GGT #56 is no hero. Never was, never will be.

[nyprimus4]

Commence.

[Chacrana]

errr....

[Dark Slayer120]

Problem is, there was nothing that was like FUCKIN ZOMG AWESOME like DMC4, NG2, or MGS4.

Yeah, I have to agree there. In 07 I liked Heavenly Sword, Uncharted, R&C:FTOD, Bio Shock, Mass Effect, and more I'm probably forgetting. 08 has already blown 07 out of the water IMO, since there are more games I have enjoyed a lot more. Like the three above you mentioned for starters. ;)

[nyprimus4]

It was temporary. hehe. Any suggestions?

[Dark Slayer120]

It was temporary. hehe. Any suggestions?

I was hoping we would do something MGS4 related but hey it's your GGT. . .

[nyprimus4]

It's all you guys if you want to. I was just watching the Resistance 2 special on Gametrailers.

[Chacrana]

Now that Kojima's done with MGS, I want to see either Zone of the Enders 3, or Ninja Raiden/Raiden Gaiden

[Dark Slayer120]

Zone of the Enders 3 would be nucking futs man. I'd love to see a Zone of the Enders 3, I can't even imagine how awesome that would look in high def. :drool:

[RelentlessRolento]

Vagina In A Bottle. there you go.


in terms of where the ast thread left off... 2007 was not the best year in gaming IMHO, just alot of big names. I say this too since a large number of the big name games I really didn't give a rats ass about. I think the only large one I loved was Mass Effect. and yeah, portal was cute, but never really blew my mind.

2008 is going to be the year I think will be better for gaming (for myself at least), seeing as I actually care about quite a few of the big titles. GTAIV, MGS4, Little Big Planet, Home (yes, I want home like a horny bitch), etc.

[whoknows]

Zone of the Enders 3 would be nucking futs man. I'd love to see a Zone of the Enders 3, I can't even imagine how awesome that would look in high def. :drool:

Yeah, ZOE2 still looks fantastic, so it would be insane to see what he could do with the PS3.

[nyprimus4]

I didn't buy a single game for PS3 in 2007 except Warhawk and I played that for about a week before the gameplay just didn't hold up anymore when I could be playing Gears instead.

Now in 2008 I have already bought MLB '08: The Show and GTA IV. I also bought Motorstorm this year. I'm going to get Metal Gear Solid 4 soon. And some big hitters are coming that are the real reasons I bought PS3: like Tekken 6, LittleBigPlanet, Socom, and Resistance 2.

[whoknows]

If you haven't played Uncharted yet get on that. It's a very awesome game.

[Rei no Otaku]

Now that Kojima's done with MGS, I want to see either Zone of the Enders 3, or Ninja Raiden/Raiden Gaiden
You guys don't want to know what I'd do for a ZoE3...

[nyprimus4]

If you haven't played Uncharted yet get on that. It's a very awesome game.

It's on my list of games to buy this summer. Once I clean up my backlog.

:360: Devil May Cry 4, King Kong, LOST, Lost Planet, Mass Effect, Orange Box, The Darkness, Tony Hawk Project 8.

:ps3: Heavenly Sword, Metal Gear Solid 4, Ratchet and Clank, Resistance, Time Crisis 4, Uncharted.



Does anyone have a witty MGS4 Quote so I can switch the title?

[Rei no Otaku]

My GGT title was going to be: "GGT #56 is no hero. Never was, never will be."

[Dark Slayer120]

Mine was going to be GGT #56 everyone in this thread has it out for me because I don't like Devil May Cry, Anime, PC Gaming, or the PS3.

[Rei no Otaku]

Mine was going to be GGT #56 everyone in this thread has it out for me because I don't like Devil May Cry, Anime, PC Gaming, or the PS3.
:rofl:

[Azumangaman]

:ps3: Heavenly Sword, Metal Gear Solid 4, Ratchet and Clank, Resistance, Time Crisis 4, Uncharted.


All excellent choices (I don't klnow about MGS4 or Resistance).
I LOVED Heavenly Sword. I just wish there was more to it.

[whoknows]

Mine was going to be GGT #56 everyone in this thread has it out for me because I don't like Devil May Cry, Anime, PC Gaming, or the PS3.

Win

[nyprimus4]

All excellent choices (I don't klnow about MGS4 or Resistance).
I LOVED Heavenly Sword. I just wish there was more to it.
I have a tendency to never finish games that are too long (some exceptions). So I'm hoping Uncharted and Heavenly Sword will win me over.

[RelentlessRolento]

for the few who have yet to see:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186672

[leveskikesko]

Yeah, I have to agree there. In 07 I liked Heavenly Sword, Uncharted, R&C:FTOD, Bio Shock, Mass Effect, and more I'm probably forgetting. 08 has already blown 07 out of the water IMO, since there are more games I have enjoyed a lot more. Like the three above you mentioned for starters. ;)

To me, 2008 was the best gaming year in awhile due to one little...big game, Super Mario Galaxy.

I'm really enjoying MGS4...I REALLY really am, but not nearly as much as I enjoyed SMG. Playing that game was just nonstop gaming nirvana for me.

But of course that's just my opinion. If it weren't for SMG, I'd probably agree though. MGS4 is just that awesome.

[gunm]

If y'all are thinking 2007 was "meh", it's only because 2008 has been an incredible year so far. 2007 was a great year for gaming and '08 has only shown that the current gen was just getting started.

Then again, it's hard not to have a spectacular year when GTAIV and MGS4 are part of it...

[botticus]

Nah, 07 and 08 were/are both pretty meh.

[gunm]

lulz.

I can't wait to play more MGS4 tonight....the game is just so...epic.

But first, off to see "Incredible Hulk" with some buddies.

[Dark Slayer120]

If y'all are thinking 2007 was "meh", it's only because 2008 has been an incredible year so far. 2007 was a great year for gaming and '08 has only shown that the current gen was just getting started.

Then again, it's hard not to have a spectacular year when GTAIV and MGS4 are part of it...

I didn't think it was "meh" at all, it was a good year but thus far 08 for me already is better then 07. Especially when GTA IV, MGS4, DMC4, and NGII are all on my shelf. ;) Anyway I think I'm going to start up some MGS4, then switch off to NGII, then back to MGS4, then fuck a bitch, then back to NGII.

[botticus]

lulz.
Eh, I'm not really joking, though they weren't "meh." A couple awesome games make it hard for me to claim a year as "best evar" though I suppose it could be.

But in the long run there are only a handful of amazing games over the course of a generation, so if you just want to pick the year when the best one was released as the greatest, works for me.

Yes, I'm hard to impress.

[Chacrana]

If y'all are thinking 2007 was "meh", it's only because 2008 has been an incredible year so far. 2007 was a great year for gaming and '08 has only shown that the current gen was just getting started.

Then again, it's hard not to have a spectacular year when GTAIV and MGS4 are part of it...

I thought 2007 was meh back in 2007. But yeah, I suppose a lot of it has to do with that everything good got pushed back.

[Dark Slayer120]

Is RE5 suppose to come out this year or in 09? I really hope this year, but I doubt it's going to happen.

[whoknows]

Is RE5 suppose to come out this year or in 09? I really hope this year, but I doubt it's going to happen.

I hear it's supposed to release the week after Duke Nukem Forever

[Dark Slayer120]

I hear it's supposed to release the week after Duke Nukem Forever


That was a Jer reply thar.

[dmaul1114]

[quote=Chacrana}Problem is, there was nothing that was like FUCKIN ZOMG AWESOME like DMC4, NG2, or MGS4.[/quote]

Just a matter of what you like.

Metroid Prime 3, Bioshock, Call of Duty 4 and Mass Effect were all awesome IMO. Among the best games I've ever played. Mario Galaxy and Halo 3 were damn good as well, but not quite as good.

