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Gaming / Re: BrentFloss is at it again

« on: September 13, 2011, 06:02:36 PM »

I'll most likely see him again in my nerd travels.

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Gaming / Re: Official Nintendo 3DS Discussion Thread - Specs, Tech, Price? It's all here!

« on: September 13, 2011, 06:01:40 PM »

I was seriously wondering about that too...I mean, people still use AAA batteries...?!

My TV remote uses them!

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Gaming / Re: BrentFloss is at it again

« on: September 13, 2011, 05:06:49 PM »

Heh, I forgot my camera and my phone was low on power, so no pics!

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Off The Wall / Re: Post Pictures Of Yourself

« on: September 13, 2011, 07:22:05 AM »

He's really tall!

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

« on: September 13, 2011, 05:23:10 AM »

Hey Americans, go look at the moon tonight. It's the brightest all year round

Whatever you say!

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DASH / Re: It's dead, Jim.

« on: September 13, 2011, 05:21:25 AM »

Nope. Capcom's owned by a bunch of executives who don't know the first thing about gaming, and the PR is managed by a few poor guys who love gaming while being given obtuse orders on how to run the company.

Valve is actually self-owned. There's no shareholders, no big execs, no guys with money telling the employees how to run things. The employees OWN Valve. They OWN Steam. They manage the projects the way they want, how they want. Gabe receives e-mail from fans, and reads every single one of them. They are their own PR. They keep making free content for fans, after they're playing the same game for years and years. Working at Valve is considered the best workplace in the gaming industry. They are gaming's Google. And they make a lot of money easily with Steam.

Atlus has been an independent company up until 2010. They're corporately-owned now, but before, they were pretty much a fan-listening machine, they always brought over stuff people wanted, and always tried to make it so their job was fun. Always printed their games in small quantity and went in forums to listen to fans' opinions.


My point is that Capcom, aside from the cool people working there, has turned into a company who prioritizes the masses instead of the fans. Companies like Valve or Atlus would never pull bullshit like the Legends 3 cancellation, or the Devil May Cry reboot. They're targeting the mass crowd, going for mass appeal instead of listening to the people. That's the difference between one and the other. They're all in the business to make money, yes. But some prioritize pleasing the fans and giving them a worthwhile experience.

How long Valve and Steam stay that way will be a testament to the industry, I think.

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

« on: September 13, 2011, 01:51:24 AM »

They have tons of shirts, billboards and name tags calling him Mr Satan on the show. Unless American TV censored that too. I watched the portuguese version, which imported everything from France.

I believe he was censored on CN to Hercule. On the DVD's, he's called Mr. Satan.

Ahhhhh US Censorship.

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Gaming / Re: Deus Ex General

« on: September 13, 2011, 01:49:51 AM »

I've heard very mixed reviews on this game thus far. Suzu really recommended it, but someone at work told me it was meh. Haha, it's not like I have much time to play it anyway.

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DASH / Re: It's dead, Jim.

« on: September 13, 2011, 01:48:13 AM »

Different developers have different ways to make money. Valve connects with fans and tries to make what they want. Atlus makes products in a diminished capacity, to serve to a niche audience. Capcom is an entertainment mongul that serves only to the masses.

But what it all boils down to is making money. Some companies, businesses, people, networks, etc., do it in ways people like, some don't, but the ultimate goal is still the same no matter how they try to spin it to you. Some companies have a better PR system than others, that's all. It's no different than how men pick up women and visa versa. You're selling yourself in a different way than the competition and how you go about it usually affects how you score.

Capcom of America is actually pretty decent with connecting with fans at conventions and such. Lord knows how many pictures & conversations I've had with Seth Killian. The problem is that no matter how CoA tries to connect with their fans, there's little they can do if the higher ups say "[tornado fang] it" and go all cost effective.

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DASH / Re: It's dead, Jim.

« on: September 13, 2011, 12:58:17 AM »

Capcom have simply evolved into an Activision-type industry. They don't want to connect with fans, they want money. It's like saying Universal Studios or Paramount Pictures have any interest in pleasing people. They don't. Do you see any Universal or Paramount fans? No. For what they are now, you shouldn't see any Capcom fans either. Because that's exactly what their structure has become. Businessmen making money.

