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jer7583

12-20-2008, 02:00 AM

yeah Fable 2 is pretty dull. I had high hopes.

You know how sometimes you see things on the internet that are horrifying, and you go "wow, that's awful and it made me feel like a peice of shit"

Usually that's just a saying. This time, it's true.

http://www.youtube.com/alixhenriol

There are no words.

This woman may or may not believe she is married to Sonic the Hedgehog. She IS the creator of the site "Sonic Passion" and may be fully responsible for the words toonophile/robophile existing.

Chacrana

12-20-2008, 02:00 AM

I really love the art they used for that.

dallow

12-20-2008, 02:01 AM

C. Viper > Chun Li

Her art style is seriously above and beyond any of that shit from the 80's/90's.
Are you talking about character design?

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:02 AM

I don't like how the art is obscured more on the 360 box and the discs.
Should have had Chun Li.

It's only really different on the collector box and 2/3 discs... should've known you'd be the one to bitch about it. You'll be buying it PS3 anyhow, so what do you care? :P ;)

zewone

12-20-2008, 02:02 AM

Are you talking about character design?
Yes.
It's only really different on the collector box and 2/3 discs... should've known you'd be the one to bitch about it. You'll be buying it PS3 anyhow, so what do you care? :P ;)

Word.

DarthPuma

12-20-2008, 02:02 AM

I haven't played one, but I'd say GH2->Aero->3.

Actually, just fuck the other two and play GH2. It's infinitely better.

hankmecrankme

12-20-2008, 02:02 AM

Fallout 3 is a total blast. Blowing heads off without even thinking about it is too fun. :)

dallow

12-20-2008, 02:03 AM

It's only really different on the collector box and 2/3 discs... should've known you'd be the one to bitch about it. You'll be buying it PS3 anyhow, so what do you care? :P ;)
If I get it. Haven't decided.
Wish an arcade had it around me.

Wish there were arcades around me.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:05 AM

Are you talking about character design?

I should hope so.
The statement doesn't seem like a broad generalization for the entire game, only C. Viper.

dallow

12-20-2008, 02:06 AM

I do like C. Viper's design too.

Love lesbian fighters in skinny suits.

http://kiyapan.webcindario.com/Kp2/A%20kof%20gifs/vanessa.jpghttp://www.games.net/features/images/115881_17.jpg

Frosty: I was confused by "art style".
Just an odd juxtaposition.

zewone

12-20-2008, 02:06 AM

Yeah, I think most of the other characters look like trash.

Ken/Ryu/Rose/Chun Li

jer7583

12-20-2008, 02:08 AM

Most definetly getting that Collectors Edition. Super Turbo has re-increased my frothing demand for Street Fighter.

I do wish it was chun li on the cover still. She's my favorite! She deserves at least as much attention as Ryu and Ken do.

Crimson Viper is just Angelina Jolie cosplaying as Travis Touchdown.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:11 AM

I haven't played one, but I'd say GH2->Aero->3.

Actually, just fuck the other two and play GH2. It's infinitely better.

Yes. But if you're going to do that, just suck it up and play RB. :P But seriously, GH2 > GH3... let's not even mention GH:A, since it's GH3 with a different soundtrack... to me, GH > GH2, because GH2 had a steeper jump from medium to hard... GH had a steep jump from easy to medium and medium to hard -- but GH2 on hard was the start of the insane that created GH3. GH also had a better tracklist and didn't allow such easy HOPO stuff...

Fallout 3 is a total blast. Blowing heads off without even thinking about it is too fun. :)

Yes. This is what made it enjoyable for me. Using VATS on my escape and having some people lose their heads pulled me in... but once I hit the level cap, the VATS didn't satisfy anymore... the slomo gets really fucking annoying too.

If I get it. Haven't decided.
Wish an arcade had it around me.

Wish there were arcades around me.

You have SSFIITHDR don't you? Watch some videos, then mostly imagine playing SSFIITHDR. 14 of the characters are basically SSFIITHDR imports.

zewone

12-20-2008, 02:11 AM

And I really liked Travis Touchdown's character design.

dallow

12-20-2008, 02:12 AM

I do read it's a departure from III's style and more "classic".

I do really like the graphics. ;) So there's always that.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:14 AM

I do read it's a departure from III's style and more "classic".

I do really like the graphics. ;) So there's always that.

I'll admit, that in motion, the graphics are tolerable, maybe even good. But the still frames look like someone thought it would be a bright idea to stylize the game like Face Breaker on the Dreamcast.

I'll take hand drawn over it any day.

Rei no Otaku

12-20-2008, 02:15 AM

hankmecrankme

12-20-2008, 02:15 AM

SFIV CE PS3 for me. I wanted to get the PC version, but it's not out until June 2nd. I'll just double dip.

Chacrana

12-20-2008, 02:18 AM

SFIV CE PS3 for me. I wanted to get the PC version, but it's not out until June 2nd. I'll just double dip.

Damnit. where'd you hear that bit on the PC version?

I dunno what I'll do... probably double dip as well, and just hope to recoup as much as possible when the PC version does come out.

Sigh... it'll probably be the same shit for RE5, too...

well I can at least wait with that one.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:19 AM

Why SFIV on the PC? Mods? :-s :roll:

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 02:21 AM

Yes. But if you're going to do that, just suck it up and play RB. :P But seriously, GH2 > GH3... let's not even mention GH:A, since it's GH3 with a different soundtrack... to me, GH > GH2, because GH2 had a steeper jump from medium to hard... GH had a steep jump from easy to medium and medium to hard -- but GH2 on hard was the start of the insane that created GH3. GH also had a better tracklist and didn't allow such easy HOPO stuff...

I mentioned Aerosmith mainly cause I heard it was fairly easy. I asked my brother (whose much better at these games than I) whether I should play Aerosmith before 2 or 3 since then it would be like starting easier and getting harder , but he still suggested to at least work through 2 first then do Aero , then go to 3. Had no comments on the PS2 ones since he never played them.

hankmecrankme

12-20-2008, 02:24 AM

Damnit. where'd you hear that bit on the PC version?

I dunno what I'll do... probably double dip as well, and just hope to recoup as much as possible when the PC version does come out.

Sigh... it'll probably be the same shit for RE5, too...

well I can at least wait with that one.
Gamestop's site moved the date from the same as the consoles to June 2nd. :cry:

Why SFIV on the PC? Mods? :-s :roll:

It'll probably be the best version, like DMC4. It's only 40 bucks. And I'll be running that shit in 1080p someday on my TV. It's GFW, so hopefully it'll have cross platform play like Lost Planet Colonies.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:26 AM

I mentioned Aerosmith mainly cause I heard it was fairly easy. I asked my brother (whose much better at these games than I) whether I should play Aerosmith before 2 or 3 since then it would be like starting easier and getting harder , but he still suggested to at least work through 2 first then do Aero , then go to 3. Had no comments on the PS2 ones since he never played them.

GH:A is supposed to be somewhat easier than GH3, but it's more like GH3 than GH2. GH2, I've played on both 360 and PS2 -- it's the best of the 3 you mentioned, easily.

dallow

12-20-2008, 02:29 AM

Vanessa isn't a lesbian. In fact she learned her fighting style from her husband.
It was a flippant remark.
I know nothing of her, she only reminded me of King from Art of Fighting for a second.

jer7583

12-20-2008, 02:31 AM

Jekki, this is probably none of my business, but

who were those panties for in the GAF pick up thread?

I'm going to listen to podcasts now and hide..

DarthPuma

12-20-2008, 02:34 AM

Dark Sector is really fun so far. I am glad I went with if over some of the other games I considered (dw5 empires, condemned 2, and dead rising). I might go back tommorow for xenosaga and viewtiful joe 2, 5 bucks is hard to pass up.

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 02:37 AM

GH:A is supposed to be somewhat easier than GH3, but it's more like GH3 than GH2. GH2, I've played on both 360 and PS2 -- it's the best of the 3 you mentioned, easily.

So for straight difficulty curve purposes , following the series in order basically is the way to go , except maybe subbing in Aerosmith before 3?

1->2->Rocks the 80s->Aerosmith->3

Like that?

jer7583

12-20-2008, 02:40 AM

heavyd853

12-20-2008, 02:43 AM

avoid xenosaga if you can..

3 makes up for 1 and 2, but its still fairly forgettable once you finish it.

If you want ps2 rpg hotness, I suggest Shadow Hearts: Covenant.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 02:46 AM

So for straight difficulty curve purposes , following the series in order basically is the way to go , except maybe subbing in Aerosmith before 3?

1->2->Rocks the 80s->Aerosmith->3

Like that?

I dunno about rocks the 80s.

GH1 and GH2 are very similar. But the window for HOPOs is more generous in GH2 so a lot of it, to me, doesn't feel like I'm "rocking out" or something...

As far as 1, 2, and 3 go, 3 is probably the most difficult. The jump from medium to hard in GH2 is like the jump from easy to medium in GH. When chika and I first started playing, easy was mostly easy, medium got hard about halfway through and hard was medium with the occasional orange note. I've not tried GH3 on medium... I played through on easy for the cheese first. But I did try the Halo 3 theme on medium and it kicked my ass. And I normally can play on medium with no problem.

