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[Rei no Otaku]

thank god persona 4 allows you to turn off voices. i know the j-dorks love anime va, but teddie is annoying as hell. also needs a "more music" button, but otherwise, this game is better than P3 in every way :)
Actually us j-dorks prefer JAPANESE anime VA.

[ninja dog]

Actually us j-dorks prefer JAPANESE anime VA.

yes, but there is a level in between slight j-dork (me) and major j-dork (watches anime raw) called moderate j-dork, who defend english va, no matter how bad.

[zewone]

Persona's VA is worth it for the second dungeon alone.

[KingBroly]

50 Cent died at the first Goomba in SMB.

[RelentlessRolento]

http://kotaku.com/5109779/gears-2-map-pack-drops-after-midnight

I've heard. To be honest, I'd like a single player expansion more than maps.

[zewone]

Of course rolento. Very brave.

[willardhaven]

thank god persona 4 allows you to turn off voices. i know the j-dorks love anime va, but teddie is annoying as hell. also needs a "more music" button, but otherwise, this game is better than P3 in every way :)

I don't really consider myself a "j-dork", but what's so bad about the voice acting?

What game do you think has good voice acting?

Bad voice actors are still fun, I mean Resident Evil has the worst VAs and I love every minute of it.

[dmaul1114]

Man, Oblivion is straight crack. Just plowed through a 7 hour marathon. Finished the Dark Brotherhood quests, then finished the main quests. Also did one shrine quest I'd found on gamefaqs a while back when I got to level 10 so I could get the unbreakable lock pick (had found it searching for where to buy lockpicks). Just under 31 hours play time so far.

I'll probably try to see if I can get into the other guild quests. I've already started 1 or 2 missions of the Fighter's guild, so I guess I'll do that one next. And then I'll go from there on whether to get the Knights of the Nine and/or Shivering Isles Expansions.

[RelentlessRolento]

yep.

on that note, i've learned an exercise for "girth"...? >_< don't ask.

I just hope the VGAs don't waste my time. it better not pull a Molyneux.

[Moxio]

Of course the VGAs are a waste of time. :lol:

[whoknows]

They probably are.

However, I really really want to see the Uncharted 2 trailer.

[ninja dog]

I don't really consider myself a "j-dork", but what's so bad about the voice acting?

What game do you think has good voice acting?

Bad voice actors are still fun, I mean Resident Evil has the worst VAs and I love every minute of it.

teddie, mainly. He comments after every attack and repeats the same line when you attack weak points (annoying when there are 3 enemies.) he sounds like a man baby, cheapens the atmosphere. It's not a case of "so bad its good" like HotD or RE.

good va in games is a tough call-- so much of it depends on how its arranged, applied, and written. most games fail in one or more of those departments.

[js1]

However, I really really want to see the Uncharted 2 trailer.

As do I..

[RelentlessRolento]

if all games had the same voice acting that was in Golden Boy, i wouldn't complain.

[refusedchaos]

if all games had the same voice acting that was in Golden Boy, i wouldn't complain.

word. "Oh my Queen! You've been so naughty!"

[MarkMan]

I don't mind the voice acting thus far...

The key is... you gotta play while you're high... makes it SO much better.

[dmaul1114]

Going back to Oblivion....been a fuck of a long time since I've gamed this much in one day!

[OatmealMu]

I'm watching the VGAs on mute. Right now I'm seeing what appears to be the most LL Cool J-iest mic stand I've ever seen.

[whoknows]

I changed it when LL Cool J came on and played a level in Sonic Unleashed

[Galego23]

were UFC fighters really LL's back-up dancers? LMAO

[jer7583]

You know, Final Smash Fantasy Dissidia might actually be a fun game. Can't wait to try it this week ;)

The VGAs would be better if a werehog was rapping a LL Cool J song instead.

Fuck Spike TV. Why are they involved? Games don't need an award show. Who gives a fuck about what spiketv thinks? Go show some more Cops reruns.

[Thomas96]

God of War III just dropped, couldn't see nothing. Saw Kratos running along the wall, looks good though...

[jer7583]

Ninja Gaiden>DMC>>>>>God Of War>Werehog

There's a clear division in quality, there.

[whoknows]

More like DMC>>>>NG>>>>God Of War

[jer7583]

But where stands the werehog?

[OatmealMu]

Behind LL Cool J's mic stand.

[whoknows]

I'd say right next to GoW as you said. They feel like they play the same.

[jer7583]

Yes.

[RelentlessRolento]

I don't see how DMC can be better than NG... DMC seems so stiff compared to NG. but whatever. preference.

[jer7583]

Yeah actually the werehog and God of War are surprisingly similar. They're both pretty awful in gameplay, but the werehog follows suit with it's setting and character, and music. God of War has an appealing character and setting and graphics.

Thus why God of War gets by and Werehog gets panned. Style glosses over the lack of quality in the substance.

[whoknows]

I don't see how DMC can be better than NG... DMC seems so stiff compared to NG. but whatever. preference.

It's ok if we don't agree, we can still be BFF's ;)

[RelentlessRolento]

It's ok if we don't agree, we can still be BFF's ;)


huggsies! :grouphug:

[corrosivefrost]

More like DMC>>>>NG>>>>God Of War

Hmmm... I cannot agree with you. I think I like GoW and NG more than DMC... not sure which one is tops though.

[jer7583]

I agree more with rolento. Ninja Gaiden is so fluid and smooth. I love both of those games. There were moments of good in DMC4, but overall it felt like a second rate action game comparatively. I didn't play much DMC3 though. And DMC2 is shite. DMC1 was fuck-awesome at the time.

[bhk]

Anyone have any ideas on where I can sell a 3 month xbox live gold card?

Tried the trading forum but no one seemed to bite. I'm trying to get rid of it quickly and I'd rather use ebay as a last resort.

[OatmealMu]

Hey, Spike's website is streaming the green room. Tune in to watch people being bored. I'd compare it to Home but guys aren't running up to random women and dancing in front of them.

EDIT: Holy shit, just as I posted this a guy started doing the robot in front of some girl. Mind blown.

[whoknows]

huggsies! :grouphug:
:grouphug:


I agree more with rolento. Ninja Gaiden is so fluid and smooth. I love both of those games. There were moments of good in DMC4, but overall it felt like a second rate action game comparatively. I didn't play much DMC3 though. And DMC2 is shite. DMC1 was fuck-awesome at the time.

DMC3 is by far the best one.

DMC4 is 2nd best IMO, followed by 1 then 2.

[corrosivefrost]

:grouphug:




DMC3 is by far the best one.

DMC4 is 2nd best IMO, followed by 1 then 2.

If I had to rank, it'd be something like DMC>=DMC4>>>>DMC3>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>DMC2

I liked DMC4 a lot, better than 3, but I'm not sure 3 aged well ... or I didn't really like the styles or difficulties or the way it looked on my new TV. Ninja Gaiden is cash monies... I think the fact that NG and GoW don't force you to earn every ability in the game with a store style system is a plus too -- you can still customize your combat and play to your strenthghs without having to buy every single ability. I think I liked the 1st half of DMC4... once you switch to dante, it felt like a cheap copout... plus I don't like how they changed dante in this one... whatever they did to his character doesn't resonate with me and I ended up liking nero and his devil arm better than dante.

[js1]

WTF! That's all they show for Uncharted 2. How exciting and disappointing at the same time.

[whoknows]

Bleh, the Uncharted 2 trailer was very short. Awesome, but short.

The graphics look very very nice though. Better than the first game.

