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Fan Creations / Re: Krystal's lazy home place

« on: February 02, 2011, 07:53:01 AM »

Awwww that's too bad. Still though, the thought is definitely nice.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: February 02, 2011, 07:14:40 AM »

I need your help RPM. For a project I have to watch 3 Miyazaki films, I have decided on Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle since I watched them already and that'll make it easier, but I have a hard time choosing the third one. I can't choose between Totoro or Ponyo, what do you guys think?

I'd go with Nausicaa

Posted on: February 01, 2011, 09:53:05 PMAlso, to our Australian RPMers, best of luck with the Cyclone if you're around that area. Keep safe!

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Fan Creations / Re: Krystal's lazy home place

« on: February 02, 2011, 07:11:15 AM »

Nah, I'd never take away a gift from someone. It's a really nice gesture though, cause really the gift of Blues is the gift that keeps on giving! 

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Fan Creations / Re: Krystal's lazy home place

« on: February 02, 2011, 06:30:58 AM »

Yay! Who needs clothes anyway~
I that mirror so much Actually my friend was the one who sandblasted it. But no matter, tis awesome. If anyone is interested in the original stencil I sketched up you can find it here.
(Though, I'm even more of an [dark hold] on dA than I normally am. If that's possible. Maybe you shouldn't be my friend.)

Oh look what I found not-on-imageshack. I love the Powered Up art style.

LoL, how much would you take for the mirror? 

Yeah, Overpowered Playable Blues from Powered Up is sexy!

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Off The Wall / Re: Post a Random Fact About Yourself

« on: February 02, 2011, 05:20:40 AM »

I'm thinking of starting a webisode series based on my friend & his girlfriend. I'm still working out the details, like how to make it interesting, watchable, funny, and have a point and/or purpose.

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Fan Creations / Re: Krystal's lazy home place

« on: February 02, 2011, 02:37:51 AM »

@PB: Really? Then you'll love this mirror that I just happen to have:



Erm, excuse the boxers and thunder thighs but I can not be bothered to get dressed. It's too hot to be wearing clothes.

I won't lie, I'd love that mirror in my room! That's awesome!  

Also, I'm a full believer in not wearing much clothing, so more power to ya!

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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)

« on: February 02, 2011, 12:51:50 AM »

Has this been posted?

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Fan Creations / Re: Krystal's lazy home place

« on: February 01, 2011, 09:49:33 PM »

I love your avatar.

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Entertainment / The Curious League of Comic Book Geeks

« on: February 01, 2011, 07:25:29 AM »

The Curious League of Comic Book Geeks

Hey all. LoL, I know many of you are not into comic books, but my friend Josh and I have created a podcast called The Curious League of Comic Book Geeks, which will be a weekly podcast dedicated to comic book reviews, spotlights on certain series, and other various comic book related stuff. Feel free to give a listen if you want. I hope everyone who listens to it enjoys it. 

P.S. - Also we, the Curious League of Comic Book Geeks apologize for the length of this first episode. LoL, due to background info on our favorite comics, as well as what got us into comics, it ran a bit longer than normal! 

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Entertainment / Re: Star Wars - The Clone Wars...

« on: February 01, 2011, 06:40:24 AM »

My fave episode so far this season?  Pursuit of Peace.  Others may not have cared for the political commentary, but I loved that episode.  It gave us a glimpse into the socio-economic impact the war is having on the common man, something we would otherwise never get to see.

LoL, we see ZERO effect of the war on ANYONE in the movies.

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Entertainment / Re: Go Go Saban Rangers; Saban reacquires the Power Rangers

« on: February 01, 2011, 05:03:18 AM »

I can hear his theme already!

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Fan Creations / Re: Lili's art :D (Boobs, Concept Art, and more!)

« on: January 31, 2011, 11:16:12 PM »

Very very nice. I like it.

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Entertainment / Re: Star Wars - The Clone Wars...

« on: January 31, 2011, 10:15:12 PM »

It's like they're trying to make up for what the prequels didn't do right. Which is everything.

They're actually giving CHARACTER to the characters in the prequels.

