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I wasn't aware of a specific "hack" for the psp, besides all the homebrew programs that can be run if the PSP is using the 1.50 operating system or lower (if I remember right). Last time I checked though, you could "downgrade" the psp system even if it wasn't, so that may not be a huge dealbreaker.

Don't go to gamestop... try Craiglist or check with your friends to get the most return on it.

With the number of people that play Socom, it's almost assured a significant number of clans will see their name and/or tag copied by another group of individuals at some point. While it doesn't hurt to post these notices, I would think most UF patrons would be (more likely) to take note of another known individual within this community practicing questionable behavior, rather than an unknown with an identical tag.

While I think that Rage has a point, I don't feel "official" Multi-game clans will be a plus, should they become the new trend as time goes on. Whenever you open yourself to more than one arena, you lose a certain closeness single game clans experience. Some folks might play HAWX but not KZ2. Some might play NHL 09 all night long, while some might think hockey is a joke. You (assumedly) end up recruiting players for a certain game to strengthen your divided presence in the multiple arena's in which you reside to remain competitive... and the clan branches out to the point where you no longer "know" other members with the same tag that you are wearing. This (from what I've seen) can lead to a general disconnect within the clan, making it easier for players to leave on a whim, increasing turnover. I think the best way of handling the fact that there are many great games to play online (some arguably better than Socom, which this site has it's roots with) is to choose a "main" game, with required attendance... and branch out from there on a non-required basis during "free" days or whatnot. Anything else seems increase the potential for a weakening of the bond in a given clan. It may be possible to excel in the format with an extremely strong structure and excellent leadership, but obtaining such is easier said than done.

HBD

Interesting stuff.

It didn't happen to me once during the ~3 hours I played last night. Not saying that it didn't happen as much as noting it doesn't seem to be uber-rampant. On the plus side, I didn't really see much lag or game issues either. A step in the right direct, maybe. *crosses fingers*

I've got the game as well.

I played the demo, was never into flying games to begin with... but to be honest it didn't seem all that special. The ign review seems to back that up, 6.8/10 http://ps3.ign.com/articles/959/959432p1.html

Shooters may be different... I know Madden definately is... but midnight releases for Halo games, or even RPG games like final fantasy can be like walking into a high school AV club meeting. Just my observations after having been to quite a few, both as an employee and a customer.

Believe it or not, that was not tryout related... I would present the (truthful) "Oh, it's not for me" line... but I know better than to bother.

Last Remnant is on my Gamefly waiting list... if Cooking Mama 2 for Nintendo DS (Don't ask) ever goes back I hope to get it in the mail someday. :-\ Once I do I'll throw up some info if it's any good though. Also, since I'm bored at work... here are links to the IGN Star Ocean review as well as Last Remnant: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/955/955258p1.html and http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/933/933121p1.html

I know there's a few here who enjoy 'em... Last night I picked up Star Ocean: The Last Hope. I played it for a couple of hours, it's the first "good" rpg I've played in a while. Graphics look pretty sweet (I only have a component hookup for the 360 and it still looked awesome), the battle system is a "Next Gen" version of the original games in the series (for those that played them, or their ports on the PSP) and is pretty addicting. It's got 50+ hours of gameplay and is geared towards replay value (I rarely re-play games myself, but I know some jump at the chance). IGN gave it an 8.0, while game informer gave it a 7. I'd probably agree with IGN. If you're into turned-based ("JRPG"'s) games I'd highly suggest giving it at least a rental.

Anchorage, Alaska. (Didn't know Rev lived up here too).

If I remember right, I read that game informer gave this game a 7.8 or so... which isn't that far off from the Socom Confrontation score, sadly.

While the number of bushes to camp in seems to have been decreased... I think the use of shadow for potential hiding spots has increased. Maybe its the graphical bump up from the old version... or maybe that it's just me playing on an HDTV for the first time... but hiding in the shadows seems to work better than ever online. The one spot that comes to mind is the dark corner on Frostfire near the huge metal pipes below the Merc spawn. I (personally) never remember that working for me until Confrontation.

<3 Digg Top Ten Free Iphone Apps http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/07/10/visual_preview_of_top_10_free_iphone_applications.html (I understand that the ipod touch can't run everything the iphone can... but at least some of those should work).

Hard-ish to find explicitly, but it states the offer is for XBL and PSN... which only makes sense as Killzone 2 is released the same weekend, I believe. http://www.fourzerotwo.com/2009/02/17/big-call-of-duty-4-promotion-starting-feb-27th/#idc-ctools

Edit: Nevermind, wrong event.

Clan “Ravenfall†recently began a recruit experiment, allowing five individuals a tryout, being judged as one group. Only three of the five would be accepted. What none could predict was the sheer level of stupidity of this group of individuals, who seemed hell-bent to make life more difficult for them whenever possible. This is their tale. Shortly after the tryout began, recruit “Xorcist†found it necessary to take issue with a UC (Unit Commander). Once Undertow caught wind of this, he immediately announced that all recruits were required to proclaim their understanding of respect to the clan’s leaders by reciting "and I'm the Dick Servant of Tool Minion." After every sentence they spoke one Friday. Surely, Undertow thought, this would be the one bump on the road, and everything would be right with the world. Oh, if only it were so… Unfortunately, the next tactical error for this recruit group would come in the form of a twenty one year old male, with what some might later assume was a mental capacity of someone half that age. I refer, of course, to “Ocelot18â€. This particular recruit thought it would be quite hilarious to point out that Undertow gave his owns clan web address as Ravenfall.com instead of .net. As much a stroke of pure comical genius that must have been in the boy’s mind, it once again put all 4 remaining recruits in quite a precarious position indeed. They were assigned to tell the UF forum of their apparent lack of mental aptitude to pass through the tryout process, let alone have a successful stint in Ravenfall. How this band of idiots was better suited for the likes of “Gamebattlesâ€, where there screw-ups would blend in and leaves Ravenfall’s good name unblemished. After reading, I’m sure the point is clear.

I know that most clan rosters here around UF tend to be a melting pot of US timezones. Are there any (mostly) west coast (PST-based) UF clans? Just looking for information, thanks.

Since this never got directly answered...

One of the best site themes I've seen. Congrats on the new home fella's.

Ironically... Today had a high of ~40 degrees here in Anchorage, Alaska. A couple of warm fronts have come through melting a lot of snow. The only problem is that nightime brings temps back to freezing or lower... meaning that every morning for the past few days has meant almost everything (my SUV included) is covered in ice. Crazy stuff.

I read the article saying it was destroyed as of 12/21... Then this morning I heard it was rebuilt. I'll have to go over and see it. If I do I'll take some pictures and throw 'em up.