First Post!
by Maarten Goldstein, Dec 13, 2006 7:09am PSTSo it seems the cable signal strength at my new place is awful, with pretty bad TV reception and a modem that won't sync. Impressive for a brand new complex. The cable company is sending someone by on Friday, hopefully its an easy fix. Movie: Someone toss me a beach towel because my head is swimming.
Daily Filter: Planetside 2, Deadlight
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Minecraft for Xbox 360 dev working on 'Adventure' update
Demon's Souls servers extended again
Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection coming in June
Sony patent would interrupt gameplay to display ad
Weekend Confirmed 114 - Diablo 3, Max Payne 3, Lost Planet 3
New Zone of the Enders project underway
Carmageddon ploughing into GOG
I have 3 referrals available to the new beta testing phase for Dungeon Runners.
http://www.dungeonrunners.com/
If you like straight up, no frills, hack-n-slash gameplay for hours on end this is the game for you. I've been playing the last couple of days and it's pretty fun.
So hit up the website and see if this is something you might be interested in, then reply here with your email addy and the first 3 peeps get my referrals. Once you sign up you will get 3 referrals of your own to give out so we'll keep this thread going throughout the day and hook everyone up eventually.
You will need to create a free account here to play
http://www.plaync.com/us/account/
If you get my referral, please, please sign up or I have to wait 2 weeks before it gives me another one to replace it.
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"I get up, I get down, and the world spins around.." thats the only line they ever play or that ive heard
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You guys are not gonna believe this:
http://www.shacknews.com/ja.zz?id=13449347
Remember that little Wii conversation last night?
Well, I'm talking to my parents about it, and how I really want to sell it and re-purchase a 360, and my mom says,
"Well, I should just come out with it. We bought you a 360 for your birthday with Gears of War."
I was fucking THRILLED!!!
So, WHO WANTS TO PLAY SOME GoW?
Gamertag: Lookitzpancakes
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I'm doing a project right now for school, how much do you get paid for year, and how much did you start at?
Thanks
snowwolf.
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1 Panasonic 50†Plasma TH-50PX60U
1 Xbox HD-DVD Drive
1 Samgsung Upconverting DVD player
1 Xbox Wireless Steering wheel w/ Project Gotham 3
Reviews in Reply
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Now that we've almost "beat" Urban Dead come try this more complex game that' similar to it.
I've been busy recently, so haven't been posting daily threads. I know I'm not much of a leader, and I never planned on leading. If you are good at organizing and want to help out please let me know. I know people are getting a little bored because we don't really have any goals except 'level up' right now, and it sucks getting killed every day (happening to me too) because we don't have a stronghold.
We are gaining in strength, have a few people that have hit tier 2 or are close to it. I'm starting the ball rolling on getting a stronghold down in Purgatorio, and seeing about getting a non-aggression pact with Demons Next Door. Also thinking about doing a raid on a stronghold of a small faction. I found one possible target so far. If you see a stronghold owned by a small faction (like 10 members) post it.
Sign up on the ShackMap: www.shackmap.com/finder/nexus-war
Tips: http://www.shacknews.com/ja.zz?id=13390401
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I need to find the thick glasses (again). I had a pair and then sold them. But apparently now I need them for a quest. Shopkeeper dude doesn't have any for me to buy. =(
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I have an Acer 3624 laptop with a lovely Celeron M 380
Can I swap out a pentium chip with it? If so what chip? Pentium M 740?
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Well, I finally got around to writing this up about my trip to Nepal, and it ended up a lot wordier than I expected it to. It also took a pretty long time to write so toss me some pity reads! I'm sure at least a couple people will find it interesting anyway, so here it goes, in 5+1 parts, in reply:
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Played - Episode 15
HOLIDAY CONTEST TIME!
That’s right! Tune in to this episode to hear how you could win a copy of Guild Wars, Guild Wars: Factions, Lineage II, an NCSoft Wireless Mouse, a Guild Wars: Factions shirt, and a copy of City of Villans! ALL OF THEM!
Also, in this episode we discuss the surge in November sales for all the consoles wait till you hear about the Gameboy Advanced and DS). We discuss what the “Gaming For Window’s†Logo really means to us gamers (Hint: It actually means something!). Also, Sony’s PS3 1080i resolution issue that has cropped up and fumbled patch.
Elizabeth is back with another practical Gadgety (seriously), Chris’s Microtransaction segment discusses Sony’s PS1 offerings for the PSP, and Mark reviews Just Cause.
http://www.playedpodcast.com/2006-12-12/played-episode-15/
ps i'm sorry i sound like a dying frog, i was sick.
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I WILL NOT LET THIS STAND
If I have to spend it by myself, I'll be damned if I spend it in Dallas.....SO I've decided to travel somewhere for New Years
the question now is "where?"
I think Vegas would be cool. Anyone ever done New Years in Vegas?
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How do I know you ask? Well here's the proof:
http://img461.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image002gl4.jpg
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ANY GOOD? MUST KNOW.
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http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/ps3/clip-ps3-bc-issues-popping-up-221492.php
Playing ps2 and ps1 games on the ps3 look worse then on their original system..
They lower the resolution to make sure there is slowdowns...
Result, more jaggies woot!
