PS3 Discussion Thread

Okay, so I just learned that if, after copying tracks to a playlist you delete the tracks on the XMB, you also delete them from the newly created playlist.

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Originally Posted by GMichael

I enjoy Motor Storm very much. It's a killer racing game. It's only drawback for me is that it doesn't support the driving wheel. Even with that said, it's a lot of fun. The next one is coming out soon. I plan on buying it. (And you know how cheap I am. It must be good for me to spring another $60 for it)
Another good game is Burnout in Paradise. Have you tried the demo?

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Yeah my kid plays it all the time. If you have the eye toy, you can see an instant pic of the other online players response when you kill them. It's pretty funny.

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Yeah my kid plays it all the time. If you have the eye toy, you can see an instant pic of the other online players response when you kill them. It's pretty funny.

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Something to look forward to. Wifey is getting me the full game for my B-day. (Not as nice as the Mini's I got last year, but still nice)

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Yeah my kid plays it all the time. If you have the eye toy, you can see an instant pic of the other online players response when you kill them. It's pretty funny.

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Pretty funny unless your playing some hairy fat freak that likes to play in the nude.:yikes:

Then....not so much funny.

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Originally Posted by Groundbeef

Pretty funny unless your playing some hairy fat freak that likes to play in the nude.:yikes:

Then....not so much funny.

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OK now! Just for the record, if you ever get a PS3 (or I get a 360) and you ask me to play anything on line with you, the answer is NO!

PS store update - 8/14

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Hey, everyone. It’s time again for the PLAYSTATION Store weekly update.


Downloadable Games

Bionic Commando: Rearmed ($9.99)
Featuring intense shooting and iconic grappling action, this amazing update gets a HD makeover and more! Discover a remixed musical score, enhanced gameplay, new weapons, online rankings and new unlockable content for the upcoming sequel. Team up in the new 2-player co-op mode and take your own path while still in view on the split screen! Download the game today!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 373 MB

PS1 Classics for PS3/PSP

Street Fighter Alpha
FIGHT! The classic Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dreams returns! With an improved Super Combo system based on Super Street Fighter II Turbo, the addition of the “Alpha Counter,” “Air Blocking,” and “Chain Combos,” Street Fighter Alpha set a new standard in arcade-style fighting gameplay. Download this PSone Classic today!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 80 MB

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

* “Constant Motion” - Dream Theater ($0.99)
* “Aesthetics of Hate” - Machine Head ($0.99)
* “My Curse” - Killswitch Engage ($0.99)
* “Clouds Over California” - DevilDriver ($0.99)
* “Runnin’ Wild” - Airbourne ($0.99)
* “Sleepwalker” - Megadeth ($0.99)
* Roadrunner Records Pack 1 ($5.99) - includes “Runnin’ Wild” - Airbourne, “Clouds Over California” - DevilDriver, “Constant Motion” - Dream Theater, “My Curse” -Killswitch Engage, “Aesthetics of Hate” - Machine Head , and “Sleepwalker” - Megadeth.

File sizes: 22.5 MB - 48.8 MB (singles), 221 MB (track pack)

Price Promotion: these tracks will become to $1.99 on 8/21. The track pack will become $9.99 on 8/21.

Game Demos (free)

Bionic Commando: Rearmed Demo
Featuring intense shooting and iconic grappling action, this amazing update gets a HD makeover and more! Discover a remixed musical score, enhanced gameplay, new weapons, online rankings and new unlockable content for the upcoming sequel. Team up in the new 2-player co-op mode and take your own path while still in view on the split screen! Download the free trial today!
ESRB Rated M
File size: 373 MB

1942: Joint Strike Demo
Based on the popular arcade series, 1942: Joint Strike combines classic top-down shooting with amazing 3D HD graphics. Maneuver aircraft carriers to take on waves of enemy fire and face off with huge enemy bosses. Recruit a wing man locally or online to employ Joint Strike attacks, combining firepower into one explosive barrage. With a whole new arsenal, prepare to rejoin the battle!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 129 MB

