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don't care how old; hilarious and historically important, also laughing my ass off

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12/30, not terrible.

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I understand and are ashamed of bronies, so that doesn't count.

rofl, how arrogant. Thanks for apologizing on behalf of bronies everywhere.

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Also...

If you liked EarthBound's gameplay, you should play Mother 3. Much better all around.

Both are great games, but I'd argue that the story and setting of EarthBound outshines its successor. Can't argue that Mother 3 has better gameplay, but the Mother series isn't about gameplay anyway.

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People who prefer the original Paper Mario to SMRPG are bizarre. Now, Thousand Year Door? That's a tough contender right there, but PM64 has little going for it beyond its aesthetic. Thoroughly mediocre.

Anyway, I'll go with FFIX on this board, FFVII in general.

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10/10. rofl at the haters

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

So what's NoA's excuse going to be this time, I wonder? "At least we're not as bad as Capcom"?

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Maybe I'm a minority here -- do Zelda fans around here want more dialogue, more cutscenes, and more character development? To me, I think the series should go in the opposite direction, and focus more on building an interesting world that's worth exploring, give you more freedom to how you approach the game.

Completely agree. Zelda should learn from SotC and (especially) ICO when it comes to good storytelling. Remember, gaming's strength as a medium lies in immersion, something that isn't always benefitted by flashy FMVs or a heap of text boxes.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Any update on how well this game is selling overseas? Still awaiting an NA release!

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Melee, because I enjoy good games.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Yes I have played SMW2, though it has been over two years. Still, it felt like there were so many "you're on a moving platform, try to dodge upcoming enemies and obstacles while making sure not to fall off" levels.

what

that's like a handful of levels tops

come on man

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Man, that just wasn't funny. Worried the Nerd's losing his touch a bit.

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Nah, beat EoSD (and technically PoFV) first. And after doing a bit of research, it turns out that MoF's extra is typically seen as pretty easy compared to the rest in the series, but I'm still pretty happy!

I take it you've completed more Extras than I have, yeah?

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Yoshi's Island the lol rail platformer...yeah.

wait

have you seriously never played yoshi's island before?

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It's because IGN is an awful, awful website, naturally.

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Dream Land 3 > Super Star? Never seen that opinion before! Though I find DL3 to be a criminally underrated title, so I'm glad you've given it due respect.

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Even Apple's CEO comes in a new slimmer, lighter model.

i laughed at this

i am a horrible human being

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Sort of unrelated, but just wanted to post that I finally completed Mountain of Faith Extra! I'm not exactly amazing at these types of games, so this was a huge accomplishment.

woot

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

And without having bothered to read the entire list, can someone tell me if/where Super Bomberman 1 + 2 place?

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Ugh, and some of these entries are just badly written. Why does everyone seem to think that EarthBound sold poorly? Given the genre and late release, it sold fine.

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ITT: Opinions stated as opinions.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Are you saying that if someone makes fun of someone else with cancer, they can get arrested?

yes

That's what Bosh does. One little joke... you've got a firecracker and he reacts like it's a hydrogen bomb. Seen it all before.

Guess we have different definitions about what constitutes a "little joke."

Anyway, this topic is unsalvageable at this point.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Well no, actually, I think freedom of speech or something entitles that.

Ethically, not legally.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

My god dude, I'm not trying to convince you to think the same way as me, I personally hate Apple, I have reasons that I can't quite explain. They're evil, they make crappy ass products, they prey on human naivete and ignorance, I don't believe they care a damn about their customers, but of course that's a problem with many companies nowadays, Apple is just the longest running practitioner.

Their profits are huge and their sales are through the roof, so a good many people are very satisfied with their products. Why does your personal dissatisfaction with Apple (and corporatism in general) entitle you to make fun of a man dying with cancer?

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Yep, another Board 8 topic turns into a disaster.

Moving on.

Once the dude with cancer got made fun of, it was inevitably going downhill!

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bump for the link about the dumb detective

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I am simply a man that despises Apple and everything it stands for, so much that it would cause me to sink so low as to even joke about the head of the company's physical condition. As a human, of course I'm inclined to find the picture sad, but when I see the man behind the picture, I see a man that spent his life getting rich through one of the worst companies in the world, and it just makes it difficult to feel sorry for him.

And you know what's funny? No matter how much you moan and complain, those sweatshops aren't going anywhere. And they're actually beneficial: aside from creating cheaper products for the Western world, they're comparatively well-paid to other local jobs in poorer communities, and those who take the jobs want the jobs. No one's holding a gun to anyone's head, after all. When activists such as yourself go in there, blinded by an upper-middle-class Latte Morality, you end up taking away jobs that people want. Those nets are sad, but they're indicative of poverty in general, not Apple (or its customers) in particular. You want to pull people out of poverty? Then believe the exact opposite of what you currently believe.

Anyway, Jobs is a legend with an incredible legacy. I wish him the best in his final days.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

What's that one YouTube video where the detective makes the worst, most hilarious assumptions and accusations ever?

