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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/20/06 05:29 PM
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Yup, tomorrow's the big day! I'm still undecided whether to dump money on a new AGP video card or break down and buy a new system and a PCIx card... *sigh* Either way, I probably won't be playing the game tomorrow.  Ahh, maybe dumping $100 on a temporary video card now is better than coming up with a grand for a new system... 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/20/06 08:40 PM
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You could always drop $150 on a PS2 or Xbox. In fact, I imagine the price for each system will be dropping soon, since the new systems are coming out. Or you could always go to your local EB or GameStop and purchase a refurbished system for a little cheaper. There's tons of great games for each system (more so for the PS2), and you don't have to worry about whether or not a game is compatible with your system, as is the case with PC gaming. Either way, if you don't get to play it tomorrow, I'll give you the low-down. 
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/20/06 08:46 PM
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This game rules. I got the Limited Edition, which comes with a bonus dvd and the packaging is slightly different. It has interviews with Robert Duvall & James Caan as well as a documentary on the influence of the Godfather (Very similar to the one they had with the Scarface box set where they talked to various rappers). It also has a video walk through which is also kind of cool, if its worth the extra 10 bucks to ya.
"A parola d'onuri vale sangue"
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/20/06 08:56 PM
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I've come to notice that Al Pacino was NOT a part of this game. Anybody know the scoop on that?
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/20/06 09:28 PM
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Thats old news, he did Scarface instead of TGF.
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/20/06 10:38 PM
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Is it just me or does EA overplay TGF Love Theme?
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 04:12 AM
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Thanks for the links, John! Just found out we're getting our games and guides Wednesday... dag, a day later than everyone else! 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 09:04 AM
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I played the game and the game is crazy right now I am an Underboss and have to take out the other three famiies.But the game is worth buying people.I now own Little Italy and Brooklyn baby Nwe Jersey is next
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 01:32 PM
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40-60 hours to complete?! Hell yes! If I wasn't already just about to leave to go pick it up, those would have been the magic words.
I worked my whole life - I don't apologize - to take care of my family...And I refused to be a fool, dancing on the strings held by all those bigshots. I don't apologize. That's my life.
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 05:42 PM
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I gotta wait, too - just ordered a new video card online... 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 05:43 PM
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This thread is pretty quiet for release day... I suppose everyone is playing it! C'mon, people, take a break and let us know what you think!! 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 06:04 PM
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Geoff, my cousin called his mom from school today to make sure she was able to pick it up okay. We ride home together, and he got his stuff together before we even reached our street, then he ran into his house as soon as he got out. I guess he's a bit excited. 
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 07:31 PM
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Originally posted by J Geoff: This thread is pretty quiet for release day... I suppose everyone is playing it! C'mon, people, take a break and let us know what you think!! I've been playing for the past 2 hours or so. Without spoiling anything, I will say this...you won't be disappointed. I've extorted 3 shops already, and taken over a few rackets as well. I died six times trying to take over a shop run by the Cuneo family. There's two Cuneo wiseguys standing outside the shop, and a couple across the street. So I whipped out my .38 snubnose, shot three of em in the face, and shot the fourth guy in the knee caps. Then I casually walked up to him, and put another round in his skull. Then I walked into the shop, roughed up the owner, and took over his business. BTW, whoever ended up voicing Vito for the game has done an INCREDIBLE job. He sounds just like Marlon Brando's Vito! Ok, I'm going back to playing now. 
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by Just Lou: [quote]Originally posted by J Geoff: [b] I gotta wait, too - just ordered a new video card online... What did you order? My card on my desktop is fairly old (Radeon 9600XT), but more than enough for this game. [/b][/quote]I ordered the cheapest 8xAGP card that I could get away with, an Nvidia FX 5500 w/ 256MB for about $60 ($45 after rebate). My motherboard has an Nvidia chipset so I didn't want to stray from that. I'm gonna replace my mobo and cpu soon anyway, and upgrade to PCIx, so didn't want to blow $150 on a card I'm only gonna use temporarily anyway... 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/21/06 09:56 PM
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Good luck!! I told you to get both versions! 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/22/06 02:57 AM
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There are SOOOOO many things to do in this game! I get a huge kick out of exorting shop owners and taking over rackets. I have just been promoted to "Unofficial Enforcer." Now when I walk around town and talk to random people, most of the time they show me respect. If they don't, I slam their heads into a brick wall. The only thing I'm disappointed with so far is the "new" Michael Corleone. It doesn't detract from the game too much, but it would have been nice to have Al Pacino's likeness for Michael. What makes it worse is that not only does it look nothing like the Michael we all know and love (or loathe), but the voice sounds nothing alike either. Like I said, it doesn't detract from the game too much, but it woulda added just a little more to it. I'm impressed with the driving physics, as well. I didn't have much hope for the driving parts (I figured the driving system would be as crappy as the one used in Mafia), but I was pleasently surprised. The cars all handle great, as a matter of fact. But the thing I am most impressed with is the re-creation of 1940's NYC. Now I can't vouch for how accurate a reproduction it is, but I actually feel like I'm playing in the 40's, and that I'm in the real Little Italy of that time period. The city itself is massive (not quite as big as San Andreas, but plenty big enough), and there are plenty of recognizable landmarks (Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, etc.) The graphics are mighty impressive for this type of game. Usually, an open-ended, GTA-style game has to cut corners in the graphics department (let's face it, none of the GTA games are graphical powerhouses), but EA has done a remarkable job with The Godfather. And there's absolutely no loading between cities, or walking in and out of buildings. In fact, the only loading you'll see in the game is before you start a mission, and after you finish it. Kudos to EA! My only complaint is a lot of the interiors are recycled. Most building interiors look the same. That's all for now. I've been playing almost non-stop since I got it. Now it's time for bed. 
"Growing up my dad was like 'You have a great last name, Galifianakis. Galifianakis...begins with a gal...and ends with a kiss...' I'm like that's great dad, can we get it changed to 'Galifianafuck' please?" -- Zach Galifianakis
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/22/06 03:04 AM
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Thanks for the review, dude. What console are you using?
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Re: THE GODFATHER: THE GAME - & Me at EA
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03/22/06 03:36 AM
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xXx, that's GREAT to hear!! Good... I'm NOT the only one who loves this game...! You have another couple days before I get my new nvidia card... so take advantage!! :p 
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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