Recent content by blueink

See, I am the one that decides if those values are acceptable to me. Even if I find the censored content objectionable, its removal for the sake of my acceptance is still detestable. It is both my freedom and responsibility - as a functioning adult citizen - to seek things that I find enjoyable...

Yeah, it's such a simple solution - quit the career you've been putting your entire life into. That's sure to clear this depression issue up! Seriously though, it's time for a little rant: I find your response incredibly insensitive. It perpetuates the unreasonable expectations of society...

You gave me quite the laugh since I worked at an antiques store for a couple years, selling their glassware and pottery on eBay. I shipped over a thousand packages with very few incidents because I educated myself in proper packaging techniques. (Particularly for fragile items, overstuffing a...

From the 5hrs or so I put into the PC version of Valkyria Chronicles, I'm finding the "unique" combat system to be the worst part of it. It obfuscates basic info, which is a big no-no for a TRPG. Things like being unable to see a map's features before deploying (for example, I have to guess...

Not everything sold as new is expected to be sealed. Probably the only industry as picky about sealed products would be food and medicine, for obvious safety precautions. Even in the video game industry there are instances of products lacking seals - many Wii U models and their bundled games are...

Because building a positive image is generally worth those few potential lost sales. Also, you know, it's generally not a good idea to assume that the customer is going to be a thief. Especially when that digital copy costs practically no overhead. Think about how much money various online...

You're joking, right? Even the most basic 3D environment uses FAR more advanced "math" than any attack formula present in Disgaea. That article is smoke and mirrors. NIS is simply covering up their inability (or unwillingness) to reasonably optimize their engine. Hence why every Disgaea game...

People often credit Japan as the birthplace of every strange fetish out there, yet I often see stuff like this or this pop up... routinely laughed off and just accepted as something that exists, even when they are celebrated and top charts ("It's an astounding novel, both earthy and mythical...

@Mr_hat Free? Compared to a release without any bonuses, sure. But publishers don't print soundtracks and artbooks out of kindness... It's a cost-effective incentive to boost presales (reused assets and concept art). You pay a premium by purchasing at launch too. Doesn't take long for prices to...

I purchased a PSP game from DealTavern which I believe is a reseal. There was a single clear fingerprint on the UMD casing (I'm certain it wasn't mine) but everything else was more than perfect. You have to keep in mind that reseals also happen at the factory level for various reasons, such as...

Looks like Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed is available for preorder on both Amazon and Gamestop for $39.99, with a release date of 8/5/2014. Promo code PAYPAL15 takes 15% off at Gamestop, though after shipping and tax it'd probably end up being the same price as Amazon.