Pretty much everything is about marketing. Everything.

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Gaming / Re: BrentFloss is at it again

« on: September 12, 2011, 06:36:17 PM »

DETAILS

Well he was a panelist at this social forum nerd gathering, discussing the impact of nerd culture on the mainstream. It was him, Nella & Makeover Fairy from the Nostalgia Chick reviews, and one of Brent's writers for his comic.

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Gaming / Re: BrentFloss is at it again

« on: September 12, 2011, 10:04:15 AM »

I hung out with him at a nerd gathering in Brooklyn about a month ago. It was fun.

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

« on: September 12, 2011, 07:47:36 AM »

Neither can I, but I can attempt to sing it poorly!

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Fan Creations / Re: Art of DarkWaltz *9/9/11 More art*

« on: September 12, 2011, 07:46:26 AM »

That's all kinds of adorable!

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

« on: September 11, 2011, 07:16:34 PM »

Not too mention that print media is slowly dying in general. At least here it is. So it might be better for them to further develop their digital front and maybe do some kind of package deal that way.

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

« on: September 11, 2011, 08:17:07 AM »

I can imagine myself picking up a "DC Universe" magazine every week, that collects the 6 or so issues of that week. They could even have any kind of page numbers, and SO much more ads. And more and more people would buy it. It could be on all newspaper stands, and translated in alot of languages.

It'd be nice, but they'd have to charge for it properly. With the current trade format, it could work. They might not have a choice.

Moviebob actually pretty much summed up he problem with comics. it isnt the continuoity thats the problem, its the advertising. They arent advertised out of OTHER COMICS or comic related magazines and such.

One of the purposes of the movies/cartoons are to advertise the comics. It tends to work too. When Batman Begins & The Dark Knight came out, sales for Batman trades went through the roof. But advertising costs money, and they're all struggling right now. This DC Reboot is essentially one giant advertisement. They are trying to get new readers in by putting everything back to #1

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

« on: September 10, 2011, 10:00:28 PM »

Making every single issue a #1 in the 90s, the considerable amount of "XXXTREEM" every comic book went, the way they changed everything for shock purposes and didn't keep up with the times are the reason comic books are almost dead right now.

Comic books are supposed to be a source of entertainment for the common man. Something which is supposed to uplift one's spirits instead of bringing them down. That's why newspaper funnies and the original 10 cents issues existed. For the purpose of pure entertainment which felt amazing in the hands of kids or men with unsatisfying lives.

Currently in Brasil, DC follows a trend of several comics. They have "DC Universe", which has the three main event comics to follow, and they have the Superman, Batman and GL family comics together as a 3-issue format instead of apart. They're much cheaper that way, and people find easier to follow the storyline. They're also printed in low-quality paper, so they're pick up, read and throw away ready, just like any other magazine. Manga in Japan follows that format too. I just wonder why DC and Marvel don't do it, considering it's beneficial to EVERYONE. I'm not saying make pages black and white, but there's a cheaper paper quality which allows things like some Vertigo comic TPBs to be very cheap.

This is very true, and I still think writing for Trades has also killed the industry here, because there is no point to picking up single issues anymore outside of collecting purposes.

Action Comics: Really good!
Animal Man: VERY awesome, looking forward to more, keeps with the true spirit of the character.
Batgirl: (barfs) Oh Simone, I didn't expect such crap from you.
Batwing: And I didn't expect such well-written stuff from Giffen! This is on par with my ideal vision of a Black Panther comic!
Detective Comics: Ew. Just ew. If Joker doesn't run around with John Travolta's face in the next issue, DROPPING.
Green Arrow: Standard Ollie stuff, not too excited about it. Also, hate the new design.
Hawk and Dove: Oh Liefeld. You haven't changed one bit. GRIMACES EVERYWHERE.
Justice League International: This is why the original JLI was un-canonized? Meh. Meeeeeeeeh.
Men of War: Amazing. I expect to see more of this.
OMAC: Pleasantly surprised that this issue didn't just get up from its shelf and [twin slasher] my mother, but I'm going to be cautious about it.
Static Shock: Classic Static. Pleasant surprise.
Stormwatch: Not as good as I expected, but I'm loving the horror in the comic. Let's hope they truly go all-out.
Swamp Thing: Feels right so far, but considering we only see Swamp Thing itself in a single page, I'm hoping for the true beginning next month.

