ReRo has a hard-on for Braid, Martin Lawrence, and GGT #70!

[RelentlessRolento]

as much as I barely like JRPGs, this looks good:

http://kotaku.com/5034218/neverland-card-battles-coming-to-psp

Any digital card game is a huge must for me... as long as it plays decent.

[gunm]

All of your stats would be 0, except for ego, which would be sky high.

I lol'd at this.

[Chacrana]

get em before they red bar:

http://www.siliconera.com/2008/08/07/okami-odin-sphere-and-disgaea-joining-ps2-greatest-hits/

Thanks for the heads up. I sold my PS2 copy of Okami in anticipation of the wii version... but now that we know the Wii version is more or less fucked, I need to get this soon.

[blueshinra]

This is an amusing bit of news: http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/08/07/naked-men-attack-cho-aniki-heading-to-psp/

[DarthPuma]

Well fuck, there goes me getting 25 for my okami.

[willardhaven]

Okami and Disgaea at $20 make me very happy for people who didn't get a chance to play them.

Maximo vs. AoZ is a good game but it's like 5 dollars new on eBay and Half.com...

[dmaul1114]

Yeah, Okami was one of my favorite games of last generation for sure.

[gunm]

Braid is a fun 2D, platforming puzzler. It's very mind-bend-y too.

[Kendal]

So this pub games thing for Fable II give you money for your new game? Anything else? I should be getting it for free. If I can get a few extra codes I will pass them on to GGT that don't have access to the game for free.

[Nelo Ice]

So this pub games thing for Fable II give you money for your new game? Anything else? I should be getting it for free. If I can get a few extra codes I will pass them on to GGT that don't have access to the game for free.

theyre gambling mini games that if u win money u can use as soon as u get the full game u can also get in debt and ur hero will be in debt when u start :lol:

[benjamouth]

This is an amusing bit of news: http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/08/07/naked-men-attack-cho-aniki-heading-to-psp/

Chac's pre-ordering as we speak ;)

[refusedchaos]

This is an amusing bit of news: http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/08/07/naked-men-attack-cho-aniki-heading-to-psp/

the manlyest game to come;)

[guinaevere]

anyone going to get Macross: Ace Frontier for psp?Looks decent. I dont think I've played the psp in over a year, now that I think about it.

And I would have to argue that we do stay on the topic of games at least 85-90% of the time.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/guinaevere/smilies/blush.gif Let's keep it between 90-95% and I'll continue to advocate for y'all. Deal?

Thanks for the heads up. I sold my PS2 copy of Okami in anticipation of the wii version... but now that we know the Wii version is more or less fucked, I need to get this soon.I never checked the reviews for the wii version. What happened?


In other news, I never knew blueshinra was a lady. :oops:

[distgfx]

I never checked the reviews for the wii version. What happened?

Controls blow and they completely changed the look of the game.

[Chacrana]

Uhm... well with the Wii version, the controls were shit, and while the game supports 480p and widescreen, they took out some of the graphical effects (like the paper effect) and I think it actually looks blurrier, even in 480p.

[Kendal]

And it has IGN on the cover.

[blueshinra]

Maximo vs. AoZ is a good game but it's like 5 dollars new on eBay and Half.com...
Is Army of Zin easier than the first Maximo (which I liked, but could barely make any progress in)?

In other news, I never knew blueshinra was a lady. :oops:
I'm actually a chameleon ;)

Really though, no worries. I'm used to it, especially since I go by "Reeve" elsewhere online :)

[suko_32]

I haven't gotten my replacement cover in yet for Okami.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Alternatively, it looks and plays fine.

Also, the paper filter is there, but dramatically reduced
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVf2rMILU0M

[willardhaven]

Is Army of Zin easier than the first Maximo (which I liked, but could barely make any progress in)?


Actually, I sold Maximo GtG when I got my hands on AoZ. It fixes all the annoying, fun-killing aspects of the original game. It's slightly easier (though still challenging compared to other games), has a reasonable camera, normal save system (after every level) and tighter controls (less random deaths due to Max not doing what you want him to).

I recommend Maximo 2 to any fans of Ratchet, Sly, Jak and/or the classic Ghosts and Goblins games.

[blueshinra]

Sounds good! Might check it out once my backlog's reduced some.

Didn't someone mention getting a KOS-MOS figure in a previous GGT? This one (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer2/DSC_3688.jpg.html) was shown at Wonder Festival. Not anything that I'd get, but I've never seen hair done like that for a PVC statue... it's pretty cool.

More pics from Wonder Festival here (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer/) and here (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer2/). Nothing really caught my eye this time around, unlike this past winter's show. Bleah.

[SL4IN]

well looks like I'll be getting the Fable 2 LE that is, if my store gets it. I'll have the extra money since it's the only game I'll be getting in October anyway.

[nyprimus4]

1. Braid is sweet but not 1200 points sweet (already stated 1000 times).

2. Fable 2 LE looks amazing. In-game content and all that other shit seem to make it really be worth it. I'll get it as long as the GGT promises not to drop into my world and kill my sons.

3. I keep getting calls about my PS3. I think I'm going to try and sell it for $500 with MLB 08 The Show and Motorstorm only (No Motorstorm or Socom 3). Then I'll get a dedicated Blu-ray player for $150-200. (I was thinking about an HD-DVD Add-on for my 360 but 95% of the movies I would want for it are/will be available on Blu-ray plus all these new releases like Wall-E, Dark Knight, etc. I'm going to want on the Blue)

Selling my PS3 is great because I hardly ever play it and by selling it for $500 and buying a BRD player for $150-200 I have almost $300 to drop on Blus I want :)

4. I think I'm going to buy SoR2 on XBLA. I played the trial with my Hori EX2 and it plays amazing, and the GGT recommendations are helping too.

[refusedchaos]

3. I keep getting calls about my PS3. I think I'm going to try and sell it for $500 with MLB 08 The Show and Motorstorm only (No Motorstorm or Socom 3). Then I'll get a dedicated Blu-ray player for $150-200. (I was thinking about an HD-DVD Add-on for my 360 but 95% of the movies I would want for it are/will be available on Blu-ray plus all these new releases like Wall-E, Dark Knight, etc. I'm going to want on the Blue)

Selling my PS3 is great because I hardly ever play it and by selling it for $500 and buying a BRD player for $150-200 I have almost $300 to drop on Blus I want :)


congrats...dont forget the GGW blu-ray;)

[Kendal]

Dark Sector is certainly a budget title. It is fun and has voices from EDF2017. That is a big plus. But it is going back to GameStop. I would rather buy some other game or anime. Time to go watch what I do every time I walk. Dragon Ballz. :D

[guinaevere]

Controls blow and they completely changed the look of the game.urf. That and what Chac just said are way disappointing. I have aouple sealed copies of the ps2 version somewhere around here. ...I think. Either that or Yakuza.

I'm actually a chameleon ;)Oh cool! I have a family of (I think) anoles (sp??) that have made a home in a bag of mulch by my porch a few years ago. It looks crummy having it sitting there all this time, but they're very sweet (I named the big one Azalea and the little ones Rose and Rhodo) and I refuse to destroy their home. They keep me company when I'm out in my gardens.

