★★★★★
I knew you would come around.
Oh no.
I still want him "hung by his entrails and his corpse paraded though the city" -Prophet of Truth.
Won't you let this spunky little fellow into your heart?
LT = RP
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Oh, I thought it said " a public apology from randy pitchford". ;D
I want my six minutes back.
Quote from: Huggs on Aug 09, 2018, 02:45:29 AM
Oh, I thought it said " a public apology from randy pitchford". ;D
:laugh:
What should Randy apologize for?
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 12, 2018, 12:11:13 AM
What should Randy apologize for?
It's like he is trapped in a cringe simulator. I thought he was bad on twitter but it's even worse in person.
You could all learn a thing or two from ol' Randy.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 13, 2018, 12:01:58 AM
You could all learn a thing or two from ol' Randy.
True. Everybody knows how to disappoint. But few can do so to the extent that Randy did. True betrayal is difficult to master.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 13, 2018, 12:01:58 AM
You could all learn a thing or two from ol' Randy.
Well, ya know what ol' Randy says at a time like this... It's a 7, 7 and a half outta 10.
Quote from: OpenMaw on Aug 13, 2018, 03:31:26 PM
Well, ya know what ol' Randy says at a time like this... It's a 7, 7 and a half outta 10.
And any changes only made it better.
It's the season of forgiveness. Do you have something to tell Randy?
Bah Humbug
Doesn't a physical copy of ACM occupy valuable shelf space among your hallowed collection of video games?
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 09, 2018, 01:29:49 AM
Doesn't a physical copy of ACM occupy valuable shelf space among your hallowed collection of video games?
Indeed. As a wedge or a support bracket.
I bet he has two copies. One for playing and another still in shrink wrap to keep it in mint condition.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 09, 2018, 03:38:24 AM
I bet he has two copies. One for playing and another still in shrink wrap to keep it in mint condition.
I do have two "copies", one for Xbox (preordered the crazy-deluxe edition, because of course I would) and one on Steam. :P
It's remarkable how the merchandise for Colonial Marines is better than the game, and still keeps coming out to this day for some reason. The power loader statue that came with the deluxe edition is pretty great, and Hiya Toys just released action figures for the Crusher and Raven Alien, and they're excellent.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 09, 2018, 12:03:07 AM
Bah Humbug
Scrooge don't you have a christmas to ruin? :laugh:
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 09, 2018, 06:29:46 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 09, 2018, 03:38:24 AM
I bet he has two copies. One for playing and another still in shrink wrap to keep it in mint condition.
I do have two "copies", one for Xbox (preordered the crazy-deluxe edition, because of course I would) and one on Steam. :P
It's remarkable how the merchandise for Colonial Marines is better than the game, and still keeps coming out to this day for some reason. The power loader statue that came with the deluxe edition is pretty great, and Hiya Toys just released action figures for the Crusher and Raven Alien, and they're excellent.
I wonder if they will make it backwards compatible if it the merchandise is still be released. Although I can't see them doing it, only the more popular games seem to be getting BC for the one.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 09, 2018, 06:29:46 AM
It's remarkable how the merchandise for Colonial Marines is better than the game, and still keeps coming out to this day for some reason. The power loader statue that came with the deluxe edition is pretty great, and Hiya Toys just released action figures for the Crusher and Raven Alien, and they're excellent.
And who do we have to thank for that?
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 09, 2018, 06:29:14 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 09, 2018, 06:29:46 AM
It's remarkable how the merchandise for Colonial Marines is better than the game, and still keeps coming out to this day for some reason. The power loader statue that came with the deluxe edition is pretty great, and Hiya Toys just released action figures for the Crusher and Raven Alien, and they're excellent.
And who do we have to thank for that?
The game?
Satan. I mean Randy Pitchfork...I mean...
In all seriousness, A:CM is like a burger from that nasty local place you try to avoid. After a year, you find yourself in need of a quick meal and you think "hey, I mean, it's still a burger, maybe I was just in the wrong mood last time". Then you grab one, and two bites into it you remember just how sh*tty it was...and still is.
Would that ACM merch even exist without Randy though?
On a related note, Duke Nukem Forever is one sale now...
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/deals-with-gold
Wait Duke nukem forever is the bad one right? if so then damn, I downloaded that. :P
Quote from: The Cruentus on Dec 10, 2018, 11:27:10 AM
Wait Duke nukem forever is the bad one right? if so then damn, I downloaded that. :P
It's not outright "bad" so much as it's "disappointing", doesn't live up to the hype in any way (but honestly I don't think it could have), and is wildly inconsistent from a design standpoint because it uses a lot of dated humor, tries to mash together 90s design sensibilities with modern FPS designs and it doesn't gel well (as opposed to Doom 2016, which absolutely nails it), and lacks a lot of polish.
I still had some fun with the game and I'd say it's worth a play-through just to experience it.
I did get a kick out of the DLC because it resurrects the bad guy from the original Duke Nukem 2D platformer games, which was a fun callback.
Any recent acquisitions? The backlog must grow.
Never forgiven.
Randy Pitchford is interviewed in a YouTube doc about Half-Life fandom that dropped yesterday. (Gearbox got their start making expansions and ports for the first Half-Life.)
Nothing about A:CM or Borderlands in there, but just in case anyone is in the mood for some Randiness...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BQLEW1c-69c
Does his work on HL2 not garner Randy some forgiveness points?
I don't think he had anything to do with HL2 did he? Gearbox developed Opposing Force, Blue Shift, Decay, the HL1 console ports and most of Condition Zero, but as far as I know Valve did the whole second generation in-house.
Opposing Force is a cool expansion pack, but Colonial Marines was a full game. I think he's still got some way to go to balance his karma.
Randy's getting people hyped for Borderlands 3. I wonder how many people will continue to boycott his wares if it's awesome.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 19, 2018, 10:13:44 PM
Randy's getting people hyped for Borderlands 3. I wonder how many people will continue to boycott his wares if it's awesome.
I wonder what unsuspecting developers are paying for this one?
The demo looks amazing.
Did you pre-order it?
Honestly, if and when I can pick up a PS4, it'll go right on the list. I do enjoy the Borderlands games. The Triple Pack on PS3 with all the DLC was months of fun, especially when you're playing local coop.
Randy appreciates your support.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 20, 2018, 12:03:41 AM
Randy appreciates your support.
That pitchfork of his getting heavy is it? Randy Iscariot.
After what happened with A:CM, he should be hiding out in an embassy like Julian Assange.
He knows he can just keep churning out Borderlands games and people will keep throwing their money at him.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 20, 2018, 12:38:14 AM
He knows he can just keep churning out Borderlands games and people will keep throwing their money at him.
With any luck, they'll be throwing singles and he'll have to dance for them.
Doesn't he look downright heroic here?
(https://i.imgur.com/gfZJXpc.png)
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 22, 2018, 02:55:12 AM
Doesn't he look downright heroic here?
https://i.imgur.com/gfZJXpc.png
Like a televangelist.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 19, 2018, 10:13:44 PM
Randy's getting people hyped for Borderlands 3. I wonder how many people will continue to boycott his wares if it's awesome.
Borderlands 3 is an easy pass for me and not just because Gearbox is making it. I'm not a real big fan of "random loot" games, and especially not "loot shooters" like Borderlands, The Division, Destiny, etc.
Sooner or later, Gearbox will make something that you'll be unable to resist.
*whispers to Huggs* Kitten simulator. Try to resist that game.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 22, 2018, 10:38:48 PM
Sooner or later, Gearbox will make something that you'll be unable to resist.
If they made another Alien game (somehow), I'd buy and play it because if I don't, the surgically-implanted bomb at the base of my skull would go off.
It's the same bomb that beeps any time a new piece of Alien media is released, among other unrelated fandoms.
How soon before you run out of room on the video game shelf?
