Ben's Week In Review: June 14
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsMaybe it won't rain tomorrow - for once - and I can vacuum my car and clean up a bit. It has just be soooo dreary.
I don't know what to think about Metal Gear Solid: Rising
I really don't. On the one hand, I'm disappointed that Hideo Kojima doesn't have more of a role in this particular production, and I'm further disappointed that it won't revolve around stealth. In my eyes, this is a franchise that should always stay within the realm of "stealth/action," and while I know Rising may still be considered as such, I have difficult believing Raiden will play the same as Snake. In fact, it would make little sense if he did. But on the flip side, I never have any problem with awesome action titles; two of my favorite game series are God of War and Devil May Cry. On top of which, the team won't be trying to alter the MGS4 engine to work with Rising; they're creating a new engine from scratch, so it can better be implemented on multiple platforms. Last but not least, I have tremendous faith in the team in question, and if Kojima isn't writing or directing it, it's still "Kojima Productions." When's the last time they let you down? Sure, the game is a long ways off so my views could easily move in one direction or another, but for now, I just have faith in the developers.
As for my personal opinion, it still wavers. I guess there's no way of forming a reliable perspective until I actually see some media; screens and a debut trailer would be helpful. It's kinda tough when all you have to go on is verbal and written information, you know?
Can't wait for Mirror's Edge 2
Yeah, I know all about the complaints. It's too short. It's all trial-and-error. You do the same thing over and over. To all of this, I say- "don't care." I had a tremendous amount of fun with the original Mirror's Edge, and I'm the kind of person who has never had a problem with trial-and-error gameplay. I guess I'm a perfectionist in that way; I like doing something over and over until I get it exactly correct. This might be the reason I enjoy the Splinter Cell franchise so much... But anyway, now that this sequel has been confirmed, I'm definitely looking forward to the new DICE effort. That is one studio that shouldn't go overlooked; the Battlefield games are all pretty damn good, for example. Besides, I consider Mirror's Edge to be the start of something special, as it introduced a series of new concepts and ideas that simply need to be expanded upon. I put Assassin's Creed in much the same category. While I will defend its quality to the death, I know there's much to be improved upon.
Maybe they'll come out with Mirror's Edge 2 and Dead Space 2 at about the same time. Both will be Day 1 purchases for me (provided I have the time), and yes, EA has their names on both. They've really come up over the past couple of years, and we should probably acknowledge that.
Personal gaming update
Well, I'm still in the middle of inFamous, and I'm certainly not complaining. That game is bad-ass and I'm very happy that it has sold exceedingly well. It's a well-deserved reward. I just recently attained Hero status and I think the Warren (second island) is somewhere around 70% complete. I just finished that ridiculously crazy mission where you had to repel invaders at the police station. At the end, you had to kill off a bunch of those huge Conduits and about a million other enemies; I still can't believe I survived that mess. But what a rush! And now, I hear Prototype is supposed to be pretty good, too...maybe I'll wait on Arnold's review to see what he says. We just got it from Activision a few days ago so the review will hopefully come soon. Other than that, the only other game I might want is Batman: Arkham Asylum, which doesn't arrive until late August.
I do however, want "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete;" I can't wait to own it on Blu-Ray! And even though I don't want any other games right now, it's fine, because inFamous really is taking a while (and I still want to go back to FFVIII). In regards to circumstances outside gaming, all I have to say is that I got shot down by the dental hygienist I mentioned previously. Eh, it happens. I got the standard, "oh, I'm seeing someone" reply, but I'm man enough to admit it was likely a lie, and is often the default response for an intended rejection.
Well, there's always Ms. Amy, I guess. Frickin' psycho, but whatever. 'shrugs'
6/13/2009 Ben Dutka
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jmo_INDY_Repub
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 2:52:18 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 4:04:43 PM
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BikerSaint
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 10:49:51 PM
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(maybe it's because I see think of her as a land-shark)
(Cue music in background)
Daaaaa...daa,.....Daaaaa...daa,....Daaaaa...daa,.....Daaaaa...daa,....
...Daaaaa...daaaa!
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jdt1981
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 10:50:30 PM
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As for MGS Rising I'm not really into combat intensive games like DMC and GOW, sorry they're just not my cup of tea. So this game will be a rental for me.
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Zaben
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:01:31 PM
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That 350th shard took me a while...
I've heard that Prototype was actually a big let down and, when compared to inFamous, inferior. But I haven't played it so I don't really know for sure. Either way I'm short on cash so I'll have to pass on it.
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Dingodial
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:02:03 PM
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Maybe you should give Amy another chance- NOT!
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sdodge
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:10:59 PM
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Doosharm
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:17:32 AM
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Deleted User
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:43:38 AM
As for Ben, I cannot understand how you can keep replaying FF7. I love it, but that's a game that I would only like to experience once or twice. So I could keep it intact in my mind. Because now I have a lot to compare it to.
