Random Gaming Thoughts

[BoringSupreez]

Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 are still $20 and $40, respectively.

Neither were launch titles. I'd wager every single Wii launch game is worth >$5.

Twilight Princess goes for 20 new, pretty sure it goes for more than 5 used.

Alright, you got me there. Used, TP is worth more like $7-$8.

[Luke]

If you think the Zombie attacks in Left 4 Dead are overwhelming, replay Gauntlet.

[BoringSupreez]

The Slight Before Christmas -- Or, How Holiday 2000 Was Saved

"Twas the month before Christmas and all through the nation
Gamers gave up on that brand new Playstation;
The orders were stacked up at retail with care,
But the merchants all knew Sony wouldn't be there.

The players were nestled in front of their screens,
The pie-eyed young tots and the discouraged teens,
This promised to be one distraught holiday,
Without something new interactive to play.

When down at the mall there arose such a clatter
I leaped from my chair to see what was the matter.
And what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a sleigh full of thrills -- filled with Nintendo gear!

With a little old driver with presents in tow,
I knew in a moment -- my man, Mario(R)!
A bundle of games he had draped on his back,
"If you want to save Christmas, just open this sack!"

With a wink of his eye and a pull at his `stache,
He answered my fears of a holiday crash,
One yellow and chubby, then a mouse, then an elf,
Then a bear and a bird -- and I cheered to myself.

"If your dream is adventure, then we're up to the task --
Our best Zelda ever, called Majora's Mask(TM).
The country's best seller beginning day one,
Competitors just can't compete with this fun!"

"With Disney we're setting a blistering pace
As Mickey's Speedway USA leads the race.
Or how `bout the industry's first breakthrough brand?
Donkey Kong Country(TM) in the palm of your hand."

"And Banjo who soared with his partner Kazooie,
Take separate paths in a sequel called Tooie."
He had a kind face, and a look in his eyes
Then promised the ultimate retailer's prize.

"If Pokemon(R) fun is your holiday choice,
Watch Pikachu(TM) leap in response to your voice.
And nothing before boasts performance this bold:
The hottest games ever -- Pokemon Silver and Gold!"

"Now Marrill(TM), now Magmar(TM), now Hoothoot(TM) and Staryu(TM),
On Snubbull(TM), on Snorlax(TM), on Squirtle(TM) and Mewtwo(TM)!
To the top of the charts, to the top of the wall,
Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!"

Then he sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a cheer,
"The real transition will happen next year!"
And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,
"We said we'd save Christmas -- and Nintendo was right!"

[AppleQueso]

Was that from Nintendo Power or something?

[RyaNtheSlayA]

Is that your elaborate way of saying you picked up your WiiU?

[BoringSupreez]

The poem was put out by Nintendo as an advertising piece in 2000, and I'm sure NP printed it at some point. I found it reading online about N64 stuff.

Is that your elaborate way of saying you picked up your WiiU?

No, but I will be as soon as I get the chance. I've narrowed my choice of game to get with it down to either Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed or NSMBU.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

The poem was put out by Nintendo as an advertising piece in 2000, and I'm sure NP printed it at some point. I found it reading online about N64 stuff.

Is that your elaborate way of saying you picked up your WiiU?

No, but I will be as soon as I get the chance. I've narrowed my choice of game to get with it down to either Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed or NSMBU.

If you get Sonic Racing. That'll make 3 of us able to play it online. (Getting my copy Wednesday, I know Octopod was playing it a bit last night.)

[AppleQueso]

The poem was put out by Nintendo as an advertising piece in 2000, and I'm sure NP printed it at some point. I found it reading online about N64 stuff.

Now that I think about it, I was a NP subscriber around that time. I feel like I would've seen it maybe if it was in NP. Could be wrong though.

[BoneSnapDeez]

Can't you overnight Wal-Mart dudes just snag a free Wii U from the stock room?

[AppleQueso]

Can't you overnight Wal-Mart dudes just snag a free Wii U from the stock room?

Probably, but personally I'm not totally sure where they're stored, and I kinda like having a job.