There seems to be so much despute over the quality of Episode 2. And everyone seems to want to come to ME to tell about the movie. I've heard things from "It's the best movie in the world" to "this movie fucking blows donkey dick to the point of ejaculation." Obviously people are seeing the movie from different perspectives. Some people seem to be seeing the movie as a regular movie, rating it part by part based on the support it gives itself rather than with the reinforcement of the series as a whole. Some people are rating it as a Star Wars movie and comparing it to the first 3 episodes, and then Episode 1. People should rate the movie itself as a movie, because people who say "The movie isn't nearly as good as the first movies" is full of bullshit because the first movies are cheesy as hell, it's just the nostalgia that people enjoy. Something fresh and new doesn't appeal to them because it's not all old and moldy like the old Star Wars was. Let's me tell you, Episode 1 was phenominal, and those who say Episode 1 sucked are like.. totally fucking stupid. The coreography was incredible, the plot was thick enough, there was just about every element of theatre in that movie, and it alone was great. The first Star Wars movies don't even come close to the quality Episode 1 had.



Or maybe I just don't care.



I was looking through my arcade ROM list and I found a game called Ninja Masters, and it's REALLY good. It's for the Neo Geo, and it's basically just a fighting game that's all ancient Japan and shit. The combo system is incredible. The combos aren't fixed, but actually have a branching system, and when you do the combos, blue shit follows you. Most of the characters are simplistic, but solid and fun nonetheless. The game itself is EXTREMELY solid and extremely addicting. I guess this will be another reason to buy a Neo Geo.



Another topic relating to Neo Geo, I just can't get myself to make King of Fighters boring. I don't know why... but I just keep wanting to play it more and more. It's one of the greatest fighting series I've ever played. It sucks there's NO ONE to play who's good at the game, except Nick, but I don't get to actually play him much. The only thing I get is the computer, and the online people, which normally are ALWAYS dicks, and there's ALWAYS lag. I wanna buy a Neo Geo and get every single one of these games. I find myself playing KoF '96 or even '95 and still enjoying it. They really need to release a KoF complete with like every version of every fighter, every mode of play, every level, and every song ever in KoF.. and it needs to be for a next generation system. I would spend endless amounts of money to that game.



Speaking of next generation systems, most of you already know I got Resident Evil for Gamecube. Coming from someone who has never played any Resident Evil games in his life, this game is quite possibly one of, if not the best I've ever played. Not only does this game have extremely involving gameplay, but it also has puzzles, scary shit, strategy, and plot. Plus the graphics are UNBELIEVEABLE. Gamecube may be the weakest system of the bunch, but I've never seen a game prettier than this one (Dead or Alive 3 is NOT pretty, so shut the fuck up). If you have a Gamecube, get this game immediately. If not, then buy a Gamecube and get this game immediately.



On a side note concerning Gamecube, I've run into quite some interesting news. Despite what everyone thinks they know about consoles, here is basically the lay down of the race right now:



Anyone who thinks Gamecube is more powerful than any of the systems is WRONG. Gamecube has no superiority over any of the consoles except RAM and texturing abilities (6 simultaneous textures on one object as opposed to the runner-up, XBox's 4). Powerwise, XBox is way ahead of all of the consoles. Playstation 2 is pretty advanced, despite the fact it's been out for 2 years, however it lacks in some important areas (RAM, texturing abilities... even Dreamcast exceeds it in those categories).



At any rate, here's the basic layout of the race. Playstation 2 is in the way lead, as they've sold the most units out of EVERYONE, COMBINED, TIMES THREE. 89% of console owners own a PS2. And since Sony built the Playstation 2 themselves (Yes, since Sony is a multi-billion dollar corporation that makes anything electronic, the Playstation was made from scratch. Every other system is made from BOUGHT PARTS), they gain a major profit on every unit sold. 120 dolars is the approximate amount. And that is A LOT.



Gamecube is technically in second, as every unit sold has almost no profit or lose (give or take maybe five dollars). However, the game drought is making the purchase rate of the Gamecube littler and littler, making it harder for Gamecube to retain 3rd party support. Nintendo also noted that they will be the main developer for the system, anyway, though, which is no problem because Nintendo makes phenominal. However, 3rd party support will only happen because the company either really like Nintendo, or they want to utilize the amazing texturing and RAM abilities of the system. Otherwise, it might as well suffer the same fate as the Dreamcast.



At any rate, Nintendo said their main focus is the Gameboy Advance, which they technically have a monopoly in. They are making a lot of money off that bitch.



XBox, is BYFAR at the end of the list. Although their marketing techniques are very good, they just aren't getting many sales, and are losing a lot of money per unit sold. Plus the fact that they will be having a price drop soon because it's that time of year (PS2 prices are dropping soon to 200 I believe, maybe 250, I'm not entirely sure). XBox's 3rd party support is only because of its sheer power, which Sega is utilizing up the ass. Many companies are steering clear of XBox because its sales SUCK. In several interviews, many CEOs and DoMs said the only reason they aren't going to XBox is because the sales are terrible. Otherwise, they'd have no problem with it.



Oh by the way, XBox's controller sucks.



As some of you may already know, Sega is pinpointing XBox as its main system. Why? Because of the power. Nintendo got Sonic because they felt the game was too good to be passed by, seeing as how it was released in the final days of the Dreamcast. It needed a new, fresh start. Sega made an EXTREMELY good decision. Every Sonic title was off the shelves in the first few weeks, and I believe it was number 1 on the charts for a week or two. All new Sonic games are rumored to be on the Gamecube.



Anyway, the XBox will recieve Sega's exclusive titles, like Jet Set Radio (already released), Shenmue (all 15 more...), NiGHTS (only rumored, though), TOEJAM AND EARL (which I totally believe should be on the Cube), and the new Panzer Dragoon game (which I can understand). I have no idea whether or not it's actually Sega's own will, or if Microsoft handed a big wad of money to them, but I'm not exceptionally happy about it. Whatever the case, it's one of my sole reasons to buy an XBox.



Gamecube has a scattered, but quality lineup ahead, including several Nintendo exclusive titles such as Star Fox, Metroid, Mario Sunshine, Mario Kart, and a new Mario Party (raw rumor). There's also word of a Golden Sun GC. Plus Squaresoft's mysterious Nintendo support. It also has very quality, and solid sports games on its way, which is very good for business (you have NO idea how much money sports games bring in). Gamecube may have a future, but it may crash and burn like the Dreamcast. Only time will tell.



PS2 is a clone of Playstation. Its entire lineup consists of crap that gets pumped out 6 games per second, and most of it all sucks. There are SOME highly anticipated games coming out in the future, such as the announced Metal Gear sequels, Final Fantasy 11, DoA3, Kingdom Hearts, and Tekken 4 but as of now, PS2 is in a rut game-wise. Do you find yourself going to look for a PS2 game in the store, and you realize there are 3 racks full of them, and yet, you don't want any of them? And the ones you do want, you realize you already have?



XBox's lineup is flat out boring. The future is extremely bleek with the exception of the Sega titles that are to be released, and the sequel to Halo. There's also Capcom's Japanese titled game "Tekki" which looks like it may be some fun. Otherwise, XBox has shit for a future. Do not buy and XBox unless you're sure you want to take the chance of it totally getting kicked into a canyon and left there.



The end.