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Comment on Days of Goo Event Details Portal Available! by Shadow Hado

Shadow Hado — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:01:20 +0000

Hey guys! It’s been quite a long time!

I know I haven’t been around much in the past 6 months (even on Twitter,) and as of a week ago, I live about 25-30 minutes north of Wisconsin Dells in Mauston, WI, but I’m trying to get back into the swing of things now.

Anywho, the real reason I’m writing this post is to congratulate you guys on the progress you have made with The GOO. I couldn’t be more happy for you that you have been able to officially announce, plan, and prepare for the Days of GOO event, and you’d better believe that I will be there no matter what- come hell or high water.

Hope all is well!

~~Nate

Comment on Top 5 Dungeon Crawlers by Lustward

Lustward — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:19:22 +0000

Ummm quite possibly the worst list i have seen wheres diablo 2…….. borderlands?????? baulders gate????? your list is an EPIC FAIL

Comment on The Goo, e113 “Padding”: 09.02.2012 by Fivespot

Fivespot — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 17:37:23 +0000

Thanks for the shout out guys!! Much appreciated. Besides that, another great episode as usual! Adam’s armpit hair needed on shield arm comment and me crackin’ up.

Comment on The Goo, Episode 97 “Posterity”: 01.22.2012 by smthng

smthng — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:55 +0000

Haven’t listened yet, just leaving a friendly reminder…

EPISODE 93!!! Some of us really like Skyrim.

Comment on The Goo, Episode 96 “GotY 2011”: 01.08.2012 by DJToca

DJToca — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:17:48 +0000

Great show as always. Enjoy the “nods” vs the typical list. It was a good way to capture all the great games we had a chance to play this year.

Comment on The Goo, Episode 84 “Challengingness”: 07.17.2011 by Fivespot

Fivespot — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:05:55 +0000

With all the Dead Space 2 love in the top 5 segment this week I need to really start playing that, but just like Scott it would probably take me too long.

Great show as always gents even though I missed Leo. Nice that he contributed with a call in however.

Comment on The Goo, Episode 81 “Mass”: 06.05.2011 by Fivespot

Fivespot — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:54:31 +0000

Epic E3 segment (Top Hopes). Great show as usual.

Comment on Review: Dungeon Hunter Alliance by thecabbage

thecabbage — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:59:55 +0000

The game hits the US PSN today, for those that are interested, but clashes with Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes from Capybara…

Comment on Art Attack by WeeGoblin

WeeGoblin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:17:38 +0000

If we’re talking art in game, I’m really surprised that Ico doesn’t feature. I suppose if I was only listing one PS1 or PS2 game I’d tear my hair out in frustration trying to pick a winner, but Ico would make my shortlist.
…and timespliters…and FFIIV…and GTA VC…and oh bugger it.

Comment on Preview: Radiant Historia by Scott

Scott — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:49:52 +0000

Is it bad that this seems like a better reason to finally splurge on a DS than DQ9 was? I’ll wait to hear your opinions, but this could be the nail in the proverbial coffin.

Comment on Preview: Radiant Historia by thecabbage

thecabbage — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:40:23 +0000

Nice. Maybe I should finally get a DS…

Comment on The Goo, Episode 72 “Yar”: 01.30.2011 by thecabbage

thecabbage — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:38:44 +0000

One of my favourite episodes for a while. Loved the pirate joke.

Comment on 4 Immediately Apparent Improvements to Rock Band 3 for the Average Player by Tom

Tom — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:44:49 +0000

The pause thing is a massive help, and the other changes, whilst small are really useful.

Comment on Lord of the Rings: Online Goes Free to Play September 10th by Scott

Scott — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:53:04 +0000

Found this…

http://www.lotro.com/component/content/article/355-account-reactivation

Comment on Lord of the Rings: Online Goes Free to Play September 10th by Scott

Scott — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:21:03 +0000

I don’t exactly know yet, as I haven’t gone through the process. I believe GWJ mentioned something about having to convert an old account over to a free one.