Maybe he already has and is now using someone else's. :laugh:
Nah, he needs more consoles. There are still gaps in his collection.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 24, 2018, 05:48:41 AM
How soon before you run out of room on the video game shelf?
I'm already basically out of room. I've been paring down the video game shelf and removing stuff I don't care about anymore, or games I can replace with digital copies.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 24, 2018, 07:09:25 PM
Nah, he needs more consoles. There are still gaps in his collection.
With rare exceptions (Atari Jaguar), I try to get consoles if there's more than one or two games for it that I care about. I've contemplated a PC Engine/Turbographix 16 but I can't think of enough games I'd want for it, and I'd get a 3DO for the Doom port (it's the one official Doom port I'm missing) but the 3DO is expensive enough as it is, and getting it for one game feels like a waste.
I mean I could go bonkers and get a lot of old stuff like a Fairchild Channel F, Magnavox Odyssey II, Vectrex, etc, but I don't buy consoles just to say I have them.
If you want a rare find, get a SuperGrafx and all five games for it. At least it's fully backward compatible with the PC Engine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PC_Engine_SuperGrafx
So I came across this today.
"Gearbox Software's former lawyer is suing the developer and CEO over a supposed secret $12 million bonus given to Randy Pitchford. Gearbox Software has been at the center of quite a few legal disputes over the last decade, whether it be from falsely advertising Aliens: Colonial Marines or fighting for control of the Duke Nukem IP from 3D Realms. That being said, a brand new lawsuit that was recently ousted by Kotaku and it involves Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford being sued for taking a supposed $12 million secret bonus."
https://www.dualshockers.com/gearbox-randy-pitchford-lawsuit-secret-bonus/
https://kotaku.com/former-gearbox-lawyer-accuses-ceo-randy-pitchford-of-ta-1831679539
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/01/11/gearbox-ceo-randy-pitchford-lawsuit-12-million/
Fake news.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Jan 11, 2019, 09:00:54 PM
So I came across this today.
"Gearbox Software's former lawyer is suing the developer and CEO over a supposed secret $12 million bonus given to Randy Pitchford. Gearbox Software has been at the center of quite a few legal disputes over the last decade, whether it be from falsely advertising Aliens: Colonial Marines or fighting for control of the Duke Nukem IP from 3D Realms. That being said, a brand new lawsuit that was recently ousted by Kotaku and it involves Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford being sued for taking a supposed $12 million secret bonus."
https://www.dualshockers.com/gearbox-randy-pitchford-lawsuit-secret-bonus/
https://kotaku.com/former-gearbox-lawyer-accuses-ceo-randy-pitchford-of-ta-1831679539
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/01/11/gearbox-ceo-randy-pitchford-lawsuit-12-million/
Those are some serious allegations in there, besides the secret bonus.
Still, I put nothing past anyone, especially Pitchford. If there's anything to find, they'll find it.
Rigged witch hunt. Sad!
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 11, 2019, 09:22:34 PM
Rigged witch hunt. Sad!
Unfortunately, there's always a chance that it's true. You just never know anymore. Rigged or not, the truth will be found.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 11, 2019, 10:59:45 PM
>:(
Are you going through a "never meet your heroes" thing with Randy?
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 11, 2019, 10:59:45 PM
>:(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vL6hgIyYxw
"Who cares what your friend gets up to in a party!"
... he's talking about indecent exposure to minors like it's people doing kegstands :o
Wouldn't put it past him, he's a worm.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 11, 2019, 10:59:45 PM
>:(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vL6hgIyYxw
^ The comments are pure unfiltered cancer, don't read.
Wisdom from "GandalfTheGrey" of Kotaku
Quote
A rush to judgment? On the internet? No way.
Without having read the filings yet, and just going on what Jason has reported here, I tend to have trouble believing the child pornography allegation. First, as Gearbox's lawyer, Callendar's duty was to protect Gearbox, not Pitchford. He alleges he had information about child exploitation that could severely damage the company's reputation (and ultimately, sales). He did nothing about it, but instead decided to keep it in his back pocket until it became useful to him?
Second, aside from his obligation to protect the company, what about the moral obligation of reporting a crime against children? Did he not do so because he was not sure that the photos belonged to Pitchford, or because he was protecting his friend? If it's the former, the allegation is probably untrue. If it's the latter, he's at the very least complicit in the abuse of these children.
Now having read the pleadings, it seems to me the allegation is, among other things, aimed at removing the cap on punitive damages. Under Texas law, damages are capped unless you can prove certain things, such as a violation of the Texas Penal Code Section 21.02 (continuous sexual abuse of young child or children).
What a crapfest
It's not even entertaining anymore. It's just f**king sad.
Its the ACM curse. It will never leave Randy.
Geez our boy Randy gives money to camgirls. So that's where the money meant for ACM ended up. I'm revoking my forgiveness.
"I realized, this is not a sex worker," Pitchford said on the show. "This is a f**king magician." Pitchford, for those unaware, has a vested interest in the field of magicians and owns the magic-focused Genii Magazine.
The CEO of Gearbox everyone.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Jan 13, 2019, 02:24:17 AM
Pitchford, for those unaware, has a vested interest in the field of magicians and owns the magic-focused Genii Magazine.
The CEO of Gearbox everyone.
In his defense, he does pull a lot of answers out of his a**. And totally fooled me with A:CM.
Is that not magic? ;D
Why does it come as a surprise to anyone that developers make scumbag moves? They are people after all. ???
Quote from: AhabPredator on Jan 14, 2019, 04:05:57 PM
Why does it come as a surprise to anyone that developers make scumbag moves? They are people after all. ???
Indeed they are. Regardless of how I feel about the man, he still deserves to be assumed "innocent until proven guilty" before the law. The police will determine whether or not there is any validity to these accusations.
That being said, the magic business is a p*ss poor excuse. It's borderline childish, and it makes me wonder.
Have you apologized to Randy yet?
No. There are prerequisites. What's the reading from hell's thermometer?
Perhaps a tweet on the behalf of everyone here at AvPG.
Oh this thread is back.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 31, 2019, 11:02:22 PM
Perhaps a tweet on the behalf of everyone here at AvPG.
Go for it: https://twitter.com/duvalmagic
It would probably carry more weight if Hicks posted it.
Your quest to save his dignity and reputation is admirable, but misguided.
It's hard work. :-\
Not if I can get you to forgive Randy. Have you?
One cannot do, that which is not possible.
Has Randy apologized yet?
Quote from: Huggs on Dec 19, 2018, 11:55:34 PM
Honestly, if and when I can pick up a PS4, it'll go right on the list. I do enjoy the Borderlands games. The Triple Pack on PS3 with all the DLC was months of fun, especially when you're playing local coop.
It was and still is fun.
But we received exactly what we were supposed to with those games.
Have you played ACM local?
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 08, 2019, 04:10:17 PM
Have you played ACM local?
I was wondering that too and not just ACM.
We've been so busy bashing Randy, that we haven't thoroughly questioned his defender.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 08, 2019, 04:10:17 PM
Have you played ACM local?
Nah, I couldn't be arsed. Besides, I heard it was awful.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 08, 2019, 04:40:43 PM
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 08, 2019, 04:10:17 PM
Have you played ACM local?
Nah, I couldn't be arsed. Besides, I heard it was awful.
Saved for future reference.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 08, 2019, 04:40:43 PM
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 08, 2019, 04:10:17 PM
Have you played ACM local?
Nah, I couldn't be arsed. Besides, I heard it was awful.
It must be like 5 dollars on steam, you won't know until you try it yourself. And play it with Templar's mod.
Have you ever played any Alien-Predator games? I think I heard you didn't even play Isolation. How about AVP2?
He needs to play The original launch version. No mods.
He should know how we suffered.
I own it for my 360. Like I said, I just couldn't be arsed. I may give it a shot if it gets backward compatibility.
I played AvP 2010.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 08, 2019, 06:07:24 PM
He needs to play The original launch version. No mods.
