I agree; I can see people picking it over 95% of the field when it's simply not that strong.

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xyzzy

Halo > StarCraft in a rematch.
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MARIO WINS SUMMER 2005 TOURNAMENT.
Jman_gamerX8, Lord of all Gurus. Well done!

Halo > StarCraft in a rematch.

Yep.
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

It's a very arguable point, but I'd go as far as to say Halo would be the favorite again in a rematch.
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Though I will give SC this credit, I doubt the ability of ANY game to beat it if the match comes down to a photo-finish. Take that as you will.

let's try posting this in the right topic this time:

wow, at the moment one third of GameFAQs owns the GBA version of LTTP. here's its sales number, as of a few months ago:

59 GBA ZELDA: LINK TO PAST NINTENDO OF AMERICA Dec-02 1,365,159

and compared to Mario 3:

28 GBA MARIO BROS 3: MARIO 4 NINTENDO OF AMERICA Oct-03 1,775,022
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xyzzy

Holy crap, those are impressive sales. You can certainly criticize Nintendo's tendency to milk their storied franchises, but they know how to make some ****ing bank.
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Board 8: Where people treat each other right.

the awesome thing about Starcraft is that its strength is absolutely unknown, despite having had four matches under its belt. you just get the feeling that it could get 45% on anything, even FF7. put Starcraft in a bracket and it's guaranteed to cause a debate no matter where it is. the only game that's even close to Starcraft in unpredictability is Mario 64, and that's because of what OOT did to it.

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xyzzy

yeah, people wonder why companies like Nintendo and Square milk their franchises so much, but it's because of the sales numbers. hell, check out Mario Advance 2 (Mario World):

12 GBA SUPER MARIO ADVANCE 2 NINTENDO OF AMERICA Feb-02 2,454,874
13 PS2 KINGDOM HEARTS SQUARE ENIX INC (CORP) Sep-02 2,376,635
14 GBA POKEMON RUBY NINTENDO OF AMERICA Mar-03 2,358,883
15 PS2 MEDAL HONOR FRONTLINE ELECTRONIC ARTS May-02 2,291,959
16 PS2 FINAL FANTASY X SQUARE ENIX INC (CORP) Dec-01 2,270,819
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xyzzy

I'm goin' to bed, but here's something worth pointing out:

Sundays are traditionally the day of the week that GameFAQs gets the most traffic, which is when GoldenEye 007 nearly got 74,000 votes in its poll. Yesterday, Super Mario Brothers 3 got just shy of 80,000 votes in its poll.
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

..and considering how yesterday's poll showed that less than 4% of the GameFAQs population first played Mario 3 on the GBA, I'd say it's pretty unlikely that the GBA version of LTTP is much different. whether or not you believe the re-introduction of a game onto a current console will give it a significant boost is up to you though.

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xyzzy

Yeah, but today's poll isn't about which you played first. This is which copy/copies you own. That'll make a big difference.

SERIOUSLY. Bed this time, promise.
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

yeah, which is why I used the Mario 3 data; if Mario 3 sold more and had less than 4%, I'd assume LTTP would have a similar number.

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xyzzy

i wonder what the number 11 game was?
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Nominate CATS,Jay Solano,Weedle and Ifnkovhgroghprm for sc2k6

Super Mario 64. Has to be SM64.
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Jman_gamerX8 teamed up with Mario to kick my ass!

i would like to take this moment to give myself a big w00t for actually getting my Top 10 list posted up today.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/8.html

w00t!!

^_^

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Jman_gamerX8 - i had no idea who this guy was until he whomped us all in the Guru Contest.

LttP. Whee. I wonder how close it is to Chrono Trigger? Was it even steven again or something?
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Showing me cleavage is like dangling a juicy steak in front of a large dog that hasn't eaten in a month while you tell it to stay put. -BlAcK TuRtLe

I wasn't here yesterday,but about 95% have played SMB3?Amazing!
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GameFaqs is NOT the place to go for relationship advice.Nobody here gets any action unless it is their right or left hand.Including me.~Dawn and Dusk~

LttP

Well it's over for me.
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17 have challenged Nintendo in the handheld battle, 17 have failed. (see quote for list)

i need san andreas to be 11th to stand a chance at winning. oh ****
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Nominate CATS,Jay Solano,Weedle and Ifnkovhgroghprm for sc2k6

