Sméagol
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Yeah, it was snowing quite a bit, it's been a long time we've had that much snow (here in the Netherlands) unfortunately.. I thought it was a good time for a strol . And seeing this topic made me wanna share the a few of the pictures I took (and while I was at it I had a look through my older photos). So some pictures of my city in the snow. We don't have spectacular mountains or anything, but we sure do have windmills . A real windmill right there . The square in front of our townhall. Our Basilica in the background. If you can't guess, the sign says "don't park" Same windmill, seen from the other side (with another in the background). We have 6,5 of those things. I've got plenty more snowy pictures, maybe it's time I open a flickr account or something. Some older photos (don't make many unfortunately). Too bad my camera performs poorly in dark areas, all concert photos turn out blurry. Which means you'll have to google for some hot pictures of Alicia Keys or Candy Dulfer . This is one of the few which turned out ok.. The lead singer from "Ojos de Brujo" (pop/rock/flamenco band from Barcelona), performing at North Sea Jazz. Some funky litten trees in Mysteryland, a Dutch dance festival. One of the tents at Mysteryland (forgot which year, 2008 or 9), Boys Noize was performing if I recall correctly. Galeries LaFayette, in Paris, France. And my personal favorite, Rotterdam by dawn, as seen from the trainstation.
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God, they include the Japanese audiotrack! This deserves a handwritten "thank you" card.
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Bought this yesterday, with the intention of playing this for the first time with 3 other people for some multiplayer fun. Unfortunately, the available Wii was modded, and its owner didn't dare to update it . Oh well. I made a video of me playing for the first time, my first run of 1-1, so they could see what they're missing out on . Apparently, it's perfectly fun in singleplayer, I was under the impression it was mainly a multiplayer game. Anyway, did the first 2 worlds and 5-1. Great fun so far, though I'd love to have given multiplayer a go.. About that shake to hold stuff, it hasn't been a problem yet, allthough I'd also preferred simply holding 'b' (I mean '1'). I can see why they did that though, in multiplayer you're able to pick up eachother, and you don't wanna do that accidently. And as veteran Mario players never release that 'b' button ..
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A bit late, but I joined in on the fun, purely to refresh my mind on the story, as I won't be using the savefile transfer. Started with a clean slate too, deleted all my previous savefiles, allthough I'm not exactly doing anything different this time around, letting my characters learn the same (default) techs for example, and I'll definitely go for either Sheena or Raine again as my soulmate . Maybe I'll change some things around later in the game, learn some different techs, those technical swordrains for Lloyd sound rather good. Just defeated the first sword dancer, who was still giving me some trouble even with Lloyd on level 20, but I got him with everyone alive. Now I'll have a look at Gamefaqs to decide if I'll go to Palmacosta or take the landroute, I can't remember all the differences. You get to see Luin, and Sheena joins your party earlier I believe (always a good thing , but can't remember any real disadvantages.
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You don't give any details, but if you haven't tried already, lower the volume everywhere possible. That means, your speakers, the sound mixer of Vista, your soundcard probably has a mixer of its own, check the system tray, and there may even be a volume knob on the soundcard itself, mine had one anyway.
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Like I've said in the L4D thread, I'm just enjoying my new PC, and CoD6 is one of the games I'm looking foward too, so I might join a N-E clan. But I've just started on CoD4, and well.. Lets hope my abilities will have improved by the time it gets released .
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Well, I finally got my computer (or well, all the components which I've succesfully put together it seems). If people are up for a game with newbie (Have played though the first campaign in single player on easy to get a feel for the game, and a feel for PC gaming in general, it has been a while ), people can add me, my steam account is Nat_King_Cole. Please notify me through e-mail.
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Well yeah, I don't understand why many people don't seem to like the second game as opposed to the first. Anyway, for other views on the game, you can revisit [this thread] from way back then . In short, my view from that thread: I loved all the prime games. I loved the darker atmosphere in this one, the result from the dark/light world mechanic. Loved the bosses, didn't mind the ammo or the keyhunting (didn't love it either obviously). Wasn't keen on the swamp level, but absolutely loved the fortress. Loved the light suit, but in contrast, absolutely hated the dark suit . As for multiplayer, never really played it (didn't have bots I think?), but from what I could tell it wasn't anything spectacular. I don't agree however that the Metroid universe should be restricted to single player games. I'll always prefer a new single player game obviously, but hunters proved there's fun to be had in a multiplayer environment too, and the metroid universe is simply the first party franchise best suited for such a game. I'd love to see a sequel to hunters on a console one day. I've just replayed Resident Evil 4 a few days ago, in 2 sessions, maybe I should replay the first 2 Metroid prime games, 2 of my other favourite Cube games, as well.
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You mean the upper right corner (I believe that was the pink one )? I think it was the katana-charge (battery) meter. Nevertheless, your ideas are probably correct as well .
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I got the feeling especially Sony is pushing 3D as the new trend. I think this will be a costly failure for them.. What they (and the rest) should be pushing is OLED screens for the mainstream. Then they may pursue new 3D technologies as far as I'm concerned. Obviously, I love 3D, and it's the future, in the end we all want a holodeck. But for now, the technologies we have now are a gimmick. Fun for a while, fun for early-adopters and hardware enthousiasts, but not commercially viable for mainstream. For that they have to make the screens (lenticular I believe?) without the glasses cheap enough for mainstream.
