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2001

General Chat / war in iraq

« on: March 30, 2003, 10:51:13 AM »

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I don't trust anything the government says because they are liers.

So do you trust the Iraqi goverment then?  If the U.S. goverment told us everything, we would have mass riots all over the country.  People can only handle so much info.  Like for instance, the cuban missile crisis.  We were within a couple of hours of Nuclear war, should they have told all of the world?  Of course not.  Panic stricken people running around thinking the world is coming to an end would be the last thing you want, as they would feel they have nothing to lose.

2002

General Gaming / The end of the world...

« on: March 30, 2003, 10:23:32 AM »

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Point out to him the fact that both Halo and Halo 2 are coming out for computer, so you can own a Gamecube (SSBM and various other games beat the hell out of Halo anyway) and Halo and not pay all that money for an Xbox that'll suck.

Did that, and he just said 'Halo doesn't even have a release date yet'  He still couldn't tell me another exclusive worth owning, it all was Halo this and that.  Keep in mind, I wasn't busting his balls about liking the xbox more, I was asking him to defend his choice, which for some-odd reason , he couldn't.  It all started because I told him Nintendo has a lot of great games out or coming out   He said all the games, including Zelda, are 'only for people who like those types of games' and that 'Gamecube has action adventure games, and thats it'.  That is what brought the debate about.  He also said Metroid Prime was 'The most boring game he ever played'.  Did I mention , he is manager at our local gamestop?  

Sorry for repeating, but I forgot my post from last night as I was a little tipsy

2003

General Gaming / The end of the world...

« on: March 29, 2003, 10:39:50 PM »

...is near. My friend has officially crossed the line.  here's what he said:  "The xbox is the best system because it has the best games."  When I asked him what they were, he said HALO is the best game ever.  I told him the reason I like NIN, because you can't play METROID, ZELDA, MARIO OR RE anywhere besides the GC.  He actually had the nerve to say that those games are for the people who like adventure games, but everyone else likes xbox.  Now, this dude used to like Nintendo .  What happened?  I asked him why Xbox and not GC, and he gave me 1 reason...HALO.  I then asked him what other games are good, but he didn't name one.  I pestered him for a good 2 hours, and all he kept saying is, if you like those kiddie games, then good luck.  He also works for GAMESPOT(manager), so maybe he is just brainwashed, I mean to not come up with more than 1 game is pretty ridiculous.   I came up with at least 5 exclusive games for the GC .  Why can't he face facts?   Am I wrong?

2004

General Chat / war in iraq

« on: March 29, 2003, 10:25:34 PM »

 Thanks for that, cubedcanuck, I really am thankful that at least one person feels what we(US) are doing is right.  PROACTIVE.....thats all we can do.   I'm expecting to be called on myself any day now, so I appreciate the support.

2005

General Chat / North Korea

« on: March 29, 2003, 10:12:41 PM »

  America is a blood thirsty war machine?  Did you know that we're the only SUPER POWER in history to not overtake a country?  History..... every other power has...if we were really blood thirsty, we would own half the world...you think i'm b.s. ing?  Look through your history books, and see, we are the least aggressive power ....ever..

2006

General Chat / The Core

« on: March 29, 2003, 10:07:57 PM »

  Well sadly, it's playing everywhere....

2007

Nintendo Gaming / I am a 31 year old new GC owner

« on: March 29, 2003, 08:53:39 AM »

I'm another of those old gamers, 29 to be exact.  It's funny, as we all started the same way-Atari 2600 to NES.  I also had Colecovision in between them.  I've had Nintendo systems ever since '85, and have enjoyed every one of 'em. I've strayed once , bought a Turbo Grafix-16(ugh) , but only Nintendo makes games that can make you smile the whole time you play them, something i'm realizing once again with the Wind Waker.  I'm liking this thread, lets keep it going.

2008

General Chat / New Metallica Album: St. Anger *UPDATE*

« on: March 29, 2003, 04:33:09 AM »

  Definately cool on Metallica's part.  And anyone who thinks they're a greedy bunch, obviously doesn't remember the 80's, where they sold oodles of records without releasing any singles or videos, until 'ONE'.  They got their respect the old fashioned way, through constant touring and hard work.  They release an album once every 3 or 4 years, so I think if they wanted to, they could release all kinds of filler in between, like 'live at donnington' or sh!t like that.  Like what Iron Maiden does, who I love also.

2009

Nintendo Gaming / NINTENDO FANBOYS

« on: March 29, 2003, 04:26:50 AM »

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To date I have met exactly ONE intelligent sounding Xbox fan. The rest of them should still be making big pictures of wangs in the sandbox and giggling like schoolgirls.

Ditto.

I think it's another case of 'the lowest common d.....ahhh, too easy...forget it.

2010

Nintendo Gaming / Capcom vs SNK Chaos

« on: March 29, 2003, 04:20:46 AM »

  I can't wait

2011

Nintendo Gaming / Basketball Games for Gamecube

« on: March 28, 2003, 07:04:41 PM »

nba 2k3, hands down for simulation.  However, with friends we often play nba live 2003 or nba street.  NBA 2k3 is great if you really want to get down and dirty into some real basketball.

2012

Nintendo Gaming / NINTENDO FANBOYS

« on: March 28, 2003, 01:11:28 PM »

  I'm a fanboy because I only buy Nintendo systems.  But you know what?  I've been satisfied with every system, even the N64.  It had a limited lineup, but a good percentage of great games.  I don't bash other systems for the most part, just mess around with xbox fans.  But I play all systems, and like alot of other games on those systems, but none as much as my NIN games.  Did that make any sense?

