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Re: Best Contra Games On Nintendo Systems

riderkicker

As much as I loved the original, I'd put Contra 3 above it. Also, kinda surprised 4 beat out Rebirth. Between battling a boss while entering Earth's orbit & riding robot alpacas, you'd think that'd be a clear top 5.

Re: Talking Point: Do You Name Your Pokémon?

riderkicker

Named a few favs back in my red/blue days. Figure if they perform well, then they've earned a name.

Meanwhile, there was a guy I once traded with back then that would name Pokemon he was trading their name. So that Meowth or Vulpix I got from him were still called as such after evolving into Persian & Ninetails.

Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time

riderkicker

@betterman @BusterMove I wish you two were around back when Xband for SNES was out. Every time I selected vs racing on that thing, the other player would drop out. All anyone wanted to do was battle mode.

Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time

riderkicker

Had skipped 7 since I didn't own a 3DS until later on. Surprised DS beat it on here since I heard a lot of praise toward 7.

I mainly remember DS for that dreadful snaking everyone was doing online & for it being the only Kart where I had to main someone other than Toad to win.

Re: GameStop Staff Layoffs Are Announced As Chief Financial Officer Leaves

riderkicker

@Gitface I remember being a bit annoyed at this too. But a local GameStop kind of made their point one night when some idiots drove a truck through the window & tried to steal the games.

Turns out taking those games out of their cases helps them all fit in the safe in the back when the store closes, so they left empty-handed.

Then again, I know of a pair of friends that got fired for taking those "new" games home & playing them, so you're not wrong either. From what they tell me, employees can use GameStop as a game rental place & as long they actually pay for the ones they intend to keep & if they're in good standing with the boss of your shift, can get away with it.