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Music / UPDATE [2005.10.21]

« on: October 21, 2005, 04:46:30 pm »

a forgotten announcement

I've released some more new content today!  Thanks to Protoman, five Dance Dance Revolution gamerips have been added to Group 6 and will be available for download on Sunday, October 30th and every other Group 6 day.

The rips include:
Extreme 2, released just weeks ago.
Extreme (JP), containing over 100 songs.
Party Collection, containing some rare licenses and other songs.
5th Mix, containing some rare licenses and other songs.
Ultramix 2 Exclusive Song Pack recording, featuring songs not found in any other DDR game.

Feedback is welcome

-neothe0ne

P.S.:  How well was the update imitation?

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General Games / Which item do you support?

« on: October 15, 2005, 11:13:22 pm »

Self-explanatory poll.

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General Games / Sony crosses the f.cking line AGAIN....

« on: September 30, 2005, 05:23:24 pm »

You all remember the WarioWare clone Sony was making for PSP?  Here it is.....




Nintendo, I pray on your behalf in suing the ass off Sony...

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General Games / FINAL FANTASY 5 AND 6 GOING TO THE GBA!!!

« on: September 30, 2005, 05:02:43 pm »

Background Information:
Final Fantasy I has been ported to the GBA.
Final Fantasy II has been ported to the GBA.
Final Fantasy III is being ported to the DS.
Final Fantasy IV is being ported to the GBA.


September 30, 2005 - Square Enix may have shifted its portable gaming focus to the DS, but Game Boy Advance (and Micro) owners aren't being left out in the cold. Reports out of Japan indicate that the company will be bringing Final Fantasy IV (known in America as Final Fantasy II) to the system with updated visuals and gameplay systems. We currently know of just one of the improvements: character faces appear in text windows during dialogue.

FFIV may be just the first in a number of Final Fantasy revivals. Square Enix refers to the port as the first entry in the "Final Fantasy Series Port Project." Could FFV and FFVI also be set for revival?

Being the first entry in the "Port Project", that only leaves V and VI to be ported!  And Final Fantasy V and VI were superior to all the Final Fantasy's before and after them on all consoles!  Square Enix may yet come back to Nintendo next gen...

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General Games / 2 hours until we read Iwata's TGS Keystone!!!

« on: September 15, 2005, 07:12:53 pm »

So, predictions on his speech?  Revolution controller?

Personally, I like the idea at http://revolutionagain.ytmnd.com/ of a detachable face-button place, but I want a bigger D-pad... the shoulder triggers are nice too, as well as the tracking ball.

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General / FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN IS AWESOME!!!

« on: September 14, 2005, 06:49:37 pm »

Just saw the movie today.  It's a great movie, better than The Spirits Within, even though it creates more plot holes than it ought to..

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General Music / Machinae Supremacy: Best Band EVER!

« on: September 10, 2005, 06:16:32 pm »

http://www.machinaesupremacy.com/

On their site, you can download a sh*tload of music.  (29 songs to be exact.)  They make metal music, some bgm/vgm, some mainstream.  Black Mages and the Dracula Battle Perfect selections are like Justin Timberlake compared to Machinae Supremacy!

You can find two of their songs (both downloadable) in the DDRMAX/Stepmania-ripoff In The Groove, and the entire soundtrack of the PC game Jets'N'Guns is composed by them.

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General Games / ROFL, Sony to charge for downloading PSP menu skins!

« on: September 01, 2005, 08:50:47 pm »

rofl.. and I thought Microsoft had it all wrong...

