A HIND D! What's A Russian Chopper Doing In GGT#43

[InuFaye]

Hur!
First

[Chacrana]

Man, Fuck a Hind D.

One star review.

[MarkMan]

METAL GEAR?!

You mean... METAL GEAR?!

[InuFaye]

Man, Fuck a Hind D.

One star review.

:cry:

[Chacrana]

Goddamn, deciding whether or not the receiver I'm looking at is good enough is frustrating...

Edit: It literally just got easier. I asked the company I'm buying the speakers from whether the receiver I was looking at was good enough and they said that it was. So that's just great!

[Chacrana]

:cry:

Palsy-Cat gets 5 stars tho.

[InuFaye]

Palsy-Cat gets 5 stars tho.

:lol:

[Chacrana]

lol, Daroga got his silly duplicate thread closed in like 5 minutes. My thread called "Lock" from like 2 days ago is still open. Ah well, it's because I'm special.

[daroga]

lol, Daroga got his silly duplicate thread closed in like 5 minutes. My thread called "Lock" from like 2 days ago is still open. Ah well, it's because I'm special.I reported it.

And I used DOS. DOS is faster.

[Chacrana]

I reported it.

And I used DOS. DOS is faster.

DOS is a Ms., meaning that it's biologically slower.

Ohhh I went there.

[kainzero]

METAL GEAR?!

You mean... METAL GEAR?!
No, it can't be!

METAL GEAR!



I feel asleep!

[The Mana Knight]

Markman, the situation with me and MGS was I initially wasn't a fan of the first one. Felt it was a bit overhyped (not as overhyped as Ocarina of Time) mostly because I just wasn't into stealth gameplay; however, I WAS judging impressions on an early demo. So I ignored MGS for a while. When I got the demo of MGS2 with Zone of the Enders (a game I truly wanted and really love now), I decided to give it a shot. I found myself getting into it and really liking it, so I ended up buying it shortly after. I ended up beating and liking MGS2 a lot. I went back to MGS1 on PS1 and although I never had the chance to beat it (bought it at a bad time), I do like it now. I started to get into Metal Gear liking the third, Portable Ops, the Acid series, etc. I was originally not into stealth, but I like it now (but I still dislike Splinter Cell).

I played a little Sega Superstars Tennis earlier. Not much, but had some fun and progressed more in Superstars mode.

Yeah, I badly want more PS3 consoles, but I'm broke right now.

As for the PS2 upscaling on the PS3, I'd say it varies. Some games look good upscaled, some look terrible, IMO. Some are just a blurry mess while others look much sharper and cleaner.

[Rei no Otaku]

The GGT is going to swat down a couple of bothersome flies.

[bornrunnin31]

Got a chance to play some God Hand earlier. I'm liking it so far, and it looks like it can only get better with how deep it supposed to get.

[eswat]

HIND D goes WOO WOO!

Going to play me some Mythos later on, and maybe UT3.

[gunm]

GTAIV in about 2 and half weeks.

[Chacrana]

P3FES in about 2 and a half weeks.

[daroga]

New Office tonight. Hot dog!

And it's homemade pizza night up here. Ya'll should come. Mrs. daroga makes an awesome pizza crust. :)

Maybe some more MGS tonight. I've really not made any progress in that game what so ever. It's not even that long and it's going to take me 3 weeks to beat. :P

[gunm]

P3FES in about 2 and a half weeks.

It will be a busy time for me for sure.

[Chacrana]

New Office tonight. Hot dog!

And it's homemade pizza night up here. Ya'll should come. Mrs. daroga makes an awesome pizza crust. :)

Maybe some more MGS tonight. I've really not made any progress in that game what so ever. It's not even that long and it's going to take me 3 weeks to beat. :P

Man, I would so accept that offer for pizza, but I'm several miles away and if I showed up, it'd just be kinda awkward, so maybe next time.

But I'm really, really excited about the Office.

[gunm]

Damn, I just bit on HoD 2/3 for $20 @ amazon. Also pre-ordered Summon Knight DS which was in my Gold Box for free shipping/time buffer. :p

Tomorrow might be some deals on more Wii games, too. If it's anything other than Smash or Williams Pinball, my wallet will be safe...

[refusedchaos]

lol - Gamers got owned

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfArUsjxoq8

got a lot of goodies today from ProtonX...it makes me feel a lil better since im sick as fuck. and i have a fucken C++ exam tommorrow...blah!

oh and Chac, got sum funds, pm me

a old techno vid that make me much feel better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-2iwGeZ2O4

[Nelo Ice]

dont kno why but i bit on overlord for $17 used but got it for $14.38 with edge and 10% off coupon

[eswat]

dont kno why but i bit on overlord for $17 used but got it for $14.38 with edge and 10% off couponAnd this game is still 1000 points on Goozex.

What the fuck.

Playing Audiosurf with some Rock Band songs right now.

[InuFaye]

I wish I had something to play.

I dont feel like playing console stuff.

Mrelusive what is your Steam ID?

[eswat]

It's mrelusive (http://steamcommunity.com/id/mrelusive). Original, I know.

[Chacrana]

I have done it. I have finished The Count of Monte Cristo. All 1300 pages. Phew.

Guess I'll play some Splinter Cell CT now...

[RelentlessRolento]

oddly, PS3 may get looked over due to GTAIV... in a sad way.

[refusedchaos]

oddly, PS3 may get looked over due to GTAIV... in a sad way.

:cry:

[Jest]

Mythos invite anyone? :)

[eswat]

Mythos invite anyone? :)Buddy invite system is dead. You'll have to enter your email on the site and hope for the best now.

[Nelo Ice]

just played some overlord and its pretty entertaining so far
also i wonder if i should attempt to beat it or saints row before gta iv hits :lol:

[The Mana Knight]

New Office tonight. Hot dog!

And it's homemade pizza night up here. Ya'll should come. Mrs. daroga makes an awesome pizza crust. :)

Maybe some more MGS tonight. I've really not made any progress in that game what so ever. It's not even that long and it's going to take me 3 weeks to beat. :PI make awesome pizza crust too, but it has been years since I last made it. :-(

Played some Burnout with CAG tonight, a lot of fun, but got tired and have to get up early tomorrow (for a busy day).

[InuFaye]

MOAR TF2.

Custom Maps=Win.

[Kendal]

I played some RSV2 with Scobie and we had fun. I also played more P3. I ma 4/28 with a bunch of S.Links and 3 personas so far. Good game. Can't wait to transfer stuff over to P3 FES in a few weeks.

[InuFaye]

It's mrelusive (http://steamcommunity.com/id/mrelusive). Original, I know.

Friend Request Sent.

[botticus]

I'm happy to say I've finally started to enjoy Soul Nomad, only took 4 hours of gaming. Also, Band Brothers gets rather unevenly difficult in the 3rd level of Pro.

And I missed The Office. :-(

[MarkMan]

Finally went out and got Shiren The Wanderer for the DS... get hype!

[Chacrana]

Does anyone feel like buying me a game?

[Kendal]

Does anyone feel like buying me a game?

What game?

[Chacrana]

Uhm... well, I'd like Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, since I haven't gotten that yet and can plow through it really quickly. I'd also like Contra 4 or Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, but NG is what I want most right now.


Anyway, I think I'm finally entirely decided on what I'm getting for this sound setup... speakers, sound card, receiver, cables... everything. It's gonna be wicked sick, and it's a perfect setup for the DS, PSP, and (most importantly) the Dreamcast. The XBR doesn't like Dreamcast over VGA coz it has this weird flickering effect goin' on, but when I plug the Dreamcast into my computer's monitor via VGA, they make sex. It's beautiful. So pumping stuff like Jet Grind Radio through this shit should be an experience.

[JEKKI]

Fatal Frame II - Chapter 6.

Days of Ruin - Chapter 22 (hard stage >_<)

a old techno vid that make me much feel better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-2iwGeZ2O4nice!!

at my gym there was a sign on the group workout door thing that said like

"get ready! Hip Hop Hustle coming Thursday 9AM. search HIP HOP HUSTLE on youtube.com and get hype"

so I went to youtube and searched this Hip Hop Hustle...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiZZuXHaGzk

-_-...

seriously?? no... SERIOUSLY?!?!?!

[Kendal]

Uhm... well, I'd like Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, since I haven't gotten that yet and can plow through it really quickly. I'd also like Contra 4 or Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, but NG is what I want most right now.


Anyway, I think I'm finally entirely decided on what I'm getting for this sound setup... speakers, sound card, receiver, cables... everything. It's gonna be wicked sick, and it's a perfect setup for the DS, PSP, and (most importantly) the Dreamcast. The XBR doesn't like Dreamcast over VGA coz it has this weird flickering effect goin' on, but when I plug the Dreamcast into my computer's monitor via VGA, they make sex. It's beautiful. So pumping stuff like Jet Grind Radio through this shit should be an experience.