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Entertainment / Re: Star Wars - The Clone Wars...

« on: January 31, 2011, 07:42:30 PM »

*waits for Quickie's and PB's angry comments regarding the show*

Actually I think the show is pretty good.

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Entertainment / Re: GENERAL COMIC BOOK THREAD (MANGA NOT ALLOWED)

« on: January 30, 2011, 08:35:25 PM »

It is nice to see Arana in the spotlight again. I always liked her character.

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Gaming / Re: The Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Topic (ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE)

« on: January 30, 2011, 08:34:41 PM »

He'd have to laugh after every super as well.

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Gaming / Re: The Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Topic (ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE)

« on: January 30, 2011, 07:42:31 AM »

Dick Dastardly would never be allowed to win. As you're about to win a match with him, something happens and he loses.

And Mutley would be laughing in the backgrouund. Classic. Awwww man they need to make this game.

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Gaming / Re: PlayStation Meeting 2011 (PSP2 Time? Let's Go!)

« on: January 29, 2011, 11:26:09 PM »

That may depend on hand size (I'm ginormous, ask PB) and your tendency to pull the Super NES dash-claw maneuver.  At least it certainly does with the Dual Shock controllers for me.

Tis true. His hands are monstrous!

Why would you not use the shoulder button? Did they not know there was an options menu, and by the time they found out, they already were too used to Dash Clawing?

I, for one, love Dash Clawing. Like Sato mentioned, I like using the shoulder buttons for switching weapons!

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Gaming / Re: The Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Topic (ITS MAHVEL 3 BAYBEE)

« on: January 29, 2011, 11:23:09 PM »

This is why we need a Hanna Barbera vs. Capcom game. That way, some of Capcom's more sillier & imaginative entries could shine on through.

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Original / Re: MEGA MAN GIGAMIX... from Udon.

« on: January 28, 2011, 09:21:51 PM »

Already reserved at the Comic Book shop!

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Gaming / Re: PlayStation Meeting 2011 (PSP2 Time? Let's Go!)

« on: January 28, 2011, 03:38:27 AM »

You can't replace the PSP2's battery.

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Gaming / Re: PlayStation Meeting 2011 (PSP2 Time? Let's Go!)

« on: January 27, 2011, 11:17:59 PM »

At this point, I don't think it's really going to fit in most people's pockets.

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Gaming / Re: PlayStation Meeting 2011 (PSP2 Time? Let's Go!)

« on: January 27, 2011, 10:06:30 PM »

When I asked about price, Yoshida replied, "We are not talking about price yet, but I hope that when we announce the price, people will say it makes sense."

Ohhhhhh man.

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Rockman Series / Re: The story of Rockman Online

« on: January 27, 2011, 09:45:34 PM »

I like how Blues' belt is pointing directly at his "Blues buster"

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Gaming / Re: PlayStation Meeting 2011 (PSP2 Time? Let's Go!)

« on: January 27, 2011, 11:13:48 AM »

Its funny but at the same time that PSP2 sounds awesome, it makes me develop a different kind of appreciation for the direction Nintendo took with the 3DS. They realize that first and foremost they are strictly a video game company and as such chose to focus on bringing something to the table that does one thing and does it well enough to set it apart from other devices that might do it as a side thought.

Well there in lies the difference with Nintendo. They, unlike Sony & Microsoft, are solely a video game company and really have no interest in expanding further beyond that. This is both their greatest strength as well as their greatest weakness. The upside of this is that because their systems are for the most part solely gaming devices, not only can they charge less but they can also focus more on gaming innovation than trying to make it "do everything." The downside of this is that when a certain system stops selling as well as they'd like, they put out a slightly better one or one with different colors and we pretty much go along with it. They also, in this regard, tend to neglect the other things that a huge chunk of gamers like nowadays, like better online support and such. With that said, I think we are looking at a new Wii announcement either this E3 or next E3 or sometime sooner than that.