[RelentlessRolento]

Am I the only one that thought the terminator game looks fun? looks like a gears rip-off but fun.

[whoknows]

I'll play the Terminator game, if only because you get to play as Batman.

[Nelo Ice]

Am I the only one that thought the terminator game looks fun? looks like a gears rip-off but fun.

it looked great plus looks like grin is developing it or has some involvement

[Chacrana]

If it's being developed entirely by Grin, then it's got potential. Because those guys know what they're doing.

[RelentlessRolento]

it looked great plus looks like grin is developing it or has some involvement


really? if it has any of BCR's quality it's good.

[Chacrana]

Speaking of which, I hope the new Bionic Commando is good. The trailer I saw of it was impressive. I just hope they can make the swing mechanic feel right in a 3d space.

[hankmecrankme]

Speaking of which, I hope the new Bionic Commando is good. The trailer I saw of it was impressive. I just hope they can make the swing mechanic feel right in a 3d space.

Seconded. I have high hopes for it.

[Chacrana]

Capcom seems to be the only Japanese studio with any real consistency at this point :( . Well, whatev.

I've got a feeling I'll be temp banned pretty soon.

[Nelo Ice]

really? if it has any of BCR's quality it's good.

yeah when they showed the devs or w/e at the beginning grin popped up

[refusedchaos]

Capcom seems to be the only Japanese studio with any real consistency at this point :( . Well, whatev.

I've got a feeling I'll be temp banned pretty soon.

but RE5 blows so much ass.....hopefully BCR will swing in to save the year

[Chacrana]

but RE5 blows so much ass.....hopefully BCR will swing in to save the year

Now you know that isn't true.

[Nelo Ice]

but RE5 blows so much ass.....hopefully BCR will swing in to save the year

BCR came out this year ;)

[Azumangaman]

Vikings = champs.
It was a beautiful game.
No new Desperate Housewives this week.
So I watched School Rumble! Shows awesome.

[Chacrana]

BCR came out this year ;)

And it was glorious.

[Nelo Ice]

i still need to finish it but yeah its pretty awesome

[Chacrana]

I'm gonna get on Home in like... 20 minutes... anyone else wanna join me and cause assorted problems for the denizens of Sony's silly little city?

[RelentlessRolento]

Still don't care one smidget about RE5. The way you guys feel about Little Big Planet I feel towards RE games. Just don't care.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I guess I'll get in on this Home shit tomorrow. I wanna molest some Sony fanboys.

[refusedchaos]

Now you know that isn't true.

have you played it? it has such a slooooooooooow pace. RE4.5 Black HD is what it is. It feels like a copy and paste of a game. Plus you have to be mentally retarded to get killed in that game (fuck i wanted to die so i stood infront of the chainsaw guy till it ook him 6 seconds to FINALLY chainsaw me). I mean, its not crap crap, it just confirms for me that the RE series will never be the same or fun/scary ever again. It move from a Day 1 purchase to a "when its on sale" for me. However, this is from a person that hated RE4 also since it felt like a Tom Cruise movie except he didnt get laid. Ah well, least ill have SFIV and KZ2

BCR came out this year ;)
exactly, it is so good that it is going to swing into next year.

[RelentlessRolento]

BCR needs an expansion. srsly.

[MarkMan]

Wait til you play the meat of RE5.

It will own.

;)

[ninja dog]

The next 5 RE games will be just like 4. Just like every RE game before 4 was similar to 1, but with slight differences. that demo was not enough to tell how RE5 is going to turn out though...

[Chacrana]

The next 5 RE games will be just like 4. Just like every RE game before 4 was similar to 1, but with slight differences. that demo was not enough to tell how RE5 is going to turn out though...

I remember one of the lead producers saying they wanted to change up the formula completely again after like... 1 more game. So we'll see?

Yeah, probably 5 more though, realistically.

[whoknows]

The next 5 RE games will be just like 4. Just like every RE game before 4 was similar to 1, but with slight differences. that demo was not enough to tell how RE5 is going to turn out though...

You don't know what you're talking about. Demo's always show you with 100% certainty how good a game will be and what it will be like.

[refusedchaos]

Wait til you play the meat of RE5.

It will own.

;)

i doubt it...i hate the RE4 formula they are using...just feels like a Tom Cruise movie

The next 5 RE games will be just like 4. Just like every RE game before 4 was similar to 1, but with slight differences. that demo was not enough to tell how RE5 is going to turn out though...
knowing Capcom...99% of it will be the same.

[MarkMan]

i doubt it...i hate the RE4 formula they are using...just feels like a Tom Cruise movie



To each their own... If you liked RE4, more than likely you will like RE5. This game has an amazing amount of fan service.

[ninja dog]

I remember one of the lead producers saying they wanted to change up the formula completely again after like... 1 more game. So we'll see?

Yeah, probably 5 more though, realistically.

they'll sell a couple million copies of 5 and rethink that strategy.


knowing Capcom...99% of it will be the same.



wat

[RelentlessRolento]

No matter what RE5 does, I can't enjoy it. It's a good game, not my type at all though. Same can be said for Left 4 Dead... and Dead Space... aka, dosn't seem I like zombie games unless it's House of the Dead, which I think I'm going to go play right now.

[MarkMan]

It should also be noted that RR is scared of those types of games. ;)

[refusedchaos]

wat

every time Capcom releases a demo, its really really really close to the final product. In reality, it doesnt matter if it was a demo since its the core gameplay that's fucked

RE games are meh now. If you got scared of RE4 or SHH, then i can understand why you like RE5.

But then again, gameplay problems is a BIG problem of this gen for me...where are my ZOEs, SMTs, Gundams, Guilty Gears, SH 2 - 4, Front Missions, and etc in this gen....All except for a selected few are boring or are good but forgettable

[RelentlessRolento]

It should also be noted that RR is scared of those types of games. ;)


this is true.

then again, I don't like anything horror based. can't stand watching horror flicks.

[ninja dog]

every time Capcom releases a demo, its really really really close to the final product. In reality, it doesnt matter if it was a demo since its the core gameplay that's fucked

RE games are meh now. If you got scared of RE4 or SHH, then i can understand why you like RE5.

But then again, gameplay problems is a BIG problem of this gen for me...where are my ZOEs, SMTs, Gundams, Guilty Gears, SH 2 - 4, Front Missions, and etc in this gen....All except for a selected few are boring or are good but forgettable

I guess I see what you mean. It's more about how they utilize that gameplay in different settings with different enemies, but I guess if you don't like the way the shooting feels or something..

I wasn't scared by RE4, but the only scary moment in a RE game was the very first time I played RE1 and the dogs jumped through the windows. I like the games for the gameplay...the story and scare-factor are both sub B-movie level.

[Rei no Otaku]

While I loved RE4 it also made me sad. It made me sad because we'll probably never get another old school RE game again.

[Chacrana]

So, I'm done with Chrono Trigger DS. Y'know how my DS was freezing? Yeah, it did that while the game was saving. So, data = corrupted.

You have no idea how much discipline it took to not snap that fucking system in half. Though I did make it crack.

[refusedchaos]

So, I'm done with Chrono Trigger DS. Y'know how my DS was freezing? Yeah, it did that while the game was saving. So, data = corrupted.

You have no idea how much discipline it took to not snap that fucking system in half. Though I did make it crack.

ah thats fucked up XD! I remember when my ps2 froze when i just saved at the last save point in Silent Hill 4...yea, never played it since XD

[Rei no Otaku]

Not as bad as what happened to me with Lunar.

