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Son Of General Retro Discussion

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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    There's a good retro gaming joke in the Avengers.

    Film's only OK though.

    By your standards that means it's fecking brilliant for the rest of us! :D Thinking about going to see it and Lockout in a couple of weeks so don't go spoiling them! Presume Prometheus won't be out by then. :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    There's a good retro gaming joke in the Avengers.

    Film's only OK though.

    I was like omg I totally get that!

    I thought the film was great!


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    I was like omg I totally get that!

    I thought the film was great!

    Is Scarlett Johansson in it much? Preferrably jumping about in that leather outfit! :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    I was like omg I totally get that!

    I thought the film was great!

    Is Scarlett Johansson in it much? Preferrably jumping about in that leather outfit! :o

    She is indeed, doing various acrobatic things although she does have support, if you know what I mean.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    It's got the Hulk. What's not to like? Oh yeah Samual L Jackson.
    Kept waiting for him to be ate by a shark.

    Avenger: Intelligent Killer Sharks on a Flying Ship Plane Carrier Thing.
    Now I'd see that for a dollar.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    By your standards that means it's fecking brilliant for the rest of us! :D Thinking about going to see it and Lockout in a couple of weeks so don't go spoiling them! Presume Prometheus won't be out by then. :(

    Go to see Cabin in the Woods instead. Funnier, cleverer, more entertaining. If you only have to see one Joss Whedon affiliated film this year, let it be that!

    Not that Avengers is bad, it's certainly entertaining, but it just kind of hits the same old boxes. As for Johannson? She gets some action, but was disappointed with the lack of Natalie Portman :( Obviously the choice was more explosions or an attractive Oscar winner. They chose the former.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Cabin in the woods is also brilliant! I'm so up on my movies lately which is rare for me! Trying to go to the cinema once a week!


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Go to see Cabin in the Woods instead. Funnier, cleverer, more entertaining. If you only have to see one Joss Whedon affiliated film this year, let it be that!

    Not that Avengers is bad, it's certainly entertaining, but it just kind of hits the same old boxes. As for Johannson? She gets some action, but was disappointed with the lack of Natalie Portman :( Obviously the choice was more explosions or an attractive Oscar winner. They chose the former.

    Actually thanks for reminding me about Cabin, forgot about that one - not a full on horror flick though is it? Mainly want to see Prometheus tbh, Sigourney better make an appearance in that (don't care how they work it in).

    I'd have no problem with Portman getting that gig either, but it wouldn't be for her acting skills. Well, not in an Avengers film anyway. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    No it's definitely not a traditional horror movie, well worth watching though!


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Actually thanks for reminding me about Cabin, forgot about that one - not a full on horror flick though is it? Mainly want to see Prometheus tbh, Sigourney better make an appearance in that (don't care how they work it in).

    I can't say anything about Cabin in the Woods apart from that it is indeed not just a traditional horror: just watch it :)

    Prometheus and Dark Knight Returns are my blockbuster hopes for the summer. The merciful lack of a further Transformers film is a bi-annual tradition we should all cherish.
    I'd have no problem with Portman getting that gig either, but it wouldn't be for her acting skills. Well, not in an Avengers film anyway. :)

    They tease you with a reference to her character at one point. A shame, because her character in Thor was quite interesting despite her troublesome status as mandatory love interest. Guess they're waiting for the sequel to elaborate on that.


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    I can't say anything about Cabin in the Woods apart from that it is indeed not just a traditional horror: just watch it :)

    Prometheus and Dark Knight Returns are my blockbuster hopes for the summer. The merciful lack of a further Transformers film is a bi-annual tradition we should all cherish.

    I'm a terrible gluton for punishment when it comes to films with any sci-fi related action/special affects in them. Only watched Transformers 3 again the other night (yes, again!). God it's bad, that blonde girl in it is a stunner but jeebus her character is so damn annoying.
    They tease you with a reference to her character at one point. A shame, because her character in Thor was quite interesting despite her troublesome status as mandatory love interest. Guess they're waiting for the sequel to elaborate on that.

    Really liked Thor although
    I almost would have preferred the usual predictable happy ending rather than the one we got
    . Is there defo a sequel in the works?


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Yep sequels on the way, although a new odd choice of director (Alan Taylor, best known for his TV work on Mad Men, Boardwalk, Game of Thrones, Sopranos etc...) filling Kenneth Branagh's shoes.

