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[Jimbot]

I figure, instead of creating a topic every time Jack Thompson does something incredibly stupid, or make a game topic about a game you don't really care about but want to inform people that a demo is up, or announce that this company is suing another game company or this company is changing its name and all that sort of thing you can just link it and discuss it here.

So, in this topic we announce bits of things, can discuss it or what have you. Basically like the general conversation thread but exclusively for gaming news and opinions. Doesn't have to be news, you can post your "OMG WTF BBQ! GUESS WHAT I JUST DID IN THIS GAME!" moments or whatever.

No spoilers or plot point discussions. Create game topics and use the quote and white text method for that sort of thing. Just to avoid unnecessary accidents and spoilers.

To kick things off, we can discuss the Price point of the "Halo 3" Xbox 360. It won't include a copy of Halo 3. A smaller drive than the elite as well.

Verdict: Not worth it at that price. For a few bucks more you can get a PS3, which defeats the cheaper price point of the 360, plus the harddrive is smaller, so you might as well get an elite and get a Halo 3 faceplate.
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[AssaulterBob]

Wait. ~$600 USD, which is the same price as the 80gig PS3, for a 360 with a 20gig HDD? That's just stupid. It's a 360 Pro with a play&charge kit bundled into it, for $150 more. The only possible reasons to buy this thing is if one is a), a die-hard Halo fan, or b) one fully intends to e-bay that sucker for a stupidly large amount of money once the supply runs out.

[PhantomaZero]

I think the biggest mistake is not bundling Halo 3 with it. I know the excuse is "But we dunno which version the consumer wants." Well I think MS should just throw in the legendary edition if someone is willing to blow $600 on this. Not that it matters though. This thing is going to sell like hotcakes.

[Jimbot]

Apparently the Medal of Honor: Airborne demo is on the Live Marketplace plus you can get the PC demo at any demo download site. Personally, I like Filefront.

Also, a The Settlers Rise of an Empire Demo, is up. If you like real-time town-building sims. The videos of the game looked pretty fun. Both demos, like all demos these days, are over a gig is size.
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[The 3rd Type]

They need to make a GOOD video game about Frankie's 300, this PSP bullshit incites a terrible rage.
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[Jimbot]

I've played the Folklore demo that they put up on the Playstation Store today. It's quite awesome, surprisingly. Very Miyazaki-esque with the designs of the netherworld. The girl character plays in an Alice and Wonderland (or Howl's Moving Castle, completely with scarecrow guide), very mystical and elegant. While the guy plays in a Hell purgatory setting, with lots of fire. The place is basically one big warzone.

It uses the sixaxis pretty well, as you "fish" the Folk's souls out so you can use them in battle, or strengthen your current Folks' karma (unlocks more attacks or more attack power, ect.). The girl requires you to jerk the controller up as the soul flashes red. While with the guy you have to steer the controller left and right and basically bash the soul into submission before you reel it in.

I suggest you people with PS3s check it out. I was pleasantly surprised by the demo.
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[Neuco]

[Jimbot]

I'm watching the new Killzone 2 movies up at gametrailers.com and they're awesome. The wall textures aren't quite up to snuff, but beyond that, the lighting, animation and atmosphere are pretty incredible. I suggest you check them out if you have any interest in the game.

Check them out

Also, Manhunt given a M rating. Due out October 31st. Good news for those looking to get the game.

And finally, it seems like many developers and publishers such as Microsoft and Sony will not attend E for Everyone. So, you won't see anything from them there. Nintendo and Konami are going though, EA as well. It's the E3 for consumers.
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[Tommy V]

Found a couple of interesting things today...

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/23/new-castlevania-coming-to-mobile-phones-in-september/

[Neuco]

For those afraid to plunge into PS2 import waters because they don't want to mod their system, fear no more.

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=19915

[Tommy V]

Sounds cool. I do my import shopping at Play-Asia myself. If I didn't already have a Japanese PS2 I might give this a shot.

Though looking at the screenshot I notice a couple of things, first the Region Free DVD feature looks interesting. My Japanese PS2 is like an original and doesn't have the DVD feature fully functioning so this could help me with that. And is there something about external HDD's in there?
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[Not_nazzy]

Here's a video of the Vast in action. It plays back ups!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjDu6c3WAB4

[Tommy V]

You know if that woks as well or better than that vid demonstrated then I'm sold. I can get rid of my Japan PS2 and just use my U.S. one.
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[SLDFKnight]

Will this let me play Metal Wolf?

[The 3rd Type]

Anyone know of any good freeware games you could run off a thumb-drive? Or any game?
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