Comment on Lord of the Rings: Online Goes Free to Play September 10th by thecabbage

thecabbage — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:39:47 +0000

Can’t seem to get into this, it still wants my credit card details. what’s with that?

Comment on XBox Live Gets More (Un)affordable by Einrich

Einrich — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:39:57 +0000

Microsoft raised the price of LIVE because they can get away with it. I couldn’t care less; I don’t do LIVE.

Comment on Front Mission 3 hits PS3/PSP by Einrich

Einrich — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:09:49 +0000

Nice. I’m pleased to see this post. As one of the five Front Mission fans outside of Japan, this is great news for me. Front Mission is Square’s most under-appreciated series, and it’s too bad that 2 and 5 never got English localizations.

Comment on The Goo, Episode 60 “Execution”: 8.15.2010 by TwoHandsRevy

TwoHandsRevy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:05:26 +0000

Woot! Where is my finder’s fee?!

Comment on Podcasts can Save the World by thecabbage

thecabbage — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:22:49 +0000

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sick-kids-save-point-live1 is our stream, from 9am tomorrow. or follow us on twitter
thanks to everyone who’s already donated, we’ve raised about 5,000 UK pounds already, which is 7,500 dollars I think. I’m very proud, and I’ll see you on the other side.

Comment on Podcasts can Save the World by Leo C

Leo C — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:31:38 +0000

That is so fantastic man, I cannot praise efforts like yours enough. I will definitely check out what you guys have going on.

As an aside, I agree that Scott and Adam have much to answer for. My backlog has grown considerably thanks to their dastardly entertaining ways.

Comment on The Final (PS1) Fantasy Coming to PSN by Leo C

Leo C — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:27:54 +0000

If you were waiting for it you probably know, but it’s been officially released on the U.S. PSN store as of last week, June 15th. Go go go.

Comment on Cautiously Optimistic – Now in 3D! by Leo C

Leo C — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:24:37 +0000

I couldn’t have said it better than Adam, I think it’s an important step in the right direction. The more exposure people get to it, with as little frustration as possible, the more they’ll come to want it in the future.

Comment on Cautiously Optimistic – Now in 3D! by Adam

Adam — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:01:27 +0000

I think that it looks very cool. I’m glad that they have the option to “tone it down” if you want. And the no-glasses aspect is amazing! I can’t wait to get my hands on one and actually see the 3D, but I’m hopeful that it will lead to bigger and better things, like Star Wars-esque holograms

Comment on Cautiously Optimistic – Now in 3D! by burgerpimp18

burgerpimp18 — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:44:22 +0000

So, how do you feel about the 3DS? No glasses, and you can adjust the “depth” of 3D that you want.

Comment on Cautiously Optimistic – Now in 3D! by Leo C

Leo C — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:13:46 +0000

Your last paragraph is kind of my point. If it’s not for you, now, that’s fine, but chances are we’ll all take an interest once it’s built-in or just part of our homes.

Where we differ is that I don’t think it has to be a novelty. I think – in time – it will be another form of expression and another tool in the developer’s toolbox.

Comment on Cautiously Optimistic – Now in 3D! by thecabbage

thecabbage — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:30:50 +0000

Nice article Vassi, but as Tom Hanks says in BIG – I just don’t get it. I don’t want to join the Hate train, but I really don’t fancy sitting for hours in front of my TV with some daft glasses on, and it’ll ruin the already diminishing idea of local co-op in gaming. Am I the only one who remembers the staggering failure of 3D on the Sega Master System? OutRun 3D was just terrible, mainly because what is meant to be immersive ends up having the opposite effect. Of course the tech now is much better, but I still think the idea remains that once you realise the eye is being tricked your interest in the action/story takes second place. Avatar is the perfect example – an awesome cinematic spectacle but a long-winded and weak story.

I reckon the only time I’m likely to take an interest in 3d is when it’s so cheap its standard. By that time the novelty will have worn off and people will be judging games on gameplay and storyline again.

