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This wallpaper captures the urban essence that proliferated the art of Ghost in the Shell in every incarnation of the series. Phill does an amazing job of capturing a moment of surrealism.
While there are a few, stray building angles and shadows, you find that your eye forgives the minor details and instead focuses on the overall scene that is larger than life, with lights trailing off into infinity.
While there are a few, stray building angles and shadows, you find that your eye forgives the minor details and instead focuses on the overall scene that is larger than life, with lights trailing off into infinity.
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~mldgrater
6 minutes ago
There's a whole in the world like a great black pit,its filled with poeple who are filled with shit"who said that?
$damoser
18 minutes ago
I like whatever is aesthetically appealing
~Thraxion
25 minutes ago
Hmmm both XD
~haikoru-sama
29 minutes ago
Survey: which do you like the most? dark walls or bright walls?
~Kairigirl0
32 minutes ago
Hey!
$motogp
35 minutes ago
XD
~haikoru-sama
35 minutes ago
Bacons are yummy.
$motogp
37 minutes ago
Bantam is current going through through the "Bacon is WIN" phrase of his life 
$damoser
1 hour 13 minutes ago
Where?!? in that bag, what's it say i can't read. please please gimme what's in the bag!!
☆Bantam
1 hour 17 minutes ago
Baconbaconbacon
Will the PS3 die???
1 week 15 hours ago
"That's very true, the only problem with that, though, is that there really isn't much out for the Wii that's worth playing. Yes, the Wii does cater to a larger audience and anyone can find something to like, but I bet you fifty bucks you ask someone what their favorite game is, it's either going to be Wii sports, despite how much fun it is and how many hours I put into it, it's actually more of a tech demo than an actual game, or an official Nintendo title. Outside of the Trauma Center series, I haven't really played a decent 3rd party games on the Wii or heard anyone really ranting and raving about anything, minus Chicken Shoot.
I use to be more of a hardcore gamer myself, probably more on and off now, and I don't necessarily think it's a 'hardcore gamer' system. If you'll look back to the PS2, it branched out to everyone. It had a huge selection of games for all ages and really anyone could sit down and play if they so wanted. If you really want to get with the facts, the Wii also caters to hardcore Nintendo fans. Hell, all of the current generation systems cater towards both casual and hardcore fans. That's what I love most about all three consoles. They branch out towards new audiences, while still providing titles to fans of previous generations by bringing back sequels. It's how people get into a title. I didn't get into Time Splitters until the third installment, in which I then went back and hunted down the first two. It's especially nice with titles like Final Fantasy because you don't have to play previous installments, since the majority of the time it's a new story for each game.
Don't get me wrong, though. I completely agree that Sony did somewhat shoot themselves in the foot by having a system that is rather difficult to develop for and the reason for such a high price point was solely because of the backwards compatibility. However, with systems like the 40 gig, which chopped off the backwards compatibility and lost 100 bucks, and considering more companies are becoming more familiar with developing for the PS3, I'd expect to see a bit more attention going it's way.
EDIT : Keep in mind that I am not a fanboy of Sony. I've got positives and negatives with all three systems and I own a wide variety of consoles. I'm just simply stating in regards to the forum topic. Just wanted to inform =D."
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Will the PS3 die???
1 week 1 day ago
"Just because the PS3 no longer has an exclusive title will mean that the system will die. If we based things off of such small details like this, than no system would really succeed. Why? Because all systems (I'm going off of the previous generation and up) have horrible launches. If we based off of the fact that a system releases poor to mediocre games for a small portion of it's beginning lifetime, then by the same standard your suggesting, no system would be able to make it past it's first year.This won't put a dent into the PS3. If it does, it won't change much. The people who already wanted a PS3 already have one, this game shouldn't be a breaker. What matters most is the total lineup on a console. Considering the almost identical lineup of titles between the PS3 and 360, there isn't really much for the PS3 to fear. If anything, it's got a rather nice lead considering it's got Blu-ray capabilities. Still, at the end of the day it comes down to personal preferences."
