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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: March 06, 2017, 08:41:51 PM »
Are you still going to keep your Wii U now that you have a Switch?
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Are you still going to keep your Wii U now that you have a Switch?
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General Discussion / High Speed Internet Question
« on: March 04, 2017, 04:19:32 PM »
So, after being with crappy DSL where I am, I'm finally planning to switch over Comcast/Xfinity for high speed internet either later this month or next month. I initially wanted to go with Google Fiber, but I think the construction process w/ the fiber optic lines in the Atlanta area are on hiatus the last time I heard.
Anyway, I'm leaning towards getting 100 Mbp for $50 for 3 yrs. I was wondering for anyone who has Xfinity as their internet provider and has similar speeds, is this actually fast enough to handle multiple devices simultaneously? Xfinity claims that's fast enough to handle 6-8 devices. The following below are all the devices that I'll be using.
-PC
-Amazon TV Fire Stick (Once I buy one)
-Nintendo Switch (Once I buy one)
-Nintendo Wii U
-Nintendo 3DS XL
-Playstation 4
Anyway, I'm leaning towards getting 100 Mbp for $50 for 3 yrs. I was wondering for anyone who has Xfinity as their internet provider and has similar speeds, is this actually fast enough to handle multiple devices simultaneously? Xfinity claims that's fast enough to handle 6-8 devices. The following below are all the devices that I'll be using.
-PC
-Amazon TV Fire Stick (Once I buy one)
-Nintendo Switch (Once I buy one)
-Nintendo Wii U
-Nintendo 3DS XL
-Playstation 4
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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: February 23, 2017, 04:22:27 PM »
An in depth showcase of the User Interface and other features. It's a lengthy video (22 mins.)
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Everything Else TWC / Re: Local Now - The Weather Channel's New Over-The-Top Network
« on: February 23, 2017, 12:06:22 PM »
Much better. 
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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: February 16, 2017, 06:46:14 PM »
The Swtich's UI was apparently leaked.....video description says the person got their pre-order two weeks early.
It does look clean and sleek. Nintendo must of taken some notes from the PS4. lol
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It does look clean and sleek. Nintendo must of taken some notes from the PS4. lol
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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: January 22, 2017, 08:26:51 AM »
Fake items huh... I was going to say double dash was the last to use fake items, but I think MKDS had them too if I recall correctly. Interesting throwback just like the feather item which I don't believe has been used since the original MK game 25 years ago. 
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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: January 21, 2017, 07:32:43 PM »
These are some Switch games I'm interested in, it's not a complete list. I'll probably update it again at the later time.
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
Super Bomberman R
Just Dance 2017
Snipperclips: Cut it Out, Together!
Fast RMX
Has Been Heroes
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
ARMS
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Sonic Mania
Redout
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
Project Sonic 2017
Minecraft
Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure
Stardew Valley
State of Mind
Yooka-Laylee - This one isn't officially confirmed for the Switch, but the Wii U version was recently cancelled so...
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
Super Bomberman R
Just Dance 2017
Snipperclips: Cut it Out, Together!
Fast RMX
Has Been Heroes
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
ARMS
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Sonic Mania
Redout
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Splatoon 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario Odyssey
Fire Emblem Warriors
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
Project Sonic 2017
Minecraft
Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure
Stardew Valley
State of Mind
Yooka-Laylee - This one isn't officially confirmed for the Switch, but the Wii U version was recently cancelled so...
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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: January 19, 2017, 06:22:52 PM »
It'll be easier to list all my pros, cons, and maybes into an organized list on the Switch. Going off the top of my head so I may forget some things.
PROS
Super Mario Odyssey - What can really be said, it was clearly one of two of the best highlights of the Switch Presentation. A TRUE 3D Mario, not this 2 or 2.5D World Mario crap (although I did and still do like 3D World
) It was interesting to hear the producer of this game say they're drawing inspiration from Super Mario 64/Sunshine. That real world environment was cool, but weird at the same time because of the real looking people, why were they dressed like it was 1957?! 
