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I dug this up from my 2013 last.fm "sidebar" images. Somehow, I got the bright idea to turn Shougo's dog into doge, which spawned this abomination.

Hi guys! So considering this is going to be the year of Virtual Reality headsets, I feel inclined to go ahead and start a thread. (I was initially hesitant since I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with this platform, but it's been such a huge topic in tech news.) While I haven't messed with Oculus' first and second development kits, I have owned the Innovator Edition of Gear VR for almost a year now. It's served as one of my main media-consumption devices since I use it to watch videos (anime, 3D movies, etc.), play VR games, and use a plethora of apps. Even using a roundabout process, I've also managed to use it with PC games like Portal 2 (via nvidia gamestream and tridef). Here is just a small example showing Oculus Video on GVR (previously known as Oculus Cinema) playing a DIV MV. (Keep in mind I was streaming this over wifi, so there's jitters here and there): --- Now, this year (and the following) with the HTC Vive, Oculus CE, Razer OSVR, Playsation VR, and other upcoming headsets, there is going to be this "VR War" that is almost reminiscent of the late 80's - early 90's console war. Each headset has different specs and different content that aren't necessarily cross-compatible. Companies are going to butt heads when it comes to price point, FOV, PPI, etc. when it comes to their releases and iterations. Has anyone else had experiences (or lack of) with Virtual Reality and want to offer their thoughts/predictions? If you're intending to purchase one in the future what type of content would you like to see? Edit: I think I've covered enough. I also forgot to mention that Gear VR is for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and is part of Samsung's mobile VR lineup (including the Galaxy S6 and Note 5 in all of their varieties.) So far there are mostly desktop VR headsets that try and allow for more mobility. Mobile VR like what I have (targeted toward more "casual" consumers), has started to become a focus since you don't have to necessarily be in one spot. There's also augmented reality like Microsoft's Holo lens, but that's in its early stages.

Well, last season to me was really disappointing. I only finished Gakusen Toshi Asterisk, which ended on an overwhelming meh. Rakudai, for the most part, was leaving me with the same vibes so I have it stalled (much better than Asterisk though.) I think most of the shows left everyone on a sour note. (I'm not feeling these battle harem plots recently :/...) In regards to this season, the adaptations of Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! and Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut are airing. Since I'm reading both, I'll probably pick them up a couple episodes in. Dagashi Kashi and Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm this season are a bit of a refresher. I've been reading Dagashi Kashi, and the tsukkomi/boke roles between "Coconuts" and Hotaru are great. Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm is the second sprite VN adaptation that's been put out there, and I liked the environment of KoiChoco so I'll probably stick with this one. Mami Kawada and Ray are doing the OP and ED, respectively, which are both amazing. I might pick up what P.A works is doing and Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. Joshiraku was a rakugo-based anime, but I think it also bounced a lot between that and a "cute girls doing cute things"/comedic premise. I'll probably like something a bit more serious for a change.

Not the strongest chorus, but hot damn those harsh vocals. Edit: I can't believe I'm getting my latest genuine "-core" fix from only giru and coldrain recently. (as for the past month or so) Sumerian and Rise need to step up, Nippon revolution.

When it comes down to strictly streaming, I use a combination of Apple Music JP on Itunes (get Danger Crue and BP stuff on midnight of release), Youtube (usu. if I'm feeling lazy), and Google Music (which houses my entire library on the go). Last.fm has always been a fustercluck (refuse to scrobble Ipod Classic -> terrible site update/slow as all hell). I deleted my old account to change usernames to my current one, but now I don't use my new one (which is my name on here btw). I created a couple band pages and and submitted a bunch of artwork which I found satisfaction in, but I miss the old site and how responsive, customizable... Eh, If I'm going to express my sentiments I should probably do that on the "en memoriam" thread.

翔ベナイ鳥 and NOSTALGIA were godly. My interest has been piqued (hopefully they've retained their sound).

I wouldn't go as far as saying he was entirely useless, but I always wondered why he would never appear in any furitsuke instructionals or any of the specials for that matter... On a side note, that live DVD I can say with 80% certainty will be their AKASAKABLITZ oneman final from 10/25 since the one on Mercari is 9/28.

I literally have the obi covering the lower fourth of the cover in my CD wallet... *screams internally*

Exactly this. I'm not entirely informed about the nitty-gritty aspects on the production side of many "electronic" genres, but the synth in "SECRET" + B-sides of "Ikenai Kiss" def. lacked depth/substance. It's like some default space noises from FLS or something; however, I have a feeling that this could be attributed to the bands recent venture into "EDM" (in particular) and them trying to push those types of tracks out there. Liking the overall sound/melodies of their last single and having listened to cheap synth from certain crustacean-based "-core" bands in the past *shamefully rolls eyes* has allowed me to overlook the flaws. Hopefully with time they'll get better at this, particularly with their upcoming mini-album. On a side note, what is up with that weird sounding dubstep that comes out of Japan with literally no bass. Usually in the U.S it's absolute overkill/grating, but it seems flip-flopped over there. (I actually find slightly less bass more tolerable, it's just interesting to me.)

While I didn't care for their dubstep infusion in SECRET, Ikenai Kiss completely blew me away. I enjoyed their old sound, but I think the band has finally found their element. I didn't know what this forum's response was at the time, but I'm curious if there was a similar reaction when xTRiPx transitioned into their "Free Style Anthem"/Electronic Rap Rock stage (esp. with Astrovibes and double). Personally, I'm shaking in my boots with excitement. If this mini is what I think it's going to be.... Oh lawd...