Yet I don't care much for DMC4 or NG2 since I'm not big into action games--I do want to play thorugh NG2 after playing the demo, but I'm in no rush.

MGS I've never been into. Can't deal with the silly story, tons of cutscenes and most of all I loathe stealth gameplay. I don't like going slow and sneaking around, I like to play games where you just shoot the shit out of everything all the time.

[Dark Slayer120]

Bo0o0o.

[whoknows]

That was a Jer reply thar.

Don't be hatin'

[Dark Slayer120]

*Is hatin'*


Nes.

[whoknows]

Stop it.

[Dark Slayer120]

:cry:


Nes.

[Dark Slayer120]

Anyway whoknowswho you beat MGS4 yet, or you close or what?

[whoknows]

I'm at the beginning of Chapter 5. I'll probably beat it tonight.

[Dark Slayer120]

Yeah, there are only five chapters so you should beat it by tonight, let me know via Aim if/when you do.

[whoknows]

I will. I only play it at night though so that no one bothers me.

Are you still at the beginning?

[Dark Slayer120]

I will. I only play it at night though so that no one bothers me.

Are you still at the beginning?


Yeah lulz, I've only played it once since I got it at the midnight release. I made it to Drebin and then quit. I have to say though, since I got used to the controls I really like it more then when I first started. I plan on playing it more today, but I know as soon as I start it up someone will walk in and and start talking during a cut scene and I'll flip out and break their face in.

[whoknows]

Yeah, I feel like doing that when someone bothers me while I'm playing. At least you can pause the cutscenes this time.

[Dark Slayer120]

Yeah, I feel like doing that when someone bothers me while I'm playing. At least you can pause the cutscenes this time.


Do you just hit start and that will pause it? I definitely don't want to skip over any cut scenes, so after I pause it what do I do to make it continue where I left off at?

[whoknows]

Yeah, just hit start. I hear hitting start during a codec call will skip it though, but I haven't tried that yet.

[Dark Slayer120]

Yeah, just hit start. I hear hitting start during a codec call will skip it though, but I haven't tried that yet.

Okay, I may start it up then in about 30, need to eat and get some beverages.

[whoknows]

Food and drink is good. I usually have those while I game...although, if you drink energy drinks don't overdo it. Once I drank 4 within like...2 hours and I thought I was going to die :lol:

[Dark Slayer120]

Food and drink is good. I usually have those while I game...although, if you drink energy drinks don't overdo it. Once I drank 4 within like...2 hours and I thought I was going to die :lol:

:lol: I do drink those, but never more then two in a 6hr time frame. My friend did the same thing as you and he was moaning about heart trouble.

[whoknows]

I could feel my heart beating all fast and I started to panic :lol:

Also caffeine is bad in general too. My dad bought like 20 of those Frappacino's and yeah...I was drinking them all night and I sort of started hallucinating. It was an interesting night to say the least.

[Dark Slayer120]

I could feel my heart beating all fast and I started to panic :lol:

Also caffeine is bad in general too. My dad bought like 20 of those Frappacino's and yeah...I was drinking them all night and I sort of started hallucinating. It was an interesting night to say the least.

Yeah, they do speed up your heart, I think some of them even have a warning on them not to drink more then 2 in a certain time frame. Lulz that would be an interesting night to say the least, I hope you saw mountains of ice cream and candy! ;)

[whoknows]

More like I thought someone was stealing one of our cars and I broke a bookshelf and uh....yeah....

[Dark Slayer120]

More like I thought someone was stealing one of our cars and I broke a bookshelf and uh....yeah....


!


:rofl:

[Azumangaman]

Dragon Ball Z: BURST LIMIT.
I finished it.
And loved it.
It's gonna stay with me for a long time because there are things like TIme Attack and Survival, paired with a fun online mode.
Its great, especially if your a big DBZ fan.
If your a beginner to DBZ, I recommend getting the Funimation Season Sets. They pwnz lulz.

[StarKnightX]

First off , although I'm a bit late saying it , but happy b-day daroga.:applause:

Second , Relento , I saw the thing about megaman and I'm really hoping that turns out to be true. About the 3 biggest things I want from the megaman series at this point are Megaman 9 , Megaman Gameboy Collection (perviously known as megaman mania) and Megaman X9 , in that order. I'm a huge megaman fan and hate how both of the previous series never got proper conclusions. I'd alos like to see a megaman legends 3 , but not until the other three things happen.

Lastly , since tvs were brought up , any good suggestions for a good budget hdtv? Also a good dvd player/recorder (doesn't have to be budget).

[nyprimus4]

Eh, I'm not really joking, though they weren't "meh." A couple awesome games make it hard for me to claim a year as "best evar" though I suppose it could be.

But in the long run there are only a handful of amazing games over the course of a generation, so if you just want to pick the year when the best one was released as the greatest, works for me.

Yes, I'm hard to impress.
How can you judge when the only next gen console you own is the Wii?

[Azumangaman]

OMG THATS RIGHT
Happy Birthday Daroga!

[pete5883]

Kids, don't be like me and go to GameFAQs Codes section to find out if you get anything for tranq-ing the bosses, and end up spoiling the best part of Act 4.

[refusedchaos]

wow..Play-N-Trade is so gay...inorder for me to trade games in, the guys that work there had to test out EVERY SINGLE GAME THAT I BROUGHT IN!!! fuck!!! but since they are the only ones that still take in shit ps1 and snes games i had to suffer a 2 hour wait...fuck im tired...well at least i scored extra copies of Silent Hill 2 and 3 ;)

MGS4....ive been too distracted to play it...still on Act 3 i think (after the part when your on the bike with Eva).

so whats eveyone been up to lately?

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I wish they would make a good DBZ game that wasn't a fighter.

[StarKnightX]

so whats eveyone been up to lately?

Not playing MGS4.

[daroga]

Wow, so we went shopping again tonight and I was looking at the 120hz TVs. I dunno, I don't think that should really be a selling point. It gives everything their weird, fake vibe. They had a Pirates of the Caribbean demo going split screen. Motion on the 120hz side looked like it was all in-game-engine from a video game, or semi poorly done CG in a movie, even though it was all very obviously just people moving around on camera. I guess I'm not sure why anyone would want to pay more money for that...

Maybe gonna throw in some Burnout Paradise here since I beat NG2 (soooooo good) this afternoon. Anyone know what the cheapest way to get a 360 and a non-Wified PS3 to be wified? I'm sure as heck not buying MS's $100 adapter; I know there's cheaper methods but I've not looking into them before.

[StarKnightX]

I wish they would make a good DBZ game that wasn't a fighter.

The GBA action rpg games were fun , and the DS card battling RPG is supposed to be alright as well , although I can't verify that one.

[refusedchaos]

Anyone know what the cheapest way to get a 360 and a non-Wified PS3 to be wified? I'm sure as heck not buying MS's $100 adapter; I know there's cheaper methods but I've not looking into them before.

use a Network Bridge

[ninja dog]

i feel asleep

[RelentlessRolento]

Kids, don't be like me and go to GameFAQs Codes section to find out if you get anything for tranq-ing the bosses, and end up spoiling the best part of Act 4.

I don't understand why you'd want to be unlocking or looking at cheats on the first playthrough?

[ninja dog]

always tranq boses

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm not sure if this counts as a MGS4 spoiler, but it's a request. So if you haven't at least beaten the first boss don't look at it.

Does anyone have any pics of the BB Corp without their masks on?

[The Mana Knight]

Dragon Ball Z: BURST LIMIT.
I finished it.
And loved it.
It's gonna stay with me for a long time because there are things like TIme Attack and Survival, paired with a fun online mode.
Its great, especially if your a big DBZ fan.
If your a beginner to DBZ, I recommend getting the Funimation Season Sets. They pwnz lulz.I want to get the game, but I may wait. I really enjoyed the demo.

