Monthly Spoils Thread - November '08

[System_Error]

If I don't see Valkyria Chronicles from those of you that own PS3's there will be baseball bats to knee caps

[allie_razakel]

If I don't see Valkyria Chronicles from those of you that own PS3's there will be baseball bats to knee caps

Sadly, I do not have a PS3, though I am planning to buy one...in 3 - 4 years time.


This is my first spoil of the month:

http://www.aarongifford.com/images/elantris.jpg

Tor classifies this book as an epic fantasy. I'm not sure if that's actually the case. There is no quest in this book, nor is it about the end of the world. It takes place (as many of my books do) in one city, and is a mixture of political intrigue, interesting magic, and character dynamics.

The setting is the city of Elantris and the surrounding suburbs. There's a force in Arelon known as the Dor that randomly chooses people and grants them divine powers. Elantris was once the city of the gods, where anyone who was 'chosen' went to live. Ten years ago, the Elantrians lost their powers and caught a terrible disease instead. From that point on, Elantris became a prison city/contamination zone for any who caught that disease--for the Dor continues to choose people and curse them.

The book follows the experiences of three people as they interact with the people of Elantris. Raoden, a prince, catches the disease in chapter one and is thrown into the city by his own father. Sarene, Raoden's sight-unseen fiancee from a political treaty, arrives in the city and gets involved in schemes, troubles, and politics involving Elantris. Hrathen, a priest and missionary, is sent to convert the people of Arelon--and is told that if he fails, the people of the country will need to be killed instead.

The three stories intertwine as the truth of what happened to Elantris, and its inhabitants, ten years ago is unearthed.

I FINALLY FOUND IT AFTER MONTHS OF SEARCHING

[RayFoxSith]

^That actually sounds like a pretty good book. I've been reading a book called 'Kushiel's Dart' and I'm really enjoying it.

[allie_razakel]

^That actually sounds like a pretty good book. I've been reading a book called 'Kushiel's Dart' and I'm really enjoying it.

That's the steamy-romance-assassin book by Jacquelin...something. XD

Yes, I've heard of it. I read a few pages of it but I didn't quite like her writing style. As much as I like subtlety with a deadly knife hidden beneath the words, I thought Kushiel's Dart was a bit too slow. I'm more of a fast-paced type (loyal George Martin fan) and at times, I do enjoy slow ones but yea, like I said, that was a tad bit too slow for me.

Elantris, on the other hand, is actually quite fun. Probably another of those end-of-hope type of fantasy that I really like. So far, so good, though I thought the writing style seemed quite simple. But yes, you should try it out, Ray. =)

[sora4126]

Sounds pretty awesome, now I have something to read once I finish this book. Anyone else read The Lies of Locke Lamora? I do like it so far, but I'm not even in the triple digit pages yet.

[allie_razakel]

Sounds pretty awesome, now I have something to read once I finish this book. Anyone else read The Lies of Locke Lamora? I do like it so far, but I'm not even in the triple digit pages yet.

Lamora was nice, but to me, it was like a lighter version of George Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.

Though I liked the fact that trouble seemed to follow him everywhere he goes. And also that he's not as deus ex machina as most other fantasy character.

Lamora's a wimp with brains, and that's cool. 8)

[SickleCellAnemia]

YESSS:D
http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=135

[Crabman]

^LUCKY!! How much did you get it for?

I'm going to go buy myself some soap just now :D And maybe check out Future Shop.I hear they're clearing out GBA games and I've had my eye on FF4/5/6 for a while...

[SickleCellAnemia]

^LUCKY!! How much did you get it for?
I got it for around $48, I thought I was going to be shelling out $70 or $80, but I got lucky.
And maybe check out Future Shop.I hear they're clearing out GBA games and I've had my eye on FF4/5/6 for a while...
Make sure you AT LEAST get Final Fantasy 6 Advance.

[Crabman]

I got my soap:

http://www.philben.net/images/blog/ivory.jpg

But no FFs! :( They were cleaned out and all they had left were Duel Masters and Sigma Star Saga. SSS wasn't even worth buying the first time!

That's a really good price on Persona 2. I'd definitely be willing to pay that.

[Futomimi]

BALLIN! wtf, the board edited out my caps.

[ViolenceJack]

http://www.sharkme.net/graphics/albums/userpics/10002/Nov2ndBeers.jpg

[Kallisto]

Crash of the Titans (XBOX360)
Crash Bandicoot Warped (PS)
Rise of the Kasai (PS2)

[Kakizaki]

YESSS:D
http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=135


Nice. I still maintain that P2 EP has one of the best covers of games released in NA.

[SickleCellAnemia]

^The reverse art on the inside is very nice too :)

[s1mpleHUmar]

http://www.sharkme.net/graphics/albums/userpics/10002/Nov2ndBeers.jpg

Delirium indeed.

[Kid Marin]

http://img.gkblogger.com/blog/imgdb/000/000/290/906_2.jpg

[RayFoxSith]

^That actually sounds like a pretty good book. I've been reading a book called 'Kushiel's Dart' and I'm really enjoying it.

That's the steamy-romance-assassin book by Jacquelin...something. XD

Yes, I've heard of it. I read a few pages of it but I didn't quite like her writing style. As much as I like subtlety with a deadly knife hidden beneath the words, I thought Kushiel's Dart was a bit too slow. I'm more of a fast-paced type (loyal George Martin fan) and at times, I do enjoy slow ones but yea, like I said, that was a tad bit too slow for me.

Elantris, on the other hand, is actually quite fun. Probably another of those end-of-hope type of fantasy that I really like. So far, so good, though I thought the writing style seemed quite simple. But yes, you should try it out, Ray. =)

For me, I was in it for the plot and the Shakesperian dialect. I'm infatuated with Middle English dialog. But I'll give this a shot.

[System_Error]

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/16/d9/3948_1.JPG
http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/14/e6/ffe5_1.JPG

[ViolenceJack]

http://www.sharkme.net/graphics/albums/userpics/10002/LostOdyssey.jpg
http://www.sharkme.net/graphics/albums/userpics/10002/DellPrinter.jpg

[Crabman]

^Nicely done, both of you! I've wanted to try Astro Boy and LO for a while now.

I'm thinking of buying Rocket Knight Adventures, Ranger X and the Genesis 6-Pak from some guy on kijiji for $9 total :) Can't go wrong with 8 games at that price.

[Fuyukaze]

http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/16/d9/3948_1.JPG
http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/14/e6/ffe5_1.JPG
Very nice on Astro Boy, some of treasure's best work recently. How much it cost you?

[System_Error]

10.57 new from FYE. All GBA games were 50% off.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Dokapon Kingdom
Heavenly Guardian

Both for Wii. I really, really, really want a group to play Dokapon with.

[Kakizaki]

A new special,...ahem, PSone. This is my fourth PSX unit of some sort.