For those that don't remember, before the game came out Working Designs released a demo for the game. The "neat" thing about the demo was you could save the game and continue on when the full game came out. In the game the main character starts off with a whistle in his inventory. Since each character's inventory is limited, I gave the whistle to another character to hold. So I saved at the end of the demo, and all was well. I eventually get the full game, beat the final boss, and at this point I'm required to play the whistle to end the game. Unfortunately in the full version you're not allowed to give the whistle to anyone else, so I could not get the whistle back to the main character. I had to start the entire game over. I cried...

[Chacrana]

Not as bad as what happened to me with Lunar.

For those that don't remember, before the game came out Working Designs released a demo for the game. The "neat" thing about the demo was you could save the game and continue on when the full game came out. In the game the main character starts off with a whistle in his inventory. Since each character's inventory is limited, I gave the whistle to another character to hold. So I saved at the end of the demo, and all was well. I eventually get the full game, beat the final boss, and at this point I'm required to play the whistle to end the game. Unfortunately in the full version you're not allowed to give the whistle to anyone else, so I could not get the whistle back to the main character. I had to start the entire game over. I cried...

Yeah, that's pretty bad.

BTW, the CD that came with Chrono Trigger if you preordered from Gamestop is fantastic. Are these new compositions, or are they ripped from an older CD?

Also, the insert that comes with the CD smells like EGM circa 99. I'm not making that up.

[Rei no Otaku]

Pretty sure they're from the old orchestrated album. All the music on that CD is good.

[Chacrana]

Was that the Brink of Time CD? I think the OST (rather than the OSV) had some remixed shit on it, so I dunno what that is.

[Chacrana]

Persona 4 is pretty tough so far. I'm at the part where you try and get the plastic off the case, and it's on pretty tight. I've got one corner going, but I'm not quite there yet. I'm too lazy to find the scissors/a knife, so I'm gonna grind through this one.

[Rei no Otaku]

Brink of Time was jazz remixes. Chrono Trigger '99 is the orchestral one I'm talking about.

[Chacrana]

Alright, that's what I thought. These two tracks are really good, and have inspired me to pick up the CD.

But first, I'd like to get the Dragon Quest VIII Orchestrated Soundtrack. Soooo good.

[zewone]

Still don't care one smidget about RE5. The way you guys feel about Little Big Planet I feel towards RE games. Just don't care.

Very brave.

Do you answer questions in class correctly? You must eat what's in the fridge.

Do you go to Anya's on rainy days?

[Thomas96]

No matter what RE5 does, I can't enjoy it. It's a good game, not my type at all though. Same can be said for Left 4 Dead... and Dead Space... aka, dosn't seem I like zombie games unless it's House of the Dead, which I think I'm going to go play right now.

RE, and DMC I like the games, but what keeps me from finishing them is that I don't like the tedious search for items, take this statue, place on alter 4 rooms away, to get through corridor C. But I feel that this new RE(5) is going to be more action oriented and I feel like I might enjoy it more. I did enjoy RE4 didn't finish it, but I did enjoy it because it was more action oriented. RE5 seems to have takent he action to another level, and in a direction that's more enjoyable for me... we'll see.

[RelentlessRolento]

man, doing chiptunes research is awesome... I'll be sharing my finds in a bit.

[whoknows]

Very brave.

Do you answer questions in class correctly? You must eat what's in the fridge.

Do you go to Anya's on rainy days?

You're so cool.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Poor, poor classical survival horror.

[zewone]

You're so cool.

I know, I don't even need others to tell me.

I just need to get some courage to be as bold and opinionated as my boy, Rolento.

[dmaul1114]

Another 3 hours or so into Oblivion today--so around 10 total. Long time since I've had a total veg out and game all day marathon. Now to get back to work tomorrow. :(

I got through 7 or 8 fighter's guild quests (after finishing dark brother hood and the main quest in my first session today).

Having a blast, was hoping the Shivering Isles disc would be available on Goozex, but there are none offered. Guess I'll just download it and Knights of the Nine when I get done with everything I want to do in the main game.

[zewone]

Having a blast, was hoping the Shivering Isles disc would be available on Goozex, but there are none offered. Guess I'll just download it and Knights of the Nine when I get done with everything I want to do in the main game.

Do you have Gamefly? If so, you can just rent the disc, and install to your HDD. It doesn't require the disc.

If you don't have Gamefly, one month of GF is still cheaper than buying it off XBL, so think about that.

[pete5883]

Very brave.

Do you answer questions in class correctly? You must eat what's in the fridge.

Do you go to Anya's on rainy days?
:rofl:

He never cuts school to hang out with the manager.

[dmaul1114]

Do you have Gamefly? If so, you can just rent the disc, and install to your HDD. It doesn't require the disc.

If you don't have Gamefly, one month of GF is still cheaper than buying it off XBL, so think about that.

No Gamefly as I don't game enough to need a rental service.....will have to think about whether it's worth it for one month vs. paying a bit more just download it.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I believe you can get a 2 week free trial through CAG, which is enough time to get and send back one game.

[RelentlessRolento]

for all who care, more ways to learn of good chiptunes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTuTJ8DWH7w

go here to educate:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=4942

[Jest]

Whoa, had an epic night of LittleBigPlanet (a little Buzz, CoD4, and NHL09 as well) with 3 buddies. Interest in LBP = reemerging. I honestly thought that would never happen. Too bad P4 owns me right now.

[corrosivefrost]

To each their own... If you liked RE4, more than likely you will like RE5. This game has an amazing amount of fan service.

Loved RE4. Hated the demo for RE5; it felt sluggish and clunky... I don't remember 4 being like that. The full game is going to change my mind, MM? :-s

[Trakan]

Loved RE4. Hated the demo for RE5; it felt sluggish and clunky... I don't remember 4 being like that. The full game is going to change my mind, MM? :-s

Put in RE4 again. RE5 is exactly the same with a different character.

[zewone]

Loved RE4. Hated the demo for RE5; it felt sluggish and clunky... I don't remember 4 being like that. The full game is going to change my mind, MM? :-s

Nostalgia must have killed your memory.

RE5 = RE4+HD+Gears of War

[benjamouth]

Morning GGT,

Prepped for my flight back to the UK on Wednesday night, 21 PSP games, 4 PSP batteries, 12 eps of MST3k on one Pro-Duo, 2 seasons of Harry Hills TV Burp on another and I downloaded 2 more games off the PSN Store. So hopefully I'm all set.

Played some more Sonic Unleashed, they've kind of ruined that game with all the quick-time stuff. I got to a bit where Tails was flying me to another continent, I thought it would be a nice shmup section and it was all bloody quick-time. Glad I only paid $21 for it.

[guinaevere]

Hiya frosty! Thanks so much. Hope you're well. =)

I've heard. To be honest, I'd like a single player expansion more than maps.Or some freaking enemies?? Some awesome environments that *would* have brilliant for some firefights and you just sorta... walk through them doing nothing at all. WAAAAY disappointed with campaign.

I just hope the VGAs don't waste my time. it better not pull a Molyneux.WAAAAY disappointed with Molyneux as well. Although I shouldn't be, I should have expected this freakin mediocrity.

While I loved RE4 it also made me sad. It made me sad because we'll probably never get another old school RE game again.Its capcom, crowned prince of remakes. I'm hoping they remake Gaiden into a real game one day. Hoping. Wont happen, but I'm eternally optimistic. If they ever do Dead Aim, they better leave the VAs, their lousy localization and mis-matched subtitles as is. That alone was worth the price of the game.

[js1]

RE5 = RE4+HD+Gears of War

That's not such a bad thing is it?

[js1]

I'm excited Fallout 3 got trophies today!