NHL 2K9 Demo
NHL 2K9 brings fun back to hockey video games with a brand-new in-game presentation system, pick-up-and-play controls and hard-hitting action. The NHL 2K9 Demo consists of one 3 minute period with two teams to choose from, the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Download now!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 637 MB

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009 Demo
Take on the world in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08. Save your most amazing - and unthinkable - performances and post on EA SPORTS GamerNet, a revolutionary interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created content online. Set the bar high by posting your top moments, and take on challenges set by others, to determine the world’s greatest golfer once and for all.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 1006 MB

Game Videos (free)

The Last Guy Gameplay Trailer 2
You are the chosen one, and it is up to you to rescue the last survivors on earth by leading them to safety through zombie-infested streets. With a classic arcade style overhead view, make your way through detailed real-world cities and use your heat vision to find people hiding in buildings. Then lead them to the Escape Zone before time runs out in this frantic, addictive game. Download the latest trailer today to see the game in action.
File size: 92 MB (HD)

Bionic Commando: Rearmed: The Making Of - Part 3
Explore the re-making of a classic side-scroller in part 3 of this 3-part documentary that looks at how Bionic Commando was brought back into action!!
File size: 290 MB (HD)

Bionic Commando: Rearmed Launch Trailer
Download the trailer today!
File size: 95 MB (HD)

Saints Row 2 – Gangs Trailer
Five years have passed since your crew betrayed you. Seek revenge and reclaim your throne as the rightful king of Stilwater.
File size: 192 MB (HD)

Vampire Rain Gameplay Trailer 1
Vampire Rain: Altered Species provides a whole new way to play action-stealth games. Save the human race from the Nightwalkers who have taken over. Experience a variety of characters and weapons, intense heart pounding battles, and online multi-player mode. It’s time to fight or die.
File size: 58 MB (HD)

Vampire Rain Running Alley Trailer
A quiet city street proves to be more deadly than it looks. Be careful at night—you’ll never know who (or what) is lurking in the shadows, waiting for its next meal. The Nightwalkers have been classified as highly dangerous and incredibly destructive. But how can you defeat such a strong and violent enemy? Keep your weapons close, move quickly, and always be the one to strike first.
File size: 50 MB (HD)

Legendary Behind the Scenes Teaser Trailer
When rogue art thief Charles Deckard is tasked to steal Pandora’s Box, he accidentally opens it, releasing mythological beasts into an unprepared world. Now, giant griffons rule the skies, ravenous werewolves stalk the streets and Deckard is left branded with a signet that is the secret to man’s salvation.
File size: 48 MB (HD)

Madden NFL 09 Buzz Video
Find out what the buzz is around the release of Madden NFL 09. Get a first look at the enhanced animations and the visual jump that Madden 09 possesses and see why this is the best Madden NFL ever produced!
File size: 69 MB (HD)

Madden NFL 09 Announcers Video
See why this is the best audio featured in any Madden NFL game to date. You will be able to experience the exciting new audio including John Madden delivering game analysis. Chris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond also provide detailed play-by-play and color commentary to the game. You don’t want to miss Madden NFL 09!
File size: 59 MB (HD)

Madden NFL 09 Presentation Video
From the exterior shots to the ticker, the second you turn on the game, you are going to notice the new look and feel of Madden NFL 09. The authentic visuals create a completely innovative view to the game.
File size: 108 MB (HD)

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 : Fusion
Reveal Trailer for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - Fusion
File size: 53 MB (HD)

Mirror’s Edge Story Trailer 1
Faith and other couriers used to be ignored by the police. But things have changed. And now Faith is being hunted.
File size: 83 MB (HD)

AST Dew Tour - Cleveland FMX Jam Session
A compilation of the best moments from the FMX Jam Session at the second stop of the AST Dew Tour in Cleveland, Ohio.
File size: 90 MB (HD), 149 MB (1080)

AST Dew Tour - Cleveland Skate Thrills
A compilation of the best moments in Skateboard Park and Skateboard Vert from the second stop of the AST Dew Tour in Cleveland, Ohio.
File size: 91 MB (HD), 150 MB (1080)

