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The Waste Land / test
« on: June 16, 2005, 03:31:03 pm »
testing something

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Computers & Video Games / Donkey Konga
« on: May 22, 2005, 03:46:56 pm »
I picked up Donkey Konga 2 up at EBGames today. I must say, it's a fun game. Some parts of it get kind of crazy (clapping roll?!), but it's not a very hard game to pick up. Anyone else here play it?

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Everything Else / Garage Sales
« on: May 22, 2005, 09:30:18 am »
Has anyone here got a good deal on something you found at a garage sale?

I bought an HP DeskJet 882C the other day at a garage sale for $5. They run around $30 on eBay.

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Computers & Video Games / Nintendo Revolution
« on: May 17, 2005, 06:59:41 pm »
Oh my God... this thing is going to be amazing.

http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/articl...17022356433.jpg

9:30 am: Kodak Theatre, fifth floor, Ball Room. Nintendo's annual E3 conference is about to start. The house is packed full. Many people could not score seats and are standing at every side of the auditorium.

9:37 am: Still nothing. Nintendo is fashionably late.

9:40 am: The fire marshall is not happy. The start of the conference is delayed until the most flammable Nintendo fans are moved out of the way.

9:45 am: Lights dim. The crowd claps. A Nintendo intro video appears on screen. Reggie voiceover remix: "We remain all about the games. My name is Reggie, we're about kicking ass."

9:50 am: Iwata takes stage. Says he's about playing games. "Who's your daddy," he asks. A video plays.

9:51 am: Footage of DS games. Footage of Geist, ElectroPlankton, Nintendogs, Mario Kart, Zelda, Killer 7, Viewtiful Joe DS, Madden, Batallion Wars. The crowd cheers. The video ends.

9:54 am: The crowd cheers and Reggie takes the stage. "We at Nintendo continue to explore new videogames," he says. Promises information about new gameplay on Nintendo DS and promises solid information on Nintendo Revolution.

9:55 am: Reggie jokes about console specs for 360 -- offers another number: "2." As in "2 billion games sold by Nintendo." Says it's just the beginning. "Nintendo is not an 'or' company. Nintendo is an 'and' company." Talks about how Nintendo is about "change" -- and how more change is on the way. "We exist for the love the game." Reggie promises a new dimension of gameplay on DS.

9:56 am: "Today, you will begin to understand how our Revolution is preparing to storm the gates." Says Nintendo created the game space and "we're not moving out." He then compares the Game Boy Advance to PS2 in sales -- GBA has sold more than 28 million units in the US, even though it launched eight months later. Global sell-through for DS is 5 million -- twice that of PSP.

9:59 am: Hollands still likes it. Takes the stage to demonstrate some music tracks. He composed entire tracks from the unit. Sound demo appears to use sounds from synthesizers, however (the bass is too heavy for a DS demo).

10:01 am: Reggie returns. Says Nintendo didn't invent the concept of online gaming. But they intend to reinvent it. Reggie says Nintendo partnered with IGN Entertainment's GameSpy division to provide wireless online play -- uses hot spots around the world. "Simple and intuitive." Believes 90% of DS owners will be online. the service will be free, outside the house via hotspots and free inside your house. "Users won't face monthly gameplay bills." Reggie says Nintendo is working to overcome the current "macho style of online games."

10:04 am: "Around the world, 25 publishers are working on DS wireless games including all the big players. Mario Kart DS and Animal Crossing wireless internet by end of year -- Tony Hawk game, too. Mario Kart will be demoed on the showfloor wirelessly.

10:06 am: Nintendogs is up next. Taught the Japanese game world to sit up and take notice, with 400,000 copies sold in Japan in a month. DS was the bestseller in Japan for the launch period, outselling PSP by a factor of 3. Tina Wood from G4 takes the stage to demonstrate Nintendogs. She's got a pug named Mia. Tells the dog to say "hi" and dog moves mouth. Says "lay down" and dog lays down. Says "new Zelda" thee times and dog shows no reaction. Oops. A little Mario Kart is driving around the virtual room and the dog follows it. Then Tina gives the dog a bath and demonstrates "bark mode."

10:11 am: Tina uses wireless technology to search for a friend to play with. System searches. We hear a bark. Bill Trinen's dog Mario comes into play.

10:12 am: Shigeru Miyamoto takes the stage. Applause. Miyamoto and Wood converse in English (she's his number 1 fan, etc.), Miyamoto's dog does a handstand in the game and then mount's Tina's dog. Laughter. Miyamoto asks: "Would you like me to show you a few more tricks?" She says yes. He replies: "Then please follow me backstage." Laughter.

