At 12/14/09 06:58 PM, Jerkapotamus wrote:

At 12/14/09 03:58 AM, TheMaster wrote: Eh, looks like I heard wrong. It's the harmonies and some wank about them being iconic.

I would be incredibly surprised if licensing wasn't part of the issue though.

But why would licensing be an issue? EA/MTV/Harmonix bought the ability to use The Beatles songs. Unless the contract states that the songs must be used as in a stand-alone game, they should be exportable to RB2, excluding the music videos and harmony feature.

The only way I can see them making it exportable is if they take out the harmonies and music videos, which would probably require a lot of work, and by the looks of things, it seems like they had an adverse relationship when it comes to work.

hey guys! let's not upgrade our game in anyway, but instead just throw a popular band's name at the end of the title put only their songs in there! it'll be awesome!

Way to go Giants. If only the effort you put into losing went to winning, you'd be 13-0. Over 500 yards of offense, and you still lose 45-38? Jesus Christ, give the Rams anything they want; I want Spagnuolo back!

At 12/13/09 04:24 PM, TheMaster wrote: Licensing. Just like they had to release The Beatles as a non-exportable game because that's all they could get the rights for

Now you're making stuff up. It couldn't be exported for the exclusive feature of the Triple- and Double-Vocals. Basically, you can have up to 3 people sing; 1 person sings the melody while the other 2 back them up. Since that's not available for Rock Band 2, each song's code wouldn't work.

In other news, by backing up my PS3, it saved everything, including the games I traded for. A pleasant surprise.

Stevie Wonder, you mad.

For those that missed it, he wants video games more accessible to those with disabilities, such as blindness. If you don't see the humor in wanting a complex hand-eye coordinated activity made for blind people, you're a retard.

At 12/12/09 05:08 PM, Jerkapotamus wrote: Sigh... Green Day: Rock Band announced. We'll probably get some info on it during the Spike VGA's. There are a couple of Green Day songs that I would buy if they were DLC, but there's no way they have enough good songs to warrant an entire game.

I concur. Green Day has a couple of good songs, but anything after/on American Idiot is horrible.

At 12/11/09 09:09 PM, Stretchysumo wrote: For $5000 you can own your very own gold plated PS3.

And there's going to be one that is studded with diamonds soon.

Thanks for your support guys. Just as an explanation, I went early decision for U Penn not because I liked their academics/name recognition, but because of the feeling you get when you walk on campus and the fact that they give you whatever they deem you can't afford. Even though you're in West Philadelphia (unfortunately, Will Smith's reasons to go to Bel-Air were real), you feel like you're in a small suburban college. And there's this feeling.... it's hard to describe, but it just makes you feel welcomed and friends with everyone there. And of course, graduating without loans would be amazing.

But not only that, it's been my dream to go to the Ivy League ever since I was little. Just like some people want to go to Ohio State for football or Duke for basketball, I wanted to go to Princeton (only because it was a great school in New Jersey; it changed to UPenn after taking a tour and finding the above). I've always been good in school, and worked hard to get towards a shot at these places. Lady Luck hasn't always been kind, but I've played the hands I was dealt to the best of my ability. I've been knocked down too many times to count, and some of those times were just to see if I could get back up. And I always did. Because I knew that if I did, that I'd be able to not only reach my goal, but also be able to make it there. But I guess UPenn didn't see that.

And Cobra, as I told my mom when she said the same thing - apparently it's not, since they didn't want me to be a Quaker.

As for my collegiate future, I've already been accepted into Drexel and Rutgers, and from the looks of it, I've got a good shot at Georgetown. I have a horrible Writing SAT (which probably got me thrown out of the running for UPenn), but Georgetown doesn't look at that. Otherwise, I'm a pretty likely candidate. Of course, by adding padding to help with my fall from Penn, I could be taking it from Gtown.

But getting rejected was just the beginning of one of the worst days I've had in a while. On top of not getting into U Penn,I had to spend my night working my schools Battle of the Bands, which wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't backstage where all I could hear was the drums and had to help move all the amps, guitars, and drum kits on and off the stage.

Then on the way home, I discovered my car broke. The output shaft seal (part of the transmission) is broken and leaking fluid, which in turn makes it hard for my car to get going again after I stop. It's been leaking the last few days, but it wasn't much, and since I park in the street, I thought the wet spots were just condensation. Only figured it out when I pulled into my friends driveway to let him out when I saw a good 15 oz of pink viscus liquid on the driveway. Can't call the repair shop until Monday. The only consolation is that the transmission was rebuilt and a 1 year warranty is still in effect.

just found out I didn't get into my first choice college, upenn. too sad to type more.