[tiredfornow]

some dude volunteered to buy everybody the Gears 2 map pack in the Gears 2 thread. spam him with PMs! >:]

[guinaevere]

JS, is there a way to check trophies off line? I'm only able to see 'em when I'm connected.

[js1]

JS, is there a way to check trophies off line? I'm only able to see 'em when I'm connected.

Not that I am aware of. Sony should have this ability at least though their website.

[benjamouth]

some dude volunteered to buy everybody the Gears 2 map pack in the Gears 2 thread. spam him with PMs! >:]

Have you sent him that nude pic yet TFN ?

[tiredfornow]

no! :rofl:

that dude is out of control. he probably thinks I'm the taped up, beat up girl in my avatar. :(

[MarkMan]

A friend of mine made this for me!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3111093284_03cc4eb576_m.jpg

She's so awesome!

[Maklershed]

Is that a Dragon Quest slime?

Just got Chrono Trigger over the weekend. Hopefully I can make it a little further through that then I did with FF4.

[dallow]

Mak:

Direct feed Uncharted 2 shots.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345546

[Jest]

JS, you are actually playing Fallout 3 on PS3? Is it as bad as everyone says it is. I'd prefer to play it on console rather than my PC but I've heard the PS3 version isn't very good at all. I don't remember the specifics but would love some opinions if you've been playing the PS3 version.


Good to hear (see?) from you Gwen

[Jest]

Mak:

Direct feed Uncharted 2 shots.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=345546


Pants equals wet. Those shots look amazing. That concept art looks really amazing. I wish it was in a really high res so I can hang it on my wall.

[dallow]

Not as bad as what happened to me with Lunar.

For those that don't remember, before the game came out Working Designs released a demo for the game. The "neat" thing about the demo was you could save the game and continue on when the full game came out. In the game the main character starts off with a whistle in his inventory. Since each character's inventory is limited, I gave the whistle to another character to hold. So I saved at the end of the demo, and all was well. I eventually get the full game, beat the final boss, and at this point I'm required to play the whistle to end the game. Unfortunately in the full version you're not allowed to give the whistle to anyone else, so I could not get the whistle back to the main character. I had to start the entire game over. I cried...Daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn. :(

JS, you are actually playing Fallout 3 on PS3? Is it as bad as everyone says it is. I'd prefer to play it on console rather than my PC but I've heard the PS3 version isn't very good at all. I don't remember the specifics but would love some opinions if you've been playing the PS3 version. I'm gonna start on that one this week. Patch just came out today.

[corrosivefrost]

Uncharted 2 talk

Doesn't look that different than the first to me. Also, in those stills, the hair looks horrible. And the new chick is cliche/terrible as well.

[ninja dog]

JS, you are actually playing Fallout 3 on PS3? Is it as bad as everyone says it is. I'd prefer to play it on console rather than my PC but I've heard the PS3 version isn't very good at all. I don't remember the specifics but would love some opinions if you've been playing the PS3 version.


Good to hear (see?) from you Gwen

if you have a PC that can run it, go for that. no hope of getting non-vats, long range shots off with analog sticks.

[dallow]

Doesn't look that different than the first to me. Also, in those stills, the hair looks horrible. And the new chick is cliche/terrible as well.Whaaa? It's much improved. And the pics have almost perfect AA which is hard to believe. I'm sure there will be a little in the final version, though the first one had pretty good AA.

She's Australian I think.
I want Elena back though. :(


if you have a PC that can run it, go for that. no hope of getting non-vats, long range shots off with analog sticks.
Point and click headshots?

[ninja dog]

Point and click headshots?

yes, precisely. point and click headshots > lag and freeze friend messages 8-)

[dallow]

Dang I want this! The only game the original Katamari Damacy guy has done since the first one.
I really thought it was gonna be 2D only because of the TGS trailer and not 3D like the old concept stuff.

http://pici.se/pictures/UEsFHpzNi.jpg

EDIT: Ha, the background color almost matches perfectly.

[zewone]

That's not such a bad thing is it?

It's not bad at all, it's awesome, to the max!

[dmaul1114]

yes, precisely. point and click headshots > lag and freeze friend messages 8-)

But gaming on a 50" TV on my comfy leather couch>>>>than gaming on my 17" monitor in my semi-comfy leather office chair after sitting at a PC at work all fucking day.

So to each their own. :D

[tiredfornow]

yes, precisely. point and click headshots > lag and freeze friend messages 8-)Good thing I have it on 360! I'm a beast with that hunting rifle. :]

The only weird thing I've run into was headshots in VATS that cause the enemy to fly 300 feet away and I never find their body. :(

[zewone]

But gaming on a 50" TV on my comfy leather couch>>>>than gaming on my 17" monitor in my semi-comfy leather office chair after sitting at a PC at work all fucking day.

So to each their own. :D

apossum comes in to explain how you can connect your PC to your TV in 3..2..1

[ninja dog]

apossum comes in to explain how you can connect your PC to your TV in 3..2..1

you connect the hdmi cable to the HDMI out on your video card and attach the other end to the HDMI in on your TV. Connect the audio cable to the audio out on your mobo/soundcard, then the red and white cables to the audio in on your tv. then walk over to your big comfy couch with your wireless mouse and keyboard and start playing. 8-)

[dallow]

Do I buy a lap table for the k/m?

[dmaul1114]

And I say again how I'd never put a PC in the living room. :D Sticks out (I'm a neat freak) and too nerdy. And that I hate keyboard/mouse controls (well just the keyboard part). And that I hate screwing with settings to get it to run right. And that I hate upgrading PCs vs. buying a new console. etc. etc.

Again to each their own. PC gaming has never been, and never will be, my cup of tea. I just hate computers in general.

When I move this summer I'm ditching my desktop and from there forward will be work laptop only (get a new PC for my office and a new laptop with my new job) since I do nothing on my PC at home but work stuff, internet and e-mail anyway.

[gunm]

She's Australian I think.
I want Elena back though. :(

Girlfriends are expendable apparently. :p

Seriously, I kind of figured they'd give Drake a new female companion for the sequel. I'm not sure if I disagree since it kind of follows that whole generic "male-protagonist-in-a-serial-adventure" theme.

Then again, if they make Uncharted 3 or 4, they might take the cliche full circle and make Drake marry Elena in the finale. :p

[ninja dog]

And I say again how I'd never put a PC in the living room. :D Sticks out (I'm a neat freak) and too nerdy. And that I hate keyboard/mouse controls (well just the keyboard part). And that I hate screwing with settings to get it to run right. And that I hate upgrading PCs vs. buying a new console. etc. etc.

Again to each their own. PC gaming has never been, and never will be, my cup of tea. I just hate computers in general.

When I move this summer I'm ditching my desktop and from there forward will be work laptop only (get a new PC for my office and a new laptop with my new job) since I do nothing on my PC at home but work stuff, internet and e-mail anyway.

what does any of this have to do with anything

Do I buy a lap table for the k/m?


I just put mine in my lap and the material on my chaise lounge works fine for mouse tracking. ymmv

[dallow]

He's changing the goal posts again.

[ninja dog]

I don't know why...I was just making a recommendation about which version to buy. wasn't holding a gun to anyone's head :lol:

[dmaul1114]

what does any of this have to do with anything


Just reasons why I prefer to play games on consoles over PCs regardless of the benefits of the PC versions along with the reason why I'd never have a PC in my living room hooked up to my home theater.

The PC version will never play differently enough, or have enough additional content, to outweigh the reasons I hate gaming on a PC to lead me to get a gaming PC and start playing PC versions of games.

