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Zeus
11/07/19 11:23:07 PM
#453:


ParanoidObsessive posted...
There are times when I absolutely love Jim Sterling.


Even when I agree with Sterling, I still dislike him, find him obnoxious, and chronically unfunny. And yes, I'm half-assuming that his Ekans rant is a criticism of people whining about non-inclusions. At any rate, I gave up after 4:25, which is 2 minutes longer than I wanted to watch it and 4:25 longer than I should have watched it.
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Revelation34
11/08/19 2:07:04 PM
#454:


I'll probably start saving up for a Switch now. Only $200 at Walmart.
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ParanoidObsessive
11/09/19 2:23:23 PM
#455:


Zeus posted...
And yes, I'm half-assuming that his Ekans rant is a criticism of people whining about non-inclusions.

Yes, the entire rant is 112% sarcastic. He doesn't give a shit, and is mocking a very specific sort of person for obsessing over it.



Zeus posted...
Even when I agree with Sterling, I still dislike him, find him obnoxious, and chronically unfunny.

I like his smarmy asshole persona. He's basically playing a wrestling heel (which is why it wasn't entirely surprising when he actually got into local wrestling as a manager). He lathers the sarcasm and venom over what is surprisingly good journalism for the same reason Mike Stoklasa did his movie reviews as Mr. Plinkett - because listening to someone talk about sterile facts in a clinical tone is dull as fuck, and most people watching videos on YouTube would get bored and nope out pretty quickly. He's not that different from Yahtzee (though Yahtzee's mainly a reviewer), which is part of why I gravitated to Jim in the first place when they were both on the Escapist.

I usually only get a bit irritated with Jim when he gets a bit too into social politics, or goes off on one of his "capitalism is bad!" rants (which tend to overgeneralize and which are a bit repetitive at this point), but I enjoy a lot of his work even if I actually disagree with a lot of his opinions about good games (the same problem I have with Yahtzee, honestly).
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The Wave Master
11/09/19 3:27:33 PM
#456:


200 isn't a bad price for a Switch. You're going to get great first party support, and a lot of dumb down ports of great games you can get a lot cheaper, that play better on better nd other consoles, but if you're in the market for a good first party console, The Switch isn't a bad choice.
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Revelation34
11/09/19 7:42:10 PM
#457:


I just want something to play while on my bed. I have a tv I can use for a PS4 but not much room for a console which is where I would buy those kind of games. I still have my super Mario cereal box I saved in case I ever get a Switch too for Odyssey. I'll probably get Breath of the Wild or Three Houses first.
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Zeus
11/10/19 1:48:33 AM
#458:


Circling back to the issue of limited vs unlimited availability, I wound up watching that (generally bad) live-action, animated hybrid Little Mermaid presentation on ABC mostly because I thought it wouldn't be likely available afterward. (iirc, the 2-part Bernie Madoff special was on tv then available for a super-limited time on Hulu or something, which I regret not getting to that second half because of the time sensitivity.)

The mix of animation and some of the costumes really made it wonky, although seeing Shaggy playing Sebastian was certainly a draw. (Queen Latifah's performance as Ursula was also pretty good.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfBfuR8Jiqw

It also led me to finding a clip from another Little Mermaid musical where, admittedly, the Ursula actress was underwhelming (the Ariel was neat) but it was notable because Ursula was Ariel's aunt in the production which apparently was something they'd considered doing in the original film.

ParanoidObsessive posted...
I like his smarmy asshole persona. He's basically playing a wrestling heel (which is why it wasn't entirely surprising when he actually got into local wrestling as a manager).


Which just goes to show that not everybody works as a heel.

ParanoidObsessive posted...
He lathers the sarcasm and venom over what is surprisingly good journalism for the same reason Mike Stoklasa did his movie reviews as Mr. Plinkett - because listening to someone talk about sterile facts in a clinical tone is dull as fuck, and most people watching videos on YouTube would get bored and nope out pretty quickly. He's not that different from Yahtzee (though Yahtzee's mainly a reviewer), which is part of why I gravitated to Jim in the first place when they were both on the Escapist.


Sterling's reviews, etc, are boring, though, for a different reason.

Revelation34 posted...
I just want something to play while on my bed. I have a tv I can use for a PS4 but not much room for a console which is where I would buy those kind of games. I still have my super Mario cereal box I saved in case I ever get a Switch too for Odyssey. I'll probably get Breath of the Wild or Three Houses first.


