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Title: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 24, 2010, 08:24:31 PM
I can't look at games for it without feeling like a loser.

I can't play games on it without feeling like a loser.

I can't think about playing games on it without feeling that playing my Gamecube/64/Genesis would be funner.

I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Lotos on January 24, 2010, 08:25:29 PM
Look at your spam emails and buy some of those pills they offer you.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 24, 2010, 08:27:50 PM
Quote from: Lotos on January 24, 2010, 08:25:29 PM
Look at your spam emails and buy some of those pills they offer you.
Ah, I see what you did there. It's a joke.

about my dick.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Gwen Khan on January 24, 2010, 08:30:55 PM
suck it up loser
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Cornwad on January 24, 2010, 09:02:32 PM
Get Tatsunoko vs Capcom when it comes out. Beating people up is manly. You could also cover all your Wii games with black/red paper. I also recommend putting a plate of steak near your Wii at all times.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: SkyMyl on January 24, 2010, 09:07:41 PM
NO MORE HEROES
MADWORLD
TATSUNOKO VS CAPCOM
MURAMASA
RESIDENT EVIL 4 (...but Nayr does have me here.)
OKAMI (Nayr, it's not like anyone will find a good copy of the original version, let alone the Wii version.)
THE CONDUIT, UNLESS YOU HAVE A PS3/360, IN WHICH CASE IT'S NOT WORTH IT


HOW MANY OF THESE GAMES DO YOU OWN
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Nayrman on January 24, 2010, 09:12:37 PM
Quote from: Blue on January 24, 2010, 09:07:41 PM
NO MORE HEROES YES
MADWORLD Platinum's desperate attempt to copy NMH... a decent game tho
TATSUNOKO VS CAPCOM yes
MURAMASA yes
RESIDENT EVIL 4 not a wii game
OKAMI also not a wii game
THE CONDUIT a terrible fps by any other standards, only gets noticed because it's on the Wii

HOW MANY OF THESE GAMES DO YOU OWN

NO MORE HEROES 2 TOMORROW AS WELL AS TATSUNOKO VS. CAPCOM.
Besides, we all know Travis is more badass than any of these "hardcore space marines" with their "laser guns" and poop. A true man runs in swinging a sword and suplexing his enemies!

Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Cornwad on January 24, 2010, 09:22:44 PM
I actually own none of those besides Resident Evil 4, but I'm getting TvC when it comes out. But then again, that's all you really need.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Silverhawk79 on January 24, 2010, 10:59:20 PM
I get that feeling too. Lately, I've been playing a lot of my old Gamecube games because for some reason, I just don't like holding the Wiimote.
Well, that, and my rechargable battery life is laughable.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 25, 2010, 01:02:39 AM
The fact that most of those games mentioned usually get the tag

"Good for a Wii game"

should say loads.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Thirdkoopa on January 25, 2010, 09:42:41 AM
From someone who owns a PS3 and a Wii and will technically own a 360 indirectly soon along with borrowing/RENTING Games for one...

Let me be honest: I'm doing the exact same thing silver's doing.

While the 7th generation (Wii, 360, PS3) is fun and are by no means "Bad consoles", there's hardly a reason for me to play or even BUY Games for those over my PS2, Gamecube, and DS, especially when those are cheaper. The only major thing I find is online and I don't have quite the time to get addicted onto that.

The only games I buy usually fall under this criteria with this generation
1.Has to be from a series I like/love
2.Has to be an amazing multiplayer/online game
3.Has to be praised/have had me play it before. No not just the conduit type praised.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 25, 2010, 06:50:12 PM
Though here's a factor to consider,

What if it's because gaming hit mainstream?
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Lotos on January 25, 2010, 06:57:46 PM
Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 25, 2010, 06:50:12 PM
Though here's a factor to consider,

What if it's because gaming hit mainstream?