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/01/news_6132384.html

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General Games / Funniest topic in the history of NGG on GameFAQs

« on: August 17, 2005, 09:35:41 pm »

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Rate this random game out of 10 Day 7: Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack
From: Mingin444 | Posted: 8/11/2005 10:56:19 AM | Message Detail
Previous Results
Ninja Gaiden- 9.0
F-Zero GX- 8.6
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time- 8.3
God of War- 8.3
Genma Onimusha- 8.2
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within- 7.1

A rating of 0 won't be counted, the lowest you can give a game is 1 and anything higher than a 10 will be counted as 10. Only rate the game once.
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From: Punk In Drublic 18 | Posted: 8/11/2005 10:57:17 AM | Message Detail
not a game/10

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From: Isaac2022 | Posted: 8/11/2005 10:58:26 AM | Message Detail
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From: Mingin444 | Posted: 8/11/2005 10:58:47 AM | Message Detail
If Xenosaga can be considered a game so can this
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From: Wangtang1 | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:01:37 AM | Message Detail
BTW how can any of these be random? You're just picking the most popular games. (Not including the map-pack as it's not a game. It's a map-pack.)
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Quid? What the hell kind of currency is that? You buying from an alien blackmarket?-ceder
From: TheGreatFendini | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:05:39 AM | Message Detail
26/10

more then likely GotY 2k5.
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From: SuperSonic1305 | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:06:01 AM | Message Detail
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From: gameplayer4126 | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:10:17 AM | Message Detail
1/10
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From: RevenantAE | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:22:05 AM | Message Detail
I wouldn't really call it a game, but if you are into Halo 2 online, the map pack adds a LOT of new areas to play in.

As a game: Not a Game/10
As an Expansion: 8/10
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From: MrMattijs7 | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:23:47 AM | Message Detail
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From: mikedutches | Posted: 8/11/2005 11:24:25 AM | Message Detail
4/10
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The first survival horror game: http://www.gamespy.com/articles/490/490366p1.html
From: Mingin444 | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:03:26 PM | Message Detail
bump
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From: neothe0ne | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:06:37 PM | Message Detail
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From: neothe0ne | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:11:16 PM | Message Detail
BTW, this "game" merely has a few bonus movies and only has a few maps. There's no engine in this game, no code, no nothing.

I officially decree that there are now an extra 22,000 games on the PC.
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Nintendo's gonna' win. Why? http://www.ps3grill.com/
Revolution's the only console that's not going to be a grill!
From: VRaptorX | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:11:24 PM | Message Detail
C-C-C-Combo Breaker
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Don't hate the game; hate the fanboy!
From: Firestorm88 | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:15:59 PM | Message Detail
How the hell is this a game? Can you play it without Halo 2?
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From: livevil2000 | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:17:17 PM | Message Detail
1/10
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From: Gameplaya369 | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:44:40 PM | Message Detail
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From: pikapoo123 | Posted: 8/11/2005 2:54:50 PM | Message Detail
what the chain posters are saying
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Having Ishabuu say "ARE YOU READY KIDS" really, really scares me. - Osiris the Tormentor
From: tehjoey9170 | Posted: 8/11/2005 3:00:23 PM | Message Detail
1/10 I laugh at it because I can download maps for unreal tournament and get updates for CS from steam.
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From: Negative FX | Posted: 8/11/2005 3:10:04 PM | Message Detail
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From: ss12mario | Posted: 8/11/2005 3:14:25 PM | Message Detail
0.000000000000001/10
^unbiased
From: FunkyMunkey | Posted: 8/11/2005 3:15:56 PM | Message Detail
-77 / 10

Even though i have halo 2 and xbox live lol.

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From: Aoshi47 | Posted: 8/11/2005 3:17:32 PM | Message Detail
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From: thundiathu | Posted: 8/11/2005 3:42:37 PM | Message Detail
11/10

(just to make the fan boys mad)
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From: criticalphailur | Posted: 8/11/2005 4:32:34 PM | Message Detail
mingin = pwned-by-poll
From: TSROCKS | Posted: 8/11/2005 4:33:07 PM | Message Detail
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From: Landonio | Posted: 8/11/2005 4:55:20 PM | Message Detail
9/10
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I own RE4 and beat it, the boss battle sucked. Haven't played MGS3, because I already own the superor stealth game, Splinter Cell 3.-Mr Noob
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From: PsYkikGMR | Posted: 8/11/2005 5:00:34 PM | Message Detail
10.2/10
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Currently playing: Devil May Cry 3, Forza Motorsport, SW: Replubic Commando (Xbox) - great game!
From: Bill Gates Son | Posted: 8/11/2005 5:01:51 PM | Message Detail
*avoids moderation*