The portability option was definitely a draw for me. Unfortunately, the software tends to be more expensive than the others (since it doesn't price drop as often or as deep) and things don't run great on it because... well, it's basically a tablet trying to do higher-end stuff. That's why some of the previous handhelds were a nicer blend.
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Revelation34
11/10/19 3:35:24 AM
#459:


Zeus posted...
The portability option was definitely a draw for me. Unfortunately, the software tends to be more expensive than the others (since it doesn't price drop as often or as deep) and things don't run great on it because... well, it's basically a tablet trying to do higher-end stuff. That's why some of the previous handhelds were a nicer blend.


I think they're all $50. That's not really a surprise though. I forgot about Octopath Traveler too. I'd rather have that on Switch than Steam. I would also need to get a screen protector and a year worth of the subscription too.
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Revelation34
11/10/19 2:44:51 PM
#460:


Oh I was wrong about the Switch. That's for the Lite. I'm not going to get a lite. I guess I can try getting a real one off Amazon or go to Best Buy later. I bet Best Buy has more games anyway since I didn't see Three Houses at Walmart.
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The Wave Master
11/10/19 3:06:16 PM
#461:


We near the end odf the topic again, and thus need a topic title going forward.

Pokemon is coming out this week so that's always a good starting point. Either way, let's come up with some suggestions, and decide on the best option before we run out of post.
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Metalsonic66
11/10/19 3:27:11 PM
#462:


Geek Stranding

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I_Abibde
11/10/19 6:05:19 PM
#463:


Metalsonic66 posted...
Geek Stranding


Seconding this, possibly accompanied by a pee joke of your choice.
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Korruptor
11/10/19 6:12:49 PM
#464:


Didn't we have a pokemon name a while ago? Also Geek Stranding will age fast.
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Metalsonic66
11/10/19 7:08:45 PM
#465:


Urine Trouble Now

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Revelation34
11/10/19 7:57:59 PM
#466:


$300 for a regular one. Maybe there will be a Black Friday deal for one somewhere.
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Zeus
11/11/19 11:19:36 PM
#467:


They're making a new theatrical Scooby Doo film for the first time in... ehhh, it's been a minute.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnKvQbpDYXU

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoob!

It looks like shit and gives us a new origin story for the gang meeting. Other than the animation style being okay, etc, I hate it.

On the plus side, I was reminded that Scooby Doo and Guess Who is a thing, which I still need to check out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby-Doo_and_Guess_Who%3F

Revelation34 posted...
Zeus posted...
The portability option was definitely a draw for me. Unfortunately, the software tends to be more expensive than the others (since it doesn't price drop as often or as deep) and things don't run great on it because... well, it's basically a tablet trying to do higher-end stuff. That's why some of the previous handhelds were a nicer blend.


I think they're all $50. That's not really a surprise though. I forgot about Octopath Traveler too. I'd rather have that on Switch than Steam. I would also need to get a screen protector and a year worth of the subscription too.


New Switch games tend to start at $60, not $50. The last time I paid $60 for a new release was LBP which... well, other than it falling in value fast, the pre-order bonuses later being available to everybody, and the GOTY version being available cheap, (and the game being short) mostly felt worth it.

My first full MSRP Switch game will probably be Pokemon Shield because... well, ofc it'll be Pokemon Shield. (Granted, I paid $70 for a clearanced LG! Pikachu with the Pokeball thingy... which was a moderate waste since the ball will be available for about $20 during some promotion and the game might be around $40 now -- neither of which I've used.)

The Wave Master posted...
We near the end odf the topic again, and thus need a topic title going forward.


That's what I said! Of course, we already used an obvious one last time. How about...

Pocket Geeks: The Latest Edition! Now with half the Geeks!
Gigantogeek vs Dynanerd

Otherwise I already tossed out Geekworld Problems

Revelation34 posted...
$300 for a regular one. Maybe there will be a Black Friday deal for one somewhere.


I wouldn't hold my breath.
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Entity13
11/11/19 11:53:34 PM
#468:


Another origin story? Gods dammit. Can't we all be happy with "A Pup Named Scooby Doo?" I know, the obvious answer is "No."
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Metalsonic66
11/12/19 12:10:02 AM
#469:


Movie looks okay except for Fred is not voiced by Frank Welker and doesn't wear an ascot

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Revelation34
11/12/19 12:24:24 AM
#470:


There's no national Pokdex in Shield right? Also I don't know what LBP is. I'll just save up for it and get one eventually. I want to get the Humble Monthly before it switches to Choice on December 5th too.
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The Wave Master
11/12/19 2:18:13 AM
#471:


LBP = Little Big Planet.