He should know how we suffered.
Playing ACM with Templar for the first time without any expectations would probably be fun for most gamers.
Heck I'm playing it right now and just for how much Templar improved the aliens bots I'm digging purely for the challenge, those claws can kill you fast now. Shooting aliens is more fun than people so for me its better than most FPS. And V6 is coming, he is going to improve the AI more and increase the acid damage.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 08, 2019, 06:17:28 PM
I own it for my 360. Like I said, I just couldn't be arsed. I may give it a shot if it gets backward compatibility.
I played AvP 2010.
So you actually bought ACM. AVP 2010 was fun but didn't come close to what it could have been.
You should try AVP Classic and AVP2, they gave birth to the AVP online community, the average laptop can probably run them fine considering how old they are.
Isolation can be played on 360.
I already own Isolation too. The Xbox One version. I couldn't get into it.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 08, 2019, 06:42:30 PM
I already own Isolation too. The Xbox One version. I couldn't get into it.
Heretic, HERETIC.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 08, 2019, 06:42:30 PM
I already own Isolation too. The Xbox One version. I couldn't get into it.
"Try...harder"
I prefer a straight fight to all that sneaking around.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 09, 2019, 08:22:16 AM
I prefer a straight fight to all that sneaking around.
You are gonna love AVP2.
Are they planning to remaster it for the current generation consoles?
That would be awesome.
Pretty sure they don't though.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 09, 2019, 09:16:44 PM
Are they planning to remaster it for the current generation consoles?
Its a computer only game, if a remaster would ever come, and it won't sadly, it would be for steam only I guess. I don't care much for graphics, so I think the game is fine but there are mods to improve looks, its from 2001 so any computer can run it. Its available on AVP Unknown.
Suprised you never ran into any of these games during the last decades.
I never played an avp game until avp3.
I was too busy playing MOHAA.
Other than that I didn't play many games on pc. I was a console man and still am. Though I expect to give up gaming within the next 2-5 years.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 09, 2019, 10:56:26 PM
I never played an avp game until avp3.
Oh my. Weren't you a fan in the early 2000s? AVP2 was all at that time.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 09, 2019, 10:56:26 PM
I didn't play many games on pc. I was a console man and still am.
Well I only had AVP, AVP2 and UT 2004 on pc. Apart from those I was all console, ever had ps1 or ps2? No Alien Trilogy, AVP Extinction and Predator Concrete Jungle? After that I spended a lot of time just being on the 360. Got AVP2010 and ACM. I only became a pc gamer over the last few years since I didn't see a need to get a next gen console.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 09, 2019, 10:56:26 PM
Though I expect to give up gaming within the next 2-5 years.
Don't do it before the next game arrives.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Apr 09, 2019, 11:10:35 PM
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 09, 2019, 10:56:26 PM
I never played an avp game until avp3.
Oh my. Weren't you a fan in the early 2000s? AVP2 was all at that time.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 09, 2019, 10:56:26 PM
I didn't play many games on pc. I was a console man and still am.
Well I only had AVP, AVP2 and UT 2004 on pc. Apart from those I was all console, ever had ps1 or ps2? No Alien Trilogy, AVP Extinction and Predator Concrete Jungle? After that I spended a lot of time just being on the 360. Got AVP2010 and ACM. I only became a pc gamer over the last few years since I didn't see a need to get a next gen console.
Quote from: Huggs on Apr 09, 2019, 10:56:26 PM
Though I expect to give up gaming within the next 2-5 years.
Don't do it before the next game arrives.
Mobile games aren't my thing. ;)
PC gaming never took off for me because my family was running tech that didn't meet most requirements at the time. By the time we did, I could never find a copy, and my cousin made it out to just be a multiplayer affair. So I passed on it.
Then came the days of drm, and limited installs, and having to be connected to the internet constantly to play single player. I naturally preferred being able to pop a disc in and just play it. So console kept my heart.
Though I did play the fire out of doom 3, gears of war, pvz1, and cod4 on pc.
You need a PS5 when it comes out so you can rebuild the backlog.
Never again.
I will not listen to the sirens song.
Oh, you'll get pulled back in just like Michael Corleone. It's only matter of time.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 10, 2019, 03:19:33 AM
Oh, you'll get pulled back in just like Michael Corleone. It's only matter of time.
"I bought another game".
"It was new, but cheap"
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"They influenced me, and I bought another game!"
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/NextScentedBunting-max-1mb.gif)
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 09, 2019, 09:16:44 PM
Are they planning to remaster it for the current generation consoles?
Extremely unlikely - the developer, Monolith, owns the game engine and assets (and are in turn owned by Warner Bros), while FOX owns the intellectual property. You'd have to get them both to cooperate for some kind of re-release.
I would have thought that might have been possible after FOX allowed the Alien and Predator to show up in Mortal Kombat X (a Warner Bros game), but now that FOX is owned by the House of Mouse, I figure the chances are about nil.
It's pretty much separate licensing that's the issue to getting a re-release of pretty much anything.
Netherrealm by the way it was described in a rapid fire interview with Ed Boon was that they simply ask companies if they can use certain characters as guest spots. It's pretty much up to the license holder if they want to have their I.P get blown apart or maimed in an MK game and they go from there. Meaning that regardless of it being WB or not, the decision to get Alien and Predator into MK was Fox's decision when Netherrealm asked.
I don't believe Fox or Netherrealm owns those specific instances of the characters and that they would have to renegotiate if they wanted to use them again. That being said, we don't know what that contract looked like, but I'd imagine it was only for that game.
Well yeah it was definitely a one-off, I more of meant that if WB and FOX were willing to play ball once, maybe they'd be willing to do it again.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 10, 2019, 03:19:33 AM
Oh, you'll get pulled back in just like Michael Corleone. It's only matter of time.
All 21st century consoles are the Part 3 of Godfathers.
Once my ps3 goes, I'm out for good.
I've totally skipped the ps4 generation so far.
Might as well keep going.
PS5 will be the GP100 of consoles.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 10, 2019, 11:01:00 PM
PS5 will be the GP100 of consoles.
Not a chance.
The old cartridge systems were the Rugers of consoles.
You could play those things anywhere and in any conditions. And smacking on them actually helped.
I've never owned a disc based system yet that didn't sound like a jet engine after 30 minutes with the window open in summer.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 10, 2019, 11:01:00 PM
PS5 will be the GP100 of consoles.
Banned in civilised countries?
Quote from: Vertigo on Apr 10, 2019, 11:13:37 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 10, 2019, 11:01:00 PM
PS5 will be the GP100 of consoles.
Banned in civilised countries?
Possibly. But of course, not all of us can be as historically civil and nonviolent as Germany. ;D
My Xbox One X is whisper quiet, but maybe that's because I don't own any physical media.
Also, why would a civilized country ban a six-shot revolver? It's hardly an assault weapon.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 11, 2019, 12:09:24 AM
Also, why would a civilized country ban a six-shot revolver? It's hardly an assault weapon.
I heard it offends people.
Granted, it would definitely offend me to get shot by one.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 11, 2019, 12:09:24 AM
Also, why would a civilized country ban a six-shot revolver? It's hardly an assault weapon.
Don't take the bait.
Perhaps you could sell your GP100 and buy a new console with the money.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 11, 2019, 12:36:10 AM
Perhaps you could sell your GP100 and buy a new console with the money.
Ha...aha...ahahaha!!!
Right after I forgive Randy. ;D
I assume BL3 will cause you to forgive him anyway.
Alas, I'll never know it's joy.
https://www.happify.com/hd/forgiving-others-is-the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-yourself/
Can you forgive the skull and its admirers?
That's different. >:(
Is it, though?
Completely.
Apples and oranges.
Neither deserve forgiveness.
Man, f**k this game and Pitchford.
Informative and entertaining video, though.
Can't believe it took me this long to realize how much Randy reminds me of Carter Burke.