I definitely got stuck at some point on hard on GH... but after playing enough GH2, I was able to go back and almost complete GH on hard. GH2 murders me on hard at about set six or seven. Not sure how far I could get on hard in GH3, but your general order ir probably about right... though it might be 2 -> 1 -> Rt80s -> A -> 3.

jer7583

12-20-2008, 02:53 AM

You're a braver man than I if you make it to the end of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkpfkWCs9h8

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 02:53 AM

I dunno about rocks the 80s.

GH1 and GH2 are very similar. But the window for HOPOs is more generous in GH2 so a lot of it, to me, doesn't feel like I'm "rocking out" or something...

As far as 1, 2, and 3 go, 3 is probably the most difficult. The jump from medium to hard in GH2 is like the jump from easy to medium in GH. When chika and I first started playing, easy was mostly easy, medium got hard about halfway through and hard was medium with the occasional orange note. I've not tried GH3 on medium... I played through on easy for the cheese first. But I did try the Halo 3 theme on medium and it kicked my ass. And I normally can play on medium with no problem.

I definitely got stuck at some point on hard on GH... but after playing enough GH2, I was able to go back and almost complete GH on hard. GH2 murders me on hard at about set six or seven. Not sure how far I could get on hard in GH3, but your general order ir probably about right... though it might be 2 -> 1 -> Rt80s -> A -> 3.

Sounds good , thanks. BTW , where exactly would Rock Band/Rock Band 2 fall between those?

DarthPuma

12-20-2008, 02:57 AM

I play expert, and imothat is where you realy see the quality gap between 2 and 3. The second Is just way more fun thAn the third on the high levels because you really feel like you are playing the song and not just wildly flailing The buttons.

heavyd853

12-20-2008, 02:59 AM

The easy songs in RB1 and two fall in the GH2 range, but the hardest songs in the Rock Band series are damned hard. Think the last set of GH3, except imagine theres another set above that, and you have Rock Band.

dmaul1114

12-20-2008, 03:11 AM

Put another 3 or 4 hours into Oblivion. Finished the Fighter's Guild quests. Spent a long while trying to clear out random quests from my log--got all those done except for one Daedric Shrine quest where I need to level up my mysticism a good bit to cast a spell to make Black Stone.

Then got into the thieves guild and saved before getting into those quests. Guess now I'll try to finish those off, and then deal with the Arena, Mage's Guild and maybe all the Daedric Shrine quests before going on to the expansions.

Great game. Definitely need a guide (or gamefaqs and googling some maps in my case) to figure out a few quests here and there that don't give you much to go on though.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 03:13 AM

Arena is probably the damn easiest but fun. Still the Brotherhood ones stand out as the best but I know you did that already.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 03:16 AM

Dark Brotherhood was tight. There was a thieves guild quest that pissed me off to no end though... that was probably the last one. The mage guild ones sucked.... fetch quest BS. I think the only ones I might've skipped were the fighter's guild. I did a large majority of the daedric shrine quests and knights of the nine.

jer7583

12-20-2008, 03:18 AM

As an alternative to that awful video I posted before. This is pure joy. But it's in my blog instead. Go give me hits. okayy?

Reminds me so much of when I used to work the arcade my family owned when I was a teenager. Hitting the circuit breakers to flip on all the machines and hearing them run through their startup sequences and attract modes is such an incredibly happy/nerdy thing.

RIP Arcades.. we hardly knew you.

Nelo Ice

12-20-2008, 03:19 AM

i feel like i should start oblivion now
then again im still lookin for a lvling mod and im still installing other mods lol

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 03:21 AM

As an alternative to that awful video I posted before. This is pure joy.

Reminds me so much of when I used to work the arcade my family owned when I was a teenager. Hitting the circuit breakers to flip on all the machines and hearing them run through their startup sequences and attract modes is such an incredibly happy/nerdy thing.

RIP Arcades.. we hardly knew you.

My family owned an arcade for a short time... it was about the only small-business venture we ever tried. Unfortunately, the money wasn't there in the small town and we had to close down... I had a helluva good time there though, as I was able to play a lot of free shit on the jukebox and had my stepfather teaching me to shoot pool... I remember we had one of the thunderblade sitdown arcade machines too... that was fucking boss. And "house" tokens too... it was a shame we only had so many of them. 8\

jer7583

12-20-2008, 03:25 AM

Nelo Ice

12-20-2008, 03:28 AM

tf2 is so much fun also any other ggters play on steam?
i got dod:s and cs:s and tf2

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 03:29 AM

Nice! My grandma had a restaurant for many years and expanded to a mini golf/driving range/arcade in the mid 90s.. right around the tail end of MK2 and SF2T being popular. We had some awesome machines in there for a few years.

I'm having trouble recalling -- I only remember thunderblade, the jukebox, and the pool table off the top of my head... it was probably about 1991 when we tried to do it. I would've killed to have a MK/MK2 machine or SF2T machine with house quarters. I used to show up 30 minutes before school in 7th and 8th grade when SF2 had become popular... I'd hold court for the 35 minutes before the bell rung in the little pizza place across the street from the school... usually only needed $.50 max. Those were the days. Now if only I could find a decent priced decent arcade stick so I could finish reliving my youth with SSFIITHDR....

dmaul1114

12-20-2008, 03:30 AM

Yeah, the Dark Brotherhood quests were a lot of fun. Most of the Fighter's Guild were as well. I'm worried the Thieve's Guild will get tedious as I imagine it's a lot of sneaking around etc.

jer7583

12-20-2008, 03:32 AM

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 03:38 AM

Yeah, the Dark Brotherhood quests were a lot of fun. Most of the Fighter's Guild were as well. I'm worried the Thieve's Guild will get tedious as I imagine it's a lot of sneaking around etc.

I ended up doing something wrong on the last mission, so something didn't trigger right and made it all fux up. I had to redo it like 4 times before I finally figured out what was going on and got it right.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 03:40 AM

unfortunately no house tokens.. our machines were all rented from a local vending operator.

I did blow $20 in one sitting on MK2 once, though. haha!

And I went to an arcade machine auction a few times. If you ever have the chance, go to one of those and bring your own extension cord. Free play all day on hundreds of machines if you can plug it in... amazing!

Ours were like that too... a local vendor put all the stuff in our place and we took a portion of the profits and did the advertising and shiznot.

We were allowed to have like $20 in house tokens a month or something -- it was good for keeping an 11 year old distracted while running the place after school.

I'd probably blown through that much in one session of MK2 as well -- when it came out TimeOut used to give out gift books for arcade tokens... I used to get them in my stocking -- I blew threw many a five dollar book in one sitting thanks to MK2 or UMK3. Mostly MK2 though...

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 03:44 AM

do i wanna play mercs 2 or LBP?

VipFREAK

12-20-2008, 03:58 AM

I happen to see Xplay and they featured Mad World which looked fucking awesome until I found out it's for the Wii only. EPIC FAIL

They also had FEAR 2, ohmyfuckinggod! Can't wait! Mechs! Coming in FEB! wow.

Dr Mario Kart

12-20-2008, 04:05 AM

So what you're saying is you mistook a Wii game for a PS3/360 game?

zewone

12-20-2008, 04:07 AM

So what you're saying is you mistook a Wii game for a PS3/360 game?

It was on TV, 480i.

VipFREAK

12-20-2008, 04:13 AM

The cell shading gave it away, but it continues to baffle me why they would put a non gay game on a gay system and not the systems that would make the best use of it... The other time I thought this was ManHunt 2. Then again, all those Wii owners are probably jealous so that's why.

Oh yeah, Yes... I'm being a troll.

zewone

12-20-2008, 04:22 AM

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 04:25 AM

js1

12-20-2008, 08:04 AM

NMH is why I still own my Wii. Madworld and NMH2 are just more things to look forward to due to holding onto it. I do constantly question why I still have it, but I keep remind myself of the gems that slowly are out down the road.

on the note I really hope the Little King game is good.

Same here. It's so tempting to get rid of it especially during the holidays when I can get close to what I paid for it two years ago. But I told myself that I would not get rid of my systems ever again, because at some point I always want to re-buy it.

KingBroly

12-20-2008, 09:05 AM

Selling a system IMO is pretty stupid, at least when the current console cycle is still going on.

Although I have put deep thought into selling my PSP, despite me knowing I want Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, which I think is vaporware for now, despite gameplay footage, considering it doesn't have a time frame yet (Not even 2009)

Nelo Ice

12-20-2008, 09:07 AM

pete5883

12-20-2008, 10:00 AM

I'll admit, that in motion, the graphics are tolerable, maybe even good. But the still frames look like someone thought it would be a bright idea to stylize the game like Face Breaker on the Dreamcast.

You mean Ready 2 Rumble?

manthing

12-20-2008, 10:02 AM

Starknight:

GH 80's = GH2 difficulty wise.

It's the same gameplay

Chibi_Kaji

12-20-2008, 10:45 AM

I think I'm just going to restart Persona 4 on easy today. I really don't have the time to devote to grinding right now.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 12:08 PM

MGS4 progress: I'm in early Act 4.

The battle against Raging Raven was a little bit of a bitch, but more satisfying than Laughing Octopus because I always felt I was in danger instead of always feeling, "Where are you, bitch? Stop laughing."

