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Ohhh, I forgot about that one.

You probably wouldn't need a SSB subscritption cause' it won't need it's own servers to run, but I'm surprised that Nintendo and Sony haven't done something like xbox live - a single subscrition for most online games on the system is a good idea, and obviously works. Still, at least we can play some titles free of charge as a result. A number of pros and cons in there.

Damn, thats real shame. Thats a big chunk of British cultural history up in smoke. Still, like Nick Park said, compared to other news today,it's really not a big deal. :doh:

Yes it will definitly launch with a brand-new Metroid prime - It's all officially confirmed and well under development at Retro Studios. You may remember how they mentioned that as a result of the new controller, the shooting will play a much bigger part in MP3. Should provide the console with a good "killer app" along side Super Smash Bros. Both were very popular on GC.

What about the DS sponsership of all of Channel4s nightly comedy shows? And the (actually quite good) Nintendogs ads during week-day morning Fraiser? As well as Nintendogs sponsership of "It's Me or the Dog!". Also, Advanced Wars DS ads are all over the net - gamespot.com in particular, especially if you're not a complete member who like Battlefield 2. There's been a large banner across the top of gamesradar.com for the last month too.

These are all great ideas for a pokemon game on Revo. Online play would be great - maybe they'll have something in the next DS incarnation. Oddly enougth though, Pokemon is one of the few Nintendo franchises not yet confirmed to be coming to the Revo. It's almost a certainty it will though. PS. Actually, I can imagine quite a few people would be willing to pay the monthly subscription for a pokemon MMORPG, and it would rock - might be a problem with younger fans though.

How about the Advanced Wars DS ads all over the web, or the Nintendogs TV ads snugled in between mid-morning Fraiser?

We know it will launch with a brand new Super Smash Bros, Metroid Prime and Crystal Chronicles. We also know that Mario128 and new Zelda and Donkey Kong games, along with "a brand new project" from Shigeru Miyamoto are in development for the Revo. We know it won't pack HD support. We also know it will be fully wi-fi capable for online gaming out of the box. We know it will rock. We know I will be getting one.

One of my fav. ambums has to be Yoshimi battles the Pink Robots by the Flaming Lips - "Do You Realise" has to be one of the most relaxing, invigorating, kick-ass tracks ever!

Best: Penny Arcade Worst: Cyber anarchists

Even on those kinds of brand names, there's only so much miliage you can get out of them. I wonder how long it will last?

That was a very good article, with some fair points and criticisms about all the companies. The Revos controller certainly would've added to the mix - he should really do an updated version.

Yeah, it's like some kinf of wierd role-reversal. Nintendo have got their products plastered over busses, magazines, TV and the inetrnet. Sony mean while just don't seemt o be trying anymore. What's with that?

Well, the price point of the console is something that's going to important to both us and the Revos success, isn't it? I think it merits discussion.

There were a number of new and original franchises for the N64 - Glover, Blast Corps, etc. Still didn't help the fact that the machine was over powered, over priced, supported an unusual format and was expensive and difficult to develop for. Totally unlike the PS3 obviously. P.S. -I'm not trying to dis Sony or anything - just drawing some intresting parralels.

There have been other rumours of a $200/£110 price point. These rumours are slightly more substantial, typically taken from those weird cryptic comments Iwata loves. Everytime Nintendo holds a press confrence, I bet jouranlists have to secretly go through a large maze filled with a large number of puzzles and traps, each more devious then the last, before finally having to best Reginald Fils-Aime in unarmed combat just to get their questions answerd.

Sony's Playstation devsion has really been acting strangely recently - sueing importers left, right and centre, not willing to accept threats from new and revitalised rivals, even ripping off other peoples franchises now. Didn't Nintendo make some similar mistakes when it was in control of the market some years ago? It's like watching history repeat itself. In ten years, will Sony Playstation become the big market innovator after a metioric fall from power? It would sure be a weird world to live in.

Apparently it got rave-reviews when it opened in Australia, and it's the no.1 contender for an animation Oscar. Although I reckon it'll have it all to do against Howls Moving Castle. Should be good.

I'm not sure how it works exactly, but basically every time someone makes and sells a DVD player, they have to pay a small royalty fee to the guy(s) who invented/patented the DVD - that's why there's exactly the same DVD logo on every single DVD playing device - your PC, your DVD player, your games console, everything. Basically someone, somewhere is extraordinarly rich.

As much as I would pick Nintendo over anyone else, I reckon your missing out on some good games with your xbox. Go out and buy Halo2 or Project Gotham or something - get-em cheap second-hand - they'll be tons of it once 360 is released. Credit's where credit's due. As for the charging for the add-on, they do that because you have to pay royalities to "the DVD company" on each DVD-playing device you sell. But because the revo won't be DVD capable out the box, you won't need to pay for the DVD function unless you buy the add-on. Same deal with the Xbox remote.

Thats what they all said about Resi4 though.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we saw a FP Zelda - it would make sense with the DS touch screen. Maybe with the Revo too. The controller sword slashing - functionanlity as seen in the video would make it cool.

You can get the same news but with a different slant HERE. It's tone is somewhat more positive, and to be honest, something sort of similar will be happening to all the console manufacturers with the next gen around the corner. At least Nintendo are making a decent profit anyway.

I doubt it'll be anywhere near as much as $300 (although that wouldn't be at all bad) - Possibly $200, definitly no-more then $250. And if I'm wrong, I will personally eat my entire games collection. You think I'm joking. don't you?

Lemme' get this straight - pidgeons have succesfully found a lifestyle where all they ever need do is eat, sleep and whatever they hell they feel like. And we're looking DOWN ON THEM?