Rat f**k son of a bitch.
You gotta say it like Sam Worthington in black ops.
"Yeew fu*kin' sonofab*tch"
It seems this video had the opposite of my desired effect. :-\
Poor guy. He's so hard done to.
He doesn't like being called a liar.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 02, 2019, 03:19:40 PM
He doesn't like being called a liar.
Would he settle for "half-truth salesman"?
I think he'd settle for "Borderlands 3 to Huggs salesman."
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 04, 2019, 03:38:44 PM
I think he'd settle for "Borderlands 3 to Huggs salesman."
I hope it's a great game, but it will have to succeed without me.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 02, 2019, 03:19:40 PM
He doesn't like being called a liar.
He should probably stop lying then.
Can he at least count on you to get BL3?
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 05, 2019, 07:56:08 AM
Can he at least count on you to get BL3?
Have you preordered it yet?
I bet Randy is anti-skull too, he seems like the right type. ;)
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 05, 2019, 12:10:56 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 05, 2019, 07:56:08 AM
Can he at least count on you to get BL3?
Have you preordered it yet?
Nah, I'm not a fan of the genre.
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 05, 2019, 12:10:56 PMI bet Randy is anti-skull too, he seems like the right type. ;)
All the more reason to forgive him.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 05, 2019, 10:54:16 PM
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 05, 2019, 12:10:56 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 05, 2019, 07:56:08 AM
Can he at least count on you to get BL3?
Have you preordered it yet?
Nah, I'm not a fan of the genre.
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 05, 2019, 12:10:56 PMI bet Randy is anti-skull too, he seems like the right type. ;)
All the more reason to forgive him.
Plenty of skulls in ACM
Probably just a programming glitch.
Classic Randy.
Accused of assault. Oh man. I can see it now.
"Shut your claptrap" SMACK! :laugh:
Oh for the love of God.
"There was no force man, he wanted it"
Yeah, enjoy saying that Randy. You're gonna be hearing those words a lot where you're going. :laugh:
Do you think an apology is in order yet?
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 08, 2019, 01:33:12 AM
Do you think an apology is in order yet?
Of course. As soon as he's ready, I'm willing to listen to it.
Misappropriating resources, passing off development to underpaid third parties, and then trying to absolve himself of wrongdoing.
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 05, 2019, 12:10:56 PMI bet Randy is anti-skull too, he seems like the right type. ;)
I hear tell that Randy is quite the Skull lover. ;) In fact, wasn't it Randy who came up with the Raven?
Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on May 10, 2019, 05:31:58 PM
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 05, 2019, 12:10:56 PMI bet Randy is anti-skull too, he seems like the right type. ;)
I hear tell that Randy is quite the Skull lover. ;) In fact, wasn't it Randy who came up with the Raven?
You mean he was actually involved in the game? :laugh:
No Pro-Skull brother could never produce something as bad as A:CM. Skull lovers make games like Alien Isolation. :D
This entire thread has taken a dark turn. Nothing but lies, slander and fake news.
Randy Pitchford slaps babies for fun.
News at 10.
Quote from: 426Buddy on May 11, 2019, 12:54:22 AM
No Pro-Skull brother could never produce something as bad as A:CM. Skull lovers make games like Alien Isolation. :D
That's very true. Stompy does have the skull on show, after all.
Good work by Jim as per usual. Seems like karma may finally be coming down on Pitchford. About time.
Did it engender any sympathy for Randy?
Nope.
-Windebieste.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 15, 2019, 02:16:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7bEjCG_D8s
"Randy had gone into the booth, yanked my cans off and stuck a wet finger in my ear that he had licked," Eddings claimed. "He jumped back and he cackled at me. Christoph and I are looking at each other like, what just happened?"
THE ABSOLUTE MAD LAD
So he's giving wet willy's?
Don't worry he will explain the situation on the next podcast.
I wonder if James Gunn can make a movie about Randys life?
Who's handsome and charismatic enough to play Randy though?
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 15, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
Who's handsome and charismatic enough to play Randy though?
Bea Arthur, but she's dead.
Quote from: Huggs on May 15, 2019, 07:23:14 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 15, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
Who's handsome and charismatic enough to play Randy though?
Bea Arthur, but she's dead.
Get the dragon balls.
Oh, what about Charlie Sheen?
Oh god, yes please.
Charlie as Randy in a movie about him ruling Gearbox with an iron fist like a coked out Caligula, dishing out wet willys?
Kinda like The Wolf of Wallstreet. But instead of penny stocks, people get talked into buying Colonial Marines, and instead of insider trades Randy snatches company money.
Quote from: Huggs on May 11, 2019, 01:38:48 AM
Randy Pitchford slaps babies for fun.
News at 10.
Almost fell from my chair :D
Sega visits Gearbox
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=la2BVTLFQ94
I'm not seeing an apology in there.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 15, 2019, 11:56:57 PM
I'm not seeing an apology in there.
He's yet to give it.
His side gig as a magician always reminded me of John C. Reilly in Boogie Nights.
Its on his genes after all: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Valentine_Pitchford
That's probably why he calls the rest of us muggles.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 15, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
Who's handsome and charismatic enough to play Randy though?
You, obviously. ;D
Flatterer.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 16, 2019, 01:27:11 AM
That's probably why he calls the rest of us muggles.
He'll be calling his cellmate something else.
Spoiler
Daddy ;D
Randy Quade would be better.
And his name's actually Randy.
https://www.polygon.com/2019/5/23/18636080/gearbox-callender-grievance-randy-pitchford
QuoteUpdate: Former Gearbox general counsel Wade Callender confirmed to Polygon that Gearbox has failed to file the grievance against him, that the company promised back in January. "Because a licensed attorney can inquire about his own good standing, I contacted the state bar directly," said Callender in a statement to Polygon. "In response, the state bar confirmed it: No grievance was ever filed by those who were publicly threatening such nonsense back in January 2019."
Why isn't Gearbox going after this guy for publicly smearing Randy? >:(
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 24, 2019, 04:14:26 AM
https://www.polygon.com/2019/5/23/18636080/gearbox-callender-grievance-randy-pitchford
QuoteUpdate: Former Gearbox general counsel Wade Callender confirmed to Polygon that Gearbox has failed to file the grievance against him, that the company promised back in January. "Because a licensed attorney can inquire about his own good standing, I contacted the state bar directly," said Callender in a statement to Polygon. "In response, the state bar confirmed it: No grievance was ever filed by those who were publicly threatening such nonsense back in January 2019."
Why isn't Gearbox going after this guy for publicly smearing Randy? >:(
You know why.
Isn't Randy Pitchford a Californian?
Quote from: Samhain13 on May 24, 2019, 05:13:08 PM
Isn't Randy Pitchford a Californian?
I couldn't say.
He looks awfully pale.
I still don't see an apology.
Quote from: Local Trouble on May 25, 2019, 12:49:54 AM
I still don't see an apology.
Don't bother, he's never going to give one.
https://twitter.com/JimSterling/status/1133002458018586624
It's like he wants to be cancelled.
Oh sure. That's not the oldest save in the book.
Hey Randy, take some Viagra and jump into the lobster tank.
Cause, you know, I'm just curious about how you'll react.
Is there any possibility in this universe that one day ACM will be remade properly?
Quote from: Kradan on May 28, 2019, 12:23:46 AM
Is there any possibility in this universe that one day ACM will be remade properly?
(https://i.imgur.com/mnnyPHC.png)
We might have to go into multiverse territory.
No. I'm afraid there's no hope for that.
And there's no hope for Pitchford either.
Quote from: Huggs on May 28, 2019, 02:57:38 AM
And there's no hope for Pitchford either.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9EnxGwXoAAUhUZ.jpg:large)
He just keeps messing up.
Quote from: razeak on May 28, 2019, 05:32:31 PM
He just keeps messing up.
"It's all part of the plan"
The silence is deafening.
