When Namco Bandai voiced their intentions to go in "guns blazing" and handle the upcoming sequel to their niche cult-hit as a "massive, massive" AAA release last week, it immediately put many of Demon's / Dark Souls fans like myself on notice in regards to its future. The escalating potential of the Dark Souls series ultimately succumbing to a similar fate as that of Resident Evil, Dead Space, and all the other misguided, bloated and grossly compromised AAA failures released over the last few years has become quite disconcerting for a good chunk of its modestly-sized yet fiercely dedicated fanbase.

In a recent post, Jim Sterling of The Escapist puts the legitimate fears of the game's fans and the broken mentality of AAA publishers into perspective quite well: click here for the video link.

There's not really much that I can add that wasn't pretty much covered in the vid. All I can say is that despite my mild amount of forced optimism, it's getting harder and harder to not see the writing on the wall. A part of me always knew the respectable success enjoyed by the series up to this point was like blood in the water, attracting industry sharks who would inevitably seek to devour everything that made these games what they were.. all for the faint chance of being the next mainstream approved clone of the current western-developed cashcows. 

Aside from their growing number of overhyped failures, there is one thing that I can say AAA publishers have consistently succeeded at these days: making it loud and clear to any niche title's fanbase that their loyal patronage will simply never be enough. They've firmly established that it's just more important to them to risk everything in an effort to appeal to larger audiences that'll never actually give a sh*t about their games, than it is maintaining the fixed audience that actually does. To them, why settle on the revenue their franchises can realistically produce, when they can shoot for a grander piece of the pie they can never truly have outside of their own personal delusions?

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Like so many Pokemon fans out there, I am one of the many who watched the anime when it first came to the US.I remember it clearly since it came out before Digimon and what got me hooked was the voices of the characters. Sure the pokemon were different and colorful, but the voice actors they chose really fit the characters right. Even though most of the episodes had an after achool feel to some of them, it was written well for a cartoon.

The saturday mornings I got up early to watch the new episodes even though my eyes burned after staying up. I did get into the card game and video games, but the series drew you in as you love the characters to death. Veronica Taylor as Ash Ketchum, Eric Stuart as Brock and James and Rachael Lillis as Misty were the gold standard. One moment that really got to me was the episode where they split apart and it still gets to me to this day.

I watched every episode and special from the first season to season eight where I believe the spark was lost. See during a podcast interview, Eric Stuart revealed that when Season 8 was done, new voice actors were already hired. The company figured they were saving thousands of dollars by hirng new voice actors instead of keeping the originals. See that greedy move right there is what made me stop watching the series, but I played the games though.

See I grew up with Veronica, Eric and Rachael as Ash, Brck and Misty in Pokemon and I hoped it would stay that way. When I watched the new episode of Season 9, I was heart broken when I heard them speak and that killed it for me. I know people get hired and fired, but the first eight seasons are the golden years of the tv series which is still going. It just doesn't feel the same and I can't bring myself to watch whatever or whereever Pokemon is now.

I know you're thinking I'm dumb for caring about this, but Pokemon can't recatch the spark it had when it started. Even though the tv series will keep going as long as people still watch it, FOR SHAME ON THOSE FOOLS!!!!!!!! For the podcast I mentioned, it is episode two of the AllTasteExplosion on Itunes, it's really good to listen to. No matter what the first eight seasons of the series are the best of Pokemon and nothing can change that!!!!
 

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He didn't pull me from a burning building or rescue me from a frozen lake. But when I was suffering from a depression that had me constantly on the brink of suicide, he was the man who kept me on this side of the abyss. 

He was my therapist, but that word is so clinical, and doesn't accurately describe who Dan was to me. Friend? Yes, even though I usually only saw him in the confines of the office of a mental health clinic in Warren, PA. Father figure is more accurate, I suppose, but whatever you call him, he was the one that convinced me that life was worth living. His office was the safest place on the planet. It was there that I felt most vulnerable, and most cared for. He is the reason I am still here today, rather than a memory, or at very least, rather than a human husk, withering away in a hospital for the remainder of my days. 