[botticus]

How can you judge when the only next gen console you own is the Wii?I don't think it's difficult... if the other consoles don't interest me enough to buy them, why would the games go in the best ever column? Isn't it all subjective?

[Azumangaman]

I wish they would make a good DBZ game that wasn't a fighter.
That would be sweet.
Burst Limit is a DAMN good fighter though. Looks gorgeous too.
I agree though, the only non-fighter was SAGAS and well...that was horrific.

I got in a HUGE DBZ craze because when I was a kid it was my favourite show EVER.
I'm in Grade 10 now, and my friend is obsessed with Dragon Ball Z. She even cried when Trunks died.

My PS3 is in the process of downloading 22 new Singstar songs, so I'm going to watch DBZ, fall asleep, then go enjoy some (HOPEFULLY d/led songs) tomorrow.

[Chacrana]

i feel asleep

You rodent.

[botticus]

You rodent.More like a cockroach, ain't he? Never dies.

[StarKnightX]

I'm in Grade 10 now, and my friend is obsessed with Dragon Ball Z. She even cried when Trunks died.

I almost cried when Vegeta sacrificed himself to try and stop majin buu. What part are you talking about by the way? Do you mean Future Trunks being killed in the third future from cell?.

[Azumangaman]

I almost cried when Vegeta sacrificed himself to try and stop majin buu. What part are you talking about by the way? Do you mean Future Trunks being killed in the third future from cell?.
I don't know what part exactly, but I assume that would be the part. She just said "I had tears in my eyes when ---- died".

I'm going to go watch episode 7 now. I have a long way to go (I own the first 3 seasons cuz they were $24.99 each. The others are 40 so I have to wait for them to drop to).

[Chacrana]

Fuck that, everyone comes back in that stupid fucking show. Someone dies... w/e, they'll just fuckin' collect some balls and then everything's rainbows and sunshine and shit again.

[Rei no Otaku]

Yeah, DBZ is pretty horrible...

[RelentlessRolento]

never liked DBZ even when it first hit america as a craze way back... then again I never liked any craze much at all... pokemon, magic, power rangers, whatever... probably the only real craze I can remember I got into as a kid was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but even then I didn't follow it much other than loving the toys.

:lol: I almost forgot... I saved LEGO's line of Bionicle toys from dying out and they still havent thanked me :lol: whatever. I loved (still love em) those line of toys, but it's not what it use to be. In fact I was a mod for about a year a long while ass ago for the main Bionicle fansite... jeeze.

[ninja dog]

You rodent.

Tee hee!!! whats that

[Inf^Shini]

Dragon Ball Z: BURST LIMIT.
I finished it.
And loved it.
It's gonna stay with me for a long time because there are things like TIme Attack and Survival, paired with a fun online mode.
Its great, especially if your a big DBZ fan.
If your a beginner to DBZ, I recommend getting the Funimation Season Sets. They pwnz lulz.
I was debating getting this game today ($52 at Fry's w/ PM at BB), but I just couldn't afford to buy another game -_-

How's the online mode for you? Some people claim unbearable lag, others claim lag-free fun

[whoknows]

Wow, so we went shopping again tonight and I was looking at the 120hz TVs. I dunno, I don't think that should really be a selling point. It gives everything their weird, fake vibe. They had a Pirates of the Caribbean demo going split screen. Motion on the 120hz side looked like it was all in-game-engine from a video game, or semi poorly done CG in a movie, even though it was all very obviously just people moving around on camera. I guess I'm not sure why anyone would want to pay more money for that...

Maybe gonna throw in some Burnout Paradise here since I beat NG2 (soooooo good) this afternoon. Anyone know what the cheapest way to get a 360 and a non-Wified PS3 to be wified? I'm sure as heck not buying MS's $100 adapter; I know there's cheaper methods but I've not looking into them before.

Do you have a PC/Laptop with a wireless connection nearby?

[refusedchaos]

Yeah, DBZ is pretty horrible...

yes it its...22min of powering up, looking at each other, saying how the other one is way stronger....then one minute of fighting and it cuts off til the next episode...

[daroga]

Do you have a PC/Laptop with a wireless connection nearby?Probably will, yeah. Network connection sharing?

[whoknows]

Yeah. It's really easy to do and that's what I did to get my 360 online. $100 for the wireless adapter is ridiculous.

[RelentlessRolento]

well, did a quick run through skipping cutscenes and unlocking some stuff... beat it again.

Now I'm going to shoot for the drebbin points to get some of the rare stuff.

[Azumangaman]

Fuck that, everyone comes back in that stupid fucking show. Someone dies... w/e, they'll just fuckin' collect some balls and then everything's rainbows and sunshine and shit again.
Yes its true. And for some reason, I love every second of it...

The show sucks, but I love me some childhood nostalgia.
OR something like that....

It does make me seem like a lame as anime fan cuz I watch 'dat DBZ.

But my top 5 be:
1) Azumanga Daioh
2) Haibane Renmei
3) My-Hime
4) Paradise Kiss
5) Samurai 7

SO I'm legit. It's all good.
I got Chance Pop Session, Gankutusou, Trigun and Paranoia Agent on my summer watch list, so I'm gonna be pumped.
And I still have 8 volumes of Fighting Spirit to go. I just don't have a big attention span, but when I'm done that show I'd imagine it'd be #3.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So WTF, my High School just randomly decided we (senior class) need to do 15 hours of community service and do job shadowing to graduate.

I like video games.

[RelentlessRolento]

:lol: no offense, but the word high school always makes me :lol:

[MusicNoteLess]

Just got back from the MGS4 signing at the Metreon. Got to shake Kojima's hand and get my MGS4 signed. I'm so fucking tired tho.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Neo_Vibe/IMG_0111.jpg

more details in this post.

http://cheapyd.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4486797#post4486797

[daroga]

Coolness, MNL. :) A worthwhile trip?

[nyprimus4]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTVf9SVnsw8

Such an awesome commercial. Just watched it twice on SNL then found it on Youtube.

[MusicNoteLess]

Coolness, MNL. :) A worthwhile trip?

Sure. Why not. I wasit a good 7 hours in line, got my autograph in 45 minutes, and then explored San Francisco for the rest of the day before I went home. It's always fun to go to the City.

[Chacrana]

Shit, I don't even know what to play now that MGS4 is done. I really have no idea.

[whoknows]

Shit, I don't even know what to play now that MGS4 is done. I really have no idea.

Whatever you pick you'll be thinking "This is crap compared to MGS4"

[Chacrana]

I was planning on buying Lost Planet Colonies, but yeah, not anymore after MGS4.

[MarkMan]

Son of a bitch, I'm taking a break from MGS4. I'm up to the end of act 3 with no kills/alerts... lol.

[RelentlessRolento]

Son of a bitch, I'm taking a break from MGS4. I'm up to the end of act 3 with no kills/alerts... lol.

I didn't kill anyone and I still got 7 kills in my stats at end of act 2... made no sense.

[Chacrana]

I'm listening to 1up yours, and man does Garnett bitch about the most menial stuff in MGS4....

[kainzero]

wow, lots of DBZ hate

i liked original DB!

and the last arc of DBZ =)

[Chacrana]

The original DB was entertaining enough. And back when I was younger, I liked DBZ up through the Cell Saga... after that it kinda went to hell IMO.

[heavyd853]

Maybe those kills are from the 2 warring factions Rolento?

[whoknows]

Just beat MGS4.

Amazing ending. Greatest game of all time IMO.

[Kendal]

MGS4 is amazing. Great game.

[homeland]

MGS4 is amazing. Great game.

As great as MGS4 is, is it worth a ps3 and the game? Meaning hypothetically if the ps3 was a 1 trick pony would you buy it just to play MGS4?

