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November 12, 2009 by RawmeatCowboy
Filed Under: Wii
Seems like Deux's first day on the job went well. Glad to see you guys enjoyed his work! Also, thanks for all the fan-made banners for Deux! He couldn't be happier, trust me! Glad we could all make his day. On that note, I'm off to bed! I'll see you all in a few, short hours.
I can't believe that New Super Mario Bros. Wii is just around the corner. It feels like I was back at E3 for the announcement just yesterday. I also remember thinking that the launch would seem like a million years for now. Lucky for me, the time decided to fly by! That is, until this past couple of weeks. I swear, time seems to have slowed to a halt. When I can barely make it through a day without thinking about the game, I know I want it bad.
Making the wait even worse would have to be all the coverage that's coming out. For the last week or so, there has been an insane amount of video coverage for the title. I bet you could watch the entire game, start to finish, if you just hunted around YouTube long enough. Talk about spoilers! If you've been watching all the videos we've posted, there's not much left to the game to learn! You'll just be going through the motions when you pick it up.
With all this coverage, I've been wondering how you guys have been dealing with it. Did you decide to go on a self-imposed NSMBW media blackout a few weeks back? Perhaps you've embraced all the video footage, and still can't wait to get your copy. I'm sure there's some middle-of-the-road people as well. Leave a comment and let us know how you've been fighting the urge!
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Pretty spoiler free, so if any plot twists happen between, "Bowser kidnaps princess" and "Mario rescue Princess," then I certainly don't know about it. I wouldn't call the new powerups, multiplayer, or gameplay quirks spoilers, since those are selling points of the new game anyway.
Yes.
I am, I havent seen anything from it other than the first E3 trailer lol
I am, I havent seen anything from it other than the first E3 trailer lol
Nope. I've seen some of the levels and video footage. It looks fun and easy to me out of everything I've seen so far. I'll probably buy it the week after it comes out.
I'm one of the middle-of-the-road people you speak of. I've read my fair share of details, but I refuse to watch any of the videos you post up other than trailers and commercials. Though I couldn't help but click on the MAJOR SPOILER in the sidebar, but I had enough will power to not actually watch the video.
I cannot freaking wait for New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Going to be so awesome!
I cannot freaking wait for New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Going to be so awesome!
Mostly. Some minor spoilers because the videos weren't posted behind the jump on this site, therefore I couldn't avoid seeing the thumbnails when I was scrolling past the news.
Next time, please post spoiler-filled videos behind the jump, just for the sake of your fans.
Next time, please post spoiler-filled videos behind the jump, just for the sake of your fans.
I spoiled myself, but only because I don't care.
It's one thing, to be spoiled about stories and major things in games (moreso if they happen later in a game; Like Temple of Time in TP), but a Mario game that isn't an RPG, especially a classic-style one, is hard for me to consider anything a spoiler unless there's a boss that is new and exciting.
I haven't seen every level, but I know the themes for all of theme, I know what the last world looks like and all the levels in it, I know the final boss and I know what all the boss fights are, and I know some of the unlockables/extras in the game (which, is laughable to really call most of them anything).
Also, to be fair, I didn't like the game until just a month ago. I was totally UNhyped for the game.
Let's hope the same happens with Galaxy 2.
It's one thing, to be spoiled about stories and major things in games (moreso if they happen later in a game; Like Temple of Time in TP), but a Mario game that isn't an RPG, especially a classic-style one, is hard for me to consider anything a spoiler unless there's a boss that is new and exciting.
I haven't seen every level, but I know the themes for all of theme, I know what the last world looks like and all the levels in it, I know the final boss and I know what all the boss fights are, and I know some of the unlockables/extras in the game (which, is laughable to really call most of them anything).
Also, to be fair, I didn't like the game until just a month ago. I was totally UNhyped for the game.
Let's hope the same happens with Galaxy 2.
By and large, yeah. I've watched a few videos on the Nintendo Channel, and I don't expect to be surprised by the plot (Mario sets out to rescue Peach - If you're honestly surprised, something is wrong with you, or how was the coma?).
But I'm not watching that final boss vid.
The game is set for the 15th (Sunday). Is it actually coming out ON a Sunday, or is that some crazy ship date?
But I'm not watching that final boss vid.
The game is set for the 15th (Sunday). Is it actually coming out ON a Sunday, or is that some crazy ship date?
Did you decide to go on a self-imposed NSMBW media blackout a few weeks back?
That's exactly what I did, actually. I still haven't seen any of the koopa kids in action yet, or even the official art for them.
