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• Re: SSFIV: Famitsu reveals Adon, Cody, Guy (and Ibuki)
  

  I'm really happy that Guy is back. He is my ONLY major character who wasn't in SF4 proper. I can't wait to get back into Guy mode, as he is someone I really miss from SFA3. ... view replies




• Re: 24 hour contest time GO: For the Glory (PC)
  

  "Give me For the Glory!" ... view replies




• Re: Game SERIES Debate to the Death! Super Mario series
  

  Super Mario 3 ... view replies




• Re: Modern Warfare 2 gets dedicated servers via hack
  

  I love how EVERYTHING us naysayers (pro dedi servers) said has come true. Cheating is more likely than previously. Piracy is just as likely as previously. The ONLY DIFFERENCE is that we have to HACK our way to a better game than being able to experience is right out of the box.
  
  Where are all the "BUT IT WILL STOP TEH PIRATES AND CHEATS" people now? ... view replies




• Re: PS3 allegedly can't handle Modern Warfare 2 (update)
  

  err "Stop feeling so...." ... view replies




• Re: PS3 allegedly can't handle Modern Warfare 2 (update)
  

  I don't want to hear any multiplayer complaints from you console gamers. From a page out of your notebook, "Such feeling so entitled (to decent multiplayer)! Be mature and play the damn game!" ... view replies




• Re: IGN readers HATE Modern Warfare 2
  

  http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/pc/games/158267.Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2/reviews/134131.Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2/ - It's not just the amateur reviewers anymore. 7/10! Ouch! ... view replies




• Re: Ghosts 'N Goblins only $2.99, not actually impossible
  

  Someone is working on a physical addon, but there are questions about whether or not a non-jailbroken iPhone would support it. ... view replies




• Re: IGN readers HATE Modern Warfare 2
  

  I'm going to argue this in two parts: First, I will explain why console gamer complaints against pc gamers regarding this issue are irrational. They are merely instances of schadenfreude. Second, I will argue that this schadenfreude is misplaced.
  
  Argument 1:
  1. The move from dedicated servers to matchmaking is not a response to piracy. There are other ways to prevent piracy, which are JUST as effective. Any attempt to take into cd-keys into consideration, for example, would have a comparable effect in 90% of piracy cases. Some other form of network authenticity check, such as a Steamworks check, would work as well. Some will argue that, although this stops piracy on the main multiplayer networks, it does NOT stop piracy in general. I reply that, yes, this is true. However, this is also true of the measure they have taken. If you think this will stop all piracy (or even all multiplayer piracy!) than you know little about the history of software and multimedia piracy. Others will argue that, at the least, multiplayer piracy would be more difficult in the current situation. This is probably true AT THE MARGINS, but it would have no or essentially no effect on sales. Those who wish to play multiplayer would find a nearly non-existent community on pirated networks, and this system would lack some of the profile capabilities of the official system. Essentially, if you want to play multiplayer with a game that has a cd-key check, you have to buy the game.
  
  2. Implementation of dedicated servers would not be a difficult or costly decision. Given that PC games have had these options for over a decade, and given that nearly every other prior release by IW has had these options, the costs of implementation would not be considerable. Especially when you consider the budget for this game (astronomical), and the likely sales figures (again, astronomical), this argument falls flat on its face.
  
  3. The implementation of dedicated servers on the PC has NO direct effect on console gamers. Plenty of games are released with different network capabilities across consoles and across consoles as a whole vis-a-vis the PC. You stand nothing to gain by having these features removed.
  
  4. The lack of these features involves several SIGNIFICANT reductions in terms of gaming capabilities. i. There will be a significant hit in terms of performance. This is the largest problem. ii. There will be no or virtually no mod support. This is, in my opinion, probably the most likely cause of the removal of dedicated servers. IW wants to sell more DLC, and it can't do that when gamers give it away for free. iii. There will be no choice regarding where you play, what rules you play by, etc. This is the smallest problem, but it still can be significant.
  
  Since the problems created are REAL and SIGNIFICANT and since neither console gamers nor IW gain anything significant (excepting DLC sales) from the removal of dedicated servers, the arguments of console gamers represent schadenfreude.
  
