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tag:,2017:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2017-11-17T14:00:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=473115Rich Meisterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rich+MeisterReview: Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy2017-11-17T14:00:00Z2017-11-17T14:00:00Z
Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is one of the PS2 classics I remember well enough to know I played it, but have let almost every other detail escape from my mind. Eurocom and THQ's Zelda-like set in ancient Egypt was a fun attempt at a new property that just didn't stick around.

Flash forward to 2017, and THQ Nordic refuses to sit on its long-forgotten properties. I can't say anyone was clamoring for a PC port of Sphinx, but we sure as hell got one.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=470316Charlotte Cuttshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Charlotte+CuttsThe 'Stranger Things' in my game collection2017-11-05T16:00:00Z2017-11-05T16:00:00Z
There are some seriously weird games out there – this is what you quickly learn when you start collecting them, even with a focus on specific consoles. There's always at least one or two developers, big or small, that like to take serious risks with their releases, sprinkling vast amounts of What The Fuckery wherever they tread.

But games can be weird because of more than just their context. The context of when I bought some of the games in my collection is truly bizarre, and while some of the titles don't quite fit the rank of "hidden gems", some were never released in some regions for various reasons. I thought at first that my PS1-PS3 collection (the main consoles I collect for) was as bland as butter, but on closer inspection, it has its fair share of "What the hell is that?!" moments, too.

So, in honour of the recent release of Season 2 of Stranger Things on Netflix, here are five games pulled from my shelves (and one from my Steam library) that, whether they're good or bad, are thoroughly "strange". Note that my list doesn't cover some of the genuine PlayStation oddballs like Mr Moskeeto, No One Can Stop Mr. Domino! and LSD: Dream Emulator, simply because I haven't gotten my mitts on them yet.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=327200Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockSony's taking requests for PS2 games on the PS4 using #PS2PS42015-12-16T03:00:00Z2015-12-16T03:00:00Z
A while ago, Sony began selling emulated PS2 games on the PS4. We've already had some great games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Dark Cloud, but with a huge library of PS2 games out there ripe for the picking, figuring out which ones go up for sale is a tricky endeavour.

Using the hashtag #PS2PS4, Sony's Dave Thach will be tracking what the most popular suggestions are to figure out what games should be brought to the PS4 next.

Loving all the PS2 on PS4 feedback! Use #ps2ps4 for your wish list suggestions so we can easily aggregate them all. We are listening...
— Dave Thach (@davethach) December 9, 2015

There currently doesn't seem to be an overall "winner" of the tag, with people requesting all kinds of games like Tekken, SOCOM, Fatal Frame, TimeSplitters, Simpsons Hit and Run, God Hand, Persona 3, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and so many more.

My personal request is for the European versions of what we already have to be fixed. But aside from that, I'd quite like to see Sonic Gems Collection, Dragon Quest VIII and Katamari Damacy make a comeback. What about you?

A while ago, Sony began selling emulated PS2 games on the PS4. We've already had some great games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Dark Cloud, but with a huge library of PS2 games out there, picking which ones go up for sale is a tricky endeavour.

Using the hashtag #PS2PS4, Sony employee Dave Thach will be tracking what the most popular suggestions are to figure out what games should be brought to the PS4 next.

There currently doesn't seem to be an overall "winner" of the tag, with people requesting all kinds of games like Tekken, SOCOM, Fatal Frame, TimeSplitters, Simpsons Hit and Run, God Hand, Persona 3, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and so many more.

My personal request is for the European versions of what we already have to be fixed. But aside from that, I'd quite like to see Sonic Gems Collection, Dragon Quest VIII and Katamari Damacy make a comeback. What about you?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=324170Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerLooks like the PS2 emulator on PS4 won't work with discs or Classics2015-12-03T20:05:00Z2015-12-03T20:05:00Z
Tucked away in the description of the leaked video of Dark Cloud's PS4 port was some more information about the PS2 emulation on PS4, and it is sure to rustle some Jimmies.

"PS2 Classics and PS2-formatted discs are incompatible with the PS4 system."

Translation: If you want to play a PS2 game on the PS4, you're going to have to buy it again.

No word on pricing of upcoming PS2 ports, but I'm sure we will find out as soon since none of this information was intended to be public just yet.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=310669Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockThree PS2 games have been rated for re-release on PS42015-09-14T02:00:00Z2015-09-14T02:00:00Z
Back in the days of the PS3, Sony released a whole load of PlayStation 2 games for people to buy again (because who needs backward compatibility?). They had some pretty good stuff up on offer, but unfortunately none of those games have made the leap over to the PlayStation 4 yet.

However, if recent ratings by PEGI are to be believed, that might be changing very soon. PEGI is the Pan European Game Information board, which is how games are rated across Europe. Some of their most recent ratings include Ape Escape 2, Dark Chronicle, and Twisted Metal: Black for PS4.

The list changes as new stuff get rated, so here is a screenshot showing the three games on the PEGI site:

Of course, we don't actually know anything until Sony officially announces them. Hopefully they will give PS2 games cross-buy, so those we've already bought on PS3 carry over, but right now it's anyone's guess.

Any other PS2 games you'd like to see come to PS4?

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=310047Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+Hansen20 years of PlayStation in 15 feverish seconds2015-09-09T15:15:00Z2015-09-09T15:15:00Z
I agree that 20 years of PlayStation in 20 seconds would've been more apropos, but, hey, I don't run the PlayStation Twitter account. And for good reason. It would just be full of tweets like this. Or like this. And no one wants that (clearly).

Anyways, here's that thing I was talking about earlier.

Thanks for 20 great years. #20YearsOfPlay pic.twitter.com/KkS8nchc9i
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 9, 2015

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=295876Obscure Video Gameshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Obscure+Video+GamesObscure Video Games: The Sniper 22015-07-25T12:00:00Z2015-07-25T12:00:00Z
The Sniper 2 is not a good game. In fact, it's pretty much the epitome of "kusoge." But that's what makes it so entertaining. Terrible voice acting, mediocre graphics, and an incomprehensible story are what kept me playing all the way to the bitter end

Developer Best Media ran this PlayStation 2 trainwreck through Japan back in 2002, and then it wandered over to Europe two years later. Nobody was brave enough to publish it in the US. Perhaps this was because The Sniper 2 is a direct sequel to a PS1 game that never received an English translation. Or perhaps nobody wanted it. We'll never know.

This is a budget title, so the gameplay isn't very deep here. You have a target (usually a person). You figure out where they are, get them in your crosshair, and shoot. Bullets are limited, so if you run out, then the mission's over. There's also a timer, but sometimes that's irrelevant if the target decides to run away. Every mission is a little different to help keep things from getting too monotonous. For example, one stage has you shooting out the tires on a moving limousine. The biggest problem I had with any of this was trying to aim using an analog stick. I have the same problem in GTA sniper missions, so maybe it's just me.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=288549Ben Davishttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Ben+DavisWhat was the very first PlayStation 2 game you ever played?2015-03-04T16:00:00Z2015-03-04T16:00:00Z
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the PlayStation 2. In those 15 years, we've already had two more Sony console releases, but the PS2 is still near and dear to many of our hearts. The console gave us many of our favorite games, from huge hits like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Kingdom Hearts, and Metal Gear Solid 3, to more experimental titles such as Shadow of the Colossus, Persona 4, and Katamari Damacy. The PS2 had something for everyone, and many people consider it to be one of the greatest consoles of all time.

But where did it all begin? Everyone has their own special memories of when they first saw the PlayStation 2 in action, and of their very first time playing a game on the console. Whether you got the PS2 at launch, waited a few years before diving in, or played it at a friend's house, everyone had to start somewhere.

So what was the very first PlayStation 2 game you played? Here's what our staff had to say:

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=288054Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreNote to self: Replay Rez at least once a year2015-02-23T16:00:00Z2015-02-23T16:00:00Z
On the rare occasion I use my Xbox 360, I'm amazed the thing still works. It's laughably slow to boot up, full of games as it is, and having gone through several broken systems last generation, there's a lingering fear that this could be it: the last time I see the dashboard pop up.

