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Sonic the Hedgehog Community Thread: Green Hills and Laughing Iizukas
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Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Hate me all you want, but why specifically for the pogs? :lol
Lord British
Member
Hot Coldman
Banned
Is that you at the end? You have a great "I am disappoint" face.
Oh, and if this is related to your job that you won't tell us UK-GAF lot about then I'll be disappointed.
Lord British
Member
Hot Coldman
Banned
Good job with the piss-taking then! Jim would be proud.
And that's a pretty cool takeaway for that thing.
And that's a pretty cool takeaway for that thing.
Beautiful. I've started reading through StC recently out of curiosity (it's really weird), and I can already see why some people cite Decap Attack as the best part.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Well, they both seem to have a lot of free time lately.
Nocturnowl
Member
Sonic 4 episode 2 was only like 2 months ago man, meanwhile the other guy....
Hot Coldman
Banned
There's like nothing Sonic coming out! Well, except the racer. Wonder what Sonic Team are working on.
Seven Force
Banned
I've been secretly hoping they'd do something like this from the moment it was known that Archie would be doing a MM series.
At the very least, it should be a lot less weirder than the last crossovers the comic had.
Nocturnowl
Member
Good point, Sonic must be joining Mega Man in the platforming paradise in the heavens, also known as SMB3 World 5.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
Well that's going to take a little bit of the Oompth of the likely event of Mega Man and Sonic being in Smash 4, just like Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games being announced did for Sonic's eventual Brawl reveal.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
Megaman is joining Sonic's place in the video game heroes hall?
goddamnit I was seriously spending the past 5 minutes looking for a good screenshot of that bit
Maybe Archie decided to go ahead with a Donkey Kong Country comic after all?
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Robotnik and Dr. Wily joining forces, requiring Mega Man and Sonic to team up?
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I miss SonicGAF. We need a new Sonic game. :/
Or a new soundtrack. Something. Tired of Gaming side for the moment, so I'll just hang out here and listen to music or something. :|
Anyway...speak of the devil with regards to that MM/Sonic thing. It should work out better than that Sonic and the Sabrina crossover.
Sonic Universe #41
Mega Man #14
Liked this issue a lot. Not a lot of action, but the dialogue was fun.
I think I might be picking up the most recent Sonic issue tomorrow. Hopefully.
Or a new soundtrack. Something. Tired of Gaming side for the moment, so I'll just hang out here and listen to music or something. :|
Anyway...speak of the devil with regards to that MM/Sonic thing. It should work out better than that Sonic and the Sabrina crossover.
Sonic Universe #41
Oh boy, a Silver issue. We all love Silver!
Alright, I know what's happening because Sonic and the previous SU arc dealt with this stuff, but sometimes in media res doesn't work very well.
I recognize that Larry guy but I'm not sure where I remember him from.
Shard is pretty awesome and snarky. There's something about SU that makes the robots in the series pretty good.
Oh lord what attracts Silver to ruins so? Well, at least they're in Windy Valley and not Dusty Desert. D:
The Death Trap leading to a death trap line was pretty good.
Silver, why do you try so hard? Guys, why is this stealth team not so stealthy? They're so terribad.
When did Geoffrey get so cool? He's got magic, stealth, and the fighting/mission experience to go along with it.
Oh gosh, Silver's powers actually did something of value instead of making life hell for everyone.
And now Naugus is up against the Elias and co. Goody.
SU > Sonic X > Knuckles.
I dunno. Last issue was super-awesome, but first issues in an arc are always supposed to set things up. Shard is really good, so I'm looking forward to seeing more of him.
Alright, I know what's happening because Sonic and the previous SU arc dealt with this stuff, but sometimes in media res doesn't work very well.
I recognize that Larry guy but I'm not sure where I remember him from.
Shard is pretty awesome and snarky. There's something about SU that makes the robots in the series pretty good.
Oh lord what attracts Silver to ruins so? Well, at least they're in Windy Valley and not Dusty Desert. D:
The Death Trap leading to a death trap line was pretty good.
Silver, why do you try so hard? Guys, why is this stealth team not so stealthy? They're so terribad.
