CAPCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Oh wow.  Someone actually filed a complaint against Capcom?  Someone actually got the Better Business Bureau involved?  I...wow.  I mean, I saw some comments saying that they'd do it, but I thought that was just grandstanding.  Jeez.  Some people take their games really seriously.

Here's a snippet from EventHubs on their response:

"SFxT has an enormous amount of content, fully developed and available for play and enjoyment immediately on-disc. Given the 38 characters available for full play, as well as multiple play modes, SFxT provides great value for all players from day one. While Capcom is sorry that some of its fans are not happy about the chosen method of delivery for the DLC, we believe that this method will provide more flexible and efficient gameplay throughout the game's lifecycle. There is effectively no distinction between the DLC being ''locked'' behind the disc and available for unlocking at a later date, or being available through a full download at a later date, other than delivery mechanism."

I disagree.  See, one way, the content can be hacked and people can play it until you hammer down on them for their -- for lack of a better word -- vigilantism.  The other way, the content stays in Capcom's hands so they can tweak it as needed, and people believe you're actually putting something new out there for everyone, instead of just making them wait for something that, many have argued, is already theirs.

Do you see the distinction?

Capcom, Capcom, Capcom.  What are we going to do with you?  Anyway, my additional thoughts are over here if you're interested.  

More reviews! More Mass Effect talk! More robot lovin'!

Street Fighter X Tekken and Tales of Graces f are out.  What did I think?  Go have a look over there, yeah?

It's likely that I'm not done talking about them; I'll get into their nitty-gritty issues here on Cross-Up soon enough.  (Same goes for Devil Survivor 2 -- I foresee at least 2 posts on that little number.)  And who knows?  Maybe I'll get some content up for the under-the-radar Armored Core 5; I've only seen one review, which is a crying shame.

I guess that's what happens when you release in the same month as Mass Effect 3.  And since the internet is currently brandishing pitchforks and torches over the ending -- something about colors? -- people are very...occupied as of late.

I need to start playing that game in earnest.  But I can't get out of the Citadel without getting bombarded by sidequests and conversations.  Also, minor tangent: why does EDI, the Normandy's AI, feel the need to take over a sexy clothes-less android?

I guess you could argue it was "out of necessity" (and certainly not because Bioware needed to put in MORE women in skintight spacesuits, no sir).  Next question: if she's essentially just a computer, why does she do a sexy walk when she first appears on-screen in her new body -- and why does she assume a bunch of sultry poses and human mannerisms?  Did she just download them into her thought processors or whatever? And why?  What would she need with data like that?

I'm sure there's some justification in the ME universe, and I haven't gotten far enough in the game to make a definitive statement, but this just bugs me.  But I'm sure there's some kind of payoff in the end, ri--

Oh.  Well, I guess that explains everything. 

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Rock of Two Rock Concerts

Come get some hot stuff!  (If you know what that's referencing, you win a tuna sandwich.)

First, a little linky-link for you...

And then, a sweet video with sweet lyrics with a sweet song attached!  Warning: please enjoy sweetness responsibly.  

More to come in the near future.  Stay tuned.

Video game reviews? What sorcery is this?!

In my continuing quest for legitimacy -- and the chance to become a true hero! -- I'm keeping up the momentum with some other projects.  Be sure to check them out, okay?

Lord knows I could use a self-esteem boost.

http://rhamy-payne.suite101.com/ssx-review-a404233

http://rhamy-payne.suite101.com/twisted-metal-review-a403999

I'll have a Devil Survivor 2 review up soon, I think -- maybe Street Fighter X Tekken and Mass Effect 3, as well, though those'll take some time.  And maaaaaaaaaaaybe Tales of Graces.  Time will tell.  In the meantime, enjoy this picture of a cassowary -- otherwise known as the most dangerous land animal known to man.  (Maybe.)

So vicious!  

Also, more ridiculous blog content coming soon.  Gonna be a hero soon enough!

 

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