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[QUOTE="REVOLUTIONfreak"]Anyone wanna take bets on when Skyward Sword will see the light of day? Or better yet, when we'll get the 3DS? (Something tells me we won't get the handheld in March as they estimated.)Phantom5800

I also see Zelda SS by next holiday, but correct me if I'm wrong but the 3DS isn't out yet, it's coming out in February for Japan. I see perhaps a June release for NA, kinda like the DS Lite I guess.

Anyone wanna take bets on when Skyward Sword will see the light of day? Or better yet, when we'll get the 3DS? (Something tells me we won't get the handheld in March as they estimated.)REVOLUTIONfreak

I also see Zelda SS by next holiday, but correct me if I'm wrong but the 3DS isn't out yet, it's coming out in February for Japan. I see perhaps a June release for NA, kinda like the DS Lite I guess.

lebanese_boy

I got a Sega Saturn and some games tonight, I'd like to set it up but have no where to put it (and come the second week of January no time to play it). Also got a few other games (Sly Collection, Epic Mickey and Bowsers Inside Story). One of my favorites was the Deathnote Complete Box Set, one of my favorite anime. Hope everyone else is having a great Christmas / Christmas Eve / Misc Holiday.

[QUOTE="REVOLUTIONfreak"]Anyone wanna take bets on when Skyward Sword will see the light of day? Or better yet, when we'll get the 3DS? (Something tells me we won't get the handheld in March as they estimated.)Phantom5800

I really gotta remember to come on here more often now that you guys are posting regularly.  

To answer Rev and H-Link, I was in South America for about  a year, and I spent about 9 months in Chile.  I also was in Peru for a month, Argentina for a month, Ecuador for 2 weeks, and Brasil for 2 weeks.  It was an amazing trip!  After that I flew into Miami, and drove up the coast to NY.  I visited friends in Miami, Gainesville, Atlanta, Fort Bragg, Raleigh, DC, and finally NYC.

EDIT:  I also went to the Nintendo World Store in NYC for the first time.  It was cool but I was a little disappointed.  I wish they made it more of a museum.  Nintendo has such a rich history that the store just didn't take advantage of.

Who's on XBox Live?  I just signed up again so I'd like to add thoe of you that go online.

It has been awhile since I got a new DS game. The last game I got was Scribblenauts and that was during the beginning of the year. Whenever Iron Man 2 was in theaters.HyruleanLink

My last game was also Scribblenauts!  I play it on Spanish, though, to improve my vocabulary.  I wonder if the developers realized that it's an amazing game for improving a new language?

Also, I hate this thread because the first two posts are always hidden until the third post of the page unless you actually go to the right url.

Phantom5800

Yeah I really hate that, too.  When the union was really slow it too FOREVER to finally see your post!

[QUOTE="lebanese_boy"]

It's PS3 time baby, proud owner of a PS3 now! Got the holiday bundle and the God of War Collection+Dualshock 3 combo pack for free along with it.

So now this means I've got Killzone 2, MGS4, NHL 11, Infamous and the God of War Collection to start with on my PS3. Pretty strong lineup if you ask me :D.

HyruleanLink

I'm actually currently playing the original God of War on PS2 right now and I think it's a lot of fun!  It's a little repetitive but I love the epic boss battles.

I wonder when the Wii will see a price drop :( I think I might die if I dont try SMG soon.mos333

I thought I was the only person in the world that hasn't played SMG 1 yet! :P  My 2011 New Year's Resolution is to finally play it! :D

Who's on XBox Live?  I just signed up again so I'd like to add thoe of you that go online.

murlow12

Bah I didn't sign up since the first time I did (when I first got the 360). I didn't see the need to spend 60$ just to play online... kinda makes me happy to own a ps3 now :D

[QUOTE="murlow12"]

Who's on XBox Live?  I just signed up again so I'd like to add thoe of you that go online.

lebanese_boy

Bah I didn't sign up since the first time I did (when I first got the 360). I didn't see the need to spend 60$ just to play online... kinda makes me happy to own a ps3 now :D

[QUOTE="lebanese_boy"][QUOTE="murlow12"]

Who's on XBox Live? I just signed up again so I'd like to add thoe of you that go online.

murlow12

Bah I didn't sign up since the first time I did (when I first got the 360). I didn't see the need to spend 60$ just to play online... kinda makes me happy to own a ps3 now :D

I'm on xbox live. My username is the same there as it is here.

So what was everyone's favorite game of 2010? As much as I love Kirby(and boy do I love it!), I think I have to go with Minecraft. The game is just plain addictive. bededog

I decided yesterday to start selling some of my games.  My collection had grown to over 150 games, many of which I will likely never play again.  I'm still going to keep a large majority, but I'm hoping to get rid of a lot of my old Gamecube and DS/GBA games.  I listed 15 games on www.goozex.com last night and have to ship the first 5 today.

I know you did this a long time ago, LB...any remorse?

