MindFreak

I finally completed the third level - I don't have much time to play any games at the moment. I hated that level, I died SO many times! And imagine my frustration, when I finally completed the level, I hadn't done all objectives on Agent or 007 or whatever difficulty setting I am playing this on (I think it's the middle one). Tomorrow I receive Donkey Kong so GoldenEye will be postponed indefinately; not that it's a bad game, I just want to play DKCR more.

Yeah, I didn't find neither SMG2 nor NSMBWii too hard - of course there were some sections in certain levels that were pretty difficult but it was never a problem because you could easily get almost infinitely many lives. It was hard, though, if you didn't want the Super Guide to appear even once and you tried to get that one Star Coin... Well, I look forward to DKCR, because I actually find DKC1 pretty hard!

- Craig doesn’t like the blow mechanic in the game, thinks it’s mostly unnecessary - Only use it to uncover hidden items or blow out fire on an enemy Well... isn't that the intended use of the blow?

Yeah, I know, but they could at least have included the toilets.

I'm a bit disappointed about the multiplayer, at least the split screen one. I had a friend over yesterday to try it out with me and we were heavily disappointed that if we want to play against each other, we were the only ones on the map! No split screen online, no bots to add. It was really boring after a couple of fights. Also, what's up with Facility? It has nothing to do with the Facility I know, which is a shame. Some of the levels were okay though. I just started the single player mode yesterday too and it seems good after the first level. Just have to tweak the controls to my liking.

I'm a bit annoyed by them adding the jet pack, it removes the timing needed to jump over something and jumping from platform to platform, something that actually seems to be important in at least the first came, which I am currently playing for the first time. It removes some of the difficulty (together with both monkeys having two "lifes") which one can then hope they have put into each level instead. It does seem like a fun game, though, and definately one to buy at release. I might even pay £5 extra for it and buy it in a store in Denmark instead of over the internet, so I have it on the day of release!

http://gameinformer.com/games/goldeneye_007/b/wii/archive/2010/11/02/goldeneye-007-review.aspx Another review, 6.5. The reviewer sounds very let-down, and there seems to be conflicting points of views: IGN: Graphics are top-notch, Wii-mote settings the best GI: Graphics are blurry and ugly, dual-stick play the best To name a few. I found the IGN-review the most convincing.

I've thought about getting one of the Prof. Layton-games for my girlfriend, but I would of course play it myself too. Which should I get? Are the chronologically set up or can one play the newest version without missing any details?

I have preordered this now. I have had my doubts but as previews continue to praise the game I have given in and preordered it. Looking forward to having some friends over for some 4-player action packed shooting!

The videos look great. I have just bought DKC1 for VC and am playing it for the first time. I like it, it's really hard though. Or well. It's not too hard it's just unforgiving. I have got some game overs in the first mine cart level and when I finally cleared the level, I got another Game Over two levels later and now I have to clear those levels again! But I guess there has to be some kind of consequence for Game Over'ing. But this aside, I look very much forward to this game! I think I might have to buy this at launch and then wish for Golden Sun.

I think it looks great, although the graphics could be better - but not on the Wii. It looks pretty enough, though. Hopefully there won't be any framerate issues.

This is out on the 3rd December! Danish source: http://www.gamereactor.dk/nyheder/80360/Donkey+Kong+Country+Returns/ To translate: (And then something about Retro Studios' past games.)

Average? It scores 7-8 which is in no way average! It might not be a great game but it's certainly above average judging by the reviews.

Well, I might be wrong but I just seem to remember that I experienced it on Firefox too. Now there's no problem in FF though, so I might just be a tad confused. It happens. A lot.

Yeah, I'm using Safari, but I have also noticed it in Firefox. But I'm glad that nothing's wrong with my computer. Great to know that you're working on it. Good job!

Am I the only one experiencing that the text goes over the top bar on the front page?

I bought this game on Thursday and have played it for 1.5 hours or so. So far, I'm bored by it. I feel I just press on the D-pad and continually press 1 while occasionally jumping. The controls feel clumsy and Samus turns too quick so you almost surely aren't facing the right direction. The auto-aim works okay but sometimes it just doesn't do what you would expect it to do - like aiming at the enemy just behind something. The concentration thing is also a strange implementation - since when have you gained missiles just by concentrating? I would rather pick them up. Hopefully it will become a bit more fun when I get deeper into it.

I soon need a new iPod I think. I have the second or third generation of Nano, the one with the wheel and it's a bit thick (four years old), and the wheel is not good anymore. The play-button feels pressed constantly so it's hard to turn it off. It still works though, but I'm concerned about everything being touch screen nowadays. I only use my iPod while training, i.e. I am sweating and have sweaty fingers, and I just think that my sweat will make the screen rather disgusting. Is that a valid concern?

Finally! I've been waiting for this feature to be included for a very long time! So of course using an electric attack after a water attack will double the damage dealt. This makes for some more strategy in the battles.

I've heard they are going to do a Iruka-filler now. I don't know how long it will take but I do want them to just skip it and continue with the anime instead. All this filler is also the reasing for me reading the manga more or less instead of seeing the anime. It just has a better pace. Still, it's nice to see the manga in action as it can sometimes be very hard to see what's going on in a panel.

Oh that was nice! I first thought it was fan fiction but it was actually a flashback from the story! Cool. Looking forward to seeing this movie, although it will not premiere here in Denmark until 14th October! That sucks. I should, however, be glad that it will actually premiere as I guess the fanbase here consists of like.. 100 people.

That.. is.. so.. EPIC!

Ah well. Still, I think Bowser could fiddle himself into the pipes if he wanted to. But for my other question: Is it worth it getting to level 40 and then beating the game again?

BEWARE OF SPOILERS in the following! I have just completed this game for the first time (levels around 33 but can't be arsed to get to level 40 just for another ending and rank - is it worth it?). Generally I liked the game very much. The battles were fun and there weren't too many of them - rather there was an appropriate amount. However, some of the mini-games were just tedious. For example, when Bowser is flattened and you have to sail that channel to revive him. I hated that game. Also, when he needed extra strength. Generally, the games were too repetitive and too often. I have read others say this, right? I quite enjoyed controlling Bowser around and smashing enemies. That was a fun change in Mario-games. Also, isn't it possible for Bowser to enter his own body via the pipes too? I would like to see that happen. And what's up with the shrinking upon inhalation? It seems that whatever Bowser inhales shrinks to a fitting size, which is strange.

Buttom for reload? Also, the graphics on those shots look okay to me. It definitely looks better than the graphics from the E3-videos, I think.