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Drakkel posted:Never thought of it before but they must buy several copies of every game since they give one away every episode. Seeing how the box is always in mint/perfect condition, I guess the companies provide them?
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You'll be surprised how well Japanese takes care (or cleans up) their games! Just about every used game I have ever picked up in Japan almost looked like it was in perfect condition.
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Sep 22, 2012 02:37
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Yeah. I heard the reason is that buyback rates for near mint games in Japan is so good, some people just buy the games, keep them in perfect condition, then sell them as opposed to renting them.
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Sep 22, 2012 03:08
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zari-gani posted:Also the shocking staff confession that was advertised for this episode is: Kibe got married! He refused to say where they met, though. (spouse's gender unspecified) Sadly, same-sex marriage is not allowed or recognised in Japan.
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Sep 22, 2012 03:15
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Corridor posted:Sadly, same-sex marriage is not allowed or recognised in Japan. Yeah, I just thought it was funny considering the fandom's perception of him. vvv The one pictured in the studio is every game he's challenged. The one at the TGS booth is something else. zari-gani fucked around with this message at 03:25 on Sep 22, 2012 |
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Sep 22, 2012 03:17
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zari-gani posted:There's a decent photo of it in the GCCX V book, but it's just all the games Arino's challenged so far. The Steel Battalion box makes me assume it's every game he's played on the show.
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Is he hangin' out with motherfuckin' Beat Takeshi?
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Sep 22, 2012 04:25
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That's Director Fujimoto.
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Sep 22, 2012 04:56
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Who looks absolutely nothing like Beat Takeshi. 
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ImpAtom posted:drat you Amazon. You say that but I have no idea when I'm getting mine 
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Grawl posted:Seeing how the box is always in mint/perfect condition, I guess the companies provide them? Maybe, but used games in Japan tend to be in immaculate condition compared to the crap you see at Gamestop or similar. edit: beaten by RadicalR, I shouldn't post at 4AM
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It's because they buy them from Super Potato who only sell mint used games. There are a million places to buy used games in Japan in awful condition. How many times have we seen a cartridge with someone's name written on it on the show?
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Sep 22, 2012 08:59
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I'm not sure why you guys think the games are like new or mint or whatever, they look like they're in standard used (good) condition. If you look at the pictures at the end of the challenge when they mention giving away the games, you can see normal signs of wear. It's pretty normal for used games to be in good condition, or rather, good enough so they don't look bad on these cameras. In my experience, the difference between a typical used, boxed game between the US (usually poor) and Japan (usually quite good) is striking. Books tend to be the same way, and I'm sure this applies for many other goods as well. Obviously you'll get worn copies with graffiti and all sorts of wear (especially Famicom carts--they're easy to scratch) but I wouldn't say that's typical. Keyboard Kid fucked around with this message at 09:23 on Sep 22, 2012 |
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Mister Chief posted:It's because they buy them from Super Potato who only sell mint used games. There are a million places to buy used games in Japan in awful condition. How many times have we seen a cartridge with someone's name written on it on the show? Tobaccrow fucked around with this message at 09:25 on Sep 22, 2012 |
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Sep 22, 2012 09:23
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zari-gani posted:He'll be there on Sunday (though not as the Chief) to present on-stage at the Japan Games Awards for the Future Division. Ahaha, unfortunately I didn't check the events before going, so I ended up going yesterday - a completely Arinoless endeavor. I did however run into Tanii and one of the more recent ADs (whose name I don't actually know) in a hallway! I got Tanii's autograph and he made fun of the AD, all like "Amazing, even this guy knows me. And he doesn't even care about your autograph! I'm barely even on camera." the AD just kept saying "sugoi." over and over. I also spoke to Producer Kan as he rung up my EXTRAVAGANT PURCHASES and told him I'm a big fan of the show, and he got all smiley and asked where I was from and how I learned about the show etc. I told him that zari-gani introduced me to it (true in a roundabout way..) and he got a big smile and asked me to give her his regards! so... REGARDS FROM PRODUCER KAN, ZARI-GANI. and apologies for awkwardly namedropping you B) yoroshikus all around.  my haul.... The keychain is pretty cool and the calendar is... well, kind of useless but it looks neat! also bought but not pictured: the super stylish raglan shirt.
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I've lurked this thread for a while now but decided to post, partly just to thank the team for the hours of free entertainment this show has given me. So kudos, SA-GCCX Team. On topic though, we have a Famicom and some games here at home that my wife bought before we were together. I have to say that while they are in decent enough shape, I wouldn't necessarily say they are in any better shape than a typical used game I would buy here. One of the games actually does have what I assume is a name written on it, but given that I have basically zero understanding of Japanese, I have no idea what it actually says. edit: ^ Completely jealous of your haul, Arinoless visit or not. Wish I could make it out there sometime.
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Drakkel posted:Never thought of it before but they must buy several copies of every game since they give one away every episode. It'd make sense to have several copies anyway, just in case one turns out to have some kind of problem. They are 20+ years old, after all.
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Games > Game Center CX - Too Much Doing TV Game
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Sep 23, 2012 02:29
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 Still at tgs if anybody wants a thing.
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Sep 23, 2012 03:33
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What things are available besides the folders? I like things.