Phew, so I guess I'm dual majoring in Geo (BSc) w/ focus in GIS and Japanese (BA). I finished minor reqs for bio and gen ed two semesters ago, but I felt like I was hitting a dead end with Biology. It's possible that I might spend an extra semester and some summer classes, but I love what I'm doing now. Currently taking my 4th semester of Japanese, so I just need to take 3 more classes (two over the summer) and a JLPT prep class. Need to step up my kanji game though. I only know most of the Genki I + II ones, but I'll try and pick up more Joyou Kanji via self-study/memorization.

Sweet that they're including the 9/28 live for Type D. I got the DVD & Happiness single as part of live goods at their Halloween live, but they must have been quite limited (I would expect more on auction). I will have to warn those getting the Type D version (particularly for the DVD) that after the first song, the audio quality takes a plunge. In this preview it looks like they fixed the mix to emphasize Sena's vocals, which sounds somewhat better.

T_T LOG confuses me. I loved their first two singles -> didn't like their stuff on/repped by B.P -> I really like their anfiel cover. Now they're disbanding in 2 months *sniff*

Woah, they have an awesome flumpool/indie/soft-rock feel. The treble-y sections (cymbals) and the vocals are a tad high in the mix at certain times, but other than that I'm pretty stoked!

Currently playing : Taiko no Tatsujin V Version (almost everyday) Project Diva F Second (on and off) Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax: Ignition [Vita] (Emi is my main) A Hat in Time (beta ver.) Land's End and Esper for Gear VR [Really just messing around in the latter two since they're fairly quick to complete] It's pretty surprising that I'm actually playing more than one game for once. Typically not a heavy gamer outside of retro stuffs & rhythm games. Since visual novels are also technically games, I'm additionally going through Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate since it's been recently translated into English. I could probably play more VNs with my Kanji dict. at hand (or VNR), but English makes the 50+ hours of game time much less painful. [Does anyone still play Maplestory? I haven't touched the OG game in 8 years and private servers in 5. I'd probably get addicted again if I made a new acc. o_o]

A Powerball lottery ticket because maybe if I win I can buy all rarez and reenact that scene in "The Hobbit" when Smaug rises out of the gold (except with CD cases). Then I can proceed to chase irl hobbit after he tries to steal maximum 10/10 glowy rarez. ...I didn't match any numbers though D: ... In other news, I bought some neato caffeinated shaving cream and some stuff on Like an Edison/ZEAL LINK (anfiel - LUNAR PHASE (both types) and lost world's first mini)

Finished watching the sit-down discussion between Obama and Anderson Cooper along with members from the audience with varying backgrounds/opinions. An hour and fifteen minutes of decent, worthwhile discussion that further outlines and reiterates the president's strategy and purpose behind his executive orders to mitigate gun violence. Increased funding to ATF agents, cracking down on the gun show loophole, and especially conducting more expansive/thorough background checks are perfectly reasonable. Individuals from both sides asked reasonable questions which were met with very reasonable answers by our president. Immediately after this peaceful and informative back-and-forth I started to switch to other "news networks"... There's suddenly this explosion of anger that nothing was clear-cut and "Obama is going to take our guns away!". What. AHHHHH! I can't wrap my head around the individuals who somehow watched this discussion and still refuse to accept these incremental changes to mitigate gun violence. He LITERALLY repeated over and over that he wasn't going to hinder the public's legal access to guns, yet somehow these conspiracy theorist nutjobs think he's STILL trying to instill some sort of "totalitarianism" in our government. Are these people deaf?! I shouldn't be surprised with inflammatory rhetoric like this on the news, but COME ON. You're killing me...

You can revert to your previous operating system if you upgraded straight from 7 to 10 (Update & Security -> Recovery). Pertaining to looks, I would tend to agree with JukaForever's statement in that 10 aesthetically is not too far off from 7 (unless you were ricing the hell out of it). I use Rainmeter and Fences with 10 and I'm pretty content (since in my situation my laptop started out with Win . Other than that, you're pretty much out of luck doing anything more extensive at the moment.

I thought of making a thread like this for Tai-pop a while back, but I felt that it might of been a bit niche (underestimated that, lol). Like others, I've only dabbled in the genre since my only gateways were F4 when Meteor Rain/Garden aired ages go and Crowd Lu's Vitas shenanigans (both artists included below). A couple of my Tai-pop/C-pop favorites: (btw, Crowd Lu is amazing, check out "100 ways for living", one of my fav. albums) (God... F4 those sexy bastards. Great music too.) Edit: Wow, I absolutely love Kimberley's voice. Thanks beni!

I'm the type of person who attacks Christmas wrapping like a cat to a scratch post. So no, I don't have any unopened releases. For the most part, most of my CDs are not even in their cases since I've managed to fit them all into my CD wallets. I digress... While stuff like this is really subjective, I personally find it wishful thinking to expect (most) CDs to drastically increase in value later in life (with the sole purpose of reselling). CDs are what I foresee to be the last physical medium that'll exist for music before we go completely digital (viability of storing lossless files w/ inc. storage), and currently they're everywhere. Vinyl has had it's appeal with analog sound reproduction and "aesthetic", but other than live-limited/rare releases/flat-transfers I can't find the collectibility of "run-of the mill" CDs aside from a personal-collection standpoint. However, the art and booklets (+ obis) could be valuable themselves (?), and CDs have a drastically longer life span than the cassette keeping them "functional"... *rant* *rant* *rant*. Who knows, lol. I could be very wrong. I'm not entirely versed with CD collecting, so I apologize if I come off as ignorant on the subject. [if there's any expansion on this topic for any reason, I wouldn't do it here. Maybe a separate thread could be made (or it already exists).]