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TRT-X
10/24/09

In reply to You're Invited: The DJ Hero Launch Party
The main event of the evening of course will be when Bobby Kotick himself makes a surprise appearance to announce DJ Hero 2 #djhero
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lolgreg
10/24/09

In reply to You're Invited: The DJ Hero Launch Party
DJ Smiles Davis? Really? He better be the best DJ of all time. #djhero
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zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ
10/24/09

In reply to You're Invited: The DJ Hero Launch Party
was going, weather's too crappy. plus i have my dj hero renegade edition preordered :) #djhero
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(Starman) Cookie_Monster
10/24/09

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I swear, every @#$* launch party is in New York.

):< #djhero
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I Am Error
10/24/09

@(Starman) AnalysisDialysis:
I hope it becomes the norm. D #djhero
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bkld18
10/24/09

In reply to You're Invited: The DJ Hero Launch Party
IIDX17 came out Wednesday so... #djhero
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
10/24/09

@bkld18: I forgot to order the LE... ;_;

I'm still wary of getting the Empress LE after how shitty Troopers LE was in comparison to GOLD's LE. #djhero
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half-beast
10/24/09

@bkld18: heck yeah. Just unlocked Bad Maniacs on it. FEELS GOOD MAN. #djhero
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Wizard
10/24/09

@half-beast: Bad Maniacs is kind of awesome. (If only for "You are playing to die" and "We will be back to fuck you soon.")

Unlocked She is my Wife yet? (Best IIDX video ever.)
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
10/24/09

@Wizard: She is my Wife still can't beat Dazzlin' Darlin' or....*shudder* So Fabulous... #djhero
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Wizard
10/24/09

@mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: So Fabulous and Dazzlin' Darlin' are pretty sweet, but come on.

You CANNOT beat Mitsuru leading the Beatmania artists in para para dancing. It's not POSSIBLE.

(...though I would love a HHH vs Mitsuru piece. The video would destroy EVERYTHING.) #djhero
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NightMystic
10/24/09

@Wizard: I really really wish I understood what you just said. It hurts trying to understand #djhero
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Knoxximus ver. 5.66
10/24/09

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Whoa...Fab 5 Freddy is hosting? Where the hell did they dig him up from? #djhero
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mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
10/24/09

@Knoxximus ver. 5.66: I think you may have answered your own question... #djhero
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NightMystic
10/22/09

In reply to Watch Capcom's New York Fight Club From A Safe Distance
Oh God, this is tonight? Why was I thinking Sunday night?

I'm signed up for the guest list, but damn. Did not see this coming.

Any Kotaku editors showing up tonight? #superstreetfighteriv
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hot_heart
10/22/09

In reply to Watch Capcom's New York Fight Club From A Safe Distance
I think you just broke the first AND second rule! #obviousjoke #superstreetfighteriv
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heretrix
10/22/09

In reply to Watch Capcom's New York Fight Club From A Safe Distance
Aside from the obvious Fight club first rule, Where is it being held in NY? I might want to pop on by after wurk. #superstreetfighteriv
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okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under)
07/19/09

In reply to New York Outlaws Video Games — for Drivers, Anyway
I'm all for it but I really feel it's sad that people exist who'd do this unless a law is passed.
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Phydeaux
07/19/09

In reply to New York Outlaws Video Games — for Drivers, Anyway
Back when I was 14 (edit: forgot about when I had my Hardship DL), I had a Gameboy. Played Tetris on it.

First driving lesson from dad was throwing the Gameboy in my hand when behind the wheel and saying that if I top out while navigating traffic, I've got no business being behind a wheel, and anything anyone says about "video games improving coordination" is nonsense.

I'm 25 now. Drive daily. Have a CDL. Occasionally do 24-hour A-to-B runs. No accidents. The occasional ridiculous speeding ticket (56 in a 55 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula).

Point is, if you can't multitask on the road, then the problem is you. You shouldn't be allowed to drive. Period.

But thanks for the legislation. I'm sure it'll keep us safe, even though you've got Miss Makeup in the slow lane and Mr. Bluetooth Headset & Coffee and Doughnut in the fast lane.

Our government needs a good dismantling.
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billtheesquire
07/19/09

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Recently the NY Senate has been in the news about its inability to hold session and pass legislation because of disputes between party lines. And now they pass this bill...

...

FYI, a bill to legalize same-sex marriage has been sitting with the NY Senate for months. The NY House has already voted for it and Gov. Patterson has publicly stated intent to sign it. Even more frustrating, only two more votes are needed for the bill to pass, which pundits say could be easily attained.

And a ban on electronics while driving is what they use their time doing...

The legislative branch needs to be pruned from the tree.

EDIT: The point about this being a secondary offense but a police officer using a pretextual reason to give you the $150 fine cannot be stressed enough. There are numerous reasons a person can be given a citation for violating the traffic code that are rarely enforced. This law provides incentive for police to dig for a violation the police would otherwise turn a blind eye towards. Ex) Playing music too loud, spitting, improper signaling, hanging something from rear-view mirror, hands not at proper position on steering wheel, etc...
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Jon-Claw
07/19/09

@billtheesquire: It's a start (I support the same-sex bill, even though it seems like a desperation move by Patterson to scrap up whatever support he can now).

Back on topic, it shouldn't be a secondary offense. It's reckless driving! Texting, gaming, hands-on calls, etc should be banned for the driver.
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Avinant
07/19/09

@Jon-Claw: Agreed, but I think the problem is that most people who want that done are also participating in these acts.

As for the same-sex bill, if we're really that close to getting it passed then hopefully we'll rake up those two votes soon. I think it's long overdue for the people that desire it.
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Paradox me
07/19/09

In reply to New York Outlaws Video Games — for Drivers, Anyway
Patapon while driving? I couldn't even stay in rhythm parked on my couch with no distractions whatsoever.

Game is tough, I tell ya what. >:{
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Mentuss
07/19/09

In reply to New York Outlaws Video Games — for Drivers, Anyway
I'm kind of surprised there wasn't a law that would already cover this in some way.

In the UK there has been a law for "careless driving" for years. Basically a blanket law that covers anything that could distract you from having your eyes on the road... Texting, fiddling with your stereo, arguing with someone in the back seat, headbanging too enthusiastically...
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hotrodx
07/19/09

In reply to New York Outlaws Video Games — for Drivers, Anyway
When you're driving, you have a responsibility not only to yourself but also to the pedestrians and other drivers.

Driving while being distracted by playing-- or playing while being distracted by driving (depends on the priority ;-) -- is dangerous. I don't see anything wrong with the legislation.

Don't make it sound as if they're singling out us gamers. When the law enforced hands-free mobile phones while driving, the lawmakers aren't singling out mobile phone fanboys. It's just making the roads a bit safer.

Now where's the belgian-waffle-makers-while-driving... fanboys who'd protest Owen's plan?
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