick Cheney Kim Jong Il Lego Figure Mii I would like to note that, I have not posted a few of them because of the religion rules, and I didn't want to offend anyone. More will come in the future. Kohaku
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This is a quick Wii related update... As many people know, the Wii has the Mii Channel. I have created quite a few of my own. All of who will be posted (with pictures of them) in a future entry. Among them are: -Chuck Norris -Dick Cheney -Kim Jong Il Yeah I'm weird. I do have normal Coming soon to my Wii: -Jay Leno -Kohaku (From Inuyasha) -Other famous people -Something related to BZPower(For now it is a secret, I'm not telling.) Who would you create? Or Who did you create? Kohaku
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I now have a Wii. It took a while before my mom let me play it, but she caved in and I got it. And it is very fun, and thats just Wii Sports, I have yet to play Twilight Princess. Anyway, I'll be cleaning my room and playing on my Wii this week. And Giganuva, I win. Kohaku
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The latest in my parade of Wii related entires, but this is just a quick one. I've been trying to track down people's Wii Numbers, and decided this would be the easiest way. Torhu 3358 5920 9567 3970 If you want to add me, feel free. Just let me know so I can hopefully add you.
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Yup, tomorrow morning I'll be waiting in front of Target, for a Nintendo Wii. From when I called they should have a good chance of having them on sale, because they did not receive a shipment of them on Black Friday. Wish me luck guys! Kohaku
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Sadly, I do not have a Wii, yet. However, due to a deal I made with my parents, I will get it for Christmas. Ah, there is more though, if I clean my room I will get it much earlier. So, that is my main goal. So the moral is, I will get to play my Wii before Giganuva can play his. *Does Final Fantasy Victory Dance while the music plays in the background.* And so it begins... The Wii Wars... I also heard that the Wii can send email. Or in this case WiiMail. Kohaku
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I have just found the most outrageous price for a PS3 on Ebay. It shocked me when I saw it. Picture Link in case the auction changes. A link to the actual auction. I don't know about you, but $3,000,000 is too much for a game system. Well, what do you know, my third blog entry of the day. Kohaku
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My friends and I went to Walmart to pick up grocieries yesterday. With the Wii only a few days from release, I made a stop in electronics to get some information regarding how the store would handle those who wish to line-up on launch day. Thankfully, the guy in electronics said they'd have no problem with it...regardless of when you decided to get in line. He made his point more clear by gestering towards layaway, where three people were already camped out for the Playstation 3. Two guys sat on lawn chairs, while the third (who I couldn't tell if he was first or third) was walking in a circle juggling some balls he had brought with. Now, I consider myself a pretty diehard gamer...but this to me just sounds crazy. I suppose news of PS3's possibly being in short supply at launch may have contributed in part. But now I am concerned for my own chances of landing a Wii on the 19th. My group of friends on campus will be taking a trip to the Mall of America on Saturday, a good hour from the apartment. We'll most likely make it back before too late in the evening, but if people get in line as early as they did for the PS3 those 20 Wiis that Walmarts ad promised may quickly fade away. Fates appear to be conspiring right now. Whether it's against me or with me I've yet to decide. But all I know is that I can't be as dedicated as those three noble souls who got to Walmart sometime yesterday morning. Of course, how funny would it be if come Thursday night they're still the only people in line until about 2-3 hours before launch?
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I played a Wii, it was awesome! The game I got to play a demo of was Excite Truck. I don't plan on getting this game at launch but If you are interested in it, get it. The controller is much smaller than I though it would be... The Wii is very awesome though. To quote Slota, "Words cannot describe it." Kohaku
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My friend and I had some errands to run this afternoon, one of which was stopping at Gamestop. Upon arriving, we were pleasantly surprised to see a playable Wii demo unit. The only game hooked up was ExciteTruck, but it was still fun. The controller's surprisingly small, but fit comfortably in my hand even when turned on its side. The controllers felt a bit loose, but that could've just been me getting used to it. It was fun having an excuse to throw my whole body into the steering this time, as usually gamers get mocked for getting so involved. Overall, Nintendo's got a good thing here...I hope that they're able to succeed with this endeavor. Oh, and go to Gamestop to try it yourself. You'll need a driver's license and credit card in order to "check out" the Wii Remote, as they're not able to attach it like a normal controller. So make sure if you're not able to provide these that you get your parents to come along.
