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General / Re: Recommended YouTube channels?

« on: April 13, 2015, 09:14:46 pm »

I to also really like LGR and PushingupRoses and for someone not quite as high-profile  I really dig AustinMackert, really down to earth guy that takes the time out to interact with fans

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Modern Video Games / Re: Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot

« on: April 03, 2015, 03:07:19 pm »

I voted for Simon as well. I think it would be kind of neat though to see Bill and Lance from Contra, however I don't know how they would work in a fighting game

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Classic Video Games / Re: What's the best console for anime/style games?

« on: March 29, 2015, 09:50:23 pm »

I don't think you can go wrong with a TG-16/PC Engine CD either

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General / Re: Mobile gaming will NEVER replace console & PC gaming!

« on: March 20, 2015, 06:55:12 am »

I cant honestly say if mobile gaming will completely replace console gaming however I do think this console generation will be the last, there really is no point in selling a 300, 400 hell even 500 dollar device when there are other easier cheaper alternatives. The pc of course is one and perhaps tablet or mobile as well

It's hardly the last console generation.  Both the Xbox One and PS4 are doing fantastically well.  The problem is, mobile gaming is garbage.  Most of the popular games are quicky little things you play when you are bored.  Barely any of them have substance to them, they don't have good controls, and they aren't powerful systems.  On the other end, PC gaming is an expensive hobby to have.  Forget 300 to 500, if you are wanting to play the big PC games for the next 2 to 3ish years, you are spending at least 1000 bucks.  1500 to 2000 or more if you want to make that last longer.

And just to add, phones and tablets are not cheaper devices.  They sometimes can be and it really depends on what you are looking at, and whether or not you get a deal with a plan if your company has them, but a lot of the new and powerful phones cost hundreds of dollars.  I forgot what I bought mine for since it's on a plan, but I'm positive it's more than a PS4...5 to 600 bucks I think.  A 128gb Ipad costs 700 dollars.  And if you have a cheaper phone or tablet, you are unable to play most games.  Before my new phone I had another phone that wasn't cheap at all, but wasn't high end (200 to 300) and the sucker could barely play Angry Birds lol

More of what I meant by "cheaper" is cheaper for developers and easier for developers, It's much easier and cheaper to develop for PC and tablets to an extant than a console or worse yet multiple consoles. I've heard the argument both ways as to whether or not PC's are more expensive for the consumer, as it stands right now they meet in the middle, Console games are around sixty dollars per big title brand new release and will eventually go down in price by three to six months... unless it's Nintendo developed or published. Sure the PC as a whole hardware-wise are much more expensive, however with most games using Valve's excellent steam service games are cheaper, require little marketing and are easier and quicker to develop.
I will and always will be a console gamer Im not trying to shit on consoles however you cant really make the argument right now since Sony and Microsoft have both said they plan on keeping the PS4 and Xbox One around for at least seven to ten years it's insane to think that they will stay popular throughout their entire lifespan and not only that you will also see a decrease in price for more powerful PC and Tablet devices and accessories     

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General / Re: Mobile gaming will NEVER replace console & PC gaming!

« on: March 20, 2015, 02:02:12 am »

I cant honestly say if mobile gaming will completely replace console gaming however I do think this console generation will be the last, there really is no point in selling a 300, 400 hell even 500 dollar device when there are other easier cheaper alternatives. The pc of course is one and perhaps tablet or mobile as well

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Classic Video Games / Re: Xbox or Gamecube

« on: March 17, 2015, 04:46:28 pm »

Oh the Gamecube for me too, holy crap that fantastic controller. Arguably some of the best "new" Nintendo games aside from Super Mario Sunshine. It also birthed some new franchises for Nintendo as well, Luigi's Mansion, Pikmin, Metroid Prime and Animal Crossing at least here in the states. Not to mention the first good Wireless controller. I absolutely love the gamecube and still play it regularly via the wii component out.
I will say though the Xbox is neat because of Sega's influence Panzer Dragoon and GunValkyrie as well as Crazy Taxi 3

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General / Re: Buying (JP) Imports

« on: March 04, 2015, 01:25:28 pm »

Nin-Nin game has good prices on hard to find stuff I wouldn't buy expensive Neo Geo games from them simply because those games a lot of times are fake but good on everything else

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Classic Video Games / Re: Best stories in video games?

« on: March 04, 2015, 01:23:30 pm »

Im surprised nobody has said The Last of Us, great sad story same goes for Shadow of the Colossus
Retro-wise Super Metroid, caught me off guard at the end

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Off Topic / Re: Lets Learn More About Each Other: What Is Your Daily Driver?

« on: March 02, 2015, 04:48:24 pm »

Used to be an 06 Nissan Sentra special edition, then moved to the cold mountain area now I have an 05 Subaru Impreza RS, of course a Subaru I live in Colorado haha. Fantastic car it's a sport package and has WRX suspension, seats etc. Doesn't have the turbo though. Its got 91k miles on it, but was well taken car of and I obsess over the oil changes and regular maintenance, gotta change the timing belt soon but I'm hoping to get close to 400k so  do what you gotta do.
I'm currently looking at a Subaru Justy or Brat as well, for better gas mileage... Big time Subaru fan here

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Hardware and Tech / Re: Sega Dreamcast repair tips / suggestions

« on: March 01, 2015, 11:41:05 am »

I've only had to adjust the laser once on mine try cleaning the laser first, be very careful, of course, but I've noticed that can be a lot of the problem too

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General / Amiibo question

« on: March 01, 2015, 01:24:43 am »

So I finally picked up a couple Amiibos, Samus and Toon Link, and am a bit conflicted as to whether or not I should actually open them. I've seen some Nintendo videos about them and they do seem neat, so my question to those of you that use them, are they really beneficial to use or do they only provide slight entertainment and distraction?
Sorry if this has been asked, thanks for the help

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Off Topic / Re: Just stopping by to say hi

« on: February 27, 2015, 11:51:52 pm »

Wow! Just took a look at your neo geo stuff very cool man good to hear from you

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General / Re: Did you ever have "that moment" when you were ashamed to be a gamer?

« on: February 26, 2015, 01:30:17 pm »

Totally know what you mean with the stereotype, the town I used to live in had a lot of good gaming stores but since then I've moved to a different town a little more south which is known to be more conservative, very nice people, but the mentality is different and I don't talk about it as much as I used to.
Another stereotype too down here, one of the game stores I went to has a relatively attractive female employee, but their game selection is horrible and overpriced but guys shop there because of her and are constantly hitting on her and it's a shame to see and then they complain that she's a bitch and it's really sad I don't blame her. But that stereotype is still there and really unfortunate

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General / Re: Games that are universally loved....but you hate them

« on: February 05, 2015, 10:46:31 pm »

Mortal Kombat- First off let me state that I did like MK9, that was a pretty damn good fighting game, however every Mk game has been utter shit, very clunky fighting games that have no rhythm to them at all. Not to mention the AI in MK2 and 3 is insane. I know fighting games are best played with another person however if you haven't learned to exploit the game you are going to be dominated.
As a big time fighting game fan I tried so many times to get into the MK scene since it is so huge now but it's frustrating. I prefer SNK and Capcom over MK all the way.

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Modern Video Games / Re: Hilarious games with Jiggle Physics

« on: January 23, 2015, 11:28:47 am »

Ha SNK female fighters all are pretty ridiculous, however it's not jiggle physics, hand drawn so could be more creepy depending on how you look at it