Of course, Ecko then goes on to claim that the reason for the game's failure was that "Atari shit the bed." C'mon Marc, saying Atari bungled something is like the opposite of edgy. It's just obvious.
Marc Ecko wants more Getting Up, says Atari 's**t the bed'
by Justin McElroy 
on Oct 9th 2009 8:00PM
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Of course, Ecko then goes on to claim that the reason for the game's failure was that "Atari shit the bed." C'mon Marc, saying Atari bungled something is like the opposite of edgy. It's just obvious.
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:12PM (Unverified) said
He's saying Atari "shit the bed".
Are you sure it wasn't your game?
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Are you sure it wasn't your game?
Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:36PM StrikeMan said
You (and Mr. Ecko) aren't the only ones who enjoyed the game. Jeff Gerstmann, among others, had mostly positive things to say in his review, from back when he worked for GameSpot: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/marceckosgettingup/review.html
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 10:02PM (Unverified) said
It is one of my favorite games. Loved the story, locations, fighting system, soundtrack(!), cutscenes and much more. Slow at start but definitely good once you get the golden spraycan. Not sure why people dislike it.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 4:54AM (Unverified) said
Seconded. It was a brilliant idea for a game!! Not perfectly executed, but fun and full of potential. The sequel could be infintiely better now .... as long as they get someone other than Atari to make it
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:25PM The Pirate said
I actually liked Getting Up. I didnt love it, but i liked it.
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:46PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Mad you linked to a tag with only 2 articles....one being this one the other about graffiti spikes.....lol
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:50PM (Unverified) said
What does this Marc fella even look like?
In other news, I haven't played the original, is it fun?
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In other news, I haven't played the original, is it fun?
Posted: Oct 9th 2009 9:03PM (Unverified) said
If Seth Macfarlane and Jimmy Kimmel had a kid, he'd look like it's testicle.
And no. It didn't even make a good review segment on xplay. And even horrible games make good review segments on xplay.
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And no. It didn't even make a good review segment on xplay. And even horrible games make good review segments on xplay.
Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:49PM Drago Dracini said
I actually kind of enjoyed Getting Up. Of course... I did buy it for a dollar from Circuit City...
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:56PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
Sly,
It's not possible because, um, well, oh yeah, because they're not out yet.
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It's not possible because, um, well, oh yeah, because they're not out yet.
Posted: Oct 9th 2009 8:57PM Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En said
I love "Getting it up."
Oh, it's called "Getting Up?"
It occurs to me that we may not be talking about the same thing.
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Oh, it's called "Getting Up?"
It occurs to me that we may not be talking about the same thing.
Posted: Oct 9th 2009 9:01PM (Unverified) said
@WRE
It's not like the game's coming out within the next 3 months, so why does that matter?
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It's not like the game's coming out within the next 3 months, so why does that matter?
Posted: Oct 9th 2009 9:15PM Sly C said
i'm pretty sure that the game isn't even in development (don't go quoting me on that though), so the controllers would be out by the time the game would be in a half decent shape. see how RE5: alternate edition has sony motion controls even though it's not out yet? exactly.
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 9:49PM s7artan007 said
I liked that game, it was great. My favorite part of that game is when I had to run across a freeway to tag a billboard.... awesome!
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 10:21PM (Unverified) said
That was a really intense scene in the game, in fact, a really intense scene for a game altogether. That was an awesome game, and really never got the credit it deserved from the community. Too bad, I've been wanting a sequel since I finished the original.
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 11:18PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
I think it's obvious that: Zarile = Marc Ecko
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Posted: Oct 9th 2009 11:36PM (Unverified) said
The first game was refreshing, id like to see more, -10 points for Justin.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 12:25AM jrr said
As a fun reminder:
"I would say there are gamers that have a predisposition to have a bug up their ass for anything urban. The fact that there was a black character on the cover of this game, right away there was a dismissiveness that this was just another GTA: San Andreas, that's number one. Number two, this is the end of a console cycle when there is a law of diminishing returns. The code is as polished as you can make it on a no-hard-drive console like the PS2. So, there are technical limitations that people just can't understand. There are guys that have a predisposition to be slaves to the code, rather than be slaves to the branding, products, or experience. At the end of the day, it's going to be the consumer who decides and not whether the camera makes a difference."
-Marc Ecko, in response the Getting Up's reception
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"I would say there are gamers that have a predisposition to have a bug up their ass for anything urban. The fact that there was a black character on the cover of this game, right away there was a dismissiveness that this was just another GTA: San Andreas, that's number one. Number two, this is the end of a console cycle when there is a law of diminishing returns. The code is as polished as you can make it on a no-hard-drive console like the PS2. So, there are technical limitations that people just can't understand. There are guys that have a predisposition to be slaves to the code, rather than be slaves to the branding, products, or experience. At the end of the day, it's going to be the consumer who decides and not whether the camera makes a difference."
-Marc Ecko, in response the Getting Up's reception
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 12:56AM (Unverified) said
I liked Getting Up too. It was basically Jet Grind/Set Radio + Prince of Persia, and I love both of those. Sure, it had flaws, but overall I think it was a bit unfairly judged based on the name. The "Drama" in it was hilarious, though.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 2:11AM darkinchworm said
I thought Chick-Fil-A milkshakes kinda sucked... ok, so I've only indulged in one once, and that was only because I'm fairly certain I can't consume anything else they have to offer.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 2:47AM (Unverified) said
I was a bit younger when I played it and I didn't critique games the way I do today, but from what I can recall, it was a fun beat-em up game. The soundtrack and the art direction were the most outstanding aspects of Getting Up and I swear it had that NYC Queens feel (Mobb Deep and I could have sworn there was a Nas track there!)
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 6:00AM (Unverified) said
He's not alone, I loved this game and would definitely buy a revamped one or even better, a sequel.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 10:21AM (Unverified) said
Dear Marc Ecko,
PUT SHOE ON HEAD
Sincerely,
Anonymous
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PUT SHOE ON HEAD
Sincerely,
Anonymous
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 11:21AM (Unverified) said
I actually loved the game, the first game ended with a possibility for a second, which I have been waiting for. I think it would be interesting to do this for the Wii... nice spray can motion :D.
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Posted: Oct 12th 2009 1:53AM (Unverified) said
I loved the game too, I like beating people up, I like parkour and I like graffiti. What else could i wish? It surely had it flaws, but it was a good game overall. I hope they make a second one too.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 3:09PM Sly C said
Dear Courtney,
Chick-Fil-A has had milkshakes for a couple years now. They're 20 oz. and they taste delicious in my opinion. They're hand-spun and topped with a generous helping of whipped cream, and a cherry. They're heaven in a styrofoam cup.
Signed,
Sly
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Chick-Fil-A has had milkshakes for a couple years now. They're 20 oz. and they taste delicious in my opinion. They're hand-spun and topped with a generous helping of whipped cream, and a cherry. They're heaven in a styrofoam cup.
Signed,
Sly
Posted: Oct 10th 2009 5:47PM Slashee the Cow said
Great, another game to be banned in Australia.
Actually, considering what the first one looked like, I don't mind.
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Actually, considering what the first one looked like, I don't mind.
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