Anyway, your veredicts, guys?

Action Comics: I agree. Excellent.
Animal Man: Also agree. Also excellent.
Batgirl: Still willing to give this time. I'm curious how it develops.
Batwing: Probably my biggest surprise in the bunch. I really loved this comic.
Detective Comics: Tony Daniel needs to be barred from writing. He's awful.
Green Arrow: We'll see. Could be good, could be bad. too early to tell.
Hawk and Dove: "Liefeld, you're not an artist!" -Atop The Fourth Wall opening.
Justice League International: Still has potential.
Men of War: Good, but I don't know if I'll get too into it.
OMAC: Too early to tell.
Static Shock: Very nice. Look forward to more. Harlem represent!
Stormwatch: I liked this a lot and can see much potential here. Hopefully it gets better.
Swamp Thing: Erases the awfulness of the Brightest Day aftermath story. Snyder rules!

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Fan Creations / Re: Art of DarkWaltz *9/9/11 More art*

« on: September 09, 2011, 09:27:31 PM »

More art. Tried to finish this last night but I couldn't so I finished it this morning.

Introducing the real Delphina. Wily Number DWN-81, Sound Woman. I wanted the background to have music notes but the brushes I downloaded from dA didn't work. Ah well...

I like her design a lot. The color scheme is very well done, and I like the subtle musical stuff in there as well.

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Gaming / Re: I did it once and I'll never do it again!

« on: September 08, 2011, 07:16:50 AM »

Second is the final boss fight against Mizar in Jet Force Gemini. >.< That electric sweep he does on your platform is just brutal. It also doesn't help that Vela had most of her weapons maxed, yet no, I had to fight him with Juno who didn't have that much ammo..

Ooooh, good one!

The one that comes to memory for me is Battle Chip Challenge. Getting to Forte and beating him. Soon as I did that, I finally turned off my DS after......about a day's worth of being on, and I have never played the game since.

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Original / Re: What if Mega Man had Spiderman's personality?

« on: September 08, 2011, 03:39:47 AM »

Spidey was not about punnery as much as he was about quips at the situation and at the villain in question. The purpose of Spidey's quips is to [acid burst] off the enemy enough to throw them off their game. Like so...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wgx7Z4g1X4&feature=related[/youtube]

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Fan Creations / Re: Art of DarkWaltz *9/5/11 More art*

« on: September 06, 2011, 09:50:24 PM »

Of course! More art is more art!

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Fan Creations / Re: Art of DarkWaltz *9/5/11 More art*

« on: September 06, 2011, 05:24:59 AM »

I say post them!

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Entertainment / Re: New Thundercats HO

« on: September 04, 2011, 08:04:36 AM »

Overall this series has been absolutely excellent.

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Fan Games / Re: Mega Man X: Corrupted (flash fangame)

« on: September 04, 2011, 08:00:13 AM »

Thanks to Acid, I got a chance to watch some of the stream.

I gotta say, it looks excellent thus far.

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

« on: September 01, 2011, 08:04:47 AM »

Believe me, I'm none too happy about the reboot either, but I understand its necessity. Comics as a whole, not just DC but Marvel as well, have been declining in sales. They really have themselves to blame for essentially writing for the trade all the time. From what I've heard, DC is trying to get away from that and focus more on singular story telling and light arcs here and there, which is a very good thing IMO. The problem is that I don't know if it'll work. It might very well be too late. This is pretty much a last ditch, all in type effort to try and attract new readers and fix what's broken in comics nowadays.

Personally, I don't see it working because regardless of how you spin it, it's far easier to collect trades than individual issues. Comics may very well become trades only in the future, and eventually I think it will start fading away as a whole.