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November 21, 2009
12:08 AM
oreomonkey commented on:
Games that were hated before they were released
Where is codwaw?! everyone was crying over how bad they thought it would be - even grown men
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November 19, 2009
8:24 PM
cart00n commented on:
10 things you need to know about EA Sports MMA
Don't have FN4 yet, but I played the demo and I was picking my jaw up off the floor every couple o' minutes. The fighting is so fluid, and the fact of no canned animations & no clipping, EVER, is just plain marvelous. I'm grinning just thinking about it! Having that applied to MMA could be poetry in motion...

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November 02, 2009
6:28 PM
cart00n commented on:
Kameo: Elements of Power (Xbox 360): Kameo 2 cancelled - with a worrying reason
This is definitely a shame, Kameo was lots of fun.
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October 23, 2009
8:56 PM
cart00n commented on:
Mass Effect 2 (PC): Mass Effect 2 – hands-on
Oh, well...

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8:53 PM
cart00n commented on:
Mass Effect 2 (PC): Mass Effect 2 – hands-on
Hmm... So what happens if, like in my case, Wrex ISN'T dead at the end of ME1? Will I still meet Grunt? Will I have to choose which one I want in my party? Can I have both? And may I be the FIRST (heh) to ask about that bald, biotic chick? She's conspicuously lacking any mention in your report...
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4:38 AM
cart00n commented on:
Assassin's Creed II (PS3): Assassin's Creed II: Hands-on
@chillarome: The AC2 SE ar GameStop includes a statue of Ezio, in game dlc amounting to an extra hidden area to flit about in (that will be available later for purchase), a behind the scenes DVD, and one of those metal cases, I believe. I've had mine on pre-order for MONTHS, so it's been a while since I read the ad.

@TURbo: Considering much of AC is set in the birthplace of the world's three main modern religions, calling it a "Biblical setting" regardless of time is more than apt. Perhaps you should get your definitions right, before you decide to insult someone else's fact checking.
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October 19, 2009
8:53 PM
cart00n commented on:
Borderlands (Xbox 360): Borderlands
I actually had this on pre-order, but now that's been cancelled. I'll Goozex it later down the road...
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October 13, 2009
9:37 PM
cart00n commented on:
Brutal Legend (Xbox 360): Brutal Legend
@TheLonelyDancer42: uh, no.
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October 03, 2009
7:59 AM
cart00n commented on:
20 MASSIVE games of early 2010
@themooninites: Borderlands, barring any delays, is scheduled to come out on the 20th - I already have mine pre-ordered, as well as Brutal Legend...
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7:56 AM
cart00n commented on:
20 MASSIVE games of early 2010
@PinkLenny: Don't be so sure - DVs developer is mostly made up of ex-FASA employees, y'know, the guys responsible for Crimson Skies on the OX? That game was all sorts of fun.

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6:16 AM
cart00n commented on:
Risen (PC): Risen
@AfricanWoolf: The dif here is that this review is for the PC version, while the review you've linked to is for the Xbox, which, from the sound of the review, is simply a horrible port. Shouldn't detract from the PC version at all...
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October 01, 2009
10:58 PM
cart00n commented on:
10 game ads that are horribly up their own ass
I have to say, I am terribly disappointed with this article. Just about every ad here (aside from Nights) is an example of mature, thoughtful, and artistic vision. And guess what? It WORKED! Each game represented here (again, aside from Nights) is a frickin' blockbuster, largely spurred on by the hype generated from these ads that weren't just in your face trying to bludgeon you into buying their games. And you spend a WHOLE ARTICLE bashing them. Worse, you then give examples of "how it should've happened" that are nothing but the same, routine bullshit. Seriously?

Certainly, if these games had been commercial failures, this article would've made some sense. Instead, you just look like you haven't a wit of sense about you, writing the worst article I've ever had the displeasure of reading on this site.

By the bye, that Gears 1 add is STILL on my Xbox HDD. I haven't had the heart to delete it, because I just love watching it. If you don't like the add, fine. If that was just what this article was about, I would simply just be disagreeing with you and moving on. However, the style you used here made it seem like you weren't just expressing YOUR opinions, you were expressing EVERYONES' opinion. That, sir, is the very DEFINITION of having one's head up one's own ass.

I certainly hope this article is an anomaly, and not a sign of things to come. This site has been my first destination everyday ever since I first discovered it, and I'd not like that to change any time soon.
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10:02 PM
12:17 PM
oreomonkey is now playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Xbox 360).
12:09 PM
oreomonkey commented on:
9 Facebook games worth playing
hahaha you can tell sohai5858 don't have any FB cuz he put his email down, lol BTW i LOVE restaraunt CITY!! I have 450K points in that game its pretty beast
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September 30, 2009
11:35 PM
cart00n commented on:
Game censorship around the world
Let's just hope Ahnuld's Law gets thrown out of the supreme court...
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3:36 AM
cart00n commented on:
Heracles Chariot Racing (Wii): Heracles Chariot Racing
This chaps my hide. Somebody FINALLY spells the guy's name right in the title, but they put it on a mediocre game...
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September 25, 2009
8:22 PM
cart00n commented on:
10 up-and-coming devs you need to know about
As I keep myself aware of all things gamey, I knew of every dev on this list. Nice to have them all collected on one list, tho'...

