General Gaming Thread ∞

[FriskyTanuki]

Since when did Chris become super human? :lol:
When he had all of the steroids in Africa injected into his arms.

[mykevermin]

Theres 100 million DS sold and nearly 50 million PSPs, both at mass market prices. I expect the overlap between the two to be similarly small. As in less than 10%. Probably closer to 5%

...in english? overlap with what? cuisinart shoppers? lesbians? people who only own the first two Bjork albums?

It's all about context. Besides, Nintendo's in it's own world, man. Sellin' DS consoles with Lisa Kudrow and her "close friend" ain't exactly a way to appeal to the market as we currently know it.

[Rei no Otaku]

I still have yet to understand what amazing games people are playing on their 360's that make it so much more superior to the PS3. Pretty much everything is mult-platform
I wonder the same thing.
...I think I just watched Chris Redfield punch a boulder into submission.

WTF, Capcom???
That part was awesome. It made me laugh because ever since they revealed Chris in RE5 my friends and I have been laughing at how ridiculously buff they made him. So seeing him beat the shit out of that boulder just fit the bill.

Lady GaGa = prefab in disguise. Pure Machiavellian splendor selling consumerism to those who don't like consumerism.

:lol:

EDIT: Boulder punching? SOLD!
If that means her music is really fun to listen to, then you're right!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Honestly, Just Dance is okay. But I can't, like, watch the video. Or look at her.

[RelentlessRolento]

for anyone who likes Lady Gaga, give Boyz Noise a chance... I can see why Lady Gaga is fun, but the feeling of lack of talent I get from anything that girl does (I think her personality just pisses me off :lol: ) makes me really hate her stuff.

If you want good original shit Boyz Noise is hot and creative IMHO... In fact you've probably heard their music while gaming but never knew it. they had "& Down" in GTAIV...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_13_-Dz3kM


this one is hot as well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eoqPcYJDi0


Sorry for all the Gaga hate, but that girl just bothers the fuck outa me.

and I just listened to the whole Madworld soundtrack, and no it never loops/repeats. Very good OST. Props to Platinum Games for a well made original score.



weird this stuff comes up... I'm DJ'ing for a huge venue that 100s of people are expected to come to and I've never DJ'ed before :lol:

[Azumangaman]

Finished Max Payne.
Fucking awesome game. I'm going to start the 2nd one now, methinks...

[whoknows]

You should. 2nd one is way better than the first IMO.

[distgfx]

You should. 2nd one is way better than the first IMO.

I concur.

[Rei no Otaku]

for anyone who likes Lady Gaga, give Boyz Noise a chance... I can see why Lady Gaga is fun, but the feeling of lack of talent I get from anything that girl does (I think her personality just pisses me off :lol: ) makes me really hate her stuff.

If you want good original shit Boyz Noise is hot and creative IMHO... In fact you've probably heard their music while gaming but never knew it. they had "& Down" in GTAIV...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_13_-Dz3kM


this one is hot as well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eoqPcYJDi0


Sorry for all the Gaga hate, but that girl just bothers the fuck outa me.

and I just listened to the whole Madworld soundtrack, and no it never loops/repeats. Very good OST. Props to Platinum Games for a well made original score.



weird this stuff comes up... I'm DJ'ing for a huge venue that 100s of people are expected to come to and I've never DJ'ed before :lol:
I don't care about someone's personality, looks, or whatever else when it comes to music. If it sounds good, then I like it. I wouldn't care if Lady Gaga was really a tranny. I'd love to know when music became serious business. While I'm currently going for my masters in chemistry, a long time ago I almost went for a music degree (I still enjoy writing music, and I play the viola in various orchestras as a side job). I changed my mind when I saw what elitists all the people in that program were. All they did was complain about how bad music was nowadays, and how their taste in music made them so much better than everyone else. Music should be fun, that's all I care about.

Anyway, unless the OST versions are different, the in-game music in Madworld loops fairly quickly. I was just playing the game about 10 minutes ago, and most tracks are about a minute and a half long. Again, maybe the versions on the OST are longer. I hope so.

[Jest]

Hello General Tranny Thread.








:lol: Just kidding. Whats up in GameLand?

[RelentlessRolento]

I don't care about someone's personality, looks, or whatever else when it comes to music. If it sounds good, then I like it. I wouldn't care if Lady Gaga was really a tranny. I'd love to know when music became serious business. While I'm currently going for my masters in chemistry, a long time ago I almost went for a music degree (I still enjoy writing music, and I play the viola in various orchestras as a side job). I changed my mind when I saw what elitists all the people in that program were. All they did was complain about how bad music was nowadays, and how their taste in music made them so much better than everyone else. Music should be fun, that's all I care about.

Anyway, unless the OST versions are different, the in-game music in Madworld loops fairly quickly. I was just playing the game about 10 minutes ago, and most tracks are about a minute and a half long. Again, maybe the versions on the OST are longer. I hope so.

:lol: well I don't care what a person likes or hates or dresses up as, but when it comes to their personal life, if they are plain assholes, I really can't like them like I wish I could. I come from a family who loves anaylizing psychology so it makes sense why I do it. I love people, but I have a harder time liking people if they are known already as assholes. whatever >_<

the OSTs songs are alonger like most OSTs. It has a defnite begininng and end as well as lyrics not repeated (other than the chorus). Thumbs up from me since it's been a while since I've heard an original game OST in this style.

been playing Phantasy Star Portable... fun game, and it's on sale at Gamestop next month (as well as Valkyrie Chronicles) so get it if the price turns out good.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So I cried a little watching Marley & Me. Who wants to belittle my manlyness?

[distgfx]

I don't care about someone's personality, looks, or whatever else when it comes to music. If it sounds good, then I like it.

THANK YOU! Geez, it's like that's impossible to understand for most people.

In game land, I finally get to play the zombie mode in CoD WaW soon, go me.

[Azumangaman]

I don't care about someone's personality, looks, or whatever else when it comes to music. .
This is the ultimate statement of truth.

How long is the 2nd one? I palyed the first few chapters, good stuff.

[StarKnightX]

Just finished Spiderman : Web of Shadows for the DS. It was pretty fun , but pretty short (game clock shows just over 4 hours to completion). Challenge was pretty balanced except for the middle and the last boss , which were overly difficult due to game design.

[Azumangaman]

I got an offer for the PSP bundle...
150 shipped. :( I was hoping for offers of super seriousness.

[refusedchaos]

played GH Metallica today....awesome!

[willardhaven]

Finally got started with Tales of Vesperia (it is delicious). Also, do you Gaga fans love Christina Aguilera? She's pretty much a rehash of Christina mixed with Rihanna's lack of melody. It is cool that you guys like her and all, but you have to let us pick on you a little.

[Razzuel]

I played the demo for Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! earlier today and it was totally awesome. I think I am going to grab it off Steam, especially at a price like $6.69.

[Rei no Otaku]

Also, do you Gaga fans love Christina Aguilera?
I don't.

[hankmecrankme]

Whooping up on RE5 today with my friend. Got all the BSAA medals, have all guns but 2 maxed, and rolling around with infinite rocket launchers is pretty amusing. :)

Time to get all S ranks.

[gunm]

I'm really enjoying Resistance Retribution so far. Strangely enough, I like it more than Resistance 2 and Syphon Filter PSP, which in theory doesn't make any sense. :p

[RelentlessRolento]

Liking it more than resistance 2 makes sense to me.

I think out of all the resistance games, the PSP one is probably the first to have the best tone, the rest feel bland to me.

[Nelo Ice]

damn hammerburst is fucking ridiculous in gears 2 just got 13 kills and 17 downs in a warzone match :lol:

[RelentlessRolento]

I wish gears games had more longevity. they are fun as hell, but they don't offer something for online to keep coming back to. Call of Duty 4 at least set a good standard for that and Killzone 2 pretty much perfected it.

[seanr1221]

GH: Metallica today :whee:

[Maklershed]

So I cried a little watching Marley & Me. Who wants to belittle my manlyness?


I refuse to watch that movie just because I know I will as well.

I swear I'm not a $$$

[Maklershed]

I can't believe it .. a DS game I'm looking forward too:

http://www.amazon.com/Marker-Man-Adventures-Nintendo-DS/dp/B001CLG6T0/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1238343940&sr=1-20

Kinda reminds me of Crayon Physics.

[mykevermin]

Henry Hatsworth or Professot Layton?

Inquiring spouses want to know.

[Maklershed]

Mark(er)Man Adventures

:whee:

[BlueScrote]

So I cried a little watching Marley & Me. Who wants to belittle my manlyness?


I refused to go see this in theaters because I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it together. I swear I care more about dogs than people.

I wish gears games had more longevity. they are fun as hell, but they don't offer something for online to keep coming back to. Call of Duty 4 at least set a good standard for that and Killzone 2 pretty much perfected it.

I wish there was something to do once you reach "the top" in killzone. After I reached general I kinda lost the will to come back again and again to play.

I got an offer for the PSP bundle...
150 shipped. :( I was hoping for offers of super seriousness.

What are you expecting for your PSP bundle? Just wondering as I have looked into getting a PSP for a while now, but nothing has struck me as a good deal or worth the money for the system.