Quote from: Huggs on May 29, 2019, 12:54:13 AM
Quote from: razeak on May 28, 2019, 05:32:31 PM
He just keeps messing up.
"It's all part of the plan"
https://twitter.com/nathantrios/status/1133029406899728386 (https://twitter.com/nathantrios/status/1133029406899728386)
I'm not big expert in "WTF happened with Colonial Marines?" so i want to know:
Is that true that Gearbox actually spend most of the money given by Sega on developing own games and hired some other company to make ACM? I don't remember when and where i heard it so it could be pure gossip. Or not ...
Yes, they used the money meant for A:CM for Borderlands 2 and the Alien game was developed by multiple companies, not just one. At least that is what I remember reading.
Quote from: The Cruentus on Jul 01, 2019, 10:34:37 AM
Yes, they used the money meant for A:CM for Borderlands 2 and the Alien game was developed by multiple companies, not just one. At least that is what I remember reading.
It was outsourced to Timegate studios which tanked shortly after. I'm not if ACM was the entire reason but it was definitely the killing blow.
Its the ACM curse.
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-15-randy-pitchford-confirms-no-borderlands-3-cross-play-at-launch
QuoteGearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has confirmed that Borderlands 3 will not support cross-platform play when it launches on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on 13th September, despite previously calling the feature "a pre-requisite".
lmao go figure
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 16, 2019, 04:56:26 AM
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-15-randy-pitchford-confirms-no-borderlands-3-cross-play-at-launch
QuoteGearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has confirmed that Borderlands 3 will not support cross-platform play when it launches on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on 13th September, despite previously calling the feature "a pre-requisite".
Oh surely not? :laugh:
Funny how people on YouTube defend him.
He's the living embodiment of the American dream.
https://gamerant.com/borderlands-3-boycott-explain/
I guess we'll see.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 07, 2019, 11:44:13 PM
https://gamerant.com/borderlands-3-boycott-explain/
Nice.
Lame. They sent PIs? Lol. Yeah, I swore no more in 2013. This boycott is easy for me.
https://www.thegamer.com/gearbox-randy-pitchford-sabotage/
Seeing it all laid out on the table like that...he really is a terrible person.
I'm still hoping you eventually get the chance to interview him.
You can co-host that podcast with Hicks.
"How good does it feel knowing that you made Alien 3 a better movie?"
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 14, 2019, 11:54:22 PM
"How good does it feel knowing that you made Alien 3 a better movie?"
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic1.1.sqspcdn.com%2Fstatic%2Ff%2F709071%2F11245873%2F1300236871237%2Ftoystorymrsnesbit.jpg%3Ftoken%3DsQsW9dMeC3UC5u%252BOxD%252B3DtZwUcs%253D&hash=428407da172ee6d0ef5128df8e06a7b029089251)
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 14, 2019, 11:54:22 PM
"How good does it feel knowing that you made Alien 3 a better movie?"
Now Fincher can sleep at night.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gearbox-software-ceo-accused-contempt-latest-filing-1235064
There we go again.
His legal team has yet to contact me to serve as a character witness.
I can't help but think that if he was just like everybody else, with no millions and no fancy CEO position, he'd be in prison already.
He's a powerful magician though. They'd have to send him to Azkaban.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 02, 2019, 09:41:40 PM
He's a powerful magician though. They'd have to send him to Azkaban.
He'd just tunnel out.
Escape from Azkaban
He'd probably end up prowling around your neighborhood.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 02, 2019, 10:11:08 PM
He'd probably end up prowling around your neighborhood.
He's gotta get through Arkansas first.
(https://www.thepoke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sxCCT.jpg)
Got to destroy all the horcruxes to bring him down. He might have put one on each ACM copy.
I wonder if he'd autograph a copy of ACM.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 03, 2019, 02:27:43 AM
I wonder if he'd autograph a copy of ACM.
Holding the pen with his buttcheeks no doubt. Because it's more magical that way.
And he would still charge for it.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Sep 03, 2019, 04:19:15 AM
And he would still charge for it.
Financially or pants down and running backwards? :laugh:
Spoiler
charging as in advancing, not making Local boink him :laugh: He really wants to sign that thing.
So what's next for Randy?
You mean what will be the next accusation?
Yeah, I guess so.
He's probably out mule kicking girl scouts because they asked him to pay for the cookies.
I'm sure, when Randy is left totally ALONE, he is haunted by ghosts of ACM ...
... and his guilty conscience .
He will never feel guilt.
He'll never admit that for sure. But in depth of his soul ... there's at least something .
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 24, 2019, 09:37:12 PM
He'll never admit that for sure. But in depth of his soul ... there's at least something .
Yeah, a deep and passionate love for himself.
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 24, 2019, 09:37:12 PM
He'll never admit that for sure. But in depth of his soul ... there's at least something .
Something bad.
Quote from: Samhain13 on Sep 24, 2019, 10:40:20 PM
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 24, 2019, 09:37:12 PM
He'll never admit that for sure. But in depth of his soul ... there's at least something .
Something bad.
Something Stinky.
One day he'll accept your forgiveness with grace and you'll feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from your heart.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 25, 2019, 12:03:28 AM
One day he'll accept your forgiveness with grace and you'll feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from your heart.
He -he, nope ;D
Valve should outsource Portal 3 to Gearbox.
Oh no, you f**king don't ... ;D
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/GrippingBlankCowrie-size_restricted.gif)
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 25, 2019, 12:03:28 AM
One day he'll accept your forgiveness with grace and you'll feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from your heart.
And then he'll ask you to tango with him on Dancing With The Stars.
It's Christmas. Have you forgiven Randy yet?
It's too cold for forgiveness.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 26, 2019, 01:58:54 AM
It's Christmas. Have you forgiven Randy yet?
Tbh, I've never been mad at him. I guess 'cause I was lucky enough to avoid being super-dooper hyped for ACM.
I never got hyped for it in the first place, but it's not surprising what trash it turned out to be when alleged sex pest and magician Randy Pitchford "redirected" Sega's funding into the Borderlands franchise.
I never got the appeal for a "canon" game in which the colony survived the huge explosion at the end of Aliens. Even if the game was good, the premise was beyond ridiculous.
Err
To err is human. That's why Randy deserves forgiveness.
Spoiler
And then he can make Portal 3.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 16, 2020, 10:57:14 PM
I never got the appeal for a "canon" game in which the colony survived the huge explosion at the end of Aliens. Even if the game was good, the premise was beyond ridiculous.
"Equal to about...40 megatons. Give or take 39.999 megatons"
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 16, 2020, 11:10:52 PM
To err is human. That's why Randy deserves forgiveness.
Spoiler
And then he can make Portal 3.
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/MZqYhU3s8afq8/source.gif)
Well, at least then I'd have reason to hate Randy too.
But what if it's good though?
Then I'm Santa Claus.
I was expecting Vriess.
:D
Ah, he's a good laugh.
You should book your flights now.
https://venturebeat.com/2020/02/07/gamesbeat-summit-speakers-randy-pitchford-shannon-loftis-and-mitch-lasky/
Posting this in the proper Randy thread now...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2djobz4e58g
He should be forced to shout "unclean!" wherever he goes.
https://youtu.be/D3zA3zrgtqI (https://youtu.be/D3zA3zrgtqI)
I laughed. Then cried. That game is just trash. :'(
Spoiler
Just love how in the beginning it was pretending to be Aliens intro only to turn into "LIES"
Everyone loves Borderlands and I played the first one. However I wish it didn't exist if Aliens CM was going to be a victim because of it.
https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/06/01/gearbox-software-ceo-randy-pitchford-sells-duke-nukem-3d-with-kill-some-pig-cops-pitch/
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jun 01, 2020, 06:47:09 PM
https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/06/01/gearbox-software-ceo-randy-pitchford-sells-duke-nukem-3d-with-kill-some-pig-cops-pitch/
He is such a massive c**t. Its one thing to be unhappy with police - one that I'm sure many people also feel, its another to promote violence against other people.
