Editorial: Stranded On A Desert Island...
View Large ImageYeah, it's the classic: if you were stranded on a desert island...but we're going to add one extra twist. First of all, we'll just abandon reality for a moment and assume there's a magical set of electrical outlets on this desert island, and everyone has a bad-ass 52" 1080p high-def Plasma. In other words, you have the option of playing any system and any game; but which console would you take, and what would the games be? Now, you could be cheesy and take the original 60GB PS3, which would give you access to most all PS3, PS2 and PS1 titles, but as the current default PS3 does not offer backwards compatibility for PS2 software, that can't be used. You can, however, use the PS2 for PS1 games.
Which is what I'm gonna do. Here's what I'd take-
PlayStation 2
Final Fantasy Tactics: Because, that's why. Because it's the greatest game ever made. Because it's my favorite game ever. I could survive just fine with only this game if I was stranded on a desert island with a PS2, a TV, and a magical electrical outlet. Oh, and I'd need a PS1 memory card, so I'm going to add a last-second addendum. Get me my Lv. 99 Mastered Wizard with a Mastered Math Skill, Robe of Lords, Magic Gauntlet, MP Switch, and MagicAttackUp, and I'm good to go!
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: I was surprised at just how quickly I took to this game, as I had never even finished a Castlevania title before Alucard's adventure. Perhaps it was because it was easier than previous entries in the series, or maybe it was because it had RPG elements that I vastly enjoyed. Or it could be due to the best soundtrack in history...oh, there are plenty of attractive elements, and I wouldn't be without it.
Final Fantasy VII: In my opinion, it's still the best RPG ever and after having gone through it four times and started a new game countless other times, it has yet to grow old. The characters, the story, the world, the Materia and overall gameplay; it was just so stellar and memorable. I still remember freaking out when Aeris died (yeah, it's a spoiler but if you didn't know about it, you're not a gamer), and threatening to drop $50 for a Game Shark in order to get her back. FFVII has a permanent place in my heart, plain and simple.
Hot Shots Golf: Fore!: Surprised? You shouldn't be. I've loved the HSG series since the beginning, and while Out of Bounds for the PS3 is awesome, I think they screwed up the implementation of the Advanced Shot system, and Fore! remains the best in terms of balance and overall fun. I challenge anyone to take me on in any HSG - provided they don't use the uber-lame Advanced Shot mechanic in OoB - and I promise you it won't be easy to win. I was one of the best online players in Fore!, although I'm probably out of practice now.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City: Still my favorite of all the GTAs, and that's primarily because I'm a huge '80s fan. I'd be perfectly happy if the next GTA is a direct sequel to this one, and set in the exact same time period. Tommy Vercetti, the obvious "Scarface" references, and the rest of the atmosphere got me from the start, and I'll still drop it in to play even today. Just cruising around listening to my '80s tunes is enough for me! And I will fight you if you start slinging wisecracks. ;)
I suppose my next option would be to take the PS1 with the three titles above, along with Twisted Metal 2 and Suikoden. My third choice would be the SNES with Super Mario All-Stars, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, NHL '94, Madden '92, and Final Fantasy VI.
2/20/2009 Ben Dutka
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Victor321
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 9:54:17 PM
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I'm not saying my PS3 because there'd be rarely or no Wi-Fi around the island DX
And plus, I don't have a lot of single-player games (yet, as I have and completed, a lot of my PS2 games, and the majority of them are single-player).
I'll use my HDTV mostly for shade then lmao
P.S. Really fun Editorial to think about thank you making it.
Last edited by Victor321 on 2/20/2009 9:56:00 PM
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Akuma07
Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 12:09:17 AM
then just as we play one of our games, we get a massive burn in =D
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Im The Man
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 10:11:13 PM
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PSN _HAITIAN_JB
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 10:27:30 PM
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laxpro2001
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 10:29:13 PM
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PS Games (Assuming there is WIFi):
1)LBP
2)Legend of Legaia
3)KH 1
4)Street Fighter 4
5)Rock Band 2
Nintendo Games:
1)LOZ: Wind Waker
2)LOZ: Collectors Edition
3)SSB Brawl
4)SSB Melee
5)DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3
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laxpro2001
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 10:30:44 PM
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dlte
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 10:59:41 PM
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PS2
NBA Street
GTA:Vice City
Burnout 3
Sonic Mega Collection Plus
Crash Team Racing
and if i had a b/c ps3
flower
GTA IV
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
NBA Street
Crash Team Racing
or a Wii
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros 3
Mario Kart 64
Sonic 2
Wii Sports
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Banky A
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:06:15 PM
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=D
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Akuma07
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:10:23 PM
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&
1)KH2
2)KH
3)FFVII
4)MGS2
5)NFS:Underground2
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Deleted User
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:15:50 PM
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Randomhero1
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:19:00 PM
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1. Final Fantasy X
2. Final Fantasy X-2 (to complete the story)
3. Jak 3
4. Final Fantasy VII
5. Kingdom Hearts II
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Qubex
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:28:09 PM
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Q!
