XBOX 360 & SEGA DREAMCAST

2 years 8 months ago

"A fun article and some clever comparisons. But here's some news: the 360 is sold out everywhere I've been to. Scalpers are selling them for over a grand on eBay, as well. I don't recall a similar scenario when the Dreamcast launched. "
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what is the best game u have aver playd

2 years 8 months ago

"FFVII. No doubt.

It was the last RPG I was really in to (except for perhaps, Shenmue).

I've hacked my cell phone and now use FFVII MIDIs as my ringers. l3333t!!"
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Trouble with my computer...any techs out there PLEASE HELP!!!!

2 years 11 months ago

"A couple of suggestions:

Make sure your compy is free of Adware/Spyware. I use a combo of three programs. Combined, they usually catch just about everything:

Spybot Search & Destroy [ http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html ]
MS AntiSpyware [ http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx ]
Ad-Aware [ http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ ]

You could also try using one of the many, many freeware graphics apps out there to try opening the file. Search thru http://www.nonags.com/ to try to find an app you like. I doubt all of your walls have been corrupted. Try opening the images in Internet Explorer, too.

Hope this helps! Let us know what you find out."
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which one is your favorite RPG?

2 years 11 months ago

"FF7 hands down.

Planescape - Torment was also great."
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F.E.A.R

2 years 11 months ago

"A sweet-looking cliche of a game.

I'm just waiting for Quake 4."
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Shenmue

2 years 11 months ago

"Ah, the memories. Games like Shenmue are so few and far between.

Being a gamer jaded by the loads of crap the industry tries to pass off on us, I picked up the series and was totally refreshed. It's not perfect, and it's not for everyone, but it's worth picking up a used Dreamcast set and a copy of this game if you're even mildly curious.

The soundtrack is probably in the top 5 for the Dreamcast."
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The worst Final Fantasy

3 years 3 days ago

"I was talking about FFT _Advance_

I agree with everything you said about FFT. Perhaps that's why I was so disappointed in FFTA."
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Supernes OST

3 years 5 days ago

"Chrono Trigger, definitely.

Actraiser was also very good."
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Best mmorpg (online rpg) game

3 years 5 days ago

"Guild Wars.

I come from playing FFXI for about a year and a half and GW is so much better!! It's just a relief.

If anyone wants to play, PM me."
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To Get a mac or not to get a Mac; That is the Question

3 years 1 week ago

"I don't see why Macs are supposedly so much better for graphics-related work. That used to be the case 15 years ago, maybe, but not now. I wouldn't say this is your deciding factor. Performance is not really an issue.

On the other hand, get a Mac if you like the OS. "
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Let learn Japanese

3 years 1 week ago

"Karate - Empty Hand (kara = empty, te = hand)

Karaoke - Empty Orchestra (kara = empty, oke = short for ookesutora, or "orchestra")

Interestingly, the kanji for Kara (Empty) and Sora (Sky) are the same. Karaoke is always written in katakana, however.

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The song you like these days.

3 years 1 week ago

"Rammstein - Sonne

It has a great video, too, but hard to find."
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Let learn Japanese

3 years 2 weeks ago

"Boku is a more masculine way of referring to yourself if you're a guy. It can be interpreted as boastful in some situations--use with caution."
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The worst Final Fantasy

3 years 2 weeks ago

"FF Tactics Advance is probably the worst I've played. What a waste. No story, shoddy music and shoddy, shoddy gameplay. Man, I could go off on this game forever but I've got better things to do."
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Let learn Japanese

3 years 2 weeks ago

"Nice topic, but I think the starter of this thread should learn English first. ¬_¬"
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weird stuff you've eaten.....

3 years 2 weeks ago

"I ate a bug once when I was cycling out in the country. Flew right into my mouth. Tasted pretty good, actually. "
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Anybody got questions about Japan?

3 years 3 weeks ago

"Akagi does exist. It's a mountain in Gunma Prefecture, which I believe is where Initial D is set. I used to be able to see Mt. Akagi from my apartment building and actually hiked it once."
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My next new wall...

3 years 4 weeks ago

"Confirmed. Picture won't load completely."
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what do you guys and gals prefer, dubbed versions or subbed?

3 years 4 weeks ago

"God, this debate could go on forever. :faint:

I think most of us will choose subbed anime over the dubbed since the quality of the Japanese voice actors is, more often than not, superior to their English counterparts. One caveat, though--the translation can also suck. So you may find yourself reading along and find subtitles that don't quite match the aspect of their Japanese source. I'm not fluent in Japanese but I know enough and have watched enough anime to know this is definitely the case. I find myself thinking, "yeah... that translation is OK, but not quite."

Sometimes I'd rather watch an anime with so-so voice acting but good localization just so I don't have to think about this. The fansubbers out there are doing a great job, though! :P"
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Legend

3 years 1 month ago

"Wonderful concept. I agree, though, that more contrast and dynamism overall would go a long way. Highlighting the lightning and maybe his green eye might make a cool effect. Can't wait to see the final version."
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Death By Degrees Wallpaper

3 years 1 month ago

"I like it, but I'd do something about the cloud effects, maybe give them some blending options because they [the clouds as they are] tend to obscure the light source and confuse the eye.

Also, did you put a drop shadow on her? It looks like there might be something up by her hair.

Nice job so far!"
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what's more impotant friendship or money?

3 years 1 month ago

"I'd rather have one or two good friends I can trust for life than a million friends.

People are fickle. Friends vanish. But that cool mil in the bank will still be there when you need it. ;)"
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Live 8

3 years 1 month ago

"I was at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia. I'm skeptical about how much influence these kinds of events have on world leaders these days, but I think it's important to raise awareness all the same. Anyone else go to one of the Live 8 concerts?

Linkin Park / Jay-Z rocked, by the way! I'm definitely going to pick up their new collaboration CD.

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Attacks on London

3 years 1 month ago

"It's hard to imagine why these people perform such horrific acts of violence.

But, Bin Ladin said,

"As for us, as I have said, killing and fighting have been prescribed for us, by the Grace of God, who says in his holy book, fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing, which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But God knoweth and you know not."

So killing "The Infidel" reinforces the fundamentalist's attachment to God--the act itself is prescribed even though he may "dislike it."

I'm not trying to justify it at all. Just food for thought.
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improved FLCL wall...plz comment

3 years 2 months ago

"I agree with the poster who said to make the photos more realistic-looking. Maybe add a light-weight gloss to them, or some lighting effects? The image looks flat overall.
A nice start, though. The composition balance is pretty good."
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