Look at him trying to sleaze his way out of that tweet.
I saw.this today. Yikes. He's the gift that keeps on giving. He's just trying to make a buck off the George Floyd murder. That's pathetic.
No such thing as bad publicity, so they say.
He should be teachin at Con College.
He should be braiding hair on D Block.
I only yesterday realised that Gearbox actually worked with Valve before. That thought terrifies me
Quote from: Kradan on Jun 02, 2020, 11:18:33 AM
I only yesterday realised that Gearbox actually worked with Valve before. That thought terrifies me
It could always happen again...
And that is what terrifies me ....
https://youtu.be/Z2NLaOPOlJ0?t=126 (https://youtu.be/Z2NLaOPOlJ0?t=126)
:o :o :o
https://youtu.be/SDKB1bsdkL8?t=223 (https://youtu.be/SDKB1bsdkL8?t=223)
You're really racking up things that you need to apologize to Randy for.
You know what ? Even though I avoid being dissapointed by ACM I begin to hate Randy too. Because I keep hearing shit about him from people who are not even related to Alien franchise. For instance, from guy who reviews levels from Duke Nukem 3D or guy whose speciality is playing HL mods.
Also he always has that self-confident grin on his face. Ugh
Quote from: Kradan on Jun 12, 2020, 04:29:23 PM
You know what ? Even though I avoid being dissapointed by ACM
I couldn't see anything after that. How do you manage such a thing?
I was too young to know anything about the game right untill its release
https://youtu.be/Fe_olj2NNzE?t=131 (https://youtu.be/Fe_olj2NNzE?t=131)
Randy always struck me as a troubled soul. Of course, Randy's struck alot of people. That's one of his problems.
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2020/07/23/randy-pitchford-battleborn-hero-shooter/
The man probably considers himself a hero in his own mind.
He should insert himself into one of his games as a heroic character so fans all over the world can interact with him.
"Beat the shit out of him" is more like it
I imagine his in-game counterpart as an OP mage since he's a magician in real life. He could just put a freeze spell on you and grin with his million-dollar smile.
Yeah. sounds about right
He can probably generate orange and blue portals too.
From interesting places.
Did you forgive him yet?
Spoiler
(https://i.imgur.com/FNuLHac.jpg)
(https://theiapolis.com/b000000/d4/hEL/i1P1Y/t3/wJG/lance-henriksen-as-bishop-ii-in-alien-1992.jpg)
Never!
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-19-2015/ep9U01.gif)
Can we at least give Randy some credit for not being the head of CD Projekt Red?
Developers of Cyberpunk. They're having a bad time of it too. But Colonial Marines was still worse.
Then no
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 18, 2020, 04:34:01 AM
Can we at least give Randy some credit for not being the head of CD Projekt Red?
Been thinking a lot about Gearbox and Colonial Marines seeing the way Cyberpunk just hit the fan. Though the bait and switch was legendary on Aliens, atleast the game ran on the consoles it was announced for.
https://www.looper.com/304452/the-shady-truth-about-borderlands-creator-randy-pitchford/
Too bad
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 18, 2020, 04:34:01 AM
Can we at least give Randy some credit for not being the head of CD Projekt Red?
I am not sure its fair to compare them to Randy. Cyberpunk's flaws are that its buggy and was probably rushed out. Otherwise, the gameplay is fairly good.
ACM suffered from plot problem, characters, dialogue and some blatant continuity issue, all in addition to poor A.I.
ACM turned out to be too badASS. Or BADass, I'm not sure
Gearbox Has Been Bought (https://kotaku.com/gearbox-has-been-bought-for-1-3-billion-1846186922)
QuoteGearbox Studios, developers of games like Borderlands and also publishers of stuff like the new Homeworld titles, have been bought by Embracer Group, the same Swedish company that owns THQ Nordic and Koch Media.
Unfortunately Randy is still there.
Does this mean you can finally let bygones be bygones and forgive him?
Nope. He's still there.
What if he left Gearbox and went over to head up Cold Iron Studios instead?
Quote from: Local Trouble on Feb 03, 2021, 07:26:59 PM
What if he left Gearbox and went over to head up Cold Iron Studios instead?
Why would you even say that? You trying to curse the game that's probably already not even coming out?
If they're struggling then maybe what they need is some of that good ol' Randy magic.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Feb 04, 2021, 02:05:28 AM
If they're struggling then maybe what they need is some of that good ol' Randy magic.
Yes, he's been practicing that female ejac routine for some time now.
Randy Pitchford: The magic behind Gearbox's merger with Embracer Group (https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/03/randy-pitchford-the-magic-behind-gearboxs-merger-with-embracer-group)
Now when they say "magic"...
His je ne sais quoi that made Gearbox so successful.
Dirty ol' baby slapper.
I haven't forgiven him, but I just spent $30 on the bundle on steam!
To clarify, I had previously boycotted Gearbox successfully since 2013 due to the disaster of A:CM. My 5 year old son and I played through A:CM like 50 times because he loved it and everything about it. We just built a new PC for him (he paid for it with his own money) and I told him he could have any game he wanted........................and he chose A:CM because he wanted to play through it with me again. A friend had gifted me a PC copy years ago. So I gave in. We installed the overhaul mod, and honestly, it still has warts, but its a pretty big improvement and we had a blast in the first mission.
Randy can still go to hell though.
Sounds to me like Randy gave your family a lot of joy.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 13, 2021, 06:19:35 AM
Sounds to me like Randy gave your family a lot of joy.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
But...
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 09, 2018, 06:29:46 AMI do have two "copies", one for Xbox (preordered the crazy-deluxe edition, because of course I would) and one on Steam. :P
Did they not bring you joy?
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1007789541418196992
That ain't sayin much.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Apr 07, 2021, 08:59:44 PM
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1007789541418196992
He's not even that good at that either :laugh:
Randy Pitchford Just Won An Award For "Best CEO" - Yes, Really (https://www.thegamer.com/randy-pitchford-best-ceo-award-gearbox)
Gearbox is still on my banned list of game developers.
Why isn't this man in jail yet? ???
He's still waiting for an apology from Xenomrph, Huggs and Corporal Hicks.
Not me? Now that's pretty interesting.
Didn't you apologize to him a long time ago? ???
You don't remember the stairs incident? Tut tut.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 05, 2022, 07:55:56 PM
He's still waiting for an apology from Xenomrph, Huggs and Corporal Hicks.
Other way around, bro
If you don't swallow your pride and finally apologize, Randy may never make another Aliens game ever again! >:(
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia4.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2Fz4Ckl7Ld0y0dytjmBp%2Fgiphy.gif&hash=db7355d182a1bea39343e6e534abf4baeed93cae)
That would be a tragedy, trully
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 06, 2022, 04:10:26 AM
If you don't swallow your pride and finally apologize, Randy may never make another Aliens game ever again! >:(
http://media4.giphy.com/media/z4Ckl7Ld0y0dytjmBp/giphy.gif
No
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 05, 2022, 07:55:56 PM
He's still waiting for an apology from Xenomrph, Huggs and Corporal Hicks.
So Randy Bitchford has given up on me.
Good.
Salvador Larroca deserves an apology as well cos Alien fans criticized his unorthodox artistic practices.
Quote from: Xenomrph on Mar 06, 2022, 02:20:38 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 05, 2022, 07:55:56 PM
He's still waiting for an apology from Xenomrph, Huggs and Corporal Hicks.
Other way around, bro
(https://c.tenor.com/p5XVYCrQUwgAAAAM/hear-hear-crying.gif)
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 06, 2022, 06:31:59 PM
Salvador Larroca deserves an apology as well cos Alien fans criticized his unorthodox artistic practices.
Honestly, the worse thing to happens to the comics IMHO. He's made me appreciate Sam Keith.
