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Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 2!!! Books, Toys and Video Games!!!

Gaming does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Nov 28th, 2008 04:31:15 AM
Good Xmas for video games... damn that credit crunch! I liked Dead Space and Force Unleashed, but both are pretty easy to complete and perhaps are better options as rentals. Fallout 3 however (which im playing at the mo) is just a ton of fun and a ton of content. Should see you through the (nuclear) winter...
I wish Amazon... by eggart	Nov 28th, 2008 05:13:14 AM
would pack these Absolute books better. I've had two of them arrive in boxes way too big, without any packing material whatsoever. They won't take serious damage, but the corners of the cases do get bumped up, damaging the books slightly. Kind of annoying.
Watchmen figures by hallmitchell	Nov 28th, 2008 05:26:43 AM
Awesome. Also impressed by Labyrinth and the build a muppet.
MGS4 good enough reason to get PS3... by onezeroone	Nov 28th, 2008 06:02:54 AM
it DOES blur line between movies and games. when you watch the opening cutscenes, you feel you're watching a movie. and when cutscene ends and gameplay begins, takes you a while to realize that HUD is up and you got control of character now. And the soundtrack is AWESOME!!! haven't got PS3 yet, but played for 4 hours on a buddy's [was supposed to be a half an hour play]
About those muppets... by Anna Valerious	Nov 28th, 2008 06:06:25 AM
They've been so popular, that they've been backordered until February. So basically, it's like the SW cardboard box of '77.
I can't believe it's been a full year... by mode_7	Nov 28th, 2008 06:17:32 AM
...since I last read Quint's shopping guide. What the fuck have I been doing all year?
hey Quint! by The Amazing G	Nov 28th, 2008 06:37:20 AM
if you're gonna play Metal Gear Solid 4 one day BE SURE to PLAY THE PREVIOUS GAMES IN THE SERIES FIRST! you wont regret it, trust me....
Fallout 3 by The Amazing G	Nov 28th, 2008 06:37:42 AM
is awesome by the way
What about Mirror's Edge??? by The_Maxx	Nov 28th, 2008 07:06:16 AM
that game is the shit!
And Quint... MGS Essential Collection!!! by onezeroone	Nov 28th, 2008 07:07:05 AM
30 bucks when it came out, am sure there is a real sweet deal out there somewhere... do get it before MGS4, as The Amazing G already said. and yep, Fallout3 is truly awesome... makes up for disappointment that Farcry2 was.
The Force Unleashed? by Ckuouka	Nov 28th, 2008 07:55:58 AM
i don't think i can think of a game that was more disappointing, after the amount of hype it got. i remember playing the demo, thinking, "okay, this is kinda same-y, but i'm sure it gets better." then the at-st shows up and i'm all excited, only to discover that it's some QTE battle and not even a high quality one. i was incredibly disappointed.
Also... by Ckuouka	Nov 28th, 2008 07:56:38 AM
just waiting to see how long before this thread becomes an ugly PS3 vs. 360 battle. sadly, it seems impossible to discuss videogames these days without that happening.
Gimped Fatalities in MK vs. DC Universe by Ckuouka	Nov 28th, 2008 08:01:48 AM
Make it enough of a reason not to buy. Apparently, dc comics didn't want you to be able to rip out Superman's spine, so the fatalities consist of a lot of neck breaking and a couple stabbings here and there. The extreme gore, which is one of only two reasons for owning a Mortal Kombat game, is gone. The other reason, the ton of unlockables, is also gone. Midway is in pretty bad shape, financially, these days, and I don't know why they didn't just go with a balls-out gorefest Mortal Kombat 8 instead. If someone wants to play a fighting game for the technique, there are a ton of other fighters to play. People like the gore and the amount of stuff you can unlock in a Mortal Kombat game.
It's "Wizard and Glass," not. . . by BroVinny	Nov 28th, 2008 08:18:47 AM
. . . "Wolves of the Calla," that Marvel's "The Gunslinger Born" recounts. Just sayin'. (BTW, is there a way to do italics on here? Feels improper to put everything in quotes.)