[whoknows]

As great as MGS4 is, is it worth a ps3 and the game? Meaning hypothetically if the ps3 was a 1 trick pony would you buy it just to play MGS4?

How much do you like the other Metal Gear games?

[jer7583]

gawd MGS4 is awesome, so is MGO. $500 purchase...

VALIDATED.

I'll get Uncharted after MGS4.

[MarkMan]

MGS4 Spoilers below, do not read unless you beat the game...


You know who is a REAL patriot?

Revolver Ocelot. He is the man. There was never a "Liquid Ocelot" at all. He used it all as a guise to get rid of the Patriots AI. He is the true patriot and was the real good guy when all was said and done.

[whoknows]

MGS4 Spoilers below, do not read unless you beat the game...


You know who is a REAL patriot?

Revolver Ocelot. He is the man. There was never a "Liquid Ocelot" at all. He used it all as a guise to get rid of the Patriots AI. He is the true patriot and was the real good guy when all was said and done.

Yep. My view on him completely changed and I Felt bad for him at the end. I wish he wouldn't have had to die

[jer7583]

he's a lot like solidus in that way..

[whoknows]

Yeah, except Solidus wasn't as cool because he didn't have awesome Hand gestures

[RelentlessRolento]

still I love Big Boss... beats the shit outa snake in terms of honor, but then again he was a bit corrupt >_<

[Chibi_Kaji]

Ok, I'm just about done with act 3(Just beat Raging Raven)...

my head almost exploded when Big Mamma told you everything about the Patriots. I never expected them of all people to be the founding members of the Patriots... especially Para-Medic.

Also, did any of you play around with the ipod? It seems one of the songs makes Sunny dance while you pause the game, I have to admit it's sickenly cute to watch. I'll need to double check the name of the song when I get the chance.

[Dandeschain]

Gots to work today. Gonna try to get in some time on the original MGS on my PSP while at work.

[Chacrana]

w00t I finished a level 10 song on Beatmania IIDX. Awesome.

[Kendal]

As great as MGS4 is, is it worth a ps3 and the game? Meaning hypothetically if the ps3 was a 1 trick pony would you buy it just to play MGS4?


Well, the thing is, it isn't a one trick pony. Even if you only play MGS4, you still have one of, if not the best Blu Ray players on the market. So if you are only interested in MGS4, maybe, if you are a huge fan of MGS. But there are other games out there on the PS3 that will make you enjoy your purchase further than just MGS4.

[Chacrana]

Stuff like Ninja Gaiden Sigma wasn't enough to sell people on a PS3 back last year, but the combination of Sigma and MGS4 should make it an easy purchase for someone who likes action games.

[refusedchaos]

gosh im so tired...was playing MGO till 4...got up at 8...-_-......yea chac is right ^

[Chacrana]

holy shit, just pasesd another level 10 song on Beatmania... it's a beautiful day.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I really need to try MGO. But I need to find this DNS error and problem with Disconnecting from PSN, I keep forgetting to write done error number. And I'd like to finish the SP mode first as well...

[The Mana Knight]

Well, the thing is, it isn't a one trick pony. Even if you only play MGS4, you still have one of, if not the best Blu Ray players on the market. So if you are only interested in MGS4, maybe, if you are a huge fan of MGS. But there are other games out there on the PS3 that will make you enjoy your purchase further than just MGS4.Games like Uncharted and R&C Future: ToD are two other extremely great games IMO. Sigma wasn't one of my favorite PS3 games, but it's good (I prefer DMC4).

Also, there are a bunch of other fun games, but they are like it or hate it (I like most (Hot Shots Golf: OoB is a game I truly love), while some don't appeal to me as much as others (like Heavenly Sword)).

[jer7583]

From what I played of the sigma demo I wasn't impressed.

I'm not even sure about resistance.. that seems kinda meh from the demo.

And heavenly sword sucks. looks pretty, plays stupid.

Uncharted for sure, though.

[gunm]

Finished act 2 last night...I'm trying to pace myself as I don't want the game to end!

Still, it will be fun to play the game through over again using different strategies.

[Dark Slayer120]

Just beat MGS4.

Amazing ending. Greatest game of all time IMO.

Ending better then MGS3?

[daroga]

How long is MGS4 turning out to be for people?

[Chacrana]

Probably like 15 hours... it depends a lot on how you play it. It's definitely the longest game in the series.

I wanna play some more.

[pete5883]

Just finished MGS4. Ending spoilers: Fuck the internet, for spoiling just about every good surprise in the game. Kotaku posted a headline of "Big Boss is alive in MGS4?" a fucking month ago. People speculated that Zero was behind the Patriots around the time of MGS:PO's release. People have been calling that Sigint = DARPA chief since MGS3 came out. Playable MGS1 flashback? Another Kotaku headline. Fucking bullshit.

Great game though.
Edit: 20 hours for me.

[zewone]

Just finished MGS4. Ending spoilers: Fuck the internet, for spoiling just about every good surprise in the game. Kotaku posted a headline of "Big Boss is alive in MGS4?" a fucking month ago. People speculated that Zero was behind the Patriots around the time of MGS:PO's release. People have been calling that Sigint = DARPA chief since MGS3 came out. Playable MGS1 flashback? Another Kotaku headline. Fucking bullshit.

Great game though.
Edit: 20 hours for me.

Luckily, I had forgotten about all of those. :D

[zewone]

Probably like 15 hours... it depends a lot on how you play it. It's definitely the longest game in the series.

I wanna play some more.

I think MGS3 is longer.

MGS4 took me 17 hours first time through, MGS3 took me 18 hours.

[Dark Slayer120]

I'm around 10hrs in and just started act 2. I am taking the game really slow, and trying different things in each situation to see how it works out. I have to say my view on the game has changed a lot since I put more play time into it last night. It definitely changed my first impressions on it for sure. Like at the start of act 2 where (Not a huge spoiler)The PMC's have the rebels all laying face down on the ground. My first attempt I ran down there to save them, and they got killed. So I did it again and whipped out my Sniper gun and was able to save all the Rebels. So it just goes to show that you can handle each situation differently.

[zewone]

Ending better then MGS3?

No.

Also NG2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sigma

[Dark Slayer120]

Also NG2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sigma


TRUF

[gunm]

Dark did saving the rebels make any difference in the playthrough? I just ignored that whole situation entirely.

[Chacrana]

Man, I dunno what happened but I'm much better at Beatmania nao...

cleared Bloody Tears from Castlevania:

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



More importantly, back to MGS4. I still haven't killed anyone.

I also need to watch the rest of the weird intro clips.

[Chacrana]

hmm..... going for no kills was interesting, but I wanna play on hard mode instead, and just kill as many people as I want... stealthily though!

[Dark Slayer120]

Dark did saving the rebels make any difference in the playthrough? I just ignored that whole situation entirely.


Well Once I shot the PMC's over top of the rebels and started dropping the other PMC's near by, the Rebels got up and said "quick grab the guns!" (That the PMC's dropped) and they grabbed them and started shooting PMC's as well. I think one Rebel died but the rest lived. The funny thing is the PMC's had no clue where I was since I sniped from the very top of that mini cliff thing. After that was done, I jumped down and they thanked me for helping them and they stayed there and patrolled the area. So, not really much changed other then instead of it being deserted they stood guard there. I still think it was pretty cool how it played out differently.

[Dark Slayer120]

Man, I dunno what happened but I'm much better at Beatmania nao...

cleared Bloody Tears from Castlevania:

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


Bad ass dude, srsly! :applause:

[JEKKI]

got back from dat San Francisco Metreon last nite...

doods there already beat MGS4...

I still havent even played it yet >_<

tonite tho...

