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Tite Kubo really is a master troll: 10 more years of Bleach? lolwut.

Has the ability to appear offline been removed for any particular reason?

Oh I know. I still hate the way they look sitting on my shelf though.

With it's ugly neon green case, I think every 360 and original Xbox title belongs in this thread.

I love minigames. Even Sphere Break, Tetra Master, Blitzball, and random casino games. Fuck all ya'll.

Are we gonna get all the pics added to the OP like the old thread? I wanna see what everyone looks like, but I don't wanna go through 10 pages to do so.

I'm not sure how people can't have an interest in a game before trying it. I can understand a certain game's genre or material (Greek mythology, American western, the Renaissance, etc) not being something that'd appeal to you, but I'm generally of the "try before you criticize" mindset. I wasn't fond of Dragon Age, but I don't think I'm going to write the sequel off just because of that. In any case, the closest I've come is with Nintendo and handheld games. And that's not really due to the games themselves, but their platforms. I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the SNES and I dislike the idea of handheld gaming. Although, with emulators becoming so prevalent now, I do find myself circumventing their given platforms and having better access to them, so that's becoming less of an issue.

Lowest man on the totem poll in the stealth genre, but the imagery is quite iconic. I give you 2 dozen puppies out of a bag of lawn clippings.

I really enjoyed this topic as well. I'm thinking about doing another one with my all time favorite games of all time, since my original list are simply games that have influenced me to some degree. Cover the other half of the spectrum and whatnot. Anywho, here's my old grid 'til I can finish my new one: --------------- A bit of a mixed bag with me. I tried to go with games that either influenced me artistically, connected with me on some deeper level, or those that remind me just why I game. Gran Turismo: This franchise not only sparked my interest in cars at a young age, but it also taught me about them and even helped me get my license. No seriously. After playing GT1-3 from the ages of 9-15 with a steering wheel, snagging my license was one of the easiest things I've done in my life. Tempest: This is one of the earliest games I remember playing. It was one of my dad's favorites and back then, it was probably one of the most "action packed" games I had laid my hands on. Badass vector graphics (note: screenshot is from some remake), first game to ever have a selectable difficulty level, and a simple game that was loads of fun. Rez: Before Shadow of the Colossus or Braid or anything else, this was the first game that ever really made me see as videogames as something more than a game. The beat and the rhythm all coinciding with the gameplay, shooting up enemies. The more I played it, the more I developed a really strong appreciation for what it accomplished. Loved it to death. Shadow of the Colossus: Heartless summed this up when he said, "What can we say about this that hasn't already been said?". ActRaiser: Oh man. This game . . . THIS GAME people. This is where it's at. As a youngster, I appreciated this for what an awesome game it is. Fun town building segments, awesome action-platforming levels, tight controls, solid graphics, and the best soundtrack on the SNES. I didn't read a lot of game mags back then and ended up playing a lot of crappy games because of it. So to have a really fun gem in my collection, it kept me comin' back. As I grew older (teenage years and such), the message of the game became more pronounced. God vs Satan, the balance of good and evil, and all the small nuances in between. The way people would beg for a savior, even sacrificing their own children. The way they would turn their backs on their God if he didn't help them. And mostly, the way the towns people no longer needed a God when life was no longer a struggle anymore and they didn't seek any answers. The whole thing was just so philosophical and brilliant, and never really condemned or promoted religion. Just rode a very fine line and made you think about it. It's not only an influential game to me, but one that also influenced certain views I hold in life. Oh, and it's a really fucking awesome game too. Final Fantasy VII: 6 may be my all time favorite, but 7 was the one that developed my interest in not only RPGs, but also the complexities and depth of a story within a game. It's late and I don't have much longer to rabble, but you know the drill. Amazing game. Flower: Flower is everything that is right about casual and independent gaming today. Artistic, fun, easy-going, beautiful, engaging. I just can't say enough good things about how brilliant Flower is. Crash Bandicoot: Maybe it's 'cause I'm more a 90s boy than an 80's boy, but fuck Mario. Crash is where it's at. Crash was fun extract. I enjoyed a ton of different games growing up for various reasons, but to me, none were more fun than Crash. Final Fantasy XI: I've already gone on in previous posts about how FFXI is everything that is right about MMOs and the Final Fantasy series fused into one. And while it also has it's flaws and wouldn't make a list of my top games, it definitely earns a place on my list of most memorable and influential titles.

Oh yeah. I'm not really fond of her being an emotional basket case and boning a different dude every season (or rather, how they handle her relationship transitions). As a whole though, I enjoy her character. Especially the foul mouthed dialog.

C'mon now. Her dialog is awesome. "Little miss pardon my tits". Amazing.

You could always try the YNC if you're that hard up for fucked up shit, S Luvs. Today's top story? "Aborted Baby found Inside a Pepsi Bottle". Lovely.

My grandparents have a mini farm along with a chicken coop and that shit is a headache to take care of. Sure you never have to pay for produce or eggs, but I think I'd rather spend ~$20 a week than go through the hassle.

Deb is the best female character on any show ever. Go fuck yourself.

God, this song is so amazing.

I thought Lord of War and Matchstick Men were fantastic, even if he did essentially play the same role in both of them.

You messed up and pretty much bold'ed your entire list.

17 apparently.

And I know I posted it before, but it's so fucking awesome. I mean, have you ever heard Christmas music sound this fucking amazing before? No. No you haven't: (Apologizes for the double post, but apparently we're not allowed more than 2 videos per post.)

It's no Frosty or Rudolph, but they're still classic: Manheim Steamroller and TSO are my primary choices for Christmas tunes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KUjtqxSwe0

I always imagined your avatar trying to hold up your account name and that amuses me greatly. 47 squirrels out of negative 32.

http://www.rainymood.com/ Deadmau5 is a person (or rather, a persona - blah, blah, semantics). Not a group/band. Don't mean for that to sound condescending if it did. Just clarifying in case you didn't know. On Topic: Proper warning. It's YouTube so it's not exactly NSFW, but the video's content might make your stomach turn a little bit.

Why on earth would a person want to play as anyone besides the Helghast?

What is this I don't even

I share your "I only like to carry 1 device with me" sentiments. One only needs to look at my thoughts/feelings on handheld game devices to see that. However, in today's society, having a cell phone is almost a requirement. So I mean, since you're gonna have it on you anyways, might as well make sure you get one that can do all the shit you want it to.