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While I just had to go out at 12 at night to get ear plugs to sleep… It’s nice to...

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:10:02 -0400

While I just had to go out at 12 at night to get ear plugs to sleep…
It’s nice to finally have that freedom.

mrfeast: starshooters: eche beautiful style and lines

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:30:36 -0400

mrfeast:

starshooters:

eche

beautiful style and lines

nicevagina: nepetaquest: angelfire93: Alright, if you’re a...

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:29:31 -0400

nicevagina:

nepetaquest:

angelfire93:

Alright, if you’re a consumer and you’re considering picking up the new Xbox One console, then please, take a moment to listen to me. Before we begin, no, I am not a fanboy or a hater. I have no console Bias. I have a PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and a Gaming PC. Each has their pros and cons but now onto business.

DO NOT BUY AN XBOX ONE. Why? See the reasons below:

Xbox Requires an internet connection. Here’s how it works: Every 24 hours your Xbox will try to connect to Microsoft’s servers for verification. If it is unable to connect, sucks to be you. You’re blocked from playing even single player games until it can connect.

Source: http://kotaku.com/xbox-one-does-require-internet-connection-cant-play-o-509164109

Do you like renting games, lending them to a friend, or even borrowing them from a friend? No longer possible. Every Xbox One game you get must be registered to your Xbox live account to be played. After that point it will only work for you. No one else can use it unless they pay a fee. Essentially it works like this. You pick up a used Xbox One game from somewhere or someone, pop it into your console. The system verifies it’s been registered to your account. Uh-oh, it isn’t! In order to play it, you have to pay Microsoft a fee, which is currently slated to be full retail price. Doesn’t matter how scratched up it is or how cheap you got it at gamestop or from a friend. You aren’t just buying the physical copies anymore. You’re paying Microsoft for a LICENSE to be allowed to play that game.

It is worth mentioning Microsoft is exploring ways for you to trade in and resell your used games. This is rumored to mean that you can sell your digital license to play the game (registration) back to microsoft, likely for microsoft points. You can then trade in the game at gamespot for some cash if you like. Either way, as it currently stands, the new owner would still have to pay a fee on top of the price of actually buying the physical copy.

Source: http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-fee-for-buying-used-games-full-retail-price/

Is it worth mentioning that Microsoft if shafting Indie Developers as well? Where as on Playstation Network or (whatever the Wii has) Indie Developers can self publish their content easily. Playstation even encourages this. Microsoft however forces these Indie Devs to enter publishing deals with them to be allowed to market their content. You don’t go through them, you don’t get to sell what you developed.

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/indie-devs-cant-self-publish-on-xbox-one

I’m not quite done yet! Now, I’m sure you heard a lot about “TV TV TV TV SPORTS TV TV SPORTS SPORTS TV.” Yes, the Xbox is slated to be able to stream live tv, live sports, etc. So let me ask you this. You obviously already have something like cable or DirecTV. Do you really want to shell out hundreds of dollars more and pay a monthly subscription fee to have another television provider? Yes, I said hundreds of dollars, and I don’t mean the cost of the console. To view live TV from the Xbox you are required to purchase ANOTHER separate device for it to work. Why would you even consider shelling out more money for something you already have anyway? Even if you didn’t, DirecTV is cheaper. Or you could even subscribe you Hulu.com and watch live tv on your computer. FOR MUCH CHEAPER. You essentially have to buy another cable box if you don’t have one. And if you do… what do you need the Xbox One for?

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-live-tv-available-in-us-only-at-launch-requires-separate-device/

So far we’ve discovered that the Xbox One is not really a gaming console, at least… not a consumer friendly gaming console. It’s being marketed as an all-in-one home entertainment system. Something to replace all of the other devices in your house. But there are drawbacks even to that. Put on your tin foil hats for this part folks. Take from it what you will, all I’ll say is… possibilities…

The Xbox One’s features will not function unless the Kinect is plugged in and active. This is not an optional piece anymore.

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-will-not-function-without-kinect-attached

So imagine your Kinect piece breaks? Tough luck, no more Xbox for you. But you know what’s worse?

Pay attention, because this is important. The Kinect is always watching. Always listening. Even when the system is off.

Yes. One of the ways to turn the system on is to audibly say: “Xbox On” while the system is off. The Kinect, which is always on, hears you and turns it on. Now this might seem like a cool feature, but did you know Microsoft patented a feature that would allow the Kinect’s camera (It’s no longer just a sensor, but a camera) to spy on you for the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America?) While they may not actually do this, it is actually possible for them to do this now. It has a camera, and a microphone. The Kinect is always on. It is ALWAYS listening, ALWAYS watching.

An idea has been tossed around that by using this feature, it will allows game developers and movie produces to set a limited amount of how many people can be allowed to view the entertainment. So as a hypothetical example, you and three friends are watching a movie, which is the maximum allowed. A fourth friend enters the room and the Kinect’s sensor registers the fourth individual. The movie stops and you a prompted to pay a fee so that the extra individual may also view the film. Again, that is NOT currently the case, but these are the ideas currently being tossed around with the system’s current capabilities.

Source for listening: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352596/the-xbox-one-is-always-listening

Source of spying: http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/139706-microsofts-new-kinect-patent-goes-big-brother-will-spy-on-you-for-the-mpaa

Now, just two more things and I’ll be done here!

This isn’t really a good or bad thing, but it’s annoying. It also explains how they can prevent you from playing a used game if you didn’t pay their fee. Xbox one no longer plays games off the discs, you HAVE to install them to the hard-drive in order to play them. I believe PS3 also has you do this (on a number of games but not always it seems), except that PS3 isn’t trying to Nickle and Dime you at every corner. It also seems according to this article there is something related to the Online portion at the beginning of this post. The option is there for Developers to require the Xbox to always be online to play their particular game. Well, it seems PC gamers and console gamers have one thing in common now… DRM.

(At least pirates on PC can bypass DRM easily. Not an option for Consoles.)

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352314/xbox-one-hard-drive-game-installs

And last but not least, another annoyance… Xbox One will not be compatible with any and all current headsets. Nope, companies will either have to make new headsets altogether specifically for the Xbox One, and they have to adhere to what Microsoft wants. Look forward to price gouging.

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/xbox-one-incompatible-with-current-gaming-headsets

Oh, one more thing… If you have an Xbox 360, don’t get rid of it. Why? Well if you want to keep playing your old 360 games you’ll need it. The Xbox One isn’t backwards compatible. At all. Not only that, but President of Microsoft’s Xbox Division Don Mattrick insults the very notion of backwards compatibility! He calls it: “Backwards thinking.”

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4350662/new-xbox-has-no-backwards-compatibilty

Source of insult: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/22/4355984/xbox-one-backward-compatibility-backwards-thinking-don-mattrick

That is all I have to say currently folks, and I hope you took the time to read this far. I’ll conclude with the following… please… PLEASE do not buy this console. Paying for this supports greedy and anti-consumer business practices. Speak with your wallet, and pass up the Xbox One. No matter what games it might have that you want, even if they are exclusive. Do the right thing and make a statement. Refuse to be nickle and dimed like this. Refuse to be seen as a mindless consumer who will buy anything tossed to them.

We won’t know much else until after E3, but as it stands now, the PS4 or a decent gaming PC is the best way to go.

If you are willing to do so, please spread this post around. Liking is not even remotely necessary, but do please share it if you agree with and acknowledge what you’ve read here. The more people know, the fewer of them waste their money.

Thank you, kindly.

~Dylan Jordan

(Originally posted on Facebook by one of my friends. He brings up many valid points. Mind you, I haven’t been a fan of Xbox in a long time and I will most likely get a PS4. But this confirms further for me that I won’t be getting an Xbox one any time in the foreseeable future.)

TL;DR —The XBOX One is going to be a piece of shit and you really shouldn’t even remotely think about getting one.

microsoft is being a lil bitch

Things Nobody Says To Heterosexuals

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:42:02 -0400

Things Nobody Says To Heterosexuals

@kangarookevin I plan on getting a few customizational upgrades. like, nothing crazy probably just...

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:37:00 -0400

@kangarookevin

I plan on getting a few customizational upgrades. like, nothing crazy probably just an aperture front license plate, a gps with Glados’ voice maybe blue interior lights instead of the warm red ones. ahahahah omg. i have the aperture science logo on my back window. here.

Photo

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:32:50 -0400

bookninja4: politicsandhandgrenades: “Just do good” this is...

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:30:22 -0400

bookninja4:

politicsandhandgrenades:

“Just do good”

this is literally what i have been saying since i was born

four for you Pope Francis, you go Pope Francis

I’m so happy right now.

@wowwatapic I got a White 2001 Toyota Avalon XL ! ouo this is the exact model ouo and shade of...

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:28:06 -0400

@wowwatapic

I got a White 2001 Toyota Avalon XL ! ouo

this is the exact model ouo and shade of white.

her name is Glados.

IVE BEEN HAVING A GREAT WEEKEND WITH MY DAD AND BROTHER. ive been drivin like fucking crazy i love...

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:20:29 -0400

IVE BEEN HAVING A GREAT WEEKEND WITH MY DAD AND BROTHER.

ive been drivin like fucking crazy i love it

i love my glados baby gir ;u; ahhhh omggg.

my gas mileage is so welllL!!! ive gone 120 miles on 1/4 a tank i mean wtf. dlaksjdfklaj AMAZING.

the only down is the snoring by my dad and brother at night, but eugeh its okay!

tomorrow were going to buy one of those little barbacue…pit things idk . OH A GRILL so like friends can come over and eat and ahh man.

dad bought the south with him uhm. ouo uh…

uhm.

im tired i cant think! goodnight!

cloud-killed-by-doors: I wish I could properly explain to...