I hope that day never arrives, if for no other reason than my stupidly big Xbox Live Arcade library. So much junk, but also so many gems, Rez HD among them. Recent talk of designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi's mobile puzzle RPG 18 pushed me into revisiting his influential on-rails music game.

I didn't discover Rez until after Sega had existed the console business, but even as a latecomer I was quick to fall in love with its hypnotic style and songs. The abstract visuals hold up well, and in high definition on Xbox 360, they have become timeless. Similarly, it's hard to imagine the electronic soundtrack ever losing its appeal. The way the two intertwine is magical. Say "Fear is the mind killer" to a Rez fan, and they'll be transported to its fifth and final area, a stark, unfamiliar, low-key place that slowly springs to life and culminates in a gauntlet of memorable boss fights.

Rez is a remarkable, refined game that can and should be completed in a single sitting (although your hand may hurt once the credits roll). It's not something I would want to risk burning out on, but as an every-so-often game with few contemporaries, it's just sublime. 2016 is gonna be great.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=284529Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenPoll: Final Fantasy VII most wanted remake, Dragon Quest V favorite PlayStation game2014-12-03T16:30:00Z2014-12-03T16:30:00Z
Sony surveyed 10,000 Japanese PlayStation fans (via Gematsu) of all ages to decide the best PlayStation game over the past 20 years and Dragon Quest V took the top spot (Final Fantasy VII the second spot).

Among respondents in their 40's, however, Resident Evil took number one, with Dragon Quest V dropping down to two. Among teens, Dragon Quest VIII took the top spot on a list (understandably) filled out with more PS2/PSP games.

Momotaro Dentetsu 11: Black Bombee Arrives! also placed first in various categories, while Final Fantasy VII was the most clamored for remake. The poll results in full are below.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=283781Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenSony celebrates 20 years of PlayStation with a video2014-11-13T02:00:00Z2014-11-13T02:00:00Z

Devil Dice! I wonder if I can find my original disc. And, hey, Sony actually acknowledging the Vita (also advertising the pink one on their Japanese YouTube page)! Less good than making more games for it, but, you know. Plus that Gravity Rush repping.

And Persona 5. And random people having fun. And sports games, which are good for examples of changing graphics over the generations. Lot of random stuff in here, really.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=275563Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+VincentSongs for the dearth: Classic music games to fill the hollow2014-05-29T17:00:00Z2014-05-29T17:00:00Z
With a new Amplitude on the horizon and a post-Guitar Hero world having left much to be desired by way of rhythm games, we must look to the past to drink our fill from the fount of the world of music. And even before Guitar Hero spoon-fed the bitter taste of recording artists' dignity to the videogame-playing masses (have you heard Band Hero's reworking of Filter's "Take A Picture?"), rhythm and music game aficionados had it way better.

The future is always promising, but if you backed the Amplitude Kickstarter because you felt starved for a musical revolution, take a trip down memory lane with these greats. Now, now -- if your favorite isn't on this list, I might just revisit the idea later. You never know.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=271977Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizRental options temporarily appear on PlayStation Store2014-03-14T22:00:00Z2014-03-14T22:00:00Z
We have a better idea at how PlayStation Now will exactly work thanks to an error that appeared on the PlayStation Store. PSNStores noticed they were able to rent Catherine, with a 1 day, 7 day, and 30 day options available. When they checked their transaction history, PSNStores noted the entry was listed as "Catherine PSNow."

PlayStation Now will be rolling out this summer, and the service will let you stream PS1, PS2, and PS3 games over the internet to PS3, PS4, PS Vita, tablets, smartphones, and televisions direct.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=270918Tom Fronczakhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tom+FronczakGame Debate to the Death! Favorite Uncharted game?2014-02-25T18:30:00Z2014-02-25T18:30:00Z
In my previous poll I asked everyone to pick their favorite Legend of Zelda game from the lengthy and notable series. Out of over 1,400 total votes, here are the top four results:

(21.37%) Ocarina of Time: 312 votes -- winner!

(19.45%) A Link to the Past: 284 votes

(17.74%) Majora's Mask: 259 votes

(15.82%) The Wind Waker: 231 votes

While we eagerly await new details for the PS4 Uncharted game, let's take a week to reflect on the series so far. Out of the three main console games in the series, which one was your absolute favorite? Vote in the poll below and tell us why you made your pick in the comments! I know many of you love all three, so I want to know what specific aspect of the game made you choose it as your favorite.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=260179Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizThe evolution of PlayStation's graphics over the years2013-08-16T18:30:00Z2013-08-16T18:30:00Z

The PlayStation Access channel has been doing a great job of building up hype for the upcoming launch of the PlayStation 4. Their latest video is no different, as it takes a bunch of games from across PlayStation's history and shows the graphical evolutions over time.

We're seeing a bunch of genres covered here, and it's a trip down memory lane as we see games from the PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and finally PlayStation 4 all compared to one another.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=257959Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonCapcom vs. SNK 2 hits PlayStation Network next week2013-07-12T12:00:00Z2013-07-12T12:00:00Z
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium is set to arrive next week on PlayStation Network, the silver-tongued foxes of the PlayStation Blogcast have revealed.

The classic PlayStation 2 crossover fighting game sports an expansive roster of characters from the once-rival studios' collective libraries, drawing mainly from the Street Fighter and King of Fighters series. The title's return as a digital release on a new platform provides a great opportunity for veterans and newcomers alike to spend some time with one of the all-time greats.

PlayStation Blogcast 080: Into the Nethers [PlayStation Blog]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=255602Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonContra: Shattered Soldier runs and guns to PSN next week2013-06-07T20:30:00Z2013-06-07T20:30:00Z
Contra: Shattered Soldier is blasting its way onto PlayStation Network next week. Announced on the latest edition of the PlayStation Blogcast, the shooter will arrive as a part of next week's store update.

Originally released in 2002 for PlayStation 2, Shattered Soldier is perhaps best remembered for taking the series back to its two-dimensional roots after a nearly decade-long hiatus where Konami churned out less than stellar 3D Contra games.

It's also hard. Really, really hard. No, I don't think you understand how hard this game is. To quote the late Aaron Linde, God rest his soul, Shattered Soldier could "stir a Buddhist monk [into] a murderous rage."

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=254089Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterThis Yakuza 1 & 2 Wii U trailer has me nostalgic2013-05-20T08:30:00Z2013-05-20T08:30:00Z

A few days ago we got a look at the upcoming Yakuza 1 & 2 HD re-release for the Wii U, and now, the full trailer is ready for eyeball consumption. As is the case with any Yakuza game, it shows off some insane gameplay variety, from combat, to sports, to hostess entertainment. You'll be able to use the GamePad as a map, as well as a status screen and remote play.

Yakuza 2 in particular is one of my favorite games of all time, so I really hope this gets a release outside of Japan. As it stands, it'll hit Eastern shores on August 8th.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=253603Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonRumor: Tales of Symphonia to re-release on PS32013-05-13T10:30:00Z2013-05-13T10:30:00Z
Tales of Symphonia is reportedly receiving a high-definition re-release on PlayStation 3. Speaking with Koi-Nya, series producer Hideo Baba teased what he is calling "a representation of the dreams and hopes of the fans, who have long been wanting it."

In addition to the acclaimed GameCube and PlayStation 2 role-player, Tales of Symphonia: Perfect Edition will apparently include the previously Wii-exclusive sequel, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. Namco Bandai has yet to officially comment or divulge any release information for such a compilation.

Hideo Baba deja caer una posible remasterización para PS3 de ambos Tales of Symphonia, Tales of Symphonia: Perfect Edition [Koi-Nya via Polygon]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=253106Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonFatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly floats to PSN this week2013-05-05T22:00:00Z2013-05-05T22:00:00Z
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is creeping its way onto PlayStation Network this week. Its arrival is hot on the heels of the original Fatal Frame, which only landed on Sony's online service a few short weeks ago.

