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Posted by VicHD - May 17th, 2013


These two franchises were early pioneers for their time when they made their debut on the SNES, but why has Nintendo stopped continuing these franchises? As a kid I loved F-Zero. It was really a one of a kind racing game when it was released. I wasn't that big on starfox until I got my hands on the reboot Starfox 64 which won me over with it's comic book storytelling and action sequences.

Over the years these two franchises lay dormant due to underwhelming sales of their games. There hasn't been a new F-Zero game since 2004 and Starfox hasn't released any new story elements since 2006. To make things worse, both have been largely ignored during the Wii era (aside from Smash Bros. Brawl). However Starfox is starting to show signs of revival after the N64 game was remastered for the 3DS in 2011.

Despite the underwhelming sales and mixed to positive reviews of these franchises acknowledged by Miyamoto, they do have a cult following and deserve better recognition. The question here is why weren't they doing well?

There could be many reasons. In my opinion, F-Zero's interest started to wane mainly due to players demanding more "realistic" looking racing racing games. Players these days preferred stuff like Need for Speed, Gran Turismo, Project Gotham and Grand Theft Auto(though technically not a racing game) just to name a few. There aren't many futuristic arcade style racing games out there, though I could be wrong. All I see from Nintendo these days when it comes to racing games is MarioKart.

As for StarFox, it may have gotten overshadowed by other aircraft simulation games. Maybe the Star Wars games played a factor. Maybe people just got tired of 3D railshooters. Or maybe some people got tired of the use of furry characters. I really don't know. Again, this is all opinion.

All I can say is that these Franchises need to be brought back somehow. They both still have a lot of untapped potiential that need heavy emphasis on introducing new ideas to make them feel fresh again.

Out of which, I have several good ideas for both franchises that can work for future games:

I) StarFox
1)Gameplay

a) focus more on Non-linear routes (Ex: Starfox 64)
b) Co-op online multiplayer gameplay (optional)
c) customizable ships and characters
d) reduce or improve on-foot missions.

2) Story:
a) Expand James McCloud's story and keep his death a mystery
b) Make another spin off title with Falco that explains his absence during "Starfox Adventures"
c) continue the story with 4 of the 9 endings in command and branch them out as "what if" stories in the timeline.
Preferrably:
Pigma's Revenge,
Dash makes a choice,
Starwolf returns
The Anglar Emperor

II) F-Zero

1)Gameplay
a) customize vehicles with money won in races (ex: Star wars Episode I racer)
b) introduce weapons in gameplay (ex: marioKart or Extreme-G)
c) Make the tracks longer or add more laps.
d) Lower the learning curve for the casual audience.
e) Expand the use of customizable "roller coaster" tracks.

2)Story
a) expand story mode and endings and include "true" rival characters for each racer (Ex: SF IV)
b) interconnect stories and characters (Ex: Resident evil 2)
c) If all else fails, reinvent the franchise and make it like a futuristic open world game like GTA.

One final suggestion. DO NOT MERGE THESE TWO FRANCHISES TOGETHER! I mean seriously, a Starfox reference in F-Zero X? An F-zero reference in Starfox Command? um...weird...

In closing, if Nintendo does decide to make more games for both franchises, I will gladly save up to buy a Wii U. I've done the same thing in the past with the Gamecube (before realizing that the Wii was backwards compatible at the time) and Twilight Princess. There needs to be a petition for these games and deserve to be introduced to a new audience.

People want more Falcon Punches and Barrel Rolls!

Nintendo Y U No like Starfox & F-Zero?


Posted by VicHD - April 21st, 2013


I found out about this a few days ago. To be honest I felt skeptical about it. On one hand I was happy to see another Zelda game out, yet on the other hand I questioned about it looking more like an enhanced remake than an actual sequel. However, last night after realizing that Eiji Anouma was behind the project too, I remembered a Skyward Sword related article that hinted about a possible Link to the Past 3D remake. I put the pieces together and came to the conclusion that it is a sequel cleverly disguised as an enhanced remake of the original game, which is a unique twist.

I doubt that Ganon and/or Agahnim will be the main antgonist(s) considering how they were both killed previously, but anything can happen. Still, I doubt Nintendo would do a rehash of the same story. They always go with the "same characters, difrerent settings" approach and direct sequels do appear once in a blue moon.

Examples:
LoZ->Zelda II
Ocarina of Time->Majora's Mask
Oracle of Ages->Oracle of Seaons (or vice-versa)->Link's Awakening
Wind Waker->Phantom Hourglass->Spirit Tracks.

Also on a curious note, the "Decline of Hyrule" timeline on the Hyrule Historia Timeline actually has the most sequels out of the 3 branched timeline stories with 6 games total (now 7 Counting the ALttP sequel).

Sorry if I'm nerding out about this. I just found it interesting to share.

Overall I'm mainly interested in the story this time around. We'll just have to wait and see what else will happen.

A Link to the Past 2: Insight and Research.