Disgaea(PSP) can be found for $30 at Best Buy, if you can find it. I like it a lot. It will last you a while, if not forever.

[Rei no Otaku]

Come on P-A, where's my DJ Max?

[gunm]

Yay, training is over. Time to play some Burnout Paradise.

After the wife is done w/the TV of course. :/

[Kendal]

Come on P-A, where's my DJ Max?

I made two orders from the sale, both shipped at the same time.. My DS3 was here in 7ish days and my second order arrived today. P-A said it could take up to 21 days!

[gunm]

Gah, I ended up getting Ikaruga for XBLA...and it's great! The graphics are a solid upgrade over the GCN, rumble is ok, though I could do without, Leaderboards, and Replay Recorder are all pretty sweet. Wasn't able to play with anyone in two player but all those features actually made it worth a pick up for me.

Also played more Burnout Paradise. I do wish there was a way to opt out of a race if you really mess up and don't want to bother finishing, or cancel out of the crash cinematics. Of course, I prolly should RTFM, but I lazy. :p

[pete5883]

Also played more Burnout Paradise. I do wish there was a way to opt out of a race if you really mess up and don't want to bother finishing, or cancel out of the crash cinematics. Of course, I prolly should RTFM, but I lazy. :p

Just stop your car for a few seconds.

PS2 upscaling is garbage.
I have to interject here - pop in VP2 in the PS2 and PS3, walk right to left, look at the background. Like night and day. /slight exaggeration

[MarkMan]

Famitsu's Resident Evil 5 interview from the 25th anniversary Capcom DVD...

Translated in English!

http://blog.capcom.com/archives/1116

[Mr. Beef]

Yo yo yo. Been playing more CvS2, and more, and more. I knew Joe was good, but hot dayum.

[Chacrana]

I made two orders from the sale, both shipped at the same time.. My DS3 was here in 7ish days and my second order arrived today. P-A said it could take up to 21 days!

It really does vary. I've had stuff take up to 3 weeks, and I've gotten stuff in a single week... it's annoyingly inconsistent, and that's why I really don't like dealing with Play-Asia as much as NCSX, but 20% off was too good to pass up.

And I'll check BB for Disgaea... I thought that shit was $40, but if it's $30 there, I'm definitely tempted.

[InuFaye]

Its 30 off amazon.

[Chacrana]

I still think I wanna get Ninja Gaiden DS first, since Digaea PSP isn't something I'd get to playing right away... especially since I still have yet to play Crisis Core. But it's something to keep in mind, coz the original $40 price tag scared me away from Disgaea PSP.

[darthbudge]

Heh, funny I see this title. I just started playing MGS: Twin Snakes on the gamecube for the first time today. It is just filled with so much awesomeness. I can't wait for MGS4.

[InuFaye]

HOLY SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTTT EPIC PORPOTIONS OF 1UP URSSSSSS!

N'Gai and Geoff Keighly are on.

This week is going to be fuck all awesome.

These men know what they are talking about.

[ThatDamnDave]

Army of Two sucks. It's a poor game with a very clunky partner AI system that feels more like dragging someone around rather than some kind of FPS innovation. If you have a friend that you want to co-op with, you might have something. If you're like me and don't have local friends that game, pass it up. The whole thing was pretty disappointing actually.

just played some overlord and its pretty entertaining so far
also i wonder if i should attempt to beat it or saints row before gta iv hits :lol:

Saints Row was very fulfilling for me. I had a blast with it and was sorry I didn't play it sooner. I'd definitely recommend it. I enjoyed Overlord as well, but it is no GTA IV primer.

I played some RSV2 with Scobie and we had fun. I also played more P3. I ma 4/28 with a bunch of S.Links and 3 personas so far. Good game. Can't wait to transfer stuff over to P3 FES in a few weeks.

I finally got my Rainbow Six Vegas 2 copy in the mail the other day. So, I should be up for some of that in the near future.

[InuFaye]

In before gay joke aimed at army of two.

[ighosty]

Started BLACK yesterday, and maybe its because I've played COD4 and other great shooters of the 360 from last year, but the game seems sort of average, but maybe it will pick up. Started Odin Sphere today; hopefully I will have some more time to put into that next week.

[jer7583]

First one to PM me with a metal gear quote gets a free MGO PS3 beta key.

I got a Saga 2 DVD but don't care about the beta.

[kainzero]

First one to PM me with a metal gear quote gets a free MGO PS3 beta key.

I got a Saga 2 DVD but don't care about the beta.
Oh no!
The PS3 beta key have started to move!

[jer7583]

well, it's not a PM, but if you want it, kainzero, you can have it.. haha

[kainzero]

kain zero here.

First,attempt to contact missing our "jer7583." Then try to find the Metal Gear.

Over.

[gunm]

It really does vary. I've had stuff take up to 3 weeks, and I've gotten stuff in a single week... it's annoyingly inconsistent, and that's why I really don't like dealing with Play-Asia as much as NCSX, but 20% off was too good to pass up.

Well, to be fair, overseas shipments can be delayed by customs and other things.

[pete5883]

My DJ Max just arrived. Just remembered I don't speak Korean.

[InuFaye]

My DJ Max just arrived. Just remembered I don't speak Korean.

Rosetta Stone.

[gunm]

Whoo! I'm joining the Liberty City Gun Club!

Liquor! Guns! Fun!

[Chacrana]

Please, you don't need Korean to play DJ Max... that shit's like... almost entirely in English.

Aaaanyway, I just got back home, and I now hold in my hands Beatmania IIDX 13: DistorteD. Yes.

Still waiting on my other package, which contains (surprise?) Beatmania IIDX 12: Happy Sky. But Distorted is prolly better anyway, so whateva.

[Nelo Ice]

Saints Row was very fulfilling for me. I had a blast with it and was sorry I didn't play it sooner. I'd definitely recommend it. I enjoyed Overlord as well, but it is no GTA IV primer.




hmm i'l go with saints row and im not sure if i should keep overlord or not at least i have 6 more days to see if i like it

[Kendal]

I am going to take a nap and then play some RSV2. It should be a blast as always.

[InuFaye]

You shiped the goods chacrana?

[daroga]

I hope Power Pros is the Wii baseball game coming in 2 hours and that it's a good price. If it's at Ghost Squad's price point, it will be mine.

[eswat]

Wish there were more 64-player UT3 servers. I've only found one with people playing and it only has that crap-tastic Warfare gametype.

[The Mana Knight]

Rei should be happy, I bought DW6 today for PS3. What happened was I traded in Virtua Tennis 3 and Super Swing Golf at GS and got $15.40 store credit (stupid GS almost didn't give me the 10% bonus, since they screwed up). I saw DW6 there for $54.99. I also had the 25% coupon off of a used PS3 game. I used it along with my Edge card, so I paid $21.76 after tax for the game. Not bad at all getting rid of two games I either never played or rarely played anymore. Only played one game of DW6 though. It's all right.

I actually went to GS to get Sega Rally Revo or maybe Lost Planet with the coupon.

[bornrunnin31]

Rei should be happy, I bought DW6 today for PS3. What happened was I traded in Virtua Tennis 3 and Super Swing Golf at GS and got $15.40 store credit (stupid GS almost didn't give me the 10% bonus, since they screwed up). I saw DW6 there for $54.99. I also had the 25% coupon off of a used PS3 game. I used it along with my Edge card, so I paid $21.76 after tax for the game. Not bad at all getting rid of two games I either never played or rarely played anymore. Only played one game of DW6 though. It's all right.

Funny, just picked up VT3 yesterday at Target when I was there with my gf, along with FEAR. I don't play it, but she loves VT.

I want to find something to use that coupon on, but nothing really jumps out at the moment. Plus, I've gained quite a few games in the past two weeks with various clearances and such.

I bought DW4 on release, but never touched the 5th. Might pick up 6 when it hits bargain prices, they're fun games but I don't see the need for owning them all.

[gunm]

Ho-lee crap, controversy aside, this game is looking to eclipse RE4 in the jaw-dropping graphics/realism, intensity department.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32758.html

I like the Wehpon Barii-ehshon.

[bornrunnin31]

Ho-lee crap, controversy aside, this game is looking to eclipse RE4 in the jaw-dropping graphics/realism, intensity department.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/32758.html

I like the Wehpon Barii-ehshon.

DAMN. That game just looks absolutely amazing.

Those mobs of people rushing you look extremely intense.

As far as the controversy goes, I don't see how people can make up their minds when they know very little about the plot. It's a game about zombies which is set in Africa. Deal with it.

[JEKKI]

I dont have the patience to play Days of Ruin... so I cracked open Ninja Gaiden DS.

seriously tho... this game sucks.

but it's kinda easy and I hear it's short... I might as well see it thru I guess...

