Today in Joystiq: March 14, 2008
by Ross Miller 
{ Mar 14th 2008 at 11:59PM }
Joystiquery
Ask Joystiq: On bankruptcy, guitar compatibility and Euro-rock (band)
DS Fanboy Lite: Mar. 8 - Mar. 14
Joystiq Podcast 041 - Army of Three edition
This Week in Review: Wild, Blissful and Hands-on
Today's most oddly musical video: HarmoNESica
News
Square Enix preps Valkyrie Profile for the DS
Play Warlords Online, the Puzzle Quest creators' MMO
Follow the progress of the Myst movie
BioWare: Mass Effect 2 likely a timed Xbox 360 exclusive, PC version confirmed
Renegade Kid's Project M revealed as DS action title 'Moon'
LotRO expansion takes players to Mines of Moria
Manhunt 2 UK ban officially lifted
New islands coming to Burnout Paradise as free DLC
Microtransactions coming soon to Nintendo Wii
GTA IV drives slo-mo, learns days of the week
MS touts digital distribution over 'historic' discs
FF7 Crisis Core receiving special edition in UK
Second Life CEO stepping down, remaining active in development
Rock Band Weekly: The Earache Thrash Pack
The Incredible Hulk captured in screenshots
Wii 'Twilight Princess' hack gets SD card support
Laugh at Agetec's new DS game, 'LOL'
Project Origin community website launched
Rumors & Speculation
Report: Mexican game industry worth $1B by 2010
Analyst: EA's lost its luster
Rumor: GTA IV multiplayer to boast 15 modes, 16 players
Culture & Community
Pontiac ad is glorious homage to Spy Hunter
Which Pokémon would you eat?
Metal Gear Solid "inspired" sneakers
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Einhanderkiller @ Mar 15th 2008 12:13AM
Wow.
That's ugly.
OhJustSomeRandomGuy @ Mar 16th 2008 1:18PM
Are these Swarovski crystals like BeDazzler of the 2000s? That's ugly as sin, and the edges don't even properly align.
SoulBlade @ Mar 15th 2008 12:35AM
I wonder if it causes more heating problems. It's a pretty cool trophy I'd say.
The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Mar 15th 2008 12:38AM
Like a red disc slot of death?
Jansperus @ Mar 15th 2008 1:38AM
I'd have so bought that if they made one of Zelda. I never use King Koopa or Mr. Mario!
Trickob @ Mar 15th 2008 1:51AM
hope everyone had a happy pi day! :D
Spin44 @ Mar 15th 2008 5:33AM
WANT
ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Mar 15th 2008 4:52AM
I couldn't care less about the fact that they had used crystals to cover the whole console. But it's the fact that somebody did the Mario artwork on it from little bits of color, like for a mosaic, which really stuns me.
FINISH THE BRAWL.
BPM is Ready to Brawl! 5026 4120 1186 @ Mar 15th 2008 6:05AM
Tacky.
Then again, this whole "bling" trend is made of 100% awful and tackiness.
Hotmale @ Mar 15th 2008 6:23AM
That is awful.
Almost as awful as Brawl itself.
ChooChooCharlie @ Mar 15th 2008 8:54AM
The only reason you are saying that is because:
A: You suck at Brawl
B: You have never played Brawl
You know, I didn't much enjoy your comments before you were banned the first time. And you don't seem to have changed much since then. You used to be a troll, now you're just a cynical troll.
LaughingTarget @ Mar 15th 2008 8:56AM
The answer is B. Being good at a game isn't a precursor to enjoying it.
Man of Peace @ Mar 15th 2008 9:13AM
I wasn't banned. I took vacation.
I resent being called a troll. It's defamation. Please stop.
ChooChooCharlie @ Mar 15th 2008 10:02AM
From Wikipedia.org:
Troll -
"someone who posts controversial [sic] messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, with the intention of baiting other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion."
I think that sums up your post pretty nicely.
Jonny @ Mar 15th 2008 10:25AM
Charlie, Wikipedia isn't always right. In fact, it has many factual errors. I wouldn't use that site as a source. There are real trolls on this site like Fernando, Fenix, Samfish...I just express my true opinions. Brawl is not as good as everyone says. I have it. It's too laggy online. Barely playable. Only against people in your immediate vicinity is the game any good.
fred @ Mar 15th 2008 10:44AM
You're a troll, and unlike samfish, fernando et al. everyone hates you. Please leave forever or get banned kthx.
ChooChooCharlie @ Mar 15th 2008 11:03AM
I knew you would knock Wikipedia, but unfortunately, until Webster's decides to update their vocabulary, internet-based reference sites will have to do. I suppose I could have just stated the definition without citing it, but then I'd hear something about that too. Besides, you and I both know what a troll is. And you know exactly what you're trying to accomplish with these flame-bait posts.
And you're right about Brawl being laggy. Does that make it a terrible game? No. Local multiplayer works as well as ever. Ever wonder why it is so laggy?
(HINT: because everyone else loves it and is clogging the servers)
Super Smash @ Mar 15th 2008 11:28AM
Alright, let's agree to this. I'll play Halo 3 on Xbox Live, the best online service currently available, lag-free on high speed connections, and you play Smash over staccato wi-fi. You're happy. I'm happy.
ChooChooCharlie @ Mar 15th 2008 12:39PM
Well, at least you've revealed your fanboy allegiance.
And you've got to be kidding me about LIVE. I too have a LIVE account and it is FAR from perfect. If it is as "lag free" and solid as you say, then why is it that I can spend 20 minutes looking for a match in FEAR only to be lagged out half way through the game, or join a band in quickplay in Rock Band and not be able to tell if my band mate is hitting any notes during the song (again due to lag)? And I can't even tell you how many times I've experienced Halo matches that were exploited because of lag, where I'm literally pumping entire clips of ammo into some guy and he is just standing there, with nothing happening - only to have him all of a sudden appear behind me and assassinate me.
And of course, let's not forget about that December/January LIVE malfunction.
Don't give me any BS about my connection speed, either. I have a T1 equivalent connection that works fine for internet and what not. Like I said, the Brawl online is less than stellar, but keep in mind that this Nintendo's first real online attempt - it won't be as good as LIVE right out of the gate.
Tiptup300 @ Mar 15th 2008 2:27PM
Changing names excessively is cool everyone!
CrimsonOkie @ Mar 15th 2008 7:44AM
Think of all the pussy you could get if you had that "monument to virginity" in your living room.
playwhutyalike @ Mar 15th 2008 9:18AM
If the sun reflects off of that and hits your eyeballs consider them fucked.
Anyways, a very unique mod indeed.....
Jody Anthony (Good Eats Fanboy) @ Mar 15th 2008 12:13PM
or the sunlight reflection might mess up your IR pointing
LAZoftheTamarinds @ Mar 15th 2008 1:44PM
Heck if the sunlight reflects off that it will freakin melt a hole through your FACE!
Dio @ Mar 15th 2008 5:05PM
I'm sorry, but I have to say that that is incredibly gay. Nothing else would scream more "gay" unless it had more rhinestones.
Now if the case was solid crystal or clear/transparent, THAT would be a cool, tournament worthy prize.
Saria the Cat @ Mar 16th 2008 5:24PM
:( That poor, innocent case. What did it do to you? Amazing artwork but those sticky cell phone/Ipod/gadget rhinestone things just aren't my kind of medium. Even as the token girl, I would be embarrassed to have that thing in my possession.
The Jiggliest One @ Mar 17th 2008 4:29PM
Jigglypuff