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Off Topic / Re: What Was The Last Movie/Anime You Watched?

« on: January 23, 2013, 10:00:13 am »

Watched Possession. Was really good. Im starting to try to watch more movies.

Andrzej Zulawski's Possession with Isabelle Adjani?  Surreal 80's horror flick?  If so, super good film.

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General / Re: Intro thread

« on: January 21, 2013, 01:38:31 pm »

Welcome Brannon!  I also live in MO, about 100 miles from STL. 

Very nice.

I live in washington mo. Its just easier to say STL.

what town you from?

Rolla.  Just right down 44 from you.

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General / Re: What rules govern your collecting?

« on: January 21, 2013, 11:01:56 am »

I have recently broken this rule for several PSP games, so I suppose there are exceptions to the rule when it comes to finding exceptional deals.  I do plan on getting a PSP at some point soon anyway though... 

Might I suggest the PSP-2000 model, when you do go about buying one. I really do believe it's the best model of the 3. I've seen my 2000 along side the 3000 and I really didn't care for the 3000's screen. Something just seemed a little off.

Hey, thanks a lot for the advice.  I was wondering which model to get between the three, and I was leaning toward the 2000 anyway.  So you helped solidify my decision. 

The boyfriend wants a 1000 model so that he can soft mod it.      

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Off Topic / Re: Top 10 movies

« on: January 21, 2013, 02:39:33 am »

2. Donnie Darko

I wondered if your username had something to do with this... 

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General / Re: January 2013 - Recently Added to Collection/ Recently Purchased

« on: January 21, 2013, 02:15:42 am »

Despite missing manuals, cases and general GameStop disappointments, you got a pretty nice selection of games there. 

And a keeper of a boyfriend. 

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General / Re: What rules govern your collecting?

« on: January 21, 2013, 01:51:41 am »

1.  It must be a game I want to/will eventually play.  This is why I have no interest in collecting every single game released for a particular console/handheld.  I do not want crap games in my collection.
  * EDIT:  And if there are crap games in my collection, chances are they're the boyfriend's.    

2.  It must be reasonably priced.  I don't have loads of money to spend on games.

3.  It must be a game I have the console/handheld for.  This rule allows for a tighter rein on the wallet as you're not buying willy-nilly on games you can't even play.  Sure, there are several games I would like to have for consoles/handhelds I don't own, but at this point in time, it makes more sense for me to collect for consoles/handhelds I currently have.  I have recently broken this rule for several PSP games, so I suppose there are exceptions to the rule when it comes to finding exceptional deals.  I do plan on getting a PSP at some point soon anyway though... 

4.  It must be in decent condition.  Loose carts are acceptable, but if I can find one complete for a few more dollars, I'd much rather jump on that.  Disc-based games must be complete, unless it's something that's harder-to-find.  Once I find a complete copy of something I already own that's not complete (missing manual, etc.), I'll get rid of my incomplete copy.  I do not like duplicates of the exact same thing in my collection.

5.  It must be the superior version of a game released on multiple platforms.  For instance, I recently bought the PS2 version of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness to replace my Xbox copy of the same game.  I will most likely get rid of the Xbox version.  Unfortunately, my boyfriend has a differing opinion on this particular rule.  He wants every single Guilty Gear Accent Core Plus release, even if it was released for like four or five different platforms.   

6.  I buy games to keep and play, not to sell.  This rule correlates with my first rule, but it may change if I get a bit more serious about expensive items.  My boyfriend has a difference of opinion on this one, as he thinks we should just buy whatever we happen to come across of value, and sell it for money toward items we want in our collection.  I tend to disagree at this point and only want to spend money on games I want for our collection.

7.  Physical > Digital.  I will always champion physical media over digital media.  I have several XBLA titles, but I would much rather own the physical copy of a game (where possible) as opposed to the digital version.  This is a big reason I'm not a part of Steam.

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General / Re: Intro thread

« on: January 21, 2013, 12:52:16 am »

Welcome Brannon!  I also live in MO, about 100 miles from STL. 

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News / Re: Happy 2nd Birthday VGCollect!

« on: January 21, 2013, 12:48:01 am »

Happy Birthday VGC!  Cheers!   

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General / Re: January 2013 - Recently Added to Collection/ Recently Purchased

« on: January 19, 2013, 09:15:06 pm »

Was hoping you would be willing to trade. I have some PSP games Ill probably never play, they just come with the system.

Send me a PM with what you have for trade. 

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General / Re: January 2013 - Recently Added to Collection/ Recently Purchased

« on: January 19, 2013, 09:10:04 pm »

Final Fantasy 3 on SNES for 5 bones!  I'm a winner.

Lucky find for so cheap!   

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General / Re: January 2013 - Recently Added to Collection/ Recently Purchased

« on: January 18, 2013, 11:28:17 pm »

Im actually looking for the Ys game on PSP. If you decide to let that one go, let me know!

Which Ys PSP game?  If you're wanting the one I got today (Ys: The Oath in Felghana), there was a second used copy at the store for about $12.  I can pick it up for you if you want. 

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Hardware and Tech / Re: sticker residue

« on: January 18, 2013, 10:20:41 pm »

back when I use to go to funcoland..wow brings me back to the late 90's I remember they would use a hair dryer......when it turned black it would come right off....

The boyfriend swears by this trick.  I'm far too impatient, so I just use Goo-Gone and then wipe it clean.

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General / Re: January 2013 - Recently Added to Collection/ Recently Purchased

« on: January 18, 2013, 10:16:53 pm »

Got a buttload of PSP games today, as well as a few other things.  Funny thing is, I don't even own a PSP, but couldn't pass these up - especially with them being Buy 2 Get 1 Free!   

PSP
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Final Fantasy IV
Half-Minute Hero (own this on XBLA and love it)
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
Valkyria Chronicles II
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Ys: The Oath in Felghana

PS2
Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia - Premium Edition w/ artbook
Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny
Suikoden Tactics

Also got MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf - Limited Edition (Xbox), Tomb Raider (PS1), and Snake Rattle n Roll and The Bard's Tale (NES).

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Off Topic / Re: Wrestling Thread!

« on: January 18, 2013, 09:53:03 pm »

I have no interest in it whatsoever, but I do remember my grandma (little old lady) lived for the stuff.  It's practically all she watched (aside from QVC), and she called it "wrasslin'".  LOL

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Hardware and Tech / Re: sticker residue

« on: January 18, 2013, 09:49:31 pm »

goo-gone smells like oranges and it is orange.... but don't drink it... works good on sticker residue...

I was going to suggest the same.  Works wonders.