The other worlds blew me away in just how gorgeous they look, especially that rainforest looking area. Lastly, I like that there appears to be a story element in this game. I don't know why Nintendo doesn't provide a good story to the gameplay of their Mario games, it could work if they put the effort in. It's refreshing. 
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Again, what can really be said other than WOW. Never was a big Zelda fan, but this game here......I'm gradually becoming one because I'm hyped for this Zelda game.
ARMS - It gives off a Super Smash Bros/Punchout vibe, it could be fun, plus it's a new IP, that's even better. It's about time Nintendo experimented with new IPs again like they did with Splatoon.
Splatoon 2 -Still haven't played the original yet, but this sequel looks fantastic! Can't wait to see more of it!
CONS
Prices - I'm sorry, I love Nintendo, but not enough to justify $70 for a Switch Pro controller or $80 for a L & R Joy-Con Controllers. I don't care how many bells and whistles they cram in there or how many ice cubes you can feel jingle inside a cup. I got a PS4 and Dualshock 4 controllers don't even cost that much unless you're buying them from a shady scalper. These prices they're charging are ridiculous!
MAYBE
Paid Online Subscription - Part of me is ok with this, they're just going the route of Playstation/XBOX on this. I'm mainly a solo/local multiplayer gamer so I don't play much of any games online so it has little effect on me anyway. However, it's not ok for others who do play online a lot if Nintendo isn't offering anything of value for the paid subscription. Here's a great idea for Nintendo, instead of doing the crappy thing PlayStation does with PS+ why not offer your subscribers the choice to choose what game(s) they want to get as a free game(s) of the month instead of cherry picking the games most don't want anyway.
3rd Party Games - Nintendo claimed in their Switch presentation at least 80 games are under development currently for the Switch from 3rd party developers, however I know better than to drink the kool aid on that one given they promised overwhelming 3rd party support for the Wii U and as soon as the Wii U tanked, 3rd party developers fled like cockroaches. I'll believe it when I see it.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - I love MK8, I love Mario Kart in general, it's my favorite Nintendo 1st party franchise, but I can't see paying $60 for the same game again with the same stuff (including DLC I already have) with only a few additional new characters and a better battle mode. I've never played a MK game for the battle mode, I played MK for Grand Prix and Time Trials so I couldn't care less about a better battle mode. I was so disappointed to hear there will be no new tracks, that would have sealed the deal for me.
Oh well, maybe the rumor about a MK9 will be true, there's no way MK8 Deluxe will be the only MK game on Switch unless they keep updating it with DLC.
PROS
Super Mario Odyssey - What can really be said, it was clearly one of two of the best highlights of the Switch Presentation. A TRUE 3D Mario, not this 2 or 2.5D World Mario crap (although I did and still do like 3D World
) It was interesting to hear the producer of this game say they're drawing inspiration from Super Mario 64/Sunshine. That real world environment was cool, but weird at the same time because of the real looking people, why were they dressed like it was 1957?! The other worlds blew me away in just how gorgeous they look, especially that rainforest looking area. Lastly, I like that there appears to be a story element in this game. I don't know why Nintendo doesn't provide a good story to the gameplay of their Mario games, it could work if they put the effort in. It's refreshing. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Again, what can really be said other than WOW. Never was a big Zelda fan, but this game here......I'm gradually becoming one because I'm hyped for this Zelda game.
ARMS - It gives off a Super Smash Bros/Punchout vibe, it could be fun, plus it's a new IP, that's even better. It's about time Nintendo experimented with new IPs again like they did with Splatoon.
Splatoon 2 -Still haven't played the original yet, but this sequel looks fantastic! Can't wait to see more of it!
CONS
Prices - I'm sorry, I love Nintendo, but not enough to justify $70 for a Switch Pro controller or $80 for a L & R Joy-Con Controllers. I don't care how many bells and whistles they cram in there or how many ice cubes you can feel jingle inside a cup. I got a PS4 and Dualshock 4 controllers don't even cost that much unless you're buying them from a shady scalper. These prices they're charging are ridiculous!
