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I bought Artemis Fowl for my son, as well as some Percy Jackson books yesterday.

I'd just be a farmer if I played this lolz or a pink car mechanic

can you shoot the douchebags? or are they allowed to shoot back?

What is this game about? never even heard about it, thought it was some DAy Z shit

was scrolling across my newsfeeds when I saw the names http://www.ijreview.com/2014/07/154582-family-cop-killer-officer-stayed-car-wouldnt-shot/ ----------------------------- The family of a man who used a semi-automatic rifle to kill an Indianapolis police officer Saturday night says it isn’t fair that the alleged shooter – Major Davis, Jr. – should “keep being dragged through the mud.” They also blamed the officer for not staying in his police car. As reported by WISH-TV, Davis was seen brandishing a semi-automatic rifle Saturday night in Indianapolis, which led to a 911 call that dispatched police to look for him: When IMPD Officer Perry Renn found Davis at 34th Street and Forest Manor Avenue, Davis opened fire on Officer Renn. Davis was critically wounded in the gunfight, but survived. Officer Renn died of wounds sustained in the firefight. Davis now faces a charge of murder. Davis’ family has now spoken out about the murder – and basically blamed Officer Renn and the Indianapolis Police Department for the shooting: “He wasn’t a bad person. His father was killed by IMPD. That is enough to hurt a person and scar him for life,” said Davis’ grandmother, Pam Moornan. The facts, as reported by BearingArms.com: Davis’ father, Major Davis, Sr. had been arrested 15 times and did three years in prison on a drug charge. He died of a heart attack in 2003 while in handcuffs after fighting with police as he attempted to avoid a public intoxication charge. More from WISH-TV: “Major is not a bad person in spite of what happened. Things happen,” said Pam Moornan. “I don’t know how the police was [sic] shooting. I don’t know if they took concern of any kids running around,” said Yvonne Moornan. The family said it “felt sorry” for Officer Renn’s family, but that the shooting may have been avoided if he had stayed in his car since he could see Davis had a gun. Incidentally, the alleged killer has an extensive criminal background that dates back to 2006. ---------------------- I fucking hate people. Your asshole family member was wandering around with a gun, cops show up to question him, and somehow the cops are now to blame?

Samuel L Jackson and Victoria Beckham sitting next to each other at Wimbledon http://uproxx.com/webculture/2014/07/samuel-l-jackson-and-victoria-beckham-sat-next-to-each-other-at-wimbledon-things-got-awkward/ can't embed the video, so just click the link and scroll down slightly to see her reaction.

if you notice issue's with PM's or the shoutbox let me know otherwise, carry on

Yep This is why I no longer care about CoD or BF titles, and for the most part ignore all gaming websites

I think people are resistant to change for change's sake. Or Change that turns out to be shitty and detrimental

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/469991/core-gamers-uncomfortable-with-change-says-peter-moore/ Core gamers uncomfortable with change, says Peter Moore EA COO says players should be more willing to embrace different models By Chris Scullion on Tuesday 1st Jul 2014 at 2:35 PM UTC "Core" gamers are uncomfortable with change and don't like embracing new business models, according to EA's Peter Moore. The publisher's COO told GamesIndustry that EA is excited about the future health of the industry, but conceded that some traditional gamers will take longer to convince that new innovations will be beneficial. "I think we're going into almost a golden age of gaming, where it doesn't matter where you are, at any time, any place, any price point, any amount of time, there's a game available to you," Moore said. "And our job as a company is to provide those game experiences. And then on our big franchises, tie them all together. "I think the challenge sometimes is that the growth of gaming... there's a core that doesn't quite feel comfortable with that. Your readers, the industry in particular. I don't get frustrated, but I scratch my head at times and say, 'Look. These are different times.' "And different times usually evoke different business models. Different consumers come in. They've got different expectations. And we can either ignore them or embrace them, and at EA, we've chosen to embrace them." Moore cited the advent of MP3s as an example of the danger the games industry could face if it doesn't adapt its content delivery policies. "We as an industry have to embrace change," he explained. "We can't be music. We cannot be music. "Because music said, 'Screw you. You're going to buy a CD for $16.99, and we're going to put 14 songs on there, two of which you care about, but you're going to buy our CD.' Then Shawn Fanning writes a line of code or two, Napster happens, and the consumers take control. "Creating music to sell is no longer a profitable concern. The business model has changed to concerts, corporate concerts, merchandise, things of that nature. Actually selling music is not a way of making money any more, except for a core group." One of the most notable concerns some gamers have is with the free-to-play model being adapted by many publishers and developers. "I think the core audience that dislikes the fact that there are play-for-free games and microtransactions built into those... fine, I get that," Moore said. "As you know, I read all the stuff, and it is the most intelligent commentary on the web as regards games. There's no doubt about that. But every now and again, and you've seen me do it, somebody will come in there and say something stupid that I think is beneath the site itself and beneath the industry." "I don't think anybody has to like it," Moore said. "I think that's where it goes. It's like me: I get grumpy about some things, but if the river of progress is flowing and I'm trying to paddle my canoe in the opposite direction, then eventually I'm just going to lose out. From the perspective of what needs to happen in this industry, we need to embrace the fact that billions of people are playing games now." Last year, Moore denied that EA lobbied for "gating functions" on used games, insisting that he in fact supports the pre-owned games industry.