Really though, no worries. I'm used to it, especially since I go by "Reeve" elsewhere online :)And the avatar doesn't lead one way or another. Glad to re-meet you. It's exciting to know there's a fellow gal in here. :bouncy:

[DarthPuma]

The more I think about it, the more I realize I can't justify spending 1100 bucks on a laptop just so I'll be able to play Diablo. Right now I'm looking at getting a Studio, that will run me about 750. It at least has a dedicated GPU, so I'll be able to play TF2 and WoW again. God dammit I hate the fact that I need to save for a car.

Aaaaaaaaaaaand onto Braid.
I downloaded the trial a few minutes ago, and though I'll get yelled at for saying this, I didn't even finish it. Loved the music, adored the art style, but had zero fun. I guess it's just not my type of game. :(

[RelentlessRolento]

anyone going?

http://kotaku.com/assets/images/gallery/9/2008/08/medium_2741874687_598efa118d_o.jpg

[nyprimus4]

Shit... I might be better off selling my 60GB for $500 and buying a used 40GB for $250-300. LOL

Standalone blu-ray players freaking suck.

[refusedchaos]

Shit... I might be better off selling my 60GB for $500 and buying a used 40GB for $250-300. LOL

Standalone blu-ray players freaking suck.

yea, some standalones cant play certain features of a BD

[RelentlessRolento]

Standalone blu-ray players freaking suck.


yeah... PS3 still is the best due to not being limited when doing firmware updates for the BR player.

[nyprimus4]

OK. All I care about is if the BR loads quick and I can watch the movie with the audio being Dolby Digital 5.1 output via optical to my Logitech Z-5500's.

If a standalone is profile 1.0 or 1.1 it can still play any disc that is out or will ever come out right? I don't care about shooting my friends over the internet while we both watch Alien vs. Predator and features of the like.

[botticus]

Uhm... well with the Wii version, the controls were shit, and while the game supports 480p and widescreen, they took out some of the graphical effects (like the paper effect) and I think it actually looks blurrier, even in 480p.A lot of complaints are assumably overblown. Anyone who has not played the PS2 version will find nothing graphically wrong with the game, and the controls are fine. Only issue I have is stringing together combos which almost seems to be a game design issue... whether you're flicking the remote or hitting a button, the timing is kinda wonky.

I hope Capcom isn't expecting Okami Wii to sell anymore now that they're rereleasing it for half the price.

[refusedchaos]

If a standalone is profile 1.0 or 1.1 it can still play any disc that is out or will ever come out right?

no

[zewone]

But, if you have the choice of either (which everyone should, who doesn't have access to a PS2?), the best version is the PS2 version.

[DarthPuma]

I am not. Going to I AM 8 BIT that is.

Any fellow GGT'ers in Oklahoma? I'd love to kick someone's ass in a game lol.

[Nelo Ice]

i enjoyed the braid demo but im still not sure if i should drop 1200 even though i have 10k in points i also keep playin and the N+ demo i should get to buyin that too lol of course everytime i think about buyin something i look at whats coming up later in the year and stop myself

also damn braids hit 18k apparently :hot:

[RelentlessRolento]

wtf?

I'm doing research on Ganondorf for the art I'm doing for Daroga and I get more porn than expected... alot of pedo stuff too like a naked baby link on a ganandorf with no pants...
???????????????????????????????????????

[Chacrana]

PM plz.

[nyprimus4]

Shit so it is more and more looking like I'm going to sell my PS3 with just Motorstorm for $500 then buy a 40GB for $250 off CL. I'll keep Ratchet and MLB.

[willardhaven]

Why is SF II Turbo so hard on Capcom Classics V. 2? I was decent at Super SF II... I can't even win the first round on Easiest difficulty in Turbo.

[benjamouth]

wtf?

I'm doing research on Ganondorf for the art I'm doing for Daroga and I get more porn than expected... alot of pedo stuff too like a naked baby link on a ganandorf with no pants...
???????????????????????????????????????

On the subject of inappropriate things to post, anyone see that blog entry bout the kid who's going on about getting caught by his mom while shaking white hot coconuts from the veiny love tree ?? Thats bad enough but his choice of viewing matter is something else.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=2217

Oh and to keep this on topic

http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/sexual-games/pics/sor3-7.gif

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm just surprised people post that stuff online and don't expected to get laughed at.

I wonder how many games have had scenes or whatnot about rubbing out.

[zewone]

Picked up Everyday Shooter for the PC (the only PS3 game I miss).

So much easier to play with the asymmetrical 360 controller. 8-)

[gunm]

Sounds good! Might check it out once my backlog's reduced some.

Didn't someone mention getting a KOS-MOS figure in a previous GGT? This one (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer2/DSC_3688.jpg.html) was shown at Wonder Festival. Not anything that I'd get, but I've never seen hair done like that for a PVC statue... it's pretty cool.

More pics from Wonder Festival here (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer/) and here (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer2/). Nothing really caught my eye this time around, unlike this past winter's show. Bleah.

I think it was either refused, or Lik.

Speaking of game-related figures, my Ibuki came in today! I'm trying to limit my toy/figure purchases due to cost and space considerations, but I'm really hoping HLJ will put up the RAH Chun Li figure up soon. NCSX didn't like some of the character model attributes, but I think it's spiffy. And Medicom toys are really the best posable figures out there, IMO.

[willardhaven]

I can't believe how hard this is... I've even played through SF II on the hardest setting, and I can't even win one fight.

[DarthPuma]

i enjoyed the braid demo but im still not sure if i should drop 1200 even though i have 10k in points i also keep playin and the N+ demo i should get to buyin that too lol of course everytime i think about buyin something i look at whats coming up later in the year and stop myself

also damn braids hit 18k apparently :hot:


With that many points I'd get it.
Pc game enthusiasts, will I be able to game a little on this machine?
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Processor is all that worries me about gaming, but I'm thinking it should be adequate enough, and I don't think I can beat this for 750.

[Chacrana]

That video card is lookin' limp.

[Nelo Ice]

should i get that laptop i linked earlier with the config im goin with i could get it to like under 1k with the 2.26 processor and video card

[DarthPuma]

That video card is lookin' limp.


Yeah. Think it can hand SC2/Diablo3/WoW/Orange Box?

[RelentlessRolento]

I wanna upgrade my desktop PC's ram and motherboard cuz this thing feels like snails when I do art... I blame it on running Adobe Illustrator, Winamp, and Firefox with at least 15 tabs open at the same time.. yeah, I multitask like a bitch.

so far this artwork is making me very happy. happy enough to look at pedo zelda art... >_<

[gunm]

With that many points I'd get it.
Pc game enthusiasts, will I be able to game a little on this machine?
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Processor is all that worries me about gaming, but I'm thinking it should be adequate enough, and I don't think I can beat this for 750.



Yes, you can game a little with that setup, but that one is primarily designed for multimedia. If the system memory is max'd, it should be fine for the newer Blizzard stuff. WoW for example does better the more memory you give it.

[Magus8472]

Do you really need a laptop? From a gaming perspective you'll inevitably get more value out of a desktop.

