***Cough 8800GT cough AMD 64 X2 6400+ cough***
Many very good things in one.
1) I got to go to CES for the whole day.
2) I got to see tons of awesome new technology s*** :D
3) I got to play GHIII on a gigantic 150 inch or so projection screen.
4) I got to play GHIII with a custom Guitar controller made from a real guitar.
5) I got a Cooler Master hat as free shwag.
6) I took second place in a GHIII tournament at the Creative booth and took home this:
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Creative Fatal1ty Laser Mouse. It's so freakin awesome :D
Who would have thought wasting away my life playing GH would eventually pay off :p
EDIT: Just used the mouse to get my druid to level 68 in WoW. Flight form for the f***ing win :D
Traded in the Wii, the DS Lite, all the games for each, and the PS2, and got the following:
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Refurbished 60 gig...
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I absolutely LOVE every one of these games. Best part of it is, I didn't pay a dime for any of it, the store credit paid for everything, and I still have credit left. Plus the employee discount was nice on the refurbished 60 gig. I got everything used with the exception of Unreal Tournament 3.
After 14months, I got really tired of the Wii. In 14 months out of 230 some odd titles, I was only able to find about 6 that I liked, and got bored with all of them. Same for the DS Lite. And frankly I have grown tired of Nintendo's bull****. I decided I didn't need the PS2 with the 60 gig, so I kept most of my PS2 titles. I am much happier with another high end system. I discover something new on it each day.
Now go ahead all you Nintendo fan boys, go ahead and bash me for turning my back on Nintendo. At least you know I went in to it with an open mind, and came out wanting more from an otherwise gimmicky system...
Actually, I think what astounds me most is that I didn't realize there were that many decent games for the PS3.
Now go ahead all you Nintendo fan boys, go ahead and bash me for turning my back on Nintendo. At least you know I went in to it with an open mind, and came out wanting more from an otherwise gimmicky system...
Heh. I just sold my Wii the other day. I would have to agree with you, though. I didn't find any great titles and the only reason why I was keeping it was so I could play Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Metriod Prime 3, but I didn't think it was worth it for that, since I'll just play it at a friend's. All my attention went to the 360 anyway.
Actually, I think what astounds me most is that I didn't realize there were that many decent games for the PS3.There's not.
<3 Wii
Actually, I think what astounds me most is that I didn't realize there were that many decent games for the PS3.
There is not a lot of games out for the system, which I think is it's biggest downfall. After a year there are still only a hand full of exclusives. There is however a ton of things coming out this year. Metal Gear Solid 4, even though I am not into Metal Gear games, many people are...so that will be the system seller. The two I am most excited about now, are Haze, and Killzone 2. I have seen both of these games in action at the vendor show, and they are gorgeous.
Why on earth would you get UT3 for the PS3? FPS cannot be played properly without a mouse and keyboard, they were designed for PC and on PC they should stay.
Maybe he's got a fancy gun thingy.
Heavenly Sword was reallllly short.
Had no puzzles whatsoever.
Why on earth would you get UT3 for the PS3? FPS cannot be played properly without a mouse and keyboard, they were designed for PC and on PC they should stay.
Maybe it's because you can plug a mouse and keyboard into a PS3?
Naww... that can't be it.
/sarcasm
:p
YAY MORE POINTLESS PC/MOUSEKEYBOARD VS CONSOLE/CONTROLLER WARS!!!!1111
IIRC Grooves prefers Controllers to Mouse/Keyboard. I did too with Halo PC, I connected my Xbox controller to play that. I liked CoD4 better on the 360 than the PC. It's all a matter of preference :)
Why on earth would you get UT3 for the PS3? FPS cannot be played properly without a mouse and keyboard, they were designed for PC and on PC they should stay.
Right, and as much as I love FPS games, I refuse to shell out $3,000 a year upgrading my computer for all these system hogging games. None of them run on a conventional computer these days, everything has to be a high powered gaming rig. Trust me, I been working in this business full time for 3 years now. Also, I don't consider my self a hard core gamer enough to justify spending my condo money on a high end gaming rig. I have adapted to console based FPS games just fine. And please let this conversation die a horrible death before it becomes another console vs PC argument again. That debate is so 2002 dude...
Also, all you who have a 360, you are going to LOVE UT3. All you old school swampies who used to play Unreal 2004 in onslaught mode with me know what the hell I am talking about. Warfare mode is where it's at! Once this hits 360, that is probably all I will be playing, since I am an achievement/MP whore. I have already recruited most of my employees into purchasing it.
Once it comes out hopefully we'll be able to relive the few but awesome moments of UC2: The Liandri Confilct :D
And this is why me > *.
