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I'm a non-gamer. Everyone knows that. I make comments. I mock. I ridicule. I praise DVDs all day long. I DO NOT PLAY GAMES.
Right. Now, my parents kindly asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I mentioned the fact I'd like a DVD Player in my room, because the one downstairs is always taken up by a blonde sister and Brookside. Sitting at the computer watching DVDs always strikes me as kinda sad, and it blocks up the computer from much more useful things, like The Sims ( sister again ). So, my enterprising parents went out and bought me one of the best value DVD Players, as recommended by my mate. Unfortunately, this happened to be a PlayStation 2. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful to my generous parents. But this clearly represented a conflict of interests. I DO NOT PLAY GAMES....I said that, but's it's very important to the multi-layered Stryke pschye.
So I got this attractive blue box, and I was speechless. My parents were pleased, I was pleased. It was all hunkey dory. Then came the crunch. Tekken Tag Tournament. I opened it, and there it was. It sat there, mocking me with it's beautiful graphics and superb playability. It was tempting me, as the Devil tempted Jesus in the desert.
I took the PS2 upstairs, and spent a good hour getting it to work. When I had almost given up, and hit it a bit, I accidentally pressed the AV button. Then I discovered the instructions, which clearly said "Press AV." If we could avoid any Welsh jokes, I feel sheepish.
" Right, PS2. I don't like you, and you don't like me."
I was strong willed. I looked up for reassurance on my walls. Posters of Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Dogma, The Mummy and Star Wars beamed down at me. I was safe here. Film was protect me. I had Maximus and Rik O'Connell! All it had was a CD saying Tekken Tag. But the power! I turned to my DVDs, the whole lot - the Christmas ones, the bought ones, the FAD wins... Surely there was one that would keep me strong? I almost...ALMOST...picked up Dogma. Kevin Smith would not desert me. But no, I foolishly succumbed and placed Tekken Tag upon the tray. My finger hovered over the button. I pressed. Damn it, that was the turning point of my life, I'm sure. I could feel Maximus looking down and disapproving. Ah, who needs Gladiator, I had Heihachi!
I played all day. It was weakening my film knowledge, I'm sure. Soon I won't even watch films anymore...Sony has me, and I was planning my introduction to gaming when the Gamecube was released. I fear for the money I saved for it. Devil May Cry, Grand Theft Auto 3, Metal Gear Solid 2. *sob* It might be funny though - if my DVDs marshalled a resistance for the DVD rack. Dogma leads the charge against the PS2 forces, sort of thing. But I fear not. All the time I've been on SR, I've tried to mount a defence against you gaming types. I've tried to build up the Movie forum to compete with FOG! Now I fear I must join you.That spare GAD of mine, I was saving it for Jurassic Park 3. Now I think Spinosarus must be replaced with Grand Theft Auto 3. It's a sad day, a sad day in the Stryke household.
So now I come amongst you in the FOG ranks. I come before you as one humbled by Tekken Tag, god damn it. It's that Eddie guy. His natural rhythm and samba skills have converted me. Blame him, I say. Blame the dreadlocked guy and the manic sword wielding robot! It's taking effect already. For the first time ever, I've been talking to Vottanator about games. We normally argue about the virtues of Robert De Niro and Alan Rickman. Today we have chatted about special moves on Tekken Tag. It is the end. On my command, unleash Eddie, doing that flippy kick thing. Maximus doesn't have a flippy kick thing. I rest my case.
Oh yeah, the graphics are good. See, I can talk about gaming!
Stryke - Worried.
Right. Now, my parents kindly asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I mentioned the fact I'd like a DVD Player in my room, because the one downstairs is always taken up by a blonde sister and Brookside. Sitting at the computer watching DVDs always strikes me as kinda sad, and it blocks up the computer from much more useful things, like The Sims ( sister again ). So, my enterprising parents went out and bought me one of the best value DVD Players, as recommended by my mate. Unfortunately, this happened to be a PlayStation 2. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful to my generous parents. But this clearly represented a conflict of interests. I DO NOT PLAY GAMES....I said that, but's it's very important to the multi-layered Stryke pschye.
So I got this attractive blue box, and I was speechless. My parents were pleased, I was pleased. It was all hunkey dory. Then came the crunch. Tekken Tag Tournament. I opened it, and there it was. It sat there, mocking me with it's beautiful graphics and superb playability. It was tempting me, as the Devil tempted Jesus in the desert.
I took the PS2 upstairs, and spent a good hour getting it to work. When I had almost given up, and hit it a bit, I accidentally pressed the AV button. Then I discovered the instructions, which clearly said "Press AV." If we could avoid any Welsh jokes, I feel sheepish.
" Right, PS2. I don't like you, and you don't like me."
I was strong willed. I looked up for reassurance on my walls. Posters of Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Dogma, The Mummy and Star Wars beamed down at me. I was safe here. Film was protect me. I had Maximus and Rik O'Connell! All it had was a CD saying Tekken Tag. But the power! I turned to my DVDs, the whole lot - the Christmas ones, the bought ones, the FAD wins... Surely there was one that would keep me strong? I almost...ALMOST...picked up Dogma. Kevin Smith would not desert me. But no, I foolishly succumbed and placed Tekken Tag upon the tray. My finger hovered over the button. I pressed. Damn it, that was the turning point of my life, I'm sure. I could feel Maximus looking down and disapproving. Ah, who needs Gladiator, I had Heihachi!
