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Sigh, this is the 3rd time I've seen filler from Bleach dragged out because of sheer stupidity. The first time I've seen it was because of Ishida and that Ren Tao (I think that's her name). I didn't watch the 2nd filler. The 3rd filler was because of Orihime and now in this one it's because of Mayuri. Kageroza could've/should've been dealt with right there and wouldn't you know it, Mayuri take time to boast. Is that close to his character, perhaps, but moments like these are what really keep me away from filler. I've never liked Mayuri to begin with, but this episode just made me hate him even more now. It's a good thing this episode ended with action because it was a step backwards for me.

I've been tinkering around with [b]Marvel vs Capcom 3[/b] since yesterday. I can see what they meant by anybody can come out as a winner, whether you're an expert or newbie. Anyway, I've only managed to try out Dante for the most part and I really like the way he plays. I've been tempted to pick up the new Mortal Kombat but that game look real ugly to me and unfortunately I don't see myself going back to another MK game again, at least not for a while. I just did a trade-in order (trading in about 8 games plus my psp.... I know I just got the thing recently but I just can't get into portable gaming anymore). Not exactly sure what I'm going to get in return. It might be an arcade stick for the ps3 (lord knows I need one now for MvC3 and SSF4, especially SSF4 for playing as Guy) or I may get a PS2 with a bunch of the Shin Megami Tensei games (Nocturne up to Persona 4).

[quote name='Gavin' timestamp='1309339202' post='708205'] [font="Tahoma"][size="2"]I think you mean to say Bleach has been repeating the same two stories since the Soul Society Arc. I hope I'm wrong but TBH I think the Fullbringers were a huge backward step (along with the end of Deicide) for Bleach, aside from Ginjo and Tsuki there's nothing even remotely interesting about them. I'd actually nearly have rathered there only be the pair of them as opposed to the whole group. [b][Edit][/b] What this arc needs to be truly epic: Reig[b]Aizen[/b] "Kurosaki Ichigo, since when were you under the impression I would not show up again in filler".[/size][/font] [/quote] Fair enough. ReigAizen... That would be pretty epic but at the same time would Kageroza be able to control him? (There's no ReigYama-ji)

I don't know. I guess this chapter hasn't really sunk in yet and right now the only thing that stuck out to me was Isshin's zanpakuto. Why in the world is their an aura around it?

I haven't been watching much, unfortunately. [b]Bleach[/b] is about the only thing I've been watching that's still running. I did check out [b]Durarara[/b] this past Saturday and I gotta say that I didn't really care for it. But I've been told that this is one of those series where you have to stick around for about 3-4 episodes before everything jumps off. We'll see. I also watched [b]Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood[/b] after DRRR went off as well. Man it's been so long since I've seen this thing I forgot what's going on. I only read the manga once, but I did like the episode and Oliver (is her name really Oliver? I want to call her Olivia) proved why she's one of the best females in anime. I just might end up buying this on dvd because of her. But other than that I haven't been watching much of anything. It's like my interest in anime is dwindling at a fast rate. Bah, where are my samurai anime at? Get crackin creators. Manga on the other-hand, it's still Bleach and Naruto, but I've added Fairy Tail to the list as well. I've also been reading Hajime no Ippo too despite it having the worst pacing I've ever seen. Seriously, 4-5 chapters just for characters to get out of the locker room and another 3-4 just to hear the gong and an extra 2 to see the first punch thrown. That's ridiculous, but when things happen, it happens big time.

So I've been toying around with my PSP for a little bit (playing this yu-gi-oh game... I swear I hate the game but it's addicting). I probably will end up trying out games I've never even thought about trying just because I'm running out of things to buy (I can always save up :)) In any case, [b]Metal Gear Solid 4[/b] is in my PS3 right now. I'll be tackling one game at a time from this point onward. I have at least over 20+ games that I haven't beaten let alone began to play. For me, trying to play several different games just seem like I'll never beat any game, and with me working these long hours don't make it any better either.

Bleach's story hasn't been great since Aizen's betrayal.

Ok I take that back. This was the best episode of this arc. Hell I'd probably go one step further and say this is the best episode of Bleach bar none. The animation was top notch and then the fight itself was awesome. When Byakuya and everyone else showed up it went into epic territory and then Mayuri = I have no words. Yeah, it's messed up when your best episode comes from filler.

