this article about how Mass Effect 2 players will have to change discs at some point in the gameplay

Sucks for those guys.

Then again, since Mass Effect 2 isn’t even coming to the PS3 [despite earlier rumors] I guess it actually sucks for PS3 players.

But will I still laugh at the disc change?

You betcha.

Since I’m all about time wasting on the internet, I figured I might as well look around and see if any other games are going to require the dreaded disc change like Mass Effect 2.

Guess what I found?

Final Fantasy XIII on THREE discs if you buy the game for Xbox 360.

I don’t remember the last time I played a game that required multiple discs but I’m pretty certain it was a PS2 game.

So I can’t help but wonder, if you have both systems, will you be buying Final Fantasy XIII for PS3 to get out of the dreaded disc switch or do you not care and for you future Mass Effect 2 owners out there, do you think the disc switch is going to annoy you?

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Mass Effect 2 Includes Dreaded Disc Change

Because of that, I mindlessly surf the internet and then make note of the sites that I’ve found interesting so I can tweet them and also so I can email them to friends. I figured I might as well share them with you if I’m already making a list, so, here we go.

In no particular order:

1. Digital Game Tables: Takes retro and gaming and furniture and then tosses it all into an oven. After 20 minutes at 350°, you’re left with some awesome stuff.
2. 9 Levels of Cosplay Hell: Some of these pictures are just funny. And some of these pictures will burn themselves onto your retinas for the rest of your natural life.
3. Toad Has Been Giving Us “The Finger” Since 1985 – Who knew the little mushroom guy from Mario was such a douche?
4. Red Square game: I’m including this game on here because I’m an evil bitch. Plain and simple.
5. 17 Insanely Modded Game Console Controllers: Not only did these people have way too much time on their hands, but they also made some freakin’ awesome stuff. #1 is my favorite.
6. NES Sounds: Think of the fun you’ll have calling up your friends and then playing some of these gems for your friends when they say something stupid. There’s also the option of sharing the clips on Facebook or Twitter.
7. GameTab: Basically a big feed aggregator for all things “video games” including reviews, gaming news and downloads.
8. Left 4 Dead Playground Style: Left 4 Dead + playground=awesome.
9. Stunning Video Game Locales: Bioshock and Oblivion were givens for me but you know, I never considered Shadow of the Colossus or Fallout 3…something about the giants and radiation just puts me off. Maybe it’s just me?
10. 10 Most Wanted Video Games of 2010: The title pretty much explains it all. Santa, if you’re reading this, I’ll take Heavy Rain, Bioshock 2, The Last Guardian and please add Diablo III to the list? Thanks in advance.

Image|Emil Erlandsson

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Favorite Gaming Links of the Week

It’s cool because players have the choice of playing as one of the Chipmunks (Alvin, Simon or Theodore) or a one of the Chipettes (Brittany, Jeanette, Eleanor).

As was the case on the popular show and in the movies, the groups travel around the world and perform at 25 concert locations on the Wii and 11 in the DS version.

Of course, you’ll get to hear favorite tunes from the Chipmunks and Chipettes from over the years during the concert performances and in the Jukebox Mode.

Players can enjoy the game alone or play along with three friends.

image: Amazon

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Hopefully, the Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus is better since I can see how some people would want to have something like this to make the experience of playing virtual sports a little more realistic.  Nerf tends to put out good products so the attachments for baseball, golf, and tennis.

The pack is available in the following colors:

• Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus – Yellow
• Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus – Orange
• Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus – Red
• Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus – Green
• Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus – Black
• Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus – Blue

image: Amazon

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Wii Nerf Sports Pack Plus

Anyway, the movie is all about the social structure of high school and believe it or not, the movie isn’t that bad. And since it grossed over 129 million bucks, I guess Paramount decided to ring this title for all it’s worth since they’ve released Mean Girls: High School Showdown – an Apple app – for your iPhone or iPod Touch for the low, low introductory price of $.99.

Since Santa hasn’t brought me either an iPhone or and iPod Touch, I haven’t played this game but I find myself wondering why you would want to?

You choose from four different character types – slacker, nerd, rebel or art freak – and then try to rule North Shore High. As if I real high school wasn’t bad enough for most people.

Then again, it is only $.99.

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Mean Girls for Your iPhone

Not far into game play, you’ll discover an earth-shattering conspiracy that could completely change the outcome of the Cold War. Your mission is to head in to the USSR and try to terminate whatever plans they have going for some crazy, destructive technology that could ruin the world as we know it.