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September 24, 2009
11:58 AM
cart00n commented on:
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction (Xbox 360): TGS 09: Splinter Cell Conviction hands-on
I love the new direction stealth has taken lately in games, much more dynamic. Never could get into Splinter Cell before, but this game has certainly piqued my interest.

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11:52 AM
cart00n commented on:
Assassin's Creed II (Xbox 360): TGS 09: Assassin's Creed II - hands-on
@sexyman500: looks like someone suffering from a little emo envy...

That said, I loved AC with a passion, AC2 has been on pre-order for months!

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September 22, 2009
9:18 PM
cart00n commented on:
Hydrophobia (Xbox 360): Hydrophobia hands-on
I remember reading about this in OXM some ages ago, talking about how the water physics ain't just pretty, they're the whole point of the game. That and the sanity of the hydrophobic main character. Made me think of Eternal Darkness underwater back then. Now it sounds more like Uncharted on a sinking boat, sprinkled with a little Bioshock. Either way, as someone who has spent most of his life close to water, I can tell you it can be pretty scary under the right conditions. If they get the water physics right, in all those cramped spaces, with gun-totin' terrorists? Yeah, that sounds pretty tense to me...

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September 17, 2009
8:06 PM
cart00n commented on:
Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360): GTA IV: The Ballad Of Gay Tony - What GR editors thought
@Yeager: If you think about LatD and BoGT in the same light as VC and SA, $20 for a GTA sequel isn't too bad.

@wrapdump: Frankly, I'll be upset if Brucie doesn't show up and formally come out of the closet in THIS installment!

@IKOemos: I presume you're on the PS3 - well, you guys give up the Joker, and then we'll talk.

@hardcore_gamer: The fact you don't own a 360 sez you should reconsider your handle. Just sayin'...
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September 15, 2009
7:05 PM
cart00n commented on:
Scribblenauts (DS): Scribblenauts
Already pre-ordered this from Amazon for my gf's b-day. Hmmm...

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September 12, 2009
7:10 PM
oreomonkey is now playing Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360).
7:07 PM
oreomonkey has beaten SimCity Creator (DS).
7:06 PM
oreomonkey commented on:
Why Pac-Man was light years ahead of its time
Free Roaming and Side Quests? Wow.
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September 09, 2009
11:35 PM
cart00n commented on:
The return of the Dreamcast: Why it could work
The Dreamcast was the first system I was able to get onto during its heyday. It was my first portal onto the internet. I remember seeing Soul Calibur for the first time and being fully aware that my jaw was dropping yet I couldn't stop it if I tried - it was SOOOO much better looking than ANYTHING else before it... It was simply mind-blowing. Certainly, graphics have come a LONG way since then, but nothing has yet come close to that night&day effect the DC managed to pull off that year. Finally, in-game graphics that fulfilled the promise of all those gorgeous FMVs Sony's PlayStation was so famous for. I never picked up my PS again until the day I gave it away...
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September 08, 2009
10:15 PM
cart00n commented on:
A tribute to the Dreamcast VMU
@pheonix_wings: There wasn't a Chocobo World on the VMU, but there was something similar which tied in to Sonic Adventure.
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10:13 PM
cart00n commented on:
A tribute to the Dreamcast VMU
Ah, the VMU: it cost more to feed than a small pet, but it kept me distracted when I was away from my DC...
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September 04, 2009
9:05 PM
cart00n commented on:
Which villains will appear in Batman: Arkham Asylum 2?
A tremendous game by far. I wouldn't mind the sequel being set in a much bigger environment - I think Assassin's Creed proved sneaky-combat works in a big city environment - just redone for Gotham. Imagine Tim Burton's vision of Gotham City, with all the gothic architecture... Yeah, that was a pretty creepy place when you think about it. Now imagine getting to drive that wonderful machine glimpsed in the beginning of AA from location to location, not to mention the wonderful machine Batman flies off in at the end... Drool...
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6:59 AM
cart00n commented on:
The 28 hidden characters in Batman: Arkham Asylum
By the way, I got the Scarecrow ending, didn't know there were multiple stings, I just thought they were leaving the door open for a sequel...
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6:49 AM
cart00n commented on:
The 28 hidden characters in Batman: Arkham Asylum
Truly one of my favorite, favorite games.
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September 02, 2009
10:25 PM
cart00n commented on:
Dragon Age: Origins (PC): Dragon Age: Origins hands-on
I was really looking forward to Mass Effect's gameplay in a classic D&D-type setting, this throw-back to FF-style fighting is... off-putting to say the least. However, I pre-ordered this on Bioware's name alone, and still have faith in them. Hope they don't let me down...