AST Dew Tour - Cleveland BMX Highlights
A compilation of all the moments to remember in BMX Dirt, BMX Vert and BMX Park from the second stop of the AST Dew Tour in Cleveland, Ohio.
File size: 122 MB (HD), 202 MB (1080)

AST Dew Tour - Hear it from Nyquist
BMX Dirt athlete Ryan Nyquist talks about strategies across courses and how each dirt course on the Dew Tour brings something different to the competition. .
File size: 93 MB (HD), 154 MB (1080)

PS3 Themes (free)

BioShock Theme
Customize your PS3 system with a cool BioShock Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 3.70 MB

Bionic Commando: Rearmed Theme (x2)
Customize your PS3 system with a cool Bionic Commando: Rearmed Theme. This theme allows you to change up the look of your background and XMB icons. Download today!
File size: 7.09 MB - 7.19 MB

PS3 Wallpaper (free)

Bionic Commando: Rearmed Wallpaper (x2)
Customize the background of your PS3 system with this new Bionic Commando: Rearmed Wallpaper
File size: 208 KB - 472 KB

PLAYSTATION Store for PC

Here is this week’s content release for the PLAYSTATION Store for PC. To download these games to your PSP, navigate to http://store.playstation.com. There, you’ll find descriptions of the content and directions on how to get started. For more on the PLAYSTATION Store for PC, please click here.

PS1 Classics for PS3/PSP
Street Fighter Alpha ($5.99)

PSP Themes (free)
Bionic Commando: Rearmed Theme (also downloadable via PS3)

PSP Wallpaper (free)
Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 Wallpaper (x2)
Madden NFL 09 Wallpaper (x2)

Hope you enjoy!

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Originally Posted by GMichael

OK now! Just for the record, if you ever get a PS3 (or I get a 360) and you ask me to play anything on line with you, the answer is NO!

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This statement comes from the guy that invited me over to play pool and "feel the size of his stick...":shocked:

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Originally Posted by Groundbeef

Pretty funny unless your playing some hairy fat freak that likes to play in the nude.:yikes:

Then....not so much funny.

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I better start wearing clothes when I play. I wouldn't want to scare anyone :hand:

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Originally Posted by GMichael

The disco ball is funny as heck. Once you finish and win the final fight at the end, you have an option to go through the game a second time in challenge mode. Everyone is harder to kill but you get to keep all the weapons you've accumulated. When you get back to the planet you are on now you can buy the disco ball that never runs out of ammo. You can get extra skill points if you can manage to get everyone in the game to dance. I haven't been able to pull that one off. I always end up blowing someone away before I get the chance to make'em dance.

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I finished the game and started from the beginning. Man, how many weapons does this game have? Some of the weapons are hilarious. Turning people into Pigeons. How about the green slime dudes?

Maybe I'll keep this one a few more days before I send it back. Next up is gonna be Drakes Uncharted.

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Originally Posted by L.J.

I finished the game and started from the beginning. Man, how many weapons does this game have? Some of the weapons are hilarious. Turning people into Pigeons. How about the green slime dudes?

Maybe I'll keep this one a few more days before I send it back. Next up is gonna be Drakes Uncharted.

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Dude, you must have played all weekend! How many hours did it take you? Did you get through the final battle without the Ryno, or did you go back for it? I made it through the first time without it, but just barely. Did you make the dinosaurs dance yet? That was a blast. I enjoyed making them dance and then beating them to death with the wrench. Just don't let them step on you while they're dancing. While you're on that planet, turn a bunch of those hairy snails into penguins and then make them dance. Lot's of bonus points for that. Suck them up in a hurricane for more bonus.

I got the full version of Burnin" over the weekend. Price is down to 29.95 now. So far, I've only entered 3 comps and am up to the 3rd car. Just been having fun burnin' up the roads so far. I'll enter more comps after I've gotten tired of driving like a freakin madman.

Drakes demo is fun. Still having trouble getting used to shooting (aiming) with this controller though.