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Girls Playing video games
2 weeks 1 day ago
"Actually, you're going about it the wrong way, nekonaota. This would more of be referring to online gaming rather than all gaming in general too, but that's just nitpicking =P.I've seen both genders play the 'send me nekkid pics plz!' part many a time. It's the internet. There are far more girl gamers than there ever have been and I'm glad. Gaming has never been limited to any gender and it's narrow minded gamers that keep it from expanding more. It's not just a nerd/dork thing it's something that everyone does, regardless of age/gender. Why, I got my girlfriend into a free MMO and we play rather frequently and I can't say that she's been harassed by any guys online.
There will always be people like that out there, it's just how life goes. It doesn't put a bad label on gamers, but rather on the individual. There will always be some pervert out there that 'must know how hot this girl/guy that he/she knows online is'. It's those of us out there that don't give a hoot that gotta remind the public that it doesn't matter. What matters is that you are enjoying yourself and having a good time. "
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No n00bs! O.o
4 weeks 1 day ago
"I hate the term 'noob'.Quite possibly the dumbest way someone can describe someone who is new to a game. Anyone who first picks up that game, unless they have played a title similar to it or the title has had prequel games to it, will be a 'noob'. It's just the way it goes. I've had numerous years of experience with FPS games, but when I first started playing Team Fortress 2 online I sucked. Why? Because I was completely unfamiliar with the title itself, which by definition makes me a noob.
It's also the most common insult for when a player doesn't know something. If you don't know everything there is to know about the game, odds are you are going to be called a 'noob'. Hell, I played Diablo 2 for a few years and I get called a noob for not knowing all the rune words and what they do, or for not knowing a certain abbreviation.
I actually go after people who call others 'noobs'. Not only because is it a weak insult, but is it really necessary? We are all new at something at one point in time, so why is it necessary to point it out that he/she is new to that game or doesn't know everything that there is to know?
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Chrono Trigger DS
1 month 2 weeks ago
"Then you do not know that many Chrono fans. Almost everyone I've talked to, be it forums or offline, has either enjoyed Chrono Cross or admits that it wasn't a terrible game even if they didn't like it. I'll admit that it was rather different on certain levels, but it was far from being a bad game. I don't want to be grouped in with an assumption.
That aside, I am seriously excited for this game. I was devastated when Square refused to do anything after CC, so it's very nice to see them bring back this wonderful series after making such a butchered port on the PS1 (load times do NOT improve a game). It'll be nice to see touch screen interactivity and even better to see some bonus features added into the game. I can't express enough how happy I am that SquareEnix knows that fans still greatly love the series and perhaps if sales go well, maybe we can see a future installment in the Chrono series."
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Xenosaga the Animation
1 month 3 weeks ago
"I felt very strongly the same way you did when I first saw the anime when it was being subbed. I'm a huge fan and I can't stress that enough how much I loved the first episode. At first I hated it because of what they did to the series, but after re-watching it I actually found myself liking it far more than I did.No, it isn't the game. It takes elements from the game and expands upon parts that weren't touched upon, but the best thing about it is that it doesn't try to compete with the game. It's just that, an anime adaptation of the first title. Not a complete re-telling of it, but rather a mix. This is probably what led me to buy the series is because it offered enough new to warrant the purchase, where as if they just made it identical to the game that would of defeated the point of even bothering with it.
I will agree, though, on both the characters as well as the plot. Considering that they were basing it off of the game, they really shouldn't of had such a difficult time with it, which is why I always recommend to anyone to play the game of that specific series before you watch anything related to it.
Overall, I found the series to be pleasant. I bought the complete series used for 30 bucks, so it was a good deal for me and I didn't mind it that much. The animation was rather well done and despite a few things, it really isn't too bad. Yes, it could been much better but it still gave it a good try."
