General Gaming Thread ∞

[RelentlessRolento]

Buy Magic: The Gathering XBLA in two weeks. ^__^

I can't wait.


Have they stated on if you have to buy cards separate as DLC? if not I'm definitely getting it.

[zewone]

Have they stated on if you have to buy cards separate as DLC? if not I'm definitely getting it.

Nope. All the cards are in the game, no DLC bullshit is the word.

[corrosivefrost]

Buy Magic: The Gathering XBLA in two weeks. ^__^

I can't wait.

Fuck yes. I'm all over it. Have they announced the price? I'm gonna run short on points now, since I was trying to save my last 1200 for MvC2. Fuck you, YF360G and Amazon. :|

Have they stated on if you have to buy cards separate as DLC? if not I'm definitely getting it.

I'm guessing that, while cards could be released as DLC, it will definitely have a large set of cards to begin with. It's been so long since I played, I can even remember what edition/expansions were out when I was playing -- 4th edition... maybe Legends... and 5th was coming out when I stopped. I think Fallen Empires might've been in there too.

[RelentlessRolento]

Nope. All the cards are in the game, no DLC bullshit is the word.


fuck yeah!

I've never learned to play Magic even though I've played tons of CCGs/TCGs... k. thx zew for helping me with that one :)

[zewone]

No price yet. I'd imagine 1,200 points though.

[Rei no Otaku]

Buy Magic: The Gathering XBLA in two weeks. ^__^

I can't wait.
How do you get cards? One of my favorite things about Magic was buying a pack and finding a rare in it. I hope everyone doesn't just have access to all the cards right at the beginning.

I used to be a huge Magic player (I stopped right before the 5th edition came out), so if they do this well I'm all over it. May make me actually upgrade to XBL Gold again.

[zewone]

Well, if it's like other games I've played that are like Magic, you start with a basic deck, you battle people and earn cards at the end to build your collection. Winner usually gets more cards than the loser, but everyone earns something.

[RelentlessRolento]

No price yet. I'd imagine 1,200 points though.


I hope ur wrong... tired of non 800 pts shit.

[Flak]

nyprimus, sent you a PM.

[Maklershed]

Magic the Gathering?

[nyprimus4]

So I downloaded the Medio Go software anyway even though I haven't bought my PSP 3000 yet. I uploaded all my music and a bunch of movies. It has a bootleg iTunes look but is pretty snappy. And wow, I haven't downloaded anything off the PSN Store yet but just browsing through it is ridiculously fast.

[RelentlessRolento]

Yo zew, you should get this, its right up ur alley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-icNMj-UkMg

[zewone]

I sold LBP, but I would buy it again if the SotC/ICO shit is a level pack and not just costumes.

[gunm]

Hey, the US Advent Children Blu-Ray has the FFXIII demo too. Is it worth it?

Edit: Oh wait a minute. I forgot I have netflix, lol.

[zewone]

Hey, the US Advent Children Blu-Ray has the FFXIII demo too. Is it worth it?

Edit: Oh wait a minute. I forgot I have netflix, lol.

Where'd you hear that?

[gunm]

Where'd you hear that?


I'm on Sony's Blu Ray Club mailing list and they just sent me an email.

[zewone]

Sweet.

[depascal22]

Hey, the US Advent Children Blu-Ray has the FFXIII demo too. Is it worth it?

Edit: Oh wait a minute. I forgot I have netflix, lol.


You'll be able to sell it for a good price after you play the demo and watch the Bahamut and Sephiroth scenes.

[Rei no Otaku]

Hey, the US Advent Children Blu-Ray has the FFXIII demo too. Is it worth it?

Edit: Oh wait a minute. I forgot I have netflix, lol.
If that's true how come no one else has reported on this?

[StarKnightX]

Buy Magic: The Gathering XBLA in two weeks. ^__^

I can't wait.

I'll probably get it , just so that I can play against other people. I have a pretty sizable collection of Magic cards and other TCG cards , but no one lives near me that plays any of them. :(

I'm on Sony's Blu Ray Club mailing list and they just sent me an email.

Maybe sony and squeenix worked out a new deal on that? Cause last I heard , square said that the US version of Advent Children on Blu would not have the demo.

[Inf^Shini]

Ok, I've found Peng, I've seen posters of Peng, but what the hell IS Peng???

"I give great Peng"....:-s

[Jimbo Slice]

Magic on XBLA? I'm all over that.

[pete5883]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5933556&postcount=163

...

[RelentlessRolento]

ok...

um apparently I have 2300 Wii Points (or just 300 if anyone wants to buy the points cad off me) and I don't know of anything I want... I would get that pixel game on DSi, but I have no use for a DSi at all at the moment.

so... I was wondering if I should just wait, or get something...

so far all I have already on my Wii:

River City Ransom
Sin & Punishment
The Legend of Zelda (never owned it myself growing up so I wanted to spend time with it)
TLoZelda: Ocarina (I really do not like this game... not for me... sorry, prefer 2D zelda)

I'm down for anything other than world of goo (want to play it on PC) and Majoras Mask... so any suggestions might help.

[Sparta]

Yoshi's Story, Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, and Zelda: Link to the Past are great games.

[Inf^Shini]

You can use Wii Points for your DSi?

I never payed attention to it :/

[Rei no Otaku]

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-god-of-war/51087

I can't wait...

[gunm]

You know reading the email again, it really says "sneak peek" of FFXIII. Doesn't actually say "demo".

[RelentlessRolento]

Yoshi's Story, Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, and Zelda: Link to the Past are great games.


I've beaten Zelda LTTP too many times as well as Super Mario 64... I'd get Mario Kart 64, but I'm holding out for the SNES one >_<

I'd also get Super Mario RPG, but I can't commit to an RPG right now.

also, not looking too great but it's a port so at least it's crisp:

http://www.gamerbytes.com/simPerfectDark03.jpg

[gunm]

Bah, sorry zew, guys, I messed up: it's just a 7 min preview of the game, not a playable demo.

Sneak Peek at Final Fantasy XIII (1080p, Dolby Digital 2.0, 7:12 min): Featuring cut-scenes and in-game footage from the upcoming Final Fantasy video game release, this supplement is truly a sight to behold.

[Rei no Otaku]

I want to try out that pop star game for the DSi. Anyone tried it before I become the guinea pig?

[StarKnightX]

ok...

um apparently I have 2300 Wii Points (or just 300 if anyone wants to buy the points cad off me) and I don't know of anything I want... I would get that pixel game on DSi, but I have no use for a DSi at all at the moment.

so... I was wondering if I should just wait, or get something...

so far all I have already on my Wii:

River City Ransom
Sin & Punishment
The Legend of Zelda (never owned it myself growing up so I wanted to spend time with it)
TLoZelda: Ocarina (I really do not like this game... not for me... sorry, prefer 2D zelda)

I'm down for anything other than world of goo (want to play it on PC) and Majoras Mask... so any suggestions might help.

Any particular kind of game or genre your looking for a game in? It'd be easier to make a recommendation knowing what your looking for.

Yoshi's Story, Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, Star Fox 64, and Zelda: Link to the Past are great games.

Yoshi's Story = Too Short , Too Easy , not really worth 1000 points
Mario Kart 64 = Hold off for the SNES one , or grab the GCN/Wii versions , they are all better
Super Mario 64 = A bit on the easy side now , but still worth playing
Star Fox 64 = Totally worth it if you like flight shooter. Still play it fairly often
LoZ : LttP = Also totally worth it

[dallow]

The MST3K guys are in town for two nights (tonight and Saturday) for a live show.
I'm wondering if I should go for it.

It's a pretty nice theater, but they don't say which movie they'll be riffing...

[RelentlessRolento]

Any particular kind of game or genre your looking for a game in? It'd be easier to make a recommendation knowing what your looking for.



I really don't know since I'm open to suggestions... anything but shmup I guess lol

[Nelo Ice]

k after reading the gaf thread and this post in particular

So listen to this story. I was in the early levels; I didn't quite have an idea of how ridiculously in-depth the database was. I was summoning things like ladders, glasses of water, rayguns, what have you. But I reached a level with zombie robots, and the zombie robots kept killing me. Rayguns didn't work, a torch didn't work, a pickaxe didn't work. In my frustration, I wrote in "Time Machine". And one popped up. What the fuck? A smile dawned on my face. I hopped in, and the option was given to me to either travel to the past or the future. I chose past. When I hopped out, there were fucking dinosaurs walking around. I clicked one, and realized I could RIDE THEM. So I hopped on a fucking DINOSAUR, traveled back to the present, and stomped the shit out of robot zombies. Did you just read that sentence? Did you really? I FUCKING TRAVELED THROUGH TIME AND JUMPED ON A DINOSAUR AND USED IT TO KILL MOTHERFUCKING ROBOT ZOMBIES. This game is unbelievable. Impossible. There's nothing you can't do.


im sold on scribblenauts and it'll be the 1st ds game im preording and picking up on day 1

[KingBroly]

Rolento, you will get Super Metroid for your Wii. OR ELSE! Grr...