not a game/10

Seriously, this poll sux.
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From: Sneasel | Posted: 8/11/2005 5:42:48 PM | Message Detail
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From: JayZebra | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:11:29 PM | Message Detail
Sneasel, I would like to, on behalf of the 10 people you just got warned, extend a warm thank-you. We're glad that you took the time out of your busy day to mark all of our messages for moderation. Thanks, gaming pal. On behalf of TSROCKS, Isaac2022 and all the others, we'd like to extend to you a warm ^5.
From: John_Yossarian | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:14:34 PM | Message Detail
What the hell happened here?
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Rate this random game out of 10 Day 7: Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack
From: knight0022 | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:15:03 PM | Message Detail
not a game/10
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DMC3 does NOT run at 60 FPS. if you think that you are fooling yourself.-PheonixFang
From: Icy Guy04 | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:16:05 PM | Message Detail
1/10
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NGG: The only place where "drone" is a cool word.
I've been called an idiot 7 times in GameFAQs
From: JayZebra | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:20:11 PM | Message Detail
You want to know what happened? A whole bunch of people in this topiX re-posted the same thing as previous users for emphasis and sneasel went and marked all of them for moderation. A whole bunch of people got modded and I created this account just so I could tell him thanks. I can't post anymore messages on FatboySlimfast because I'm warned now along with everyone else.
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From: gonf | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:20:28 PM | Message Detail
This topic is a massacre.

On topic: 1/10
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Most wanted game: Zelda: TP
From: LrDragons7 | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:24:51 PM | Message Detail
And I just got back from being warned too and here I am again. Oh well, I stand by what I say it isn't a game.
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Yeah, N-gage really raised the bar for inovation, I mean a taco in a gaming system, wow, just wow-pyromaster06
From: adammatt | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:33:04 PM | Message Detail
Not a game

1/10
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From: Con_Smith | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:40:31 PM | Message Detail
I also would like to thank Sneasle for getting me warned. Thanks and we love you.
From: JayZebra | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:41:58 PM | Message Detail
^5 Con_Smith on account of the fact that we both have zero karma right now and we both love sneasel!
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"OUR THE TOMMY TALLARICO"- CelsiusDoctor
From: Con_Smith | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:44:32 PM | Message Detail
This is TSROCKS.

I had another alt Account that had 30 Karma but never upgraded it and forgot the password >_<
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From: JayZebra | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:46:44 PM | Message Detail
This is my first alt account. I never was going to make one but then this happened and it made me angry enough to finally do it. Are you going to contest the moderation?
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"OUR THE TOMMY TALLARICO" - CelsiusDoctor ¥(^.^)¥
From: Con_Smith | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:48:56 PM | Message Detail
I already did. I was stupid though so i didn't ask for them to undo it, but accepted it and sent a paragraph on how pissed i am. But maybe if all 100 of us that got modded for it contest it the mod will give us all our karma back and un-warn and un-suspend us.

(PS, you can mark sneasle for boasting about getting others modded IIRC)
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"...DAAAAAMMMIIITTTTT!!!!"-Sgt. Cortez, TS: FP
From: Con_Smith | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:49:45 PM | Message Detail
Whoops, forgot. We are "new" and new users have no rights, so we can't mark him.
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"These men beat off 4 times a day"-Andrei Ulmeyda, Killer 7
"...DAAAAAMMMIIITTTTT!!!!"-Sgt. Cortez, TS: FP
From: TrainStation | Posted: 8/11/2005 7:50:46 PM | Message Detail
crap/674
From: NoCheating23 | Posted: 8/11/2005 8:00:11 PM | Message Detail
Wow at the hate in this topic.
From: I_Love_Semtex | Posted: 8/11/2005 8:20:02 PM | Message Detail
narc/10
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From: TrainStation | Posted: 8/11/2005 8:34:37 PM | Message Detail
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From: GuiltyChippX | Posted: 8/11/2005 8:37:20 PM | Message Detail
not a game/10
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From: neothe0ne | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:02:28 PM | Message Detail
What happened here, was that everyone who posted "not a game/10" along with the other people who posted it got modded and lost 3 Karma. I wonder who marked us?

So, to repeat my post:

not a game/10
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Nintendo's gonna' win. Why? http://www.ps3grill.com/
Revolution's the only console that's not going to be a grill!
From: TrainStation | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:04:35 PM | Message Detail
VAST and GreatestXbot marked all of you.
From: neothe0ne | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:04:46 PM | Message Detail
Okay, after reading the rest of the pages, I can safely assume that other people have "disputively posted" more than I have..... and someone is trolling. (cough)
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Nintendo's gonna' win. Why? http://www.ps3grill.com/
Revolution's the only console that's not going to be a grill!
From: teehee23 | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:07:04 PM | Message Detail
Topic= 9/10
The Halo 2 Map Pack is such an outstanding value and great addition to Game of the Year.

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From: Mingin444 | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:28:31 PM | Message Detail
Whoa I knew this topic would make contreversy but not this much...
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From: Bill Gates Son | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:42:03 PM | Message Detail
Whoever marked these people are [insert flame here].

*looks at VAST, teehee and Fendiesel*

Once again, not a game/10. Good luck playing it by itself.
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From: neothe0ne | Posted: 8/11/2005 9:52:55 PM | Message Detail
Just so the topic creator knows the current stats of his poll:

32.5 people gives Not A Game/10.
5 people gives 1/10.
1 person gives 26/10.
1 person trolls 11/10.
1 person gives 10.2/10.
1 person gives 9/10.
1 person gives 4/10.
1 person gives 0.000000000000001/10.
1 person gives -77/10.
1 person gives crap/674.
0.5 persons gives 8/10.

How do you average this again?
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Revolution's the only console that's not going to be a grill!
From: sabbthkicksass | Posted: 8/11/2005 10:12:25 PM | Message Detail
From: neothe0ne
Just so the topic creator knows the current stats of his poll:

33.5 people gives Not A Game/10.
5 people gives 1/10.
1 person gives 26/10.
1 person trolls 11/10.
1 person gives 10.2/10.
1 person gives 9/10.
1 person gives 4/10.
1 person gives 0.000000000000001/10.
1 person gives -77/10.
1 person gives crap/674.
0.5 persons gives 8/10.

How do you average this again?

updated it for you
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From: heshguy | Posted: 8/11/2005 10:16:39 PM | Message Detail
Halo 2:MP GOTY2005.

9.1/10. bye.
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General Games / OMFG XBOX 360 PRICING REVEALED

« on: August 17, 2005, 05:57:31 pm »

Xbox 360 Core System - $299 (299 Euros, 209 GBP)
•Xbox 360 console
•Wired controller
•Detachable faceplate
•Xbox Live Silver membership
•Standard AV cables

Xbox 360 - $399 (399 Euros, 279 GBP)
•Xbox 360 console
•20GB detachable hard drive
•Wireless controller
•Wireless Xbox Live headset
•High-definition AV cables
•Ethernet cable
•Xbox 360 Media Remote Control (limited time)
•Detachable faceplate
•Xbox Live Silver membership

Accessories:
• Faceplate ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP)
• Hard Drive (20 GB) ($99.99, 99.99 Euros, 69.99 GBP)
• Memory Unit (64 MB) ($39.99, 34.99 Euros, 22.99 GBP)
• Wireless Networking Adapter ($99.99, 79.99 Euros, 59.99 GBP)
• Wireless Controller ($49.99, 44.99 Euros, 32.99 GBP)
• Play and Charge Kit ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP)
• Rechargeable Battery Pack ($11.99, 14.99 Euros, 9.99 GBP)
• Controller ($39.99, 34.99 Euros, 24.99 GBP)
• Headset ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP)
• Universal Media Remote ($29.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP)
• Component HD AV Cable ($39.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP)
• S-Video AV Cable (US) ($29.99)
• SCART AV Cable (Europe) (24.99 Euros, 17.99 GBP)
• VGA HD AV Cable ($39.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP)



.....no hard drive standard, backwards compatibility not standard, HiDef not standard, weekday Live play not standard, wireless controllers not standard.... WTF.

