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I really hate it when a game doesn't follow its own rules.

For instance, this beam is strong enough to pick up a grown woman. A grown woman is heavy enough to push down a button. But this beam isn't strong enough to push down a button? Wat.

So white kids with waaay too much time on their hands have a new prank called "swatting" where if you're a sore loser on video games, just put in a fake 911 call to your oponent's house, and watch the SWAT shenanigans ensue. Seriously how fucked up is America?

http://www.businessinsider.com/swatting-colorado-2014-8

It's all fun and games till SWAT kicks down the door and kills your dog.

Rez-ish musical shmup forthcoming from Hamonics! Looks very cool.

"on Steam"

  On 8/28/2014 at 6:02 PM, Rubin Farr said:

So white kids with waaay too much time on their hands have a new prank called "swatting" where if you're a sore loser on video games, just put in a fake 911 call to your oponent's house, and watch the SWAT shenanigans ensue. Seriously how fucked up is America?

 

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/swatting-colorado-2014-8

Not long ago one of these "swatters" was arrested. Don't know what happened to him, though

  On 8/28/2014 at 5:06 PM, Braintree said:

I really hate it when a game doesn't follow its own rules.

 

For instance, this beam is strong enough to pick up a grown woman. A grown woman is heavy enough to push down a button. But this beam isn't strong enough to push down a button? Wat.

 

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The beam can lift, not repel or push. Simple.

  On 8/28/2014 at 2:05 PM, ThatSpanishGuy said:

 

  On 8/27/2014 at 11:36 PM, ghOsty said:

Continuing to make progress through Dark Souls, I was trudging through Anor Londo (those sentinels are a bitch), got to the church, summoned a couple other sunbro's and we fucking owned Smough and Ornstein... Had a definite "fuck yeah!" moment as I feel I contributed a lot to the battle on my own, definitely rewarding. Went on and killed Sif solo after like 2 tries (definitely another "fuck yeah!").. Now onwards to New Londo Ruins!

 

Man, summoning on your first playthrough is no fun. That's easy mode

 

edit: In my opinion

 

That's the only boss I've summoned for if that's any redemption.... I went on and killed Sif, The 4 Kings, and Seath solo

  On 8/28/2014 at 9:15 PM, Joyrex said:

 

  On 8/28/2014 at 5:06 PM, Braintree said:

I really hate it when a game doesn't follow its own rules.

 

For instance, this beam is strong enough to pick up a grown woman. A grown woman is heavy enough to push down a button. But this beam isn't strong enough to push down a button? Wat.

 

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The beam can lift, not repel or push. Simple.

 

In that particular puzzle, you stand on a button that reverses the beam, but it doesn't push the button down with the same force it would need to pick you up.

In fact, in that same puzzle, you have to use the reverse beam to knock over a turret.

Just ordered a PS4 with Destiny, Driveclub, FIFA, Metro and CoD: Ghosts. My girlfriend is going to kill me. Also, Ornstein and Smough were brutal, I somehow managed them alone, I still don't understand how I managed it.

  On 8/28/2014 at 5:06 PM, Braintree said:

I really hate it when a game doesn't follow its own rules.

 

For instance, this beam is strong enough to pick up a grown woman. A grown woman is heavy enough to push down a button. But this beam isn't strong enough to push down a button? Wat.

 

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I have never noticed that, but you're right. The beam should be able to push the button. I hope that does not bother you enough to make you not enjoy the game though.

By the way, if we're bragging about O&S, I did kill them in NG++... Smough first

It didn't taint my opinion of the game at all. It's a great game, but a couple of the puzzles were definitely not designed as well as others.

  On 8/29/2014 at 12:41 AM, NorthernFusion said:

Just ordered a PS4 with Destiny, Driveclub, FIFA, Metro and CoD: Ghosts. My girlfriend is going to kill me.

But WATMM approves, so it's all good

Team WATMM Drive Club, anyone? Representing the IDMz on the virtual highway, fresh Syro sounds pounding from the car stereo...

Oh man, Yakuza 0 announced, which will be a prequel set in (or at least start in) Dec 1988... with a young Kazuma! SOLD

  On 8/29/2014 at 10:18 AM, jasondonervan said:

 

  On 8/29/2014 at 12:41 AM, NorthernFusion said:

Just ordered a PS4 with Destiny, Driveclub, FIFA, Metro and CoD: Ghosts. My girlfriend is going to kill me.

 

But WATMM approves, so it's all good

 

 

Team WATMM Drive Club, anyone? Representing the IDMz on the virtual highway, fresh Syro sounds pounding from the car stereo...

 

No Destiny task force? Enforcing one planet at a time to approve Syro.

New 3DS models out 11th October in Japan:



"Nintendo will release two new 3DS models in Japan on October 11.

Dubbed the “New Nintendo 3DS,” the model will be available in both standard and XL versions.

The new models’ main new feature is a new C-Stick on the right-hand side, replicating the features of the SlidePad add-on for free camera movement. Upcoming games where it will be of use include Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Dragon Quest X Online, Final Fantasy Explorers, and Super Smash Bros..

Also new are the “ZR” and “ZL” buttons, as well as a 3D shake prevention function and NFC functionality compatibility. The system itself runs faster, as well.

For those who prefer a little customization, the system also offers changeable cover plates.

The standard New Nintendo 3DS will be available in white and black. It features a 3.88 inch screen on top and 3.33 inch screen on the bottom. It will cost 16,000 yen.

The New Nintendo 3DS XL will be available in metallic blue and metallic black variations. It features a 4.88 inch screen on top and 4.18 inch screen on the bottom. It will cost 18,800 yen."

Oh, and Xenoblade Chronicles is coming to 3DS, but...

...will only work with the new models.

Assholes, now I want a new one! That stick looks way too tiny and pretty damned malplaced though.

It reminds me of these things you used to get on lappys (IBM possibly still does them)

  On 8/29/2014 at 1:52 PM, jasondonervan said:

Oh, and Xenoblade Chronicles is coming to 3DS, but...

 

 

...will only work with the new models.

so the new models are upgrades, or? the snes tribute looks sweet.

They are upgrades, increased CPU, Micro SD support (hooray).

We won't see them until 2015, they're only out in Japan in October - on the same day that the new Monster Hunter comes out there (Nintendo know what they're doing with that)

  On 8/29/2014 at 2:46 PM, jasondonervan said:

They are upgrades, increased CPU, Micro SD support (hooray).

 

We won't see them until 2015, they're only out in Japan in October - on the same day that the new Monster Hunter comes out there (Nintendo know what they're doing with that)

Awesome. I'll wait until I buy one again then. More Xenoblade is only good news.

It looks like it ONLY takes micro SD, and you have to remove the battery plate to change it, they also moved the game slot from the back of the unit (where it's been since the original Gameboy) and moved it to the lower left, directly under the touch screen. don't like that.

Improved viewing angle for the 3D using gyro sensor is neat, even if I don't actually bother with the 3D function 95% of the time.

Looks like there's a shitload of face plates for the new consoles coming:

www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/new/sp/kisekae/index.html

  On 8/29/2014 at 6:28 PM, Rubin Farr said:

Looks like there's a shitload of face plates for the new consoles coming:

 

www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/new/sp/kisekae/index.html

Clever clever.

I want that grey snes style one with the super colourful buttons.. but in XL for my big dumb hands.

Why only release the snes tribute in small size?? Surely theyre targeting adults with big dumb hands to feel nostalgiac for the snes one.