[ViolenceJack]

http://www.sharkme.net/graphics/albums/userpics/10002/Nov2ndBeers.jpg

Delirium indeed.


Delirium and Celebrator were definately the best outta the 5 I got.

Golden Draak was also pretty good.

Shock Top was just orange/lime flavored beer and reminded me of those other lime beers.

Guinness.. well drinking Guinness is like drinking Unsweetened Black Coffee.

[Yazarc]

On Saturday, a friend who was moving gave me an NES and SNES with several games. Both systems work like new. They were barely used and have been in storage for close to ten years. I'll try to get pics posted.

[Fuyukaze]

Today as a light day so far but good. Got 3 import DS games in the mail.

Bleach DS 2nd
Naruto
Naruto 4

Not a big Naruto fan but when the games are new and cheap, I'll pay 60 for 3 fighting games any day.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Went to a local Circuit City liquidation fire sale and got the following:

Dead Space
Project Sylpheed
Contra 4
Medieval: Resurrection
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

[SlaughterX]

How much was Dead Space?

[Kain Mare]

All of the Sookie Stackhouse (minus "From Dead to Worse") series by Charlaine Harris. Hellsing 9, Claymore 13, Peacemaker 5, Flame of Recca 29 and this is only the beginning of the month. I'll be purchasing more spoils for myself later. Oh and I bought "Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken" today at GameStop used for 10 bucks.

[System_Error]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61KsFwUnx7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg


Guys, the distinct lack of VC is uncool.

[Sei]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61KsFwUnx7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg


^ Mine's in the mail!

[Gen Eric Gui]

How much was Dead Space?

Right now games are all 10% off in the stores that are closing, so I got it for about $54. Not too bad considering it's only a few weeks old.

[System_Error]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61KsFwUnx7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg


^ Mine's in the mail!
I love it Sei.

[Sei]

^ Awesome, fom the demo, I'll love it too. Might take top spot after IS :D

[EvilHero]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61KsFwUnx7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg


Guys, the distinct lack of VC is uncool.

The distinct lack of actual pictures (because the rule is: pics or you didn't buy it :P) is uncool.

Wheres DTR when you need him.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c371/SSJVegeta76/p_00004.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c371/SSJVegeta76/p_00003.jpg

Thats more like it...

[Gen Eric Gui]

Some of us don't have means with which to connect our cameras to our computers.

But this raises an interesting question. Who would brag about buying something they didn't actually buy? Who is that petty? Was there somebody in particular on an old board or something?

[DamnedToBeFree]

The distinct lack of actual pictures (because the rule is: pics or you didn't buy it :P) is uncool.


Word.

Worst spoils thread evar.

[EvilHero]

Some of us don't have means with which to connect our cameras to our computers.

But this raises an interesting question. Who would brag about buying something they didn't actually buy? Who is that petty? Was there somebody in particular on an old board or something?

Nope, this has just been the ongoing rule for the past couple years.

Its alot more fun looking at stuff people have bought when they take their own pictures. Its just annoying when I see the same picture of VC 4 times in a row, i mean whats the point? I actually find it just as time consuming having to google search a pic, upload it to my photobucket account, then post it here.

[jeffx]

It's also the rule on NeoGAF.

I much prefer seeing people's own pictures than generic stock ones, but I don't even have a camera. I also love people showing off their game collections through pictures, I can waste some serious time at the Room of Doom (http://www.videogamecollectors.com/) website.

[Kakizaki]

Some of us don't have means with which to connect our cameras to our computers.

But this raises an interesting question. Who would brag about buying something they didn't actually buy? Who is that petty? Was there somebody in particular on an old board or something?

Nope, this has just been the ongoing rule for the past couple years.

Its alot more fun looking at stuff people have bought when they take their own pictures. Its just annoying when I see the same picture of VC 4 times in a row, i mean whats the point? I actually find it just as time consuming having to google search a pic, upload it to my photobucket account, then post it here.

I agree. However, I am a huge hypocrite on this rule. I don't have a camera anymore. :/

[EvilHero]

I understand that. Although their are people here who have taken shots of their own spoils, but still post google'd images.

[System_Error]

Well EH, when I get a new camera I will post my stuff like I'm supposed to.

[Fuyukaze]

This was what came in the mail today.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0003.jpg

This is what I picked up around town today. Tried to curb my spending as the holidays are coming. With the imports still coming and the pre-orders that are still out, eh, this should be enough.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0002.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0001.jpg

[EvilHero]

Oooh, whats the Slayer's case for?

[Fuyukaze]

Oooh, whats the Slayer's case for?
Slayers Return:The motion picture. Dont know if it's good but figured for $3, it cant be that bad. Not opening it till I find where my rechargable batteries are for my CD player though.

[LadyRayna]

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/1829/dscf0480oq6.jpg

[Olethros]

Some of us don't have means with which to connect our cameras to our computers.

But this raises an interesting question. Who would brag about buying something they didn't actually buy? Who is that petty? Was there somebody in particular on an old board or something?

Nope, this has just been the ongoing rule for the past couple years.

Its alot more fun looking at stuff people have bought when they take their own pictures. Its just annoying when I see the same picture of VC 4 times in a row, i mean whats the point? I actually find it just as time consuming having to google search a pic, upload it to my photobucket account, then post it here.

I agree. However, I am a huge hypocrite on this rule. I don't have a camera anymore. :/

This is why I don't participate in the spoils thread. No camera, no pictures. Besides, without DTR or Saycke here anymore I'd feel bad putting everybody to shame consistently. ;)

[Zachalmighty]

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/1829/dscf0480oq6.jpg

Which SMT is that? I can't read japanese and I am not familiar with the cases :(

[LadyRayna]

^It's the first one.

This is why I don't participate in the spoils thread. No camera, no pictures. Besides, without DTR or Saycke here anymore I'd feel bad putting everybody to shame consistently. ;)

Pics or it didn't happen. :P

[Olethros]

^ :tongue:

[jeffx]

Fuyukaze: where'd you get that disgaea 3-pack? also I'd place a small wager that you picked up Baiten Katos and Suffering new from FYE who are clearing out older gen games at 50%.

Also I don't remember my Clubhouse Games having an orange band like that. Supposedly it's turned into quite the rare DS title (http://blog.videogamepricecharts.com/2008/07/5-rare-expensive-nintendo-ds-games.html).

[Ike.]

It got reprinted along with Hotel Dusk, Elite Beat Agents and a few others. You can find it in any Wal-Mart now.

[Fuyukaze]

Fuyukaze: where'd you get that disgaea 3-pack? also I'd place a small wager that you picked up Baiten Katos and Suffering new from FYE who are clearing out older gen games at 50%.

Also I don't remember my Clubhouse Games having an orange band like that. Supposedly it's turned into quite the rare DS title (http://blog.videogamepricecharts.com/2008/07/5-rare-expensive-nintendo-ds-games.html).