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Well, not yet anyway. I've got feelers out as to what's going on the Saturday before the Wii comes out (Nov. 18th). Fates almost conspired, giving me a job interview on the 17th. But since I'm not interested in the PS3, it won't be a problem. Gamestop will supposedly be offering a bundle soon that includes a Wii, extra controller, six games and a bunch of stuff I don't want all for "under $699." Go ahead and grab this one up, I'm really not interested in spending that much quite yet. My best bet now is to pitch a tent outside one of the local department stores and hope for the best. If what I've been hearing is accurate, most stores are getting between 8-10 systems on launch day. So I'll have to scout whichever line is the shortest and take my chances with it. All I can say is thank the stars its a weekend launch, otherwise I'd be missing a bit of work/school to do this. But hey, it's a new thing for me...gotta try everything once right?
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In a previous blog entry, I mentioned I was a Legendary Hunter. What does that mean? I am refering to the Nintendo DS game, Metroid Prime Hunters. In MP:H you can win points by beating your opponents, and you lose points by losing. Being a legendary hunter means that I have gained 750 points from online battles or just any battle against a human. There is only one major problem. If you lose a battle you lose a ton of points and can be sent back down to a Master Hunter. Here is a link to my Hunter's Licence, If it doesn't work try the link again it won't always work: Click Here To See the Hunter's Licence Anyway to celebrate this achievement, cookies for everybody! (Only for a limited time only.) Kohaku
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I'll apologize in advance if this runs long, but with the next gen ready to kick into full gear in the next few weeks, you're going to see a lot of people throwing their weight around when it comes to discussions of the future of gaming. Though the 360 has been around for about a year at this point, the biggest war (as usual) has come down to Nintendo vs. Sony. And unfortunately, as with the case almost every time the topic of video games is breached, people are grouped into one side or another. And what fosters this kind of gamer seggregation? One word, which over the last few years has come to take an extremely negative and annoying conotation. I speak, of course, about the word "fanboy." It's not to hard to find a discussion of video games break that has broken down into the "us vs. them" mentality. And when that happens, the F-word starts getting flung about with reckless abandon. Unfortunately, the word is most commonly associated with those who enjoy playing Nintendo products. That's what lead me to write this. I'm buying a Wii, I don't know when...but it'll hopefully be soon. For the time being, I am not buying a PS3. And despite whatever I tell people, there's always some bufoon who jumps into the discussion with the mighty "fanboy" accusation. It doesn't matter that the biggest reason I'm not getting a PS3 is money, no...it's naturally that I'm a Nintendo fanboy, who enjoys playing childish games and whatever other stereotype those with no gaming knowledge seem to latch onto. Of course, if I was unwilling to buy a Wii because I was unsure of the new control system, there'd be people who'd jump down my throat as being of the Sony persuasion. And that's where the problem lies. Under no circumstance is a gamer allowed to enjoy multiple gaming systems. If they prefer one thing to another, they're a fanboy, and that's the end of the discussion. And unfortunately, the person throwing that word out there is considered the "smart" one. So why go into a huge rant on such an insignificant word? Because honestly, it's gotten to the point where it's just as bad as some of the other words cultures have used to put down those around them. Let's think about it? What is meant when somebody accuses another of being a fanboy? To be accused of being a fanboy is to be accused of blindly following a certain company regardless of the moves they make. This includes ignoring the faults of a game or console and only paying attention to the upsides. The reverse would apply to a "fanboy's" way of regarding another system. Also, usually the person throwing about the word is doing so as a means of attempting to sound neutral and more knowledgeable. It's essentially they're way of saying: "You won't listen to what I think. Therefore you are wrong, you are dumber than me, and you are a fanboy." To a gamer, being called a fanboy is one of the lowest insults. It implies a lack of knowledge, and is used to help the accuser feel smarter than those around them. Though it doesn't carry the kind of history that other such words have developed from, to me it doesn't make it any less ignorant to throw it around in the midst of conversing. I've always been a fan of the "attack the argument, not the arguer" persuasion. The word fanboy does nothing of that sort, and only causes a further divison between what is essentially a group of people that all love the same thing very much.