I decided yesterday to start selling some of my games.  My collection had grown to over 150 games, many of which I will likely never play again.  I'm still going to keep a large majority, but I'm hoping to get rid of a lot of my old Gamecube and DS/GBA games.  I listed 15 games on www.goozex.com last night and have to ship the first 5 today.

I know you did this a long time ago, LB...any remorse?

murlow12

Absolutely none, except for the fact that I've met some of the cheapest and stupidest people while selling my games. But really I've took some time to reflect on what games I'm still interested in and if I'd still want to replay some of them. In the end, I've sold a big chunk of my collection and they were all games I knew i didn't want anymore so even to this day I still don't regret it. The only one I might ''regret'' just a little is selling Mario Kart Wii; it's the first game I've sold and I think I sold it too hastly and didn't give the game enough of a chance.

So really just give it a serious thought to each and every thing you want to sell, if you truly want to get rid of it then you won't regret a thing.

 Daddy's Home :D

I played Kirby, but I didn't get the hype. It was a lot of fun, but nothing revolutionary; I prefer Canvas Curse.

As for the 3DS, I'm really excited for the system itself, but a little disappointed with the launch lineup. Does it really take that long to put together a port of a twelve year old game? (I'm referring to OoT, of course.) I don't have the money to invest in buying it at launch, but I'll probably buy it during the summer or something, when I have more time/funds.

Also, just as a sidenote of shameless plugging, if any of you feel like keeping up with my writing, here's the link to my blog.

The 3G on the NGP is certainly very appealing. Makes the 3DS sleep mode Wi-Fi feature (or whatever the hell it is) look really outdated.

I have to agree the NGP looks great espically with its game lineup. However, I am certainly interested in the 3DS but money is an issue.HyruleanLink

[QUOTE="HyruleanLink"]I have to agree the NGP looks great espically with its game lineup. However, I am certainly interested in the 3DS but money is an issue.REVOLUTIONfreak

I really have no desire to get a 3DS at the moment.  I'm still enjoying my DSL, plus I plan on getting a PSP Go sometime this year.  Those will hold me over until the NGP and 3DS get more reasonable price points.

 

I really have no desire to get a 3DS at the moment.  I'm still enjoying my DSL, plus I plan on getting a PSP Go sometime this year.  Those will hold me over until the NGP and 3DS get more reasonable price points.

murlow12

Why?

The NGP will most probably have access to the PS Store and so download all of the PSP Librairy there (the only way to get games on the PSP Go). Ok yeah it'll be more expensive but at least you could do all what the GO can and more. It has already been confirmed that it can play PSP games (and showned) so the PS Store access is pretty much a no brainer. If you don't need much space on your PSP (the 16GB) and want to save money and absolutely wait longer for the NGP I'd recommend the PSP-3000 over the PSP Go. If you decide to go with the PSP Go I really just hope you won't be disapointed as I hear only complains coming from it.

[QUOTE="murlow12"]

 

I really have no desire to get a 3DS at the moment.  I'm still enjoying my DSL, plus I plan on getting a PSP Go sometime this year.  Those will hold me over until the NGP and 3DS get more reasonable price points.

lebanese_boy

Why?

The NGP will most probably have access to the PS Store and so download all of the PSP Librairy there (the only way to get games on the PSP Go). Ok yeah it'll be more expensive but at least you could do all what the GO can and more. It has already been confirmed that it can play PSP games (and showned) so the PS Store access is pretty much a no brainer. If you don't need much space on your PSP (the 16GB) and want to save money and absolutely wait longer for the NGP I'd recommend the PSP-3000 over the PSP Go. If you decide to go with the PSP Go I really just hope you won't be disapointed as I hear only complains coming from it.

Are you going to buy either one soon after they release?

[QUOTE="lebanese_boy"][QUOTE="murlow12"]

 

I really have no desire to get a 3DS at the moment.  I'm still enjoying my DSL, plus I plan on getting a PSP Go sometime this year.  Those will hold me over until the NGP and 3DS get more reasonable price points.

murlow12

Why?

The NGP will most probably have access to the PS Store and so download all of the PSP Librairy there (the only way to get games on the PSP Go). Ok yeah it'll be more expensive but at least you could do all what the GO can and more. It has already been confirmed that it can play PSP games (and showned) so the PS Store access is pretty much a no brainer. If you don't need much space on your PSP (the 16GB) and want to save money and absolutely wait longer for the NGP I'd recommend the PSP-3000 over the PSP Go. If you decide to go with the PSP Go I really just hope you won't be disapointed as I hear only complains coming from it.

Are you going to buy either one soon after they release?

Oh actually sorry I mislead you on my post, not all of the PSP games are on the PS Store so don't get your hopes up. You'd better check right now if all the games you're interested in are available online or not. A good example of something recent and not available online is Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, while the game is total crap (and personally that's how I see the whole KH series) it's only available on UMD. A good example of something AVAILABLE online is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, terrific game. My point was just that you could do with the NGP just about everything you can do with the GO

Yeah the design does look cool but I heard there might be some overheat issues and maybe that was why they droped that design on the NGP (though I have no confirmation on that info whatsoever).

