Goldeneye "Long Past" Chances of 360/Wii Release

**Valigarmander** · 09-21-2009, 04:21 PM

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One of the most oft-requested classic games for porting to modern systems is certainly the N64's Goldeneye. We've heard of the game stalling in talks before, but now Rare has given what seems to be the final word on its fate, via word from Nintendo Everything. "That was some time ago, my friend," the company wrote in a Scribes column, in response to a question regarding the game coming to the Xbox 360 or Wii. "Fate was against us that day. Destiny conspired to raise the hurdles even as we attempted to clear them, resulting in unpleasant groinal injury. I suspect we're long past the stage where an agreement was on the cards, but you never know."

That will probably serve as the last we'll hear on the subject of a game port, especially since it sounds like Rare was given a hard lesson in licensing difficulties. Fans will be upset, of course, but keep in mind the game was made over 10 years ago. What seemed so revolutionary then may not be anymore, so Goldeneye could be a game best kept to fond memories.

Metal Man · 09-21-2009, 04:22 PM

All they need to do is sneak in Goldeneye weapons into Perfect Dark with l33t names and all will be fine.

Robotazy · 09-22-2009, 09:46 AM

Time hasn't been kind to Goldeneye actually.

Jere · 09-22-2009, 03:48 PM

It have not aged to well, but its still a ball to have around when you have a friends night and you are into some party games, to bad im the only second best in goldeneye around, only my brother kicks my behind in it, my old cuz does that too but it was him that teached us so go figure

Metal Man · 09-23-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquatic Mine

Time hasn't been kind to Goldeneye actually.

LORD BRICKHEAD ATTACKS! OH NO! RED PAINT ON MY WHITE TUXEDO! NOW I WILL FLOP OVER LIKE A WET TOWEL.

***the Octopus*** · 09-24-2009, 08:59 AM

I only really liked the multiplayer. Timesplitters = superior.

1-up Salesman · 10-10-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LY KOOPA WARRIORS

I only really liked the multiplayer. Timesplitters = superior.

First-Person shooters suck when you're lonely. That's the way they all go. Except for Metroid Prime, though that's more of a First-Person Adventure.

Panfan · 10-10-2009, 05:39 PM

No I've played FPSes alone and I've been pretty fine with it.

Jere · 10-10-2009, 06:45 PM

Ditto

1-up Salesman · 10-10-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by what a y pdn

No I've played FPSes alone and I've been pretty fine with it.

I just always prefer Multiplayer.

***the Octopus*** · 10-12-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by what a girly pdn

No I've played FPSes alone and I've been pretty fine with it.

Yep. And playing coop can suck hard if your friend keeps taking all the ammo, accidentally or otherwise.

Vgfian · 10-12-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by what a girly pdn

No I've played FPSes alone and I've been pretty fine with it.

I second this.

CoD and Halo work quite well for me if I ever wish to play an FPS alone.
Especially CoD 2 and 4.

As far as Metroid Prime, wasn't it actually an action/adventure game done in first-person for atmosphere?

***the Octopus*** · 10-12-2009, 08:11 AM

Metroid Prime is a non-linear, singular-world, FPS/Adventure/Platformer. It breaks an assload of boundaries. Because the series is so text and puzzle heavy, I'm hesitant to declare it immediately an action title. The series has action elements, especially in the second and third games (imo, much more than necessary), but relies more on hazards than enemies for overall action elements - which sort of leans towards the platformer/puzzle genres. What it is, is a very elegant, modern solution to gameplay that ignores genres.

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Jere Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sutme Gender: Posts: 3,455 Thanks: 396 Thanked 295 Times in 233 Posts Blog Entries: 3	It have not aged to well, but its still a ball to have around when you have a friends night and you are into some party games, to bad im the only second best in goldeneye around, only my brother kicks my behind in it, my old cuz does that too but it was him that teached us so go figure

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*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	Metroid Prime is a non-linear, singular-world, FPS/Adventure/Platformer. It breaks an assload of boundaries. Because the series is so text and puzzle heavy, I'm hesitant to declare it immediately an action title. The series has action elements, especially in the second and third games (imo, much more than necessary), but relies more on hazards than enemies for overall action elements - which sort of leans towards the platformer/puzzle genres. What it is, is a very elegant, modern solution to gameplay that ignores genres.