Who the hell is Salvador Larroca and what did he do ?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 07, 2022, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 06, 2022, 06:31:59 PM
Salvador Larroca deserves an apology as well cos Alien fans criticized his unorthodox artistic practices.
Honestly, the worse thing to happens to the comics IMHO. He's made me appreciate Sam Keith.
HOT TAKE INCOMING: I prefer Female War comic over novelisation because I find the story itself to be pretty "bleh" while Keith's weird and grotesque art brings some life into it. And Inhuman Condition is top notch
You're lucky SM isn't here to see that. :o
I do honestly think Keith suits Inhuman Condition down to a tee, and that on the reveal you can especially appreciate him for that story.
Can some of that appreciation spill over to Randy?
Quote from: Kradan on Mar 07, 2022, 06:29:55 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 07, 2022, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Mar 06, 2022, 06:31:59 PM
Salvador Larroca deserves an apology as well cos Alien fans criticized his unorthodox artistic practices.
Honestly, the worse thing to happens to the comics IMHO. He's made me appreciate Sam Keith.
HOT TAKE INCOMING: I prefer Female War comic over novelisation because I find the story itself to be pretty "bleh" while Keith's weird and grotesque art brings some life into it. And Inhuman Condition is top notch
Now you have done it!
I will have to come in here and state that: I hold this trilogy as the golden trilogy of comics which I have as a favourite.
Book one earth hive
Book two earth war
book 3 female war
I love these comic books and the art is amazing in them and the dark atmosphere in them. :D You can dislike it all you want but I love them. :D
Randy should apply for Illfonic, they are hiring, he might fit there.
I keep hoping for Valve.
grrr
Although, they probably will be able to make a real game developer out of him. In Valve I trust
Erik Wolpaw would make an excellent co-worker for Randy.
"Purpose: Create Joy and Happiness"
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666 following lmao :D
Quote from: Kradan on Apr 01, 2022, 06:08:52 PM
666 following lmao :D
That little detail tell you everything you needs to know about him. :laugh:
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1540351177203892225
Oh Randy! ;D
How can
@Xenomrph and
@Corporal Hicks not love that guy?
Pretty easily.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jun 25, 2022, 06:43:14 PMhttps://media4.giphy.com/media/sjCEbeXD4iSn6/giphy.gif
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1560163799474180096
Why do we keep giving this loathsome atention ?
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 20, 2022, 05:37:01 PMWhy do we keep giving this loathsome atention ?
I just wanted you to come comment :P
So I did
But you still haven't apologized to Randy.
I bet Randy likes to watch Columbo retransmissions time to time.
Nobody watches Columbo anymore.
You don't know what you're missing:
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Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 20, 2022, 11:47:34 PMBut you still haven't apologized to Randy.
Oh, yes, almost forgot. Alright, here I go:
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F.uck you, Randy Pitchford !
Was it good,was it good enough ? Can I go now ?
Quote from: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 20, 2022, 11:56:57 PMI bet Randy likes to watch Columbo retransmissions time to time.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 21, 2022, 01:54:33 AMNobody watches Columbo anymore.
I think I have lost two comrades today
Quote from: kwisatz on Aug 21, 2022, 02:28:05 AMYou don't know what you're missing:
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Randy apologists don't deserve that level of awesomeness
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 21, 2022, 05:51:29 AMOh, yes, almost forgot. Alright, here I go:
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F.uck you, Randy Pitchford !
Was it good,was it good enough ? Can I go now ?
That's not an apology! That's something
@Corporal Hicks would say! >:(
I tried my best, OK ? Give me a break
Quote from: Kradan on Aug 21, 2022, 05:51:29 AMI think I have lost two comrades today
Wait! What?? :o :'(
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Quote from: Local Trouble on Feb 10, 2020, 12:26:59 AMI want to see a pic of Hicks wearing this shirt...
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Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 01, 2020, 02:48:55 PMNow I want to see a pic of Hicks wearing this shirt...
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@Corporal Hicks Got some more for you...
https://kotaku.com/gearbox-randy-pitchford-charity-used-shirts-borderlands-1849497278
You make me sick, Trouble. :-\
He's pretty good at that
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 06, 2022, 08:21:25 AMHe's pretty good at that
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So, how many Randy's old shirts have you ordered ?
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 06, 2022, 03:24:22 PMSo, how many Randy's old shirts have you ordered ?
I don't want to take any of them away from Hicks.
And you call yourself Pitchford apologist ? Pffft
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 06, 2022, 03:27:37 PMAnd you call yourself Pitchford apologist ? Pffft
I try to put the needs of others above my own.
Just like Randy ?
Quote from: Kradan on Sep 06, 2022, 03:27:37 PMAnd you call yourself Pitchford apologist ? Pffft
Worst Devil's lawyer ever! ;D
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1570267753604599808
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Local Trouble, I don't remember ever seeing this thread prior to today.
You are the wind beneath my wings. Never change.
Sick bastard.
If you stick around long enough, you might even see Corporal Hicks and Xenomrph apologize to Randy.
After all, ACM was a solid 7 to a 7.5 out of 10. And that ain't bad.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 20, 2022, 01:42:37 AMIf you stick around long enough, you might even see Corporal Hicks and Xenomrph apologize to Randy.
You mean...
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Guy found Aliens
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Too bad he couldn't make Aliens good
Its been almost 10 years now
I wonder if Hicks has the apology ready for the anniversary.
I'm just gonna say it...I really liked the game.
That is perfectly fine
:o
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https://twitter.com/MaxPainMonday/status/1652838165940699136
That's my homie, standing in front of my ride! 8)
I'm calling Boba Fett right now
I still don't understand why
@Corporal Hicks did nothing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ACM's release. :-\
Damn he looks old
aww 🥺👉👈
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1667556772326912000
eugh! 🤢👉👈
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1666323419678273536
Oh Randy! ;D
Quote from: Sabres21768 on Jan 06, 2023, 02:08:55 AMI'm just gonna say it...I really liked the game.
I would never go that far, but I didn't exactly hate it with a passion either. Probably helps that I got off the hype train a year before release because I could see where it was going, and that then when I did play it, it cost $5NZD and had been out long enough to receive a lot of patches.
Quote from: [cancerblack] on Jun 11, 2023, 11:13:08 PMQuote from: Sabres21768 on Jan 06, 2023, 02:08:55 AMI'm just gonna say it...I really liked the game.
I would never go that far, but I didn't exactly hate it with a passion either. Probably helps that I got off the hype train a year before release because I could see where it was going, and that then when I did play it, it cost $5NZD and had been out long enough to receive a lot of patches.
Would you rather play ACM or Isolation?
I'm not going to touch ACM again. I wasn't deeply offended by it like some people but it has absolutely zero replay value.
You know I'm never going to play Isolation, despite its many laudable features.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jun 12, 2023, 02:16:39 AMQuote from: [cancerblack] on Jun 11, 2023, 11:13:08 PMQuote from: Sabres21768 on Jan 06, 2023, 02:08:55 AMI'm just gonna say it...I really liked the game.
I would never go that far, but I didn't exactly hate it with a passion either. Probably helps that I got off the hype train a year before release because I could see where it was going, and that then when I did play it, it cost $5NZD and had been out long enough to receive a lot of patches.
Would you rather play ACM or Isolation?
Definitely prefer Isolation.
But, I did enjoy ACM.
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And then when you coming office we are but I have a confession to make
I thought that this game was better than isolation, I was a kid I didn't know Quality back then
That's because Isolation was like putting together Ikea furniture and ACM was a solid 7 to a 7.5 out of 10.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 15, 2023, 03:15:27 PMThat's because Isolation was like putting together Ikea furniture and ACM was a solid 7 to a 7.5 out of 10.
f**k, is it that time again already?
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Quote from: [cancerblack] on Jun 03, 2020, 07:26:16 PMHigh speed low drag multiplayer will always outlive even the nicest looking singleplayer anxiety simulator.