[FriskyTanuki]

I've only played Henry Hatsworth, but if you're into hard platformers, it will be a good game for you.

[Azumangaman]

What are you expecting for your PSP bundle? Just wondering as I have looked into getting a PSP for a while now, but nothing has struck me as a good deal or worth the money for the system.
I was told around $200-300. Pretty broad range I know. Its cause it comes with over 10 games (some sealed) and an 8 GIG memory stick.
I'm also not 100% if I want to get rid of it, but I need $$$.

[homeland]

My wife and I teared up at the end of Marley and Me too. We just looked at our 1.5 year old dog and got really sad. Very bad movie. Why didn't they just send him to a farm at the end where he would live happy forever.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I'd get Layton over Hatsworth

[gunm]

Henry Hatsworth or Professot Layton?

Inquiring spouses want to know.


If I absolutely had to choose just one, then I prefer the bejeweled-meets-2D platforming combo of Hatsworth over the random brain teasers of Layton.

[Jest]

I'd get Hatsworth if the spouses are gamers. If not, Layton.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So has anyone here every used SwapTree for trading games? Because I've never heard it talked about until a friend mentioned it the other day.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Also, maybe I'm just more closeminded than I ever realized, but am I the only one creeped the fuck out by that guy with the CAG blog with the dolls?

[distgfx]

Also, maybe I'm just more closeminded than I ever realized, but am I the only one creeped the fuck out by that guy with the CAG blog with the dolls?

Just you, everybody has their own thing, if they like it then it's cool with me. 8-)

[RelentlessRolento]

Also, maybe I'm just more closeminded than I ever realized, but am I the only one creeped the fuck out by that guy with the CAG blog with the dolls?


I know who you are talking about, but I thought it was a girl. I'm not creeped out by it... seen worse.


also, just something to lighten up the night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7_p2pINzXI

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Oh. Well, if it's a girl that makes it less creepy. Still weird. But less creepy.

[distgfx]

Naw, it's a guy.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So what do you guys think Valkyria Chronicles will drop to during GS's Game Days sale?

I'd like to own a fourth PS3 game.

[distgfx]

So what do you guys think Valkyria Chronicles will drop to during GS's Game Days sale?

I'd like to own a fourth PS3 game.

Knowing GS... probably $50, $40 if they're feeling generous.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'm guessing $40 but I'm hoping for $30... $35 seems realistic if you include the coupon.

[gunm]

I'll guess VC for $44.99. It's a great game regardless the price, though.

[Razzuel]

I bought Caster, Aquaria, Obulis, and Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble off of Steam today.

I was able to beat Caster; that game is amazing. You are basically a super human or something in it. You can run at very high speeds and jump incredible heights. Two of the weapons deform the terrain—one lowers the terrain and the other makes the terrain grow. It was kind of short; just as I gained full power I beat the game. Hopefully the next couple episodes don't take too long to make. I really want to see how this game gets expanded.

Obulis is really good, albeit it is getting extremely tough now. It is basically a puzzle game where you cut ropes and chains to set these orbs in motion. The objective is to get each colored orb into its respectively colored container.

[Ecofreak]

So what do you guys think Valkyria Chronicles will drop to during GS's Game Days sale?

I'd like to own a fourth PS3 game.

Given that it's really the first time the game's gone on sale (safe for the B2G1 TRU deals), I'd say buy it at any price that it comes out at. Then use the money you saved to buy the upcoming DLC in the spring.

PLEASE SUPPORT WORTHY GAMES WORTH SUPPORTING! :pray:

[RelentlessRolento]

Given that it's really the first time the game's gone on sale (safe for the B2G1 TRU deals), I'd say buy it at any price that it comes out at. Then use the money you saved to buy the upcoming DLC in the spring.

PLEASE SUPPORT WORTHY GAMES WORTH SUPPORTING! :pray:


On that note people need to buy more PSN store games... support Flower bitches!

[distgfx]

On that note people need to buy more PSN store games... support Flower bitches!

#1 How much was it?
#2 Can I borrow the money?
#3 Sony needs to show it off outside that little Spring icon. I keep forgetting about it.

[RelentlessRolento]

Flower is $10 and though not long, I normally would say it's not worth the money for it's length, but the sense of emotion will make you feel great.

You get more out of it than going out to a movie and it's cheaper... (again, who the fuck goes to movies anymore... prices are so damn not worth it >_< ... just buy the damn movie).

[distgfx]

Flower is $10 and though not long, I normally would say it's not worth the money for it's length, but the sense of emotion will make you feel great.

You get more out of it than going out to a movie and it's cheaper... (again, who the fuck goes to movies anymore... prices are so damn not worth it >_< ... just buy the damn movie).

Buying a movie... lol

Only time I ever watch one is when it's on TV... and even then I don't finish it. Every few years I'll see a new movie but that's it. I already have a few bucks in my account, may as well get it if I have some extra spending money.

[RelentlessRolento]

I don't buy movies (I only own 5 movies ATM) but it's damn cheaper than going out to see one.

thank God for netflix!

[Jest]

want to gameshare it distgfxgrysgx?

[refusedchaos]

Oh. Well, if it's a girl that makes it less creepy. Still weird. But less creepy.

its a girl. how is it still creepy if it a girl?

nes

[zewone]

Chuplayer is not a girl.

It's a dude.

[distgfx]

want to gameshare it distgfxgrysgx?

I gameshare as much as I enjoy KZ2's multi-player.

[refusedchaos]

Chuplayer is not a girl.

It's a dude.

ah ok...i stand corrected

[Jest]

Well shucks...



Its that time again....
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/temp/wheel1.png

So I bought Aquaria from bitblot a few months ago but the download link doesn't work anymore. Is it okay for me to get it from alternative sources?





And don't be dissin on Chu. His blogs are wicked.

[distgfx]

Its that time again....
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/temp/wheel1.png

So I bought Aquaria from bitblot a few months ago but the download link doesn't work anymore. Is it okay for me to get it from alternative sources?

You paid for it, didn't you? They got their money.

[RelentlessRolento]

hmmm... if the announcement of the PS2 price drop coming this Tues is true (alongside the PS3 price drop) I might get myself a slim ps2 once again...

It'll be nice to have a system I can pack in my bag without taking space to hook up for off hours at my job/university.


also, LOVE the game is going to be superb... it's a great concept that will probably blow a few or many people away.

[LostRoad]

Wait.. was a PS3 drop comfirmed I thought they where just packing in games and keeping the price the same?

[MarkMan]

My local Best Buy clearance'd out those SingStar white PS2 bundles awhile back... for $50!

I bought 3 of them. lol.

[RelentlessRolento]

luck-ree bass-turd..

[gunm]

No, a PS3 price drop is not confirmed. All we know is that Sony has a "major announcement" planned for Tuesday.

We're all hoping, though. If it's true, and it's a good drop, I'll get a second system for another room.

Alternately, it could be that they add Netflix support and/or other features.

[Furashu]

Sony's major announcement is FF13 versus is going to the wii

and also metal gear solid 4 is being ported to dream cast

then uncharted 2 is going to the nintendo DS

then god of war 3 is going to 360 too in the name of mythology: Kratos


my guess is they are going to give everyone a $50 sony gift card with all ps3 purchases

[gunm]

They are already doing that.

If it is a price drop announcement, I think they'd need to go $100 off to make any real impact.

I'd get an 80GB for $299.99...

[hankmecrankme]

Mercenaries mode is getting ridiculous in RE5. We made it to the experimental facility before we quit. Running through a group of body armor clad dudes with rocket launchers only to run into a group of five lickers? Fun. :bomb:

Definitely my early GOTY, partially due to my friend being so hardcore into it that all he wants to do is play it co-op. :)

[KingBroly]

I'd say you have to play all modes in all ways before handing out GOTY trophies.

[hankmecrankme]

Well, we're running through campaign on veteran tomorrow, finally. We've finished it like 5 times so far, straight playthroughs. We have all S ranks so far on amateur and normal, all guns maxed, 30 BSAA emblems, etc.

So it's not like we just started playing or anything.

Hopefully something out there will surprise me this year. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to . . .

BlazBlue
KoF XII
Tekken 6 Bloodline Rebellion
Riddickulous Remake
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Bionic Commando

[benjamouth]

Sweet, a deal I posted made it to the front page, shame you can't see my awesome Wordy pic very well, ah well.

My quest for 100'000 nerd points continued well this week, finished Open Season, now onto Spiderwick Chronicles.

[Maklershed]

^ A Raoul Julia movie that's worse than Street Fighter or Adam's Family. :whee:

I watched Mad Monster. It was too boring even with the MST3k treatment. Plus I couldn't handle Tom Servo with a different voice.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Wow, Slumdog Millioniare is excellent.

[pete5883]

So I bought Aquaria from bitblot a few months ago but the download link doesn't work anymore. Is it okay for me to get it from alternative sources?
I'd be surprised if they weren't willing to help you out, if you emailed them.

