DrBeardface

" @DrBeardface said:

" Scientists do not seek to prove anything, only to disprove aspects of a hypothesis.  Accepted theories have been tested time and again, reworded, and changed, but by no means should they be considered proof. I'm a fan of science.  Do you guys know all the cool shit about water?  It's an AMAZING substance for all its abilities and properties.  High five for science! "

Still that isn't what is ascertained here. Here it is about your relationship with Science. Do you need her to tell you how the world is, or do you rely in some other decision factors to colour your reality? "

Fairly new to all the fighting game stuff, but I want to work at it and reach annoying levels of skill in the fighting game genre.  So, being a novice, thought I'd bring the questions to the experts on the board. 
 
#1  What are the best current fighting games? 
#2  Do you go Arcade Stick, Fight Pad, or standard controller?  Why that preference? 
#3  What upcoming fighting games should we be on the lookout for? 
 
Give me your expert answers, or add questions I'm too dumb to think of right now!

Scientists do not seek to prove anything, only to disprove aspects of a hypothesis.  Accepted theories have been tested time and again, reworded, and changed, but by no means should they be considered proof. 
I'm a fan of science.  Do you guys know all the cool shit about water?  It's an AMAZING substance for all its abilities and properties.  High five for science!

-The Dreamcast is gone and is never coming back. 
-Sonic the Hedgehog hasn't been relevant since Sonic Adventure's initial release. 
-No matter how many smart, artful video games come out I will still be labeled as "just a gamer". 
-Even being a casual fan of Halo will label me as a 'Master Chief fanboy' to those that hate the series. 
-Sam and Max: Hit the Road will not be remade for modern computers. 
-Video games will always be viewed as childish and dumb by a large portion of the population. 
-Blizzard will never release a game within 4 years of its announcement. 
 
Sigh, this is heartbreaking.  If anyone can dispel my insights, please do.

I grew up shy, but slowly and methodically transferred that anxiety to hate for mankind for making me feel alienated merely by its existence.  That said, I'm slowly and methodically working that barrier down again.  You all can rest safe.  Unless I get super powers.  Then all bets are off. 
 
Is anyone else on an "island" they built during their shy formative years?  Did you have any luck breaking the habits you developed?  If yes, how?

'America's Hat Fights Back!' 
 
'American Revolution 2: Electric Boogaloo' 
 
'Vietnam'

I got chided for playing Elite Beat Agents for the DS.  I really enjoyed the hell out of it, but got "wtf are you doing?" looks from friends when I mentioned it. 
On the other side, I have a couple of friends who get into very long conversations about Dwarf Fortress while I just sit there and roll my eyes.  I didn't like the look of it, didn't even want to try it.  By nature I'm against most strategy building games, so I guess that's not a big surprise.

I bought the Super Meat Boy soundtrack last week.  It is fucking magical. 
Other than that, I only take advantage of free offers.  Aside from SMB and Final Fantasy VII, I haven't gone out of my way to get a game soundtrack.

Used to be an avid anime watcher, but that was a good while back when you could find awesome series readily.  Not so much above average anime found lately though.  
I LOVE all Miyazaki films, I would recommend them to anyone, particularly The Castle of Cagliostro. 
Some of my favorite series are FLCL, Exel Saga, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, Fullmetal Alchemist, Full Metal Panic! Fumoffu!, and Avatar: The Last Airbender (does this count?).