<![CDATA[Comments from DaiMacculate]]> <![CDATA[Comments from DaiMacculate]]> <![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Goshdangit! My NASCAR 09 Gamesave Done Blowed Up!]]> @Owen Good:

As a fellow North Cackalakian (Carolinian in normal english), I have to say I kind of also hate the Nascar, not so much for the sport as for some of the crazier redneck fans.

But yeah, its just crazy because we were just talking yesterday on the way to watch Dark Knight on the Charlotte IMAX the pressing need for some type of sticker on cars with out of state plates that would identify someone as truly from NC, even if they happen to be somewhere else right now on a job, etc. That way you can roll through the state and not get messed with as much, since the cops really should only be harrassing out of towners, right?

I propose a similar logo could be adopted here, some type of identifier that you have every right to call it as you've seen it.

Also, 336 represents Bitches. Peace Out from G-Boro.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on This Is No Music Game, Dammit]]> @quen: Ban Gai-Oh DS. Not out in the USA quite yet, just for the record.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Nintendo "Thinking" About New Wii Remote With Wii MotionPlus Built-In]]> So those of us who only have 3 Wii Remotes were right to wait? :P

But did you not think that Wii Sports 2 (Resort, whatever) wasn't the lead up for Wii Play 2? Wii Play 2 will come with this motion plus remote, which will be "available" seperately but not for long, and hopefully will be only $50.

My dreams of an HDD add on or WiiPlus hardware (Wii with HDD/8GB or better Flash Mem) are currently dashed for now, not that they were strong but I hoped....and I will hope still. I'd sell my current Wii THAT DAY if I got a concrete message from Iwata that Wii+ with more memory and coming with the motionplus controller was on the way.

As it is, I just live with the limitations of the Wii and generally like it. Too bad the DS and FFTA2 have come to dominate my playtime completely, thats kept me off ALL the other systems since I got it practically :P

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Would You Play A Halo MMO?]]> I'm gonna say NO, if there is a monthly fee. If I can play for free the same way I do Halo2/3 on XBL right now, I'd be interested. MS could extend regular online play to silver members to better compete with PSN, then make stuff like this GOLD only to better differentiate, that would be most excellent.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Sonic Unleashed: Half Classic, Half Stretchy Werewolf]]> *Grabs Sega by the head and twists it around to look at MegaMan 9*

See Sega? THAT is what we want. You've pretty much fucked up in almost every 3D game, give us another REAL sonic game!

Nuff Said.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on June: PS3 Beats 360, Wii Beats PS3, DS Beats Wii]]> In honor of the Wii:

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Galaga Legions Hands On Impressions: Heavenly Galaga Hell]]> This has to be something of a generational thing, the shooter renaissance we're now experiencing? Like, they guys who are in their late 20s early 30s making these games watched their Dad (or Mom) play these games in the later 70s early 80s and dreamed of what they would look like on the hardware of the future, and now that time has come.

I'm really, really excited by all the new shooters coming out, remains to be seen how good this one will be, but yeah, not since the early 90s have we seen this level of shooters all at once, IMO.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Wii Sports Resort Will Sell Like Hotcakes, Hands-on Impressions]]> @LittleBigPlaneteer: "The Wiimotion Plus should be sold separately for like 19.99 or less. "

How exactly do you think people are going to get the second unit he refers to in the article otherwise, if not having it sold separately?

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on The New 80GB PS3: Just The Conjecture (And Maybe Some Facts)]]> I still don't have a PS3, but I REALLY don't care about BC. My PS2 still works just fine.

If you did want BC, you needed to get one at Launch or within the 6-12 months that followed when BC-equipped PS3s were widely available. I have very little sympathy for you at this point if you ignored all those opportunities and are whining about this change now.

Me, I want the PS3 to keep getting cheaper, if they could get it significantly under $400 or sweeten the bundle (I'm just not an MGS guy) at that price with a game I want to play (Resistance 2 Maybe?) then I'll be ready to jump.

That or Iron Man on Blu Ray, whichever comes first :)

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Sony E3 08 Press Conference Liveblog]]> Third Question Quest for Booty

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Sony E3 08 Press Conference Liveblog]]> Quest for Booty?