The character, Richard “Demo Dick” Marcinko, is actually based on a real-life war hero who was known for being ruthless and defiant. What better type of character to play with than that?

The cool part? There are over 25 different kill techniques, so really you’ll be killing with style – and surprise. The whole point is to get them before they see you.  Also, there is a multiplayer mode, so you’ll be able to kick butt while battling opponents online.

The cherry on top for this game is that the voice of Richard is played by Academy Award nominee, Mickey Rourke. Rogue Warrior is available on the XBox 360, Playstation 3 and on your PC.

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In Stores Now: “Rogue Warrior”

Or, I think of this:

And after finding this game, I realize that herding cats isn’t necessarily impossible…it’s just really damn hard to quit playing.Looks simple enough, right? Look at those crappily drawn cats. This will be a cinch.

Success!

And right here is where I should have stopped.

I had beaten the stupid game – and on my first try – so there was no reason for me to keep playing the game but I had to try again. Because logically, if I beat it once, I could do it again…and again…and again.

I played this stupid game on and off all day.

There’s no good reason for me doing that. No way I can really justify it but once you play this “casual game” you’ll understand.

Or maybe it’s just me?

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Who Says You Can’t Herd Cats?

All of the drama erupted after several media outlets reported that Tiger was in “serious condition” following a car accident but when the story sounded increasingly bizarre, everything took a weird twist.  I, along with the rest of the world, went from wondering if he was going to survive to wondering whether his wife had kicked his ass.

Initially, it was reported that Elin Nordegren, a.k.a. Mrs. Tiger Woods, had used a golf club to bust out the windows of his Escalade in order to pull him from the wreckage.  Before long, though, people were saying that she was the one that was causing all the damage.  Reports emerged that she had followed him down the driveway in a golf cart and the injuries on his mouth and face weren’t consistent with him having a car accident.

The mystery remains, though, about why he was unconscious for so long.  Did she smack him in the head with the golf club?  Elin was allegedly upset over the fact that news of Tiger having an affair was spreading quickly and she went nuts.  She must be downright homicidal at this point, though, since two more women have come forward claiming they have slept with Tiger.

Some of Tiger’s colleagues have come out and denounced his actions (Tiger apologized publicly for his “transgressions”) and many have wondered how this will impact his marriage and his career.

Electronic Arts has enjoyed a lot of success as a result of their relationship with Tiger and I’m sure they are thinking that this whole controversy might actually make people more interested in him.   “Our strong relationship with Tiger for more than a decade remains unchanged,” a spokesperson told IGN. “We respect Tiger’s privacy, we wish him a fast recovery and we look forward to seeing him back on the golf course.”

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EA Sports Is Standing By Tiger Woods

image: Youtube/Francois Gervais

The thing that is pretty awesome is that the NES is so old-school so it’s amazing that someone was able to connect the old and modern pieces of gaming equipment.  Watch this video:

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Use an Xbox 360 Controller for Original NES

I don’t feel the need to act impartial since we all have our favorites and it’s best for people to know where you stand.

Because of this, I get a lot of questions about why I love my PS3 or if I think someone should buy a PS3.

I got one of those questions last week from a friend who wanted to know if he should get a Wii or a PS3 and if there were any “kid friendly” games for the PS3.

Of course, I told my friend that the PS3 was a better buy. Though there aren’t all of the Wii Sports games for the PS3 [duh], the PS3 does double as a Blu-Ray/DVD player [great if you have kids] and there are tons of “casual games” available for download or just to play if you go into PlayStation Home.

Add to that the fact that you now have Twitter and Facebook functionality and Netflix…well…I told my friend to get a Wii as a “complementary” system but not as his primary system.

What made me write this today was this piece I found that’s from back in 2006 from a writer at RPG Site: 5 Reasons Why I’m Buying a PS3. This led me to start looking for a more recent take on why a PS3 is the best system to buy which led me to another self-professed PS3 fan: Roger Altizer from About.com. Like the RPG Site piece, Altizer gives some compelling reasons to buy a PS3 over the other systems.

I know why I paid a premium for my 20GB PS3, but with so many people considering buying gaming systems for Christmas, I’m wondering what system you bought [or are going to buy] and your reasons?

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I Love the PS3 But What System Do You Love?