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jayntampa
11/09/09

In reply to Magic Planeswalkers Duels Spill Over To PC, PS3
Actually, my girlfriend loves this game, and she hasn't had much experience with Magic. Yes, it stinks that you can't customize decks ... but, it lowers the barrier of entry without destroying the game.

I bought the 1st expansion ... not bad - it's got a mini-campaign, three new decks, and some more of those fun challenges. It's definitely been worth the price of purchase for the amount of use it's gotten.

Glad to see there are more expansions on the way!
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Bouchart
11/09/09

In reply to Magic Planeswalkers Duels Spill Over To PC, PS3
Bah. I still have my Duels of the Planeswalkers by Microprose from '94. It took some tweaking to get to run on a modern machine but it's still the best MtG game out there.

Just wish there were more cards for it. Like Stangg. #magic
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Bokusatsu_Tenshi
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
I'd be interested in something like this WITHOUT the earpiece with standard jack.

Would be interesting to play with speakers on and eliminate that awful echo effect. #modernwarfare2
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Maddogdw
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
@crecente: As long as you were masticating and swallowing within your own abode I guess it's ok...of course, I'm concerned about Fahey listening to it... #modernwarfare2
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TexasJack
11/09/09

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Poor Fahey. lol #modernwarfare2
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Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair)
11/09/09

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Hhhmmmm Definitely considering picking one up then, even if it will be a while before I pick up the actual game. It's not like you can only use it with MW2 afterall... #modernwarfare2
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the7k
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
Only for the X360? A shame.

The biggest reason I hate using mic headsets is because of how uncomfortable they are, but I can't use this. #modernwarfare2
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deanbmmv
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
Shame this isn't out on PC, might of picked one up.
Having a mic in front of your face can be a bit off putting sometimes.
Though I like using a headset for FPS, so I dunno...
Though I have an old mic headset lying about, hmm could be a good weekend project....

Edit: weekend project would involve turning a regular PC mic into a throat mic. not converting this to work on PC, this has the wrong type of connector for even a 2.5mm to 3.5mm to work. Hooray for propriety hardware.
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sereal
11/09/09

@deanbmmv: Just do the simple thing, wear headphones and use a mic. I used to wear a cheap headset with a mic around my neck and my good headphones around my head.

The jack just looks like a mini jack. You should be fine connecting it to your computer with either a adapter, or just cut the wire and make two 1/4'' jacks. #modernwarfare2
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deanbmmv
11/09/09

@sereal: It looks like a mini jack, but it's one plug for two things, whereas on a PC pic you'd have the separate 3.5mm mic n sound plugs.

But yeah, with a neck mic I'd still use a headset. Just don't need a headset/mic combo one. #modernwarfare2
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Shin
11/09/09

@deanbmmv: has to work on PC if you have a 360 controller to connect it to. #modernwarfare2
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deanbmmv
11/09/09

@Shin: We sure it'd have to work?
360 controller just registers as a HID device, not a sound device. I't'd be annoyingly redundant too having to hook up a 360 control pad, then hook this up with the controller hanging off your neck while playing games. #modernwarfare2
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Creidim
11/09/09

@deanbmmv: It's the same mini-headphone jack cell-phones use, it just has an extra band on it to seperate the mic input from the shared ground. #modernwarfare2
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deanbmmv
11/09/09

@Creidim: I did mention I wouldn't mind a mic connector on my PC, not on my mobile (which uses a micro-USB headset plug anyway) #modernwarfare2
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sereal
11/09/09

@deanbmmv: Yes, but if you were to cut the wire you would see a wire for the mic, and a wire for the earpiece. A converter would do this too except be more expensive. #modernwarfare2
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deanbmmv
11/09/09

@sereal: That cable looks threaded into one. it'd be a messy hack. Next problem is the wire is about 4 foot too short :P #modernwarfare2
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sereal
11/09/09

@deanbmmv: Yes, I would guess the wires would be pretty thin. My solution would be to buy a female minijack connector and wire it that way. Length can be fixed with a extender.

Either way, it won't be long till we see some better quality PC ones showing up. #modernwarfare2
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Shin
11/10/09

@deanbmmv: all I can say is that 360 mics are recognised as usb audio on win xp when hooked up (or "paired" in my case as I have a wireless mic) to a 360 controller. #modernwarfare2
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excel_excel
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
*burp* I *burp* lost *burp* my *burp* voice *burp* box.

