The Megaton: Mark II

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10 Dec 2004, 06:59 PM
Yoshi

The Megaton: Mark II

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Magic Box

- RUMOR: Nintendo of America is planning to make an announcement for Nintendo DS around the launch time of Sony PSP in US in March 2005.

Let's see who can peg this one.
10 Dec 2004, 07:00 PM
epmode

it had better be retroactive internet capability for all short-range multiplayer games.
10 Dec 2004, 07:00 PM
rezo

A One Piece game will be coming out on it.
10 Dec 2004, 07:02 PM
Yoshi

My guess is Halo for the DS. Microsoft and Nintendo could very easily have a "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" strategy here. MS doesn't want to see Sony succeed in the portable market, because any connectivity may increase PS3 sales over their next gen console's.

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Originally Posted by epmode

it had better be retroactive internet capability for all short-range multiplayer games.

I think a network for Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, and Advance Wars is a given. It's the only possible explanation for them all getting pushed back so far. I just don't think this will be that announcement.
10 Dec 2004, 07:02 PM
bbobb

Nintendo DS SP coming out christmas 2005!!!
10 Dec 2004, 07:08 PM
elfneedsfood

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

My guess is Halo for the DS.

That would be hilarious. And I would buy one.
10 Dec 2004, 07:09 PM
sethsez

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

any connectivity may increase PS3 sales over their next gen console's.

Yeah, because connectiveity sells truckloads.
10 Dec 2004, 07:12 PM
marwan

no it's the Nintendo DS PLAYER! stack up to TVs on top of each other and viola, DS on TV!
10 Dec 2004, 07:13 PM
Joust Williams

They're bring The Matrix Online to DS.

Oh sorry, that was Seg'a big announcement.
10 Dec 2004, 07:13 PM
Korly

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Originally Posted by bbobb

Nintendo DS SP coming out christmas 2005!!!

IBTN
10 Dec 2004, 07:17 PM
jarrod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

My guess is Halo for the DS. Microsoft and Nintendo could very easily have a "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" strategy here. MS doesn't want to see Sony succeed in the portable market, because any connectivity may increase PS3 sales over their next gen console's.

Rare games are already in R&D for DS most likely. I doubt we'll see any other Microsoft properties on it though, and really anything but Halo wouldn't be a big deal.

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

I think a network for Animal Crossing, Mario Kart, and Advance Wars is a given. It's the only possible explanation for them all getting pushed back so far. I just don't think this will be that announcement.

It could just be the announcement of the network in March (with some speciifc game announcements like Animal Crossing, Mario Kart & FFCC), with it going into place next fall.
10 Dec 2004, 07:17 PM
Cowdisease

remnant is really Reggie Fils-Aime.

He's been testing our Nintendo loyalty these past months.

And he's been taking names.
10 Dec 2004, 07:20 PM
marwan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowdisease

remnant is really Reggie Fils-Aime.

He's been testing our Nintendo loyalty these past months.

And he's been taking names.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ayer74/lol.gif
10 Dec 2004, 07:48 PM
SpoDaddy

I actually wouldn't be shocked if Microsoft did a Halo game for DS. Think about it, Sony and Microsoft are almost operating in a completely different market than Nintendo. They both want to take over the entire entertainment industry, wheras Nintendo just wants to make videogames and money. Nintendo is no threat to Microsoft, Sony is. If the PSP flops then that really hurts the Playstation brand name to the dumb gamestop masses as this untouchable mythic monicker.

Also, Microsoft likes to make money. They aren't putting out their own portable and they know Nintendo portables are successful, why not make some money off DS and spread awareness of their brand name games to a wider audience?

Another big announcement I could see is a 3D Grand Theft Auto game for DS with some really interesting uses of the touch pad
10 Dec 2004, 07:53 PM
Grave

Who cares? Nintendo needs to stop announcing their announcements ahead of time. Other companies for that matter, too. I forgot all about Sega's "big E3 announcement" until now. But I also was foolish to think Sega would announce anything interesting ever again.

Everything everyone speculates about this is probably better than the real thing. I don't see the point.
10 Dec 2004, 08:06 PM
JefmcC

It will be a Pokemon game or something like that.
10 Dec 2004, 08:15 PM
SpoDaddy

I think it's too much of a given that a Nintendo portable will get a Pokemon game, that's not really a noteworthy announcement
10 Dec 2004, 08:16 PM
jarrod

Pokemon Diamond/Pearl was already announced for DS, but it could be the public unveiling. A Microsoft employee at GAF (element) mentioned he'd heard through friends that Nintendo & AOL were working on some sort of Pokemon game deal... maybe it's involved somehow?
10 Dec 2004, 08:35 PM
Mzo

Boonga Boonga DS.
10 Dec 2004, 08:44 PM
bbobb

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Originally Posted by Mzo

Boonga Boonga DS.

I'd buy it.
10 Dec 2004, 09:26 PM
AstroBlue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

My guess is Halo for the DS. Microsoft and Nintendo could very easily have a "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" strategy here. MS doesn't want to see Sony succeed in the portable market, because any connectivity may increase PS3 sales over their next gen console's.

Excellent call, but don't hold your breath. If Halo was made for the DS, it would not be made by Bungie (who are presumably working on the next console Halo), and therefore it would most likely suck.
10 Dec 2004, 09:38 PM
GameFreak

A price drop?

Zelda DS and a 2D Super Mario DS?
10 Dec 2004, 10:40 PM
ChaoofNee

Actual hardware available in stores?
Kid Icarus DS?
DS compatibility with the NES Four Score?
10 Dec 2004, 10:50 PM
MarsKitten

Well if they had a miracle they could announce they Square is gonna do all the FF7 things on the DS instead. But realisticly, probally some lame connectivity thing like pokemon over the internet.
10 Dec 2004, 11:57 PM
Geen

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarsKitten

Well if they had a miracle they could announce they Square is gonna do all the FF7 things on the DS instead.

