411 Games Fact or Fiction 11.02.09: Aladdin, M-Rated Wii Games, Eternal Darkness 2, More

Posted by Ramon Aranda on 11.02.2009

Is Aladdin one of the best movie-based games ever? Should there be an Eternal Darkness 2? Do M-rated titles have a home on the Wii? Is 3-D gaming enjoyable? 411's Todd Vote and Jeffrey Harris debate these topics and more in the latest edition of 411 Games Fact or Fiction!



And we're back with another edition of Fact or Fiction. This week, we have Jeffrey Harris and Todd Vote giving us their thoughts as they take some time off from game reviewing. I'll be your moderator here so let's get to it!

1: M-rated titles most certainly have a place on the Nintendo Wii

Jeffrey Harris FACT : Is fatback greasy?  Of course.  I mean No More Heroes, hells yeah!  Not to mention Madworld!  Wii's done a very good job in catering to demographics that aren't into PS3 and Xbox 360, but there's still feasibility to have M-rated games released on the Wii.  It'd be ridiculous and stupid not to.  There's money to be made.

Todd Vote FACT : I agree with Jeffrey here. The Wii may not be considered the "hardcore" console, but that doesn't mean there isn't any room for M rated titles. Why should Nintendo shut themselves out of the race simply because they have a younger demographic?

Score: 1 for 1 - By the way, Dead Space: Extraction is really good.


Round 2: The fact that there is still no Eternal Darkness 2 pisses you off.

Jeffrey Harris FICTION : Not really no. I never played the first game from Gamecube, and I'm honestly not invested in the future of this potential gaming series. I'm much too wrapped up in kicking ass in Arkham Asylum right now.

Todd Vote FICTION : I've never played Eternal Darkness, so there is no reason for me to be upset by the lack of the sequel.

Score: 2 for 2 - I've played it and the game rocks. A current-gen edition would be awesome, am I right readers?


Round 3: You consider Aladdin (Genesis/SNES) to be one of the better movie-based games of all-time.

Jeffrey Harris FACT : The Genesis and SNES versions are actually night and day different, but they were still very good and a lot of fun to play.  It sort of annoyed me that in the SNES version you couldn't use any weapons besides a freaking apple, and the Genie wasn't really in the Genesis version, but he popped up and helped you out in the SNES level where you are actually in his lamp which was cool. 

Todd Vote FACT : But it can't hold a candle to The Lion King. Disney did some great things in the days of the Genesis and SNES, Aladdin and The Lion King are perfect examples.

Score: 3 for 3 - I rented this bad boy over and over till I beat it. Good game.

And now for the championship rounds!

Round 4: Whether the DSi update is really necessary or not, it'll still sell like hotcakes.

Todd Vote FICTION : I was going to go with fact on this one, because Nintendo's handhelds usually sell like hotcakes, but for some reason I just don't get that feeling from the new DSi. For one, didn't the DSi just release? Now they expect people to rush out and buy a newer version of virtually the same machine with a few new perks? I just don't see it selling as well as they hoped initially. But Christmas is just around the corner, hence the reason I am torn. I'll go with Fiction.

Jeffrey Harris FACT : Todd, as awesome and brilliant as I think you are, you are in the wrong here.  The Christmas season is right around the corner, and parents will be getting their kids the new DSi.  Parents will soon be fighting tooth and nail over each other to get the last DSi at Gamestop.  Well sales might not what they were some time ago, but people will still snatch this up.  The thing is, when the holidays roll around, what are people going to generally get?  The newer fancier model.  If they are out of that, parents will have to settle for the original DSi.  And if not that, then used DS's and DS Lite, or shudder, Gameboy Micro!  I've seen it happen!   Gamestop around the holidays generally also institutes some trade-in programs where it might be worth it to the consumer to trade stuff in to get the new DSi as well.

Score: 3 for 4


Round 5: Out of all the major publishers, you'd say Capcom has been the best of the lot in terms of downloadable games via PSN/XBLA/VC.

Todd Vote FACT : Capcom has definitely been leading the pack. All the Street Fighter games, Mega man, Bionic Commando just to name a few. Who has released more downloadable games than them? I expected other developers to follow suit sooner than later, but so far I've been disappointed by all but a handful of downloadable games. I thought Rare for one would be leading the way on dl only games, but apparently they don't want me to have Killer Instinct.

Jeffrey Harris FACT : Definitely going with fact much like the esteemed Todd Vote here.  Mega Man 8 was fantastic, and also the Capcom Classics collections that are available on DLC as well.  Also ditto in wanting Killer Instinct on my virtual console as well.  But I want the arcade version, not the downgraded but still good SNES version. 

Score: 4 for 5 - Capcom is all over it aren't they?


Round 6: You enjoy gaming with 3D glasses.

Todd Vote FICTION : Though I haven't done any 3D gaming on the current generation, the last game I remember using 3D glasses was I think Outrun on the original NES. I didn't think it added anything to the game but a headache then, and I don't see it being much different now. I understand the technology has improved, but the last 3D film I saw didn't seem any better than the ones of the 70's and 80's. Why should I expect it to be different from games?

Jeffrey Harris FICTION : There was one game on display at E3 that you could play with the 3D glasses.  And despite that at first it was kind of neat, ultimately it does little to really enhance or wow me with the gameplay.  I really just want a good, fun game to play.  3D glasses for a game seems like an extra pain I don't need for my gaming. 

Final Score: 5 for 6

Ok now we turn it over to you, our readers. Fact or Fiction? Let us know!