The Arcade Random Thoughts Thread

[Leftwich]

Guys this thread is safe. I will not allow one of my favorite threads to get locked.

[SethMode]

I've only played through as a paragon, but what is FailShep? This also again reminds me that I need to get my saves back

Just an abbreviation for basically getting everyone killed on the suicide mission. Basically, it's the one where Shep dies at the end (it's actually a pretty cool ending).

[JayDizzle]

I guess I could conceivably use my ME1 save that kills Wrex (for whatever reason the Renegade I uploaded -- my level 60 one -- didn't kill Wrex in that save file. I can't even remember it). I'm very curious how Wrex alive/dead will effect ME3.

 

I would imagine the assclown Wreav would marshall the Krogan forces if left to it... had you killed Wrex.

Otherwise, it's Wrex when ME3 hits.

I'd spoil the story if I say anything further

Also, I heard a rumor that there's a site you can use that'll let you use premade saves with all the work done for you.

Just a matter of changing the file directory and transfering the save to your XBox.

[IamMedellin]

Sony's Credit and Debt Ratings Downgraded
And S&P doesn't see things getting any better.

It's no secret that Sony is a gigantic company. The Japanese corporation had revenue approaching $90 billion in the 2011 fiscal year, controls assets of over $150 billion, and employs some 168,000 people. However, it's also no secret that Sony is in financial trouble. The company just posted a $2 billion loss last quarter, and now, according to an S&P report provided by Reuters, things will continue to look badly for Sony for the foreseeable future.

S&P – which stands for Standard & Poor's – is a financial services firm best known for its S&P 500 stock index. However, it's also a credit agency, and is constantly analyzing the financial landscape of industries and companies around the world. They've lowered Sony's "long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings" from A- to BBB+. "The outlook on the long-term corporate credit rating" of Sony "is negative," S&P concludes.

"We base the downgrade on our view that severe circumstances in Sony's mainstay electronics businesses make a strong recovery in earnings unlikely. We base the negative outlook on the long-term corporate credit rating on our expectation that we could lower the ratings further if we see no meaningful sign of recovery in Sony's earnings within six to 12 months," continues the S&P report.

S&P notes that Sony's television sector in particular hasn't made any money since March of 2005. "Standard & Poor's believes the major reason for the extended losses is Sony's strategy to aggressively expand its global market share despite strong competition, a massive erosion of prices, and its high cost structure compared with overseas competitors," notes the report. "Massive pressure on the prices of Sony's key products, such as flat-panel TVs and mobile handsets, is likely to continue, and the company's position in the global market is under strong pressure amid severe competition from Korean manufacturers and emerging Chinese companies."

The report makes no note of the PlayStation brand's specific effects on Sony's profits (or lack thereof).

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1218351p1.html?utm_campaign=twposts&utm_source=twitter

[Sharkweather]

Also, I heard a rumor that there's a site you can use that'll let you use premade saves with all the work done for you.

Just a matter of changing the file directory and transfering the save to your XBox.

Uh, yes please. I hope this ends up being true.

[Tengo Juego]

Also, I heard a rumor that there's a site you can use that'll let you use premade saves with all the work done for you.

Just a matter of changing the file directory and transfering the save to your XBox.

Uh, yes please. I hope this ends up being true.

http://www.masseffectsaves.com/

This is for PC, but I guess there's a way to do it on Xbox too.

http://www.masseffectsaves.com/xbox.php

[Guest]

Just an abbreviation for basically getting everyone killed on the suicide mission. Basically, it's the one where Shep dies at the end (it's actually a pretty cool ending).

Gotcha......now I have heard another way of getting Shep killed is to complete the suicide mission with Morinth in the squad, and then doing the romantic option, where the sex kills him.

I'll have to try the fail Shep though.

[JayDizzle]

Gotcha......now I have heard another way of getting Shep killed is to complete the suicide mission with Morinth in the squad, and then doing the romantic option, where the sex kills him.

I'll have to try the fail Shep though.

There's a way to do it where Shepard, two Squadmates, Joker and the SR2 survive but it's tricky (I think you can do it with Thane and Kasumi, if you have the DLC).

Having no ship upgrades severely shortens the amount of people you can toss into the Meat Grinder... but then again, Jacob's a willing volunteer for the vents...

[Swarley]

I think I'm dedicating all of tomorrow to finally playing Mass Effect 2. Have to be home all day to dog sit 3 pooches, and I really have the urge to start something I haven't played before and just play all damn day.

[Twigg4075]

I think I'm dedicating all of tomorrow to finally playing Mass Effect 2. Have to be home all day to dog sit 3 pooches, and I really have the urge to start something I haven't played before and just play all damn day.

Could we possible be playing through ME2 at the same time? Sweet. Although you'll have a few days on me. I don't think I'll be able to finish SOCOM by tomorrow.

[jms493]

I am thinking about put ME1 in soon.....lol

[padman59]

 

Click if you don't get it.

[SethMode]

 

Click if you don't get it.

Such an awesome story.

[Swarley]

Could we possible be playing through ME2 at the same time? Sweet. Although you'll have a few days on me. I don't think I'll be able to finish SOCOM by tomorrow.

I'm actually meant I'm starting it today. Guess I didn't realize how late it was last night when I posted that lol.

[IamMedellin]

just Lulz

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