Recent content by mcgooch

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    Music and intelligence

    I disagree with musical tastes being related to intelligence in any definitive way however I believe a persons personality can to a certain extent be seen through their musical tastes. For example I recently moved into a university hall in another city and as such had to make new friends. Turns...
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    You are given the choice of having one super power, but there's a catch...

    The Six O'clock shadow: He has ability to always have a ruggedly charming amount of stubble.
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    has adding your 360/ps3 profile made you more gaming friends

    I regularly play online and I am a (all modesty aside) good and respectful team player but I have only once had someone I do not actually know add me on PSN. For some reason you just don't get friend requests on PSN like you seem to on PC games which I find sad as I much prefer my PS3. But maybe...
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    When was the last time you had a civilized political/religious discussion?

    I had one this morning with one of my teachers. My classics teacher regularly debates important issues like religion and politics with our classes which is fantastic. In my opinion it is more important to discuss such things than it is to learn arbitrary facts.
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    222: Not That There's Anything Wrong With That

    Damn good article. This is the reason I love the escapist. Real problems discussed frankly using video games as common ground. I regret getting the orange box for my PS3 as I can not play any of the mods. In my defense it was on sale for half the price of the PC version.
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    Poll: What are you Looking forward tothe most?

    I have a huge list of games none of which are on your list :) GOW3, Bioshock 2, Batman Arkham asylum, GT5, Assassin's creed 2, The Last Guardian, Metal Gear Rising, Metal Gear Solid Portable opps 2 and Fallout New Vegas. On the music front Humbug by arctic monkeys, The new MUSE album (not sure...
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    What's the longest amount of time you've stayed awake for?

    Wow that is impressive I struggled to stay awake for a couple of chapters at a time. For me only about 48hrs of movies and games about twice a year. Wouldn't want to try more I feel sick enough after those two days.
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    Twitter + Escapist = Mass Flirting and Randominity...

    It's all about instant gratification and the thought that someone, somewhere, thinks you catch Polar bears for a living.
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    Twitter + Escapist = Mass Flirting and Randominity...

    And that my friend is the attraction, everyone likes to lie about themselves. It's the only subject on which they can be sure the other person dose not know the truth.
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    Poll: Justice?

    Music is my favorite art form (along with gaming of course :) ). I find it sad to see it's artists constantly being cheated out of what they deserve. So yes I think she deserved what she got. I know CD's are too expensive but so are games and movies. Her punishment was harsh but you have to...
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    Mind Blowing Movies

    Those two and Pulp Fiction/Reservoir Dogs
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    Do you find yourself a better gamer when tired?

    I just fluctuate randomly all the time. Some games on Killzone2 I will get top of the table then next game against same people I will drop to low middle. Its infuriating.
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    What age were you when you started gaming, and what was the game?

    About 8 I think (probably younger) and it was Crash bandicoot
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    Why do you love Facebook (Or not)

    I just started a Facebook page a couple of days ago and I must say I think it's fantastic. I like the way it's a group of people you like sharing random ideas. It also seems a lot more adult than Bebo which I got very sick of years ago. My question to you, beloved Escapist community, is what...
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    Best movie with little or no special effects.

    All Quintin Tarantino especially Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction.