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    Escape to the Movies: The Amazing Spider-Man

    I was surprised to hear how caustic this review was, but to each their own since I enjoyed this much more than any of the previous three films. I think the action and dialogue were both better in this one, and Andrew Garfield emotes more and seems to actually have some personality. I'd...
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    Steam summer sale 2012

    I've been taking advantage of the daily/midweek/weekend sales so there's not a whole lot left I'm desperate to get - maybe Dead Island if it's *really* cheap, likewise for Prototype. Or Dead Rising 2. Hoping for 50% or more on Civ V though!
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    Poll: Do you play games with any girls?

    I'm a girl, but I don't know a lot of other female gamers, and in general I find the majority of women to be hard to get along with - and those that I do feel comfortable around mostly don't play games.
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    Poll: If you could have one of these perks in life, which one would you choose?

    The no-sleeping one. If I always felt alert and refreshed, I could be way more productive - or just play a lot more games. :P
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    Game Persistence and Digital Preservation

    For a long time I've wanted to play Grim Fandango, actually, after hearing some great reviews about it. I'm just not sure if I want to pay the $30 Amazon's asking for it. If it was available for a more affordable price on Steam, I would buy it without a second thought. I think games should...
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    Video Game Name Generator Game

    Hardcore Underwear Sisters An order of cigar-chomping gun-toting nuns teaches heretics the real meaning of 'smiting', while wearing skimpy Halloween outfits? Zany Piano Warfare Obviously, a rhythm game. And then the pianos explode. Colonial Barbarian Crime Scene Investigation So...
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    Poll: Are There That Many Asexuals Here?

    I'm sure a lot of people do use it as an excuse or say they are because it appears trendy, though they are not hurting anyone so I typically roll my eyes and move on. I identify as such because I've never felt physically attracted to anyone or felt a need to have sex, but if that changes...
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    What is your "guilty pleasure" music?

    Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Paramore, even (oh god) Britney Spears. I only liked 1-2 of their more catchy songs, otherwise I generally find them boring.
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    Books

    I just finished the first book of the Belgariad (David Eddings), and I'm partway through Retromancer (Robert Rankin) and the 2nd Ciaphas Cain omnibus (Sandy Mitchell).
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    Japanophiles and the Internet

    My guess is anime/manga are a readily available form of escapism, most of the series are free to view online, and it seems exotic and therefore cool. I think anime fans are one of the more friendly communities, so for someone who wants to be into something different from their peers at school...
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    What you like about yourself

    According to my friends at least, I have good taste. When I introduce them to something new, they tend to like it. I'm decent at drawing. I can make a mean craisin-pineapple oatmeal cookie.
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    Favourite Movie in a Genre you Dislike

    Frost/Nixon I typically like action / comedy.
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    Why is our population so fond of swearing?

    OP: Very funny. I like swearing because I think swear words are fun to say.
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    Steam/VALVe and why they're no different than any other corporation.

    I can empathize (purchased a game at almost full price, was on daily deals a few days later), but this topic comes up every single time they have a big sale. Retail stores could do the same thing - sale one week, clearance the next. Think of it as a learning experience and wait for the...
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    worst gifts ever

    Not 'bad' as much as 'weird', but a year or so ago, my dad was out of the country for several months visiting family and attending technology conferences. When he came back he presented me with two Clif energy gel shots (actually quite good) and a pair of socks. Not any sort of specially...