Comment on The Final (PS1) Fantasy Coming to PSN by thecabbage

thecabbage — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:49:21 +0000

It hit the EU store this week fellas, so I’ll warrant you’ll see it stateside before too long. I’m pleased because I also didn’t finish the game. Heck, I’d barely started it by the time my shiny new PS2 came along and poor FF9 got left by the wayside. This was the last final fantasy to have a genuine world map to explore. 10 was an incredible let-down for me. I’ll be playing this on my PSP.

I can confirm it has the same price point as 7 & 8 too.

Comment on The Final (PS1) Fantasy Coming to PSN by Leo C

Leo C — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:50:59 +0000

Hah, I was more or less in the same boat. I got FF9 late so by the time I was near the end I had gotten a PS2 and the (then awesome) Oni just consumed me.

Comment on Review: 3D Dot Game Heroes by wv06

wv06 — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:39:26 +0000

Great Review, I recently heard that Half Min Hero one of my favorite throw back games only sold 18,000 in US. Hopefully this one does much much better

Comment on The Final (PS1) Fantasy Coming to PSN by wv06

wv06 — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:16:26 +0000

I will definitely be picking this one up.. Only played 9 the first time around for a few hours then my launch ps2 consumed me and i eventually forgot about it and traded it.. Now its time to redeem myself and finish it!

Comment on Review: 3D Dot Game Heroes by thecabbage

thecabbage — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:04:28 +0000

Awesome review Adam. Nice writing. After reading a couple of the reviews for this I was getting worried, but you have restored my faith! Huzzah

Comment on Welcome to the Goo, Episode 52 “Murphy”: 4.11.2010 by tokies

tokies — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:57:08 +0000

Happy birthday!!!

Comment on CE Fever: Liberating Your Money by Scott

Scott — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:20:47 +0000

Figured it was worth a mention that I pre-ordered this. /facepalm

Comment on Welcome to the Goo, Episode 52 “Murphy”: 4.11.2010 by bb_media

bb_media — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:42:36 +0000

Happy Birthday! It’s been a great 2 years and here’s to even more to come. Love the show!

Comment on Welcome to the Goo, Episode 52 “Murphy”: 4.11.2010 by Plankfan

Plankfan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:17:45 +0000

Happy 2 year birthday guys! Looking forward to the show!

Comment on CE Fever: Liberating Your Money by MikeOHara

MikeOHara — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:56:13 +0000

Seeing as how Blizzard’s CE’s are some of the very best out there, I’ll be ordering this shortly.

Comment on Top 5 Dungeon Crawlers by WeeGoblin

WeeGoblin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:47:28 +0000

Let us not forget the pole dancing Drow!

Comment on Top 5 Hardest GBA/DS Games by Plankfan

Plankfan — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:55:23 +0000

Interesting article! The only one I’ve played on this list is FF3. And I agree, it’s a pain! I got a good ways into it and opened up a lot of jobs. I enjoyed what I played of it, but it just got to tedious.

Comment on Bethesda to Release New Dungeon Crawlies: Co-op Style by thecabbage

thecabbage — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:33:12 +0000

OOooooh yes, count me in. Was Fargo invloved in Dark Alliance?

Comment on Walking the Line: The Industry’s New Obsession With Linearity by frustin

frustin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:32:51 +0000

Overall, the linearity of a game, or lack thereof, needs to serve the player’s experience. In general, Final Fantasies are about you playing a key role in a world much larger than you, your party or the town your in. However, it’s the little details, like the ability to talk to everyone in a town, that are what really make the world feel grand and expansive. The lack of towns or NPC interactions would effect my enjoyment of the game much more than the amount of side quests I may or may not get to.

Also, some titles are enhanced by being linear. Wouldn’t the revenge saga of Kratos get watered down if you could deviate from your goal by wandering around for hours on end doing side quests?

Then of course there are games that straddle the boundary between linear and open world, like Shadow of the Colossus. I’m in the midst of playing through this epic for the first time. It has a perfect mix of straightforward main storyline that takes place in a open world setting with a myriad of nooks and crannies that can be explored.