I played all day. It was weakening my film knowledge, I'm sure. Soon I won't even watch films anymore...Sony has me, and I was planning my introduction to gaming when the Gamecube was released. I fear for the money I saved for it. Devil May Cry, Grand Theft Auto 3, Metal Gear Solid 2. *sob* It might be funny though - if my DVDs marshalled a resistance for the DVD rack. Dogma leads the charge against the PS2 forces, sort of thing. But I fear not. All the time I've been on SR, I've tried to mount a defence against you gaming types. I've tried to build up the Movie forum to compete with FOG! Now I fear I must join you.That spare GAD of mine, I was saving it for Jurassic Park 3. Now I think Spinosarus must be replaced with Grand Theft Auto 3. It's a sad day, a sad day in the Stryke household.
So now I come amongst you in the FOG ranks. I come before you as one humbled by Tekken Tag, god damn it. It's that Eddie guy. His natural rhythm and samba skills have converted me. Blame him, I say. Blame the dreadlocked guy and the manic sword wielding robot! It's taking effect already. For the first time ever, I've been talking to Vottanator about games. We normally argue about the virtues of Robert De Niro and Alan Rickman. Today we have chatted about special moves on Tekken Tag. It is the end. On my command, unleash Eddie, doing that flippy kick thing. Maximus doesn't have a flippy kick thing. I rest my case.
Oh yeah, the graphics are good. See, I can talk about gaming!
Stryke - Worried.
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Turbonutter wrote:
> Er, yes... buy a £150 GameCube in May to save money on a £15
> multitap. And "they" say Nintendo has a childish image!
He's already said that he's getting a Gamecube anyway you nonse!!
Besides, "they" also say that the PS2 is a sequel station devoid of originality.
:-D
> Er, yes... buy a £150 GameCube in May to save money on a £15
> multitap. And "they" say Nintendo has a childish image!
He's already said that he's getting a Gamecube anyway you nonse!!
Besides, "they" also say that the PS2 is a sequel station devoid of originality.
:-D
Well suppose I could Stick with Devil May Cry a bit longer considering I got it after Christmas.
Sméagol wrote:
> Geez, thanks a lot you people.
AUF will be dropping through my door any day
> now!
Thats all I needed to hear!
After all the great reviews too.
In fact, I think I should reply to you too, just in case you feel left out. Well here is my reply.....
LOL!
:-D
I have GTA3 arriving anyday now too. Hopefully tomorrow in fact. Well, while you're playing your brand spanking new copy of AUF, I'll be playing my brand spanking new copy of GTA3.
MWAHAH!!
Sorry. I suppose I should feel for you. I mean I felt annoyed at paying 2.50 to rent out AUF for night (ended up playing it about 45 minutes in total) and you've probably spent 35 quid on it. Unlucky my hobbit-like friend.
> Geez, thanks a lot you people.
AUF will be dropping through my door any day
> now!
Thats all I needed to hear!
After all the great reviews too.
In fact, I think I should reply to you too, just in case you feel left out. Well here is my reply.....
LOL!
:-D
I have GTA3 arriving anyday now too. Hopefully tomorrow in fact. Well, while you're playing your brand spanking new copy of AUF, I'll be playing my brand spanking new copy of GTA3.
MWAHAH!!
Sorry. I suppose I should feel for you. I mean I felt annoyed at paying 2.50 to rent out AUF for night (ended up playing it about 45 minutes in total) and you've probably spent 35 quid on it. Unlucky my hobbit-like friend.
Turbonutter wrote:
> At least!
I thought I'd chosen a character with no legs or something!
That's what I thought until I found the jump button and then started jumping around like a pandsy.
Most fun I had actually.
> At least!
I thought I'd chosen a character with no legs or something!
That's what I thought until I found the jump button and then started jumping around like a pandsy.
Most fun I had actually.
Geez, thanks a lot you people.
AUF will be dropping through my door any day now!
Thats all I needed to hear!
After all the great reviews too.
AUF will be dropping through my door any day now!
Thats all I needed to hear!
After all the great reviews too.
At least!
I thought I'd chosen a character with no legs or something!
I thought I'd chosen a character with no legs or something!
Turbonutter wrote:
> I hated AUF. SOOOO SSSLLLOOOOOWWWW!
That's what I thought. Especially multiplayer. I played 2 player first and I was moving like Robocop.
Then I put back in Timesplitters. One, two, three, four, five, six, maybe even seven times faster! :-D
> I hated AUF. SOOOO SSSLLLOOOOOWWWW!
That's what I thought. Especially multiplayer. I played 2 player first and I was moving like Robocop.
Then I put back in Timesplitters. One, two, three, four, five, six, maybe even seven times faster! :-D
Turbonutter, critising a Ps2 game, with his reputation? Surely not!
I hated AUF. SOOOO SSSLLLOOOOOWWWW!
Dr. No. Can't say I enjoyed that too much. He only kills about 4 guys!
Now Goldeneye on the other hand. Add 2 zeros to that body count......
......and that's only in the archives. :-D
Oh and Sean Bean. He rules! In fact, I watched Goldeneye at about 6 o clock this morning.
"Closing time James. Last call."
Now Goldeneye on the other hand. Add 2 zeros to that body count......
......and that's only in the archives. :-D
Oh and Sean Bean. He rules! In fact, I watched Goldeneye at about 6 o clock this morning.
"Closing time James. Last call."
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