We could do something relayed to the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake, which looks awesome.
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Entity13
11/12/19 2:31:11 AM
#472:


...How about

"The Dark Geek Remake," or "The Geek Knight Remake?" Whichever is closer to one of our original titles.
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Zeus
11/12/19 3:16:35 AM
#473:


Entity13 posted...
Another origin story? Gods dammit. Can't we all be happy with "A Pup Named Scooby Doo?" I know, the obvious answer is "No."


Yeah, I rather liked that as an origin story.

Revelation34 posted...
There's no national Pokdex in Shield right?


I have no idea although, even if there is, the full roster isn't there. The game is only confirmed to have about 400 Pokemon, which is under *half* the current selection even before they add a few.

The Wave Master posted...
LBP = Little Big Planet.


Yes. It's a great game, although there's a *lot* of unactualized potential in the main campaign. And despite being so bullish on it, I wound up not playing any of the sequels -- at least two of which I bought (LBP2 and the cart one)
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Revelation34
11/12/19 3:18:06 AM
#474:


Zeus posted...
I have no idea although, even if there is, the full roster isn't there. The game is only confirmed to have about 400 Pokemon, which is under *half* the current selection even before they add a few.


Yeah that's what I meant. No point for that so I might not get it.
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Metalsonic66
11/12/19 3:43:07 AM
#475:


Zeus posted...
Yes. It's a great game, although there's a *lot* of unactualized potential in the main campaign. And despite being so bullish on it, I wound up not playing any of the sequels -- at least two of which I bought (LBP2 and the cart one)
The second game is so much better than the first in every way

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ParanoidObsessive
11/12/19 9:23:54 PM
#476:


The Wave Master posted...
We near the end odf the topic again, and thus need a topic title going forward.

Geek Wars: The Rise of Wave Master

It's about as thematically appropriate and topical as we're ever going to get.
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WhiskeyDisk
11/12/19 10:58:32 PM
#477:


We wish you a merry geekmas and a happy nerd year.
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The Wave Master
11/12/19 11:15:45 PM
#478:


I downloaded Disney Plus this morning. I started watching 90's Spider-man and The Simpsons, and I'm happy with my purchase.

The weather is horrible and cold, even as far south as I live, and some hot coca and nostalgia will warm my heart.

Also, my name shouldn't be in the topic titles. I'm not that important. It's all of you who make the topics great.
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shadowsword87
11/12/19 11:20:34 PM
#479:


I'm pretty happy to not buy any streaming services.
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Metalsonic66
11/12/19 11:29:18 PM
#480:


I was only three episodes away from finishing Gravity Falls before Hulu took it down

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Revelation34
11/13/19 4:24:03 AM
#481:


shadowsword87 posted...
I'm pretty happy to not buy any streaming services.


Netflix is the only one that would be worth it.

Metalsonic66 posted...
I was only three episodes away from finishing Gravity Falls before Hulu took it down


https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Monkey_D._Luffy
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Metalsonic66
11/13/19 10:35:16 AM
#482:


Umm. What?

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I_Abibde
11/13/19 1:48:42 PM
#483:


I will be playing Shield, and my wife will be playing Sword, so I pre-ordered the double pack, regardless of the bad press. Should still be fun, IMO, but that might be because I have never been super hardcore about catching 'em all. For me, it's more, "catch what's around, just have fun".

Got Disney + here, too. It's kinda nice to not have to worry about the stupid Disney Vault any more. Hell, one whole category on the service is called "From the Vault".

Me being me, though, I'm just glad they've got Tron in there. Still haven't been able to repair that DVD to the point where it'll play past Flynn reassembling the Recognizer.
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Revelation34
11/13/19 2:10:17 PM
#484:


I don't know. Maybe I'll eventually get it. My last one was Pearl since I couldn't afford any of the systems since. I kept up with the information though for the most part.

I will never get the Disney+ since there are far too many streaming services and I suspect Disney will pull a dick move and remove all of their properties from Netflix.
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Revelation34
11/13/19 2:13:08 PM
#485:


Metalsonic66 posted...
Umm. What?