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah even I want a laptop but I realize a desktop is just overall better to do.

Anyone have opinions on Sony Vaios? since I have to do a ton of video editing in about a month, they look tempting.

[Nelo Ice]

i need a laptop for school so and my current desktop sucks so i want something where i can actually play some games like the orange box and spore

only problem with the laptop (http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Brand&v1=HP+Pavilion&series_name=dv5t_series) im lookin[/URL] at is the short battery life (http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Brand&v1=HP+Pavilion&series_name=dv5t_series)
[URL="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Brand&v1=HP+Pavilion&series_name=dv5t_series"]

[Chacrana]

Eh, my friend had one of those and it was kinda iffy.

[RelentlessRolento]

Eh, my friend had one of those and it was kinda iffy.


yeah, I like sony stuff, but mixing sony with an Microsoft OS makes a suck. the hardware is good but software... >_<

how old was your friend's?

[Chacrana]

2 years old. So I doubt their stuff has changed much.

[distgfx]

Sony VAIO line has some gorgeous screens, everything else is kinda meh, recently had one crap out on us.

[jer7583]

Playing Ninja Gaiden Sigma now. The original is SO much better than the sequel. Rachel's levels are.. eh, okay. Doesn't look much better than Black on 360 BC, from what i've seen.

[Chacrana]

It's one of those things where there's only a clear difference if you play one and then play the other... it's a pretty big jump in graphics, though.

[DarthPuma]

Do you really need a laptop? From a gaming perspective you'll inevitably get more value out of a desktop.

I realize that, and while I know a desktop would be cheaper, I would rather have a laptop. While my computer was broken I stole my mom's and it spoiled me.

[RelentlessRolento]

It's one of those things where there's only a clear difference if you play one and then play the other... it's a pretty big jump in graphics, though.


http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/175-Ninja-Gaiden-2


I'm not implying anything.

[Chacrana]

bah, nice stealth attempt.

I refuse to ever watch through one of Yahtzee's tirades/comedic failures. He's worse than Seth Rogen.

[zewone]

NG2 is way better than the first.

[distgfx]

I refuse to ever watch through one of Yahtzee's tirades/comedic failures.

Wait, it's supposed to be funny? That just makes them all the more terrible.

[refusedchaos]

NG2 is way somewhat a lil better than the first.

fixed

[zewone]

Nah, I had it right the first time.

[MarkMan]

Looks like some guy in Japan did some extensive testing/comparisons for both versions of SC IV...

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080731#1217490078
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080802#1217490078

[Rei no Otaku]

I have to agree with zewone. I enjoyed NG2 a lot more than the first one.

[distgfx]

fixed

Don't screw something up that was correct in the first place, I'll forgive you this time.

[refusedchaos]

Don't screw something up that was correct in the first place, I'll forgive you this time.

eh, its just my opinion. i just prefered the 1st one more

[zewone]

Looks like some guy in Japan did some extensive testing/comparisons for both versions of SC IV...

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080731#1217490078
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080802#1217490078

So...after all that extensive testing, he found out that they are very similar?

[distgfx]

eh, its just my opinion. i just prefered the 1st one more

Don't worry, the greatness that is NG2 will soon descend upon you and you shall destroy all in your path to obtain it. Either that or I'll force you.

[refusedchaos]

Don't worry, the greatness that is NG2 will soon descend upon you and you shall destroy all in your path to obtain it. Either that or I'll force you.

haha no, the only way ill play NG2 again is if they make a ps3 port that fixes up the stuff.

[distgfx]

haha no, the only way ill play NG2 again is if they make a ps3 port that fixes up the stuff.

I forced my friend who didn't own an original xbox to buy Ninja Gaiden Black and I'll be damned if I can't make you get a raging clue for Ninja Gaiden 2.

[refusedchaos]

I forced my friend who didn't own an original xbox to buy Ninja Gaiden Black and I'll be damned if I can't make you get a raging clue for Ninja Gaiden 2.

nope, im stubborn

[distgfx]

nope, im stubborn

We'll just see how stubborn you are.

On a side note, whoever doesn't own both NGs needs to buy them ... now ... please? They are marvelous games and damned well worth the full $50 (NG), $50 (NGB), $70 (NGSCE) and $60 (NG2) I paid for them.

[gunm]

Cool! Several of the avatars in this Home advertisement have names related to Hawaii (i.e. OneChickenKatsu, AlohaGirl, BraddahIz, KingKamehameha). Wonder if they're really Hawaii folks in the Home Beta or what:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38081.html

[guinaevere]

But, if you have the choice of either (which everyone should, who doesn't have access to a PS2?), the best version is the PS2 version.I dunno. If you look at where Nintendo appears to be targeting their new audience, namely non-gamers all the way up the scale to casual gamers :roll:, if they're hitting their mark, perhaps a good percentage of wii owners don't also own a ps2.

That would be interesting to find out, what percentage of Wii owners have other consoles in their home.

By the way, I thought I read that the SCIV premium editions are sold out everywhere. My local BBGR (who STILL didn't have my pre-order of FFIV... so I dropped that pre-order and finally picked up TWEWY) had two Premiums for the triple, and one for the RRoD. Does anyone need one? Think he said they're $80.

[nyprimus4]

Looks like some guy in Japan did some extensive testing/comparisons for both versions of SC IV...

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080731#1217490078
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080802#1217490078
What does it all mean Basil?

[gunm]

Hmm, TNA Impact is getting solid previews. I might have to pick that one up. Grapple system like No Mercy? 60 frames animations? Samoa Joe?!?

[distgfx]

By the way, I thought I read that the SCIV premium editions are sold out everywhere.

Uh oh, I just looked around me and only find the PS3 one at two stores around me and the 360 one on amazon. As far as I remember, it's $80 everywhere except bestbuy where it's $70. I may need to get a 360 one soon, already got the PS3 one.

[DarthPuma]

My hastings has them, if anyone needs one.

I just played Halo 3 for the first time in months. It's even more terrible than I remembered.

[RelentlessRolento]

Looks like some guy in Japan did some extensive testing/comparisons for both versions of SC IV...

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080731#1217490078
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080802#1217490078


geeze... good stuff though.

[guinaevere]

Uh oh, I just looked around me and only find the PS3 one at two stores around me and the 360 one on amazon. As far as I remember, it's $80 everywhere except bestbuy where it's $70. I may need to get a 360 one soon, already got the PS3 one.Cool. In that case the offer is off. Y'all can find your own games. :lol:

[distgfx]

Looks like some guy in Japan did some extensive testing/comparisons for both versions of SC IV...

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080731#1217490078
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/yoda-dip-jp/20080802#1217490078

Wow, someone had a lot of free time. Definitely good comparisons though.

Cool. In that case the offer is off. Y'all can find your own games. :lol:

Now that's just cruel :lol:

[JEKKI]

played Disgaea today... all grinding.

I got to the final stage on monday but my level is too low and all my doods die in 2 hits...

yesterday played a lot of Fatal Frame... beat 3 hours/chapters... donno if I'll play any tonite...

[jer7583]

Read my most recent blog post for my opinions on Ninja Gaiden 2, but I basically think it's a far inferior game to the original. Here's hoping we get a revised PS3 port/360 enhanced edition. The last few chapters are just fucking awful in NG2. And I pretty much only enjoyed one boss fight early in the game.