So they're trying to cater to the frat boys, the ten year old kids with short attention spans, and the casual player?
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Cornwad on January 25, 2010, 07:45:52 PM
You should definitely start getting worried when other people start enjoying the things you do. Talk about embarrassing!
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 25, 2010, 08:13:45 PM
more like the want to cater to more people, than your enthusiasts (however mild), and the growing profit that comes from it. Maybe not for all video games, but plenty franchises and companies want to get on that money winning formula that make video games less unique.

After the success of Halo we see a bunch of Halo clones.

After the huge rampage idiot sonic fan rampage, Sonic games began to suck.

the Wii does... what it does.

I mean, it's not a winning formula. There are tons of exceptions, but it just seems like my Wii isn't living up the expectations I had for it.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 25, 2010, 08:35:59 PM
Maybe if you think outside the box, you would find lots of nice titles for the Wii.

Brawl is still a very nice fighting game.
No More Heroes has been a very strong series.
Tatsunoko VS. Capcom is coming out tomorrow, and the game itself looks very good.
MadWorld is the epitome of action and blood.
Twilight Princess might look like Ocarina of Time, but heck, it has a strong plot.
World of Goo is one of the best WiiWare titles of the Wii.
The Phoenix Wright series are being released for the Wii, even cheaper than the DS version.

In fact, replay value makes most of these games enjoyable.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: So_So_Man on January 26, 2010, 11:45:39 AM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on January 25, 2010, 08:35:59 PM
Maybe if you think outside the box, you would find lots of nice titles for the Wii.

Brawl is still a very nice fighting game.
No More Heroes has been a very strong series.
Tatsunoko VS. Capcom is coming out tomorrow, and the game itself looks very good.
MadWorld is the epitome of action and blood.
Twilight Princess might look like Ocarina of Time, but heck, it has a strong plot.
World of Goo is one of the best WiiWare titles of the Wii.
The Phoenix Wright series are being released for the Wii, even cheaper than the DS version.

In fact, replay value makes most of these games enjoyable.
Replay value? Phoenix Wright? I don't think those mix.  At all.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 26, 2010, 11:52:14 AM
Quote from: So_So_Man on January 26, 2010, 11:45:39 AM
Replay value? Phoenix Wright? I don't think those mix.  At all.
That's why I said "most games", dude.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Thirdkoopa on January 26, 2010, 12:05:02 PM
If we're making lists now (this isn't including wiiware/VC) going off of exclusives only, this (http://www.metacritic.com/games/wii/scores/) and my own opinions


etc; My main problem? I wouldn't actually pay 50$ for most of these. This applies to the PS3/360 exclusives as well. That, and the whole "Superior Prequel" thing running around + being short on free cash.

Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 25, 2010, 08:13:45 PM
I mean, it's not a winning formula.
if you're talking about formula's wii's selling almost as much as the PS3/360 combined (http://vgchartz.com/)

It's not bad to appeal games towards a wider audience - It's all based on how they do it to me. Take for instance Fire Emblem; My friends can start on easy while I can start with playing on medium then hard. There was a time when we all started games awfully too. Oh how I still remember being stuck on the beginning of Earthbound searching everywhere
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 26, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
While there may be "good games" for the Wii, it doesn't help that it's treated like nothing more than some gimmick by most everybody except for some people like me.

And I'm embarrassed by it.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 26, 2010, 10:32:47 PM
For the love of god, just throw your stupid Wii, pessimist. You're missing a lot if you do, though.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Cornwad on January 27, 2010, 04:46:31 AM
I would try not to get so worked up about what a few people think. The people who say the Wii is gimmicky probably never sat down and played it for a while, or decided to hate it from the start. There are probably a lot of people who think that videogames in general are a gimmick, and you still play non Wii systems.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Thirdkoopa on January 27, 2010, 08:43:11 AM
Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 26, 2010, 09:41:31 PM
While there may be "good games" for the Wii, it doesn't help that it's treated like nothing more than some gimmick by most everybody except for some people like me.

And I'm embarrassed by it.
You're getting embarrassed by what other people think?

That's stupid to do in general.

