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, Nov 17 2006 05:19 PM
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 05:19 PM
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 06:01 PM
Heh. Did you hear about the guy who got jumped and shot in line waiting for one? Hardly what I'd say an 'incentive' to camp for systems anymore.
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first as a dark demon. As a demon it uses it power to rain death upon the land,
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Its own blood, and madness soon cover the earth.
From the depths of despair awaken the Razgriz.
Its raven wings ablaze in majestic light.
Amidst the eternal waves of time
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The demon soars through the dark skies
Fear and Death trail its shadow beneath
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 08:10 PM
Yeah these people are dumb, don't they know that there are only going to be about 4 or 5 in each store. So why the hell would you wait in line for one.
But the big news here that is a kid got ran over by people that were rushing to get into the store to play the game system that is on display to play. That is sad :( .
But the big news here that is a kid got ran over by people that were rushing to get into the store to play the game system that is on display to play. That is sad :( .
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 09:11 PM
I blame Sony for this one. They apparently massively under delivered even on what they promised to retailers for launch. For having delayed for so long you'd think they might have their shit together, but they obviously don't. Hell, you need to patch the PS3 before you can even use it.
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 10:08 PM
I blame Sony for this one. They apparently massively under delivered even on what they promised to retailers for launch. For having delayed for so long you'd think they might have their shit together, but they obviously don't. Hell, you need to patch the PS3 before you can even use it.
Its a marketing stratergy, in reality there are proberly thousands of boxes sitting around on container ships or in warehouses across the world.
Supply and demand, you manipulate the public and build up the atmosphere so everyone wants one of these rare items.
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 10:25 PM
Unfortunately, Ali's very right on that score. Sony do it all the time, and the Ps2 is a prime example of it. As soon as the christmas hype is over, hundreds of the bloody things will flood the globe and the supply will be limitless.
I also, to an extent blame the ridiculous uber-commercialisation and pristine image of the "perfect Christmas holiday" that's taking over in the US and the UK. You wouldn't see behaviour like that anywhere else in the world.
I also, to an extent blame the ridiculous uber-commercialisation and pristine image of the "perfect Christmas holiday" that's taking over in the US and the UK. You wouldn't see behaviour like that anywhere else in the world.
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Posted 17 November 2006 - 10:58 PM
I remember the PSP, I pre-ordered on a week before and got it the day after launch day when everyone was saying there were only 10,000 of them in the whole of Britain.
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 12:10 AM
I also, to an extent blame the ridiculous uber-commercialisation and pristine image of the "perfect Christmas holiday" that's taking over in the US and the UK. You wouldn't see behaviour like that anywhere else in the world.
That's because everyone else is too poor to get one
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 12:43 AM
I blame Sony for this one. They apparently massively under delivered even on what they promised to retailers for launch. For having delayed for so long you'd think they might have their shit together, but they obviously don't. Hell, you need to patch the PS3 before you can even use it.
A "PATCH", what the hell do you need a patch for.
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 01:08 AM
I also, to an extent blame the ridiculous uber-commercialisation and pristine image of the "perfect Christmas holiday" that's taking over in the US and the UK. You wouldn't see behaviour like that anywhere else in the world.
That's because everyone else is too poor to get one
Oh climb out of your ass and look around. Consoles in Japan sold out on day one with none of this crap, and when they hit mainland Europe it'll be the same as Japan. There are people everywhere that can afford them, but ironically the single country with the largest percentage of the population with the harshest economic divide just happens to be the US, where the largest amount of people that are "too poor to get one" but otherwise could just happen to live.
I blame Sony for this one. They apparently massively under delivered even on what they promised to retailers for launch. For having delayed for so long you'd think they might have their shit together, but they obviously don't. Hell, you need to patch the PS3 before you can even use it.
A "PATCH", what the hell do you need a patch for.
Everything they fucked up before they released it and didn't fix of course. My guess is internet security, someone will have written something to kill the machine already.
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 02:13 AM
Then Sony fucked up real bad. There is going to be a call back on most the systems then.
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 02:22 AM
The update is supposed to only be to enable online connectivity. That shows you just how well prepared this is. They've been touting it as a feature for a while, and they couldn't get it ready to put on the units they shipped. Most of the launch titles will include the update on the disk though.
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 04:42 AM
Why people insist on buying a 1st gen release, I'll never understand...
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Posted 18 November 2006 - 02:31 PM
Sony have banned all Imports of the PS3 into the UK. I don't know under what law they've managed to get that one through on, another tactic to hike up the price of the PS3 when it comes to Europe.
Quite frankly, I hope the PS3 bombs. The launch titles are pale, there are problems with the back compatibility (ie, the other decent games you can play on it) and it's a stupid price for what it is. Not only that, but they decide to screw over Europe by denying them any ability to get the console, what a way to treat your market.