Based on the dreams of series director Makoto Shibata, Fatal Frame 2 is a much more story-driven affair than its predecessor. Designed with the faint of heart in mind, Tecmo dialed down the tension a notch to encourage players to see the game through to the end. Shibata contends that those that do so and feel compelled to go back through the title for multiple playthroughs will be in for a treat as there are several ways in which to interpret the story.

Fatal Frame 2 Hits PSN Tuesday, Series Director Speaks [PlayStation Blog]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=253138Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizGameStop to stop accepting PS2 trade-ins on June 12013-05-05T15:00:00Z2013-05-05T15:00:00Z
GameStop will stop taking in PlayStation 2 systems, games, and accessories starting on June 1, 2013. A poster on Reddit snapped the above picture, and I've since confirmed with a number of stores and employees at different GameStop locations that they will indeed stop taking in anything PlayStation 2 related starting next month.

The PlayStation 2 was the final last-generation system that GameStop stores were taking in, as the chain had stopped accepting GameCube systems early last year, and Xbox consoles a few years prior.

The PlayStation 2 has sold 150 million units worldwide since it was released over 12 years ago, with over 10,000 games created for the console. Sony themselves stopped PlayStation 2 system production worldwide earlier this year.

Goodnight sweet prince [Reddit]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=252541Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonKatamari Damacy trundles to PlayStation Network next week2013-04-26T15:45:00Z2013-04-26T15:45:00Z
Katamari Damacy is coming to PlayStation Network! Announced during this week's PlayStation Blogcast, the first entry in Namco Bandai's acid trip of a series is set to arrive as a part of next Tuesday's PlayStation Store update.

Initially an obscure budget release from the depraved mind of Keita Takahashi, the title unexpectedly became a cult hit in the West, leading to numerous sequels across various platforms including the recent Touch My Katamari on PlayStation Vita. Now this digital re-release will give folks the opportunity to go back to the origin of all the cosmic insanity witness the experience that started the craze.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=251625Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+Aziz18 different gaming consoles combined into one system2013-04-16T04:00:00Z2013-04-16T04:00:00Z

Modder Bacteria spent over three years and over $1,000 to merge 18 different consoles into one giant box. It contains circuitry from 15 different systems, works with one master controller, a single power supply, and a single video output cable.

The 44 pound box can run games for these systems: Atari 2600/7800, Sega Master System, Sega MegaDrive (Genesis), Super Nintendo, Nintendo NES, Nintendo 64, NeoGeo MVS, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo GameCube + GBA connecter, NEC TurboGrafx X, Colecovision, Intellivision, Sony Playstation 1/2, and Amstrad GX1000.

Wow.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=251058Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthDevil Summoner PSA: PS2 games on Amazon, anime streaming2013-04-08T10:30:00Z2013-04-08T10:30:00Z
Good morning to my fellow Shin Megami Tensei fans. It's a wonderful time to be alive, isn't it? We're playing through Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers right now for review, and Shin Megami Tensei IV was announced for North America. How could things get any better for us?

Well, if you somehow missed the Devil Summoner games on PS2 (for shame!), they've both available on Amazon right now. The weird but awesome Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs the Soulless Army and the better but still pretty weird Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon are both priced under $30 right now. Both are somewhat rare, so don't delay.

In related SMT news, the Japanese television anime Devil Survivor 2 has just started streaming on Crunchyroll. The best part is that it's a simulcast, so it airs here when it does in Japan. The protagonist sounds nothing like I thought he would, but it's still pretty good.

Okay then! Have a nice wheeeee!

[Thanks, Andrew]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=250931Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonFatal Frame creeping onto PlayStation Network this week2013-04-07T06:00:00Z2013-04-07T06:00:00Z
Prepare to wet your pants! Fatal Frame is coming to PlayStation Network. Announced during this week's PlayStation Blogcast, the first entry in Tecmo's unique survival horror series is set to arrive on Sony's online store this Tuesday.

Fatal Frame follows Miku Hinasaki, a high school girl in search of her missing older brother. Her journey leads her to a haunted mansion (because of course it does) where she becomes trapped by the malevolent spirits lurking within. Armed with only an antique camera, albeit one with the power to exorcise spirits, she must find a way to brave the horrors and escape with her life.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=250718Keith Swiaderhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Keith+SwiaderLiberty City/Vice City Stories now on PlayStation Store2013-04-03T19:30:00Z2013-04-03T19:30:00Z
The catalog of downloadable PlayStation 2 titles on the PlayStation Store increases by two today, as Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories are now available in North America and Europe for $9.99/€9.99/£7.99 each.

Both titles originated on the PlayStation Portable back in 2005 and 2006 respectively, though they eventually made their way to the PlayStation 2, and feature "dark, seedy, and bustling streets" in Liberty City and a "glamorous, hedonistic metropolis" in Vice City. If you needed an outlet where you can ease your wait for Grand Theft Auto V's September release, or never experienced these entries, well, here you go.

Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stores Now Available for Download on PSN [Rockstar Newswire]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=250501Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiRock Band had a ridiculously profound effect on my life2013-04-02T16:00:00Z2013-04-02T16:00:00Z
It's a sad week. Granted, it's an inevitability that's more than five years in the making, but nonetheless, it's sad. This is the week that Harmonix releases its final regularly scheduled Rock Band DLC -- a streak that's stretched across 281 weeks.

Harmonix should be applauded for its loyalty to the consumer. Alongside the 2007 release of Rock Band, the company pledged that it'd support its game with new downloadable tracks every week. Harmonix upheld this promise for far longer than anyone expected it to, and possibly longer than was financially beneficial. Now that the weekly DLC's being discontinued, it's tough to not feel as if everyone has more or less thrown in the towel on the music genre. I wish this weren't true.

You see, Harmonix and the music genre of videogames mean more to me than they do to most other people. I'll probably never forget the exact moment that these games entered my life. It was the winter break of my freshman year of college, and my friends and I were bored and all sitting around at someone's house. In an effort to kill some time, the person whose house we were at fired up a PlayStation 2 and pulled a plastic guitar out of the closet.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=249655Tom Fronczakhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Tom+FronczakGame Debate to the Death! Favorite Tomb Raider game?2013-04-02T13:30:00Z2013-04-02T13:30:00Z
In the previous debate we gave the SimCity hate a rest and instead focused on which game developer was the most loyal to their fans. More than a hundred people joined in on the debate and dozens of teams received much deserved praise. In the end, here are the developers that stood above the rest in votes:

Valve: 31 votes -- Winner!

Atlus: 24 votes

Nintendo: 22 votes

CD Projekt RED: 20 votes

Now that everyone has had a month to experience the new installment to the Tomb Raider series that has spanned over fifteen years, I want to hear which of those games is your favorite. You could easily argue that the newer games are "better" in controls and many other variables, so let's instead focus on which is your "favorite." Was it the story, the events, the dialogue, the emotions, the soundtrack, or something else? What made it the most memorable to you, and why? What gaming moment will you never forget?! Cast your vote and check back next week for the winner and a new debate!

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=249790Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterCrash Bandicoot was originally Willie the Wombat?!?!2013-03-27T10:15:00Z2013-03-27T10:15:00Z

Crash Bandicoot is one of my favorite platforming franchises. The first three main entries were stellar, and even Crash Team Racing and Crash Bash, as shameful as they were, were extremely fun experiences.

If you want to learn more about the loveable creature and his games, watch the incredibly fun video from the folks at Did You Know Gaming for info on how Crash came to be, some deleted levels, and the incredibly unnerving Ripper Roo test voice. That character still gives me the creeps!

Also, Mr. Destructoid totally met the real Crash Bandicoot. You can add that to your video, DYKGaming!

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=249222Raz Raufhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Raz+RaufCapcom vs. SNK 2 could be coming as soon as this April2013-03-21T02:00:00Z2013-03-21T02:00:00Z
Late last year, Chris reported on the development of a re-release of the fighting game crossover classic Capcom vs. SNK 2, briefly reminiscing on his tourney days and looking forward to revisit a game so close to his, and indeed many others' hearts.