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Nintendo Introduces Wii Motion Plus]]> @excel_excel: As long as its more like the SNES/64 versions of the game, No offense to Namco and whoever did the GC one but I have no wish to see another one along either of those lines.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Nintendo Introduces Wii Motion Plus]]> I figure this is definitely going to come with a game ala the Zapper, wonder if it will be a real game (excel_excel mentioned Star Fox) for instance or something more like Link's Crossbow Training/Wii Play?

Either way this is cool, and to my mind this is in direct response to the "how to do Wii Light Sabers" issue. Still doesn't fix all the problems with implementing that, but yeah its a big step towards it.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Super Chuck Norris Bros. — Wait, This is *Real*?]]> @Sparx: Just curious, have you SEEN the glory that is Invasion U.S.A.? Truly, you cannot appreciate the majestic cheesy genius of Chuck Norris otherwise.

Yes, that is technically a SPOILER of the movie, but damn if you didn't know it was going to end something like this from the description on the back of the DVD then I feel sorry for you :P

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Game Marathons: Fad, or Going the Distance?]]> @DaiMacculate: Oh and yes, MegaMan1 could also squeek onto this list, simply for Wily's castle. The Robot Masters are doable, his castle is insanely difficult, in the first game. It reverses a bit in MegaMan2 (some of the masters are a bit more difficult, castle is relatively easy), then seems to stabilize at medium difficulty for the remaining NES titles.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Game Marathons: Fad, or Going the Distance?]]> Ok, no offense to these guys, especially the whole charity angle, but I want to see somebody man up and take on some REALLY hard classic games, like Super Ghouls N Ghosts, the original Ninja Gaiden, etc in a marathon format. Even better if they can get at least one or two "youngins" to play who haven't actually had these experiences before, the verbal commentary that should generate would be worth a donation by itself :)

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on A Week In Comments]]> @Cogito: Excellent Comment, both the one you were nominated for and here. Free Speech goes both ways, hence the massive protests that accompany KKK rallies. People are free to spew their hate/stupidity any time/place they choose, and then others are free to call for them to STFU. Its a fairly simple concept, really.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on What Are You Playing This Weekend?]]> Trying to get farther in Mass Effect, and FFT A2 for DS most likely. Might get back into GTA4 for a minute or two as well, but thats very optimistic.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Midway's E3 Lineup Is "Powerful", Say Midway]]> I have it on good authority that they're about to reveal a new game, based on a Kevin Costner movie.

My money is on Tin Cup. How much more powerful can you get?

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on EA Game Soundtracks As DLC?]]> Yeah, this is one of the dumber ideas I've heard in awhile from EA. Not only will I not pay for it, but even if somehow the current ability of consoles like the 360 to play my own music were to vanish, I'd go back to what we used to do in the NES/SNES/Genesis era: use my own, separate stereo to listen to music.

Simply amazing how bold they've become.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Thompson: Judge Recommends Permanent Disbarment]]> @NitrousO: Heh, see cantbeatmegaman's comment, its not the "legitimate" media that I worry about. Still, I hope you're right.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Thompson: Judge Recommends Permanent Disbarment]]> I'm torn, because while this does seem very appropriate to his actions, I fear him using it to establish himself as a martyr, and possibly enhancing his profile as a fear monger in the process.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Animal Boxing Lets You Punch A Cat Right In The Face]]> Is that M. Bison's stage from SF2 in the background? I just noticed that!

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Animal Boxing Lets You Punch A Cat Right In The Face]]> Seriously guys, calm down, its not that big a deal. I love my cat, but I also often tell her about the violent things I plan to do to her, to which her response is to continue purring on my lap. Its funny, perhaps silly/stupid, but offensive? Thats going a bit far.

Yes, I got her shaved. No, I didn't do it just to be a dick. BUT it is pretty funny :P

This game looks fun, we'll see how it actually plays though.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Blitz: The League II Screens]]> @JesseLacey: How sad there probably won't be another APF for quite awhile if at all, sales just weren't up to snuff.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Monday Wii Update: Monster Kings And SPOGS]]> @Killer7: You did see this is the NEO GEO version, the original, and not the SNES one, right? Better graphics and controls, by a pretty large margin. Haven't played this port yet, but I doubt its changed. You're right about the SNES one being lame, IMO.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on ANOTHER Tales Game Coming, This Time For The Wii]]> @Amazon_Chris: IIRC, its not announced yet for PS3, but there have been rumors that there IS yet another one in development for it, or that the exclusivity of Vesperia is timed, etc. Stuff posted on a Namco site and quickly pulled, that sort of thing.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on The Five Finalists For Kotaku's New Comment Czar]]> @Green-clad Gamer Dude: Heh, well you are completely wrong in your assessment of how/why you truly got banned, that was the last of MANY straws you're referring to, as you well know I think, deep down.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on The Five Finalists For Kotaku's New Comment Czar]]> @EnigmaNemesis: Agreed. My guess would be Dv8 asked not to be considered, too busy most likely.