So, 20gb hard drive for $100??!  I can buy a f.cking 300gb hard drive for $110.  Launch titles will be $60.  Wireless controllers are $50.  Nonwireless controllers are $40.  64mb memory cards (1019 blocks) are $40.  The RECHARGE UNIT FOR WIRELESS CONTROLLERS IS $20.  The HIGH DEFINITION CABLES ARE $40.  This is complete BS.

My estimate of next gen:

Nintendo, first place with Revolution launching at $199.  Microsoft in second place, with the "real" Xbox 360 launching at $399.  Sony in last place, with the PS3 launching at $699.

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General Games / Next-Gen Console Purchase Poll v2.0

« on: August 12, 2005, 07:19:23 pm »

Upon the release of new info on the next generation consoles, I felt it was necessary to recreate the old poll and require everyone to re-read the new facts and re-vote.  You'll be surprised.


Nintendo Revolution:
-Disc drive plays 12cm Revolution discs and 3in GameCube discs
-Smallest console and least power consuming
-Wireless controllers for Revolution (has four controller ports for GameCube controllers)
-Nintendo WiFi, free of charge and "better than Xbox Live", WiFi ready out of the box
-Nintendo will release a USB 2.0 device that lets you transfer your computer's wired broadband connection wirelessly to the Revolution and DS
-No HiDef video output support
-Only console that will not have an ethernet port
-Built-in 512mb of flash memory with two SecureDigital card slots for additional memory
-Ability to download games from NES, SNES, and N64 (prices are yet to be determined)
-Graphics by ATI, processor by IBM, includes 2 USB 2.0 ports
-Controller to be "simplified", unknown what this means, but Iwata and Miyamoto have long expressed that modern games have become too complicated.  HOWEVER, Richie says the Rev controller will be able to play back the NES, SNES, N64, GC, and Rev games, not the GC controller, but the Rev controller, so can't be anything too bad...
-Has the support of Square Enix, NamcoBandai, Konami, and Capcom
-Konami to launch two new franchises on Revolution, Capcom to bring back a sorely missed franchise to the Revolution
-Nintendo to have big plans for Metroid Prime 3, possibly with a larger online multiplayer focus to counter Halo 3
-A lost franchise will include Resident Evil
-Launch title will include Super Smash Bros. Revolution

Microsoft Xbox 360:
-Can play both Xbox and Xbox 360 games according to MS (some Xbox games must be emulated, so the reliability of the compatibility remains to be seen)
-Xbox Live Silver free of charge, Xbox Live Gold includes extra features but requires paid subscription
-Xbox 360 controllers to be similar to Xbox S controllers with a slightly different button layout
-Graphics by ATI
-Forcing developers to make their games optimized for HDTVs
-Only console with a built-in hard drive
-Only console that will not be WiFi ready out of the box
-Possibility of releasing a second version of the console with support for HD-DVD MOVIES (no games will be made in HD-DVD, and support for the format for movies isn't concrete)
-A lost franchise will include Ninja Gaiden, and a new franchise will include Resident Evil
-Launch titles will include casual sports games, Gears of War, and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Sony PlayStation 3:
-Cell processors, at least one cell guaranteed to be dead-on-arrival (WTF?)
-Can play PS1, PS2, and PS3 games
-Has no PS1/PS2 memory card slot, and Sony has no plans to release a USB device to transfer saves (WTF?)
-Theoretically supports seven controllers through wireless Bluetooth, plus a theoretical extra six through USB 2.0
-Forcing developers to make their games optimized for HDTVs
-Outputs to two 16:9 HDTVs (...)
-Graphics by nVidia, 6 USB 2.0 ports
-Developers are assuming they can make PS3 games as good as pre-rendered movies shown at E3 (but they didn't say they were pre-rendered until after they were accused...)
-Has the support of Factor 5 in addition to many Japanese developers
-Bulkiest next-gen console
-Disc drive to support Blu-Ray
-Requires the PS3 to be connected to the internet at all times for anti-piracy measures, if a BluRay disc's security code is detected as counterfeit Sony will send a signal to your PS3 which will render it useless (WTFOMFG???! anyone ever heard about SCRATCHES ON FRAGILE NEW MEDIA BECAUSE OF LARGER CAPACITY??!)
-Only console with DVD movie playback support out of the box
-Controller is miniscule, the average person's thumb will completely overwhelm the analog sticks, let alone the buttons, and the boomerang design is finalized already
-No known titles to be ready for launch, but has the most games being developed
-Price confirmed to be between $500 and $1000.  Sony in huge debt because of cell-processing and BluRay research, and expects to be able to pay off their loans with PS3 sales.  (they won't make any profit at $600, just so you know)