The disgaea is just the strat guide. The guy threw it in as it wouldnt show in the inventory no matter how he tried and corperate told him to just toss it. Katos and Suffering were bought used at gamecrazy. The FYE was picked clean the day everything went on sale for more then 20% by the same 2 ebayers that have been keeping stores empty of Wii systems for the past year. Clubhouse got a second print so it shouldnt be as hard to find. It's going for $20 which is alot cheaper then what they were fetching a few weeks ago. Just wish they'd do the same for Tetris DS. I passed on my chance to have that game and have regreted it sense.

[Sei]

Yeah. Too much trouble setting up camera and lack of that much cool stuff are the reasons I don't usually post here anymore. Maybe when Valkyria arrives.

[EvilHero]

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/1829/dscf0480oq6.jpg

How much did you pay, Rayna?

Took me forever to track down the first and second on PSX, but it was worth it :)

[SickleCellAnemia]

http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=136
Got it early!

[System_Error]

http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=136
Got it early!
I want mine...

[unknown]

Gah...

Is it really worth it Sickle? I kind of want to pick it up, but I'm trying to save some cash for Black Friday.

[System_Error]

Sickle only got the artbook.

[Kain Mare]

jeffx; There a few more DS titles that were re-printed. In addtion to those 5, I want to add Hotel Dusk 215 to the mix. I saw it a couple weeks ago with the orange tab.

LadyRayna; That's a sweet find there!

That's a spiffy artbook there, Sickle. I can't wait for my copy to come in. ::jealous::

I shall be striking a deal this weekend for Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 on the PS2. I'm hoping to get it pretty cheap, considering the price is ever so rising. ::sigh:: I'll post pictures of my finding from now on. ^^;;

[jeffx]

So are all the "orange tab" games 20$? Is this some sort of Players' Choice, is the label on the print or is it a sticker on the wrap?

and wait, what? how did you get the artbook this early?

[Fuyukaze]

So are all the "orange tab" games 20$? Is this some sort of Players' Choice, is the label on the print or is it a sticker on the wrap?

and wait, what? how did you get the artbook this early?
Ya, something like a PC thing. Hotel Dusk was the same price as well. Those two and the first Castlevania DS game are the only 3 I can think of at the moment to get a PC type release currently.

[Fuyukaze]

When I left for work I checked the mail and sure enough, the card for my EMS was there. Getting home the box was on the table waiting for me to open it. Sad that it's the last major imports of the year, but there is a next year!
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0002-1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0004.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0005.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0009.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0011.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0012.jpg

....ignore the toe, I have no idea why my foot is in the picture.

[jeffx]

sweet haul, lufia twooooooooooooooo
when the heck are Neverland going to revive this series?
I know they're busy with Harvest Moon games but come on.

[Kid Marin]

http://img.gkblogger.com/blog/imgdb/000/000/293/415_2.jpg

[RayFoxSith]

LOL @ the robot.

[Kid Marin]

Bought it today! I always wanted a Robby look-a-like robot for my desk.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Got these Friday, forgot to post.

Exit DS
.hack//GU, all three volumes
Eternal Poison artbook

[System_Error]

Ugh at people getting their books... we havent even gotten ours at work yet :(

[Fuyukaze]

These arived in the mail today. Love the art for some of the devils. They give me lots of insperation for new avatars.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0004-1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0002-2.jpg

[SickleCellAnemia]

http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=142
For my sis(because I'm just so nice):
http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=143

[Kain Mare]

Lawls @ Bender's Game. I bought that myself and I was highly pleased. XP

Today, I'll be getting Eternal Poison, some DS game that came out today. I already got the artbook and a Raving rabbits beanie from GameStop. Pictures will come in due time.

And, I did get the Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the PS2. I got it for 20 USD. Just the disk, no cover art or booklet. That's OK. I'll eventually get everything sooner or later.

[dragonlife29]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/dragonlife29/Luis109.jpg

Again, I absolutely LOVE bargain bins in book stores! So much knowledge for a small price :) I really geeked out when I saw the Mind Games book, because the human brain is such a fascinating thing.

And yeah, I bought those magazines from TJ.

[System_Error]

http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/1b/11/f58f_1_sbl.JPG
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb104/spiceninja/BanjoKazooie_qjgenth.jpg
XBLA

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/578/208785578.jpg


And Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts

[Sei]

^ Lemme know what you think of DW Gundam. For some reason I didn't like the demo too much. Also if it has Dual Audio. Thanks!

[Camanche]

Mahaha.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/Zausticaa/7045-orig.jpg

[Gen Eric Gui]

Eternal Poison
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Theresia

And yeah, I'd like to see some thoughts on DW Gundam as well. I've heard very mixed opinions about it so far.

[RayFoxSith]

Eternal Poison and Mirror's Edge.

[dragonlife29]

Eternal Poison
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Theresia

And yeah, I'd like to see some thoughts on DW Gundam as well. I've heard very mixed opinions about it so far.Is that the DS horror game Aksys brought out? I'm kinda interested in it...

[Gen Eric Gui]

That's the one. So far, it's kinda like a cross between Myst and Silent Hill.

[Camanche]

That's the one. So far, it's kinda like a cross between Myst and Silent Hill.

Do want.

[SickleCellAnemia]

Theresia
I have not seen that in any of the stores in my area yet, I was kinda interested in that.
Ordered this from Play-Asia because of how much of a Lumines nerd I am:
http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=146
Got some Pikmin plushes too for my bro.

[dragonlife29]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/dragonlife29/Luis0000.jpg

I shouldn't have bought two games today...but I couldn't resist! :very_sad:Now I barely have enough for my Luminous Arc 2 preorder XD

[Camanche]

EGM. Eh heh. Do they actually have anything in there for how overpriced it's become?

[dragonlife29]

I don't pay for it [my subscription], so no worries for me :D

[Gen Eric Gui]

I have not seen that in any of the stores in my area yet, I was kinda interested in that.

Aksys has actually managed to surpass Atlus in the "we print like 5 copies of our games and you can't pre-order them so if you really want to play them good luck" department. I had to hunt for almost two weeks to find copies of Battle Fantasia and From the Abyss, and the stores around where I live are exceptionally good at getting in rare and strange games.

[Hamel]

Got this earlier this month: (and finished with it yesterday AWESOME GAME)
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/shikikun/Sub3/Valkyria.jpg

Got this today:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/shikikun/Sub3/Nov13.jpg

[DamageCity]

That's the one. So far, it's kinda like a cross between Myst and Silent Hill.

Do want.


Ha, just ordered off play-asia.