  Argument 2:
  The lack of these features represent indirect, but, nonetheless, REAL and SIGNIFICANT problem for console gamers. Essentially, rather than console gamers gaining the standard features of PC gaming, we are walking backwards. I just saw a news post YESTERDAY complaining about the lack of modding capabilities on the 360 on some notable cross PC/360 releases. Yet here we are, talking about the exact same thing, only the console gamers considerate RIDICULOUS that anyone would even complain. This is part of the same problem! If modding is removed from PC games, do you really expect to get access to it on the 360? Modding has been a stand-by in hardcore gaming for over a decade, and its loss will represent a significant problem in the years to come. Ditto regarding the impact of dedicated servers on speed/performance!
  
  Essentially, advances in networked gaming raise all boats. Why are we attacking this (relatively dated!) advance? Why don't we care that we're all being shipped a product that could, with little difficulty and cost, achieve so much more? When modding is dead and we're all up to our eyeballs in DLC, I hope you remember all the laughter you got out of these "crazy PC gamers." ... view replies




• Re: IGN readers HATE Modern Warfare 2
  

  I hate the view that this is about piracy. There are LOTS of better ways to deal with piracy. In addition, if anyone thinks this will stop it, I have some oceanfront property in Iowa to sell.... ... view replies




• Re: IGN readers HATE Modern Warfare 2
  

  @DtoidBadMrK
  
  I understand this argument, but are you really prepared to follow through with the argument's implications? It might be funny to smack down the PC a little bit as a console gamer, but I find it fascinating that the very people who would make this argument vis-a-vis the PC would bitch and moan until the end of time about the Wii and its impact on gaming. If its all about the masses, then we're on a slippery slope to games being the same kind of quality as movies (yuck).
  
  Luckily, there will always be incentives for independently minded developers to target these communities. Where MW2 fails, others will pick up the pieces. ... view replies




• Re: IGN readers HATE Modern Warfare 2
  

  Let me preface my comment with a few notes: First, I am both a PC and a console gamer. I come from more of a console gaming background, but I've gotten somewhat into PC gaming over the past decade (largely because of Strategy games). Second, these people are morons.
  
  Now that that is over with, I still need to ask.. why all the hatred against PC gamers? Let's ignore the morons at IGN. There are morons on all sides of this debate, and I don't necessarily think console gamers would stack well in a moron competition. Why don't you think this is an issue? Why is anyone who brings up this point marginalized and criticized?
  
  From a PC gamer perspective, vis-a-vis competitors and predecessors: Modern Warfare 2 is 10 dollars more than any other product; it has a shorter than usual single player campaign (because people "don't care" about SP); it has a stripped down multiplayer mode in terms of capabilities; and it will have a laggier multiplayer component.
  
  Console gamer response (including Jim Sterling, who often fans these flames): SHUT UP AND EAT YOUR MW2 LIKE A GOOD PC GAMER ALSO YOU STEAL EVERYTHING AND YOU DONT DESERVE ANYTHING!
  
  Why is the PC gamer view seen as so ridiculous, immature, warped, etc. to a console gamer? Why are the responses so vitriolic?
  
  Like I said, I'm both a PC gamer and a console gamer. FPS's aren't even one of my main interests. I genuinely don't understand why the PC gamer view is being ignored entirely....
  
  Next time I hear a complaint about how X game on the 360 can't use mods or how Y game doesn't come to PS3, I'll just respond, "YOU ARE A CONSOLE GAMER GET USED TO IT AND EAT THE GARBAGE THAT IS GIVEN TO YOU!" ... view replies




• Re: PS3 Dragon Age: Origins hits November 3 (Update)
  

  You are wrong. It comes out the 3rd.
  
  FTL! ... view replies




• Re: New releases: Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend and more
  

  "The Witcher??
  
  I thought they pulled the plug on the console versions. Awesome news."
  
  I'm pretty sure they did. I'm guessing this info is wrong. ... view replies




• Re: Randy Pitchford talks Valve, Steam, and exploitation
  

  @Ariolander
  
  I don't think that eBay represents a proper comparison point. The nature of auctioning is a lot different than digital video game distribution. The former deals with finite (physical) sales (for the most part), while the latter deals with something that, essentially, can be sold in a number of different ways without creating significant difficulties. For example, if I want to sell a physical game, I NEED to use the service that would provide me with the most potential customers. I only have one thing to sell. I can't put it on multiple sites simultaneously. If I have a digital product, however, there is nothing to stop me from listing it everywhere. On the consumer end, this means that I don't just want to check eBay for a certain kind of item. I'm free to check out alternatives because there ARE realistic alternatives. This creates a further incentive for producers to exploit alternative digital distribution resources, which creates further incentives for customers to seek them out, etc. etc.
  