I would have been spoiler free until I saw a certain website post the END BOSS BATTLE without hiding it behind a bump. XD
I didn't bother with spoilers either way because it's a Mario bros. game, you already know how it ends.
I still don't know who is the last boss!
and I still dont know what is the 7th and 8th and 9th worlds are!
and I still dont know what is the 7th and 8th and 9th worlds are!
@thedreadpirateguy
They usally send it a week or so in advance of release date so all stores(that actually carry it, that is) will have it by then or soon after(tuesday,usally)
They usally send it a week or so in advance of release date so all stores(that actually carry it, that is) will have it by then or soon after(tuesday,usally)
I'm gonna be playing this game with a couple of friends this sunday together, when's the last time a bunch of friends got together to play a mario game together besides the spin offs? (mario party etc.) So I'm really looking forward into spending time with the multiplayer part of the game instead of jumping right into the single player experience which is a first for me.
I'm also glad I've been avoiding all the spoiler stuff lately on the net since there's a ton of spoiler stuff about the game hitting the net like crazy.
I'm also glad I've been avoiding all the spoiler stuff lately on the net since there's a ton of spoiler stuff about the game hitting the net like crazy.
I'm on the internet. So hell no.
And finding out anything new about the game is a spoiler, really.
And finding out anything new about the game is a spoiler, really.
I watched a few videos to get excited. Honestly, it's not like there's a narrative to spoil. You'll only ruin the surprise of cool new bosses/level/etc. Now Modern Warfare 2, I just practically avoided every video/podcast I could once that started leaking.
I've consumed everything anything about this game and I still plan to not get out of the couch until I pass the final boss like I saw in the video (actually saw it before it got on gonintendo) as a matter of fact, I'm going to youtube right now to see if anyones uploaded any of te unlockables... I say if Super Mario World is regarded as a classic and the commercial to that game spoiled the ending and final boss, I don't mind watching the end to this game (that's just my opinion which I'm 99.9% sure is in the minority)
I know the themes to Worlds 1 through 7 and assumedly 8 if it's the same as the original NSMB's theme, I know a few things like a little bit about something in World 4, but any other spoilers I've tried to avoid. I've heard previews mention a bit of nice talk about the final battle so I'd like for it to be a fun little surprise, and I'd like for most (post-World 1) level gimmicks to be new to me when I see them.
So, I've avoided spoilers in anything post-World 1 that wasn't in a trailer/site video or review, besides a playthrough of some World 5 or something level that was in a trailer anyway. Given it's a Mario platformer, I'll either be spoiled right when it's out, or people won't say much as you'll be expected to know.
So, I've avoided spoilers in anything post-World 1 that wasn't in a trailer/site video or review, besides a playthrough of some World 5 or something level that was in a trailer anyway. Given it's a Mario platformer, I'll either be spoiled right when it's out, or people won't say much as you'll be expected to know.
I've avoided any key spoilers. It's like knowing the end of a movie before you watch it if you let yourself watch the spoilers.
I'm sure the game would still be a lot of fun either way, but it always kills the impact of the surprise elements that are typically plastered all over the web days before you even get your hands on the title.
I will maintain my spoiler free status until I can play it for myself.
I'm sure the game would still be a lot of fun either way, but it always kills the impact of the surprise elements that are typically plastered all over the web days before you even get your hands on the title.
I will maintain my spoiler free status until I can play it for myself.
Super Mario is all about actually playing the game to me, so I don't really care about spoilers in any sense.
This games been out for almost a whole day in Australia! One advantage of living down here! Although Im putting it away for Chrissy
I never really bothered to follow the news with NSMBW, so I guess I'm spoiler free. That's not to say that I'm not interested in the game, though.
I've definitely put myself on a NSMBW media blackout.
Not that the story is super great or important, but I want to experience the levels and bosses for myself.
Not that the story is super great or important, but I want to experience the levels and bosses for myself.
I'm spoiler free from NSMW, and same with Spirit Tracks. That included having to hold my ear buds while I ran for five minutes on Tuesday night while you chatted about Z: ST, listening for a few seconds here or there until you were done. Boy that was tough.
Picking NSBW up first day and plan to play all day.
Picking NSBW up first day and plan to play all day.
This site has posted I think just about everything there is of the game.. But I haven't watched a single video since ONM answered our questions.
Regretfully, thanks to someone, I know how Bowser's final stage looks like.
Regretfully, thanks to someone, I know how Bowser's final stage looks like.
I've read most of the hands-ons, and seen the Nintendo Channel footage. Other than that, not much!