To all those who have voted for me or left kind comments, I truly thank you. I would be happy with any person on the list, as Naia indicated in her comment though Enigma and I have had our differences it was more about my misperception of his very tongue-in-cheek humor than any real problem with the man or his judgement.

So yeah, can't wait to see what the final result is, so its settled...seems like its been ages since this KoK thing started up again, even though it was only last month! :)

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Marvel MMO: Gorgeous, Fantastic, Still Very Dead]]> "Speaking with Marvel writer and universe architect Brian Bendis,"

If by Architect you mean the alcoholic contractor who manages to lower the value of your building and compromise its structure in the name of "renovation", then I totally see how that applies :P

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Monday Wii Update: Monster Kings And SPOGS]]> Yeah, not a bad haul simply for King of The Monsters (the original has never been topped, IMO), but I wouldn't mind Nintendo stepping up the VC a bit, maybe they'll do that if/when they even announce a storage expansion device.

Yes, my fingers are cramping because they've been crossed waiting for that for so long :P

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Chrono Trigger DS Screens]]> @rbleader: I'd love to stick to my SNES copy, but at 14 years old the battery is on its last legs most likely. I expect the DS cart will last as long or longer, not to mention be portable.

As I said on the last CT article, I'm glad they aren't changing it, and I hope those of you who haven't played it before give it a full and fair try, if you can see past the "lack" of modern graphics and features you should enjoy it.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Chrono Trigger Site Debuts in Japan]]> @Foxstar Sixtail: First off, you're reading far too much into 4 lines of text there. You should have seen the 3 comments I wrote and didn't post, because I thought they looked like an attack on the poster I was responding to, and that was NOT my intent. When I said he expects two much, I was referencing the fact that all the SQE RPGs for SNES (that we got in the USA) have gotten 2D direct ports first, with the 3D remakes coming later on. There may still be a CT 3D coming in the future, but it won't be this year like they're talking about for this game.

Second, I don't want them to mess with this game, its that simple. The last time they tried, Chrono Cross, it was thoroughly disappointing. If they want to reassemble the original team to the greatest extent possible and try a REAL sequel I'd be interested in that, but the remake does not need anything more than polish, and of course the intriguing wireless mode might add something as well.

Thirdly, some of us don't LIKE the 3D treatment they've used in the FF remakes and the upcoming DQ4, I'll always prefer 2D art to 3D in CT, barring a much more thorough HD graphical remake on another console, which Square has repeatedly shown they are unwilling to undertake. The other alternative would be a port with redrawn HD sprites and backgrounds, ala SSFTHD Remix, but again that is a TON of work.

Everybody here willing to see [insert current gen SQE game you're looking forward to here] delayed another 6 months or a Year just so they can rework the graphics of CT and splinter the Chonro Trigger fan base in the process? Think that makes sense for SQE financially either? You're welcome to your opinions if so, but that doesn't stop me from disagreeing, vehemently.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on How's This For A 360 Dashboard?]]> Did this dude also work on the UI team for Vista? This has that same overly-garish Fisher Price look to it.

Kudos for trying though, with a different/better color scheme this might work..still a bit compressed though, I have enough trouble just reading my cell phone in GTA4, and this looks like some of the text might be even smaller :P

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Chrono Trigger Site Debuts in Japan]]> @Arsenicberyllium: You expect FAR too much from Square Enix if you thought we'd get anything more than what we're getting.

Also, frankly the people who work there now are NOT WORTHY to make serious updates to this game. Its a masterpiece, and as such it needs only minimal restorative work, not a repainting.

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<![CDATA[DaiMacculate commented on Computer Getting Hot, Me Melting]]> @fuchikoma: Still, from either, you should just buy the parts from someone who isn't insane and put them in yourself.

That was my point. All Computer Manufacturers charge more for their parts and service than is reasonable. Apple is on the extreme end, sure, thats fine, but yeah, Bash or anybody else with more than 2 brain cells to rub together would balk at the quoted price and take it to another shop/person to do :P

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