  This is a huge distinction, which really impacts any potential monopoly. I'd also argue that the alternatives are not as niche as you imply. DirectDrive, for example, has a pretty solid selection, and they tend to have a lot of sweet sales. I tend to think the process I laid out above has led to the growth of DD. It started as a small competitor, but why wouldn't everyone want their games listed on it? There are really no reasons to utilize all available channels.
  
  This all ignores the fact that non-digital distribution is still available, that other device-specific digital distribution networks are available (Xbox Live!, PSN, WiiWare, iTunes, etc.), and that we are still in the early days of all of this. Valve is nowhere near the hegemonic force that Pitchford seems to be arguing. ... view replies




• Re: Randy Pitchford talks Valve, Steam, and exploitation
  

  If he doesn't like Steam, then he doesn't have to use it. DirectDrive, Impulse, and GamersGate represent the most obvious (and respected) alternatives. There are also plenty of others that specialize in specific kinds of games.
  
  
  Valve is nowhere near a monopoly. As long as it makes sense to use Steam, companies will use it.
  
  You'd figure a company that started by making HL expansions would be a little slower to criticize.... ... view replies




• Re: Arcades: Super Street Fighter IV not coming to them
  

  Holy crap, they better not screw over PC gamers. I bought SFIV the day it came out! ... view replies




• Re: Game SERIES Debate to the Death! SF VS MK
  

  Honestly... honestly..?
  
  It's not even close. Street Fighter. ... view replies




• Re: Frank?! Rumor: Tatsunoko Vs Capcom characters leaked?
  

  ZERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!v!! ... view replies




• Re: PAX 2009 attendance announced
  

  Really? East Coast?
  
  Maybe I'll finally make it... ... view replies




• Re: BioWare on why moral choices in games fail so much
  

  I think moral ambiguity is just one important facet. You also need, as Trebz just said, attachment to characters or whatever else would be affected by your moral choices. Without attachment, moral choices end up looking a lot like talent tree decisions or something comparably utilitarian.
  
  I also think there needs to be a broad moral context that forces players to really think about there decisions beyond attachment and localized gain. Finally, I think there needs to be some impact of moral choices on future moral choices and the character itself. Right now, it impacts powers, looks, maybe some other stuff, but it's mostly shallow. I have more to say, but I'll save it for now. ... view replies




• Re: BioWare on why moral choices in games fail so much
  

  I've actually been thinking about morality systems in video games a lot lately. I'd like to say more about my conclusions, but I'd rather write up some sort of editorial or something. ... view replies




• Re: BioWare: Our pedigree will make Dragon Age stand out
  

  "It's just not as compelling-looking as KOTOR or Mass Effect. I don't know whether that's because of a particular Sci-Fi bias or the fact that I feel that standard dragons-'n-swords fantasy has been beaten to death be people who thought they could do it better than all who came before them and ultimately failed.
  
  However, I say, HOWEVER...this IS BioWare we're talking about. That alone warrants a try."
  
  Funny, I feel the same way about KOTOR and Mass Effect as you feel about Dragon Age: it doesn't look particularly compelling and I think (KOTOR at least) it involves a setting that has been done to death.
  
  I like some SciFi, but.. Star Wars.. really? Aren't we beyond this yet? ... view replies




• Re: BioWare: Our pedigree will make Dragon Age stand out
  

  The Witcher did a lot of interesting stuff like this. I mean.. exactly like this.
  
