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#694741
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Video Games - a general discussion thread
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I was amused to find out that our newest/third Wii U game, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, doesn't only allow you to not use the gamepad at all, but turns off the second screen completely (Super Mario 3D World mirrors the screen at all times and Zelda: Wind Waker HD uses it for inventory).

I'm not sure if I should be disappointed that Nintendo isn't utilizing their own gimmick, or thankful that they're not slaving themselves to it.

I am really liking the Assassin's Creed 4 second screen on my iPad. That's something we need more of.

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#693859
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Star Wars: Episode VII to be directed by J.J. Abrams **NON SPOILER THREAD**
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Ryan McAvoy said:



doubleofive said:


DuracellEnergizer said:

Ryan McAvoy said:

btw Are the Droids gonna be in the ST? How do people feel about that? and would it 'still be Star Wars' if they weren't?



 While I would prefer their presence, it isn't necessary.


R2 is the only confirmed cast member at this point.


 Good as long as it is physical prop R2 and lovable OT Threepio and not CGI R2 and irritating PT Threepio.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/14/jj-abrams-r2d2-photo_n_4276932.html

Good news for you.

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#693856
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Star Trek Into Darkness IMAX 16:9 Preservation (* unfinished project *)
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trp said:


Nice job Anton - I checked those clips out previously when you mentioned them in a thread on blu-ray.com.

I only saw Star Trek in 2.35:1, I take it the IMAX sequences were straight cuts back and forth and not a transition like the Burj Khalifa climb in Mission Impossible and the arena entrance in Hunger Games Catching Fire?

Of the six released feature films with true IMAX footage is it only the above two sequences that transition from a standard aspect ratio to IMAX?
Actually, there is an on-screen transition in STID, from the establishing shot of the bar Scotty is drinking in to the tracking shot of people walking into the door. There might be others that I didn't notice, but I only noticed that in the "Commentary" video (which does have the IMAX footage in 16:9).

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#693698
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General Star Wars <strong>Random Thoughts</strong> Thread
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To change the subject, I was down in VA visiting a friend last month. He has a weekly radio show at a local college, so he had me on to talk Star Wars, Fan Edits, and Episode VII. Apparently his programming director is also supposed to find people for panels at "Deep South Con 52" in Bristol this year. He wants me and my friend to do a panel on Star Wars. I think we're going to do it.

It's not like being on a panel at a sci-fi convention is one of my dreams. Oh wait, it is.

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#693665
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The Legend of Zelda
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I've played every major Zelda game but Link's Crossbow Training and Skyward Sword (sense a pattern?). I do have a Wii U now, so I might pick up Skyward Sword.

Now, I'm not saying I've beaten every one though. I think I've only completed Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Link's Awakening, Minish Cap, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Link Between Worlds. I never could stick with the GBA and DS games long enough to beat them.

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#693548
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What do you LIKE about the EU?
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DuracellEnergizer said:


I don't know about anyone else, but I love Beldorion the Hutt.

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_ku-xlarge/17kowfqhffgzsjpg.jpg

From a franchise that, like Star Trek, unfortunately likes to run with the whole "the individual represents the entire species" characterization of alien races, it's incredibly novel and refreshing to see a Hutt that is both muscular and a (Dark) Jedi.
Why would you go anywhere near his arms and lightsaber? Just cut his crazy-long tail!