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I stab at thee!

Never actually tried to do that, have you?

You can't make it past level 55 without completeing a quest requiring 18 people. Not to mention that none of the storyline missions (past the first "rank") can be done solo. Most of the quests can't be done solo either.

Unless you have a large community of friends, and don't mind this little dude, you really can't play this game.

Reminds me of this penny arcade strip.

And all this time I thought Tycho Brahe was the co-founder of Penny Arcade!

Astronomist and cartoonist... a true Renaissance man.

Penny Arcade had a comic about this a few weeks ago.

Or, for a tenth of the cost of one of these new iPods, you could get a CD-based MP3 player. Not as sexy as an iPod, sure, but a whole lot more cost-effective. Plus, the same MP3 CDs will play on your computer or DVD player. No hidden surprises.

Old school Penny-Arcade once more proves its value. Hehe.

John Gabriel's Greater Internet Fuckwad Theory

This what you were talking about? (same event, but from different sources) So far there haven't been any mass player 'porting by administrators to my knowledge. Does anyone know if this is not the case?

This what you were talking about? (same event, but from different sources) So far there haven't been any mass player 'porting by administrators to my knowledge. Does anyone know if this is not the case?

Gabe and Tycho love Peter Molyneux!

Those who don't like the whiteness

You mean like Eminem? They asked him, but he doesn't like MP3s... (see here)

Line feed inserted a space, here is a link: http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=2002-04 -29&res=l -David

September 18, 2002

I think that this pretty much says it all.

They answer the question of why they need new stuff in their FAQ:

Q. Can I send you my old Super Nintendo?
A. We cannot accept used games or toys. These kids are real sick and we can't risk exposing them to germs that might be on your old toys. New stuff in the box is all we can take.

Also it just seems to make more sense to make a wish list. Why get 100 Good Night Moons when you only really need 20 to cover the demand and having 80 other books would make everyone a lot happier? Do you not let other people know what you may like for birthday and Christmas presents? I guess everyone should just give cash or gift certificates for everything. Where's the fun in that?

Sorry, it had to be posted.. here

Yes, it doesn't have a single player game: http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=2001-11 -28&res=l

I just hope they get accurate press. Last time around the press made a number of incorrect statements when commenting on them. They have a press page this year but it hardly provides enough information to make sure that sort of thing doesn't happen again. A complete press kit would have a bio on each of the principals, as complete a schedule as possible, contacts for more information (that much has been provided anyway) and basically anything else that you want the public to know. Their press page is extremely ungainly, for example at the top it says that "The mini interview below was answered by Tycho" but below where it asks who's involved the page says "Child's Play was started by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip Penny Arcade" which leaves you wondering (if you don't already know) who the hell Tycho is. If this is an example of the quality of work from BeSeen Communications then they deserve to fold up immediately. Integrated Solutions my ass.

With all that said, these guys clearly have their hearts and their heads in the right place, and putting out your own effort to help people is what charity is all about. Giving money (or material items) is just an extension of that, since money represents effort. I wish them all the luck in spite of their lack of media finesse :)

"Penny Arcade"? Funny name for a catholic school?

Have you tried the Reverse Pocky? Kick ass. I'm sure Gabe would love it.

Personally, I'll always have a soft spot for Atari Force.

Everyone sees THIS.

Don't be a slashtard.

Have a nice day!

Oh, you mean like the dumb asses who say Microsloth, Micro$oft, or Windoze? Yeah, that's just a terribly clever way to joke about the quality of Microsoft software.

Who am I to try to restate something Penny Arcade stated so perfectly?

penny-arcade.com

This discussion is just begging for the obligatory penny arcade link....

http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=2002-07 -05&res=l

Use of the word "suck" is obviously an expression of an opinion, not fact, and can't possibly be libelous. Now if they were to have made up benchmark results, or, perhaps said that the owner of the company has to kill a dog to have an orgasm, then the company might have a libel case.

Thin enough to notice the lack of padding on your ass.

Can be found here. I recommend them highly.

Be sure to note the insanity that is Pac-Pix and this screenshot.

Also click here to see videos of Mario 64-DS and Metroid Hunters in action.

no

It doesn't offend me.
It doesn't make me laugh.
It just wasted some of my time.

Your post made me feel the same way.

scroll down on the main page for their take on the Summit and specifically the DS's lineup...

seems to be a severe lack of RPGs. hopefully squenix has the sense to bring over FFIII.

About the Wonder Twins...

I wonder if this is the guy that won the Omega Collection...

It must certainly be better to 'treadmill' while being a superhero than to play an MMO that's even more pointless where you are just a Joe Schmoe.
___
Slim Cognito

Get your own FREE iPod and help me get mine at the same time.

