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[quote name='Rei no Otaku']I never really liked Mario, and even I have to say you're just spouting bullshit.[/QUOTE]

Why don't you like Mario?
 
[quote name='ninja dog']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[/QUOTE]



I was there...

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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.
 
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...
 
[quote name='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...[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='jer7583']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.
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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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]

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 :(
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]
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.
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]
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.
 
[quote name='Chibi_Kaji']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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?
 
[quote name='Moxio']You've still got a bit left, Krymner.

Primus, this is your first time playing HL2? Dang. :lol:[/QUOTE]

You think that's bad? I've never played through HL2.
 
[quote name='corrosivefrost']You think that's bad? I've never played through HL2.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
[quote name='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?[/QUOTE]


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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
[quote name='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).[/QUOTE]


damn, props. I gave up on my dragon sword run when I saw it was only worth 5 measly cheese points.
 
[quote name='ninja dog']damn, props. I gave up on my dragon sword run when I saw it was only worth 5 measly cheese points.[/QUOTE]

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
 
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.
 
[quote name='nyprimus4']How hard is COD4 on Veteran?[/QUOTE]
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.
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]

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:
 
[quote name='KingBroly']It sounds like you did something wrong. Remember, in this day and age of "auto saves are you friend", they are not your friend.

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[quote name='DarkNessBear']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.[/QUOTE]


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.

[quote name='Sparta Omni']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.[/QUOTE]


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.
 
[quote name='DarthPuma']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:
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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.
 
[quote name='Maklershed']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.
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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.
 
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.
 
[quote name='FriskyTanuki']I don't recall auto-saves for Infamous since I have to save manually all the time.[/QUOTE]
infamous does auto-save they mentioned it somewhere... but I still saved manually just to be safe.
 
[quote name='Moxio']Primus, this is your first time playing HL2? Dang. :lol:[/QUOTE]

[quote name='corrosivefrost']You think that's bad? I've never played through HL2.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='whoknows']I played HL2 back in the day...when PC gaming was still relevant. It was fun.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='hankmecrankme']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.[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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?
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I got one for free off of buy.com... i forget the deal though.[/QUOTE]

Thanks so much for all the help!! ;)

[quote name='nyprimus4']How hard is COD4 on Veteran?[/QUOTE]

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.
 
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