Nothing about ACM is high speed or low drag, of course.
But it does have Turk and "Oorah to ashes!"
"A:CM is unique compare to other aliens games"
A:CM compare to other aliens games:
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Quote from: Local Trouble on May 04, 2023, 05:02:13 AMI still don't understand why @Corporal Hicks did nothing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ACM's release. :-\
OK I actually do agree with this. I just want to hear a podcast where he talks about the game.
https://twitter.com/IGN/status/1701279712536907851
A:CM2 soon?
No, please. We don't need have Randy Pitchford or gearbox ruining this franchise again. The only good thing I heard that came out of the studio is Borderland one and two.
Quote from: Thatguy2068 on Sep 16, 2023, 10:59:14 PMNo, please. We don't need have Randy Pitchford or gearbox ruining this franchise again. The only good thing I heard that came out of the studio is Borderland one and two.
@Corporal Hicks would probably argue that the Homeworld games are also good.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 16, 2023, 11:08:16 PMQuote from: Thatguy2068 on Sep 16, 2023, 10:59:14 PMNo, please. We don't need have Randy Pitchford or gearbox ruining this franchise again. The only good thing I heard that came out of the studio is Borderland one and two.
@Corporal Hicks would probably argue that the Homeworld games are also good.
maybe, but that doesn't change the fact that Randy is a lying scumbag
Quote from: Thatguy2068 on Sep 16, 2023, 11:29:07 PMmaybe, but that doesn't change the fact that Randy is a lying scumbag
That doesn't sound like much of an apology. >:(
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 16, 2023, 11:32:34 PMQuote from: Thatguy2068 on Sep 16, 2023, 11:29:07 PMmaybe, but that doesn't change the fact that Randy is a lying scumbag
That doesn't sound like much of an apology. >:(
I'm not going to apologize to a person who lies constantly to cover their ass, especially when he was learning "magic tricks"
No, you see it's fine, coz that underage squirt porn was just for research purposes.
Ok be honest, is this thread serious or not? I having a hard time believing this is real
Quote from: [cancerblack] on Sep 16, 2023, 11:53:32 PMNo, you see it's fine, coz that underage squirt porn was just for research purposes.
Why isn't randy in jail for this? I believe that he have more of this shit in his computer. Then again it took a decade to put Ian Watkins in jail, even though there is evidence right in front of them.
Quote from: Local Trouble on Sep 16, 2023, 11:08:16 PMQuote from: Thatguy2068 on Sep 16, 2023, 10:59:14 PMNo, please. We don't need have Randy Pitchford or gearbox ruining this franchise again. The only good thing I heard that came out of the studio is Borderland one and two.
@Corporal Hicks would probably argue that the Homeworld games are also good.
I've not actually played them yet.
I would argue that Half-Life: Opposing Force is one of the best expansion packs ever made, but it was made so long ago.
Quote from: Wweyland on Sep 18, 2023, 09:23:32 AMI would argue that Half-Life: Opposing Force is one of the best expansion packs ever made, but it was made so long ago.
And you'd be right on both counts.
Maybe David Fincher should apologize for taking Turk away from us. I mean why not.
https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/1719447811807236420
Edit: What kind of wine is ACM? 🍇🍷
Toilet wine.
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Dear Esteemed Members of the Message Board Community,
I hope this letter finds you in a reflective mood, because today I come to you with a matter most pressing, yet seemingly overlooked in our spirited discussions. It's about time we address the elephant in the room - our collective treatment of Randy Pitchford regarding the saga of "Aliens: Colonial Marines."
Ah, "Aliens: Colonial Marines," that paragon of gaming excellence, the subject of our endless debates, criticisms, and let's face it, outright derision. But let's take a moment to consider the man at the helm of this... let's call it an 'ambitious' project. Randy Pitchford, a visionary, a dreamer, bravely steering his ship through the stormy seas of public opinion.
For a decade, our keyboards have been weapons of scathing criticism against Mr. Pitchford. We've dissected every decision, every statement, and every pixel of that game with the precision of a surgeon - albeit a surgeon with a rather blunt scalpel. But have we ever stopped to consider the possibility, just maybe, that we might have been a tad too harsh?
Now, I'm not suggesting that "Aliens: Colonial Marines" is a misunderstood masterpiece, waiting for its renaissance. That would be like arguing that a square wheel is just a misunderstood innovation in transportation. No, no. What I am suggesting, however, is the radical notion of empathy. Yes, empathy for a man who dared to dream, who perhaps flew too close to the sun, but isn't that what heroes do?
So, I pose a question to you, dear community: Where is our apology to Randy Pitchford? Where is our collective mea culpa for not recognizing the sheer audacity it takes to tackle such a beloved franchise? We've been so busy sharpening our wits that we've forgotten the art of grace.
In conclusion, let's raise our glasses (or our coffee cups, for those early morning forum dwellers) to Randy Pitchford. Here's to the dreamers, the visionaries, and yes, even the misguided pioneers. May our future criticisms be laced with a tad more kindness, and our apologies a bit more forthcoming.
Yours in reflection,
ChatGPT
it's very fitting that Randy would retweet a the Dalai Lama tweet With similar allegations they have
Quote from: Thatguy2068 on Nov 12, 2023, 09:05:39 PMit's very fitting that Randy would retweet a the Dalai Lama tweet With similar allegations they have
Hey! I know you! You're that guy!
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The one that won't apologize to Randy. >:(
After playing through this a few dozen times with oldest son at launch and a few times over the years (he was 5), I just rounded up controls and my 360 and I'm starting with my 6 year old. He watched me play a little dark descent, and now he's given Isolation and Fireteam a shot, but local coop here is going to be for the win. Hopefully we get a lifelong love form him too.
Quote from: razeak on Jan 13, 2024, 12:45:26 AMAfter playing through this a few dozen times with oldest son at launch and a few times over the years (he was 5), I just rounded up controls and my 360 and I'm starting with my 6 year old. He watched me play a little dark descent, and now he's given Isolation and Fireteam a shot, but local coop here is going to be for the win. Hopefully we get a lifelong love form him too.
Tell him that he doesn't get to eat until he completes Alien Isolation on the highest difficulty in one sitting.
This reminds me we may soon need an 'A Public Apology to ralfy' thread as well.
He who must not be named :-X
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 13, 2024, 01:08:09 AMQuote from: razeak on Jan 13, 2024, 12:45:26 AMAfter playing through this a few dozen times with oldest son at launch and a few times over the years (he was 5), I just rounded up controls and my 360 and I'm starting with my 6 year old. He watched me play a little dark descent, and now he's given Isolation and Fireteam a shot, but local coop here is going to be for the win. Hopefully we get a lifelong love form him too.
Tell him that he doesn't get to eat until he completes Alien Isolation on the highest difficulty in one sitting.
We officially have a new alien fan. He's raided my older kids Lanard figures now and calling his little sister Nugget.
Colonial Marines just scored a win.
What is Randy up to nowadays?
Hopefully not using funds for one project, only to be used on his project instead.
Too busy watching underage girls perform "magic tricks" for that.
Seriously, he does that?
He was involved in some sort of controversy surrounding that. I don't remember the specifics, but I think Bluemarsalis is correct.
I ordered the Collector's Edition off ebay lol. I always wanted that to collect dust on one of my shelves.
Quote from: razeak on Jan 13, 2024, 03:44:49 PMI ordered the Collector's Edition off ebay lol. I always wanted that to collect dust on one of my shelves.
I'm still holding out for the GOTY edition. >:(
Warning: The game you are about to play is canon :-X
The Edition with the powerloader statue? The statue is kind of great though.
https://twitter.com/THR/status/1773306866518659328
That's quite an expensive apology
While I have absolutely no sympathy or care for Pitchford, I do really feel for the developers here because I'm sure this will result in yet another round of layoffs. This industry is not doing well atm.