He shared with me stories that a professional therapist shouldn't generally be sharing with his patient, and yet it was exactly the right thing to do in my case. I would record myself playing Christmas music on cassette tape and give it to him as a Christmas gift. I went to a church where he was a guest pastor one Sunday and marveled that this man could radiate such kindness and generosity. I read about his exploits with his boy scout troop, and wondered if those young men knew how fortunate they were that someone like Dan could be in their lives. 

I also know that Dan was an imperfect man. But I wasn't prepared to discover that several weeks ago, this man responsible for me being here to share this story today went missing. Vanished from his house, his wallet and keys left behind. No note, no goodbye to his wife Penny, no sign of a break in, no indication that something was wrong. He was simply gone. 

The police have searched, and the Conewango Creek and local branch of the Allegheny River have been scoured. No one knows if Dan, at the age of 69, wandered off to take his own life, or fell into the river and was washed away. Perhaps he was discontent and troubled, and decided to travel where he couldn't be found and live out his last days in peace. Perhaps he simply went for a walk to some unknown place and suffered a heart attack, and hasn't been found in spite of the exhaustive search. 

But it doesn't seem that Dan is coming back. 

The last time I talked to Dan was a few years ago. He sent me an email entitled "The real story...for those with a warped sense of humor." It was a typical viral email that people might send, this one with pictures of fairy tale princesses as they might have ended up. Snow White with her several babies and a good-for-nothing prince sitting in front of the TV. An obese Little Red Riding Hood wandering through the forest, sipping on a Big Gulp and carrying a basket full of bread. It certainly wasn't the most socially sensitive communication, but it's what I have. 

I love you Dan. I hope that you are close to God now. 

Edit: My mom shared this YouTube link with me of Dan leading vespers in 2012. http://youtu.be/dmVaCIoxeI0

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This year i will gonna recording every day for 2013 .

Every video gonna last 2 seconds , all movie gonna be 12 min and 16 sec + 20 sec intro.

The clips gonna be recorded with Samsung galaxy note 2 and edited in premier and after effects .

This is inspired by life and the idea is from Cesar Kuriyama...

Thanks for attention

respect Darko Naumovski - mdtpapa

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Although the wait seems endless, Grand Theft Auto V is slowly getting closer to release. Rockstar has finally revealed that the game will come to consoles in the second quarter of 2013, an announcement fans are undoubtedly excited about. After all, what's new that the company prepared to compensate the agony of those who can not wait to return to Los Santos? Unfortunately, we still have to wait a while longer to find out, as the publisher continues its silent policy regarding details on the fifth game in the franchise, releasing new information in small doses -- to our despair. On the other hand, this does not stop us from speculating. While no novel feature has been confirmed, our expectations lie in improvements around what already exists. For as grand and exciting as the games are, they are not perfect. There is always that edge that needs to be trimmed so that the result is even better. But instead of talking about what I want out of GTA V, I decided to just list the points that I dont want to see in GTA V. You know that one feature that made you twist your face in one of the previous games? Chances are theyre exactly what I want out of what is already touted as one of next years most anticipated games.

Girlfriends and inconvenient friends

We're obviously not talking about your social life outside of video games, but within them. One of GTAs notable features is focusing on a protagonists non-criminal life, showing that they are also people who come out to have fun and meet new people. The problem is when this game disrupts their "work". Who honestly didnt got angry on hearing the phone ring and discover that your friend wants to go bowling or your girlfriend wants to go to a new restaurant at the exact moment you're doing an important mission or engaged in a police chase? Exploring this social side was at times and brought many possibilities, but it was poorly executed. The phone calls that arose in the worst situations, forced the player into change his route to satisfy the character with whom he made a point. We want GTA, not Sims. This does not mean, however, that Im not up for any side-quests. They give life to the world and makes everything more interesting. In this case, Id rather do them any time I want, not when somebody calls me in a middle of a mission. Flirting and hanging out with friends are cool, as long as it does not break the rhythm of the game's central activity.

