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  1. After listening to some great podcasts the last few weeks, I've been inspired to perhaps try my hand at making one -- couldn't find any dealing with great overlooked NES games, so strongly considering that for a theme. Any interest out there?

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    2. yarjr

      yarjr

      I feel like there's always room for more podcasts so long as they're good.

      Mine were 50-50. lol

    3. yarjr

      yarjr

      Though I will say a lot of people seem to focus on the NES.

      Might be good to expand your niche but I don't know.

      If its good,doesn't really matter.

    4. DoctorTom

      DoctorTom

      If it has me in it and I am handsomely paid, I'm all for it!

  2. Another sign we're slowly moving to a paperless society -- I went to my local bank today to depoist money to find they no longer used depoist slips, to my surprise. Istead I swipe my debit card, enter my PIN, hand over the money, and get a receiet. Well, at least it's easier this way.

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    2. atari2600land

      atari2600land

      But I don't want a credit card. I enjoy paying with cash.

    3. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      Debit card is different then a credit card. In any event, I'm sure there are procedures in place for people like you. :)

    4. King_Salamon

      King_Salamon

      In our office we often joke about the 'paperless society'. We get emails about conservation but then we 'NEED' to print out 3 copies of a report for a meeting... why can't we use a projector and have the report on the wall/screen? sigh...

  3. After 2 years, the Kickstarter funded Quest for Infamy (a Quest for Glory style game) comes out tomorrow! Woohoo! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1992695780/quest-for-infamy-an-adventure-game-by-infamous-que

    1. cimerians

      cimerians

      Good news....been waiting forever

       

  4. Good Lord. Summer sales have started. Between Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle my wallet is crying in pain each time I reach for it!

  5. I'm not sure what her name is, but I'm reminded watching this old Star Trek episode 'Space Seed' just how very sexy that this girl who falls for Kahn in the episode is. Redheads rock!

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    2. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      And actually, speaking of later shows, I always thought Troi, Dax (both), and 7 of 9 were played by some very sexy ladies.

    3. xucaen

      xucaen

      What a coincidence, I was just watching Space Seed on Blu ray tonight.

    4. BassGuitari

      BassGuitari

      I just watched this episode on Netflix a few days ago. Coincidence, indeed!

  6. Augh, it's 3:30 and I gotta be up at 8? What the F*** am I doing still up?

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    2. Andrew Davie

      Andrew Davie

      calculating exactly how much sleep you would get if you fell asleep right now.

    3. RJ

      RJ

      Thats nothing I've gotten by on 3 hrs

    4. Rick Dangerous

      Rick Dangerous

      I ask myself that many times, as I pop the next cartridge in the game system

  7. My stomach is wicked upset for some reason. I'm in that akward and unconfertable state where I'm going 'either get worse and hurl so I can feel better or let the Tums work allready!'

    1. jaybird3rd

      jaybird3rd

      If it doesn't get any better, try a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar dissolved in a glass of water. It tastes disgusting, but it's a great remedy for stomach ailments, especially food poisoning.

    2. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      Thanks, Jay, but I don't have any apple cider vinegar -- just the white kind. I'll buy some tomorrow.

  8. Picked up Bioshock Infante on sale on Steam this week, hope to find time to play tomorrow. I hope it's as good as I heard. Loved the original BioShock.

    1. Hydro Thunder

      Hydro Thunder

      I can't oversell the game and ruin it for you, it's really that good. I may have to play through a 2nd time, it's completely awesome. :) Even better than the original, believe it or not.

  9. Slept like crap last night and have to go to bed early or I'll fall asleep at work tomorrow (even listening to gaming podcasts!). I hate only being home for 2.5 hours before going to bed at 8 PM, but I need the 12 hours sleep as badly as 'Warrior needs food!'

    1. jd_1138

      jd_1138

      Usually 8 hours of sleep is better than oversleeping because after 8 hours, your body clock sort of restarts then you wake up feeling like you only slept 4 hours instead of 12.

    2. Random Terrain

      Random Terrain

      I have an adjustable bed that can vibrate. One day my side was hurting, so I turned on the vibration and I fell asleep fast. Now I turn it on every time I want to sleep and it knocks me out like magic every time.

    3. turret

      turret

      gauntlet refrences lol soul

       

  10. Great sale going on right now at Humble Bundle ONLY through Wed at 1 PM ETZ! Batman: Akrham Orgins, the new Tomb Raider, Game Development Tycoon, Kerbal Space Program, Alan Wake, and more! https://www.humblebundle.com/store?utm_source=Humble+Bundle+Newsletter&utm_campaign=42c9ec0e9e-Humble_Store_Spring_Sale_Review&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_990b1b6399-42c9ec0e9e-93166289

  11. Home from work today with one of the worst colds of my life. Be easier if someone just took me out back and shot me. (sniff)

  12. Just purchased my 150th game on GOG. Combine that with the 30 on Steam and I think I've played maybe 20 percent of all these games! But I haven't paid more then $7 for anything on GOG. :)

    1. cncfreak

      cncfreak

      Sigh i know the feeling hehe. 283 on GOG and 439 on Steam and I bet I haven't played 10% of them lol.

    2. DoctorTom

      DoctorTom

      I have far too many games already on my home consoles. I have to draw the line at computers and handhelds, there's just not enough time to even consider playing games on them.

