Recent content by SFR

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    Zero Punctuation: Quantum Conundrum

    I've never had problems with first person platforming. In fact, I sometimes find it a lot easier because there's really no distance issues you have to deal with. It's easier to tell how far away something is. In Yatzee's case, I can't imagine having a slow computer would help the platforming...
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    The Big Picture: Mailbag

    I really liked high school. Middle school sucked something fierce, though. I guess everyone at my school just chilled the fuck out and stopped being a dick around 9th grade.
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    If console gaming is cheaper, why are all the games so much more expensive?

    I haven't upgraded since L4D1 came out, and I really haven't needed to since then for the most part. Granted my PC is also like 7 years old or more. Amazingly enough, the main problem I have with your post is you actually propose someone buy a laptop for 500-600 bucks when you could get a decent...
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    Extra Punctuation: Uncharted 3 Should've Tried Harder

    Having loved the game, I basically agree with everything you just said. About halfway or so through, they forget about story. The first half is great! Shit's happening not entirely based on pure luck, and crazy magician crap is flying this way and that. What happens? Well, like Yahtzee says...
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    Why it is acceptable to criticize smokers, but not fat people?

    Whoa, you're not suppose to criticize fat people? Well, I've been doing it wrong.
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    Share the most intense, powerful music you know.

    This thread really illustrates how variable the term "intense", "powerful", and "epic" can be interpreted. Some of your videos I've found rather dull, others I've found rather powerful in ways I wouldn't expect, others I would describe as utter shit. As a result, I will give an example I would...
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    The reason for hats in TF2

    It creates a sense of individuality for the player. That's why I like them. I'm not a hoarder of hats by any means, but I'll be damned if I don't try to get the ones I think look cool. They also serve an interesting purpose in terms of economy. Not just the Mann-Conomy, but also Steam in...
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    Study Claims Profanity Causes Aggression

    Profanity causes aggression? That makes me FUCKING ANGRY!!!!!!!!
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    Developer: The Call Of Duty Engine is a "Porsche"

    The engine doesn't matter at all. It's how you use it usually. For example, this post says that all CoD games have been using the same engine since 2005. MW2 looks A LOT better than BLoPs. One other thing. An engine still being called by the same name doesn't mean it's the same engine. If...
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    Escapist! What mouse pad are you using?

    It's true. You do. Mine's a notebook. Like, a regular notebook. For taking notes in.
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    Poll: UK Citizenship Quiz

    23. How might you stop young people playing tricks on you at Halloween? What the fuck is this shit? The correct answer is apparently giving them chocolate or sweats. Yeah, that's what people do on Halloween, give kids treats and such, but they shouldn't be fucking playing tricks on you to...
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    Zero Punctuation: Gears of War 3

    The earth isn't exploding, so don't actually worry about that, those tempted on getting the game. I'm pretty sure he was just saying that because it's an apocalypse game. If the world blowing up were actually a plot device for Gears 3, I'd be severely ashamed for enjoying it. Plot or not (the...
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    Schools begin banning teachers from using red ink

    There's definitely some truth to what you say. Green seems like the best alternative for several reasons: 1) it's easily visible, 2) very few people write in green ink, 3) it's not aggressive or negative (which blue could be mistaken for). Banning it is idiotic, but the promotion of using...
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    Achievements, I hope they go away next generation

    I like Achievements, but I could do without the online ones. I also wish more of them unlocked things, but it's nice doing something and being able to prove it. For example, beating Reach on Legendary was a challenge, and I can prove that I did it with the "Monument to All Our Sins" Achievement...
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    Poll: How do YOU say "Melee"?

    That's fine, but my main question here is why would I pronounce "ay" as a long E as you implied? According to Google Translator though, Meh-lee is the correct version (based on how I would pronounce Meh-lee).