The PSP version has a lot of added stuff and has no downside I can think of, so it's easily the better version. Plus the series works better on a handheld, at least for me. Disgaea 2 is in no way a bad game, btw., the story is the worst of all games with a main character you just want to punch in the face, but mechanics-wise it's my favorite in the series.
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The PSP version has a lot of added stuff and has no downside I can think of, so it's easily the better version. Plus the series works better on a handheld, at least for me. Disgaea 2 is in no way a bad game, btw., the story is the worst of all games with a main character you just want to punch in the face, but mechanics-wise it's my favorite in the series.
Servizio
I don't really need a tag, but I figured I'd get one to make people jealous. Is it working?
A question of trope identification. I've identified but can't quite seem to put a name to a trope I've noticed, wondering if anyone knows what it's called and maybe even have an idea of origin.
You know how robots these days sound a lot like animals? Some examples.
Half Life 2 Hunter vocalizations. Pretty much all of the combine, really. Gunships and Striders too.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Gekkos. I picked the gekkos but come to think of it, the Metal Gear Rex had a whole mecha godzilla thing going for it in the first MGS, and all of the Metal Gears have had animal aspects to them.
Oblivion's drones. Fairly similar to the gekko's moos, in my opinion. Bonus comparison.
There's tropes about robot voices and evil voices, but I can't seem to find one for "Non-Anthropomorphic Robot Sounds Like An Animal To Make It More Familiar And Relatable."
You know how robots these days sound a lot like animals? Some examples.
Half Life 2 Hunter vocalizations. Pretty much all of the combine, really. Gunships and Striders too.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Gekkos. I picked the gekkos but come to think of it, the Metal Gear Rex had a whole mecha godzilla thing going for it in the first MGS, and all of the Metal Gears have had animal aspects to them.
Oblivion's drones. Fairly similar to the gekko's moos, in my opinion. Bonus comparison.
There's tropes about robot voices and evil voices, but I can't seem to find one for "Non-Anthropomorphic Robot Sounds Like An Animal To Make It More Familiar And Relatable."
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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Razer Naga 2014 vs. Logitech G600?
SailorCosmos
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I think this is the trope you are looking for.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NoisyNature
Sickboy007
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Fellas I remember reading a great article about Valve and its use of logos, fonts and design for Portal 2. Anyone can find it?
DeviantBoi
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I'm looking to get a UPS battery backup for my TV and PS4.
If I would like a 10-15 minute window when the power goes out, what type do I need?
I have a 46" Sony Bravia and a PS4. I would also have my cable box and PS3 plugged, but that could go into the non-battery plugs.
If I would like a 10-15 minute window when the power goes out, what type do I need?
I have a 46" Sony Bravia and a PS4. I would also have my cable box and PS3 plugged, but that could go into the non-battery plugs.
SwiftDeath
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What wattage is your TV? Or at least the model number so we can look it up I guess
Hello GAF. Well, I have some stupid questions about consoles/handhelds as I used to prefer playing games only on the PC:
a) I've read that the PS2 slim will scratch the game disc while it's being played. Is this an issue with all PS2 slim models? What's the best option for reducing the chances of disc damage?
b) How durable are the DS and Gameboy Advance cartridges (assuming that I take good care of them and don't do anything stupid)
c) What is the average "shelf life" for the Nintendo Advance SP handheld, Dreamcast, PS2, and PS3? What are the chances of them breaking down, not starting up at all, crashing etc?
d) Are there any websites you'd recommend for buying games for the above mentioned consoles? (aside from GAF Sell and Thread or eBay)
a) I've read that the PS2 slim will scratch the game disc while it's being played. Is this an issue with all PS2 slim models? What's the best option for reducing the chances of disc damage?
b) How durable are the DS and Gameboy Advance cartridges (assuming that I take good care of them and don't do anything stupid)
c) What is the average "shelf life" for the Nintendo Advance SP handheld, Dreamcast, PS2, and PS3? What are the chances of them breaking down, not starting up at all, crashing etc?
d) Are there any websites you'd recommend for buying games for the above mentioned consoles? (aside from GAF Sell and Thread or eBay)
They'll price match a straight game discount without any hassle, but any sort of "bundle" most big box stores (inc Target/Best Buy) will try to ignore - deals like "buy 2 get 1 free", "buy this game, get this for free or discounted". YMMV as you might get lucky with the right clerk.
Basically indestructible. I've never had one stop working.
Not sure about Dreamcast, but Nintendo systems are generally extremely durable. Have had a PS3 since 2009 and a PS2 since probably 2005 and never had a problem with either.
99gamers is good, but since it's a trading site, you can only buy so much before you have to sell some of your own stuff. I think you can purchase 4 games for every 1 you sell or something like that. Good prices though.
archnemesis
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I haven't heard of this before and I doubt it's common. My original fat PS2, however, did scratch discs just before it stopped working completely. I suggest you buy a slim and hope for the best.
All of my carts still work. You will have to replace the batteries in GameBoy Advance cartridges eventually. Nothing lasts forever though and you might want to look up emulation if you're interested in playing your games in the future.[/quote]
All consumer hardware products have a non-zero failure rate. Things break and you should be prepared to replace them eventually. I still have many functional systems in my basement (Game & Watch, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Super Nintendo, etc). The only systems that are gone is a launch model PS2 and a Vita. It doesn't mean that those systems had unusually high failure rate. The statistics remain the same and even with low failure rates some customers will end up with broken systems, and with time the number of failures will accumulate.