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Jawknee
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 3:52:13 AM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:32:10 PM
I've played FFVII three or four times, but I've started countless other games that I never got to finish. It just never gets old for me. :)
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tes37
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:14:43 PM
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I've passed on Assassin's Creed because everyone I've spoken to about it says the same thing regarding the repetitive gameplay, but AC2 shown at E3 looks pretty damn good to me. Maybe they've done something to change the repetitiveness, if so I'm probably going to buy it.
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:29:54 AM
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Alienange
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:40:14 AM
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tes37
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:48:00 PM
I think I'll probably go ahead and get the first one if I can find it for $20. The last time I looked it was $30, but it's been awhile since I've scoped out prices on it.
I agree about the Super Stardust HD, it's repetitive, but I do like it.
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JackKnifeZero
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 3:09:28 PM
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tes37
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 3:42:26 PM
The storyline isn't necessary to pick up on a game's sequel, especially with a new main character. I didn't play every metal gear, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the mule piss out of MGS4.
I will probably get AC1 though.
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 3:58:29 PM
Thats a bad analogy and you know it. Those two game not related at all.
@tes37
I'm telling u...Rent it 1st. $30 bucks wasted, is still wasted money. Ubisoft got many complaints AC1 and how the game got dull FAST. Don't you wonder why that is?
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tes37
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 4:09:20 PM
I won't give $30 for it, maybe $20. I'll keep the other $10 for my bad habit fund.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:33:12 PM
Everyone whined a lot about a fairly insignificant drawback, as far as I'm concerned.
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Scarecrow
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:21:10 PM
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I think I'm on the "I don't care" crowd with MGS: Rising. It's Raiden so I don't really care 'bout that game. It's just a spin-off
And 'bout the babes, you'll be fine. I think Miss Amy is cool, I like girls who are full of energy and all happy like that, you'll be fine. (But she might be too crazy, dunno...)
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LegendaryWolfeh
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:32:08 PM
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King James
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:35:37 PM
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I'll buy Mirror's Edge 2 if it's longer. I had to rent the 1st one because it was too short.
The reviews for Prototype have been mixed. Seems like I'm gonna have to rent it and form my own opinion about it.
I'm VERY excited about the Batman game. I don't think I've played a good Batman game since the NES game.
I never seen Advent Children so I'll have to surf the web for some blu-ray deals on it. I loved the FF7 world, and Square's CGI is always top-notch so I'll buy it. I need another good Blu-ray movie to add to my collection anyway.
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LegendaryWolfeh
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:45:36 PM
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tes37
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 11:54:55 PM
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eLLeJuss
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 12:34:52 AM
Just because MGS Rising is a new experience doesn't mean that it won't be less entertaining than the other MGS's. We'll just have to wait and see what kojima production gives us. It's probably gonna be like FFX-2. Some people like it some people don't. And the majority of people who liked or were at least satisfied with it were the ones who loved FFX the most.
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 2:34:49 PM
U do realize that MGS4 was made by the Kojima team not Kojima-san himself?
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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 4:14:54 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:31:03 PM
You trust any Kojima game that is put out as long as he works directly on it. BUT you don't trust Kojima's managerial skills. If Kojima has faith in his team, and u trust Kojima...then why can't u trust judgement (e.g. his team).
That's like trusting a president but not trusting in the ppl that same president put in his own cabinet (or Judiciary system or legislative system).
Have lil' faith in Kojima, not just as a great game director/writer, but also as a producer/manager ;-)
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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:35:02 PM
But yeah you're right, if Kojima trusts his team enough then there must be something there worth trusting. I hope they finish the PSP game fast ._. I want ZOE3..
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:41:34 AM
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God I'm so tired tonight I don't think I can even game, I think I'll just make a big ol sandwich and lay in bed watchin TV. *YAWN* Been a long week, long drives, long playtimes, company comin over, cancer scare. Enough to drive me nuts.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:47:04 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:20:18 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 6:23:26 PM
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Alienange
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 8:44:54 PM
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Qubex
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:22:46 PM
Q!
"i am home"
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:08:38 PM
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Blood_Haze
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 2:14:22 AM
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nothing will ever surpass MGS4
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Alienange
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 8:47:56 PM
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mastiffchild
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:56:46 AM
Picked up P'type on release as well and the only real advice I'd give is that as it's not that similar to inFAMOUS I'd not put it as a definite buy just cos you liked SP's game. Prototype is surprisingly different and reviews being so wildly up and down also suggest it's a bit of a Marmite game.
I'd certainly put inFAMOUS don as the better long term purchase and as a more polished and thoughtful game(I'd give it a 9/10 personally)while P'type is more of a rush, a balls out rampage with guilt free killing and gore. The "web of intrigue" is a nice touch(and one which helps drag the game out from under all the unavoidable Hulk UD comparisons) but it's about as far down the thinking route that it goes tbh. I'd give Prototype a healthy 7.5/10 with the proviso that it might well be moe your kind of game than inFAMOUS if you like being an all powerful killing machine.
I'd advise a rent, though, if you haven't seen it at a mates or played it a bit and esp if you're getting it thinking it's just like inFAMOUS as the comparisons aren't really very fitting, imo.
