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Mushlafa · 11-12-2003, 04:20 PM

Sorry... anybody know when it comes out here in canada? I've havent been keeping up with gaming news the last like 6 months, but im definatley gonna pick this game up as soon as i can, considering my dad gave me money to spend on something.. then he told me i couldnt buy that one thing and forgot he gave me the $80 for it

DarkMaster · 11-12-2003, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mushlafa

Sorry... anybody know when it comes out here in canada? I've havent been keeping up with gaming news the last like 6 months, but im definatley gonna pick this game up as soon as i can, considering my dad gave me money to spend on something.. then he told me i couldnt buy that one thing and forgot he gave me the $80 for it

The release date is considered a North American release, so Canadians should get the game the same time as Americans (ship date was November 11, yesterday, should be in most stores today). This of course depends also on where you buy it from. EB, for example, has a Canadian warehouse, so the stores in Canada don't need to wait for a shipement from an American warehouse. Also, since Nintendo of Canada will be distributing it here, that makes it all the better.

GameMaster · 11-12-2003, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

Right. You wouldn't want a racing game to be spoiled now, would you? Then you probably shouldn't read the following sentence:

In MK: DD, you race karts.

Thanks a lot Crono, you just ruined the whole game for me. I'm not even going to buy it now. Jeez.

Dyne · 11-13-2003, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkMaster

Maybe because they are the largest, most popular video game website on the net?

I think they are entitled to their opinion, and you aren't one to judge considering you haven't played the game yourself.

They are entitled to their opinion, but their review system is ****. There's a lot of titles that don't deserve to be on the top, and a lot that should.

I haven't played it, but EGM has, and most of Europe has.. Gamerankings has it's overall percent sitting at 94%, before this IGN catastrophe. Either Fran is pissed, or it wasn't a good game. And I don't believe IGN as a credible source.. their chance to enjoy games has been long since worn out.

CrOnO_LiNk · 11-13-2003, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Crono

In MK: DD, you race karts.

Who would have ever thought!!!?

*Another Spoiler*

Mario is in the game!!!

bobcat · 11-13-2003, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CrOnO_LiNk

Who would have ever thought!!!?

*Another Spoiler*

Mario is in the game!!!

Mods!!!! People are ruining the game........first karts, then mario........what next???? Bowser?

Canyarion · 11-13-2003, 08:31 AM

Yeah this has to be stopped. I for example would never spoil that Pikachu is a secret character.

DarkMaster · 11-13-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

They are entitled to their opinion, but their review system is ****. There's a lot of titles that don't deserve to be on the top, and a lot that should.

I haven't played it, but EGM has, and most of Europe has.. Gamerankings has it's overall percent sitting at 94%, before this IGN catastrophe. Either Fran is pissed, or it wasn't a good game. And I don't believe IGN as a credible source.. their chance to enjoy games has been long since worn out.

I guess IGN was expecting something different than what they got, where as everyone else got exactly what they wanted. Needless to say, I think people are acting a little to crazy. Every forum I visited yesterday had a thread about this and about 20 people writing 3 page long posts about why IGN is gay. I mean, if they don't like the game, they don't like the game, they aren't going to lie and pretend that they like it when they really don't. People are acting like IGN is wrong and gave it a low score on purpose. What the hell is that? Why would they do that? The fact of the matter is, I just don't like it when people degrade a publication for giving a low score to their much anticipated game.

fingersman · 11-13-2003, 07:49 PM

I never understood this, when ign reviews a game and they give a low score based on factors they consider important everyone jumps on them, like IGN SUCKS but if they review a game and give it good review like everyone wants, everyones yeah IGN GAVE THAT GAME A GOOD SCORE, i'm picking it up tomorrow. What's up with that.

Neways although I haven't played the game I do see where they are coming from. From what IGN stated I do believe nintendo could have done a bit better, I especially agree with the cart skins, more tracks and they can actually have the characters play a role in how the cart drives instead of just the cart being the main thing that influences.
Another thing that I'm sorry they didn't implement was a two player team mode ( and no I don't mean co-op mode) that would have been fun.
I know I haven't played it yet, but I just know I'll miss the hopping , I dunno it just seemed natural.

I guess your dissapointed in the game depends strictly on how much you where expecting from it.
So I just hope I don't get dissapointed and have lots of fun with the game.

DeathsHand · 11-13-2003, 11:00 PM

Why do people have to flip out about reviews? It's even worse when (as fingersman pointed out) people praise a site when they give a game a good score, but condemn it when they score a game they're looking forward to low... Why do you really care?

Castlevania for example... First review I saw gave it a 9 out of 10...IGN an 8 something I think... But videogames.com gave it a 7 something... Oh no, it's the end of the world

Stonecutter · 11-13-2003, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crono

Right. You wouldn't want a racing game to be spoiled now, would you? Then you probably shouldn't read the following sentence:

In MK: DD, you race karts.

Here's another HUGE spoiler.

After you race really well, you'll unlock another cup, most likely a "special cup" which will contain a "rainbow road" track.

(I've never played MK

D)

Blix · 11-13-2003, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathsHand

Why do people have to flip out about reviews? It's even worse when (as fingersman pointed out) people praise a site when they give a game a good score, but condemn it when they score a game they're looking forward to low... Why do you really care?

Castlevania for example... First review I saw gave it a 9 out of 10...IGN an 8 something I think... But videogames.com gave it a 7 something... Oh no, it's the end of the world

*Looks at avatar*
Stop stealing avatars from other people. Anyways, I think I'll go play my Advancegb.

And another spoiler: I heard there's a battle mode in the game.

DeathsHand · 11-14-2003, 12:29 AM

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*Looks at avatar*
Stop stealing avatars from other people. Anyways, I think I'll go play my Advancegb.

It's the logo for the Upright Citizens Brigade... One of the best shows ever... I 'made' it myself by saving the picture off of ucbtheater.com and resizing it...

bobcat · 11-14-2003, 06:27 AM

Ok i have it. It's here. I'm eating dinner, and typing then I will play. Impressions coming very very soon............

PS my bro wanted to buy 2 extra controllers and 2 BBA (broad band adapters as BB kindly pointed out to me today) and start playing 8 player on 2 screens (split 4 ways). But they don't come till wednesday

but still, brb

bobcat · 11-14-2003, 07:46 AM

Wow.

So much fun. I've used many chars.

Spoilers beyond this point!!!!!

I like the fact that each character has his/her own special item. Very fun. So far Bowsers and Baby Mario's rule. HAven't tried the others. Graphics are smooooooooooth and crisp.

Plenty of animations, funny sounds, classic MK gameplay but tweaked for gamecube, and I haven't even played multiplayer yet!!!

Great game, everything I expected and more! Bowser rules!!!!!!!