There can’t be a golden rule for game structure. Not every RPG needs to be open world and not every action game needs to be linear. These elements need to be gel with the rest of the game’s design in order to produce an overall enjoyable experience.

Comment on Who’s the Daddy? How Parenthood Changes the Gamer by thecabbage

thecabbage — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:03:42 +0000

Thanks SG, yeah financial belt-tightening has meant that I’m less likely to buy games on day 1, and wait for them to get cheaper. Although I went to the video rental store to rent a game recently and bought two…! (I’d love to see GameFly come to the UK…)

Comment on Who’s the Daddy? How Parenthood Changes the Gamer by Skeptical Ghost

Skeptical Ghost — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:52:48 +0000

Great article! I know myself as a father of two (5 and 2), I still play games regularly. The issue I ran into more than time is money. My spouse and I were never rolling in cash before the kids but afterwards it is even tougher to afford new games. I only own the Wii and 360 and I really have to do a ton of research prior to purchasing. A purchase usually needs to meet a few criteria such as 15+ hr RPG with replayability, good online multiplayer, or just a huge fan of the subject marerial. So I only buy about 4-5 games a year. However I play alot of games because the advice I am about to give you has been the biggest in my life a s a gamer with children : GameFly is your best friend!!! I have given up my collecting habits just so I can play more than 5 games a year. Without GameFly I would have missed great titles like Bayonetta, Ghostbusters, Batman, Punch Out, Mad World, ect.

So in closing my situation was more about being able to support my hobby finacially more so than time, although the kids do require the pause button to be pressed more than ever before.

Comment on Gamers Only Older Store Launches! by Plankfan

Plankfan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:40:13 +0000

Sweet! That stuff looks awesome!

Comment on Welcome to the Goo, Episode 49 “Radish”: 2.28.2010 by InfinityDevil

InfinityDevil — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:50:24 +0000

I think the rant on how hard FFXI was was hysterical. The fact that the radish killed you totally, totally had me laughing because I’d forgotten about those fricken things.

But, you know, they came back in Crisis Core on PSP. When I saw them I gasped, and when they put my guy to sleep and cleaned his clock at the end of a mission I got angry again.

Comment on Who’s the Daddy? How Parenthood Changes the Gamer by MrsSau

MrsSau — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:12:20 +0000

Great article!!!! It made me tear up!!! I hope Scott can find a good balance between father and gamer!!! And he can definitely take the night shift!!!!

Comment on A Handy Reminder: There Was Life Prior to Gaming by thecabbage

thecabbage — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:15:07 +0000

Yeah Scott the WTFOMFG! brigade have gone into meltdown. Good to see some level headed perspective from the Goo.

Comment on A Handy Reminder: There Was Life Prior to Gaming by SilentHitoshura

SilentHitoshura — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:12:42 +0000

OMG dude, the PS3 has just died? How can you be so heartless! If my iPhone breaks I will be lost in the ether of reality!!!! We are all doomed, etc

Comment on Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising Goes Gold by dantad

dantad — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:03:06 +0000

I care! Sure as hell won’t be buying Final Fantasy(its all about FF XIII Versus) =P

Can’t wait for this game, just bought a new PC so I can play it on ULTRA. Got my original save transferred onto my new system so I am ready to go =D

Comment on Welcome to the Goo, Episode 49 “Radish”: 2.28.2010 by dantad

dantad — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:55:01 +0000

Great show guys! I am going to have to go hunting on Ebay for the Gradius collection and Salamander portable for my PSP

P.S. love the new site =)

Comment on Welcome to the Goo, Episode 49 “Radish”: 2.28.2010 by SilentHitoshura

SilentHitoshura — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:25 +0000

Great show guys, loved it!

I am so into Shmupmonth! That stick sounds incredible, I want it!

Comment on GamersOnlyOlder is Now Mobile Friendly and Accepting Comments! by Nermassa

Nermassa — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:05:01 +0000

Great job!

Comment on GamersOnlyOlder is Now Mobile Friendly and Accepting Comments! by MrsSau

MrsSau — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:44:29 +0000

Mobile site looks great Scott! Nice job!