[botticus]

But, if you have the choice of either (which everyone should, who doesn't have access to a PS2?), the best version is the PS2 version.I don't disagree, I just got the Wii version since I like to consolidate my games to as few systems as possible assuming negligible differences. And the Logitech Cordless isn't different enough from the DualShock for me to like using it.

[zewone]

You prefer a Wiimote over a DS2?

[distgfx]

Read my most recent blog post for my opinions on Ninja Gaiden 2, but I basically think it's a far inferior game to the original. Here's hoping we get a revised PS3 port/360 enhanced edition. The last few chapters are just fucking awful in NG2. And I pretty much only enjoyed one boss fight early in the game.

Say... out of curiosity, what difficulty level did you beat it on anyway?

EDIT: Nvm, checked your gamertag. Alrighty then, I respect your opinion.

[nyprimus4]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000262971&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=1DKXJ2WD4QC957G0BJ1Q&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=426371901&pf_rd_i=B0014CFO4K

That makes the lancer $80.

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm done with ranked matches on SC4. Full of Kilik and Cervy scrubs doing the same moves over and over. No one is playing to have fun, or playing with any dignity.

[botticus]

You prefer a Wiimote over a DS2?Oh god yes. Worst controller since the N64.

Motion controls be damned, the split Wiimote/nunchuk is the most comfortable setup possible.

[zewone]

Crazy.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/zewone/1218099037118.gif

[Nelo Ice]

banjos lookin good
http://medialib.oxm.co.uk/screens/screenshot_5642.jpg
http://medialib.oxm.co.uk/screens/screenshot_5634.jpg

[distgfx]

I'm done with ranked matches on SC4. Full of Kilik and Cervy scrubs doing the same moves over and over. No one is playing to have fun, or playing with any dignity.

Yet another reason why I don't like to play games online =\

[botticus]

I can't look away.

[Rei no Otaku]

Oh god yes. Worst controller since the N64.

Motion controls be damned, the split Wiimote/nunchuk is the most comfortable setup possible.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/Shinji2120/1180993442620rk0.gif

I don't even know what to say to that.

[willardhaven]

DS2 is great aside from D-Pad issues.

The joystick on the Wii controller is awful.

[botticus]

I don't even know what to say to that.So what is the reverse argument? That the DS2 isn't incredibly uncomfortable, or that for some reason you don't find the ability to sit with your hands not together in your lap more comfortable?

[Rei no Otaku]

So what is the reverse argument? That the DS2 isn't incredibly uncomfortable, or that for some reason you don't find the ability to sit with your hands not together in your lap more comfortable?
Do you honestly believe you hold anything even close to the majority opinion on this? You ask the latter question in way that makes me believe you actually do. And no, I don't think the Wii remote/nunchuck is even close to comfortable. The DS2/DS3 is the most comfortable controller out there. Though I have to say the 360 controller isn't bad either.

[botticus]

Well shit, I guess if you have the majority opinion on the matter the issue is closed.

As far as actual discussion, the DS2 cramps my hands after an hour of play, and while the Logitech Cordless alleviates this somewhat due to a slightly larger frame, the springy sticks hold it back.

[DarthPuma]

Jesus christ big screens.

I'll be picking up Banjo day one fosho.

[Rei no Otaku]

Well shit, I guess if you have the majority opinion on the matter the issue is closed.
That's not what I meant, and you know it. I asked that because you phrased the question to me in a "Of course it's better! How dare you question it." way.

[botticus]

That's not what I meant, and you know it. I asked that because you phrased the question to me in a "Of course it's better! How dare you question it."Sorry, probably followed from the pair of "LOL" responses I got to my stated opinion. Apologies!

[MarkMan]

I honestly liked the original Sony PlayStation Dual Analog controller (before it had vibration).... the analog sticks were best then. Much more ergonomic. Didn't feel like sweaty nipples. ;(

[Kendal]

I think the 360 is one of the best controllers. It is up there with the SNES and GCN. Then again I don't really enjoy fighters, so those controllers are pretty good all around.

[distgfx]

The 360 is the most comfortable controller I have ever used. Though that doesn't necessarily mean it's the best. The DS2 is great for most genres.

[guinaevere]

As far as actual discussion, the DS2 cramps my hands after an hour of play, and while the Logitech Cordless alleviates this somewhat due to a slightly larger frame, the springy sticks hold it back.I've never liked the dualshock controllers. I'm probably the only 2nd person on the face of the earth to feel this way, but there it is. I don't think I like the wiimote all that much better, if at all though.

Much more ergonomic. Didn't feel like sweaty nipples. ;(You say that like it's a bad thing...

I think the 360 is one of the best controllers. It is up there with the SNES and GCN. Then again I don't really enjoy fighters, so those controllers are pretty good all around.The 360 is right up there. I'd follow that by the GC and the N64 controllers. And if we're counting pc controllers, I also liked the MS Side... side... Side something?

[zewone]

Sidewinder.

[refusedchaos]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000262971&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=1DKXJ2WD4QC957G0BJ1Q&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=426371901&pf_rd_i=B0014CFO4K

That makes the lancer $80.

$150 to get the LE with it? thats utter BS, and im a gears nut. i mean its cool, but not $150 cool


also, i like the DS 1-3 + 360 controller. the wii remote is eh

[distgfx]

$150 to get the LE with it? that utter BS, and im a gears nut. i mean its cool, but not $150 cool

$150 for that thing plus LE? Screw that, $140 was my absolute limit but that extra $10 can be better spent. Hell, that extra $80 will be better spent.

[guinaevere]

Sidewinder.!! Thanks, that's the one. I'm more of a mouse and keyboard fan, but that I loved the feel of that controller. It was well weighted and balanced.

So who's buying me the Lancer for my birthday? If I cant have that, you can just have Marcus or Damon show up on my front porch. That'll do, also.

[Kendal]

$150 to get the LE with it? thats utter BS, and im a gears nut. i mean its cool, but not $150 cool

Real men get huge plastic guns! I couldn't help myself. I also have a couple of months to talk myself out of it. Or sell my Archos 605 WiFi and get it.

[gunm]

I wish the DS2/3 had the same triggers as the 360 pad. I dunno if that'd be the perfect design, but I'd be happy with that.

The Wiimote/Nunchuck combo would be better if the nunchuck wasn't tethered to the Wiimote. It's still a fatiguing interface to use though.



You say that like it's a bad thing...





:shock: :joystick: :drool:

[zewone]

Who's excited for Bayonetta?

*raises hand* :wave:

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/3630/16530004io0.th.jpg (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=16530004io0.jpg)

[distgfx]

Who's excited for Bayonetta?

*raises hand* :wave:

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/3630/16530004io0.th.jpg (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=16530004io0.jpg)

:wave: *raises hand too*

[nyprimus4]

:wave:

[SL4IN]

looks like a new ds is in my future. And chances are I won't be parting ways with my current ds lite since I'm sort of attached to it. Nintendo's bringing one of the pokemon ds lites stateside for $129. I'm such a sucker for pokemon stuff.