[MarkMan]

The BM rendition of Bloody Tears is awesome... I love the keyboardmania version too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9K7QZl2Lzg

I wish I could do that.

<< Big Castlevania fan

[Kendal]

Just finished MGS4. Ending spoilers: Fuck the internet, for spoiling just about every good surprise in the game. Kotaku posted a headline of "Big Boss is alive in MGS4?" a fucking month ago. People speculated that Zero was behind the Patriots around the time of MGS:PO's release. People have been calling that Sigint = DARPA chief since MGS3 came out. Playable MGS1 flashback? Another Kotaku headline. Fucking bullshit.

Great game though.
Edit: 20 hours for me.


I am so glad I don't read any gaming sites. I would be pissed if I had this spoiled for me.

[Chacrana]

Honestly, I never thought I'd get to the point where I could play Bloody Tears on the hardest difficulty. It was satisfying.

And cheer up, MM... you can't play that song, but you'll probably be playing the new Castlevania in what... a month?

[Dandeschain]

Got called of work tonite. Good deal. Now to play some games.

[ninja dog]

No.

Also NG2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sigma


NG2 = NG Dragon Sword with a controller and less things flying at you. Too easy, back to Sigma.

[RelentlessRolento]

so fucking stupid!!!!!!!!!!! gah! be creative you damn companies!

jeeze. fuck. MS and their damn 360 Miis this spring...

[jer7583]

so did anyone buy the limited edition MGS4 guide?

Is it worth it? I'm considering the $10 regular version at CC this week, but amazon has the uber one for $20. Meh double price probably isn't worth it.

[zewone]

The quality is much nicer (hardbound book)and the 16 pages of concept art are great.

[zewone]

NG2 = NG Dragon Sword with a controller and less things flying at you. Too easy, back to Sigma.

Inufaye?

[Dark Slayer120]

Inufaye?

Lulz, thats what I was thinking......

[jer7583]

16 pages for $10 sounds a bit crap. Is there any behind the scenes type stuff?

[whoknows]

The normal guide is pretty nice. I got it for free due to getting the game at Circuit City, but after seeing well done it is I gladly would have paid for it if I had to.

[zewone]

16 pages for $10 sounds a bit crap. Is there any behind the scenes type stuff?
I'm sure there's more to it than that. That's just what I saw as the differences. I didn't look at the whole thing, didn't want anything spoiled.

[Dark Slayer120]

Zew, just talked to Inu ninja dog is not him.

[jer7583]

$10 would be fine- I just like having a guide for a game with so many secrets and hidden stuff for multiple playthroughs.

[whoknows]

Zew, just talked to Inu ninja dog is not him.

Maybe he's Lying

[Dark Slayer120]

Maybe he's Lying

Na, he wouldn't swear to me and lie.

[17:49] Dark Slayer: You're Ninja dog on Cag aren't you?
[17:50] Inufaye: nope
[17:50] Dark Slayer: GTFOH
[17:50] Dark Slayer: It has to be you
[17:50] Dark Slayer: Even Zewby thinks so
[17:50] Inufaye: no
[17:50] Inufaye: its not me
[17:51] Inufaye: I swear
[17:51] Inufaye: tell everyone
[17:51] Inufaye: I said
[17:51] Inufaye: its not me

[The Mana Knight]

Ninja Dog isn't, I can confirm that. I won't say what I think Ninja Dog is.

Anyway, played Commando 3 and beat it. Played more MGS4. Not telling where I am.

[whoknows]

Na, he wouldn't swear to me and lie.

[17:49] Dark Slayer: You're Ninja dog on Cag aren't you?
[17:50] Inufaye: nope
[17:50] Dark Slayer: GTFOH
[17:50] Dark Slayer: It has to be you
[17:50] Dark Slayer: Even Zewby thinks so
[17:50] Inufaye: no
[17:50] Inufaye: its not me
[17:51] Inufaye: I swear
[17:51] Inufaye: tell everyone
[17:51] Inufaye: I said
[17:51] Inufaye: its not me

I think it is. Ninja's are very tricky

[Dark Slayer120]

I think it is. Ninja's are very tricky

But so are: Ninja dogs that spit knives at J00!!!111!!

[Chibi_Kaji]

16 pages for $10 sounds a bit crap. Is there any behind the scenes type stuff?
I got it for $22 at Best Buy. I have yet to read all of the extra content since it seems like it could be heavy on the spoilers. I'll probably take a look at it sometime tomorrow since I think I can finish the game tonight. Also with the exception of the Dwarf Gekkos Act 4 was my favorite part of the game so far.

[daroga]

But so are: Ninja dogs that spit knives at J00!!!111!!
As well as Possums :whee:????

[Chacrana]

You have too much time on your hands!

[Azumangaman]

Chac that was fun :D

[jer7583]

I made it to the end. want my 30 seconds back

So how's motorstorm? Worth $15ish? I heard it was short on tracks and content.. seemed like a decent racer, though..

[Chacrana]

lol!

[cheezisgoooood]

I'm going to hell. I bought a PS3 today. I bought MGS4 with it. Screw it all!!!!

[jer7583]

Chac I cheated and used the quote button

your plan FAIL

[Chacrana]

:cry:

[The Mana Knight]

I made it to the end. want my 30 seconds back

So how's motorstorm? Worth $15ish? I heard it was short on tracks and content.. seemed like a decent racer, though..I enjoy it, but it's quite hard and quite short. Needs some polish and more modes, but the sequel looks to address it. It's not for everyone. I preferred Formula One: CE, but I'm a Formula 1 fan though.

[Chacrana]

I enjoy it, but it's quite hard and quite short.

Har har, I knew you'd admit it eventually.

[ighosty]

Just got my new HD so I have been playing tons of stuff since Friday. Been playing Assassins Creed, NBA Live 08, and WOTB Commando 3. Still haven't opened MGS4 or beat GTA or Ninja Gaiden 2.

[daroga]

Motorstorm is pretty terrible. But, I really don't like off-road racing, so that may color it.

Burnout Paradise on the other hand? Awesome.

EDIT: Wow, the Project Gotham series really keeps its value, eh? On Amazon:
1 -- $.01
2 -- $.84
3 -- $3.90
4 -- $9.00

[Chacrana]

This is one of the most useless things IGN's ever put up:

http://music.ign.com/articles/881/881736p1.html

[Dandeschain]

Underoath is lame.

[Azumangaman]

I'm going to hell. I bought a PS3 today. I bought MGS4 with it. Screw it all!!!!
:D I knew you would do it eventually. Happened sooner than I thought though.
After exams, MGS (all of em) are mine. Its funny, for some reason I have 2 copies of MGS2.

[benjamouth]

Geez I really want to finish Forza 2 but I've got like 140 races to do, this is gonna be a struggle.

Note to Turn 10, include more tracks in Forza 3, please.

Got back into Enchanted Arms, I must say I'm quite enjoying it, I'm a bit of an RPG newb though, but I'm getting there.

EDIT - Anyone know if you can start a co-op game of Crackdown but reset the gangs? Or will it always start with the progress of the person hosting ?

[daroga]

I think I might be in the mood for something new that's old.

What are some quality games that no one played for the Xbox, GC, or PS2 that aren't RPGs? Preferably ones that are real cheap too.

[Kendal]

Anyone else feel like this after playing MGS4? More or less about playing other games after playing MGS4.

It is like fucking the hottest chick ever and then going back to your ugly wife and banging her with the lights on, knowing you could be nailing that hot chick that gobbled your cock for hours and lives for your man juice.

I am still numb from the game. It was a lot better than I thought it would be and I absolutely loved the story. I am going to play MGO soon.

[RelentlessRolento]

I think I might be in the mood for something new that's old.

What are some quality games that no one played for the Xbox, GC, or PS2 that aren't RPGs? Preferably ones that are real cheap too.

