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Topic: Official TGQ Virtual Console And Live Arcade Games Thread |
Joe
Replies: 977
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:32 pm Subject: Official TGQ Virtual Console And Live Arcade Games Thread |
What's so bad about Fatal Fury Special?
It's clunky, unbalanced, and an all around unremarkable fighting game. It's debut is even more disappointing, since SNK could've chosen one of the many exce ... |
Topic: Official TGQ Virtual Console And Live Arcade Games Thread |
Joe
Replies: 977
Views: 784834
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:15 am Subject: Official TGQ Virtual Console And Live Arcade Games Thread |
This week on XBLA we have AHAHAHAHAHA Fatal Fury Special.
nice job on the selection there, SNK. on the bright side, it looks like SNK Playmore ported it themselves, instead of some third party, an ... |
Topic: games with rainstorms |
Joe
Replies: 54
Views: 42739
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:36 am Subject: games with rainstorms |
gears of war: act 3. coincidentally the prettiest stage. |
Topic: Resident Evil 5: Sun-Soaked Zombie Adventures |
Joe
Replies: 127
Views: 90410
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:04 pm Subject: Resident Evil 5: Sun-Soaked Zombie Adventures |
we can't make a game that isn't brain training that won't offend anyone |
Topic: LET'S MAKE SHOOTING GAME (dezaemon thread) |
Joe
Replies: 40
Views: 245799
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:00 pm Subject: LET'S MAKE SHOOTING GAME (dezaemon thread) |
Oh, and Recca is hell of sweet though brutally fast. I just wish it was on a more powerful system, because the flickering really gets to me.
try running recca on nestopia with the sprite limit tu ... |
Topic: Mass Effect looks like shit |
Joe
Replies: 103
Views: 63834
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:57 pm Subject: Mass Effect looks like shit |
mass effect looks pretty classy.
i like my space epics though. i'll let you guys know how it plays once it comes out, it's pretty clear no one who's posted here is going to give a bioware game a s ... |
Topic: Resident Evil 5: Sun-Soaked Zombie Adventures |
Joe
Replies: 127
Views: 90410
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:01 am Subject: Resident Evil 5: Sun-Soaked Zombie Adventures |
crackdown is very much a joke. anyone who thinks otherwise didn't finish it |
Topic: Bring the watering can: the summer drought is upon us |
Joe
Replies: 24
Views: 18162
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:33 pm Subject: Bring the watering can: the summer drought is upon us |
FORZA MOTORSPORT 2 |
Topic: "steampunk" = kids in train overalls on heroin |
Joe
Replies: 8
Views: 7471
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:28 am Subject: "steampunk" = kids in train overalls on heroin |
final fantasy six is kinda steampunk-y. there seem to be a few examples of it in anime, but the nice settings are usually marred with the typical anime baggage. |
Topic: rethink the cool (blackspot thread) |
Joe
Replies: 38
Views: 26824
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 2:22 pm Subject: rethink the cool (blackspot thread) |
at least i look good |
Topic: rethink the cool (blackspot thread) |
Joe
Replies: 38
Views: 26824
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 1:04 pm Subject: rethink the cool (blackspot thread) |
i don't feel guilty when i wear my sweatshop shoes. i guess that makes me a bad person |
Topic: Quake: the Fight for Justice |
Joe
Replies: 81
Views: 50375
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:43 pm Subject: Quake: the Fight for Justice |
i was a really big fan of quake 3 arena in the times. that game has the best sniper weapon (the railgun) of all time, and some really fantastic mods. |
Topic: a quick question (feel free to ask other questions!) |
Joe
Replies: 4
Views: 5974
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:39 pm Subject: a quick question (feel free to ask other questions!) |
ah. i was wanting to use my avatar, but i suppose i'll just stick with lumines guy. |
Topic: a quick question (feel free to ask other questions!) |
Joe
Replies: 4
Views: 5974
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 11:27 am Subject: a quick question (feel free to ask other questions!) |
i seem to be seeing a lot of people on xbox live with custom gamer pictures. exactly how does one go about using one of those? i've heard the only way to do it is by photographing something with tha ... |
Topic: rethink the cool (blackspot thread) |
Joe
Replies: 38
Views: 26824
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 11:38 am Subject: rethink the cool (blackspot thread) |
you too can STRIKE BACK AGAINST NIKE with hipster snark. i was with them till the red spot. |
Topic: nothing really rhymes with oblivion |
Joe
Replies: 187
Views: 123866
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:54 am Subject: nothing really rhymes with oblivion |
you can enter at level 1. sheogorath is messing with you. just hang out in front of the portal a bit and wait for him to start talking about how nice it is inside. |
Topic: nothing really rhymes with oblivion |
Joe
Replies: 187
Views: 123866
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:02 am Subject: nothing really rhymes with oblivion |
so guys, this thread appears long dead and devoid of shivering isles talk, so i'm going to revive it!