MAYBE
Paid Online Subscription - Part of me is ok with this, they're just going the route of Playstation/XBOX on this. I'm mainly a solo/local multiplayer gamer so I don't play much of any games online so it has little effect on me anyway. However, it's not ok for others who do play online a lot if Nintendo isn't offering anything of value for the paid subscription. Here's a great idea for Nintendo, instead of doing the crappy thing PlayStation does with PS+ why not offer your subscribers the choice to choose what game(s) they want to get as a free game(s) of the month instead of cherry picking the games most don't want anyway.
3rd Party Games - Nintendo claimed in their Switch presentation at least 80 games are under development currently for the Switch from 3rd party developers, however I know better than to drink the kool aid on that one given they promised overwhelming 3rd party support for the Wii U and as soon as the Wii U tanked, 3rd party developers fled like cockroaches. I'll believe it when I see it.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - I love MK8, I love Mario Kart in general, it's my favorite Nintendo 1st party franchise, but I can't see paying $60 for the same game again with the same stuff (including DLC I already have) with only a few additional new characters and a better battle mode. I've never played a MK game for the battle mode, I played MK for Grand Prix and Time Trials so I couldn't care less about a better battle mode. I was so disappointed to hear there will be no new tracks, that would have sealed the deal for me.
Oh well, maybe the rumor about a MK9 will be true, there's no way MK8 Deluxe will be the only MK game on Switch unless they keep updating it with DLC.69
General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?
« on: January 06, 2017, 12:06:27 AM »
47°F Cloudy
Our first major winter storm of the winter season/year is only hours away.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT - 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED (NWS LOCAL FORECAST SAYS 3 TO 5 INCHES ATM)
Our first major winter storm of the winter season/year is only hours away.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT - 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED (NWS LOCAL FORECAST SAYS 3 TO 5 INCHES ATM)
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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?
« on: December 24, 2016, 09:00:40 AM »
Tomorrow will be the second year in a row where Atlanta will have a Warm (not White) Christmas in the low 70s. We broke a record high when the mercury reached 75°F back on Christmas Day 2015.
I can't help but think back to how this a far cry from 6 years ago in 2010 when the temperature was 40°F (and falling during the day) with rain changing over to snow to give us our first White Christmas in Atlanta since the 1880's!
I can't help but think back to how this a far cry from 6 years ago in 2010 when the temperature was 40°F (and falling during the day) with rain changing over to snow to give us our first White Christmas in Atlanta since the 1880's!
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Local Forecast / Re: Christmas Music on TWC
« on: December 21, 2016, 07:10:38 PM »
Christmas music only 4 days before Christmas? Why even bother..... smh This would make it like the shortest holiday playlist ever. Before this thread was started, I assumed there was going to be no Christmas playlist this year because I didn't hear anyone talking about it.
EDIT: Since I don't have TWC anymore, what artists/songs have they been playing?
Before this thread was started, I assumed there was going to be no Christmas playlist this year because I didn't hear anyone talking about it.EDIT: Since I don't have TWC anymore, what artists/songs have they been playing?
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Local Forecast / "December Snow" by Dover
« on: December 15, 2016, 08:28:20 PM »
Is this song known by any other name other than this? I remember hearing this song in I think a WS3000 video from years ago and I recently searched to try to find it, but I'm assuming it has a different name/artist or it's just not available.
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Local Forecast / A Lot of Former TWC Mets. Sure Love Working in Local Atlanta News Stations...
« on: November 27, 2016, 02:44:33 PM »
This is a random topic I know, but it's also an uneventful Sunday and this weekend has got me thinking how I've been fortunate enough to see a lot of familiar faces from TWC just randomly pop on local ABC, FOX, NBC, and CBS stations over the past 8 years or so.
Take this weekend for example, I've seen Alexandra Steele, Rich Johnson, Heather Tesch, and Samantha Mohr who ironically works weekend evenings at the same station that Heather was filling in on this morning!
Gee, I wonder who else I could see pop up soon... *cough* *cough* Vivian Brown *cough* *cough*
These re all the former OCMs I've seen pop up or even end up working at one of our local news stations over the past several years.