I only bought it for the stylus, lol.

and I'll prolly end up selling that with the game once I finish it =P

[eswat]

Playing that Flash game based on The Witcher. It's pretty fun so far, though I wish the arena list only shown online players or something.

I also tried to register my copy of The Witcher, but realized that Canadian copies didn't include a CD Key to perform said registration procedures. o_O

[Lorddraco07]

Thanks Chac for suggesting the Axiom M22s. Got the speakers yestersay (M22s and VP150) and LOVE them. Greatest speakers I've owned so far. Wanting to get a pair of QS8s to use as surrounds but the speakers broke the bank lol.

Been playing Rock Band and had to rma my guitar and now the drums (guitar didn't register down strums and the drums barely register hits..). Atleast EA ships amazingly fast (had the guitar overnight). Probably going to pick up GTAIV the end up this month. Not sure yet.

[Chacrana]

Thanks Chac for suggesting the Axiom M22s. Got the speakers yestersay (M22s and VP150) and LOVE them. Greatest speakers I've owned so far. Wanting to get a pair of QS8s to use as surrounds but the speakers broke the bank lol.


Yep, when you finally start using legit speakers, it's a great time.

Inu, I didn't get it shipped out today, coz I had class till 3, and then I had to drive home. But tomorrow, it will be happening.

[The Mana Knight]

Funny, just picked up VT3 yesterday at Target when I was there with my gf, along with FEAR. I don't play it, but she loves VT.

I want to find something to use that coupon on, but nothing really jumps out at the moment. Plus, I've gained quite a few games in the past two weeks with various clearances and such.

I bought DW4 on release, but never touched the 5th. Might pick up 6 when it hits bargain prices, they're fun games but I don't see the need for owning them all.I actually got VT3 long ago (back when Meijer had a 15% sale) and paid like $42 for it. Well, at the time I didn't have a hole lot of PS3 games, so it was fine. The game is very good, but since I'm now playing Sega Superstars Tennis (I have a liking for those Sega characters), I don't see myself really playing it again (and if I want to play, I'll just play the demo really quick).

Actually, before I went to GS today, I went to Target. My Target had F.E.A.R., Formula One: CE (A very awesome game, but I already own it) for $15, NBA Street Homecourt (I might buy it when it reaches $15), and so on. I shouldn't buy more games, but I will.

Yeah, I would usually trade my DW games in and upgrade a lot. I actually wasn't going to get DW6, until I was able to get it for a good price, so I could not pass up. I played DW Gundam way too much on my PS3, so buying it would probably be a good idea.

Anyway, it sucks because I might not get GT5P at launch since I got DW6 today. I was suppose to use store credit to get that game instead, but I could not pass up this deal.

Warhawk night owned tonight. 20 or more CAG members showed up (maxing out my server) and it was crazy.

I'll admit I have a huge grudge against Tom Clancy games and normally avoid them, but the new Tom Clancy flight game actually seems very cool IMO (read about it in GI).

[Rei no Otaku]

Rei should be happy, I bought DW6 today for PS3. What happened was I traded in Virtua Tennis 3 and Super Swing Golf at GS and got $15.40 store credit (stupid GS almost didn't give me the 10% bonus, since they screwed up). I saw DW6 there for $54.99. I also had the 25% coupon off of a used PS3 game. I used it along with my Edge card, so I paid $21.76 after tax for the game. Not bad at all getting rid of two games I either never played or rarely played anymore. Only played one game of DW6 though. It's all right.

I actually went to GS to get Sega Rally Revo or maybe Lost Planet with the coupon.
DW6 plays so much differently than the previous games it takes a bit to get used to. Once I did I think I actually liked the renbu system more than the system in previous games. Samurai Warriors 2 is still better though.

I do have some complaints about the game. Mainly how only like half the characters have a musou mode, and some are even just palette swaps.

[bornrunnin31]

Don't know where else to put this.

Anybody remember seeing (I think it was at E3) that "Guitar Hero Air Guitar" belt buckle thingy? Well, it's on store shelves now for the bargain price of $29.99.

Proof -
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/dabeast540/guitarairhero.jpg

Lars certainly looks like he's enjoying it.

[gunm]

Heeyy, we got Monsieur of the Bitches or wat-ever that guy was, reloaded.

Oh wellz, off to play some Cotton Boomerang.

Then maybe some more dying/failing in Ikaruga, followed by sum Burnout Paradise...

[The Mana Knight]

DW6 plays so much differently than the previous games it takes a bit to get used to. Once I did I think I actually liked the renbu system more than the system in previous games. Samurai Warriors 2 is still better though.

I do have some complaints about the game. Mainly how only like half the characters have a musou mode, and some are even just palette swaps.It definitely plays very differnt, but I'll grow to like it eventually.

Don't know where else to put this.

Anybody remember seeing (I think it was at E3) that "Guitar Hero Air Guitar" belt buckle thingy? Well, it's on store shelves now for the bargain price of $29.99.

Proof -
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/dabeast540/guitarairhero.jpg

Lars certainly looks like he's enjoying it.Nope, I do not remember. :-(

[InuFaye]

I played aton of rock band yesterday, followed by watching the NIN live dvd which is absofuckinlutely amazing.

If you have any taste you need to pick this thing up on the blu-ray and watch it.
Its amazing.

[Chacrana]

Well I went to Best Buy with my dad today and I can always convince him to get me something small, so I got Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword. Can't wait to play dat shit.

[eswat]

I can never seem to play a single game for more than a few minutes now. I've dabbed in The Witcher for a while today, but I keep getting this urge to build something i Adobe AIR instead. :\

[Rei no Otaku]

Got my DJ Max today, and I do think it's better than its sequel.

[suko_32]

DW6 plays so much differently than the previous games it takes a bit to get used to. Once I did I think I actually liked the renbu system more than the system in previous games. Samurai Warriors 2 is still better though.

I do have some complaints about the game. Mainly how only like half the characters have a musou mode, and some are even just palette swaps.

I'm just blown away at how smooth the transition between attacks are everytime I play the game.

[tiredfornow]

dj max portable is better than dj max portable 2?

[Azumangaman]

Got 7 HD-DVDs today, 4 new for 7.99 and 3 used for 8 a piece. Wonderful day.
Also got some kick-ass new books.
Games? Who buys those?
I got Zack & Wiki for my friend for his birthday, because I am AMAZING.

[Rei no Otaku]

dj max portable is better than dj max portable 2?
Yes.

[InuFaye]

dj max portable is better than dj max portable 2?

No.

Considering if you have both, I think you can import the first games songs into the second one.

[Chacrana]

No.

Considering if you have both, I think you can import the first games songs into the second one.

You can't import them and keep em there. There's a link disc mode where you insert the first game into the PSP and then as you play songs, you unlock shit in DJ Max 2...

The first game has a better song list tho, definitely. I like both, but the first one wins.

Also, Inu, yo package is a-sent.

More Beating Off Mania.

[Azumangaman]

Sweeney Todd. I watched it last night.
It was brilliant.
/thread.

[Chacrana]

Sweeney Todd. I watched it last night.
It was brilliant.
/thread.

Yes, it absolutely was. I watched it for the second time yesterday and liked it even better than I did in the theater. Such a good movie.

Also, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword is great. Mmm mmmm....

[JEKKI]

Ninja Gaiden DS sucks...

I just beat it... I am so excited to get sum extra cash back in my bank now.

seriously all u do is scratch the screen and monsters die...

scratch & die; scratch & die

scratch & die

[MarkMan]

Scratch & Die, sequel to Skate or Die? ^_^

I loved the OST from DJ Max Portable... I used one of the songs in an old preview combo video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj9MMPSJIak

!

[JEKKI]

Scratch & Die, sequel to Skate or Die? ^_^if u say that in such a way like Skate or Die had a terrible sequel that ruined the franchise like Journey of Dreams did to Nights... then maybe.

I mean... I donno really...

it's better Skate or Die take the reputation damage than the hit Utada Hikaru song, Kiss & Cry.

my favorite song from DJMAX2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2CNsYP8bE

[Azumangaman]

Then I watched The Heartbreak Kid. It sucked. Hard.
LOL.
Sweeney Todd (A-), The Heartbreak Kid (D).
What a contrast.

[Chacrana]

Then I watched The Heartbreak Kid. It sucked. Hard.
LOL.
Sweeney Todd (A-), The Heartbreak Kid (D).
What a contrast.

Great, now go watch There Will Be Blood like God intended.

[Jest]

In before gay joke aimed at army of two.

Has GGT always been 4chan? Not so sure I want to be reading this anymore..