I know people are getting high on Assassin's Creed 2 and Splinter Cell, but I would suggest not to rush out day 1 and get them. Ubisoft is notorious for very, very quick price cuts on their games. For the last 2 years, their marquee titles (Prince of Persia and Assassin's Creed) were cut to $40 2-3 weeks after their release.

[Nelo Ice]

so anyone do the $5 best buy sims 3 cash card deal?
tempted to pick up 6 of em to preorder brutal legend or some other game for $30

[pete5883]

ReRo: save up for Cave Story.

[Maklershed]

I gotta work on Infamous again today.

[BlueScrote]

I gotta work on Infamous again today.


If playing video games (especially infamous) feels like work, you're doing it wrong.

[Maklershed]

It's definitely not. Thats just my way of saying "play". Maybe its a subconscious thing to justify not reading a book or studying a language or something. :lol:

[manthing]

Uncharted 2 might just be the reason I keep my PS3

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So I'm officially a High School Graduate, a MacBook owner, and hungover.

[Flak]

Get off the computer and fix yourself a bacon sandwich or something equally greasy.

[mykevermin]

Congrats, JSP.

I got my hood and gown last week in the mail, graduation ceremony is next Friday.

There's no better feeling than thinking "I'm a Ph.D., and I can't figure out how to put this motherfucking hood on to save my life. Is this the last puzzle? If I can't do it, I don't graduate?"

Seriously. Thing's a fucking nightmare.

I wanna do some gaming today, but I'm too busy grading. And I caught my first plagiarizer this week. Yuck.

[Malik112099]

congrats graduates....I swore off school after I was done and now I am going back for 18 months :-( oh well.....ill be done after I get my A & P license...i promise ;)

[dallow]

Congrats Preston. :)

[nyprimus4]

So people are getting copies early of Prototype. Anyone here any impressions yet?

[Bioshocked360]

Early impressions aren't allowed.

[seanr1221]

Dr. Myke, what's his/her punishment?

[ninja dog]

If anyone has an original NES system for sale, PM me. I need one for an art installation...

[BlueScrote]

Congrats, JSP.
I wanna do some gaming today, but I'm too busy grading. And I caught my first plagiarizer this week. Yuck.

Doesnt that create a ton of paper work for you?


I still haven't downloaded the Uncharted beta, even though I have a code :cry:

[Inf^Shini]

Get off the computer and fix yourself a bacon sandwich or something equally greasy.
I had a BLT last night :]
I still haven't downloaded the Uncharted beta, even though I have a code :cry:
It's ok, pass the code and I'll do it for you ;)

[refusedchaos]

finally got my TE stick yesterday...love it

http://i41.tinypic.com/5cgdbd.gif

http://i41.tinypic.com/5fn47a.gif

[DarthPuma]

Congrats Preston!

Since there are no PS3 games that I care about coming out till fall, I'm halfway considering spending my hastings credit on a used PSP. I've wanted another one ever since my last one broke, and PSP 2000's are only like 115. I'm gonna go by today and see if they're in decent condition. Stupid Kojima and his potentially awesome PSP MGS.

[mykevermin]

Doesnt that create a ton of paper work for you?

yep. been around enough lazy folks who say "fuck it" and just shrug their shoulders. i'm not that person. but, sorry seanr, can't go into much more detail, y'know.

Those GoWIII gifs are :drool:

[Thomas96]

I just watched the Super Mario Bros. Wii trailer from E3. (w/ the multiplayer) I have to say this because its been tearing me up inside. I love Mario, but damn, this Super Mario Bros. Wii felt souless, like a souless Little Big Planet wannabe. Just looking at the first stage, looking so reminiscent of the original Super Mario Bros. made me feel like they were just raping the franchise (whereas I should have been feeling nostalgic). I just wish that the game would take us some place different. That's what I enjoyed so much about Super Mario Land on the gameboy, it was someplace totally different. It added new elements (plane flying) to the game, and that's why I loved it. New Super Mario, kinda revitalized the series for me... it felt nostalgic, but Seeing this Super Mario Bros Wii, I have to admit it disgusted me.
Seemed like it was copying Little Big Planet w/ the multiplayer portion.

I'm sorry, I just needed to get that shit off my chest.

[jer7583]

I just watched the Super Mario Bros. Wii trailer from E3. (w/ the multiplayer) I have to say this because its been tearing me up inside. I love Mario, but damn, this Super Mario Bros. Wii felt souless, like a souless Little Big Planet wannabe. Just looking at the first stage, looking so reminiscent of the original Super Mario Bros. made me feel like they were just raping the franchise (whereas I should have been feeling nostalgic). I just wish that the game would take us some place different. That's what I enjoyed so much about Super Mario Land on the gameboy, it was someplace totally different. It added new elements (plane flying) to the game, and that's why I loved it. New Super Mario, kinda revitalized the series for me... it felt nostalgic, but Seeing this Super Mario Bros Wii, I have to admit it disgusted me.


I'm sorry, I just needed to get that shit off my chest.

You are the worst.

If they price it at $50, there's a valid complaint there.

As a $30 budget title I think it's a great idea and would be really, really fun. To say that putting the 2 player mode from NSMB DS on Wii where you can do 4 players on one screen is ripping off little big planet either just shows ignorance of the source material, or an over eagerness to praise Sony product. I'm going to go with all of the above.

I think it looked like a lot of fun and a game that my roomates and I could sit around and have a great time playing. And one that they were actually intersted in unlike Little Big Planet when I had my PS3, which they just laughed at and wouldn't even try.

[Rei no Otaku]

I think it looked like a lot of fun and a game that my roomates and I could sit around and have a great time playing. And one that they were actually intersted in unlike Little Big Planet when I had my PS3, which they just laughed at and wouldn't even try.
I think that says more about your roommates than either game.

[Thomas96]

You are the worst.

If they price it at $50, there's a valid complaint there.

As a $30 budget title I think it's a great idea and would be really, really fun. To say that putting the 2 player mode from NSMB DS on Wii where you can do 4 players on one screen is ripping off little big planet either just shows ignorance of the source material, or an over eagerness to praise Sony product. I'm going to go with all of the above.

I think it looked like a lot of fun and a game that my roomates and I could sit around and have a great time playing. And one that they were actually intersted in unlike Little Big Planet when I had my PS3, which they just laughed at and wouldn't even try.

OMG, they're charging 30 for the game... That just Nintendo's way of saying, this is some crap that we just put together. I mean, damn New Super Mario Bros, was 39.99 at launch, and has only priced drop 5 DOLLARS and is at 34.99. (and still very much worth it!)

[DarthPuma]

I bought NSMB like two days after launch for 34.99. WTF are you talking about?

[Malik112099]

OMG, they're charging 30 for the game... That just Nintendo's way of saying, this is some crap that we just put together. I mean, damn New Super Mario Bros, was 39.99 at launch, and has only priced drop 5 DOLLARS and is at 34.99. (and still very much worth it!)


You are like TMK without references.

[Brak]

Mario has been without soul for years.

[mykevermin]

If people laugh at LBP and don't want to give it a shot, that's their loss.

NSMWii is $30? That's rather staggering, since it's contrary to the "separate the fool from their money" model of profitability for Nintendo.

[pete5883]

Admittedly I didn't play too much LBP multiplayer, but it didn't seem like a game where you could accomplish much mayhem. You could grab the other guy... maybe push him. NSMB, you've got shells, fire flowers, you can throw people, etc.

And whats the source on NSMBW at $30? That doesn't sound like something they'd ever do. That's throwing away $20 for every copy sold.

[jer7583]

OMG, they're charging 30 for the game... That just Nintendo's way of saying, this is some crap that we just put together. I mean, damn New Super Mario Bros, was 39.99 at launch, and has only priced drop 5 DOLLARS and is at 34.99. (and still very much worth it!)

Hey - Super Mario Galaxy was full of soul, brak.

I don't know that NSMBWii is $30, but it'd be nice if it was. It'll probably be $50 but that's a whole other problem with Nintendo. (barring a huge amount of content that makes it worth that)

NSMB launched at $34.99 and stayed there. That's what happens when you make a quality product that people want to keep buying as they buy your hardware. Maybe nintendo would have been smarter to leave all that money on the table. Sony seems to be good at that, what with the plethora of PSN PSone releases.

Thanks for addressing my complaints with your points. I'll consider your thoughtful rebuttal and get back to you.

You are - the worst.

And that's Thomas96. Brak is a pretty cool dude. I like watching the spy's head explode again and again..

[Thomas96]

Hey - Super Mario Galaxy was full of soul, brak.

I don't know that NSMBWii is $30, but it'd be nice if it was. It'll probably be $50 but that's a whole other problem with Nintendo. (barring a huge amount of content that makes it worth that)

NSMB launched at $34.99 and stayed there. That's what happens when you make a quality product that people want to keep buying as they buy your hardware. Maybe nintendo would have been smarter to leave all that money on the table. Sony seems to be good at that, what with the plethora of PSN PSone releases.