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I was actually looking at the x360 controller for my new PC (counting down 2 weeks, finally :P), for the few 3rd person games I have (which'll soon include Batman probably..). Anyway, I can sometimes be pretty obsessive over little details, and I have decided I require a black controller. Problem is they don't sell a Windows version of it. I'll need a wireless receiver, but they don't appear to be sold seperately (anymore). Does X-box customers service sell these as spare parts perhaps? I'll call them when I'm actually ready to purchase it (if possible), but if anyone can inform me beforehand? Their e-mail support (well, at least the Dutch division) wasn't very helpful.
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Hmm yeah, Jenny does nothing for me unfortunately, so this won't sell the game to me . Still disappointed she replaced Kari Wuhrer as agent Tanya :P!
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Yeah, I feel left out, What about the people who already own the trilogy, seperately, huh? HUH?!Oh well, I don't know what I'm complaining about, I've got the game twice.. On Metroid Prime 1 and on Metroid Zero mission if I'm not mistaking.
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Hmm, I wanted to get a set just for the collection & coolness factor, but from these reactions I gather that the classic pro is actually quite an improvement. I think I'll order my set in a month or so.
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Crap, have to wait another day.. Our local Media Markt had the game ready in storage, but wasn't allowed to sell the game before the actual releasedate.. Never did I have this problem before. Got Mario Galaxy and Metroid Prime 3 a day early for example.. But now they strictly follow the releasedate. Oh well, tomorrow it'll be mine!
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Another Code: R, Gateway of Memory ** MARK SPOILERS!**
Sméagol replied to Tellyn's topic in Nintendo Gaming
Although I really want to buy and play the DS game first, it may prove difficult to find it sealed.. So I decided to forget the DS game for now, and get this one anyway. [Proof, together with another purchase that arrived today] I'll have to finish Little King's Story (at least) first before I start this though. But I can't wait. -
Another Code: R, Gateway of Memory ** MARK SPOILERS!**
Sméagol replied to Tellyn's topic in Nintendo Gaming
Geez people, I check this thread for some general info, but the last posts all contain puzzle solutions.. Anyway, am I correct on thinking this is a must-buy for me, someone who likes point & click adventures, and has Zack & Wiki, and all the Phoenix Wright games amongst others, in his collection? And to what extent is the DS game needed, as far as getting enjoyment from the story? I'm guessing it's not required, but it's a great game to get nonetheless, so double win? Getting it (new) might pose a problem though (allthough, I think I may have found something). I've always been interested in the DS game, but just never got around to it.. And now the Wii version almost sharing a similar fate, getting overlooked by me, because between the freaking monster PC I've just ordered, and the North Sea Jazz Festival next month, and the Conduit getting released, I have little room for other expenses.. I just get the feeling I should try to get the DS game if possible, and then the Wii game as soon as possible. -
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I did read the last page, and I personally was referring to this post: He provided a link for a confirmation on Fragile (and like I said, I'm not doubting that ), but I'd also like a link to something that confirms Arc Rise Fantasia (with or without date), because I'm anticipating that game as well.
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Where can I find a confirmation of this? It isn't on the news page of the Rising Star site.. And searching for "Fragile" doesn't get a result. Not that I'm doubting Fragile's 2010 release, but I'd also like to see a confirmation of Arc Rise Fantasia . Anyway, great news though. One worry less.
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That nintendo game you just didn't like
Sméagol replied to mcj metroid's topic in General Gaming Discussion
Another vote for Mario Kart Double Dash. There are plenty (Nintendo) games I don't like, but there are few I actually dispise. I almost want to destroy my monitor thinking of it. The controls were off, the feel of the controls were off, and the tracks.. God damn. That baby Mario & Luigi track? Argh.. Whoops, there goes my monitor. I should've gone for the Resident Evil pack back then, but I really wanted a silver Cube. Oh well. Makes a nice coaster I guess. -
I'm not 100% sure, but I think I already came across one on one of the pics of the new hardware. Edit: Hmm.. Sorry, no. Seems I was confused with the light blue remote, which does have a matching motionplus add-on. After googling, it seems there are no concrete plans for it, which is weird, but on the otherhand you can bet that they eventually will release a black motionplus.
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.. I'm crying here (well allmost). I'm not going to import the game (not to mention the whole black Wii set), but I will get me some black remote / nunchuck combo, and probably the new classic controller as well. The game will have to wait though .
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I personally wouldn't bother with new play control, and buy the games for Cube when possible. That means both Metroid Primes * Pikmins & (have to get Pikmin 2 myself). Furthermore I agree with the above mentioned Rogue Squadron, Viewtiful Joe, and (especially) Eternal Darkness. And would like to add Geist. Second Sight is good too, judging from what I've played, and Beyond Good & Evil I'll have to hunt down myself in the near future.
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I'm not one of those people who wait for pricedrops, and I was convinced to buy this game when I first heard of it (which feels like.. A year ago?). Unfortunately, this game does not seem to exist in The Netherlands. I've called various stores Friday, and checked a few websites, but it's nowhere to be found. Maybe some distribution problems? Who's the distributor in Europe (I'll give them a call perhaps). I think I'll wait a bit, in case it does show up in the next week or so, so I can support the Dutch videogame market specificly, or maybe I'll just order it from Amazon(.co.uk), that'll be a quicker, and a whole lot cheaper as well.