Ummm... I played some games too this weekend. Does anybody care? :sad:

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

Ummm... I played some games too this weekend. Does anybody care? :sad:

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Cool Rich. Yes, we do care. What games did you play and what did you think of them?

You's don't care. Yer settin' me up GM. :sosp:

Paranoia will destroy ya..
Dum
Da dum
Da dadada dum

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Originally Posted by GMichael

Dude, you must have played all weekend! How many hours did it take you? Did you get through the final battle without the Ryno, or did you go back for it? I made it through the first time without it, but just barely. Did you make the dinosaurs dance yet? That was a blast. I enjoyed making them dance and then beating them to death with the wrench. Just don't let them step on you while they're dancing. While you're on that planet, turn a bunch of those hairy snails into penguins and then make them dance. Lot's of bonus points for that. Suck them up in a hurricane for more bonus.

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Uhh, yeah, I think I played all weekend :yesnod: I usually get up early on the weekend and sneak out of bed before the fam is up. I go straight to the coffee pot and then play some PS3. Maybe I got carried away :p

Ryno? Is that a gun or something? I didn't use any speacial weapons but I did have to use everything I had available. I barely won. Those Leech bombs come in handy.

I used my dancing gun thing often. It's cool that you can make the "bosses" dance too. Gives you enough time to pull out the big weapons. I like that Alpha cannon thing that has like a 8000+ damage rating. Too bad you only get 5 shots.

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Originally Posted by GMichael

I got the full version of Burnin" over the weekend. Price is down to 29.95 now. So far, I've only entered 3 comps and am up to the 3rd car. Just been having fun burnin' up the roads so far. I'll enter more comps after I've gotten tired of driving like a freakin madman.

Drakes demo is fun. Still having trouble getting used to shooting (aiming) with this controller though.

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30 bucks ain't bad. Must be part of the greatest hits collection. I picked up Full Auto 2 a while back. It's racing but you get to blow the other cars up :smilewinkgrin:

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Originally Posted by GMichael

Paranoia will destroy ya..
Dum
Da dum
Da dadada dum

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The Kinks sung that but the song title escapes me.:idea:

I downloaded some game demo's from the PS store on Friday:

Pixeljunk: Eden: Swung around on a thread but clueless as to what's to be accomplished.

NHL 209: I really need to get a handle on the two Thumbsticks.

1942: Joint Strike: Yes, a top down arcade game. Didn't like it. Too arcade-ish.

Hot Shots Golf: I didn't even attempt Tiger Woods golf. Twice the game told me to give up, I was that bad!

Monster Madness: Grave Danger: This game is part of a continuing series, and IIRC, also availabe for the PC. This is the game that IMO is helpful for getting the hang of using both thumbsticks. I picked this big boobed character in hopes that a monster would rip her shirt off or something, but no joy.

Learning how to manuver around as well as killing the enemy in MGS4 is going to take some time to get the hang of. I've played PAIN, Siren: Blood Curse and NASCAR 09 off and on, but I'm having trouble trying to understand why I can't steer the car in NASCAR... (the thumbsticks are shown as "unbound" which makes no sense to me).

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Uhh, yeah, I think I played all weekend :yesnod: I usually get up early on the weekend and sneak out of bed before the fam is up. I go straight to the coffee pot and then play some PS3. Maybe I got carried away :p

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I've had weekends like that. Start the Kona and turn on the games. Wifey gives me "the look."

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Originally Posted by L.J.

Ryno? Is that a gun or something? I didn't use any speacial weapons but I did have to use everything I had available. I barely won. Those Leech bombs come in handy.

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Yeah, the Ryno is a major weapon when fully upgraded. It's the one the smuggler will build for you if you track down all the pieces of the holoplan. It's so good that it kind of takes the challenge out of the game. You can vanquish most big bosses before they even finish telling you how they're gonna kill you. But you can get extra points for blowing up everything that can be blown up in the entire game. This gun helps.
I've tried to get through the last battle without it and can't figure out how I got through it the first time.

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Originally Posted by L.J.

