CBaoth

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I just watched a segment a few days ago CNN stated the pre-Holiday sales have been dismal in the US. The one bright spot in the retail sector was, yep, you guessed it, the VG industry. In fact, they speculated it might be enough to offset the rest of the shopping season. Wow, I never would've thought this Xmas might signal the end of "video games are for children/nerds" stigma.

6263d ago 7 agree0 disagreeView comment

A bundle featuring both a game and movie should be standard w/ all SKUs. I still think Sony should be genre and age specific, like including Cars or Wall E w/ R&C, National Treasure w/ Uncharted, etc...but it's a start. Hopefully, this bundle sells well and gives them and retailers a good idea.

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I'm intrigued to see what IW does w/ a sci-fi setting. Doesn't have to be aliens. It could be corporations fighting over mineral deposits on foreign planets, post-Apocalyspe 100 years into the future on Earth civil war, etc... Soon as you mention sci-fi, people automatically assume you're talking little gray guys and star trek lol.

6269d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

and quite humorous you're so butt hurt about this. Multiple days and multiple posts? It's like you defamed and tried to derail Blu in favor of HD-DVD, then switched arguments over to the DD model, only to find out bandwith caps and licensing disputes crapped on your parade.

Calm down and take a deep breath. Most likely soon as MS quits being cheap this dispute will be resolved. If not, life goes on and I have a solution for you. Since the 360 has no browser (and you're incessa...

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Then I went to FL for 2 weeks in July so my children could spend a week apiece at each grandparents' house. Suffice to say, I now have a PSP2000 and will buy a DS before next year's vacation :D

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They've reached the original's install base in 1/2 the time?

MS sold 24 mil Xboxes in 4 years. They'll exceed that number by Xmas 2008, 3 years after launch. How did you derive at your 2:1 ratio? No offense, just trying to get a glimpse into the fanboy mentality to see how exaggerations become perceived fact.

6275d ago 0 agree1 disagreeView comment

This is what I've been telling anyone willing to listen. You're allowed to purchase and enjoy blu and still own and favor the 360. Who gives a crap if Sony developed Blu, the only fact that matters is its backed by Hollywood and the porn industry. You care about graphics in video games, why wouldn't you do the same w/ movies?

BTW, check out Panasonic's BD55 and/or little cousin BD35. The 55 can output 7.1 but is a little pricier at $399. The 35 is a little more affordable at $2...

6277d ago 1 agree0 disagreeView comment

how the hell did my post wind up here?

6278d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

price drop - ok my guess is 1-2 weeks before E3 just like they did with the ps2.

ON TOPIC: As a Sony supporter (I usually speak w/ my wallet not my tongue) I'm always disppointed by the lack of vision of their bundle packages. EVERY bundle should come with a game AND a movie. Sony trojaned BR inside a PS3, they won the format war, and they forget to include a movie now? It's a distinct advantage and the fact they don't exploit it at every chance is baffling. Include Cars w/ the...

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Nintendo is a publisher not a developer. There are dozens of internal teams responsible for its many IPs, not one. And you're not impressed by Insomniac? Looking at your previous comments history - why am I not suprised. Since Nov. 2006, they've only managed to release 3 PS3 titles, 1 PSN title, and 2 PSP titles (3 if ya count Retribution by apr). God they must suck, oh that's right, cause people told you. Your last words echo the point of my post - "...mediocre at best, but I haven't pl...

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Lvl 90 in Oblivion? No crabs beyond lvl 5? AT lvl 51 where I maxed out (you only gain a lvl after overall gaining 10 attributes and at 51, I mastered every skill - all 21 of them) I could still fight crabs along the beach. Hell I even sat there for 20 minutes building up my block skill by simply letting it hit me when I was crouched, blocking. LOL I mastered blocking w/ the help of the crabs, not by closing 56 oblivion gates.

Both sarc and I agree w/ your original post but the...

6288d ago 4 agree1 disagreeView comment

It has background noise cancellation, and for the most part, it works wonderfully. I can finally blare my 7.1 HTS at outrageous levels and nobody complains when I speak. The only negative and justified problem the article mentions is, unless you have dumbo ears it WILL be uncomfortable in your ear after long online sessions. But hands-down, it's the best bluetooth gaming HS you could buy. I think the author was trying to convey that throughout the article but it was poorly written. With proxi...

6293d ago 3 agree0 disagreeView comment

didn't you read the article THWIP? You can go home now! Dad will even let you have your 360 back!!!!

6295d ago 4 agree0 disagreeView comment

Ain't you a little old to be a fanboy? Remember it's not the mileage but the make.

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One could argue Zipper ruined the excellent, squad-based gameplay on THEIR own with the introduction of vehicles. How long did it take them to actually release map packs? Or to fix exploits and glitches? The excessive time between weapon switching was created by Zipper, not /6 so it's not unique to Confrontation. As a socom vet I have no problems quick selecting nades. I even preferred their PSP version to Zipper's 1st two PSP titles. Not to question your reasoning (it's your opinion and you'...

6300d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

What tricks can I pull off in a monster truck? If it I pull a one-handed superman can can, will it fill up my gas or boost meter?

It's called choice and some of us apparently have it.

6302d ago 0 agree1 disagreeView comment

Like Broke said GameStop called and said the delay was less than a week (to the 27th). Already playing DeadSpace and Socom now. Along w/ FarCry2 I guess I'll buy Bioshock now on the 21st. At least it's good news for 2K.

6302d ago 0 agree0 disagreeView comment

quoting Picasso on N4G!

I personally like the one "Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."

6303d ago 1 agree0 disagreeView comment

OK...longest post ever...damn you

Let's use some US figures from the kind gents at VSDA (video software dealers association) and DEG (digital extreme group). And for the record, DEG is a LA based, non-profit corporation "that advocates and promotes the many benefits accociated with digital entertainment while providing updated information regarding all digital formats to both the media and the retail trade". The bulk of the statistical data they attained came from Kap...

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...if you need a mic. It's a superlative headset compared to the 3 bluetooths I've used before. I think upon initial impressions, it's fantastic and even worth the standalone $50 price tag. I went into a chat room, calibrated it, and an online buddy loved it. No backfeed or hum. I can finally hear people now even w/ my Home Theater System turned on. Good button placements, can be charged & USED simutaneously while on its dock or plugged in your ear. Comes w/ extra earpiece (the o-ring) to...

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