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Video Game Chat / Re: Re-designing the GameCube...?

« on: May 05, 2003, 10:07:05 PM »

I know.. I just really want to trip him or stuff him in a locker or something.  Anyone with that much money has no excuse for such a bad haircut.

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Video Game Chat / Re: Re-designing the GameCube...?

« on: May 04, 2003, 10:34:56 PM »

That's weird.  In terms of "coolness" I'd definately place the Xbox in last place.  Externally speaking, it looks like it was designed by a class of 5th graders.  It's huge, clunky and that green theme sooooo doesn't work.  And what's with the whole 'X' thing anyway?  Shamelessly 1993.  If I ever see Bill Gates I'm going to sucker punch him in the spleen so hard he won't be able to bend over for a week.
The Gamecube, on the other hand, is so perfectly rendered that I'd fork over $150 to buy one just as a fashion accessory.

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 29, 2003, 10:52:03 PM »

What last remark?

Muahahaha!

Edited by - Cabbog on 4/29/2003 9:58:06 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 29, 2003, 04:00:50 PM »

Lunar Legend is good old-fashioned RPG madness. There's a handful of grammatical errors every sentence and random battles pop up at 7 second intervals.
"They call them Dragon Diamonds but they are my turd" They call them translators but they are my ass. How the hell does something like this slip by? How hard is it to make a decent translation? Also: Why do Japanese people make such horribly uninspiring music? They always ruin the most poignant moments in their videogames\movies with something that sounds like an excerpt from "The Gay Man's
Guide to Safer ***" *.  Those synths sound like they're slathered in hot velveeta.

*Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross are the exception.  That hybrid Celtic stuff makes my heart flutter..  Has anyone heard the composer Yasunori Mitsuda's original work 'Sailing to the World'?

Edited by - Cabbog on 4/29/2003 9:48:32 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Super Mario 128?

« on: April 28, 2003, 01:44:38 PM »

Because this message board can be stubborn and sensitive and it's hard to tell if your original went through or not.

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Mario Chat / Re: Mario Dreams

« on: April 27, 2003, 11:02:29 PM »

I don't blame you!  Wooo-eeeee!
You can take me for a ride in that R-Wing any time flyboy!
*swoons

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Mario Chat / Re: Mario Dreams

« on: April 27, 2003, 10:44:29 PM »

*cue X-Files theme music

Harrowing.  Absolutely harrowing.
I had a dream one time that I went to daycare with Birdo.  I'd post the details but they don't make enough sense to justify typing for 30 more seconds.

Edited by - Cabbog on 4/27/2003 9:52:11 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 27, 2003, 10:25:17 PM »

I also picked up Super Puzzle Fighter II for my mommy - seems Tetris Worlds was a bad egg and this is the next best thing.
It's actually pretty entertaining considering I bought it for my mom...  I like the way you can play 2-player on the same GBA - the button setup is accomodating and works suprisingly well.  It's also a lot of fun watching two Street Fighter midgets squeal in Japanese as they beat each other's faces in.

Edited by - Cabbog on 4/27/2003 10:08:15 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 27, 2003, 05:15:04 PM »

The clerk at Electronics Boutique told me he thought Lunar: Legend was much better than Breath of Fire II and since Golden Sun: Lost Age was definately out of the question, he recommended I pick it up.  So I did.  But I haven't played it yet.  But when I do, I'll tell you what I think.  Is the venerable Black Mage familiar with this game?

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General Chat / Re: Ohayo! I'm new.

« on: April 27, 2003, 11:43:29 AM »

"Cabbog, BOF II is an amazing game with a good battle system, solid plot and excellent gameplay. A absolute must for RPG fans"

Okay, I'll hold you to that.  Everything you said better be true or you're going to receive a scathing message from me later this afternoon.

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General Chat / Re: Ohayo! I'm new.

« on: April 27, 2003, 12:14:04 AM »

Yoshi No.6, I couldn't help but overhear your declaration of love for the Breath of Fire series in one of the neighboring threads.  The 2nd one is available for GBA and I'm wondering if I should purchase it.  I like good solid RPGs with personality(re:Skies of Arcadia)and a strong story. The reviews I've read so far are sort of wishy-washy and I was hoping you might be able to provide me with an indepth opinion.  Does it suffer from a bad translation?  Is the combat system archaic?  Give me the dirt girlfriend.

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 26, 2003, 11:57:11 PM »

"I'm unaware of it's current price, but I remember, even after playing through the game, I was weary of purchasing it. I may suggest reading a review of sorts for the game, as I'm not sure I'd trust my own recommendations."

The price tag is $30 at my shop - standard fare for GBA games here.  The reviews are generally pretty good; most of them varying between 77-89%.  The game itself doesn't sound like anything special though..  Hmph.  I'll probably end up buying it out of desperation anyway.

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 26, 2003, 11:09:36 PM »

"I mean, do I want to take an action that leaves someone else with that strange, empty feeling of nonacceptance that I get every time I personally show discontent for something 'popular'?"

If you think I'm a halfwit for not being able to comprehend and appreciate the gameplay of Yoshi's Island I encourage you to express that.  Just please be articulate and precise in your response - none of this "Dewd, u  doN't like Yoshi's Islanb?!! duh U succk dude!!?" nonsense.  If I moderated this joint, anyone that used said lingo would be immediately banned - No mercy.  There's nothing more irritating than a lack of penmanship.

"But I can't DO 'controversial' things... like buying a GameCube (Yes, in my high school, the NGC is considered 'childish' and 'gay') ... and that is something I WANT to do."

So?  Start brandishing that pink triangle with pride!  Who cares what a bunch of snot-nosed goons think anyway?  Nothing comes between a man and his Nintendo.

Edited by - Cabbog on 4/26/2003 10:20:12 PM

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Mario Chat / Re: Yoshi's Island and Warioland4 = Disappointment

« on: April 26, 2003, 10:38:03 PM »

"Breath of Fire II, on the other hand, is very well done, I think you'd enjoy it."

Does it relate to the first one at all?  I'm very anal about details and can't stand cutting in halfway without a proper introduction.  You seem like a fellow of good taste though.  If you wholeheartedly recommend it, I'll pick it up tomorrow afternoon.

"Also, I couldn't help but notice that you maked Golden Sun down on games that seem to uninterest you. Golden Sun is very well done, and it's story, as well as character development, are pretty good too."

I thought it was generic and contrived.  Too many RPG cliches - I felt like I'd already played the same game numerous times.  Tactics Ogre was a breath of fresh air in that regard.  I hope there's a sequel in the works..  Actually, wasn't Atlus bought up by Squaresoft to aid in the development of their upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics game?

Edited by - Cabbog on 4/26/2003 9:45:30 PM

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Video Game Chat / Re: GBA SP:An epic tale of joy and despair

« on: April 26, 2003, 10:10:17 PM »

Now that's slapstick.

Is there any way to post pictures on this board?