i started playing shivering isles on the xbox 360 the other day because damn if this game doesn ... |
Topic: Introduce Yourself. |
Joe
Replies: 605
Views: 560591
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:44 pm Subject: Introduce Yourself. |
At least keep posting in the Axe, Vinc!
why? i had a fucking mob screaming for me to be banned because i played a certain drama situation for laughs. i don't want anything to do with the kinds of ... |
Topic: Introduce Yourself. |
Joe
Replies: 605
Views: 560591
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 1:17 pm Subject: Introduce Yourself. |
hey. most of you know me, and i've been posting on TGQ for a while, so i think i'm only posting in this thread as a formality
i like the positive vibe and good discussion here, as opposed to th ... |
Topic: Wii Numbers, Xbox Live Tags, PS3 Network IDs, and MMOs |
Joe
Replies: 301
Views: 374937
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:56 pm Subject: Wii Numbers, Xbox Live Tags, PS3 Network IDs, and MMOs |
360: SplashBeats |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 9:52 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
you know, i don't dig on oldham enough, especially considering he's from the city i live in! |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 1:52 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
gonna whore out dungen's tio bitar some more >| |
Topic: Getting rid of an accent |
Joe
Replies: 15
Views: 13150
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:15 pm Subject: Getting rid of an accent |
Man, just streamline the ugly out of that drawl and you will come out 100% Southern Gentleman. |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:04 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
Lately, I've fallen in love with Natsumen's NEVER WEAR OUT YOUR SUMMER XXX !!!. It's this wonderful mix of sprawling prog/post rock and squealing improv jazz. A combination like that might sound pre ... |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 3:03 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
Also, if you dig the mellow side of Boris, check out Soundtrack to the Film Mabuta No Ura (not an actual movie.)
If you want to hear them at their most pretentious yet awesome, Flood is the way to ... |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:27 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
Dhex, the next time Boris swings by your neck of the woods, I highly recommend seeing them. They slaughter live. |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:42 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
It's Boredoms' Christmas album. I'm only half joking.
It's a live recording from Christmas 2005. It opens with sleigh bells and heavenly chanting, and then turns into the drum section going all o ... |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:11 am Subject: I can't stop listening |
Import, sir. Though, I just downloaded it. I refuse to pay stupid high import CD prices. I'll buy it if Vice picks it up, though! It's really quite lovely. |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:10 am Subject: I can't stop listening |
Oh, wow. Holy shit. Hey, dhex, something just came out that you might be interested in:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/442301820_39ecdfcc0c_o.jpg |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:20 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
I didn't know they did a Peel Session. I think I'm going to hunt this down. If it's anything like the Melt Banana Peel Session (which is miles better than any of their recorded material) I expect to ... |
Topic: STALKER |
Joe
Replies: 211
Views: 289732
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:19 pm Subject: STALKER |
Well, if my experience is any indication, it might just up and refuse to run properly no matter what!
I hope they fix some of this stuff. |
Topic: So, GTAIV |
Joe
Replies: 292
Views: 215206
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:12 am Subject: So, GTAIV |
dhex, I'm pretty sure there's a 360 version coming as well. I don't know if you own one of those or not, but that's always an option. |
Topic: STALKER |
Joe
Replies: 211
Views: 289732
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:33 am Subject: STALKER |
So, I was wondering something.
I tried installing and playing this but it absolutely CHUGS on my PC (which runs Oblivion at near max settings pretty smoothly.) Is it because I'm a filthy pirate an ... |
Topic: So, GTAIV |
Joe
Replies: 292
Views: 215206
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:31 pm Subject: So, GTAIV |
This will probably be the first GTA I buy since... GTAIII!
And, the whole time while watching that trailer I couldn't help but think "gawdamn I wish that was the city for Crackdown"
The cunt in ... |
Topic: Headphones/Earbuds thread |
Joe
Replies: 16
Views: 16284
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:07 pm Subject: Headphones/Earbuds thread |
I think Grado recently came out with some portable form factor 'phones that are quite nice, so make sure to give them look.