And I still don't get the changing goal posts crap.

I don't know why...I was just making a recommendation about which version to buy. wasn't holding a gun to anyone's head :lol:

Oh, I didn't think you were. I was just adding my two cents on why I always prefer the console versions despite any gameplay shortcomings. :D It's just a different strokes for different folks things. The benefits don't matter if you just hate gaming on a PC period.

[dallow]

NXE talk:

I wonder why there's an eject option when there's no game in the drive, but not when there is one.

Also, I think the NXE added easier support for wireless ethernet adapters.
I gave one I wasn't using to my cousin for his 360 and the system knew what it was and I set it up with the 360 instead of my PC. It knew it was a wireless.
I REALLY liked that. Made it that much easier.

When I had tried to use that adapter on the 360 pre-NXE it would never work and would act as it it were a regular wired connection.

[zewone]

Eject button turns into the Play button.

It's been like that since Nov. 2005.

[dallow]

Should change.

[zewone]

Maybe, it's really not that big of a deal.

If you're getting up to switch discs, why can't you press the eject button?

[dmaul1114]

Yeah, it's not a big deal.

I do use the eject button all the time on my Blu Ray player (and the DVD player before). I always hit the "watch DVD" function on my harmony remote then hit eject so it's open and waiting when I walk over to put the disc in. And hit eject on the remote before getting up to take it out. But in the grand scheme it probably saves a total of five seconds so no big deal.

With the 360 I wasn't even aware their was an eject button, so that's never bothered me.

[hankmecrankme]

Maybe, it's really not that big of a deal.

If you're getting up to switch discs, why can't you press the eject button?

Seconded.

Hit the damn eject button. Change your discs. Sit down. :)

[dallow]

Hey, it's not just me that likes remote eject options for all disc based machines.

I know it isn't a huge deal. Just a neat option.

[zewone]

Hey, it's not just me that likes remote eject options for all disc based machines.

I know it isn't a huge deal. Just a neat option.

I have a remote eject option:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/reviews/xbox360_remotes_01.jpg

[dallow]

Hmm. When I get my Harmony, I guess I will too then.
Sweet. Forgot about the remote controls.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Apparently the point of Home is for everyone to surround a girl and do the Running Man.

[dmaul1114]

Hmm. When I get my Harmony, I guess I will too then.
Sweet. Forgot about the remote controls.

Yeah, I have the 360 Harmony Remote and never thought to dig through the options and see if there was an eject option in there. I just flipped through the options in the LCD screen on the remote and it's not there, I'll have to hook it up to the software on the PC sometime and see if there's an eject option I can add in there as not all the options show up in the LCD screen pages by default.

[hankmecrankme]

I want a 360 remote just so I can switch music tracks without having to use the guide button.

Home is GOTY.

[dallow]

Yeah, I have the 360 Harmony Remote and never thought to dig through the options and see if there was an eject option in there. I just flipped through the options in the LCD screen on the remote and it's not there, I'll have to hook it up to the software on the PC sometime and see if there's an eject option I can add in there as not all the options show up in the LCD screen pages by default.Hmm, there's gotta be. Though I would think on the 360 version of the Harmony, it'd be a button on the unit itself.

[dmaul1114]

Hmm, there's gotta be. Though I would think on the 360 version of the Harmony, it'd be a button on the unit itself.

Nope, that remote has no hard eject button. It has four buttons by the lcd screen (and you can set up pages of commands for those to scroll through) so I just have one of those on the 1st screen set to eject for my Blu Ray player (see buttons on left and right of LCD in picture below). I will have to check and see if there's an option for the 360--I'm sure their probably is.

Another notable omission is there are no hard page up, page down buttons, so I have two of the lcd buttons on the first page of the screen set to those for my HD cable box.

But that stuff never bothered me since the LCD buttons are great, and every single button on the remote is customizable for every device/activity so it's easy enough to add in whatever there's not a dedicated button for.

http://media.teamxbox.com/dailyposts/hardware/logitech_harmony.jpg

[Mr. Anderson]

Dang I want this! The only game the original Katamari Damacy guy has done since the first one.
I really thought it was gonna be 2D only because of the TGS trailer and not 3D like the old concept stuff.

http://pici.se/pictures/UEsFHpzNi.jpg

EDIT: Ha, the background color almost matches perfectly.

That looks so awesome. I didn't know the Katamari guy was making a new game. Wish I had a PS3.

My friend let me borrow Fallout 3.

It has taken over my life.

[RelentlessRolento]

Noby Noby Boy is going to be hot. Katamari has gone to crap ever since its creator left.

[zewone]

Needs more Japan.

[willardhaven]

Katamari Guy hahaha.

[dallow]

Noby Noby Boy is going to be hot. Katamari has gone to crap ever since its creator left.
Having finally played all the games, I can agree.

First two I like the most.

Noby Noby is looking good though. Another chill out game.

[Maklershed]

Hey dallow .. how do you access your inventory in home. (ie bubble machines)

[ninja dog]

Having finally played all the games, I can agree.

First two I like the most.

Noby Noby is looking good though. Another chill out game.



This is post 6666 in the thread. I always knew you were satan!

Noby Noby looks cool. I enjoyed KD1.

[RelentlessRolento]

Having finally played all the games, I can agree.

First two I like the most.

Noby Noby is looking good though. Another chill out game.


yeah, I skipped the 360 one... I listened to the soundtrack before considering buying it and I was like "Wtf is this crap? It's gone to turd-lake!"

makler: go to menu -> personal -> inventory


mamesj: go check my blog, I got some new chiptunes I think you'll like

[Maklershed]

makler: go to menu -> personal -> inventory


Cool. Do you remember off hand what other stuff is in there?

I really like Home. I've had a lot of fun in it so far. Especially playing pool. However, I hope that the final version has a lot more things to do / places to go. And avatar/apartment customization options of course.

[RelentlessRolento]

Cool. Do you remember off hand what other stuff is in there?

I really like Home. I've had a lot of fun in it so far. Especially playing pool. However, I hope that the final version has a lot more things to do / places to go. And avatar/apartment customization options of course.


so far all there is is the bubble machine. just wait a month or so and hopefully more stuff will be there.

[zewone]

soundtrack = gameplay

Katamari Damacy > Beautiful Katamari > We <3 Katamari > I Love Katamari > Me and My Katamari

[gunm]

Noby Noby Boy sounds fun.

[DarthPuma]

Does the PS3 support 1440x900? I was thinking about ordering an hdmi->dvi adapter.

[StarKnightX]

soundtrack = gameplay

Katamari Damacy > Beautiful Katamari > We <3 Katamari > I Love Katamari > Me and My Katamari

I Love Katamari , which one was that? I thought there was only 4 katamari games?

[zewone]

I Love Katamari was just released for the iPhone in the app store.

It's pretty good (nice soundtrack, rolento!), but I'm not a fan of motion controls, but it's a nice distraction and definitely controls better than the PSP version.

[hankmecrankme]

Does the PS3 support 1440x900? I was thinking about ordering an hdmi->dvi adapter.

Nope. Just the standard HDTV resolutions. I've used my PS3 at 720p with my LCD monitor, and it looked pretty good. It has a decent scaler.

[DarthPuma]

Nope. Just the standard HDTV resolutions. I've used my PS3 at 720p with my LCD monitor, and it looked pretty good. It has a decent scaler.


So it won't look like shit?

[RelentlessRolento]

Me and My Katamari is way better than people realize. It's basically the hardcore gamer version of the series. Underated due to controls. Still not as good as the original.