(this is supposedly a realistic chart although I'm not sure how reliable it is)
I would start by searching Amazon.com.
As a kid, I lost my copy of metroid fusion and found it like two years later where it had fallen behind the washer/dryer that we had. Blew on it a bit, popped it in and it worked great, still had my old saves and everything. I'm still amazed when I look at how beat up that cart is that it works.
SuperAngelo64
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So I'm getting a 3DS next month. I want to get the XL, but I'm curious if the bigger screen and resolution make the games more 'pixely' than on a normal 3DS.
Slappers Only
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Why is the Nintendo Gamecube initialized as GCN?
I've always wondered this.
I've always wondered this.
Pope Benedict XVI
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This is a question about Steve Jackson's Sorcery. There's a famous and beautiful piece of classical music that plays when the spellbook is open. It's something I've heard before, outside the game, but I don't know what it's called or who the composer is. I wonder can anyone help me with this?
Admiral Woofington
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How do I check if my PS4 is still under warranty and how do I buy the extended Sony warranty via the PSN store?
……forgetit
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not sure how to check the status, but extended Warranties are on the PlayStation Store
Kontergurke
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Technically yes, as the sceen size is bigger but the resolution is the same as on the original. However, I would strongly suggest to try out both handhelds and compare them, maybe at a store or from a friend. Many users don't mind the slightly bigger pixels and prefer the bigger screen.
Pope Benedict XVI
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Found the answer to my own stupid question. (It's "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis", composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams)
CrackPebbles
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Hey everyone, can I get some help?
Is there a list of disk only ps3 games? (like not available to download on psn)
Is there a list of disk only ps3 games? (like not available to download on psn)
archnemesis
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It's most likely incomplete, but Wikipedia has a long list of retail games.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_games
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_3_games
eyeball_kid
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Why do PS2 games from PSN run like crap on my OG fat PS3 (with PS2 chip), when apparently they run fine on later PS3 models? Was the PS3's clock speed silently upgraded later on?
Zen_Arcade
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Is there a website where I can find out who wrote the soundtracks for games? I Googled it, but every database I've found has been incomplete. I mainly wanted to find out who did a bunch of the older Mario Kart course themes.
lunchtoast
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Anyone have that gif of that 8bit kid with the hat swag walking, I need it for work thanks.
Revolutionary
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This is a very stupid question that my new Xbox One is making me ask: What exactly constitutes as "inactivity" for the Xbox One?
Because I've left it running on three separate occasions in hope that it would auto shutdown in an hour (as is set in the settings), only to find it still powered on... nearly 8 hours later.
Because I've left it running on three separate occasions in hope that it would auto shutdown in an hour (as is set in the settings), only to find it still powered on... nearly 8 hours later.
Anybody have this issue with Origin?
Basically been trying to verify email and turn on the email code, but the issue is..I don't even get the verify email address email. I even check spam and its been 12+ hours.
Don't think I will use that code thing if I ever get the emails.
Basically been trying to verify email and turn on the email code, but the issue is..I don't even get the verify email address email. I even check spam and its been 12+ hours.
Don't think I will use that code thing if I ever get the emails.
Some are live, some aren't. Fuck-ups do happen. Even video has been botched. Like last year, when Battlefield 4 gameplay footage (?) didn't have any sound.
Can't think of any off live demo mishaps off hand, but I'm sure they're on Youtube. Search for "E3 fail" or whatever and see if you can bear watching.
Can't think of any off live demo mishaps off hand, but I'm sure they're on Youtube. Search for "E3 fail" or whatever and see if you can bear watching.
OnettHansen
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Why aren't there any more games that utilize a fixed camera well?
UpperCaseN
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assassin's creed 4 on ps4 live demo stuttered to a halt and had to be terminated last year
edit: just read the post you were responding to. whether that was a video with some person just pretending to play, dunno. still happened though
I think I remember hearing that the typical practice for stuff that is live is to have a second demo being run through behind stage that they can emergency swap the video to in case of problems. So it starts off with the person on stage actually playing, but if something goes wrong or glitches they can make the quick switch and the stage person just keeps pretending to play.
AlphaTwo00
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My understanding is that actually in many cases, there's a backup presenter who's playing exactly at the same time as the guy in front, so if shit goes down (as it probably will), the flip the switch to show the feed of the backup guy, and the stage person just becomes an actor.
Thanks! Been thinking of getting that for a while actually.
Dr.brain64
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For 360 (latest model):
if I get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter can I hear the GAME AUDIO or is it just for chat audio??
Thanks!
if I get a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter can I hear the GAME AUDIO or is it just for chat audio??
Thanks!
Adam_Roman
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Is there anything different between the SNES, PS1, and DS versions of Chrono Trigger? All I know is the PS1 has longer load times.
Bonus content in the DS version, as well as a new translation, and some of the features the PS1 added like some cinematics. PS1 is widely regarded as the worst version, so I'd avoid that if you're choosing soon.
FunkyLounge
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Do it!
LordBaztion
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Any Assassin's Creed novel worth reading?