Well, over at Capcom Unity, a member randomly brought up the game to Capcom's Christian Svensson and he stated that currently the game is scheduled to come out this April. While that's great news all round, he does throw in a caveat, that it's really up to Sony when it's to be released, as he thought it would have been released already.

So there you have it. The epic crossover that boasts no less than 48 characters should be coming to a PlayStation Network near you. Now, while I truly love this game like so many others, I have a feeling that I may be one of a tiny minority who may actually prefer the first game, with its slick stage intros, cooler and prettier 2D animations, and the awesome musical homages to the games the characters came from.

Then again, there's no Rock in Capcom vs. SNK, nor is there is this, or this. Seriously, why hasn't Capcom gone back and hired this guy again?

Ask Capcom [Capcom Unity]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=248058Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+Carter100% Series Retrospective: God of War2013-03-13T16:00:00Z2013-03-13T16:00:00Z
[Read on for a description of every God of War game ever released in the US, and my completion of them all in 2013.]

2013 is an exciting year. Now that I know you guys enjoy reading my Quests, I'm going to make an effort to do even more of them from here on out.

I hope that you have learned a bit about the franchises I've covered so far, as my plan is to inspire others to share their thoughts and feelings with the series of their choice as well (which many of you have done!).

In addition to Metroid, Mega Man Classic, the Mega Man spinoffs, Mega Man X, Splinter Cell, The Elder Scrolls, and Devil May Cry, I also have another one ready to go for 2013: God of War.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=247442Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockCyborg Michael Jordan could have been in NBA Street2013-03-01T17:15:00Z2013-03-01T17:15:00Z
Remember the Street games? NFL Street was probably my favorite, but NBA Street was right up there with it in terms of arcade-style quality. Well, it looks like NBA Street in particular was only living up to about 10% of its potential, as the concept art behind what could have been one of the coolest bosses ever has surfaced.

Roger Yuen, lead artist on the title, has put up his concept art of Cyber Michael Jordan, a boss that never made it to the final title. Perhaps Cyber MJ would have been too good? Maybe none of the playtesters could beat him and he had to be removed for the less roboty Regular Michael Jordan? That's probably it, that's why he didn't make it in.

NBA Street Concepts [RogerJYuen.com via @superannuation]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=244770Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterDavid Jaffe debuts the Twisted Metal Birthday Bundle2013-02-12T18:15:00Z2013-02-12T18:15:00Z
It looks like Twisted Metal 1 and Black weren't the only ones joining the fun, as the PSN is getting an all-out four game birthday pack for $39.99. Should you decide to go with the piecemeal approach, the new 2012 Twisted Metal game is on sale for $29.99, 1 and 2 are going for $4.99, and Black is $7.99 -- it'll be running for one week from today.

For all you mathletes out there, that's around $8 saved through the bundle.

If you're looking for recommendations, Twisted Metal 2 and the new iteration probably hold up the most, as both have tons of variety, and solid mechanics to boot. Although the first game will always be dear to my heart, it's aged a lot worse than 2, so your mileage is going to vary there.

As for Black, it's still a pretty awesome game, but the single player campaign is a bit weak -- but really, you can't go wrong overall.

Twisted Metal [Sony Blog]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=243754Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingCapcom snubs Onimusha/Dino Crisis, wants new IP2013-02-01T09:30:00Z2013-02-01T09:30:00Z
Resident Evil Revelations producer Masachika Kawata has admitted Capcom isn't too hot on the idea of returning to Onimusha or Dino Crisis anytime soon. According to the developer, Capcom's more interested in brand new IP right now.

"Capcom has obviously never shied away from bringing back our older IPs to new generations, but I do think it's more important for us to focus on creating new IP as we move forward," he told Videogamer.

Capcom had some success with Dragon's Dogma last year, and is probably hoping to keep chasing that rainbow. While it's sad we won't get to see followups to a pair of quality properties, we do spend all our time lamenting sequels and wanting new IP, so I'd feel hypocritical being mad at Capcom this time.

I really do miss Onimusha, but I can look on the bright side -- the longer Capcom backs off it, the longer it'll take before we face the reality of an Onimusha co-op cover shooter with day-one DLC.

Onimusha & Dino Crisis sequels unlikely, Capcom suggests [Videogamer]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=242913Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonDisgaea 2: Cursed Memories comes to PSN today2013-01-22T20:30:00Z2013-01-22T20:30:00Z
Because you spent every waking moment gorging on Disgaea: Hour of Darkness since its digital re-release on last week, NIS America is dishing out seconds. Tactical role-playing game Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories is set to grace PlayStation Network.

While the better regarded Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is already available for PSP and Vita, Cursed Memories costs just $9.99. That's quite the steal for a game you could potentially spend hundreds of hours with. Look out for it later today.

Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories Hits PSN Today [PlayStation Blog]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=242517Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+Carter100% Series Retrospective: Devil May Cry2013-01-16T17:00:00Z2013-01-16T17:00:00Z
[Read on for a description of every Devil May Cry game ever released in the US, and my completion of them all in 2013.]

2013 is going to be an exciting year. Now that I know you guys enjoy reading my Quests, I'm going to make an effort to do even more of them from here on out.

I hope that you have learned a bit about the franchises I've covered so far, as my plan is to inspire others to share their thoughts and feelings with the series of their choice as well (which many of you have done!).

In addition to Metroid, Mega Man Classic, the Mega Man spinoffs, Mega Man X, and Splinter Cell, I also have another one ready to go for 2013: Devil May Cry.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=242439Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonPS2 Classics Siren and Disgaea now available on PSN2013-01-15T18:30:00Z2013-01-15T18:30:00Z
This week's PlayStation Store Update is now live and a pair of classic PS2 titles have arrived on PlayStation Network. Unlike last week's nonessentials, (sorry to any Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go! fans out there) today's offerings might actually pique your interest.

Tactical role-player Disgea: Hour of Darkness and the fear-inspiring Siren are now digitally available for $10 a piece. Now if Square Enix could just release a digital version of Dragon Quest VIII, we'd really be talking.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=242295Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterDisgaea 2 is coming to the PSN's PS2 Classics lineup2013-01-12T17:00:00Z2013-01-12T17:00:00Z
Get ready to join forces with Adell and Rozalin once again, as Nippon Ichi Software has announced that Disgaea 2 will be hitting the PS2 Classics lineup on the PSN come January 22nd.

It'll be priced at $9.99, which is a steal provided you're a fan of SRPGs, as the game (in typical Disgaea fashion) boasts a few hundred hours of content. Of course, you're already free to partake in the enhanced edition of the game on your PSP and Vita -- Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days.

While Disgaea 2 isn't my favorite game in the franchise, it's a ton of fun, and required reading for any SRPG fan.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=242013Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreHanna writer chosen for Shadow of the Colossus movie2013-01-08T23:30:00Z2013-01-08T23:30:00Z
Sorry to remind you that a Shadow of the Colossus film is in the pipeline, but a new writer has been brought on. Seth Lochhead (Hanna) will be joining Chronicle director Josh Trank for this adaptation of the beloved PlayStation 2 game, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

On the surface, I can see why someone would want to turn SotC into a film, as the concept could look visually stunning without the hardware and game-design restrictions faced by Team ICO. However, of all the ongoing game-to-movie adaptations, this has got to be one of the riskier films, creatively. If justice can be done to the source material, I'll be pleasantly surprised.

'Hanna' Writer to Pen 'Shadow of Colossus' for Sony (Exclusive) [The Hollywood Reporter via Flixist]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=241940Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizThe Question: What was your favorite PlayStation 2 game?2013-01-07T19:00:00Z2013-01-07T19:00:00Z
[Every Friday (or whenever), Destructoid will pose topical a question to the community. Answer it if you want!]

As you may have heard, the PlayStation 2 is officially dead. Sony has halted all production of the console worldwide, marking the end of an amazing 12 year run. The PS2 dominated the last-generation of gaming, standing victoriously over Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox.

