Excitebike 2 1/2D sequel coming; DLC only

[Zeus]

Looks like it plays exactly like the original, which is good thing. I loved Excitebike 64 but can always go for a classic sequel

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3176645

[SineSwiper]

Oh wow... I can completely ignore the races and play with the level editor?!

[Julius Seeker]

Arrgh, 2 sins commited in this post.

1. Referring to an entire independent title as DLC, in order for a title to have downloadable content, the title must first be purchased. It is Wiiware, or just plain "downloadable".
2. Linking to a site which uses "2.5D", there is no such thing as 2.5D, this is 3D graphics existing on a 2D plane.

[SineSwiper]

2. Linking to a site which uses "2.5D", there is no such thing as 2.5D, this is 3D graphics existing on a 2D plane.

That's exactly what "2.5D" means.

[Julius Seeker]

That's only what ignorant and lazy thinkers have come to incorrectly call it. Graphics can only be 2D or 3D. The plane is independent of the graphics; they are two different components. Would you call a game or TV show using a 3D plane and 2D graphics 2.5D as well?

[Kupek]

It's shorthand. It says in one word what previously took an entire phrase ("3D graphics on a 2D plane"). People invent new words when using an entire phrase becomes cumbersome. They enter colloquial use when enough people realize the benefit of the new word over the entire phrase. Live with it.

[Zeus]

You guys have to learn to ignore Seek when he goes on these stupid rants that don't make any sense the way you ignore every post I make.....

Yeah, Sine, it's pretty neat they're including a full-on level editor in vein of the old one considering how awesome that was back in 1985. I think the entire approach to this title makes it look like an excellent remake/sequel.

To answer the part or your post that deserves to be answered, Seek, it's a WiiWare title. I used DLC as shorthand in a limited subject space to indicate it was only downloadable on WiiWare. Figured the rest was assumed considering it's a Nintendo-published title

[SineSwiper]

Yeah, Sine, it's pretty neat they're including a full-on level editor in vein of the old one considering how awesome that was back in 1985. I think the entire approach to this title makes it look like an excellent remake/sequel.

Actually, I was being sarcastic. The only reason why anybody ever played the game was to get into the level editor.

[Chris]

Arrgh, 2 sins commited in this post.

1. Referring to an entire independent title as DLC, in order for a title to have downloadable content, the title must first be purchased. It is Wiiware, or just plain "downloadable".

is it downloadable? yes

does it have content? yes

now shut the fuck up

[Julius Seeker]

Arrgh, 2 sins commited in this post.

1. Referring to an entire independent title as DLC, in order for a title to have downloadable content, the title must first be purchased. It is Wiiware, or just plain "downloadable".

is it downloadable? yes

does it have content? yes

now shut the fuck up

If you don't mind being wrong, then you can call it that. DLC refers specificly to additional content released separately for the main game via download.

[Anarky]

Am I the only one thinking oh great more Shovelware from nintendo. Lets go back to the vaults

[Zeus]

Yeah, Sine, it's pretty neat they're including a full-on level editor in vein of the old one considering how awesome that was back in 1985. I think the entire approach to this title makes it look like an excellent remake/sequel.

Actually, I was being sarcastic. The only reason why anybody ever played the game was to get into the level editor.

No, it was a fucking awesome racing game at the time, too. Sure it was short but it was so damned fun you just played those levels over and over again

[Zeus]

Am I the only one thinking oh great more Shovelware from nintendo. Lets go back to the vaults

I like the trend of remakes/sequels that are coming as $10 DLC on all the systems. There's been BC:RA, Mega Man 9, Gradius Rebirth, Bubble Bobble Plus, Castlevania Adventure on the way....and now, an Excitebike sequel. We would never see these games unless on handheld so it's a great way to make these sequels/remakes. And they're often quite good so no complaints there.

In fact, I hope they keep releasing more remakes/sequels of a lot of their older, "dead" franchises in Saturn-quality graphics. Would anyone here complain about a Kid Icarus sequel for $10?

[Zeus]

Arrgh, 2 sins commited in this post.

1. Referring to an entire independent title as DLC, in order for a title to have downloadable content, the title must first be purchased. It is Wiiware, or just plain "downloadable".

is it downloadable? yes

does it have content? yes

now shut the fuck up

Don't enable him, Chris. It's not worth it

[Julius Seeker]

I HAVE to point out how amusing Zeus's reactions are to being corrected. Particularly how he tries to act the big macho man to defend everyone who essentially comes in and tells me to shut-up.[/i]

[SineSwiper]

Shut up!

[Zeus]

Shut up!

Again, don't enable the addict, man. Just ignore he idiot

[Julius Seeker]

Shut up!

Again, don't enable the addict, man. Just ignore he idiot

Also amusing is how you communicate to me by directing your posts to others, and slipping in insults like "idiot" (ironic since you were the one having your flawed post corrected). Amusing to me, if only because you remind me of a humourless overdramatic housewife in a bad TV drama about a dysfunctional family. Although I am willing to bet you find it as clever of a way in going about things as the word "Microshaft".