It's crazy what she can do with a looping pedal. (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIO2qpSsUTA)
It's crazy what she can do with a looping pedal. (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIO2qpSsUTA)
Okay.
Good video.
Right, and as much as I love FPS games, I refuse to shell out $3,000 a year upgrading my computer for all these system hogging games.
Pfft, more like $300-500 if you upgrade.
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And this is why me > *. Is it just me or does that guitar look a little too big? The neck looks right but the head and body look huge.
Pfft, more like $300-500 if you upgrade.
Is it just me or does that guitar look a little too big? The neck looks right but the head and body look huge.
You're not concerned that it is made of disco ball?
ARIIIIGHT
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Finally saved up enough cash to get it. Textbook prices are ****in' ridiculous these days. Next on my list: The Orange Box, Bioshock, and COD4.
Oh God please tell me you didn't actually get the core edition. Oh please God have mercy on this one's soul for not waiting a little longer to get enough money for the hard drive which would make his experience so much more rewarding.
So goodbye to DLC, TV, trailers, XBL Arcade, Demos, and everything else that's cool.
You could get a core and a used hard drive for cheaper than a Pro system.
Elitist, much?
You could get a core and a used hard drive for cheaper than a Pro system.
Yes
Arcade 360 $280 (
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360prosystem/) + Refurbished HDD $60 (
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product_id=900631) = $340 + 256mb Memory Card + 5 Arcade games
+$10 and you get a Headset, Component Cables, Ethernet cable, Snazzy Chrome disc drive, 2 Free full games
Seems to be more work than it's worth. The memory card will be pretty much useless after he gets the HDD.
Elitist, much?
Yes, we must exterminate all non-premium consoles from the land! The premium is the one great race console!
: P
It doesn't come with a memory card. If someone didn't have an HDTV and didn't care about a headset, it's a reasonable choice.
EDIT: Back in my day, alls we got with our pro system was a lousy console! :p
So maybe it doesn't make much sense anymore with the free games. But still, it's like it's a stupid decision.
Problem is that I'm one of those people who will kick anyone who doesn't have a microphone in Rock Band quick bands. I mean, they're is nothing worse than getting 98% and having no one to celebrate with.
"Hey guys, what songs? ... Anything? ... Alright, I'll just choose Train Kept a Rollin, hope you like that, drummer guy."
And ehh, I never thought I'd get an HDTV, but I did. I remember once contemplating cutting off the component piece so I couldn't have to tie it in a knot to keep it tidy.
And yeah, I gots nothings but a lousy console, too. Don't go pulling that.
:V
*But it's general consensus, it's a faux pas to buy a HD-less 360.*
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That's me and friends celebrating me hitting level 70 in WoW. We all bought tons and tons of booze and got items that turned us into either ninjas or pirates, and after dancing around in the middle of the main horde town Orgrimmar, we went to the throneroom of the leader of the Horde, thrall, and partied there.
Good times :)
You forgot the extra 'm' on Orgrimmar.
Anyway, grats, I'll be dinging 70 with my alt soon ;)
Nice Bob, congrats! I should have mine at 70 within a couple weeks if I can keep up this pace, I'm 61 right now.
I got this:
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Used for $25
Fun game so far. It plays like an isometric 3D version of Soldat. Lot of fun, great graphics for a hand held, even has freaking ragdoll and damage physics!
Oh God please tell me you didn't actually get the core edition. Oh please God have mercy on this one's soul for not waiting a little longer to get enough money for the hard drive which would make his experience so much more rewarding.
So goodbye to DLC, TV, trailers, XBL Arcade, Demos, and everything else that's cool.
Yeah I decided I didn't really want all that stuff.
._.
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That's me and friends celebrating me hitting level 70 in WoW. We all bought tons and tons of booze and got items that turned us into either ninjas or pirates, and after dancing around in the middle of the main horde town Orgrimmar, we went to the throneroom of the leader of the Horde, thrall, and partied there.
Good times :)
That almost makes me want to start playing WoW.
Almost. ;p
Great news everyone! My truck that got wrecked in an accident is getting fixed!
I got this:
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Used for $25
Fun game so far. It plays like an isometric 3D version of Soldat. Lot of fun, great graphics for a hand held, even has freaking ragdoll and damage physics!
I had that game, and I could not get into it. I am however currently playing Killzone, the PS2 version on my PS3. Pretty intense so far! And I have seen Killzone 2 in action at the manager's conference in Vegas, and it is oh so glorious , total FPS bliss!