Thanks for addressing my complaints with your points. I'll consider your thoughtful rebuttal and get back to you.

You are - the worst.

And that's Thomas96. Brak is a pretty cool dude. I like watching the spy's head explode again and again..

whatever, enjoy your soulless NSMEISIS Wii garbage.


Edit 1 - You know what I am - The Worst.. You know why? Because I'm not going to let Nintendo just milk me over and over again for the same game. They're number one, this gen, they got the greatest franchises, but look what the fuck they're doing to them. Its like I'm watching that episode of South Park where they were raping Indiana Jones, except this time its mario w/ the Nintendo Execs - (damn that Reggie and his "power game") What's worst, you supposedly love nintendo soooo much, (that you got mario in your avatar) and yet you can agree with me that this NSMBW is souless if its priced at 50, but at 30, then its okay. WTF?!!! Mario Bros is the flag ship product, it needs to be good enough where one would be more than willing to pay full price, and goo enough, where when you pay that full price you KNOW you got your money's worth.

You wanna kiss Nintendo' ass? If you like it, then go ahead and let Nintendo rape your as...errr, I guess its too late, cause you're already gaping over anything Nintendo releases for you.

Now I know how Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny felt when their childhood hero was raped.. damn shame.


You're the worst.. you'd see Mario soul (and ass) for 30 dollar. [I hope it was worth it]

[dallow]

Jer, Thomas.

You're hurting me.

[mykevermin]

NSMB launched at $34.99 and stayed there. That's what happens when you make a quality product that people want to keep buying as they buy your hardware.

Your rose-colored glasses have tinted your understand of Nintendo's business model.

[tiredfornow]

Are those two serious? Saying Mario is ripping off Little Big Planet is hilarious. :rofl:

[Azumangaman]

This is crazy.
Anybody here watch Weeds? I'm working through the 3rd season and its so great.

[Thomas96]

Then, Nintendo has the nerve... to show a goddam Pulse sensor as their new "revolutionary" peripheral. - Wii Vitality Sensor. Nintendo, is so good that they could probably sell virtua boy peripherals to people... I think they realize their ONLY mistake w/ that product was its color. Should have made it White! - White Plastic!

[StarKnightX]

Then, Nintendo has the nerve... to show a goddam Pulse sensor as their new "revolutionary" peripheral. - Wii Vitality Sensor.

And yet Suda51 was supposedly looking at it and thinking about a way to maybe work that into NMH2 , or possibly into another game. No matter how retarded some of the devices for the wii have been (pulse sensor , balance board , motion plus) , give people the right idea and tools , and someone can make something good or interesting out of it.

[mykevermin]

And yet Suda51 was supposedly looking at it and thinking about a way to maybe work that into NMH2 , or possibly into another game. No matter how retarded some of the devices for the wii have been (pulse sensor , balance board , motion plus) , give people the right idea and tools , and someone can make something good or interesting out of it.

I haven't seen what the vitality sensor looks like yet, but I'm imagining someone's going to get their dick stuck in one at some point. Question is: will it be during a game where that is the intended use or not?

[seanr1221]

I love this little rental shop by my house. 20.00 a month for one game or movie at a time, it's within walking distance, and they'll HOLD rentals for me. When Wolverine comes back they're going to call :whee:

[pete5883]

Where do I find the ports I should be opening to speed up XBL downloads? Everything I find online is telling people how to fix their NAT problem, which I don't have. Strangely, my router seems to have automatically set up some port forwarding for XBL.

[zewone]

You should just put your Xbox's IP on the DMZ.

[seanr1221]

We're getting fios in September :whee:

[BlueScrote]

This is crazy.
Anybody here watch Weeds? I'm working through the 3rd season and its so great.

Weeds is a very good show. Good mix of dark comedy with some plot. The next season starts sometime in June too I think.

Showtime in general has impressed me, as Weeds and Dexter are too of my favorite shows on tv. (the shifted season times are nice too)

[dallow]

Is Bullet Witch worth $5? Is there a demo?

[Chibi_Kaji]

Is Bullet Witch worth $5? Is there a demo?
I didn't think it was. I picked it up for $5 a while ago and traded it in almost immediately. Gamestop gave me $10 for it so at least something good came out of it.

[homeland]

Weeds is a very good show. Good mix of dark comedy with some plot. The next season starts sometime in June too I think.

Showtime in general has impressed me, as Weeds and Dexter are too of my favorite shows on tv. (the shifted season times are nice too)


Weeds new season starts this upcoming Monday.

[sotc1988]

Weeds and True Blood are going to be my main summer shows.
Started another game of Mass Effect again. Is pretty cool but there are some problems that will get fixed in the sequel. That's one of my most anticipated right now for 2010. Xbox live runs out in a week and I'm spending all my time playing an action rpg. Go figure.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Hopefully I can make time to play ME one more time before the sequel comes out.... maybe twice so I can have a good and evil playthrough saved.

Edit: The achievement whore in me hopes that they don't do those * Ally achievements again or at least tone done the number of story/side missions you need to complete to get them.

[RelentlessRolento]

ReRo: save up for Cave Story.


aww shit... forgot about that. Will do! :bouncy:


also almost forgot Flower/Sun/Rain will be out pretty damn soon >_<

I think it releases the day I come back from puerto rico... apparently I'm shooting a music video >_<

[Chibi_Kaji]

I forgot about Flower, Sun and Rain coming out this month. I kind of want to get it but Prototype comes out a few days before and Devil Survivor comes out at the end of the month. And I have a few figures and DVDs pre-ordered as well... Maybe I'll Try and get it from Goozex.

[dallow]

Oh, and I wanted to throw in my love for Weeds. Hated the first episode but was hooked after that.
Finished the third season a few months ago and had been waiting for the fourth to be released on Blu-Ray.
She's so pretty.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'd watch weeds, but ever since I've watched Curb Your Enthusiasm, it's hard for me to go to any other series besides Red Dwarf... Then again, I barely care to watch anything TV even if it's great >_<

I'm actually just glad Conan is back on the air. After watching all the shows this week I realized how much I missed it.

Anyone know online places that sell only 200 MS Point codes? Only place I think I've seen was GameDealDaily.com

[Sparta]

Relentless, a guy on GTZ sells them for 1.80 a piece (well in 160 increments) I just bought a couple yesterday if you're interested, let me know.

[Sparta]

Anyone know the highest Pro Duo GB amount the PSP 3000 supports?

[RelentlessRolento]

Relentless, a guy on GTZ sells them for 1.80 a piece (well in 160 increments) I just bought a couple yesterday if you're interested, let me know.


Hmm... I might, I have 1040 points so 160 might be perfect.

[RelentlessRolento]

Anyone know the highest Pro Duo GB amount the PSP 3000 supports?


I have a 2000 and it runs my 8gb fine, and I'm pretty sure 16gbs work as well... it dosn't matter what model but just the firmware.

I'll be getting a Go but I'll be getting a 16 Micro Mem stick as well since I already am hitting the max on my 8 gig and ifI convert my UMDs, i'll need more than 16 gigs.


I also need to upgrade my PS3 HDD since 60gb is slowly getting crammed no matter how much i delete. Is anything lost in the transfer process of HDDs for PS3? I mostly care about locked save files....

[Nelo Ice]

anyone else playin the 1 vs 100 beta?

[RelentlessRolento]

oh wait that was tonight?!? i forgot... I'm packing but might jump in later at the 10:30 one.

[Nelo Ice]

yeah just jumped in the 1st show in the crowd and i got featured for being one of the top crowd players 8-)

edit: o they just feature ur party regardless :lol:

[Maklershed]

I got that on Tuesday and was even in the 100 for a game. :)


(got knocked out on a stupid '24' question :bomb:)

[Sparta]

Hmm... I might, I have 1040 points so 160 might be perfect.
http://gametz.com/user/thenadz.html

There is his user link. Just let him know you're interested in some points, and I'm sure he'll help you out. :)

I want to find out if a high speed 16GB pro duo will work with a PSP 3000 with custom firmware. I'm not even sure I know how to put custom firmware on those yet. But I love my emulations. :P

Is there any specific pro duo to use do you know? I want a high quality ones and I know there's some fakes out there, so I want to becareful.

[KingBroly]

Someone told me you can use 2 mini 16gb sd cards and an adapter to get 32gb of memory on a PSP without custom firmware.

[RelentlessRolento]

http://gametz.com/user/thenadz.html

There is his user link. Just let him know you're interested in some points, and I'm sure he'll help you out. :)

I want to find out if a high speed 16GB pro duo will work with a PSP 3000 with custom firmware. I'm not even sure I know how to put custom firmware on those yet. But I love my emulations. :P

Is there any specific pro duo to use do you know? I want a high quality ones and I know there's some fakes out there, so I want to becareful.