The whole cutscene clusterfuck at the end of act 3 was actually pretty cool. Everyone from Liquid leaving Snake and Eva behind to the Holy Shit the System is His moment was really well done. Yay Kojima!

I pretty much wet myself when I got to replay the beginning of Shadow Moses Island MGS-style, complete with polygons and never-ending guards and security cams, oh my! And then going through the same area again MGS4-style was just as cool, hearing all of the voices/memories from MGS in the background.

I just blew up the GECKO using the MkIII to electrify his ass, btw. More progress today, hopefully.

seanr1221

12-20-2008, 12:36 PM

So what you're saying is the game would be better suited for PS3/360?

Yes.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 01:00 PM

C'mon, Breakdown has a huge following. Everyone's been waiting for another game like it. ...or not. Gad, that game was shameful. I seriously was ready to hurt people. I'm still bitter at Namco.

:hot:

But I love Breakdown. <_<

Rei no Otaku

12-20-2008, 01:01 PM

:hot:

But I love Breakdown. <_<
I liked it too...

VipFREAK

12-20-2008, 01:02 PM

NMH was also non-gay.

Ok, I give up... What's NMH?

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 01:03 PM

No More Heroes.

VipFREAK

12-20-2008, 01:12 PM

Watched the trailer. That was actually pretty EPIC looking too. Again, becomes an EPIC FAIL.

Gay american dub FTL too...

refusedchaos

12-20-2008, 01:33 PM

if i ever get it wii, it would be for just NMH 1 & 2, Fatal Frame 4, Mad World, and the gundam games...but im 90% sure i wont get it since i dont want another gamecube in my room

dallow

12-20-2008, 02:02 PM

This game is fun, Achievement Unlocked. There are 100 achievements.
One giant meta game.

I got 79% of the achievements before I had to use the hints (which got me another achievement), finished in 588 seconds.

http://armorgames.com/play/2893/achievement-unlocked

dmaul1114

12-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Selling a system IMO is pretty stupid, at least when the current console cycle is still going on.

Depends. I got rid of my Wii this spring and haven't missed it at all. Tired of Nintendo franchises, don't like Japanese games like NMH, don't like casual games, hated it not being HD, hated motion controls, hated the crappy online gaming set up and I don't have time to play all the 360 games I'd like to so no need for a second console period. :D

dallow

12-20-2008, 03:06 PM

Depends. I got rid of my Wii this spring and haven't missed it at all. Tired of Nintendo franchises, don't like Japanese games like NMH, don't like casual games, hated it not being HD, hated the crappy online gaming set up and I don't have time to play all the 360 games I'd like to so no need for a second console period. :D
He was assuming that one liked videogames, and therefore it would be unwise to sell it.

dmaul1114

12-20-2008, 03:20 PM

He was assuming that one liked videogames, and therefore it would be unwise to sell it.

I like video games. Doesn't mean I like the type of games on all systems or have the free time to keep up with good games on multiple systems.

The only people who need multiple consoles are the true hardcore gamers who have gaming as their favorite activity, have very broad gaming tastes, and are fortunate enough to have the free time to play a shit ton of games.

As a busy adult, with hobbies I enjoy more than gaming, and really only liking FPS and Western RPGs these days, I don't fit that bill. And thus selling the console was a wise move for me--especially given all my specific dislikes of it listed above.

guinaevere

12-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Any of you need or want a Gears 2 theme code, send me a PM.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 03:32 PM

Okay, MGS4 boss battles suck.

Laughing Octopus: Kill fodder, spend half the battle running around the area trying to find where she's hiding so I can blast her in the face while she annoyingly laughs in the background.

Raging Raven: Kill fodder, spend half the battle running up and down stairs/around in a circle waiting for her to sit still so I can blast her in the face while she annoying rages in the background.

Crying Wolf: Kill fodder, run around this huge-ass snowy area trying to find wherever the hell she is so I can shoot her in the face while she cries in the background. Then she pounces on me out of nowhere and I die.

So basically, each one amounts to me running around bored for 20 minutes just trying to find the boss and be able to hit it, hit it a couple of times, then get killed and swear because I wasted twenty minutes.

dallow

12-20-2008, 03:34 PM

I like video games. Doesn't mean I like the type of games on all systems or have the free time to keep up with good games on multiple systems.

The only people who need multiple consoles are the true hardcore gamers who have gaming as their favorite activity, have very broad gaming tastes, and are fortunate enough to have the free time to play a shit ton of games.

As a busy adult, with hobbies I enjoy more than gaming, and really only liking FPS and Western RPGs these days, I don't fit that bill. And thus selling the console was a wise move for me--especially given all my specific dislikes of it listed above.
He was assuming that one cared for more than just Western blockbusters.

zewone

12-20-2008, 03:41 PM

Why are you giving him shit, dallow?

ninja dog

12-20-2008, 03:48 PM

I'd rather temporarily own a console to play a handful of exclusives than have a wii or PS3 sitting around collecting dust for years, only to be turned on every once in a while. Find a cheap system on ebay so you can guarantee your money back and you're set.

also, I just noticed Izanagi's crotch cup looks like a vag tee hee

dallow

12-20-2008, 03:49 PM

Same reason you give TMK shit I guess.
No real reason.

ninja dog

12-20-2008, 03:51 PM

now that's unfair. tmk purposely opens himself to shit...why else would someone write a dissertation's worth of text whenever the quality of the PS3 comes into question? he likes being abused.

dallow

12-20-2008, 03:54 PM

I think he likes the attention too.
He'll write blocks of text on any subject, though. Not just Sony, just whatever he likes.

Rei no Otaku

12-20-2008, 03:56 PM

Why are you giving him shit, dallow?
Seriously. Everything he said is quite true and valid. I love video games, and probably play more games a day than most people here. That being said, I sold my Wii a couple weeks ago as well.

dallow

12-20-2008, 04:00 PM

Seriously. Everything he said is quite true and valid. I love video games, and probably play more games a day than most people here. That being said, I sold my Wii a couple weeks ago as well.I have no beef with selling systems.
I just notice he's always mentioning how he sold his Wii and only needs one system, japanese games = suck, changing goalposts, etc etc.

It's obvious the Wii is the last thing he needed around. I'd have sold it if I were him as well. I wouldn't keep showboating it though.

If I didn't have a heart, I'd sell mine. Looks so helpless sitting there by itself.

Rei no Otaku

12-20-2008, 04:02 PM

Finished Fallout 3. Can't wait for the DLC now. Really good game, but I definitely liked Oblivion more.

Now to move onto the next game in my backlog. Which should I play next?

Valkyria Chronicles
Saints Row 2
Tomb Raider Underworld
Last Remnant

dallow

12-20-2008, 04:07 PM

Ah whatever, sorry dmaul for 'giving you shit'.

There's just something about you that annoys me.
I'm sure I annoy more than my fair share of people on here.

zewone

12-20-2008, 04:12 PM

Same reason you give TMK shit I guess.
No real reason.

I have plenty of reasons.

jer7583

12-20-2008, 04:16 PM

dmaul does seem to pull out the "well I'm an adult with adult responsibilities so, being an adult, I don't have time for all this stuff and I can only play western games, which are much better than everything else, as long as i'm shooting something, so it holds my attention, because I don't have a lot of time like I used to when I was a kid, because I'm an adult now, with adult responsibilities, and adult things to do." card every time he posts..

DarthPuma

12-20-2008, 04:32 PM

I received Prince of Persia and Outrun for PC today. Gonna play them after I figure out how to install Outrun.

Prince of Persia's audio is fucked up, the music is loud and the voices are super quiet, but it seems fun.

Rei no Otaku

12-20-2008, 05:04 PM

evanft

12-20-2008, 05:10 PM

Starknight:

GH 80's = GH2 difficulty wise.

It's the same gameplay

GH2 is much harder than GH80s. This is a fact.

dmaul1114

12-20-2008, 05:17 PM

He was assuming that one cared for more than just Western blockbusters.

And I was just saying that him stating as fact that it's a bad idea to sell a console in the middle of a generation isn't applicable to everyone. Not everyone needs multiple consoles and not all consoles appeal to everyone.

Just like I was pointing out to ninja dog the other day the PC version of games isn't a superior experience for everyone as some people just hate computers and gaming on them.

People talk in absolutes rather than opinions too much on here.

Ah whatever, sorry dmaul for 'giving you shit'.

There's just something about you that annoys me.
I'm sure I annoy more than my fair share of people on here.

No worries. And it's mutual. I'm not a fan of the hardcore gamer crowd in general so more people on here annoy me than not. But it's fun annoying them back when stuck in the office (especially on a Saturday) so it's all good. :D Also just a consequence of being older than most of the CAG regulars I guess.

That is kind of true, but then most of us have our quirks that we're known for.

Indeed. I just very much have a love/hate relationship with gaming. I enjoy playing, but feel guility playing as I should be spending more time finishing up my dissertation and working on scholarly publications to start building up my CV for tenure. As well as often wanting to spend more time watch movies, doing outdoors stuff etc.

Especially in a week like this were I've probably dumped 25 hours or so into Oblivion--and thus I'm stuck in the office on a Saturday trying to finish up some stuff I should have gotten done a couple days ago. Oh well, just finished and off to a holiday party at a friends now.

hankmecrankme

12-20-2008, 05:39 PM

Breakdown was well worth the $6 I paid for it. I want a sequel.

