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[QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I approve of your shamelessness, although I was picturing a different liquid...JordanElek

[QUOTE="JordanElek"][QUOTE="Head_of_games"]I approve of your shamelessness, although I was picturing a different liquid...roboccs

I would enjoy it if the Lions beat the Vikings today

Their offense is really rolling and the Vikings haven't been a point powerhouse so far this season

Microsoft's first Kinect ad is here.

Where have I seen this before? Oh, wait.

So apparently I did the last story quest for Fallout 3 and then BOOM I can't play anymore. They're like "yeah I don't care if there are more sidequests and exploring you want to do, screw you, you're finished, no ifs ands or buts". The only way I can keep playing is to buy the Broken Steel DLC. What the hell Bethesda. I didn't even touch like half the game. This is some bull****.snowman6251

[QUOTE="snowman6251"]So apparently I did the last story quest for Fallout 3 and then BOOM I can't play anymore. They're like "yeah I don't care if there are more sidequests and exploring you want to do, screw you, you're finished, no ifs ands or buts". The only way I can keep playing is to buy the Broken Steel DLC. What the hell Bethesda. I didn't even touch like half the game. This is some bull****.alexh_99

[QUOTE="alexh_99"][QUOTE="snowman6251"]So apparently I did the last story quest for Fallout 3 and then BOOM I can't play anymore. They're like "yeah I don't care if there are more sidequests and exploring you want to do, screw you, you're finished, no ifs ands or buts". The only way I can keep playing is to buy the Broken Steel DLC. What the hell Bethesda. I didn't even touch like half the game. This is some bull****.snowman6251

[QUOTE="snowman6251"]So apparently I did the last story quest for Fallout 3 and then BOOM I can't play anymore. They're like "yeah I don't care if there are more sidequests and exploring you want to do, screw you, you're finished, no ifs ands or buts". The only way I can keep playing is to buy the Broken Steel DLC. What the hell Bethesda. I didn't even touch like half the game. This is some bull****.Head_of_games

[QUOTE="Head_of_games"][QUOTE="snowman6251"]So apparently I did the last story quest for Fallout 3 and then BOOM I can't play anymore. They're like "yeah I don't care if there are more sidequests and exploring you want to do, screw you, you're finished, no ifs ands or buts". The only way I can keep playing is to buy the Broken Steel DLC. What the hell Bethesda. I didn't even touch like half the game. This is some bull****.roboccs

[QUOTE="roboccs"][QUOTE="Head_of_games"] You're telling me you didn't save before passing the point of no return? It's your own fault then.Head_of_games

I have 1.5gig of saves just from Fallout 3, whenever I save I use a new spot

I have 1.5gig of saves just from Fallout 3, whenever I save I use a new spot

Jaysonguy

it's right there!!!!!

Jordan's a closet toker! I KNEW IT!

danger_ranger95

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

it's right there!!!!!

Jordan's a closet toker! I KNEW IT!

paladinqueen

I didn't know other M was bugged:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/112/1121498p1.html

I don't recall a bug ever ruining a gaming experience for me. I remember the Twilight Princess Cannon Room bug almost got me. I am a nutty saver and I rememebr after I saved in the Cannon Room I almost shut off my game but figured I would finish that part. Good thing.

I do remember way back when I had an NES when I was little and in Zelda II Adventures of Link it was so hard to get the hammer in death mountain. Then all of a sudden, I went to load up a game session and my save file all of a sudden had a bunch of items (including the hammer and the fairy spell) but all in the wrong order. Also had most of the hart containers. I had to start over. This happened one more time to my brother.

I didn't know other M was bugged:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/112/1121498p1.html

I don't recall a bug ever ruining a gaming experience for me. I remember the Twilight Princess Cannon Room bug almost got me. I am a nutty saver and I rememebr after I saved in the Cannon Room I almost shut off my game but figured I would finish that part. Good thing.

I do remember way back when I had an NES when I was little and in Zelda II Adventures of Link it was so hard to get the hammer in death mountain. Then all of a sudden, I went to load up a game session and my save file all of a sudden had a bunch of items (including the hammer and the fairy spell) but all in the wrong order. Also had most of the hart containers. I had to start over. This happened one more time to my brother.

roboccs

But I don't think that was Valve's fault. I'll just leave it at that. :)

I ended up buying the XBox version several years later, though, so I still got to finish that game. And I'm so glad I did..... It's probably the funnest FPS I've ever played.

[QUOTE="roboccs"]

I didn't know other M was bugged:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/112/1121498p1.html

I don't recall a bug ever ruining a gaming experience for me. I remember the Twilight Princess Cannon Room bug almost got me. I am a nutty saver and I rememebr after I saved in the Cannon Room I almost shut off my game but figured I would finish that part. Good thing.