2013

Nintendo Gaming / Zelda Lives Up to Hype and More...

« on: March 27, 2003, 06:47:05 PM »

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Oh, come on you 'gamers!' I hope ya'll aren't calling dragon's roost island difficult; I hope there is another 'first dungeon' being referred to.

Didn't say it was a hard dungeon, just HARDER than expected do to all the complaining going on.  Is it a hard game?  Not at all.  But it isn't Shrek , either.  It has a moderate amount of difficulty so far.

2014

General Chat / The Core

« on: March 27, 2003, 06:42:08 PM »

  Die, Core, Die!  Another 'end of the world' movie where a bunch of unlikely heroes save the day....yay!!!
 

2015

Nintendo Gaming / Zelda Lives Up to Hype and More...

« on: March 26, 2003, 10:05:53 PM »

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Something I don't really understand is why so many people are saying this game is too easy. To me the first dungeon was pretty damn challenging and that was just the first dungeon.

I totally agree!  As I was playing through the first dungeon, I did get stuck a couple of times.  I didn't die, or anything, but it's not as easy as i had been hearing.  And the dungeons are huge!.  This game is Zelda perfected.  I can't stop smiling the whole time i'm playing.  Ahhh, to be 13 again and buying the first Zelda....(Tidbit:  TLOZ was the first NES game to be 39.99..I'll never forget when my mom said...WHAT!!!?)

Nostalgia just runs ramoant while I play this game....oh well, I don't want to torture anybody, so off I go.....TO PLAY THE W.W.!!!!

2016

Nintendo Gaming / Nintendo Fans vs. the Third Parties

« on: March 26, 2003, 08:59:35 AM »

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I'm not privy to any substanstial studies or analysis of gamging population, but I wonder if the GameCube's consumer base is more or less split between the really young and older gamers while the other consoles squarely have their peak somewhere in the middle with the 13-17 year olds.

I believe there was a report that said Nintendo was missing out on the teen audience, but had older and younger gamers covered.  So you'd be correct.  The problem is, if you weren't a Nin fan growing up, and your now 13-17, you probably would not buy a Nin system.  Plus, that age is the most into 'looking cool', and all that other crap, so it'll be a tough road to hoe for Nin.  I think if they get exclusivity deals with some major 3rd party games, that all could change.  In fact, the EA' agreement ' is a great step in the right direction.  

2017

Nintendo Gaming / Burnout 2: Point of Impact Release Date!

« on: March 26, 2003, 08:10:37 AM »

As if I didn't have enough games to purchase in the next month or so......ugh!

2018

Nintendo Gaming / Nintendo Fans vs. the Third Parties

« on: March 25, 2003, 09:13:44 AM »

I think you will see it's the quality of ports that really upsets Nintendo supporters.  Like Baldurs Gate , for instance.  Getting Splinter Cell later than even the ps2 , would be even more dis-heartening, if not for it being an improved port.  So I think it will sell really well.  Ports don't sell well because they've been crap.  As far as XGRA, it's Acclaim, and they basically suck with the majority of their titles, so don't be surprised when they are not respected.

2019

Nintendo Gaming / Got my copy at 12 am , EST!

« on: March 24, 2003, 07:51:14 PM »

  EB opened at midnight  and let gamers get their greedy little mits on Zelda a bit early(in Jersey at least).  There were around 20 people there when I left.  I've just spent about an hour and a half with it so far, and it is incredible.  

2020

Nintendo Gaming / Mario Golf release date

« on: March 20, 2003, 08:10:14 AM »

  So?  Do you have copyright to it?  I can't spend every minute in this god-forsaken forum making sure I don't start a thread someone else already has.  I hope I didn't enrage anyone by posting this topic, a mere 5 days after the originator did.

2021

Nintendo Gaming / Mario Golf release date

« on: March 19, 2003, 08:51:28 PM »

  It will be July 28th, here in the U.S.  That is good to hear.  I wasn't expecting it so soon.  However,
F-zero is now officially slated for August 25th, which kind of sucks.  Wario World is June 23rd, I believe.  Plus alot of great releases in the next 2 months.  It's going to be an expensive year.  

2022

Nintendo Gaming / How come you guys don't like Sports games on this board???

« on: March 19, 2003, 03:05:45 AM »

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Well i think the only people that play sports games are people who are too fat or unskilled to be able to kick a football in real life, i play sport all the time, which is why i dont need sports games

That is pretty funny. considering ton's of PRO athletes play ALL the sports games ALL the time.  

2023

Nintendo Gaming / How come you guys don't like Sports games on this board???

« on: March 18, 2003, 11:02:31 AM »

  I have Madden2003, Knockout kings, NBA live 2003, Tiger Woods and Nhl 2k3.  I've always enjoyed EA sports and I am one of the dopes who buys the Madden 'upgrades' every august/sept.  But I also have about 8 non-sports titles, so my game collection is well rounded.  In my opinion, theres nothing better than playing Madden with a bunch of your friends in franchise mode.

2024

Nintendo Gaming / No Super Ghouls and Ghosts????

« on: March 17, 2003, 06:14:28 PM »

  I'm sure that the GC isn't mentioned because Nintendo has not announced plans for online gaming.  Come E3, I think that will be the announcement of a handful of system selling games with online capabilities.

2025

Nintendo Gaming / EGM rate Zelda!!!

« on: March 17, 2003, 06:10:19 PM »

  Reviews are like toilet paper.  Some are soft and cuddly, some are coarse and harsh, and at the end of the day, it matters not, because they are not used for anything else.