[ninja dog]

Also, maybe I'm just more closeminded than I ever realized, but am I the only one creeped the fuck out by that guy with the CAG blog with the dolls?


you're not the only one. I got more creeped out when I saw a different pic of his with a rather large hairy arm in it. gave me the chills. :lol:

[benjamouth]

^ A Raoul Julia movie that's worse than Street Fighter or Adam's Family. :whee:

I watched Mad Monster. It was too boring even with the MST3k treatment. Plus I couldn't handle Tom Servo with a different voice.

I'd forgotten how good Overdrawn at the Memory Bank is, all the jokes about the Fat Man are classic, I LOL'd at the bit where he walks into the bar and Mike says "all you can eat? the jokes on them" then it cuts to Raoul Julia looking at the fat man and Tom says "dammit, I'm running the Prime Rib special today"

Yeah Mad Monster wasn't very good, I struggled through that one myself.

The new Ep of Cinematic Titanic was good to Mak. In the film they have philipino actors with blackened faces playing black servants (racist much ?). So the jokes prety much write themselves, at one point Josh Weinstein says "I'd be less offended if they stuck a big nose on and called them Jew-face".

[ninja dog]

oh shi where did i post that

edit: nm, ima idiyt

[dallow]

Play lots of Banjo.
Really liking it more and more as I progress. I forgot how funny Rare can be.

Wow, Slumdog Millioniare is excellent.Saw that this weekend, it's was not bad. I give it an A- despite the cliche love story, mostly because I thought it was clever how they presented the question/answer bits.

My ladyfriend wasn't as kind and gave it a B, said City of God was better.
It was kind of City of God lite.

[tiredfornow]

City of God was way better.

[dallow]

I agree.

[ninja dog]

but Inland Empire destroys them both

[Maklershed]

I can't wait for the Slumdog Millionaire game! :whee:

[tiredfornow]

Oh, I beat that Wanted game on The Killer difficulty last night in two hours. 740/1000 for around 5 hours of play time. Not too bad, but I feel really sorry for whoever pays 60 bucks for it. :lol:

[dallow]

Scribblenauts... where art thou?

I'm leaning towards selling the DSi, keeping Rhythm Heaven.
I'd rather use the $200 towards my speaker fund. I think.

[tiredfornow]

Rhythm Heaven is awesome. I usually don't like quirky obscure games like that, but that game is fun. :o)

[Inf^Shini]

I never beat the end of Banjo Kazooie, I got to the end but I kept losing to the Witch :(

Some of the worlds were a PITA

[Nelo Ice]

so whos getting alien hominid hd this week for 400 points?
im gonna try the demo again but im probabaly gonna pick it up anyway

also diswasher this week finally!!:whee:

[Maklershed]

Scribblenauts... where art thou?

I'm leaning towards selling the DSi, keeping Rhythm Heaven.
I'd rather use the $200 towards my speaker fund. I think.


Is Scribblenauts like Marker Man Adventures?

[corrosivefrost]

so whos getting alien hominid hd this week for 400 points?
im gonna try the demo again but im probabaly gonna pick it up anyway

also diswasher this week finally!!:whee:

goddamn, you've never tried alien hominid? how long have you had your xblox?

buy that shit!

[benjamouth]

so whos getting alien hominid hd this week for 400 points?
im gonna try the demo again but im probabaly gonna pick it up anyway

also diswasher this week finally!!:whee:

I'm tempted to pick up AH, I used to have the Xbox version. The only thing that puts me off is how nailz the game is.

It's probably worth it for 400 points though.

[Nelo Ice]

goddamn, you've never tried alien hominid? how long have you had your xblox?

buy that shit!

i played the demo awhile ago just wasnt sure if it wanted to pick it up at 800 pts :lol:

[Nelo Ice]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ZFA4me4iw&feature=player_embedded

[dallow]

Is Scribblenauts like Marker Man Adventures?I have no idea what that (MMA) is other than the name is awesome.

As for Scribblenauts... imagine a game where you could write down any word, and it comes to life.
Any noun.

so whos getting alien hominid hd this week for 400 points?
im gonna try the demo again but im probabaly gonna pick it up anyway

also diswasher this week finally!!:whee:Beat it on PS2, kinda sucks so I'll pass even at 5 bucks.

[StarKnightX]

I never beat the end of Banjo Kazooie, I got to the end but I kept losing to the Witch :(

Some of the worlds were a PITA

The only world that really pissed me off that much was Freezy Peak. The rest weren't too bad. Beating Gruntilda was pretty tough though , mainly summoning the jinjonator at the end.

so whos getting alien hominid hd this week for 400 points?
im gonna try the demo again but im probabaly gonna pick it up anyway

also diswasher this week finally!!:whee:

I had planned to pick up Alien Hominid a long time ago , but kept putting it off or forgetting. Once I had heard it was going to be going on sale though I waited for it. Now It's going to be mine.:D

[Inf^Shini]

The only world that really pissed me off that much was Freezy Peak. The rest weren't too bad. Beating Gruntilda was pretty tough though , mainly summoning the jinjonator at the end.
What was cool about the game was that some of those places were fken hard but it was still really fun to play. I just got irritated losing to Gruntilda all the time so I just jumped to Ocarina Of Time and now I can't find my cartridge. All that time just gone :(

Called in my local GS to check if KZ2 was still available used and she asked "for the 360 or PS3?" :-P

[Nelo Ice]

just got alien hominid and got an achievement so now i have him for castle crashers

also i need to go get banjo kazooie on xbla though i have enough points im tryin to get rid of my 3 month sub to trade for a banjo code or get points for it

[tiredfornow]

Called in my local GS to check if KZ2 was still available used and she asked "for the 360 or PS3?" :-PI hate when the people working there know absolutely nothing about games. :cry:

[dallow]

Be nice.

[benjamouth]

I hate when the people working there know absolutely nothing about games. :cry:

The woman at GS are just there to get pre-orders, they don't need to know about games.

[Inf^Shini]

I'm gettin' desperate for a job, who knows, I might end up working at GS :o

That'd be good for customers though, I'm not a prick ;)

[tiredfornow]

The woman at GS are just there to get pre-orders, they don't need to know about games.The women at my nearest GS have mustaches and are built like men. I don't think they pull in more preorders than a dude. :]

[evildeadjedi]

I might just have to stop playing Conan for :360: too many bugs!

[benjamouth]

The women at my nearest GS have mustaches and are built like men. I don't think they pull in more preorders than a dude. :]

Really, you live in Texas right ?

I presumed all woman from Texas looked like Jessica Simpson, I couldn't have been more wrong by the sound of it. :dunce:

[gunm]

There's a girl @ one of my GS with a smokin' bod. When she goes to get a game from the lower drawer, she has no problem showing off her thong.

[tiredfornow]

Really, you live in Texas right ?

I presumed all woman from Texas looked like Jessica Simpson, I couldn't have been more wrong by the sound of it. :dunce:Yep, and you're SO wrong. Lots of really short, fat brown girls down here. :-|

Some of 'em look like gorons.
There's a girl @ one of my GS with a smokin' bod. When she goes to get a game from the lower drawer, she has no problem showing off her thong.Does she kneel down, or bend over?

[gunm]

Crazy, but she just bends over, like she wants you to check it out.

[Inf^Shini]

Crazy, but she just bends over, like she wants you to check it out.
"Don't think, feeeeel"

[Maklershed]

I have no idea what that (MMA) is other than the name is awesome.



It appears to be Crayon Physics for the DS.

I might just have to stop playing Conan for :360: too many bugs!


Hmm odd. I don't recall ever encountering any. I loved that game. Reminded me a lot of God of War.

[gunm]

"Don't think, feeeeel"


"Do not concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory!"

[hankmecrankme]

Crazy, but she just bends over, like she wants you to check it out.
I'd nave no problem doing that. :drool:

I'd go in there and she'd be like "So, do you want to reserve anything today?" and I'd be like "Yeah, you on Saturday night . . ."

[mykevermin]

Sony denies price cut.

15TB $700 PS3 confirmed.

[gunm]

In for 1.


Well, at minimum, there'll be a PS2 price cut. :whee:

[BlueScrote]

The woman at GS are just there to get pre-orders, they don't need to know about games.

The one girl at the GS i go to the most (the employees there are intelligent, not pushy, and the store isn't crowded to 3rd world standards) is quite attractive (even for a girl who has the "trendy" look that I can't stand). Then again I have a really bad habit of flirting with the female employees of places I go often.

[benjamouth]

Sony denies price cut.

15TB $700 PS3 confirmed.

Confirm it will be backwards compatible with 90% of existing PS3 games.

The one girl at the GS i go to the most (the employees there are intelligent, not pushy, and the store isn't crowded to 3rd world standards) is quite attractive (even for a girl who has the "trendy" look that I can't stand). Then again I have a really bad habit of flirting with the female employees of places I go often.

I'll bet you always get your pre-order bonuses eh Scrote ? ;)

[hankmecrankme]

Sony needs to stop fucking around and drop the PS3 to $300. They need to do something, anything, to gain ground.

As consumers, close competition will benefit us. I'd hate to see Sony flounder like this and end up bowing out.

And put more PS1 games on PSN. I'm tired of them half assing that.

[gunm]

Sony needs to stop fucking around and drop the PS3 to $300. They need to do something, anything, to gain ground.