I do remember way back when I had an NES when I was little and in Zelda II Adventures of Link it was so hard to get the hammer in death mountain. Then all of a sudden, I went to load up a game session and my save file all of a sudden had a bunch of items (including the hammer and the fairy spell) but all in the wrong order. Also had most of the hart containers. I had to start over. This happened one more time to my brother.

JordanElek

But I don't think that was Valve's fault. I'll just leave it at that. :)

I ended up buying the XBox version several years later, though, so I still got to finish that game. And I'm so glad I did..... It's probably the funnest FPS I've ever played.

[QUOTE="JordanElek"]

[QUOTE="roboccs"]

I didn't know other M was bugged:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/112/1121498p1.html

I don't recall a bug ever ruining a gaming experience for me. I remember the Twilight Princess Cannon Room bug almost got me. I am a nutty saver and I rememebr after I saved in the Cannon Room I almost shut off my game but figured I would finish that part. Good thing.

I do remember way back when I had an NES when I was little and in Zelda II Adventures of Link it was so hard to get the hammer in death mountain. Then all of a sudden, I went to load up a game session and my save file all of a sudden had a bunch of items (including the hammer and the fairy spell) but all in the wrong order. Also had most of the hart containers. I had to start over. This happened one more time to my brother.

snowman6251

But I don't think that was Valve's fault. I'll just leave it at that. :)

I ended up buying the XBox version several years later, though, so I still got to finish that game. And I'm so glad I did..... It's probably the funnest FPS I've ever played.

Arrrrr Mateys!!

3DS release rumors from a German tabloid:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/112/1123555p1.html

November for Japan and Spring for Europe. Maybe that means December or January for North America. The $270 USD seems a little high; I'm still hoping for under $200.

You hate to listen to a tabloid, but at the same time, these things have been right in the past.

PAX EAST TICKETS ARE PURCHASED

Now I just have to wait for the hotels to open up

Arrrrr Mateys!!

3DS release rumors from a German tabloid:

http://ds.ign.com/articles/112/1123555p1.html

November for Japan and Spring for Europe. Maybe that means December or January for North America. The $270 USD seems a little high; I'm still hoping for under $200.

You hate to listen to a tabloid, but at the same time, these things have been right in the past.

It won't be 270. Europeans always have to pay more than NA. Also it would be a dumb move on nintendos part to make it more than $200alexh_99

I don't think it would be dumb. They've looked at the market and know what people are willing to pay. Look at the iPhone. What a waste of money that thing is, yet millions are picking it up.

I'm thinking a $249 launch price. I mean it's in3-D!!!

DRESS LIKE A STREET WALKER, DON'T GO TO DANCES

I love the father like "it's my decision" oh great well I'm glad it was your decision to raise a child with no dignity and refuse to learn when it's explained to you.

It's nice to see one school stand up to people like this

You don't have that same Jasonness that you used to have.

Maybe we've just gotten used to you but it's like, is he even trying anymore?

You don't have that same Jasonness that you used to have.

Maybe we've just gotten used to you but it's like, is he even trying anymore?

bob_newman

Ehhh, I haven't been "good" in a while but even that irked me to the point where I had to post about it

Don't worry, one day the impossible might happen things will get better and I'll be back making people cry because they're street trash that would have their heads cave in if they even tried to attain an ounce of cl a ss but until then?

Bah

You need a new edge. Something that says "I'm hip, but angsty".

Oh, I got it! Put some sunglasses on your kitty avatar. That'll show 'em!

You need a new edge. Something that says "I'm hip, but angsty".

Oh, I got it! Put some sunglasses on your kitty avatar. That'll show 'em!

bewb_noman

It even looks like it's wearing sunglasses if you use your imagination. Coincidence???

DRESS LIKE A STREET WALKER, DON'T GO TO DANCES

I love the father like "it's my decision" oh great well I'm glad it was your decision to raise a child with no dignity and refuse to learn when it's explained to you.

It's nice to see one school stand up to people like this

[QUOTE="bewb_noman"]

You need a new edge. Something that says "I'm hip, but angsty".

Oh, I got it! Put some sunglasses on your kitty avatar. That'll show 'em!

JordanElek

It even looks like it's wearing sunglasses if you use your imagination. Coincidence???

I just realized that you changed my name.

As much as I hate tablet computing, the new BlackBerry PlayBooklooks great and it pretty much completely destroys the iPad, in terms of features. I still prefer having an actual laptop, but I have to hand it to RIM.

DRESS LIKE A STREET WALKER, DON'T GO TO DANCES

I love the father like "it's my decision" oh great well I'm glad it was your decision to raise a child with no dignity and refuse to learn when it's explained to you.

It's nice to see one school stand up to people like this

As much as I hate tablet computing, the new BlackBerry PlayBooklooks great and it pretty much completely destroys the iPad, in terms of features. I still prefer having an actual laptop, but I have to hand it to RIM.