[QBasic]

Don't have a camera on me to snap these...but...
http://i8.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/1b/fe/dcc3_1.JPG

Oh yeah, this too...:
http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/1b/f0/f9d2_1.JPG

And lastly...can't forget this one:
http://www.acecomics.co.uk/EBAY/variants/batmancacophony1sketch.jpg

Mwahahaha! :-D

[slayn]

Any particular reason for buying three copies of the same issue?

[SlaughterX]

Probably because he's a collector and they all have different covers...

[jeffx]

how about he can do what he wants with his own money?

[SlaughterX]

Uhh, how did I ridicule you or how you spend your money?

[QBasic]

Uhh, how did I ridicule you or how you spend your money?
You certainly had that tone... It was...condescending. Like... "SIIIIGH! He's just a comic book geeek.... -________-"

I could be wrong...and, if I am...sorry! ^^;;

[LadyRayna]

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/1829/dscf0480oq6.jpg

How much did you pay, Rayna?

Took me forever to track down the first and second on PSX, but it was worth it :)

I bought it from Play-Asia and paid $46.66. It’s complete and looks new. I’m really glad I didn’t buy it from eBay. Now I want to buy the second one but I think it’s going to be hard to find a non-buggy version.

[slayn]

Yeah, I collect comics, too, so shut the #### up about that. And I can pretty much guarantee that those variants won't be worth squat in ten years. The one in ten/twenty/hundred variants from a few years ago are already plummeting in "value".

What speculators still can't grasp, despite watching their "valuable" collections end up worth less than the paper they were printed on during the 90s, is that the only comics worth anything are that way because the comic itself is rare, not because it has a rare sketch variant cover.

The comic industry is heading to the same place that nearly destroyed it in the 90s, and stupid #### like dealer incentive variants and bull#### organizations like the CGC are just hurrying things along.

But hey, if you don't believe me, I've got some sweet gold foil variants of Deathmate Red and Black I'd be willing to part with for pretty cheap ;).

[Inzaghi]

slayn. QBasic. Knock it off.

EDIT: All the (ir)relevant posts have been removed by user request. Nothing to see here...

[sora4126]

Hey look I'm getting back on topic!

Don't have a camera so...

http://www.lojadoipod.com.br/images/mge-sduuy234.jpg


Saw it at Frys for $15. Even though I already have all three I couldn't help myself. XD

[QBasic]

Hey look I'm getting back on topic!

Don't have a camera so...

http://www.lojadoipod.com.br/images/mge-sduuy234.jpg


Saw it at Frys for $15. Even though I already have all three I couldn't help myself. XD
Dude...it's all good. No shame in having +5 copies of every MGS game made...

It's kind of like...the culmination of your copies is the awesomeness count. Right? (That's how I think of my stuff anyways... T_T)

[sora4126]

Dude...it's all good. No shame in having +5 copies of every MGS game made...

It's kind of like...the culmination of your copies is the awesomeness count. Right? (That's how I think of my stuff anyways... T_T)

Well these are different than the ones I had before, these have that European Extreme difficulty and a whole bunch of other extras. I believe it's the one with Peep Show mode for MGS3. XD

[QBasic]

Dude...it's all good. No shame in having +5 copies of every MGS game made...

It's kind of like...the culmination of your copies is the awesomeness count. Right? (That's how I think of my stuff anyways... T_T)

Well these are different than the ones I had before, these have that European Extreme difficulty and a whole bunch of other extras. I believe it's the one with Peep Show mode for MGS3. XD
Ah o.o. So you never bought Substance and Subsistence before?

[sora4126]

Ah o.o. So you never bought Substance and Subsistence before?

Nope, I've only had SoL and SE. So I anticipate European Extreme giving me something to do for a month, tops.

[QBasic]

Ah o.o. So you never bought Substance and Subsistence before?

Nope, I've only had SoL and SE. So I anticipate European Extreme giving me something to do for a month, tops.
Well, so you know, you're getting the full package Substance wise.

But concerning Subsistance...if you can hunt down the original, it's much better in the long run, thanks to all the goodies the second disc packs.

[Camanche]

Nothing to see here? Heh heh.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/Zausticaa/dualstrike.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/Zausticaa/Okamiboxart.jpg

[SickleCellAnemia]

Got my Amazon order, the free shipping option was pretty fast, the box it came in smelled like cheese though...
http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=147
Gears I got from Gamestop.

[System_Error]

http://i7.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/0e/37/c045_2.JPG
9.96
http://i7.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/19/e3/58ca_2.JPG
19.96

stole images from eBay because my brother stole my camera til Thanksgiving.

[RayFoxSith]

Dead Space: Downfall and Riviera on PSP.

[Flußkönig]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Funkygish/DSC00042.jpg

Got DQ IV in the mail on Friday. Thanks Amazon for saving me from having to pay the ridiculous SE DS tax.

[Crabman]

I don't have a camera (I know! I'm sorry ;_; ) but I bought these on the weekend:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WE4T67BSL._SS500_.jpg

They're pretty big...about 10cm in diameter.

Next I plan on installing speakers in saucepans and using thse for headphones :D

[Yazarc]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/yazarc/IMG00172.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/yazarc/IMG00170.jpg

These were given to me for free as I mentioned earlier in the thread....Finally got around to taking a picture. Both in perfect working condition, I might add.

[Crabman]

A Super NES that isn't yellow? These things actually exist?!?

What games did you get?

I wish someone gave me a free Super Nintendo :(

[jeffx]

I still have my SNES + Mario Paint

BUT I LOST THE FRIKKIN MOUSE (ages ago)

[Yazarc]

Nothing too noteworthy in the games I got. Typical Mario fare really since my friend wasn't huge on games. I already have a decent sized collection of my own. I do now own two copies of Castlevania 4. When I was testing it out, I popped my copy of Chrono Trigger in (which I bought brand new...I was probably 15 when I started that save file) and I was pleasantly surprised to see that my battery hadn't gone dead and my original files were there from all those years ago.

For the NES, the only game I really liked out of the dozen or so in the box was the NES version of Tiny Toons which I played a lot as a kid.

[Luna]

Sorry if this is really big =3

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/InsneClwnBoy/CIMG2327.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/InsneClwnBoy/CIMG2326.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/InsneClwnBoy/CIMG2316.jpg

[Hamel]

Soul Eater is awesome

[Luna]

Indeed, They had it at SugoiCon and I whored myself out to get those =3

[Zephyr]

Sorry if this is really big =3


The Spoils is fricken awesome. I never did get my cards from the beta handouts they promised though.


Anyway, I got Eternal Poison and the art book.

[dragonlife29]

Indeed, They had it at SugoiCon and I whored myself out to get those =3:lol:

It's actually named that!?

Gah...it makes me think of some YouTube comments XD

"OMG, *insert anime character name here* is so kawaii desu ne" (or however that goes) :P

[Luna]

The Spoils is fricken awesome. I never did get my cards from the beta handouts they promised though.

Anyway, I got Eternal Poison and the art book.

