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Clownsarescary commented on: Modern Warfare 2's glaring plot holes exposed!
	I hate it when someone defends a game, a movie or a piece of fiction that has massive plot holes by saying 'it's only a game, don't take it so seriously!' What if George Lucas suddenly decided lightsabers should be made of cardboard. Would everyone say 'oh, it's only a film, it's ok'? Fictional worlds, including Call of Duty, are supposed to have internal consistancy. It's why, say, Cpt. Price doesn't suddenly grow wings and bomb Russia. Without consistancy in the narrative, the whole story might as well be a series of one-liners. Not that I think MW2 has a bad story. On the contrary, I think it has the best campaigns of this generation. It just missed a few details here and there...
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November 20, 2009

7:33 PM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II – Feathers and treasure chests guide
	@skullkap: You're not looking hard enough. It's out there.
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1:07 AM

SantaSeal and GamesRadarBrettElston are now friends.

November 19, 2009

6:41 PM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II – Feathers and treasure chests guide
	@raist: I think that one becomes accessible when you renovate the mines. The entrance is on the north side of the outer walls, behind where the villa is. @lnksmartt: We're working on it. Our hidden-glyphs guide, with puzzle solutions, should be up tomorrow. Your patience is appreciated.
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6:22 PM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II (PS3): Assassin's Creed II
	@rikimaru2: (From Dictionary.com) Wail –verb (used without object) 1. to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain. 2. to make mournful sounds, as music or the wind. 3. to lament or mourn bitterly. 4. Jazz. to perform exceptionally well. 5. Slang. to express emotion musically or verbally in an exciting, satisfying way. Whale - v. tr. To strike or hit repeatedly and forcefully; thrash. v. intr. To attack vehemently: The poet whaled away at the critics. If I may be so bold: WIKIPARAZ'D!
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10:08 AM

GamesRadar_NathanIrvine commented on: TalkRadar UK 14: Total filler
	@Vagrant Hello there. We've had people suggesting that the volume is too loud and too low but I guess we're just unable to cater for everyone's set-ups. Really sorry for any problems caused.
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9:52 AM

Clownsarescary commented on: TalkRadar UK 14: Total filler
	Cheers for the shout out guys, that made my day. Though, now my true identity is revealed I feel a bit like Superman without his cape... And I agree with Scottish Dave: Jurassic Park defined my life.
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November 18, 2009

11:43 PM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II – Feathers and treasure chests guide
	Quick note - although it says "videos" in the intro, those aren't quite ready yet. We should have them up sometime later this afternoon, though.
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11:20 PM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II (PS3): Assassin's Creed II – Feathers and treasure chests guide
	@WonsAuto: Yes. You can roam freely once you've finished the game. @lucashintz: Prego.
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4:16 PM

GamesRadarChrisAntista commented on: WIN a deck signed by Tony Hawk
	@KillDrone That's why the contest is only asking you to reflect on the good times you had with the series. Hell, send a screenshot of your favorite level, if you like. @Hunter2458 It is compatible with the game of "Life" There's even a warning sticker asking you to "Please skate within your abilities on the other side
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8:38 AM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II (PS3): Assassin's Creed II
	@TriforcePlayer: I sort of wish I had, too, but I didn't think about the comparison until the review was already up. So I'll do it here: In spite of the score disparity, I do think Arkham is a better game (although I'd probably also give Arkham a 10 if it were up to me). Again, though, it's an apples-and-oranges thing; Arkham is a taut, focused adventure in a relatively confined space that messes with your head, and ACII is about tearing ass through a wide-open, convincingly re-created moment in history. Although if the Arkham sequel is structured anything like ACII, I certainly wouldn't complain.
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November 17, 2009

11:21 PM

GamesRadarMikelReparaz commented on: Assassin's Creed II (PS3): Assassin's Creed II
	@garnsr: The accents and occasional spurts of Italian are explained as glitches in the Animus' translation software, if that makes sense. Really, though, they're just a stylistic choice by the developers.
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6:16 PM

GamesRadarBrettElston is now playing Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360).

6:15 PM

GamesRadarBrettElston now loves Left 4 Dead 2 (Xbox 360).

6:15 PM

GamesRadarBrettElston has beaten Left 4 Dead 2 (Xbox 360).

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2 days 4 hours ago on Modern Warfare 2's glaring plot holes exposed!

I hate it when someone defends a game, a movie or a piece of fiction that has massive plot holes by saying 'it's only a game, don't take it so seriously!'

What if George Lucas suddenly decided lightsabers should be made of cardboard. Would everyone say 'oh, it's only a film, it's ok'?

Fictional worlds, including Call of Duty, are supposed to have internal consistancy. It's why, say, Cpt. Price doesn't suddenly grow wings and bomb Russia. Without consistancy in the narrative, the whole story might as well be a series of one-liners.

Not that I think MW2 has a bad story. On the contrary, I think it has the best campaigns of this generation. It just missed a few details here and there...

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4 days 6 hours ago on TalkRadar UK 14: Total filler

Cheers for the shout out guys, that made my day. Though, now my true identity is revealed I feel a bit like Superman without his cape...

And I agree with Scottish Dave: Jurassic Park defined my life.

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10 days 6 hours ago on Modern Warfare: The story so far

@Conman93 - You didn't buy MW2 because you might not understand the story? You're both missing the point and missing out bro!

It normally takes me a few playthroughs to fully follow the narrative in COD games (some major story points are wasted in a few throw-away lines in COD4), but even so, the shooting is always, always awsome.

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12 days 7 hours ago on Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360): Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Completely agree, Mr Walter - if this game got anything less than a 9 it would be a travesty. This is two solid years of developers on the top of their game trying to improve on what was already a perfectly crafted and expertly paced experience in COD4.
You won't find a better argument for games as the 'new medium on the block' than in the campaign. I can't think of a single movie, or game, that has left me literally breathless, like in the snowmobile chase or initial bomb-drop in Afghanistan.
In my opinion, this game could not be better. If I was at Infinity Ward, I'd be sh***** myself over how to possibly improve on it.

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17 days 21 hours ago on Which real-life moustachioed man looks most like Mario?

Because his face is on the picture leading to this article.

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