[suko_32]

looks like a new ds is in my future. And chances are I won't be parting ways with my current ds lite since I'm sort of attached to it. Nintendo's bringing one of the pokemon ds lites stateside for $129. I'm such a sucker for pokemon stuff.

I kinda want that DS you're talking about. I wish I knew when it was coming out here though.

[SL4IN]

I kinda want that DS you're talking about. I wish I knew when it was coming out here though.

maybe to help fluff up christmas sales? It wouldn't be used as a promotion to hype up platinum since it's coming out in japan in september and most likely not until at the very least april in america.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm more looking forward to MadWorld than I am Bayonetta, but both will be good.

[zewone]

Of course. I'm not as brave, but I am lookin' forward to Madworld, but not nearly as much as Bayonetta.

[Chibi_Kaji]

anyone going to get Macross: Ace Frontier for psp?
I'm thinking about checking it out. When is the game coming out?


Didn't someone mention getting a KOS-MOS figure in a previous GGT? This one (http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/wonfest/2008summer2/DSC_3688.jpg.html) was shown at Wonder Festival. Not anything that I'd get, but I've never seen hair done like that for a PVC statue... it's pretty cool..
It was me. Depending on the price I might consider getting her. Despite my hatred of the Xenosaga games I love KOS-MOS...

[gunm]

I'm not brave. I'm hotly anticipating Bayonetta.

I hope it's as good as it is hype for me. :P

[DarthPuma]

Is an 8400m GS better than a ATI Radion HD 3450? Finding a laptop that has a gpu good enough to do a little gaming on is fucking hard.

[RelentlessRolento]

:lol: at yous giys!

what other games have been announced by Platinum Games? just those two right?

[gunm]

Is an 8400m GS better than a ATI Radion HD 3450? Finding a laptop that has a gpu good enough to do a little gaming on is fucking hard.

For games, I believe it is.

A gaming laptop will always run a premium, unfortunately.

And ne1 know offhand if the new Midnight Club game is running off a modified version of the GTAIV engine? I didn't like the previous version, but the new LA game is looking pretty sweet, and I might pick that up if it's cheep enough.

[guinaevere]

I kinda want that DS you're talking about. I wish I knew when it was coming out here though.I kinda want to know WHAT ds you're talking about.

Real men get huge plastic guns! By an amazing coincidence a lot of women get huge plastic err.. guns, too.

[DarthPuma]

For games, I believe it is.

A gaming laptop will always run a premium, unfortunately.

And ne1 know offhand if the new Midnight Club game is running off a modified version of the GTAIV engine? I didn't like the previous version, but the new LA game is looking pretty sweet, and I might pick that up if it's cheep enough.

I'm looking at 2 laptops right now, the Studio 15 and the HP Dv6700t. The HP has less ram (2 gigs vs. 3) but the dell's video card is weaker (Radeon HD 4250). I can't decide which is better for me-I just wanna play diablo and dick around on the internet lol.

[SL4IN]

I kinda want to know WHAT ds you're talking about.

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/thumb_Photo0109.JPG

http://gonintendo.com/?p=51949

[Rei no Otaku]

Who's excited for Bayonetta?

*raises hand* :wave:

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/3630/16530004io0.th.jpg (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=16530004io0.jpg)
Yes please.

[Jest]

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/thumb_Photo0109.JPG
http://gonintendo.com/?p=51949


:whee:

[guinaevere]

Ah! Thanks, Slain.

[Dandeschain]

Who's excited for Bayonetta?

*raises hand* :wave:

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/3630/16530004io0.th.jpg (http://img374.imageshack.us/my.php?image=16530004io0.jpg)

Count me in.

[Kendal]

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/thumb_Photo0109.JPG

http://gonintendo.com/?p=51949

Well, my original DS has been losing it's paint and the screens are kind of dark....

[gunm]

By an amazing coincidence a lot of women get huge plastic err.. guns, too.


:shock: :joystick: :drool:

hee hee, you're on a roll tonight gwen.


Anyhoo, I might have to get that Pokemon LE DS myself. My justification will be that the kids will each need their own DS and Daddy will want his own as well.

[Nelo Ice]

i need that DS because my birthday is in 2 weeks

[Rei no Otaku]

That DS is hideous.

[gunm]

But it's LE. :drool:

[Chacrana]

I wonder how many DSes they'd sell if they had a Super LE limited to 1000 units that have a giant, floppy dick painted on them.

[Rei no Otaku]

I wonder how many DSes they'd sell if they had a Super LE limited to 1000 units that have a giant, floppy dick painted on them.
I'd buy that before I bought the Pokemon one.

[refusedchaos]

I wonder how many DSes they'd sell if they had a Super LE limited to 1000 units that have a giant, floppy dick painted on them.

that would be badass!! DS: the manly edition

[distgfx]

I wonder how many DSes they'd sell if they had a Super LE limited to 1000 units that have a giant, floppy dick painted on them.

Point me to it so I can pre-order it.

[DarthPuma]

@pokemon ds

Well, I know what I'm getting when I trade in my lite and sp.

Of course, I couldn't use it in public......

Maybe just keep it sealed and pray for a Zelda Ds repeat?

[gunm]

Maybe if it was a Dialga shutcho mout.

[nyprimus4]

At the Nintendo Store in NYC you can have anything etched onto your DS. Yes, even a big floppy dick.

People will buy anything these days when there are big caps letters that read "LIMITED EDITION!".

And on that note I'll be preordering Fable 2 LE. :)

[Kendal]

That DS is hideous.

Your face! Yeah, I went there.

I can't believe Dragon Quest Iv is almost here. Just a little over a month. Can't wait!

[gunm]

Nintendo World will etch a what where? I find that hard to believe, but then again, it's New York.

I have the Fable 2 and Gears 2 LEs on pre-order. Gah...sucka. :/

[nyprimus4]

http://static.zooomr.com/images/2563345_b901772525.jpg?r=360

[Rei no Otaku]

http://www.nisamerica.com/images/email/artonelico2_pressrelease_ne.jpg

Can't fucking wait.

[Chacrana]

I'm already falling asleep.

[refusedchaos]

http://www.nisamerica.com/images/email/artonelico2_pressrelease_ne.jpg

Can't fucking wait.

my wallet's ass is ripping

[gunm]

http://www.nisamerica.com/images/email/artonelico2_pressrelease_ne.jpg

Can't fucking wait.

:waits for the inevitable Rosenqueen uber bundle with art books, soundtracks, and small toys for $50 + tax and shipping.

Srsly, I might pick it up--kinda regret missing the original print run of the first game.

Hopefully Gust makes some kind of improvement in the sequel...but I have a feeling they won't, or didn't.

[Rei no Otaku]

I hope they didn't touch it. The first game was awesome.

[RelentlessRolento]

I might hit the pillow soon... gotta take a human idiocey test tomorrow in order to have the school say "Here's your Associates Degree! You know how to press keys on a computer! yay!" and then I smirk and go into an emo corner...

the way my school is setup is so weird. I'm both a local community student while at the same time I'm a University of Florida student, in miami...

