[16:05:05] I wouldn't buy from WALMART if it was the last place I could get Platinum on earth [16:05:12] I'll just get the ROM [16:05:12] But it's the same price. [16:05:15] Collector's edition? [16:05:15] wtf [16:05:16] AND you get a POUCH [16:05:18] WALMART is bad [16:05:18] <+Serebii> coolbho3k - thats illegal [16:05:21] <@square-kun> pounch? [16:05:24] Serebii: I know ;) [16:05:26] and a GIRATINA FIGURINE [16:05:29] <@square-kun> oh whats this [16:05:37] READ: http://db.pokesav.org/main/?q=03-14-09-Pokemon-Platinum-Collectors-Edition [16:05:37] <@square-kun> ew [16:05:38] Title: Collector's Edition Pokémon Platinum Version | The PKM Database [16:05:40] <+Serebii> coolbho3k - do you not have morals? [16:05:43] <@square-kun> the pouchis ugly [16:05:44] http://db.pokesav.org/main/?q=03-14-09-Pokemon-Platinum-Collectors-Edition [16:05:46] Title: Collector's Edition Pokémon Platinum Version | The PKM Database [16:05:50] fail [16:05:50] :\ [16:05:55] <@square-kun> i like my dialga palkia pouch that came with my ds [16:05:58] Serebii: Yes, but buying from WALMART outweighs any morals I have [16:06:03] <@square-kun> http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/04/54/96/74/0004549674025_AV_500X500.jpg [16:06:10] Yeah. Wal-mart sucks. [16:06:12] • square-kun rolls his eyes [16:06:16] <@square-kun> almost every thing i own [16:06:19] <@square-kun> and all the food in the kitchen [16:06:20] Everything I buy from there is defective. [16:06:23] <@square-kun> came from walmart [16:06:26] haha [16:06:32] Walmart... [16:06:38] Though I felt free to get the Japanese version - if Nintendo wants to release it there first that's fine with me, but I'm pirating it [16:06:47] <+Serebii> then buy from somewhere else [16:06:59] Exactly, Serebii, exactly [16:07:00] <+Serebii> they release it there first because Japan is Nintendo's primary focus [16:07:05] <@square-kun> joe you own jp platinum right? is the cover sparkley? [16:07:09] We have such a larger market however [16:07:21] (North America) [16:07:25] <+Serebii> sparkley? [16:07:31] <@square-kun> like the diamond and pearl covers [16:07:39] Holographic? [16:07:41] Doubt it. [16:07:42] And the poor Europeans get it months after as well [16:07:48] <+Serebii> I didnt notice and my case aint here [16:07:56] <+Serebii> coolbho3k - thats how all games go [16:08:00] ain't isnt a word [16:08:02] Let me check my case. [16:08:03] One sec. [16:08:05] <+Bluntasaur> I'm buying my copy of Platimun at Play n' Trade. [16:08:05] <@square-kun> ok [16:08:06] <@SailorClef> you mean the actual game or just the case? [16:08:15] <@square-kun> just the case [16:08:16] Serebii: non-Nintendo games often have global launch dates [16:08:19] <+Serebii> they market it at different times so they can get the right amount of units around the world and make money [16:08:21] ← Azure left IRC. (Operation timed out) [16:08:25] <+Serebii> just the case, the game is in my DS [16:08:27] <@SailorClef> i could check but i'm kinda too lazy right now >_>; [16:08:35] I don't know of anything Nintendo that had a global launch date [16:08:38] <+Serebii> coolbho3k - often is not really the word you should use [16:08:41] <+Serebii> Mario Galaxy [16:08:42] <@square-kun> i didnt expect the game to sparkle :P [16:08:45] OK [16:08:49] IT IS SHINY [16:08:52] The Box is SHINY [16:08:52] OMG [16:08:53] :D [16:08:55] A SHINY GAME [16:09:00] BETTER THAN SHINY POKEMON [16:09:02] <+Serebii> the Wii was pretty much worldwide too [16:09:03] =D [16:09:04] <@square-kun> i wonder [16:09:11] Halo 3 was worldwide. [16:09:13] the cart is also shiny [16:09:14] I think. [16:09:15] Pearl was shiny box <:B [16:09:17] <@square-kun> if i preorder plat at walmart [16:09:17] And Diamond [16:09:19] <:B [16:09:21] <@square-kun> can i get it at walmart? [16:09:28] I would have liked a color cartridge though [16:09:31] *colored [16:09:35] And transparent [16:09:37] =O [16:09:40] But probably the Nintendo factories couldn't do it [16:09:42] I would've killed for that. [16:09:55] <@square-kun> as