The Official Off-Topic Lounge: Wii Version

Anyone notice how IGN is getting worse and worse almost daily now?

It was bad enough when they made up the news, hyped games for their site's own benefit, and equaled out scores not according to quality.

Now they're reviewing TV shows from 2002 and 2003?

I mean someone really cares how Family Guy looks like now compared to Nov of 2002? There's a huge demand for the first episode of Scrubs to be revisited?

They were already going downhill but it was a gradual decline into mediocrity, someone decided to make it a whole lot steeper.

So I went to a concert last night. It was Live, Blues Traveler, and Collective Soul. Live was the headliner with Collective SOul opening and Blues Traveler playing second. I was never a follower of collective soul but they are a great opening act based solely on the fact that they play all their radio songs so you know every song they play. I never heard much Blues Traveler either other than their radio songs and they were great as well.

Live is just fantastic. Their whole catalogue is awesome and they sound great in concert. I've seen them 3 years in a row and they have been playing a similar set every year but they are so darn great. The tickets were only 14.50 for pavilion seats to you can't find a better value.

Alternative rock from the mid-90's was the best IMO and the new stuff coming out these days is pretty much crap compared to it (with the exception of Coldplay but their sound is different).

I saw The Dark Knight last night. I agree. Freakin epic. It had at least three plot climaxes, which is practically unheard of for an action movie. The Joker is one of the best villains ever created for a movie. Sure, Ledger did an awesome job, but most of the genius of the character came straight from the script. There were a ton of little details that just fit with what the Joker would enjoy.

With all the psychological stuff in The Dark Knight, I'm hoping that the same writers are on board for a movie with the Riddler as the villain. They'd have a field day with him.

Anyway, did you guys have a favorite moment or scene?

JordanElek

That movie was epic. My favourite scene was the pencil scene or the interrogation scene. Both we're awesome imo.. especially the interrogation scene. It makes The Joker look really, really messed up.

I kind of like how they ended this one and I'm hoping they do not make a sequel because I really don't think it'll be as good as TDK was. However, we'll see I guess.

Anyway, I was going to post this video of Counter Strike for Kids that I just saw on YouTube. It's pretty funny, especially if you play CS.

Anyway, I was going to post this video of Counter Strike for Kids that I just saw on YouTube. It's pretty funny, especially if you play CS.

Haziqonfire

Completely reminds me of the Mario Kart mod in TF2. Only with Kirby gernades.

Oh, and I wouldn't worry so much about IGN becomming mediocre. They are only pandering to their fans requests...or giving too much power to their interns. After all, they still have Jason O'Campo.

AMAZING!

The state Alaska uses all letters on the same line.

That's the only US state to do that since Poytopew seceded

AMAZING!

The state Alaska uses all letters on the same line.

That's the only US state to do that since Poytopew seceded

Jaysonguy

They're not going to know what you mean until you explain yourself a little more...

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

AMAZING!

The state Alaska uses all letters on the same line.

That's the only US state to do that since Poytopew seceded

bob_newman

They're not going to know what you mean until you explain yourself a little more...

^^^ Geekiest topic ever discussed on this board.

They mean the QWERTY configuration on english keyboards. Alaska uses only the second line.

People say that the tomato is a fruit but I say if it doesn't go in fruit salad then it isnt a fruitag1052

Speaking of salad, I reccomend the following:

Baby spinach leaves (whole)

Cherry tomatoes (cut into 1/4th's)

Chopped-up strawberries

Unsalted peanut halves

Apple slices

Some kind of creamy, tomato-based salad dressing

I think that's it...

Tastes real good. Try it.

I just realized something.

These letters get big and small....

Isn't that werid?

When will the day come that we no longer post 56K warnings on threads with a lot of pictures?ag1052

When you make that salad!bob_newman

I'm kidding, that actually does sound good, but I'm not much of a salad guy.

anyone want to play some online games?
Im up for anything.
Haziqonfire

My wireless internet connection is down right now and probably won't be up for a while. I have a Nintendo Wifi usb connector and my brother just got a wifi usb connector similar to the nintendo one, except this one can send a connection to anything. He unplugged my nwuc to get his new toy to work, but he hasn't finished installing it and such. Knowing how fast he gets jobs accomplished, it will probably be a month before I have internet on my Wii lol.

if any of you like system wars go to the topic "Does the wii deserve its success" this guy is being really stubborn and annoyingKeenzach

But that's MY job!