Boy, ya know, I hope I haven't ruined anything for myself, like...What if there's an ice world? Or airships? Or castles? Or Ghost houses? Or Koopa Kids? Or-or-or LAVA levels?
My God, what if you fight BOWSER at some point, towards the end, or something? I'd hate to ruin the experience for myself by knowing these things.
xD
Seriously, though, I've watch some footage, not most. Not because I care about spoiling a game that's really kind of more about gameplay than anything else but because I don't feel like watching too much of the game, I feel like playing it. It's a case where watching it feels like I'm taunting myself, not spoiling myself.
I did watch the 1Up Game Night last night, though. That was pretty freakin' awesome because it really gave you a feel for what the 4-player is like with other people all together.
As for anyone complaining about RMC posting spoilers? He's just doing his job, some people WANT to see it since it IS Nintendo content.
If you don't want to see anything, when the title says "FINAL BOSS BATTLE" in frickin' CAPS, it's not his fault it's not "after the bump" it's YOUR fault for, gee, watching it?
YouTube vids don't play themselves, you know. Just sayin'.
My God, what if you fight BOWSER at some point, towards the end, or something? I'd hate to ruin the experience for myself by knowing these things.
xD
Seriously, though, I've watch some footage, not most. Not because I care about spoiling a game that's really kind of more about gameplay than anything else but because I don't feel like watching too much of the game, I feel like playing it. It's a case where watching it feels like I'm taunting myself, not spoiling myself.
I did watch the 1Up Game Night last night, though. That was pretty freakin' awesome because it really gave you a feel for what the 4-player is like with other people all together.
As for anyone complaining about RMC posting spoilers? He's just doing his job, some people WANT to see it since it IS Nintendo content.
If you don't want to see anything, when the title says "FINAL BOSS BATTLE" in frickin' CAPS, it's not his fault it's not "after the bump" it's YOUR fault for, gee, watching it?
YouTube vids don't play themselves, you know. Just sayin'.
I am not spoiler-free as I decided to opt into watching and consuming every piece of info I can get my hands on for this game. I am glad it's almost here!
Not yet for me, Until Saturday that is, I'm going to that Nintendo World event!
I've watched a few videos...obviously the trailer, but I've come across a few tidbits that I wish I hadn't(the 99 lives thing, I wish that would have been a surprise).
This is a rare time when a traditional side-scrolling Mario game is new. How many people know exactly where every hidden exit is on the first few levels of Super Mario World? Where the flutes are in SMB3? Sure, the game's are fun enough to play over and over, but it's not quite the same the first time around.
I just want to see it with fresh eyes when I get it. It isn't so much about avoiding 'spoilers' as it is to avoid me becoming familiar with the game's levels before I even play the game. You only get one chance for it to be new for you, and I'd rather it be from playing the game instead of just watching it.
The game's only a few days away. It shouldn't be a problem for me to just avoid watching things for a bit. I'm sure I'll have to avoid watching IGN's Video Review, though, since they always get a kick out of showing 'spoiler' details right at the last moments. (I think the last one was probably Smash Brothers characters or Mario Kart Wii or something similar to that.)
This is a rare time when a traditional side-scrolling Mario game is new. How many people know exactly where every hidden exit is on the first few levels of Super Mario World? Where the flutes are in SMB3? Sure, the game's are fun enough to play over and over, but it's not quite the same the first time around.
I just want to see it with fresh eyes when I get it. It isn't so much about avoiding 'spoilers' as it is to avoid me becoming familiar with the game's levels before I even play the game. You only get one chance for it to be new for you, and I'd rather it be from playing the game instead of just watching it.
The game's only a few days away. It shouldn't be a problem for me to just avoid watching things for a bit. I'm sure I'll have to avoid watching IGN's Video Review, though, since they always get a kick out of showing 'spoiler' details right at the last moments. (I think the last one was probably Smash Brothers characters or Mario Kart Wii or something similar to that.)
I am proud to say I am actually spoiler free
I havnt even watched the intro video ;D
I havnt even watched the intro video ;D
I will be going to the Nintendo World Store that day! I am not spoiler free since I don't care about spoilers. I just want to play the game.
I really don't feel this is the type of game that can be "spoiled". Mario games have always been about just the fun of playing them and what exists in the game as you play through it is mostly irrelivent in my opinion. Zelda and Metroid games, on the other hand, contain richer narratives and are worth avoiding pre release videos for. So yeah, I've been watching most of the videos I come across and I must say the most exciting revelation to come from this game is still the fact that the Koopalings are in it and that we all knew that from the beginning.