    3. Austin

      Austin

      I think I'm actually doing pretty good with the GoG purchases--something like 50 at the most, dating all the way back to the original Beta/trial. Mostly just classics I grew up with. My Steam account on the other hand... That's a little out of control, haha.

  13. Well, I didn't believe this when I read it, so I tried it out today while I was at work. If you play the old Interplay PC game Fragile Alliance (1997) for more then 6 hours, it automaticaly quits, with a message saying to take a break and go outside! Never saw a game do that.

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    2. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      Well, yeah, they HAVE to do that cause they would cause eye damage otherwise. ;) I mean excluding the VB games, that is, 'normal' games.

    3. moycon
    4. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      Yeah, I got the game when GOG had a sale on it last weekend, and saw that blurb in one of the reviews, so I tried it out. I didn't believe it would happen either. :)

  14. Finally had some time this weekend to play a older Bioware game I picked up on GOG's weekend sale last weekend, Jade Empire. Fun game, just as good as Bioware's other stuff.

  15. So I use a desktop PC and a friend uses a Ipad. We want to do some online free gaming together (cards, board games, etc.) but can't find anything that we can play together online with both of our devices. Anything out there?

  16. Despite claims it's running, I can't get Netflix to load on either my PC or XBox 360. Even the website isn't loading. Help?

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    2. jetset

      jetset

      they're usually pretty good. just rough timing.

    3. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      Yeah, it came back up about 20 minutes later. Like you said, just really bad timing. Gave me a scare when the website wouldn't even work. They must be a prime target for hackers!

    4. Rick Dangerous

      Rick Dangerous

      If you call Netflix you will get a person not a machine and they are usually able to solve any problems quickly.

  17. The YouTube to MP3 Converter website (http://www.youtube-mp3.org/) is VERY nice but I wish they didn't cap the conversions at 20 minutes! Now I gotta find something like this that can do longer videos.

    1. Reaperman

      Reaperman

      I think catchvideo.net does mp3 now.

    2. Keatah

      Keatah

      I've used keepvid before.

       

    3. Random Terrain

      Random Terrain

      I just use the Firefox add-on "Download YouTube Videos as MP4"

      https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/download-youtube/

       

      Then watch them using VLC media player:

      http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

  18. I really hate headphones. I swear I'm buying new ones every six months or so. The cheap ones don't last long and the expensive ones don't last much longer either!

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    2. Bryan
    3. TheGameCollector

      TheGameCollector

      I bought these skull candy headphones that have a replaceable cord. At least if the cord breaks again I can just put in a new one.

    4. SoulBlazer

      SoulBlazer

      It doesn't help that I'm picky when it comes to headphones. They HAVE to be over the ear style, the smaller ones (no friggin huge muffs that never fit right) and confertable.

  19. Spent some time tonight playing the new FTL: Advanced Features. A great game is even better! I still can't beat the Rebel Flagship even on Easy, though. :) Off to watch some YouTube videos to see how people have done it as they go through the game.

  20. I just got a call from a recruiter I've been working with and got a job offer! It's for Citizen's Bank, office/data process work. Full time, 8-5 M-F, $14/h It's only promised to last 5 months, but the chances of getting pernamently employed somewhere in Citizens of this are pretty good. Assuming background/credit check passes (it should) I'd start the 21st.

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    2. atarian63

      atarian63

      why would they need a credit check for a job, Yes it's a bank but that info is private

       

    3. Gabriel

      Gabriel

      Great to hear!

    4. RickR

      RickR

      Congrats! That is awesome.

       

  21. Since I have some free time due to being laid off on Monday, I started hacking away at Uncharted Waters for the SNES. Love the sequel, but never did finish this one. I intend to change that, so at the very least I can point at something and say 'look what I did this week!' :)

    1. RickR

      RickR

      Bummer on the layoff. That sucks.

  22. Well, I went into work today and was laid off. Despite being there for 3 1/2 years, having lots of experience and skills, and a pay raise a month ago, they told me it was a 'business decsion' and there wasn't enough work this year to justify the staff size. Now I'm home when I shouldn't be trying to process all this. :(

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    2. nanochess

      nanochess

      Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll get something better

    3. cvga

      cvga

      Hang in there. Hopefully younwill find an even better job!

    4. Fushek

      Fushek

      Good things WILL come to good people ... sorry to hear about the job, but have faith that something better is around the corner.

  23. Considering the young age of the people who use GameFAQ's, the survey today on 'boxed vs download' games is interesting: http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/5462

  24. Bruins going for win number 13 straight tonight aganist the f-ing Montreal hockey team. I'll always remember those bastards booing the Star Spangled Banner for Boston. Go Bruins!

  25. Any suggestion for reheating frozen pancakes? I tried microwave, toaster, and toaster oven, and each way either doesn't heat enough or continues to 'cook' them making them hard and brittle.

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    2. retrorussell

      retrorussell

      That reminds me I still have chocolate chip Eggo waffles in the freezer. Mmmm...

    3. Paul Westphal

      Paul Westphal

      Refreeze them and use 'em as friz-Beez.

    4. CGQuarterly

      CGQuarterly

      Put them on a plate, cover with a paper towel, and microwave on a lower power setting. Or ideally, defrost them first. Like if you know you're gonna have pancakes for breakfast tomorrow, take then out of the freezer and put them in the fridge tonight.

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