My local comic shop was selling those box's of 13 packs for a buck each. (Thats less than 10 cents a pack)
My Eternal Poison doesn't come in till friday, im to lazy to go to gamestop and got it off amazon.

Indeed, They had it at SugoiCon and I whored myself out to get those =3:lol:

It's actually named that!?

Gah...it makes me think of some YouTube comments XD

"OMG, *insert anime character name here* is so kawaii desu ne" (or however that goes) :P

Yes, yes it is.

So, you like anime? Hate fangirls?


Also, I got persona 2 EP yesterday =3

[System_Error]

http://i5.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/1d/4a/55dc_1.JPG
4.99

http://i19.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/1b/53/c550_2.JPG
9.99

[dragonlife29]

I like anime, but I wouldn't say I know what's what.

If it helps, my favorite anime is the Tenchi Muyo OVAs.

I don't like fangirls, no; that is, if they're really, really, obnoxious.

[sora4126]

I don't like fangirls, no; that is, if they're really, really, obnoxious.

Those can be the best kinds of fangirls. Especially if you have a sexual innuendo conversation/contest with them. However, next con I go to I'm gonna be in a skit... so hopefully I won't die from being glomped.

[kolaces]

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm105/penguinpal23/DSCN1449.jpg

This finally came from Amazon yesterday.

Also downloaded Pixel Junk Eden.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Luminous Arc 2 + Artbook
Megaman ZX Advent
Wartech: Senko No Ronde
S.L.A.I.
Lost Planet: Colonies Edition

Went to Circuit City and cleaned out a few more cheap games. Still waiting for the big price drop to pick up even more stuff.

[Fuyukaze]

This stuff I got on the trip to North Carolina during the weekend. Didnt expect to get anything due to the nature of the trip but happy I managed to get what I did.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0004-2.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0009-1.jpg
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0007.jpg

This stuff I got today. First time in ages I bought so many games new all at once, I think my wallet started crying a bit.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0003-1.jpg

Was nice finding so many Genesis shooters for dirt cheap. Even better finding Baroque on the PS2 for a change. Now, if I could only find the last .hack game for under $20.....

[Gen Eric Gui]

If you have a Gamecrazy near you, and you're talking about .hack//GU, they sell the last volume for $18.

[Fuyukaze]

If you have a Gamecrazy near you, and you're talking about .hack//GU, they sell the last volume for $18.
I have 2 within a 20 minute drive from my house (around 6 more if I drive an hour, no want long drive!) but neither have it. Actualy, their RPG selection in general has began to thin out over the past couple months with Persona 3 being the rarity that sticks around. I figure it being the non FES edition, missing soundtrack, and being $6 more then the FES release has kept it there all this time.

[Thunder-Slash]

I gots meself some:

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/6/949616_106428_front.jpg

Also got Half-Life for 98 cents on Steam!

[Tears of Ash]

In the last couple of weeks I picked up the following:

Virtual Boy system
Mario's Tennis
Korg DS-10
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
Sega CD/Genesis w/Sonic 2
Mortal Kombat (Sega CD)
COTTON original soundtrack
Wario Land (Virtual boy))

Everything after Guilty Gear hasn't actually shown up in the mail yet. >_>

[sora4126]

My phone died so I got a new one. (Again, no digital camera so don't kill me... yet. Maybe next semester.)

http://www.wirefly.com/images/phones/samsung_a837k_att_z1.jpg

[Camanche]

My phone died so I got a new one. (Again, no digital camera so don't kill me... yet. Maybe next semester.)

http://www.wirefly.com/images/phones/samsung_a837k_att_z1.jpg

You're able to find cell phones WITHOUT cameras in them? The cheapest, crappiest phones here still have voice command recognition and are capable of recording video as a minimum. I'm not kidding.

[Gen Eric Gui]

If you have a Gamecrazy near you, and you're talking about .hack//GU, they sell the last volume for $18.
I have 2 within a 20 minute drive from my house (around 6 more if I drive an hour, no want long drive!) but neither have it. Actualy, their RPG selection in general has began to thin out over the past couple months with Persona 3 being the rarity that sticks around. I figure it being the non FES edition, missing soundtrack, and being $6 more then the FES release has kept it there all this time.

I dunno if they still do it, but ask them if they can order it form another store. They used to be able to order a game from anywhere in the state if it was in their system.

[Flußkönig]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Funkygish/OD.jpg

Received OD and some DS screen protectors in the mail yesterday.

[Hamel]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r309/shikikun/Sub3/EP.jpg
About time Amazon eyezoommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[SickleCellAnemia]

my favorite anime is the Tenchi Muyo OVAs.
OMG I looooove Tenchi!
http://www.arlus.exelements.net/forum/download/file.php?id=150
Found theresia.

[sora4126]

You're able to find cell phones WITHOUT cameras in them? The cheapest, crappiest phones here still have voice command recognition and are capable of recording video as a minimum. I'm not kidding.

No, it has a camera, it's just really small. It's next to the AT&T logo. As small as it is the quality is better than my old one. And this does all that other stuff you find as a minimum as well. Plus they gave me a free headset (No, not bluetooth headset, an actual wired one. I don't like bluetooth) so I can talk while driving now.

[sdragon21]

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8383/tosboxartlb0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ViolenceJack]

http://www.sharkme.net/graphics/albums/userpics/10002/Nov08.jpg

[System_Error]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bnJ5%2B3pFL._AA280_.jpg

sorry bout stock photo but as I said I lack a digital Cam at this moment.

[Thunder-Slash]

Still waiting for my Eternal Poison from Amazon. It's stuck in Washington according to the tracker.

[Crabman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/guyanesenerdalisticboi/2.jpg

Hell yeah! I won't play it till a couple weeks from now though...I have exams coming up :(

I found out how to email pictures to myself on the phone! :)

[Soushi_Grapple]

Had an essay due tonight so couldnt get pics, but this week I snagged:
Grim Grimoire (complete, used) $19.99
Blade Dancer (complete, used) $19.99
Luminous Arc 2 w/artbook
Eternal Posion w/artbook

And I still have to get Persona 4+guide and KH:Re:COM in December ><; (already preordered all three)

[SickleCellAnemia]

At Crabman: Nice!

[Luna]

@System Error
Is it good? I would get it if I had the system


Haha, its fun hearing everyone else talking about there exams/essays this week.

I'm right with ya =/

[DamnedToBeFree]

Lack of Last Remnant spoils is disappointing.

[Gen Eric Gui]

Mine's in the mail; I did the $40 deal at Amazon.



I just got my Persona 3 Hero figurine in the mail.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/2646/caa21ir5.th.jpg (http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=caa21ir5.jpg)http://img92.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Image ripped form eBay because no camera.