When did Geoffrey get so cool? He's got magic, stealth, and the fighting/mission experience to go along with it.
Oh gosh, Silver's powers actually did something of value instead of making life hell for everyone.
And now Naugus is up against the Elias and co. Goody.
SU > Sonic X > Knuckles.
I dunno. Last issue was super-awesome, but first issues in an arc are always supposed to set things up. Shard is really good, so I'm looking forward to seeing more of him.
Mega Man #14
Harvey Greenleaf is here with a VISION.
So the third page talks about the Asimov laws of robotics, obviously being a part of the Spiritus Ex Machina arc. Let's review: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
There's a little portion in here where Mega Man acknowledges that he's simply powerless unless he's given a mission by a human (Dr. Light), or if he has to protect another. In this manner, he acknowledges somewhat that he's merely a tool to suit the needs of others. This kind of goes back to the previous issue with the AI debates. How do robots think? Do they even think? Do they even feel? Are they merely tools for society?
But it somewhat contrasts with what happens on the next page with Kalinka and Roll, where Kalinka's crying for her father/inventor. In this way, the robots are also kind of like children (which is what Dr. Light thinks of Rock and Roll -- as his own family). Robots are not merely tools, but instead they're people.
And now we're back to the Amazon with Wily. (Hahahaha, all of the reference back to dialogue bits are now advertisements for things about to go on sale). We're really setting up for Super Adventure Rockman now! Quick Man is back.
And now we're back to the convention center where there's another little thing about robot sentience and following protocols. I can't help but to feel like the Emerald Spears are being rather cruel. It's interesting to see Elec Man being more diplomatic about the situation than the humans. But this is likely because their existence was based around orders and protocols.
We meet the fellow, Xander, who's probably behind all this. Muttering about how robots made him lose his eye. He wants the scientists eliminated with the robots because then research would be set back for decades! Gwahahahahaha! *ahem* But it explores another issue of brute force and some form of ...reasoning... through re-education or brainwashing or some nonsense. The eyepatch fella seems to be all about brute force here to get rid of all the sheeple!
The next few pages deal with how different Quake Woman is from Elec Man, Rockman, and Pharaoh Man because she just can't worry at all. I would imagine that she's speaking slightly monotone. Kind of weird. If she can't worry, she must have some sort of disconnect socially. I wonder if any repercussions would come about from this. Again, it plays into the question of what purpose do robots serve? Are they tools? How advanced should their AI be? Do we want to interact with them on our personal level? This is the sort of debate that's doing on in engineering and AI fields right now, so it's interesting that the debate is being carried out here.
"Are you watching a Youtoo video?"
So now Wily's recruited Heat Man to illuminate his surroundings. And Flash Man's here too. They found another robot and Quick Man wants to hook him up with Flash Man. Oh dear. We also get to see Magnet Man who mentions "Ra-Moon".
Switch back to the convention centre. It's nice that Rock looks like a kid. That crazy robot dog's chasing him around to dupe some guards.
But back to the debate. Greenfield puts forth that giving robots personalities is just a falsity of nature. It's arrogant. But Light reasons that it's a bit like putting a reflection of humanity within a robot (hrmmm... I have a thought about this, and it's interesting that Flynn's bringing this up--in one way, Light is right, and in another, he's bringing up something rather controversial). Greenfield brings up the six Robot Masters who turned evil at the hands of Dr Wily, but also wonders why scientists would want to give that sort of freedom of choice (ex: do good or bad things) to robots? Light notes that not all robots are the same--Mega Man made the choice to fight for peace within the limits of his programming.
Xander wants to blow everyone up.
And he kicks Greenfield in the face. And now he's in charge. LOL.
So the third page talks about the Asimov laws of robotics, obviously being a part of the Spiritus Ex Machina arc. Let's review: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.
There's a little portion in here where Mega Man acknowledges that he's simply powerless unless he's given a mission by a human (Dr. Light), or if he has to protect another. In this manner, he acknowledges somewhat that he's merely a tool to suit the needs of others. This kind of goes back to the previous issue with the AI debates. How do robots think? Do they even think? Do they even feel? Are they merely tools for society?
