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#1 Packt
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I'll use both depending on the game. However, I do prefer gamepads with analog sticks for a couple reasons. Touch sensitive control and variable movement speed controls.

Sure it is definately easier to aim with a mouse, but is it really more realistic or intuitive than a gamepad? With a gamepad it actually feels more like I'm lifting and moving a gun around rather than just lightly moving my wrist from side to side. I will definately agree that a mouse is more precise, but unless I'm playing multiplayer with other mouse users I don't need to artificially increase my skill level.

Also, for an FPS with platforming elements a joystiq is much more precise and offers a much larger range of movement than a keyboard. With a keyboard I'm either going up, down, left, right or a combination of each with absolutely no controll over acceleration. It doesn't matter how hard I slam on the keys, it's either on or off, 1 or 0.

Of course there are certain games that a suited to the mouse such as RTS and certain RPGS and MMORPGs. So while I would agree that KB/M makes it easier to aim in FPS games, it does not leave me feeling more in control. An analogy: Turning cheats on makes the game easier for me, but it doesn't necessarily make the game more fun or rewarding to play.

In the end it's all very subjective, with both control schemes having their own specific uses.

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I've never understood some people's extreme need for prestige. Of course I believe it's just a common trait of the extrovert, and I've never been one. Alot of men my age seem obsessed with it, and alot of them are in major debt because of it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a capitalist and I love spending my hard earned money. But when I do spend my money it's MY money I'm spending not credit, and it's for ME not for others.

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#3 Packt
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I discovered this problem a couple years back. I only buy genre-defying games or games from my favorite developers now. Once you've figured out what you like you can narrow the selection of games quite a bit.

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#4 Packt
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You expected something good from Terminator Salvation?

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Streets of Rage 2.

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Unlike milk, games don't expire. Get them later, and at cheaper prices.

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#7 Packt
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You don't like the genre or a game that has similar story and gameplay elements. Based on that I'd say you won't like it. Maybe rent it?

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#8 Packt
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Yeah, usually I do, but there's always one song that everybody loves at the same level. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87nkJquHnAUdackchaar

Just done got Gormstomp'd son!

I don't really care what other people get from art. I don't look outward for self-affirmation. I just like what I like, and that's an end in itself.

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#9 Packt
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[QUOTE="Lobster_Ear"]

[QUOTE="seabiscuit8686"]

Um.........wtf is that?

FreshWhiteBread

It's Manbearpig...duh

Nah its obviously Mandogpig.

I remember reading about it online a while ago. It's just some artists visualization of a future human being. Suggesting humans will devolve into technology -dependant slob men (pigs?). Or some crazy **** like that.
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#10 Packt
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A slight bit above the lowest setting so I still get some hydrolic cushioning.