    The weird thing is that after a number of 'teaser' films for the Avengers, The Avengers actually feels like a teaser for the sequels to the individual films :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    I assume its best to avoid the 3D version of the movie??
    Thor 3D was a huge mistake and I wish I'd seen it in 2D. I'll book a ticket for the new Odeon for Saturday I think.

    .


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    I have learned to avoid 3D for every film that isn't Avatar, and yeah the 3D for Avengers is just post-production nonsense. Nice and bright in 2D (there's a few night scenes that I'm sure would look awful with glasses on). Just am not fond of the tech at all. It's a shame when it's the only way to see a film in the cinema: IFI is only showing Takeshi Miike's Hara-Kiri in 3D, which is disappointing :(

    Frankly, gaming has shown itself a much more suitable fit for 3D than film. Have been more impressed with some effects on my 3DS than anything I've seen: even anything by James 'Moneybags' Cameron!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    I have learned to avoid 3D for every film that isn't Avatar, and yeah the 3D for Avengers is just post-production nonsense. Nice and bright in 2D (there's a few night scenes that I'm sure would look awful with glasses on). Just am not fond of the tech at all. It's a shame when it's the only way to see a film in the cinema: IFI is only showing Takeshi Miike's Hara-Kiri in 3D, which is disappointing :(

    Frankly, gaming has shown itself a much more suitable fit for 3D than film. Have been more impressed with some effects on my 3DS than anything I've seen: even anything by James 'Moneybags' Cameron!

    Yeah, any dark scenes and you're screwed with this sort of 3D.

    I agree on the gaming front, I love having a quick blast of Dirt 3 on my 3D monitor and glasses on the PC. Pick a track from Finland, turn on the rain and happy 3D days.

    I'm big on embracing the latest and greatest(I'm aware 3D is as old as the hills, but you know what I mean) but I just have to draw the line with 99 percent of the 3D movies that have come out recently. I've been disappointed by nearly them all(except Avatar in the cinema and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D Bluray at home and a few others). If anyone has a 3D screen at home do check out Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D, whatever about the movie itself it's a damn good technical exercise in 3D.

    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Check out number 33 :)

    200 Reasons Not To Leave Dublin:

    http://www.totallydublin.ie/more/200-reasons-not-to-leave-dublin/

    .


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I have learned to avoid 3D for every film that isn't Avatar, and yeah the 3D for Avengers is just post-production nonsense. Nice and bright in 2D (there's a few night scenes that I'm sure would look awful with glasses on). Just am not fond of the tech at all. It's a shame when it's the only way to see a film in the cinema: IFI is only showing Takeshi Miike's Hara-Kiri in 3D, which is disappointing :(

    Frankly, gaming has shown itself a much more suitable fit for 3D than film. Have been more impressed with some effects on my 3DS than anything I've seen: even anything by James 'Moneybags' Cameron!

    Best 3D in a movie was definitely A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, took the mickey out of the process and also did some great things with it, plus it was funny!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Any cool or interesting things/hacks/mods I can do with a Jap Sony PocketStation?
    Or is it just a collectors item with no real purpose?

    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett


    Steve SI wrote: »
    I assume its best to avoid the 3D version of the movie??
    Thor 3D was a huge mistake and I wish I'd seen it in 2D. I'll book a ticket for the new Odeon for Saturday I think.

    I found it very hard to find a 2D screening of the Avengers. Of the 3(!) cinemas close to me only 1 has 2D showings and they're only on in the afternoons. I have tickets booked for tonight, can't wait.

    Also +1 for cabin in the woods, worth it for the whiteboard alone :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭James Howlett




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    I thought Cabin in the Woods was awful.

    But the Avengers was way more enjoyable than I was expecting. It actually has action sequences where you can follow what the hell is going on. Modern Hollywood films would lead you to believe that such a feat was impossible.

    And if Portman had been in it then they wouldn't have needed the hypercube. It would just be an hour and half of them trying to convince her to open her portal:

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    See it before it gets taken down.

    Rayman on the WiiU in action:

    http://www.gamekult.com/actu/rayman-legends-premiere-video-wii-u-A101141.html


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    DinoRex wrote: »
    See it before it gets taken down.

    Rayman on the WiiU in action:

    http://www.gamekult.com/actu/rayman-legends-premiere-video-wii-u-A101141.html

    So the controller looks like its got some sort of RFID reader built into it to recognise physical objects. Didn't know that :0/

    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Why was it taken down, is it a leaked trailer?

    I didn't even know the WiiU existed!

