– Director: “We wanted to make a new type of RPG battle. We wanted a system that merged real time battles with command selection, something that had an action feel but would also make you think. After much trial and error, we came to the current form.”
– Magic Circle will stay even after your magic hits your opponent
– Director says Magic Circles are important
– Director: “Combat in The Last Story is powered by a system that blends action with command selection.”
– Producer “Before making characters and stages, you have to create the battle structure.”

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Today Nintendo of America launches a new game controller for its popular Wii™ system. Previously sold only in Japan, the Classic Controller Pro™ accessory is now available in the United States. It offers a fun new way for all kinds of Wii users to experience their favorite games. The Classic Controller Pro is available in black or white and carries a suggested retail price of $19.99.

Featuring two rows of shoulder buttons and ergonomically designed grips, the Classic Controller Pro is compatible with more than 460 Wii, WiiWare™ and Virtual Console™ games. It plugs directly into the Wii Remote™ controller to provide a unique control option for veteran gamers and newcomers alike.

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– Devs were interested in making a brand sort of battle system
– Much trial and error
– Magic Circle system: Affects an area (healing, flame)
– Real time battles, players can pause what’s happening so that they can input commands/change tactics and AI of party members

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I originally thought about postponing this game night until the 31st, but I had so much fun at last week’s that I couldn’t resist the chance to do it again! Let me start by thanking everyone that made me lose horribly at Mario Kart, and wish for them all to come back this week and play The Conduit with us! I have chosen The Conduit as our game for this weekend for various reasons, but since a lot of people are probably upset I didn’t choose something like MH3, let me make my case clear:

The way I figured, neither me nor Valay have Tatsunoko vs. Capcom yet, so we’re holding off on that game until one of us gets it. As for Monster Hunter, we want to give players of the game adequate time to purchase/get acquainted with it before forcing them into crazily intense battles with little to no experience. I will say, however, that if you want to play some Tri with me, feel 100% free to contact me and we’ll set something up!

That being said, there’s no poll for the game this week. Just make sure you let me or Valay know via email or the forum if you want to play! Also, if you haven’t sent your friend codes in for the database I’m compiling, make sure you do that as soon as possible!

Monster Hunter Tri

– IGN gave it an 8.8
– Looks very impressive graphically
– Pretty difficult game

Nintendo Downloads/AlphaBounce

– Several Game & Watch games on DSiWare
– Daemon really likes AlphaBounce
– Out in space, space displayed on a grid
– Moving towards items in space
– Have to play an arkanoid board each space
– A lot of power-ups
– Only $5

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HUNTING SEASON IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. ARE YOU READY?

Monster Hunter Tri launches on Wii this week

19th April 2010 – You’ve waited for so long. Preparing for this moment. Your weapons are polished and honed – ready to be used. You’re calm, but excited. And a little bit afraid… after all, you’ll soon be locked in mortal combat with intelligent monsters many times bigger and more powerful than you…

Now, the wait is nearly over.

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WiiWare

Art of Balance – Recommended
Dart Rage – Recommended
Dracula: Undead Awakening – Hmmm…
Family Go-Kart Racing – Grumble Grumble
GhostSlayer – Grumble Grumble
Max & The Magic Marker – Recommended
Mouse House – Hmmm…
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Justice for All – Recommended
Happy Hammerin’ – Hmmm…
WarMen Tactics – Grumble Grumble

VC

Fatal Fury Special – Hmmm…
Final Fantasy II – Recommended
Sonic & Knuckles – Recommended

DSiWare

4 Travellers: Play Spanish – Grumble Grumble
Aura-Aura Climber – Recommended
Dracula: Undead Awakening – Hmmm…
Elemental Masters – Recommended
Flight Control – Recommended
Flipper – Hmmm…
Globulos Party – Recommended
Let’s Golf – Grumble Grumble
Prehistorik Man – Grumble Grumble
Real Soccer 2010 – Hmmm…
Scrabble Classic – Recommended
Spaceball: Revolution – Hmmm…
Spotto! – Hmmm…
VT Tennis – Hmmm…