[QUOTE="Keenzach"]if any of you like system wars go to the topic "Does the wii deserve its success" this guy is being really stubborn and annoyingJaysonguy

But that's MY job!

lol but at least u make sense in ur arguments i have no idea why this guy hates wii so much

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Keenzach"]if any of you like system wars go to the topic "Does the wii deserve its success" this guy is being really stubborn and annoyingKeenzach

But that's MY job!

lol but at least u make sense in ur arguments i have no idea why this guy hates wii so much

Yeah, you can't figure those people out

They'll argue that the Wii is too white or it's got too many edges...

lol

So I have a problem -- I want to play guitar again (I stopped for a while) but the reason I stopped was because my parents got me a guitar from BestBuy. (We arent the wealthiest of people). Although I did change the strings right when I got the guitar, it still sounds like crap on my Amp.

I'm thinking instead of asking for a 360 for my birthday, rather, get an Amp or a new guitar. Here is the guitar/amp I have right now..

I don't know guitars really well (my brother did that, I was more sporty LIKE THE SPICE!)

I do know one rule though, never put good money after bad.

If the amp is the problem then go with a new amp, if the amp wont change the guitar where you like it then just start over.

Anyone buying a new TV in the future or has purcahsed one recently?

You are/were screwed

I mean the TV business screws everyone these days

You have to think well how much SD content am I going to watch and how much HD content am I going to watch and am I going to use it for gaming and are you a sports watcher?

It's impossible to find a set that does everything well, it's always one of those trade offs that you KNOW stick in the back of your head every single second of the day.

Oh 120 is supposed to be better then 60 but it also makes all things look creepy to most people and how fast is the board but that's only with one manufacturer because everyone uses a different set of rules.

Ok, that's enough of my rant, if it gets worse I'll be blogging it lol

Well if it's the amp go for it. If it isn't the amp it won't neccisarly make the sound from your Guitar any better.movin_target

So I have a problem -- I want to play guitar again (I stopped for a while) but the reason I stopped was because my parents got me a guitar from BestBuy. (We arent the wealthiest of people). Although I did change the strings right when I got the guitar, it still sounds like crap on my Amp.

I'm thinking instead of asking for a 360 for my birthday, rather, get an Amp or a new guitar. Here is the guitar/amp I have right now..

Haziqonfire

Canadian Man Decapitated
This is a really messed up story. I honestly cannot believe this actually happened, humanity is f'd the hell up.

This is the only news story that I can say actually makes me frightened...

...and on a lighter note.

Check out these wall decals:

Super Mario Bros

Donkey Kong

New Super Mario Bros

If you've read the latest NP, these are featured in it.

I want all of them. But, alas, I have no place to put them. In other words, my girlfriend would totally dump me if I bought them. I would dump me too if I were her.

I'm bumping this thread because people need to know about the decals, damnit!bob_newman

[QUOTE="bob_newman"]I'm bumping this thread because people need to know about the decals, damnit!ag1052

Oh, yeah, that too.

You...did try the salad...didn't you?

[QUOTE="ag1052"][QUOTE="bob_newman"]I'm bumping this thread because people need to know about the decals, damnit!bob_newman

Oh, yeah, that too.

You...did try the salad...didn't you?

Those decals are cool. Specifically the retro mario bros one.

Edit: I got prince of persia 'rival swords' two thrones for Wii for $20.

I owned it on PS2 but I wanted to play it again, so I saw it and got it. The Wii controls arent as bad as most reviews mad them out to be, its basically waggle but whatever -- also, they took out blood/decapitations! Friggin LAME.

Oh, in other good news, my friend is giving me his old PS2 (I sold mine for a Wii) cause he has PS3/360/Wii so he doesn't need it.

That means more time with God of War :D

It's not a Canada salad! You're crazy!

But seriously, how come Americans hate salad so much!?!

http://news.aol.com/weird-news/article/just-what-is-the-montauk-monster/114144?icid=100214839x1207006733x1200370486

I'm going to remember this when people ask me what my favorite part of the bible is.

