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Marketplace / Looking for an Xbox, or Xbox 360

« on: May 01, 2012, 09:53:11 pm »

Hey guys, I was thinking of buying both the original Xbox and the 360, what seems like a decent price for a used one?
Or should I even bother looking for used ones, I know the 360's tend to have a problem, what with the "red ring of death" issue, whats your thoughts?

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Classic Video Games / New Found Love

« on: April 22, 2012, 11:34:06 am »

So for prolly for the past ten years, I've been super against the Mortal Kombat series, the original trilogy, I hated the versions I had on SNES and Genesis, which really bothered me because that was like my game back in the day. Those versions just seemed so slow especially compared to Street Fighter. So I kinda converted to a Street Fighter and Neo Geo guy. Well I bought a new fight stick for my PS3 last night and decied to check it out with Street Fight and what have you, but also the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection, let me tell you I have a new respect for Mortal Kombat, those versions are so much more playable and enjoyable for me, but even stranger I dont particularly like MK2, I really like 1 and 3, 3 is my favorite.
Anyways has anybody here discovered a game that they didnt really care for but now really like it?

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General / 8-bit Art

« on: April 03, 2012, 10:32:05 pm »

So I was bored today and decided I wanted to make an 8-bit Akuma with perler beads.
It was my first time and I dont think it came out bad, unfortunately when I was ironing it I wasnt sure about the heat or how long to keep it on the piece to get the beads to stick, so it kind of blobbed up in some spots, but other than that I dont think it came out too bad.
Tell me what you guys think, and what video game artwork have you done?

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Modern Video Games / Funny Anger

« on: March 28, 2012, 03:13:38 am »

So, get this, I was playing street fighter IV online the other night when I decided to play an endless battle. The only match going on at the time was between two guys with one more slot open, I thought "ok cool, good connection, this should be fun for a while." I begin to play and proceed to beat one of the guys, only to be kicked once the match ended. The guy proceeded to send me a message about how crappy it was that he lost and I should'nt even be playing against him because his player points were low. He then decided to call me a cheater, of which I dont understand because I dont spam anything but whatever. I thought this was all in good fun considering it's an endless battle meaning you're not ranked or given any points.
If anyone has had this type of experience before please post and we can vent together 

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Modern Video Games / Great underrated newer games

« on: March 18, 2012, 07:29:28 pm »

What are some of the better newer games that you feel are a little underrated that I should check out, Currently Im in Love with Rayman Origins and feel as though it hasnt really had a lot of press, I know it's on every console and has gotten good ratings but I dont think a lot of people realize how awesome it is.

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General / Gaming guilty pleasures

« on: March 18, 2012, 02:43:35 am »

What are some of your guilty pleasures, or games you like even though you know you shouldnt, or even games that everyone seems to hate but you.

Personally I can say I honestly really like to pop in the original Street Fighter, or Fighting Street, as it's known on the Turbo CD.
I dont know what it is about that game, perhaps it's cause I love fighting games, but honestly it is just a button masher. I also like the fact that it actually plays fairly well for only using two buttons. I dont think though that the special moves are hard to pull off once you know how.
Overall a fun game that is cool to see the history of fighting games to see how much they've evolved but yet still maintain the core gameplay.

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Classic Video Games / Guardian Heroes? or Silhouette Mirage?

« on: February 20, 2012, 03:58:03 pm »

So I really love Treasure's work and plan to get a complete Treasure collection someday,
Im planning on buying Radiant Silvergun, but am stuck on what I should also purchase, should it be Guardian Heroes? or Silhouette Mirage?
Which one is better in your guys opinion?

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General / Favorite Video Game Genres

« on: February 09, 2012, 04:27:03 pm »

Just wondering what everyone's favorite genres are and maybe suggest some other games to chek out.