PS3 vs Xbox? by groorgman	Nov 28th, 2008 08:33:58 AM
I thought the battle was already won. Xbox $199, PS3 $399 + shitty economy. Winner: Xbox. DVD movies $19.99 or less, Blu-Ray movies $29.99 + shitty economy. Winner: DVD and Xbox. Even though PS3 plays DVD's it's irrelevant because why would you pay $399 for a DVD player? The only people who are going to support Blu-Ray at this point are the people with enough money and people in media (cough) who get them for free to write about how great it is and how you NEED them. I've honestly yet to see anyone shopping in the Blu-Ray section or see anyone in line purchasing them. It's kind of odd really.
Ckuouka does not exist in this dojo by Cobra--Kai	Nov 28th, 2008 08:43:46 AM
37 minutes and 20 seconds.
Okay, I know it's just a comic book by I Dunno	Nov 28th, 2008 08:56:02 AM
But how could the Joker talk his way out of getting released? Even if he convinced everyone he was sane, they would just throw him in regular prison. Yeah I know, over analyzing but look at the site we're at.
Groorg by Juemad	Nov 28th, 2008 08:56:36 AM

Groorg by Juemad	Nov 28th, 2008 08:56:37 AM

Force Unleashed was good, IMO by I Dunno	Nov 28th, 2008 08:59:42 AM
It's better on the Wii because of the controller but it's also a great looking game. It does make you wonder if Vader got around to killing any Jedi after Revenge of the Sith or if he just outsourced.
Groorgman... by Juemad	Nov 28th, 2008 08:59:53 AM
... but if HD-DVD had won out you'd be extolling that as a reason to buy the XBox. And the real winner is Wii.
...and how does one discover the fatalities by I Dunno	Nov 28th, 2008 09:02:14 AM
in Mortal Kombat? I never got that. Do you just randomly hit buttons until someone creatively dies?
this christmas... by dingus khan	Nov 28th, 2008 09:04:50 AM
...get everyone a library card and a bag of basmati rice. i'll be selling matches on the street on christmas morning.
groorgman by Johnno	Nov 28th, 2008 09:14:13 AM
Then why are people still paying more for Wiis in this shitty economy? It doesn't even play DVD! So that little point entirely undoes your 'cheaper therefore must win' argument.
SW Book... Merchandising about Merchandising. by kikuchiyoboy	Nov 28th, 2008 09:33:10 AM
Awesome. Master Yogurt is right after all. The Kubrick book is nothing short of eye popping goodness.
Some good books there, actually. by V'Shael	Nov 28th, 2008 09:52:41 AM
The Carrie Fisher one, and the TimeWaster Letters are both going on my list.
The end of Fallout 3 ruined the whole game for me... by Flip63Hole	Nov 28th, 2008 10:10:18 AM
What a waste of setup, atmosphere and hours of gameplay. I can't believe the final 20 minutes of the game - terrible - and then it's completely over! Was one of the greatest games I was playing - but after that ending I didn't even bother watching the final cut-scene. I would not recommend finishing this game. Just do the sidequests and avoid talking to the blonde with the group of soldiers at the Citidel.
groorgman, why would you spend $199+ for a DVD player? by Flip63Hole	Nov 28th, 2008 10:13:56 AM
And one that sounds like a vacuum cleaner, no less. I sold my 360 last Wednesday and I do not miss it one bit. All I need is an extra $200 to get that fancy BluRay player you speak of...
That Hammer book is very good by Klytus_I.m_Bored	Nov 28th, 2008 10:35:48 AM
I have the paperback edition of it from several years ago and it's a really good book. I also recommend The Bray Studio Years and The Elstree Studios Years books.
Left 4 Dead by rookie116	Nov 28th, 2008 10:41:16 AM
is AWESOME. It's a game where you HAVE to play it with friends for it to be fun. Versus mode of L4D is probably the most addicting multiplayer game I have played since Counter-Strike.