  To be clear, I'm not saying either is a copy. I AM saying that I want Dragon Age.... ... view replies




• Re: Capcom cuts prices on iPhone games this weekend
  

  The patch fixed a lot.. but it is still nearly unplayable. I managed to beat it on Easy, but only after a lot of frustration. ... view replies




• Re: EA sues John Dillinger's relative over Godfather guns
  

  What the hell is that header image from? ... view replies




• Re: Microsoft 'destroyed development culture'
  

  I can't believe nobody has mentioned Blizzard yet. Isn't anyone afraid of the eventual outcome of Activision's acquisition of Blizz? Sure, Blizz has maintained a lot of independence so far and is even part of the name... but it's such a small studio in comparison to the rest of Activision. ... view replies




• Re: Game SERIES Debate to the Death: Mario Kart VS Gran Turismo
  

  Mario Kart. ... view replies




• Re: Shadow Complex: Defending a boycott
  

  The idea of boycotting this kind of thing really depends on the assumption that you can live your life without participating in immoral or amoral acts. That's an illusion. Everything you do is tainted with immoral components. International stability. Capitalism. The chain of production and delivery.
  
  What do you think you're really accomplishing? If you want to have any impact on the world (which will be minimal to begin with), there are literally thousands of better options. I guess you can make that personal choice if you feel it is necessary to maintain cognitive continuity, but I guess I just don't understand the idea behind being preachy or institutional about this decision. Aren't there better ways to spend your time? ... view replies




• Re: 3D Dot Game Heroes mixes sprites with high res
  

  30 Second Hero has cutscenes that kind of look like this. ... view replies




• Re: GC 09: Total War becoming more story driven with 'Napoleon'
  

  This looks awesome! ... view replies




• Re: Famitsu reveals Phantasy Star 2 Portable details
  

  "Wouldn't this be called Phantasy Star Portable 2? Unless you're implying that Phantasy Star II is also coming to the PSP. =P
  "
  
  This
  
  Way to get me all excited for naught... ... view replies




• Re: Games need to cost more to survive says Chris Deering
  

  This would kill the industry. How many people do you know who would pay 120 for a game? I can barely afford the 40 dollar new release price of the PC or the 50 dollar new release price of the Wii.... ... view replies




• Re: New characters in Left 4 Dead 2 a 'terrifying' prospect
  

  Holy crap! Depeche Mode shirt! That's awesome. ... view replies




• Re: New releases: Marvel vs. Capcom 2, KoF XII and more
  

  If only either one of them came out for the damn PC....
  
  Why doesn't Capcom just release MvC2 and SF2HDRemix through Steam or something...?
  
  I would also like to have access to KoF12, but it's not necessary. I still have SF4 and GGXXAC+ to play with. ... view replies




• Re: How Microsoft ruined fun for everybody
  

  That's what sucks about this generation.. all of the major systems have major problems. That's why I've basically become a PC gamer. I don't want to buy three systems to get one functioning next gen system.
  
  All of these problems really make me miss the PS2... ... view replies




• Re: This Call of Duty 4-inspired animated short is beautiful
  

  ""Inspired on"? What?"
  
  I'm glad someone else noticed this. ... view replies




• Re: Michael Pachter poo-poos idea of a handheld Xbox
  

  Honestly, I could see Microsoft being successful if they listened to the consumers and dealt with all of the problems faced by the iPhone, PSP, and DS.
  
  There is definitely room for improving for all three current handhelds. ... view replies




• Re: Will Wright says games need to appeal to more people
  

  I'm sorry, but there's a very obvious market reason for this: "serious" games won't make money. Games aren't alone in this either. Watch popular TV shows or movies. 99% mindless crap. ... view replies




• Re: Lobby browser: Left 4 Dead has one now
  

  Thank goodness! ... view replies




• Re: Atlus fans decide on name for upcoming PSP brawler
  

  I voted for that one. I thought it was the best compromise between authenticity and accessibility. ... view replies




• Re: Valkyria Chronicles 2 revealed, coming to the PSP
  

  I missed the first one since I have no PS3, but I'm pretty excited about this!
  
  Yay PSP! ... view replies




• Re: Here's what it looks like to Punch-Out!! Doc Louis
  

  Does anyone else know if this is still earnable...? ... view replies




• Re: Here's what it looks like to Punch-Out!! Doc Louis
  

  So wait, can we still earn this? Anyone confirm? On the site, they imply that it's too late to earn this set of Platinum rewards.... ... view replies




• Re: Miyamoto says 'wait, please' for Kid Icarus
  

  "Look Nanbu, I just want it done. I don't care who does it.
  
  Hopefully, with all these old games coming back, maybe "Team Chrono" will come back and make the new one.
  
