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It's much more developed, because the mercs are not created by the player. They have relationships with each other and respond differently to different situations. One of my favorite moment in gaming was in JA1. You would sim through the night, and one night a fairly annoying female merc suddenly went missing. Fidel's guilty response was solid gold. You really come to love and hate your team. Anyways, the comedic timing is similiar in both games, as they had the same writers.

You aren't really talking of Xcom, you are talking about Xcom 3. While I liked 3, it doesn't compare to the first two. Back to JA2 though, this is the only game I still load up year after year. It is probably my favorite game of all time. It's much different than Xcom, although the TB combat can be compared. JA2 is about the MERC/AIM personalities. They simply rock. You owe it to yourself to pick up this game. It's remarkable how well it still looks too.

The PC will always be superior to a console system. It's not really a competition. Performance wise, the PC sets the standard. A console can copy a top of the line PC, but by the time it's put into production, newer technology is already available. There are other reasons for getting a console.

I would definitely get a desktop for many reasons. Let me also preface this by saying I was in your exact situation not too long ago, and my desktop got me through college. It broke a few times, but I was able to fix it cheaply. 1. Stability - A desktop is more stable, easier to fix independantly or with the help of someone in the dorms, and will last long enough to get you through school. A laptop will only last 2 years before starting to have issues, especially if you play any games on it. 2. Convenience - Laptops are a concern, not only because of theft. Lugging it around may seem easy at first, but you will find yourself doing this less and less. The battery will only last 3 hours, and finding an outlet isn't always easy. 3. Convenience pt. 2 - It sounds like you will be in the dorms, so you will have a nice little closet...err...room for your desktop. Seriously, Dorm rooms always have a desk for your computer. If you are worried about hauling it home on the breaks, use the money you save on a desktop to buy a flatscreen moniter. That's the heaviest part of a desktop computer anyways. 4. Power - You may think you will be all business at college, and I admire that, but it's BS. You will be playing games. You will want that extra juice that a desktop offers. I did two things at college, I worked harder than I ever had, and I played harder than I ever had. You have time for both, just do the former first.

"The Matador" It was...interesting. I really don't know how to rate it. It was interesting and hard to watch at the same time.

Actually, I almost understood the tube metaphor. He seems to be clumsily pointing out that there is net traffic and it can slow down streaming data. I'm more concerned by all the nonsensical sentences. Still, he's a senator in Alaska. It's the 3rd least populated state in the US. Most people who understand congress are not too concerned about this. The ones who use this as an excuse to bash the US are simply ignorant about US geography and government. I mean, there are plenty of good reasons to bash the US, but this one is rather weak.

Sorry, Samsanov is going to San Jose to play with his buddy Thornton.

I think Vancouver made some good moves though. They needed an overhaul, because that team was basically dead after the whole Bertuzzi incident. It seemed like they were just drained by it. They had enough talent to win, but not the heart. The new look will help get rid of that shadow, and Luongo gives them a shot to win on any given night.

I agree it's rather small for this day and age.

That might be what I need to do, although I'm using the Rockall times as a fun example for the teachers workshop. Thanks Steve and Insomniac. Hades, I agree with you, but I don't think the kids would get it

Natalie Imbruglia looks cold.

I'm working with teachers on how we can improve writing in our schools.

Is English your first language, chos echo?

Well, sports cause emotional responses in both players and fans. You rarely see that in the business world. Arguing on these forums will not stop the fact that Oiler fans will now boo Pronger everywhere he goes. Heck, Shark fans have been booing him for years, and I can't even remember why.

This is seriously making me want to get Eastside Hockey Manager.

I only upgrade the sniper rifle and the pistols. I've been having a blast since I bought this game. I just finished the New Orleans mission and I was really surprised how much it felt like an actual crowd. Good times.

Happy Fourth. Try not to start any fires.

Joffry Lupul will surprise you. He had 9 goals during the playoff run for the Ducks.

That's why I'm thinking Grier might find a place on the Top Scoring Line of Hockey. He's big enough to make some space, and Thornton doesn't need much to make the pass. It will be interesting to see anyways. Chances are he'll play with Goc and Neimenen on the checking line. That sounds like a pesky line to play against.

I'm starting to see the wisdom in Edmonton's move. Those draft picks are pretty serious. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=170411&hubname=nhl Thank heavens San Jose finally made a decent move. I've always liked Grier. He might end up playing with Thornton and Cheechoo, although I wouldn't be surprised if the Sharks still sign a more offensive minded guy for that role. Finally, something for me to get excited about. edit: Hehe, Kor beat me to it.

Hey all, I need a good fake news source. I'm doing a workshop on unreliable sources. It would be great if it was on religion in some aspect. I've already pulled something from the Onion, but I also need something that would likely fool a group of middle schoolers, and would be age appropriate. If you can think of any, I'd really appreciate a link. Thanks!

Yes, watching little Sim characters eat, sleep, and pee is much less silly than sports management games.

Games in general are silly.

I would say most licensed games from movies suck, but some of the best games I've played came from licensed products. Heck, every D&D game is coming from a license. Now "Chronicles of Riddick: Butcher Bay" is largely regarded as on of the best uses for a movie license, so that alone will keep me interested in their next game.

Your posts are seriously hard to read. Why do you use the ellipsis after every sentence? Do you understand the importance of writing skills within a professional environment? http://www.englishplus.com/grammar/00000138.htm