Googleshng:
Yes, Sam and Max rock. I can't see Toriyama doing character designs for an FF game because, well, FF and DQ are the two big contenders of the RPG world. So that would be a DIRRECT conflict of interest, doing CT isn't that bad. If you pay close attention, Lucca is officially kidnapped, not killed... and is then just kinda removed from the plot. While we're on the subject, it REALLY bothers me how non-chalant CC is about killing off all the characters from CT... I mean, what gives? Moving along, CT/CC and Xenogears are made by the same development team... give or take enough people to explain Monolith. There is an optional scene where Emeralda ages, and they didn't feel like making 2 endings. I never really messed with chargers. Fuel was never a problem for me. Finally, that's a good question. You should have sent this to Gin, he really needed the letters!

Googleshng:
It's not that you can't buy Lunar any more, it's that it was going out of production. In case anyone is still confused over the issue, all games go out of productionshortly after they're first released. The reason people made such a big deal over Lunar is that it game with all kinds of spiffy little extras. You should be able to find it used somewhere if nothing else. As for Aidyn, first of all, it's the only real RPG for the N64. Beyond that, I think it looks pretty interesting. I for one am going to get a copy. Finally, it was probably me you were thinking of regarding htmlized letters, but I'm sure Gin would appreciate it too. Just sticking <br> at the end of every line shaves... well, seconds off my workload.

Googleshng:
OK, first off, every single one of these cliches can be found in Legend of Dragoon. Now then, the arena where only your main fighter can participate and the last fight is unwinable can also be found in, off the top of my head: SO2, Xenogears twice more or less, heck 3 times if you count when you first fight Rico. That's 5 occurances off the top of my head of a VERY specific occurance. Big bosses joining you can be found a number of FF games, Chrono Trigger, SMRPG as you said, and oh so many others. Inhumans, there's FF4, 5, 6, 7, 8 sorta, Parasite Eve, the BoF games, you can KIND OF count VP actually, but that's going the other way around. The others I'm not being fought on. As you can see, all of these have been used an awful lot, particularly recently. A number of people have been trying to point other things I left out, but, well, having a crazy main character is a strictly Squaresoft thing, and they HONESTLY only did it twice... 3 times if you count VS. Another one someone mentioned was princess saving. Looking back at the last few games I've played I can't name a single one that has that. Granted it's been done, but really not too often, and not at all lately... except in LoD, which has every cliché. 8)

Googleshng:
Hey! Parasite Eve 2 comes PLENTY close to the original... Resident Evil. Seriously though, the original PE, while it wasn't scary at all, did have a lot going for it. There was the really fun equipment customization, the spiffy map screen, and Daniel's reckless driving. Not to mention the novelty of a game set in a real, famous city. I was expecting PE2 to offer polished versions of all that, and a new innovative plot. In actuallity, it contains none of this. Instead, it's a carbon copy of the Resident Evil series, containing only the elements of Parasite Eve that killed the atmosphere. Effectively unlimited ammo, magic, and regenerating MP. Even the plot and setting could be taken from any Resident Evil game. Granted, there's a difference between a motel in a desert and a humorously named city, but still, the resemblence is painfully clear. It's still a decent game mind you, it simply ditched it's roots and copied a highly successful franchise.

Googleshng:
Well, since it's been coming up a lot lately, sure. Let me just go find it... ah, here we go, from April 13th's column.
John:
Alright there Big Collin? Late May is my Birthday man, come along, and get merry :) Anyhoo, you need your PSX, and some games for a start (these would probably be regarded in the 'essential' bracket). Then, you need a Transformer which will convert the UK power voltage of 230v to a more sedate US 110/120v. This should come with a US plug adapter, allowing you to plug the PSX straight into it. This will set you back about £30, or um....$45 ish. You can get em cheaper though in places but in the high street this is what you pay. Then, you need a SCART cable. This is a 21 pin connector, long and rectangly with a slanted slope at one end. This will allow the PAL TV to run NTSC games in full colour (with a 'u'). This is about £10 or $15. You also need a TV (or video) which accepts SCART input to convert the signal. The SCART will go wherever your normal TV connection goes. This is all you need (2 things). But it is slightly pricey, although then you can get down to some game playin or something. Email me nearer the time if you need more help.

Googleshng:
No kidding. That's just a few of the many many many many weird innacuracies in that list. Too many to correct. In fact, I was trying to figure out what possessed Gin to print that for hours, then I finally remembered. Gin has never played Chrono Trigger. So... no more corrections on the matter please. I got plenty today.

enjoy

Gai Daigoji

Will the Final Fantasy remakes, IV and VI, be released in the United States?

Here is that pic you forgot to post last week. Chronodin really likes (I know 'cause I chat with him often) it so post it!
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... And you say that you're already a god, but your father trapped you in a mortal shell to teach you humility? How ridiculous. Does he make you braid your hair like a girl too?

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Hi Googy. I miss Lore. A BUNCH. I'm depressed. Is there a cliff in the area?

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