Fallout 3 is too fun Sawed off shotgun to the back of a dude's head with VATS? Just awesome. I'm pure evil and just killing anyone I want. I blew up some bums with a grenade too. :)

We all ave our little quirks. That's what makes a person unique. If everyone was the same, life would be so fucking boring.

Nelo Ice

12-20-2008, 05:49 PM

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Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 05:56 PM

I think I might retract my "lame MGS4 bosses" post, because Vamp and Metal Gear Ray were pretty awesome.

Just finished Act 4; 5 is installing right now. So Vamp, Naomi, and Raiden all getting (apparently) killed off within a few cutscenes of each other surprised me a little. And in the case of Raiden (if he's actually dead, which, hey, seems like it with the heartstring-tugging voiceover flashbacK), he seemed pretty underused in the game--shows up, gets cut up by Vamp, spends the next act and a half recovering in the Nomad and chilling with Sunny, then shows up to kill Vamp and preform a heroic sacrifice. Kinda lame after they went to such great lengths to turn him into Super Robot Ninja Badass Guy. If anyone watches Lost, it reminded me of Michael's return and death in season 4; spends the whole time not doing much until it's Heroic Sacrifice Time.

Aww, Naomi died. Sad Otacon was sad.

And woah, the Metal Gear-on-Metal Gear action was badass, even if it was possibly the easiest boss fight so far.

So, Act 5. Here we go.

zewone

12-20-2008, 06:03 PM

Act 5 has my favorite boss battle.

hankmecrankme

12-20-2008, 06:06 PM

hankme u have the pc version right?

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Yep. And I'll be entering that contest every day. :)

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 06:32 PM

Still haven't started Act 5. Gonna take a break and get some Subway. Eat fresh?

So far, cutscenes really haven't bothered me with their length. Except the mission briefings.

DarthPuma

12-20-2008, 06:36 PM

Anyone want a share of Pixle Junk Eden? I'm trying to get rid of them so I can justify buying Rolando or Sim City. 2.25 a pop.

Chibi_Kaji

12-20-2008, 06:40 PM

I think I burned myself out on RPGs again. I haven't been in the mood to play Valkyria Chronicles or Persona 4 for a while. I think I'm just going to take a break from the genre and play some other games for a while.

whoknows

12-20-2008, 06:44 PM

I'm right at the end of Valkyria Chronicles.

Still can't bring myself to beat it. :-P

The Crotch

12-20-2008, 06:49 PM

pete5883

12-20-2008, 06:50 PM

Watched the trailer. That was actually pretty EPIC looking too. Again, becomes an EPIC FAIL.

Gay american dub FTL too...

I think the American dub is the only dub. So it's also the Japanese dub.

dmaul does seem to pull out the "well I'm an adult with adult responsibilities so, being an adult, I don't have time for all this stuff and I can only play western games, which are much better than everything else, as long as i'm shooting something, so it holds my attention, because I don't have a lot of time like I used to when I was a kid, because I'm an adult now, with adult responsibilities, and adult things to do." card every time he posts..
Now that you mention it, that is pretty common. Comes off as a bit condescending after a while.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 07:08 PM

Anyone know how long this "upgrade to Gold and get 400 MS Points" offer lasts? I'm renewing next week.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 07:19 PM

Send Valkyria Chronicles to me.

no to me. I'm killing to play it. :drool:

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 08:40 PM

Wow, now I remember why I stopped playing MGS4 two months ago. When you're actually not in a cutscene or a boss battle, the gameplay is pretty lame.

COOL! I'm sneaking through this ship an all of a sudden this trapeze-artist of a dipshit leaps out of nowhere and lands in front of me. Did he see me from afar? No, because he turns around once he lands and THEN notices me.

So, shit, what I do? There's pretty much a million enemies, so, okay, I'll just try to run to the end of the area and take down as many as I can on my way there.

Hey, I made it, and I still have almost full health, somehow! Okay, open the door.

Oh.

I have to mash the triangle button to open it.

And as I'm doing that, a GECKO runs over and kicks me in the face.

FISSION MAILED.

whoknows

12-20-2008, 08:48 PM

That's probably the hardest part of the game.

You're just being harsh because you're frustrated ;)

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 08:51 PM

Yeah. <_<

But it's still stupid as hell, when I was totally sneaking, tranq'ing every person I saw, and this guy comes in out of fucking NOWHERE and puts everyone into alert.

Five times now I've gotten to the back half, gotten an alert, and died trying to open the door.

Even if I tranq the GECKOs (which I didn't know I could do until now) more FROGs come and shoot me while I'm doing it.

Piss me off.

whoknows

12-20-2008, 08:53 PM

Yeah, it was pretty annoying.

You'll eventually get it though. The rest of the game after that is awesome.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 09:16 PM

Breakdown was well worth the $6 I paid for it. I want a sequel.

2nded. Plus the irish main character was a good idea IMHO.

wait shit... I'm talking about Beatdown. :lol:

I got far in breakdown but kinda got bored with it later. it was what Mirrors Edge before ME.

Mr. Anderson

12-20-2008, 09:52 PM

Anybody up for Gears? I need a party!

seanr1221

12-20-2008, 10:05 PM

I wish I could right now, Sammy.

We need to play soon though.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 10:08 PM

I moved stealthily across the boat.

Took down every FROG in sight with the tranq. pistol, whatever it's called.

Halfway across, I climbed a ladder and ended up on top of a vent.

I slowly crawled across, sniping every FROG.

Took down a GECKO and blew it up.

Made it inches to the door.

Tranq'd the legs of the GECKO in front of it.

Then some asshole--

ONE ASSHOLE

--turns the corner.

ALERT.

At least half a dozen FROGs immediantly appear.

Everyone is shooting.

Can't open the door.

Can't retaliate, some asshole just knocked me down.

The GECKO gets back up and turns towards me.

Doesn't matter; I'm already gone.

Otacon yells "SNAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!" in his girly voice as I throw my Dualshock 3 across the room.

My dog is all, "WTF?"

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 10:11 PM

metal gear can be hard, but then it can be easy if you play it smart.

it's still the easiest MGS out of all 4.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 10:13 PM

Fuck the other three. I tossed so many controllers playing those assholes.

I just...I think I've been spoiled by playing Splinter Cell. You know, with its being able to save anywhere and having good stealth gameplay.

And I think it's also because of one of my biggest problems with games: having to do stupid shit over and over again. For example, on this level: having to take care of the initial two batches of FROGs at the beginning. There's zero difficulty to it, and I've done it half a dozen times now. Why do I have to keep doing it? It's just like failing a mission in GTAIV and having to make two cross-game-world road trips to get back to the meat of the mission when you retry it. It just makes me want to put the game in the ocean.

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 10:16 PM

That is kind of true, but then most of us have our quirks that we're known for.

I know I do , such as being picky about wanting a game on the system it's "best" on , or alternatively wanting to keep a series together on the same family of systems even if the game might be just as good if not better on another (wanting fallout 3 on pc instead of just getting it on the 360 is a good recent example).

Recently I've noticed another quirk developing , which is being more interested in playing the older cheap budget games I pick up from goozex/gamestop/amazon than playing the blockbuster GOTY games (Being more interested in playing Turok , Army of Two that I picked up from Gamefly than playing Fallout 3 , Prince of Persia , Fable 2 ect.).

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 10:22 PM

Also, I wish there was a way to reload your save without dying (unless there is and I've totally missed it). I hate getting an alert and then waiting forever to die (because when I'm NOT trying to stay alive, of course, it takes forever for Snake to die).

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 10:23 PM

metal gear can be hard, but then it can be easy if you play it smart.

it's still the easiest MGS out of all 4.

No metal gear solid game is difficult, really -- though I had some problems with the final boss in MGS3.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 10:24 PM

I have quite a few quirks, but one I'm proud of is my ability to keep smiling my collection down to stuff I really love. I'm more proud of my collection being focused and small versus most of what I see on the internet.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 10:25 PM

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 10:29 PM

ARGH.

I'm going to....I'm going to smash this game into a jelly!

Bioshocked360

12-20-2008, 10:30 PM

ARGH.

I'm going to....I'm going to smash this game into a jelly!
Send it to me, I'll take it for free. 8-)

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 10:31 PM

:lol: I never knew MGS4 on a non-100% stealth run could be frustrating. felt like butter.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 10:33 PM

It's not that bad, once you figure out the pattern... if you stay on the left and wait in the shadows, one of the Geckos will get slammed, then you only have to avoid one while opening the door.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 10:37 PM

Wah. Three posters and no one got the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia reference?

Life is ass.

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 10:40 PM

Wah. Three posters and no one got the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia reference?

Life is ass.

Unless the show got better , I though IASIP was crap. Not funny , annoying and frustrating. I might still be willing to give it another shot , but the handfull of episodes I saw just didn't do anything for me.

And it's not because I don't get "dark humor" because I've seen other shows that would probably be classified as such and liked them.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 10:48 PM

Everything you just said is a lie.

Well, this time I took the left path. Got to the first GECKO, was about to take it down and...some bitch wandered out from behind me, saw me, and I was fucked.