I'm using an "HD" camcorder memory stick that has some insane speeds on it. stuff that use to take a second on my older memory stick dosn't even take a moment to save anymore.

[Azumangaman]

I don't even think we have showtime.
I was amazed at how much nudity is in the 3rd season. I don't recall there being much explicit nudity in a TV show.
Good ol' Premium Cable I guess.

[Flak]

primus I sent you another PM.

[Sparta]

I'm using an "HD" camcorder memory stick that has some insane speeds on it. stuff that use to take a second on my older memory stick dosn't even take a moment to save anymore.
It's just called HD? Any link or anything? :P

[BlueScrote]

This might be a stupid (or even taboo) question, but can you still put custom firmware on the newest psp's out of the box?

At this point with all the hubbub of the PSP GO(!) I might see if I can find a deal on a PSP, even though the big selling point for me is homebrew and all of the other capabilities that the 'ol gadget has tucked away.

[DarkNessBear]

I don't even think we have showtime.
I was amazed at how much nudity is in the 3rd season. I don't recall there being much explicit nudity in a TV show.
Good ol' Premium Cable I guess.
I don't even know what show you are talking about, but you have me intrigued. Is it the L Word?

[Mr. Beef]

Been playing FFVII almost non-stop. I just got to Nibelheim, which means I get to fight that dipshit Lost Number boss. >:(

[RelentlessRolento]

It's just called HD? Any link or anything? :P


Hold on I'll pull my mem stick out once my battery dies since I'm in the middle of FFVII... just loaded up my 8 year old save file :lol: damn... I am loaded >_<

forgot how much I unlocked in this thing.

[Moxio]

I legit got raped by Materia Keeper the first time I fought him. :^(

[Inf^Shini]

I hated the people yuffie had to fight in that tower thingy because I had to use Yuffie :/

[Rei no Otaku]

Virtua Tennis 2009 came out early, yay! So I played that tonight.

[Moxio]

I don't know how they did it, but VT2009 << VT3.

[Rei no Otaku]

I only played it for about an hour tonight, but I like it well enough. Doesn't seem any worse than VT3. The only thing is the surreal winning montages after you win a tournament... Also getting used to VT controls again after playing Top Spin 3 for so long was interesting lol.

[nyprimus4]

Gawd. I want a PSP soooooooooooo bad. I need my MLB fix and I really wanna play FF7.

[Mr. Beef]

Gawd. I want a PSP soooooooooooo bad. I need my MLB fix and I really wanna play FF7.

Just play it on the PS3. I don't have enough space on my PSP for it (what with only having a 1GB memory stick), but it's still fine.

[nyprimus4]

Just play it on the PS3.
:oops:

[Azumangaman]

I don't even know what show you are talking about, but you have me intrigued. Is it the L Word?
Weeds.

[DarkNessBear]

Weeds.
Well... you have sold me on it!

Anyways, I want the Mass Effect DLC now! But, I'd rather have ME2...

[pete5883]

You should just put your Xbox's IP on the DMZ.
Yeah, that didn't help. My NAT went from Open to Moderate or whatever it's called, and now I'm down to 65KB/s. Guess I'll just pick up a used wireless network adapter.

[jer7583]

Then, Nintendo has the nerve... to show a goddam Pulse sensor as their new "revolutionary" peripheral. - Wii Vitality Sensor. Nintendo, is so good that they could probably sell virtua boy peripherals to people... I think they realize their ONLY mistake w/ that product was its color. Should have made it White! - White Plastic!

The vitality sensor is really dumb. Really. Dumb. But so's wii fit and that existing doesn't bother me. i'll never buy it, and it doesn't matter to me, so what, then?

Sony or MS would be doing the same shit if they were in nintendo's position and if they could give their software the same kind of sales legs nintendo has on theirs. This "omg Nintendo is such a heartless, greedy company" crap is just dumb, because all of them are like that. That's why you have to buy points in blocks on XBL, and why the PS3 still costs $400, and doesn't come with a headset or HD cables. Because they want money. All three of them do.

NSMB Wii looks great and I'll be picking it up and having fun with it day one. More fun than with LBP. Which, I might add, is completely out of the consciousness of the market at this point. It came out and got a bit of attention last year and by the time we were celebrating new years, nobody gave a shit about that game. I think that's interesting. It goes along with what I thought about it - a good idea, but shallow and with a few fundamental flaws that's going to ensure it doesn't stick with almost every person who plays it.

Loco Roco 2 is a pretty good game. i get those silly tunes stuck in my head. I've been playing that and fieldrunners all weekend, as I'm away from home. Wish I could get back to the witcher.

[Nelo Ice]

anyone else get in on the cash card deal?
i finally bit before it ended and got enough cards to pick up brutal legend

[Rei no Otaku]

I let my friend borrow my Wii indefinitely. I only need it back when No More Heroes 2 comes out. Until then it was just taking up space.

[Jimbo Slice]

Finally got around to playing (and finishing) RE5. Was a great game. Going through The Mercenaries now.

Gonna re-beat it on the hardest difficulty pretty soon.

[zewone]

Hey, RE5 sucks dick, bro.

[Jimbo Slice]

Hey, RE5 sucks dick, bro.

I dig it. I couldn't get into it at first because I kept on comparing it to 4, but after I got over the fact that it wasn't RE4, I started to like it.

"Your partner has died" was pretty annoying though.

[Thomas96]

The vitality sensor is really dumb. Really. Dumb. But so's wii fit and that existing doesn't bother me. i'll never buy it, and it doesn't matter to me, so what, then?

Sony or MS would be doing the same shit if they were in nintendo's position and if they could give their software the same kind of sales legs nintendo has on theirs. This "omg Nintendo is such a heartless, greedy company" crap is just dumb, because all of them are like that. That's why you have to buy points in blocks on XBL, and why the PS3 still costs $400, and doesn't come with a headset or HD cables. Because they want money. All three of them do.

NSMB Wii looks great and I'll be picking it up and having fun with it day one. More fun than with LBP. Which, I might add, is completely out of the consciousness of the market at this point. It came out and got a bit of attention last year and by the time we were celebrating new years, nobody gave a shit about that game. I think that's interesting. It goes along with what I thought about it - a good idea, but shallow and with a few fundamental flaws that's going to ensure it doesn't stick with almost every person who plays it.

Loco Roco 2 is a pretty good game. i get those silly tunes stuck in my head. I've been playing that and fieldrunners all weekend, as I'm away from home. Wish I could get back to the witcher.

You're right they're all greedy. On Xbox, I got extra points that will probably never be used (until castle crashers 2) - they do that to force people to make another purchase in order feel like they didn't
"waste" those extra points. Sony w/ their stupid 249.99 PSPgo and 600 dollar system. LBP isn't popular for one because (in comparison to NSMB Wii) it isn't mario. You look at NSMB Wii and why is it great? Because it's Mario! Without the Mario then its nothing. NSMB Wii looks like the same Mario game we've played on the nes, with some new updated graphics, its the same stages (mixed in with the new stuff) and the same boss fights. After 20 some odd years, Its time for Mario to leave the mushroom kingdom


LBP has its flaws just like Mario. Mario is popular now because Nintendo the game down everyone's throat for several years. The NES , SNES, and N64 (because it launched with only two games mario 64, and Pilotwings) forced Mario on people. At the time you had to enjoy Mario because for most that was all the had, with or without flaws. LBP doesn't have that Mario history, so just because its not the most popular game at this time doesn't mean that its like that because of its flaws. There's always improvements that a game could make, but LBP is good. Its LBP what more can one say.

[Maklershed]

Why the fuck do I listen to the Listen Up podcast? They constantly spoil the endings of games. Case in point: I've managed to avoid Mass Effect spoilers for 2 years now and now I'm playing it and I hear Garnett just blurt out the ending. Normally when they start talking about games I haven't finished I just skip ahead because David Ellis is generally the one to just give everything away .. but this just came out of nowhere.

[jer7583]

Why the fuck do I listen to the Listen Up podcast? They constantly spoil the endings of games. Case in point: I've managed to avoid Mass Effect spoilers for 2 years now and now I'm playing it and I hear Garnett just blurt out the ending. Normally when they start talking about games I haven't finished I just skip ahead because David Ellis is generally the one to just give everything away .. but this just came out of nowhere.

I don't think that's as big of a deal as they made it sound. If it was they'd probably have edited it out. And it sounds like it was mentioned at the ME2 demo bioware was giving, so they're not even being secretive about it. At least I hope so, because I was kinda disappointed to hear that too.

Mario is popular now because Nintendo the game down everyone's throat for several years.

And this is why I'm ending my discussion with you except to say if you believe Mario's popularity to be manufactured, and the only reason the mario design has appeal is because of the character, you are a seriously delusional individual and consider re-evaluating your outlook on your hobby. I'd imagine those Little Big Planet folks were a good part inspired by at least one or two of Mario's ideas. Good day, sir.