Phantom Dust? Graffiti Kingdom? Odama? just a few random ones.

[ninja dog]

Inufaye?


when kremlin joe stoel my msx when perestroika first was put into effect, i went around robbing my town for money for 360. I was verry dispointed that there was no snatcher on it.

[Chacrana]

Anyone else feel like this after playing MGS4? More or less about playing other games after playing MGS4.

It is like fucking the hottest chick ever and then going back to your ugly wife and banging her with the lights on, knowing you could be nailing that hot chick that gobbled your cock for hours and lives for your man juice.

I am still numb from the game. It was a lot better than I thought it would be and I absolutely loved the story. I am going to play MGO soon.

Honestly, yeah. I don't feel like playing much of anything now.

[cheezisgoooood]

I got boned by Sony. No HD cables included with the 40 gig? Seriously, Sony? STFU. Now I have to drive over to somewhere that sells HD cables. Might as well go HDMI while I'm at it.

[Chacrana]

don't ask a question and then tell someone to STFU. That way, they can't answer your question!

[whoknows]

Anyone else feel like this after playing MGS4? More or less about playing other games after playing MGS4.

It is like fucking the hottest chick ever and then going back to your ugly wife and banging her with the lights on, knowing you could be nailing that hot chick that gobbled your cock for hours and lives for your man juice.

I am still numb from the game. It was a lot better than I thought it would be and I absolutely loved the story. I am going to play MGO soon.

Yeah. I don't know if I should be happy or sad about it. I mean, I got to experience something as amazing as MGS4, but now I have to settle for crap (and yes, everything is crap in comparison).

[jer7583]

freedom fighters, daroga.

[whoknows]

Any of you want to MGO?

Yes, the online system sucks, but I think we could figure something out.

[RelentlessRolento]

don't ask a question and then tell someone to STFU. That way, they can't answer your question!

so I can't say: STFU?

[RelentlessRolento]

it's already happened:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/230016.html

[whoknows]

it's already happened:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/230016.html

:rofl:

[Kendal]

I like how he donkey punches her at the end.

[joe2187]

http://pics.livejournal.com/thecodewalker/pic/00066ss4

[JEKKI]

MGS4 is too hard for me >_<

I cant get used to the controls...

I dont understand what I'm doing half the time...

I dont even kno how to shoot my gun O_o

but I jus beat Act 1 ^_^v

I can do it!!

[whoknows]

One of my friends can't be the final boss in MGS4...I didn't know that you could lose that fight. Do I laugh at him?

[gunm]

Isn't "Sexually Ambiguous Raiden" redundant?

[Mr. Anderson]

Trading in the 360 tomorrow for a fresh PS3 and one copy of Metal Gear Solid 4. Can't wait. :D How much will a used 360 fetch at GameStop?

[zewone]

Not very much.

[RelentlessRolento]

I say keep your 360 and save up. In all honesty, there's no hurry to ditch an entire 360 for a PS3 and MGS4. buckle down and fuck it.

Through long hard nights and alot of dedication I have been able to afford all current systems. and yes, sacrifices have been made.

[benjamouth]

Well I just bought a PS3, the last MGS game I played was the PS1 version and I didn't like it.

Will MGS4 be good enough to change my mind, I guess only time will tell.

EDIT - Can someone reccomend me a good but cheap HDMI cable from Amazon for that triple ?

[The Mana Knight]

Well I just bought a PS3, the last MGS game I played was the PS1 version and I didn't like it.

Will MGS4 be good enough to change my mind, I guess only time will tell.

EDIT - Can someone reccomend me a good but cheap HDMI cable from Amazon for that triple ?I usually just buy from monoprice, male to male one:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

Hmm, when looking, they now have colored HDMI cables. I'm so tempted to buy a red one. ;)

Last night I played some PSP. Had no issues when playing Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, but ran into some problems with Tales of the World: RM (first off, Home screen randomly popped up, and another time, it stopped loading at a Now Loading). The reason I haven't sent my PSP in yet is that I want to play it more, to assure there are problems. I'll most likely send it in July.

[benjamouth]

I usually just buy from monoprice, male to male one:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240

Hmm, when looking, they now have colored HDMI cables. I'm so tempted to buy a red one. ;)

Thanks but how quick is the shipping usually?
Do I need one of these 1.3a certified ones ?

[jer7583]

Resistance demo makes me not want to buy it. Is the aiming really that clunky? Is the it really that easy to get killed all the time?

Uncharted though.. wow.

[Dandeschain]

Morning GGT. Didn't get much gaming in at all yesterday. I had to play mow the lawn. that game takes like 6 hours at my house. I trying very hard to resist the pull of MGS4. Good thing they are out of bundles around here.

[The Mana Knight]

Thanks but how quick is the shipping usually?
Do I need one of these 1.3a certified ones ?Monoprice is really quick, since they send USPS first class. I ordered Wii component cables via Paypal on a Thursday and got them on Saturday.

As far as HDMI cables are considered, I'm honestly not sure, so I hope someone else in the GGT answers it. I believe it is better (PS3 does have HDMI 1.3). I know for sure my HDMI cable from monoprice isn't HDMI 1.3, and mine has been fine (been using it for over a year).
Resistance demo makes me not want to buy it. Is the aiming really that clunky? Is the it really that easy to get killed all the time?

Uncharted though.. wow.I found aiming to not really be the issue with Resistance. Demo is okay, but full version is better. I do not recommend buying it until cheap (It needs to go cheaper too, since it's still quite expensive).

Uncharted is excellent. My favorite game last year. Full game is way better than the demo too.
Trading in the 360 tomorrow for a fresh PS3 and one copy of Metal Gear Solid 4. Can't wait. :D How much will a used 360 fetch at GameStop?
Not much at Gamespot (I believe it only gets less than $200). I'd just trade the 360 in for a PS3, but then go back and eventually buy a new 360 when you get money (the reason for this logic is if the Jasper 360 consoles hit a little later this year, picking one of those up would be good).

[nyprimus4]

I rented Resistance the week I got my PS3. I want to buy it in the $20-30 range not the $60 range. It's a pretty solid game but I had Gears going at the time.

[snakelda]

Damn,just finished playing Rock Band for around 7 hours!Getting better and can do some songs on expert in the drums!On the guitar,that's pretty hard.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, I still want uncharted, but it hasn't hit a good price for me yet.

[MarkMan]

Morning GGT.

It's that time again. Time for MarkMan hates on Mondays!

JEKKI! You can do it! MGS4 is easy! Especially after you adjust!

Hope everyone had a good Father's Day! How many GGT Dads do we have in here? Surely I'm not the only one? I didn't go out last night for dinner anywhere because my family wanted to watch the NBA Finals...

Afterwards I just played some MGS4 and got through Act 3 with no kills/alerts... !

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm going the long route in MGS4 and decided to buy the stealth once I realized random alerts showed up on my stats when nobody ever saw me... I will go for a no alert game though down the road since when I was attempting it the game was super fun.


oh, and I love short mental parents:
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/30873/Outrage-at-paedo-GTA-site

for fathers day though my sisters and I took my dad out to a chicken wing place that he (and I) love to death. best damn wings EVAR!!!

after that we helped him figure out how to get past some mental blocks (my family loves talking psychology...) on making money.

you can actually check out my dad's website at http://www.drsam.tv/ ... I know I'm his son but my dad is damn good at what he does and I'm very proud to be his son.

[Dandeschain]

Morning GGT.

It's that time again. Time for MarkMan hates on Mondays!

JEKKI! You can do it! MGS4 is easy! Especially after you adjust!

Hope everyone had a good Father's Day! How many GGT Dads do we have in here? Surely I'm not the only one? I didn't go out last night for dinner anywhere because my family wanted to watch the NBA Finals...