I just...I don't get it. Apparently it's really easy, but I just don't get it. Going this way was a lot more frustrating than what I did the first time, too; bitches kept wandering in and waking everyone up.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 10:57 PM

There's a pattern where you don't even need to stun anyone... let me see if I can find it.
(I looked around for info on it, cause it frustrated the hell out of me too).

I think this is what I came across that helped immensely:

When you take control, equip the Mk2 and crawl to the eastern side of the
ship, which is the left in this case since you're facing south. Crawl down
the path here and shoot the two Haven Troopers that begin walking towards
you. If you can, aim for the one behind the other to avoid her partner from
getting suspicious. Once they've both been knocked out, continue down the
side of the ship. Another pair of Haven Troopers jump down from the second
floor in front of you, so take them out as well.

Keep heading down this path until you reach the two Haven Troopers' bodies.
Another Trooper will begin walking in Snake's direction, and they may become
suspicious if they see the bodies lying around. Quickly knock her out with a
headshot, and wait here for a moment. Two more Troopers are patrolling this
area, but you can wait for them to walk away and sneak by. As you approach
your last victim's body, another Haven Trooper be show up farther down -
knock her out, too.

Here's where the trouble can begin if you slip up. A Gekko is roaming around
the south end of the bow - directly in front of the porthole you need to
enter. We can worry about that later, however, as the task at the moment is
to simply reach the exit first. There are some crates and a large cylindrical
tank labeled "R1" in front of you, so stand up and hug the tank to squeeze
between them and avoid entering the main area where the Gekko is. Once on the
other side, begin crawling south again, but keep an eye on your radar for any
hostile blips. Two more Haven Troopers will jump down from the second floor,
so keep your Mk2 on hand and take them out.

From here it's a straight run to the exit, but there's a catch. The door you
need to go through is airtight, and you have to turn the handle several times
before it opens. This can create problems if you've set off an alert, as you
probably won't have the time to open it before being attacked.

With this in mind, crawl around the corner and hide behind a crate east of
the door. A second Gekko will jump down directly in front of the door, but
Mei Ling comes through when it counts, and one of her ship's canons hits the
Gekko, destroying it. With that out of the way, wait for the remaining Gekko
to walk away, and then quickly run over and open the door. Once inside, grab
all of the items and enter the elevator.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 10:59 PM

Unless the show got better , I though IASIP was crap. Not funny , annoying and frustrating. I might still be willing to give it another shot , but the handfull of episodes I saw just didn't do anything for me.

And it's not because I don't get "dark humor" because I've seen other shows that would probably be classified as such and liked them.

yeah. IASIP never made me really laugh. Curb Your Enthusiasm is gold though. The Office is up there as well...

anyone have a list of games with humor as good? old point and click games seem to be one of the few genres to keep this.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 11:02 PM

Is KoF Neo Wave any good?

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 11:03 PM

yeah. IASIP never made me really laugh. Curb Your Enthusiasm is gold though. The Office is up there as well...

anyone have a list of games with humor as good? old point and click games seem to be one of the few genres to keep this.

I'm sure you already know this , but the Ace Attorney games always give me some good consistent laughs. I've been laughing quite a bit at The Simpsons Game for the DS while I've been playing it as well.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 11:04 PM

Oh fuck fuck motherfuck, I did it.

And you guys are out of your minds. It's Always Sunny is great.

(actually, I watched the first season and quit when it was first on. I just recently discovered it on Hulu and love it.)

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 11:06 PM

I'm sure you already know this , but the Ace Attorney games always give me some good consistent laughs. I've been laughing quite a bit at The Simpsons Game for the DS while I've been playing it as well.

Not sure if The Simpsons DS has the same script as the console versions, but there were a few decent jokes in there. I thought Phoenix Wright was boring though. 8\

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 11:08 PM

Not sure if The Simpsons DS has the same script as the console versions, but there were a few decent jokes in there. I thought Phoenix Wright was boring though. 8\

I was kinda wondering that too about the simpsons game. I have both the DS and the 360 version since they are both supposed to play like different games , but I was curious how similar the story and script were between the two.

Halo05

12-20-2008, 11:09 PM

Disgaea is pretty funny if you're just running through the story. The grinding is pretty emotionless.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 11:10 PM

I thought Phoenix Wright was boring though. 8\

This.

So the family is going to buy me a laptop for graduation. What do I want? I'm asking GGT because I'm laptop illiterate.

I don't really PC Game so I don't care much about that. I guess I just want something that will run competently and look nice.

Suggestions, laptop gurus of the gee gee tee?

StarKnightX

12-20-2008, 11:12 PM

And you guys are out of your minds. It's Always Sunny is great.

(actually, I watched the first season and quit when it was first on. I just recently discovered it on Hulu and love it.)

I watched some of the first season when it first came on and it didn't do a thing for me. When I heard they were bringing in Devito for season 2 I came back since I like Danny Devito. He was about the only thing I liked in the few episodes of season 2 I watched. I ultimately gave up on the show again.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 11:13 PM

Tim Schafer games, even if I don't enjoy them, have good humor. Strangely I find alot of indie games have pretty damn good humor as well.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 11:13 PM

This.

So the family is going to buy me a laptop for graduation. What do I want? I'm asking GGT because I'm laptop illiterate.

I don't really PC Game so I don't care much about that. I guess I just want something that will run competently and look nice.

Suggestions, laptop gurus of the gee gee tee?

a MGS4 one. I hear they are frustrating.

heavyd853

12-20-2008, 11:23 PM

Yo! I just got back from biking home through a snowpocalypse!

Xenogears was pretty funny, though it was sporadic because of the length of the game.

I remember FFVIII having some good humor too.

and shadow hearts 2!

All rpgs, sorta biased. Shush!

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 11:32 PM

a MGS4 one. I hear they are frustrating.

ReRo, you ignorant slut.

lol

Azumangaman

12-20-2008, 11:41 PM

Worked all day, got MONEY and Batman: The Complete Animated Series (The good one) and I watched Pan's Labyrinth (For the 7th time, 3rd on Blu Ray).
Its my favourite movie.
fucking great day!!!

Jesus_S_Preston

12-20-2008, 11:51 PM

I smell like MGS4 and Chicken Teriyaki.

Shower time, then maybe finish this bitch.

corrosivefrost

12-20-2008, 11:52 PM

I smell like MGS4 and Chicken Teriyaki.

Shower time, then maybe finish this bitch.

:rofl:

Gameplay wise, you don't have long left. The ending, however, takes FOREVER.

Lorddraco07

12-20-2008, 11:54 PM

My few past days have sucked so far. I've had no power since friday so I've been staying at a friends house. Haven't played nothing but L4D lately but no since Friday sadly.

RelentlessRolento

12-20-2008, 11:57 PM

ReRo, you ignorant slut.

lol

:lol: I hope you don't take me seriously. I'm looking for a new laptop as well next year but I'm really dumb about it with about the same amount of knowledge as you about hardware. I know my software well but I'm stupid with hardware.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 12:05 AM

I don't take fucking ANYONE in the GGT seriously.

Except Moxio.

I'm serious about him.

Doing him, that is.

This new conditioner smells like some sort of fruit!

RelentlessRolento

12-21-2008, 12:10 AM

damn. didn't realize Black Box, makers of skate., will be closed down after the game releases :cry:

all these devs that I liked in some form closing is making me sad. the good news is that new ones will be birthed int their place :D

oh and the arcade stick art I've been working on for a CAG seems to be finished. just need to do some layout corrections and it's good:

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/SamHideoLopez/Random/chund1png.png

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 12:35 AM

Shut the fuck up, Otacon! I don't care if I hit Meryl while Mantis is pupetting her! She's ugly and I hate her!

Bah.

RelentlessRolento

12-21-2008, 12:42 AM

always though Meryl was hot. I kinda go for that slight butch attitude.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 12:42 AM

Yeah, I prefer girls who look like girls.

guinaevere

12-21-2008, 12:49 AM

I hated Meryl (haven't played mgs4 yet). Couldn't deal with her emo, "I always wanted to be a soldier!!!!!" whining and kvetching. yeah, battlefield is the best place to work out your personal problems.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 12:54 AM

:rofl:

heavyd853

12-21-2008, 01:00 AM

She was a cooler character in MGS1, but she's still pretty hot in IV. I just hate the way they developed her character.

RelentlessRolento

12-21-2008, 01:07 AM

I'm fine with how she turned out. You can't have awesome characters without someone whining. I'm not talking about meryl whining, I'm talking about the rest of the cast. it was good whining though. I enjois ets.

Chibi_Kaji

12-21-2008, 01:19 AM

I thought Meryl looked much better in the early MGS4 trailers(Except the hair). In the game she looked more... manly then anything else. Now I'm not saying she needed to look like one of the girls from the Beast corps. But she didn't need to be so bulky...

heavyd853

12-21-2008, 01:41 AM

We needed more Raiden action in that game! He was a badass through and through in IV.

I demand a Raiden spinoff!

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 01:51 AM

It's all about Mei Ling...

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 01:56 AM

goddamn, i hate mercs 2.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 01:57 AM

We needed more Raiden action in that game! He was a badass through and through in IV.

I demand a Raiden spinoff!