Should be obvious.

I_Abibde posted...
I will be playing Shield, and my wife will be playing Sword, so I pre-ordered the double pack, regardless of the bad press. Should still be fun, IMO, but that might be because I have never been super hardcore about catching 'em all. For me, it's more, "catch what's around, just have fun".

Got Disney + here, too. It's kinda nice to not have to worry about the stupid Disney Vault any more. Hell, one whole category on the service is called "From the Vault".

Me being me, though, I'm just glad they've got Tron in there. Still haven't been able to repair that DVD to the point where it'll play past Flynn reassembling the Recognizer.


I don't know. Maybe I'll eventually get it. My last one was Pearl since I couldn't afford any of the systems since. I kept up with the information though for the most part.

I will never get the Disney+ since there are far too many streaming services and I suspect Disney will pull a dick move and remove all of their properties from Netflix.
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Metalsonic66
11/13/19 2:40:46 PM
#486:


Revelation34 posted...
Should be obvious
It isn't.

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LinkPizza
11/13/19 3:16:03 PM
#487:


I_Abibde posted...
For me, it's more, "catch what's around, just have fun".

I think thats how I feel about it...
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Revelation34
11/13/19 4:26:38 PM
#488:


Metalsonic66 posted...
It isn't.


Nah it is.
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ParanoidObsessive
11/13/19 4:28:09 PM
#489:


Revelation34 posted...
Nah it is.

To be fair, to anyone who doesn't watch One Piece, it really doesn't mean much of anything at all.
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Metalsonic66
11/13/19 4:31:29 PM
#490:


I've read every chapter of One Piece and I have no idea what that has to do with my post about Gravity Falls

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ParanoidObsessive
11/13/19 9:55:14 PM
#491:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvSYIX3ZrSk
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Revelation34
11/14/19 1:58:35 PM
#492:


Metalsonic66 posted...
I've read every chapter of One Piece and I have no idea what that has to do with my post about Gravity Falls


Cause I'd get modded if I actually said it.
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Metalsonic66
11/14/19 2:16:26 PM
#493:


Seems like a stretch.

Badum-tssss

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The Wave Master
11/14/19 4:12:43 PM
#494:


Just a few post left. Still need topic title ideas.

Also, Xbox is having a presentation in London, and announcing games that don't seem to be any good. The show is still ongoing, but my hopes are low.
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Metalsonic66
11/14/19 4:33:31 PM
#495:


The Wave Master posted...
Xbox
The Wave Master posted...
announcing games that don't seem to be any good
The Wave Master posted...
hopes are low.


Sounds about right

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ParanoidObsessive
11/14/19 6:54:49 PM
#496:


Metalsonic66 posted...
Sounds about right

I'd love for them to do really well next-gen because of how well they did last gen, but have no faith in them at all because of how they did this gen.

Though that's pretty much BEEN the story of this generation - so many companies I used to love are pretty much completely dead to me now. It makes it hard to be optimistic about next gen at all, because it doesn't really feel like anyone is primed to step into the void the others have left behind.
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Metalsonic66
11/14/19 6:57:50 PM
#497:


Even in the 360 days they were declining in quality after the first few years IMO

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ParanoidObsessive
11/14/19 7:35:54 PM
#498:


Metalsonic66 posted...
Even in the 360 days they were declining in quality after the first few years IMO

Ehh, most of my favorite games from the era came from the middle or close to the end of it. It's a large part of why I didn't even bother buying a 360 until the generation was already six years old. For the first few years, it didn't have much I cared about beyond Halo.

I'd agree the last couple years probably weren't as strong, but the last couple years of any generation tend to be bad, because by that point developers have shifted most of their energy towards working on the next-gen games.

Regardless, the 360 was easily the best console of last generation in my opinion, without any meaningful competition or hesitation on my part. And at the time, I'd argue my fondness for the 360 probably trumped my fondness for any previous console generation.

Which is what made it so sad when they clusterfucked the Xbone so hard right out of the gate, and pretty much ruined every last drop of goodwill while the PS4 managed to redeem itself spectacularly after the weaker PS3 era.
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Revelation34
11/14/19 7:40:16 PM
#499:


I only got a 360 for Vesperia and then the fuckers released a better version on the PS3.
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Metalsonic66
11/14/19 7:45:43 PM
#500:


PS3 had a better library. Eventually.

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