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This was something my roomies heard quite frequently last night as I cracked open FFXII for the first time. I didn't plan on getting this game so soon, but after reviewing my birthday and holiday list...I discovered I had made this glaring omission. Since I had sold my Gamecube, I needed something to tide me over until I was able to actually secure a Wii. That's where the adventures in Ivalice come in. I'm only four hours in, but I have to say that I'm impressed. The battle system has taken some getting used to, and I'm considering staying in Wait Mode despite how it can sometimes slow the action down. My Gambits (the command chains that tell a CPU Controlled party member how to act) aren't able to handle a very complex set, so I find it's easier if I turn those off and issue commands one at a time. It's also fun in the middle of combat to set a character to do something and then hotswap to a different party member. I'm sure I'll get the nuances down as I play further in. The story so far has some interesting elements going already. Nothing too unpredictable yet, but it's setting itself up for some big stuff, you can feel it in the air (as much as artificial air can feel). I'm looking forward to where it's going, that's for sure. My only beef would be in regards to the License Board, which is essentially FFX's Sphere Grid on steroids. This is perhaps the most control I've had over a character's developement, and honestly I'm completely overwhelemd at this point. Each character starts in essentially the same spot, and it's up to the player to determine what they're going to be capable of. This goes right down to the accessories they'll be able to use and the abilities they'll be able to utilize. In the long run, it'll be rewarding to see a set of homegrown characters, but for the time being I'm still a bit lost as to where I want to take each character.
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I wasn't a big fan of the new fighting system introduced in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. Though I've been a fan of the fighting genre, it's usually been as a button masher. That is with the exception of Bloody Roar, where my skills with Xion are significantly honed (especially in the 4th installment, where Career Mode can be abused to make him significantly broken). However, when my roommate brought home MK: Armaggedon, the idea of a custom character feature was highly intriquing. The downside of this though was that most of the fun stuff (the more unique clothing and moves) were all "locked" and could only be made available by spending Koins earned in the main game. Desperate to actually dig deep into this system, I started the Konquest mode. It's been a few days now, and I'm hooked. Though I don't quite get the Kombat system (aerial fighting...) being able to custom build my own fighter and moveset helps to get a feel for how it works.. And I'm finding this has helped me get accustomed to playing as the "real" characters. Though I've refined his look to the point that I like, I've still got to pin down the types of moves I want to use. There's a certain style I'm going for, and it's been tough to build around that while still making the moves look believable. Also, I've got to come up with a more clever Bio than the one I've written (yes, you get to write your character's bio too). I can't decide if I want to take it seriously, or just have fun and write a joke entry. I'm on the fence between: "Hybrid arrived at the tournament having heard promises of punch and pie. Upon hearing that this had been a lie, he set out to put an end to those who had decieved him. But by the time he had defeated the last of the 62 kombatants, Hybrid had forgotten what it was he had been fighting for. Armed now with the powers of a god, Hybrid relaxed in his chambers and conjured his own punch and pie treat. It was the finest meal he had ever eaten." or "For Hybrid, the Mortal Kombat tournament had been a means of testing the limits of his power. But as he fought his way through the army of kombatants, he came to realize that these would not be the right group to do so. Now, with Blaze defeated and Hybrid empowered with the strength of a god, Hybrid was faced with only one solution. Using the full extent of his new power, Hybrid turned back time to when he arrived at the scene of the battle. He would once again challenge the finest warriors in all the realms, but this time he would do while using only one hand..." The first one would remain as is if I went with it, while the second most likely would be written a bit here or there. I like the idea of just fighting for the sake of fighting, but I might change things so that instead of turning back time he challenges the Elder Gods who have watched over the Tournament. I dunno, it's something I'm probably putting too much thought into. But in summation, MK:A = Fun.
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Wii reservations became available today. It started at about 10 am CST, when I was sitting in class. I would've skipped, but I decided I've already used up my leniency on Twins games last week. Whatever the case, they aren't available anymore. The stores in my area are all out. The local Gamestop, for example, sold out of their 14 essentially before the store opened. Fortunately I wasn't the guy who stood in line for two hours after being told he wasn't getting one...only to go "Hmmm..." like some half-wit when the guy at the counter told me the same thing people had been saying for said two hours. Essentially, this makes up my mind on the Wii, at least for now. I've put feelers out to see what my odds are of picking one up as a holiday gift. My birthday's out of the question as that's about two weeks prior to release. Unfortunately X-Mas comes about two weeks after the release of Twilight Princess on the Gamecube. Basically that leaves me from November 19th until December 12th to decide if I want to get a Wii or not. And how I'm getting one for that matter. Otherwise I'm going to run into some hassles with which version I should buy. Also, I've got a Gamecube that I won't be needing anymore. Once I figure out what I'm doing Wiiwise, that will be available for sale. Don't know if it'll be to Gamestop to make up some cash towards Wii, or if I could make a few extra bucks by selling it used online. I figure somebody out there still wants one of these. If I can sell it to them and save them a few bucks comparred to Gamestop's price, while still making a bit more than the store would give me...I might as well cut the middleman and do that. It's how I swapped my DSPhat for a DSLite. So I've really only temporarily made up my mind. Fortunately the whole sell my Gamecube thing is still good for a few more weeks. At which point I probably will have to pay them to take it away from me.