LttP was Board 8's #6 favorite in this contest, as 78 people out of 86 in the BOP picked it to make the list;

3 in 3rd
20 in 4th <-- correct, me
14 in 5th
21 in 6th
7 in 7th
3 in 8th
8 in 9th
2 in 10th

In addition, it's Board 8's 5th favorite game, with 144 points and 23 Top 10s made. It also has the second most first place votes behind FF7.
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Showing me cleavage is like dangling a juicy steak in front of a large dog that hasn't eaten in a month while you tell it to stay put. -BlAcK TuRtLe

Now the top three are for sure.. Anyone think Chrono Trigger might somehow pull for the #2 position?

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Eagerly awaiting Kingdom Hearts II & Final Fantasy XII

No, but I do see FFVII getting 2nd.
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17 have challenged Nintendo in the handheld battle, 17 have failed. (see quote for list)

From: charmander6000 | Posted: 11/2/2005 8:24:52 AM | Message Detail
No, but I do see FFVII getting 2nd.

Somehow I see CT pulling #2 is easier than FFVII being in second.. But that's probably my personail bias!

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Eagerly awaiting Kingdom Hearts II & Final Fantasy XII

People are scared to admit they like Pokémon over friggin' XENOGEARS

Die.
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MM are my INITIALS "There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that read binary and those that don't."

my thoughts on FF7 at #2: FF6 finished lower than the consensus expected, 007 higher. LTTP is going to finish higher as well, assuming it makes the list.

Nope, this is pretty much where I expected it. I put the entire top 5 of the Spring Contest in order, heh. Looks like it won't let me down.
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"What's going to happen to this Planet?"
"Who knows...That's up to you, I guess."

I still cling to hope that CT will be a no show.

C'mon Vice City/FFX/Sonic 2/anything else but Starcraft.
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^ Sexiest Gaming girl contest, VOTE NOW!

If LoZ:LttP made it, you have no hope except TO believe CT'll make it.
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

I can hope in a general Square downfall.

How funny would it be if FF7 was tommorrow?
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^ Sexiest Gaming girl contest, VOTE NOW!

That'd be scary, as that'd mean there's be a 50/50 chance a bad game would get #1.
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

If GTA: Vice City didn't make this list it would be a very bad representation of the Gamefaqs crowd.

However, if CT does make it at least Goldeneye is the most popoular non-Squintendo game of all time. Which is unexpected...

¬_¬

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www.geocities.com/characterbattle2004.
^ Sexiest Gaming girl contest, VOTE NOW!

Somehow I see CT pulling #2 is easier than FFVII being in second.. But that's probably my personail bias!

Nope, I agree. OOT is way more likely to be 3rd than 1st. Nothing beats FF VII on this site.
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Nominate Jay Solano from Operation Shadow for sc2k6!

Nintendo's fanbase has grown larger since the game contest, and let's not forget how bad the CT cast looked this year. I'm expecting OoT to be a close second and CT a very distant third, personally.
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Showing me cleavage is like dangling a juicy steak in front of a large dog that hasn't eaten in a month while you tell it to stay put. -BlAcK TuRtLe

Ocarina of Time is more likely to finish third than first, in my opinion. Chrono Trigger the game has proven to be a beast in the nominations department, and as someone pointed out, nothing beats FFVII. I fully believe there are people on this site who would literally die for FFVII.
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Board 8: Where people treat each other right.

From: yoblazer33 | Posted: 11/2/2005 10:10:36 AM | Message Detail
Ocarina of Time is more likely to finish third than first, in my opinion. Chrono Trigger the game has proven to be a beast in the nominations department, and as someone pointed out, nothing beats FFVII. I fully believe there are people on this site who would literally die for FFVII.

I wouldn't die for FFVII but if there were to be a FFVII-2 game remake, I would die happier.. =)

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Eagerly awaiting Kingdom Hearts II & Final Fantasy XII

Off-topic...but could somebody explain to me a lil' 'bout the +Mode in Chrono Trigger? To my understanding, it's supposed to be earned immediately after you beat the game, and I think it lets you keep all the things you had from the save-file you beat it with (from experience and levels to weapons and items) when you start a new game from the beginning.