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Totalz
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:28:20 AM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 2:41:21 PM
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www
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:53:35 AM
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Errrr Pro Evolution Soccer 2009? Yes, but you don't care about soccer,i know. :)
Mirror's Edge should be third-person.
Dead Space 2 should have the protagonist helmet-less. I just don't like heroes in a some ugly helmet.
Yup, people like Ms. Amy will always be around,unless you ran away from them, i know their type.
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Scarecrow
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:14:58 PM
I like that Fayth girl, would be more fun third-person.
Heck I won't get the game mainly 'cause I don't find most FPSs fun. So it'll be a meh short experience.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:35:10 PM
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JoshBall
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 6:22:04 AM
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hmmm i need to get infamous and prototype, prototype just looks fun for full on running up buildings and jumping off just for laughs!
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 1:50:24 PM
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Random_Steve
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:05:34 AM
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SubjectiveTruth
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:35:23 AM
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Aerifale
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:41:50 AM
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Honestly, i blame myself for not taking my time to truly enjoy the game. Its as if I know the game is great but i'm not getting a true feeling of awesomeness (i really cudn't think of a better word)from playing it.
It's weird being unimpressed by a game i actually like. Please help lol
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tlpn99
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:58:54 AM
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I'll look forward to Anrolds Review.
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Reccaman18
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:30:32 AM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 2:45:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTCi5k0LnEM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 4:15:28 PM
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Alienange
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:50:12 AM
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I thought Rising would be like DMC, but it'll probably be a GOW type game so that the xbots can get a feel for what a real action game is all about. Press 'A' to jump on walker with cow legs. You know what I mean?
FF:AC on BD is the best BD I own.
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JoshBall
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 2:40:21 PM
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Forza have made a poll on their website saying Forza 3 vs Gran Turismo and then made posts on a forum saying vote for forza and we offer you a free item of ingame content.
Now come on, how sad can you get, trying to bribe the fans to like them, arghh it angers me!
you can find the forum here: http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/1/2631203/ShowThread.aspx
and the link now says 'the poll had to close due to ingame items being off for votes' even though they were the ones who offered it!
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wiiplay
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 4:12:25 PM
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The only reason I'm posting it is because it took me a long time to write it, and I was thinking of becoming a writer, so I thought I'd test it on your guys at PSXE first!
Anyways, here it is;
"Ring" "Ring" -My phone's ringing, one second.
"Hello?" -Me.
"Hello, Wiiplay?" Unknown Caller.
"Yes? Who's this?" - Me.
"I am calling to ask you a huge favor" -Unknown Caller.
"Okay? What's the favor?" - Me.
"We are Nintendo Of America, and I am asking you for your help. Since you are known as Wiiplay on websites, I ask you to be our official N.O Officer" - Nintendo Of America.
"Okay? What would I have to do? " - Me.
"You would have to go onto Nintendo's Website.. Erm, I mean our website and look for Top Secret Information such as their.. Our future plans towards our company" - Nintendo?
"Okay!" - Me
I go to the Nintendo website and find info about the Wii 2, releasing in 2012.
"Ring" "Ring"
"Hello?" Me.
"Hello, I assume you have found some kind of info about Nintendo?" -Nintendo?
"Yes, I found info about the Wii 2" - Me.
"Oh. Erm.. We lost that info a month ago, can you please give the info back to us?" -Nintendo?
"Sure, I'll fax it to you." Me.
November, 2011 Microsoft releases the XBOX 720, with motion control. They say they got their idea from a person known as 'Wiiplay' .
"Honey, I'm Wiiplay!" - I said to my wife.
"I never gave that to Microsoft, I gave it to Nintendo.. Wait a second.. It wasn't Nintendo, it was Microsoft!!" - Me.
Microsoft says in Press Conference:
"That's How We Roll!"
Dirty Soft!
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HeXeN
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 4:13:06 PM
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Lightning Bolt Action + Raiden = Not MGS
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Deadman
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:10:29 PM
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www
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 5:01:56 PM
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One thing i will forever acknowledge,admire,praise about MGS4 is the fact that:
No matter the face or clothes you put on its rendered in the cut-scenes brilliantly. Wear a suit or young snake's face and it appears in the cut-scenes.With all that detail you would expect some set backs somewhere in the cut-scenes but no! This actually lets me play it all over again and see how the different faces and clothing look in the cut-scenes.
Yes GTA allows you to change clothes that appear in the cut-scenes but not the face. MGS4 with all that detail you would expect some problems but it still looks gorgeous.
I indeed love to play snake in a suit rather than the octo-camo. I just don't really like the look of snake's ass in that octo-camo lol.
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maxpontiac
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 8:11:07 PM
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Qubex
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:24:20 PM
Q!
"i am home"
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Jackyl
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 8:34:55 PM
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556pineapple
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 9:25:31 PM
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I can't get over no stealth in Rising, but Kojima Productions has my trust, but I'm gonna have to get a PSP before Peace Walker comes out.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:09:24 PM
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newchef
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:21:53 AM
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jmo_INDY_Repub
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 2:20:21 AM
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therabbitkinge
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Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 10:45:29 PM