    I can't keep up with all you young whippersnappers and your modern teeny gadgets! ;)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Steve SI wrote: »
    So the controller looks like its got some sort of RFID reader built into it to recognise physical objects. Didn't know that :0/

    .

    Graphically it looks very nice, smooth/sharp/fluid/ & dynamic.

    Is the controller just outputting whats on your tv then?? Constantly having to shift your attention from the screen to the pad would get annoying for me.

    Yeah I heard that RFID reader thing before, they'll be able to make loads from Skyrim type gimmicks.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    DinoRex wrote: »
    But the Avengers was way more enjoyable than I was expecting. It actually has action sequences where you can follow what the hell is going on. Modern Hollywood films would lead you to believe that such a feat was impossible.

    I agree on the coherency of the action - but when that's one of the nicest things I can say, I feel like I'm clutching at straws!


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Graphically it looks very nice, smooth/sharp/fluid/ & dynamic.

    Is the controller just outputting whats on your tv then?? Constantly having to shift your attention from the screen to the pad would get annoying for me.

    Yeah I heard that RFID reader thing before, they'll be able to make loads from Skyrim type gimmicks.

    Aye, all sorts of "optional extra" toys you need to buy on top of the game to unlock more content locked away inside the game you already paid for. DLC under a different guise?

    Seeing one person using the WiiU controller thing and everyone else using the a normal joypad yoke doesn't look right to me.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    I must admit really wanting to see what happens when Ezio gets involved.

    Hopefully he assassinates a load of Raving Rabbids.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Go Right video

    Excellent that was! Lovely seeing all those sprites up close. No shmups tho? Boo.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Getting one for christmas
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Absolutely brilliant!

    Now that I think of it, my gran is a master knitter. She used to knit jumpers for some Irish designer.

    ....idea forming....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    came up as a DD today
    hoping_for_a_hero_by_rikkugrape-d4wnwc3.jpg
    ^clickable


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    One for any budding hipsters

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    How else am I supposed to keep my head dry and warm?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Sonic-Colors-Preorder-Hat.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    DinoRex wrote: »
    How else am I supposed to keep my head dry and warm?

    Are you saying non hipsters have wet cold heads?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Again I maintain I wear hats because I'm old fashioned, not hip.

    I'm going to a Burlesque club tomorrow. I'll be accepted for the way I dress there! Although, they all wear their hats indoors which I consider to be rude... but there you go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    rubadub wrote: »
    Getting one for christmas
    enhanced-buzz-10193-1334090038-11.jpg


    Now that's one rare knitted Christmas gift I could wear!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Sera wrote: »
    came up as a DD today
    hoping_for_a_hero_by_rikkugrape-d4wnwc3.jpg
    ^clickable

    +huggable


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    DinoRex wrote: »
    Again I maintain I wear hats because I'm old fashioned, not hip.

    I'm going to a Burlesque club tomorrow. I'll be accepted for the way I dress there! Although, they all wear their hats indoors which I consider to be rude... but there you go.

    You calling over to o1s1n's house as well? Gold wallpaper etc :D;)

    .


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    DinoRex wrote: »
    Again I maintain I wear hats because I'm old fashioned, not hip.

    Basically automatic qualification & entry into the elite ranks of the A&R Hipster Group

    hipsters.jpg


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Fedoras are too mainstream. Trilbys are to hats what Girls are to music.

    Fez has kind of made me want to don the titular headpiece, though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Steve SI wrote: »
    You calling over to o1s1n's house as well? Gold wallpaper etc :D;)

    .

    They come from all over to see my scarf dance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    I have 2 Trilbys, 7 Fedoras, 2 Fezs, 2 Pith Helmets, 1 bowler, 1 panama and 1 top hat.

    Currently I'm in the market for a straw boater...

    (I also have several wigs, but that's a whole other hobby)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    o1s1n wrote: »
    They come all over my scarf dance.

    Really, cool.
    It's best to be open about these things.

    .


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    o1s1n wrote: »
    They come from all over to see my scarf dance.

    DinoRex on hearing/seeing o1s1n's scarf dance is the entertainment for the night. :pac:

    abe-simpson-gif.gif


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    I like my WETA Castro-style hat.

    It makes some people think I work for WETA, and others think I'm a Cuban dictator. Result!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    DinoRex wrote: »
    Currently I'm in the market for a straw boater...
    if only you'd two bowlers, I could swap you a straw boater (has 2)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


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