Inverted See Through PS1

[RelentlessRolento]

man... watching all the "Making Of" Bionic Commando Rearmed videos makes me realize I care more about that game than most other releases.

[gunm]

I should add that I pre-ordered the Gears 2 LE with replica gun. Gah...sucka. :/

[KingBroly]

No, here's the thing. You pre-order the gun (Pay $140) and pre-order the game, and get it as a gift technically.

[Krymner]

I "played" a little more Xenosaga. I'm about 7 hours in, and I think I've spent over half of those hours watching cutscenes. But the story is pretty interesting so at least I'm entertained.

[botticus]

:lol: at yous giys!

what other games have been announced by Platinum Games? just those two right?
Infinite Line for DS.

Hifumi Kouno: Hello everyone, I am the director and game designer over at Nude Maker, Hifumi Kouno. And while our company is called Nude Maker, I decided to come clothed today. The title I would like to speak to you about is Infinite Line, a title that is heavily influenced by Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End. This is a science fiction RPG. Players will become captain of their own ship and travel the cosmos, just like Captain Kirk of Star Trek.

There are two key concepts in this title. The first concept is a highly customizable spaceship. We have very intelligent mecha designers working on the designs of these spaceships, we have prepared over 150 differently designed models.

The innards of these spaceships are build modularly, so you can place the bridge, the engineering room, and the control room as you see fit. We wanted to create a large and expansive world. Players can play a deep and engaging story that takes place across two entire galaxies. In playing through the story, across vast space, the player will discover what it means to be human in this vast emptiness.

And while the DS is a very small machine, we have managed to fit a vast and expansive world into this very small machine. Unfortunately we are only able to show you these placeholder images. Actually, back home in our studio, we have prepared graphics that will blow you away, you will never believe we can get these on the DS.

[benjamouth]

Morning GGT,

Played me some more Braid and Bully last night.

I'm really liking Bully, it's a lot of fun, much more enjoyable the GTA 4.

[blueshinra]

'Morning GGT. Sorry if I'm digging a little deep here... had a lot of pages to go through.

And the avatar doesn't lead one way or another. Glad to re-meet you. It's exciting to know there's a fellow gal in here. :bouncy:
:)

anyone going?

http://kotaku.com/assets/images/gallery/9/2008/08/medium_2741874687_598efa118d_o.jpg
I'm not, but OMG Jim Mahfood flyer! :bouncy: :whee:

Who's excited for Bayonetta?

*raises hand* :wave:
I don't know about "excited", but I am looking forward to it, so :wave: It looks ridiculous, in a good way.

It was me. Depending on the price I might consider getting her. Despite my hatred of the Xenosaga games I love KOS-MOS...
Same here. I though Xenosaga Ep. 1 was severely flawed, but she's a decent character design. By the way, this (http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD01041) is the KOS-MOS I have.

By an amazing coincidence a lot of women get huge plastic err.. guns, too.
Oh dear :rofl:

[Jesus_S_Preston]

The 360 controller is one of the most comfortable controllers ever.

I don't like the dual shocks. I much prefer the thumbsticks on different levels instead of parellel to each other.

[benjamouth]

The 360 controller is one of the most comfortable controllers ever.


Truth, they got the controllers pretty much bang on, the only problem is really with the D-pad, and I barely use that.

[suko_32]

I like pretty much everything about the 360 Controller, but the D-Pad sucks hard. The DS2 is my personal favorite. As for the wiimote, I love it for the NES VC games.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Truth, they got the controllers pretty much bang on, the only problem is really with the D-pad, and I barely use that.

Yeah, the same.

[jer7583]

holy shit that engraving the DS thing is AWESOME. I always wanted to do that with my DS and PS3, but I was never sure of the settings and was afraid to damage them or have it come out looking like ass.

[Nelo Ice]

I should add that I pre-ordered the Gears 2 LE with replica gun. Gah...sucka. :/

i want the gears LE for the gold plated lancer so i can kill people online...with bling 8-):lol:

[Kendal]

I can't wait for that Lancer to come out. That is probably going to go down as the baddest assed piece of non-functional gaming crap this generation. I might take mine to the mall and scare old ladies until they kick me out.

[dmaul1114]

Lancer does look awesome, but thankfully I can save the money as I don't collect stuff like that. Never did much and now I pretty much stay away from buying useless knickknacks and getting rid of the few I did have before moving again in a year or so.

[dmaul1114]

The 360 controller is one of the most comfortable controllers ever.

I don't like the dual shocks. I much prefer the thumbsticks on different levels instead of parellel to each other.

Same here. Especially for FPS games I hate having the sticks side by side. Dual shock is also just too small (and my hands aren't even that big). DS is an ok controller, but I definitely vastly prefer the 360 controllers--just wish they had a good d-pad.

Wiimote Nun-chuck was comfy, but just doesn't have enough buttons (see having to use the tiny =/- buttons for Metroid Prime 3) to handle full fledged traditional games like FPS, action, fighting etc. that use a lot of buttons. Works well for the simpler, casual games, but I'm not into that type of stuff.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

The Wiimote/nunchuck is fucking retarded.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Same here. I though Xenosaga Ep. 1 was severely flawed, but she's a decent character design. By the way, this (http://www.hlj.com/product/KYD01041) is the KOS-MOS I have.
I saw that pretty cheap when Tower Records went out of business a few years ago. But I got Eclair and Lumiere from Kiddy Grade instead of her.

[gunm]

Played a little WoW, Uncharted, SCIV and GRiD last night. Granted I didn't spend too much time on any one game, but whew.

[blueshinra]

I saw that pretty cheap when Tower Records went out of business a few years ago. But I got Eclair and Lumiere from Kiddy Grade instead of her.
I paid about $25 + shipping for her from an eBay seller when she was starting to become scarce.

Tower's going out of business was a big missed opportunity for me... just couldn't get around to hitting up any of their stores before they all shut down, for whatever reason.

Anyway, played some more Mario Kart Wii and FFVII; I'm finally at the point in the latter where I can start breeding chocobos. Oh, and I've been having pretty shitty luck with the job-hunting thing :cry:

[guinaevere]

I can't wait for that Lancer to come out. That is probably going to go down as the baddest assed piece of non-functional gaming crap this generation.Maybe I could come over and touch your lancer?

[JEKKI]

whoo! I beat Disgaea this morning... underleveled but still managed coz I got the skillz.

gaming goals for the week:

beat Fatal Frame 3 (currently at Hour VII) and Disgaea (currently 2 stages into final chapter)


JEKKI still showin yall how the shyt gets done.

SKILLZ

[distgfx]

The 360 controller is one of the most comfortable controllers ever.

I don't like the dual shocks. I much prefer the thumbsticks on different levels instead of parellel to each other.

Same exact reason why I prefer the 360 controller when it comes to comfort. Like mentioned before though, the D-Pad sucks hard.

The Wiimote/nunchuck is fucking retarded.

Agreed, the novelty of the Wii's motion sensing wears off pretty quickly too. It is then that you realize "I can't believe I spent $250 on this."

[willardhaven]

I actually prefer symmetrical analog sticks. I guess it varies from person to person.

[zewone]

Asymmetrical for life.

[gunm]

Maybe I could come over and touch your lancer?