Afterwards I just played some MGS4 and got through Act 3 with no kills/alerts... !

I'ma GGT dad. I have a 2 and half year old and 6 month old.

[pete5883]

I'm going the long route in MGS4 and decided to buy the stealth once I realized random alerts showed up on my stats when nobody ever saw me...
You can buy the stealth? How?

[Krymner]

Got to Act 5 now in MGS4. The end part of Act 4 was so awesome.

I've been thinking about what my next PS3 purchase and I've narrowed it down to Uncharted, NG Sigma, or DMC4. However, I probably won't pick up any for a couple months. I've still got GTA IV to work on, but I think I'm gonna jump into FES as soon as I've beaten MGS4. And FFTA is coming to the DS next week, and FF IV next month. Plenty to keep me busy for most of the summer.

I'm hoping there will be some good end-of-summer clearance deals, or I'll probably wait for price drops (which usually happen as we get closer to the winter holidays.)

[daroga]

Thanks but how quick is the shipping usually?
Do I need one of these 1.3a certified ones ?An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. It either works or it doesn't, so there's no "grades" of cable in terms of signal quality. The cables don't matter at all in dealing with the 1.x specs, the devices they're hooked into do.

EDIT: Speaking of which, I'm putting together a monoprice order right now. I've not gotten all of my audio setup figured out yet, but I figure I'll get the speaker wire in this order. What gauge should I be getting?

[gunm]

I'm a GGT dad as well.

Cool, RR--yer dad's a shrink like Dr. Phil only not a douchebag. :)

As much as I'm engrossed in MGS4, I'm already thinking ahead to the TRU B2G1 DS games. Hopefully, the squeenix titles I want will be in stock...even though I'll end up exchanging them for the other squeenix games that'll come out next month. :p

[Dark Slayer120]

Wow, looks like a lot of GGT regs got a PS3 for MGS4. Which is pretty cool, and later tonight I'll add some of you to my Psn friend list. I keep forgetting to do that, since usually when I turn it on I go straight into MGS4. :lol: Speaking of MGS4 I played a lot of MGS4 last night, and am just getting ready to start act 4. Which I hear is the best act, followed by 5. I'll probably start that up later tonight after teh work. Also being able to pause the cut scenes has helped me out so much, with people barging in to talk about obvious shit that I already know.

EX:

Me: *Is playing MGS4*
**!!!!!!!!**!*!**: Door slams open!!!
Me: Pauses cut scene.
Brother: It's storming out!!!11 liek omg.
Me: OrLy? The sound of the rain on the roof, thunder and lightning kind of gave it away thar.
Brother: .... *Slams door*
Me: Drinks an energy drink, and un pauses cut scene.
Me: MGS4 is awesome.... .....
Me: Who the fuck am I talking to?

:lol:

[RelentlessRolento]

You can buy the stealth? How?

beat the game and it's in debrins shop... not cheap. best to buy during chapter 5.

and yeah, my dad's a non-douche shrink :lol:

[refusedchaos]

why does my picture on my HD tv look pixlated when i got close to it...this happens when im using my ps3...and im using a hdmi cable

[Chacrana]

Because it is pixelated? I dunno. I'm probably missing something.



I'm gonna try and go to the Brunswick Zone place later today... I haven't been there in years, but the arcade area has freakin' Beatmania IIDX 14... so I kinda wanna scope out what the arcade is like.

[refusedchaos]

Because it is pixelated? I dunno. I'm probably missing something.


but at times it looks like youtube quality

[Chacrana]

is it only with the PStriple?

[benjamouth]

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. It either works or it doesn't, so there's no "grades" of cable in terms of signal quality. The cables don't matter at all in dealing with the 1.x specs, the devices they're hooked into do.

Ahh right, I thought that might be the case, inspired by TMK I bought a red one for $8 shipped.

Blockbuster had a nifty feature where I could switch all the DVDs on my rental Q to Blu-ray, if available, which was nice.

[daroga]

Can anyone recommend a decently priced TV stand? The TV we're getting is 39" wide (horizontal), so probably a touch above 40" would be good, but I'd rather not waste a lot of space on it. Needs to hold the TV, PS3, 360, Wii, Amp, and DVR. And obviously, with that kind of stuff in it, some good ventilation.

I'm looking at maybe this one: http://www.target.com/Odyssey-TV-Stand/dp/B000THH6FG/qid=1213633768/ref=br_1_6/601-2163654-0300104?ie=UTF8&node=12277801&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=12277801&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=8

EDIT: Also maybe some media shelving for between 300 and 400 DVDs. I've not found much of anything that I like in any price range for that.

[JEKKI]

Morning GGT.

It's that time again. Time for MarkMan hates on Mondays!

JEKKI! You can do it! MGS4 is easy! Especially after you adjust!I'm getting used to it I guess... but it's still hard to shoot...

I donno if I want it inverted or normal or what, and I always press the wrong way, switch the direction, and still press the wrong way, then switch it back -_-

I guess it's best jus to not shoot... MK.II everything instead!

u kno who else hates mondays??

Garfield.

Garfield the cat.

Garfield the cat sucks!!

yeah, I still want uncharted, but it hasn't hit a good price for me yet.pffffft!!

do what I'm gonna do...

gamefly all dat shyt! dont buy PS3 games, rent them!

nothing on PS3 to me looks like it's worth owning...

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm also in the market for some DVD stands. My collection is getting out of control.

[Chacrana]

Can anyone recommend a decently priced TV stand? The TV we're getting is 39" wide (horizontal), so probably a touch above 40" would be good, but I'd rather not waste a lot of space on it. Needs to hold the TV, PS3, 360, Wii, Amp, and DVR. And obviously, with that kind of stuff in it, some good ventilation.

I'm looking at maybe this one: http://www.target.com/Odyssey-TV-Stand/dp/B000THH6FG/qid=1213633768/ref=br_1_6/601-2163654-0300104?ie=UTF8&node=12277801&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=12277801&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=8

EDIT: Also maybe some media shelving for between 300 and 400 DVDs. I've not found much of anything that I like in any price range for that.

For shelving, check racksandstands.com

[Rei no Otaku]

everyone had a good Father's Day! How many GGT Dads do we have in here? Surely I'm not the only one? I didn't go out last night for dinner anywhere because my family wanted to watch the NBA Finals...
I'm a GGT dad! I didn't really do anything yesterday... My wife watched me play MGS4.

[daroga]

oooh, good call Chac

This could be exactly what I'm looking for in a TV stand: http://www.racksandstands.com/Atlantic-42335218-AL0216.html#ProdDetails

[Inf^Shini]

Went to GS the other day to pick up my MGS4 LE, guy asked if I wanted the Guide also but I said nah. He's all "You're gonna regret it later on, the game is pretty hard", but I just tell him no thanks. I'm about to leave the counter and he says he's going to laugh when I come back in for it, so I laugh like "Oh, good one", then he gives this smug ass look and says "No, seriously, I will"

fuck YOU!

They didn't give me my artbook thingy either but I really don't want to look at that guy's face again, I might pop him one.

[kainzero]

blah mondays

i want the ff4 remake on ds already

i feel like playing more RPGs again, but i really don't like modern JRPGs. only modern american RPGs. =)

[gunm]

An HDMI cable is an HDMI cable. It either works or it doesn't, so there's no "grades" of cable in terms of signal quality. The cables don't matter at all in dealing with the 1.x specs, the devices they're hooked into do.

Actually, just to clarify, there is "standard" and "high speed" HDMI cable with the former tested for 75Mhz (1080i) and the latter 340Mhz (1080p and higher).

Here's a decent overview on how to choose speaker wire:

http://www.av-outlet.com/en-us/dept_216.html

Good luck, sounds like you'll have a great setup soon.

