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  • Nov. 19, 2008 - 11:07 p.m.
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    It seems to be the most laggy when backing out of a friend's party profile. It froze on me once for a few minutes until I put in a game to get me out of the screen. The Xbox button worked the entire time. Other than that, nothing.

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    So far, this new dashboard is blowing my mind. The Netflix streaming, the easy navigation, the far better implemented themes, and, I dare say, the avatars are awesome. I find myself actually interested in my friend's avatars. I'm constantly going back to see if any of my friends have uploaded new ones. I'm afraid I'm going to be spending far too much money on themes and avatar gear now...

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    Damnedy, damn, damnit! First MKvsDC and now this? There goes my budget...

  • Nov. 18, 2008 - 3:58 p.m.
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    Damnit! I think I'm gonna have to buy this one. Even if Jeff's verdict was the farrest-farthest-gone conclusion in critical history. And, of course, I'm gonna have to hunt down the import.

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    I don't know where else to post this. Is it just me, or does anyone else find it completely pointless for a user to write an extended review giving a game the same score as the site they wrote it on? Sorry, random thought and felt compelled to post it.

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    Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssss!

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    Milkman, you're probably right. Ryan probably just triggered it and got off.

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    Jeff, lean over to Ryan and find out when the podcast is going up and let us know.

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    Bombcast, bombcast, bombcast! *pounds fists on laptop*

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Added by Dryker on Oct. 27, 2008 | |
Jeff has brought to my attention an article written by Dave Halverson of Play magazine concerning the current state of videogame criticism through reference towards the professional reception of Golden Axe: Beast Rider. Here is the article if you are interested: http://www.playmagazine.com/index.php?fuseaction=SiteMain.showGamePage&Game_ID=887
I am curious to hear your thoughts on the matter.


Added by Dryker on Sept. 22, 2008 | |
This was meant to be posted in response to a question to the effect of, "What videogame characters would make good presidential running mates?" I don't know what I did wrong...

Kain and Raziel. I always found Kain's moral relativism pragmatic and sensible, and think he would make an efficient Commander and Chief. Raziel would make an ideal vice president with his more left-wing, tree hugging, checks and balances for Kain's more manic moments.


Added by Dryker on Aug. 16, 2008 | |
Overlord and Overlord: Raising Hell (the expansion) were some of the most refreshing releases to come out of the gaming industry in quite some time. On August 14th, Codemasters posted an article on their website announcing not just a sequel, but three unique titles: Overlord 2 for the 360 and PS3, Overlord Dark Legends for the Wii, and Minions for the DS. There are screenshots depicting minions fighting something like an abominable snowman and minions riding wolves. I don't know about you, but I'm stoked. Can't wait for this one. Codemasters is slating them for some time in '09.


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Too Human
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Danny Elfman
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Reviewed by Dryker
Oct. 24, 2008
Jump down the Rabbit Hole


Fable 2, in a word, is magical. Peter Molyneux's ( and Lionhead Studios ) Albion is a trip down the Rabbit Hole to Alice's Wonderland, well, at least the Wonderland the creator intended before Disney snatched it up and drizzled sickly sweet sacrine all over it. Prepare to be transported to a world gone mad, whether it be the deranged ravings of a duo of momma's boys incanting arcane formulae to call forth extra-dimensional beings from twisted spheres, the Scottish Brogue mockings of cynical gargoyles that ridicule any who pass by their pointless perches upon ruined spectres of the past, and sentient sculptings imprisoning demonic deities to defend doorways with riddles and challenges the likes of demanding dreadlocks and cheese, for Fable 2 will derail your dreams; figuratively, though for myself, literally. I haven't written a lick since I slipped it in my box. My book will have to wait, for I'm haunted and this apparition must be appeased.
By the game's reckoning, I've played for 86903 seconds or approximately 24 hours ( just calculated that and I suspect it may be wrong, I've been playing for three days straight). I've spent a lot of time building my character, wealth, and relations so I have a good base to proceed through the story with. I can not speak for the entire story, for I'm not quite finished and have no idea how much longer there is to go, but so far it is fascinating. I'm enjoying it much more than the first. I'm glad I decided to build my skills and wealth before-hand because it opens so many more gameplay options and makes for a more immersive experience. What I originally thought to be a pretty shallow combat system has turned into quite an array of attack options. Though, I must say, the combat is not so much engaging or visceral, rather than inventive and fun. It won't put you on the edge of your seat, but will constantly entertain through enemy hijinx or enemy and audience commentary ( granted that you collect villagers to follow and be your own personal Peanut Gallery). The tension does seem to spike when you bring one of your favorite villagers along and watch as he gets hacked by Hobbes or bit by Balverines though. My favorite tactic so far is to charge my Chaos up to five and send my foes into a frenzy of friendly fire, self depracation, vomiting, ground scrubbing, and prety much every expression in the game as I sit back and watch the chaos ensue, occasionally zooming in on one of their heads to pop it off with a quick shot from my Master Flintlock Pistol augmented with Discipline and Lucky Charm ( Extra Experience, Damage, Defense ) before giving their corpses a minute of a my middle finger and ramping it up to a full dual-fingered Fuck You. Good stuff!
Anyways, I need to get back to Fable 2, er, umm, I mean that book I'd mentioned. Ah, hell, who am I kidding, Fable 2. I can't recommend this game enough. The world is a better place with things like this in it.




 



Most Critics are Ignoring Key Features

Reviewed by Dryker
Aug. 26, 2008

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64 Points
Ranked #2565 of 24,554

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Brad
apologizes for being so far behind on PMs.
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MOLE
Litterly Can't wait till E3 2009
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Jeff
should probably start thinking about getting back on a regular sleep schedule.
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mrfluke
is mrfluke
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MisterMollusk
is ready to go home and play some games.
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microwavedapple
hasn't been here in a very long time
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Ryan
is all like whaaat!
1 week, 5 days ago
Bulldog19892
loves to punch turkeys while wrestling bears.
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finished Mirror's Edge
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EpicSteve
playing Street Fighter IV...in my mind
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SuperMooseman
on Nov. 21, 2008
Dryker has a license to thrill.
systech
on Oct. 27, 2008
Oh, I call everyone a bitch lol. Twas a joke of good tidings.
Mexalen
on Oct. 7, 2008
thanks for your comment on my review. Would have loved to read yours...
Demilich
on Sept. 23, 2008
I don't blame you.
Dryker
on Sept. 17, 2008
I love posting hate mail!
darthzew
on Sept. 8, 2008
My claim is not unfounded. When a game's critical average is at 6.9 and there are only 24 user reviews to go on at GB, you really can't say that most people have loved or hated it. You read my language wrong. I said most people seemed to have hated it. There's a difference between me saying "everyone hated it" and "seemed to have hated it". Does that clear things up? Or do I need a chart or a diagram?
Godzilla_Sushi
on Sept. 3, 2008
Yeah I'm a NES guy myself. Thanks for commenting. I do plan on playing through Too Human at some point completely. I don't think it's as bad as people make it out to be and I'm optimistic that I will enjoy it. Or at least find things to like. The storm is way too interesting to pass up!
BagManForHire
on Sept. 1, 2008
right on just beat Too Human and it was bad ass!!!
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