Unfortunately that makes too much sense to actually happen.

Nah, j/k. I'm sure it'll happen sooner rather than later.

[dmaul1114]

As consumers, close competition will benefit us. I'd hate to see Sony flounder like this and end up bowing out.


I'd love it personally. As I've said many times the ideal situation is for MS and Sony to partner up. Then we have their machine pushing graphics, online gaming etc. and Nintendo doing whatever they hell they want to do with their machine.

Plenty of competition, the SNES/Genesis era had only those two as real players and that was the golden age of gaming. No need for a 3 consoles in the market--especially when 2 offer pretty much identical types of gaming experiences. That just splits games across more consoles and requires us to shell out more cash and clutter up the home theater system with 2 nearly identical consoles.

[dallow]

I'd love it personally. As I've said many times the ideal situation is for MS and Sony to partner up. Then we have their machine pushing graphics, online gaming etc. and Nintendo doing whatever they hell they want to do with their machine.

Plenty of competition, the SNES/Genesis era had only those two as real players and that was the golden age of gaming. No need for a 3 consoles in the market--especially when 2 offer pretty much identical types of gaming experiences. That just splits games across more consoles and requires us to shell out more cash and clutter up the home theater system with 2 nearly identical consoles.Your home theater system is cluttered? When did you get a PS3?

[dmaul1114]

Your home theater system is cluttered? When did you get a PS3?

I don't have one, and will never buy one since I don't even play games on the 360 that much anymore. But even without one it is a bit cluttered as I just have a TV stand with 3 shelves--with the receiver, HD Cable box and Blu Ray player taking up one--leaving the 360 to sit on the hardwood floor beside it. But clutter is relative, others have a ton more shit than that in their systems and it doesn't bother them at all. But I'm a neat freak and minimalist and like having as little shit as possible laying around.

I just see no point to own both unless you're a super die hard gamer and have to play the handful of AAA exclusives on each. Too costly and too much crap to cram in the home theater IMO if you're not a hardcore gamer since the gaming experiences are so similar.

We'd be much better off with a joint Sony/MS effort competing with Nintendo. Plenty of competition to keep good games coming, and the Sony/MS first party games all in one place. But it's a pipe dream and won't happen, it's more likely one of the two will just drop gaming all together a generation or two down the road than it is that they'd ever partner up.

[BlueScrote]

I'll bet you always get your pre-order bonuses eh Scrote ? ;)

If thats what they're callin it these days, then yes.

[hankmecrankme]

I'd love it personally. As I've said many times the ideal situation is for MS and Sony to partner up. Then we have their machine pushing graphics, online gaming etc. and Nintendo doing whatever they hell they want to do with their machine.

Plenty of competition, the SNES/Genesis era had only those two as real players and that was the golden age of gaming. No need for a 3 consoles in the market--especially when 2 offer pretty much identical types of gaming experiences. That just splits games across more consoles and requires us to shell out more cash and clutter up the home theater system with 2 nearly identical consoles.

You do have a point. Maybe if Sony and Microsoft just abandoned the console business and made all of their games for PC, then we'd all get along. :grouphug:

But as far as competition goes, the more the better. If you ask Nintendo, they aren't competing with Sony or Microsoft, though we know that's mostly not true. Though I'm sure grandparents would love to play Killzone 2 and Halo 3 ODST.

[dallow]

So basically, nothing you said mattered, since it seems you'd do fine without either system.

Hehe, I understand what you're saying, but none of it really applies to you.
I hope for one system future, but not for clutters' sake.

[Inf^Shini]

"Do not concentrate on the finger or you will miss all the heavenly glory!"
"Never lower your eyes to an opponent, even when you bow"

[mykevermin]

And put more PS1 games on PSN. I'm tired of them half assing that.

If SCEA tripled their efforts on this front, they'd be half-assing it.

[hankmecrankme]

If SCEA tripled their efforts on this front, they'd be half-assing it.

So damn true. 3 x 0 = 0

[dmaul1114]

So basically, nothing you said mattered, since it seems you'd do fine without either system.

Hehe, I understand what you're saying, but none of it really applies to you.
I hope for one system future, but not for clutters' sake.

Oh, clutter is hardly the main reason for me either! :D

I'd just love to have all the HD games in one place as there are some games on the PS3 I'd really like to play--just not enough to buy another console.

Reducing clutter is just an added benefit--more so if I move in with my girlfriend this summer since her condo is like 40% of the size of my current place. :D

Though again it may all be moot for me in the future anyway.....as of right now if forced to make a decision I probably won't buy another game console after the 360. Just getting to the point of not having the interest or time to bother with it anymore. But at the same time online gaming is a lot of fun and a good way to keep in touch with friends who live in other states etc., so time will tell I guess.

[gunm]

If SCEA tripled their efforts on this front, they'd be half-assing it.


I'd buy a 3x cheaper PS3.

[Maklershed]

Does anyone else put off gaming despite their desires? For example, I want to play RE5 and PoP but I don't want to go through the activity of playing it. I don't know how to explain it. Like I feel I need an ideal situation .. like a day off with nothing to do .. so I sit here and I end up just capitulating and wasting time on CAG. :/

[dmaul1114]

Does anyone else put off gaming despite their desires? For example, I want to play RE5 and PoP but I don't want to go through the activity of playing it. I don't know how to explain it. Like I feel I need an ideal situation .. like a day off with nothing to do .. so I sit here and I end up just capitulating and wasting time on CAG. :/

I do it a lot.

I'll be playing a game and kind of want to play it but just can't get motivated. Part of it is just being busy, tired and stressed out/burnt out lately. I enjoy playing games but many times when I do have free time I end up going out for beers or just sitting around watching TV or movies instead, or goofing online.

I think the big part of it is that games are interactive and thus take a lot more attention/effort vs. just laying on the couch and watching TV or a movie.

With gaming I'm playing Fable II (haven't touched it for a couple of weeks--but I'm liking it), Left 4 Dead (playing co-op with roommate so play that more) and have Prince of Persia and Fallout 3 waiting to be played. Will also get RE5 at some point to play with my roommate since he loves the series and the demo was fun in co-op.

Just a matter of getting motivated to get motivated to play through those games! Fallout 3 will wait until at least summer when I have more time--and to get a break from Bethesda RPGs after playing Oblivion over the past several months.

[hankmecrankme]

Does anyone else put off gaming despite their desires? For example, I want to play RE5 and PoP but I don't want to go through the activity of playing it. I don't know how to explain it. Like I feel I need an ideal situation .. like a day off with nothing to do .. so I sit here and I end up just capitulating and wasting time on CAG. :/

This is me a lot. I think it's just because I'm burnt out. Though I've played a ton of RE5 lately.

When I get like this, I just go back and play my favorites.

One thing is, it makes me wonder if gaming just isn't as good as it used to be.

[dallow]

Does anyone else put off gaming despite their desires? For example, I want to play RE5 and PoP but I don't want to go through the activity of playing it. I don't know how to explain it. Like I feel I need an ideal situation .. like a day off with nothing to do .. so I sit here and I end up just capitulating and wasting time on CAG. :/
Holy crap, me!

I'm usually on my couch wanting to play RE5, or KZ2, or PoP, and instead think about what else I can do, and do nothing when all is said and done.

[ihadFG]

Does anyone else put off gaming despite their desires? For example, I want to play RE5 and PoP but I don't want to go through the activity of playing it. I don't know how to explain it. Like I feel I need an ideal situation .. like a day off with nothing to do .. so I sit here and I end up just capitulating and wasting time on CAG. :/

I know exactly what you mean. It feels a little bit like I have OCD when I get like that, so I guess I'm not the only one.

[dmaul1114]

One thing is, it makes me wonder if gaming just isn't as good as it used to be.

Honestly, when I do game I've been having the most fun with the 360 that I've had with gaming since the SNES era.

I think it's just being older (30), busier and tired/burnt out more often. That and part of it is just more sophisticated tastes with age and often getting more enjoyment out of watching a great film or reading a great book than playing a great game.

With gaming it's just cathartic and relaxing--kind of like watching a popcorn action move or something. And I just find myself enjoying that kind of stuff less than I used to. *shrugs*

[hankmecrankme]

I've been addicted to music as of late, both listening and creating. I love playing drums, and I have 2 potential bands that may need me. So I'm all about that. :)

I feel you on the old and jaded part though. I still play a lot of fighters though, I'll never stop playing them.

[dallow]

I think that's it too, dmaul.

Games just aren't as "serious business" to me as they were when I was younger when they were my main source of entertainment.
While I still really enjoy them, and I feel I'm not overwhelmed by modern games, they do take a second seat to other things that I now enjoy more.

That being said, I'm sure I'll be a "gamer" or whatever for the rest of my life.

[The Mana Knight]

Sony needs to stop fucking around and drop the PS3 to $300. They need to do something, anything, to gain ground.They can't very easily. Howard Stringer (CEO of Sony corp.) is heavily pressuring SCE to break even/profit. And since PS3 hardware still sells at a loss, he's not letting them cut the price. Until Sony is profiting or breaking even on PS3, they aren't going to do anything about the PS3 pricetag. Some may say that cutting the price would meant to more game sales, but the only way Sony can make that back up is if people buy a significant number of PS3 software and accessories (and the people who want to wait for a price drop, aren't exactly the type to buy many games anyway). David Reeves (President of SCEE) even said that they did not drop the PS2/PS1 price until they would break-even profit, and that's what they are going to do with PS3. The most they will currently do is bundle, because including a game only costs the price of case, manual, and blu-ray disc.