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Oops I'm stuck in line at the Squeenix shop I will take a picture of their menu once I get out of this shop. But they had the keychain, sweat towel, bandanna, shirts, a mouse pad(?), pen, fan, led light, water bottle and the calendar thing iirc Chococat fucked around with this message at 03:39 on Sep 23, 2012 |
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Fist Punch posted:I told him that zari-gani introduced me to it (true in a roundabout way..) and he got a big smile and asked me to give her his regards! so... REGARDS FROM PRODUCER KAN, ZARI-GANI. and apologies for awkwardly namedropping you B) yoroshikus all around. Hey no problem, thanks for giving me a mention and it's nice to know Kan said hello! ETA: (moved my request to another post for Chococat's convenience) zari-gani fucked around with this message at 04:25 on Sep 23, 2012 |
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Sep 23, 2012 03:46
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zari-gani posted:I totally want that Arino folder and keychain and would pay you back! Same for me, if the offer still stands. I will gladly pay shipping and whatnot, and would throw in a finder's fee on top of it.
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I hope that's legible. I'm using the awful app right now so I can't check pms. Out of yen, orders closed. Zari Gari your art is on the hoodie! 
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Sep 23, 2012 03:52
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Chococat posted:I hope that's legible. I'm using the awful app right now so I can't check pms. Please post here and I will do my buying run at 2pm Japantime vvvv Ahh, okay, thanks... I was hoping it was something a little cooler, but anything GCCX related is neat IMO. Obeast fucked around with this message at 04:05 on Sep 23, 2012 |
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Obeast posted:What's that controller looking thing in the yellow Famicom cart on the bottom right that costs ¥1,050?
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Sep 23, 2012 04:04
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Hey anyone know which episode showed the end of the quest of ki live show was?
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I'd like to request an Arino folder and a drink bottle, please - and those card-like things in the pink famicon border, too.
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Definitely want keychain, if funds are okay interested in raglan sleeve t-shirt or hoodie but curious how sizing runs in those because Japan tends to size way smaller than the US does. Can Paypal or something pretty much immediately.
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Chara posted:Hey anyone know which episode showed the end of the quest of ki live show was? Bonk's Adventure. zari-gani fucked around with this message at 04:34 on Sep 23, 2012 |
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Vinciolo posted:I'd like to request an Arino folder and a drink bottle, please - and those card-like things in the pink famicon border, too. The card like things are stickers for your RF train pass and cost 420 for one so please confirm you'd like one. They only have Arino space invaders and the king. The drink bottle is probably can cola size and 1260. Chococat fucked around with this message at 04:19 on Sep 23, 2012 |
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Sep 23, 2012 04:12
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What are the 3 items in the upper-right-most carts? The red, yellow and blue ones.
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xamphear posted:What are the 3 items in the upper-right-most carts? The red, yellow and blue ones. King sprite cellphone stand, cut-out stickers, A5 report file. (moved my request here for your convenience) I totally want that Arino folder and keychain and would pay you back! ETA: Some stickers too since they're pretty cheap, and a size M long-sleeved baseball shirt (ラグラン) if you don't mind shipping it. If you can't get everything that's fine; don't want to overwhelm you. Those are just the items I'm most interested in, in that order. zari-gani fucked around with this message at 04:34 on Sep 23, 2012 |
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xamphear posted:What are the 3 items in the upper-right-most carts? The red, yellow and blue ones. Red is a weird little foam stand with the king on it. Yellow is a rpg style map that is a giant sticker (I think?) Blue is an A5 size notepad inside a gccx folder. The notepad is just plain grid paper though.
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Chococat posted:The card like things are stickers for your RF train pass and cost 420 for one so please confirm you'd like one. They only have Arino space invaders and the king. The drink bottle is probably can cola size and 1260.
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zari-gani posted:(moved my request here for your convenience) Pasmo sticker or cut out sticker? Pasmo comes in either king and space invader so please specify of you want that one 
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Chococat posted:Red is a weird little foam stand with the king on it. Yellow is a rpg style map that is a giant sticker (I think?) Blue is an A5 size notepad inside a gccx folder. The notepad is just plain grid paper though. Chococat, I will happily overpay you immediately for a keychain, both available pasmo stickers, the ¥210 rpg map sticker thing, the king pin (in the purple cart, that's a pin right?) and the "too much TV game" folder. An absolute ton of thanks in advance! 
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Chococat posted:Pasmo sticker or cut out sticker? Pasmo comes in either king and space invader so please specify of you want that one The 210 yen cut-out stickers. Thanks! I'd also like to switch to an M-sized shirt just to be safe. I can always shrink it if it's too big.
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Chococat posted:Caitlin I have room for either please note that the hoodie will be $60 before shipping though. Yeah, the pricing doesn't put me off as much as the potential sizing issues as I am generally way outside normal Japanese sizing standards. Oh well. Maybe it's just me, but I can't read what kind of case is on the purple cart at the bottom? I'm assuming it's a pen or pencil case, in which case I'll just say that and a keychain because yeah that works.
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Caitlin posted:Yeah, the pricing doesn't put me off as much as the potential sizing issues as I am generally way outside normal Japanese sizing standards. Oh well. Maybe it's just me, but I can't read what kind of case is on the purple cart at the bottom? I'm assuming it's a pen or pencil case, in which case I'll just say that and a keychain because yeah that works. 
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