much as i think it might be neat to save up for a dsi [16:09:58] <@square-kun> im waiting for more colors [16:10:02] <+Serebii> coolbho3k - its not just units [16:10:05] <+Serebii> its marketing [16:10:08] <@square-kun> i want lime green :( [16:10:18] <@square-kun> europe got a green ds lite [16:10:20] There's a lime green? o.0 [16:10:25] I thought it was Japan [16:10:28] They got 4 new colors [16:10:31] But no lime green [16:10:31] But when Nintendo actually hides the existence of Platinum from the rest of the world for months (and fails at it).... [16:10:35] <@square-kun> im talking about ds lite [16:10:38] It was a pale green i think [16:10:38] It's not real good marketing [16:10:39] Oh [16:10:41] My bad [16:10:54] <+Serebii> coolbho3k - that happens WITH MOST GAMES FROM JAPANESE DEVELOPERS [16:10:59] My friend took the casing off the white DSLite and put on the transparent blue. [16:11:02] <+Serebii> they do the marketing around each local base [16:11:06] >_> [16:11:11] The hinge was broken anyways. [16:11:13] <@square-kun> i like my dialga palkia ds lite [16:11:14] <+Serebii> there is no point starting the marketing train if its not going to come for months [16:11:14] This conversation is real cute ;) [16:11:18] <@square-kun> yeah my white lites hinge broke [16:11:20] <+Serebii> learn business [16:11:24] But why isn't it coming for months? [16:11:34] Does it really take that long to localize Pokemon? [16:11:35] I could replace my casing with the special edition Pokemon. [16:11:39] <@square-kun> are eu pokemon games in multiple languages? [16:11:42] <+Serebii> no [16:11:50] <+Serebii> coolbho3k [16:11:51] <+Serebii> as I said [16:11:53] <+Serebii> its marketing [16:12:02] <+Serebii> they release it at the times they think they'll get the best sales [16:12:06] <+Serebii> they plan it strategically [16:12:07] They intentionally delay the release in other countries. [16:12:08] → Antendo joined the channel. [16:12:14] How would it be advantageous to delay the release? [16:12:19] Or release it at a certain time? [16:12:20] <@square-kun> very? [16:12:25] <@square-kun> release a game around christmas [16:12:25] march isn't exactly shopping season [16:12:28] <@square-kun> kapoy [16:12:30] Anyone else here pissed that Europe got MK Wii before US? [16:12:31] <@square-kun> kapow** [16:12:40] Anyways. [16:12:44] <+Serebii> its before spring break [16:12:49] No one wants to buy a game RIGHT after Christmas. [16:12:51] <+Serebii> Nick-kun - it was by like 3 days [16:12:56] Try a week. [16:12:58] D= [16:13:01] <+Serebii> oh [16:13:01] <+Serebii> a week [16:13:03] <+Serebii> terrible [16:13:04] <@square-kun> they also have to think about the economy of the place they are releasing it i bet [16:13:11] I had Frenchies kicking my ass already. [16:13:14] Economy? [16:13:15] Reminds me of SSBB. Local drug stores in Canada were selling it a few days early. [16:13:21] And everyone was flippin out. [16:13:26] <@square-kun> :O [16:13:30] <@square-kun> im moving to canada :( [16:13:32] I remember the panic when people couldn't dump the ISO [16:13:37] Yeah. [16:13:39] Because it was dual layer [16:13:44] <@square-kun> i stood in line at gamestop [16:13:47] For weeks people were trying to figure out the dual layer. [16:13:49] And when peoples' Wiis had to get repaired to read it [16:13:52] XD [16:13:55] <+Serebii> I think its disgusting how so many people just pirate stuff like this [16:13:57] <@square-kun> and got a classic controller and brawl [16:14:04] =O [16:14:14] It isn't like Nintendo isn't rolling in money right now [16:14:22] <+Serebii> and that makes it right? [16:14:22] <@square-kun> to be honest, im too lazy/worried to allow my wii to play backups [16:14:23] <@square-kun> and [16:14:32] <+Serebii> stealing is stealing [16:14:32] Perhaps [16:14:34] <@square-kun> most of the games i wanted for wii [16:14:34] Serebii, you remind me of Filb sometimes :D [16:14:36] <@square-kun> i bought [16:14:37] <+Serebii> doesnt matter how rich the victim is [16:14:39] Stealing != piracy [16:14:39] • Misty is back [16:14:43] <+Serebii> no [16:14:44] Yes [16:14:45] <+Serebii> piracy is stealing [16:14:49] Piracy is not stealing [16:14:51] I should pirate things. [16:14:57] Piracy is "unauthorized copying" [16:14:58] I am a pastafarian. [16:15:05] <+Bluntasaur> I don't mind emulation, as long as it's not a current system. [16:15:11] SPEAKING OF PIRATES: [16:15:11] http://cristgaming.com/pirate.swf [16:15:12] <+Serebii> it's essentially stealing [16:15:13] <+Bluntasaur> Hell, I have a full collection of MAME roms. [16:15:19] <+Serebii> you're utilising a product without paying for it [16:15:19] <@square-kun> i do lots of snes and nes emulation [16:15:22] <+Serebii> that is theft [16:15:24] <@square-kun> its why i bought a psp [16:15:27] But I'm not taking anything away from anyone - just potential profit [16:15:36] A download does not equal a lost sale [16:15:39] ← Nick-kun left IRC. (Quit: See ya!) [16:15:44] <+Serebii> for most it does [16:15:47] <@square-kun> thats true actually [16:15:51] <+Serebii> they download the game instead of buying it [16:15:53] If I download Windows Server 2008 it doesn't mean I was actually going to buy it for $800 [16:15:53] <+Bluntasaur> Umm, Serebii..... [16:15:53] <+Serebii> therefore [16:15:55] <+Serebii> lost sale [16:16:03] <@square-kun> i played pearl roms before i bought it [16:16:05] <+Bluntasaur> What if the company that made the game NO LONGER EXISTS? [16:16:09] <@square-kun> same with a ton of DS games [16:16:10] It wasn't like I was actually going to buy Wii Music [16:16:15] <@square-kun> i played the roms then decided to buy it [16:16:21] But I did buy Metroid Prime 3 [16:16:25] • Sketch is listening to - Hideki Kobayashi - Sonic Unleashed (2008) - 52 - Egg Dragoon Boss «»02:03/05:09 [¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ «»128 kbps mp3 «« CHAW-HAW-HAW [16:16:26] <+Serebii> square-kun - yeah there's people like you who do that [16:16:26] <+Serebii> but [16:16:28] <+Serebii> most people [16:16:28] And PBR (even though feature wise it was pretty bad) [16:16:29] <+Serebii> don't [16:16:31] <+Serebii> they just download [16:16:33] <+Serebii> and don't buy [16:16:42] → firepokemon joined the channel. [16:16:43] Bulbagarden sets mode +v firepokemon [16:16:45] <@square-kun> for games [16:16:54] Hah, as if it NEARLY is a one-one ratio [16:16:56] <@square-kun> i usually just download the japanese versions to hold me over [16:17:01] Of games they would have bought [16:17:07] To games they download [16:17:07] <@square-kun> that reminds me [16:17:08] <@square-kun> dissida [16:17:10] It isn't even close [16:17:10] <@square-kun> when does it come out [16:17:16] For most people [16:17:18] <+Serebii> Lim - it's still theft [16:17:21] Wait Serebii [16:17:23] ← firepokemon left IRC. (Broken pipe) [16:17:30] How do you get pics for the episodes? [16:17:37] Do you buy all the Pokemon DVDs? [16:17:42] Or rip them off TV? [16:17:44] → firepokemon joined the channel. [16:17:44] Bulbagarden sets mode +v firepokemon [16:17:45] Hmmm I wonder [16:18:27] See [16:18:30] Anyone can justify piracy [16:18:40] <+Serebii> there is no justification for piracy [16:18:45] <+Bluntasaur> Okay, Serebii...... [16:18:46] <+Serebii> yes I get the ep as a tv rip [16:18:47] <+Bluntasaur> You gotta see this. [16:18:48] <+Bluntasaur> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS6-uw68DJQ [16:18:51] <+Serebii> but as soon as I get the pics done [16:18:51] Title: YouTube - RDCCDX: The Digital Pirates of Dark Water Saga: Ep. 2 [16:18:52] <+Serebii> I delete it [16:19:00] piracy is piracy [16:19:04] >.< [16:19:10] You just justified your piracy [16:19:12] >.