[Chacrana]

oooh, good call Chac

This could be exactly what I'm looking for in a TV stand: http://www.racksandstands.com/Atlantic-42335218-AL0216.html#ProdDetails

Personally, I'd prefer something that's closed rather than open, so that you can't see the wires strewn everywhere. Just looks a lot nicer.

[daroga]

Ahh, thanks gunm :) Yeah, I'll post some pics after we move and I get it all setup. It's not going to be the most amazing thing ever, but I think I'm going to end up doing pretty well on somewhat of a shoe-string budget.

And Chac's recommendation wins again, this time for a DVD rack:

http://www.racksandstands.com/Atlantic-4301-03-AL0015.html

[daroga]

Personally, I'd prefer something that's closed rather than open, so that you can't see the wires strewn everywhere. Just looks a lot nicer.That's a good thought. Maybe something like this that has the wire catcher in the back but still is open for letting air in?

http://www.racksandstands.com/Atlantic-63335223-AL0217.html

I think based on gunm's link that 14 gauge would be more than sufficient for the setup. Actually, 16 would probably be fine too, but I'm going for middly of the road with this setup, as opposed to the low end of my current gear. The wire is never going to be longer than 25' even if it takes the long way around from the far back speaker to the amp. Thanks for that little chart. :)

[dmaul1114]

That's a good thought. Maybe something like this that has the wire catcher in the back but still is open for letting air in?


Those work well. I have an open TV stand I bought at Target that has a the wire catcher holes in the back. It hides the wires pretty well, keeps everything open so it doesn't overheat (looking at you 360!) and is pretty sturdy and matches my TV very well. Mines a good bit smaller than the one you linked too though. Mines a little less than the width of my 50" TV (but wider than the foot of the TV which sits on the stand) and just has 3 shelves--2 glass ones and the wooden bottom one.

[daroga]

Those work well. I have an open TV stand I bought at Target that has a the wire catcher holes in the back. It hides the wires pretty well, keeps everything open so it doesn't overheat (looking at you 360!) and is pretty sturdy and matches my TV very well. Mines a good bit smaller than the one you linked too though. Mines a little less than the width of my 50" TV (but wider than the foot of the TV which sits on the stand) and just has 3 shelves--2 glass ones and the wooden bottom one.Can you find a link for yours, dmaul? I looked over Target's stuff so I probably saw it, but would love to look at things people have and enjoy.

Is yours smaller than the one I linked? It's only 42" wide (those dimensions are all screwy on that page).

[joe2187]

http://pics.livejournal.com/thecodewalker/pic/000651te

[refusedchaos]

is it only with the PStriple?


no, with my 360 too

[nyprimus4]

The ultimate way to rent is to buy used games from Gamestop then return them in 7 days. FREE!!

[dmaul1114]

Can you find a link for yours, dmaul? I looked over Target's stuff so I probably saw it, but would love to look at things people have and enjoy.

Is yours smaller than the one I linked? It's only 42" wide (those dimensions are all screwy on that page).

http://www.target.com/Phase-40-TV-Stand-Silver/dp/B000JCT6Q8/qid=1213652570/ref=br_1_15/602-0823497-5186224?ie=UTF8&node=12277801&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

Looks like it's about the same width, guess it looks a smaller since it's not rectangular. Works great for my 50" Sony RPTV since the foot is small on it it fits well and the colors match pretty well.

[gunm]

ahahah, funny joe.

"Snakey-poo, does my new camo suit make my butt look big??"

ahaaha

[daroga]

http://www.target.com/Phase-40-TV-Stand-Silver/dp/B000JCT6Q8/qid=1213652570/ref=br_1_15/602-0823497-5186224?ie=UTF8&node=12277801&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

Looks like it's about the same width, guess it looks a smaller since it's not rectangular. Works great for my 50" Sony RPTV since the foot is small on it it fits well and the colors match pretty well.ah, cool. Thanks!

The thing that annoys me with that design is that they ate so much space off of the shelves with those legs. The 360 and PS3 could barely sit side by side (to say nothing of ventilation) on that shelf. The receiver would have to be on its own, or just with the Wii. Just a weird design choice.

Thanks for the link, though, and I'm glad it works well for you! :)

[The Mana Knight]

I hate driving so much. It's hard. Driving in video games is so much easier and more fun. I wish that's how driving was like.

Anyway, played MGS4 for a little today. I've played Act 2 for a bit. Hope to beat Act 2 tomorrow or Wednesday.

I did play NG2 demo. Combat definitely feels smoother, which I definitely like. One thing I do not like is pressing the L trigger to block. Feels too weird (I'm use to pressing L1 to block, which felt the most natural to me).

[MarkMan]

I hate driving so much. It's hard. Driving in video games is so much easier and more fun. I wish that's how driving was like.

Anyway, played MGS4 for a little today. I've played Act 2 for a bit. Hope to beat Act 2 tomorrow or Wednesday.

I did play NG2 demo. Combat definitely feels smoother, which I definitely like. One thing I do not like is pressing the L trigger to block. Feels too weird (I'm use to pressing L1 to block, which felt the most natural to me).

I feel the exact opposite for driving... I feel that video games have made driving in real life MUCH easier. Although I'd never recommend it... I can drive, text message, play a DS/PSP game all at the same time.

And regarding block in NG2, isn't block the same as it was in NG? I first played NG at launch, but I seem to recall it was the same setup control wise?

[heavyd853]

It is but he's talking about the setup in sigma.

[gunm]

RL driving is quite different than virtual driving, but I don't think it's more difficult either.

[MarkMan]

It is but he's talking about the setup in sigma.
o... lol.

fake edit: NES

[kainzero]

I'm like a pro-drifter at GT3/GT4.

IRL, I'm totally clumsy and accident prone... -_-;

[The Mana Knight]

I feel the exact opposite for driving... I feel that video games have made driving in real life MUCH easier. Although I'd never recommend it... I can drive, text message, play a DS/PSP game all at the same time.

And regarding block in NG2, isn't block the same as it was in NG? I first played NG at launch, but I seem to recall it was the same setup control wise?lol, you could probably stick your foot out the window and still drive. :-P I can drive good in video games like Forza, GT, etc., but real life is just a lot hard (partially because of having fears of someone hitting me after being in an accident).

I didn't play NG much on Xbox. I rented the game around release, couldn't make it past the 2nd boss, so I decided not to buy it (I did buy Otogi though). Great game, but my problem is that when a game gets too hard, I give up because I have way too many games to play anyway.
I'm like a pro-drifter at GT3/GT4.

IRL, I'm totally clumsy and accident prone... -_-;Yeah, same. I need to get better so I can move away and get a job.

[daroga]

Woot, just got Stranglehold and DMC4 from Gamefly. $30 for both!

[KingBroly]

Blocking in NG2 is worse. Pretty much every attack beyond the first one breaks your defenses. Shurikens always hit, you no matter's going on, so it's useless there too.

[Kendal]

I got Super Dodgeball today. I can't wait to dig out the NES and play it!

[daroga]

Blocking in NG2 is worse. Pretty much every attack beyond the first one breaks your defenses. Shurikens always hit, you no matter's going on, so it's useless there too.The art of knowing when to block and knowing when to avoid is a wise one to learn.

So is posting on the internet trying to sound like you know what you're talking about when you're only an below-average player. I'm still working at both of them. ;)

[Chacrana]

I finally found something to play - the Answer in Persona 3 FES. 4 hours in an it's still a lot of fun, even without the S Links. It's definitely more difficult than The Journey was, but it's still nowhere near the fuckyouintheass-ness of Persona 2. I'll admit one thing: Aigis' ultra cute way of saying "I need your halp!!" makes me want to commit sexual crimes.

[gunm]

More MGS4 tonight.

I received MLB the Show 08 in the mail today, though. :p