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kitenai
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
man why is Transformers 2 SO hated, if you take it for what it is, its a great movie about alien robots beating the living hell out of each other. you have two hot females and SOME funny parts(although my biggest negative about the movie was the amount of forced humor). i certainly dont understand the hyperbole i hear about "WORST MOVIE EVER" or "DESTRUCTION OF CINEMA". #xbox360
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Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair)
11/02/09

@kitenai: I for One Enjoyed The Movie!

Sure, it wasn't a good movie, but it was certainly entertaining for me...

Just wish the Fallen was more in line with Canon... #xbox360
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Americo
11/02/09

@kitenai: I enjoyed the movie for the most part, but the movie was "blow shit up" good (what Michael Bay is known for), not so much "at least the story makes sense" good. #xbox360
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kitenai
11/03/09

@Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): definitely not citizen kane but i mean its michael bay i dont think anybody was expecting that ;) to me it seems like people are hating it to follow some sort of trend. #xbox360
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kitenai
11/03/09

@Americo: it actually cleared up a little bit for me when i saw it the second time. but yeah there were too many macguffins thats for sure. #xbox360
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deanbmmv
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
Wow, movie on a USB?
Thats kinda lame.
It'll be so wrapped up in DRM it'll be worthless.
At least DVD is fairly universal, and you can rip it to a USB stick if you want.
Anyway I'm getting Star Trek on Blu-Ray. cos it's so a film worth having on Blu-ray. (and it'll be easier to spot R2D2 in HD)
Transformers 2 I think I'll pass.
at least until I develop a high speed DVD firer, then I can shoot polycarbide discs at Labeouf n Fox at speeds that may embed in their skulls. the impeding brain damage may improve their acting skills. #xbox360
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flanker22
11/02/09

@deanbmmv: the usbs will probably have the movies in better quality than the standard mpeg2 DVD codec.

Anyway I'm getting Star Trek on Blu-Ray. cos it's so a film worth having on Blu-ray. (and it'll be easier to spot R2D2 in HD)

and btw its star trek not star wars dumbass.
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deanbmmv
11/02/09

@flanker22: Star Trek's VFX is done by ILM. Same with Transformers.,
And they sneak R2 D2 into as an Easter Egg..
As of yet he's not been found in Star Trek.
(I'm a VFX Student not a dumbass ;)

And as 32GB drives are still astronomically priced I doubt they will be in HD quality. Unless they stick it on a smaller drive n rape the moveis with a harsh codec to make it fit, in which case you may as well get the DVD version. #xbox360
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Maverick128
11/02/09

@deanbmmv: It's a 4GB stick. We've already seen it on trekweb.com. (I'm a geek.) Apparently only 1 GB is the actual movie. [trekweb.com] Star Trek Blu-Ray FTW. Though neat to see as a Trekkie. They should have also done a PS3 one with the Blu-Ray, a Blu-Ray controller and a card to download Star Trek DAC. Maybe throw in a premium Star Trek dynamic theme. #xbox360
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ThursdayNext
11/02/09

@deanbmmv: Ouch. :P

What scene is that? I can hardly make out anything in Transformers films, even when they are standing still...

Also, after a quick google, and sorry if this spoils the fun...

"During the Drill Machine sequence as the Enterprise comes out of its barrel role amidst destruction of the other Federation ships above Vulcan, we cut to an interior Enterprise bridge over the shoulder of Kirk that is looking out through the front viewscreen. In space, R2-D2 is floating in the debris from about the top middle of the screen to the bottom right."
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Spidery_Yoda
11/02/09

@deanbmmv: Here's R2D2 in Star Trek:

You may have to look at the full siuze picture to see him. #xbox360
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deanbmmv
11/02/09

@Spidery_Yoda: Ah. ILM mentioend it was in the scene when they warp out into the rubble of ships. (good hiding place I guess)
But now you've spoiled the film for me :(
:P #xbox360
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deanbmmv
11/02/09

@ThursdayNext: Towards the end. Thats the old BlackBird one (forget his name) on the right. #xbox360
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ThursdayNext
11/02/09

@deanbmmv: Jetfire. ;)

Cheers buddy.

Off topic, did you get involved in the douple points, Terminators v Zombies (sorta) Uncharted MP?
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deanbmmv
11/02/09

@Maverick128: "Unlimited viewing on registered devices" - Eww. Said it'd be wrapped up in DRM. And 1GB ties it up in the realm of SD.
It's like the Digital Copy stuff that comes with Blu-Ray. I guess its easier than ripping a Blu-Ray then shrinking it so you can fit it on a PMP, but still a bit icky in the DRM it's tied up with.
Actualyl with it using DivX it should be possible to watch on a PS3. I know You can register your PS3 for some DivX DRM thing. Think it came with FW2.30 or something. Just turn it on the menu like you do for WMV/WMA playback. #xbox360
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deanbmmv
11/02/09

@ThursdayNext: It was Skelzor versus Zombies.
But yes I played a bit. Though only a few rounds (and everyone carries on choosing the train wreck, I much prefer lost city)
But ended up on TF2 KOTH_Harvest instead (only admin around for our server)
How long does it last? I got the day off so I can play if your up for it. I know I've promised Mason some Co-Op now he has it. #xbox360
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Spidery_Yoda
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
Transformers 2 is the worst film i've seen in at least 10 years. It actually made me angry while I was watching it. I hate it.

On the flip side I absolutely loved the new Star Trek film. They completely reinvented the franchise, while at the same time staying true to the old stuff (in a very clever way), and the film also payed countless homages to the old stuff. There are just too many references to count :).

I also <3 the new Enterprise. I was worried they'd completely butcher it. Thunderbirds film style. But I was suprised to see it stayed mostly faithful to the old ones.

