For the uninformed:
I, for one, don't like the idea of exclusive content coming only to those who have purchased Qore, but the free game ("Calling All Cars!") and the SOCOM beta are making me subscribe. :P What about you guys? Are you going to subscribe?
http://kotaku.com/392923/mgs4-has-90+minute-cutscenes
I'm going for three hours of gameplay at this point. :P
EDIT: The thing that ticks me off the most about this is that I'm a very busy person. What do I do if I'm only forty-five minutes through one of the one and a half hour cutscenes and I have to leave for the rest of the night? I can't just pause the cutscene because my brother or father will most likely want to play at some point. They better have the ability to watch any previously viewed cutscene at any time and be able to fast forward and rewind.
UPDATE: From a Gamepro writer:
"I've beat the game twice, and am the author of the forthcoming [GamePro] review," Shuman said. "Ninety-minute-long cinemas in MGS4 sounds like an exaggeration. Like the other MGS games, MGS4 definitely has a cinematic quality. And yes, some of the cut-scenes in the game are elaborate and occasionally lengthy. But not a one, to my recollection, even approaches 90 minutes.
"I think it's safe to say that the '90 minutes cinemas' claim is a pretty big exaggeration," he told GamePro News.
So, there you have it.
1. Open a book (try to find a book in english) on page 33 and write down the first three sentences of the page in the post (the book can be about whatever)
2. Write down the name of the book and the author
3. Copy these 4 conditions in your post
4. Tag 3 next users who will need to make this post
"At the bottom of the tunnel lay a cold lake far from the light, and on an island or rock in the water lived Gollum. He was a loathsome little creature: he paddled a small boat with his large flat feet, peering with pale luminous eyes and catching blind fish with long fingers, and eating them raw. He ate any living thing, even orc, if he could catch it and strangle it without a struggle."
-Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkein
On May 1, 2008, O'Gorman High School went into lock down for a half hour. The following events took place from about 9:45 until 10:15.
Andrew Gaspar's (dewmandew7) Take:
Personal Finance clas was winding down. Five minutes until the end of clas an announcement came over the intercom that we were going into lock down. We all thought it was just a drill and were laughing quietly, but not loudly enough as to get in trouble. We made our way into the corner of the clas room and sat down. The bell rang and we weren't released. Our clas started to worry. About ten minutes later, they came over the intercom asking the teachers if they had two students in their clasrooms. We became worried. I saw one student in tears. Another ten minutes passed. They told us we were released to our next periods. We step into the hall, but police officers ARMED with SUB-MACHINE GUN and SHOTGUNS (as reported by students who were able to leave the clasroom quicker than I) told us to go back in the clasroom. There was some panic. However, three minutes later, we were finally released. There had been no threat. Click the link to find out what really happened.
Keith Kasten's Take:
We were really bored and alot of girls were crying over never seeing the ones they loved again... sending texts to people... then we thought it was over then someone saw a cop with a gun, panicked and we had to sit for another 10 minutes.
THATS ABOUT IT.
Anthony Sierra's Take:
Ok, so we were sitting around in Chemistry, just minding our own business, when suddenly we heard there was a lockdown. We headed over into the closet, and the first thing I noticed was that it was absolutely enormous. I mean Jesus, from the outside it was normal sized, but on the inside, it was a fricking seperate room. Anyways, we went in and the teacher turned off the lights. It was going all good until my friend started freaking out and touched my shoulder. Considering it was in a dark closet with no one in close proximity, I felt a little awkward. However, it didn't get too kinky or anything. He started telling me about how he thought he was going to die, and repeated a lot of questions, like "Is there a killer in the school?"
I went to sleep. For a good period of time, there was silence, until over the intercom we heard. "Please do not leave your ****ooms. We are still in lockdown mode." At this point, there was pandemonium. Girls all over were whispering and screaming, but I couldn't really see anything, so I went back to sleep. I had a short nap, followed by people shaking the door handle, and then we could go out. Yeah, it wasn't too interesting, although a few other people did have their doors busted down by the cops.
You guys ready for MGO!?!?
GAME ID - dewmandew7 (surprise, right? ;))
Post yours in the comment section. :)
Unbeknownst to me during my long nap, I was tagged by one abdelmessih. Now, instead of writing my Metal Gear Solid impressions, I'm stuck writing this crap. Send all hatemail to abdelmessih101. Well, let's start.
1. I am Catholic.
I am a devout member of the Roman Catholic Church. I am even a student at a private Catholic High School. Also, no, we're not all hoity-toity private school go-ers. My faith means a lot to me and if you try to challenge it, you'll get my foot up your hind-quarters. :evil:
2. My three most used phrases in the rl are "That's depressing.", "You fail.", and "What?".
My friend first brought my attention to this... and now my eyes are opened.
3. I am on the technical crew for the school productions (musicals, plays, one act).
On the technical crew, we are in charge of the construction of the set pieces and painting them. Some of us are selected for the Running Crew where we are in charge of scene changes. Our school is currently in the final stages of practice for the musical "Bye, Bye, Birdie"... Pray for us. :o
4. I used to be addicted to Runescape.
Believe it! Thankfully, the plight has ended. God bless. :)
5. I have a GPA above 4.0.
Now you have a new standard set. ;)
I tag... vegetattack15, Uhero41, Gen_Warbuff, theycallmeryan, and lorddarkness122.