At least I hope its like what Ned sounds like from South Park when he lost his voice box.
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Pretty Pink Pwnie
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
This device is for gamers who can grow a beard. amirite? *MadCatz image*
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Sobersean
11/09/09

@Pretty Pink Pwnie: When I played wow, and my main headset/mic broke, I used to braid a "collar" mic into my beard and wear regular headphones while I was on vent.

I literally tied, with my beard hair, a microphone into my beard.

And your post there reminded me of those manly days of yore. #modernwarfare2
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Pretty Pink Pwnie
11/09/09

@Sobersean: LOL! XD #modernwarfare2
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UncleBiz
11/09/09

In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Throat Communicator Micro-Review: Comfy and Quiet
Hated: Looking like a complete dweeb wearing it. #modernwarfare2
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Handsome Al
11/09/09

@UncleBiz: Imagine trying to look cool while wearing a Virtual Boy. #modernwarfare2
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-MasterDex-
11/09/09

@UncleBiz: You only look like a complete dweeb if you think you look like a complete dweed. This same technology has been used by military personell around the world since WWII. Hopefully now you'll be more confident
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excel_excel
11/09/09

@Handsome Al: Damn man, that guy is pretty cool #modernwarfare2
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noliferuin (PSN+XBL)
11/09/09

@-MasterDex-: Morris dancing has been around for even longer - to the maypole! #modernwarfare2
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sereal
11/09/09

@UncleBiz: I'm sure that's a big concern when your sitting alone in your room. I mean this is a major step down to the normal headsets that make you look so fucking awesome. #modernwarfare2
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OiScout
11/09/09

@excel_excel: Oh crap, night vision/IR/whatever goggles of the future! #modernwarfare2
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Jouen
11/09/09

@Handsome Al: If you play that for more than 8 minutes your spine bends beyond repair. That's how much he's risking to look cool, and he's doing it FUCKING well.

PEW PEW BITCHES! I'M ON MY VIRTUAL BOY! #modernwarfare2
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UncleBiz
11/09/09

@-MasterDex-: I'm sure it's great and all for practical uses, but you have to admit, it looks silly.

@sereal: there are usually other people in the house when i'm using a headset. and i don't have a tv in my room. plus, i actually do think the normal headsets are pretty neato looking #modernwarfare2
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-MasterDex-
11/09/09

@UncleBiz: It looks fine to me, you're just believe it looks silly (or someone laughed at you when you were wearing it and now you feel silly wearing it). I remember the first time I started using a headset I felt silly but it soon became nearly a constant on my head. #modernwarfare2
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gimmic
11/09/09

@-MasterDex-: You realize that this is NOT a throat mic. It's a microphone at your throat, not working off the vibrations from your vocal cords like a real military throatmic works right?

Thats why it isnt called a throat mic. It's a 'throat communicator' #modernwarfare2
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-MasterDex-
11/09/09

@gimmic: It isn't? That kinda ruins the point of it, doesn't it? Oh well, not as if I was buying it anyway. #modernwarfare2
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stranger
11/01/09

In reply to Next Week On Rock Band: How Much Grohl Would You Like?
Wow. More Foo Fighters...

That's just great.

/sarcasm #rockbandmusicstore
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Karlott
10/31/09

In reply to Next Week On Rock Band: How Much Grohl Would You Like?
Harmonix, Activision, does SOMEONE want my money? If you're going to do Nirvana, can we PLEASE get fucking Aneurysm now?

I hate to be "that guy" about bitching about wanting this or that, but seriously, that song owns and would be awesome in RB or GH. #rockbandmusicstore
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Americo
10/31/09

@Karlott: Then, by all means, whine here: [www.rockband.com] #rockbandmusicstore
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(Human) Gyaruson
10/31/09

In reply to Next Week On Rock Band: How Much Grohl Would You Like?
Hmm, would've killed for some Long Road to Ruin, but this is much satisfactory. Thanks again, Harmonix. #rockbandmusicstore
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TRT-X
10/30/09

In reply to Next Week On Rock Band: How Much Grohl Would You Like?
I don't know if this has already been pointed out, but Dave Grohl did not play drums on any of those Nirvana songs.

At least, not on the versions being released in this pack.
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Communist Pope
10/30/09

@TRT-X: Absolutely correct. Easy mistake to make though if you're not a huge Nirvana fan. #rockbandmusicstore
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