If you're concerned about the legitimacy of the free iPod offer, check out this Wired magazine article.

Or this:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=2003-01 -24&res=l

a FAQ on FAQs... this PA strip comes to mind.

Something like this?

Ob. Penny-Arcade

ach mein eyes! too bad there isn't a handy cyber-gates borg eye-patch to fix all that...

"The page is on a .jp uni server so they SHOULD be able to handle the herd of rhinos that is ./."

Baby vs Rhino.

That baby... er server doesn't have a prayer.

I must say, it's nice to see someone with as big a name as Molyneux apologize to the community for this. Most people that are in the "industry pioneer" category tend to be just a bit arrogant. He made some claims about features, gamers were pissed they weren't there, and he took the blame. Admirable.

Maybe next time, he won't blab every wild feature he plans.

Guard the Oil Get contracts with US companies Install a Prime Minister Is this what you call democracy in action?

It's called the Sims.

I prefer exuberance. I hear it's quite insubstantial.

Can we say SHITCOCK?!?!!

Must...resist...Penny Arcade....reference.

Ah, hell, there I go again.

• Basic Steam purchase is $5 cheaper than retail
• There are more goodies in the Steam packaging
• Though HL2 can't be played until the retail version comes out, multiplayer can be played sooner.

Amir0x
Sep 24 2004, 09:37 PM
$349.99
To launch with approximately 12 games in Japan; hopefully more in USA.

QUOTE(Gamespot)
Today during an early-morning press conference, Sony finally revealed the price point and release date for its first portable gaming device, the PSP. The PSP will launch for a suggested retail value of 38,624 Yen, or 349.99 dollars in the USA.
Talk of a "competitive price point" quickly dissolved with news of this shocking price point. In its statement, Sony commented that the PSP is "not meant to compete directly with the market targeted by the Nintendo DS" and that it is "appropriately priced for its expectations and target demographic." Sony noted, however, that they hope to "bring new consumers into the world of portable gaming" noting that the PSP is "the most advanced handheld device for gaming ever conceived."
Also of importance during the press conference was the target release dates for Japan and USA.
Sony announced that it plans to launch in Japan on December 21st with "at least 12 games" and in the USA during the month of March, although it's interesting to note that they did not set a specific day for this event. The PSP is expected to launch with at least 8 games in the USA, but Sony says "it expects even more than twelve", including the new Need For Speed Underground.

Well.. Well.
Discuss.

Hahaha, anyway, I'm bored so what's up with you guys?
http://torchthebridge.com/forum/index.php?showtopi c=1905

Amir0x
Sep 24 2004, 11:53 PM

ANYWAY...
As any NON idiot already knew (no offense fellas), this story is...
A 100% COMPLETE HOAX
It was...
a.) An experiment to see how QUICKLY people would jump on a story like this about Sony, despite NO evidence at all and a dead link and even a FUCKING MESSAGE IN THE ORIGINAL POST THAT THE STORY WAS FAKE (albeit in small text)
and...
b.) Because I was bored, and wanted to see how many people fell for it!
At Penny-Arcade, even more people fell for it and were quick to judge!
So, all's well.
Tobliz was in on it.
Riot was in on it.
Crandle was in on it.
Leto knew.
That is all. CONTINUE YOUR DISCUSSION.
It appears, however, that the PSP will probably be 299, which depending on your viewpoint is still quite bad. Although, that's exactly the price I expected it to launch at. I was hoping for 250 or less. I still won't buy it at 299.

This post has been edited by Amir0x: Sep 24 2004, 11:54 PM
http://torchthebridge.com/forum/index.php?showtopi c=1905&st=150

Amir0x
Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 5:01 am
Re: And the PSP price is....

Anyway, guys...
the 350 dollar story is a hoax.
Originally I posted it at TTB to see how many people fell for it, but if you read the actual first post in contained an actual note (at TTB) which all but came out and said it was a hoax. It was just a joke for TTB, but Atog posted it before I could tell him and then well it was funny seeing responses here.
It turned out pretty funny.
However, the PSP might now be 299, so that's still not to pocket book friendly. Let's discuss that.
http://www.penny-arcade.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t =77166&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start= 150

Amir0x

Posted: Sat Sep 25, 2004 5:07 am
Re: And the PSP price is....

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I was prankin' TTB. But then Atog posted it here and was like "Hey TTB guyz, I posted it at PA and they're having a laugh."
Then I was like "oh shit."
Then I went to PA, registered, and I had a laugh. But then I said enough is enough. All insane ramblings and exuberance to believe in any bad piece

http://www.penny-arcade.com/view.php3?date=2000-04 -07&res=l

Real link this time.