10:14 am: Reggie shows the Game Boy Micro. Says "I know you haven't seen this. It's a hair bigger and two-thirds the weight of an iPod Mini." It's not new technology, but a new look and has the "best and brightest screen ever in a handheld." Not a successor to DS or GBA, but an extension of portable play. The system can be customized with a wide array of face plates and will hit this fall.

10:15 am: Reggie says games are the most important thing. Montage of video footage plays. Fire Emblem, Yoshi Topsy Turvy, Pokemon Emerald, Nintendogs, Mega Man Battle Network 5, Mario Kart DS, Need for Speed DS, Pac'n Roll, Trace Memory. Phoenix Wright, GoldenEye, Mario and Luigi 2, Advance Wars Dual Strike, Spyro, Kirby Kanvas Curse, Meteos, New Super Mario Bros., Castlevania, Trauma Center, Viewtiful Joe DS. End of montage. Iwata is back on stage.

9:18 am: Iwata takes the stage. Introduces Revolution. Holds up the tiny, Mac Mini-sized unit. Crowd cheers. Says it's the smallest console Nintendo has ever manufactured. Says the final machine will be even smaller than the concept unit he's holding. Can stand horizontally or vertically. Revolution will play 12cm (DVD) discs (and GameCube software, too). Added attachment can be used to play movies and other DVD content. Machine has 512 MB of onboard flash memory for data storage.

9:20 am: "When you turn on Revolution and see the graphics, you will say 'wow!'" "Our competitors have detailed the power of their core processor and display. But the advantages of our technology will also have no bearing on gameplay. I know, this is one of those mysterious comments," he says. Says Wi-Fi will be built into every Nintendo product so controller, TV, console, and internet can interact. Nintendo intends to develop a device that's functional and appealing to every member in the household -- whether gamers or not. All controllers will be wireless. Also, the controllers will be very unique "in ways we will share with you... later." Already working on several Wi-Fi games for launch. Smash Bros. will be launch game -- Wi-Fi.

9:24 am: For Revolution, "Miyamoto is challenging his teams to create something new." His new creation will debut with Revolution. Big franchises will of course be there -- including new versions of Mario and Zelda. Short (pre-rendered) Metroid Prime 3 clip showing Samus standing in front of her redesigned spaceship. "We expect strong third-party support in both hemispheres." For example, Square Enix is already working on Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for Revolution.

9:27 am: Iwata: Convinced game development on Revolution will be easier and far less costly than for other machines. "Big idea can prevail over big budget." Revolution is a solution to help maximize creative freedom. Iwata then talks about backward compatibility. "Redefining term of backward compatability." It's a virtual console, able to download 20 years of Nintendo content. You will be able to Download NES, Super NES and N64 games. You can get every Nintendo game ever made. "Revolution shares a vision with DS. The machine is just a tool for software."

9:30 am: Next year, Revolution will fully serve core gamers. "We will attract casual gamers using consumer friendly content control and internet. And we will even draw non-gamers to our Revolution showing them how much fun there is and what we all do already. We call this 'all-access gaming.'" Iwata concludes by saying gamers touch his heart when they pick up the controller and enjoy the games.

9:32 am: George Harrison takes stage to talk about GameCube. System has sold 10 million units in America alone. There are 60 new titles on the way in 2005. There will be 400 games in total.

9:33 am: Batallion Wars: save the world by clearing over 20 missions in a combination of action and RTS. Gameplay clip plays.

9:34 am: Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. It's a full-fledged RPG with a dark and sinister plot. "Pokemon is serious business." Emerald and other GBA titles will move to the big screen when XD launches in October. A quick Killer 7 clip plays.

9:35 am: Harrison introduces new Mario titles: Super Mario Strikers, Mario Baseball, Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix (big cheers), and Mario Party 7. Montage shows Fire Emblem, Geist, Killer 7, Pokemon XD, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Donkey Konga 2, Incredible Hulk 2, Madagascar, Madden NFL 2006, One Piece Grand Battle, Scooby Doo, Spartan: Total Warrior, Mario Mix, Mario Party 7, Strikers, WWE Day of Reckoning 2, Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life, Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball, Shadow the Hedgehog, Midway Arcade, Medal of Honor.

9:38 am: "Of course we have saved the best for last. Today, prepare to see Link as you've never seen him before." Zelda trailer plays. Lights are flashing in the audience to simulate lightning flashes in the trailer. And yes, Link turns into a wolf in the trailer. Crowd goes wild.

9:41 am: Reggie is back on stage. Welcomes producer and director Eiji Aonuma. "Since you like the trailer, I have a present for you." Pulls Zelda video compressed on a DS cartridge out of a sleeve, goes "dadadadaaaa!" (Zelda chime.)

