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Heh, everyone keeps trying to get me to come, but the one possible thing that might crop up during the Otakon time is the one thing that I have as a priority over an OCR meetup (other than school work of course).

Funny how you hold to this view, but I felt like Nintendo revealed more interesting new stuff than Sony or Microsoft...which says a lot about how poor the offerings all 3 companies made. A lot of articles I've read in the mainstream press are of a similar view as well.

So, anyone up for chilling on the 28th or 29th? (this month) You guys could still hold something in late August if you guys want too...

Ho boy, now we have the other consoles being brought in to a PS3 thread . The 360 has plenty of fun exclusives out there, and some upcoming ones like Mass Effect, and Blue Dragon. But more importantly, when given a choice between a PS3 version and a 360 version of the game, so far the PS3 just doesn't have something as good as achievements, which push you to go that extra step to doing something more in a game, or even finishing it. In addition, the 360 is cheaper than the PS3 for what appears to be generally a similar lineup. For what it's worth, so far the PS3 just has the weakest set of exclusives coming up, even when compared to the Wii. What's coming out in '07 for the PS3 that'll be on par with Metroid Prime 3, Super Mario Galaxy, or Smash Bros. Brawl for fun? Or even for the 360's offerings? It's looking rather bleak this holiday, and this is coming from a PS3 owner. The only thing that seems worth buying a PS3 for is its own exclusives, and it is sorely lacking in that department now and for the near future. Also about the return rate, a survey is a poor substitute for actual data. It said up to 33%, not mostly.

Well, the PS3 will be a multimedia center too, so I'd say that's besides the point. Most people don't buy the wireless adapter or HD-DVD player. Plus I got my 360 Premium for $300 with a $100 gift card back around Christmas, so I spent even less. While the PS3 isn't as faulty as the 360 (and please do not cite percentages without any source to back it up), again, at least Microsoft extended the warranty to 3 years. Your post here is like standard fanboy fare - much of your claims are exaggerated or lacking fair consideration. I really don't care about console war bullshit that idiots concoct to make their purchase look better, but there's little need to slam another console just because you prefer a particular one.

Hm, if I can go, I'll take you up on that free spot then, although I won't be able to find out till early next week I think (whether I'll be free)

The classic controller is nicer than the GCN controller anyway.

No wonder Microsoft isn't going to do a price cut on the 360. Good job Sony, not only do you screw the early adopters in under an year, you screw over people who don't jump on it now once the 80 GB one comes out.

So, I'd love to come to Otakon, but it looks like I may have to pass on it. There is a small possibility of me being able to make it, but unless 1) my plans end up not conflicting and 2) I be able to stay somewhere for not so much money for 3 days, I won't be coming.

Is there any difference between the PSP and DS Puzzle Quest?

E3 was underwhelming in general. To me, Nintendo's was the least underwhelming - at least they announced some new stuff and closer concrete dates than was expected for some stuff (i.e. SSBB, SMG, Mario Kart).

But just about in every level, the XBox Ninja Gaiden far surpassed PoP. Combat is infinitely more intricate, with even a bit of RPG stat elements present in the game, exploring involved many elements, more than the jumping around in PoP (and came first not to mention), and still remained incredibly engaging. Anyone who has played Sands of Time and loved it really do need to go play Ninja Gaiden, the far better game that came out first.

Sands of Time felt like a much easier and watered down version of Ninja Gaiden

There are the the WIP forums for remixes and non-mixes

That type of post doesn't really have a place here - he didn't do anything wrong there, there was absolutely no reason for Nuts to go off there.

Ugh, keep the bullshit '8' usage out of OCR

Yeah, let's leave the minimodding out of here. Game specific threads are A-OK here.

I think this question still holds.

Nah, I just leeched the PS2 off of various friends...although I did pick one up ~1 1/2 years ago (and just before the price drop, go figure).

Sony is mainly pushing bluray here...and what's with the console war perception?

What is this, The Music Preaching Thread?

Ha, I was just in the city today too, but to have dinner with a friend I haven't seen in about a half an year. And damn, everyone wants to do something in August, when I'm gone .

Did you expect anything less from Sony?

Well, there is the IRC channel #d2ocr on irc.enterthegame.com, and of course some of us also chat in #ocremix on the same server.