  I'm going to go to church to pray for that day to come, join me?"
  
  I agree, but there are these little things called "laws" keeping anyone but Square from make any new ones. ... view replies




• Re: Miyamoto says 'wait, please' for Kid Icarus
  

  Nintendo did pretty well at E3 this year, yet this doesn't fit into the whole "NINTENDO = EVIL" meme being thrown around Dtoid. Meh, whatever. ... view replies




• Re: There's something wrong with the TMNT Smash-up box art
  

  It's about time someone said it. Raphael is a WHINY BITCH! Donatello and Leo are tied for best. I always thought Leo was definitely the best.. until someone pointed out to me that he never actually uses his swords (at least in the movies). They didn't want him killing anyone... ... view replies




• Re: LucasArts teases 'Awesome news for old school fans' Monday
  

  I'm glad there are still other TIE Fighter lovers out there.... ... view replies




• Re: LucasArts teases 'Awesome news for old school fans' Monday
  

  Please Tie Fighter! PLZPLZPLZPLZPLZPLZ! ... view replies




• Re: Rev Rant: Metroidvanias
  

  @Anthony
  
  I understand what you mean to some extent, but I still think this is more a difference of taste. I enjoy exploring and getting new powers. You enjoy getting stars. To me, getting new powers is far more exciting, but, if you prefer a form of linear "point-getting" then that's cool too.
  
  However, the idea that you just explore the same dungeon over and over.. well.. that's not really true. Like I said, in the Castlevania games I've played of this subgenre, you can teleport pretty easily, and each area of the dungeon is different.. different enemies, background music, style, bosses, items, etc. It's not often where you spend more than a minute going through old areas, and that's usually only if you want to be a completionist.
  
  As for your MP example, I've never played the Metroid Prime games. In fact, I've never played any Metroid game more than briefly, so I can't really speak to that experience. That doesn't happen in the Castlevania Metroid-style games though. ... view replies




• Re: Celebrate July 4th with a free iPhone version of Columns!
  

  When does this start? ... view replies




• Re: Rev Rant: Metroidvanias
  

  "I love Metroid, but I fucking hate Metroidvanias, or at least wish Castlevania would go back to its linear level roots. Not one Castlevania game has EVER come close to touching on how awesome Castlevania IV is."
  
  This is a lie.
  Even ignoring the metroidvanias.. this is a lie. Dracula X and Dracula X Chronicles are both better.... ... view replies




• Re: Rev Rant: Metroidvanias
  

  @Anthony
  "In what way do those other genres rely on backtracking to the degree that Metroidvanias do? I mean, I understand you have to go back into the same worlds in Super Mario 64 over and over, but you're constantly doing completely different things, and getting tangible rewards in the form of stars, so that it doesn't have the same feel as a Metroidvania (where you're NOT getting that sense of tangible reward, because every new place you unlock will only lead to more places that need to be unlocked)."
  
  Umm, really? Did you just say this? What exactly are stars in Mario 64? Anyone remember? OH YEAH! They unlock new areas. In Castlevania/Metroid at least the "stars" that "open up new areas" also usually do cool combat stuff. Mario 64 is actually worse in this respect.
  
  "Certain RPGs or action games (like MGS) may occasionally ask you to go back to the same areas, but you're not asked to literally memorize where every impassable doorway is, and often backtrack the length of an entire map (or in the Metroid planet anecdote, several maps) to get where you need to go."
  
  I've never memorized the entirety of any of these games. Despite your criticism of the minimap.. it's pretty easy to use. Either you've explored an area to its walls or you haven't. Either there's a door you haven't gone through or there isn't. It's not rocket science.
  
  Also, you're really ignoring a lot with the whole "go back across entire maps" complaint. Granted, I haven't played the Metroid games that much, but the Castlevania (Metroid-style) games all have warp points and lots of other stuff to make travel pretty quick and painless. I don't see how this is much different than using an airship to get from city to city or something.... ... view replies




• Re: Breaking: Valve still hates the PS3!
  