"i aM hOMe"
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Sir Shak
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:28:30 PM
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Sir Shak
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:31:45 PM
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I am sorry, but if you are gonna leave me on an island, then I will have to take up piracy .
Last edited by Sir Shak on 2/20/2009 11:32:16 PM
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Gogaku
Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 11:41:40 PM
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The full Metal Gear Solid Series (counts as one in my world)
Final Fantasy VII
Gran Turismo 5 including a Driving Force GT steering wheel
The God of War series (I-III, also counts as one in my world)
Final Fantasy XIII
Damn that would be sweet if that was true. Oh, and I would also get stranded in about a year and a half or so, in order for all those games to have been released.
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Scarecrow
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 12:03:58 AM
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But if it was the 80GB ps3 I'd still take it over the ps2 since it can also play ps1 games(have a lot of great ps1 games).
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bigrailer19
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 12:35:06 AM
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1: the elder scrolls IV: oblivion with shivering isles expansion (i have countless hours on this game with 5 dif. characters it never gets old!) 2: COD:MW. 3: LBP. 4: Resistance 2 5: SFIV for the fighter in me pshh lol! that was tough and in no particular order who knows tomorrow i may change my mind but the good news is i dont have to choose so yay!!!!
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TheUglyBassist
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 12:36:52 AM
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Last edited by TheUglyBassist on 2/21/2009 12:41:48 AM
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THEVERDIN
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 1:19:33 AM
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1.Unchartered
2.Resistance 2
3. MLB the show
4. Fallout 3 Now I can do everything
5.GT5 and my G25 Wheel
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 2:31:39 AM
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wiiplay
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:21:02 PM
The NES does not so every time you turn off your console you have to start over.
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shoota
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 2:34:03 AM
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blitz30952
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 2:56:16 AM
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Random_Steve
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 3:29:58 AM
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blitz30952
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 4:04:26 AM
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Random_Steve
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 12:51:14 PM
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Skatejimmy5
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 4:08:06 AM
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Sir Shak
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 4:09:05 AM
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www
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 4:52:16 AM
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Play:
Goldeneye
Mario 64
Zelda Ocarina of you know what.
Mission Impossible
Mario Party
Donkey Kong 64
Ben i think we need a poll;
FFVII vs Zelda OCT
members of this site might inevitably go for FFVII.Using the rankings i believe Zelda OCT is the best game of all time?
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laxpro2001
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 8:55:05 AM
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Naga
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 6:14:55 AM
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Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
PoP: Rival Swords
PoP: Revelations
Guilty Gear Judgement
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city96
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 6:30:44 AM
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I'd take
Playstation Eye
Gta - 3, Vice city, 4
Gran Turismo - 3,4,5
MGS - 1,2,3,4
FF - VII
Cod4
Tom Clancys Rainbow six vegas 2
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robinhood2010
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 6:45:30 AM
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FF7
Kingdom Hearts
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Vandal Hearts
God of War
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DGo8
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 6:57:44 AM
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Vice City
Uncharted
FIFA o9
Killzone 2
MSG
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Kingharris
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:07:03 AM
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Bioshock -Best game ever
Timesplitters 2-3
COD 4
LBP
GTA Vice City
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firehahahahaha
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:28:29 AM
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I'd def. have to take Shadow of the Colossus cause it's my fav game of all time, and I can never get tired of that.
Then I'd probably take either guitar hero 3 or 4 (can't choose) for it's replayability so I won't get bored so quick.
Sonic Unleashed cause I love sonic games, and even though everyone hates on this, I love it.
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection, for all the great genesis games on it :D.
and lastly it all comes down to either one of the Budokai games or Burnout Paradise. If I went for one of the budokai games, it'd probably be Burst Limit, cause it has the best fighting, Although 3 was really good too, and it has more content, or I might take Infinite World, but I have yet to beat it so I duno how it tops up in the end... As for Burnout, that's just a no brainer, and with all the updates coming to it aswell, that's unlimited fun.
Last edited by firehahahahaha on 2/21/2009 7:28:51 AM
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mikeyp323
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:41:39 AM
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Anyway, mine would have to be:
PS2
MGS3
Gran Turismo 4
GTA: San Andreas
Kingdom Hearts
Pro Evo Soccer 4
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Robochic
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:42:03 AM
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My second Choice would be my Wii with Zelda Twilight princess,Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicals ehoes of time,FFCC (gamecube)final fantasy Chocobo Dungeons.