Haziqonfire

Some of you have played Mass Effect 1 and 2 right? I've randomly started taking an interest and feel it may be worth sinking my teeth into it. I know ME2 is coming out on PS3 this January so I was looking for some thoughts from some people I actually trust. Is it worth playing 2 if I never played 1? The game looks pretty awesome and the whole series is really hyped up by gamers and critics.

It's one of the best games this generation, you know me and my need to play like 4 games on different platforms all the time and when I played Mass Effect 2 I only played Mass Effect 2 until it was done

I don't think playing Mass Effect 2 is worth it though if you don't play 1, you honestly create more then half of the story in Mass Effect 2 by playing 1 out.

That's what I was afraid you would say. Unfortunately I do not have the means of playing 1. I don't believe my PC would be able to handle it and I'm not getting a 360.

Man, game does look pretty awesome. I'm hoping for a demo on PSN.

It's one of the best games this generation, you know me and my need to play like 4 games on different platforms all the time and when I played Mass Effect 2 I only played Mass Effect 2 until it was done

I don't think playing Mass Effect 2 is worth it though if you don't play 1, you honestly create more then half of the story in Mass Effect 2 by playing 1 out.

Jaysonguy

Are you kidding me? What seemed like the most pivotal decision you could possibly make at the end of Mass Effect 1, which seemed like it would decide the entire fate of the galaxy, had its effects relegated to a tiny, optional cameo in Mass Effect 2. The entire design of Mass Effect 2, right up to setting it in the Terminus Systems, is based around minimizing the effects your decisions in Mass Effect 1 have on Mass Effect 2. Like every game of its sort, Mass Effect only ultimately presents the illusion of choice, one which makes the game markedly worse when one realizes the truth becomes disillusioned about it.

I still love the games. But I hold no delusion that it is some amazing branching story where your choices have far-reaching fundamental effects on the plot.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

It's one of the best games this generation, you know me and my need to play like 4 games on different platforms all the time and when I played Mass Effect 2 I only played Mass Effect 2 until it was done

I don't think playing Mass Effect 2 is worth it though if you don't play 1, you honestly create more then half of the story in Mass Effect 2 by playing 1 out.

GabuEx

Are you kidding me? What seemed like the most pivotal decision you could possibly make at the end of Mass Effect 1, which seemed like it would decide the entire fate of the galaxy, had its effects relegated to a tiny, optional cameo in Mass Effect 2. The entire design of Mass Effect 2, right up to setting it in the Terminus Systems, is based around minimizing the effects your decisions in Mass Effect 1 have on Mass Effect 2. Like every game of its sort, Mass Effect only ultimately presents the illusion of choice, one which makes the game markedly worse when one realizes the truth becomes disillusioned about it.

I still love the games. But I hold no delusion that it is some amazing branching story where your choices have far-reaching fundamental effects on the plot.

I want some taquitos.

I want some taquitos.

bob_newman

Now?

You sunk my battleship.

You sunk my battleship.

bob_newman

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

It's one of the best games this generation, you know me and my need to play like 4 games on different platforms all the time and when I played Mass Effect 2 I only played Mass Effect 2 until it was done

I don't think playing Mass Effect 2 is worth it though if you don't play 1, you honestly create more then half of the story in Mass Effect 2 by playing 1 out.

JordanElek

Are you kidding me? What seemed like the most pivotal decision you could possibly make at the end of Mass Effect 1, which seemed like it would decide the entire fate of the galaxy, had its effects relegated to a tiny, optional cameo in Mass Effect 2. The entire design of Mass Effect 2, right up to setting it in the Terminus Systems, is based around minimizing the effects your decisions in Mass Effect 1 have on Mass Effect 2. Like every game of its sort, Mass Effect only ultimately presents the illusion of choice, one which makes the game markedly worse when one realizes the truth becomes disillusioned about it.

I still love the games. But I hold no delusion that it is some amazing branching story where your choices have far-reaching fundamental effects on the plot.

The "third half" being... the first half of Mass Effect 2? :P

The "third half" being... the first half of Mass Effect 2? :PGabuEx

[spoiler] ....By the end of writing that, I got to the point where I don't even recognize "half" as a word. What the hell kind of word is that, anyway. HALF. GANDHALF. The wizard of India. [/spoiler]

So all the hype about how much the First Mass Effect heightens the experience of the second is just that? I guess if I never played the first how will I know I missed anything?

So all the hype about how much the First Mass Effect heightens the experience of the second is just that? I guess if I never played the first how will I know I missed anything?

roboccs

So all the hype about how much the First Mass Effect heightens the experience of the second is just that? I guess if I never played the first how will I know I missed anything?

roboccs

In terms of story, you will not miss very much by not playing the first Mass Effect. I'd still recommend playing it if you can - some characters do return from the first game, and you'll know who they are better if you've played the first - but Jason's claim that the story in Mass Effect 2 is strongly impacted by one's actions in Mass Effect 1 is just false.