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    Stepping out of your gaming "comfort zone"

    Having Playstation + and Gamefly let me do this. For instance, I downloaded Saints Row on PS+ this year. I never would have bought it, but I realized that I actually enjoy this sort of thing to an extent. Then I rented SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked from Gamefly. Never been able to get into...
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    Poll: Do you ever replay RPG's?

    I always say I'm going to, but my time is so limited! I usually wait until I have forgotten the storyline (or at least much of it!) I know I've replayed FF VIII and X. I never sell back my RPGs though, just in case - got burned on Shadow Hearts, which got really expensive later (and I bought...
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    Escapists, what are your deep dark gaming secrets?

    - I think FF VIII is better than VII. Maybe it's because I had the twist spoiled for me, or because I hate the character models, but I like VIII better. - I haven't liked a FPS game since Quake. - I don't think FF XIII is as terrible as everyone says, even if it isn't the best... but I did...
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    Persona 5: hopes for the game...

    Hmm... I was pretty happy with the advances from PS3-4, but I can see some changes I would like: 1. I would like the characters to actually realize we are dating... and not in the "I'm angry that you are talkin to other girls" way that PS3 had. 2.) I love the music in Persona, and I'm...
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    Ryan Davis RIP 1979-2013

    Long time Giantbomb fan... very sad about this news. I didn't want to believe it when I saw the thread on Neogaf. He was the same age I am... so unbelievable to lose someone so young, and after such a happy event! I always liked Ryan because he reminded me of my husband... so it made me extra...
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    Games that you enjoy, but the critics did not.

    Me too! I must confess, I generally don't care about game scores, but I saw so much scorn for these games that I was hesitant. I am not a FF Fangirl either - I didn't like XII at all. But I'm really enjoying XIII and looking forward to XIII-2
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    What is your console history?

    I started out as a PC gamer... played all the Ultima games through 8, LucasArts adventure titles, and FPS like Doom etc My first console was the PS1 My boyfriend in college had one, and I was so obsessed with FF VII that I had to buy my own. Bought a Dreamcast when it came out, and then a...
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    Backwards Compatibility is the reason I got a 3DS.

    Backwards compatibility is big for me. I still play my PS2, and PS1 games on my PSP. But I understand why it might be hard to get it. I just bought a PS3, but if the PS4 had backwards compatibility I might have waited for a PS4 instead. Either way Sony gets my money - it's just now I won't...
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    Why I think "Gamer Girls" shouldn't hide.

    Well, I'm a girl. I don't feel like my real life gamer friends care that I'm a girl, and I don't expect special treatment. At the same time, I'm always cautious online - I don't hide that I'm a girl, but I don't really mention it either unless someone asks. I really want to be known as just a...
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    Poll: Skyrim in 3rd Person

    3rd person. First person makes me motion sick, and I like seeing my character. First time I played Skyrim I didn't know you had options, and I vowed not to buy the game, until my cousin told me you could change the perspective.
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    That one genre you will always love.

    JRPGs and point and click adventure games. I grew up on them, and I am (mostly) immune to their faults
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    Split up with girlfriend - looking for holiday advice

    I'm not from England, but I just wanted to say...Dude, I know that sucks... chin up, distract yourself and figure it's for the best.
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    Poll: $40 toward Playstation Network. What to buy?

    Do you mean Persona 4? Because I (obviously, from my user name) think you should go for that. It's easier to get into than Persona 3... the dungeons are more varied and the storyline moves faster. Disgaea is good too, if you like tactical RPGs.
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    Is anyone else afraid that Open World Games, specifically RPGs will become the COD/FPS of next gen?

    I wouldn't mind, but I doubt it. I agree that open world games are hard to do well - there are so many things to think about, and it's not just something you can plug into an existing engine. I would be all for it though... I love open world RPGs.
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    If AAA games were released in digital formats at lower prices than physical copies...

    I would, if they were cheaper. I don't generally resell my games unless they are terrible, but PS+ and the ability to have a timed demo have really cut back on the amount of terrible games I buy. I do buy used games sometimes, and I wouldn't like to see them disappear... I'm still buying used...