Basically, they are willing to sacrifice market share just so they can be profitable.

And Sony isn't exactly giving away breaks to lose money such as:
-They cut the console from South Korea since the currency dropped significantly, and people were importing it from there to save a lot (keep in mind game consoles don't tend to sell a lot there anyway).
-There is no way anyone is getting around a cheaper PS3 repair, if they console breaks and someone doesn't have the receipt/warranty is up.

As consumers, close competition will benefit us. I'd hate to see Sony flounder like this and end up bowing out.The only region PS3 hasn't done that great in is North America. In the U.K., PS3/360 are much closer (360 was out much longer than PS3, when compared to the NA difference) and in Japan/most of Europe, PS3 is the #2 console. And if Sony is performing this way despite having a high price tag, that is another reason they aren't looking at a major pricecut just yet.

And put more PS1 games on PSN. I'm tired of them half assing that.Ugh, I've explained it too many times. Placing PS1 games in the store isn't as easy as people think.
John Diamonon replied on August 14, 2008 at 10:18 am

When developers first created games on the PSone, not many companies accounted for their games being ported in the digital space, 10 to 13 years later. The reason why you don’t see too many games on the PSone classics right now is because there are so many legal and licensing challenges for the developer. It’s possible that the developer no longer owns the IP, or the rights to the music, voice overs, images, etc.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/08/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-and-street-fighter-alpha-available-today-on-the-psn/comment-page-1/#comment-98744

For an example, if a game uses particular music, art, etc., it needs to be re-licensed for use.
In Japan, companies like Square Enix and Konami have supported the PSN by re-releasing treasured PS1 classics onto the PS Store. However, the rest of the world's catalog has been quite lacking. Yoshida explained that these digital downloads don't offer much profit, calling the potential monies "insignificant." He also noted that there are many issues involving licensing, especially with the music found in older games. That usually adds to the difficulty of bringing back PS1 games.
http://playstation.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/sony-exec-admits-we-havent-done-enough-with-third-parties-for/

And there's also some publishers who no longer exists, and some people who prefer not to have their games on PSN due to previous issues with SCEA (looks at the old President of Working Design when people asked about Arc The Lad as a PS1 download in NA).

It really comes down to, trying to re-license old games is a pain (whether it be VC or PSN) and for what they sell for (despite all you have to go through) doesn't make it worthwhile many times. If SCEA/SCEE just placed any PS1 game in the Store, they'd be facing legal issues from someone wanting their share or whatever (because its technically their game or they have some part in it).

[Maklershed]

I think this procrastination in gaming for me it has a lot to do with the fact that my free time starts at 6pm and ends at about 9pm. So I feel my time is very important and can't be "wasted" on gaming (although I don't see why not .. its just as valid a hobby as reading or watching movies). The irony being that I don't do anything with that time anyway. I guess there's the part that being gone at work for 11 hours and having a stressful job that utilizes a lot of problem solving and calculating (:headache:), I just want to shut my body/brain down for three hours until I go to bed.

[Azumangaman]

Mana, you're a nice guy, but you need to stop. You can't keep defending Sony.
Let's be honest. They're failing.

Anyway, I'M SEEING U2 WHEN THEY COME TO TORONTO.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[dallow]

I think this procrastination in gaming for me it has a lot to do with the fact that my free time starts at 6pm and ends at about 9pm. So I feel my time is very important and can't be "wasted" on gaming (although I don't see why not .. its just as valid a hobby as reading or watching movies). The irony being that I don't do anything with that time anyway. I guess there's the part that being gone at work for 11 hours and having a stressful job that utilizes a lot of problem solving and calculating (:headache:), I just want to shut my body/brain down for three hours until I go to bed.
Yeah, there's that too.
After getting home around 6:30pm every day, I need to fit in dinner, cat, general cleanup, and whatever errands I need to take care of. Difficult to lose hours to a game.

[mykevermin]

"sophisticated tastes."

:lol:

[dallow]

I'm super sophisticated.

I had some soft shell crabs I fried up last night while playing Banjo.
Also some white wine.

actually, i did prepare some for the first time, delicious, but it wasn't wine, it was tequila, and i had too much as i kept cursing out a freakin' penguin in the game

[mykevermin]

I listen to Coltrane and sip a 1995 zinfandel at 57 degrees while I play Grand Theft Auto.

Then I whip out a box of "Cheez-Its" and watch reruns of "The View."

[hankmecrankme]

They can't very easily. Howard Stringer (CEO of Sony corp.) is heavily pressuring SCE to break even/profit. And since PS3 hardware still sells at a loss, he's not letting them cut the price. Until Sony is profiting or breaking even on PS3, they aren't going to do anything about the PS3 pricetag. Some may say that cutting the price would meant to more game sales, but the only way Sony can make that back up is if people buy a significant number of PS3 software and accessories (and the people who want to wait for a price drop, aren't exactly the type to buy many games anyway).
Yeah, I know how business works. At least they aren't cheapening out on production to drop the price, other than removing PS2 BC. Not that I really care about PS2 BC.

And I don't like paying $55 for a controller, so I only have one, the Sixaxis my system came with. I don't like buying accessories unless I have to. Software, I'm still waiting on a cheap copy of Uncharted. Sony's first party games take forever to go down in price now.


The only region PS3 hasn't done that great in is North America. In the U.K., PS3/360 are much closer (360 was out much longer than PS3, when compared to the NA difference) and in Japan/most of Europe, PS3 is the #2 console. And if Sony is performing this way despite having a high price tag, that is another reason they aren't looking at a major pricecut just yet.

Definitely. North America is a huge market though. At least PS3 is doing well enough overseas.


Ugh, I've explained it too many times. Placing PS1 games in the store isn't as easy as people think.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/08/14/bionic-commando-rearmed-and-street-fighter-alpha-available-today-on-the-psn/comment-page-1/#comment-98744

For an example, if a game uses particular music, art, etc., it needs to be re-licensed for use.

http://playstation.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/sony-exec-admits-we-havent-done-enough-with-third-parties-for/

And there's also some publishers who no longer exists, and some people who prefer not to have their games on PSN due to previous issues with SCEA (looks at the old President of Working Design when people asked about Arc The Lad as a PS1 download in NA).

It really comes down to, trying to re-license old games is a pain (whether it be VC or PSN) and for what they sell for (despite all you have to go through) doesn't make it worthwhile many times. If SCEA/SCEE just placed any PS1 game in the Store, they'd be facing legal issues from someone wanting their share or whatever (because its technically their game or they have some part in it).
All I'm really asking for is what the Japan store has as far as Square Enix, Capcom, and Konami games are concerned.

And maybe it shouldn't be about pure profit, but about pleasing your fans and the people who paid hard earned money for your system.

[dmaul1114]

"sophisticated tastes."

:lol:

Meh, what else would you call it?

I used to enjoy spending a ton of time on games, action movies, etc. etc. Now I'd rather spend my free time on serious movies, good books, etc. etc. Though I do still enjoy games, action movies etc.--just less so and less often than in the past.

Seems to be the norm for most people with aging be it entertainment, types of food you like etc. etc. Taste/interests become more "sophisticated" with aging, having more disposable income etc.

I used to sit around and drink soda/cheap beer, eat some cheap crappy food and watch crappy movies or play games. Now it's good food, good beer and good movies more often than the more frivolous stuff.

But to each their own, wasn't trying to sound superior or anything. Just saying how my tastes/interests have changed over time. *shrugs*

[hankmecrankme]

I listen to Coltrane and sip a 1995 zinfandel at 57 degrees while I play Grand Theft Auto.

Then I whip out a box of "Cheez-Its" and watch reruns of "The View."

Dude, I'm about ready to dig into my Cheddar Jack Cheez-Its right about now!! And drink some Pepsi to go with them. No way in fucking hell will I be watching "The View" though.

My tastes are based on what I like. So what if I love fried chicken? I'd rather have that then a meal at a 4 star restaurant.

[Maklershed]

Then I whip out a box of "Cheez-Its" and watch reruns of "The View."


White Cheddar Cheez-Its :drool:

I gotta go rock some Duoz now. Damn you myke! *shakes fist*

[dallow]

I stopped liking Cheese Puffs after I turned 7 years old, but there are these new "natural Cheese Puffs" :lol: and I'll be damned if I didn't find them so delicious.

[seanr1221]

It wouldn't be a Dmaul post if he didn't remind everyone he's low on time.

THERE'S JUST NO TIME, DAMMIT! HOW AM I POSTING THIS!?

[dmaul1114]

THERE'S JUST NO TIME, DAMMIT! HOW AM I POSTING THIS!?

From my desk at work where I can't watch movies, play any decent games etc., but can goof online when procrastinating. :D

Oh, and Cheez Its are the shit. The reduced fat ones are one of my snacks of choice for nights of gaming and drinking. :D

[ninja dog]

Meh, what else would you call it?