[keithp]

Mario is popular now because Nintendo the game down everyone's throat for several years. The NES , SNES, and N64 (because it launched with only two games mario 64, and Pilotwings) forced Mario on people. At the time you had to enjoy Mario because for most that was all the had, with or without flaws. LBP doesn't have that Mario history, so just because its not the most popular game at this time doesn't mean that its like that because of its flaws. There's always improvements that a game could make, but LBP is good. Its LBP what more can one say.

Yeah, the Mario games are only popular because Nintendo shoved them down people's throats because they're obviously no fun to play.....geesh...

/sarcasm

[pete5883]

Anyone want my spare Uncharted 2 beta code?

[Thomas96]

I don't think that's as big of a deal as they made it sound. If it was they'd probably have edited it out. And it sounds like it was mentioned at the ME2 demo bioware was giving, so they're not even being secretive about it. At least I hope so, because I was kinda disappointed to hear that too.



And this is why I'm ending my discussion with you except to say if you believe Mario's popularity to be manufactured, and the only reason the mario design has appeal is because of the character, you are a seriously delusional individual and consider re-evaluating your outlook on your hobby. I'd imagine those Little Big Planet folks were a good part inspired by at least one or two of Mario's ideas. Good day, sir.

They were giving Mario away for free... the game didn't have to be good. It was the only game you had. People played it, and loved it, and now when they release New Super Mario people love it not ONLY because of the game (and how good it is) but because of that nostalgia. I'm not taking away ANYTHING from Mario, because, it is Nintendo's flagship game and they deliver. But because the Mario franchise is so well known it masks whatever flaws that each game may have. (meaning that people enjoy it and love it... no matter what) I'll just leave it at that . Good day

[ninja dog]

They were giving Mario away for free... the game didn't have to be good. It was the only game you had. People played it, and loved it, and now when they release New Super Mario people love it not ONLY because of the game (and how good it is) but because of that nostalgia. I'm not taking away ANYTHING from Mario, because, it is Nintendo's flagship game and they deliver. But because the Mario franchise is so well known it masks whatever flaws that each game may have. (meaning that people enjoy it and love it... no matter what) I'll just leave it at that . Good day



bullshit. I got a NES with SMB around the time they came out. The game was fun because it was more playable then just about any other game around at the time-- tight controls, good music, pretty graphics, nice difficulty balance, very memorable and unique levels, and loads of secrets. We played the hell out of SMB because there was always more to do with it. People would find out glitches, there were always rumors of jumping over the flagpole, getting into the minus world, getting infinite lives in 3-1....the game had relatively ridiculous replay value.

It was deeper, yet more accessible than your average arcade game that sought to kill you within 5 minutes of putting in your quarter or your average incomprehensible Atari 2600 game. There were PC games that were good and playable, but it's the same deal as today--you didn't just pop in a cartridge and hit "Power" to play PC games, you had to fuck with discs, loading, command prompts, all kinds of crap. I just can't stress enough how the game is the very definition of accessible and fun...it wasn't popular because it was the only game around. People had plenty of games and even after Mario 2 came out, you would still pop in SMB1 every once in a while. It wasn't until Mario 3 came out that SMB1 really took a back seat. Sounds weird, but I guess you had to be there...


So.....back the fock up....my man

[Rei no Otaku]

They were giving Mario away for free... the game didn't have to be good. It was the only game you had. People played it, and loved it, and now when they release New Super Mario people love it not ONLY because of the game (and how good it is) but because of that nostalgia. I'm not taking away ANYTHING from Mario, because, it is Nintendo's flagship game and they deliver. But because the Mario franchise is so well known it masks whatever flaws that each game may have. (meaning that people enjoy it and love it... no matter what) I'll just leave it at that . Good day
I never really liked Mario, and even I have to say you're just spouting bullshit.

[Thomas96]

Yeah, the games are only popular because Nintendo shoved Mario down people's throats because the games are obviously no good and no fun to play.

/sarcasm

If you want to try and turn what I said into something extreme, then that's you. The truth of the matter is that I'm not saying that Mario is a bad game and that on its on own it isn't a good game. However, you Jer, or anyone in the gaming community can't deny that a large part of Mario's success comes from the fact that a lot of popularity comes from people falling in love w/ Mario when it was packaged with the System(s). (NES, SNES, and N64 [as it was the only game at launch besides pilotwings] ) I'm not trying to bash, or defame Mario, however w/ NSMB Wii, I don't like it because, its the same game (as previous Mario's) and then on top of being the same game, they basically try to rip off the best feature from LBP. My criticism for Mario comes from me holding it in high regard. I expect more from Nintendo. They don't borrow ideas, they make their own game and people copy them. LBP is like a child of mario, (yes it was inspired by Mario) it's a platformer that added the community features (game 3.0). 1. I'm giving LBP some credit for actually doing something right and actually inspiring the game that inspired them. Kudos MM. 2. I want more from NSMB Wii. Super Mario 2 was a whole new adventure, some people didn't like it because it was different, but it was a good change of pace. Same with Super Mario Land, and Galaxy, and Sunshine. Give us new worlds, new boss battle. The way they did Punch out is the same way they're doing NSMB Wii, same stuff w/ a new coat of pain/graphics. Nintendo loves making their living off nostalgia and that's why NSMB is the same old stuff, and that's why punch out was the same old stuff.

[Thomas96]

I never really liked Mario, and even I have to say you're just spouting bullshit.

Why don't you like Mario?

[Thomas96]

bullshit. I got a NES with SMB around the time they came out. The game was fun because it was more playable then just about any other game around at the time-- tight controls, good music, pretty graphics, nice difficulty balance, very memorable and unique levels, and loads of secrets. We played the hell out of SMB because there was always more to do with it. People would find out glitches, there were always rumors of jumping over the flagpole, getting into the minus world, getting infinite lives in 3-1....the game had relatively ridiculous replay value.

It was deeper, yet more accessible than your average arcade game that sought to kill you within 5 minutes of putting in your quarter or your average incomprehensible Atari 2600 game. There were PC games that were good and playable, but it's the same deal as today--you didn't just pop in a cartridge and hit "Power" to play PC games, you had to fuck with discs, loading, command prompts, all kinds of crap. I just can't stress enough how the game is the very definition of accessible and fun...it wasn't popular because it was the only game around. People had plenty of games and even after Mario 2 came out, you would still pop in SMB1 every once in a while. It wasn't until Mario 3 came out that SMB1 really took a back seat. Sounds weird, but I guess you had to be there...



So.....back the fock up....my man



I was there...


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[original Wii fit]



Mario 1, 2, and 3. If you look at how different those 3 games were, and match it up to NSMB Wii vs the DS version, there's no transition, no evolution from game to game. Its the same old stuff from every other mario. I think that is unfortunate for the gamers, and for the franchise itself.

[ninja dog]

Oh, it sounded like you were trying to downplay the game's importance or something. well, mario 3 is the natural sequel to SMB1, and Mario 2 is different because it wasn't a Mario game originally. But yeah, the jump from SMB1 to 3 is huge. I think part of that is because there was a huge jump to make. The gap between SMB3 and SMW is much smaller, all the way on up to today where a truly innovative and gap-leaping sequel for any game is rare as hell.

and then there's the whole thing about how Nintendo begrudgingly makes hardcore games to shut people up on the internet and that if they could, they would just port every gamecube game with new play control, release sequels to Wii Sports and Wii Fit, then call it a day. I'm all for an NSMB port, but I know better than to expect big things from Nintendo these days...

[Thomas96]

Oh, it sounded like you were trying to downplay the game's importance or something. well, mario 3 is the natural sequel to SMB1, and Mario 2 is different because it wasn't a Mario game originally. But yeah, the jump from SMB1 to 3 is huge. I think part of that is because there was a huge jump to make. The gap between SMB3 and SMW is much smaller, all the way on up to today where a truly innovative and gap-leaping sequel for any game is rare as hell.

and then there's the whole thing about how Nintendo begrudgingly makes hardcore games to shut people up on the internet and that if they could, they would just port every gamecube game with new play control, release sequels to Wii Sports and Wii Fit, then call it a day. I'm all for an NSMB port, but I know better than to expect big things from Nintendo these days...

thank you! That's exactly what I'm saying.. but when you say "but I know better than to expect big things from Nintendo these days." that's the issue that I have w/ Nintendo. Especially NOW because, they're number one. They have expanded the market, they have sold more Wii and DS, they have killed the competition not just in one market but WORLDWIDE. I guess in the end, the only way to get Nintendo to be more innovative and to release the REAL - NSMB Wii (or Wiii 720) is that they need MS or Sony to step up and put them in the number 2, or 3 slot again. That way they're forced to compete, and not just coast.

Thanks for understanding where I was coming from. I appreciate it.

[zewone]

Anyone want my spare Uncharted 2 beta code?

I'll take it for a friend if you still have it.