9:44 am: Reggie says good bye: "Be prepared to let your right brain run wild."

End of conference.

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The Waste Land / New Sig
« on: May 05, 2005, 01:03:08 pm »
Testing my new Sonic/Shadow sig.

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Everything Else / Posting from weird places
« on: April 16, 2005, 07:51:51 am »
Have you ever posted at a forum from someplace, how you say, weird?

I'm currently posting from a Ramada Inn in Dayton, Ohio. It's so ghetto. It's a place you'd imagine getting shot in. o_o

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Nickelodeon / Classic Nick... on DVD?!
« on: April 03, 2005, 09:06:43 pm »
Nick seems to be releasing some of their classic shows on DVD.

Pete and Pete: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...038411?v=glance
Clarissa Explains it All: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...038411?v=glance

All That is releasing The Best of Vital Information / Big Ear of Corn, The Best of Ishboo / Superdude, and The Best of Goodburger later this year.

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The Waste Land / Testing
« on: April 03, 2005, 07:32:56 pm »
XD

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The Waste Land / tEsT
« on: April 01, 2005, 10:38:10 am »
testing

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Everything Else / Pope John Paul II is near dead
« on: April 01, 2005, 10:37:41 am »
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=632849

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope John Paul's health worsened further on Friday when his breathing became shallow and his blood pressure deteriorated, said the Vatican, and one Italian news agency reported he had lost consciousness.

Church officials tried to prepare the faithful for the close of one of the longest papal reigns in history after the Vatican said the long-ailing Pope had declined further hospital treatment.

"The general conditions and cardio-respiratory conditions of the Holy Father have further worsened," said Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls.

"A gradual worsening of arterial hypotension has been noted, and breathing has become shallow. The clinical picture indicates cardio-circulatory and renal insufficiency. The biological parameters are notably compromised."

Sky Italia Television said the Pope had lost consciousness but there was no independent confirmation.

The 84-year-old Pope received the blessing for the dying after his health suddenly deteriorated overnight, drawing anguished prayers on Friday from Catholics around the globe reluctant to accept his end may be near.

"The Holy Father — with visible participation — is joining in the continual prayers of those assisting him," said Navarro-Valls.

Catholics flocked to churches to light candles and pray for the man who became Pope in 1978 and revitalised the papacy. Groups of faithful gathered in the Vatican's vast St. Peter's Square, some gazing up at the papal apartments.

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Site News / 2000 Members and a new skin
« on: March 30, 2005, 06:33:31 pm »
I'm proud to announce United SpongeBob has passed 2000 members on the forums. In honor of this, I have created a new forum skin, which can be viewed by selecting USB in the skin selector at the bottom of the forums.

Thank you. Without the members, this wouldn't have been possible.

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Debate Den / Liberal or Conservative?
« on: March 26, 2005, 08:13:56 pm »
http://madrabbit.net/webrabbit/quizshow.html

That's a very good quiz.

I got a 6, with 0 being 100% liberal and 40 being 100% conservative.

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Computers & Video Games / Firefox 1.0.2
« on: March 23, 2005, 06:42:15 pm »
Firefox 1.0.2 was released today. I just got the notifacation that an update was available.

"The most critical vulnerability dealt with a GIF (define) heap overflow parsing flaw reported to the Mozilla Foundation a week-and-a-half ago, Hofmann said. The vulnerability, if exploited, would have allowed an attacker to run arbitrary code on the end user's computer.

The second, though less critical, vulnerability patched in this latest version involved a flaw in Firefox's sidebar panel. If a person happened to bookmark a Web page designed to download malware (define) when visited, the flaw allowed that page to execute arbitrary programs by opening a privileged page and placing JavaScript code within.

A low-level threat was also plugged in Firefox 1.0.2, which involved tricking a user to drag-and-drop an element that bypasses the restriction on opening privileged XUL (define), which are XML tags that describe what user interface the computer is using. "

Source: http://www.internetnews.com/security/article.php/3492401

http://download.mozilla.org/?product=firef...=win&lang=en-US

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Site News / Mods Needed
« on: March 13, 2005, 01:50:29 pm »
We are currently in the process of cleaning United SpongeBob up, and need new moderators. Here are the requirements.
  • Must have atleast 250 posts.
  • Been registered for at least 3 months.
In order to apply, you must write a paragraph on why you believe you would the best person for the job. All entries must be in by March 17th. No late entries will be accepted.

Post all entries here: http://www.spongezone.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8897

To make sure you read the news topic thoroughly, please include 459831 in your application somewhere.
Good luck.

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