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Classic Video Games / Re: Counterfeit Games Being Sold

« on: March 06, 2014, 11:06:52 pm »

What do you look for when it comes to fake Pokemon games? I imagine it's something you come across with the popular and rare stuff, but are those noticeable things to look for?  I would think only the hardcore collectors would know the difference between a 3 screw and a 5 screw Little Samson.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 06, 2014, 11:04:28 pm »

More info on the game.  Apparently "Arkham Knight" is in reference to a new character they made for the story, a new villain for Batman to fight head to head.

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It had better not be the person I'm thinking of. Because if it is, then a lot of people will rage.

Why's that? Being a brand new villain, how could you know who he is?

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General / Re: Pre-Ordered/Waiting for...

« on: March 06, 2014, 04:31:54 pm »

Don't have anything pre-ordered right now.  Mostly only gonna do that from now on if I can get something good out of it, like getting hold of a special edition of something.  Hoping Mario Kart 8 gets the same pre-order bonuses it's getting in Europe where you get a little statue in the special edition.  Then I'd be inclined to pre-order.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 06, 2014, 04:29:36 pm »

This is the third next-gen game in the past few months to come out & specifically say "no multiplayer" (the other two being inFamous: Second Son and The Order: 1886).  I like this trend, hope it continues.    Not saying NOTHING should have multiplayer, but it doesn't make sense to shoehorn it onto a game that's focused on single player.

Yeah it really does seem like any game with a real strong singleplayer has pretty poor multiplayer.  Same for the other way around generally.  A strong multiplayer doesn't usually lend itself to a strong singleplayer.  Plus multiplayer doesn't usually work in games like Batman, because no one wants to be the random thugs in a Batman game.  Everyone wants to be Batman or another important character.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 06, 2014, 03:21:27 pm »

More info on the game.  Apparently "Arkham Knight" is in reference to a new character they made for the story, a new villain for Batman to fight head to head.  The game is set one year after City, I thought it was before perhaps, and it brings back older actors like Kevin Conroy.  It's also being said to be 5x bigger than City and because it is on next gen systems and PC, they can have up to 50 enemies at once on screen at times.  Batmobile is confirmed for being used and will be basically insta-ready to use at a moments notice with a button press like it is for Batman normally when he needs his car.  I'm getting pretty excited.

http://www.destructoid.com/-arkham-knight-is-actually-the-name-of-a-new-batman-villain-271530.phtml

Also I'm very glad for no multiplayer, purely want a singleplayer focus, no time and money wasted on a mode no one wants lol

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General / Re: Pre-Ordered/Waiting for...

« on: March 06, 2014, 02:57:33 pm »

Getting?  Yes.  Playing?  Not for a while.    I wouldn't even be picking it up next week if not for that deal. 

Anyone else getting Dark Souls II next week?  I've never really gotten into that series, tho I really want to, so I'm hoping this will be the one that pulls me in.

I'm getting it on PC, which is still a few months away. I enjoyed Dark Souls for the most part, not a favorite of mine, but it has some good ideas to ti.

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Off Topic / Re: shows*

« on: March 06, 2014, 04:58:44 am »

So I have noticed a lot more new members. Looks like we got a party on here lol. Question is... Anyone go to conventions, anything like that?? I go to dragoncon. I'd like to go to bitcon but don't have the money:( I wished it was in the summer.

I've only gone to Shadocon for a day in Tampa.  I'd love to be at Dragoncon, but I don't have the funds for traveling out of state when I can't even really afford to another city like Tampa and Metrocon.

Someday I hope to go, I've done some cosplaying abit, but never had anything big to take my two costumes too.

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Off Topic / Re: Live-Action Dragonball Z Series

« on: March 06, 2014, 04:56:48 am »

I'm all for indies trying to do their own thing, I just don't think DBZ can translate to live action lol  I mean we sorta saw what it might look like in the new Superman movie and it was iffy at best and that had a giant ass budget.

There's plenty of stuff that can translate from anime to live action, I just don't think Dragonball is one.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 04, 2014, 09:23:01 pm »

I totally dig the new Batmobile.  It reminds me of a mixture of the newer Bale era Batmobiles with some styling from the 90's live action Batman.

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General / Re: Goodwill prices.

« on: March 04, 2014, 08:57:30 pm »

Yeah two of the Goodwills around me are great for VHS, particularly one of them has so much Disney stuff, if you wanted to collect all of the Disney clamshells, you probably could in practically one go lol

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 04, 2014, 08:54:38 pm »

It's nice to see Rocksteady back for this one since Origins seemed like a step down from City.

However, I'm kinda disappointed that they're doing Batman again. After 2 great Batman games we know Rocksteady are quite talented devs, it would be nice to not see just more of the same from them. Hopefully this being the last "Arkham" game also means the last Batman game from them, at least for a while.

I agree that I want to see what else they can do, but at the same time I'm glad they're wrapping up the Arkham storyline since City kinda ended on a cliffhanger. 

I tried getting into Origins a couple of times but couldn't, it felt to me like what it was - someone else trying to make an Arkham game.  With RS back at the wheel, and as a bonus hearing that it's going to be next-gen only, I'm very excited for this one.

I would honestly recommend Origins if you focus purely on the main story missions.  No side missions or anything like that.  The dynamic with Batman and Joker is probably the best I've seen it.  You see how The Joker becomes infatuated with Batman and the same with Batman, but from two completely different point of views.  The actors they got are familiar, but also new and refreshing, it's the shining aspect of the game atop the flawed gameplay and lame side missions.

The story does take abit to kick off, but basically once The Joker shows up, I just wanted more and more of the story.  I also say "recommend", but only if you get a good deal on it or if you already own it and juts didn't get through it.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 04, 2014, 05:58:52 pm »

It's nice to see Rocksteady back for this one since Origins seemed like a step down from City.

However, I'm kinda disappointed that they're doing Batman again. After 2 great Batman games we know Rocksteady are quite talented devs, it would be nice to not see just more of the same from them. Hopefully this being the last "Arkham" game also means the last Batman game from them, at least for a while.

Yeah I'd imagine they feel like wanting to do new properties rather than just being "The Batman Guys" lol Not a bad pedigree really with having 3 hits out of 4 games (They apparently did something called Urban Chaos on the PS2 and Xbox.  Never heard of it lol)

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General / Re: Goodwill prices.

« on: March 04, 2014, 05:00:40 pm »

I popped into the one that I said never has anything and got a Gameboy Advance SP carry case lol  I've found two Gameboy cases now at a Goodwill, so apparently that is what I can expect from them.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 04, 2014, 04:57:55 pm »

I just saw this elsewhere. I'm excited. I still haven't played through my copy of Arkham Origin yet, though.

Origins is faulty, not as good as City, but man the story is pretty great to me.  It was worth the general buggyness just to experience the main plot, ignoring most of the side stuff.

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Modern Video Games / Batman: Arkham Knight in 2014

« on: March 04, 2014, 04:50:39 pm »

This time Rocksteady is back for the brand new Batman game that is looking to be out possibly around October.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsf78BS9VE0

It's been said and as the trailer shows, that the Batmobile will be drivable, meaning the city could be alot larger this time.  It also looks to be the last Batman game, at least for Arkham related Batman, as I'm guessing Rocksteady wants to move on to different IP's.  It is also possible that it could just be for this version of Batman and they might move on to other styles of Batman or heroes.  I'd be all over them doing a Justice League game lol

The video confirms at least a few villains like Scarecrow, Two-Face, Penguin, and Harley.  If there is Harley, there is definitely the Joker, but who else will show up is anyones guess right now.