Those decals are cool. Specifically the retro mario bros one.

Edit: I got prince of persia 'rival swords' two thrones for Wii for $20.

I owned it on PS2 but I wanted to play it again, so I saw it and got it. The Wii controls arent as bad as most reviews mad them out to be, its basically waggle but whatever -- also, they took out blood/decapitations! Friggin LAME.

Oh, in other good news, my friend is giving me his old PS2 (I sold mine for a Wii) cause he has PS3/360/Wii so he doesn't need it.

That means more time with God of War :D

Haziqonfire

I've yet to own a PS2 yet I've been buying a lot of games for it lately. Basically I'm just stocking up for the school year where one of my floor mates owns one. My first purchase was Persona 3, I'm pretty excited about that one. Next I plan on getting Rogue Galaxy, Shadow of the Collosus and if I can find them, probably the two Tales games.

.. I have far too many un-played games but I just keep on buying them with every paycheck.

Oh, in other good news, my friend is giving me his old PS2 (I sold mine for a Wii) cause he has PS3/360/Wii so he doesn't need it.

That means more time with God of War :DHaziqonfire

Don't forget about Metal Gear Solid!

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]Oh, in other good news, my friend is giving me his old PS2 (I sold mine for a Wii) cause he has PS3/360/Wii so he doesn't need it.

That means more time with God of War :DJordanElek

Don't forget about Metal Gear Solid!

...and on a lighter note.

Check out these wall decals:

Super Mario Bros

Donkey Kong

New Super Mario Bros

If you've read the latest NP, these are featured in it.

I want all of them. But, alas, I have no place to put them. In other words, my girlfriend would totally dump me if I bought them. I would dump me too if I were her.

bob_newman

who would ruin their walls like that???

i guess if you had a "game room" or something like that. but other than that... no.

[QUOTE="bob_newman"]

...and on a lighter note.

Check out these wall decals:

Super Mario Bros

Donkey Kong

New Super Mario Bros

If you've read the latest NP, these are featured in it.

I want all of them. But, alas, I have no place to put them. In other words, my girlfriend would totally dump me if I bought them. I would dump me too if I were her.

PeterPerson

A lot of people, apparently, or that company wouldn't be in business...

So I got Prince of Persia: 'Rival Swords' Two Thrones for Wii for $20 on friday afternoon.

I finished the game about 2 hours ago.

:|

:(

[QUOTE="bob_newman"]

...and on a lighter note.

Check out these wall decals:

Super Mario Bros

Donkey Kong

New Super Mario Bros

If you've read the latest NP, these are featured in it.

I want all of them. But, alas, I have no place to put them. In other words, my girlfriend would totally dump me if I bought them. I would dump me too if I were her.

PeterPerson

who would ruin their walls like that???

They're cling ons

Plus when it comes to home design and decoration the old stale boring values are being quickly replaced by something that adds some color and life to the room.

Old is out and the new is in.

So I got Prince of Persia: 'Rival Swords' Two Thrones for Wii for $20 on friday afternoon.

I finished the game about 2 hours ago.

:|

:(

Haziqonfire

I did that with Halo

Started it on a Friday night and finished it Sunday afternoon

Canadian Man Decapitated
This is a really messed up story. I honestly cannot believe this actually happened, humanity is f'd the hell up.

This is the only news story that I can say actually makes me frightened...

Haziqonfire

lol, "big rambo knife"...

That really doesn't bother me that much, then again I don't live in Canada...

The most horrific things I've heard in my life was from watching the A&E Biography's of Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and Charlie Manson. I first saw them in my Criminal Justice course and was shocked at what they did. You can see them on youtube if you're intrested.

On a side note, that article reminded me of the news stories in GTA4 about Eddie Low, lol.

The crazy bus guy?

He was eating the guy as well.

So he went to the window and all "booga booga booga" with the head then went back to nibble for a while then back to "booga booga booga" then back to the body for another bite........

I'm a horrible person but I did laugh simply because this is so incredibly absurd.

How does this guy snap so well? He wasn't showing signs? He's was perfectly normal then the next thing you know he's nuts?

He wasn't squeezing hamsters like gogurt? Wasn't talking to a cup of dirt that he calls Gertrude?

He was just a normal guy and then "POOF"?