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Old 09-13-07 | 07:09 PM
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I was just setting up my new Xbox wireless adapter and as a test I went to the marketplace. Guess what. The new Spiderman game Friend or Foe Demo is out!!
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Old 09-13-07 | 08:00 PM
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FIFA 08 is is out as well.
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:06 PM
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Yeah I noticed that those are what I as downloading when I got my RROD.
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:14 PM
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finally got my 360 back wednesday after sending it in once I got the red light, Took about 3 weeks. Seems I got a new 360. Had all the stickers over everything still and Manufacturing date is 08/27/07
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:33 PM
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Some notes from MS about August Sales numbers:

http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/news/?id=17422

This is interesting to me...

Xbox 360 software sales are more than PS3 and Wii software sales combined
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:41 PM
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WOW! Color me happy, I love my 360!.....even when it is dead!...like since last night....anyway, I am not surprised by this news. the 360 software and future line up is just undeniable!!! Rock on my friends and hopefully, I will be back on Live within the month....
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Apollo
I was just setting up my new Xbox wireless adapter and as a test I went to the marketplace. Guess what. The new Spiderman game Friend or Foe Demo is out!!
Thanks for the heads up. Going to check it out now.
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by fumanstan
Some notes from MS about August Sales numbers:

http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/news/?id=17422

This is interesting to me...

That's not too surprising. The PS3 and Wii are both suffering from "first year software drought" syndrome. You can't very well buy PS3 and Wii software if none is available!
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Old 09-13-07 | 09:51 PM
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Don't want to start a thread on it, but Medal of Honor: Airborne sucks. I'm used to CoD2, and it doesn't even compare. The controls are sub-par, the aiming is horrible, and the levels are repetitive. Glad it's only a rental.
I'm kind of having fun with it. The crappy aiming actually makes it difficult which is quite a change from the other installments. It's certainly not a keeper but I do plan on finishing it.
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Old 09-13-07 | 11:17 PM
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New Halo 3 teaser commercial,



Watch this version first:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyTeLZuKAc4




Then watch this version:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEWIw-a0GJw


(I posted in the Halo 3 thread, but thought it might be worthy to post here as well)
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Old 09-14-07 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Don't want to start a thread on it, but Medal of Honor: Airborne sucks. I'm used to CoD2, and it doesn't even compare. The controls are sub-par, the aiming is horrible, and the levels are repetitive. Glad it's only a rental.
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^^ the demo sucked so...
Originally Posted by mugwump
The crappy aiming actually makes it difficult which is quite a change from the other installments. It's certainly not a keeper but I do plan on finishing it.
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I really liked the first MoH game for Windows, but everything after that, including the two Windows expansion packs, have been horrible.
Absolutely hysterical reading these comments after reading praise the series gets from David Jaffe's Blog while they bash Halo. Too rich.
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Old 09-14-07 | 06:50 AM
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maingon, does it have the HDMI port?
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Old 09-14-07 | 07:48 AM
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Old 09-14-07 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Absolutely hysterical reading these comments after reading praise the series gets from David Jaffe's Blog while they bash Halo. Too rich.
That's what you get for reading his blog.

*runs and hides*
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Old 09-14-07 | 10:31 AM
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IGN's Eternal Sonata review is up. I'll be picking it up the day it's in stores.

Closing Comments
Eternal Sonata is a great RPG to give to your kid, but it’s also put together well enough for older gamers to enjoy. If you haven’t had much experience with RPGs, Eternal Sonata would be a great way to get your feet wet. Hardcore RPG fans might find the game a bit lacking, but we found enough to enjoy in the game to keep the limited role-playing elements far enough out of mind from start to finish for the game to keep from growing stale.

Oh, and it certainly does look pretty, doesn’t it?