At 12/10/09 10:52 AM, SlipperyMooseCakes wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjqZWgVN 0U&feature=sub

Here's an old PlayStation promo Powered by Namco. Fuckin' hilarious.

Sucking is not an option, unless you made that commercial.

At 12/10/09 05:56 PM, scetch00 wrote:

At 12/10/09 05:20 PM, xscoot wrote:

At 12/10/09 04:31 PM, scetch00 wrote: Dante's Inferno: Divine Edition is a PS3 exclusive. Comes with a bunch of extras that nobody gives a shit about, to try to compete with GoW3.

But, it doesn't cost any extra, so why not?

It's a cheap marketing ploy that's only on PS3 because it has to compete with GoW3.

So? If you want to buy the game, and have the ability to buy it for either the PS3 or 360, why not go for the PS3 version?

At 12/8/09 01:21 AM, reverend wrote:

Gah! a bit late on the picks, but you have to believe that I've been dead to the world for the last few days.

Week 14 Schedule:
Pittsburgh at Cleveland -

Steelers

New Orleans at Atlanta -

Saints

Green Bay at Chicago -

Packers

NY Jets at Tampa Bay -

Jets

Miami at Jacksonville -

Dolphins

Detroit at Baltimore -

Ravens

Seattle at Houston -

Texans

Denver at Indianapolis -

Colts

Buffalo at Kansas City -

Bills

Cincinnati at Minnesota -

Vikings

Carolina at New England -

Patriots

Washington at Oakland -

Redskins

St. Louis at Tennessee -

Titans

San Diego at Dallas -

Chargers

Philadelphia at NY Giants -

Giants

Arizona at San Francisco -

Cardinals

At 12/8/09 08:31 PM, scetch00 wrote: 3.15 looks good.

Meh, I find no use for it. I'm not buying a second PS3 anytime soon, nor do I have a PSP.

No 3D though?

There aren't enough 3D ready TV's out there to make it worth while. But I've seen reports that say that there will be 40 million 3D TV's in homes by 2014.

And Sony did hint towards 3D gaming earlier this year, so we might be seeing something by the end of next year, or at least have an idea that they're working on it.

At 12/8/09 03:33 PM, Scarab wrote: would you rather I just gave the remaining entries scores and then offered comments on a basis where if you want feedback, you should tell me once the results are out?

I doubt that will make the process that much faster; you'd still have to read the stories at least once in order to judge them fairly.

But personally, I just want to see how I did, so I say do whatever you feel would make judging the fastest.

At 12/7/09 11:21 PM, EagleRock wrote:

At 12/7/09 08:28 PM, TheThing wrote:

You can say what you want about New Jersey, but this is the only place on the planet you can get a Taylor Ham, Egg, and Cheese, and have it be normal and commonplace. :-)

Of course, since you're from up north, it's Taylor Ham. But to us redneck hicks down in the pinelands, it's a pork roll. But a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet. Or just as tasty.

You know, I always wanted to move up north for a bit. My mom and dad are from Livingston and Bayonne, respectively, and they can't stop gushing over how much better the north is than the south.

I think New Jersey is the most divided state to ever be a part of America. Unfortunately, you won't see any splits, since the south relies on the north for property taxes. Without you, our taxes would be through the roof.

I've seen better websites on AOL Hometown. Disgraceful.

And it cost the government $113 million to create.

I need to head back out the portal and get me some points.

At 12/7/09 10:48 PM, BlueFlameSkulls wrote: Do you Americans not have the same rubbish Brits do when it comes to cars?

If you want a car here you need the following.

Car (durr)
Insurance that costs almost double more than the car is worth if you're 17-21 but still doesn't go down that much after you pass that age.

21? Our's doesn't drop until 25. Although generally the insurance isn't much more than the car. Mine car cost $1,000 and I'm paying about $800 a year in insurance. Not a great difference, but close.

Tax everywhere it hurts

Where does it hurt?

Petrol.....need I mention to petrol prices?

Even though gas has shot up in prices the last few years here, it's stabilized around $2.75 a gallon. For perspective, that's about 1.70 pounds a gallon. There's about 3.75 liters per gallon. That makes 0.45 pounds per liter.

So yeah, it's not that bad for us over here.

If you're unlucky to live in say London (and soon Manchester) you have the congestion charge.

None of that bullshit. The US is mostly spread out because of the suburbs, and most people in the cities take cabs or just walk. Way too expensive to own a car in the city, even in America.

In the end you can only afford something that WILL break down and is FUBAR in a matter on months.

Does Britain have a decent, affordable car anymore?

At 12/7/09 04:20 PM, Final2Legion wrote: Today is my birthday

Seriously? It's mine too!

and My dad got me MW2 yay?

Got Rock Band 2 and a 250 GB HDD. I think I win.

In other news:

Dead Space 2 is confirmed, although we all knew this was coming.

Brad Pitt will be starring in a Dark Void movie. Not sure if want. Also, cinematic trailer for the game.

Logitech is possibly making a UMD drive for the PSPgo. Again, not sure if want.

New Tomb Raider will have multiplayer. Uncharted went from Tomb Raider rip-off to game for Tomb Raider to rip-off.

Andy Murray's girlfriend leaves him because he plays too much PS3. Sony - making guys lose their hot girlfriends one Trophy at a time.

Seriously though, Kim Sears is hot.

Just got a brand new HDD (250 GB) and Rock Band 2 for my birthday.

Probably won't be playing until tomorrow though, since tonight, Big Bear is Doin Thangs

On to happier news.

for those that probably don't know, today is my birthday! Finally 18, although that doesn't really entitle me to much more than a 17 year old. I can't even buy cigarettes in New Jersey.

But I did register to get drafted, and what a website they have. Here's a link for those that care to laugh at the ridiculous header, seemingly random group of young men standing around in various regional clothing, the overly-patriotic bald eagle and how cheap the site looks.

Seriously, I could make something a lot better than that.

At 12/7/09 07:19 PM, phileeguy wrote: Though I wouldn't go so far as calling it McNabb-esque as you would. Especially since 5 has better stats than Eli in pretty much every category including comp %, TD/Int ratio, and QB rating.

The thing with McNabb is that he's inconsistent. One week, he'll be throwing laser right at the Jackson's hands in stride from 15 yards out, but the next week he'll drill balls into the ground from 3 yards out. Also, he plays in a psuedo-West Coast system, so his completion percentage will always be pretty good.

McNabb usually doesn't fuck things up, like throwing a whole lot of INTs or anything, he just rarely gets it done in the 4th quarter when given the chance.

He can come from behind. It's not often, since the Eagles either win big or not at all, but he has some times shown some leadership late in the game. And Eli rarely throws a bunch of int's. He just is either inaccurate or is awesome.

At 12/6/09 08:03 PM, byteslinger wrote: Unfortunately, I've had a bit of bad drama in my life this week.

Wow, this thread just got really serious really quick. I'm so sorry to hear that. 34 is way too young to go, but I mostly feel towards his parents. To lose 2 sons within a 2 years.....it must be devastating.

Hopefully Luis led a good, happy life and is with his brother in heaven.

*Salutes*

*Solemnly salutes back*

At 12/6/09 07:43 PM, 36Holla wrote: Things I'm extremely pleased about:

Forgot to mention the Giants actually winning a game, and looking pretty good while doing, even though Eli was doing his best to fuck things up. I swear to god, I thought the Giants had traded for McNabb when I wasn't looking.

The Saints stay perfect but did so after having to come back against...Washington? You almost lost your perfect streak to a garbage team like Washington? The team that lost to the Lions?

That always happens. Besides the fact that the Skins have finally started to look like (at the very least) last year's team, a lot of those "and 0" teams go down to low-level teams. I remember the Cowboys lost to the Lions late in the season 3 (?) years ago, when they were something ridiculous, like 15-2.

My dream scenario right now is that the Saints and Colts both stay perfect and meet in the Super Bowl

It'd have to go down as one of the best Super Bowls to ever to have been played. A least before the game. Who knows what'll happen during.

At 12/6/09 01:37 PM, jtm17 wrote: Also MAG beta ended, wont buy it but...but it was a decent FPS regardless.

I actually liked it. Sure, when your team blows (which is more often than not), the game gets more frustrating than fun, but overall I had to say I liked it.

The only problem I foresee - once the initial wave of players wanes down, matches will be less fun/only filled with the hardcore players. So after about 2 months or so after release, the game won't be fun anymore and it'll be hard to come by a full match.

Personally, I'd steer clear unless you plan on playing it a lot. So I'm crossing it off my Christmas list.

At 12/5/09 02:36 PM, puddinN64 wrote: Imagine:

What about this?