I used to enjoy spending a ton of time on games, action movies, etc. etc. Now I'd rather spend my free time on serious movies, good books, etc. etc. Though I do still enjoy games, action movies etc.--just less so and less often than in the past.

Seems to be the norm for most people with aging be it entertainment, types of food you like etc. etc. Taste/interests become more "sophisticated" with aging, having more disposable income etc.

I think that sounds right...when people get older their tastes often do get more sophisticated and refined.

but I don't think I'll ever get over gaming and dumb action movies, though I don't watch The Last Dragon and Showdown in Little Tokyo twice a weekend like I did when I was a kid. Sunday through Thursday, I pretty much game at night from like 9-12, then read from 12-1, then wake up groggy as shit for work at 7:30. but its worth it! :D Sometimes I stay in on weekends to game even more, though it never really works out...I usually just end up going out at 11pm instead of the usual 8 or 9.

but I'm happy to have a pretty sophisticated group of friends who can still get drunk on cheap beer and act like idiots. Unwinding is important.

I stopped liking Cheese Puffs after I turned 7 years old, but there are these new "natural Cheese Puffs" :lol: and I'll be damned if I didn't find them so delicious.


weak. only real men eat real cheez poofz with real preservativez

[mykevermin]

Meh, what else would you call it?

words words words. the rest of the post is just above, lazy. so go read it there.

Me? I'd call it "taste." Assuming mine is more sophisticated than anothers assumes (1) that taste is something that can be objectively measured, and (2) categories of "high culture" and "low culture" exist.

Which is a sham, and lame, and worst of all, pretentious. Do you really *need* to define your tastes as "sophisticated"? Are they, really? Compared to what?

If you think you're more "sophisticated" because you like Stone beers instead of Pabst Blue Ribbon, then you've misplaced yourself in American culture, because you're mistaking your position as a cultural *consumer* for a position as a cultural *ambassador/producer*.

When I think of "high culture," I think of the trend in the post-WWII era, back when refrigerators were becoming household appliances. Like Blu-Ray players, they appeared in wealthy folks' homes first and most prominently. So wealthy folks devised (not intentionally, mind) foods that would show off the fact that they had a refrigerator, and were, therefore, wealthy and of high-class.

What awesome treats did we get from that?

JELLO MEAT MOLDS.

Tip yer teacup towards that'un, fancy lad.

[dallow]

Crap. Just paid more than 2 bucks for a gallon of gas. Been a long time.

[The Mana Knight]

Mana, you're a nice guy, but you need to stop. You can't keep defending Sony.
Let's be honest. They're failing.Tell me Sony is failing when they've been lighting up Japanese sales charts as of recent, and many PS3 games have done very well on European sales charts. That's definitely not failure.

I already know your preference since I've noticed you buy most of your multi games on one platform. ;)
Yeah, I know how business works. At least they aren't cheapening out on production to drop the price, other than removing PS2 BC. Not that I really care about PS2 BC.I'm glad they aren't. I was concerned they would in order to cut cost (they did it with PS2 for sure, because even I know the PS2 hardware was built very cheaply). Although I like my PSP Slim, it kind of feels that way too.

And I don't like paying $55 for a controller, so I only have one, the Sixaxis my system came with. I don't like buying accessories unless I have to. Software, I'm still waiting on a cheap copy of Uncharted. Sony's first party games take forever to go down in price now.Yeah, I explained in another somewhere in the GGT that SCEA does not drop prices of their first party games, until just before the next installment comes out (I'm betting Uncharted will drop price in August 2009, since SCEA normally reveals its GH lineup in August).

Definitely. North America is a huge market though. At least PS3 is doing well enough overseas.I honestly think that's what they are more concerned about. Oh course people may look at NA sales and consider it bad, but Sony mostly looks at it from a worldwide point of view (like most publishers).


All I'm really asking for is what the Japan store has as far as Square Enix, Capcom, and Konami games are concerned.

And maybe it shouldn't be about pure profit, but about pleasing your fans and the people who paid hard earned money for your system.In Japan, licensing isn't AS complicated since most of those games were made in Japan, where they have everything in place (there are also various people who translated within the U.S., who don't have to be considered when bringing a download to Japan). Japan isn't exactly sue happy like NA either (where people even sue for fast food restaurants making them fat).

I'm honestly mixed about PS1 downloads. Keep in mind for many years, PS1 was my favorite console (and still has some of my favorite games of all time). I have tons of OPM, PS Underground, etc. demo disks sitting around. I'd say I roughly enjoyed most of the games back when I got the disks. Now when I try playing many of those games, I start to wonder what I was thinking, because they just don't hold up well. Many PS1 games suffer from sloppy controls, due to their being a divide in the market (some had an analog controller, some didn't) and many have some graphic issues. Mostly the stuff which held up for me was 2D PS1 games or a few RPGs/shooters (vertical and side-scrolling).

Unfortunately, whatever SCEA puts up, they aren't just going to put up niche games, because they didn't sell too well years ago (so they will assume they won't sell well). They are more likely to pick games like a Need for Speed caliber, which sold well, but may not hold up too great. I know some would like Intelligent Qube up, but I can pretty much guarantee SCEA wouldn't even consider that game due to selling bad years ago. SCEA is the type of publisher who looks at games where if they see it selling well, they want to publish it. If they see something as not selling well, they aren't going to bother with it (One friend of mine at SCEA told me certain games almost got passed up because of that very reason), like with some JRPGs (which is why XSEED published Wild Arms instead and why Coded Soul PSP never came stateside). SCEA is heavily considered about the profit something can make (and part of the reason they don't bother with PS1 downloads on top of licensing, just not enough profit since the main people who would buy them are the hardcore).

[heavyd853]

I smell my own farts, they are awesome. While this happens I am always wearing a monocle.


I'm going to go buy RE5 now, so I can come home and shoot some zombies in the face.

[mykevermin]

:rofl: @ ThatManaApologist

[dmaul1114]

Me? I'd call it "taste." Assuming mine is more sophisticated than anothers assumes (1) that taste is something that can be objectively measured, and (2) categories of "high culture" and "low culture" exist.

Which is a sham, and lame, and worst of all, pretentious. Do you really *need* to define your tastes as "sophisticated"? Are they, really? Compared to what?

If you think you're more "sophisticated" because you like Stone beers instead of Pabst Blue Ribbon, then you've misplaced yourself in American culture, because you're mistaking your position as a cultural *consumer* for a position as a cultural *ambassador/producer*.

When I think of "high culture," I think of the trend in the post-WWII era, back when refrigerators were becoming household appliances. Like Blu-Ray players, they appeared in wealthy folks' homes first and most prominently. So wealthy folks devised (not intentionally, mind) foods that would show off the fact that they had a refrigerator, and were, therefore, wealthy and of high-class.

What awesome treats did we get from that?

JELLO MEAT MOLDS.

Tip yer teacup towards that'un, fancy lad.


Again, all I've every said was WHAT I PERSONALLY ENJOY. Never that any of that stuff made me better or more sophisticated. I just post about what I like, my opinions on stuff etc. That's the sole purpose of forums for me. But I never brag or say I'm more sophisticated--I just like talking about my hobbies and interest and reading about others.

But you're over-thinking it/reading to much into it and getting your sociologist panties into a bunch. :D Sophisticated was just the word that came to mind, and seemed appropriate to describing more refined/expensive tastes--but I meant no value/class judgment by it.

[tiredfornow]

Why did you guys open that can of worms? :lol:

[hankmecrankme]

I still need to get Valkyria Chronicles. . .

Why did you guys open that can of worms? :lol:
Business as usual.

[MarkMan]

lol

[mykevermin]

Again, all I've every said was WHAT I PERSONALLY ENJOY. Never that any of that stuff made me better or more sophisticated. I just post about what I like, my opinions on stuff etc. That's the sole purpose of forums for me. But I never brag or say I'm more sophisticated--I just like talking about my hobbies and interest and reading about others.

But you're over-thinking it/reading to much into it and getting your sociologist panties into a bunch. :D Sophisticated was just the word that came to mind, and seemed appropriate to describing more refined/expensive tastes--but I meant no value/class judgment by it.

Of course you were talking about what you personally enjoy. I would never mistake you for anyone who could hold a conversation beyond your own two eyes.

But let me point out what you did say you didn't say:

But I never brag or say I'm more sophisticated

I think it's just being older (30), busier and tired/burnt out more often. That and part of it is just more sophisticated tastes with age and often getting more enjoyment out of watching a great film or reading a great book than playing a great game.

Just usin' your words, darlin'.

Now if you'll pardon me, I've got to shout for jeeves to bring my 15-year aged Scotch and monastery-made blue stilton cheese. I'm dyin' to play "Boom Blox."

As for generalizing "age" with "sophistication," I have one recommendation. Find a "Golden Corral," walk in for half a minute, and tell me how many sophisticated folks you see in there. ;)

[Maklershed]

I love my PS3 but I gotta say I'm worried ...