The ironing here is how bad he was hated in MGS2 when he replaced snake as the playable character for the majority of the game.

dallow

12-21-2008, 02:15 AM

whoknows

12-21-2008, 02:17 AM

Finally beat Prince of Persia.

Good game. I enjoyed it besides the forced item collecting.

refusedchaos

12-21-2008, 02:19 AM

It's all about Mei Ling...

yuuuuuuuuuuup:D

Thomas96

12-21-2008, 02:24 AM

The ironing here is how bad he was hated in MGS2 when he replaced snake as the playable character for the majority of the game.

I enjoyed Raiden in MGS2, I always felt that he should have his own Ninja Gaiden-esq game. After seeing in in MGS4, he definitely needs his own game.

RelentlessRolento

12-21-2008, 02:29 AM

It's all about Mei Ling...

I was actually mostly attached to Johnny than most of the other characters. I felt the worst for otacon, wanted the best for johnny, wanted snake to get his due, and raped meryl.

RelentlessRolento

12-21-2008, 05:34 AM

well, it's 4:33am, I'm reading through The Watchmen for the first time (from what is apparently a porn site) and eating some beef cheap ramen. sounds like a good night to me.

genna try and get my family to play rock band 2 with me tomorrow.

Nelo Ice

12-21-2008, 07:16 AM

so diablo 2 battlechest is $19.99 at best buy this week

im guessing i should pick that up since ive never played diablo before

Krymner

12-21-2008, 07:22 AM

Best/Worst of GGT '08 Part 2 is up now!

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=5097

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9402/tibethw6.jpg
Enjoy!

bhk

12-21-2008, 08:44 AM

so diablo 2 battlechest is $19.99 at best buy this week

im guessing i should pick that up since ive never played diablo before

Yes, yes you should.

Also, after buying the game, if you create an account and then register your CD Key with the Blizzard store, you can download a digital copy of your game on any PC as many times as you wish, just like Steam :)

This works for all blizzard games as far as I know, not just Diablo II.

pete5883

12-21-2008, 09:38 AM

Wah. Three posters and no one got the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia reference?
I got it, and yes, that part in MGS4 was a pain in the dick.

I just signed up for Verizon Fios, so now maybe my PSN downloads will take less than 10 hours each? cue tmk post

Maklershed

12-21-2008, 09:40 AM

On Comcast cable, the 360 NXE took 2 minutes to dl and install. The latest PSN update took 14 minutes. :lol:

Brak

12-21-2008, 09:43 AM

I loathe turning my Triple on...

Azumangaman

12-21-2008, 10:28 AM

PS3 is kind of a failure to me. I DO have lots of Blu-Rays though, and it makes me smile when I watch them.
Off to work, then Vikings game, then celebrating the First Night of Channukah :)

ninja dog

12-21-2008, 10:36 AM

so diablo 2 battlechest is $19.99 at best buy this week

im guessing i should pick that up since ive never played diablo before

yes, and then go pick up the Starcraft battle chest at EB for $19.99. and never have to worry about playing another game again. Unless it's the Warcraft 3 battle chest :lol:

hay guys, my graduation ceremony is today. Finally done with college.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 11:01 AM

Finally beat Prince of Persia.

Good game. I enjoyed it besides the forced item collecting.

There were enough light seeds that I never really had to say "I need to go find another 70 orbs now." As long as you weren't teleporting everywhere ...

Did you like the final sections? Do not click unless you've beat PoP (the newest one)...

I thought the fight against Elika's father was a breeze after honing my skills against some of the other asshole bosses (I hated the Alchemist a lot... the spitting shit the Hunter started to do got old real quick!)... I was aggravated by not having a choice on cutting down the trees and reviving Elika again. I thought it cheapened the experience by making me feel like I just wasted however many hours because the shit just re-hit the fan. And the ending was so short and giving me a "...to be continued..." :bomb:

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 11:05 AM

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 11:22 AM

Gonna watch Jingle All the Way and then MGS4.

C'mon, guys.

ARNOLD PUNCHES A REINDEER IN THE FACE.

I love Johnny for some reason. He's just great.

Otacon cries and I feel weird.

I just got microwaved.

dallow

12-21-2008, 12:08 PM

Hopefully I can finish the Penny-Arcade game today.

dallow

12-21-2008, 12:15 PM

Through a series of flips and cashier mistakes (like giving me credit for a free game :) ) I picked up at pretty much no cost:

360:
Project Sylpheed
99 Nights

PS3:
GTAIV (rebought)
PSN $20 card

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 12:29 PM

Project Sylpheed is awesome.

The Crotch

12-21-2008, 12:30 PM

no to me. I'm killing to play it. :drool:2:30 AM, Wednesday, December 24. A small railroad bridge overlooking what was once the Morris Canal in New Jersey. Knives of no more than seven inches only.

First to draw blood, first to surrender, or to the death?

Halo05

12-21-2008, 12:30 PM

To the pain!

Krymner

12-21-2008, 12:42 PM

leveskikesko

12-21-2008, 12:44 PM

I was wondering what GGT thought.

Which game should I get, Prince of Perisa or Mirror's Edge? I'm feeling I could go either way right now.

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 12:45 PM

Prince of Persia.

Krymner

12-21-2008, 12:47 PM

Yah, what Rei said. Mirror's Edge just didn't do it for me.

Oh, BTW Rei, I'm finally getting around to watching Neon Gen. Evangelion. Good stuff!

dallow

12-21-2008, 12:49 PM

Play the ME demo and see if you'll like that kind of gameplay.

leveskikesko

12-21-2008, 12:55 PM

I really enjoyed the ME demo actually, but it seems like people are enjoying PoP much better. I'm concerned about PoP's difficulty, and the fact that Eurogamer doesn't really seem to dig it.

Maybe I should just skip out on both of them.

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 12:56 PM

Oh, BTW Rei, I'm finally getting around to watching Neon Gen. Evangelion. Good stuff!
Greatest show ever made, not to mention it's all about Rei.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 01:06 PM

Concerned about the difficulty?

PoP wasn't bad, but it's not worth $60.

$40 maybe.
$20 for sure.

The Crotch

12-21-2008, 01:41 PM

Aaaaand I've fininished Planescape: Torment. Thoughts are as follows...

Basic grinding is mostly irrelevant. 75% of the EXP seems to come through quests and conversations.
Party members are often irrelevant since they force EXP division. I probably should have just gone with four or five people. Honestly, Morte the Floating Skull was probably my best non-main-character fighter 'cause at least his HP wasn't made of suck.
Black Isle really loved the mothafuckin' whores.
Black Isle also sucked at doing AI. It seems like everyone in both Torment and Fallout 2 would be afflicted with temporary mental retardation about 30 seconds into a fight without fail.
The last bit of the game was pretty weak. Especially the second run through Curst. The enemy AI basically gave up all of the I in favour of the A and tried to compensate by throwing huge numbers of infinitely respawning enemies at you. Basically just turned into some easy-as-fuck grinding.
The game gives you a rest button, but I found only three places that allowed me to use it. One was an irrelevant plot detail, one was totally out of the way, and one was useful but stuck in the middle of that abomination of a fight in Curst.
The game also kinda gave a pretty big "Fuck you!" to anyone who wanted to use axes and not be a bad guy. All the really cool axes were evil only, and it was too late to switch my character over to anything worse than neutral.
Tattoos > Armour.
Daggers > Swords, apparently.
Scottish accent = distracting. Especially whe only one god damn character in the entire game has it.
Jennifer Hale has done voice acting for every single game in existence.

Damn good game overall with some major bugs and bad AI.

StarKnightX

12-21-2008, 01:51 PM

Sucks to hear that Factor 5 has closed. I was really hoping that they would give us a next-gen Rogue Squadron game one day.

X-Wing vs Tie-Fighter dogfights online in HD. Somebody make this shit happen, dammit!

Factor 5 is gone now too? Damn first Free Radical , then Black Box , now Factor 5 , what a crappy week for developers.

Chacrana

12-21-2008, 02:24 PM

The Great Crash Of 2008-2009!

It has to happen.

Ahadi

12-21-2008, 02:36 PM

Hey guys. How's everyone doing? Lots of snow over here.

I don't like Grandia 2. Nor do I like finals week or the week before finals. Though I've been playing a lot of Civ4 before I went to bed. I really need to learn how to actually play it. Like, keeping cities happy and healthy and stuff.

dmaul1114

12-21-2008, 02:41 PM

Now that you mention it, that is pretty common. Comes off as a bit condescending after a while.

No condescension intended. If anything my bitching is reflective of being envious of you young'uns and all your free time!

blueshinra

12-21-2008, 02:43 PM

We have lots of snow here as well. It's pretty... pretty cold, that is. Good thing we'll be in S. Fla. for Christmas!

Couldn't sleep, so got up early and played Animal Crossing. Damn Nookway didn't open until eight, though. Also broke both my high scores in Garbage Attack in Planet Puzzle League while doing Daily Play (the new record is 254, btw). Will probably play some Rune Factory now. Still tired, so don't want to play anything where I have to pay a lot of attention to the story.

Also, Happy Holidays (http://BlueShinra.deviantart.com/art/Holiday-Card-2008-106971812), all.