Must resist by Human Worm Baby	Nov 28th, 2008 10:48:42 AM
Urge to buy Muppet Whatnot...
Yeah..about that Iron Man figure? by Circean6	Nov 28th, 2008 11:01:37 AM
Have you listened to the voice on that? It sounds like a they used a VO actor who specializes in toothpaste ads, "i AM Iron...MAAAAAAN!"
There is only ONE Hobo by ArcadianDS	Nov 28th, 2008 11:20:08 AM
and his name was Boxcar Willy
Any Dark Tower TV or movie news floating about ? by kingoflight	Nov 28th, 2008 11:34:50 AM
I think somewhere calvin tower has got his copy locked up in its protective wrapper sitting on a dark shelf somewhere :) Thankee sai for the list.
DerLanghaarige Timewasters by The Funketeer	Nov 28th, 2008 11:39:24 AM
It IS a rip off but not what you think. The Lazlo Letters came out maybe 30 years ago written by Don Novello, the guy who plays Father Guido Sarducci. It was funny stuff and there was a follow up about 10 years ago that was just as good.
MGS4 on 360 in 2009 by colinjbooth	Nov 28th, 2008 12:20:35 PM

MGS4 on Xbox 360 Soon... by Leto III	Nov 28th, 2008 01:23:35 PM
...or very likely soon, thus sayeth IGN: http://xbox360.ign.com/article s/919/919647p1.html
Can't really see much of a reason to buy a PS3 now... by Leto III	Nov 28th, 2008 01:25:42 PM
...especially with FF XIII announced for the 360, MGS4 possibly on the way, and already owning a standalone Blu-Ray player. (Love those Brandon Bird prints, BTW, Quint. Fucking hilarious stuff.)
Left for Dead by ranma627	Nov 28th, 2008 02:46:55 PM
Played this the other day for 2 1/2 hours. Amazing. Made me want to buy an Xbox and knowing Metal Gear might come to the Xbox is great news. I always loved Sony but they have let me down with their PS3. The hardware is great but the games just aren't there. I did hear Little Big Planet was amazing though but I don't have time for a game like that.
ps3 is the superior system by JimmyJoe RedSky	Nov 28th, 2008 02:50:22 PM

the only game on 360 that i wish was on ps3 is by JimmyJoe RedSky	Nov 28th, 2008 02:52:00 PM
mass effect
Wii... by groorgman	Nov 28th, 2008 03:00:14 PM
I'm still convinced the Wii will play a DVD, until then I was referring to consoles which DO play a form of media for viewing movies, I have Wii but I'm completely bored with it, the motion of the controler has less to do with whats going on the game than just activating some sensor which inputs a function to Wii, boring. You could have a seizure and beat most of the games. Flip63Hole, that's awesome, have fun with that and the 30 dollar price tag for movies. It's like buying a ferrari and forgetting that it only gets 3 miles to the gallon, you gotta feed it still. If you can afford it, good for you. I'll wait till Blu-Rays are in the 3.99 bargain bin at walmart. Otherwise the difference in picture is not worth the cost over time. And I'd spend $199 on a dvd player, one that plays games, chats with friends, downloads movies etc...
You can order the uncut european MK v. DC for PS3 by textual	Nov 28th, 2008 03:06:49 PM
PS3 is region free. Sadly X-Box is not. But the European cut has no censorship of fatalities.
Oh, and Amazon has good deals on these games by textual	Nov 28th, 2008 03:10:26 PM
Check it out...30 bucks for Wii Lego Batman is one of many good deals.