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Fear, Terror, Cold Sweats
2 months 5 days ago
"Fatal Frame. Never has a game freaked me out to the point of where I cannot play by myself or just cannot play period. Maybe it's due to the fact that the only thing I have as a weapon is a camera, maybe it's because none of the characters really know how to do more than a slow jog. Maybe it had to do with the fact that the game has by far the freakiest audio/sound effects I have ever heard, not to mention hauntingly beautiful visuals. I'm unable to play the first one for more than a few hours because it freaks me out after awhile and I haven't bothered to play any of them at night. No way in hell.Condemned. This game itself uses more jump moments than fear, similar to Resident Evil IV. However, some of the levels are just terrifying. Considering the game is darker than hell (if you think F.E.A.R. was dark, wait until you play this game) and there are crazy bums running around everywhere and the game has a STRONG focus on melee, it's truly one that can only be taken in small doses. What's even better about Condemned is that it's made by the same awesome team that did F.E.A.R., Monolith. I've only started playing the second one and I've already found it to be just as terrifying, if not even more than the first one. "
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Fatal Frame 4 for Wii
2 months 1 week ago
"I think it's a supurb idea.Considering the fact that Grasshopper is also working on it, I can only imagine how wonderful the game will be. To be honest, I thought the series was starting to go stale, so maybe this'll help breathe some new life into it. It almost makes me want to get a Wii again. Let's realize that what makes a great game isn't the graphics, but everything in general. Considering it's a horror game and one of the staple marks for the Fatal Frame series has been it's sound, I'm curious to see more on this title in the future."
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COD 5 - returning to WW2
2 months 2 weeks ago
"The biggest reason is because they are stepping backwards. Call of Duty started off as a WW II shooter and Infinity Ward took that to a new level. Something that was desperately needed, considering the market is overly saturated with WW II games. To do something like this to a series that has decided to push itself over, which is something few series do, proves how shallow of a company Treyarch is. They are just simply going back to a formula that sells, without taking a chance. "
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COD 5 - returning to WW2
2 months 2 weeks ago
"I'm not sure if Activision knows what they are doing. You basically summed up how I feel. Infinity Ward started the series and did an amazing job, yet for some reason they get Treyarch to do two crappy console versions and a mediocre 3rd game. I fail to see, considering how well Call of Duty 4 did, why on Earth they would hand it back over to them when they are just going to go back and do the same old thing. It's like they looked at Infinity Ward and were like "Duhhh, this will surely get us a buck".To basically answer your question, Sie, it's because Activision handed off part of the rights to another company. Infinity Ward has made the first and second games, along with the fourth. It seems to be an alternating thing, as of right now. So, that's why I'm waiting for CoD 6 =D."
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disturbed's new album released today june 5th 2008
2 months 3 weeks ago
"To be honest, I haven't really liked any of their albums as much as I liked 'The Sickness'. Hard to top that CD and the sound they had then.However, judging by from the sound of Inside the Fire, they've returned a bit to some of their older roots while keeping their newer sound. Definitely gonna check it out, though, since I am a fan XD."
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anyone need a 14 year old girlfriend?
2 months 3 weeks ago
"No..that's not the point. The point is certain things aren't ment to be shared with random strangers. What you have shared in your topic description is one of those things."View
anyone need a 14 year old girlfriend?
2 months 3 weeks ago
"You have just shared far too much information =(.I've heard that going offline though is far better for finding relationships though, to give you a heads up."
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Grand Theft Auto 4
2 months 3 weeks ago
"First, I think this is the first I've heard of Wind Waker actually being too big.
I'm not sure if I'm fully following your argument. GTA 4 is actually smaller than San Andreas and it's much more active than any of the previous GTA games. It's suppose to mimic a real city and as you know, real life can tend to be very boring on the surface. I've found that the game is as interesting as you make it. If you don't bother to do much of anything, it'll come off as really boring. I'm not trying to be rude, I just don't understand the argument. I can seeing it as being really big, but being boring is another story. It is a video game and as such, a form of entertainment. Games are only going to be as exciting as you make them, generally."
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Metal Gear Solid Story so far
2 months 3 weeks ago
"Honestly, best advice I can offer is just that, to play the previous installments. It's also the most satisfying.If you really want to, though, I'm sure you can hunt down the cutscenes on youtube or at least a good majority of them. I can't guarantee anything through and to be able to type up a detailed and exact amount of what the story is from the three MGS games would be insane in length."
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Console or PC?
3 months 10 hours ago
"It honestly seems that you are the one trying to start a flame war out of this thread. Everyone has a different opinion and it is possible for someone to be on-the-fence with a topic. I can't agree enough with LongBow, if this thread bothers you so much it's easy to stay away. Just don't click on the topic. If you do want to contribute, it's more than welcome I'm sure.