Year over Year change
Wii = 432k - 753k = +75%
360 = 255k - 391k = +56%
PS3 = 281k - 276k = -2%

[refusedchaos]

Mana, you're a nice guy, but you need to stop. You can't keep defending Sony.
Let's be honest. They're failing.

Anyway, I'M SEEING U2 WHEN THEY COME TO TORONTO.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

wow, just plain wrong. Just wrong.

U2...hehe

[mykevermin]

No need to drop the price. Sell it at $500 and it'll rocket up a thousand percent this year alone.

/TheManaKnight

[hankmecrankme]

I love my PS3 but I gotta say I'm worried ...

Year over Year change
Wii = 432k - 753k = +75%
360 = 255k - 391k = +56%
PS3 = 281k - 276k = -2%

Hmm, according to my charts. . . :-k

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/bto/20080520/ProjectedConsoleChart_v1_460x323.gif

I think your info is wrong.

[Maklershed]

Oops. I must've misplaced a decimal point.

[distgfx]

I think I'm having more fun watching you guys argue than playing Alien Hominid.

[Jest]

Azu, fuck U2 and flip that ticket. Suddenly dollars, hundreds of them!

[tiredfornow]

TheManaKnight - what would you do if Sony called it a day and surrendered to the obviously superior Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console and the Nintendo Wii family activity?

[hankmecrankme]

Azu, fuck U2 and flip that ticket. Suddenly dollars, hundreds of them!

Plus, U2 sucks ass now anyway. Make that money, son!

HELLO HELLOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[dmaul1114]

Of course you were talking about what you personally enjoy. I would never mistake you for anyone who could hold a conversation beyond your own two eyes.


And you do any differently. All you ever do is get on your soap box and berate others here for their opinions/views for the most part. It's a web forum. Most everyone is here to spout off their own opinions. You're the last person that should be calling anyone pretentious or pompous.

Just usin' your words, darlin'.

I said I didn't purposely mean to make claims of superiority. Do I think Stone beer is more sophisticated than Pabst? Sure. Is a good, serious movie, or indie film or foreign film or documentary more sophisticated that Live Free or Die hard? Definitely. Is sushi more sophisiticated than McDonalds? Absolutely.

But there's no superiority there. Everyone should do what makes them happy as life is short and that's all that matters. And it would take a pretty foolish person to make claims of superiority based on their hobbies and tastes.

Yes I'd say the person that likes fine beer/wine, ethnic food and art flicks has more sophisticated/refined tastes that the person that drinks Bud Light, watches Rambo and who's idea of a great meal out is Applebees. But I wouldn't say the person is superior or make any other kind of value judgment.


As for generalizing "age" with "sophistication," I have one recommendation. Find a "Golden Corral," walk in for half a minute, and tell me how many sophisticated folks you see in there. ;)

Oh there's more to it than aging for sure. For me it was aging, education and moving from a rural area to the city and getting more exposure to culture.

Anyway, I'm tired of listening to all your bullshit sociological views on crap so I'm done reading and responding to your posts. Good luck on your job hunt. Spending less time pontificating on here and more time beefing up your CV would be a good start.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

You know what's less fun than RE5? Applying for college scholarships and loans!

[Maklershed]

Can you fill out a form and shoot a gun at the same time?

[refusedchaos]

You know what's less fun than RE5? Applying for college scholarships and loans!

naw....RE5 is more boring and less fun

[dallow]

Actually, I am pretty surprised by PS3s numbers in Japan this year. I think it's ahead of the Wii for now.

[heavyd853]

You know what's less fun than RE5? Applying for college scholarships and loans!

Dude, free money! Quit crying!

[BlueScrote]

I still need to get Valkyria Chronicles. . .


Me too. I'm hoping to pick it up during Gamestop's gamedays sales.

[Maklershed]

Somebody get me Valkyria Chronicles if its less than $40

[distgfx]

to the obviously superior Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console

Hey now, superior in what way?

naw....RE5 is more boring and less fun

Oh snap
Oh snap!
OH SNAP!

[mykevermin]

And you do any differently. All you ever do is get on your soap box and berate others here for their opinions/views for the most part. It's a web forum. Most everyone is here to spout off their own opinions. You're the last person that should be calling anyone pretentious or pompous.



I said I didn't purposely mean to make claims of superiority. Do I think Stone beer is more sophisticated than Pabst? Sure. Is a good, serious movie, or indie film or foreign film or documentary more sophisticated that Live Free or Die hard? Definitely. Is sushi more sophisiticated than McDonalds? Absolutely.

But there's no superiority there. Everyone should do what makes them happy as life is short and that's all that matters. And it would take a pretty foolish person to make claims of superiority based on their hobbies and tastes.

Yes I'd say the person that likes fine beer/wine, ethnic food and art flicks has more sophisticated/refined tastes that the person that drinks Bud Light, watches Rambo and who's idea of a great meal out is Applebees. But I wouldn't say the person is superior or make any other kind of value judgment.



Oh there's more to it than aging for sure. For me it was aging, education and moving from a rural area to the city and getting more exposure to culture.

Anyway, I'm tired of listening to all your bullshit sociological views on crap so I'm done reading and responding to your posts. Good luck on your job hunt. Spending less time pontificating on here and more time beefing up your CV would be a good start.

C'mon, don't get your feelings hurt because I like to see people use proper words to say what they actually mean. I dislike it when people say one thing with their use of language, get called out on it, and get crabby, defensive, and personal.

I'll buy you a beer at ASC in Philly. But it has to be a PBR.

[seanr1221]

C'mon, don't get your feelings hurt because I like to see people use proper words to say what they actually mean. I dislike it when people say one thing with their use of language, get called out on it, and get crabby, defensive, and personal.

I'll buy you a beer at ASC in Philly. But it has to be a PBR.

Will you buy me one, Myke? :wave:

[mykevermin]

If only your tastes were more sophisticated.

[seanr1221]

:[

I'd like to see a Dmaul/Myke meet up.

[hankmecrankme]

:[

I'd like to see a Dmaul/Myke meet up.

I'd almost pay money to see that. :)

[ninja dog]

TheManaKnight - what would you do if Sony called it a day and surrendered to the obviously superior Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console and the Nintendo Wii family activity?



He'd denounce the people who run Sony, then talk about how the real Sony comes from within.


jeez myke, get off the guy's balls. he clearly didn't mean "sophisticated" as in "more sophisticated than anyone who is reading this." Using it like "I used to eat mcdonald's everyday, now I grill my own burgers, thus my taste is becoming more sophisticated" is perfectly. but I guess people have issues with the word.

[distgfx]

jeez myke, get off the guy's balls. he clearly didn't mean "sophisticated" as in "more sophisticated than anyone who is reading this." Using it like "I used to eat mcdonald's everyday, now I grill my own burgers, thus my taste is becoming more sophisticated" is perfectly. but I guess people have issues with the word.

Myke is defending our unsophisticated honor.

[ninja dog]

Myke is defending out unsophisticated honor.

can't we have both? Can't I drink an Old Style while watching a Tarkovsky flick? CAN'T I??!

can't I rag on the libs who are just as prejudiced as the conservatives they denounce while playing CoD4 and shooting up muslims?

[distgfx]

can't we have both? Can't I drink an Old Style while watching a Tarkovsky flick? CAN'T I??!

Clearly not my good man. Hey... what would be considered a sophisticated taste in gaming by society's standards? Well, not society, how about gamers instead.

[ninja dog]

Clearly not my good man. Hey... what would be considered a sophisticated taste in gaming by society's standards? Well, not society, how about gamers instead.

fuck this shit. I'm gonna pick my nose while I'm at my macbook in DEFIANCE

edit: the question-- ummm...braid, SotC...well, anything, if you apply some critical theory to it. like "Zizek would be a big fan of crackdown because blah blah" or something. or "there really is some Freudian trauma resolution in GTA4..." and then your friends will all leave the room

[gunm]

I dunno why, but I must play WWE SvR 2009 after COD WaW. Somethin' about that game feels just so...heavy (yeah, I meant COD WaW).

I unlocked Flair last night...WHooooo!

[mykevermin]

fuck this shit. I'm gonna pick my nose while I'm at my macbook in DEFIANCE

now I'm worried there's a camera in my house.

[gunm]

Just turn off the webcam on your mac, myke.

[dmaul1114]

jeez myke, get off the guy's balls. he clearly didn't mean "sophisticated" as in "more sophisticated than anyone who is reading this." Using it like "I used to eat mcdonald's everyday, now I grill my own burgers, thus my taste is becoming more sophisticated" is perfectly. but I guess people have issues with the word.

Exactly. But hey if people want to go on hissy fits over semantics, so be it.

[ninja dog]

Just turn off the webcam on your mac, myke.


I'm afraid I can't let him do that gunm

[Azumangaman]

No need to drop the price. Sell it at $500 and it'll rocket up a thousand percent this year alone.

/TheManaKnight

This was probably the funniest thing I've seen/read all day.

Everyone that doesn't love U2 can suck it. They're magnificent.
No Line on The Horizon is magical....


:)

I'm also seeing Coldplay in July! MUAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA

[dmaul1114]

Agreed. Love the new U2, and also seeing Coldplay in May. :D

Definitely wan to catch U2 if possible as I've never seen them live. But no dates announced in my neck of the woods yet--or most with only 1 Boston and 1 NYC show announced for the US so far.