But it somewhat contrasts with what happens on the next page with Kalinka and Roll, where Kalinka's crying for her father/inventor. In this way, the robots are also kind of like children (which is what Dr. Light thinks of Rock and Roll -- as his own family). Robots are not merely tools, but instead they're people.
And now we're back to the Amazon with Wily. (Hahahaha, all of the reference back to dialogue bits are now advertisements for things about to go on sale). We're really setting up for Super Adventure Rockman now! Quick Man is back.
And now we're back to the convention center where there's another little thing about robot sentience and following protocols. I can't help but to feel like the Emerald Spears are being rather cruel. It's interesting to see Elec Man being more diplomatic about the situation than the humans. But this is likely because their existence was based around orders and protocols.
We meet the fellow, Xander, who's probably behind all this. Muttering about how robots made him lose his eye. He wants the scientists eliminated with the robots because then research would be set back for decades! Gwahahahahaha! *ahem* But it explores another issue of brute force and some form of ...reasoning... through re-education or brainwashing or some nonsense. The eyepatch fella seems to be all about brute force here to get rid of all the sheeple!
The next few pages deal with how different Quake Woman is from Elec Man, Rockman, and Pharaoh Man because she just can't worry at all. I would imagine that she's speaking slightly monotone. Kind of weird. If she can't worry, she must have some sort of disconnect socially. I wonder if any repercussions would come about from this. Again, it plays into the question of what purpose do robots serve? Are they tools? How advanced should their AI be? Do we want to interact with them on our personal level? This is the sort of debate that's doing on in engineering and AI fields right now, so it's interesting that the debate is being carried out here.
"Are you watching a Youtoo video?"
So now Wily's recruited Heat Man to illuminate his surroundings. And Flash Man's here too. They found another robot and Quick Man wants to hook him up with Flash Man. Oh dear. We also get to see Magnet Man who mentions "Ra-Moon".
Switch back to the convention centre. It's nice that Rock looks like a kid. That crazy robot dog's chasing him around to dupe some guards.
But back to the debate. Greenfield puts forth that giving robots personalities is just a falsity of nature. It's arrogant. But Light reasons that it's a bit like putting a reflection of humanity within a robot (hrmmm... I have a thought about this, and it's interesting that Flynn's bringing this up--in one way, Light is right, and in another, he's bringing up something rather controversial). Greenfield brings up the six Robot Masters who turned evil at the hands of Dr Wily, but also wonders why scientists would want to give that sort of freedom of choice (ex: do good or bad things) to robots? Light notes that not all robots are the same--Mega Man made the choice to fight for peace within the limits of his programming.
Xander wants to blow everyone up.
And he kicks Greenfield in the face. And now he's in charge. LOL.
Liked this issue a lot. Not a lot of action, but the dialogue was fun.
I think I might be picking up the most recent Sonic issue tomorrow. Hopefully.
Late 2012 early 2013.
that's too long
can't they just rush it for the holiday?
What's the worst that could happen?!
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
We can have the sequel to the Sonic 2006 LP!
And more people ranting on a YouTube video that Sega1991 would probably make.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Sonic Blast remake and Sonic Labyrinth HD coming your way
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Something on the WiiU next spring, and a full mainline game on next-generation hardware, so late 2013 early 2014.
Seven Force
Banned
(Finally) started reading Sonic Universe. Nice to know where that hilarious panel of Shadow came from now.
I don't have #238 in hand yet, but apparently it fills in most of the gaps that this issue didn't bother filling in.
Every once in a while Yardley goes for pure expressiveness over staying on model, and it's always great.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I'm itching to find out how a Sonic game on WiiU would control like. I look at Rayman Legends and I sort of want something like that out of a Sonic game...
I just read your impressions and
I knew I recognized Larry from somewhere else. I didn't think it was that long ago, though. And Shard is the original Metal Sonic? I should go back and re-read the Chaotix Adaptation. It should be in my stack somewhere... now that you mention it, he does look like the Metal Sonic from Rivals.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
In a better world they would've held off doing anything called Sonic 4 until after Generations happened and after the success of the game branched Sonic off successfully into a 'classic' numbered series and a 'modern' series which maybe continued the Adventure series, like the different versions of Mega Man they had running at the same time.