As for the 3DS, let me be honest.... I think the console looks ugly, reminds me too much of the DS Phat's design and really that kinda throws me off. performance-wise, totally not impressed with the PSP-quality graphics (some worse, some better) but curious about the 3D aspect. Other then that hey it's the new Nintendo handheld gotta get one eventually. But TBH, I'd rather wait for a 3DS Lite; probably better design, battery and more affordable. So not in a hurry for that one.

Now NGP, totally dropped my jaw on that one. Graphic quality surpasses every expectations, design looks sleek and downright beautiful, 2nd analog stick (can't believe Nintendo is repeating the mistake of the first PSP on the 3DS) !! Amazing screen quality (OLED) and many more. Plus touch screen and touch panel on the back (curious as to how it will be used for gameplay. Altough I fell in love with it at first sight, I don't think I'd buy one at launch, we'll see about the price (I predict 299,99$ for at least 1 SKU) and more importantly about the games.

So Eventually I should get both :P

[QUOTE="lebanese_boy"][QUOTE="murlow12"]

 

I really have no desire to get a 3DS at the moment.  I'm still enjoying my DSL, plus I plan on getting a PSP Go sometime this year.  Those will hold me over until the NGP and 3DS get more reasonable price points.

murlow12

Why?

The NGP will most probably have access to the PS Store and so download all of the PSP Librairy there (the only way to get games on the PSP Go). Ok yeah it'll be more expensive but at least you could do all what the GO can and more. It has already been confirmed that it can play PSP games (and showned) so the PS Store access is pretty much a no brainer. If you don't need much space on your PSP (the 16GB) and want to save money and absolutely wait longer for the NGP I'd recommend the PSP-3000 over the PSP Go. If you decide to go with the PSP Go I really just hope you won't be disapointed as I hear only complains coming from it.

Are you going to buy either one soon after they release?

Oh actually sorry I mislead you on my post, not all of the PSP games are on the PS Store so don't get your hopes up. You'd better check right now if all the games you're interested in are available online or not. A good example of something recent and not available online is Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, while the game is total crap (and personally that's how I see the whole KH series) it's only available on UMD. A good example of something AVAILABLE online is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, terrific game. My point was just that you could do with the NGP just about everything you can do with the GO

Yeah the design does look cool but I heard there might be some overheat issues and maybe that was why they droped that design on the NGP (though I have no confirmation on that info whatsoever).

As for the 3DS, let me be honest.... I think the console looks ugly, reminds me too much of the DS Phat's design and really that kinda throws me off. performance-wise, totally not impressed with the PSP-quality graphics (some worse, some better) but curious about the 3D aspect. Other then that hey it's the new Nintendo handheld gotta get one eventually. But TBH, I'd rather wait for a 3DS Lite; probably better design, battery and more affordable. So not in a hurry for that one.

Now NGP, totally dropped my jaw on that one. Graphic quality surpasses every expectations, design looks sleek and downright beautiful, 2nd analog stick (can't believe Nintendo is repeating the mistake of the first PSP on the 3DS) !! Amazing screen quality (OLED) and many more. Plus touch screen and touch panel on the back (curious as to how it will be used for gameplay. Altough I fell in love with it at first sight, I don't think I'd buy one at launch, we'll see about the price (I predict 299,99$ for at least 1 SKU) and more importantly about the games.

So Eventually I should get both :P

Well now you're got me pretty interested in the NGP, but I still don't think I'll get it until this Christmas season.  For now I still have quite a few games on the DS to keep me occupied for awhile.

 

Well now you're got me pretty interested in the NGP, but I still don't think I'll get it until this Christmas season.  For now I still have quite a few games on the DS to keep me occupied for awhile.

murlow12

Lol who says it's coming out BEFORE the holidays? :P

Likewise, as far as games are concerned I have enough to keep me occupied.

[QUOTE="murlow12"]

 

Well now you're got me pretty interested in the NGP, but I still don't think I'll get it until this Christmas season.  For now I still have quite a few games on the DS to keep me occupied for awhile.

lebanese_boy

Lol who says it's coming out BEFORE the holidays? :P

Likewise, as far as games are concerned I have enough to keep me occupied.

So every few months when I wonder what's up with Gamestop, there are two thoughts that end up coming to mind...

1) Remember back when unions were awesome?

2) Oh hey! People are still posting in EoNU!

Haha, good to know you're all still alive.

So every few months when I wonder what's up with Gamestop, there are two thoughts that end up coming to mind...

1) Remember back when unions were awesome?

2) Oh hey! People are still posting in EoNU!

Haha, good to know you're all still alive.

OhhSnap50893

Good to know YOU'RE still alive lol, it has been long since I've seen the dog in shades.

There's no such thing as spring break phantom, it's a week of study for me since I've got 3 exams next week to prepare for :(.