[DarkNessBear]

I don't think that's as big of a deal as they made it sound. If it was they'd probably have edited it out. And it sounds like it was mentioned at the ME2 demo bioware was giving, so they're not even being secretive about it. At least I hope so, because I was kinda disappointed to hear that too.

They were being pretty secretive about it stating that, "This is the only time we are showing this footage". And he explained that it was one of the endings (where Shepard dies - sorry peeps!) but here is the deal about that:
1. He could just be pulling everyone's chain (lying his ass off) and that is actually the beginning. The only reason I thought it was the ending is because that is what he said.
2. (if it IS the ending) It kind of makes the game more enjoyable if you think about it. Because you have this impending doom over your head throughout the game that you COULD die (just like if you were really in the situation) and I am sure nobody wants their Shepard to die. So with that fate looming above your head, you will make smarter choices and maybe perform actions that result in better defense rather than emotional attachments. It helps you realize that this mission is really dangerous.

I was totally pissed coming out of it and seeing this, but those points have helped me to relax about the whole thing - and the game will kick ass no matter what.

[Rei no Otaku]

Why don't you like Mario?
I don't like platformers.

[Maklershed]

WTH? I just did a non-karma mission in Infamous (powering a sub-station) and it said that deed was an evil act. I hope that didn't fuck me out of a trophy.

[KingBroly]

WTH? I just did a non-karma mission in Infamous (powering a sub-station) and it said that deed was an evil act. I hope that didn't fuck me out of a trophy.

It sounds like you did something wrong. Remember, in this day and age of "auto saves are you friend", they are not your friend.

I wish I had an Uncharted 2 beta key :(

[DarkNessBear]

WTH? I just did a non-karma mission in Infamous (powering a sub-station) and it said that deed was an evil act. I hope that didn't fuck me out of a trophy.
It does that all the time, don't worry it is just a bug. It just means you may have done something evil (biodrain or execution), sometimes you wont even notice it. So if you do ANYTHING at all evil, it will say you have become slightly more evil (which you aren't really). Don't worry about it, you'll still get the trophie.

[corrosivefrost]

Fuck.

Do I want to start something like mass effect or do I want to start another playthrough of NG2 (just finished scythe only).

[Chibi_Kaji]

WTH? I just did a non-karma mission in Infamous (powering a sub-station) and it said that deed was an evil act. I hope that didn't fuck me out of a trophy.
Yeah, that happened to me once in a while. It shouldn't really stop you from get the trophy.

KingBroly: If you want I can give you mine. I'm never going to get around to using it.

[RelentlessRolento]

Last year focus in all games (indie/mainstream): Presentation

This Year/Next in all games: Narration

[KingBroly]

Yeah, that happened to me once in a while. It shouldn't really stop you from get the trophy.

KingBroly: If you want I can give you mine. I'm never going to get around to using it.

PM me, please :)

I'm about to finish Act 4 on Metal Gear Solid 4 of my Chicken Run after a year of trying to do it. I'm almost at the point where I can just bum rush through it.

[nyprimus4]

Wow.

Just played the first two and a half hours of Half Life 2 (through Orange Box for 360).

All I can say is wow.

[Krymner]

Finished up Prof. Layton last night. Fun little puzzle game. There were 2 or 3 that I didn't finish, but otherwise most of them weren't too hard. Looking forward to the sequel to finally hit US shores.

Doing a bunch of sidequests in FFXII now, namely some hunts. Dunno how far I'm at in the game (just fought Cid in Archades) but I'm a bit over 50 hours playtime.

[Jimbo Slice]

Just wanna send a thanks to Pete for hooking me up with a UC2 beta key. Lookin forward to playin with some GGT'ers later tonight or tomorrow.

Anyone have a link to a good, cheap mic for PS3?

[Moxio]

You've still got a bit left, Krymner.

Primus, this is your first time playing HL2? Dang. :lol:

[corrosivefrost]

You've still got a bit left, Krymner.

Primus, this is your first time playing HL2? Dang. :lol:

You think that's bad? I've never played through HL2.

[whoknows]

I played HL2 back in the day...when PC gaming was still relevant. It was fun.

[hankmecrankme]

You think that's bad? I've never played through HL2.

You think that's bad? I've never finished HL2. Got to the second to last chapter, quit, never went back. Game was decent, just didn't feel like finishing it.

I'm a hater, I know.

[RelentlessRolento]

Just wanna send a thanks to Pete for hooking me up with a UC2 beta key. Lookin forward to playin with some GGT'ers later tonight or tomorrow.

Anyone have a link to a good, cheap mic for PS3?


I got one for free off of buy.com... i forget the deal though.

also HL2, my problem with it is that it never feels like it has a peak or high point, but overall it's a good game. I've never been compelled to keep going back to it. It's just good, but not attractive to always play.

I've gotten pretty far and.. um, I feel the same the way I did as soon as I started it.

[nyprimus4]

I have a whole bunch of stuff to sell as well as a Premium 360 with a bunch of games I have no interest in. I think it's time to upgrade to an HDMI 360 as I've been out of a warranty for a while now and re upping would be a good idea, just the ease of mind.

How much do you guys I think I could get for a 20GB Premium out of warranty, two first party white wireless controllers, NBA 2K8, SEGA Rally Revo, Rockstar Table Tennis, King Kong, GRAW, and Rainbow 6 Vegas LE? $250?

[Sparta]

200 tops.

I haven't beat Half Life 2 either. I have the orange box, but never got there. :P

[Flak]

Half-Life 2 took me a while to beat because of how weird the vehicle controls could be.

[Sparta]

I don't see how people think it's so epic. I'm sure I'm only about halfway through it though, and that it was probably more innovative/impressive years ago with nostalgia added on. Now, my mind may change when I beat it and go through the chapters, so don't quote me. But it didn't suck me in at all, which is the reason I haven't beaten it yet.

[ninja dog]

Fuck.

Do I want to start something like mass effect or do I want to start another playthrough of NG2 (just finished scythe only).


damn, props. I gave up on my dragon sword run when I saw it was only worth 5 measly cheese points.

[KingBroly]

damn, props. I gave up on my dragon sword run when I saw it was only worth 5 measly cheese points.

I almost had that Dragon Sword achievement on my first playthrough, but the first part of the final boss fight was so frustrating (I kept getting hit by his blue magic attack things) I just decided to end up beating it to get it done with

[nyprimus4]

How hard is COD4 on Veteran?

[DarthPuma]

I think I'm nearing the end of Fable 2. I'm recruiting the last guy, so there can't be much game left. I might go ahead and start Ninja Gaiden Sigma next. Not sure if I can handle 15 hours of getting the shit kicked out of me.

[DarkNessBear]

How hard is COD4 on Veteran?
Hard - at points impossible. But if you keep pushing forward, checkpoint to checkpoint you'll get through it. The Mile High club on the other hand... that is friggen hard.

[DarthPuma]

I think I'm nearing the end of Fable 2. I'm recruiting the last guy, so there can't be much game left. I might go ahead and start Ninja Gaiden Sigma next. Not sure if I can handle 15 hours of getting the shit kicked out of me.

And I'm done. Shooting Lucien in mid sentence was fun, but fuck that ending. I did like that the final decision was kind of hard to make. I felt bad for not saving all those innocent people, but I wanted my damn dog back. :lol:

[Maklershed]

It sounds like you did something wrong. Remember, in this day and age of "auto saves are you friend", they are not your friend.



It does that all the time, don't worry it is just a bug. It just means you may have done something evil (biodrain or execution), sometimes you wont even notice it. So if you do ANYTHING at all evil, it will say you have become slightly more evil (which you aren't really). Don't worry about it, you'll still get the trophie.


Yeah the not having any control over saves thing kinda bothers me. And it was weird cause I got that evil karma thing again in another non-karma mission where you meet with John and kill that giant conduit. I don't get why it does that to me sometimes. I already got Hero and Goody Two Shoes trophies so I guess it doesn't matter anymore anyway. Despite its bugs, that game is so much fun .. I think I spent about 8 hours playing it yesterday.

I don't see how people think it's so epic. I'm sure I'm only about halfway through it though, and that it was probably more innovative/impressive years ago with nostalgia added on. Now, my mind may change when I beat it and go through the chapters, so don't quote me. But it didn't suck me in at all, which is the reason I haven't beaten it yet.


Well yeah, it came out what .. 6 years ago? At the time it was impressive because it had great graphics and was not only one of the first games where you were able to move objects in the world but there was actual weight and proper physics applied when you moved them.

[BlueScrote]

And I'm done. Shooting Lucien in mid sentence was fun, but fuck that ending. I did like that the final decision was kind of hard to make. I felt bad for not saving all those innocent people, but I wanted my damn dog back. :lol:



Same. Despite the fact that the ending sucked hard, the final decision was tough to make (I took my best friend too ;)). I really liked that, kind of like some of the decisions in infamous.