Dave Schwartz (2009; CBS affiliate)
Alexandra Steele (2016; CBS affiliate)
Cheryl Lemke (2010-2011; NBC affiliate)
Julie Martin (2014-2015; NBC affiliate)
Heather Tesch (2016; NBC affiliate)
Samantha Mohr (2012-2013; 2015-present NBC affiliate)
Rich Johnson (2016; FOX affiliate)
Kelly Cass? (I think I remember seeing her fill in on our FOX affiliate, not 100% sure)
Jeff Morrow? (Same situation as Kelly Cass, not 100% sure going off of memory)
Jennifer Lopez (Summer of 2014; ABC affiliate)
Take this weekend for example, I've seen Alexandra Steele, Rich Johnson, Heather Tesch, and Samantha Mohr who ironically works weekend evenings at the same station that Heather was filling in on this morning!
Gee, I wonder who else I could see pop up soon... *cough* *cough* Vivian Brown *cough* *cough*
These re all the former OCMs I've seen pop up or even end up working at one of our local news stations over the past several years.
Dave Schwartz (2009; CBS affiliate)
Alexandra Steele (2016; CBS affiliate)
Cheryl Lemke (2010-2011; NBC affiliate)
Julie Martin (2014-2015; NBC affiliate)
Heather Tesch (2016; NBC affiliate)
Samantha Mohr (2012-2013; 2015-present NBC affiliate)
Rich Johnson (2016; FOX affiliate)
Kelly Cass? (I think I remember seeing her fill in on our FOX affiliate, not 100% sure)
Jeff Morrow? (Same situation as Kelly Cass, not 100% sure going off of memory)
Jennifer Lopez (Summer of 2014; ABC affiliate)
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Local Forecast / Re: Create your own playlist
« on: November 01, 2016, 04:05:07 PM »
November 2016 Playlist (Best of Past Nov. Playlists)
Daytime (6am - 6pm)
1. Stanley Turrentine - Terrible T. (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
2. Don Grusin - Beach Dogs (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
3. Ralph Diekemper - Jook Joint (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
4. Stanley Turrentine - Keep On Keeping On (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
5. Bela Fleck - The West Country (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
6. Chick Corea Elektric Band - Your Eyes (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
7. Ryan Farish Oceans of Blue (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
8. Brian Hughes May Dance (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
9. Eddie Reasoner - Coriolis Force (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
10. Lenny Marcus Tribune Castor and Pollux (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
11. Ken Gregory Latino (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
12. Joyce Cooling Green Impala (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
13. Wayne Gerard Brand Nu Day (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
14. Dan Spollen Sunlight Dance (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
15. Buzz Amato Red Light District (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
16. Buzz Amato Outta Here! (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
17. Kenny Carr Tee Time (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
18. Mikael Mo Better (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
19. Yvonne Ayers Time Changes Everything (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
20. Eldredge Jackson The Game (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
Evening (6pm - 6am)
1. Norman Brown - Family (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
2. Chick Corea Elektric Band - Inside (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
3. Eric Marienthal - Barcelona (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
4. Jeff Lorber Night Love (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
5. Joyce Cooling Third Wish (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
6. John Maellaro Steps (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
7. Brian Hughes Thin Blue Line (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
8. Wayne Gerard Workin It (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
9. Boney James Seduction (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
10. John Dalton Webs (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
11. David Benoit Something You Said (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
12. Buzz Amato Top of the World (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
13. Fred Gross Stay (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
14. Yvonne Ayers Look Around (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
15. Kenny Carr Turn the Page (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
16. Patrick Yandall Brothers (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
17. Ed Hogan Walk in Step (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
18. Euge Groove Romeo & Juliet (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
19. Joyce Cooling Dont Mind If I Do (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
20. Doug Markley Drift Away (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
Daytime (6am - 6pm)
1. Stanley Turrentine - Terrible T. (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
2. Don Grusin - Beach Dogs (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
3. Ralph Diekemper - Jook Joint (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
4. Stanley Turrentine - Keep On Keeping On (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
5. Bela Fleck - The West Country (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