  I don't know why this is such a bad thing. Any time a port of a 360/PS3 game to the Wii is announced, everyone cries that they're just greedy bastards who don't care about how much the game suffers, but when Valve says they have legitimate concerns about PS3 development, they're clearly insane. ... view replies




• Re: Rev Rant: Metroidvanias
  

  Honestly, by harping on backtracking, you're harping on practically the entire RPG, Adventure, and Action Adventure genres, not to mention major games in other genres (Devil May Cry, Super Mario 64, Many games in the Mega Man series, etc.). I don't think you've thought this through, really. I think you're trying to assign rational reasons for irrational tastes.
  
  Keep in mind that, when I call your taste irrational, it's because it's a taste. My tastes are irrational too. I don't give a crap about Halo or Grand Theft Auto. It's just not my taste. Metroidvanias just don't match your taste. That doesn't mean the game developers are lazy or that fans of the games are heroically patient. ... view replies




• Re: The best videogames of 2009 ... so far
  

  I don't necessarily disagree, but I think its funny that Punch Out has more supporters than Resident Evil 5 and Killzone 2 put together.... ... view replies




• Re: Pachter: Wii HD could 'seriously damage' PS3 comeback
  

  I'm not exactly sure what a WiiHD entails. Is it just a Wii with HD output, or would it be a more powerful console too? If its the former, why would it matter? If its the latter.. why isn't it just discussed as the next console? Also if its the latter, why is it a good idea to split your userbase? ... view replies




• Re: Blizzard defends Starcraft II's lack of LAN support
  

  Honestly, though, this isn't going to tough piracy. There will always be alternatives. Warcraft 2 didn't even come with any multiplayer, yet, lo and behold, the internet of 1996 (!) was able to crack it open and create a vibrant multiplayer community entirely separate from Blizz. You don't think the internet of 2009/2010 can accomplish the same task?
  
  In other words, this doesn't do crap about piracy. It just punishes everyone for nothing.
  
  That said, I don't care nearly enough to not buy this.... ... view replies




• Re: Sony patents PS2 emulation software for PS3?
  

  Just a couple months after I bought a new PS2. Honestly, I was heavily considering buying a PS3. It's probably too late now Sony.... ... view replies




• Re: Learn medieval Russian battle history in XIII Century! Woo!
  

  Can anyone tell me if the game is any good? Seems like it's possibly neat.... ... view replies




• Re: No LAN for you: StarCraft II won't have local support
  

  This is ridiculous. It won't stop me from getting it, but I'm not happy at all. ... view replies




• Re: New releases: Call of Juarez, BlazBlue and more
  

  According to a lot of sites, Street Fighter 4 PC is coming too. ... view replies




• Re: iPhone 3GS runs Game Boy Advance at over 150FPS, also FF7
  

  To clarify, I have both a Wii and a PSP. Both have been.. enabled in the ways you speak of. However, I just don't see the PSP as that practical for every day portable usage. Only for long car rides and things like that is the PSP really practical. It's almost like a laptop (with far inferior internet capabilities in comparison to the iPhone...). However, all that granted, the PSP is FAR superior to the iPhone as a video game system. ... view replies




• Re: iPhone 3GS runs Game Boy Advance at over 150FPS, also FF7
  

  "you know what else runs gameboy advance games? a GBA
  also PSP, DS.
  give me buttons or give me death"
  
  and
  
  "while its good to know that the iphone can do that, i have no use for it, since my psp and wii can run gba games, and the psp runs ps1 stuff."
  
  Both of you are right.. but.. seriously.. do you take your Wii or even your PSP with you everywhere? Because I take my phone everywhere. ... view replies




• Re: iPhone 3GS runs Game Boy Advance at over 150FPS, also FF7
  

  God, don't tempt me to jailbreak this... ... view replies




• Re: Rev Rant: true nonlinearity
  

  I agree with your general argument Anthony, but I don't think you get your ideas across well enough. Most of your examples of nonlinearity were not much less linear than inFamous and GTA. Also, when your main example is a game you, yourself, admit being unable to play.. you might want to go back to the drawing board. ... view replies




• Re: Romero: Zenimax id buyout is 'disgusting'
  

  I'm pretty excited about the possibilities here. Romero can STFU. ... view replies




• Re: Happy birthday Sonic, you're finally legal
  

  "this story makes me feel old. It's almost as bad as that time I told a kid I was older than Nintendo and he thought I was joking."
  
  If you mean the NES, then this makes sense. If you mean the company, we may want to call up the Guinness Book of World Records... ... view replies




• Re: Germany wants to stop the Austrian internet
  

  Austria also produced Hitler.
  