Hahaha, those are just the cans from the SR-60s with a behind-the-head de ... |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:05 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
Neon Bible is a really weird album. It thrives off paranoia and uneasiness, and works those emotions in a very subtle manner. It'll grow on you.
"Antichrist Television Blues" is probably the best ... |
Topic: jade empire? |
Joe
Replies: 18
Views: 14607
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:45 pm Subject: jade empire? |
I thought the combat was fun. If you can find it for $10, I'd pick it up. |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 4:59 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
on henry jacobs: no, cause i think i kinda lumped him in with harry parch and that sort of thing.
on scotch egg: yes, that video with the chicken is great.
this is pretty good too after the intr ... |
Topic: I can't stop listening |
Joe
Replies: 1082
Views: 865119
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 3:34 pm Subject: I can't stop listening |
Dhex, are you familiar with DJ Scotch Egg? You should be. |
Topic: Wii Wrist Strap (replacement) |
Joe
Replies: 14
Views: 12749
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:22 pm Subject: Wii Wrist Strap (replacement) |
The PS3, obviously. The wife can take an extra job and the kids can sell lemonade (drugs) just to afford it! |
Topic: plan the electronic entertainment portion of my week off! |
Joe
Replies: 59
Views: 35631
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:12 pm Subject: plan the electronic entertainment portion of my week off! |
Titan Quest is nice, but it's heavy on the system requirements, kinda buggy, and not as fast as good ol' D2X.
Dhex, I think the Diablo Battle Chest is like $30 now. It's Diablo, Diablo 2, and the ... |
Topic: being a smart ass about naming your character |
Joe
Replies: 49
Views: 41963
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:08 pm Subject: being a smart ass about naming your character |
I named Link THIEF and the horse HORSE. I think this was the best thing to do. |
Topic: plan the electronic entertainment portion of my week off! |
Joe
Replies: 59
Views: 35631
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:15 pm Subject: plan the electronic entertainment portion of my week off! |
Dhex, play Final Fantasy XII.
I think you'll really like Black. It does the things exploding thing very well.
This thread reminds me that I need to play FEAR. I can get behind any game that ... |
Topic: Modern Japanese Pop Culture Scares Me |
Joe
Replies: 33
Views: 29484
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:19 pm Subject: Modern Japanese Pop Culture Scares Me |
I don't understand why people get so upset about what other people are doing on the television. I think the "moral/cultural outrage" center of my brain is broken. |
Topic: David Jaffe drunk at the playboy mansion |
Joe
Replies: 86
Views: 60198
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:25 pm Subject: David Jaffe drunk at the playboy mansion |
Don't fault a game because you don't know how to play it. Now, if you want to criticize the game for requiring you to learn everything about it so you can really enjoy it, go right ahead. That's a p ... |
Topic: Half-Life 2 and other PC games (a graphics card thread). |
Joe
Replies: 25
Views: 17368
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:20 pm Subject: Half-Life 2 and other PC games (a graphics card thread). |
I run most things fine on a gig. I could stand for 2, though. |
Topic: David Jaffe drunk at the playboy mansion |
Joe
Replies: 86
Views: 60198
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:16 pm Subject: David Jaffe drunk at the playboy mansion |
Dude, Devil May Cry 3 was also 2005. It's that game that Joe and I keep telling you is the proper re-working of the brawler. =P
Yeah, I love having to figure out what pattern to use on a boss and t ... |
Topic: "Comfort" games? |
Joe
Replies: 55
Views: 51764
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Forum: Club for the Study and Appreciation of Interactive Audio Visual Media Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:09 pm Subject: "Comfort" games? |
Kirby Superstar
beatmaniaIIDX (Yes, I'm one of those people too.) |
Topic: Mac v. Windows v. Linux? advice |
Joe
Replies: 56
Views: 59063
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:08 pm Subject: Mac v. Windows v. Linux? advice |
After checking out images of the Aero interface for Vista, I'm reminded of something I've always hated about Windows operating systems: the sense that it determines for me how I organize my files. Al ... |
Topic: www.selectbutton.net: now active! |
Joe
Replies: 58
Views: 58823
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Forum: Quarterly Discussion Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:06 pm Subject: www.selectbutton.net: now active! |
So, that was quick. |
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