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Kat's Korner- Episode 5

Editorial | September 19, 2012 7:18 pm


Wow. This was a crazy summer, it almost makes me glad it's over. Almost. The summer tournament is over, and rather than ranting this episode, I'd like to thank the people who have helped make it a success. That's all of you- everyone who visits the site, everyone who reads our posts- without you, the staff would be a lot less... busy.

I do want to thank everyone who has donated a prize for the tourney, offered help in some way, or just taken the time to show up- even if they were disappointed in the game selection, and even if they haven't won a prize. Junior, Pureevil, Shadowmachine, and Evol deserve a special thanks, from me as well as from the rest of the site- because of donations and support that I received from these guys, a theme tournament is something that I'll be trying again in the future (Winter tourney- Lost Planet, anyone? Hahaha).

The thing about the summer is that it's a massive dry spell for us gamers. It sucks, when you're waiting for good games to come out, but then when you're out at the pool, mowing the lawn, going to amusement parks or whatever else people do for fun in the summer, it's almost a good thing since you don't have to choose one or the other. But the dry spell is about over, and with new games comes more news!

Nintendo is set to release their Wii U console on November 18th. There will be two launch packages- "the basic," with 8 gb internal storage, for $299 and "the deluxe," with 32 gb storage and a game. The gigantic controllers will have built in touch screens and can be used as a remote, to search for live and recorded shows, and to use the social network "Miiverse" to connect with friends regarding shows they're watching, thanks to the newly unveiled to "TVii." The controllers serve as a 2nd screen in games. They have a huge list of games planned, and have even managed to get big names from other consoles on board like Monster Hunter 3 and Bayonetta 2. Bayonetta 2 will be a Wii U exclusive, btw. Whether this will be enough to rejuvenate their lagging sales will be seen in the coming holiday season.

Be glad we don't live in Japan! Kojima Productions has canceled the 360 version of Metal Gear Solid Rising: Revengeance for Japan. Citing "various reasons," they posted a note on their site, apologizing to all 3 Japanese people with Xbox 360s. Metal Gear Solid Rising: Revengeance will be released on both PS3 and Xbox 360 in North America on February 19, 2013.

Gearbox has managed to dampen my interest in Borderlands 2 slightly further with the announcement of their new contest- Mt. Jackmore. A combination of Mt. Rushmore and the villain from Borderlands 2, Handsome Jack, the point is to shoot Jack's face off a mountain in Pandora. Much like the UR dragon in Dragon's Dogma (you've all played this, right?) this is a cumulative effort that takes a long time and thousands of people. At certain points in the destruction, a prize is awarded to whoever shoots the bullet that brings it to that point. With only 100 bullets (plus the opportunity to invite friends and get more once a day), the game becomes about strategy and perseverance. Prizes that will be awarded range from clothes, game action figures and copies of the game to 16 of the expensive Ultimate Edition Loot Chests. The person who shoots the last shot gets a super prize, as well. So why does this make me say "Gearbox SUCKS!" and why am I not linking you to the game? Because even though Gearbox is based in the US, and so is Mt Rushmore, the contest is only open to people in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Denmark, Russia and Australia. What. The. Hell. (Saddy face- I love winning stuff!)

505 Games has announced that they will be bringing their Minecraft-esque game Terraria to consoles. Following Minecraft's success, many game publishers have been considering making the jump to consoles, so this was just a matter of time. Terraria is modeled a bit after Minecraft, but is side scrolling and includes world building, but adds in RPG elements. The release is scheduled for first quarter 2013.

Another PC game jumping on the Minecraft bandwagon may be a game called DayZ. It began as a zombie survival mod for a different game, and evolved into its own game. Jan Kunt, producer for Bohemia Interactive, says it would be "stupid" after the success of Minecraft, not to try something similar.

Minecraft will be getting new DLC soon. The 1.8.2 update will add the hunger mechanic, cave spiders, silverfish and Endermen. There will also be new game content with this DLC, including creative mode, superflat, villages, ravines, and strongholds. Basically, after this update, the 360 version will have all the features that the PC beta version has. Also in the works is the 1.2.3 update, which includes enderdragons, ocelots, cats, iron golems, the jungle biome, new map formats, and basically everything to make the 360 version exactly the same as the PC version. 4J studios is considering a patch in between to help close the gap, but no matter what, Minecraft is set to become even bigger in the next few weeks. Not to leave out your avatar, a Minecraft sheep will be released in the avatar marketplace, for them to shear. Wonderful.

As a last bit of information, 2 contests will be announced in the near future... One will be a riddle solving contest (sponsored by Irish Patriot and conducted by yours truly), and the sharpest (and fastest) tool in the XBA thread will win a Minecraft code. The other is a poker tourney sponsored by (who else?) Mr. Evol, and the best bluffer will win MSP! Keep watching the site for news about those- more information will be posted soon! :D

Until next time, guys! Thanks for reading!
~Kat

Fine print:
As always, the views expressed in Kat's Korner are mine alone and not meant to be representative of the staff or members of xboxamerica.com. Feel free to agree or disagree and discuss with each other, but there will be absolutely no flaming or personal attacks. Yes, even if they really are stupid, fornicate with their mothers and have several children with their siblings. Suggestions or subject tips are always welcome, and can be left here, in my shout box or pmed to me.