[ihadFG]

Yeah the not having any control over saves thing kinda bothers me. And it was weird cause I got that evil karma thing again in another non-karma mission where you meet with John and kill that giant conduit. I don't get why it does that to me sometimes. I already got Hero and Goody Two Shoes trophies so I guess it doesn't matter anymore anyway. Despite its bugs, that game is so much fun .. I think I spent about 8 hours playing it yesterday.


Don't worry, it does that to me sometimes too, but it seems to only be when you accidentally kill a few more civilians than usual. It doesn't really affect your karma much at all.

And as far as saving goes, you can have a manual save file.

[Maklershed]

ihadFG - send me your Wii and copy of Klonoa. :)

[FriskyTanuki]

I don't recall auto-saves for Infamous since I have to save manually all the time.

[benjamouth]

Does anyone remember that free Sackboy plush offer Sony had for folks in the UK? You had to subscribe to their Youtube account and send them an email.

They sent me a sackboy T-shirt, I wanted a Sackboy.

Fuck you Sony.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I think I might play some more GTAIV so I can finish it and get the expansions.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I don't recall auto-saves for Infamous since I have to save manually all the time.
infamous does auto-save they mentioned it somewhere... but I still saved manually just to be safe.

[StarKnightX]

Primus, this is your first time playing HL2? Dang. :lol:

You think that's bad? I've never played through HL2.

I played HL2 back in the day...when PC gaming was still relevant. It was fun.

You think that's bad? I've never finished HL2. Got to the second to last chapter, quit, never went back. Game was decent, just didn't feel like finishing it.

I think I can top that , not only have I not played/beaten HL2 , but I still haven't beaten the original. I started a run on it a while back on the PS2 but got sidetracked. Now that I have it (and the second one) on steam , I'll probably get around to playing it sooner or later.

There's actually a handful of PC games I've been meaning to playthough soon , including C&C : Red Alert 1 & 2. Half Life 1 & 2 , F.E.A.R. , L4D , and some others. Assuming my laptop can play most of them. If not I can always use my friends desktop.

[depascal22]

I didn't finish either Half Life as well. I remember not liking 1 but I got halfway through 2 and just stopped without any real reason.

[Rei no Otaku]

I didn't play HL2 until The Orange Box, but when I did I played through it and the two episodes in like 3 or 4 sittings. I enjoyed it quite a bit.

[whoknows]

I almost beat HL1...on the PS2 when I was on vacation one year. Didn't blow me away.


On another note, Prototype either tomorrow or Wednesday :whee:

Anyone know if this is a game that stores already have, and just waiting to sell? Or is it shipping Tuesday?

[Sparta]

A lot of stores have apparently leaked proto out, but I have personally not seen any. It comes out tomorrow, though.

[Jimbo Slice]

I got one for free off of buy.com... i forget the deal though.

Thanks so much for all the help!! ;)

How hard is COD4 on Veteran?

Ridiculously frustrating.... I gave up because it was frustrating. I don't have like uber-patience for games though, after I couldn't beat this one checkpoint in a half-hour I gave up on it.

It just freakin rains grenades.

[Azumangaman]

COD4 on Veteran just isn't right.
Its insanely difficult.

[DarthPuma]

Anyone want a 50 dollar PSN Card or a 4000 MS Point Card for 45 emailed? Trying to get rid of my hastings credit.

[nyprimus4]

Wanna play Orange Box but I have a lot of school work I've put off and I have a sports dinner tonight.

[Mr. Anderson]

Half-Life 2 is a classic, no question.

But 2004 is not "back in the day." ;)

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'm debating on finally building a PC... I kind of want one for Left 4 Dead 2. But I'm pretty lazy and will never get it done...

[gunm]

Yeah, COD4 on Veteran is an exercise in frustration--you can't sit still for a moment due to the never-ending rash of grenades.

I'm really enjoying Infamous so far! It's like Crackdown and the open world Spider Man games mixed together.

[DarkNessBear]

Oh Shiat! Prototype comes out tomorrow?! I got to finish my evil play through on inFamous. Btw, the evil powers suck horribly bad. The good powers are soooo much better. I'm highly disappointed!

[gunm]

Yeah Prototype this week! I don't think I'm even half way done with Infamous yet! :whee:

I dunno why, but I always play "Good" first. Or I make sure not to save while doing something "Evil". Evil tends to be fun only for a little while, then something in the game design makes it unrewarding to be evil for too long.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Oh Shiat! Prototype comes out tomorrow?! I got to finish my evil play through on inFamous. Btw, the evil powers suck horribly bad. The good powers are soooo much better. I'm highly disappointed!
I agree with you. The evil powers aren't nearly as good. I'm probably going to take a break from Infamous(I'm playing on Hard and I'm annoyed at a certain mission) and play Prototype when I pick it up.

[gunm]

Starfy, Tiger 10, the RB PSP game, Virtua Tennis 09, and Class of Heroes are the most notable releases this week besides Prototype (at least for me). I have Prototype on the way, but not sure about Starfy or Tiger. Will probably hold off until those drop in price.

[sotc1988]

Review embargoes on Prototype means that the game is really good right? RIGHT?!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I never played HL2 until Orange Box. Loved it and ep 1, but got stuck not knowing where to go in ep 2 and quit.

What I should I buy off of PSN with the rest of my 20 dollar card after getting FFVII?

[nyprimus4]

What I should I buy off of PSN with the rest of my 20 dollar card after getting FFVII?
MGS on June 18th with me. :grouphug:

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Are you talking about gamesharing because I don't know what that is.

I'm not sure if I'm sold on MGS. I already have Twin Snakes.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

If I buy a game off PSN and start it on the Triple can I move it to the PSP later and continue from the same save?

[Chibi_Kaji]

I thought about getting MGS when it comes out on PSN but I already have Twin Snakes and the original PS1 game and I can't imagine playing MGS on a PSP...

[darthbudge]

COD4 on Veteran just isn't right.
Its insanely difficult.

Yeah, COD4 on Veteran is an exercise in frustration--you can't sit still for a moment due to the never-ending rash of grenades.

I'm really enjoying Infamous so far! It's like Crackdown and the open world Spider Man games mixed together.

What are you guys talking about? COD4 on Veteran was a piece of cake for like 95% of the game. There was only about three spots (not including MHC) where I had any trouble at all, and even then it wasn't THAT difficult.

Now Mile High Club, that is a pain in the ass.

[gunm]

For the PSP/PS3 games? Yes.

Also, I'd recommend Zen Pinball, if you like those kinds of games. It's really addicting.

And budge, I didn't say COD4 veteran was "that" difficult. It can be pretty frustrating, though.

[Jimbo Slice]

What are you guys talking about? COD4 on Veteran was a piece of cake for like 95% of the game. There was only about three spots (not including MHC) where I had any trouble at all, and even then it wasn't THAT difficult.

Now Mile High Club, that is a pain in the ass.

That is simply not true.

[mooshie78]

Yeah, if that's true I suck even worse at a games than I thought.

I never got past the part of One Shot, One Kill where you're waiting on the helicopter. And that was on Hardened--so I never even bothered with Veteran.

It just wasn't fun. The Gears games I beat on Insane (though having co-op and being able to get through it with a friend was a big part of that) and generally had fun.

But with the grenades, enemies that just keep spawning until you hit some magical check point to stop them etc. just made CoD4 on the higher difficulties no fun at all for me.

[dallow]

Finally played Punch-Out!! yesterday.
Not nearly as pretty as I expected. Colors are nice, but so much AA that it's distracting more than usual.

And the SOUND, it's HORRIBLE!
It has to be one of the most poorly encoded games I've ever played. The crowd noise has this ugly high pitched squeal that low bitrate music/sounds usually have.
I turned off the Dolby Pro-Logic II and played in Stereo and it still sounded bad.

Other than that, fighting is fun, and gets intense.

I checked the last time I had used the Wii.
January 31st.

[zewone]

Veteran isn't for everyone.

Only the manliest of men can handle it. 8-)

[Mr. Beef]

Just got done with Disc 1 of FFVII. Is it wrong that I laughed after seeing Sephiroth raise his hands in victory after stabbing Aerith? Probably not.

After playing Crisis Core all the way through, I can't help but feel bad for Zack and Seph, though. But enough of that, I have a tuna sub to devour.

[ninja dog]

CoD4 is "hot needles in my dick" hard. I glitched One Shot One Kill on veteran after trying it for two hours (camping where you pick up the intel.) Still fucking fun though.

[Jimbo Slice]

Just got done with Disc 1 of FFVII. Is it wrong that I laughed after seeing Sephiroth raise his hands in victory after stabbing Aerith? Probably not.

After playing Crisis Core all the way through, I can't help but feel bad for Zack and Seph, though. But enough of that, I have a tuna sub to devour.

Does the PSN version tell you when to "change discs"? How's it all work?

[Chibi_Kaji]

Just got done with Disc 1 of FFVII. Is it wrong that I laughed after seeing Sephiroth raise his hands in victory after stabbing Aerith? Probably not.
That is the whole reason I want a FFVII remake.