All Next Gen Consoles:
-Games reported to cost $60 at launch
-Will have online services
-Will have wireless controllers

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General Music / System of a Down - Mezmerize (Explicit Lyrics) 2005

« on: August 11, 2005, 08:37:57 pm »

The new SoaD CD is AWESOME!  The below is a review I posted on a music forum.  And yeah, it's the first review I've ever written.






System of a Down - Mezmerize




Note for past fans:  Mezmerize is not your typical System of a Down album.  Daron Malakian, the guitarist, now sings along with Serj.  Daron generally sings an octave higher than Serj in a somewhat generic way, while Serj retains his unique style.  The album rocks hard like past System of a Down records, but this every song is of high quality, unlike the disasters of Steal This Album and Toxicity.

For newcommers to System of a Down, let's just say they're a nu-metal band which usually sings songs with political messages.



01. Soldier Side - Intro [1:03]
What can I say?  It's a soft, peaceful and somewhat beautiful intro featuring the vocals of Daron Malakian.

02. B.Y.O.B. [4:15]
This was their first radio single on this album.  This song introduced us to the new vocals of guitarist Daron Malakian mixed with the former unique vocals of Serj Tankian.  The song starts with a riff, goes into fast paced verses, and features a slow, pop-like chorus.  The end of the song is almost an entirely different song due to a tempo change in mid-chorus, but it all works.  The energy, anti-war (and anti-Bush) lyrics (as usual), and melody are great in this song.  I give it a 4.5/5.

03. Revenga [3:48]
The Chop Suey of Mezmerize:  vocals by Serj, extremely fast-paced verses and a slower chorus.  The melody and lyrics are great, and the tempo doesn't change too drastically to take away from anything.  The song talks about plotting revenge (obviously).  I give it a 5/5.

04. Cigaro [2:11]
...this is probably the most interesting song on the album.  Lyrics are.. interesting.. dirty.. sexual... Daron starts off with a line and Serj screams back a response.  The chorus is all Serj.  I give it a 4.5/5.

05. Radio/Video [4:09]
This song is a pure slam on the junk that currently litters the pop industry.  The song has an upbeat and catchy background during the verses, features the vocals of Daron during the verses, and has a single line repeated during the chorus by Serj.  I give it a 4.5/5.

06. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song [2:08]
Serj sings extremely fast during the verses about how there's nothing wrong with him and there's something wrong with you.  That is, unfortunately, the highlight of the song.  The pre-chorus is utterly strange, with an extremely high-pitched portion, while the chorus is like the verses but slower.  After the chorus, the pre-chorus plays again, then we go to the second verse.  The lyrics are pretty good, but the musical presentation in this song is disappointing.  I give it a 3/5.

07. Violent Pornography [3:31]
This song is similar to the previous track, except both Serj and Daron sing quickly during the verses and the pre-chorus and chorus rock.  The bridge is more melodic than the rest of the song, but remains powerful.  The entire song is about how everybody sucks and about crap on the TV.  I give it a 4.5/5.

08. Question! [3:20]
This is a great track.  The song starts with soft accoustic guitar, then goes to an electric riff, then goes back to soft accoustic with soft melodic lyrics.  The melodic and slower chorus goes back to electronic with louder vocals and retains the past tempo.  The bridge is typical SoaD screaming, and the whole song altogether works perfectly.  I give it a 5/5.