Unfortunately, all the fanboys will buy it in it's horders and they'll get another chance to screw it up when the PS4 is released. Bugger.
Quite frankly, I hope the PS3 bombs. The launch titles are pale, there are problems with the back compatibility (ie, the other decent games you can play on it) and it's a stupid price for what it is. Not only that, but they decide to screw over Europe by denying them any ability to get the console, what a way to treat your market.
Unfortunately, all the fanboys will buy it in it's horders and they'll get another chance to screw it up when the PS4 is released. Bugger.
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Posted 19 November 2006 - 01:15 AM
Seriously. As a gamer (PS2 and GC mainly) I have campaigned against Xbox.
My friends own them but rarely play them. They come to my house for PS2 games. But I can say this. I'd rather buy and Xbox 360 and Wii instead of a PS3. It 600 dollars for a worth while system and you need a certain type of TV to use it correctly. And as the Sony reps call it. "the PS3 is a multi-media computer" I ALREADY OWN A COMPUTER. I don't go buy consoles so they can be faux computers. I buy consoles to play games while I install them on my computer. PS3 is a disgrace and an outrage.
My friends own them but rarely play them. They come to my house for PS2 games. But I can say this. I'd rather buy and Xbox 360 and Wii instead of a PS3. It 600 dollars for a worth while system and you need a certain type of TV to use it correctly. And as the Sony reps call it. "the PS3 is a multi-media computer" I ALREADY OWN A COMPUTER. I don't go buy consoles so they can be faux computers. I buy consoles to play games while I install them on my computer. PS3 is a disgrace and an outrage.
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Posted 19 November 2006 - 09:04 PM
Meh I don't care I'm still planning on getting one eventually.
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Posted 19 November 2006 - 11:17 PM
Yeah like most of us want to get the 360, well I did and to tell you the truth I wish I didn't because there are not that many good games right now. I have Madden 07,Dead or Alive 4, Dead Raising and, Quake 4.
I play more on the PC then the 360 so it is collecting dust a little, but also I have more then a game life I do have to work and pay bills and I like hanging with friends. So if I am going to buy the PS3 there has to be over 100 games out frist then the ones for the 360.
I play more on the PC then the 360 so it is collecting dust a little, but also I have more then a game life I do have to work and pay bills and I like hanging with friends. So if I am going to buy the PS3 there has to be over 100 games out frist then the ones for the 360.
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Posted 19 November 2006 - 11:30 PM
Well, then get Oblivion (unless you already have it for PC, unlike me). You can't go wrong with that. Oh, and Star Trek Legacy should be pretty good. I think it comes out on Tuesday.
OLD SIG
When history witnesses a great change Razgriz reveals itself,
first as a dark demon. As a demon it uses it power to rain death upon the land,
and then it dies. However after a period of slumber Razgriz returns
As the demon sleeps, man turns on man.
Its own blood, and madness soon cover the earth.
From the depths of despair awaken the Razgriz.
Its raven wings ablaze in majestic light.
Amidst the eternal waves of time
From a ripple of change shall the storm rise
Out of the abyss peer the eyes of a demon
Behold the Razgriz, its wings of black sheath
The demon soars through the dark skies
Fear and Death trail its shadow beneath
Until Men united wield a hallowed sabre
In Final Reckoning, the beast is slain.
Razgriz intrerpretation
<-This stays up there for you, buddy!
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Posted 20 November 2006 - 12:12 AM
Gears of War.Yeah like most of us want to get the 360, well I did and to tell you the truth I wish I didn't because there are not that many good games right now. I have Madden 07,Dead or Alive 4, Dead Raising and, Quake 4.
I play more on the PC then the 360 so it is collecting dust a little, but also I have more then a game life I do have to work and pay bills and I like hanging with friends. So if I am going to buy the PS3 there has to be over 100 games out frist then the ones for the 360.
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Posted 20 November 2006 - 01:10 AM
I may be one of the only people that thinks GoW isn't exactly 'Roxors my boxors' material. Yeah, it is a kickass game, but it was too overhyped. Of course, the roadie run is the coolest way to run in a game. Ever.
OLD SIG
When history witnesses a great change Razgriz reveals itself,
first as a dark demon. As a demon it uses it power to rain death upon the land,
and then it dies. However after a period of slumber Razgriz returns
As the demon sleeps, man turns on man.
Its own blood, and madness soon cover the earth.
From the depths of despair awaken the Razgriz.
Its raven wings ablaze in majestic light.
Amidst the eternal waves of time
From a ripple of change shall the storm rise
Out of the abyss peer the eyes of a demon
Behold the Razgriz, its wings of black sheath
The demon soars through the dark skies
Fear and Death trail its shadow beneath
Until Men united wield a hallowed sabre
In Final Reckoning, the beast is slain.
Razgriz intrerpretation
<-This stays up there for you, buddy!
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