  I'm just sayin'.... ... view replies




• Re: NHL's leading scorer Alex Ovechkin on NHL 2K10 box (Update)
  

  As a Pittsburgher, I have to admit that he totally deserves this. I mean, he did lead his team to the Stanley Cup and then win Game 7. Oh wait.. HE GOT HIS ASS HANDED TO HIM! ... view replies




• Re: Everquest man thinks Facebook could kill World of Warcraft
  

  Honestly, what Blizzard needs to do more than anything else is to continue to make more interesting missions. That's the most vital ingredient missing from most MMO's.. although I'm trying to avoid MMO's for the rest of my days.... ... view replies




• Re: Everquest man thinks Facebook could kill World of Warcraft
  

  A -game- that provides no incentive for in depth, hardcore play would quickly fall to pieces. A social networking site can do this just fine, however. Which is why they are DIFFERENT THINGS. ... view replies




• Re: New Metroid II fan remake trailer gives me the fish sweats
  

  "This and the new 2.5D Mega Man project are putting the originals to shame."
  
  This.
  
  Also
  
  "Nintendo needs to buy this and put it on Wii Ware"
  
  This. Why don't companies do stuff like that? They could probably buy the whole project for 100,000, then sell it worldwide via digital distribution. Only 10,000 $10 purchases needed to break even, you help one of your biggest fans, and you gain a lot of hardcore cred. ... view replies




• Re: Story will be getting the axe in Super Mario Galaxy 2
  

  Honestly, I think is partially good. I'm so sick of waiting for 55 minutes to start playing a game when I just want to run around and smash things. That's one thing I find so appealing in retro games: you can just jump in, play for a bit, then leave.
  
  I would like to see SMG2 distance itself from its forbear a bit though. I'd like to see this jump be less like SMB->SMB 2 (aka the Lost Levels, not SMB 2 USA) and more like SMB->SMB 3. ... view replies




• Re: New Zelda in 2011? Wii MotionPlus required?
  

  I love how the Dtoiders are simultaneously complaining about how much of a retread this will be AND how its stupid for Nintendo to change things up with the MotionPlus. Predictable. Nintendo can't do anything right in their eyes, even as they continue to release premium first party games. Meh, whatever. Your loss, not mine. ... view replies




• Re: Moar Rumor: SFIV could still be coming to the Wii
  

  "Sony charges you for putting money in your PSN wallet." - Yeah, but Nintendo makes you buy WiiPoints in 10 dollar bundles, which is kind of ridiculous IMO. Understood though. All consoles have hidden costs, haha. ... view replies




• Re: Moar Rumor: SFIV could still be coming to the Wii
  

  "True, but I'm not a fan of buying an extra $20 controller in addition to a $60 controller just to play all your games. Also, for SF4, I'd prefer the 360 controller, and just use the analog. We'll see about the online play if it ever does see the light of day. My guess is we'll still see friend codes. High Voltage tried like hell to not use them, but ended up "adhering to Nintendo's standards". "
  
  Every console has hidden costs. Well, maybe not the PS3, but it's upfront costs are pretty damn high.... XboxLive, for example. ... view replies




• Re: New Zelda in 2011? Wii MotionPlus required?
  

  This is exactly the kind of game that COULD pull of decent motion controls (with the MotionPlus involved...) Nonetheless, there is bound to be lots of anger. Also, I'm not saying this will be successful. There is a lot they'd have to get right for this to work properly....
  
  Overall, I'd give this a 1:2 shot of being successful. If successful, I give this a 1:5 shot of getting Dtoiders to actually admit it works.... ... view replies




• Re: Moar Rumor: SFIV could still be coming to the Wii
  

  "Oh wait, the awful Gamecube fighting game controls (I played SNK 2 on the GCN at a friend's house, just laughed at it, and drove back home to bring my PS2), and friend codes.
  
  Yea, don't port it."
  
  First off, ever hear of a classic controller? Still not perfect, but I'd prefer it over 360 controls. Second, I remember hearing TvC could have online w/out friends codes. Mayhaps the same with SFIV...
  