[Chacrana]

Question: Which of the Fire Emblem games are absolutely essential? Like, are there certain entries that are just much better than the rest? My guess is that the Gamecube and Wii games are the ones that need to be had just because the console-ness of them makes them more epic and generally enjoyable, but if there's a good reason to have the 2 GBA ones... well, I wanna know.

[suko_32]

You should ask The Crotch about Fire Emblem stuff.

[botticus]

Question: Which of the Fire Emblem games are absolutely essential? Like, are there certain entries that are just much better than the rest? My guess is that the Gamecube and Wii games are the ones that need to be had just because the console-ness of them makes them more epic and generally enjoyable, but if there's a good reason to have the 2 GBA ones... well, I wanna know.Having started with the GameCube game, the GBA ones tend to feel lacking. If you started with the GBA game then the opinion seems to be the opposite. But regardless, Path of Radiance is awesome. Probably pick up the first GBA one if you feel the need.

[Rei no Otaku]

Having started with the GameCube game, the GBA ones tend to feel lacking. If you started with the GBA game then the opinion seems to be the opposite. But regardless, Path of Radiance is awesome. Probably pick up the first GBA one if you feel the need.
Yeah, I liked the GBA ones better than the GC one...

[Azumangaman]

Great, now go watch There Will Be Blood like God intended.
I will. Is there seriously no Hi-Def release? I would've loved that stuff on Blu-Ray. A real shame. On tuesday we're picking up Juno, and Futureshop is throwing in the Screenplay (which is like $20) along with the 2-disc edition, which contains a digital copy that I can watch on my ipod.
If all DVD's/Blu-Rays came with Digital Copies, I'd be a very happy person.

And I picked up Atonement on HDDVD for 7.99 on Friday, so when I watch that, I'll probably grab There Will Be Blood, so I can see just how badly the Academy Failed for picking NCFOM as best picture (which I liked, but nothing more. I'll probably watch it a second time so I can "get" it more).

Chac(or anybody): Have you seen Pan's Labyrinth? Its fucking phenomenal, and stunning on Blu-Ray. Its worth every cent. Go get it now. It's my favourite movie of all time.

[Chacrana]

Yeah, Pan's Labyrinth is amazing. I was expecting something full of fantasy shit, but... that wasn't what PL was. And the fantasy bits were actually good. I need to pick up the Blu-Ray, coz I just rented the DVD.

[Azumangaman]

Yeah, Pan's Labyrinth is amazing. I was expecting something full of fantasy shit, but... that wasn't what PL was. And the fantasy bits were actually good. I need to pick up the Blu-Ray, coz I just rented the DVD.
The Blu-Ray is great. The picture-in-picture commentary is cool as well, though sadly its the same one thats on the DVD.
I've seen the movie 5 times (3 regular, 2 commentary-because I didn't think the DVD commentary and the Blu Ray commentary were the same thing, but It was great to watch again because of the picture-in-picture stuff).

I think so far the only movie I've enjoyed anywhere near Pan's was Children of Men. It's brilliant.

[InuFaye]

Question: Which of the Fire Emblem games are absolutely essential? Like, are there certain entries that are just much better than the rest? My guess is that the Gamecube and Wii games are the ones that need to be had just because the console-ness of them makes them more epic and generally enjoyable, but if there's a good reason to have the 2 GBA ones... well, I wanna know.


Fire Emblem for GBA= Play (It's the best FE released in NA)
Fire Emblem SS for GBA= BURN,DESTROY, KILL (Worst FE released in NA)
Fire Emblem for GC= Play(Remember its FE for babies)
Fire Emblem for Wii= ( Will Rape your Children with its difficulty)

Play everything except SS for GBA.

Play the GC first because it will get for familar with the series.

Best Movie Of All Time= North by Northwest.

Alfred Hitchcock= Movie Genius.
Then move onto the wii one to finish up the way the game plays, and then finally go onto the GBA one, cuz you need to save the best for last.

[Chacrana]

Well here's the thang: See, I played through all of the first GBA FE, and most of the second GBA one, but I haven't played any of the console ones. What I find lacking in the GBA ones was that the musical score just wasn't there, and the sprites were just... boring. The environments were never very interesting either... very basic. I'm not saying basic is bad... just that the graphics weren't convincing... if that makes any sense.

Edit: Oh yeah, I also didn't like how sparse the story seemed to be...

[InuFaye]

Well here's the thang: See, I played through all of the first GBA FE, and most of the second GBA one, but I haven't played any of the console ones. What I find lacking in the GBA ones was that the musical score just wasn't there, and the sprites were just... boring. The environments were never very interesting either... very basic. I'm not saying basic is bad... just that the graphics weren't convincing... if that makes any sense.

I don't think FE was ever going for Graphical Fidelity, and the score is not something that is better in PLII.

I personally think it has great music, FE is all about the strategy, and story, and character development. It never has been about graphics or environments.

[InuFaye]

did anyone else get this in a PM?


Hi,I'm new here, how's it going?"Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things as a meaningful unity" - Albert Einstein---Stephaniehttp://stephanie.275mb.com

[Azumangaman]

TEKKEN ROOM IS UP!
Go join!
CAG Tekken night is underway...
I just have to wait for my Update to install, its at 80% or something...

[InuFaye]

Ill go get down for CAG Tekken Night.

Ill be there.

[gunm]

Ah crap. I'm at my relative's house tonight. I think I will miss CAG Tekken. :p

Probably more Ikaruga and Burnout Paradise when I get home and put the kiddies to bed, though. I'd like to get in some HSG and one other PS3 game if I have time as well...

Edit: At least there's Internet here...ooo, SCIV Vader looks awesome. I'm gettin' the game just for that.

Edit2: oooo, Resistance 2 looks good. Had no interest in the first game, but I'm in for the second.

[Chacrana]

Okay, well I pulled the trigger on Fire Emblem for the Cube... decided it's not worth picking up Fire Emblem (the first one) for the GBA again coz it seems like the console ones do the same thing, but better. I'm pawning off Sacred Stones, so if anyone wants it...

[kainzero]

DW6 plays so much differently than the previous games it takes a bit to get used to. Once I did I think I actually liked the renbu system more than the system in previous games. Samurai Warriors 2 is still better though.

I do have some complaints about the game. Mainly how only like half the characters have a musou mode, and some are even just palette swaps.
man, fuck that renbu system. that was the most disappointing thing ever.

my friend and i are big koei fans and dw6 was a huge letdown. i like the waypoints but i hate how uniform and boring it feels. unlockables don't feel fun, mega slowdown too.

we popped in orochi warriors and had a grand old time. can't wait for the second one to come out here.

[MarkMan]

CAG Tekken night is in full effect... We have about 4 guys playing now, someone check the thread in the PS3 forum if they want in...

[InuFaye]

Yes its great times so far.

GGs Mark Man.

[Rei no Otaku]

man, fuck that renbu system. that was the most disappointing thing ever.

my friend and i are big koei fans and dw6 was a huge letdown. i like the waypoints but i hate how uniform and boring it feels. unlockables don't feel fun, mega slowdown too.

we popped in orochi warriors and had a grand old time. can't wait for the second one to come out here.
Oh well. I thought the renbu system was great. I hated it at first too, but as I played more, and leveled up my guys it got quite fun. Plus there's always SW for the more traditional style. Definitely don't remember any mega slowdown.

But I do agree on unlockables. It ties back to what I said about the characters. No excuse for the lack of musou modes, and other things that were in previous games.

[MarkMan]

Yes its great times so far.

GGs Mark Man.

Thank you! See you next time... I usually don't get a chance to play Tekken online, so it was fun...

Just wish I was able to jump in on the voice chat (but never do due to me not being able to stand any more lag than there already is).... Cuz if there was voice chat we'd be singin the blues all night long ^_^

The blues and talkin shit to n8nmonster all day.

[InuFaye]

I hate Culdecept Saga.

Its fucking horrible with its Cheap AI.

Anyone Interested in it?

Ill let it go cheap.

20 dollars to the first person who PMs me.

[hankmecrankme]

I fucking abhor cheap AI.

In other news, I'm eyeballing a Q6600 from Frys.com for $190. I was going to wait for the newer quads, but they are expensive. Plus, I plan on jacking this mofo up to 3.6 GHz anyway.

And I finally picked up my MGS Saga Vol. 2 disc from GS. Time to combine it's powers with the first MGS Saga disc and send them to ebay. Both sealed. But then, I think about how I'm a huge MGS fan and then I don't feel like selling them. ;)

[pete5883]

Please, you don't need Korean to play DJ Max... that shit's like... almost entirely in English.
Yeah but all that foreign language on the box bothers me.

Then I watched The Heartbreak Kid. It sucked.
C'mon now, how can you not enjoy Jerry Stiller spouting "bitches be crazy" and suggesting a 3-way with his son?

