Here's another interesting tidbit of HD news (2nd paragraph):
http://www.imdb.com/news/sb...
This format war is going to get worse before it gets better...with consumers stuck in the middle.
Microtransactions SUCK.
Don't like them? Don't want to pay for horse armor or cheat codes?
Don't download them. After a while, MS and co. will get the message.
And don't think that PS3 or Wii is immune to this...even money says that Home will be rife with microtransactional content.
Thankfully, no. Your Live account keeps a record of games played and achievements earned. You'll lose your gamesaves unless you save them to a memory card or use a transfer cable (supplied with the 120GB HD) to send them to the new HD. You may have to re-download all of your Marketplace content; I'm not sure if that will transfer or not. Live also keeps a record of paid content, so you'll be able to DL it again if needed.
"...in all their glory here."
Glory? Or gory? :)
Love the shot of the bisected torso with the massive spray of blood. Someone tie Jack Thompson down and make him watch this being played.
This game will be sweeeeeeeeeet!
Why do people go crazy over achievements? It's the sense of accomplishment, the challenge inherent in beating some games in their hardest mode and seeing a reward for it.
Achievements are gaming crack.
And Crackdown is one of the best examples of what's good--and bad--about achievements. Juggling bodies, running over gang members, harpooning them to a vehicle, stunt driving...those are among the better ones. Finding orbs? Time-consuming and frustrating without a...
He's absolutely right...look at how PS2 sales took off after the drop to $199. That's the sweet spot for casual/family gaming.
Just wait for the NPD numbers, and to a lesser extent, VG Chartz.
For a family on a budget, the PS2 is a great buy.
Two things to wait for:
--Actual numbers (PS3s sold)
--And overall numbers from all systems.
Gonna be an interesting Christmas.
Disagree.
From a proud 360 owner, BTW.
Personally, I'm too busy GAMING and having a LIFE to hate.
Ignorant, small-minded, hateful, racist/sexist/homophobes like that need to be banned...and grow up.
All of the above...
In my house I have:
2 PCs, 1 laptop (complete with wireless network), five MP3 players, four game systems (360, GBA, DS, Gamecube), Tivo, six DVD players (not counting the 360), four TVs, a DVD recorder, two surround-sound systems (one upstairs, one downstairs), and 3 cell phones.
And: More than 1,000 DVDs--including about a quarter of the Criterion collection--and nearly a terabyte of music.
Plus more than 800 bo...
Haven't seen any at my Best Buy store in weeks...and the local Targets, Wal-Marts, Circuit Citys, and Gamestops are all sold out, as well.
Maybe the Elite has a higher production cost on average (i.e., less profit) than the Pro, and that's why the Pro is being pushed so hard this season.
Just a thought.
The Wii's sudden (and somewhat unexpected) popularity led many 3rd party companies to rush out bad ports and crappy games that barely utilize the system's unique control scheme. Hopefully, Nintendo will put and end to that and demand better quality from its 3rd party supporters.
"The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire." Watch what happens after Lois drops her drawers and tell Peter to spank her...you'll laugh hard enough to wet yourself. :)
So the 360 version of this awful game looks better...that's like being King S#it of Turd Mountain. :)
Based on what I've seen at work and feedback from friends who work at various other retailers, it seems to be doing better. Demand is higher...but it's also higher for the Wii and 360.
Gamers FTW.
Love your avatar...that scene was easily one of the funniest ever on Family Guy.
If you get a hard drive, then yes. Otherwise, no.