Also while those 'leaks' from a few months ago could easily be bullshit, if Generations is indeed getting a few DLC zones that could be what SEGA releases these holidays to tide people over before a major new announcement.
Also while those 'leaks' from a few months ago could easily be bullshit, if Generations is indeed getting a few DLC zones that could be what SEGA releases these holidays to tide people over before a major new announcement.
SolidSnakex
Member
Professor Beef
Banned
Hello the Kitty
Seven Force
Banned
Well, read up to Universe #22 since that's all I was able to procure from a relative for the time being (No idea how to get any of the older issues for myself at the moment)
Omega is the best goddamned thing about this comic so far :lol
Omega is the best goddamned thing about this comic so far :lol
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I want that plushie! It looks so cute and cuddly~
btw, it was Nocturnowl's birthday yesterday, so happy belated to him.
btw, it was Nocturnowl's birthday yesterday, so happy belated to him.
I want that plushie! It looks so cute and cuddly~
btw, it was Nocturnowl's birthday yesterday, so happy belated to him.
That cake is still hilarious to this day.
And happy birthday to Nocturnowl, even if I don't know him too well.
You might be mixing him up with Lightning Lynx. Or I could be forgetting a later appearance, but the Substitute Freedom Fighters had a tendency to show up without him.
As for Shard, yeah. He's technically the second one in the series, after... #9's Pseudo Sonic, but #25/Chaotix/#86-87 are all the same basic robot. The last one is the most important one with regards to Shard by a long shot, but I'm really curious to see if either of his prior appearances are mentioned. He's currently working for the SFF, but strictly speaking I don't think he has any real ties binding him there, so he's on a very short list of completely unaligned free agents in the series (the only other ones coming to mind straight off the top of my head being Nack, Bean, and Bark). His motivations going forward could be anything.
As for Shard, yeah. He's technically the second one in the series, after... #9's Pseudo Sonic, but #25/Chaotix/#86-87 are all the same basic robot. The last one is the most important one with regards to Shard by a long shot, but I'm really curious to see if either of his prior appearances are mentioned. He's currently working for the SFF, but strictly speaking I don't think he has any real ties binding him there, so he's on a very short list of completely unaligned free agents in the series (the only other ones coming to mind straight off the top of my head being Nack, Bean, and Bark). His motivations going forward could be anything.
They're steadily releasing back issues as trade paperback volumes on an arc-by-arc basis, which is a big part of why they like the four-issue story format.
And yeah, the series always needs more of its funny robots.
why is this a thing
Professor Beef
Banned
Happy late Birthday, Nocturnowl! Better late then never!
Seven Force
Banned
Happy belated birthday, Nocturnowl!
I read them on iOS. All of Sonic Universe seems to be on there.
Man, I need to catch up..
Nocturnowl
Member
btw, it was Nocturnowl's birthday yesterday, so happy belated to him.
That cake is still hilarious to this day.
And happy birthday to Nocturnowl, even if I don't know him too well.
Hooray, it's like having a second birthday the day after my actual birthday!
Oh boy a present and it has my name on it....ARRRRRGH!
Hot Coldman
Banned
I want that plushie! It looks so cute and cuddly~
btw, it was Nocturnowl's birthday yesterday, so happy belated to him.
Nice choice of pic. "Happy birthdaGOD IS DEAD"
More promo-art here:
http://kotaku.com/5924711/sonic-and...first-time-ever-in-an-archie-comics-crossover
I swear, this has to be made just for me. Sonic 2 and Mega Man 2 are my all time two favorite games, let alone being my favorite franchises (along with Pokémon). The only way it could get any better was if it broke into an epic Pokémon battle using my favorite 'mons.
I would pay ridiculous money for 2D cross over game, though I have no clue how that would even work.
RobbieNick
Junior Member
This year we have....
Sonic 4: episode 2
Sonic Adventure 2 HD in October
Sonic and All Stars Transformed in November
Frankly, Sonic Team taking their time with a new Sonic game is a very GOOD thing if you ask me.
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