Worst kept secret on the net over the past few days, and rumor for the past year or two (anyone else remember the old "Human Head Studios is developing Prey!" rumor?), comes true...
Cool... there had been rumors about this, but if those shots are real (I'd love to know the source, but can't find anything...) it's pretty awesome. Gunstar Heroes is a great game.
Quote:Conker: Live & Reloaded is an utterly foul game. There's an unending stream of curse words from Conker and those he meets, though all of these are bleeped. Originally Microsoft had called the remade game, Conker: Live & Uncut, but wisely changed the name because this is not in any way an uncensored version of Bad Fur Day. In fact, the N64 version actually had some un-bleeped swearing. Sure, the F-bomb was always censored, but every now and then a s--- would get through, which made things even funnier. Here, Microsoft has upped the bleeps as almost nothing makes it through safely, not ever "twat," which I didn't even know was considered a curse word by even the most modest of people.
Quote:Conker's Bad Fur Day on the N64 was a pretty challenging game. All told, it took me close to 20 hours to beat the first time through. But on Xbox? Seven hours even. Granted, I knew pretty much everything I had to do, but the Xbox version of Bad Fur Day is far easier than the N64 original. In fact, only two areas caused me any difficulties. Hoverboard racing across lava is still tough, especially dodging the brontosaurus that keeps pacing the track. Towards the end of the game, you must maneuver a tank around a very narrow passage while hopping out to lower bridges, all the while avoiding a rotating turret and grenade-lobbing Tediz (think Teddy bears meet Nazis).
Both of these moments took some time, but otherwise Conker's fairly easy this time out. That's not such a bad thing, since experiencing the humor is what's most important. Again, multiplayer was the focus, so Rare didn't want gamers stuck on the single-player for too long. I'd guess that a player totally new to Conker would need about 10 hours to get through the entire single-player campaign.
One reason it's a little shorter than before is because, well, the game is actually shorter than before. A few game challenges have been shortened and some removed all-together. Fans of the original may remember the glorious task of swimming through the water attempting to lead an electric eel through three hoops. That's no longer a part of Conker. That's the most notable exclusion, though a few others seem shorter and certainly easier than before. Still, the bulk of gameplay and all of the humor remains.
I guess Conker was just a bit too hardcore for the Xbox. ;)
It was announced yesterday or something but I didn't post anything because I was too lazy, and because it sounded like it might be a stupid MMORPG. But here are some screens (or artwork?) that look cool.
If it's a 2D RPG for the DS or something I will be in heaven. Well, as long as it doesn't suck, of course...
Or a 3D PS2 RPG with the same art style would be great. As long as it's not an MMO game!
If you remember the OOT quiz, you know I love to be tricky, and since I love the game, more than passing knowledge will be required. Read each question very carefully. Research is encouraged!
Go forth! THE EASY QUESTIONS (2 Points)
Of all of Edgar's Tools, there is only one you can find just once in the game. Which is it?
In addition to being used to recruit Gau, the item Dried Meat serves another purpose, which is to restore HP. How much?
There is a sword, acquired at the Coliseum, that is powerful but can randomly break. What is it's name?
What are Edgar and Sabin's middle names? You must get both correct for credit.
Terra's father ends up in your Esper Collection. What three spells does he allow you to learn?
What is the name of the boss found in the burning house in Thamasa?
Who is the fourth character you are able to enter a name for?
On the Phantom Train, some Ghosts will attack you, but some will also join your party temporarily. What is the name of their special skill?
What is the name of the waterfall Cyan and Sabin leap off of in order to reach the Veldt?
What is Edgar's alias when you first see him in the World of Ruin?
THE INTERMEDIATE QUESTIONS (3 Points)
Name at least three monsters found in the Magitek Factory (excluding bosses)
Name the two characters who are seen flipping coins with the same sides.
What color uniform do Imperial Officers wear?
What weapon is Shadow initially equipped with?
Name the two retaliatory attacks Shadow's dog Interceptor can perform.
What is Relm's last name?
In the World of Ruin, you begin with Celes on a small island. Later, a Magicite appears here. What is its name?
In Mobliz, you encounter an Imperial soldier who is wounded, and you can send letters to his sweetheart in Maranda. What is said sweetheart's name?
Who starts sending this woman flowers in the World of Ruin?
There is an item you can find called Offering that allows you to attack four times in one turn, and to get it, you must fight a monster in a box. What is the name of this monster?
THE HARD QUESTIONS (5 Points)
Name all eight Dragons found in the World of Ruin.
On the Floating Continent, Emperor Gestahl and Kefka stage a brief battle, in which Gestahl tries to use magic, and fails. One of these spells is one that you cannot learn at that point in the game. What is this spell?
Name the three spells you can learn that damage both you and your enemy.
The password is...
On the Phantom Train you may encounter a man named Siegfried, and get into a very short fight with him. He can be encountered in battle once again. Where is this?