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Tonight is the final live episode and you must root for Erik (Big E) to win!!!!
thx for your time and patients regarding this matter.
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Favorite Dungeon: Temple of Time
Favorite Boss Fight: Twilit Fossil Stallord
Biggest pain in the ass b/c of user error: Wagon Escort
Best Moment: Hyrule Castle -- The music being a remix of LttP Hyrule Castle music and OoT Ganon Theme
Only Letdown: Link being right handed instead of left. Which I understand why is was done after doing research.
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been dethroned.
Ok, just started playing yesterday. So far pretty fun, but dam do I need a bigger garden. If you wanna send me crap or just shoot the shit, my gamertag is MilkDud.
BTW, I bought R6:vegas the same day, and still haven't opened it up. :-/
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I get to the part where I need to enter my 50 different registration codes. Crack open the manual, flip to the back. A bunch of empty boxes. Awesome! I love buying impossible to use software!
So I call Fry's and of course, they can't do jack because I threw away my receipt - even though I paid with a credit card - and box (which can probably be found with a bit of digging). Still, they want the receipt or no dice. I explain that they've sold me software that can't be installed. Period. How useful is that? Of course, PlayOnline can't do anything but I didn't suspect they'd be able to.
So now I'm stuck with a game I can't play. :(
Anyone think a chargeback through my bank will work? I'm going to try that. This software is TOTALLY useless. It's pretty much like buying software without the CD in there. And c'mon, we live in 2006 - you're telling me you can't go into your computer and pull up the receipt from a few hours ago? And the box issue... C'mon, it's not like the box is really that useful anymore considering you can't resell it. (Well, I'm sure they'd try.)
Ugh. I'm frusterated even though I know I shouldn't have thrown away my receipt and box. Oh well, chargebacks ahoy!
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Dragon Quest IX on two cartridges. It's gonna be a biggun! I'm impressed that Squeenix had the courage to move a AAA franchise to the DS, at least for one game. I haven't played a DQ game since... the first one I think. :)
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http://media.movies.ign.com/media/150/150340/vids_1.html
Looks awesome! Childhood flashbacks FTW!
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Can people fucking get over it? There is no lag at all. When I swing my remote, I get an insta-sword slash in Zelda. When I turn in Tony hawks, it follows the direction REALLY REALLY good. When I played call of duty 3, the controller was really responsive.
Now can I get some IAWTP to stop about this nonsense... People are assuming there is lag without even trying it...
Prove me that there is some lag, if there is, it is probably intentionnal. It's bluetooth which is normally fast enough for the data transfer. There is no confirmation on which version of bluetooth it uses though.
Some references over here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiimote
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0612/game061212b.shtml
Dragon Quest IX
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0612/game061212a.shtml
Heroes of Mana
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0612/game061212f.shtml
Front Mission 1st
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0612/game061212c.shtml
Final Fantasy XII Revenant Wings
http://www.the-magicbox.com/0612/game061208a.shtml
That is some serious DS love.
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This is a joke rite? I mean, look at the name of the main guy they quote in the story!
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i obtained a 60gb ps3 at target this morning by pushing past a guy with a baby.
no shame FTW!
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The best part about this game is how you're rewarded for playing as a team. Covering fire has never been more effective. There are parts where he'll trigger the bad guys and I'll setup so I can cover his retreat to a safe position or a funnel of death and then he'll do the same for me. Making sure your buddy can reload is crucial. Ensuring your flanks are secure is so important.
I'm all gushy here, but I just love this game. I bought Rainbow Six Vegas today as well and can't wait to get in on some shackbattles / co-op action on that.
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I'm getting the oscuro mod now but what other add-ons might be useful?
Any basic recommendations before I head in?
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Impromptu D.C. GCR/Shack Meet, Wednesday December 20th
Listen up Shack. I'm making a trip to Alexandria next week and will be getting together with some of the GCR folks for some Dinner at Fogo De Chao in D.C. http://www.fogodechao.com/
Checking with the shack to see if there are any who would like to join us. Wednesday at around 7pm We need to make reservations, so Shackmessage me if your interested.
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Corporate BestBuy memo - Hold Wiis until 12/17
Got this from a little monkey. Besides the usual sneaky marketing, they claim each store will have at least 40 units. Although, I find it funny that they don't mention there will be a line with well over the number of people over the available number of Wiis before the stores even open.
Guess I know where I'm going to be on Monday!
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The motherboard was the eVGA 680i.
Well gfkkng take a look at the eVGA Motherboard forums... oh what do we have here.... oh it seems we have a 20+ page thread saying the motherboard doesn't work properly with sata... oh and IDE... sweet.
fuck.
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http://www.pauldavidson.net/2005/07/03/kristy-mcnichol-is-also-following-me/
Who here has met Kristy McNichol? I want to hear your stories please. I figure a lot of you have met her. One guy got his hair cut by her for $4, I would pay $400 to say I got my hair cut by Kristy McNichol! She is the world's most beautiful woman, okay well Emily Perkins is right up there too. I never met Kristy McNichol, but I once turned down a chance to dance with her because I had a girlfriend at the time. Now she's not my girlfriend and I wish I had hooked up with Kristy :(
I look forward to reading your stories, I have to go to an office party now >:(
XOXOX,
Tatum
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