There were a ton of amazing games released for the system and it's almost daunting trying to remember all my favorites. Twisted Metal: Black, all the Grand Theft Auto games, Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen, Prince of Persia, God of War, Okami, Burnout 3 -- so much!

If I have to pick one though, it's definitely Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. It's my favorite of the GTAs, and one of the handful of games I would play over and over from start to finish. I just love the setting and characters so much. It's also one of the few games I've ever played where I 100% completed everything there was to do. I even went and collected all the stupid hidden packages, a monotonous job I rarely ever do in any game with hidden collectables.

So what were your favorite games for the PlayStation 2? Why was it your favorite? Let us know!

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=241888Hamza CTZ Azizhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Hamza+CTZ+AzizRIP: PlayStation 2 production has stopped worldwide2013-01-06T21:00:00Z2013-01-06T21:00:00Z
Last week we found out that PlayStation 2s had stopped shipping in Japan. Sony has now officially announced that PlayStation 2 production has stopped worldwide, according to The Guardian. Yes, it's truly an end of an era.

Hard to believe it's been 12 years since the PlayStation 2 was brought to life. In that time Sony sold 150 million units worldwide, and there were over 10,000 games created for Sony's dominating system. There's no denying that the PlayStation 2 won the last-generation, with its killer lineup of exclusives, and the brilliant idea of including a DVD player within the console.

While it hasn't seen the light of day for the longest time now, I'm glad I own my PlayStation 2 plus handful of games still.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=241393Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthEnd of an Era: PS2 stops shipping in Japan 2012-12-28T08:30:00Z2012-12-28T08:30:00Z
Sony has ceased shipping of the PlayStation 2 console in Japan this week, bringing an end a 13-year lifespan. Whatever is out there on shelves is what's left. That's it.

According to Famitsu, more than 150 million units have been sold since the March 4, 2000 launch of the PS2. Remember that? Remember when its DVD functions were cutting edge?

The PS2 was a fine game console. I have two still, one with a tray cover that constantly falls off (damned slide card!), and another that makes gurgling noises. But I'm keeping them forever as I have dozens of PS2 games in my collection that I'll never part with.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=240963Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterCapcom vs. SNK 2 PS2 Classic news is coming next year2012-12-20T11:30:00Z2012-12-20T11:30:00Z
Capcom vs. SNK 2 is one of my most played fighting games of all time (and was probably my best game, tourney wise). The cast of characters is diverse, the controls were tight, and it had a ton of content to keep you going (custom color schemes were amazing).

Now all of you can relive that classic experience at some point as a PS2 Classic, as Capcom is bringing Capcom vs. SNK 2 and Capcom Fighting Evolution [Capcom Fighting Jam] to the PSN -- we just don't have a solid release date yet. Since this is the console version, you'll get Orochi Iori and Evil Ryu in addition to the already gigantic cast.

When asked if the pair was ever going to see a release outside of Japan, Capcom's Christian Svensson stated, "Eventually. The timing will be quite different though from Japan. More news will come 'next year'."

Well, time to start warming up with my Terry, Joe, Blanka, Akuma, Ken, Kyosuke, Haohmaru, Evil Ryu, and...well, everyone basically, because this is one of the best fighting game rosters of all time.

PlayStation 2 Classic [Capcom Unity]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=239619Kyle MacGregor Burlesonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregor+BurlesonScrew the Classic Controller, use a DualShock instead2012-12-01T15:00:00Z2012-12-01T15:00:00Z
I'm not fond of the Classic Controller. Not in the slightest. And as much as I love the Wii remote and nunchuk set-up for some games, it's far from the ideal way to play titles like Tatsunoko vs. Capcom and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. At least we still have our trusty GameCube controllers to rely on, right?

Well, no. As it turns out that the Wii U you doesn't include GCN controller ports and the Wii U Pro Controller isn't compatible with older games. It looks like those of us that are adverse to the idea of using the Classic Controller might have to turn to third parties for relief going forward.

That's always a scary proposition, but I really like the concept of Datel's conversion adapter, which gives folks the option to connect a PS2 controller to the Wii remote. Sure, it might look a little funny, but I'd be more than willing to shell out ¥ 1,980, (roughly $25) for the chance to have a more comfortable way to play my old Wii games.

Sure, Why Not Connect A PS2 Controller To Your Wii U? [Siliconera]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=239286Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesClassic make out sim Chulip is poised for a comeback2012-11-25T19:00:00Z2012-11-25T19:00:00Z
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One of the things that I love about the Japanese school of game development is that it allows for retail based home console titles to be about anything. It's similar to the difference between Manga and Western comics. In Japan, comics about football players, violinists, and homicidal hamburgers are sold right alongside the superhero stuff. In the US, you have to go to the "weird" part of the comic book store to track that kind of material down.

The same goes for Japanese games. Case in point -- Chulip, the exploration game where you play as a young boy who is learning about kissing. The boy is so naive and innocent that he is apparently unaware that there are certain people (and things) that you shouldn't kiss. Only through careful exploration of who he can and cannot get away with smooching (including cops, beasts, aliens, and zombies) will he be able to build up the moxie to give the girl of his dreams the ultimate snog.

The game flopped when it hit the PS2 ten years ago, but may see new life according to the ESRB. The game's creator went on to play a part in Little King's Story and No More Heroes, so fans of those games take note. If Chulip does well enough on PSN, maybe we'll get a sequel! I want to make out with a kappa in full HD!

Chulip, The PS2 Kissing RPG, Puckers Up For PlayStation 3 Re-Release [Siliconera]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=238752Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterGTA: Vice City pulled digitally from Steam, other outlets2012-11-16T09:00:00Z2012-11-16T09:00:00Z
It looks like due to an issue with the licensing of Michael Jackson's classic hit "Wanna Be Startin' Something," GTA: Vice City has been pulled from pretty much every digital PC outlet out there, including Steam. As any Vice City fan knows, "Billie Jean," another Michael classic, is also in the game, so this is a pretty odd situation that seemingly just involves this one song.

Some quick matlockery shows that the song isn't completely off limits, as Glee used it in an episode just this year. Plus, an allegedly official statement has popped up, stating that the publisher [Rockstar] will "make it available again as soon as possible," so it doesn't look like it's gone forever. Plus, if you already own the game, you'll be able to access it (Phew! The perils of digital, am I right?).

Since it looks like Sony Music Entertainment is to blame here: shamon guys, I know it's just Human Nature, but can't you see this issue isn't simply Black or White? Don't Be Messin' 'Round and take a look at the Man in the Mirror: it's time to make a change.

GTA Vice City no longer [Cinemablend]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=236977Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreSecond chance: One-week PSN sale on Odin Sphere2012-10-17T23:00:00Z2012-10-17T23:00:00Z
Vanillaware's Odin Sphere is priced to sell right now on PlayStation Network. You can pick up a digital copy of the PlayStation 2 action-RPG for five bucks this week. Half price sounds pretty good, but more than that, the sale serves as a good reminder that this game exists.

Plenty of us didn't play the first time around, so here's another opportunity for North American gamers. You hear that, Dust fans? Although it's been a few years, time has been kind to Odin Sphere -- that art style still holds up well, especially for a last-gen release. Then again, this is Vanillaware we're talking about here. Of course it does!

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=220470Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+Carter100% Series Retrospective: Resident Evil2012-10-02T16:00:00Z2012-10-02T16:00:00Z
[Read on for a description of every Resident Evil game ever released in the US, and my completion of them all in 2012.]

Why Resident Evil?

This year, Capcom is pushing out three entirely new Resident Evil games -- it's also the 15th Anniversary of Resident Evil: Director's Cut, which is the first RE game I fully completed. So why am I playing the series in the first place?

Honestly, Resident Evil 1 was one of the first times, outside of Metal Gear Solid and Tenchu, where I was completely immersed in the game and its world. I remember plotting out where I'd gone in the mansion in a custom map at 10 years old (no guides), and wanting nothing else than seeing "what's next."

