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Mr. Mechanical
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extralife
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| Eh. It looks like RE4 with more lighting. |
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Mr. Mechanical
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| Supposedly it has faster zombies and is more 28 Days Later than Night of the Living Dead. |
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dark steve
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Does that mean they're gonna give us strafing? I can't imagine playing with 4's control scheme but faster, unless I suppose they scaled back the combat. |
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Dark Age Iron Savior
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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dark steve wrote:
Does that mean they're gonna give us strafing? I can't imagine playing with 4's control scheme but faster, unless I suppose they scaled back the combat.
perhaps they added horseback combat.
I know I would certainly not disagree with riding on a horse while pumping shotgun shells into hideous mutated beings. |
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Rud13
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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| But can you kill the horse? |
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Flackon
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Rud13 wrote:
But can you kill the horse?
I hope so.
Or else it wouldn't be teh realistic!
Nah, seriously, we need more games with horse killing |
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TandeM
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Legal Step
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Is my signature more relevant to current news happenings? |
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Dark Age Iron Savior
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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TandeM wrote:
http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/press/release/20050725-1.htm
Microsoft's got Super Robot Wars, Gundam, Ridge Racer, Winning Eleven and a whole lot more on the cards for the 360.
but does anyone else have the feeling it will still flop in Japan? |
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Legal Step
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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I've been thinking that, but I then I look at Peter Moore and I think Victoly.
Strangely nobody's mentioned if these same titles will be coming to PS3. Maybe that's what the Tokyo Game Show is for. |
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n0wak
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http://cnet.com.au/games/ps2/soa/Sony_chief_warns_PS3_will_be_expensive_PS2_hits_sales_highs/0,39029672,40056080,00.htm
Kutaragi started out by reconfirming that the PS3 will be backwards-compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games and support high-definition TVs. "We're looking at a life cycle of 10 years with the PlayStation 3. We're currently shifting from standard TVs to HD TVs," said Kutaragi. "But in the next couple of years, most flat-panel TVs will be full HD. We're releasing the PS3 with full HD features from the start so that consumers won't have to buy another version of the console in the future. For the same reason, we're using Blu-ray as the PS3's disc format."
"I'm aware that with all these technologies, the PS3 can't be offered at a price that's targeted towards households. I think everyone can still buy it if they wanted to," said Kutaragi to a mostly Japanese crowd. "But we're aiming for consumers throughout the world. So we're going to have to do our best (in containing the price)."
Then Kutaragi issued a somewhat ominous warning. "I'm not going to reveal its price today. I'm going to only say that it'll be expensive," he stated.
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extralife
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Sony is just getting cocky. And Kutaragi is the new Yamauchi, only more creepy. |
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another god
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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| That Scotsman (he's Scottish, right?) drove him mad |
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oneEIGHTkevin
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Dark Age Iron Savior wrote:
TandeM wrote:
http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/press/release/20050725-1.htm
Microsoft's got Super Robot Wars, Gundam, Ridge Racer, Winning Eleven and a whole lot more on the cards for the 360.
but does anyone else have the feeling it will still flop in Japan?
I have that feeling.
Microsoft is going to try harder this time, but with the PS2 line-up this xmas and the DS having so much interest I think the Japanese are going to pass for the most part.
Also in this new forum we should make a rule that all women shall be called "Linda" just like in Double Dragon. |
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burnsro
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dark steve
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| Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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| That Jack Thompson character just cost us a whole X! |
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FortNinety
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:19 am Post subject: |
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Dark Age Iron Savior wrote:
TandeM wrote:
http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/press/release/20050725-1.htm
Microsoft's got Super Robot Wars, Gundam, Ridge Racer, Winning Eleven and a whole lot more on the cards for the 360.
but does anyone else have the feeling it will still flop in Japan?
Yeah, but I don't think nearly as bas as last time, where people literally took MS's money and ran.
Don't many people believe that all that time and research spent on True Fantasy Online, which was funded on MS's payroll, and which was eventually cancelled, is now in some PS2 online RPG? |
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FortNinety
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Well its about damn time...
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dark steve
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:38 am Post subject: |
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| Evil version 2.0 firmware not shown? |
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professor_scissors
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| It's the iPSP! |
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n0wak
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Maybe this time they'll ship it with black headphones. |
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wackodave
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| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 6:51 am Post subject: |
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GP32 successor unveiled, http://www.gpx2.com/product/product.asp
Quotes from the site:
Provides affordable and abundant contents through open license policy
Affordable hardware price
Dual core 'ARM920T, ARM940T' is embedded in GPX2.Enjoy cutting edge music, movies, and games with powerful dual CPU
CPU which has 2D accelerator enables you enjoy games anytime anywhere. Meet the exclusive GPX2 games along with abundant emulators such as MAME, SNES, Genesis, PC Engine etc (Backwards compatibility?)
you can watch 320*240(30frame) of video file for approximately 8 hours and listen to mp3 file for approximately 14 hours (LCD off ) continuously with 2AA batteries.