[Azumangaman]

Agreed. Love the new U2, and also seeing Coldplay in May. :D

It's awesome because we seem to have very similar tastes in everything and you're almost twice my age.
EPICNESS.

[FriskyTanuki]

When do you want to play Ohio State, Azumang?

[Azumangaman]

When do you want to play Ohio State, Azumang?
You available tomorrow?
Sometime (EST) between 7-9 is probably best. Otherwise Thursday could work (maybe).
But I can probably flex for most of the day tomorrow. Tuesday is elite.

[FriskyTanuki]

About 8 PM EST tomorrow sounds good.

[Azumangaman]

That should work. If you send a pm around an hour before, that'd be great. Somethings I'll never forget, but somethings I forget incredibly quickly.


I can't wait to get hated for this, but Flo Rida's new album is out tomorrow!!!
THAT'S RIGHT, I FRIGGIN WENT THERE.

[tiredfornow]

Canadians are crazy people. :whee:

[refusedchaos]

Canadians are crazy people. :whee:

they sure are

[Azumangaman]

Don't hate.
Jest is Canadian and he is less crazy.
Honestly though, most of us are fucking awesome.

[refusedchaos]

Don't hate.
Jest is Canadian and he is less crazy.
Honestly though, most of us are fucking awesome.

idk man...that dirty Silverstein band came outta there

[Azumangaman]

idk man...that dirty Silverstein band came outta there
There is an exception to every rule :)
And I'm going to send you a PM, and you're going to help me.
Cuz you are a fun dude :)

[KingBroly]

So I got back today, played a little, including Devil May Cry 3. It's been about 4 months since I even played DMC4, so I was surprised when I got past the boss I had trouble with last, the half-naked, orange-haired Witch. I also went through a couple of more levels, but the game is still the toughest game I've played, especially since I'm going through on Yellow (Gold is easier, and they don't explain that well).

[gunm]

Don't hate.
Jest is Canadian and he is less crazy.
Honestly though, most of us are fucking awesome.


Less crazy is still crazy.

But you have Kristen Kreuk and Maria Ozawa, so y'all can't be that bad. :)

[FriskyTanuki]

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/write-about-this-game-were-promoting-and-well-let-you-play-it-early/1029/

Giant Bomb tries to humiliate a PR company that's bribing people for coverage of a Red Faction Guerilla trailer to get into an MP beta tourney. :lol:

[gunm]

That's just lazy. Sounds like THQ needs to hire another marketing company.

[heavyd853]

idk man...that dirty Silverstein band came outta there

Rush, that is all.

[Jest]

Instant Mash Potatoes and the Wonderbra vs Alanis Morisete and Celine Dion... You can decide if Canada is awesome or fail.

[gunm]

I still say Kristen Kreuk and Maria Ozawa. :p

[DarkNessBear]

http://www.giantbomb.com/news/write-about-this-game-were-promoting-and-well-let-you-play-it-early/1029/

Giant Bomb tries to humiliate a PR company that's bribing people for coverage of a Red Faction Guerilla trailer to get into an MP beta tourney. :lol:

They are making fun of them... yet promoting the game at the same time.

I think they just really wanted to get in on the tourney...

[Jest]

Maria Ozawa. :p


All it takes is me to read her name and I get a hard on.

[Nelo Ice]

so anyone buy community games?
just saw this list and am kinda interested though i already bought johnny platform
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcirGnJv64w

[dallow]

I bought Miner Dig Deep. Fun timewaster. Groove is amazing too.

[Nelo Ice]

I bought Miner Dig Deep. Fun timewaster. Groove is amazing too.

ive read glowing impressions of miner dig deep in the gaf thread ive just been lazy to dl it until now :lol: and im gonna take a look at easy golf now that its 400 pts and since the dev updates it like mad

also i queued up zp2k9(made by diwasher dev) and zoomaroom

[distgfx]

Good video, I don't know what community games are worth trying or not. There's way too many to choose from.

[Nelo Ice]

Good video, I don't know what community games are worth trying or not. There's way too many to choose from.

ive also found out what games are worth dlin from reading the gaf thread :lol:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=342122&page=7

[KingBroly]

I think it might be the beginning of the end of my 2nd 360 here. When I turned it on a few minutes ago, when it went from the 360 logo to the Dash, it was interrupted by a blue screen for about a second. :(

[RelentlessRolento]

:lol: I'm starting to think/realize that there's a small chunk of people who are very against me. At least it makes conversations more brisky!

[Maklershed]

Where's that miner dig deep game dallow_bg? PSN?

[benjamouth]

Picked up Alien Hominid last night, it's good fun, well worth 400 space bucks IMO.

[Brak]

Where's that miner dig deep game dallow_bg? PSN?
XNA.

[Maklershed]

Ahh cool. I'll have to check it out. I finally have room to dl demos and arcade games now that I deleted a game install and some save files I wont need anymore.

<-- needs to upgrade to 120gb

[dallow]

It's like 200pts too.
There some more XNA games i'll get soon too. I haven't looked at that gaf thread yet though.

[tiredfornow]

The only XNA game I bought was that metalhead super smash bros. game. Guitarpocalypse Z or some shit? Anyways, it really sucks.

[dallow]

Is that the one with that cat attack?
Yeah, demo sucked. Most of those games do.

[tiredfornow]

I don't even remember. It looked like a bootleg Smash Bros. that came alive in MS Paint. :lol:

[dallow]

Yeah, pretty sure that's it.
There's a special attack where a giant cat (it's like a real picture) just drops down and shoots lasers or something.

That was the only cool thing, and the only reason I tried the demo. :)

[tiredfornow]

:)

Have you tried Burn Zombie Burn?

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So my school has these terrible speakers come in and talk to us about various subjects, but mostly about their college, the Bradford School. Back in October we had Pete, who talked about the differences between men and women while demonstrating that some men are VERY similar to women. Then in December we had...Pete again. Same speech. In January we had a woman talking about table manners. And now today we had another woman talking about job interviews. Mostly, about how wearing or not wearing pantyhose is the most important element of a job interview. Now a combination of it being first period, having heard the same basic speech four times, and this woman being an annoying tart trying REALLY hard to be funny and "relate" to teenage kids made me pretty pissed with the whole thing. And then she pulls out this gem:

Now I know most of you would rather be home playing Halo 2 on your PS3s...

AHA! YOU RELATE TO ME AS A TEENAGER AND NOW I AM INTERESTED IN THE THINGS YOU HAVE TO SAY!

[dallow]

:)

Have you tried Burn Zombie Burn?Nah, doesn't really interest me.

Is Castlevania:SotN worth it on XBLA? I have an itch to play it again, might as well get it on there.

[tiredfornow]

SotN is always worth it. :)

[mykevermin]

Nah, doesn't really interest me.

Is Castlevania:SotN worth it on XBLA? I have an itch to play it again, might as well get it on there.

Castlevania PSP just went GH, so you can get that and the delightful Dracula X for 20 ducats.

And have a reason to not look at your psp and ask "why the fuck did I buy you?"

[Halo05]

It'll be even less at Gamestop come Sunday. It's one of the PSP games that is going to be on sale. I was beyond satisfied with that compilation at $30. For 15 or 10, it's a steal.

[dallow]

I'm really curious to see what the sale will be exactly. There's a few I might be interested in.

[gunm]

Castlevania PSP just went GH, so you can get that and the delightful Dracula X for 20 ducats.

And have a reason to not look at your psp and ask "why the fuck did I buy you?"



Aw, there's a good amount of stuff--Resistance Retribution/Syphon Filter series, Crisis Core, GoW:COO, all the retro collections (Genesis, Samsho, Shmups). Plus the thing plays media, does skype, GPS...

/TMK

[zewone]

So.... Sony's "big" announcement was the $99 PS2?

What a joke. Have fun in 3rd place forever :wave:

[dallow]

I can't get all the achivements for Banjo:N&B unless I buy Banjo off the Arcade? Dang.

[zewone]

They were giving away Banjo arcade w/ N&B.

[dallow]

Only with pre-orders!
I bought it new months later. Should be a code inside if that's what they were going for.

[tiredfornow]

Yeah, $40 for N&B + Banjo was a good deal.

[dallow]

It was, but I didn't need it then, and got a sealed copy for $10.

[tiredfornow]

You don't have to 1000/1000 it, dallow. :(

[dallow]

I'd like to. It's easy enough and I like the vehicle gameplay more than I expected.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I intend to finally rebuy a PSP when the final model with UMD support comes out and when it drops to $100 or less. Might have to wait till PSP2 if there is some BC through accessories.

So another 5 years?

[dallow]

So you'd buy a PSP2 that would have some kind of dongle attachment to play legacy UMD games?

[gunm]

So.... Sony's "big" announcement was the $99 PS2?

What a joke. Have fun in 3rd place forever :wave:


For now. Realistically, they still can't afford to lose that much more money on consoles. I think the economy of scale hasn't quite kicked in yet, although manufacturing costs are supposedly/allegedly lower now. But maybe in a few more months...or after E3!

/TMK