I used my dancing gun thing often. It's cool that you can make the "bosses" dance too. Gives you enough time to pull out the big weapons. I like that Alpha cannon thing that has like a 8000+ damage rating. Too bad you only get 5 shots.

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Yeah, without the Ryno, the Alpha and rocket launcher are the two main weapons. I like the bee-hive-on-a-stick (as I call it) too. Just toss it out and let it do all the dirty work.

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Originally Posted by L.J.

30 bucks ain't bad. Must be part of the greatest hits collection. I picked up Full Auto 2 a while back. It's racing but you get to blow the other cars up :smilewinkgrin:

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It went from 60 to 40 a few weeks ago. Then it was released for downloading at 30 last week. I wanted the disc anyhow for the extra 10, but it was at 30 also. Sweet.
I picked up a BR movie for 30 at the same time. Watched the movie for 2 hours or so. Played the game for hours & hours & hours. Next time, I'll just get 2 games.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

The Kinks sung that but the song title escapes me.:idea:

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Lola? :idea: :yikes: :crazy:

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

I downloaded some game demo's from the PS store on Friday:

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Cool. It's great for checking out demos. I've got about 50GB of free chit on my drive. It's too bad that more (good) games are not available this way yet.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

Pixeljunk: Eden: Swung around on a thread but clueless as to what's to be accomplished.

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I swung around in the demo for a few hours. It looks cool and sounds fantastic, but I didn't really "get it" either. Just amusing I guess. Wouldn't pay money for it though.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

NHL 2K09: I really need to get a handle on the two Thumbsticks.

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Still working on that myself. Hold trigger (gas peddle on many racing games) Turn with this stick, look with that stick, this button to change weapons, that button to block, this one and that one to aim. Way too much for my old ars.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

1942: Joint Strike: Yes, a top down arcade game. Didn't like it. Too arcade-ish.

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Haven't tried it. Does it have pinball?

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

A game where I get to tool around on a swan shaped boat (this is a good game for learning how to use the two Thumbsticks simultaneously), and a few others that I can't remember the exact titles of. I guess I have to be on my PS3 and logged in to access the titles in the PS Store.

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I'm lost here.

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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas

Learning how to manuver around as well as killing the enemy in MGS4 is going to take some time to get the hang of.

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How is that game? Are you having fun with it?

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Originally Posted by GMichael

Lola? :idea: :yikes: :crazy:

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"Destroyer"

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Originally Posted by GM

Cool. It's great for checking out demos. I've got about 50GB of free chit on my drive. It's too bad that more (good) games are not available this way yet.

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:yikes: Some of the demo's are good in that they give you somewhat of an intro, but others... you're on your own.

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Originally Posted by GM

I swung around in the demo for a few hours. It looks cool and sounds fantastic, but I didn't really "get it" either. Just amusing I guess. Wouldn't pay money for it though.

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I agree. It does sound great, but it reminded me of Space Invaders.

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Originally Posted by GM

Still working on that myself. Hold trigger (gas peddle on many racing games) Turn with this stick, look with that stick, this button to change weapons, that button to block, this one and that one to aim. Way too much for my old ars.

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Yeah, I don't think I'm going to shoot off my mouth (figuratively speaking) at the PS game vets around here like speedy (R.I.P :sad: ) about my in-game prowess anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by GM

Haven't tried it. Does it have pinball?

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Nooooooooowa! :out:

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Originally Posted by GM

I'm lost here.

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Most of the time, so am I.

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Originally Posted by GM

How is that game? Are you having fun with it?

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It comes with a booklet that shows you how to work your way around the enemies which is the best way to get through the game, but there are also controller stick/button combinations that allow you to grab the enemy from behind and stab/choke him so as not to give yourself away. Takes some concentration so I'll get more serious with it when I run outta Tequila. :o

Whatever happened to the days when games were just games? Now it seems like you have to research and practice, and then practice & research to be able to play it well. It's almost like work.

Nah, you guys are just getting old :1:

Steps back...puts flame suit on

You go GM. You pack a harder punch.

Step a little closer.

What the hell game is that!!! :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Just testing LJ's new suit.