I, personally, find this thread to be rather interesting to see what people like and dislike and to see if there are any others out there that are like me, a PC/Console gamer.
Most games are usually with an auto aim for consoles simply because of the analog stick. Since PC has the mouse, it gives console gamers a chance to experience something that would normally be a PC experience while still being able to get a great experience.
Actually, Gears of War is a console original game and the PC version is a port. Something that has been happening a lot lately for PC games. It's nice that PC owners can experience more games, but when they make crappy ports like Lost Planet it's difficult to find any enjoyment. Considering they didn't do just a straight port and actually worked on Gears, it's actually a decent port. Considering most ports generally don't get as much work, it's a diamond in the rough."
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Console or PC?
3 months 23 hours ago
"I'm both a console and PC gamer.I've always sat on the side of the fence. In terms of a computer it's very difficult and incredibly expensive to stay up-to-date with all the latest games and to be able to crank everything up to the max settings is always a pleasant experience. There are also some games that you just can't get the same experience without a mouse and a keyboard in my opinion. Of course, PC gaming is very spendy. I've got a retail model that I downgraded to XP and put in a new graphics card and it suits me just fine. Especially considering my previous rig had components that were ten years old.
Console gaming is something I've always been a part of. Dating all the way back to Nintendo, it's always been the route I've taken and only in recent times have I started to do more PC gaming. Console has always been nice, since you can buy an affordable system instead of paying a couple thousand on a top-of-the-line PC and you can buy your games without having to worry about matching up or having any issues with the game. It's bad when I have to find a crack for a game that I bought because it has issues reading the the disc and I can't find any assistance for it. Console is an affordable choice and with the opening of online gaming, it really is becoming a more competitive contender in the fight. Emulation is something that can be done with both systems, but when it comes down to it I've found it to be much easier to work emulation on a PC rather than a system.
At the end of the day, it's the same as everything else in life. It all comes down to personal preference. It can be continuously argued that both have a great deal to offer to the consumer, but it's going to depend on the route that person chooses to take. PC is a bit more spendy, but the experience is going to be a much more beautiful one than console, yet console is much more affordable and compatibility is a given, so long as you buy the game for the system you have and know what that system can/cannot do. "
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im emo but im not creepy any friends?
3 months 1 day ago
"I'm..a bit confused. I'm not too sure what is suppose to make you sound creepy. Even if, it's all in the eye of the beholder. You shouldn't be so harsh. Welcome aboard to AP. Don't forget to check out the FAQ for the rules and be sure to enjoy yourself as well =D."View
Geneon, an attempt at partial revival?
3 months 5 days ago
"Crap! I got rid of my Higruashi series because of Geneon shutting down..well it gives me as good of reason as any to re-buy it sometime in the future. This is most definitely indeed great news to hear."View
Junky stuff
3 months 5 days ago
"Gawd. your work is so sexy < 3Seriously, I've always been such a fan of your work and I do hope that you've learned to be less harsh on yourself, considering how talented you are. "
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Final Fantasy Unlimited
3 months 1 week ago
"To me, it was mediocre, but it's the best FF animated series out there. I found the voice acting to be meh and considering Gonzo did it, the animation was rather weak for them. The story itself was somewhat of the saving grace, which I felt wasn't too good in my opinion. It seemed the anime itself didn't want to be anything more than mediocre, which was a shame.I had somewhat high expectations for it, which might be the reason why I didn't find it to be as appealing, but even despite that I felt it didn't try to become more than what it was."
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Dragonball Z Burst Limit
3 months 1 week ago
"I wasn't thinking like that @__@ That makes perfect sense as to why they did that then. It would be a rather big waste, but I guess I'm a sucker for keeping things close to the original, but at least they've got the right English VA's XD.
I do agree that if you aren't a fan of the series, you aren't going to like the games. Yes, they have 'milked' them, but they are rather decent fighting games on the whole and from the few I've played, I have greatly enjoyed the experience. I'm looking forward to Burst Limit simply because it's taking it to the next step.
Your day has arrived! Go download the demo on PSN."
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