Been gone all weekend, played 2 player Four Swords in GBA Link to the Past. Kind of cool, but only took 2 hours to go through the whole thing. Also played some Smash Bros, I'm impressed by the achievements grid. Too bad I can only enjoy playing with Ike or Marth.

[Chacrana]

So Okami PS2 is the better version overall, right? I sold it, but it seems to me that the pretty graphical filters, upscaling the game on the PS3, and working controls > widescreen and shitty controls...

right?

[Kendal]

I hate Culdecept Saga.

Its fucking horrible with its Cheap AI.

Anyone Interested in it?

Ill let it go cheap.

20 dollars to the first person who PMs me.

If you still have it, I am interested. I shall PM you!

I played some more RSV2. I played with some celebrities. It was fun times.

[dmaul1114]

So Okami PS2 is the better version overall, right? I sold it, but it seems to me that the pretty graphical filters, upscaling the game on the PS3, and working controls > widescreen and shitty controls...

right?

From all I've read about the Wii version, I'd say the PS2 is indeed the way to go.

Shame they didn't make the Wii port all it could have been. No reason it couldn't be 16x9, 480p and have all the graphical filters etc. And no reason that drawing with the Wiimote shouldn't have worked better than an analog stick.

That said, sounds like it's still worth playing on the Wii for anyone that doesn't have a PS2 as the reviews are still ok. But I'd just go with the PS2 version if you have the option for both as I had no problems with the controls in it whatsoever. Lack of Widescreen is annoying--but I played it before getting my HDTV.

At any rate, it's a great game. Easily in my Top 5 of last gen.

[InuFaye]

I started playing Lost Odyssey.

I like it alot.

There is just something weird about the animations and the facial features that I cannot put my finger on.

[linkpwns]

I just got home from a camping trip. No homo.

[kainzero]

Oh well. I thought the renbu system was great. I hated it at first too, but as I played more, and leveled up my guys it got quite fun. Plus there's always SW for the more traditional style. Definitely don't remember any mega slowdown.

But I do agree on unlockables. It ties back to what I said about the characters. No excuse for the lack of musou modes, and other things that were in previous games.
the thing about the renbu system is that it makes it more mindless than it already is.

usually the extent of the action is choosing which attack to do at the right time, and timing it correctly so you don't get hit in the back. it's a pretty simple formula that's worked for all the warriors games... unless you want to do those crazy tag combos from orochi warriors. =)

but with the renbu system you can just have a ball with your square button. more renbu just means more square button and it's more mindless than before.

slowdown happens a lot in co-op. and the slowdown is BAD.

but yeah, the unlockables.
the lack of musou modes is terrible. i much preferred dw4's system where each kingdom had a campaign, with a few variations here and there. levelling up your horse, are you serious? i don't care about no stupid horse. that's why i like orochi warriors, where impulse + speed character with air dash made it so much better. and no ultimate weapons... meh.

the clone characters? terrible.
actually, the characters in general. how you gonna give SSX a bow? how you gonna change xiahou dun's weapon to a giant club or whatever he has now? and what's with the spears for all? they changed them all so much. i was pretty mad about that. there were a lot of characters that were changed for the worse, making them really suck.

[The Mana Knight]

From all I've read about the Wii version, I'd say the PS2 is indeed the way to go.

Shame they didn't make the Wii port all it could have been. No reason it couldn't be 16x9, 480p and have all the graphical filters etc. And no reason that drawing with the Wiimote shouldn't have worked better than an analog stick.

That said, sounds like it's still worth playing on the Wii for anyone that doesn't have a PS2 as the reviews are still ok. But I'd just go with the PS2 version if you have the option for both as I had no problems with the controls in it whatsoever. Lack of Widescreen is annoying--but I played it before getting my HDTV.

At any rate, it's a great game. Easily in my Top 5 of last gen.The problem is that although Ready At Dawn is an awesome dev, they didn't develop Okami originally.

I started playing Lost Odyssey.

I like it alot.

There is just something weird about the animations and the facial features that I cannot put my finger on.LO is great. I can't wait to play it more once I finished college. I left my 360 at home for two weeks since I had to bring one console home and leave it (since I haven't played Wii much, I decided to leave it in my apartment for now).

[pete5883]

And no reason that drawing with the Wiimote shouldn't have worked better than an analog stick.
Well, it was originally designed to be played with a stick. Which is why I :roll: when everyone said "Why didn't they just make this for the Wii? I'll buy it if it ever comes to the Wii" and we all know they won't.

[botticus]

Well, it was originally designed to be played with a stick. Which is why I :roll: when everyone said "Why didn't they just make this for the Wii? I'll buy it if it ever comes to the Wii" and we all know they won't.I will! I owe it to Capcom after buying the PS2 version before I had a PS2, and then deciding to return it (a good choice since I didn't get a PS2 till 6 months later or somethin like that).

[-Never4ever-]

fuck you Molly Hatchet and fuck your "Flirting With Disaster"

:bomb:

[Foo228]

Started playing Def Jam: fight for ny

Hate to say it, but that game puts Smash bros. to shame

[Chacrana]

Picked up Contra 4 today.

[-Never4ever-]

Started playing Def Jam: fight for ny

Hate to say it, but that game puts Smash bros. to shame

:rofl:

Picked up Contra 4 today.

Enjoy your rape.

[linkpwns]

Started playing Def Jam: fight for ny

Hate to say it, but that game puts Smash bros. to shame

Excuse me, but is your name Chad Wardenn?

Or perhaps, as he pronounces it, Chaa Waannnin?

[Roufuss]

Chacrana, finally got Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box. The kicker is that it was only $20 shipped!

Better later than never, but awesome considering the price.

[The Mana Knight]

I always wanted the Treasure Box.:-(

I played some CoD4 last night with CAG. Pretty fun, but like most Sundays, I don't have time for many games. :-(

[Chacrana]

Chacrana, finally got Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box. The kicker is that it was only $20 shipped!

Better later than never, but awesome considering the price.

Man, you only saved $5 as opposed to what you would've paid 3 years ago! Glad to see you're getting that good shit, even if you are a little late on it :applause:

I need to play more of the Treasure Box...

[Roufuss]

Man, you only saved $5 as opposed to what you would've paid 3 years ago! Glad to see you're getting that good shit, even if you are a little late on it :applause:

I need to play more of the Treasure Box...

Nah, saved about $12, since P-A wants $28 and change plus shipping plus the two week wait in Japan.

Mine was $20 shipped from someone in the US so it should be here by the end of the week ;)

[Chacrana]

Well, just be sure to play it once you get it. Alien Soldier is golden.

[InuFaye]

Does it make me a bad person if I don't like shumps?

[Chacrana]

Depends on what shmups.

[Roufuss]

Well, just be sure to play it once you get it. Alien Soldier is golden.

Pfft, I play everything once it comes in.

My backlog is only like 4 games these days.

[Chacrana]

What's your total collection looking like now? A far cry from 1000, I know.

[suko_32]

You ended up selling your collection piece by piece on ebay right? Also, welcome back.

[Roufuss]

What's your total collection looking like now? A far cry from 1000, I know.

I don't know, to be honest... 150? I got rid of almost all of my PC games because I vastly prefer Steam, and haven't rebought nearly any of them.

I'd probably put it closer to 100 at this point, maybe a little under, and that's with 6 or 7 systems I have games for.

Yea, I think I'd put it at 100. And I've probably beaten about 90% of that last I counted?

[hankmecrankme]

Does it make me a bad person if I don't like shumps?

Like Chac said, it depends on what shmups. If you don't like Ikaruga, however, I will hunt you down. . .

I'mma play some Tekken online. Who wants some free wins?

[Kendal]

Like Chac said, it depends on what shmups. If you don't like Ikaruga, however, I will hunt you down. . .

Do you really enjoy slamming your dick in a window?

[hankmecrankme]

Do you really enjoy slamming your dick in a window?

Yeah. It's fun. Double pane FTW!!

Seriously, that game is awesome, but maybe that's because I'm old school. And I love shmups.

[Rei no Otaku]

I hate Culdecept Saga.

Its fucking horrible with its Cheap AI.

Anyone Interested in it?

Ill let it go cheap.

20 dollars to the first person who PMs me.
Did I not tell you that? It's the exact reason I sold it.

[daroga]

Roufuss is back! Welcome! :)

Crazily busy weekend here. But we took a trip to Chicago yesterday to see the Oriental Institute (named at a time when everything that wasn't the Americas or Europe was the "Orient"--stuff from Israel, Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, etc. Nothing from Asia whatsoever as we know it today) which was very interesting. Then, my wife and I wandered around downtown Chicago in the cold rain and had a great time.

I preached and taught a Bible class this morning and have another service to preach for tomorrow. And school is beating us down. Maybe later this week I'll get back into MGS. The good news is that I got rid of the tank! Now it's time to sneak around and find a remote missile!