> [16:19:15] <+Bluntasaur> And this = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkwpz7ha_6U [16:19:17] Title: YouTube - RDCCDX: The Digital Pirates of Dark Water Saga: Episode 3: "Interrogation Vacation" [16:19:29] <+Serebii> tv rips is not on the same level as that [16:19:37] Why? They're full episodes [16:19:40] That you're downloading [16:19:47] <+Serebii> which you don't pay for [16:19:55] Someone once put pirating this way: [16:19:56] of course you do [16:19:56] Umm it's still piracy [16:19:59] <+Serebii> you have to pay for games generally [16:20:03] you're paying for television service [16:20:10] Yes [16:20:12] <+Sketch> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLsJyfN0ICU [16:20:14] Title: YouTube - You are a pirate [16:20:18] <+Serebii> yes I do pay for television service [16:20:18] unless you're still living in your parents basement [16:20:21] <+nagrom> I remember back when Dogasu criticized anime pirates [16:20:23] <+nagrom> even though he downloads tons of anime himself lol [16:20:23] "It's like going over to a friend's house to watch his DVD. I didn't pay to watch it, but I am still watching it." [16:20:37] <@square-kun> hi fagrom [16:20:40] Essentially it's sharing on a global scale? [16:20:48] <+nagrom> hi square [16:21:00] <+Serebii> the episode does not actually cost anything [16:21:09] Exactly. It's like going over to my friend's house and playing his Platinum. A copy of all the spirtes, etc. I view are being "shared" to my eyes [16:21:12] <+Serebii> therefore it's not on the same scale is doiwnloading games [16:21:15] it doesn't cost money to produce [16:21:15] It cost money to make and stuff [16:21:17] ? [16:21:20] Just like games [16:21:24] <+Serebii> not what I said [16:21:28] <+Serebii> I said it doesnt cost US money [16:21:37] <+firepokemon> ugh [16:21:39] dubbing it costs US money [16:21:39] <+firepokemon> piracy is evil [16:21:47] <+firepokemon> you will go to hell [16:21:49] <+firepokemon> and pay for your sins [16:22:01] <+Bluntasaur> TONIGHT, WE DOWNLOAD IN HELL! [16:22:05] Serebii: Right it costs Yen [16:22:09] THIS IS PIRACY!!!! [16:22:17] *sparta imitation* [16:22:17] <+Alana> MOMMA, I'M GOING TO HELL [16:22:26] <+Serebii> I said US as in us not US as in the united states [16:22:31] <+Serebii> good christ people, stop being so dim [16:22:41] US [16:22:46] <+nYoo> _us_ [16:22:47] <+Sketch> See Serebii... [16:22:50] <+Sketch> You could has capitalized [16:22:52] think about what you type before you hit enter serebii [16:23:00] <+Serebii> I did [16:23:01] <+Sketch> "us" for empahasis [16:23:04] No [16:23:11] at least italicize it or something [16:23:15] <+Sketch> So...yeah, kind of hard to distinguish. Especially here on the internets. [16:23:18] <&Misty> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29684291/ Baghdag! >:O [16:23:19] because you can do that in IRC [16:23:19] Title: Obama Baghdag envoy nominee to meet with lawmakers - MSNBC Wire Services- msnbc.com [16:23:36] <+Bluntasaur> That would make a funny sitcom [16:23:41] <+Serebii> I said what was meant to be said. It's not my fault you misinterpreted [16:23:43] <+Bluntasaur> YOU CAN'T DO THAT ON IRC! [16:23:49] <+nagrom> you can't italicize on irc, I don't think [16:23:50] <+nagrom> you can bold [16:23:52] <+nagrom> and underline [16:23:58] <+nagrom> but not italicize [16:24:02] <+Sketch> Now, I'm not going to lie. I downloaded the Japanese Platinum rom. [16:24:02] whatever [16:24:03] spp-wifi bot kicks Bluntasaur (Excessive capitalization) [16:24:08] <+Sketch> And then I bought the game from Play-ASia. [16:24:09] <+Serebii> especially since if it were to be US as in United States [16:24:09] Nvm [16:24:11] Nvm [16:24:13] I'm just joking man [16:24:14] <+Serebii> it would not make grammatical sense [16:24:21] <+nYoo> US [16:24:23] <+nYoo> US [16:24:23] <+nYoo> US [16:24:30] why, would you have typed U.S.? [16:24:39] <+Bluntasaur> spp-wifi bot kicks Bluntasaur (Excessive capitalization) <----- Hence why I never go back to that festering pit of stupid. [16:24:47] <+nagrom> the US is awesome [16:24:48] <+nagrom> imo [16:24:54] No I want to leave the US [16:24:56] <+Serebii> no, I would have had a sentence which would have had it make sense [16:24:59] <+Bluntasaur> <+Serebii> it would not make grammatical sense <------ NOTHING on the internet makes grammatical sense.