Metroid: Other M (Prelaunch Discussion) - Page 5

***the Octopus*** · 03-13-2010, 05:17 AM

Yeah, I'd say that's pretty accurate. I have mixed feelings about Miyamoto. He's creative, but creativity =/= genius.

Metal Mario · 03-13-2010, 08:30 AM

True, Miyamoto plays less of an active role in actual game development and innovation these days, but the man has always been a genius in his field, no question. I mean, Robert De Niro hasn't been in a good movie since Heat, but that doesn't change the fact that he was always one of the greatest actors the world has ever known.

***CaptHayfever*** · 03-13-2010, 04:28 PM

Either way, when people say Miyamoto created something, it's because he did. Sure, he's only directed three Zelda games out of umpteen, but he did create the series.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***the Octopus*** · 03-14-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal Mario

True, Miyamoto plays less of an active role in actual game development and innovation these days, but the man has always been a genius in his field, no question. I mean, Robert De Niro hasn't been in a good movie since Heat, but that doesn't change the fact that he was always one of the greatest actors the world has ever known.

Right, but priorities change. What was good in the video game industry 20 years ago isn't what he's making anymore, and what's considered good now in the industry wasn't the focus on the limited hardware back then. I think Miyamoto is too unrestrained and ineffectual now to really shine. An musician limited to a single instrument will develop a stronger style and understanding of that instrument than one who gains an understanding for a wide variety of instruments, and a painter limited to a particular type of paint will learn more varied and complicated techniques with that particular medium.

DeNiro is an actor, anyway, and he has a written part to perform. Hollywood hasn't been making the type of movies he plays strongly in, and arguably hasn't been making good movies at all anyway. A stronger comparison could be made from a star writer who's made the jump to producer, in the film industry. This stand-in Miyamoto might have his writing talent, but that doesn't make him a good film producer. They should have simply promoted him to a higher wage and kept him in design, if they wanted his talents appropriately applied and credited.

***CaptHayfever*** · 03-14-2010, 04:09 AM

'Course, if A Bronx Tale is anything to judge by, De Niro did make a successful jump to directing. That's a darn good film.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Speed · 03-29-2010, 03:45 PM

***the Octopus*** · 03-30-2010, 09:56 AM

Metal Mario · 03-30-2010, 09:24 PM

New trailer!

**Valigarmander** · 03-30-2010, 09:52 PM

Finally, some gameplay footage.

Looks pretty cool. I'm still wondering how smoothly the control scheme works, though.

***the Octopus*** · 03-31-2010, 03:07 AM

Okay, I'm really psyched about seeing the Speed Booster come into play for a split second, there. I'm not really feeling that the environments they've wrought necessarily capture Metroid in 3D, but they're at least interesting and varied in a way that reminds me of Prime.

TIME TO GO.

I was thinking about splitting the video post from this thread to make a new thread to perhaps get a few more people in here, but I'll leave it for now. If you get any exciting new info about the game, feel free to make a new topic in the future.

Kargath · 03-31-2010, 04:14 AM

I've only ever played Metroid Prime, and I thought the exploration and backtracking was the worst thing about the game. I like how this seems to be focusing almost entirely on the combat.

**Valigarmander** · 03-31-2010, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kargath

I've only ever played Metroid Prime, and I thought the exploration and backtracking was the worst thing about the game.

HEATHEN

Jere · 03-31-2010, 05:01 AM

Looks great, but they have to do more to impress me on that one, like controlls and story.

***the Octopus*** · 03-31-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kargath

I've only ever played Metroid Prime, and I thought the exploration and backtracking was the worst thing about the game. I like how this seems to be focusing almost entirely on the combat.

GET OUT

***Ace Mercury*** · 03-31-2010, 07:48 PM

Looks really badass. Though, I get have the feeling that Metroid's not supposed to be about badass. =/

**X-3** · 03-31-2010, 08:34 PM

Yeah, this Metroid series is all about plain, ordinary family sitcom situations.

Rainbow Dash · 03-31-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Harrowing o thy Dragoon

GET OUT

***the Octopus*** · 04-03-2010, 11:41 AM

^ wat

**Cravdraa** · 05-17-2010, 06:51 AM

So somebody pointed out to me that this game is putting a much greater emphasis on the story, and the Manga in particular. I was already aware of this, howevery I hadn't really thought about what it might mean.