I know about the power ups just because of some concept art mainly, and I watched a trailer the other day and saw some thing I did not expect and haven't watched anything since. It looks amazing.
But I shall not spoil myself any more over the next 3 days.
I've pretty much watched the entire game online...and I still want to play it.
I think that spoilers are not a big deal with a title like this. Omg I know what the level looks like. Seeing a scrap of a level and actually playing through it are two totally different things. People don't play the traditional mario sidescrollers for the deep rich story or the completely original suprising level ideas. I believe that I'm playing and most people play because it's a ton of fun. They play for the experience.
Aside from a few level playthroughs, and the various info that's come through magazines, I am indeed spoiler free. I think I saw what Worlds 3, 4, and 5 were, but I don't remember what they were now...like, a forest or something? >_>
P.S.
Zelda dies at the BEGINNING of Spirit Tracks. That's just for you super anti-"spoiler" nazis out there. If it's in the Nintendo-approved, prerelease info, its not a spoiler dammit.
P.S.
Zelda dies at the BEGINNING of Spirit Tracks. That's just for you super anti-"spoiler" nazis out there. If it's in the Nintendo-approved, prerelease info, its not a spoiler dammit.
the only videos i didnt watch are the final boss, and the top 5 stages by IGN.
I think i never saw footage after world 4.. or 5..
When i played Galaxy i watched all footage available, and while playing it i was surprised a lot of times.
I think for NSMBW i saw the right amount of content.
I think i never saw footage after world 4.. or 5..
When i played Galaxy i watched all footage available, and while playing it i was surprised a lot of times.
I think for NSMBW i saw the right amount of content.
I'm pretty much on media blackout right now. I'm wanting to keep the levels and bosses a surprise for myself.
I saw an image of the last boss battle.
Also, since this seems to be a popular thread: HOTEL DUSK SEQUEL WAS JUST ANNOUNCED!
Also, since this seems to be a popular thread: HOTEL DUSK SEQUEL WAS JUST ANNOUNCED!
I haven't seen all the worlds and have only seen one Koopa Kid fight [and that was pretty much from when they were unveiled], so I'm pretty spoilerfree, and will be till Crimbo when I get the game.
@geozeldadude
@WiiFolder
You'll be happy to know, if you didn't watch the video, all the frozen image spoils is the room. It doesn't actually show anything about the boss fight.
@WiiFolder
You'll be happy to know, if you didn't watch the video, all the frozen image spoils is the room. It doesn't actually show anything about the boss fight.
I haven't watched anything from this game. I've screens that show probably most of the themes of the worlds, but I don't know the layout of any levels and I barely even know what some of the power-ups do. I've been avoiding spoiling this game.
pretty much , that was hard !. I never watched footage since the original trailer. And even then i did not watch the whole thing.
Glad i did that , super mario galaxy was much sweeter that way .
Glad i did that , super mario galaxy was much sweeter that way .
I succumbed to the temptation and am watching a playthrough of New Super Mario Bros. Wii right now.
The guy playing is currently in the middle of World 3. From the footage I am watching, it sure looks challenging. Much harder than Super Mario World.
I'd hate to see what Worlds 7 and 8 are like...
The guy playing is currently in the middle of World 3. From the footage I am watching, it sure looks challenging. Much harder than Super Mario World.
I'd hate to see what Worlds 7 and 8 are like...
I watched most videos, but I don't know unlockables or final world/boss.
Yehaaaa... only a couple of days left, and I must say I have the old nostalgia bug for some new Mario!! Yes, I have remained spoiler free, not watching too much video, but just enough to keep the drool running down my chin. I absolutely cannot wait to get this game. Nintendo quality all the way.
I really do not think that it's possible to spoil a Mario experience by watching it. You have to play it to know what it's like. So, I have been devouring everything I can about it.
I kept up with the earlier pre-release info and details but the last few weeks have been spoiler free for me. I don't want to ruin too much and kill the fun of experiencing it for myself.
I'm mostly spoiler free. I've watched footage, but I've tried to limit myself to learn the solutions on how to get through levels.
I've tried to be mostly spoiler free for the last couple of weeks, but the reality is that anyone who knows anything about the game is not spoiler free.
As much as I don't want to, I'm gonna rush through the game as fast as I can to minimize my risk of walking backwards into something on the net. Then I'll go back and take my time, appreciating everything the game has to offer, chasing all the coins and trying to find the secret levels.
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But that last boss stuff sure is hard to avoid though...