09. Sad Statue [3:26]
Another awesome song.  The beginning and the verses are all hard-rocking with somewhat high-pitched and odd-paced melodic lyrics.  The pre-chorus rocks just as hard as the verses, while the chorus has no riffs and has softer and slower melodic lyrics about a sad Statue of Liberty.  The bridge is purely guitar, and ends with a slower and more majestic chorus.  I give it a 5/5.

10. Old School Hollywood [2:57]
This song is great.  The verses start with Daron saying something, then having a robot-like voice respond.  Serj basically just says Old School Hollywood with a few word changes the whole chorus.  The bridge is much calmer with the same melody of the verses, then goes back to guitar riffs and the chorus.  I give it a 5/5.

11. Lost in Hollywood [5:21]
Haha!  This song actually made my laugh and fall out of my chair.  It's a soft song sung purely by Daron.  The first half starts with a bunch of verses about how Hollywood was bad, then goes to a hilarious line for a chorus.  After that, there's hymming in the background by Daron and Serj, and then another chorus.  An example of one of the chorus' is "All you maggots smoking fags out there on Sunset Boulevard."  Overall, this song could well be the best song on the album, even though its far from typical SoaD.  I give it a 5/5.


Overall, I rate this album 5/5.  It was well worth a purchase of $11.99 at Best Buy, and is basically All Killer No Filler.

If you are interested, there is a Torrent for this album at ISOhunt encoded in Lame 192kbps.  You can find it here .


(this was my first review.  comments?)

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About myTPH / Tutorial to using BitTorrent

« on: July 04, 2005, 03:33:46 pm »

BitTorrent is a special peer-to-peer filesharing program.  Unlike other P2P clients like Kazaa, Shareaza, and Limewire, BitTorrent does not have a search engine.  You download files through BitTorrent by loading Torrent files.  These files contain the filenames and special hashes for the files you want to download, as well as the tracker from which the Torrent runs.  Trackers track all activity on a Torrent so your client knows where to download from and where to upload to.

BitTorrent, like most other P2P networks, has an official client and many unofficial clients.  You can find the official BitTorrent client at http://www.bittorrent.com/.  If you are new to BitTorrent (why else would you be reading this guide? ), I strongly recommend you use the official client.  The client I use for Torrents is Azureus, located at http://azureus.sourceforge.net/download.php.  This client is much more customizable than the official client, but also requires more configuration and is not for beginners.

When you open a Torrent using your client, you will be asked where you want to download to.  If the Torrent is downloading a single file, you will be asked to save the file in a directory.  If the Torrent is downloading a folder, like the torrents on this site, you will be asked where to save the directory to.

After setting the download location, the Torrent will start up.  It will try to connect to the Tracker and then try to download from the seeders.  Once you download a portion of the files, you will begin to seed to other people.  Note that you can not properly use any files downloaded through Torrents until after the download finishes.  It's common courtesy to leave your Torrent open after your download finishes so you can seed to other people, and you should always seed more than you leech.  You should also remember that if you limit your upload speed, your download speed will also be proportionally limited, regardless of how you limit your uploads.

Hopefully this will clear up any and all problems you have about Torrents.

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Music / Rockman & Forte / Mega Man & Bass

« on: July 03, 2005, 11:24:56 am »

Protoman, you have Rockman & Forte for SNES, right?  IIRC, Coldman, Pirateman, and Tenguman are the only stages that have unique intros, and in Pirate and Tengu's cases it's just a few beats of drums.  I'm almost done with my Mega Man & Bass (GBA) line-in recording, so I was just wondering how you'd done on your SNES recording...

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Music / Anyone wanna send me Mega Man & Bass for GBA? :)

« on: June 22, 2005, 02:08:12 pm »

Well, I bought a GBA SP for cheap, and I thought I might record some stuff.  I tried to stake a claim to cheap copies of games on eBay, but I always got outbid .  If anyone wants to send me games (like the guy who had two copies of MMB), you're welcome!

First though, I have to get my hands on a headphone adapter, which hopefully no one else will bid on at eBay...