I also don't see how We <3 Katamari was lesser than the others. IMHO it's alot stronger than the first game and had more to do. Anyone remember the million roses?

Still, 360 version is pure ass.

[hankmecrankme]

So it won't look like shit?

Depends on your monitor. Also, make sure the monitor has HDCP.

[dallow]

Oh shit Zew, when did that Katamari iPhone app come out?
Can't resist it.

Cool. Do you remember off hand what other stuff is in there?

I really like Home. I've had a lot of fun in it so far. Especially playing pool. However, I hope that the final version has a lot more things to do / places to go. And avatar/apartment customization options of course.Wow, you sincerely like it? I thought you were joking. I don't mind it myself either.

Well, I'll pop in next time I see you on it.

[RelentlessRolento]

I don't mind home, I just don't expect more than what is available. I'm still surprised at how strong the debate over the value of Home is going on the PS3 threads.

oh and all you nintendo kiddies:

Taken from US club

http://i34.tinypic.com/28ceds3.jpg

[dallow]

Also, is 3G not working for you?

I keep getting Edge only since last night.
My co-worker was only getting Edge.
Wonder if it's out in DFW.

[DarthPuma]

Is it too late to join club nintendo and register ALL of our games so I can get G&W?

[Bioshocked360]

Dallow, that Katamari app slow down a lot. Almost to the point of making it unplayable.

[dallow]

No, you can register whenever.
Looks like it's down right now.

https://club.nintendo.com

Dallow, that Katamari app slow down a lot. Almost to the point of making it unplayable.Dang, cause the pictures are really clean.
I did expect slowdown though, like some of the other 3D games. Thanks.

[gunm]

club nintendo us. finally.

i can see myself getting all that crap eventually. >_<

[Maklershed]

Wow, you sincerely like it? I thought you were joking. I don't mind it myself either.




No joking here. I dig it. I had a good game of bowling with a nice group of civilized people who talked about upcoming games, did a few games of pool, customized my apartment a little (very little since all I can figure out to do is move stuff), danced in the music area, played the saucer pop thing, etc.

[RelentlessRolento]

Nice... an indie dev is making Kung Fu 2, with Kimbo Slice as a boss:

http://www.indiegames.com/blog/gallery/kungfu2/kungfu2e.png

video in link...

http://www.indiegames.com/blog/2008/12/remake_game_pick_kung_fu_2_gar.html

[dallow]

No joking here. I dig it. I had a good game of bowling with a nice group of civilized people who talked about upcoming games, did a few games of pool, customized my apartment a little (very little since all I can figure out to do is move stuff), danced in the music area, played the saucer pop thing, etc.

Yeah, it's not a game, but it's kinda fun to interact with real people like that.
I had a few laughs. I met a cool Canadian and Norwegian guy.

[Bioshocked360]

Dang, cause the pictures are really clean.
I did expect slowdown though, like some of the other 3D games. Thanks.
When you start a level it looks and plays great, but near the end it really drags.

[Maklershed]

Ha .. that Kung Fu game might have been the first one I ever beat. (or maybe it was Super Mario Bros :-k)

[zewone]

Still, 360 version is pure ass.

You've never even played it, Jer.

dallow, Katamari came out within a couple of days. It has some slow down, but the graphics are impressive for the phone so it's to be expected.

I've been gettin' 3G all day today.

[dallow]

Yeah, I'll probably get it regardless.
I'm going to call AT&T about this 3G thing.

[hankmecrankme]

First game I ever finished was SMB, because Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, and Popeye never really ended.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

G-g-g-g-game and watch collection?

Yes.

[Azumangaman]

Beautiful Katamari is superb. I freaking love it.
Lets see, before the end of the year, the 2008 games I need to finish/start are:
MGS4**
LittleBigPlanet
Gears Of War 2
Dead Space**
Lost Odyssey**
Tales Of Vesperia
Lego Batman

**-need to start :)

All I know are these:

XBLA GOTY:
Castle Crashers

SPORTS GOTY:
NHL09

Dang.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I don't understand Club Nintendo and why I can't register things.

OR apparently I'm not even on the right site.

Fuck me.

[ninja dog]

Nintendo needs to remake kung fu.

do you get points for all the shit you've registered with nintendo for the club? I don't wanna put all that shit in again.

[Maklershed]

Nintendo doesn't care about black American people.

[Chacrana]

I'm bored. I guess I'll start Persona 4. Hopefully it's good and not like SMT: Devil Summoner.

The PS Double was one of the best systems this year... assuming you're cool enough to import shit. This has been the seventh straight year of that being the case.

[RelentlessRolento]

I still don't like this gen of gaming to be honest. The only thing I like this gen has to offer is digital downloads, and that's it. retail games can suck my dong for all I care.

at least last gen the retail games seemed to feel right somehow unlike retail games of now.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I disagree. I've really enjoyed this gen.

Or at least, the 360.

[RelentlessRolento]

Nothing so far this gen feels solid other than a few downloadable and retail titles... it's as if games are still trying to figure out what the right stuff is this gen.

[dmaul1114]

I disagree. I've really enjoyed this gen.

Or at least, the 360.

Same here. I've had the most fun with the 360 than I have with any console since the 360.

Games like Bioshock, Gears of War 1&2, Mass Effect, Oblivion, Orange Box, Call of Duty 4 etc. etc. are among the best I've played in my 25 or so years of gaming. Add in X-box Live, HD graphics, Netflix streaming etc. etc. and the 360 has just been a great time for me.

I'm still more casual about gaming than most here, but it's a big step up from the latter part of last gen when I was about ready to just quit gaming and not buy any next gen consoles.

But at the same time, I've gotten huge into FPS and western RPGs, so I could see how this generation could be a bit underwhelming for fans of Japanese style games etc.

[corrosivefrost]

Still, 360 version is pure ass.

Dunno why it gets all the hate... it was pretty good... felt almost like a 360 port of We <3 Katamari... but I'd agree with zew. KD > BK > W<3K

Nintendo doesn't care about black American people.

True!

[Chacrana]

Whoops. No Persona 4 for me! My TV is fucked.

Guess I'll have to use the TV downstairs or something. Goddamnit, I'm having the worst luck this week.

[ninja dog]

when this gen of gaming gets you down, just watch the Last Dragon

[KingBroly]

I don't like this gen because I feel developers/publishers are REALLY nickel and diming people through downloadable content, especially on XBL with stupid themes (Most of which are now obsolete) and gamerpics (sorta obsolete).

As far as game DLC, map packs are the norm more often than not, which is bullshit, and exlcusive DLC for one system for multiplatform games gives me the feeling of them saying 'if you don't buy 'Version A' you're stupid'.

[RelentlessRolento]

True!

that makes me wonder, what is Reggie's ethnicity?

[Dr Mario Kart]

wikipedia says Haitian.

[RelentlessRolento]

... and apparently Miyamoto is Austrailian.

[corrosivefrost]

that makes me wonder, what is Reggie's ethnicity?
Reginald "Reggie" Fils-Aimé

Sounds French to me.

Goddamn cheese-eatin' surrender monkeys!!!

[dmaul1114]

I don't like this gen because I feel developers/publishers are REALLY nickel and diming people through downloadable content, especially on XBL with stupid themes (Most of which are now obsolete) and gamerpics (sorta obsolete).

As far as game DLC, map packs are the norm more often than not, which is bullshit, and exlcusive DLC for one system for multiplatform games gives me the feeling of them saying 'if you don't buy 'Version A' you're stupid'.

Doesn't really bother me as stuff like themes and gamepics are pointless anyway, and you have to be a fool to pay for that kind of crap.