Specificly; since this game draws heavily from the manga there is a very good chance that if Ridley should make an appearance (and when does he not?) they are going to give him a speaking role.

Now if that's the case, I ask you: is there anyway they could NOT screw that up?

**X-3** · 05-17-2010, 08:38 AM

He was awesome in the manga.

03-30-2010, 09:56 AM	#87
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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,222 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 5,553 Times in 2,499 Posts Blog Entries: 18	Finally, some gameplay footage. Looks pretty cool. I'm still wondering how smoothly the control scheme works, though. __________________

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Cravdraa VGF RPG Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's Round on the sides and high in the middle. Gender: Posts: 8,099 Thanks: 156 Thanked 593 Times in 368 Posts	Aw crap... So somebody pointed out to me that this game is putting a much greater emphasis on the story, and the Manga in particular. I was already aware of this, howevery I hadn't really thought about what it might mean. Specificly; since this game draws heavily from the manga there is a very good chance that if Ridley should make an appearance (and when does he not?) they are going to give him a speaking role. Now if that's the case, I ask you: is there anyway they could NOT screw that up?

03-13-2010, 05:17 AM	#81
*the Octopus* THE PRESIDENT OF FUN Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 27,481 Thanks: 1,974 Thanked 5,121 Times in 2,320 Posts	Yeah, I'd say that's pretty accurate. I have mixed feelings about Miyamoto. He's creative, but creativity =/= genius.

03-13-2010, 08:30 AM	#82
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	True, Miyamoto plays less of an active role in actual game development and innovation these days, but the man has always been a genius in his field, no question. I mean, Robert De Niro hasn't been in a good movie since Heat, but that doesn't change the fact that he was always one of the greatest actors the world has ever known.

03-13-2010, 04:28 PM	#83
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,013 Thanks: 1,787 Thanked 2,371 Times in 1,423 Posts	Either way, when people say Miyamoto created something, it's because he did. Sure, he's only directed three Zelda games out of umpteen, but he did create the series. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

03-14-2010, 04:09 AM	#85
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,013 Thanks: 1,787 Thanked 2,371 Times in 1,423 Posts	'Course, if A Bronx Tale is anything to judge by, De Niro did make a successful jump to directing. That's a darn good film. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

03-29-2010, 03:45 PM	#86
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03-30-2010, 09:24 PM	#88
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	New trailer!

03-31-2010, 03:07 AM	#90
*the Octopus* THE PRESIDENT OF FUN Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 27,481 Thanks: 1,974 Thanked 5,121 Times in 2,320 Posts	Okay, I'm really psyched about seeing the Speed Booster come into play for a split second, there. I'm not really feeling that the environments they've wrought necessarily capture Metroid in 3D, but they're at least interesting and varied in a way that reminds me of Prime. TIME TO GO. I was thinking about splitting the video post from this thread to make a new thread to perhaps get a few more people in here, but I'll leave it for now. If you get any exciting new info about the game, feel free to make a new topic in the future.

03-31-2010, 04:14 AM	#91
Kargath Awesome member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: kargath64.deviantart.com Gender: Posts: 8,061 Thanks: 1,187 Thanked 729 Times in 458 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I've only ever played Metroid Prime, and I thought the exploration and backtracking was the worst thing about the game. I like how this seems to be focusing almost entirely on the combat.

03-31-2010, 05:01 AM	#93
Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,455 Thanks: 396 Thanked 295 Times in 233 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Looks great, but they have to do more to impress me on that one, like controlls and story.

03-31-2010, 07:48 PM	#95
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 22,964 Thanks: 558 Thanked 3,205 Times in 1,531 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Looks really badass. Though, I get have the feeling that Metroid's not supposed to be about badass. =/

03-31-2010, 08:34 PM	#96
X-3 No avatar, no justice, no dreams, no hope! Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,507 Thanks: 732 Thanked 1,158 Times in 751 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Yeah, this Metroid series is all about plain, ordinary family sitcom situations.

04-03-2010, 11:41 AM	#98
*the Octopus* THE PRESIDENT OF FUN Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 27,481 Thanks: 1,974 Thanked 5,121 Times in 2,320 Posts	^ wat

05-17-2010, 08:38 AM	#100
X-3 No avatar, no justice, no dreams, no hope! Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,507 Thanks: 732 Thanked 1,158 Times in 751 Posts Blog Entries: 10	He was awesome in the manga.