I couldn't get enough of the unique scenarios the game offered, like dogs crashing through a window, or a terrifying snake appearing out of nowhere. It wasn't necessarily the claustrophobia and the slow-moving zombies that made me love the series -- it was the sheer amount of variety the game offered up.

If you haven't joined me on my Quests before, the way they work is pretty simple. It's kind of like a retrospective, but rather than just give you an overview of a franchise, I'll generally let you know what I thought of the game when it was released, and what I think of it now. If I didn't provide a complete vision of what the game is like before I replay it, I'll provide an "extended thoughts" section below each applicable entry. I'll update my progress in real time through my blog, and after I finish the entire Quest, I'll share it with you guys on the front page.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=232688Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+Carter100% Series Retrospective: Kingdom Hearts2012-09-26T16:00:00Z2012-09-26T16:00:00Z
[Read on for a description of every Kingdom Hearts game ever released in the US, and my completion of all of them in 2012.]

So I kind of realized that I was powering through both the Resident Evil and Tony Hawk quests, and decided by popular demand to start Kingdom Hearts -- after all, I still have four more months to go this year!

I'll try not to give away too many plot points until the very last section -- essentially, I'll stick to mentioning what happens towards the beginning of each game at a maximum, as well as a general critique of the story itself.

Because this is a US endeavor, there will be no "Final Mixes" (re-releases with extra content) included, because they were not released here.

If you haven't joined me on my Quests before, the way they work is pretty simple. It's kind of like a retrospective, but rather than just give you an overview of a franchise, I'll generally let you know what I thought of the game when it was released, and what I think of it now. If I didn't provide a complete vision of what the game is like before I replay it, I'll provide an "extended thoughts" section below each applicable entry. I'll update my progress in real time through my blog, and after I finish the entire Quest, I'll share it with you guys on the front page.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2017:/post.phtml?pk=235180Jim Sterlinghttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jim+SterlingJimquisition: Crying Through The Laughs2012-09-17T18:30:00Z2012-09-17T18:30:00Z

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The Escapist : Jimquisition : Crying Through The Laughs

Most games are depressed and miserable, but are they truly tragic? Of course not, otherwise there wouldn't be a video asking such a deliberately leading question. The trouble with most games today is that they rush to the sadness without first giving us the happiness.

This week, the Jimquisition tackles games that are too consistently miserable to be truly sad, and celebrates a certain game that nailed the perfect balance between smiles and tears.


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German authorities have yet to pinpoint the origin of a lethal, apparently food-borne bacterium that has killed at least 23 people, all but one in Germany.
Herewith the known facts about the enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) outbreak, which has sickened more than 2,000 people and cost European vegetable farmers millions in lost sales in the month since the contamination emerged.
- Symptoms of EHEC poisoning include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, fever and vomiting.
In some cases it can lead to bloody diarrhoea and potentially life-threatening conditions such as haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a serious kidney ailment.
- Most of the 22 dead in Germany have been elderly women, according to the national health centre, the Robert Koch Institute, but it could not provide a precise breakdown in terms of gender. The victims ranged in age from 22 to 91.
- Although most cases of EHEC poisoning have been reported in Germany, it has turned up in 13 other countries: Austria, Britain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. Almost all patients had recently travelled to Germany.
- According to the World Health Organisation, the origin of the virulent bacterium strain could be a type of food preferred by women, given that significantly more females have fallen victim.
But despite initial suspicion of a link to organic cucumbers from Spain or sprouts from northern Germany, initial tests have been negative.
German authorities admitted Monday they were still in the dark as to the source of the outbreak but said they would maintain a warning on sprouts as well as raw tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce, particularly in the north of the country. They have not ruled out person-to-person transmission.
- Russia and Lebanon banned imports of vegetables from European Union countries in light of the scare, while Qatar blacklisted cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce from Spain and Germany.


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German a cappella group the Wise Guys was founded in Cologne, Germany at the beginning of the 1990s. Most of the founding members were studying together in Hildegard-von-Bingen-Gymnasium in Cologne. The line-up changed a bit and the current members are Daniel Dickopf, Edzard Hüneke, Marc Sahr, Ferenc Husta, and Nils Olfert. The group almost doesn't use any instruments in their songs. At the beginning of their career, they sang in English but later, they decided to switch to German. Thus, they reached considerable popularity in German speaking countries – Germany, Austria and Switzerland where they often give performances. The group also tours in other countries – in the U.S., Poland, Luxembourg and gives concerts in London. From our site, you can download Wise Guys' albums Frei, Klartext and Skandal in mp3 from our site.


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CASTLETON, Vt. –
Actress Mia Farrow's brother, a sculptor, killed himself at his art gallery in Vermont, state police and a spokeswoman for the actress said Wednesday.
Patrick Farrow, 66, died of a single gunshot wound to the head late Monday night in his studio, a converted church, authorities said.
Farrow and his wife, Susan, regularly walked along the main thoroughfare in Castleton, a central Vermont town of about 4,300 not far from the New York border.
Police had initially classified Farrow's death as suspicious, but later said the medical examiner's ruling of suicide was consistent with evidence found at the scene.
Patrick and Mia Farrow are the children of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O'Sullivan. Mia Farrow's movie credits include "Rosemary's Baby," "Hannah and Her Sisters" and "Crimes and Misdemeanors."
"The family of Patrick Farrow is grieving the tragic loss of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who sadly chose to take his own life," said Mia Farrow's manager, Laura Berwick. "They greatly appreciate the support of their friends during this difficult time."
Farrow was a professional sculptor for more than 35 years. The Web site for the Farrow Gallery says it sells jewelry and mixed-media works of art. The gallery was quiet Wednesday.


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"Fear no more the heat o' the sunâ¦"
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Jonte faced playtime with mixed feelings. When the bell rang, the others would rush into the open air, laughing and chattering. He felt left out. Yet these were also times he enjoyed. He could daydream about how things might have been.
Sometimes, though, he would watch the play â' not directly, that would have been impossible â' but on the big screen in one of the classrooms. Cheering on his friends made him feel part of the action. Even through the screens, however, watching for long often made his eyes hurt. Sunlight reflected strongly off the silvery turf, and even more from the trees around the ground. Players in motion trailed flashes of light which left black spots in his vision.
It was during a tense game that the summons came through. The shelter Principal, no less, wanted him at once in his office. Jonte uttered a mild swearword, though realising that he had already been watching too long â' his head was aching. He made his way to the admin sector; signalled his arrival; and went in.
The Principal was behind his desk directly opposite the door. He was a small man, with metallic black hair cut short, silver-grey hands in constant fidgety motion, and an expression of perpetual irritation. He waved in the direction of a chair placed in front of the desk.
But to Jonte's surprise, there were several other people in the office. It was difficult at first to see them all clearly: not only had the effects of watching the match still to wear off, but the lighting was poor. Perhaps the Principal had only remembered at the last minute to close the heavy shutters and switch on a lamp.
As his vision returned, Jonte's surprise grew. The six men and two women, who sat in a half circle to one side, judging by their job tags, were seniorâ¦very senior. Four were from the administration. The two women and the other...