Does anyone know how to put on his little attachments? The instructions are in Japanese, and it looks like you're just supposed to pull his arm off to change to the tarot card, and pull his torso apart to add the belt, but I don't want to do EITHER until I know that's actually what you are supposed to do. I payed over $70 for this damn thing and to hell if I'm going to break it.

[Luna]

I think you should just rip its arm off, sounds like a wonderful idea lol [/sarcasm]

Awesome figure anywho

I got DDS1 Deluxe box with soundtrack today =3
DDS2 is in the mail

[ViolenceJack]

I'll try out LR first Damned, when it becomes available for rental.. Hollywood Video said they'll likely get it in on Fri (28th), then I'll make up my mind, though I dont have a HDTV so it might not be readable at all for me :(

[Terash Cas]

No digital camera...

Got Kartia, Wild Arms and Wild Arms 2 for $10 each at a local gamestore today.

Other thigs bought this months Valkyrie Chronicles, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of a New World, Odin Sphere, Tales of Legendia, Etrian Odyssey I and II, Persona 2 EP reprint and next week Chrono Trigger will be out for the DS.

[Thunder-Slash]

WHAAAT?! My Eternal Poison is all the way at Florida! (Destination is Arizona.)

[Kain Mare]

Terash; Kartia, I love that game. First game I ever bought on my own. Cost 40 USD at Wal*mart and I haven't stopped playing it yet.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0733.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0734.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0735.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0736.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0737.jpg

Finally took some pictures. Missing from there is Claymore Vol. 1 Box, Ergo Proxy and a few manga that I already read.

[Thunder-Slash]

Terash; Kartia, I love that game. First game I ever bought on my own. Cost 40 USD at Wal*mart and I haven't stopped playing it yet.





http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0737.jpg

Finally took some pictures. Missing from there is Claymore Vol. 1 Box, Ergo Proxy and a few manga that I already read.

You are one lucky bastard.

[System_Error]

http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/1a/22/2a53_2.JPG

free from some website

[Hamel]

http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/1a/22/2a53_2.JPG

free from some website

That's what they all say

[Flußkönig]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Funkygish/DSC00055.jpg

Picked up TLR on Friday, plus a computer monitor (early Christmas present) and xbox 360 HD VGA cables, since the text was very small and blurred on my sd set.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff23/Funkygish/DSC00051.jpg

[Crabman]

^is the text really that bad? I planned on buying the game when I got home from school to play on my 32" SDTV. Do you think it would still be blurry?

It wouldn't be a bad excuse to buy a monitor :D

[Kakizaki]

Wow Flu, that was crazy quick on the HD monitor decision. I'm curious about your impressions of it.

[Flußkönig]

^is the text really that bad? I planned on buying the game when I got home from school to play on my 32" SDTV. Do you think it would still be blurry?

It wouldn't be a bad excuse to buy a monitor :D

Yeah, my set is 36" inch, so I would assume so. The problem is that the game doesn't support 4:3 at all so if you play on a sd set there will be bars at the bottom and top of the screen further mushing the letters and numbers even more than most 360 games.

Don't get me wrong, even though it was small and blurry I could still make pretty much everything important out except some of the numbers, but it was giving me headache.

Wow Flu, that was crazy quick on the HD monitor decision. I'm curious about your impressions of it.

Yeah, it was interesting how that ended up working out. My friend saw it in BJ's and told me about it and it ended up being the same model that I was going to order from Newegg.com except it was $20 cheaper. There were only two left so she picked one up as my Christmas present. She was nice enough (<3) to let me use it a little earlier when we saw how small the text looked on my sd set.

The picture quality looks really nice and crisp. The only real problem I noticed was some light bleeding through on the top and bottom of the screen when the picture was black, but otherwise it wasn't noticeable. It was also kind of hard getting used to the smaller screen at first, but that didn't last long. Finally, you will need some way to play audio if the monitor doesn't have the proper inputs/ speakers.

I ended up using a old ass boom box.

[Kain Mare]

Terash; Kartia, I love that game. First game I ever bought on my own. Cost 40 USD at Wal*mart and I haven't stopped playing it yet.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0737.jpg

Finally took some pictures. Missing from there is Claymore Vol. 1 Box, Ergo Proxy and a few manga that I already read.

You are one lucky bastard.
o 3o;;
Is it really that good? I saw it at GameStop and said... "Oh. Atlus." and bought it.

[Zephyr]

^I haven't played that particular Wizardry title, but I used to have one on NES back in the day. Pretty awesome for its time.

[DamageCity]

http://image.yodobashi.com/product/a/12103/100000001001027938/M000047686710001.jpg

[RayFoxSith]

Deus Ex: The Conspiracy.

[Fuyukaze]

Terash; Kartia, I love that game. First game I ever bought on my own. Cost 40 USD at Wal*mart and I haven't stopped playing it yet.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y103/Sempai-san/Camera%20Pictures/IMG_0737.jpg

Finally took some pictures. Missing from there is Claymore Vol. 1 Box, Ergo Proxy and a few manga that I already read.

You are one lucky bastard.
o 3o;;
Is it really that good? I saw it at GameStop and said... "Oh. Atlus." and bought it.

I think it's more rare then anything. Just check ebay prices. I dont know if it's any good as I've never been able to track down a copy but the Wizardry series was never a disapointment for me so I'm not sure how this one would be.

[Crabman]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/guyanesenerdalisticboi/yakuza2.jpg

Buy one, get one free at Roger's Video :) Cost me 10 bucks in total!

[Luna]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/guyanesenerdalisticboi/yakuza2.jpg

Buy one, get one free at Roger's Video :) Cost me 10 bucks in total!

