Join The Rebellion: Play A Classic Instead Of Black Ops II
Important Disclaimer: Nobody is bashing Call of Duty: Black Ops II in this article. We at PSXE have every confidence that it will be a fine game, and millions will love it.
All right now, come together, gamer brothers.
We are in the process of creating a mild rebellion in response to the upcoming blockbuster that will be Black Ops II. We say "mild" because we bear the CoD franchise and the makers of its game no ill will, nor do we have a problem with those who enjoy its games. We do, however, believe firmly that various old-school styles of interactive entertainment that deserve to survive have all but died. We also believe that once upon a time, before this industry went full-on mainstream, there were memorable experiences that would seem alien and even comical in the eyes of today's youth.
So on November 13, a gigantic number of gamers will be lining up to purchase the biggest video game of 2012. One could be all bitter and cynical and say that such lines will consist of ADD-riddled teens who can't play any game that doesn't involve constant shooting. But we won't say that. We're just going to create this nice little club, see, and this club will not buy BOII on launch day. Instead, each member will sit down and play a classic of their choice. It can be anything (although it may not be in the spirit of the club to pick a shooter). It can be any game that brings a tear to your eye, either because you don't see that type of gameplay anymore or because the memories are thick...or both.
You don't have to finish it. You don't even have to play it beyond that day. Just sit there, playing your favorite classic, knowing that you're having just as much fun (if not more fun) than anyone playing Black Ops II. Plus, it's a nice homage to the past. If you'd like be a member of the club, simply state your commitment to the idea and the title of the classic you plan to play on November 13. Thank you for your support. If you're wondering, my choice is in the upper right of this article.
Tags: call of duty black ops ii, black ops 2, video games, gaming culture, game classics
11/4/2012 9:55:52 PM Ben Dutka
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Yukian
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 8:32:16 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:06:47 PM
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Killa Tequilla
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:24:34 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:27:05 PM
Killa Tequilla
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:42:27 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 1:03:25 AM
buckoboy1
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 4:26:36 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:24:17 AM
tes37
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:08:10 PM
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I'll play that one again on November 13, but I may need a reminder though. World caught me excercising my massive short term memory capabilities the other day. It's like having stuper powers or something. Yes, I did mean stuper.
WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:25:34 PM
tes37
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:45:56 PM
Lemon_Saint
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:22:11 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:24:48 PM
BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:22:01 AM
thedaini
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 9:12:29 AM
gumbi
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 9:48:59 AM
rjmacready
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:44:11 PM
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Temjin001
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 2:52:12 PM
ZenChichiri
Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ 11:47:34 PM
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sawao_yamanaka
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:15:38 AM
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Temjin001
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 2:55:19 PM
sawao_yamanaka
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:13:42 AM
BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:29:35 AM
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OK, you can count me in.
I'll be playing an "all Intellivision gaming day" starting with one of my all-time favorite retro games, "Burgertime.
And then.....
Armor Battle
Astrosmash
Beauty & The Beast
Demon Attack
Dragonfire
Frogger
Ice Trek
Lock N Chase
Night Stalker
Pitfall
Sea Battle
Snafu
Stampede
Triple Action
Tron Deadly Discs
and Utopia.
But later that night I'll probably go back to Mafia 2's DLC if I haven't finished it, or another one of my PS3's backlogged games if I have.
BTW, guess what Toys R Us Kid just turned 60 a 1/2 hour ago.....
Yeah, this kid!
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 1:04:21 AM
homura
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 2:14:12 AM
SirLoin of Beef
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 8:06:47 AM
I have a few other classics I might throw in. I've not played Jade Empire or KoTOR in years. That could be a good day to play some of my older faves.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 10:38:43 AM
BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:47:57 AM
TheUglyBassist
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:34:52 AM
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frostface
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 7:52:06 AM
BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 1:36:51 AM
SirLoin of Beef
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 8:08:53 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:26:26 AM
BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:04:51 PM
Thank goodness, I kept my Genesis & have been slowly building up my games library for it, which now stands at 147 games.