Here's the thing with the PSP2, as I see it. Like STM said, they are most likely trying to compete with Apple's iPhone/iPod Touch. The problem with this is the same problem that the PS Move & Kinect might have competing with the Wii. It's trying to compete with a market in which one company already has an absolute monopoly on. Now, this isn't to say that the PSP2 is doomed to failure. Far from it. The techie crowd will support it and the Sony PSP fans have been looking forward to this thing for a long time now. Honestly, I see the thing as a "long term investment" for the Sony PSP brand, much like the PS3 is Sony's "long term investment" for their Playstation brand. In all fairness to Sony, the PSP2 is a step in the right direction for the most part. It's where the system needs to go, and it's what the PSPGo! should have been. The PSP brand will most likely never capture the handheld gaming market like Nintendo, nor will it capture the handheld mutli-tasking device market like the iPod Touch/iPhone. But there's no shame in being second, as well as offering things that both Nintendo & Apple cannot offer in either field. There is still profit to definitely be made here. Here's what I would do.

If I were Sony, I would fully try to market the PSP2 as "the gamers Multimedia device."

-First and foremost, the most important thing they can and should do is make the "mobile connection" thing an optional cost. Do not, repeat, DO NOT charge people extra to connect to cell phone networks (if that's what the thing can do) as well as force as monthly data plan on people, because the device is definitely screwed if they do that. Even the fuckin' iPad gives people that option, because Apple's not stupid enough to not give people that option. To be honest, making it have the capability of a phone makes sense, and ultimately there's no reason not to. But you have to give people options. With the ever growing market of data phones, it'd be negligent for them not to do this, especially when Sony is already in the phone market as it is and the PSP has the capabilities to do this anyway. Plus, you have the added benefit of the Camera & Mic for both Skype and that whole Face Chat thing that the iPhone does, as well as the already decent PS3 Bluetooth headset. But please please please, make this optional.

-Second and Dos'most, the difference between a PSP2 & and iPhone/iPod Touch should be that the PSP2 is a gaming device first, and "extra [parasitic bomb]" device second. From the looks of it, this will be a quality gaming device and offer a connectivity between the PS3 & PSP2 that makes a lot of sense, and one that I think is good for people that own both systems. With the power of each system, it could truly be a remarkable and innovative thing. However, with the beautiful OLED touch screen & possible use of the back touch pad, it has the potential to also be a powerful multimedia device, one that can show movies without the insane idea of having people pay DVD prices for UMD's, as well as a decent MP3 player as well, as well as a device that can check your E-Mail, Tweets, etc. Like with your PS3, market it as a "It Can Do Everything" device, but just remember that it's still for gamers. You are NOT getting the Angry Birds gaming crowd with the PSP2, so do not try to.

-Third and Treize Khushrenadamost, at E3, do not try to compare or compete with Nintendo or Apple. If anything, do your best to create your own niche fanbase for the thing. Thus far, the responses to the PSP2 announcement have been positive. You listened and gave people 2 Analog sticks. You added a touch screen, and brought something new to the table with the back touch pad. The OLED screen is beautiful. The device looks snazzy. You've shown that games can really look good on it. Try your best to build on that and do not target the iPhone or 3DS, nor their customers. You're not getting them. If you do your best not to embarrass yourselves at E3, the gaming public you are marketing this for and the crowds you are hoping to get will respect you more and more likely jump on board. It's simple business logic; when you respect your customers, they will be willing to pay more for something.

-Fourth and $most, be gentle with the price. A reaaaaaaaaally high price point will definitely scare away early adopters, much like the PS3 debacle did. I'd guestimate the majority of gamers are expecting it to be at least $300. Absolutely try your best to charge exactly that or less. Hell, if you can get away with $275, do it. Even though it's $15 less than $300, you can be assured that it still won't scare people as much as $300 or higher. If you market it exactly as I stated above, promoting everything it can do, giving people options and respecting your clients, $300 can seem like a bargain for the promise of the future of a true, true gaming multimedia handheld device. Plus, you'll also have 2nd phase adopters ready for the eventual price drop as well.

-Fifth & Crazymost, CUSTOMIZABLE NETNAVIS like in Megaman.EXE. That is all.

Wow that was long and fun.