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Jackson built the PDX-2 Demmelition King V solidbody electric guitar to Phil Demmel's exacting specifications. For your shredding pleasure, Machine Head's axe man spec'd out this formidable weapon with a menacing signature King V body shape, a 3-piece through-body neck capped with a compound-radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and Jackson's classic shark fin inlays. You also get a pair of EMG HZ humbuckers with dual volume controls and a 3-way blade. A Floyd Rose Special vibrato keeps tuning stable even under extreme whammy conditions. Shred right, with the Jackson PDX-2 Demmelition King V.
Jackson PDX-2 Demmelition King V Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
- Compound-radius gives you the best of both worlds
- Neck-through design for monumental sustain
- EMG pickups for snarling, agressive tone
The Jackson PDX-2 Demmelition King V sports a compound-radius rosewood fingerboard with jumbo frets. Down low, your fretting hand will appreciate the 12" radius thet keeps things nice and confortable for natural, relaxed chord work. Up top, a 16" radius lays it all out flat for effortless, low-action high-speed runs with monumental string bends without fretting out. With the PDX-2 Demmelition King V, you get the best of both worlds.Neck-through design for monumental sustain
The Jackson PDX-2 Demmelition King V owes its great tone and sustain in part to something you won't even notice at first glance: a neck-through-body design. The three-piece through-body maple neck doesn't just join the body; it's actually part of the body! This configuration contributes to sustain in a big way, since the entire guitar is structurally integrated, with the pickups, bridge, and tailpiece affixed to the actual neck.EMG pickups for snarling, agressive tone
Jackson's PDX-2 Demmelition King V is packin' heat. A pair of passive EMG humbuckers spit out enough attitude to keep you shredding all night, every night. At the bridge, you get an EMGHz-4A, optimized for fat, snarling lead tone. In the neck position, there's an EMGHz-4, voiced to give you everything from spanking cleans, to thick chunk, to a massive wall of sound. EMG designed these passives to emulate the sound of their classic active 81 and 85 models. The HZs are likely the quietest passive pickups in existence, and (unlike actives), you never have to worry about dead batteries.Jackson PDX-2 Demmelition King V Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
- Rad-shaped lightweight Demmelition basswood body
- Gloss-finished 3-Piece maple through-body Speed Neck with graphite reinforcement
- Compound-radius (12"-16") bound rosewood fingerboard with with 24 jumbo frets and Shark Fin inlays
- Black headstock binding; white neck binding
- Scale length: 25.5"; dual-action truss rod
- Jackson Pointed 6 in-Line headstock
- EMG HZ Humbucking bridge and neck humbuckers; 3-Position Blade
- Volume (neck pickup), volume (bridge pickup)
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A to Z Challenge 2012
To unify the theme, each day's post follows one of the letters of the alphabet in consecutive order, beginning on Sunday, April 1 with "A". The rest of the Sundays, you can have off.
It's fun to visit blogs and see how bloggers tackled each day's letter theme.
Last year I did posts on Enneagram types and subtypes, which were very popular, and can still be read. (See page bar above with that title.)
This year I've decided to highlight where I live, the Palouse of southeastern Washington / northern Idaho.
I like doing the challenge because it's an opportunity to get acquainted with many, many new bloggers. Last Sunday when I signed up, I was already #1182. Today, just under 1300 have signed up for the challenge.
What does that mean for the month of April? One huge, exciting blog fest. It's a great opportunity to follow new blogs and also to get new followers.
Arlee Bird started it in 2010, but it's now so big that he has the help of about a dozen co-sponsors. Go HERE to sign up.
It's not too late to join the blogging frenzy that will be happening in just ... five days!
Novel Content-Management Software: yWriter5
A writer friend recently told me about yWriter5, which is software that helps you organize your novel.
I was dubious at first. The "Cadillac" for this type of software is Scrivener, made for Mac users, which left me out. Then Liquid Story Binder was created for windows users, which I bought.
I was never happy with Liquid Story Binder. You can do untold numbers of things with it, including storyboarding and mind mapping and so on, but the software is not intuitive. Even when you've learned how to use it, the resulting products (storyboards, mindmaps) are terribly klunky looking, and moving information around is not easy.
I stopped using it and fell back on my own rather frustrating methods. I've always created my own storyboards in Microsoft Publisher, but that is time-consuming. You can move things around, but in a less-than-ideal way.
So when my friend got excited about yWriter5, I was not at all sure I wanted to spend time learning yet another piece of software that might have a steep learning curve and, in the end, be unsatisfying.
It took me three weeks to finally download yWriter5. I was learning four other pieces of software during those three weeks, one of which is mind-blowingly incredible and has a steep but totally worthwhile learning curve, and is for another post. Once I had finished playing with the other new pieces of software, I downloaded yWriter5 and discovered ...
It is totally intuitive, with almost no learning curve, and is everything I could hope for in content-management software. It was developed by Simon Haynes who has twenty-five years computer programming experience, and is also a multi-published author. His website is full of useful information about the craft of writing, and worth taking a look at. (I've included a link to his website at the bottom of this post.)
Some of the things I love about yWriter5:
- It keeps track of word count of individual scenes, chapters and overall project.
- There is a place for scene notes and notes about locations and the characters. If you're in chapter 10 and you can't remember the color of a particular character's eyes--just pull up that character's notes.
- It will save all versions of your scenes in a neat little package that you can grab whenever you want to look at it. One of my big problems is that I may have re-written a scene 10 times, adding and removing information each time. Then I get to the 11th revision and I realize I need some information that was in one of the earlier versions. It still exists; I never destroy my drafts, but which draft was it? It would take me countless hours to sift back through hundreds of files to find the information.
- There is a screen where you can keep track of the scene conflict in a few words. Or if what you wrote was a scene-sequel, it allows you to note the character's decision that will create the next scene's goal.
- You can set it up to keep track of a daily word quota and project deadline. It will show you how well you are keeping up with your daily output in order to finish on time.
- The notes field can be used, if you wish, to summarize the scene in a sentence or two. If used in this way, yWriter5 will then generate a synopsis based on the scene summaries. (How cool is that.)
- The storyboard works very well. It looks nice and the scene cards are easily movable.
- You can also, very easily, re-order scenes within chapters and chapters within the entire project.
Even more good news? It's free, however once you've tried it, you will probably like it so much that you will want to give Simon Haynes a donation for creating such a lovely piece of content-management software.
Cheryl Klein 2012 Revision Workshop: Spokane, WA SCBWI
The workshop did not disappoint. If Cheryl ever comes to your area, don't hesitate to attend this workshop.
However, in the event that that is not a possibility for you, you can glean 80% of what she had to say from her book, Second Sight: An Editor's Talks on Writing and Publishing Books for Children and Young Adults. This is mostly a compilation of blog posts she had written over several years when she was known in the blogosphere as Brooklyn Arden. She drew heavily from it in her presentation.
I would have to say that if you've been studying the craft and techniques of writing for a while, not much of what she had to say will be new to you, however, a refresher is always good.
If you are new to studying the craft of writing, you will probably come away with your head spinning from information overload.
I especially liked her explanations for the numerous uses of BOOKMAPS. She is extremely left-brained, extremely analytical, as you might expect an editor to be.
There was one new piece of information, one missing piece from my "Understanding the Craft of Writing Puzzle" that she did answer for me. I have always wondered where, exactly, a manuscript should begin. She gave the example (which is typical of my own book) of a young adult who is in the process of moving to a new town. Where should the story open? When the young person gets the news that the family will be moving? As the family is on the road, moving to their new home? Driving into the driveway of the new home? The first day of school? A week later?
Her response was a simple, slap yourself upside your cheek and wonder why you never had that figured out before: You begin it where the protagonist comes in contact with whatever your overarching story is about.
If your overarching story involves conflict between two people, your first scene is where those two people meet and conflict. If it's about a mystery, it's where the person who is to solve the mystery comes on scene and gets the first clue or bit of necessary information. If it's a love story, it's when the hero and heroine meet.
The first scene ends where the protagonist is faced with a choice that determines the next action step in the story.
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England by the ancestors of the Commerback family when they migrated to the region after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The Commerback family lived in Cheshire, where they held the title of Lords of the Manor of Comberbach, in the parish of Great Budeworth.
Commerback Early Origins
Cheshire at Comberbach, a civil parish and small village that dates back to the 12th century when it was listed as Combrebeche. The place name literally means "valley or stream on the Britons or of a man called Cumbra," from the Old English "Cumbre," + "bece." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4) The family held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Comberbach in the parish of Great Budeworth.
Commerback Spelling Variations
Commerback Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Commerback have been found, including Comberbach, Comberbirch, Commerback, Comeback, Comberback, Cumberbatch, Cumberback, Cumberpatch, Cumberbeach, Cumberbirch, Comberbirch, Comberpatch, Comberbeach and many more.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Commerback were among those contributors: Thomas Comberbach who arrived in New England in 1635.
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It was rather simple arithmetic for the East Syracuse-Minoa boys bowling team going into last Wednesday's showdown with Fulton at Strike-N-Spare Lanes.
Either the Spartans won all four points against the defending Section III champion Red Raiders, or Fulton would take the OHSL regular-season title.
ESM needed something special — and got it, getting big games from Joe Baccardo and Joe Erardi and beating the Red Raiders 4-0.
Each of the games were close in total pinfall. The Spartans won the opener by nine pins, then the second game by 38 pins and the third game by 10 pins. One more strike by Fulton, here or there, and the sweep could have turned into a 2-2 split. ESM finished with 3,082 to the Red Raiders' 3,025.
That included Boccardo putting together a 692 series that included a 267 high game. Erardi rolled a 279 on his way to a 633 set, while Sean Gavan got a 604 series and 239 high game. Fulton's Dan Wahl led all individuals with a 697 series.
Meanwhile, the ESM girls team lost to Fulton 3-1, despite Beth Piston putting together a 584 series and a 234 high game. Alyssa Boccardo added a 558 series and 224 high game as Harley Wylie (622 series) paced the Red Raiders.
Fayetteville-Manlius put up some nice scores in last Monday's match against Central Square, even if it only split with the Red Hawks.
In the boys Hornets' 2-1 loss, Bobby Schepp nearly was perfect, shooting a 288 game during his 692 series as Chris Prestin added a 647 series. Central Square won with Adam Hyde posting a 674 series and 248 high game.
On the other hand, F-M's girls won by a 3-0 margin as Tricia Miller put together a 687 series, one of her best of the season, and a 247 high game. Matika Groesbeck added a 554 set.
As ESM was battling Fulton on Wednesday, CBA's boys team was topping Cortland 3-1 behind Connor Harrington's 642 series and 242 high game. Ryan Dickey added a 565 set. Both the CBA and Bishop Grimes teams lost — the Brothers to Cortland, the Cobras to Chittenango.
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My 88 VW Cabriolet convertible has been having car problems since I got it, 1st the Clutch went out. Then we had the hoses in the engine fixed and a new Alternator. After that 5th and 3rd gear would pop out of it's gear, and that was fine because I could hold it in gear, but now the car can't move, you can turn on the car but you can't get it to move in any direction, the gears make sounds, as if they are moving but the car doesn't move. Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my car?
Sounds like either repeat of clutch problem, or the transmission's chewed up. I'd see how much it would be to put in a used manual transmission. The 'pop out of gear' symptom meant that metal parts of the transmission were failing.
+1 to texases' comment.
Also, in case you were not aware of it, by "holding it in gear" you accelerated the wear and tear on the transmission's synchronizers, and possibly the shift linkage and other internal parts as well. In other words, you should not have driven it as you did, but that is all water over the dam at this point, so to speak.
When your mechanic inspects the trans, he can also inspect the clutch plate in order to see its condition as well.
thank you, but now I have a Hundai Santa Fe (Also a Standard) it is much better shifting and it is nicer than my cabriolet. I have decided to either sell the vw or keep it as a car just to work on as a hobby.