GUILTY GEAR!!! <33
Both those for 10, dang

~~~Edit~~~

Also, literally, as I posted this look what just came in the mail =D
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d111/InsneClwnBoy/CIMG2331.jpg

[Crabman]

Magna Carta, nice :) I heard alot about that game; heard it's alright.

Would you mind telling me the basic controls for GGXXAC? My game didn't come with an instruction manual :(

[SickleCellAnemia]

Would you mind telling me the basic controls for GGXXAC? My game didn't come with an instruction manual :(
Last time I checked the default controls, Square is punch, X is Kick, Triangle is Slash, Circle is Heavy Slash, and R1 is Dust. But you can go into the options and tweak the controls to your liking (like if you're using a stick or if you want one of the buttons on the PS2 controller to be multiple button presses to make Roman Cancelling easier).

[frequency]

Nice, you got the Rune Factory 2 squirrel! Much smaller than I anticipated...

Amazon left me out of the first shipment, so I don't think I'll get it. Which makes me sad. I could've given it as a gift to my neice (yeah, I'm cheap).

[Luna]

Magna Carta, nice :) I heard alot about that game; heard it's alright.

Would you mind telling me the basic controls for GGXXAC? My game didn't come with an instruction manual :(

This is your holy grail for GGXXAC
http://www.dustloop.com/

It has every characters combo's, adv combos, teir list, opponent list. etc


Im so happy I got that stuff, i kinda pre-ordered it a few days before the release. im lucky =D


I can't play any of these games -_- Im so busy finishing all my projects.. sigh

[DamageCity]

http://image4.play-asia.com/640/7q/pa.139363.1.jpg

[Kakizaki]

^Let me know what you think.

[Olethros]

^+^^ I'm curious as well. I'll probably pick it up after the holidays.

[Soushi_Grapple]

Magna Carta, nice :) I heard alot about that game; heard it's alright.

Would you mind telling me the basic controls for GGXXAC? My game didn't come with an instruction manual :(

I tried to play Magna Carta; ended up keeping the outer box/extras and trading off the game because it was way too confusing in the battle system. I'll pick up just the game again eventually..

[Olethros]

^ I like/respect Atlus and all, but Magna Carta was a disaster. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. If you managed to escape unharmed, I'd suggest you thank your patron god and move on.

[Hamel]

I actully liked Magna Carta... >:

[SlaughterX]

I was luckily working a temp position at GameStop when that game came out, so I got to borrow it for free. Luckily the few hours I spent playing it was enough to make me transfer over that preorder credit. :)

Anyway I got this from work a few days ago...

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb181/Genma_Gouki/IMGP0299.jpg

I will post the rest of the stuff I got this month later...

[Balrog]

http://www.freewebs.com/pandaga/NovSpoils.JPG

Also picked up Persona 2 but forgot to take a pic :\

[DamageCity]

^Let me know what you think.


It actually reminds me a lot of "D" atmosphere wise, Shadowgate gameplay wise. Very ambient. I'm glad Aksys has the balls to put out horror games.

[Crabman]

ZOE2!!

I wanted that game four years before I had a PS2!

[Fuyukaze]

http://www.freewebs.com/pandaga/NovSpoils.JPG

Also picked up Persona 2 but forgot to take a pic :\
Nice find on the Ogre Battle and Intelligent Qube. Those are two very fun games. Ok, Ogre Battle's a given but IQ never gets any respect these days reguardless how fun.

[System_Error]

http://i11.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/01/ag/ec11_2.JPG

[Hamel]

http://i11.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/01/ag/ec11_2.JPG

I have this game for years
still wrapped never opened
I wish I could stop time to finish all of my games

[Luna]

I need to find a store that still sells PSX games. Our gamestop just abandoned all of them =/

Also, I got these sweet coke bottle, it looks like a potion. I'll take a picture when I get home later tonight.

[Arcana]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5177/p1000626ed0.th.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1000626ed0.jpg)

Voilà! The only RPG that I own...So3 is missing because a friend of mine borrowed it from me.
They're all PAL versions.

[RayFoxSith]

Picked up Chrono Trigger DS yesterday. I'd better see more people with it here.

[Esoteric]

^Why would I buy a game that I own and have already played? Also, why would I give money to people who AREN'T the original developers of the game?

[Gen Eric Gui]

Why should I pay money for a terrible game that I already beat?

[SlaughterX]

CT is far from terrible, however I've already bought the game twice and I'll be damned if I spend $40 on yet another port of this game, even if it is my favorite game of all time.

[Zephyr]

^Why would I buy a game that I own and have already played? Also, why would I give money to people who AREN'T the original developers of the game?

You mean Squaresoft? *scratches head*

I can't speak for you, but for me, I'll buy it for the simple reasons that:
1. It's one the the best RPG's I've played, so it's an all-time favorite of mine (meaning I'll play it again).
2. This is the definitive (best) version.
3. Oh, and the original is on an old cartridge system. My SNES isn't exactly reliable anymore... the same probably applies to at least some people.

I bought it for PSX in Final Fantasy Chronicles, but it suffered from serious slowdown that ruined the experience. The extra features like the anime cutscenes, which told more of the storyline and were just plain cool, the bestiary, and the development artwork, were nice. Maybe they weren't enough to justify buying that remake over the SNES original, but I of course didn't have the original.

The DS port keeps the features of Chronicles, doesn't suffer from the load times, added two dungeons, and a new alternative ending to the game. When the price goes down it's an obvious choice for me.

A lesser game wouldn't be worth it. Chrono Trigger is.

---------------
Spoils: Luminous Arc 2 and art book.

[Gen Eric Gui]

I found CT to be a generically terrible game.


Went BACK to Circuit City today since the sale % went up AGAIN.

Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Patapon
F.E.A.R.
Magical Starsign

[System_Error]

http://i24.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/1f/3f/6f2b_1.JPG
http://i16.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/1f/49/37db_1.JPG

[Fuyukaze]

Yesterday wasnt so bad. Forgot to get my pre-order of Chrono Trigger though. The mail was the best with Ikaruga. Finaly, I can play the damn game and see what all the fuss is over it.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f92/FuyukazeFK/tn_DCP_0001-1.jpg

[SlaughterX]

Why didn't you just buy it on XBLA?

[Fuyukaze]

Why didn't you just buy it on XBLA?
Dont have a 360, a bit hard and useless to do without one.

[SlaughterX]

Just realized you quoted Balrog... thought that was you that bought L4D on the 360. Anyway it's bout time you jumped in anyway hommes. :)

[Arcana]

@Fuyukaze: Star Ocean First Departure @.@

[Flußkönig]

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Mushishi Volume 6

[Hamel]

Is Mushishi's manga as good as the anime?

[Flußkönig]

Is Mushishi's manga as good as the anime? Yeah definitely. The manga has already gone well past the last episode of the anime (at least from what I remember).

[Hamel]

Is Mushishi's manga as good as the anime? Yeah definitely. The manga has already gone well past the last episode of the anime (at least from what I remember).

Another manga I need to get
Thanks

[Soushi_Grapple]

I would buy the CT DS port if I had the $$, but thats saved for Persona 4 and Re:COM next month.

I have the other 2 versions of CT, only got to Lavos on the SNES version, my gf stole the PSX version lol; If anything though, this is the best version to buy. The SNES one is (or at least was) quite expensive complete, the PSX version had horrible loading times and added cutscenes; the DS has all that those two had including a new ending, monster arena, cutscenes, movie viewer ect. The price is average, too. =)

My only real complaint about CT DS is that everyone is starting to complain about CC... CC is one of my favorite games of all time (played it before I got Trigger, too..).

