Burying the Hatchet: A Nintendo/Sega TL

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    • Gaminguy010

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    Promotional Poster
    This poster was given as a pre-order bonus.


    F-Zero DX
    Developer: Amusement Vision (Sega)
    Publisher: Nintendo
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    Release Date: December 5, 2004​

    Originally meant to release on the DS’s launch, the game suffered a slight delay for both optimization reasons and due to Nagoshi focusing more on his passion project known as Project J.

    Gameplay
    The game is visually comparable to its N64 predecessor F-Zero X but with much better and more detailed textures. Characters only appear as sprites on the menu and all F-Zero machines have opaque glass to hide the lack of a driver. The UI is very clean thanks to the DS’ dual screens with the top screen displaying the gameplay along with your boost meter, current place in the race and the top 4 leading racers. The bottom screen shows the map.
    F-Zero DX also features online play, a feature that was absent in F-Zero GX on the GameCube. Players can create and join rooms with their Nintendo Netcast friends and hand pick tracks or play solo matchmaking with random tracks.

    Plot Synopsis
    The game attempts to merge the GP Legend canon with the main series by somewhat following the basic plot of the anime.
    Street racer and police officer Rick Wheeler is the first person to be thawed from a frozen state. Having been frozen in ice for centuries. He joins Captain Falcon (Who found him frozen.) in uncovering a new crime syndicate formed by Black Shadow and Black Shadow’s new right hand in crime, the mysterious Miss Killer.

    Reception
    With the anime F-Zero GP Legend at the peak of its popularity and nearing its conclusion reception was incredibly positive. The game was a big success selling over 3.67 million copies in its lifetime, being the first F-Zero to outsell it's series SNES original (2.85 Million).

    Returning Racers
    #01: Mighty Gazelle / Red Gazelle
    #02: Jody Summer / White Cat
    #03: Dr. Stewart / Golden Fox
    #04: Baba / Iron Tiger
    #05: Samurai Goroh / Fire Stingray
    #06: Pico / Wild Goose
    #07: Captain Falcon / Blue Falcon
    #08: Octoman / Deep Claw
    #09: Mr. EAD / Great Star
    #10: James McCloud / Little Wyvern
    #11: Billy / Mad Wolf
    #12: Kate Alen / Super Piranha
    #13: Zoda / Death Anchor
    #14: Jack Levin / Astro Robin
    #15: Bio Rex / Big Fang
    #16: The Skull / Sonic Phantom
    #17: Antonio Guster / Green Panther
    #18: Beastman / Hyper Speeder
    #19: Leon / Space Angler
    #20: Super Arrow / King Meteor
    #21: Mrs. Arrow / Queen Meteor
    #22: Gomar & Shioh / Twin Noritta
    #23: Silver Neelsen / Night Thunder
    #24: Michael Chain / Wild Boar
    #25: Blood Falcon / Blood Hawk
    #26: John Tanaka / Wonder Wasp
    #27: Draq / Mighty Typhoon
    #28: Roger Buster / Mighty Hurricane
    #29: Dr. Clash / Crazy Bear
    #30: Black Shadow / Black Bull
    #31: Don Genie / Fat Shark
    #32: Terry "Digi-Boy" Getter / Cosmic Dolphin
    #33: Dai San Gen / Pink Spider
    #34: Spade / Magic Seagull
    #35: Dai Goroh / Silver Rat
    #36: Princia Ramode / Spark Moon
    #37: Lily Flyer / Bunny Flash
    #38: PJ / Groovy Taxi
    #39: QQQ / Rolling Turtle

    New Racers & Stats
    #40: Rick Wheeler / Dragon Bird
    Body: B
    Boost: B
    Grip: B

    #41: Lucy Liberty / Elegance Liberty
    Body: B
    Boost: C
    Grip: A

    #43: Miss Killer / Moon Shadow
    Body: B
    Boost: C
    Grip: B

    #44: Lisa Brilliant / Panzer Emerald
    Body: A
    Boost: D
    Grip: B

    #45: Sonic T. / Genesis Emerald
    Body: D
    Boost: A
    Grip: E

    An android designed to surpass Mr. EAD. His machine the Genesis Emerald is said to have “Blast Processing”, what that means however is a mystery. Sonic T.’s machine the Genesis Emerald is built for speed and proficient use of the boost, but it’s shortcoming is the grip.
    Much like how Mr. EAD is a reference to Mario and Nintendo EAD. Sonic T. is a reference to Sonic and Sonic Team.

