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I can usually tell by reading a review, whether or not the reviewer and I are looking for a similiar gameplay experience. The scores also aren't the most important part of a review. Sure, a score lets me get a quick idea of a game. For example, I'm not a huge strategy fan, but if a game has a high score, I might read the review. If the gameplay elements appeal, then I might do more research or download a demo. For me, a review is just a good starting spot and also an easy way to stay up to date on the gaming industry, since I can't play everything.

Hmm, Obsidian has created a Star Wars game and a FR game. Now they are working on Aliens. Do you feel the same way about them?

Whoa, sorry if I'm not cool enough for you Laozi. So they lesson here is to attend frat parties, drink the free beer, and then act condescendingly towards the entire system. Sounds like a riot.

Wow, you seem really bitter about something. What exactly does "store-bought" mean? If you join a club (or a message board) how are the friends you make there any different than those in a fraternity? Nobody is forcing anyone to be friends in a fraternity, and we certainly didn't all get along and sing brotherly hymns together. It's just a group of guys attending the same university. It's a social circle. There are other ways to get socially involved in college, but the Greek system is the most well known. Look, I'm not some hurrah hurrah frat guy who chants brothers for life, but I'm also not going to just dismiss an entire aspect of college based on some stereotype. I always said I'd never marry a sorority chick. I based that on the stereotypical girls that came to our parties. But my wife and mother of my child is greek, and we met at a basement party at my fraternity.

Actually it was based on the college experience of one of the creators of MAD. I don't know, I wouldn't say it was too unrealistic. Hmm, our house was always a mess, there was a lot of parties, there was a Belushi type guy who never seemed to actually go to class, we had a dean who was always trying to shut us down...yep, Animal House.

Maybe acceptance of their inherent gayness now comes in a package deal with their sense of entitlement. Also, wrong thread, so nah Hmm, well I've never hear frat used in a derogatory fashion, but I'm sure it's regional. I went to a fairly low key school and most of the frats were fairly mellow. Of course there are plenty of greeks that fit Laozi's stereotype, but it'd be ignorant to assume that every house is like that. Have you seen Animal House? For every rich white kid frat there is an alternative house.

Maybe acceptance of their inherent gayness now comes in a package deal with their sense of entitlement. Also, wrong thread, so nah Yes, it is the wrong thread, and yet you purposefully responded to it. At least taks just made a simple mistake.

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Does anyone remember Redguard? It was a solid action-adventure title that Bethesda did. So it's not like they are totally limited to Daggerfall/Morrowind/Oblivion games. http://www.elderscrolls.com/tenth_anniv/te...iv-redguard.htm Of course, it was ten years ago. Personally I think they could pull of a fantastic Thief based on the examples Mus gave.

Who's on first?

I didn't drink my freshman year. I still joined a frat and had a good time. You don't have to drink to enjoy college.

Huh, I enjoyed I, Robot. Will Smith is always a good action lead in my opinion. But hey, I don't expect good dialogue out of my action movies, it's just a bonus if it happens. I just watched Blades of Glory. It had some good laughs. Decapitation is funny to me, for some odd reason. I was also impressed that they didn't use any stunt doubles for the skating.

Yep, the fanatical minority are always way more reliable than the gaming press. The gaming press is all wrapped up in what the majority of gamers want and such. That's ridiculous, it's amazing that they can stay in business catering to such an audience!

Whatever, I had some epic lovin' in Jade Empire. Simultaneous lovin' baby. 2 or 3.

Well, maybe this thread can be a reminder...

I don't think Bethesda has any rights to the original Fallout. My understanding was they only purchased the rights to develop Fallout 3. If they had Fallot 1 & 2, I'd actually think they would re-release them sometime soon for advertising.

Um...I don't really think giving away a 12 year old game compares to what Ubisoft is doing, but I appreciate that EA is making the gesture. I'd love to see Fallout available somewhere for free. I don't think I could find a copy anywhere but on Ebay. Heck, I'd even pay Interplay a few bucks for it.

The ads run whenever you load something, whether it is a new game or a reload. It's about 10 seconds long. Burger King.

Wow, what a great deal. Farcry is excellent. I'm running it on high settings and the graphics are just wonderful. The advertisements aren't bothersome at all, although it's a shame they don't have a variety of them. Still, I hope this is a trend for the future. If older games start getting released for free with a few advertisements, I will be very happy.

I'm downloading Far Cry first and then I'll try Prince of Persia. Pretty neat, I haven't played either of these games. They aren't even very old!

I'm excited to see what Bethesda is going to do with IWD3. I was surprised they secured the rights, but I think it's a great fit. Sure, people keep calling it Oblivion with Ice, but I prefer to adopt a wait and see attitude.

I just watched the last two episodes of Knights of Prosperity on ABC.com. While I'm bummed they cancelled one of the only creative shows I've seen on TV lately, at least they had the decency to put the rest of the season up.

Is it worth buying yet?

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=217288&hubname=nhl Marleau signs an extension, meaning the Sharks have some great talent locked up for multiple years. I wasn't surprised about this, although the trade rumors sure were busy. Marleau reminds me a lot of Yzerman and the Red Wings...they went through rough playoff years but they kept a strong core together and dominated in the end. Hopefully the Sharks will do the same.