I had that game, and I could not get into it. I am however currently playing Killzone, the PS2 version on my PS3. Pretty intense so far!
I like it so far. It's a little frustrating in some parts, and it'd be real nice to have two weapons instead of just one. But the graphics and detail are pretty amazing for a handheld game, it's like a hack and slash with guns. I played Killzone a little bit on my own PS2... I really didn't like it. It had cool ideas and stuff, but it just felt really dry and generic, and the muddy textures, cruddy controls, and frame rate really killed it for me.
Also, after waiting two weeks for it to deliver just a few hundred miles, LocoRoco finally arrived.
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Loco Roco is the **** though! I got that one free from Sony about two years ago, and I love it. Try playing that one, and NOT turning your PSP when they roll from one side to the other. It will make you laugh your ass off.
Nice... confusing that you have a rig that can run Crysis no sweat, but you get CoD4 for the 360... Ah well, nice of you to come aboard.
$20
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$20
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*Target giftcards, lol*
Nice... confusing that you have a rig that can run Crysis no sweat, but you get CoD4 for the 360... Ah well, nice of you to come aboard.
I got the 360 version so I could play with a bunch of friends from school hehe.
Next game I'm getting is def. dead rising.
I got the 360 version so I could play with a bunch of friends from school hehe.
Next game I'm getting is def. dead rising.
I know you were a Neverwinter Nights freak, so you should look into getting Mass Effect, it's a good experience.
I've been playing way too much Assassin's Creed - I'm on my way to getting 1000/1000 achievement points. I've collected every flag (all 320) and killed every one of the 60 Templars. I basically had this game at 100%, but I had to start replaying the entire game so I can get "The Conversationalist" achievement.
I basically got a snow day. I have my biggest paycheck ever at $161.46 in a week. And err... I succumbed to nerdy tempations and ordered the 12" PVC collectible Altair figure.
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I recently purchased Assassins creed as well, love it. and of course, got dead rising.
I never get tired of endlessly beating the (living?) **** out of hordes of zombies
I recently purchased Assassins creed as well, love it. and of course, got dead rising.
I never get tired of endlessly beating the (living?) **** out of hordes of zombies
Should you ever get tired of beating the fecal matter out of hordes of zombies, you can always bash run them over. You never have to worry about using up all the fun too quickly, as they always come back to the tunnels.
But see, that's the thing. They always come back. There's no stopping the swarm, it's, it's madness!
Should you ever get tired of beating the fecal matter out of hordes of zombies, you can always bash run them over. You never have to worry about using up all the fun too quickly, as they always come back to the tunnels.
But see, that's the thing. They always come back. There's no stopping the swarm, it's, it's madness!
ahaha I've heard of a parking garage where one of my friends killed I think 13000 zombies in a matter of a few minutes. By running them over with a car...
I havent got there yet :O
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Not sure how long you been a Bowie fan, but ask anybody here, and it goes back a long, long way for me. Ever want any suggestions, just shoot me a PM. So far, you are on the right track with those two. And my personal favorite would be Outside if you don't have it already.
Have not been buying too much, but I did pick up one new game this past week:
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I never been big on Racing Games, but the Burnout franchise falls into the so fun it's stupid category of gaming bliss. This one, you can just drive around a full blown open world city, and just do whatever the hell you want. Kind of like GTA without leaving the vehicle or third person shooting stuff. When you want repairs, you drive to a garage, when you run low on fuel, you drive to a gas station. When you run out of money, you drive to a key location, and do one of the events. It's a great deal of fun, and a milestone for the franchise.
Not sure how long you been a Bowie fan, but ask anybody here, and it goes back a long, long way for me. Ever want any suggestions, just shoot me a PM. So far, you are on the right track with those two. And my personal favorite would be Outside if you don't have it already.Sweet, nice to see a fellow Bowie fan. Along with those 2 new ones, I have "David Bowie", Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, and Best of Bowie. Don't have Outside, thanks for the recommendation.
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Fun so far. But it's getting a little crowded in my world in around 300AD, don't know when war is gonna break out. My first game, playing as the Arabians with my cities Mecca, Masyaf, and Mesimna. But sucks, Masyaf is getting crowded, whats going on? : P
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Altair looks sweet, too.
You probably have a lot of Food resources around the city, which helps with population growth. Improvements like farms and roads help with that.
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You probably have a lot of Food resources around the city, which helps with population growth. Improvements like farms and roads help with that.
Yeah I know, for example I've got a 6 food (loaf and a slice) square, but I'm just wondering how I can relieve overcrowding. I've got an aqueduct to fight off sickness and all, but most of my unhappiness comes from "It's too crowded."