As for game DLC, I don't mind it. A lot of the map packs are overpriced, but otherwise I like being able to extend a game with new songs, full expansions (Oblivion), etc. A lot of it is useless and over price, but there's plenty of good DLC.

Exclusive DLC is no more annoying that exclusive third party games were in the past. We just need a one console future--competition over game sales would be enough to keep the good games rolling. Well it could be one HD/advanced tech game console and one whatever the hell Nintendo is doing I suppose.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm actually looking forward to whatever gen of systems will be entirely HDD based.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Two systems is the right number. I've always had my doubts that 3 major players could survive in the industry.

I doubt that all 3 will ever have a profitable generation simultaneously.

[RelentlessRolento]

I think after this gen whatever the next systems that come out, one will die.

[The Crotch]

Reginald "Reggie" Fils-Aimé

Sounds French to me.

Goddamn cheese-eatin' surrender monkeys!!!
Haiti was colonized by the French. Feez-ah-may.

[dmaul1114]

I'm actually looking forward to whatever gen of systems will be entirely HDD based.

I'm not, just because I get most of my games off Goozex, and ditch most on there after beating them.

Convenience would be nice, but the lack of resell, trading etc. would suck. I'd probably still game, but I'd be even more focused on only playing the absolute cream of the crop than I already am.

Two systems is the right number. I've always had my doubts that 3 major players could survive in the industry.

I doubt that all 3 will ever have a profitable generation simultaneously.

Agreed. And it really needs to be two very different consoles--like the Wii and the 360/PS3 this gen (if the latter was one console). It's just silly having 2 or more consoles offering the same type of gaming. They lose money on hardware--Sony and MS should team up on hardware to split costs and focus on making money on game sales. It will never happen though. They'll stay seperate or one will fail and leave the game industry.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I think after this gen whatever the next systems that come out, one will die.
I do like to see a hardy serving of doom. Hell, I wouldnt mind it at all if Nintendo went full portable after WiiHD tanks.

[hankmecrankme]

I hate buying a game and having companies hit me up for some DLC.

Imagine if DLC, themes, and gamerpics were free if you bought the game, as a way of saying "Thanks for giving us $60!"

Gaming is getting to be too much about money. Yeah I know it's a business. That's the problem. The love is gone.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Maybe if the business model was actually viable they wouldnt have to do that to you. Though to be fair, if they couldve done this to you 10 or 20 years ago, you better bet your ass they would. The infrastructure and the technology wasnt up to par yet.

[dmaul1114]

I guess the main reason is most of the DLC is useless. There's not too much of the "horse armor" crap these days. And that kind of crap is easy enough ot just pass on.

And I like DLC that is worthwhile--full expansions, new songs etc. etc. It keeps me playing a game longer for much less than the cost of a new game--so I like that aspect of DLC.

Just ignore the nickel and diming, buy the worthwhile DLC and enjoy it. Solves the problem of feeling annoyed and sends the message that only the worthwhile stuff is worth your money.

[hankmecrankme]

Maybe if the business model was actually viable they wouldnt have to do that to you. Though to be fair, if they couldve done this to you 10 or 20 years ago, you better bet your ass they would. The infrastructure and the technology wasnt up to par yet.

Definitely. MS was salivating at the mere thought of microtransactions.

Yeah, only buy the good shit and hopefully the bad shit will go away.

I'm just used to PC games and DLC how it used to be. I have 2 GB of community maps that Epic put out for UT2K4 for free, for example.

[blueshinra]

Good evening, GGT. Drinking wine and reading NeoGAF :whee: I had an epiphany earlier today where I realized that console gaming (specifically 360 gaming) has all but turned into what PC gaming used to be, with lots of FPSes (which I used to like back when all the good/big-name ones needed a keyboard) and WRPGs (which I just can't get into). No wonder I like the Wii so much. Well, ever since the Dragon Quest X announcement slipped out, I like it even more...

Speaking of Nintendo platforms, does anyone here have Korg DS-10? I'm seriously considering picking it up, since I want a synthesiser to mess around with and Electroplankton's kind of limited in that regard.

[Chacrana]

I don't have it, but I did try it out and it was cool. Much more fully-featured than I would've expected. But it's one of those things where you'll need to read the manual for sure. Because it's not simple.

[KingBroly]

Club Nintendo is up. But it doesn't matter because nobody gets any retroactive coins. Fuck you, Nintendo, fuck you

[RelentlessRolento]

Speaking of Nintendo platforms, does anyone here have Korg DS-10? I'm seriously considering picking it up, since I want a synthesiser to mess around with and Electroplankton's kind of limited in that regard.


Been wanting to get the Korg, but it's not an easy find.

[MarkMan]

O HAY

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/post/691778/XPlay_Preview_Street_Fighter_IV.html

Sneak peak of SF4 and also if you look closely you might see something else!

[RelentlessRolento]

yeah, I'm genna do some laundry then watch that :)

[DarthPuma]

I just got hyped for SF4!

No clue why, I'm really not enjoying HD Remix. It just looks so good!

[blueshinra]

I don't have it, but I did try it out and it was cool. Much more fully-featured than I would've expected. But it's one of those things where you'll need to read the manual for sure. Because it's not simple.
Good to hear; I've used a real analog synthesizer before, and they are very hard to use effectively if you don't have a manual, so I was kind of hoping for some of that same experience from Korg DS-10. That it's fully-featured also sounds good. Do you remember what the sound quality was like?

[Chacrana]

Good to hear; I've used a real analog synthesizer before, and they are very hard to use effectively if you don't have a manual, so I was kind of hoping for some of that same experience from Korg DS-10. That it's fully-featured also sounds good. Do you remember what the sound quality was like?

Much better than I expected from the DS. I mean, it won't replace a real synthesizer, but it definitely doesn't sound tinny or DS-y either.

[refusedchaos]

O HAY

http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/post/691778/XPlay_Preview_Street_Fighter_IV.html

Sneak peak of SF4 and also if you look closely you might see something else!

looks good....though X-Play continues to fail

[blueshinra]

Chac - Awesome; thanks for the info :D

[RelentlessRolento]

Game looks good but stick looks better ;)

[MarkMan]

How do they continue to fail, based on that segment? They did a good job IMO.

[refusedchaos]

How do they continue to fail, based on that segment? They did a good job IMO.

>_> come on

[MarkMan]

>_> come on

Sorry, I'm a bit against the notion that X-Play is fail. They are a decent show.

The hosts at least, are genuine people who actually care about videogames, regardless of how they are perceived through the TV set. I'm not speaking on a fanboy end either, I know both Adam and Morgan and keep in contact with them, they're both good people who have a strong knowledge of the industry.

lol.

But yea, the show does make them look bad at times lol.

[ninja dog]

i think i'm gonna order Korg DS-10 with xmas gift certs. It's only on sale at amazon, right? I've been messing around with a manual-less copy and it's a lot of fun.



The hosts at least, are genuine people who actually care about videogames, regardless of how they are perceived through the TV set. I'm not speaking on a fanboy end either, I know both Adam and Morgan and keep in contact with them, they're both good people who have a strong knowledge of the industry.


I'm sure they are, but it really doesn't come through the show. It's probably the producer/writer/marketers' faults that the show is the way it is though--G4 fucks up everything.

[tiredfornow]

korg ds-10 is amazing.

thought this was funny, even though I despise the rick roll stuff... i love robo's theme. :]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ20N6syuwc

[refusedchaos]

Sorry, I'm a bit against the notion that X-Play is fail. They are a decent show.