[InuFaye]

I want to try and outsmart this stupid AI.

Kendal gimme until thursday on Culdecept.

I shall know by then If I hate it or not.

[Chacrana]

Finished Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword just now. Really good game, and I liked the length. Kept things from becoming repetitive. The last boss was a complete rat-bastard though. Srsly.

[MarkMan]

Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii/PS2) is fun <3

[Chacrana]

Hrm... I forgot that Crisis Core even came out. I think I'll start that tomorrow. I'd start it tonight, but I don't have my headphones here, and the PSP's speakers are worse than anything I've ever heard.

[hankmecrankme]

The worst speakers I've ever heard were built into a 19" Hanns-G LCD monitor. They were on a whole new level of terrible. They make my alarm clock sound awesome.

[Chacrana]

Well my computer speakers at home are built into this Kogi montor. I've never heard of a Kogi, but... well that's what I'm using. What trash.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

On Friday a Harlem Globetrotter came to my High School and told us how great God is. Then he did basketball tricks, and I preferred that part.

[Chacrana]

HOLY FUCK.

Contra 4... they fucking nailed it. This is bliss beyond anything the series has offered before... this is as good as the best of Metal Slug... dear God, I can't believe what I've been missing out on. This seriously puts even Contra 3 to shame. I like that this is more colorful than Shattered Soldier (which was still an excellent game), too. Wow. This is unbelievable.

The only thing keeping Contra 4 from being like... the best side-scrolling shooter ever is the lack of Contra III as an unlockable... but hey. Fuck it. 4 knocks the shit out of it.

[InuFaye]

I honestly just don't like sidescrollers any more.

I don't really like schumps either, I just don't care for them.

I think that Lost Odyseey is fanfuckingtastic so far.

[Chacrana]

The problem I have with 2D games is that we're seeing a resurgence of them. That means that there's far more shit than good stuff now. But every once in awhile, there's a 2D sidescroller that's balls to the wall crazy and good as hell... and Contra 4 is one of those.

Oh, and Lost Odyssey = lame.

naw. jk. iz great.

[daroga]

I need to get Contra 4 sometime. My friend played it exclusively for quite some time. I'm not sure that he ever beat it on normal without the 99 life trick.

Did you get a deal on it somewhere Chac?

[pete5883]

I want to try and outsmart this stupid AI.
How do you outsmart loaded dice?

I started Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. I like it, much less of that PC adventure game garbage, more story and dialog. Looks pretty nice on my PC, and only a little bit of graphical glitching.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/pete5883/burrrrn.jpg

Good old PC games.

[Kendal]

Yeah. It's fun. Double pane FTW!!

Seriously, that game is awesome, but maybe that's because I'm old school. And I love shmups.

Old school has nothing to do with it. I love those kinds of games, Ikaruga just pisses me off. It is one I can't get into. I wish someone would make another Heavy Barrel.

I played more...you guessed! RSV2. It is fun. I am going to be playing more P3 and other Playstation games. Lair, Motostorm and MLB '07 The Show are all unopened.

[Jest]

I borrowed Contra 4. It was too damn hard. I couldn't get past the first level. I gave it about 15 minutes before I gave it back. Do I lose at games?

[daroga]

Nah, Contra 4 is difficult on an untold level. Like, the days we used to have to sit in front of the NES for hours memorizing hard-as-heck game levels. Only worse.

It's still a great time though. Just tough as nails.

[botticus]

Today included wrapping up Level 3 of Band Brothers on Pro, and beginning the ass-kicking that is Level 4. Also put a few minutes into Soul Nomad before being utterly destroyed by enemies who were impossible to chase after since they could one-hit my party on the run.

Pfft, I play everything once it comes in.

My backlog is only like 4 games these days.This one is full of lies.

I borrowed Contra 4. It was too damn hard. I couldn't get past the first level. I gave it about 15 minutes before I gave it back. Do I lose at games?
Was it on Easy? If yes, then yes. If no, then not entirely. Even I managed to beat the game on Easy. Unfortunately, 15 minutes is nowhere near enough time to learn the patterns.

[Chacrana]

Nah, Contra 4 is difficult on an untold level. Like, the days we used to have to sit in front of the NES for hours memorizing hard-as-heck game levels. Only worse.

It's still a great time though. Just tough as nails.

1) Yep, Contra 4's difficult, but it's not the frustrating kind of difficult. There's no cheap AI or anything like that.

2) I didn't get a deal on it. Just really wanted to pick the game up today for some reason. It's been on my wishlist since its release... just never committed.

[botticus]

So where are all the Rondo of Swords reviews? I'm tentatively planning on getting it, just hoping it will engross me enough to put off spending $40 on either TWEWY or Okami until I get into my new house.

[Callandor]

Finally started Shadow of the Colossus today, after having it sitting around for a year and a half. My first PS2 gave the game funny glitches (if you call falling through the world funny), so I kinda forgot about it until today.

All I can say so far is "wow," and I'm only through 4 colossi. Apparently the next one flies. I can't wait. :D

Kinda thinking about picking up where I left off in DQVIII, although the Okami port comes out this week, too. Also have a sudden desire to get Mega Man X collection and X8. IF GS.com can get SAVER working properly by tomorrow, I will. :bomb:

[Rei no Otaku]

Just started Wild Arms XF. I like it quite a bit so far. Which sucks since I don't want to have to buy anymore games.

[gunm]

Burnout Paradise is quite fun. Only up to Class B, working towards A.

[Roufuss]

Finished Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword just now. Really good game, and I liked the length. Kept things from becoming repetitive. The last boss was a complete rat-bastard though. Srsly.

I finished that game in a day, and beat that last boss on the second try... totally easy, except for that one cheap move that made me lulz.

To my credit, I was sick, and had nothing better to do, so I beat the game, and then unlocked kuniochi mode for kicks.

[Jest]

Burnout Paradise is quite fun. Only up to Class B, working towards A.

I couldn't get into it. Racing games (except Burnout 3) aren't my cup of tea, and I still can't force myself into liking open-world games (GTA included). Just packed it up to send out via Goozex 2 minutes ago.


Now I have 1000 points... is Baroque any good? There aren't many reviews out.

[InuFaye]

Baroque is a really odd game.

Its a love it or hate it thing.

[MarkMan]

Contra 4 is indeed fun... I had a hell of a time unlocking everything/doing all the challenges... +A

[bornrunnin31]

Anyone here have/play Gitaroo Man Lives! for psp? If so, how is it?

[Chacrana]

I'd rather have the PS2 version than the PSP one, because the controls are just better with the analog stick as opposed to the PSP's nub. They also dubbed one of the songs into English that was originally in Japanese, which is kinda ghetto. The graphics are also better in the PS2 original.

But if you can only get the PSP one... yeah, it's close enough that it's still well worth playing.

[InuFaye]

I just recorded a new podcast.

You guys should listen to it when it goes live.
I will tank you wit fortun Cokie.

We might need a GGTcast revival.

I DONNO.

[JEKKI]

time to play more Fatal Frame b4 I sleep and have nitemares, whoo!!

Anyone here have/play Gitaroo Man Lives! for psp? If so, how is it?it sux and you kno why?? becoz of the shape of the PSP screen.

if you've played Gitaroo man before, notes come from the top, bottom, left, and right, and you hit the notes when they hit the center of the screen.

since PSP is wide screen, the left and rite notes appear on the screen before the top and bottom ones do.

and when you play rhythm games you do not wait until you see the note lined up with its end-mark to hit the designated button... you acknowledge it ahead of time and let your fingers do the thinking while your head anticipates your future moves.

so due to the discrepancy in on-screen times for the notes it really tends to mess with you pretty bad once u get to the harder stages.

[gunm]

I think I'll start out with a little Lost Odyssey tonight, and maybe close out with some Burnout Paradise.

After the broadcast version of Dexter, which is now my wife's favorite show...

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm still hoping Home hits this week... I have lofty hopes.

[refusedchaos]

I'm still hoping Home hits this week... I have lofty hopes.

me too!


any1 know any good techno artists?

[pete5883]

My first PS2 gave the game funny glitches (if you call falling through the world funny), so I kinda forgot about it until today.
I don't think it was just your PS2, happened to me too.
Anyone here have/play Gitaroo Man Lives! for psp? If so, how is it?
I like it much better than the PS2 version because you can actually PAUSE. I know the screen dimensions are different, but it was never an issue for me, since I got farther than I ever did in the original.

[Callandor]

I don't think it was just your PS2, happened to me too.

No, it was actually the system. I swapped it out for a different one right at the end of the return window, and SotC runs perfectly on this console.