You should go check eBay, amazon & 1/2 price(Dot)com for some great used deals or box lot deals on the Genesis, or other retro systems & hand-helds(I picked up a Sega Gamegear with 1 game included for only $7) & get yourself back into some great retro gaming, on the super-cheap.
After re-buying my Intellivision I & II consoles once again, I was able to find a box-lot deal on 13 of their best-selling games for less than $24.
FYI, I sometimes wind up with a few doubles in those box lots for all my game collections, but I'm always willing to trade those for ones I don't have if anyone lets me know.
Heck, when I've got the time, I'm planning to set up a new thread in the forum of all the doubles of games I'm willing to swap with anyone, for any I still don't have yet.
Last edited by BikerSaint on 11/5/2012 12:16:02 PM
Dancemachine55
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 2:24:49 AM
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So many choices!! And none of them requiring an internet connection!!
No way I'm getting Black Ops II. I've already got CoD 4 MW on PC, MW2 on PS3 and Black Ops 1 on 360. Might, MIGHT get Black Ops 2 if I get a Wii U, but that's not for a long LOOOOONG while.
gumbi
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 9:55:48 AM
Lawless SXE
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 2:42:37 AM
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On the other hand, I do have a copy of FFX floating around here, never played and neglected for something like a year of being in my collection. Not sure if you'd deem it a Classic, but it seems reasonable.
Temjin001
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 2:54:11 PM
Knightzane
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 4:03:00 AM
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OriginalSin
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 4:45:27 AM
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556pineapple
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 1:11:20 PM
duomaxwell007
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 8:20:47 AM
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BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:21:58 PM
thedaini
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 9:24:34 AM
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Anyways, I'll gladly be playing that or maybe even dust off the NES on that day! I'll gladly spend time gaming instead of waiting in line like the COD players will be.
TheAgingHipster
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 9:44:06 AM
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Twistedfloyd
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 10:31:00 AM
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And MGS1 is the game that made me want to become a game designer.
I came to the conclusion the other day that COD is like a drug. That first hit you take (COD4 for me) was the best. It was so good and so much fun. Then you keep going back to the next entry in the franchise and it's just never as good, but you keep chasing it hoping it will be.
I gave up after BO (though I borrowed MW3 from a friend just to see how it would end), and now I'm done. Not borrowing BO II, no more COD for me. No more drug chasing.
coverton341
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:10:15 AM
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BikerSaint
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:42:51 AM
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anjpikapp3
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:44:44 AM
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Ultimadream
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:57:45 AM
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But there has been nothing this fall that has really caught my eye, I know some of the games are good, but just not my cup of tea cannot wait for Ni No Kuni next year though day 1 purchase for sure!
Temjin001
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:15:40 PM
Temjin001
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:15:41 PM
Temjin001
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 3:03:47 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 3:53:22 PM
556pineapple
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 12:42:01 PM
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evilmunkie
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 6:16:19 PM
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Dreno
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 9:39:08 PM
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And I know I'm a little late to this party, but in the spirits of the festivities, I still thought id share.
I am going to be one of the millions playing black ops 2 on the 13th, after I get off work. I used pto to take the 14th off so I can play for a larger amount of the night as well.
BUT, I feel that I've been doing classic gaming enough lately to play codblops2 that night.
Now, while the classic game I'm currently playing is only 10 years old, and the rest of the series is as new as last year, I think it will still work out.
I've been playing the kingdom hearts series for probably the last 2 months now.
I'm going from kh:bbs up to kh:3ds.
So lots of little side games in there just to get the whole story.
Well, just wanted to share.
Take care all
Gamer46
Monday, November 05, 2012 @ 11:06:31 PM
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DeusExMachina
Tuesday, November 06, 2012 @ 1:48:38 AM
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MrAnonymity
Tuesday, November 06, 2012 @ 7:41:25 PM
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