:shock: :joystick: :drool:


Argh, amazon making me re-pre-order Infinite Undiscovery for the new pre-order bonuses that apparently are available now. Hope they can carry over my discount. :p

[wubb]

Braid didn't do it for me.

[guinaevere]

:shock: :joystick: :drool:Forgive me. I'm not myself. :oops:




but the soul still burns.

[benjamouth]

Played a little WoW, Uncharted, SCIV and GRiD last night. Granted I didn't spend too much time on any one game, but whew.

Whats GRiD like gunm, or any GGT'rs that have it.

I'm tempted as I really like racing games, but the drifting seemed a bit rubbish.

Forgive me. I'm not myself. :oops:


Your wicked is what you are. ;)

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Whats GRiD like gunm, or any GGT'rs that have it.


What's with racing games and inconsistent capitalization?

http://masem.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/dirt.jpg

[Chacrana]

Well Dirt is from the same people as Grid, and they need something to make their mediocre as SHiT games stand out.

[benjamouth]

What's with racing games and inconsistent capitalization?


Must be their thing, I loved Dirt but am not sure about Grid.

[gunm]

Forgive me. I'm not myself. :oops:

It's ok, I don't judge. :)

Hm, amazon is preparing my Madden 09 LE for shipment...Ne1 else getting Madden for 360?

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Must be their thing, I loved Dirt but am not sure about Grid.

Well it's stupid. You're stupid. I hate you.

Condemned is still sex.

[guinaevere]

Well Dirt is from the same people as Grid, and they need something to make their mediocre as SHiT games stand out.Oh, thems' fighting words, Chac.

Dirt is great, Grid is amazing.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Oh, thems' fighting words, Chac.

Chac's entire vocabulary is made up of fighting words.

[blueshinra]

whoo! I beat Disgaea this morning... underleveled but still managed coz I got the skillz.
What level(s) were your characters at, on average? Just curious ^_^

Speaking of Disgaea, Disgaea DS and Rhapsody DS now up for preorder at Rosenqueen! Nice bonuses, too.

I can't wait for September :whee:

[Chacrana]

And how long did the game take? I was planning on playing that and Final Fantasy IV DS when I'm on a trip in like a week.

[benjamouth]

Well it's stupid. You're stupid. I hate you.


Geez, did someone at Codemasters steal a lollipop from you when you were a baby or something?

[willardhaven]

I would say both clock in at around 24 hours.

[gunm]

Must be their thing, I loved Dirt but am not sure about Grid.

If you liked DiRT, I think you will like GRiD too.

The driving mechanics are similar, with more of a floaty, fast, arcade feel, but the physics and damage model are advanced, so overall gameplay is somewhere in the middle of Forza2 and NFS, IMO. This balance allows you to race however you want, taking the racing and breaking lines like a GT type game, or powersliding into corners.

As for damage, you can't get away with consistent car blocking (looking at you GT)--take too much, and the car becomes significantly more difficult to control. And a really good crash means the race is over. The way the AI works combined with the damage model means completely random pileups and related mayhem that make each race unique. It's exciting, but not as unforgiving as it sounds because you can "rewind" from the point of the crash as kind of a mulligan, and can do that actually at any point in the game (a limited amount of times based on difficulty chosen). This is awesome if you want to correct your approach to that one last turn that cost you a race, but there are prize money penalties and such, and at least for me personally, I'd rather just restart the game, learn the track, and win clean, if possible.

The career mode is like DiRT's unlock system, but with the added layer of "Driver Offers" where you can complete in challenges for cash and reputation points to buy cars and get you into the actual events. There's tons of events and offers to go through, so I think I'll be playing this for a good long while (I haven't even finished Forza 2 myself!).

Not sure about multiplayer, as I've yet to try it, but these are real-time races, not DiRT's time trial-only stuff, so I figure it's already better in that respect.

Graphics are tight, sound is thumpin', and presentation is slick. There's a significant voice-over track for names and it's cool to hear the female announcer speak as if she's really talking to you, a nice touch.

Overall, GRiD is my fave racing game right now. I just wish the PS3 triggers weren't so mushy.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Geez, did someone at Codemasters steal a lollipop from you when you were a baby or something?

Yes, when I was a baby Codemasters stole a lolipop from me. And by "me," I mean "your mom." And by "a lolipop" I mean "her virginity". and by "when I was a baby," I mean "when she was fifteen." And by "codemasters", I mean "a Tyrannosaurus Rex."

[benjamouth]

If you liked DiRT, I think you will like GRiD too.

The driving mechanics are similar, with more of a floaty, fast, arcade feel, but the physics and damage model are advanced, so overall gameplay is somewhere in the middle of Forza2 and NFS, IMO. This balance allows you to race however you want, taking the racing and breaking lines like a GT type game, or powersliding into corners.

As for damage, you can't get away with consistent car blocking (looking at you GT)--take too much, and the car becomes significantly more difficult to control. And a really good crash means the race is over. The way the AI works combined with the damage model means completely random pileups and related mayhem that make each race unique. It's exciting, but not as unforgiving as it sounds because you can "rewind" from the point of the crash as kind of a mulligan, and can do that actually at any point in the game (a limited amount of times based on difficulty chosen). This is awesome if you want to correct your approach to that one last turn that cost you a race, but there are prize money penalties and such, and at least for me personally, I'd rather just restart the game, learn the track, and win clean, if possible.

The career mode is like DiRT's unlock system, but with the added layer of "Driver Offers" where you can complete in challenges for cash and reputation points to buy cars and get you into the actual events. There's tons of events and offers to go through, so I think I'll be playing this for a good long while (I haven't even finished Forza 2 myself!).

Not sure about multiplayer, as I've yet to try it, but these are real-time races, not DiRT's time trial-only stuff, so I figure it's already better in that respect.

Graphics are tight, sound is thumpin', and presentation is slick. There's a significant voice-over track for names and it's cool to hear the female announcer speak as if she's really talking to you, a nice touch.

Overall, GRiD is my fave racing game right now. I just wish the PS3 triggers weren't so mushy.

Thanks Gunm, interesting stuff, I think I'll pick it up sometime.

[gunm]

What level(s) were your characters at, on average? Just curious ^_^

Speaking of Disgaea, Disgaea DS and Rhapsody DS now up for preorder at Rosenqueen! Nice bonuses, too.

I can't wait for September :whee:

Cool. I might get Rhapsody. Missed the PS version, and maybe the 2D sprites will work better than the pseudo 3D? I want to preorder from rosenqueen but those mehshugginas charge me as soon as I place the order. Oy!

[Krymner]

I played the Grid demo and didn't care for it too much. Controls felt a bit too tight, but I prefer more arcade-style racers cause I race like a mad man.

I'm still waiting for a good offroad racing game for this gen. I played the hell out of 4x4 Evo 2 and I wish someone would do a game with those similar options in gameplay and huge number of tracks.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Anyone here ever play the DS Yoshi's Island sequel? How is it?

[gunm]

IMO it's mainly a matter of getting used to the controls, physics. The longer I play GRiD, the more comfortable I feel. I think DiRT was harder to get used to because of how the game handled off-road terrain.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I'm gonna change my name to JESuS_s_PrEStON.