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 02:45 PM

Tons of snow here as well. It's still snowing in fact >.<

Home is kind of annoying. Getting sick of people flocking around me every time I go on it. People act like they've never seen a female character before.

blueshinra

12-21-2008, 02:47 PM

Home is kind of annoying. Getting sick of people flocking around me every time I go on it. People act like they've never seen a female character before.
Sounds like an MMO. (Guess it sort of is, though.)

Ahadi

12-21-2008, 03:17 PM

Tons of snow here as well. It's still snowing in fact >.<
Home is kind of annoying.

Still snowing here too. It's like fucking Groundhog day. I've woken up every day this week and it's been snowing :lol:

Home was kind of annoying from the moment I tried to leave my "house" and it took like 3 minutes to load the outside. Then another 3 minutes to load another area... And then the cycle continued. Unimpressed. Though Home isn't really much of anything to me anyway. I'm not in to it, and there's really nothing that appealing about it to me.

Krymner

12-21-2008, 04:08 PM

Home is kind of annoying. Getting sick of people flocking around me every time I go on it. People act like they've never seen a female character before.

I also saw this the few minutes I spent checking Home out. Every time a female avatar would stand in one spot for more than three seconds, guys would start crowding around it. I thought it was funny so I just hung back listening in to the conversations, and it was pathetic. Like, really totally pathetic to the point of being one of the most sad displays of human interaction within a digital environment that I had ever witnessed. Sometimes I'm ashamed to be a male. What a bunch of losers.

Oh well, I'm gonna go back to hitting on Rise in Persona 4 now...

hankmecrankme

12-21-2008, 05:30 PM

yes, and then go pick up the Starcraft battle chest at EB for $19.99. and never have to worry about playing another game again. Unless it's the Warcraft 3 battle chest :lol:

hay guys, my graduation ceremony is today. Finally done with college.

Congratulations on being done with college. :)

I bought the Warcraft 3 Battle Chest from GS used for $8 a long time ago. I've barely played it. Maybe I should?

Snow and cold here, fucking sucks ass. It's like -3 right now. Fuck winter.

More Falout 3 today, methinks.

Nelo Ice

12-21-2008, 05:31 PM

yes, and then go pick up the Starcraft battle chest at EB for $19.99. and never have to worry about playing another game again. Unless it's the Warcraft 3 battle chest :lol:

hay guys, my graduation ceremony is today. Finally done with college.

i already got both of those lying around my house somewhere :lol:
diablo 2 is the only one im missing

also grats on graduating

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 05:47 PM

hohez

12-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Semi finished Infinite Undiscovery today. 969/1000, the last two require a whole entire new playthrough to the optional boss so that's just going to have to wait. 90 hours of IU is enough for now. Really good game though, much better than I expected after always hearing mostly negative about it.

Now I'm in that "just finished a long game" limbo.

gunm

12-21-2008, 06:18 PM

80 degrees and sunny over here.

This weekend has been just Netflix/movies. And little bits of WoW here and there.

Maybe I'll try continuing Fallout 3 again tonight.

Dr Mario Kart

12-21-2008, 06:19 PM

The Great Crash Of 2008-2009!

It has to happen.
I'm always going to refer to it as the HD crash.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 06:25 PM

Also, shitty snow storm all over here.

Ahadi

12-21-2008, 06:37 PM

...did my post explode?

Finished MGS4 earlier.

Raiden gets two heroic sacrifices and still gets a happy ending. Hooray!

The battle with Screaming Mantis was pretty cool. lol at Psycho Mantis being destroyed by the power of the PS3's Awesomeness.

The fight against Liquid was pretty cool to watch, but kind of underwhelming. I expected a "true" boss battle afterward. When it didn't come and the act ended, I was all WTFBBQ.

Long cutscenes.

I'm pretty satisfied, though.

I loved the final battle. I couldn't imagine a better way to end a game. The change of the music just felt right. Every bit of it was simply amazing. I don't think I've felt the series of emotions I felt when MGS4 ended in any other form of media.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 06:40 PM

I'm always going to refer to it as the HD crash.

Yes, because a failing economy and less than quality game design had nothing to do with it. It was simply the cost of making graphics look better and have more pixels. That's what caused all these studios to fail/close. :roll:

pete5883

12-21-2008, 07:07 PM

Aaaaand I've fininished Planescape: Torment. Thoughts are as follows...
You know, I tried this out a couple years ago after hearing all the praise, and I enjoyed it, but I never got to the end. I was getting fucked up by sewer rats at some point and couldn't progress. I remember liking that I had so many quests, but the hub world/city/whatever was huge and I couldn't remember where to find the people that gave me the quests. I intend to start it again someday, but it's a very low priority.

Factor 5 is gone now too? Damn first Free Radical , then Black Box , now Factor 5 , what a crappy week for crappy developers.
Fixed. Well, Factor 5 at least. Never played a FR or BB game.

StarKnightX

12-21-2008, 07:16 PM

We have lots of snow here as well. It's pretty... pretty cold, that is. Good thing we'll be in S. Fla. for Christmas!

Also, Happy Holidays (http://BlueShinra.deviantart.com/art/Holiday-Card-2008-106971812), all.

Where in S.Florida are you headed?

I'm always going to refer to it as the HD crash.

Yes, because a failing economy and less than quality game design had nothing to do with it. It was simply the cost of making graphics look better and have more pixels. That's what caused all these studios to fail/close. :roll:

My thoughts exactly. If the economy weren't in the shitter right now I might agree with you DMK , but unfortunately this isn't like the 1983 crash. Outside forces were almost certainly to blame.

Fixed. Well, Factor 5 at least. Never played a FR or BB game.

The Rogue Squad games on the 64 and GCN were all solid (except maybe RS3 which was merely average). And I know I've mentioned it before but I seem to be in the minority in feeling that the Timesplitters games were all solid as well. As for Black Box , Skate was good , although I had a hard time getting the hang of it , and the NFS series was , well the NFS series. Good for what it was but hasn't been anything great in years.

I think the bigger twist/irony here is that Free Radical and Factor 5s last games were both PS3 exclusives.

pete5883

12-21-2008, 07:19 PM

I was really unimpressed by Rogue Squadron II on Gamecube. I thought if it didn't have the Star Wars name on it, reviews would've been a lot lower. Then Lair came out, and, well...

blueshinra

12-21-2008, 07:23 PM

Where in S.Florida are you headed?
The Hollywood/Pembroke Pines area, where my parents live. We're leaving on Tuesday. Still have to decide what DS games to bring :-P

StarKnightX

12-21-2008, 07:24 PM

I was really unimpressed by Rogue Squadron II on Gamecube. I thought if it didn't have the Star Wars name on it, reviews would've been a lot lower. Then Lair came out, and, well...

I felt like it was a really polished version of the 64 game. Although one odd thing that I had noted is that after I had played the GCN game , then went back and played the 64 one , that the 64 one seemed a lot easier. Which is strange since the GCN didn't seem that hard to begin with while the 64 seemed really tough when it first came out.

StarKnightX

12-21-2008, 07:25 PM

The Hollywood/Pembroke Pines area, where my parents live. We're leaving on Tuesday. Still have to decide what DS games to bring :-P

Figured you wouldn't be hitting the West Palm Beach area. Nothing exciting ever happens around here (unless its related to voting :dunce::bomb:).

pete5883

12-21-2008, 07:26 PM

I got to a star destroyer level which seemed physically impossible unless you found some hidden item a couple levels ago. That didn't help.

StarKnightX

12-21-2008, 07:35 PM

I got to a star destroyer level which seemed physically impossible unless you found some hidden item a couple levels ago. That didn't help.

Trying to think what that could have been. Was that the level that was supposed to be near the end of episode 6 (final battle over Endor) or the level where you had to stall the star destroyer while the recon ship escaped?

In either case I can't think of what item might have been so important to helping you win. Then again I haven't played the game in a few years either so my memory isn't helping much.

Chacrana

12-21-2008, 07:47 PM

It's true that absolutely nothing exciting happens in West Palm Beach. At least, nothing interesting happened when I was there. The cost of staying in the rich people part of town, I guess.

StarKnightX

12-21-2008, 07:52 PM

Along the same lines as the Guitar Hero question I asked the other night , how hard is Call of Duty 2 and 3 on Veteran? I know that to get all the achievements in 2 I have to beat the whole game on veteran (not sure about 3 but I'm sure I would there too since its the same way in 4 as well) and wanted to get an idea of how tough it is , as well as would it be better to play though the game once on normal or hardened before playing through on veteran?

Chacrana

12-21-2008, 07:54 PM

Call of Duty 2 was... actually fucking annoying on Veteran, particularly because of the checkpoint save system. I said "fuck it" around the time I got to the first part where you stay in that one house or whatever and fend off whoever your enemies were.

I can't believe I actually liked that game at one point...

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 08:00 PM

Playing a lot of Saints Row 2. It's a really fun game.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 08:10 PM

From what I've been told CoD2 on veteran is about the same as CoD4 on hardened.
CoD3 is hard to say, many people straight up said "fuck this game" because it was programmed wonderfully and masterfully by Treyarch.
--
SR2 felt like "Saints Row 1: The Expansion Pack" -- the graphics were terrible... and while the respect system is still licking the taint of some homeless bum, at least some of the activities weren't frustratingly difficult to complete at higher levels.