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:45:38 -0400

4Chords Gamzee and Tavros - Youmacon 2011

Tribalstuck John and Karkat - Jafax 2012

Thor and Loki - Summer 2012 Shenanigans

Mindfang and Summoner - Youmacon 2012

John and Jane Crocker - Ohayocon 2013

Latula and Mituna - Ohayocon 2013

X RAY AND VAV (RTStuck) - Shutocon 2013

Horuss and Rufioh - Shutocon 2013

Hanna and Conrad - Youmacon 2012 and Acen 2013

Cho Hakkai and Sha Gojyo - Acen 2013

cloud-killed-by-doors:

I wish I could properly explain to everyone how this beautiful person has drastically changed my life.

In order to properly document the slow progression of our ridiculous friendship, have a photoset of some of the cosplays we’ve tackled together. Most of these photos are the ridiculous giggly ones that were never supposed to see the light of day but, you know what, I think some of them are hilarious. On top of that, they are a GREAT example of how stupid we both are.

So yeah, thank you Inky. Because seriously, can you guess how boring my life would be if you weren’t in it? Damn boring, is the answer.

vaitranquillo: Guillaume...

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:50 -0400

vaitranquillo:

Guillaume Singelin

http://kibla.over-blog.com/kate-kane

ndgo: Staying with dad and brother at hotel… Apparently They...

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:52:19 -0400

ndgo:

Staying with dad and brother at hotel…
Apparently They can’t sleep without the tv on… I didn’t beat them to sleep…

I got to sleep only after i hid under the blankets and shoved tissue in my ears. i slept so hard, my tongue hurts. idk how that makes sense.

Staying with dad and brother at hotel… Apparently They...

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:42:35 -0400

Staying with dad and brother at hotel…
Apparently They can’t sleep without the tv on… I didn’t beat them to sleep…

When you see it, REBLOG IT.

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:04:58 -0400

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There she is. Ill be getting a Glad0s license plate ASAP Gots...

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:58:56 -0400

There she is. Ill be getting a Glad0s license plate ASAP

Gots me an aperture science sticker and a companion cube over my break lights that illegal? It’ll still glow red.

MY DADS HERE MY CAR HAS ARRIVED

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:59:45 -0400

MY DADS HERE MY CAR HAS ARRIVED

salmiakkivodka: If dudes are expected to have a lot of sex But ladies are expected to stay virgins...

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:48:37 -0400

salmiakkivodka:

If dudes are expected to have a lot of sex

But ladies are expected to stay virgins until marriage

But homosexuality is bad

I’m really confused who dudes are supposed to be having all that sex with

Hips, Lungs, Wrists, Windpipe.

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:51:24 -0400

Hips: I cannot dance but I like to move around as if I do know how to. I usually will only dance when there are no specific ‘rules’ like at a rave at a con or at home with friends, because i can just basically move like a rag doll.

Lungs: I dont smoke, No way, even if Im around someone who smells like smoke, I get all itchy and cant breathe and I get all allergic. and junk.

Wrists: No sir never broken a bone. I live life on the ~~lazy~~ safe side!

Windpipe: I used to be in choir, even made honors choir when I was younger. My allergies have caught me in a bunch of coughing and throat clearing fits and I dont take good care of my throat like I should so my singing is not that great now. I dont put much care into it, and so its almost sloppy and more for fun.

But I sing, I love singing, but I could never do it as a job or even a serious hobby.

BACK. LOL

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:47:20 -0400

pfhhhhhhhhhhhh, an anon asked this as well.

uhm well i guess no. not with a guy but.

ive had my share of ladies.

Message me a body part, this looks so interesting

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:10:43 -0400

Hair: What hair color looks best on you and what's your natural color?
Skin: Do you tan easily?
Eyes: What is your favorite show to watch?
Nose: What is your favorite perfume/candle fragrance?
Mouth: Do you want to kiss anyone right now?
Tongue: What was in your last meal?
Windpipe: Do you sing?
Neck: Do you wear necklaces?
Ears: How many piercings do you have (if any)?
Cheeks: Do you blush easily?
Wrists: Have you ever broken a bone?
Hands: Are you an artist/writer?
Fingers: Do you play an instrument?
Heart: Are you in love? If so, does the one you love know?
Lungs: Do you smoke cigarettes?
Chest: Are your maternal/parental instincts strong?
Stomach: Do you feel confident in your body image?
Back: Are you a virgin?
Hips: Do you like to dance?
Thighs: Has anyone ever called you fat or ugly?
Knees: Have you ever cheated on someone?
Ankles: Have you ever been arrested?
Feet: Do you ever wear heels just for the hell of it?
Toes: Do you like country music?