November 2012 - Recently Added To Collection/Recently Purchased

[thecollector0o7]

November pick ups I figured I wont be getting anything more this month.

[scott]

Find a system that works best for you - study books and flashcards bore the heck out of me, I retain words best by seeing them in context (such as translating a menu in a game, or a word written in a manga) so I learn by translating things as I come across them (not line-for-line though, that's beyond dull). Try out a few methods and see which one you find the most enjoyable

Oh one more important thing - be realistic! These things take time, and most people don't know every word in their native language, let alone another - not knowing every word you come across, or forgetting a word you used to know is *normal*; just keep at it and you'll improve.

Good to know, thanks for the input! Maybe I'll try the translating menus way again. Since I do have a copy of Jump Ultimate Stars to play through. Plus I've always wanted to play .hack//Link and I'll need some language skills in order to wade through that.

Also, Oooh Desocietas is gonna be jealous of that .hack//G.U. Rebirth SE!

[desocietas]

Find a system that works best for you - study books and flashcards bore the heck out of me, I retain words best by seeing them in context (such as translating a menu in a game, or a word written in a manga) so I learn by translating things as I come across them (not line-for-line though, that's beyond dull). Try out a few methods and see which one you find the most enjoyable

Oh one more important thing - be realistic! These things take time, and most people don't know every word in their native language, let alone another - not knowing every word you come across, or forgetting a word you used to know is *normal*; just keep at it and you'll improve.

That's really good advice!  I learn best by application and practice; books also bore me and the information isn't retained with there's no context or use for the phrases immediately.  Maybe trying to translate videogames will help me learn

[jcalder8]

I was catching on fairly well while playing Jump Super Stars a few years back. Thanks to a translation guide. But now I look at it and can't remember crap.

I've always wanted to learn Japanese speech and reading. Any suggestions on where to start for a self learner?

I'm in the same boat as you scott. I have always wanted to play Japanese games but I have a hard enough time with English so I have never tried. Maybe that will be my new years resolution.

[foxhack]

Well, the 1000th item added to my VGCollect profile arrived at my mailbox yesterday...

Alone in the Dark (PS2) for $5.60 shipped. I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM, AND FUCK YOU ANYWAY



And today's finds:
The Guy Game (PS2, some scratches, damaged artwork) - $2
Megaman Legends (PS1, scratched, with somewhat warped manual only) - not telling, this is for trading.

[jobocan]

November pick ups I figured I wont be getting anything more this month.

Oh, how's Adventure Time?

[scott]

My copy of Persona 4 Arena came today, and it came with the soundtrack! woot. I wasn't expecting it to at all.

[desocietas]

Also, Oooh Desocietas is gonna be jealous of that .hack//G.U. Rebirth SE!

Agh, I didn't scroll over to see that!  That's what I neeeeeeeeeeed

[thecollector0o7]

November pick ups I figured I wont be getting anything more this month.

Oh, how's Adventure Time?

Adventure Time is well something else its very like zelda 2 but man its fun. It has great humor and the game play is a blast. If you like Zelda youll like Adventure Time.

[jcalder8]

Well, the 1000th item added to my VGCollect profile arrived at my mailbox yesterday...

Alone in the Dark (PS2)

That's what you picked for number 1000?

[darko]

So I picked up something totally random today:

[foxhack]

Well, the 1000th item added to my VGCollect profile arrived at my mailbox yesterday...

Alone in the Dark (PS2)

That's what you picked for number 1000?

See linked video. :p

darko, stop using me as an example for your game purchases!

[darko]

Well, the 1000th item added to my VGCollect profile arrived at my mailbox yesterday...

Alone in the Dark (PS2)

That's what you picked for number 1000?

See linked video. :p

darko, stop using me as an example for your game purchases!

Ha. It's actually fairly decent. With a name like "Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ" how could I not pay $6.00 for it?

[jobocan]

November pick ups I figured I wont be getting anything more this month.

Oh, how's Adventure Time?

Adventure Time is well something else its very like zelda 2 but man its fun. It has great humor and the game play is a blast. If you like Zelda youll like Adventure Time.

Alright thanks! I actually got into the Adventure Time cartoon recently, it's sorta fun, so the fact that I saw the game was coming out sounded interesting. I'll probably check it out soon... I kinda wanna finish Persona 4 first though.

[disgaeniac]

November pick ups I figured I wont be getting anything more this month.

Oh, how's Adventure Time?

Adventure Time is well something else its very like zelda 2 but man its fun. It has great humor and the game play is a blast. If you like Zelda youll like Adventure Time.

Alright thanks! I actually got into the Adventure Time cartoon recently, it's sorta fun, so the fact that I saw the game was coming out sounded interesting. I'll probably check it out soon... I kinda wanna finish Persona 4 first though.

Hah!

I've found myself liking (when no one else is around, of course:) a few episodes of Adventure Time, too

However, IMO, "The Regular Show" is better/funnier -and- looks to have a pretty sweet X-Mas-special on this Monday night...