I'm working on my second playthrough of Star Ocean FD, but its not really quenching my thirst for Star Ocean SE, which got pushed back =(

[Gen Eric Gui]

Wii Fit
The Skull Man - Vol. 1-7
The Last Remnant

I bought Wii Fit because I'm fed up with being a semi-fatlus and because I have more money than brains and willpower combined. Skull Man looks badass and they had the complete set for $25 so I went for it. Last Remnant arrived in the mail today, and hopefully I can play it on my SDTV.

[jeffx]

^ I really don't mean to be condescending, but I'm saying this as a gym addict/health nut: hit the threadmill if you want to see real results. I'm not sure Wii Fit can help you burn through 500 calories per day!

If the gym scares you or you truly have that much money, consider investing in an elliptical trainer. You can easily use it while playing games or watching sports/TV/anime, etc. They're not even that expensive, I got mine for 200$!

[Flebsqueeb]

Wii Fit - because I have more money than brains.
The Skull Man - Vol. 1-7
The Last Remnant

I bought Wii Fit because I'm fed up with being a semi-fatlus and because I have more money than brains and willpower combined. Skull Man looks badass and they had the complete set for $25 so I went for it. Last Remnant arrived in the mail today, and hopefully I can play it on my SDTV.

Wii Fit, is bommmmmb.

[Gen Eric Gui]

^ I really don't mean to be condescending, but I'm saying this as a gym addict/health nut: hit the threadmill if you want to see real results. I'm not sure Wii Fit can help you burn through 500 calories per day!

If the gym scares you or you truly have that much money, consider investing in an elliptical trainer. You can easily use it while playing games or watching sports/TV/anime, etc. They're not even that expensive, I got mine for 200$!

I've been going to a gym for 2 years and I haven't seen any results.

So I'm trying something new. I'm still going to go to the gym, this is more to help augment it when I can't make it to the gym(The gym I go to is like an hour away...I can't always drop everything to drive out there.)

[Kakizaki]

^ I really don't mean to be condescending, but I'm saying this as a gym addict/health nut: hit the threadmill if you want to see real results. I'm not sure Wii Fit can help you burn through 500 calories per day!

If the gym scares you or you truly have that much money, consider investing in an elliptical trainer. You can easily use it while playing games or watching sports/TV/anime, etc. They're not even that expensive, I got mine for 200$!

I would tend to agree with you.

If you have been going to the gym for two years and not seeing results, you are doing something radically wrong or, no offense, are BSing about going to the gym.

I can say this with a fair degree of certainty after lifting and running off and on for 10 plus years and back on it consistently for the last 2 years straight. The only people that don't generally see results are the ones that are kidding themselves (going every now and again), don't plan a regimen, and don't take diet into consideration.

Having a gym an hour away probably doesn't help. I live in the middle of no where and my gym is about 15 minutes away. If you live in a urban area, there seems to be 24 hour fitness places like every couple of minutes -- at least it seems that way in the Twin Cities.

[Gen Eric Gui]

I can assure you that I know what I'm doing when I go to the gym, and that my diet is hardly the problem.

And the gym I go to is the closest and most convenient 24-hour gym in my area. That I can also assure you. I've done my research and I know/do my ####. It hasn't helped at all.

I don't really know why I have to defend this purchase, but as I already said I bought it as a supplemental to my current workout, not as a replacement. I know it's not going to replace the gym, and I have no intentions of passing it off as such. But it gives me something interesting to do at home that keeps my ass off the couch, and it's something I can do a lot more regularly and reliably than having to drive all the way over to my gym. I was highly skeptical of the thing at first myself, but I've got a pile of testimonials from people who say it works and helps, and I've done it first hand and know it's at least mildly interesting and keeps you interested in doing it daily. Which is something I need, because the gym is boring as ####.


I already did a 30 minute run with it today, and by the end I was sweating and my sides hurt, which in my experience is a good sign. If I keep building it up from there, I figure it'll be a good base to actually lose something.

[jeffx]

No need to defend the purchase! I actually wouldn't mind trying Wii Fit but I find it's way too expensive considering its primary purpose and the great results you can (normally) get with traditional cardiovascular excercise. Anyway it's good to read that you're at least having fun with it!

Do you live near a university or campus? Those generally offer gyms memberships to non-students. I don't know how you can deal with driving 2 hours to use a gym; mine is walking distance. Like I said an elliptical machine isn't even that expensive these days and will get you great results!

oh and the "gym is boring" attitude has to go!!! that I'm not sure I can help you with though... I'd go 7 days a week if I had time.

Anyway I know this is a touchy subject, sorry then, but I'm rooting for ya or anyone who wants to get in shape. OK back to the spoils now ... ;)

[DamageCity]

oh and the "gym is boring" attitude has to go!!!


Yeah I'm sorry Gen but are you expecting a video game to suddenly make you not lazy?


I think you should have to defend this purchase.

[Kakizaki]

I already did a 30 minute run with it today, and by the end I was sweating and my sides hurt, which in my experience is a good sign. If I keep building it up from there, I figure it'll be a good base to actually lose something.

If 30 minutes from Wii fit made you sweat and ache, you weren't doing something correct in those 2 years going to a gym. In one summer I increased my running distance from 3 to 7 miles -- actually less than 3 months. In about 2 months I drastically increased my max bench about year back. Wii fit shouldn't kick your butt if have been going to the gym for 2 years.

As jeffx said, and I assume as someone who goes to the gym he can probably see right through people in regards to this, the biggest thing is the attitude. People like to make excuses for themselves. I can't tell you how many friends have I seen fall to this mindset. I can almost guarantee that if you think the gym is boring, you most likely made excuses not to go, cut your workouts short, or just didn't bother doing stuff correctly. Not a knock on you, but I see this all the time. I used to spend nearly 2 hours or more at a time, 5 days a week lifting with running to supplement that. I have seen a thing or two and by all accounts, I am a lightweight compared to a lot of guys at my gym.

You don't have to defend the purchase at all. I have no problem with people wanting Wii fit. That wasn't my point. It was that if you really have been going to a gym for 2 years consistently, you are doing something (more likely lack of something) very, very wrong.

[Fuyukaze]

Just realized you quoted Balrog... thought that was you that bought L4D on the 360. Anyway it's bout time you jumped in anyway hommes. :)
Eh, the 360 looks nice but for now I've got my eyes on the PSP. I realize it's limitations, I've seen it's liabrary, and I know it's good points vs. bad points but there's two things going for it over the 360. I have games for it and the majority of what I want can be had for $30 or less (majority under $20). The 360 will wait till next year, for now, it's PSP time.

[dragonlife29]

Too lazy to snap a pic, but I bought Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles.

[SlaughterX]

Well this rounds up the month for me. Sucks I won't be playing any of the bottom row anytime soon.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb181/Genma_Gouki/IMGP0306.jpg

[DarkShear]

I bought Titan Quest and the Titan Quest expansion for $10 off of Steam. I'm dizzownloading them right now.

[RayFoxSith]

Bought seasons 1-3 of Slayers off my friend for $20 only.

And I also got Yggdra Union PSP.

Been looking around for a Wizardry title, too.

[Master Zombots]

I bought Luminous Arc 2 this month. Master of the Monster Lair came early this month as well.