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Mad Men = sexist confirmed.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Oh come now. It was said that the light, if tampered with, could wipe out all life everywhere.

Yes, but why? There's no reason given for why such an important Light is contained on some random Island, nor why its going out would wipe out all life. It's the same situation as with the Monster: the viewer gets vague premonitions, but no concrete explanations, releasing any tension or conflict the show's final act could (and should) have had.

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As someone who was involved in LOST apologetics for months after the finale (still in denial, I suppose), I can assure everyone that most of those "partially explained" mysteries were wholly unsatisfactory.

-Why didn't the Smoke Monster like ash rings or electric barriers? Just because.
-Why could the cabin move? Just because.
-Why did Jacob bring Henry Gale to the Island? Just because.
-Why is the Light important? Just because.
-Why is the Monster leaving the Island a bad thing? Just because.
-Where does the power of the Protector come from, and what are its limits? lol dunno
-What was Walt's real significance? lol dunno

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"I support my darling black African woman," he said. "I admire and am very proud of the way she leans back and gives orders to the Arab leaders ... Leezza, Leezza, Leezza. ... I love her very much. I admire her and I'm proud of her because she's a black woman of African origin."


...did he really say this?

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I'd go with EarthBound and Link's Awakening. FFX and MGS3 are certainly up there too.


And FFVI is a terrible option, but then again FFVI is always a terrible option.

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greatest video on the internet

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

SE doesn't even care about Gamestop's policy. You're getting more upset than the affected company; what does that tell you about your priorities?

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Man, this topic was a fun read. What I gathered:

-Gamestop continues not to care about the fans
-SE doesn't mind Gamestop's policies, even if they're somewhat anti-consumer
-Giant Bomb is a joke website

k

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Yeah, there's no question that X3 is the most challenging of the original trilogy. Not a hard game compared to, say, the Zero series, but then that can be said of the first two games to an even greater extent.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

I find it funny how some people here say "Everyone who saw the finale live was hugely disappointed".

I watched it live with a group of 10 people. All of us loved it. Sue us.

Sorry for the lack of clarity. What I meant was that "Every intelligent person who saw the finale live was hugely disappointed."

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Ah, my B. It's been a while (since the finale aired), so I'm sure I've simply forgotten most of the details.

>implying half of the final season was just "details"

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What it isn't is the best show. That title belongs to Breaking Bad.

Sure. Mad Men, The Sopranos, and The Wire are also undeniably better. But again, network vs. cable television.

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You certainly did miss out on some things, one of them being unparalleled disappointment. Maybe consider yourself lucky.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

Do you mind elaborating on this?

Not sure how much I can elaborate, since what I'm saying is pretty straightforward. For a good five seasons, LOST was a show centered around redemption, purpose, destiny and free will, and the struggle to find existential solace- deep themes that serve as a hallmark of an ambitious show. All of this was framed within a complex and enigmatic mythology, one that promised a satisfying resolution even as it teased its audience.

...And what did we learn about the Island's origins? You know, the driving force behind the show's central conflict?

-the origin of the Island remains completely unexplained
-the role of the Island remains unclear beyond vague and seemingly unfounded premonitions
-the central conflict of the show turned out to be a battle between two mama's boys
-the source of power was, in true MacGuffin fashion, THE MAGIC LIGHT

That an otherwise deep show could unravel so quickly into typical network fodder is disappointing at best and devastating at worst. Let me tell you: for those of us who watched it live, it was certainly the latter.

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A lot of people are pissy about the show not sticking with really scientific and logical answers because the writers said they'd try to keep things logical.

Or maybe it's because the show devolved its rich thematic tapestry into a childish fairytale without any clear aim or significance. The numerous plotholes and vague spots only muddle things further.

Anyway, LOST is certainly the greatest show ever to grace network television; it's also the biggest disappointment, and by a wide margin.

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Clarification: in EarthBound, while all of the children are "chosen ones," Ness is the chosen one, a distinction referred to several times.

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Perry would not be electable even without those comments. Those comments just make him a joke candidate.-- redrocket

^Can't believe I forgot this. Perfect example.

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And for comparison's sake, the list of SNES launch titles:

Super Mario World
F-Zero
Pilotwings
Gradius III
SimCity

Not much better, to be honest!

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never seen it before


where has this video been in my life

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Also it should be said that Nintendo published DQIX, so no reason to believe they wouldn't publish DQX as well.

I see. Seems pretty likely then!

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Pokemon is not a first party title though, yeah it's almost one but Nintendo rarely announce Pokémon related stuff.

If this is true, then neither Fire Emblem (Intelligent Systems) nor Smash Bros. (HAL) would see an announcement either though, right?

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I'm sorry, but why would DQX be the "big announcement"? It's not even a Nintendo title, and it seems odd that SE would allow them permission to release what is otherwise one of their flagship franchises.

Smash 4 details seems most likely, but hey, I'd be down with some Fire Emblem or Pokemon.

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