Keywords: tournaments, wii u, bayonetta 2, borderlands 2, DayZ, Terraria, Metal Gear Solid, Europe Sucks, Minecraft Giveaway

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Thanks! But for future reference, if that picture had a few more words in it, I would not have read that either.
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Thanks Kat!

I am impatiently waiting to own you in Uno and Texas Hold 'Em, lol.

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Very cool! Thanks Kat!
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Yeah I read the whole article it was pretty good 6/10 would recommend to friends
but who plays Nintendo Wii anymore? all us core gamers re doing xbox but good article though kat good job
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Great read, Kat.

Re: The Nintendo wii/ u thingy-

I do tend to use mine about every other day, mostly for the wii fit or just a nostalgic game of Zelda. I can pretty much turn the kiddies loose and let them play, without having to help as much as usual. So I still hold a candle for Nintendo (total Zelda pun intended).

My primary problem with the Wii U is the price point. It's not terribly expensive, but I'm still feeling a little of the 3ds burn. I bought it at full price right as it came out, only for it to price drop shortly thereafter. Nintendo did offer several free game downloads as exclusive "ambassador" status owners, though I think many, if not all, are available in the wii shop. These games are full length games from the original nes and other systems. That did ease the sting just a bit. Still, the novelty of the 3ds wore off quickly.

I stalked a GameStop parking lot from dawn till opening, just to preorder a wii. I was tempted to order a couple of these Wii U's for the kiddies, but at $299, I need to be impressed before I commit. After reading up on it, I'm just not sure if the Wii U will be worth it.
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Meta, this site is changing to wiiboxamerica soon... Get with the program!

Mindy, I agree. I was burned before that, though- dsixl, to be exact. Within a month of buying one, the price dropped like a rock. And apparently, GameStop employees laugh at you when you ask for a price adjustment.
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Loved the 3 Japanese Xbox'ers line!! Great article Kat!
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Great read, Kat.

Re: The Nintendo wii/ u thingy-

I do tend to use mine about every other day, mostly for the wii fit or just a nostalgic game of Zelda. I can pretty much turn the kiddies loose and let them play, without having to help as much as usual. So I still hold a candle for Nintendo (total Zelda pun intended).

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I stalked a GameStop parking lot from dawn till opening, just to preorder a wii. I was tempted to order a couple of these Wii U's for the kiddies, but at $299, I need to be impressed before I commit. After reading up on it, I'm just not sure if the Wii U will be worth it.



I agree with you Mindy, I also did that for the wii (only to be sadly dissapointed when it didn't work as advertised and even sadder when all the games I wanted were on the 360....) I even still play mine on occassion as my roommate and I play a shamefull amount of Mario Kart and SSBB has been turned into a great drinking game with my friends.

I do think that the price will drop quickly because A) its just not that fancy, they're just combining the DS and the Wii into one system and B) its a family console, most families are just going to assume their Wii is still good enough.

Overall the Wii U looks to be at least $50 overpriced to me and aside from the new titles announced for it I don't see any reason it'll be better than the older Wii.

I do have to say though I like hearing the announcement of two more tournaments, especially the riddle one - way to shake things up!
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Loved the 3 Japanese Xbox'ers line!! Great article Kat!



I loved that line as well.

Great article Kat!!
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If you haven't already preordered your Wii U, you may have to either wait for the 2nd run or buy one off eBay at an astronomical mark up. Major retailers have already sold out of preorders... Just days after it was announced!

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Yeah, mad props to Evol for designing the XBA console. Even if it did mean I have to wait a little longer for him to finish my Buckeyes console. :p
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This user has donated $15+ to Xbox America.

Xbox America Benefactor
Xbox America Benefactor

This user has donated $50+ to Xbox America.

Burnt Waffle
Burnt Waffle

This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.

Bronze Waffle
Bronze Waffle

This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.

Silver Waffle
Silver Waffle

This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.

Golden Waffle
Golden Waffle

This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.

1,000 Posts
1,000 Posts

This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!

Community Spotlight
Community Spotlight

This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.

360Voice Group
360Voice Group

This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.

Waffle Philanthropist
Waffle Philanthropist

This user has donated three or more games to the Waffle Order thread.

Barterer
Barterer

This user has completed 3 or more game trades and is in good trading standing.

Ron Burgundy
Ron Burgundy

This user has written 10+ published Xbox America news articles.

Discussion Sparker
Discussion Sparker

This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.

Brain Stormer
Brain Stormer

This user thought of an idea for a new site feature which was later implemented.

Marketer
Marketer

This user has referred five users to Xbox America.

Master Marketer
Master Marketer

This user has referred ten users to Xbox America.

Representin'
Representin'

This user has given Xbox America some love in his Xbox Live motto.

It Defines Me
It Defines Me

This user mentioned Xbox America in his Xbox Live biography.

Sociable
Sociable

This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.

Googler
Googler

This user used the Xbox America search bar.

Gamercard Lover
Gamercard Lover

This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.

Community Player
Community Player

This gamer participated in Xbox America's Xbox.com Community Playdate.

Beta Tester
Beta Tester

This user has participated in a Xbox America beta test.

First person to pre-order me a Wii U and the next Mario Kart game for it gets a Community Spotlight, one of every site badge here, a french kiss from Minioger, and a punch in the face from AJ. PMs only, please.
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