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Today my Super Smach Bros. Melee file was deleted... by a former friend. I have much anger towards them... but I am very calm. Why? I backed it up, therefore it is not a total loss. It is very sad that some of the name files are gone... such as one that was very symbolic to me... it was the data of a deaf person. I am truly saddened at this loss. As long as I remember, it will live on in this blog entry. Although I can't post his name, This entry is dedicated to him. Kohaku
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A Nintendo Wii, spare controller, and six games. Three months rent. Half my yearly car insurance. My share of tuition for a semester. A semester and a half year's worth of books. Dinner at Chipotle every night for more than 3 months. ...What are all these things you ask? To me, they are a list of things that I could potentially buy for the price of one Playstation 3. Why do I bring it up? This past week, stores began to take preorders for the system (set to release a few days prior to the Wii...don't recall the actual date) I hate to sound like a Nintendo fanboy, but from a stritcly enconomic standpoint this is not the system for me. $600 smackaroos, and that's before I even get games to play on it. I'm barely scraping together enough guts to buy a Wii at some point this year. I really hope that the consumer sends a message to Sony that they've stretched the pocketbooks of gamers just a smidge too far this time around. A few years back, I wouldn't have thought twice about it. But now that I'm in college, looking at the price tag and seeing three months rent is just...well...a rude awakening. Sony has essentially priced me (a guy supposedly in their target demographic) right out of the market. Will Sony's system have pretty graphics? Of course. Will it have the franchises I love? I've only seen screens of FFXIII and I'm in love! But looking at that list I made. There are so many others things I could have instead. Things that would last me a lot longer, and do me much more in the long run. Because there's one thing I haven't put up there yet. I go grocery shopping once every two weeks. I usually spend around 8-10 bucks. I shop cheap, and don't eat much of the fancy or snacky stuff. You can see the math. For $600, I could spend $11 a week on groceries on myself. That'd be almost twice what I spend now. That's right, I could eat for two years on what it would cost me to buy one PS3. It sounds riddiculous, and people don't believe me. But it's the truth. And that is why I wasn't lined up outside Gamestop a few days ago. Unfortunately, it's also why part of me wants to see Sony fail this time around.
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One word never meant so much to the gaming world. With it's sweet controller. If you haven't looked up anything on it, you are insane. I'm so glad that I'm gonna get it... hopefully on it's launch date. Also, I noticed the server was crazy today. Which reminded me of a few weeks ago when this, only 17 users on Bzpower. Kohaku
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My initial excitement regarding the Wii has faded somewhat, mostly because some new news has come in. Super Paper Mario, which I had been looking forward to since its annoucement at E3, has been cancelled for the Nintendo Gamecube. Instead, it will be pushed onto the Wii. Which means Nintendo has effectively rewarded me for sticking with my Gamecube till the bitter end by taking away everything I had been waiting for. Does this mean I'll still be selling my Cube to get a Wii? I don't think so anymore... Instead, I'm keeping my Cube and getting that version of Twilight Princess in Decemeber. I don't like being "forced" into buying new consoles to get games I should be playing on my current one. Especially after I supported the Gamecube for all this time. I don't consider myself a spiteful person, but I don't think I'm in as big a hurry to buy a Wii. Especially since Metroid, Mario, and Smash Bros have all had their "tentative" release dates changed to the much more vauge "2007." I do know, however, I will most likely never get Super Paper Mario.
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Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy 7 I'm completely hooked on this game right now, it is really good. You get to play as Vincent Valentine and shoot bad guys who are trying to end the world. Of course it still has it's roleplaying elements, well, some of them. And Cloud is in it, so it is automatically awesome. Of course, there will be more on Vincent Valentine later in a VS. Kohaku