[Moxio]

Hey JesusSPreston, I'd have a 48 hour code for you but you have me ignored, so you'll never see this. :)

[tiredfornow]

Does the PSN version tell you when to "change discs"? How's it all work?You press the PS button and there's an option to switch discs. :lol:

[BlueScrote]

Ugh, I can't seem to connect to xbox live now. Yet its been fine for the past 9 months with the same set up.

Finished Infamous (good play through), and I really liked the ending. Very comic-y end.

Played through two more chapters of RE5, up to 6-2.

[Inf^Shini]

Half-Life 2 is a classic, no question.

But 2004 is not "back in the day." ;)
God help me when 2004 is considered back in the day :(


What's all this Mile High Club talk?

[Moxio]

I wish I could play through HL2 and its expansions again.

[corrosivefrost]

damn, props. I gave up on my dragon sword run when I saw it was only worth 5 measly cheese points.

I'm crazy enough that I'm considering playing through on easy to get the dragon sword only, then doing new game+ with maxed weapons and magic and doing a melee only run through chapter 13 to get the rest of them. :|

The scythe wasn't bad -- I had decided to play through again because I wanted to get the Feat of Ultimate Power/Get all Skulls achievements so I figured I might as well roll with the scythe for the whole game. It was the scythe that allowed me to fuck up the last boss anyway, so I based it off that. :)

[corrosivefrost]

CoD4 is "hot needles in my dick" hard. I glitched One Shot One Kill on veteran after trying it for two hours (camping where you pick up the intel.) Still fucking fun though.

I glitched it too -- I used that funky radioactive no damage zone in the playground until the choppa showed up. Then I did like Maklershed advises and GOT TO THE CHOPPA!

[sotc1988]

In lieu of Remedy's latest game coming out I decided to give the first Max Payne a whirl today. Game holds up surprisingly well. It tries a little too hard with the gritty crime drama stuff but it has great production value for its time.

[Inf^Shini]

Sorta on the same note, I'm still having fun with Wolfenstein 3D. Was there ever a remake for it?

[Nelo Ice]

looks like my ea cash card orders went through
hopefully i'll get home in time this week so i can still get free shipping and pick up brutal legend $30...unless i should preorder another game :whee:

[depascal22]

In lieu of Remedy's latest game coming out I decided to give the first Max Payne a whirl today. Game holds up surprisingly well. It tries a little too hard with the gritty crime drama stuff but it has great production value for its time.

Just wait until the nightmare sequence towards the end. It's the only time I've ever been tempted to smash a controller.

[sotc1988]

looks like my ea cash card orders went through
hopefully i'll get home in time this week so i can still get free shipping and pick up brutal legend $30...unless i should preorder another game :whee:
Wachoo talkin bout Willis?!
No seriously, how do I do this? Didn't see anything on the deals forum.

[Nelo Ice]

Wachoo talkin bout Willis?!
No seriously, how do I do this? Didn't see anything on the deals forum.

deal died last week but yeah u could buy the $10 ea cash cards from best buy for $5 so ppl were snatching them up to get 50% off on everything at the online EA store

i limited myself to 6 cards to pick up 1 game since i figured all the other EA games I wanted were on pc and they would get cheap really fast

went with brutal legend because its console only atm and i dont think it would bomb in price like the other pc/360 titles that and I wanted to support double fine at launch

[heavyd853]

God help me when 2004 is considered back in the day :(


What's all this Mile High Club talk?

2004 was a quarter of my life ago!

[Jesus_S_Preston]

In 2004 I wasn't even in High School yet.

[Rei no Otaku]

In 2004 I wasn't even in High School yet.
Wow I feel old...

[Jesus_S_Preston]

You should.

[Rei no Otaku]

You should.
*sheds a single tear*

[heavyd853]

You are.

[whoknows]

I graduated High School in 2006.

I felt so old when I bought the Matrix 10th anniversary blu-ray. I can't believe it's 10 years old.

[Rei no Otaku]

I felt old the first time my friends asked me to hang out and I said "I can't. Have to stay home and watch the kids..."

[Jesus_S_Preston]

Playing FFVII! I must be the last person in the world to do so...

[whoknows]

Playing FFVII! I must be the last person in the world to do so...

That game was ok. I don't like how That Rhino is able to beat up Sephiroth but your group of like...20 people can't. Also how Sephiroth claims to be the worlds best dad. He's so not. He beats up Cloud so much. What kind of father does that?!

[Moxio]

What in the FUCK are you talking about, whoknows?

[Rei no Otaku]

The end of the 4th disc of course.

[pete5883]

Dead Rising needs a new camera, new controls, a new map, and I feel like everything is reversed.

[DarthPuma]

I played FF7 up to the cross dressing part a few years

[DarthPuma]

Ago. Never got any farther.


Why the fuck is there no edit button on the iphone cag.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

I just use regular CAG on my Touch.

[Inf^Shini]

In 2004 I wasn't even in High School yet.
........

I graduated in 04'.....


:-k......:oldman:......:beer:

[Jesus_S_Preston]

So...you guys wanna buy me beer or what?

[Rei no Otaku]

So...you guys wanna buy me beer or what?
After your mom signs the permission slip.

[DarkNessBear]

I graduated High School in 2006.

I felt so old when I bought the Matrix 10th anniversary blu-ray. I can't believe it's 10 years old.
Nice, same as me (06) although I am 42 years old.

Kidding. Although sometimes it doesn't feel like I am...

[Jimbo Slice]

I graduated in '04 as well.

Funny topic to bring up though - I felt old today when A) I got a thing in the mail about my little cousin graduated high school and B) My arm was sore after throwing a baseball yesterday.



Just started FF7 again - good bye social life for like a week.

[Rei no Otaku]

I graduated in 2000. By 2004 I had 2 kids, and had been married for a year...

[Jimbo Slice]

Okay - I need a recommendation from you RPG heads. I'm not normally a big fan of the genre, but I've got a lot of spare time right now and have been hankering to play a new JRPG since FF7 was released on PSN.

I don't really know how to describe what kind of RPG I like, so I'm going to list some games that I really like and some that I don't like, then maybe you guys could steer me in the right path. I have all the systems except PSP, but would prefer it on 360 or PS3 (Wii wouldn't be THAT bad.)

Games I really like...
Beyond Oasis <3
Final Fantasy 7 - 10, 12
Chrono Trigger and Cross
Vandal Hearts
Suikoden I and II
Pokemon Red / Blue / Yellow
Dark Savior
Fire Emblem (GC)

Games I didn't really like....
Xenogears / Saga
Suikoden III
Any Pokemon past Red / Blue / Yellow
Everquest
Golden Sun


Thanks in advance! I've been looking at Tales of Vesperia but I don't know if I would dig it. What RPG does it compare too? Basically, I really really like FF7-10 and would like a game similar to them, but I'm open to try new things.

[Rei no Otaku]

You seem to like and not like the same RPGs as me. I say go for Tales of Vesperia. It's a great game.

[Maklershed]

I glitched it too -- I used that funky radioactive no damage zone in the playground until the choppa showed up. Then I did like Maklershed advises and GOT TO THE CHOPPA!


:whee:

In 2004 I wasn't even in High School yet.


Damn

[zewone]

Tales of Vesperia is a solid choice. I greatly prefer Lost Odyssey over it though, as far as 360 RPGs go.

If you like Pokemon, I'd say give Persona 3 or 4 a shot.

Valkyria Chronicles isn't really an RPG although some would like you to believe it's an SRPG, but it should fill your RPG needs.

My recommendations in order:

Persona 4
Persona 3
Lost Odyssey

Valkyria Chronicles




Tales of Vesperia.

[BlueScrote]

The persona games are so unique, anyone who enjoyed pokemon when they were younger and likes JRPGs need to give them a try.

I started feeling old when I turned 21 and realized I had nothing more to look forward to in birthday milestones.

[pete5883]

Games I didn't really like....
Any Pokemon past Red / Blue / Yellow
How are the later ones any different from the early ones?

Dead Rising is only outputting in 2.0 stereo, I have the 360 system settings set to 5.1. What am I doing wrong?

Edit: Got it. Just had to trick the system.

[jer7583]

Mother 3

[Moxio]

Tales of Vesperia is a solid choice. I greatly prefer Lost Odyssey over it though, as far as 360 RPGs go.

If you like Pokemon, I'd say give Persona 3 or 4 a shot.

Valkyria Chronicles isn't really an RPG although some would like you to believe it's an SRPG, but it should fill your RPG needs.

My recommendations in order:

Persona 4
Persona 3
Lost Odyssey

Valkyria Chronicles




Tales of Vesperia.

Although the order is debatable, this is a good list.

[dallow]

I can't believe tmk is gonna make double my salary.
:envy:

Fuck, I didn't go to work. Time to make up an excuse.

[Jesus_S_Preston]

After your mom signs the permission slip.

For our senior class trip we all had to have our parents sign permission slips so we could watch pg-13 movies

[seanr1221]

TMK finally got a job?