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Also I smoked a puff out of a pipe today as part of my life experience plan. It was flavored.snowman6251

It's called holding ctrl and clicking on the link. BAM! Y'all are noobs.Haziqonfire

I say it's better for the poster to make an extra click than for everyone reading it to.Head_of_games

Well you're welcome to make a link and do it your way... :P

GabuEx

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]Head_of_games

Not notice it happened, apparently. :P

Also I smoked a puff out of a pipe today as part of my life experience plan. It was flavored.snowman6251

[QUOTE="snowman6251"]Also I smoked a puff out of a pipe today as part of my life experience plan. It was flavored.bob_newman

So true. I haven't smoked anything in a couple of years, though. No one I know around here smokes anything but cigarettes (bleh), so I've been smoke-free. Probably not a bad thing, but I do miss hookah.

[QUOTE="bob_newman"] [QUOTE="snowman6251"]Also I smoked a puff out of a pipe today as part of my life experience plan. It was flavored.JordanElek

So true. I haven't smoked anything in a couple of years, though. No one I know around here smokes anything but cigarettes (bleh), so I've been smoke-free. Probably not a bad thing, but I do miss hookah.

Pipes are pretty cool, but not as awesome as hookah. If you haven't tried that yet I recommend it. It's more of a social thing though.bob_newman

So true. I haven't smoked anything in a couple of years, though. No one I know around here smokes anything but cigarettes (bleh), so I've been smoke-free. Probably not a bad thing, but I do miss hookah.

[QUOTE="bob_newman"][QUOTE="JordanElek"]

So true. I haven't smoked anything in a couple of years, though. No one I know around here smokes anything but cigarettes (bleh), so I've been smoke-free. Probably not a bad thing, but I do miss hookah.

roboccs

Went to the Tiger's game (won 6-4 or something), watched Michigan win over ND, hung out with the gf's family, and quoted Eminem as we drove by 8 mile. Though to be honest 4 days was enough. No offence but I love my city.

Greetings from the Xbox 360 Off-Topic thread. :D Whats up guys?NintendoGamer3

:P

[QUOTE="NintendoGamer3"]Greetings from the Xbox 360 Off-Topic thread. :D Whats up guys?Head_of_games

:P

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]

[QUOTE="NintendoGamer3"]Greetings from the Xbox 360 Off-Topic thread. :D Whats up guys?NintendoGamer3

:P

How not to have empathy for someone who splashed acidall over her face.

Lie to the cops, lie to the family, lie on national TV, almost get a show on Oprah Winfrey, also thank you Jesus Christ.

Will you have empathy for her?

[QUOTE="roboccs"][QUOTE="bob_newman"] Come to Vancouver. We can hookah it up. I have my own.bob_newman

Went to the Tiger's game (won 6-4 or something), watched Michigan win over ND, hung out with the gf's family, and quoted Eminem as we drove by 8 mile. Though to be honest 4 days was enough. No offence but I love my city.

[QUOTE="JordanElek"]

So true. I haven't smoked anything in a couple of years, though. No one I know around here smokes anything but cigarettes (bleh), so I've been smoke-free. Probably not a bad thing, but I do miss hookah.

bob_newman

I have like four at my place. I like the mini one's though, they're good for traveling :). Like taking it to a friends cottage.

A PSP2 is coming? Fail.Haziqonfire

BTW... I need this: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-10-tales-of/704628

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]A PSP2 is coming? Fail.roboccs

BTW... I need this: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/tgs-10-tales-of/704628

Here's a question about video game morals (hopefully I don't get in trouble for brining up the "E-word"...

Is it right to download a game and play on an E-word if the game is no longer readily available? Would that be considered stealing if the game developer was no longer producing the game? Sure, flea markets and used-game stores would be out some money but the original game maker is not.

I'm not for downloading currently-available games (like the DS e-word download scene for example), that is down right piracy.

I go back and forth with this question. I think of rare playstation one games that are not available in stores, cost a lot of money on amazon or ebay, and are not for download on the PSN. The only way for me to play a game like New Japan Pro Wrestling or Tales of Destiny 2 without paying $60 would be to get really lucky at a garage sale, or if I use an e-word.

Here's a question about video game morals (hopefully I don't get in trouble for brining up the "E-word"...

Is it right to download a game and play on an E-word if the game is no longer readily available? Would that be considered stealing if the game developer was no longer producing the game? Sure, flea markets and used-game stores would be out some money but the original game maker is not.

I'm not for downloading currently-available games (like the DS e-word download scene for example), that is down right piracy.

I go back and forth with this question. I think of rare playstation one games that are not available in stores, cost a lot of money on amazon or ebay, and are not for download on the PSN. The only way for me to play a game like New Japan Pro Wrestling or Tales of Destiny 2 without paying $60 would be to get really lucky at a garage sale, or if I use an e-word.

roboccs

Here's a question about video game morals (hopefully I don't get in trouble for brining up the "E-word"...

Is it right to download a game and play on an E-word if the game is no longer readily available? Would that be considered stealing if the game developer was no longer producing the game? Sure, flea markets and used-game stores would be out some money but the original game maker is not.

I'm not for downloading currently-available games (like the DS e-word download scene for example), that is down right piracy.

I go back and forth with this question. I think of rare playstation one games that are not available in stores, cost a lot of money on amazon or ebay, and are not for download on the PSN. The only way for me to play a game like New Japan Pro Wrestling or Tales of Destiny 2 without paying $60 would be to get really lucky at a garage sale, or if I use an e-word.

Here's a question about video game morals (hopefully I don't get in trouble for brining up the "E-word"...