Imagine: A FPS where one of the areas could be a factory. Your enemies get near a red barrel full fuel and with a well aimed shot, you can make the barrel explode and send the enemies flying. And while the explosion doesn't kill all of them, it makes the survivors stop and cover their faces. While they're standing there, you unload a clip into them.

That would be fucking sweet.

At 12/3/09 12:27 PM, Trystlions wrote:

At 12/2/09 11:42 PM, TheThing wrote: I can't seem to get Steel Fist Master.

Chapter 4 on very easy is the best and fastest way to get it. 1 shot and 1 punch knocks 'em out but the soldiers in black need 2 shots before you punch them. I got 2 trophies at once by doing this

My game doesn't seem to recognize when I do it. It doesn't update the stat page after each kill. I'll try again later, but I'm not sure what's up.

Sorry I haven't been on in a while. Life is getting to me. But with Christmas looming, my college applications (and a very important interview for U Penn) are done, and I've gotten my Eagle Scout, 4 days before my 18th birthday.

Also, I haven't had much to say.

At 12/3/09 02:29 PM, Lizzardis wrote:

At 12/3/09 02:14 PM, SlntCobra1 wrote: Pronounced Muh-Mor-Peh-Gers <--

I didn't know Yahtzee knew about Newgrounds and could hack accounts.

Really? We pronounce it like this:

Em - Em - Oh - Ar - Pee - Gees, so we are basically saying each letter.

Probably just the difference between American and British accents and the change in the way things are said. Meh.

Wait, Lizz says it the ways Brits do? I thought it was a joke, since Lizz is pronouncing it phonetically while Americans just pronounce each letter.

At 12/4/09 08:58 AM, gumOnShoe wrote:

At 12/4/09 08:56 AM, Fyndir wrote:

At 12/4/09 08:31 AM, TheReno wrote:

but the judges havent finished, have they?

To be fair, I didn't start until the 25th, and then I slowed down to give the other judges a chance.

Either that or I got lazy, pick one.

<-- caught a cold. I've been like the living dead for the past 2 days. But I'm hoping I can knock out a significant chunk of the remainder this weekend. I'm putting programming, video games and other stuff on hold. Also, I'm writing a paragraph for each point on the rubric I showed everyone, so its taking me a little longer than usual, but you'll all have reviews when I'm done too.

Wouldn't it be smarter to read the stories and write those reviews first, then get the rubric done? You could always post it in the talk page at a later date, especially with the results take a ludicrously long time.

I don't mean to bitch, but it is starting to get a bit ridiculous.

So, next week is a huge week for me. There's 1 game left to play in the NG Fantasy League, and I am exactly 1 win away from getting a spot in the playoffs. The problem - I'm playing the #1 seed.

The Brees and Henderson better do what Brady and Moss did to the Titans.

Week 13 Schedule:
NY Jets at Buffalo -

Jets

Philadelphia at Atlanta -

Eagles

St. Louis at Chicago -

Bears

Detroit at Cincinnati -

Bengals

Oakland at Pittsburgh -

Steelers

Tennessee at Indianapolis -

Colts

Denver at Kansas City -

Broncos

New England at Miami -

Patriots in a thriller

New Orleans at Washington -

Saints (hopefully very, very big)

Tampa Bay at Carolina -

Panthers

Houston at Jacksonville -

Texans

San Diego at Cleveland -

Chargers

Dallas at NY Giants -

Cowboys (first pick against the Giants all year. Hopefully they prove me wrong)

San Francisco at Seattle -

Niners

Minnesota at Arizona -

Cardinals

Baltimore at Green Bay -

Ravens

At 12/2/09 12:03 AM, boloneyman wrote: Maybe if you did judge it we'd have results by now. Was that too harsh? I've grown kind of bitter about it.

Don't worry about it. I remember back in June for the Island contest, it took, well, not as long as this, but it was a hefty chunk of time before the results came out.

Hopefully things are starting to die down as December starts to roll in.

At 12/2/09 11:14 AM, Trystlions wrote: Still don't have that darn uncharted 2 platnium yet >:(

I can't seem to get Steel Fist Master. I'll have to have another go at it soon (before I reach level 15 in MAG), so I can get my Platinum before Christmas.

At 12/2/09 10:48 PM, BlueFlameSkulls wrote: Abusive relationships never last, kids.

They do if the bitch knows what's good for her.

At 11/30/09 03:45 PM, GenericInk wrote: Is there any specific theme this time around?

For the December-January contest, no. It's whatever you want to write about.

Hopefully we get our results prior to the start of the contest.

I'm stuck on the MAG Beta, so I'm not sure how many trophies I'll be getting soon.