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iPhone 4 Apple A4 ProcessorLike the iPad and iPad 3G, the iPhone 4 uses the Apple A4 processor, manufactured by Samsung.
The markings on the chip are:
To the left of the A4 is a chip labeled AGD1. This chip is believed to be a 3-axis digital gyroscope manufactured for Apple by STMicroelectronics.
To the right of the A4 chips, under a small EMI shield are the Broadcom 802.11n with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and FM receiver and the Broadcom GPS receiver. This shield appeared to be soldered to the logic board, and I want to put the iPhone 4 back together in working order, I left the shield in place.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Having as main character to Bruce Graham (see cast), this film directed by Robert Machoian and Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck was premiered in theaters in 2013. The movie "Forty Years from Yesterday" comes from USA. You can watch Forty Years from Yesterday online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2013.
Rating: 5 by 12 users./
Runtime: 77 minutes
Bruce Graham, Suzette Graham, Matt Valdez, Rebekah Mott, Robert Eddington, Chelsea Word, Elizabeth Overton and Wyatt Eddington.
77-minute film (full movie) directed by Robert Machoian and Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck.
The original audio of Forty Years from Yesterday has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2013.
Screenplay written by Robert Machoian.
Alexander Sablow.
Stu Pollard, Alexander Sablow, Gina Clark, Robert Machoian, Ryan Watt, Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck, Robert John Thomas and Nick Case.
This film was produced and / or financed by Paper Moon Films.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Forty Years from Yesterday has a duration of 77 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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The demand for soy food has increased owing to soy's numerous health benefits. Soy food is rich in fiber and a great source of proteins and nutrients, such as vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acids. Food products containing soy protein serve as alternatives to meat and other animal-based products that contain cholesterol and saturated fat. Soy is also known for its ability to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
The analysts forecast global soy food market to grow at a CAGR of 6.43% during the period 2016-2020.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global soy food market for 2015-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of soy food products in the retail industry.
The market is divided into the following segments based on category:
- Whole soy food
- Soy additives
- Soy oils
The report, Global Soy Food Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
- Cargill
- WhiteWave Foods
- The Hein-Celestial Group
Other prominent vendors
- Blue Diamond Growers
- Dean Foods
- Earth's Own Food Company
- Eden Foods
- Freedom Foods Group
- Harvest Innovations
- House Foods America Holding
- Living Harvest
- Panos Brands
- Pinnacle
- Scoular
- Stremick's Heritage Foods
- Tofurky
Market driver
- Health benefits
- For a full, detailed list, view our report
Market challenge
- Negative image of soy food products
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Market trend
- Rising popularity of veganism
- For a full, detailed list, view our report
Key questions answered in this report
- What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
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North Yorkshire Police will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following roads between Thursday 3 January and Tuesday 8 January 2013.
- A64 east-bound Bowbridge Farm Tadcaster
- A64 west-bound Bowbridge Farm Tadcaster
- Temple Lane, Copmanthorpe, York
- A1036 Tadcaster Road, Acomb, York
- Strensall Road, Huntington, York
- A1237 Monks Cross, York
- The Village, Stockton On Forest, York
- A1036 Malton Road, York
- A1237 Monks Cross, York
- York Road, Haxby, York
- A1237 Monks Cross, York
- B1257 Newgate Bank, Hawnby
- Leeming lane, Catterick village
- A6108 Darlington Road, Richmond
- A6271 Great Langton
- Gatherley Road, Brompton On Swale
- A64 Malton by-pass Malton east and west-bound
- A64 Seamer by-pass Scarborough
- A64 Seamer Road, Scarborough
- A64 Between Whitwell Hill and Barton Hill
- A64 Between Barton-le-Willows and Jinnah
- A64 Between Barton Hill and Whitwell Hill
The mobile safety camera will be in operation at the above sites at various times during the dates stated. Cameras will not be in use on the above routes all day, every day. The above locations were accurate when this news release was produced.
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Happy Tears Widescreen for DVD
Jayne (Parker Posey) and Laura (Demi Moore) are about to take on the first man they just might not be able to handle: their father Joe (Rip Torn). Dutiful daughters returning to the house they grew up in, Jayne and Laura are forced to take a closer look at their own not-so-perfect lives. Laura suspects that Joe needs full-time care, but Jayne refuses to believe that their father's condition is serious. Jayne's compulsion to escape reality only increases Laura's attempts to yank her back down to earth. Meanwhile, Joe still sings and plays the blues on his prized guitar, and the lively widower even has a new 'ladyfriend,' shameless and sassy Shelly (Ellen Barkin). Tensions flare as Joe's senility increases and the close sisters must also juggle their own very different lives - but their adventures back home are not without merriment, mischief and even a little childhood magic.


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Gene Wright - How Successful Business Owners Attract Growth Capital
November 17, 2016
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Adidas Performance Unisex Sprung Basic Alarm Chronograph Watch
This Unisex Adidas Performance Sprung basic sports watch, featuring chronograph, alarm and countdown timer all on a bright LCD display.
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