    Blue Cup (Easy)
    Mute City – Twist Road (GX)
    Red Canyon – Wild Dive (New)
    Big Blue – Cylinder (X)
    Lightning – Volute (GP Legend)

    Yellow Cup (Medium)
    Port Town – Aero Dive (GX)
    Silence - Box Rink (GP Legend)
    White Land – Dangerous Steps (X)
    Mute City – Shuttle Loop (New)

    Red Cup (Hard)
    Fire Field – Zig Zag Jump (X)
    Big Blue – Slip Highway (GP Legend)
    Casino Palace – Gambler’s Road (New)
    Lightning – Half Pipe (GX)

    Purple Cup (Very Hard)
    Aeropolis – Updraft (New)
    Illusion – Abyss Drop (GP Legend)
    Space Plant - Cylinder & High Jump (X)
    Phantom Road – Slim Line Slits (GX)

    Orange Cup (Retro)
    Mute City – Super N
    Big Blue – 16 Bit
    Death Wind – Mode 7
    Silence – Super FX
     
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    • Gaminguy010

    Nivek said:
    OTL writer must be jealous of all our hard work and now upped up his ante again
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    Guess I'll just have to up my game then.

    Next Chapter: Gaming News Holiday & Winter 2004 / Pachinko Intensifies
    Upcoming Omake: Cartoon Network City Era
    Upcoming Chapter: Gaming News Spring 2005
    Upcoming Chapter: E3 2005
    Upcoming Chapter: The Greek Tragedy of a Squirrel / Conker’s Other Bad Fur Day
    Upcoming Chapter: Gaming News Summer 2005
    Upcoming Omake: List of Archie Metroid Comic Arcs
     

    TheFaultsofAlts

    First of all, I can see Sonic T. as a reference to James McCloud as much as he is a reference to Mr. EAD. At least, if we were to assume his design would be a humanized version of Sonic himself, like how James from F-Zero is the same character as the one from Star Fox.

    Second, if this game somehow ended up outselling the SNES entry, I can see a third F-Zero stage in addition to another character in the roster. Okay, maybe not another character, but at least another stage.

    Third, I dare you to come up with something more extravagant than Xbox buying Crash and Spyro that isn't Nintendo buying Bandai, which we already talked about and decided to make canon.
     

    Nivek

    Gaminguy010 said:
    With the anime F-Zero GP Legend at the peak of its popularity and nearing its conclusion reception was incredibly positive. The game was a big success selling over 3.67 million copies in its lifetime, being the first F-Zero to outsell it's series SNES original (2.85 Million
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    Very nice and the game is very packed too being an improved X with online ( not stage editor but that can be added on a future title).


    Gaminguy010 said:
    Don't tempt me.
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    Waiting to see what happens
     
    No Pokemon Left Behind / Pokemon Box: Ruby & Sapphire
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    • Gaminguy010

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    In Game Screenshot

    Developer: Gamefreak
    Publisher: Nintendo
    Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
    Release Date: December 12, 2004​

    Sold in stores across the globe as opposed to OTL's limited availability outside of Japan. Pokemon Box: Ruby & Sapphire contains everything from OTL with the much-needed addition of allowing to transfer your Pokemon from Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. The transfer process is similar to the Poké Transporter from OTL. Though the Pokemon’s ability is randomized if it has more than one. It sold over a million copies in its lifetime with most people buying it for the ability to transfer their Gen 2 Pokemon.
     
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    • Fly my pretties! Fly! / Diddy Kong Pilot
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    • Gaminguy010

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    Title Screen

    Diddy Kong Pilot
    Developer: Rare
    Publisher: Nintendo
    Platforms: Game Boy Advance
    Release Date: January 12, 2005​

    Diddy Kong Pilot stayed on course as an entry into the Donkey Kong series. Using a gyroscopic control built into the game cartridge players use the tilt controls to tilt their plane along with the standard D-Pad and L and R Buttons for a dynamic and unique control. All the racetracks are the same as in Banjo Pilot.

