[Multiplatform] General MINOR gaming related news, rumours and things of not-thread-worthy nature

Originally Posted by Denicalis

God, you understand nothing about the gaming industry. Of COURSE Sony wants your money twice. That means twice as much money. You see how that might be a perk for a corporation? Besides, if you have a backwards compatible PS3 then stop whining.

It's a sound strategy, but it still doesn't make it right. A lot of people were pissed when Sony stopped putting backwards compatibility in their PS3s. If a system has that capability, there are going to be people who will sell their older Sony systems in order to buy a PS3. In my view, there aren't that many good exclusive titles for PS3 right now that I'd want to play.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

this mechanism would appeal to people who don't give a shit about backwards compatibility, but might want to pay two or three games. Not people looking to replace an entire library.

Alright, that I can agree on.

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Originally Posted by SuperSonic

It's a sound strategy, but it still doesn't make it right. A lot of people were pissed when Sony stopped putting backwards compatibility in their PS3s. If a system has that capability, there are going to be people who will sell their older Sony systems in order to buy a PS3. In my view, there aren't that many good exclusive titles for PS3 right now that I'd want to play.

Doesn't make it right? I'm sorry, I wasn't aware we were now using some random dude on the internet's scale of morality to practice business.

I had no idea you were an aspie.

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The only relevant games that the Sonic franchise had were up to Sonic Advance. 2 is debatable.

The rest is a shoddy mess.

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I don't know about you guys but I'm totally looking forward to Sonic and Chinese Dragon. Or how about Sonic and the Voodoo Dagger? It's gonna be great.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

I had no idea you were an aspie.

But he's a Sonic fan.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I could see people wanting a backwards compatible PS3 if they had a PS2 that stopped reading the blue-bottom discs or something. I imagine if my PS2 suddenly stopped working I'd go out and buy a triple if I could play the PS2 games I still have yet to go through instead of getting some cheetodust-encrusted used PS2 from Gamestop. Without the backwards compatibility I'd rather just get another PS2.

(Enter comments on how I'm cheap blah blah blah.)

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

If a system has that capability, there are going to be people who will sell their older Sony systems in order to buy a PS3.

You are aware that pretty much everyone on the planet owns a PS2 already right? You'd be lucky to get twenty quid selling one second hand these days, why not just get a proper job and work an hour's overtime to make the money you would have made selling your old system. Backwards compatability is a complete non-issue for Sony. The only people who'd be put off buying a PS3 because of it are cheapskates like Reaver and Sony undoubtedly made a business decision not to market their console at those people.

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Hey Guys it's the World of Goo Happy Birthday Sale Time!

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Until the 19th, you can buy World of Goo for whatever price you chose!

I was speaking idiomatically.

In a move that will surprise precisely no one with more than two brain cells to rub together, EA are revamping the Medal of Honor (sic) series and setting it in modern warfare.

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EA's newly announced Medal of Honor reboot will thrust players into a modern milieu: Afghanistan. Set for release in 2010 on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the new first-person shooter follows the Tier 1 Operator, described as "a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle"

You can bear witness to the game's full unveiling during Spike TV's 2009 Video Game Awards on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00PM PT. You can witness beard in the gallery below.

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Gee, I wonder what could have prompted that move.

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In a display of stealing money from idiots so cynical it can only have been the product of the marketing team at Apple, there's a new iPhone App that lets you sign into Xbox Live and manage your account "On the move".

The fact that you could use the iPhone's web browser to visit xboxlive.com and do exactly the same things for free, and could have done the same on any phone with a web browser for years, has either escaped the App's creators, or they're relying on the average iPhone user being that dumb and App-obsessed that they'll actually fork out a couple of dollars to do something they could already do for free.

If anybody is stupid enough to actually pay for this then they deserve to get ripped off I guess, but then to be in a position to buy the App you've already shown yourself to be stupid enough to buy an iPhone in the first place.

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Originally Posted by Shin

If anybody is stupid enough to actually pay for this then they deserve to get ripped off I guess

That sums it up really. Though one thing to note about that is, as a few places have pointed out, Microsoft set out guidelines that said people aren't allowed to charge for anything that uses their API for that stuff. Surprised no action has been taken over it yet actually.

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In light of that, I imagine that the app will either become free or be pulled altogether soonish. Knowing Apple, though, they'll reject the re-submitted free version on totally arbitrary grounds a few times before eventually accepting it.

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Now that woman has to explain why Don’t Be Nervous Talking 2 Girls is on her resume every time she applies for a job.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I just like the image in my head of the game guys approaching that actress.

"We need you to act in a video game that teaches sad nerds how to talk to women."
"...I hate my life."

(Man offscreen): "That is one tall rollercoaster..."
Woman: "...That's it?"
(Man offscreen): "Yes, we've done...you know, research and shit. This is what women respond to. Now, let's try again. That is one tall rollercoaster."

Sorry, I'm done, but I kind of want to play that game now for the laughs. And hey, for only the low low price of $1!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

For this to be a true simulator of Skills' life it needs a third, somewhat nonsensical option which results in physical harm. Something like:

(X) Yeah, I'll ride your ass through a loop.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

"Baby you can pilot my Jump Jet any day" -- Skills

I was speaking idiomatically.

The game over screen is a sad man shaking his head, with the caption, "Sorry, I've got work tomorrow."

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Tritoch

For this to be a true simulator of Skills' life it needs a third, somewhat nonsensical option which results in physical harm.

For it to truly be an accurate simulator of Skills's life it actually needs a scenario where the girl is flirting outrageously and there's a third option: (x) Completely fail to realise what's going on and drive away.

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You're right, there definitely needs to be an option for being totally oblivious. We can just make that (Y).

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

If there's an asian woman in the game they will make serious bank.

I WON'T BE RONERY TONIGHT ^_____________^

Jam it back in, in the dark.

"Lemme make dat ass clap" would be pretty flavor, too.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Alright kids, we've got some release dates for some Nintendo games that you may or may not care for:

Super Mario Galaxy 2 - May 23
Sin and Punishment: Star Successor - June 7 (w/ online leaderboards)
Metroid: Other M - June 27

You can find information about other release dates for Nintendo games in the first half of 2010 here: Source

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

You forgot to mention that CAVE STORY finally has an official release date: March 22.

Originally Posted by Joystiq

Developer Nicalis has confirmed the release date and noted that the extra modes previously announced as DLC -- Boss Rush and Sanctuary Time Attack -- are now included with the initial download, "so there's no need for additional downloads or purchases."

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Originally Posted by SuperSonic

Metroid: Other M - June 27

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I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Tails

Black folk? In a Nintendo game?

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