Yes, I hate you guys too. :P
Now that I've woken up from my month long nap, you need to read the worst review ever.
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/supersmashbros/player_review.html?id=564901
"Keith is an abnormal human being. He sits by me every day in Java clas avoiding doing work, playing his runescapes, and talking on his RvB forum. He pretends to be happy, but we all know that he's not. There's something missing. He hasn't played Super Smash Bros. Brawl."
Basically, I talked **** about the game the entire review and then gave it a 9.5. :P
P.S. Yes, I know it's not spelled "clas". Stupid Gamespot text editor...
Dewmandew7: Today in 8th period Java Programming, I am joined by Anthony Sierra. He is currently preoccupied by "The Falling Sand" game, but I hope to interview him before the class ends...
DD7: Here he is! Hello, Anthony. Thanks for joining us today.
Anthony Sierra: Okay.
DD7: Describe yourself in five words.
AS: Not only classic, but epic.
DD7: Alright, that was pretty good. So, what was your first experience in gaming?
AS: My very first game ever was Super Mario on the SNES when I was three years old. The first game I beat, though, was Mario RPG.
DD7: Wow, you beat an RPG when you were that young? Nice job. So, what's your favorite game of all time?
AS: The Banjo Kazooie series because they're so unique and there's a lot of nostalgia in them. Also, there were plenty of crude jokes in the second one that nobody got because they were eight years old. Let me see... Um... Well, there was a machine that had buttons labeled with blow and suck. Also, there was a food denoted as "Salty Seaman's Surprise".
DD7: I only played a small bit of Banjo Tooie, so I never really got into the series. Are you looking forward to Threeie?
AS: I would have to say definitely. As the matter of fact, it was almost the sole reason I got an Xbox 360, aside from games like Gears of War and all of the Rareware games.
DD7: So, is the Xbox 360 the only current gen console you own?
AS: No, I also own a Nintendo Wii. I know that the Wii isn't doing too great right now in terms of games, but once the developers understand how to utilize the Wii properly like they did for the PS3, I think we'll start seeing some progress.
DD7: I own a Wii too and I totally understand what you're saying. We have got some really cool games coming up like Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Boom Blox. However, Boom Blox is the one that's going after what the Wii is all about. Now that we're talking about PS3, if you could play any one game that's exclusive to PS3, what would it be and why?
AS: Hm... inFamous. I don't really know what it is, but I love Sucker Punch... and super powers.
DD7: That's ALL? Whatever... Which systems do you currently own or previously owned from prior generations?
AS: *hands me a list* SNES, Gameboy, Gameboy Color, N64, Playstation, Playstation 2, Gamecube, Xbox, Wii, Xbox 360, PSP, Nintendo DS, and Gameboy Adcance.
DD7: If only all of our parents doted on us as much as they do on you. :P So, of the three (or four if you count Dreamcast) last gen consoles which was your favorite and why?
AS: I would say it was the Gamecube. Had I gotten the Xbox earlier in its life, I would've liked that console best. However, I didn't get it until 2004, so I didn't have time to experience the best of the console. On Gamecube I really like Super Smash Bros. (I played that all the time). I also loved most of the Mario series and the Legend of Zelda games. If any of you out there want to play a fun multiplayer game, get Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.
DD7: I see. I only owned a PS2, so it's nice to hear from somebody who has a different console background. What is your favorite internet catch phrase?
AS: Anything that has to do with Bill Cosby. Especially "Cow Boy Bebop Bill Cosby" on YTMD.com.
DD7: Never seen that. I'll have to check it out. So, how do you feel about the bunny game?
AS: At first glance, it's the worst game ever (EDITOR'S NOTE: over-exaggeration). However, if you just give it some time, you will get addicted, like my friend Dempster who got over 698 million points.
DD7: Agreed. What is your favorite internet acronym?
AS: Hm... "wts". For anyone in the WoW scene, you would know. Dewmandew7 will NEVER know. I typed that ALOT during my WoW addiction.
DD7: That's not nice. Can you comment on your obsession with AnFangs (shout out!)?
AS: I find it interesting that he likes dewmandew7. I can't go any further into that without hurting somebody's feelings.
DD7: :o Well, thanks for your time. It seems ****is about to let out. Well, good bye good world.
Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated my blog in a while. That's why this blog is all about blogs I plan on writing and will serve as a checklist.
Now, in no particular order:
The Elder Scrolls IV - Still Awesome One Year Later
Half-Tuck/Life - Both Overrated?
The Best of PS2
Resistance: Mutation Details (If you know what I'm talking about, then :D)
Is the Cake REALLY a Lie?
School
SMG - OMG! (Super Mario Galaxy Review)
Confirmed: Too Many Games in '08
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Impressions
Metal Gear Solid Essentials Collection Impressions
Ratchet vs. Jak - Who Wins?
myResistance.net - My New Home
Final Fantasy XIII - "Will I be able to play it before I go to college?"
Casual Games on the Wii - Two Games Say They Don't ALL Suck
Google Reader - Why I Use It and You Should Too
INTERVIEW: Anthony Sierra *NEW*
I just used this to get my ideas down. If I get any more, I will write them down. Also, just because it's on this list does not necessarily mean that I will actually do it.
So, which ones do you guys want to see most? Also, if you have anything you want me to blog about, just tell me. ;)
P.S. I just realised... Nathan Drake has the same initials as Naughty Dog. :o
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