What is the name of the Esper who negotiates with General Leo in Thamasa?
In Crescent Mountain on the Veldt, there are no enemies, and you find the Diving Helmet. In this place you can find a treasure, and you can lose money when Gau throws a purse into a crevasse. What is the treasure, and how much money do you lose?
Which character can be turned into the infamous "Psycho Imp"?
How many experience points does an Ipooh give you?
Before the Emperor's Banquet, you are asked to talk to soldiers, some of whom fight you. Several of them say that you 'ought to be thrashed'. How many of them actually attempt it themselves?
EXTRA CREDIT (20 Points)
Though it is never mentioned in the game, Kefka does have a last name. What is it? You will have to search hard on the net to find this answer.
Your thoughts on the baseball season thus far? To open, my recollections are that:
The Dodgers are a possibility for the World Series, the Yankees have gotten off to a hilariously terrible start; the White Sox, B-Jays and Orioles have all seriously improved since last season... and even the Nationals are doing good! Who'd have thought that the Expos could be recycled into a good team... as for my Red Sox, I feel very confident now that I've seen David Wells and Matt Clement pitch some good stuff. Some predictions:
-Red Sox and Yankees will, as always, battle for first in the AL-East.
-The White Sox will take the AL-Central by storm.
-Same old for the AL-West: A's vs. the Angels.
-For the NL East, I predict a Nationals or Mets win.
-The Cardinals have the NL Central again this year.
-The Dodgers will carry the NL West, and go to the World Series.
I predict a Dodgers or Cardinals vs. Red Sox, Blue Jays or White Sox World Series.
Quote:Broadcom Corporation, a global leader in wired and wireless broadband communications semiconductors, today announced a partnership with Nintendo to provide wireless technology for Nintendo's next generation gaming systems (including the Nintendo Revolution). Broadcom's technology will enable Nintendo to add cutting-edge wireless features and connectivity to its next generation console, which will feature an advanced wireless platform that integrates multiple technologies to enable a new and exciting gaming experience.
"The depth and breadth of Broadcom's wireless expertise will enable Nintendo to deliver the industry's most innovative gaming solutions," said Genyo Takeda, Senior Managing Director, General Manager, Integrated Research & Development Division for Nintendo. "By integrating Broadcom's wireless solutions into our next-generation systems, we can provide the high performance gaming and connectivity capabilities that will delight users of 'Revolution'."
Robert A. Rango, Group Vice President of Broadcom's Mobile & Wireless Group, commented on the deal: "Broadcom is pleased to partner with technology leader Nintendo, whose visionary commitment to the user experience has inspired new uses for established wireless technology. (..) With the broadest portfolio of maximum performance wireless solutions, we can provide all the connectivity pieces and advanced features required for exciting new consumer products".
To conclude, In-Stat threw in some wise words too. "The digital home of the future will increasingly include wireless technologies for their ease of use and consumer convenience," said Brian O'Rourke, Senior Analyst for In-Stat. "Integrated wireless technology from proven vendors like Broadcom will enhance the gaming experience for the vast majority of next-generation gamers, whether competing against someone in the same room or on the other side of the world".
And that's exactly what it's all about and we would like to see in our next-gen console: an enhanced gaming experience.
Quote:At 9:02 am local time on Wednesday, April 19, 1995, in the street in front of the Murrah building, a rented Ryder truck containing about 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) of explosive material exploded. The car bomb was composed of ammonium nitrate, an agricultural fertilizer, and nitromethane, a highly volatile motor-racing fuel. Timothy McVeigh, a Gulf war veteran, was arrested by an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman within an hour of the explosion after coincidentally being pulled over for having no license plate. At his trial, the United States Government asserted that the motivation for the attack was to avenge the deaths of Branch Davidians at Waco, Texas, whom McVeigh believed had been murdered by agents of the federal government. McVeigh called the casualties in the bombing "collateral damage" and compared the action to actions he had taken during the Gulf War. The attack was staged on the second anniversary of the Waco incident. McVeigh is thought to have modeled the bombing on a similar event described in The Turner Diaries, a white supremacist novel that was found with McVeigh when he was arrested.
The effect of the bombing on the city was immense. Beyond the death toll of 168 (including 19 children and one rescue worker), the bomb injured over 800 people and destroyed or seriously damaged more than 300 buildings in the surrounding area, leaving several hundred people homeless and shutting down offices in Downtown Oklahoma City. Over 12,000 people participated in relief and rescue operations in the days following the blast, many of whom developed post traumatic stress disorder as a result. The national and worldwide humanitarian response was immediate and overwhelming, as was the media response. The area was flooded with rescue workers from around the nation and aid agencies coming to assist the survivors, as well as hundreds of news trucks coming to cover the story.
Even though I was only 8 years old when this happened, this is a something that I'll never forget. It's hard to believe it's really been that long.
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