Capt Hungry

Don't get it!! The best part of Halo, the co-op mode did not make it into Halo PC.

The single player game is trully useless, if you even consider buying Halo, get it for multiplayer only.

I read that Bungie is considering co-op mode. They chose not to implement it due to the fact that it would have taken far longer to get the game on the shelves. I am hopeful that it will be implemented.

I have not played any of the Xbox version 'cept for that time at the fair.

I am still looking forward to playing this game.

Been reading reviews for it to see how it translates from console.

You will need at least a 2Ghz machine for it to run comfortably. But the reveiws have been favorable overall. There is just mention of some repetitiveness to the levels. I am looking forward to being able to finally play this game. Tried it briefly at a state fair last year. The Xbox controller was annoying.

Gimme a mouse and an Nostromo N50 Speedpad anyday!

B)

Back to more Shirow-specific discussion, has anyone seen those airsoft guns based on Shirow's gun designs? Those look pretty sweet, expensive though.

Or howabout the Shirow-designed computer mouse? I was considering buying it, but $70 for a mouse seems a tad high.

I have seen both of those things. The Airsoft gun replica looks cool and if I were into that sort of thing,

I'd probably have one of those. I also think the mouse is very cool. But the price leaves me with second thoughts.

Here's something for you Ghost in the shell fans. FYI there's some more GITS stories after the first book. He did these between the two books and follows section 9 through some missions.

They've been collected and put on cd called GITS 1.5.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...0&category=1345

Drew

I saw that earlier today, but didn't really know what it was. I hope that maybe there'll be an english version.

From Shirow to hentai to chromosomes...........it'll be interesting to see where this thread goes next.

This thread did inspire me to change my avatar though!

Try aint it cool news. They have a 2 minute trailer of really hi rez footage.

Thanks for the info.

I'll have to check AICN and or Anime News Network more frequently.

Even in ID3 - Ballistics, Shirow mentions that he is extremely busy.

Sounds like the poor guy barely has enough time for himself.

nghia59 - where did you find information regarding a new GITS movie?

Each time I've searched for info regarding newer stuff from Shirow, I don't seem to find

much.

Maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.

I have some episodes of GITS SAC on the way. I am looking forward to seeing what

SAC is all about.

Nice to see a thread about Shirow here.

I've just read through this thread and it would seem that I should check out the Appleseed manga. I have only seen the OVA and that was about 11 years ago. I remember that I really didn't dig it. But then, maybe it's like the book to movie thing - books are always soooo much better than the movie.

I have been a fan of Shirow's since I first saw Dominion Tank Police. It's still a definite favorite for me. I saw that about the same time that I saw Appleseed. I have all the Intron books to date and it's interesting to watch how Shirow's work has evolved. His hand drawn work is gorgeous but I do like the fact that he's incorporated the CG. It was cool particularly to read about how he was able to achieve some of the backgrounds and the textures that appear in ID2. Who knew that a photocopier could be so useful?

I saw GITS on the big screen and subsequently got the video for it. It is a bit plodding in parts, but overall still cool. The only manga that I have read of his thus far is the GITS book, and I have been reading through MMI as it is published. Again, I know some of you don't prefer the CG that appears, but I dig it. I think it really brings the virtual world to life so much more. I admit, the story has been a little hard to follow. I think that once all the issues are published, I am going to read through them all at once.

As far as fan service goes, I don't really mind so much. I can see where it would be too much. I probably will get the Eros Depot book should it ever be published...............

I would love to see the next ID book be a little more mecha heavy.

I really dig Shirow's use of nature influenced designs.

Okay, that article has me all nervous now. 

My first thought seeing that comment was "Oh great. Now I've messed with Master Cheng's karma!"

Upon further reading of this thread, I guess(?) it was a good thing that you read that article?

Looking good thus far!

Since this seems timely to me, what with Master Cheng's build up, here is another take on building the YF-21:

YF-21 Buildup at Starship Modeler

The fellow who built the model has some good and bad to say about Hasegawa's model.

I think Master Cheng should send some of his completed photos to Starship Modeler to share with that community.

William's YF-21 should look way better than that one hands down!

I have no doubts that Master Cheng's will eclipse the other. But I agree that the paint

scheme seemed a little flat. I look forward to Master Cheng's finished product!

B)

Ok.

The box is about 11 3/4in long by about 7 1/2in wide by 2 1/2in deep. My guess is the 17.9cm measurement will make it about 7 or 8 inches when completed. The two Gundam units that come with it are really tiny!!!!!!!!! Dunno how it's possible to paint them......

At some point I will get around to building this kit. Definitely like the design of the Albion.

Since this seems timely to me, what with Master Cheng's build up, here is another take on building the YF-21:

YF-21 Buildup at Starship Modeler

The fellow who built the model has some good and bad to say about Hasegawa's model.

I think Master Cheng should send some of his completed photos to Starship Modeler to share with that community.

Excellent, excellent work Drew!!!!!!

The six pack is a nice touch.

Keep em' coming.

I should hopefully have mine today, so I can give you an approximation.

Unfortunately, I don't have the means to post a pic..............

Gotta get a digital camera one of these days.............

What a drag Nintendo's American audience gets shafted. I've been toying with the idea to getting a GBA. Having one in Char's color would be pretty cool.

Alas..............

Is anybody else willing to step up to the plate and do a review of these valks?

Shawn and Graham both go to such lengths for us, we should support both of them in anyway that we can.

Here is another great pic of a VF-11 on a launch arm

WOW! Where the heck did you get those CGI shots from? ANd is there any wallpaper of those screens?

Go here to Ryoutaro's Atelier, and click on the Gallere button. I highly recommend downloading the movie that those shots were taken from. There are also some pictures of the VF-11 in all modes.

B)

There are some of the MS girls in the Gundam Sentinel book as well.

Jedi Outcast was cool. I had to reload a few times! In the end though I just couldn't beat the guy. (name slips my mind) I could drop a pillar on him w/ no problem though. But that was the only way I could beat it.

Desann.

I need to finish JK2................

I agree it'd be like a train wreck.

But I can't even watch it, because of @#$%&*Comcast!!!!!

I so wish we got TechTV in the District.

(sigh)

Valkyrie mentioned that he had some fansubs on his server.............I'll check to see where that link is.

I too was wondering. Now that I've gone back to reread that thread some, he's got raw Japanese footage, some fansubbed too, and he's keeping an eye peeled for episode three in a fansub.

Here's the link to that thread with the server info:

Yukikaze thread

Andy - glad to hear that you didn't get washed away! I shut down my comp after the first light flickers.

We didn't loose power here on the Hill in DC. Lights flickered a whole lot. Glad I live in a nice solid brick building.

One cool thing is our windows face an alley and when the wind is up, we can hear it howling down the alley.

It was flippin LOUD last night! It was pretty wild.

CAG, where in DC are you?

I have a VF-19 Blazer valk, two 1/144 Fire Valks and three VF-11C models. I hope to build them at some point. Perhaps next year after I move.............

If anyone has some completed pics, please share!

Cool pics. Makes me wonder why these didn't end up in the TIA: Macross II book.