Also you're talking about the people who just by Wii Sports and a few other games that start with "Wii" In them? That's nothing new.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Custom on January 27, 2010, 03:07:11 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on January 25, 2010, 08:35:59 PM
Maybe if you think outside the box, you would find lots of nice titles for the Wii.

Brawl is still a very nice fighting game.
No More Heroes has been a very strong series.
Tatsunoko VS. Capcom is coming out tomorrow, and the game itself looks very good.
MadWorld is the epitome of action and blood.
Twilight Princess might look like Ocarina of Time, but heck, it has a strong plot.
World of Goo is one of the best WiiWare titles of the Wii.
The Phoenix Wright series are being released for the Wii, even cheaper than the DS version.

In fact, replay value makes most of these games enjoyable.

>Strong plot
>Link tuns into a wolf.
I'd be the worst Zelda game yet if the DS games did not exist.

I prefer portable gaming to console gaming if the games are the exact same. So PW doesn't count. It's the same as the DS version.

Also, most of those games don't have much replay value.
Quote from: Cornwad on January 27, 2010, 04:46:31 AM
I would try not to get so worked up about what a few people think. The people who say the Wii is gimmicky probably never sat down and played it for a while, or decided to hate it from the start. There are probably a lot of people who think that videogames in general are a gimmick, and you still play non Wii systems.

A lot of people believe the Wii is gimmicky because half of the games use it as a gimmick. WAGGLE ACTION!!!!11 The Wii could be a great system, but sadly it's been bombarded by horrid games and developers aren't pushing it to its potential.

Quote from: Lotos on January 25, 2010, 06:57:46 PM
So they're trying to cater to the frat boys, the ten year old kids with short attention spans, and the casual player?

I would say that the Xbox 360 and PS3 cater to the frat boys and 10 year old kids. The Wii mainly caters the casual gamer.




But yeah, OP, the Wii is lacking on good games. This is old news. There are a few gems, but they're in a huge pile of poop.

HERE IS MY SUGGESTION

BUY A GAMECUBE AND A PS2
PRETEND THE WII NEVER CAME OUT
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Lotos on January 27, 2010, 03:41:31 PM
Quote from: Customrobo13 on January 27, 2010, 03:07:11 PM
HERE IS MY SUGGESTION

BUY A GAMECUBE AND A PS2
PRETEND THE WII NEVER CAME OUT

Show me where I can get sealed Gamecube games cheaply then.  Seriously.  I want an extra Sonic Adventure 2 just in case the other one is unreadable.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: SkyMyl on January 27, 2010, 03:42:33 PM
Quote from: Customrobo13 on January 27, 2010, 03:07:11 PM
HERE IS MY SUGGESTION

BUY A GAMECUBE AND A PS2
PRETEND THE WII NEVER CAME OUT
I find it funny I've been doing that ever since my Wii broke. Unintentionally, of course.

And now, I'm off to buy Mana Khemia.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: StarWindWizard7 on January 28, 2010, 11:30:17 AM
I must agree, a good amount of Wii games that have come out, Is out, and is Going to come out Was crap, Is crap and is Going to be crap.

You want to talk about embarrassing? Talk about walking down the video game aisle and seeing all these..... cutesy mini games, and 7 and under childish games. It's rather pathetic honestly.
Like 85+% is shovelware while the other games are decent at best. (With a few Great titles)

Now I can understand Nintendo wanting the Money by catering to a huge audience, that is a GREAT Business move- However, why sacrifice the good games that people like me could/would enjoy. Putting more or All the effort into some games instead of using barley anything for others.

