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    Emulation

    PS1 emulation is pretty good from what I remember. It's not too demanding and the smart guys behind the more popular emulators have ironed out most of the bugs in the more popular titles I think. I mean, if a PSP can play PS1 games without issue, then any decent computer ought to be able to...
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    Re-mastered Call of Duty

    It would be pretty great to see the older titles revamped with updated graphics and features, but I doubt that the developers would spend time on old games when they can push for the newest iteration. If they do an HD remaster collection type of release, it would probably be for whatever system...
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    Speed Runs

    I agree in that I think that most games are meant to be enjoyed at a reasonable pace, but since most speed runners are huge fans of the games they run, I don't think it's fair to say that they haven't enjoyed the experience the game provides. I think for them, a speed run is like a bonus mode...
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    Emulation

    I use emulators a bit, but my laptop doesn't really have the power to run anything later than the SNES unfortunately. It's nice to take a stroll down memory lane and play some Megaman X without having to re-buy the console though. I usually just use a wired Xbox 360 controller, which works...
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    Good console games for someone returning to gaming?

    Which consoles do you own currently? Any recommendations I can make depend on the system, but if you have a PS2/3 you could try picking up Persona 3 or 4. Both are great JRPGs featuring a pretty lengthy plot, good writing, fun gameplay, and interesting game mechanics. Also, the art style is...
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    Cheapest way to get a 3ds?

    That's my two cents. I don't use the 3D on my device, and for your budget the 2DS is the best bang for your buck. If you use Craigslist, just be smart about it, since there are occasionally unsavory people that do business there. Some tips for that would be to meet in a public place, bring a...
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    Favorite Pokemon Game?

    I think Heart Gold / Soul Silver is probably the best game to date. I know it's a remake of the gameboy color titles, but the updated graphics and game mechanics coupled with the vast world and game length make it the best in my opinion. For nostalgia, I'll always like Ruby/Sapphire and their...
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    Cheapest way to get a 3ds?

    I agree with Poring: getting a new or used 2DS is your best bet for a sub-$100 3DS (sans the 3D). If you check out the sales that online stores have every now and then, you can usually get a great deal on the 2DS. I saw a few not too long ago that bundled a free game or dropped the price to...
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    Why Chose the Vita over 3DS?

    I think both consoles have their place (I own both), but it all depends on whether or not you play handhelds with other people. Most of the Vita titles I own are single-player JRPGs, which look fantastic and handle great on the Vita's hardware. The 3DS has some great single-player games as...
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    Persona 4: Golden, Anyone?

    I'd say that Persona 4 Golden is the quintessential Persona title to play, given it's already a great game with the added bonus of having that fantastic HD makeover. Personally, I'll always have a soft spot for P3 since it was the first Persona title I played and I like the story a bit more...
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    Speed Runs

    Do any of you like to watch speed runner streams or videos? I've always admired the dedication these guys have to their favorite games, and the mastery they display is really inspiring. I know a few people who slightly resent them because they feel that speed running a game detracts from its...
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    Board Games?

    My family used to play board games a lot when I was a kid, so I have a bit of a soft spot for them. We played the usual Monopoly and Clue, but one game I remember fondly is Masterpiece, which was an art auction game. You'd move around a circular board with various types of spaces and...
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    Game Saturation

    While I'm all for the development of new titles by both independent and AAA studios, I can't help but feel that recently the game market has been flooded with countless games that has over saturated the market as a whole. Steam is still the main platform I use to buy and play PC games, but...