Exaggerated realism

One of Rockstars secrets on GTAs success is betting on a formula that combines extreme realism with fantastical elements that would never be possible in the streets of real cities. After all, who ever imagined taking a car would be easy regardless of any traffic law? In Los Santos, the police are unforgiving. That's exactly what we do not want to lose in the new game. Some of the rumors surrounding GTA V state that the police will be more attentive. Even "minor" crimes such as speeding or passing a red light will earn you a star on the meter pursuit. Actually, this is an issue that can potentially divide opinion. On one hand, it may be an interesting addition. That would put more realism, so long as the arrest is ordered only if you are caught red-handed. Under these conditions, I wont complain. However, if it happens automatically I still get caught regardless, it can turn frustrating fairly quickly. Much of the fun sandbox-type games is stepping on the gas and destroying everything that appears in front of you, despite what the DMV Los Santos has to say. Half of that charm dies if you are forced to stop in traffic or have to escape the car all the time.

Weapon customization

GTA is not primarily a shooter, even with its extensive list of available weapons. The essence of the series has always been something looser where the fun is you approach a particular situation. That's why customization and equipment evolution is risky. Improving your weapons can be quite useful in other games, but it does not always fit. Think about how often you actually cared about every single weapon used in previous games. Virtually none, right? That's because what makes the franchise so much fun is exactly the uncompromising freedom we have at our disposal. In the end, we do not care if that rifle because 12 or 15 damage, but if he is able to kill one opponent before the police arrive. Risking this approach can make GTA V to approach many third-person shooter games of out there - something that we do not want in any way.

Multiplayer

One of the worst trends of this generation is that everything has to have multiplayer. Games that were heavily focused on the single player campaign received an extra mode so you can challenge or collaborate with others. Although some titles like Assassins Creed III have managed to bring something unique and deviate from shooting other people in the face others have not. Rockstar has put multiplayer modes in previous GTA games, but the results were never satisfactory. As much as the idea of putting everyone in town in a huge Deathmatch looks interesting, it is shallow and does not have a lasting impact. That's why, in GTA V, we want a multiplayer thats actually worth investing hours in. The idea of exploring Los Santos in online mode can even be reused, provided that we have different ways to explore the vastness of the map optimally. If Rockstar is able to create something different and implement creative ways to explore multiplayer, Im on board. Otherwise, Rockstar should stick with the single player, a fact that they do best.

Zombie mode

By all that is holy in this world, thats enough! Zombies are cool, but that's no excuse to put them in everything. see it as more of a joke, especially when games introduce "new" modes that arent exactly new. I kindly ask Rockstar to not do the same with GTA V. This basically started with Red Dead Redemption, but because the game entered in a context entirely consistent with the proposed theme.Moreover, killing hordes of zombies can get old fast. The whole infestation has lasted three years is no longer amusing to me., In fact, it is absurd youre to do something slightly different, let the dead out in their tombs and bet on another niche, like dinosaurs, aliens or anything else - but no more zombies!

I could go on about things I dont want in Grand Theft Auto V, but thats where Ill stop. Though I think Rockstar is an exceptional developer, it does not mean theyre exempt in making mistakes. Now that Ive gotten that out of the way, I want to know what features or elements you dont want to see in GTA V. Surely there must be some characteristic you think does not fit the games universe. Feel free to say it in the comments. But what if the studio decides to ignore us and put it all in the final product? As frustrating as it is to say, I'm sure that fact will matter little and we'll buy the game anyway.

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Note: All of these games are finished without using any single cheat.

1. Return to Castle Wolfenstein

2. Max Payne

3. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

4. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

5. Hitman: Contracts

6. Project IGI

7. IGI 2: Covert Strike

8. Half Life

9. Half Life: Opposing Force

10. Half Life: Blueshift

11. Delta Force: Task Force Dagger

12. Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

13. Stronghold

14. Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

15. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

16. Need for Speed: Underground

17. Need for Speed: Underground 2

18. Need for Speed: Most Wanted

19. Need for Speed: Carbon

20. Counter Strike: Condition Zero: Deleted Scenes

21. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault

22. Call of Duty

23. Call of Duty: United Offensive

24. Call of Duty 2

25. Doom 3 (including the "Lost Mission" add-on from Doom 3 BFG Edition)

26. Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil

27. Aliens versus Predator 2

28. Aliens versus Predator 2: Primal Hunt

29. Half Life 2

30. Half Life 2: Episode one

31. Half Life 2: Episode two

32. Sniper Elite

33. Prey

34. Halo

35. Quake 4

36. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

37. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

38. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorow

39. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (best ending, in which Strelok does NOT join the C-Consciousness)

40. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

41. Crysis

42. Need for Speed: Undercover

43. Dead Space

44. Doom 3: In Hell - Director's Cut Mod

45. Doom 3: The Ultimate Hell Campaign Mod

46. TimeShift

47. Lord of the Rings: Conquest

48. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

49. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

50. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent (best ending + bonus mission)

51. Call of Duty: World at War

52. Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault

53. Medal of Honor: Airborne

54. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown

55. Crysis Warhead

56. Far Cry 2

57. Hitman: Blood Money

58. F.E.A.R.

59. Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

60. Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (both paths, light and dark)

61. Star Wars: Republic Commando

62. Wolfenstein

63. Chaser

64. Left 4 Dead (Theoretically, this game is never over since it was developed mainly for its multiplayer side. But I finished the campaign with bots, just like any normal FPS. Including the "Crash Course" patch level.)

65. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

66. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat (Every good ending except for Owl's, which I didn't get at all, although I did everything what was necessary)

67. Left 4 Dead 2 (The same way I finished the first one)

68. Bioshock (good ending, saved all the Little Sisters)

69. Call of Juarez

70. Borderlands (With the Soldier - level 37; every mission available)

71. Gears of War

72. F.E.A.R. Extraction Point

73. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

74. Diablo (With the Warrior - level 25; Didn't get a lot of quests: Butcher, King Leoric, Valor, Black Mushroom and Warlord of Blood)

75. Hellfire (With the Rogue - level 26; Didn't get the following quests: King Leoric, Gharbad the Weak, The Magic Rock, Anvil of Fury, Warlord of Blood)

76. Portal

77. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas

78. F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate

79. UberSoldier

80. Aliens vs. Predator (2010)

81. Medal of Honor (2010)

82. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena

83. Legendary

84. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

85. Battlefield: Bad Company 2

86. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

87. Dark Sector

88. Call of Duty: Black Ops

89. Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

90. Far Cry

91. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

92. Dead Space 2

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First off, when a game gets good reviews and generally well received by gamers, it's natural for developers to exploit this opportunity for another round of money milking. Since they know well that gamers would want more from such a great game why not meet the demand while earning a fat revenue at the same time. In terms of business strategy, this is definitely the easiest way because gamers are easily satisfied as long as your game 'clicks' with the potentials.

Secondly is that devs are also humans themselves, their brain will eventually run dry. How many ways can you make an FPS, or RPG or a shooter? Think about it, an FPS will always be a floating weapon, RPGs will always be about you controlling characters through a story. The only thing that can set them apart from other games in the same genre would be how to implement a distinct feature into them. So instead of wasting brain power to think of new ideas, devs will just take an already established gimmick and further improve or tweak it. Also don't forget about the gamers, gamers tend to complain about everything regardless of how 'perfect' a game is. Devs are smart indeed, all they have to do is take suggestions from gamers and implement them on the sequel, instant win!

In the corporate world, figure is everything. An already achieved sales figure is definitely better than taking unnecessary risk on a new IP that no one can guarantee on sales. With the current economic condition, risk is something that companies don't keen on taking. A miscalculation or mistake to put it simply could cause a small company to close down. We've already seen our fair share of companies either closing down or being taken over by larger companies. Not to say that all devs and publishers are cowards or anything. Once in a blue moon we do get to see new IPs like Mindjack and Knight's Contract and stuff. Mindjack is one fine example why devs don't want to venture into new territories.

All this of course is corporate talk but what about the gamers' side? Being a gamer myself, I'm quite delighted to see great games get sequels as I too am an easily satisfiable gamer but what about when sequels are being planned for horrible games too?

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because i'mn at college doing well three cources and they take alot of time and effort

hope you all can forgive me for a few months 

luv Taleah xx

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