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  1. Ars Nova
    DAY. ONE.

    I've been sorely lacking a good, clean, happy game for a bit, and more so a good multiplayer game on console. This is just too good to pass up.
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: Gaming
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    Hark!

    Smile and set forth for the underworld. Your captive is secure, for now.
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 17, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  3. Ars Nova
    Ahh yes Lorde u <u

    Normally I don't like super-busy avatars but these are really nice. There's a sense of flow to each one, like every piece of the image is a part of the same machine. I think it's the color schemes that bring them together that way, well done on those. The focal points are all clear as well. Good work babe <3
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 15, 2014 in forum: Arts & Graphics
  4. Ars Nova
    That wasn't really the point of that though, so now it just seems like you're moving the goal post.

    They didn't tweet that. Visitors to their studio did.

    Frankly I think I made better comparisons in the thread title. Again, you're seeing what you want to see. Though speaking of the games in the thread title...

    How 'bout Jet Set Radio? The maneuverability is immensely reminiscent of an old arcade sports game, with the ability to gain and keep momentum across telephone wires, cars and other constructs and props, and the art style backs up the resemblance somewhat.
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 15, 2014 in forum: Gaming
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    It sounds like you're accusing the devs of being shallow and overhyping their own game to push units. You can say it feels like that if you want, but considering there are tweets and interviews out about the team loving every second of the development and being the happiest dev team people have ever seen, empirical evidence trumps your impression. They're not doing it for the appeal, they're doing it because they love it. If you take the game too seriously, would it matter how seriously it takes itself? You'd still see it as a shallow, attention-grabbing affair, because you're seeing what you want to see. Maybe they didn't think too hard about turning every single solitary aspect of cover-based shooters, apocalyptic zombie flicks, or the like on their head. Maybe they left the revolvers and AKs in because they're fun all on their own. Maybe they're just having fun with it.

    Anyway, you cite the comparisons like it's a bad thing. It has the wild, irreverent sense of humor of Saints Row, sure, but it looks to have both more structure where needed and less where not needed; missions aren't just "Go to the place - Run down the street - Shoot the guys," they're more orchestrated than that; but at the same time, the game allows you more ways to handle a situation. I would guess the Crackdown comparison is the whole run-&-gun aspect, but it wasn't the first to do that by far so it's really a moot point. It's not quite like anything we've ever seen, but it takes the best of games we love that haven't gotten a lot of press, combines them in a way that brings those aspects back to the fore, and sharply punctuates a dreary age of gaming that's somehow still hanging on for dear life.
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: Gaming
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    Ja, several. It's been a while but there were a handful of dedicated series not too long ago. I may make use of it myself shortly.
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 14, 2014 in forum: Feedback & Assistance
  7. Ars Nova
    Including me

    #howudoit
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 13, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
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  9. Ars Nova
    I beat @Makaze at FE:M and he beat me at stupid puns

    We have become ultimate rivals
    Thread by: Ars Nova, Jun 13, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: The Spam Zone
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    Actually if they've been out for most of the year they're still eligible. I believe I won something like Favorite Banned or Most Missed last year and I was back in time to receive it in person. :v
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 13, 2014 in forum: 2014
  11. Ars Nova
    /gets u some food & sets up a portable fan
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  12. Ars Nova
    ...

    FUCK

    I CAN DO THAT NOW
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  13. Ars Nova
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    Maleficent

    Betcha the deleted scenes will have more of that, actually

    I wish more directors would take a chance with longer films :'c
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  14. Ars Nova
    They're not on Youtube, Jay

    STILL

    Help me I'm dyin'
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  15. Ars Nova
    OK FINE YOU CAUGHT ME RED-HANDED

    LEMME ASK YOU SOMETHING THOUGH

    can you blame me
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
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    It was perfectly random is what it was
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  17. Ars Nova
    Lolwut I give everybody a nickname

    HOW 'BOUT CHARLO
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  18. Ars Nova
    Well the case for Ninten is much less controversial in those previous gens

    Mak omg why

    would you play Mario Party it is the destroyer of worlds
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
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    I mean, you alone aren't a majority
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone
  20. Ars Nova
    It's worth, man. It's got some fun stuff rn and it's only getting more. It's a little heavy on the brand name, but I don't see why that bothers us now when we played all the Marios, Zeldas, & Donkey Kongs up to the Gamecube days. They're all still fun.
    Post by: Ars Nova, Jun 12, 2014 in forum: The Spam Zone