I couldn't get into it to be honest, I got as far as the old couple driving me around and fighting the 2 giant asshole robots I will say this though, that might be the longest intro to a game ever (Outside the Final Fantasy series)

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/06/ouya-announces-60year-subscription-to-unlock-its-full-games-library/ Recent games shows like the Game Developers Conference and E3 have come and gone with little fanfare or hubbub surrounding the Android-powered Ouya console other than small promotional displays and a seemingly stillborn Ouya Everywhere initiative. This week, Ouya has tried yet again to get gamers' attention by way of a crazy, limited-time bargain: the Ouya All-Access Pass. The pass, which costs $60 and lasts for a full year, is meant to unlock seemingly unlimited access to the Ouya online store's major paid offerings: namely, "one-time purchases under $30 such as full-game unlocks and level-pack add-ons." However, the fine print explains that downloadable content designed to "enhance gameplay" with options such as "extra lives and power-ups" is not included in the All-Access Pass, which may create a blurry line between what content is and isn't included. Ouya's Chess 2, for example, doesn't include a full "unlock" purchase but rather coin packs used to enable online play at a cost per online session. The promotion comes on the heels of a March change in Ouya policy allowing developers to make paid games that don't include free demo versions or in-app purchases. That shift made particular sense for a wave of serious games coming to Ouya, including That Dragon, Cancer, and Thralled, whose sensitive content might be undermined by "pay more to keep going!" alerts mid-stream. Such paywalled games, combined with the likes of Double Fine's The Cave and Broken Age and upcoming delights like Toto Temple Deluxe, may add up to enough fun and value for $60... at least for new buyers who could also scoop up the system's few older hits as well. Conversely, Ouya devotees who have burnt through hits like Towerfall and Knightmare Tower may have to ask themselves whether Ouya has enough momentum to merit $60 more of must-play games from this point on. Though Ouya has yet to announce firm sales figures for either its hardware or software, developers have routinely complained about low sales for their Ouya fare. A Gamasutra report from last October saw that issue come up as a recurring theme, and our own interviews with game designers have echoed that sentiment in kind. In an e-mail interview, Chess 2 developer Zachary Burns told Ars that "there is no money in the [Ouya] userbase," though he was quick to express unabashed appreciation for the promotional and developmental support given by the official Ouya team. However, the company's best chance at expanding its userbase—the Ouya Everywhere initiative, which would deliver Ouya's storefront as an app for other Android living room devices—has seen no new announcements since Mad Catz announced signing on in March. The Amazon Fire TV may have quelled some of Ouya's momentum with its April launch, though not in the way gamers might have expected. If anything, Amazon Fire TV seriously damaged the Android-box movement thanks to its ho-hum game support and lack of long-term announcements. Worse, long-rumored plans for a "Twouya" follow-up console have yet to receive firm details. Ouya sent a statement to Ars Technica about the promotion, calling the All-Access Pass a "pilot subscription program" and saying, "For the price of one console game, players receive access to the entire OUYA catalog of more than 800 titles for a full year. It's just one of many things we're exploring to give players the best value and developers the best visibility. Results of this test will dictate if/how we proceed with an official subscription program." We've followed up with questions about current hardware and software sales figures, Ouya Everywhere plans, and whether game creators can expect to be compensated at a normal rate for All Access Pass unlocks. (As reported by Gamasutra, game creators received an e-mail confirming that pay rates for All Access unlocks will remain the same as for normal purchases.) We will update this post with any response.

Just finished Season 2 last night. Couldn't believe they had 3 damn cliff hangers in it, so messed up

Oh god, I hate that game, its just boring. I ended up getting the Dawn of War pack and Prison Architect

yea, this was one of the worst sales I have seen to be honest

Eddings and Feist do the same thing. It was fine at first, but not so much now

My only problem with the Balgariad series is it falls into Eddings trap of only XX person can solve YY problem. The Tamuli and Mallorean series were the same. The Althalus book was decent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Redemption_of_Althalus and was amusing because it was just so over the top

What is Mistborn about? I will look into it I am going to jump into the Longmire novels next. The TV show is amazing, I can't help but think the novels will be just as good

whats the run down on Artemis Fowl? It sounds like a chicken with a bow

Yea, thats not a bad synopsis There is a lot in it about Cheyenne/ American relations as well. Most of it makes you sit back and go WTF did we do to these people

Any of you guys watched this? It is still on the air, and the first two seasons are on Netflix

Robert Heinlein books: Starship Troopers The moon is a harsh mistress Time enough for love Jerry Pournelle: Falkenbergs Legion (There are 4 in this series) Every now and again I reread the Wheel of Time books, typically from Shadow Rising to Crown of Swords Every now and again I will reread some of David Eddings books Obviously Tolkein, but more so the Silmarillion and less so the LOTR This list could get huge. Lets try this, here are authors I read on a consistent basis, Michael Moorcock Dan Abnett Michael Stackpole David Sherman Chris Bunch John Wright William Dietz David Weber Steve Perry Steve White IDK, I read all the time, but I reread loads of my books, I typically can do an average paperback in about a week, and I am constantly reading.... I actually have a huge problem adding new authors to my list. Most authors bore the shit out of me