I went through three different copies of SotC beforehand. The first one was a black-label, too. Now I've got a GH instead. :(

Oh well. 5th colossus was awesome. 6th was kinda dull, though.

[The Mana Knight]

Anyone here have/play Gitaroo Man Lives! for psp? If so, how is it?It rocks. One of my favorite music games ever. I love Gitaroo Man for its quirkyness and unique gameplay, but I still like the music in Parappa for PSP the best.

I'd rather have the PS2 version than the PSP one, because the controls are just better with the analog stick as opposed to the PSP's nub. They also dubbed one of the songs into English that was originally in Japanese, which is kinda ghetto. The graphics are also better in the PS2 original.

But if you can only get the PSP one... yeah, it's close enough that it's still well worth playing.I disagree. I actually sold my PS2 copy after getting it on PSP. The main reason I prefer it on PSP is because the PSP analog nub works so much better for Gitaroo Man also IMO (traditonal analog stick just doesn't work as well). Although the screen ratio may be a tad different, but then again, if you are playing the game on an HDTV (using the PS3), it doesn't make any difference really. Also, the PSP one has two extra songs in co-op, so it's the definite version for sure.

Also, the PSP one is just a lot easier to play which stages you want to (the PS2 one is kind of cumbersome).

EDIT: Yes, InuFaye is right, we need a GGTCast revival. Just who would replace SL4IN though? I wasn't an official member of the cast, although I made two appearances, but I'd be willing to be one.

[Chacrana]

me too!


any1 know any good techno artists?

DJ Lev

[RelentlessRolento]

me too!


any1 know any good techno artists?

depends on what style. I kinda like Noisia, and someone here on CAG recommended me Tettix, which has some good things... if you want Blip video gamey 8-bit stuff, that's what I know most about.

[bornrunnin31]

any1 know any good techno artists?

Scooter (http://www.myspace.com/scootertechno)


Thanks to everyone for their input on Gitraoo Man.

[jer7583]

If you can work out how to have someone on the podcast without skype or a broadband connection, I'll give it a shot.

[gunm]

Any tips on consistently getting "Perfect" strikes in LO? I got "Good" down pretty well. :p

[ThatDamnDave]

Goozex released Army of Two and Virtua Fighter 5 in the last two weeks. Good times for Goozex. Army of Two sucked and is gone. My current backlog:

Playing Now: Dirt
On Deck: Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Lost Odyssey
Virtua Fighter 5

Good stuff but daunting. Dirt is great fun and looks amazing on the plasma.

[The Crotch]

Be proud, Rolento. I just picked up Killer7. And I actually kinda like it.

Stickin' mostly with Dan so far. Any recommendations with regards to which Smiths I should pump my thick blood in to?

[Krymner]

Heya GGT! Its been a crappy last few days for me. I've been busy at work, so I haven't had a lot of time to play much lately. I've just felt so tired from all the hours I've put in this week, so all my free time has been spent with my girlfriend. She's been kinda depressed about alot of things, so I've been trying to give her as much attention as I can.

She better enjoy it while it lasts, tho. All I can say is that when I get that triple with that MGS4, I'll be all "Huh? Girlfriend who? Solid Snake don't need no bitches!"

[gunm]

I think I better start giving my PS3 a little more attention as once I get GTAIV, there may not be much o' dat Triple gaming goin' on until MGS4.

[Kendal]

Heya GGT! Its been a crappy last few days for me. I've been busy at work, so I haven't had a lot of time to play much lately. I've just felt so tired from all the hours I've put in this week, so all my free time has been spent with my girlfriend. She's been kinda depressed about alot of things, so I've been trying to give her as much attention as I can.

She better enjoy it while it lasts, tho. All I can say is that when I get that triple with that MGS4, I'll be all "Huh? Girlfriend who? Solid Snake don't need no bitches!"

When and if she reads that, can you please video tape her kicking you in the balls? Please?

I found a great way to rank up on RSV2 with out glitching. It is fun. I shall be on later to grab some EXP!

[darthbudge]

Be proud, Rolento. I just picked up Killer7. And I actually kinda like it.

Stickin' mostly with Dan so far. Any recommendations with regards to which Smiths I should pump my thick blood in to?

I like Dan, Kevin and Con. Out of those, Kevin is my favorite. I would recommend upgrading all of those.

Speaking of which, I should finish Killer7....

[Chacrana]

Looks like there's The Witcher Enhanced Edition coming out in late May... at least in the UK. It seems that it basically just has all the huge patches built into it... but I think I'll finally pick that shit up when that comes out.

[MarkMan]

So is everyone hyped/ready for Persona 3: FES!?

It is great to be back in school. ^_^

Keep your fingers crossed that it'll come out on time. I remember the artbook error last time -_-

*goes back to playing*

[gunm]

Tempted to get Mega Turrican on VC. Will prolly hold off as I don't have any more Wii Points atm.

I'll be juggling GT5 Pro and FES for that short period until GTAIV comes out...

[InuFaye]

I am going to get FES, GT5P, and GTAIV.

Back to Lost Odyssey.

I have a feeling this game would have been the real Final Fantasy 11 if sakaguchi and uematsu didn't leave square.

[Chacrana]

So is everyone hyped/ready for Persona 3: FES!?

It is great to be back in school. ^_^

Keep your fingers crossed that it'll come out on time. I remember the artbook error last time -_-

*goes back to playing*

I dunno. I'll pick the game up at release, but there's definitely other stuff I'm more interested in playing through first. P3 was a great game, but there are greater things out there.

Like Contra 4.

FUCK YEAH!

[MarkMan]

BOO

GO BACK TO SCHOOL

SKEWL

Cool.

[Kendal]

So is everyone hyped/ready for Persona 3: FES!?

It is great to be back in school. ^_^

Keep your fingers crossed that it'll come out on time. I remember the artbook error last time -_-

*goes back to playing*

I am. I am playing a copy of Persona 3 I got from a handsome man.

[The Crotch]

I like Dan, Kevin and Con. Out of those, Kevin is my favorite. I would recommend upgrading all of those.

Speaking of which, I should finish Killer7....Dan is definitely awesome. I haven't really played around with Kevin much - if his thing is stealth, then I can't imagine using him all that often. I also haven't used Con all that much on account of the fact that I can't fathom the importance of running speed in a rail shooter. Coyote seems like a pussier version of Dan, Kaeda's alright but has an annoying god damn lag pulling her gun out and putting it away, and Mask is a mixed bag. Grenade launchers are definitely fun, but I think that heavily limits the amount of blood that I get.

I'm mostly getting by with Dan for now. All of his stats are level 3 right now, but I've put a bit in to Mask.

[Chacrana]

BOO

GO BACK TO SCHOOL

SKEWL

Cool.

Your rhyme scheme is convincing. I'll think about it.

[MarkMan]

I am. I am playing a copy of Persona 3 I got from a handsome man.

Lies, I did not give you any Persona 3!

Also, still looking, haven't been to book off yet this week... soon!

[Dr Mario Kart]

Question about Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, which just came in and I've played about 3 minutes of:

I've never been interested in the Pokemon games. I dont mind collectathon gameplay though, as I've at least dealt with it in the SMT games.

Is it really a pokemon clone in which the major goals revolve around becoming the best ____ and battling aganist ____?

[refusedchaos]

DJ Lev

depends on what style. I kinda like Noisia, and someone here on CAG recommended me Tettix, which has some good things... if you want Blip video gamey 8-bit stuff, that's what I know most about.

Scooter (http://www.myspace.com/scootertechno)


thanks guys ill check those out.

as for style of techno, pretty much anything. so far i listened to Chris Childs, Erick Prydz, Dj Aligator, etc. i also like cheesy jap techno.


man i wanna play Ar Tonelico 2 so bad! might import it.

[pete5883]

Stickin' mostly with Dan so far. Any recommendations with regards to which Smiths I should pump my thick blood in to?
Whichever one says "You're fucked." The more I think about it, the more I realize that guy may be the only reason I liked the game.

[gunm]

Question about Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, which just came in and I've played about 3 minutes of:

I've never been interested in the Pokemon games. I dont mind collectathon gameplay though, as I've at least dealt with it in the SMT games.

Is it really a pokemon clone in which the major goals revolve around becoming the best ____ and battling aganist ____?

At it's core, yes.

There's enough differences like the 3 unit party, scouting system, and the liberal borrowing of elements from DQVIII that make it unique, though. I like it.

[Chacrana]

I want to play Beatmania again. I guess I'll just post a vid of it instead. This is the song I managed to clear that was a level 8 song.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9PNSdTdKYU

Freakin' love that piano jazz, particularly coz I play dat piano.

[suko_32]

I just got Beatmania (game and controller) from a nice CAG'er for $20. If I remember right, I should skip the US one and just look at the imports correct?