Agreed. I'm not a fan of Komamura or Soifon (I don't think they're bad either. Just not a fan) but this was possibly the best episode of this arc by far. Thinking about it now, ever since Soifon's battle with Vegacat guy, I really don't like her shikai, or rather, I find her shikai to be the most useless of all. I get that her speed makes her so deadly, and that shikai goes nicely with it, but I'd rather she just go for a fatal blow to begin with instead. Now with that being said I gotta say fake Soifon used her shikai stupidly. Shunko + Shikai = WIN. Why go through trying to wear him down when that fight could've ended during that flurry of punches (The arm was right there) Man, I know it's illegal, but sometimes I wish whenever we get into filler that studios come up with a bankai or something for people whose bankai haven't been revealed. It gets tiring seeing the same old attacks used over and over. I'm talking about Ukitake at this point. I'm hoping he has something other than just launching your attacks back at you. Next week episode looks interesting. Gotta say though, Soul Society needs to start doing background checks before letting people into their squads. How do you let 2 rogue guys with cheap abilities get by you? In the episode preview this guy is fighting all the captains... By himself.... Seriously, Central 46/Soul Society get your act together.

Wow. While I don't think Tsukishima can fight Ichigo straight up if he had his original powers (although I don't know what he's capable of now), but I would think that's a trait straight out of Aizen's book. Attack them mentally/emotionally. Hmm.. I kinda see where this is going, especially if Ichigo can't trust anybody he's normally around. If he don't run into Isshin or Urahara I'd think we're about to see a familiar face soon. Complete 180 for Tsukishima this week. I think I'm starting to like this guy.

New Chapter. The last page really stole this chapter for me. I want to like this chapter, but this whole "savior" or "reliance on 1 character" really bothers me quite a bit. I get it, Naruto's the star of the show, but shoving all these characters aside just so 1 guy can take on the big boss, come on. I've hated that kind of thing since DBZ (as well as having idiots for main characters) and it's really become tedious now. (I need a series where everyone is competant enough to take down the big boss) Anyway, back to the last page. I'm definately curious on what kind of abilities these folks have, and then part of me is wishing that Gaara stayed dead just for this moment

Bone Thugs n Harmony - Rebirth

Bah, my supervisor is gonna cause me to go off on him or quit (what's the difference) if he keeps on mentioning "200". Not to mention I'm also getting burned out working these 11.5 hour shifts since I've been doing a job that requires 3 people by myself.

I was reading an article at IGN talking about remakes, and I'm curious about how everyone feel about them. I mean there's been quite a few remakes that've been released or announced. From Zelda to Metal Gear Solid, it seems like everything is being ported to something else. I have no issues with remakes. Being the graphic freak that I am, I'd like to see some of those old titles get a visual upgrade (Chrono Trigger would do nicely). Also, just an observation, but people seem to jump for joy about Zelda and Star Fox remakes, but when Final Fantasy 7 always come up there tend to be a lot of mixed opinions.

Byakuya vs Hitsugaya was better than I thought, but at the same time I gotta say I wasn't expecting him (Hitsugaya) to be able to land any shots on Byakuya. Guess they gotta do something to make him look good enough to hold his own against Byakuya. If it were the real Hitsugaya though, I definately don't think he would've been able to land a shot on him. Hitsugaya nearly losing to 2 Hinamori's only tells me that he is even more pathetic. Sure, you have the emotional rollercoaster he went through when Aizen faked him out, but still, he should be able to handle her of all people. Kenpachi vs Soifon, I can't help but to laugh at this one considering that I'm pretty sure if Kenpachi didn't fight himself this fight wouldn't have even been considered. Byakuya vs Byakuya is my anticipated fight. I don't really care about any other fight because of this one. Byakuya seems to be the only tactician out of Soul Society and I'm curious how he'll go about fighting himself.

I think Ulquiorra was confirmed to be left alive as well. I saw something with him waking up while Orihime was there.

[quote name='James' timestamp='1308266675' post='707996'] [font=palatino linotype]Heh, cutting out all of those styles of games makes it a bit difficult to give recommendations at times. Would you ever attempt to play a game that sits in a genre you don't normally play?[/font] [/quote] Yessir, depends on what you're suggesting though. I have been thinking about trying out S/TRPGs lately, and then there's the whole Yu-Gi-Oh thing that I usually don't play but find it quite addicting (I just ordered one of them games for the PSP)

Alright my portable gaming people. I'm in need of some more assistance but this time it's for the PSP (Grown tired of the DS. Not like I had anything on it to begin with). I know for sure that I will be getting my hands on: Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker God of War: Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparda Persona 3 Portable Persona 1 & 2 Dissida Final Fantasy and it's sequel BlazBlue (possibly) That's about all I can think of off the top of my head. Like other recs, no Little Black Planet, No GTA, No racing, no S/TRPGs, no music

Phooey, should've been 2 on 2. So let me get this straight, both B and Naruto barely get by the Raikage (granted I suppose they were holding back) and yet Naruto thinks he can beat Madara by himself.....? His stupidity knows no bounds.