The Hobbit is a pretty great film. Jackson definitely lived up to his prior entries into Middle-Earth, but at the same time improved upon what wasn't so hot in the trilogy, namely getting rid of some overthetop character archetypes like the often too silly rivalry between Legolas and Gimly. At any rate, Martin Freeman played an excellent young Bilbo, and the whole company of dwarves was quite solid as well. My only complaint there is that a couple still looked a touch too human, but that may just be a symptom of them being "young dwarves"

Yoda, the necromancer was in the book. However, it was Gandalf that went and discovered him, not Radagast, but I guess they wanted the latter to have a more profound role. Most of the added stuff is still legit too, since it's in the errata. The main antagonist, though, is altered somewhat, but doesn't really take away from the tale.


YUP.

People who like Westerns and action and great acting should watch this film. Christoph Waltz, man, does he ever inspire me to be a better actor. Jamie Foxx did a stellar job in his role too, conveying his emotion and tension wonderfully. The whole flick is a genuine good time, but probably one of the best stories Tarantino has ever told, in my opinion. I mean, I really liked Kill Bill and Inglorious Bastards, but this tale spoke with a lot more genuine emotion and commitment. Sorry, that's the best way I could word my thoughts.

I mean, Django Unchained still has a fair amount of Tarantino's tongue-in-cheek moments, but they really didn't take me out of the film like they have in the past. I really like how the tale was told, how the actors conveyed it, and it also has a really rad soundtrack too, in my humble opinion.

Again, go see this film if you don't mind a bit of blood. And let me stress that although its bloody, its not gory. Rare are the moments that you're are forced to see the wounds, rather you just see the overthetop by product. And it is so over the top that your brain immediately goes to a place of "this is like a comic book or cartoon" and desensitizes you, reminding you that its all pretend. Fret not, you only have to see Foxx's junk.

I now expect an iOS game that is their unicornabeargasus chasing robot unicorn.

Anyways, I'm glad they have work, and its a shame they won't be doing things on as grand a scale as Amalur, but still, they're doing stuff, and I'm sure they'll make some great titles. And besides, looking at what Epic has done, it won't not be far flung for them to have something as awesome as Infinity Blade, so maybe their is hope for something grand.

I'm not sure if Sid Meier's Pirates would fall into the true RPG vein, but it's a pretty solid pirate game, if a bit repetitive. I have it on the iOS and it's a solid good time, and its model could definitely be built upon to make a really solid pirating RPG.

I've wanted to get my hands on Skies of Arcadia for ages, just cannot find it anywhere!

Well then, lots of hot talk goin' on here.

I'm not overly excited for this either, really. Personally, I think the title lends itself better to co-op, having people come and join together in the pre-existing single player world. With the MMO, I just think it'll get too cluttered with all those "Chosen Ones' running amok, y'know?

However, story-wise and whatnot, I'm sure that'll be just fine in the MMO atmosphere, especially if they take a page from how I understand ToR does its thing. Plus, Skyrim, for example, is already chock-full of mindless sidequests and fetch quests, so, that's part of the work gone right there.

There're a nice amount of deails,
Totally agree here. That's a bit disappointing indeed. I do loves me some classes, but I think the system Skyrim opened us to will be just dandy in an online setting, really. Perhaps they think it'll create too many variables for their systems to handle? I know nothing about serves and data and all that jargon, but I assume that storing that info for each character wouldn't be too over complicated to warrant railroading them into a set selection of limited variable?

Late to the party, but yeah, caught whiff of this a while back.

I can't believe that they just got axed and everything by EA. I haven't been reading too too much on it, but why the heck did it happen? I thought Amalur was doing well in sales, in spite of its proximity to Skyrim and ME3?

I... I have no idea what I have just witnessed... it all made sense until what seemed to be a crazy, Dragon Quest-style battle disco happened and I just lost all sense of what the heck.

Looks well made, though. Great design and sense of place.

So, funny story: I've obviously known of Dark Souls (and Demon Souls) and its greatness for a while, mostly thanks to the RPGFan Podcast aka Rob and have wanted to give it a go. I have had a few opportunities at a friend's place and I know I like it, so it was a matter of waiting to get it, what with Skyrim, Skyward Sword, and ME3 to wade through.

Now a few weeks ago, I was chatting with a friend about games and such and she tells me she has Dark Souls and she effing hates it! It's too damn hard, she can't even get past the first boss, and it just makes her feel terrible (haha). Clearly, that hardcore isn't her jam. I tell her I'm a fan and I'm looking forward to getting it. What does she say? "You can have". I can just take it, she doesn't want it in her sight at all hahaha. So, I lent her Kingdoms of Amalur to heal the wounds and she has given me Dark Souls which I am now happily breaking into.

Such a fun, challenging title that really demands you keep your wits about you. I have moments I feel so badass getting those counters right, but then the next scrap my timing's totally off and I get my ass lain out. The worst. Better go retrieve my souls! NOPE! Laid out. *face palm*

*rinse*

*repeat*

Totally going to enjoy this grind. I'm running with a barbarian who seems pretty solid so far. Really wish I had taken down the Asylum Demon in the first place. I was making good headway, got about halfway, then got sloppy, dangit. Just didn't have the patience after the fifth try.

In honour of a brief convo with kyuusei and AgentD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL_x1rRg7mM

and also... this.

...awkward...

And yeah, I remember that manga marriage thing too at one point. Weird folk about.

I should be kicking around after rehearsal tonight to join the ruckus!

Vanguard sniper, right here. I pick at them from a distance then switch to a shotty or pistol when I need to close.

Matoya.

Her magic brooms would take care of shit and we could travel the countryside. Best ladyfriend evar.

In slightly more seriousness, but not really, I'd have to go with... uh... Tetra from Windwaker, if she actually had real people proportions and didn't look like a 12 year old - more like this. I dunno', girl had some spunk, a sense of adventure, and could certainly handle herself, but could eventually recognize when she needed a little help as well.

Also had a soft spot for Aeris. She was just a kind-hearted gal. Dunno' if I'd enjoy Sephiroth as her stalker, though...

Oh now that's just mean...

Yeah, I've seen evidence of this.

And hell yes my suit is sexy! My Krogan booty all sleek and stuff...

Oh wait... you're referring to my Quarian... heh... yeah... my bad...

Evidence of this has been seen. We lost a Liz many a time haha. Also had a few Agent D drops too ^_~ hahaha