9.0 Presentation
An outrageous yet endearing tale that’s cleverly crafted with great care.
9.0 Graphics
The attention to detail is evident around every corner. The vibrant art style is downright attractive.
8.5 Sound
How can you complain about Chopin? The original tunes aren’t bad, either, though the voice acting could be better.
7.5 Gameplay
The evolving battle system keeps the game fresh, but Eternal Sonata isn’t as deep as what many RPG fans are used to.
7.5 Lasting Appeal
You’ll get your money’s worth with 20-30 hours of gameplay, but this isn’t the sort of game that you’ll play over and over again.
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Impressive OVERALL
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Old 09-14-07 | 10:38 AM
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I've been on the day one Eternal Sonata wagon since I played the demo! I like that it's brisk, 60 hour RPGs are draining and usually never hold up through that entire length.
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Old 09-14-07 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
I've been on the day one Eternal Sonata wagon since I played the demo! I like that it's brisk, 60 hour RPGs are draining and usually never hold up through that entire length.
I agree. That's the main reason I haven't started Blue Dragon yet. A 30-35 hour RPG is just what I'm looking for considering all the amazing games that are coming out this fall/winter.
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Old 09-14-07 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by fumanstan
Some notes from MS about August Sales numbers:

http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/news/?id=17422

This is interesting to me...
Can you post the entire article? I can't view because of my firewall. thanks
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Old 09-14-07 | 10:59 AM
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Can you post the entire article? I can't view because of my firewall. thanks
Spoilerized to save space:

Spoiler:
MS on August NPD: Xbox 360 Software Sales More than Wii and PS3 Combined

Redmond quite pleased with the August surge for Xbox 360

Following the thoroughly impressive August results from The NPD Group, Microsoft was the first of the big three console manufacturers to chime in on its performance for the month.

The main highlights were outlined by Microsoft as follows:

# Xbox 360 unit sales are up 63 percent, versus an 18 percent decline for PS3 and 5 percent decline for Wii month over month

# Xbox 360 outsells PS3 more than 2:1

# Xbox 360 software sales are more than PS3 and Wii software sales combined

# Madden NFL '08 on Xbox 360 outsold all other versions of the title, including the PS2 by more than 250,000 units, and PS3 by more than 560,000

# Xbox 360 held the top two titles across all next generation consoles with Madden NFL '08 (EA) at #1 and BioShock (2K Games) at #2

# Halo 3 preorders continue on a trajectory to eclipse Halo 2 preorders

Microsoft also said that since last November when the Wii and PS3 launched, gamers have spent more dollars on Xbox 360 software ($24.3 million) than on software for PS3 and Wii combined ($19.8 million).

In addition, the company proudly stated that it maintained the Xbox 360's launch price point "for longer than any other console in videogame history holding the record at 21 months." The previous record was held by PS2 at 19 months.
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Old 09-14-07 | 11:08 AM
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In addition, the company proudly stated that it maintained the Xbox 360's launch price point "for longer than any other console in videogame history holding the record at 21 months." The previous record was held by PS2 at 19 months.
Great, I can't wait for this record to be a goal for next next generation
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Old 09-14-07 | 11:17 AM
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IGN's Eternal Sonata review is up. I'll be picking it up the day it's in stores.
SWEET!

I'm with Pixy - after playing that demo and Blue Dragon's demo, ES took my money.
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Old 09-14-07 | 11:26 AM
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Don't forget to pre-order Eternal Sonata at GameStop, you get a free faceplate!

And if any of you get the Polka faceplate and I do not.. we need to work something out.

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Old 09-14-07 | 11:27 AM
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Great, I can't wait for this record to be a goal for next next generation
I just had the same "WTF?" moment.
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Old 09-14-07 | 11:29 AM
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Don't forget to pre-order Eternal Sonata at GameStop, you get a free faceplate!

And if any of you get the Polka faceplate and I do not.. we need to work something out.
What the hell? Are there different faceplates handed out randomly?
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Old 09-14-07 | 11:35 AM
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i'm gonna try to snag all 5 and add them to my already large and useless faceplate collection
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