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September 01, 2009
9:53 PM
cart00n commented on:
Mini Ninjas (PS3): Mini Ninjas - preview
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by the demo as well. I explored every nook and cranny of that demo looking for all the collectibles. Definitely a good patch for my Zelda withdrawals. Too bad I'm gonna have to put this one off for a while - not in my gaming budget this year. Definitely gonna put it on my Goozex list when it's available...
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August 27, 2009
9:23 AM
cart00n commented on:
Borderlands (Xbox 360): Borderlands hands-on
Already pre-ordered this puppy...
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August 25, 2009
7:29 AM
cart00n commented on:
Batman’s Best and Worst Games
I'm all for retrospectives, but couldn't take the time to create an update? It's not like you haven't already reviewed the last couple of games on this list. Seriously, this just smacks of lazy journalism. You want to publish a reprint? Fine, just give us a little warning ahead of time. Give your readers the choice of whether they want to traipse down memory lane...
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August 21, 2009
11:19 PM
cart00n commented on:
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360): Batman: Arkham Asylum
I actually had to force myself to delete the demo off my Xbox because I'd gotten so addicted to it, I couldn't stop replaying it, but every time I got to the end, I'd get depressed. I'll tell you, tho', even tho' that demo is short, there's a LOT of depth to it. A couple little Riddler trophies, some really fun ways to take out your foes, even with just a bat-a-rang and a grappling hook. I used to not like stealth games too much (BG&E and Riddick are exceptions), but if this is the new direction other games start to take, I may start to change my mind - that new Splinter Cell has been catching my eye as of late as well..
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11:03 PM
cart00n commented on:
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360): Batman: Arkham Asylum
I've actually had the CE on pre-order from Amazon as soon as it was announced. I am now strongly considering paying for release day delivery. It's only $6...

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August 19, 2009
9:28 PM
cart00n commented on:
12 things you didn't know about the PS3 Slim
Now all that is needed is for the LOTR extended editions to come out on BR, and I will have no choice but to pick this baby up. Shame that it doesn't play PS2 games, stores could use the extra shelf space those units take up...
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5:10 AM
cart00n commented on:
GC 09: Sony gamescom conference
Yup. Gonna get one.


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August 18, 2009
4:38 AM
oreomonkey commented on:
The Top 7... games that need prequels
CoD 4 Prequel would be great! And what the heck is that Fandango game.
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August 11, 2009
10:28 PM
cart00n commented on:
The Darkness (Xbox 360): Comic games that got it right
The Darkness is one of my all-time favorite games, its moody story is brilliantly told, and the action is just plain fun. I'd never read any of the comics before - I bought this solely on the strength of Starbreeze's previous effort, Riddick, another great game!
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August 06, 2009
10:38 PM
cart00n commented on:
Borderlands (Xbox 360): Four things you need to know about Borderlands
Personally, I hope this game gets delayed till next year - cause I can't afford it NEXT year. Also, when I first saw the teaser for this game 2 years ago, I thought, eh, COULD be cool. The story sounded cool, but the art direction didn't really seem all that inspired. This latest trailer, however, it's one of my favorite trailers ever. The art direction is unique, the contrast between the "hand-drawn", French-"Heavy Metal"-styled characters and vehicles against the almost realistic yet still colorful, blasted-earth backgrounds is truly beautiful to behold. If Brutal Legend wasn't already my game purchase for October, Borderlands would definitely be getting my money on the day of its release. The only way I'll be buying this one is if I put it off till next year, unless I can Goozex it, first.

Oh, and by the way, all this negative talk about the artwork reminds me of all the whining people did over the direction The Wind Waker took, and look how wonderfully awesome THAT game was...
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August 05, 2009
11:56 PM
cart00n commented on:
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360): Batman: Arkham Asylum - hands-on
@ walrusthewill: "it will get great reviews but no one will buy it"

What are you smoking? If a Batman game got great reviews, what makes you think it wouldn't sell? Batman is part of our culture, even people who've NEVER read a comic book know who Batman is. Most of his games have been hits, and they mostly SUCKED, so why would a Batman game that got great reviews NOT be a hit? Your logic makes no sense to me.
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11:26 PM
cart00n commented on:
8 most annoying things NPC teammates do
Yeah, I've never understood why programers can't create an NPC smart enough to get out of your way. I don't know HOW many times Dogmeat managed to trap me in my own bedroom in Megaton before I remembered to ALWAYS make him stay in the other room when I went to sleep. If they CAN'T be made smart enough, then, at LEAST, make 'em where you can shove 'em out of your way...

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July 28, 2009
4:44 AM
oreomonkey commented on:
The Top 7 2008 games we can't stop playing
I knew LEFT 4 DEAD would be on here. I still play that game for hours. Petaboil you fail, and Jacob816 because this is for 2008, not 2007.
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July 27, 2009
10:54 PM
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