And what is ironic is that both films had the same writers.

PS That is one awesome Star Trek box. I love the half built enterprise.
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Rezzman
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
Errr... The Star Trek USB drive doesn't even look like it'll fit in the 360's USB slots. MAYBE the one in the back. #xbox360
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Blore07
11/02/09

@Rezzman: Thats actually quite a good point, it does seem a little large #xbox360
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linuxguy
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
A movie on USB? Seriously? #xbox360
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Blore07
11/02/09

@linuxguy: They sell a few things like that in gamestation, or, sold, I dont think they caught on, seems like a bad idea to me, you get the downside of downloading (legal or not) - digital only, and also the downside of a physical copy - having to leave your man cave to get it.

Usb movies have no place in this world.

Expecially since theyre only usually less than 1gb, its just... no words can describe the amount of turd that surrounds them. #xbox360
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Blore07
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
Thats pretty cool, would be nicer if the elites were actually coloured or somthing though. #xbox360
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Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair)
11/02/09

In reply to Star Trek And Transformers Get Elite Bundles [UPDATE]
I wonder how many people will use the 800 points on something else?

My guess? 100% of them... #xbox360
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furiku
11/02/09

@Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): I think some 'Trekkies' would disagree with you on that one. #xbox360
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Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair)
11/02/09

@furiku: I thought the ST Live Arcade game was supposed to be really poor though? And not the most Trek like game anyway? #xbox360
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Crookie
11/02/09

@Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): A trekkie friend of mine downloaded this game and said it was one of the worst purchases she has ever made. #xbox360
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GtheMVP99
11/02/09

@Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): It is terrible, try the demo of it for yourself though. #xbox360
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Lineofdeath2
11/02/09

@Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): It was really Star Trek only in name #xbox360
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Inferno-X
11/02/09

@Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair): I consider myself to be a big Trek fan and I'd totally spend it on something else. That game is a steaming pile. #xbox360
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Bialia
09/08/09

In reply to Someone At Square-Enix Likes Star Trek?
Um, anyone who's played a Star Ocean game would see that someone at Square Enix likes Star Trek.
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bobtheduck in Korea
09/08/09

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Well... FFXII was one giant homage to Star Wars. Spirits within was one giant reference to Aliens... I Guess Star Trek is only natural, next...

Have they done blade runner yet? Or Dune? Or Lost in Space? (and 100 other scifi movies / TV shows they could take inspiration from)
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Johnny
09/08/09

@bobtheduck: I'd love to see a FF that pays homage to Doctor Who.
As unlikely as it is!
:P
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fauxbravo
09/08/09

@bobtheduck: Do you a horrible trend here? They keep paying homage to Sci-fi stuff. Final Fantasy? Fantasy? I miss the old days.

Well, 12 was good. But still.
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Paul_Is_Drunk
09/08/09

@bobtheduck: Vicks and Wedge are one giant homage to Star Wars.

So is the entire plot of Final Fantasy II & IV.

There's more, I'm sure.
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-MasterDex-
09/08/09

@fauxbravo: Who says fantasy can't involve Sci-Fi? It's FANTASY, look up the definition.
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Strife Fox †
09/08/09

In reply to Someone At Square-Enix Likes Star Trek?
The Final Fantasy title strangely suits the use of the Star Trek font.

Also, Star Trek is better than Star Wars, that's right, I said it *quietly backs away*
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ShaSt One
09/08/09

In reply to Someone At Square-Enix Likes Star Trek?
You're in a pickle Stephen Totilo, for Worf has already initiated the Klingon mating ritual. If you dare interrupt it, he'll harpoon you with a bat'leth, just as you did to his heart.
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spannu
09/08/09

@ShaSt One: nice hat
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Dr Drew In The Hizzaaaay
09/08/09

@spannu:
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Spidery_Yoda
09/08/09

@Dr Drew In The Hizzaaaay:
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WhiteMage says fix the comments grr
09/08/09

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There are similarities but they are not the same font.
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NoBullet
09/08/09

@WhiteMage: It is the same font, the star trek font is just bolded. Compare the 'A'. The slash in the middle doesnt connect all the way to the left side. The 'E' is curved exactly the same. Every letter is proportional to the other.

Square stole the font, deal with it.
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Sabbatai
09/08/09

@NoBullet: And yet there are obvious differences, like the "R" ..but we can just ignore those. Kinda like how we ignore the fact that the "Star Trek" font was actually not created for Star Trek and is probably available in your edition of M$ or Open Office.
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NoBullet
09/09/09

@Sabbatai: Whats the "obvious" difference with the 'R'? I see none. If youre talking about that point that touches the left line, that's because its in bold.

Its an original font. A lot of movie studios get their own original fonts made for movies.

Its funny how some FF fanboys will defend their game to the end, even to the font.
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deanbmmv
09/08/09

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It may be because I'm in Chrome. It may be the new Slimline Gawker layout. But the article looks like trash, pictures n text all over the place.
the actual writing, hits home though.
Edit: I post, hit refresh, and poof it's all aligned.
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Stephen Totilo
09/08/09

@deanbmmv: That is what we call service (also known as: me scrambling to fix my poor formatting decisions)
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deanbmmv
09/08/09

@Stephen Totilo: hehe.
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excel_excel
09/08/09

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What better time for a Picard fail pic!
Just kidding Stephen :P
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bakagaijin
09/08/09

@excel_excel: We can't forget this one either!
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Maverick
09/08/09

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That E is unmistakable - identical really. You can point to the serifs on each point of the E as a key identifying mark. It's pretty apparent, really.
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NoBullet
09/08/09

@Maverick: Even the slash between the 'A' doesnt connect. It pretty much looks like Square used an un-bold version of the star trek font.
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