The hosts at least, are genuine people who actually care about videogames, regardless of how they are perceived through the TV set. I'm not speaking on a fanboy end either, I know both Adam and Morgan and keep in contact with them, they're both good people who have a strong knowledge of the industry.

lol.

But yea, the show does make them look bad at times lol.
i bet they do know alot but the show makes them look like complete retards

[Chacrana]

Oh man, it's so weird, glancing at my busted TV and then looking back at this 24" monitor that shines so radiantly in the moonlight.

Guess I can play Persona 4 on my monitor.


But yeah, I'm nearly positive that it's the panel itself that's broken. And if that's the case, I suppose that getting it repaired would basically be about the cost of buying a whole new TV...

[ninja dog]

did it shows signs of dying? My LCD does weird shit every once in awhile and freaks me out...but only when its hooked up to my pc (which makes things twice as worrying.) when my crt died, it kinda popped, made an electric crackle noise, then let out a weird smell.

[Chacrana]

did it shows signs of dying? My LCD does weird shit every once in awhile and freaks me out...but only when its hooked up to my pc (which makes things twice as worrying.) when my crt died, it kinda popped, made an electric crackle noise, then let out a weird smell.

Well, my TV didn't make a cyber-fart, but uhm...

actually, it didn't show any signs of dying, except for this bullshit red tint. The weirdest part is that there's like... a tiny circle on the screen that's fine, and that circle is centered around a stuck pixel that's been on the thing for a few months. It's like it got e-cancer, and it just spread like Ebola and AIDS in Africa.

[ninja dog]

that sucks. I bet the guy in your avatar would know how to fix it! he would rub it with his magic vending machine panties and it would come back to life.

part of me wants my lcd to die so I can upgrade, but otoh, that's just the hyper-materialism talking.

[Chacrana]

Yeah, the dude in my avatar probably built the TV, and the TV's self destruct mechanism that I'm dealing with right now.

I hope this is an expensive thing to fix so I can justify getting a bigger TV finally. I got a 26" since I had the TV at school, but I kinda changed my mind on that one, and it's woefully undersized now. That, and I can probably ask my parents to help me pay for part of a new TV as a Christmas present. T'would be nice.

[zewone]

42" or bust.

My next tv has to be a 47" or 52".

[dmaul1114]

Yeah, my current TV is 50" and I could never go back to anything smaller.

[hankmecrankme]

42" or bust.

My next tv has to be a 47" or 52".

This. Probably a 42" to start. Definitely 1080p, so I can fully integrate my PC into my setup.

[Chacrana]

42" or bust.

My next tv has to be a 47" or 52".

I'm planning to go with a 37", just because I can get a good one for cheaper, and my price range isn't limitless. That, and I sit fairly close to the TV. 1080p f'sho though.

It drives me fucking nuts how it can be difficult to read text on a 26" from time to time.

[pete5883]

Speaking of Nintendo platforms, does anyone here have Korg DS-10? I'm seriously considering picking it up, since I want a synthesiser to mess around with and Electroplankton's kind of limited in that regard.
I have it. Messed around with it for a while, it has limitations but its fun. I didn't really need the manual, 10 minutes of poking around shows you all you need to see, basically.

Been wanting to get the Korg, but it's not an easy find.
Huh? It was $25 on Amazon on BF, readily available for hours on end.

[Moxio]

My next TV will definitely be at least 42".

[jer7583]

Is The Last Remnant worth $27.99 that GS is charging?

Seems to be devoid of magic flutes and explosive barrels.

[Rei no Otaku]

Is The Last Remnant worth $27.99 that GS is charging?

Seems to be devoid of magic flutes and explosive barrels.
Last Remnant is pretty damn good.

[whoknows]

I can't believe Last Remnant is already $28 there instead of the usual $55.


Is that a weekly deal or something?

[jer7583]

Also - any ideas why I'm not showing any rank on super turbo leaderboards? I've got about 50 wins, 50 losses, and I'm ranked at the bottom of my friends, below people like rolento who have only played several matches.

[gunm]

I'm planning to go with a 37", just because I can get a good one for cheaper, and my price range isn't limitless. That, and I sit fairly close to the TV. 1080p f'sho though.

It drives me fucking nuts how it can be difficult to read text on a 26" from time to time.

Is it even possible to see the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 37" set, even if you're sitting up close? The only reason I ask is because I'm not sure the premium for 1080p on a TV that size is worth the perceived benefits. Seems like it's a better value to just invest in a 40" or larger set for those prices.

Sorry, just my unsolicited opinion. >_<

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm playing on a 47"

I actually don't enjoy it. It's too big IMHO.

When I get one to replace my Commodore 64 screen I have my Wii hooked up to I'll get a 42"

[jer7583]

last remnant is $35 used - 10% edge - 10% newsletter coupon (I think) = 28-ish

[hankmecrankme]

Is it even possible to see the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 37" set, even if you're sitting up close? The only reason I ask is because I'm not sure the premium for 1080p on a TV that size is worth the perceived benefits. Seems like it's a better value to just invest in a 40" or larger set for those prices.

Sorry, just my unsolicited opinion. >_<

I notice the difference on a set that size. Maybe not so much with movies, but with games, yes. But I play PC, and I love high resolution.

I think most people can't tell the difference because they don't care or know enough and/or they sit far enough away where they can't see the difference.

My friend has a 37" `080p TV and the difference between 720p and 1080p is quite noticeable.

[Chacrana]

Hey guys, here's my new trade list:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5254489#post5254489

If any of you can help out Chacranajxy's fund, I'd really appreciate it.

[Chacrana]

I notice the difference on a set that size. Maybe not so much with movies, but with games, yes. But I play PC, and I love high resolution.

I think most people can't tell the difference because they don't care or know enough and/or they sit far enough away where they can't see the difference.

My friend has a 37" `080p TV and the difference between 720p and 1080p is quite noticeable.

Yeah, the difference is clearer in some things than others. Computer use is definitely one of those things where the difference is clear.

[gunm]

I notice the difference on a set that size. Maybe not so much with movies, but with games, yes. But I play PC, and I love high resolution.

I think most people can't tell the difference because they don't care or know enough and/or they sit far enough away where they can't see the difference.

My friend has a 37" `080p TV and the difference between 720p and 1080p is quite noticeable.


Viewing distance is the key. Unless you are right up close (as most PC users are), you generally don't need 1080p on a TV less than 42".

I have a 24" HD monitor at my desk for work and I think it's about as large I can stand given how close I sit to it. I can't imagine spending any significant amount of time in front of 37" monitor, even for gaming.

I know Chac does a lot of PC gaming, though, so maybe 37" is right for him, but last I checked, the price difference between [good] 37 and 40" sets were in that "on-the-fence" range.

[Chacrana]

Viewing distance is the key. Unless you are right up close (as most PC users are), you generally don't need 1080p on a TV less than 42".

I have a 24" HD monitor at my desk for work and I think it's about as large I can stand given how close I sit to it. I can't imagine spending any significant amount of time in front of 37" monitor, even for gaming.

I know Chac does a lot of PC gaming, though, so maybe 37" is right for him, but last I checked, the price difference between [good] 37 and 40" sets were in that "on-the-fence" range.

When I play PC games on the TV though, it's usually at my usual viewing distance (like... 5-10 feet)... and stuff that you can play with a gamepad.

Yeah Outrun!!

[whoknows]

I have a 32'' TV.

Seems just about right for the room it's in.

[RelentlessRolento]

Last Remnant is coming to windows... so I think I'll wait... all the tech problems should be cleared by then.