alexl86

Wow, I thought Jeff's intent with the 5 star system was to get away from the decimals.

The 5 star scale doesn't translate to the 100 point scale. MK vs. DCU would never get a perfect score with a 100 point scale and I doubt Rock Revolution would get 2 or lower. The 5 star scale is there because of it's simplicity.

5 star is a really good game, but I don't think it's to be recommended for everyone. People who don't like Fighting games wouldn't get much from playing Street Fighter IV etc.
4 star is also a good game, but it may have some issues that even fans of the genre should be aware of, and you should read the review for context.
3 star is okay, it has enough good things to make it worth your while if you like the genre, but it also have some really frustrating bits.
2 star is bad, it has some redeeming qualities, but overall it's not the ideal way to spend your money.
1 star is terrible, avoid at all costs. Little to no redeeming qualities, probably overpriced.

A 9.0 game could get 4 stars, while a 7.5 game could get 5 stars. You have to read the review to get the context, the basis for the score. Soul Calibur IV would easily score 8.0 or higher, but it only got 3 stars. MK vs. DC would score below 8.0, but it got 5 stars. The star rating is there to illustrate to the reader how much you liked the game, but they have to read the review to get the context.

I always found the break music annoying and I like it less when Jeff is not on, though I still like it and thought the dinosaur vs. bears vs. sharks discussion was very enjoyable, though there's no way in hell a Bear would be able to kill a T-Rex.

I "complete" most of the games I own. In the case of shooters and platformers, that's reaching the final level and completing it. In the case of open world games, I've completed the main storyline. In the case of RPGs, I've beaten the final boss, Racing games... I seldom "complete" those. In fighting games I've unlocked all the characters and gone through story/arcade mode with them.

I don't really care about the points, I have a measly 8000 and the only game with a 100% point completion is Soulcalibur IV, though I have 1000+ points in Oblivion.

Hmm, I really liked the fight against the End in MGS3, but I didn't really like the character.

Ruby Weapon in FFVII was pretty cool too, but he isn't really important to the story.

Crash Man in MM2 was mad hard the first time I fought him...

Akuma in SSF2T was also pretty hard.

It's really satisfying the first time you kill Shao Kahn in MK2/3, at least I thought so.

Ares in the first God of War was also a really satisfying end to the game.

I guess what I'm saying is, bosses become memorable for different reasons. The greatest boss fights can be great for different reasons. They can be hard, complex, a change of pace, satisfying etc. Some boss fights can be great because of their story significance.

Keanu Reeves stars in a lot or roles that doesn't require him to act. In Matrix he basically had the same expression on his face throughout the whole movie, delivering flat lines. He's charismatic, he's not able to convey emotions. Even when he goes for regular human emotions like laughter and grief, it feels forced. He's not a particularly good actor, but he doesn't really have to be to play in the Matrix..

Also, born to play is a very peculiar phrase to use. Will Smith was offered the part, but turned it down. I wonder if it would acheive the same status if he played Neo...

Edit: He's NOT charismatic...

Don't you mean longest word? If we were to find the Biggest, it would probably be a part of a sculpture or something...

"alexl86 said:

"CL60 said:

"TooWalrus said:

"CL60 said:

"No, if you don't think he's versatile you are a moron plain and simple...he's played Jack Sparrow, Sweeny Todd, Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, etc all extremely well and well...look at those characters...if he always played the same character, him playing those massivley different characters wouldn't be the case now would it?"

Dude... Sweeny Todd, Edward Sissorhands and Willy Wonka were all pretty much the same character... but it looks like HD already called you out on that."

Edward Scissorhands and Willy Wonka are not that much alike...and the same guy who did these characters can also pull off a convincing pirate. Versatile? I think so."

I'm not sure I'd call Jack Sparrow a convincing pirate, but that's not to say I didn't like the character."

Okay? A convincing half drunk half pirate guy? That better for you?"

"TooWalrus said:

"CL60 said:

"No, if you don't think he's versatile you are a moron plain and simple...he's played Jack Sparrow, Sweeny Todd, Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, etc all extremely well and well...look at those characters...if he always played the same character, him playing those massivley different characters wouldn't be the case now would it?"

Dude... Sweeny Todd, Edward Sissorhands and Willy Wonka were all pretty much the same character... but it looks like HD already called you out on that."

Edward Scissorhands and Willy Wonka are not that much alike...and the same guy who did these characters can also pull off a convincing pirate. Versatile? I think so."

I'm not gonna comment on your list, instead I'll just post my own:

1. Robert De Niro, Godfather part II, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, need I go on?
2. Russel Crowe, he's always good.
   
3. Denzel Washington, which seems a little odd since I strongly object to his Oscar.
4. Nicole Kidman
   
5. Edward Norton
6. Daniel Day-Lewis
7. Jodie Foster
8. Clint Eastwood
9. Morgan Freeman
10. Harrison Ford

I decided a while ago to just use the same username everywhere, so I don't have to think about problems like this. So far, it's worked out great.

Also, they charge for it so every teenager changes his/her gamertag every week, which I imagine would put some strain on the servers and lead to a nightmare for the moderators.