Sounds awesome in a jar! Also of note, the analogue stick is actually digital which is another big plus.
Power edit : Each of the dual processors have the ability to be clocked at 250mhz. Add to this the 2d accelerator and you've got a power house of a portable games console. Of course, 2x250mhz processors on 2 AA batteries may not be a good idea. |
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FortNinety
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| I love how on the site there's a screenshot of War of the Worlds on the machine. They should also mention "why see pay to see a movie, or bother with UMDs when you can watch them well in advance and on the go (torrents not included)!" |
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Shapermc
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wackodave
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| According to GBAx's Craigix, the GPX2 will be cheaper than the current GP32 which I guess means around £100. |
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Shapermc
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Its a port of a port. Originally ported to GP32 now to the PSP known as SmashGpsp v0.1. This is a very fun and nicely made port of his homebrew Super Smash Brothers for the Gp32. It has excellent sound, graphics, gameplay and plays full screen.
The Controls:
– Pad / Analog: control your character
– Up / Square / Triangle: jump
– Cross: simple move / take object / use object
– Circle: super move
– L: protection
– R + Cross: catch someone (without object) / throw object (+ direction)
– Start: pause
– Start + Select: return to main menu
Smash moves are triggered when moving fast in a direction + pressing the Cross
button instantly after.
It currently only has Mario and Luigi character, but you can download additional ones here: http://www.gp32x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,41
Download here: http://files.pspupdates.com/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,12,913
EDIT: I don't know if this is new or not, but it is neat for Out of this World/Flashback fans: http://onescapee.invictus.hu/ |
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Ataru
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that GPX2 looks like the perfect answer to those wanting an alternative to the PSP's current emulation abilities.
any idea how much it'll cost and when it'll be available? |
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burnsro
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Ataru wrote:
that GPX2 looks like the perfect answer to those wanting an alternative to the PSP's current emulation abilities.
any idea how much it'll cost and when it'll be available?
wackodave wrote:
According to GBAx's Craigix, the GPX2 will be cheaper than the current GP32 which I guess means around £100.
GPX2 looks so awesome! It doesn't sound as catchy as GP32 though. |
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Dark Age Iron Savior
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Neverland, the deveoper of Shining Force NEO and Egg Monster Heroes, announced they will release a new RPG for GameBoy Advance called Frontier Stories, the game will be released in Japan on October 27.
not a link but NEVERLAND AM REVIVE MOTHERFUCKERS
shit, it even sounds like a CIMA sequel! |
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Shapermc
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 11:39 am Post subject: |
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| I don't know how this was missed, but it seems like Majesco is in deep shit. |
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Dark Age Iron Savior
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 11:42 am Post subject: |
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*coughs politely and points at the bottom of the article* |
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Shapermc
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Dark Age Iron Savior wrote:
*coughs politely and points at the bottom of the article*
I am not completly blind. I mean, I know how to read and click on a link to follow it to this info:
"Earlier this week, Majesco disclosed to its shareholders that it was expecting a full-year loss. The CEO, Carl Yankowski, resigned amidst a flurry of share price drops and lawsuits, resulting in almost a 50% price reduction on the stock."
They were also involved in the class action lawsuit as stated.
I guess I just figured everyone else would click the link and read the update. |
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FortNinety
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Dark Age Iron Savior wrote:
*coughs politely and points at the bottom of the article*
Yes, the reports of Majesco's imminent death has been greatly exaggerated.
Christ, people are getting so upity cuz they can't find Nanostray... |
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Shapermc
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burnsro
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"Q. What do you think of series artist Ayami Kojima?
A. Nothing really. She's okay, she can draw.
Q. Have you played any CV games before or since?
A. There are other games like Katamari Damacy that are groundbreaking. Castlevania, I'm sorry to say, there's nothing innovative anymore."
This is an interesting interview. Greg Orduyan is like Itagaki, except he insults the company he works(worked?) for.
And about the game. It's too bad it was cancelled. Damn you Sony for announcing PS2! Actually it's probably more of Konami being an ass and cancelling all of there DC games. Isn't the only Konami game for DC like DDR 3rd mix and Pop n' Music? |
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Legal Step
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Dark Age Iron Savior
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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burnsro wrote:
Isn't the only Konami game for DC like DDR 3rd mix and Pop n' Music?