Is that right, sorta, or wrong?
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

yep, that's new game plus. you might need to do all the sidequests in order to achieve it, I forget. either way, you repeat the game with all your levels and items.

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xyzzy

Yep. Minus storyline items like the Masamune of course...
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MM are my INITIALS "There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that read binary and those that don't."

Good good, appreciate the help guys. Now, because my Advertising group is in need of my presence, I must leave a lil' earlier than I hoped...


At 11.25 AM GameFAQs-time:
Yes, the original SNES cartridge 29.4% 9335
Yes, the GBA remake 17.95% 5701
Yes, both versions 11.84% 3760
No, but I've played it before 25.62% 8135
No, and I've never even played it 15.19% 4824
TOTAL VOTES 31755
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

Off-topic...but could somebody explain to me a lil' 'bout the +Mode in Chrono Trigger? To my understanding, it's supposed to be earned immediately after you beat the game, and I think it lets you keep all the things you had from the save-file you beat it with (from experience and levels to weapons and items) when you start a new game from the beginning.


...you've never played Chrono Trigger?

That'd be scary, as that'd mean there's be a 50/50 chance a bad game would get #1.

Better than the 90/10 chance we have if CT is tomorrow.

>_>
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Pity for the guilty is treason to the innocent.

I think you lose all your money, though.

Funny how it's the complete opposite of ToS, where you can't keep your items and levels but you can keep everything else.
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Showing me cleavage is like dangling a juicy steak in front of a large dog that hasn't eaten in a month while you tell it to stay put. -BlAcK TuRtLe

I've played and gotten far on CT, but I never beat it. Last I remember was gettin' on an airship where some (mini?)-boss kept kicking my ass in the second room or so.

And, wow, my Advertising thing ended quick, heh. Turns out I got 3:00 on the spot afterall.
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Serious Reminder: Nominate Jay Solano for 2k6.
Why? He would die in your honor, then come back like Jesus...but without the religion part.

You keep your level, techs and most of your items. You lose all your money so spend it all on Hyper Ether or something like that before you beat the game. In New Game + you also get the option to challenge the final boss starting from around 5 minutes into the game.

To get New Game +, you need to do the Crono thing and beat the Black Omen. I'm not sure if you need to do the other side quests at the end of the game.
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"Those whose memories fade seek to carve them in their hearts..."
"All dreams are but another reality. Never forget..."

In my opinion, every RPG should have New Game +. I'd replay a lot more games if I could do it without having to waste as much time on the battles.
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Nominate Jay Solano from Operation Shadow for sc2k6!

And now the list gets predictible. LttP at #4. Great
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It's MOOOOOOOLLLTTTAAAARRRR!!!!!!!!!!

FFX tomorrow, baby.
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Memories are nice, but that's all they are.-Rikku

i wonder where KH will land
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Nominate CATS,Jay Solano,Weedle and Ifnkovhgroghprm for sc2k6

Nintendo's fanbase has grown larger since the game contest, and let's not forget how bad the CT cast looked this year. I'm expecting OoT to be a close second and CT a very distant third, personally.

Yeah, two of them were overrated to begin with, and they merely got exposed. Crono was relatively constant. He just had some let-downs by our standards because we expected better of him.

I'd still take Chrono Trigger over Link to the Past in a rematch and feel fully confident in it.
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Yuna: "Stay with me until the end. Please."
Tidus: "Not until the end. Always."

I'd still take Chrono Trigger over Link to the Past in a rematch and feel fully confident in it.

What if we had the Game Contest after LoZ: TP releases.. If we do have one after TP releases, I think I'll be going with LttP for the win but still wouldn't be confident at all.

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Eagerly awaiting Kingdom Hearts II & Final Fantasy XII

Assuming the remaining three games are CT, OoT, and FFVII, here are some final numbers:

Top Systems (In terms of # of games on the list)
SNES - 3
N64 - 2
PS1 - 2
Gamecube - 1
NES - 1
Xbox - 1

Top Companies (In terms of # of games on the list)
Nintendo - 4
Square - 3
Konami - 1
Microsoft - 1
Rare - 1

Top Eras (In terms of # of games on the list)
32-64 Bit - 4
16 Bit - 3
128 Bit - 2
8 Bit - 1

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Board 8: Where people treat each other right.