    Playable Characters
    Diddy Kong
    Dixie Kong
    Donkey Kong
    Funky Kong
    Cranky Kong
    Klump
    Kritter
    King K. Rool
    Banjo
    Gruntilda
    Mario
     
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    • TheFaultsofAlts

    Nivek said:
    I don't get it
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    The threadmark is "Fly my pretties! Fly", as said by the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz movie, and this game mostly features primates in airplanes. Technically, this constitutes as a "flying monkey". Not to mention Gruntilda's own connections to that particular Witch herself.
     

    Gaminguy010

    TheFaultsofAlts said:
    The threadmark is "Fly my pretties! Fly", as said by the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz movie, and this game mostly features primates in airplanes. Technically, this constitutes as a "flying monkey". Not to mention Gruntilda's own connections to that particular Witch herself.
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    *Puts on big nerd glasses*
    Technically the Wicked Witch of the West never actually says "Fly my pretties! Fly!" The line is really "Now Fly! Fly!" but pop culture usually references the line as "Fly my pretties! Fly!"
    *Take off big nerd glasses*
     

    TheFaultsofAlts

    Gaminguy010 said:
    *Puts on big nerd glasses*
    Technically the Wicked Witch of the West never actually says "Fly my pretties! Fly!" The line is really "Now Fly! Fly!" but pop culture usually references the line as "Fly my pretties! Fly!"
    *Take off big nerd glasses*
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    Well, no matter how she says it, you can't say that it isn't an appropriate quote for this game.
     
    Pachinko Intensifies / Gaming News Holiday & Winter 2004
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    • Gaminguy010

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    An online thread about the Nintendo DS
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    The Konami Corporation and The Sammy Corporation announce plans to merge early next year. – Excerpt from GameFAQs December 15, 2004

    To: Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo
    From: Hiroyuki Takahashi, President of Camelot Software Planning
    Cc: Thank You
    1-5-2005
    Myself and everyone at Camelot Software Planning would like to send their thanks to you for your assistance in our meetings with Sega and restoring our relations. Me and the rest of the development team are excited to be working on the Shining Force series again.

    CoroCoro Magazine reveals a new Pokemon Snap by Genius Sonority. – Excerpt from Planet GameCube January 20, 2005

    We got the first look at the new Star Fox on Nintendo DS! – Excerpt from Nintendo Power February 5, 2005

    Nintendo announces its acquisition of Square Namco subsidiary Monolithsoft. – Excerpt from IGN February 25, 2005

    How did Monolith react to the Squaresoft/Namco merger?
    “Not well. We left Squaresoft for more creative freedom. So, to find ourselves potentially under them again gave us reason to panic. Our biggest fear however was that our projects would be undervalued, and Final Fantasy would get preferential treatment over our games like Xenosaga.”
    Is this why Nintendo acquired Monolith?
    “Yes. It was in the summer of 2003 just after Namco’s merger with Squaresoft that I met Iwata-san. I was tasked with coming up with the visual concept for a remake of MOTHER 2. That presentation never went anywhere, but Iwata-san heard of our frustrations so I guess that’s what got the ball rolling.
    Excerpt from a Nintendo Power Interview with Yasuyuki Honne - July, 2009

    Major Games December 2004 – February 2005
    Metal Slug Advance – Developer: Dream Vision Games / Publisher: SNK Playmore / Platforms: GBA / Release Date: Dec-2

    Prince of Persia: Warrior Within – Developer: Ubisoft Montreal / Publisher: Ubisoft / Platforms: GCN, PS2, X-Box, PC / Release Date: Dec-2

    Mario Party 6 – Developer: Hudson Soft / Publisher: Nintendo / Platforms: GCN / Release Date: Dec-
    Features the same online system that’s been present since Mario Party 5.

    Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords – Developer: Obsidian Entertainment / Publisher: LucasArts / Platforms: X-Box, PC / Release Date: Dec-6

    Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories – Developer: Square Namco / Publisher: Square Namco / Platforms: GBA / Release Date: Dec-7

    Mega Man X8 – Developer: Capcom / Publisher: Capcom / Platforms: PS2, PC / Release Date: Dec-7

    Cave Story – Developer: Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya / Publisher: Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya / Platforms: PC / Release Date: Dec-20 (Japan Only)

    Garry’s Mod – Developer: Facepunch Studios / Publisher: Facepunch Studios / Platforms: PC (Source Engine Mod) / Release Date: Dec-24

    The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – Developer: Capcom, Flagship / Publisher: Nintendo / Platforms: GBA / Release Date: Jan-10

    Resident Evil: 4 – Developer: Capcom / Publisher: Capcom / Platforms: GCN / Release Date: Jan-11

    Diddy Kong Pilot – Developer: Rare / Publisher: Nintendo / Platforms: GBA / Release Date: Jan-12

    Virtua Quest – Developer: Sega AM2 / Publisher: Nintendo / Platforms: GCN / Release Date: Jan-19

    WarioWare: Touched! – Developer: Nintendo SPD / Publisher: Nintendo / Platforms: GCN / Release Date: Feb-14

    Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse – Developer: MonolithSoft / Publisher: SquareNamco / Platforms: PS2 / Release Date: Feb-15

    Gran Turismo 4 – Developer: Polyphony Digital / Publisher: Sony / Platforms: PS2 / Release Date: Feb-22

    Tekken 5 – Developer: Square Namco / Publisher: Square Namco / Platforms: Arcade, PS2 / Release Date: Feb-24

    Star Wars: Republic Commando – Developer: LucasArts / Publisher: LucasArts / Platforms: X-Box, PC / Release Date: Feb-28


    Most Played Online Games February 2005
    1. Super Smash Brothers Melee
    2. Mario Kart: Double Dash
    3. Perfect Dark 2000
    4. Battlefield 1942
    5. Pokemon: FireRed
    6. Pokemon: Leafgreen
    7. Pokémon: Ruby
    8. Counter-Strike
    9. Pokémon: Sapphire
    10. Mario vs. Donkey Kong
    11. Puyo Puyo Fever DS
    12. Super Mario 64 DS
    13. F-Zero DX
    14. Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II
    15. Animal Crossing

    Nintendo Power Players Choice GameCube February 2005
    1. Resident Evil 4
    2. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes of the Hunters
    3. Perfect Dark 2000
    4. Viewtiful Joe 2
    5. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
    6. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    7. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
    8. Pikmin 2
    9. NFL Street 2
    10. The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures


    Nintendo Power Best Selling GameCube Games February 2005
    1. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
    2. Donkey Konga
    3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    4. Tony Hawk’s Underground 2: World Destruction Tour
    5. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
    6. Pikmin 2
    7. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
    8. Super Smash Bros Melee
    9. Shark Tale
    10. Disney’s Finding Nemo

    Nintendo Power Player’s Choice Gameboy February 2005
    1. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Ca
    2. Metal Slug Advance
    3. Final Fantasy I & II: Doawn of Souls
    4. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
    5. Kong Pilot
    6. Kid Icarus: Underworld
    7. Astro Boy: Omega Factor
    8. Puyo Puyo Fever
    9. Mega Man Zero 3
    10. Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3

    Nintendo Power Best Selling Gameboy February 2005
    1. Pokemon FireRed
    2. Pokemon LeafGreen
    3. Mario vs. Donkey Kong
    4. Diddy Kong Pilot
    5. Mario Pinball Land
    6. Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
    7. Sonic Advance 3
    8. Kid Icarus: Underworld
    9. Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3
    10. Namco Museum

    Nintendo Power Players Choice Nintendo DS February 2005
    1. Feel the Magic: XY/XX
    2. Puyo Puyo Fever 2
    3. Super Mario 64 DS
    4. Killer Instinct DS
    5. Sprung


    Nintendo Power Most Wanted February 2005
    1. The Legend of Zelda - GCN
    2. Killer 7
    3. Warioware: Touched!
    4. Banjo – Kazooie 3
    5. Rayman DS
     
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    • Gaminguy010

    You didn’t think I’d forget the about company that merged with Sega IOTL, did you? They we’re originally going to merge with Bandai but then we decided that Nintendo would buy Bandai.

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