Yeah, I really doubt that will be happening. :-P

I would take a stab in the dark, but my mind is feeling a little slow right now.
...
Oh what the hell, I'll say Online Pokemon as well.
11 Dec 2004, 06:22 AM
blueskied

I can peg this one.
Nintendo will announce what Nintendo DS truly stands for, which is
"Nintendo Does Suck". Sony will come back with a megaton of their own,
revealing PSP actually stands for "Poop Shit Poop".
11 Dec 2004, 10:17 AM
MVS

2 Words.

Count. Chocula.
11 Dec 2004, 10:34 AM
marwan

what the hell is count chocula?
11 Dec 2004, 10:57 AM
Rumpy

The cereal that's part of a normal healthy diet.
11 Dec 2004, 11:19 AM
marwan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumpy

The cereal that's part of a normal healthy diet.

hehehe, i see.
11 Dec 2004, 11:40 AM
SearchManX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoshi

My guess is Halo for the DS. Microsoft and Nintendo could very easily have a "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" strategy here. MS doesn't want to see Sony succeed in the portable market, because any connectivity may increase PS3 sales over their next gen console's.

Nice prediction, I remember some time ago Bungie said they were interested in developing for the GBA and then rampant Halo on GBA rumors ran wild. Perhaps it was for the DS all along?
11 Dec 2004, 11:44 AM
Rumpy

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Originally Posted by SearchManX

Nice prediction, I remember some time ago Bungie said they were interested in developing for the GBA and then rampant Halo on GBA rumors ran wild. Perhaps it was for the DS all along?

I don't see how it won't look like butt cheeks though.
11 Dec 2004, 11:45 AM
SearchManX

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Originally Posted by Rumpy

I don't see how it won't look like butt cheeks though.

Who cares? Wireless multiplayer would be the big draw factor. :)
11 Dec 2004, 11:54 AM
Rumpy

Not if you can't tell what the hell is going on on screen.
11 Dec 2004, 12:09 PM
MVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by marwan

what the hell is count chocula?

The announcement will be, if you buy a box of Count Chocula, you will get a Free DS inside.

No one fucks with The Count, not even Nintendo.
11 Dec 2004, 12:43 PM
ChaoofNee

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Originally Posted by MVS

The announcement will be, if you buy a box of Count Chocula, you will get a Free DS inside.

No one fucks with The Count, not even Nintendo.

Yeah, Frankenberry did, and look what happened to him!
I don't think I've ever seen someone eat that much custard...
11 Dec 2004, 01:51 PM
Yoshi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumpy

I don't see how it won't look like butt cheeks though.

Have you played Metroid on it? It looks and controls pretty damn well.
11 Dec 2004, 06:24 PM
Shin Johnpv

Quote:

Originally Posted by MVS

The announcement will be, if you buy a box of Count Chocula, you will get a Free DS inside.

No one fucks with The Count, not even Nintendo.

I did once..............................................and it cost me my legs :(
12 Dec 2004, 01:09 AM
Tracer

I'll eat my hat if its Halo. You're all streching too much. It's not going to be a big deal whatever it is.

And I would really like to see a GBA Halo ala Metal Slug. That would be cool.
12 Dec 2004, 01:38 AM
EvilMog

Heres what it will be.

NOW GET THE DS in 5 different colors!! WOOT!

We all know Nintendo cant settle on just one color and realizes more color variety in hardware means more sales.

And if it is some sort of multiplayer/internet connectivity....well WHO GIVES A FUCK! Its a handheld!
12 Dec 2004, 02:07 AM
gamevet

The DS will have connectivity games with the Revolution. The Revolution will be online and DS players can play connectivity games on thier Revolution, with other players around the globe.
12 Dec 2004, 02:13 AM
AstroBlue

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Originally Posted by gamevet

The DS will have connectivity games with the Revolution. The Revolution will be online and DS players can play connectivity games on thier Revolution, with other players around the globe.

Holy shit, that would be awesome if the "Revolution" would function as a Nintendo "Joy Spot" (GBA/DS wifi hotspot) and be fully online capable.

NindoNET > X-Box Live
12 Dec 2004, 10:09 PM
sonic6

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstroBlue

Holy shit, that would be awesome if the "Revolution" would function as a Nintendo "Joy Spot" (GBA/DS wifi hotspot) and be fully online capable.

NindoNET > X-Box Live

That does sound like a damn good idea...I'd be sold as long there is actually a Mario at launch this time (for the Revolution).
12 Dec 2004, 11:24 PM
MarsKitten

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic6

That does sound like a damn good idea...I'd be sold as long there is actually a Mario at launch this time (for the Revolution).

Mario Cart DS: Online.

If thats what happens i'm so fucking sold. Well i'm sold anyway if mario cart ds plays like dash.
13 Dec 2004, 12:39 PM
marwan

Mario Kart DD is the worst in the series...EVER!!!
13 Dec 2004, 04:57 PM
MarsKitten

Yeah that was a skillful troll attempt there. What do you take me for? Some rabid fanboi? Anyhow nintendo could take this round in ye old portable wars if they pull off some nice cartless multiplayer support in a majority of games. Hotspots for DS play would just be sweetness on top of victory. Assuming they don't drop the ball with the usual nintendo + 3rd party goodness.

PSP could do the same, except the cartless part, but then again neither sony nor nintendo have ever been earily adopters of this whole "online" thing.

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