  Still, I'd rather buy it for PC. ... view replies




• Re: Street Fighter Alpha 3 rated by ESRB, listed for PS3
  

  I have the PSP version and the PSone version. I don't see why I'd need this.
  
  Also I have no PS3, but even if I had one.... ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Tatsunoko Vs Capcom video interview
  

  -Real- Mega Man. Zero. Protoman/Blues. All of these would be great.
  
  Dante would be cool. Strider would be cool. I'd rather have real Mega Man, Zero, and Protoman/Blues though. ... view replies




• Re: How did our E3 09 real life psychic predictions turn out?
  

  The only reason people aren't happy with Nintendo at E3 is because they think its cool to hate on the Wii and stuff. Last year, Nintendo TOTALLY dropped the ball. This year, I think they did a great job. I'm more excited for what's happening with the Wii than the PS3 by a fair margin. ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Impressions of Half Minute Hero
  

  I'm not sure it will work, but I'm VERY curious! ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Undead Knights is Pikmin with zombies
  

  I really like the idea... but something seems suspiciously shallow about the gameplay videos. ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow officially announced
  

  "I do worry about him taking it way out to left field and completely unraveling the story from all of the older titles."
  
  The story has already gone batshit insane. Dracula is the most returningest villain this side of Dr. Wily. ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow officially announced
  

  "I want to know why Iga isn't at the helm. It's disquieting to me, he's since SOTN (as Asst. Director), and has produced most (all?) Castlevania games since. So I hope he's involved."
  
  His 2d games are great, but the 3d games made during his tenure were TERRIBLE! ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow officially announced
  

  I don't care if its 3d or 2d at this point. DO WANT!
  
  (Still, would like a 2d one for consoles as well...) ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Hands-on with Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
  

  I'd rather have something more like a real RE game. On-rails light gun shooters are not really that different from one another.... ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a breath of fresh air
  

  "It looks like Mario...again. This is hardly a breath of fresh air, it's as stale as my pants."
  
  There are about 300 FPS's coming out for every system, and you whine when one classic platformer gets announced.
  
  This will be good. ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Nintendo announces a new Super Mario Bros for the Wii
  

  I'm excited, and I don't believe all the hate. ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Nintendo press conference live blog
  

  Does he mean there is a New SMB or that NSMB for the DS is getting ported?
  
  I'm cool either way, for the record. ... view replies




• Re: E3 09: Left 4 Dead 2 officially announced
  

  "the left 4 dead team just lost all of my respect. tf2 team, rock on."
  
  I'm waiting for more info/price point/etc. before I make this kind of judgment. Regardless, how do we know they were really the ones to make the decision?
  
  Starcraft 2 is essentially following the same model. Basic game with sequels coming once a year for a couple years. ... view replies




• Re: Castlevania movie gets stake through heart?
  

  "Hey, any word on the much better sounding animated Castlevania? You know, the one that Warren "F*cking" Ellis wrote, and has in late months been quite about, after hinting that it might not go straight to DVD as planned, but perhaps see a theatrical release?"
  
  THIS ... view replies




• Re: Wii mod lets you play backups from USB hard drive
  

  Holy poop ... view replies




• Re: Twitter Friday: Win a copy of Space Invaders Extreme!
  

  "The lack of Karate Kid knowledge in here has shaken my faith in humanity." ... view replies




• Re: OnLive won't be at E3 (not swine flu related)
  

  "The secret behind OnLive?
  
  Blast Processing."
  
  OnLive does what Nintendon't. ... view replies




• Re: OnLive won't be at E3 (not swine flu related)
  

  "Boy it's like on live is some kind of phantom " ... view replies




• Re: Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires gets US release and some pictures
  

  If they really tried their best to release a good game and make use of the (generally wasted) potential of the series, I might be interested.
  
  
  I sincerely doubt this will happen. ... view replies




• Re: More Ninja Gaiden on the way? You bet
  

  "I quasi enjoy the Ninja Gaidens on the NES, but really, it just makes me want to go play Mega Man, or Batman NES, which I would contend are harder."
  
  As someone who has beaten all the Mega Man games (and most of the X series) and all the classic Ninja Gaiden games, I think you're crazy. NG1 is definitely harder than any of the Mega Man games. NG2 is easy, true, but NG1 is definitely harder. NG3 is also hard.. but for all the wrong reasons. ... view replies