Rei no Otaku

12-21-2008, 08:14 PM

Dr Mario Kart

12-21-2008, 08:33 PM

Yes, because a failing economy and less than quality game design had nothing to do with it. It was simply the cost of making graphics look better and have more pixels. That's what caused all these studios to fail/close. :roll:
Sales and revenues in the industry are at record highs. Look at the list of recently dead studios on the last page. They are western, small, and had recent HD exclusive flops. This is no coincidence.

dmaul1114

12-21-2008, 08:33 PM

Yes, because a failing economy and less than quality game design had nothing to do with it. It was simply the cost of making graphics look better and have more pixels. That's what caused all these studios to fail/close. :roll:

Yep. And I couldn't care less about the companies that have gone. Some made good games in the past. But they dug their own graves making crappy games like Lair that doomed them. Not to mention making games PS3 exclusive--never wise to limit yourself to the last place console. I really won't miss any of the recent failures. Outside of the Rogue Squadron games I never liked much any of them did anyway.

There are plenty of devs making FPS and WRPGs to keep me happy. Far more than I can play. And I'm enjoying gaming the most since the SNES days so there's definitely been no HD crash for me. My interest was at an all time low at the end of last generation, and now raised up a bit. Just wish I had more time to play all these great games!

I get tired of all the anti-HD crap from DMK. It's good, the developers making shit games should die off. It's the nature of business. You make games that sell or you go out of business. There are plenty of developers making great games that are selling millions on the HD consoles. There's plenty of competition. I realize it sucks if the genre's you like have died of (or are dwindling), but that's life. Things change and you either go with the flow or decide it's not for you and move on to other things (like just being a retro gamer).

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 09:00 PM

I definitely wouldn't say SR2 has terrible graphics, but they could do with improvement. Other than that I have no complaints. It's wicked easy to get respect, and as the self-proclaimed biggest Koei fan on CAG I think we all know how I feel about "more of the same."

The cut scenes were pathetic. The hair rendering in particular. I remember Johnny Gat's hair looking like something that come out of the PS1 days.

corrosivefrost

12-21-2008, 09:06 PM

Sales and revenues in the industry are at record highs. Look at the list of recently dead studios on the last page. They are western, small, and had recent HD exclusive flops. This is no coincidence.

And I believe EA is having layoffs and Midway is in deep shit. Koei and Tecmo had to merge, right? Activision and Blizzard merged. Take Two was in financial troubles before the smashing numbers that GTAIV put up on the "2nd, 3rd, and 4th place 'platforms'". Let's blame all this on HD graphics. :roll:

What I really wonder is this:

If the Wii flopped... if Nintendo didn't get lucky with their "new" demographic... would they have dropped out of the console game? Would they have moved exclusively to making handhelds? Would they have gone the route of Sega and developed games for the other two platforms?

And the best question of all: What would DMK have to play then? :lol: Would he eat humble pie and play the next mario kart on xbox 360 or ps3 in 1080p HD graphics? :rofl:

Chibi_Kaji

12-21-2008, 09:09 PM

I was really unimpressed by Rogue Squadron II on Gamecube. I thought if it didn't have the Star Wars name on it, reviews would've been a lot lower. Then Lair came out, and, well...
No it would have still been a solid game without the Star Wars name, it just wouldn't have sold nearly as well. Now Lair... even the Star Wars wouldn't have saved it.

Dr Mario Kart

12-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Nintendo moving to exclusively handheld would be the best thing. I hope their next console fails so hard that this becomes their only option.

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Can someone point me in the direction of a tutorial on how to dl the RE5 demo+burn it to a disc? As in, one which explicitly tells me what to do and what programs to do it with.

galvatron2k1

12-21-2008, 10:43 PM

Can someone point me in the direction of a tutorial on how to dl the RE5 demo+burn it to a disc? As in, one which explicitly tells me what to do and what programs to do it with.

Wow, that was strange timing.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208394

Jesus_S_Preston

12-21-2008, 10:44 PM

*head explodes*

Chacrana

12-22-2008, 01:00 AM

More Persona 4 tonight. Yum.

jer7583

12-22-2008, 01:03 AM

Chacrana

12-22-2008, 01:05 AM

I'm on the fence with Planescape Torment. It seems like it was really cool back in the day, but it's ultimately held down by a lot of problems. Perhaps I'm mistaken?

Rei no Otaku

12-22-2008, 01:12 AM

Hey so two questions-

How much bullshit is involved in playing Infinite Undiscovery?

I love The Last Remnant, but do you think a guide is really necessary?

finally

Why is DMK such an ass and so wrong all the time? DMK+TMK=the worst

I think I want to play Planescape Torment and Arcanum now. I shall track these down.
IU is really mediocre. If you find it cheap, then go for it. Other than that don't bother.

jer7583

12-22-2008, 01:14 AM

I dunno anything about it except it's related to fallout. That's good enough for me. Too bad amazon copies are like $90.

jer7583

12-22-2008, 01:14 AM

Yeah I figured as much, thanks.

When I saw in the GameTrailers review that motherfucker with the flute crawling across the screen, I knew it was going to be trouble.

ninja dog

12-22-2008, 01:16 AM

Hey so two questions-

How much bullshit is involved in playing Infinite Undiscovery?

I love The Last Remnant, but do you think a guide is really necessary?

finally

Why is DMK such an ass and so wrong all the time? DMK+TMK=the worst

I think I want to play Planescape Torment and Arcanum now. I shall track these down.

1. a lot

2. i dunno

3. he's not. he just has a different viewpoint. sorry, but he's not nearly as abrasive with his opinions as, say, yourself. ;)

-Never4ever-

12-22-2008, 01:17 AM

How is DMK ever wrong? The dude does nothing but post facts & numbers to back up his statement. where as TMK, as much as we're buds, just really likes Sony, and states nothing but opinion.

jer7583

12-22-2008, 01:24 AM

Okay that was a bit strongly worded. But calling it the HD-crash is just absurd.

Higher stakes and bad economy means more shakeouts for the people who do it wrong.

And Factor Five, Free Radical, and Blackbox were most certainly doing it wrong.

I'd go ahead and say any 3rd party doing exclusive PS3 games is doing it wrong.

pete5883

12-22-2008, 01:28 AM

Trying to think what that could have been. Was that the level that was supposed to be near the end of episode 6 (final battle over Endor) or the level where you had to stall the star destroyer while the recon ship escaped?

In either case I can't think of what item might have been so important to helping you win. Then again I haven't played the game in a few years either so my memory isn't helping much.

I remember having to pilot an A-Wing and destroy a bunch of pieces of a SD. The problem is that getting anywhere near a SD gets you killed almost immediately. A couple levels earlier, if you fly to a random, out of the way spot, you get an A-wing armor upgrade.

How is DMK ever wrong? The dude does nothing but post facts & numbers to back up his statement. where as TMK, as much as we're buds, just really likes Sony, and states nothing but opinion.
?

He just declared the closing of 3 small studios "the HD crash."

-Never4ever-

12-22-2008, 01:33 AM

This is true. Also, DMK has a valid point; maybe going HD and focusing on Graphics might just kill the Gaming industry.

Lets say Nintendo failed super hard with the Gamecube and GBA, lets say the DS & Wii never arrived. Nintendo upped and disappeared. Now look at the VG industry Minus everything Nintendo and it's all starting to look extremely bleak.

I think you guys are getting all uppity because you don't like thinking that maybe, just maybe we're all part of the problem. That all the focus on Graphics, HD and the whole technological arms race is what's killing Gaming.

I do agree though, 3rd party exclusives on EITHER of the 2nd tier systems is a terrible idea, but especially the PS3.

He just declared the closing of 3 small studios "the HD crash."

:lol: As a joke. besides in the context of the con-vo between him and Chacarana, it seems like they're both predicting the coming end of Gaming, not that it already occurred.

Chacrana

12-22-2008, 01:39 AM

I'm just sayin' that there's a shakeout a'comin. And one that needs to happen given how oversaturated the market is with pure garbage these days.

Sadly, I'm sure Phoenix (that's the name of that Wii publisher, right?) will survive and probably come out on top.

-Never4ever-

12-22-2008, 01:41 AM

Id say more like a great purging.

You gotta wonder tho, what if Haze & Lair were Wii exclusives instead?

Chacrana

12-22-2008, 01:43 AM

The games prolly wouldn't sell because they're real games (aside from being shit), but they also wouldn't have cost a boatload of $$ to make. So unfortunately, Free Radical would live to see another game with monkeys toting guns.

That's the last thing anyone needs.

DarthPuma

12-22-2008, 01:45 AM

So my mom wants to know what game(s) to get me for Christmas. Assuming she can only buy one of these two, should I get Persona 4 or Call of Duty 5? I want both pretty bad, but I'm dying to play P4.

I watched a few episodes of the 1up show today on the road. My SF4 hype got even higher with the little segment they did on it. I'm surprised at how much I like a show that is just about videogames.

I'll think I'll play a little more PoP (with a keyboard, stupid M$ and their shitty adapters) and then go start Persona 3 over. I'm only like 12 hours in, I haven't played it in forever so I'll be all lost, and I want to just put it on easy so I can play through the game and enjoy it and not have to do a bunch of grinding.