Posted by VicHD - April 1st, 2013


Spikedapenguin and Baldboy64 will not be voicing their characters in Four Swords Misadventures 9. The damn bastards bailed on me halfway through production and that's not cool! Now I'm forced to delay the episode until I find some last minute replacements. Send me a message if you're willing to help me out with this.

Sorry guys. This sucks. now I'm forced to delay the episode until next year...

I Posted a video about this issue. Click here to see it.

Important update: APRIL FOOLS!


Posted by VicHD - March 8th, 2013


Here's the revamped intro done at the request of Kuro-chan. to visit his userpage click here originally this wasn't planned but he insisted in reworking it. The music this time is courtesy of Zelda reorchestrated

as for the episode itself, I stated that I'm aiming for a July release. I don't normally announce dates since it's difficult for me to fulfill them most of the time, but this is basically my STFU to the trolls who expected the next one to be released in 2 years. still, keep in mind that things are subject to change. It will be ready, just give it time.


Posted by VicHD - February 7th, 2013


I started a new mini series called Harvest Mooned, which is simply a parody of the SNES version of Harvest Moon. It's been something I've been wanting to do for a while. Originally, I was going to work on a HM parody for a collab along with Street Fighter: fight or Fetish, but things eventually fell through and I left the collab. So eventually, I decided to reboot this idea and start fresh.

Hoodedcobra will be the voice of Jack, the main character in the game. I also used a clip from DBZ abridged for a particular gag. I gave Lanipator credit for it as well as a shout out to TeamFourStar. You'll see why. Here's a clip:

For now, this will be a youtube exclusive. Later on I'll decide to upload them here too once I have enough sketches for it. If anyone wants to chip in with voice acting or music, send me a message.
I will be making more of these, but I'll keep it short since I know fans are still waiting for Four Swords ep. 9

Til next time!


Posted by VicHD - January 9th, 2013


On this day 10 years ago I became an official Newgrounder. I've seen the site go through various changes and seen friends and animators come and go, but in the end, despite all the ups and downs I went through, I'm still here. Though I acknowledge being a Newgrounder since 2003, I didn't officially start animating until roughly late January of 2004. In short, this post is my way of thanking the NG community for the inspiration and the fans for their long lasting support. Special thanks to Tom and Wade Fulp for introducing me to Flash in this site when I was also just another "dumb kid" at the time. :D And thanks to all those animators who have ( in one way or another) inspired me to keep animating.

As for making more original content apart from making sprite movies, I do have an idea in the backburner, but we'll see.

On another note, regrding FSM 9, I have updated the percentage bar for it. Like I stated on episode 8, this episode's script was split in two since working on a 30 minute flash was too much for me to handle. So I left the second half with most of the audio already mixed, which leaves me to animate the rest. Also to further emphasize that they were both one episode, I will be reusing some of the content from episode 8, particularly the intro. It will help me save a lot of time during production and in the mean time I'm developing the script for episode 10 with some additional help.

That's it for now. Thank you Newgrounds and a big thanks to all the fans!


Posted by VicHD - December 1st, 2012


First PIXAR, then Marvel, now Lucasfilm. the first thing that came to mind when I heard this is, well, click here.

The news spread like wildfire and jokes immediately rampaged like mad. Princess Leia "technically" is now a Disney Princess and people started making fun of the Death Star's new makeover.

I'm still shocked to this day. But the question remains, will this work, or is this a disturbance in the force?

Well, PIXAR and Marvel are doing extremely well, so let's hope for the best.

For now we must bow down before the new empire.
OH BOY!

So, Disney's Star Wars...


Posted by VicHD - October 25th, 2012


Hello I'm currently searching for a musician to help me out with some background music and instrumental covers for my future animation projects. If you're interested in helping out, feel free to send me a message. I'd appreciate the help.


Posted by VicHD - October 1st, 2012


For those who haven't noticed on my youtube page, I posted another preview clip of the episode that is still currently in production. Click here to see the original version in flash format.

I'm doing my best to get back on things, so this will take a while. This is to prove that the show is still on despite the huge roadblocks I had last year and part of this year. And please, there's no need to compare the delay of my series to the cancellation of SMBZ. I get that a lot. I respect Alvin-earthworm's work and decision to cancel his series, but I'm not here to talk about that.

In the mean time feel free to send me demo reels if you want to be part of the show. Either mail them to me at hadouken_dude1984@yahoo.com or you can link me to the ones you posted in the audio portal or on youtube. Who knows? You could be chosen.

I'm also available on skype on occasion, so if you want to chat, feel free to say hi. :)

Keep in mind that I'm not looking for VAs for the current episode, but for the one after it, once I have the script developed of course.

I might post a third preview of the episode considering it's huge length, so be on the lookout for it.
See ya!


Posted by VicHD - September 15th, 2012


Is anybody going to watch this movie? It really looks like a modern day version of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?", but in the videogame world.

I want to check it out myself. Looks interesting. It's almost as if Disney visited Newgrounds' Video Game Parodies collection and came up with this idea. Will it work? Who knows? Let's just jope it's worth it.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/embed/btB8tb8fLYM

Wreck- it Ralph