Over all, I'm very contempt with my Wii.
I still play Super Smash Bros. Brawl (the only game I play most of the time), and I have a few other games that I'm satisfied with.
I'm glad the Wii is doing better then the other systems over all though. lol

I just wish Nintendo could of made games Both for Non gamers and Hardcore games Equally, that way everybody is happy.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Cornwad on January 28, 2010, 01:07:00 PM
To be fair, Nintendo isn't exactly making all of the Carnival Games and Petz out there. Most of the shovelware stuff was on the PS2 last gen because everyone had a PS2. They sell a whole lot better on the Wii so companies make those kind of games for Wii.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Rayquarian on January 28, 2010, 04:24:24 PM
Quote from: Travis Touchdown on January 27, 2010, 03:07:11 PM
>Strong plot
>Link tuns into a wolf.
I'd be the worst Zelda game yet if the DS games did not exist.
Yes you would.  I don't see how those two ">" contradict each other.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: JrDude on January 28, 2010, 04:27:07 PM
Quote from: e^ln(Rayquarian) .5 on January 28, 2010, 04:24:24 PM
Yes you would.  I don't see how those two ">" contradict each other.
It's actually a good idea in theory, they just didn't too good a job with it.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Macawmoses on January 30, 2010, 12:39:15 AM
Drez, buy NMH:DS and TvC. Then get back to me.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:10:45 AM
Quote from: mackormoses on January 30, 2010, 12:39:15 AM
Drez, buy NMH:DS and TvC. Then get back to me.

I hear Matt Mercer does the voices for NMH:DS, though I'm not sure I'm ready to invest in a market I'm not confident in. Then again I lost confidence in the market in the worst combo of Christmas purchases ever.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Macawmoses on January 30, 2010, 01:12:56 AM
Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:10:45 AM
I hear Matt Mercer does the voices for NMH:DS, though I'm not sure I'm ready to invest in a market I'm not confident in. Then again I lost confidence in the market in the worst combo of Christmas purchases ever.
The issue is - NMH:DS is great. But it'll assuredly drop in price by April. Nonetheless, it is well worth your time (and is not a title to be embarassed about).
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Silverhawk79 on January 30, 2010, 01:13:36 AM
Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:10:45 AM
I hear Matt Mercer does the voices for NMH:DS, though I'm not sure I'm ready to invest in a market I'm not confident in. Then again I lost confidence in the market in the worst combo of Christmas purchases ever.
I'm getting it no matter what.
...Then again, I still need to finish the first one. >_>
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:17:54 AM
Quote from: mackormoses on January 30, 2010, 01:12:56 AM
The issue is - NMH:DS is great. But it'll assuredly drop in price by April. Nonetheless, it is well worth your time (and is not a title to be embarassed about).

And I just remembered it's rated M, which means I would have to explain to my mom why I'm buying a video game that would give me nothing but senseless violence.

Then again, the fact that I need my mom's approval to buy a game is embarrassing in itself.

maybe I'm just embarrassed about everything.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Macawmoses on January 30, 2010, 01:21:04 AM
Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:17:54 AM
And I just remembered it's rated M, which means I would have to explain to my mom why I'm buying a video game that would give me nothing but senseless violence.

Then again, the fact that I need my mom's approval to buy a game is embarrassing in itself.

maybe I'm just embarrassed about everything.
you'd also have to explain the jiggling female anatomy
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:45:31 AM
Quote from: mackormoses on January 30, 2010, 01:21:04 AM
you'd also have to explain the jiggling female anatomy

not as much as I should...

Well it might be easier than explaining why all the characters in the JRPGs I play dress like flamboyantly gay people.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Macawmoses on January 30, 2010, 03:51:38 AM
Quote from: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 01:45:31 AM
not as much as I should...

Well it might be easier than explaining why all the characters in the JRPGs I play dress like flamboyantly gay people.
one of the guys, the trainer, not only dresses in a tight pink suit...he blows kisses.
Title: Re: I think I'm embarrassed by my Wii
Post by: Drezford_the_Rebell on January 30, 2010, 11:38:47 AM
Quote from: mackormoses on January 30, 2010, 03:51:38 AM
one of the guys, the trainer, not only dresses in a tight pink suit...he blows kisses.

Well they do want to show a varied demographic. It's PC to have at least one gay/bi/trans character in a game these days.