6. Chick Corea Elektric Band - Your Eyes (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
7. Ryan Farish Oceans of Blue (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
8. Brian Hughes May Dance (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
9. Eddie Reasoner - Coriolis Force (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
10. Lenny Marcus Tribune Castor and Pollux (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
11. Ken Gregory Latino (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
12. Joyce Cooling Green Impala (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
13. Wayne Gerard Brand Nu Day (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
14. Dan Spollen Sunlight Dance (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
15. Buzz Amato Red Light District (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
16. Buzz Amato Outta Here! (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
17. Kenny Carr Tee Time (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
18. Mikael Mo Better (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
19. Yvonne Ayers Time Changes Everything (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
20. Eldredge Jackson The Game (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
Evening (6pm - 6am)
1. Norman Brown - Family (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
2. Chick Corea Elektric Band - Inside (Nov. 2000 Playlist)
3. Eric Marienthal - Barcelona (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
4. Jeff Lorber Night Love (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
5. Joyce Cooling Third Wish (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
6. John Maellaro Steps (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
7. Brian Hughes Thin Blue Line (Nov. 2001 Playlist)
8. Wayne Gerard Workin It (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
9. Boney James Seduction (Nov. 2003 Playlist)
10. John Dalton Webs (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
11. David Benoit Something You Said (Nov. 2004 Playlist)
12. Buzz Amato Top of the World (Nov. 2005 Playlist)
13. Fred Gross Stay (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
14. Yvonne Ayers Look Around (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
15. Kenny Carr Turn the Page (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
16. Patrick Yandall Brothers (Nov. 2006 Playlist)
17. Ed Hogan Walk in Step (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
18. Euge Groove Romeo & Juliet (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
19. Joyce Cooling Dont Mind If I Do (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
20. Doug Markley Drift Away (Nov. 2008 Playlist)
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General Discussion / Re: Playstation/Wii -Video Games
« on: October 24, 2016, 12:36:23 PM »Yeah, I signed up for gamestops update thing already to get my preorder in first, yeah Ive gone this crazy, I just hope this picks up what nintendo has lost. Yes while Im getting so pent and built up on a 3d mario, were left with a very sickening reality, these could all juts be tech demos. Please I hope with everything I have its like a 64. I miss collecting power stars tbh. I know miyamoto said that SMG3 was possible for the NX, well now switch, love the name already, the detachable controllers makes this a reality. cough, spin, cough lol to be truthfully honest, I think its been too long for the super mario galaxy line, idk just contemplating this until we get the next nintendo direct with more switch info. Price is just a number to me
Yeah, I heard Amazon is doing a waiting list for pre-orders on the Switch also. The HYPE is REAL.
Now that some time has passed, I figured I would point out some pros and cons that I saw from the trailer video.
+PROS
-They took the tablet controller concept and vastly improved it where the tablet is the heart and brain of the console. This is exactly what the concept of the Wii U SHOULD have been.
-I like the idea of the detachable controllers where two players can split using the L side and the other player can play with the R side. So by default you have at least two controllers from the start which is nice compared to the Wii U where it was mainly only the Game pad bundled in.
-I like the switch (no pun intended) to game cards (similar to the 3DS) and it makes sense if you're going to fuse a console/handheld experience together.
-I like that there will still be a traditional controller. Enough said.
-Other than Zelda, assuming all the other gameplay footage of games is legit, the Switch looks to have a solid library of games for 2017. I'm curious to see what other games are announced between now and March.
-3rd Party Support with some big hitters announced via a press release by Nintendo. Now the million dollar question is will they stay on board or will they immediately bail out like they did with the Wii U.
-CONS
-I'm too am concerned about the size of those Joy Cons, it seems like they would be uncomfortable to hold. That's about it for now because there's still more to learn about what the Switch is. So my opinions are subject to change.
This isn't a pro or con, but I noticed like a lot of people there were no kid actors in the Switch video. It was mainly teens and young adults. That's a very different approach from Nintendo compared to the past decade of the Wii/Wii U era where it was all about families of all ages playing together.