#1- 2D fighting games, I dont know what it is but I love 2D fighting games, they're so different, yet share a common element... to kick some ass =] and I love em. My favorites would be The King of fighters series, Samurai shodown and X-men vs Street Fighter.
#2- Run n' Gun games, overhead and sidescrollling, Obviously the contra series and Metal Slug series are my favorite but I also love to play Alien Hominid, Commando and Shock troopers.
#3- Adventure/Platforming games, What more needs to be said I mean we all know the classics, Mario, Kid Icarus, Metroid but there is also some underrated ones, at least in my opinion, such as Blaster Master, and Blues Journey.

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General / Contra question

« on: January 28, 2012, 03:18:54 pm »

So I have Contra Rebirth for the Wii and I really dig it, but I was wondering if Contra Hard Corps Uprising is good as well? Or is it better? I'm just not sure if I dig the anime style look to it, is it worth the 14.99 through PSN?

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Classic Video Games / F-Zero pretty much ROCKS!

« on: January 25, 2012, 11:30:53 pm »

Have you guys ever wanted to play a classic franchise but never had the chance to?
I've always wanted to play F-Zero for the SNES, I rented the gamecube version a long time ago and liked it but I wanted to know where the series got it's start. Unfortunatley I was never able to find a copy for less than $15 and I didnt want to pay that much, so guess how excited I was to find a copy at the thrift store for a measly $2.50, and I can honestly say Im kind of in love with this game, I realize this game, along with Pilotwings which I also love, was just really to show off Nintendo's new Mode 7, but my god I really am addicted to this game and am already halfway through expert mode.
What games did you guys have this expericence with?

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General / Thrift Store finds

« on: January 16, 2012, 02:55:13 pm »

Ok so I'm sure most people in this community check local thrift stores for older games, I was just wondering what are some of the fondest pieces you've added to your collection from thrift stores?
I can honestly say I think I've gotten quite lucky in maybe the past month on finding pretty good ps1 games for great prices, this past week I found Oddworld Abe's Oddysee, bust a groove 2, Final Fantasy 7 black label complete and a few other little items.
I know that they arent that rare or anything but to find some games I've been looking for is awesome especially when they're only a few bucks especially Bust a groove 2, which is missing the manual but only 2 dollars for it is pretty awesome.
what has everybody else found recentally or in the past that just got you super excited?

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General / Favorite Video Game Series

« on: January 06, 2012, 10:17:16 pm »

So I'm really digging Mario Kart 7 and realized I really love the series as a whole,
I was just wondering what game series people on this site love. What are the series that you can always go back to and never get bored or tired with?
I think mine would start with the Metroid series, Mario Kart, Silent Hill and the naughty dog Crash Bandicoot series

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General / Collecting Strategies

« on: December 30, 2011, 05:57:36 pm »

I was just wondering how everyone collects games, in terms of are you the type of collector that will buy anything if its a decent price? or the kind who buys expensive games just to have them?
or the type that collects games that bring back memories?
I guess the real topic should be "why do you collect?"

I know I like to collect games that bring back memories, I also like to find the best prices, rarely will I buy a game if I think it is just too expensive.
I also will try just about any game if the price is right and it catches my eye, Im kind of one of those people that believes ANY game has some redeming factor
What are your guys thoughts and opinions?

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General / Favorite games you played this year

« on: December 25, 2011, 08:50:56 pm »

I must say I enjoyed a lot of the games I've played this year and I think my favorites are going to be Bioshock,Borderlands,Zelda Skyward Sword and Silent Hill Homecoming.
I heard a lot of bad stuff about that Silent Hill but I'm personally enjoying my time with it.
What are some of your guys favorite games, old or new, that you played this year and why?

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General / Point n' click suggestions

« on: December 21, 2011, 10:05:32 pm »

So Im really digging Rise of the Dragon for the sega CD and am looking for some other console point and click games.
I know I really want Snatcher but I just cant afford it right now so please dont suggest that.
Are there any other really awesome point and click games?
P.S. I do already own Secret of Monkey Island on Sega CD as well