[Chacrana]

I just got Beatmania (game and controller) from a nice CAG'er for $20. If I remember right, I should skip the US one and just look at the imports correct?

I wouldn't recommend skipping the US game, but I would recommend throwing it in the damn garbage. It's that bad.

If you're looking to start with the imports, ... well, 9-13 are the essentials. I believe that with 11, they started incorporating more thorough beginner modes into the game, which are very, very useful for getting on your feet, coz the game is tough at first. If I had to recommend one to start with, it'd be 13, just because it's the absolute best and it has a good variety of genres.

Edit: I'm sooo tempted to go ahead and use my paypal balance to buy Beatmania 10th style, so I can have all the ones I want.

[InuFaye]

My other podcast finally recorded another episode.

NO YOUR NOT WELCOME.

http://gamenexus.blogspot.com/

Link.

DownloadORDIE!
jkjk I <3 You.

EDIT: Archive.org is shitting on itself. PLZ standby for further instructions.

[It'sMagneto]

Hey GGT. I'm not sure where else to post this so I though her would be fine. This question is directed at 360 and PS3 owners. When buying a multi platform game which console do you usually pick? What factors go into your decision?

Gamer points? A console that isn't destined to fail( hardware wise)?

I'm buying a Ps3 in june and I was thinking of holding out for the Ps3 version. Just not sure I want to wait so long.

[The Mana Knight]

thanks guys ill check those out.

as for style of techno, pretty much anything. so far i listened to Chris Childs, Erick Prydz, Dj Aligator, etc. i also like cheesy jap techno.


man i wanna play Ar Tonelico 2 so bad! might import it.I want Ar Tonelico 2 bad too.

Anyway, I played some Hot Shots Golf: OoB and unlocked more stuff tonight.

Not sure if I mentioned it, I unlocked Wipeout Pulse and love the game too.

[Chacrana]

Hey GGT. I'm not sure where else to post this so I though her would be fine. This question is directed at 360 and PS3 owners. When buying a multi platform game which console do you usually pick? What factors go into your decision?

Gamer points? A console that isn't destined to fail( hardware wise)?

I'm buying a Ps3 in june and I was thinking of holding out for the Ps3 version. Just not sure I want to wait so long.

I ask:

Which is the better version of the game, ignoring outside factors? Basically, I ignore achievement points, shitty trigger/bumper buttons, which system my friends are getting the game for, etc. Does one version run better? Have sharper graphics? Better sound? More content? Stuff like that. So really, I'm not loyal to just the 360 or just the PS3.

[InuFaye]

I hate Unreal Engine 3.

Lost Odyssey would be so much better without that shitty ass engine.

[It'sMagneto]

Good criteria to look for. I used to enjoy gamer points but not so much anymore. I want to enjoy my games not obsess over things as dumb as a bunch of digits next to my name.

Thanks for the input.

[The Mana Knight]

I hate Unreal Engine 3.

Lost Odyssey would be so much better without that shitty ass engine.I agree, because I really like LO, but it shows the issues of UE3.

[InuFaye]

Podcast is now working.

Go listen you pigs.

[The Crotch]

Okay, I think I've got my Killer7 stuff worked out. Main as Dan, occasionally switch it up with Con and use the others only when necessary. I'll probably level Barefoot up some because her range comes in handy from time to time, and improve Kevin's invisibility in case of emergency.

[Chacrana]

Hey GGT, I'm watching The Hills.

[MarkMan]

Hey GGT, I'm watching The Hills.

FEEL the rain on your SKIN!!!!!!!!

[Chacrana]

k, now I'm playing Contra 4 to gain my dignity back.

Edit: Oh, and my latest guess for the whole "where does Markman work" thing is..... Konami!

[JEKKI]

oh whaaaaaaat?!?!?! I beat Fatal Frame II...

got damn man that ending was CRAZY!!!

and then I watched on youtube the ending that u get when u beat the hard mode...

and I was like whaaaaaat?!?! that ending is CRAZY!!

and they also have a xbox exclusive ending for the director cut version...

that ending sucked.

oh yah, I jus bought me THIS!

http://www.carccessory.com/jhongs/psp/psp-044-bk-main.gif

http://www.carccessory.com/jhongs/psp/psp-044-bk-gallery.gif

that thing looks CLEAN!!

it's good coz I cant fit games into my new PSP case

[gunm]

I thought Konami was in Redwood City...

edit: ...I still say Midway.

[suko_32]

How much does that case cost?

I wouldn't recommend skipping the US game, but I would recommend throwing it in the damn garbage. It's that bad.

If you're looking to start with the imports, ... well, 9-13 are the essentials. I believe that with 11, they started incorporating more thorough beginner modes into the game, which are very, very useful for getting on your feet, coz the game is tough at first. If I had to recommend one to start with, it'd be 13, just because it's the absolute best and it has a good variety of genres.

Edit: I'm sooo tempted to go ahead and use my paypal balance to buy Beatmania 10th style, so I can have all the ones I want.

Thanks. I guess I'll start with 11.

[Chacrana]

I thought Konami was in Redwood City...

edit: ...I still say Midway.

Isn't Midway in Chicago? That's a hell of a commute to make Mortal Kombat games.

[Kendal]

I am not big on Baseball, but I bought MLB '07 The Show. It was pretty cheap, but I don't know if I want it. Anyone play it?

[JEKKI]

How much does that case cost?five biggity bizzones dood!!

$2 plus $3 shipping!! whoo!! I found it by searching UMD CASE on ebay!

[RelentlessRolento]

well, I finished my short film premier today. went damn better than I thought.

as soon as I think it's ok, I'll post it online, or at least make a trailer.

[Chacrana]

well, I finished my short film premier today. went damn better than I thought.

as soon as I think it's ok, I'll post it online, or at least make a trailer.

Cool. You come up with some crazy shit, but it's pretty entertaining when you do.

[RelentlessRolento]

Cool. You come up with some crazy shit, but it's pretty entertaining when you do.

further proof of my art$$$ness... even though I aint a $$$ >_<

... so anyone looking forward to school ending? mine ends this thursday, but at the end of the month we have to show our portfolio (ie. artwork, videos, designs etc.) and it's nerve racking as hell... if you don't prove you are working hard you basically get kicked out of the school. I'm good this semester since I have been working too hard this semester >_< heck, I may be curating an entire art show this summer for my school... fuck.

[Chacrana]

Yeah, you have no idea. I'm in all 300 level classes this semester and while it's not difficult, Financial Management and History of Economic Thought are soooo fuckin' boring. I'd rather just play games kthx.

[RelentlessRolento]

Yeah, you have no idea. I'm in all 300 level classes this semester and while it's not difficult, Financial Management and History of Economic Thought are soooo fuckin' boring. I'd rather just play games kthx.

I don't even know what you have to study for those classes, but just reading the title's I already know they're boring as fuck.

[Rei no Otaku]

Yeah, you have no idea. I'm in all 300 level classes this semester and while it's not difficult, Financial Management and History of Economic Thought are soooo fuckin' boring. I'd rather just play games kthx.
I had to take Process of Analytical Studies into Biochemistry this semester. I almost killed myself...

[Chacrana]

Yep. The curse of being a double major is that you gotta take 2 majors worth of boring classes. At least business classes are easy as fuck for me.

Ironically, I don't plan on pursuing either of those majors in grad school. Right now I wanna go to law school at like Michigan or Northwestern or some nuckin' futs place. Or do both an MBA and a JD. Do you realize how many digits my starting salary would be? 40.

[Kendal]

Yep. The curse of being a double major is that you gotta take 2 majors worth of boring classes. At least business classes are easy as fuck for me.

Ironically, I don't plan on pursuing either of those majors in grad school. Right now I wanna go to law school at like Michigan or Northwestern or some nuckin' futs place. Or do both an MBA and a JD. Do you realize how many digits my starting salary would be? 40.

If you go to U of M, we can hang out.

[Chacrana]

If you go to U of M, we can hang out.

Watchu doin' up at U of M?

And yeah, that's pretty much the ideal just because for grad school, it's as Tier 1 as you're gonna get, and the social atmosphere's better than like... anywhere. And Ann Arbor is nice.

[Kendal]

Watchu doin' up at U of M?

And yeah, that's pretty much the ideal just because for grad school, it's as Tier 1 as you're gonna get, and the social atmosphere's better than like... anywhere. And Ann Arbor is nice.

I live in the area. My friend used to live across the street from The Big House. It sucked on Saturdays after partying and trying to go anywhere when we decided to face the day before us.

I like SNES.

[RelentlessRolento]

University of Miami or Michigan? :lol:

[Kendal]

University of Miami or Michigan? :lol:

We all know there is only one U of M. :D

Mario Kart makes me happy.

[InuFaye]

Lost Odyssey is so good.

Everyone should play it.