GameFAQs sez there was also: ESPN NBA 2Night (which was apparently awful), The Grinch (exceedingly mediocre), Silent Scope (depends on who you ask), ESPN International Track & Field (apparently half-decent), Nightmare Creatures II (ahem), Dancing Blade 1 & 2 (whuh?), Airforce Delta (apparently enjoyable), and some other sports games that may or may not have come out, not that anyone cares.
And, of course, the Dreamcast's killer app - Woody Woodpecker Racing. Although it was apparently cancelled.
EDIT: and yeah, that guy is a jackass. Stupid art directors :( |
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Mr. Mechanical
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"There was no free roaming. Definitely from point A to point B. Basically it was trying to give it a feeling of a side scroller."
I know I'm not the only one who thinks that would have been pretty awesome, if done right. I wouldn't mind seeing Castlevania go back to a more stage based design for at least one game. |
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Legal Step
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burnsro
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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I've just found out through some research that the GPX2 will be under 200 USD. It will be launched in October. The GPX2 will not run GP32 software. It will be able to use the highest of SD cards (4 GB). The GPX2's successor will have wifi capabilities(putting wifi in the current GPX2 would raise the price too high.)
I found this information from the GP32 Xtreme forums. Apparently this information is from emails that the members have been getting from GamePark after bugging them. |
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Takashi
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Balzac
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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burnsro wrote:
"Q. What do you think of series artist Ayami Kojima?
A. Nothing really. She's okay, she can draw.
Q. Have you played any CV games before or since?
A. There are other games like Katamari Damacy that are groundbreaking. Castlevania, I'm sorry to say, there's nothing innovative anymore."
This is an interesting interview. Greg Orduyan is like Itagaki, except he insults the company he works(worked?) for.
And about the game. It's too bad it was cancelled. Damn you Sony for announcing PS2! Actually it's probably more of Konami being an ass and cancelling all of there DC games. Isn't the only Konami game for DC like DDR 3rd mix and Pop n' Music?
Fun fact, I interviewed Greg over the phone once for my (never completed) article. Hell, I'd insult Konami too if they turned down my presentation for Contra ONLINE. |
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Dark Age Iron Savior
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Balzac wrote:
Contra ONLINE.
No offense but I can kind of see why Konami wasn't pissing itself over that idea. |
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aderack
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About Majesco: from someone I know who had dealings with them, apparently they're run mostly by one slimy family. It's basically like a second-rate mob family with delusions of grandeur and no real understanding of how videogames are made or sold.
Note that this is just hearsay. Close friend -> me -> you. |
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Mister Toups
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You've probably all seen this, but IGA has spoken out about the new Castlevania titles:
-Igarashi doesn't want to "put out the light" on 2D games for home consoles. He says Europe doesn't like 2D gaming. There are a lot of financial considerations when making a 2D game, taking into account the fact that 2D games are generally not as successful these days. If he were to ever make another 2D Castlevania for home consoles, the fans' voices would need to be strongly heard.
-Igarashi is considering a new Castlevania game for PSP, now that the DS game's development is done.
Among other bits, from gamesarefun.com |
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winkerwanker
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| Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Europe hates 2D! |
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Mister Toups
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| Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I blame you and terrorism. |
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Ashura
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| Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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burnsro wrote:
"Q. What do you think of series artist Ayami Kojima?
A. Nothing really. She's okay, she can draw.
You know, that seems incredibly insulting in a way. Mind you, I know a lot of artists who talk shit like this, however, nothing mean on the guy, but, comparing his artwork on his webpage to Ayami Kojima's, it doesn't seem like he should be saying stuff like 'well, she can draw'.
You know, write checks with your mouth that your body can cash and all of that.
That said, I'm not the biggest fan of Ayami Kojima's either. I like her stuff, but I'm not hardcore for it. I kind-of prefer the DX art and all of that, but I can acknowledge it's pretty and is technically very good. Better than my scrawlings. And definitely better than this guy's by far. And that's okay, because I'm not a professional artist presenting my character designs for consideration of work. Maybe that's why his comment bothers me a little.
But with hers, it's kind of like with Falcoon's stuff. He's a very good artist. Better than myself, most obviously. But I think to my personal tastes, there's only a 50/50 chance he'll hit the mark with his designs.
Either it's really cool or it really sucks with him. |
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DonMarco
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Mister Toups wrote:
I blame you and terrorism.
Spoken like a true American! |
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