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NoSmokingBandit
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 8:34:10 AM
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FFVII for obvious reasons.
The Ratchet and Clank series
The Jak and Daxter series
Gran Turismo 4
and Red Faction
The ps2 has so many great games to choose from though.
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Reccaman18
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 9:25:57 AM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 10:24:21 AM
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Reccaman18
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 11:18:34 AM
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Reccaman18
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 5:57:15 PM
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JaktheDaxter
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 9:29:16 AM
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Or my iphone which I can play games and when I get tired of being stranded I can simply call for help.LOL
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Random_Steve
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 1:22:28 PM
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Riku994
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 9:35:35 AM
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Legend of Dragoon for ps1. My favorite game ever, the game that got me into RPGs. I just loved the story, the great (for their time) graphics, and the addition system. Truly a masterpiece.
Dragon Quest 8. A close second for my favorite game ever. I've logged over 100 hours just on one file and I absolutely love the game.
Guitar Hero 3. I dont own the game on ps2 but I'd pick up a copy before I left. I need my Guitar Hero.
God of War 2. I could use his moves to inspire me on how to kill a wild boar or something.
Resident Evil 3 and 4. I likes me some Resident Evil!
Kingdom Hearts 2. One of my favorite games, Can't wait for BBS and the inevitable KH3 (we need to know whats on that letter, right?)
AND of course, my Sonic Mega Collection +. Classic Sonic never gets old for me. NEVER.
And Ben, if I has PS2 online, I'd definately shoot a few balls with you. I'd like a challenge.
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Robertson99
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 9:46:49 AM
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LightShow
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 12:10:13 PM
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1)Mario Kart 64
2)SSB
3)Super Mario 64
4)Ocarina of Time
5)Star Fox 64
that covers my Action/adventure, racing, platforming, fighting (sorta), and on-rails arcade shooter.
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tlpn99
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 12:56:55 PM
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Games would be
MGS 1 and 2
GTA Vice City amd San Andreas
Taito Legends so I could play Bubble Bobble and chill out.
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CiroDeniro
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 2:34:53 PM
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ff7
ff8
ff9
ff10
mgs3:snake eater
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LunaticFringe
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 3:50:40 PM
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-- Super Smash Brothers
-- Mario Cart 64
-- Paper Mario
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Totalz
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 6:02:21 PM
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Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy)
LMA manager 2007 (soccer management sim)
Toy Story 2 the game PS1 (the first game I ever played and completed.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas- how the f**k could you not have at least 1 GTA?!
Timesplitters 2
If I were tobring a PS3...
Oblivion
COD 4
GTA 4
LBP
Fallout 3
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dlte
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 6:20:49 PM
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wiiplay
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:07:07 PM
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Why? Because when it breaks down I have a reason to call tech support for a repair, and when the guy comes with the box for me to put the Xbox in I would hitch a ride back to main land.
And while I'm waiting for the box, I can play some Halo 3 and Gears 2 in my head to help pass the time away.
Or, I could also go swimming in the water. :)
( If I can have a 52 inch TV and electricity on a island, then I can have a phone)
Or if my Xbox breaks before I get to the island, I would have to choose the PSP 3000. As I can just Skype my friend to come pick me up.
(If I have electricity and a TV, I have internet too!)
Last edited by wiiplay on 2/21/2009 7:08:29 PM
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eLLeJuss
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:31:51 PM
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im want my ps3 with backwards compatibility
games
FFX
FFX-2
MGS4
GRan Turismo 5
Final Fantasy 13! if it comes out by then,if not ill probably buy it with the ps3 web browser and have it shipped to the desert island xD.
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BeezleDrop
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 7:40:48 PM
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RISE_13
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 10:29:39 PM
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Fabi
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 11:17:51 PM
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Power Stone 2
Sonic Adventure
Shenmue
NFL2K
Jet Grind Radio
That is all I need...
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Aftab
Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 7:10:52 AM
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somethingrandom
Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 11:16:37 PM
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mikeyp323
Monday, February 23, 2009 @ 3:44:20 PM
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I would then wait for the Rrod whilst playing on Gears 2 (shouldn't take too long) and then use the red lights as a flare to attract any passing aircraft :P or as a laser beam that would be seen from space.
Then possibly someone would find me and rescue me (from having a 360 and not a PS3) and take me back to England, where it would be pissing down with rain.
That is all :)
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mustang750r
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Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 9:53:29 PM