THEN WHAT, CODEMASTERS?

THEN WHAT!

[distgfx]

Anyone here ever play the DS Yoshi's Island sequel? How is it?

Feels and plays like the original.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Yay!
Yes, when I was a baby Codemasters stole a lolipop from me. And by "me," I mean "your mom." And by "a lolipop" I mean "her virginity". and by "when I was a baby," I mean "when she was fifteen." And by "codemasters", I mean "a Tyrannosaurus Rex."

Here's a picture of the offending party:
http://www.noahsanimalfigurines.com/catalog/images/jg/T-REX.JPG

[gunm]

You'll be a 14-yr old on myspace?

[Jesus_S_Preston]

You'll be a 14-yr old on myspace?

http://blog.jimmyr.com/pics/183_13.jpg


I'm to the right. You're on the far left.

[gunm]

Nice, except your pic can't be linked.

On that note, I must post Captain Rainbow.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/38106.html

[Azumangaman]

I think I wasted $35...
I bought GC component cables, but they don't plug into my GameCube. Am I missing something?

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Nice, except your pic can't be linked.

What? I can see it.

[distgfx]

I think I wasted $35...
I bought GC component cables, but they don't plug into my GameCube. Am I missing something?

Only early gamecubes came with the port needed to plug the component cables into. You might be missing that.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I think I wasted $35...
I bought GC component cables, but they don't plug into my GameCube. Am I missing something?

You've made a huge mistake.

[Azumangaman]

Only early gamecubes came with the port needed to plug the component cables into. You might be missing that.

Oh. Fuck me then.
Mine is from the Mario Kart Double Dash bundle.

[gunm]

Yeah unfortunately that one didn't have a component out port, none of the later ones did.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

*plays sad music*

This GGT went by faster then Chac's panties come off at a Hannah Montana show,

[Azumangaman]

Yeah unfortunately, that one didn't have a component out port, none of the later ones did.

Damn. Think it'd be bad if I asked the guy for a refund and see if I could do that (while shipping the GC cables back as well of course)?
Or would that be a dick thing to do?
Then again, he's a fellow GGTer so maybe he won't mind...

[gunm]

You can try as it never hurts to ask.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

You can try as it never hurts to ask.

Oh, you would be surprised.

[Azumangaman]

Oh, you would be surprised.

Heheh. Well I asked anyway. If he says no, I can always sell them on eBay/to a CAG.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Or to a CAG on ebay.

[MarkMan]

Some last minute pickups before I head out to Vegas...

Brand new in box Namco Arcade Stick (1997). Box is beat up but the stick is fresh, new car smell goodness. Bought it off a coworker for $20! IMO, this is the best arcade stick that doesn't use authentic arcade parts!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/2745057374_49a7b85ecd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2745057440_8370a37aa2.jpg

September 2008 Arcadia Magazine + Bonus DVD
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2744220479_34c9e684ca.jpg

[Jesus_S_Preston]

MarkMan: Made of money, sexy, and hard candy.

[Azumangaman]

Wow, I'm so freaking bored right now. I just don't feel like watching a movie, and I don't feel like playing games. I don't feel like writing or reading or anything either.
Maybe I just need to play a good game.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Wow, I'm so freaking bored right now. I just don't feel like watching a movie, and I don't feel like playing games. I don't feel like writing or reading or anything either.
Maybe I just need to play a good game.

Masturbate.

[distgfx]

Masturbate.

I second this.

[EXStrike]

Hey GGT, Captain Rainbow is awesome.

Oh, and weirdest news of the day?

Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=208483)


BioWare is considering doing DS versions of Mass Effect, Jade Empire, and Dragon Age, plus a couple of others.

Speaking exclusively to Eurogamer Germany (http://www.eurogamer.de/article.php?article_id=208349), Miles Holmes, lead designer of Sonic Chronicles, said the developer was looking at "basically anything that reinforces the franchises".

"I tell you which one I would want. I want the Mass Effect one," said Holmes, no relation to Sherlock.

"We have a lot of big plans for Mass Effect. Having a DS version would be an awesome way to keep interest alive and keep it going in addition to [Mass Effect 2]."

Holmes said the overall goal of the handheld team is to reinforce major title releases, and at full capacity will work on up-to three projects at once.
Sonic Chronicles, due out on 26th September, is the DS game from BioWare. Holmes talked of the game as a way to get the handheld division off the ground.

His comments echo those of fellow Sonic Chronicles team member Mark Darrah, who recently revealed (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=157787) BioWare was looking into PSP and Wii development as a way to "broaden our portfolio".

BioWare was bought by mega-publisher EA last October.



Mass Effect DS?

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Do not want, kthxbye.

[DarthPuma]

I second this.

I third this.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I third this.

I second your thirding of this.

[Azumangaman]

...Now what? :D
I can feel it, my chance to make GGT #71 is near...

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I'm going to laugh when you get beat by like, a second. By TMK, stealth assassin virgin.

[Azumangaman]

Speaking of TMK, I have an idea for the thread title as well :D

[DarthPuma]

How does the making of the GGT's work?

[Nelo Ice]

im surprised he hasnt come in here explaining why the DS3 is the most comfortable controller :lol:

[MarkMan]

im surprised he hasnt come in here explaining why the DS3 is the most comfortable controller :lol:

Same.

The DS3 is the best because more of my friends have it and they're on the PSN.

wut.

JK

^_^

:bouncy:

DUAL SHOCK 3 NS (nipples sweating)

[zewone]

He quit the GGT for 7th time.

This time he means it, guys.

[RelentlessRolento]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2745057440_8370a37aa2.jpg




bastard... that's the #1 stick I want ATM...

today I hooked up my 360 to the HDTV in my room since I expect a nice long weekend. going to finish braid on it alongside some VF5.

[MarkMan]

RR: It is well worth finding one! Good luck. I'm hoarding these because they're getting harder and harder to find.

It's an excellent all around stick. It's compact. Good stuff.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

How does the making of the GGT's work?

Very mysteriously.

[zewone]

Does it work (at all or well) with a PS2 or PS3?

[MarkMan]

Does it work (at all or well) with a PS2 or PS3?

Yes, works flawlessly with PS2. If you have a good converter, it works flawlessly with the PS3 as well. ^_^

[RelentlessRolento]

RR: It is well worth finding one! Good luck. I'm hoarding these because they're getting harder and harder to find.

It's an excellent all around stick. It's compact. Good stuff.


what's the average price it goes for nowadays?

I know $20 is super lucky.

[gunm]

What kind of parts does the stick have? Some arcade quality?

[RelentlessRolento]

I agree with this list no doubt.

http://www.slobsofgaming.com/article/101713/the-27-most-ridiculously-hot-female-fighters/

[distgfx]

I agree with this list no doubt.

http://www.slobsofgaming.com/article/101713/the-27-most-ridiculously-hot-female-fighters/

Ivy may have boobage but she is way too high up on that list.

[Azumangaman]

So its a tiny bit early, but GGT#71 is up.
I decided to go with a different title because I actually like TMK. He's awesome.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193416

[RelentlessRolento]

no longer early... by my once in a title title.