Is it right to download a game and play on an E-word if the game is no longer readily available? Would that be considered stealing if the game developer was no longer producing the game? Sure, flea markets and used-game stores would be out some money but the original game maker is not.

I'm not for downloading currently-available games (like the DS e-word download scene for example), that is down right piracy.

I go back and forth with this question. I think of rare playstation one games that are not available in stores, cost a lot of money on amazon or ebay, and are not for download on the PSN. The only way for me to play a game like New Japan Pro Wrestling or Tales of Destiny 2 without paying $60 would be to get really lucky at a garage sale, or if I use an e-word.

[QUOTE="roboccs"][QUOTE="bob_newman"] Well a while back I questioned whether it was ok to put an e-word on my psp to play the NES games I already own in cartridge form. In cases like that I think it's acceptable; There's no other way to play those games on the go. I never actually went through with it though because I didn't want to brick my PSP. In your case I see a slight moral problem. What if they decide to release those games on the PSN in the future? Would you then buy it for real? Because otherwise they're losing a potential customer.garrett_duffman

[QUOTE="garrett_duffman"][QUOTE="roboccs"] That is a great point indeed. I turn it back on you though. Say you would have e worded your PSP to play NES games on the go. How do you know that in the future nintendo won't eventually release NES games on the 3DS for example. Would you then download the games for 3DS that you DL'd for PSP? Same situation I suppose. With that logic, it's always wrong. roboccs

[QUOTE="roboccs"][QUOTE="garrett_duffman"] well, let's say that Person A wanted to play bible games (SNES unlicensed game), and really had no way of obtaining it, as its not an especially common game. now, that is a game that will NEVER be released for the virtual console, and with its hardness to find, I would imagine it would be alright, since there is NO way that anyone (other than a private seller) could make any money off of that. so, in that context, If there is NO possible way for company X to make money off of product X, then, technically, it SHOULD be alright... but this is just one guy's opinion. I guess, at the end of the day, you have to ask yourself "if it was released for digital distribution, would I buy it?"garrett_duffman

No harm no foul, concerning the topic at hand. I wrote my senior thesis in high school about how ROMs are actually good for the industry. Then Nintendo had to ruin it all with the VC. :evil:

It's illegal for technical reasons, but those technical reasons are to protect a copyright and any possible revenue generation. If you're not encroaching on either of those things, then the only moral issue is whether you think a law should always be followed regardless of its intentions.

That is a great point indeed. I turn it back on you though. Say you would have e worded your PSP to play NES games on the go. How do you know that in the future nintendo won't eventually release NES games on the 3DS for example. Would you then download the games for 3DS that you DL'd for PSP? Same situation I suppose. With that logic, it's always wrong. roboccs

Well as I mentioned before, I already own the games in their cart format. So really I already own the product I would be e-wording.

But my counter-point to yours is this: there are portable NES players out there. I think you might even be able to buy them online.Basically they look like giant Gameboys that you can insert NES carts into, and they're totally legal to own.

So say I picked one of these up to play the carts I own, does Nintendo see any money from that? Is it really any different (to Nintendo) from putting them on the PSP instead?

I mean technically it's illegal. Technically I shouldn't do it. But in either case the end result is the same for Nintendo.

Now if the 3DS had a virtual console, I would totally rebuy them. Especially if they're in 3D. It would be like a new experience.

[QUOTE="garrett_duffman"][QUOTE="roboccs"] Howdy stranger. Still living in Western Michigan?roboccs

I'm messing around with a blog on wordpress What do you guys think is better, the wordpress one or the tumblr one I have?Haziqonfire

Angry Birds is an evil game. I finally broke down and bought the full version because I had a gift card, and I'm pretty sure I wasted at least three hours on it today getting three stars on the first 21 levels. The last level I played alone took me almost two hours..... crap, that means I probably played it for over four hours today. :(

Definitely having Angry Birds nightmares tonight..

Angry Birds is an evil game. I finally broke down and bought the full version because I had a gift card, and I'm pretty sure I wasted at least three hours on it today getting three stars on the first 21 levels. The last level I played alone took me almost two hours..... crap, that means I probably played it for over four hours today. :(

Definitely having Angry Birds nightmares tonight..

JordanElek

.I just bought Fallout 3. Now THAT is a time sink..snowman6251

For me it's a combo of Professor Layton 3 and NHL 11. They've pretty much been taking up all my time for the past week.

Anyone out there played Elite Beat Agents?

If so, you will assuredly recognize this as the greatest thing ever created by mankind.

Anyone out there played Elite Beat Agents?

If so, you will assuredly recognize this as the greatest thing ever created by mankind.

GabuEx

Angry Birds is an evil game. I finally broke down and bought the full version because I had a gift card, and I'm pretty sure I wasted at least three hours on it today getting three stars on the first 21 levels. The last level I played alone took me almost two hours..... crap, that means I probably played it for over four hours today. :(

Definitely having Angry Birds nightmares tonight..

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

Anyone out there played Elite Beat Agents?

If so, you will assuredly recognize this as the greatest thing ever created by mankind.

Haziqonfire

Angry Birds is an evil game. I finally broke down and bought the full version because I had a gift card, and I'm pretty sure I wasted at least three hours on it today getting three stars on the first 21 levels. The last level I played alone took me almost two hours..... crap, that means I probably played it for over four hours today. :(

Definitely having Angry Birds nightmares tonight..

So much WIN in this System Wars Poll

I like my PSP, honestly the thing is worth it just for Disgaea

Also I'm in a bad mood today and EVEN THIS ISN'T HELPING