That MGS4 360 Rumor... by Ckuouka	Nov 28th, 2008 03:14:48 PM
Was already debunked before November even began. But, yeah, I knew this thread would go to hell the second Quint mentioned preferring the 360 over the PS3. Hell, you even mention either system and suddenly some silly fanboy war breaks out. Anybody remember the del Toro interview where he said he loves the PS3? Suddenly, there were X-bots attacking the thread. I'm going to just try to ignore this post because nobody ever wins with these. PS3 owners will try to intelligently discuss what they like about their system, to no avail. 360 owners will insult and try to shame PS3 owners, to no avail. And, in the end, nobody's mind is changed and nothing is accomplished.
In a perfect world... by Ckuouka	Nov 28th, 2008 03:22:30 PM
PS3 and 360 owners would stop fighting and just agree that the Wii is a system for children and soccer moms. We both have better games and better tech than the Wii, yet, it outsells both of our systems by an insane margin and, literally, has about a handful of worthwhile games. We fight about Final Fantasy XIII and Bioshock not being exclusive anymore, but we both get to play them. Does the Wii get them? Or Dead Space or Mirror's Edge or Fallout 3 or Prince of Persia or any of the really good games this season? While the PS3 has Littlebigplanet and Resistance 2 and the 360 has Gears of War 2 and Fable 2, the Wii has...ummm...Animal Planet.
I love both my 360 and my PS3 by Thrillho77	Nov 28th, 2008 03:51:06 PM
Why can't we all just get along and be video game bisexuals?
HP Lovecraft Holiday Greeting Cards by Squashua	Nov 28th, 2008 03:59:57 PM
For the super-poor; tackle ten at once: http://tinyurl.com/lccardholi
Yeah seriously, no Mirror's Edge? by Holodigm	Nov 28th, 2008 04:44:16 PM
Short story mode, but damn that game kicks ass!
Agreed Thrillho77 by Aphex Twin	Nov 28th, 2008 04:45:18 PM
I am an owner of a 360 and PS3, I'm very happy with both and I see merit in both which is why I have both. While I can't fathom the success of the Wii, props to Nintendo for pulling the comeback. Now come out with some decent games and I might consider a Wii.
if you dont own a game system or blu ray player... by JimmyJoe RedSky	Nov 28th, 2008 06:07:46 PM
but want both, get a ps3
L4D,GOW2,MkVs DC,MGS4..Games of the Year!! by Stalkeye	Nov 28th, 2008 07:35:43 PM
Each offers tons on replay value especially online, as for SW: TFU, I sold my copy after playing the first 40 minutes of this hyped game.Worth a rental, I can't say much about fallout 3 since i have'nt played it yet, but dead space should win the title of sleeper of the year. great game and worth the $60.00
That lil' Mola Ram... by MCVamp	Nov 28th, 2008 10:52:20 PM
Is fucking AWESOME. Kali-Maaaa...KALI-MAAAAAA!
For the Record... by boingo2000	Nov 29th, 2008 02:48:10 AM
More Information Then You Require contains a list of 700 Mole-Men names. It's predecessor, The Areas of My Expertise, contains the 700 Hobo Names (800 if you get the paperback). Both are so incredibly hilarious that words fail.
The Cookbook... by TheRealMoriarty	Nov 29th, 2008 03:14:19 AM
... I guess there's a reason we call you the Crusty Seaman, isn't there?
That cookbooks recipe for a batch of cookies... by Ozy	Nov 29th, 2008 03:20:08 AM
...really means a "batch" of cookies.
Time Waster Letters is obviously a rip off of by FleshMachine	Nov 29th, 2008 10:32:43 AM
"idiot letters" by paul rosa...a super hilarious book...find it.
FALLOUT 3 = worth buying by Mullah Omar	Nov 29th, 2008 10:47:37 AM
I've played this game for 100+ hours and I don't think I've covered even 1/3 of the map. It's a good mix of RPG and FPS, and it is a hell of a lot of fun just wandering around, finding quests, blasting mutants, etc. I do agree that you should lay off the main quest for as long as possible. Some people apparently finish that in 12 hours or so and their game is over. With so much to do elsewhere in the game, that would be a terrible waste. Just roll around, Mad Maxing out.
Muppets by 433	Nov 29th, 2008 11:48:08 AM
The Muppet thing is a good idea, but there are waaaaaay too few options to really individualize them.
I enjoyed the Dark Tower, but the Little Sisters short... by FlickaPoo	Nov 29th, 2008 03:55:17 PM
...is by far my favorite Dark Tower related story. Good, good shit.
The Force Unleashed by Die_Hardest	Nov 29th, 2008 04:45:24 PM
Was a really good game, but miserably short.
I'm not getting Blu Ray by Die_Hardest	Nov 29th, 2008 04:49:29 PM
Any time in the near future. Too expensive and I get the sneaking feeling this generation is not going to be around for long. I'm waiting till they come out with an HDTV that downloads high def movies from the internet. It's the next logical step and it's gonna be here within the next decade.
Also by Die_Hardest	Nov 29th, 2008 04:50:38 PM
The TV is also a phone/spaceship.
by groorgman	Nov 29th, 2008 05:40:15 PM
Die_Hardest, that's exactly what I'm saying. The technology is already 30 years ahead of its time but for profiting reasons they leak it out, there's already something better than Blu-Ray, but they need to milk the cow so to speak. If they wanted they could easily make Blu-Ray's the same price as DVD's but the corporations are feeding on these "gotta have the latest and greatest" pricks that seem to keep the "new tech" prices up. How's all those proud HD-DVD people doing?! Had to have the latest and greatest. Each HD-DVD player comes with a complimentary bottle of KY cause you just got fucked in the ass. Blu-Ray is just too little too late too expensive. We're going to skip right to direct downloads.
Oh yeah.... by groorgman	Nov 29th, 2008 05:43:50 PM
Solid State drives are the end of Blu-Ray. They'll be hot-swappable and hold a hell of a lot more info, more movies in general, and take up less room than Blu-Ray's. That's the future.
The Force Unleashed..... by darthvol	Nov 29th, 2008 06:27:05 PM
...was a steaming pile of crap, and Fallout 3 wasn't much better.
The problem with the PS3, also owning a 360... by iamnicksaicnsn	Nov 30th, 2008 06:22:53 AM
is that PS3 doesn't play all their games in 1080P. I mean, this is supposed to be the future, with freaking Blu-Ray, and I still have to play Madden on ps3 with 720P?
1080p on PS3 by Ckuouka	Nov 30th, 2008 11:35:13 AM
You can force MOST of the newer games into 1080p on the PS3 if you just turn off all the other resolutions in the options. It's basically the same technique that's used on the 360. Most of the games on that are forced 1080p, not native 1080p.
So.... everyone's just ignoring that Semen cook book? by V'Shael	Dec 1st, 2008 07:29:32 AM
Probably a good idea. People already have a low enough opinion about America, without advertising that people want to cook meals with human spunk.
PS3 vs. 360 by UCB Agent1	Dec 2nd, 2008 12:02:17 PM
In the end it's mostly pointless bickering between fanboys, but having played both, I think the 360 is the better system. I can't believe that any single game is worth buying a $300 system for. Sure it has Blu-Ray,but will Blu-ray last? If you actually like gaming, I think the 360 is a better option. More exclusive titles, streaming Netflix, and now optional installs to speed loading times up. Also, Xbox Live is really worth the money. Playing online with the PS3 sucks. It's great that Resistance 2 has all these co-op modes, but what good is it if the network sucks and you can't connect. I loved the PS2, but Sony really messed up the PS3.
360 is great... by Fico	Dec 3rd, 2008 11:11:24 AM
when it's working
Fico by Quint	Dec 6th, 2008 07:09:32 AM
Hehe, I agree... but I will say that my PS3 broke quicker than my first 360 bricked. I haven't called customer service yet, but one day it just decided to quit sending audio and picture to the TV... I checked the plugs, did a restore to factory defaults hard boot and still nothing. So, the 360 is loud and breaks, but let's not pretend the PS3 is a flawless system.

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