Massively Multiplayer: Gaming In The New Millennium

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But while FOX was lowering the bar in terms of reality TV, they were raising it with their new hit sci-fi show Firefly. Joss Whedon's follow-up to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Whedon was given a big budget and a big advertising push by Fox, hoping to cash in on the cult success of Buffy. The big advertising push, including the series' debut right after the Super Bowl, made it the biggest premiere for a sci-fi show ever, and though the ratings declined over the course of the season, the show still did well enough for a top 25 berth and an easy renewal. Starring relative newcomer Nolan North (whose previous live action roles included mostly soap operas and who had done some video game and cartoon voice acting beforehand) in the starring role as Malcolm Reynolds, and taking place in the late 22nd Century, Firefly follows the exploits of a ragtag bunch of space pioneers as they try to carve out a living in a harsh and unforgiving universe. Like Buffy before it, Firefly immediately cultivated an enormous fan following, and looks to be one of Fox's top drama series going forward.
Who the fuck is Nolan North?! Hang on...*looks him up*
Alright, I'd probably recognize his voice, but his only live-action role that I've even seen would've been his one episode of Rizzoli & Isles.
Also I see butterflies have affected the show itself with the setting being the 22nd century instead of being closer to the 28th, and the crew of Serenity being pioneers instead of outlaws. Does the show actually take place during the exodus from Earth-that-was instead of after the settlement in the new system?

Johnny Gilbert: THIS IS JEOPARDY! Please welcome today's contestants.

A high school principal from Joliet, Illinois... Edward Canning.

A construction project manager from Parker, Pennsylvania... Jacob MacGregor.

And our returning champion, a paralegal from Glendale, Arizona... Stephenie Meyer, whose 61-day cash winnings total $1,790,216 dollars. *Stephenie just smiles a huge smile* And now here is the host of Jeopardy, Alex Trebek!

Alex Trebek: Thank you Johnny Gilbert, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our program. And as you can see, our returning champion Stephenie is still on her amazing run, 61 days and it seems there is no twilight in sight for her winning streak. But on this, the day of the new moon, can our challengers eclipse the greatest Jeopardy champion of all time? Let's find out and we'll start with these categories for our first round of play.

-from the introduction to Jeopardy! on May 19, 2004
I see what you did there. And you should be ashamed of yourself. :p
 
I didn't notice that till you pointed it out, Roger; that's a good trick RySenkari did...

What's Robert Pattinson up to...
 
e of Rizzoli & Isles.
Also I see butterflies have affected the show itself with the setting being the 22nd century instead of being closer to the 28th, and the crew of Serenity being pioneers instead of outlaws. Does the show actually take place during the exodus from Earth-that-was instead of after the settlement in the new system?

Yes and yes.
 
CNN's the Nineties episodes ITTL (my view):
The first and second episodes would remain largely unchanged from OTL, since they focus on TV and the Clinton administration (though the TV one would have a minute or two dedicated to GameTV, as stated, with likely interviews from the TV hosts.
For the third episode, it could be more of a focus on social issues, minus the OJ and Matthew Shepard cases
The fourth episode would be international-based, and would have some focus on the terrorist attacks in Africa
The fifth episode would focus on famous crimes of the 1990s, like the OJ Simpson murder-suicide, the Atlanta Olympic bombing, the Andre Rison case, Columbine (with Polly Klass likely making an appearance), and Andrew Cunanan's rampage
The sixth episode would focus on technology, including a focus on video games (which might have its own episode, IMO)
The seventh episode would focus on music, and Selena, Kurt Cobain, Tupac, and Biggie would be featured

Just my .02.
 
Super Smash Bros. 2 came out in late 2002 and had 28 fighters:

Ash Beckland
Bowser
Captain Falcon
Cless Alvein
Cloud
Donkey Kong
Dr. Mario
Feraligatr
Fox
Ganondorf
Ice Climbers
Kirby
Link
Luigi
Mario
Marth
Ness
Peach
Pikachu
Rebecca
Samus
Shad
Shirei
Simon Belmont
Solid Snake
Woofle
Yoshi
Zelda

Clash revealed six new fighters at E3, and the game will have around 40 fighters in all. I can already tell you that at least one fighter from SSB2 won't be returning for Clash, so we'll have at least 13 new fighters in the game.

I'm guessing Roy, unless Fire emblem and Fire emblem the Binding Blade came out around this time like OTL - which I hope they did, perhaps with a generational mechanic like OTL Awakening.

In which case... not sure who would be cut.
 
I see what you did there. And you should be ashamed of yourself. :p
Holy fuck I just realized that.

Also, since it's been a while since a TTL quote has been made:

Windex20 said:
I don't know what offends me more:

The fact that, instead of having Meyers become rich from Jeopardy, you have her become rich from shitty vampire books.

Or the fact that Fifty Shades of Grey is a thing that you decided needed to exist in this timeline. Seriously, "His erection springs free. Holy cow!" is the dumbest fucking thing I have ever goddamn read.
 
Windex23 said:
I don't know what offends me more:

The fact that, instead of having Meyers become rich from Jeopardy, you have her become rich from shitty vampire books.

Or the fact that Fifty Shades of Grey is a thing that you decided needed to exist in this timeline. Seriously, "His erection springs free. Holy cow!" is the dumbest fucking thing I have ever goddamn read.

Paradox-full said:
I think my brain just melted when I read that. Shame on you, Ry. Shame. On. You. Now, if all y'all don't mind, Imma go get medical assistance because brain not working good.
 
Windex23 said:
I don't know what offends me more:

The fact that, instead of having Meyers become rich from Jeopardy, you have her become rich from shitty vampire books.

Or the fact that Fifty Shades of Grey is a thing that you decided needed to exist in this timeline. Seriously, "His erection springs free. Holy cow!" is the dumbest fucking thing I have ever goddamn read.

Paradox-full said:
I think my brain just melted when I read that. Shame on you, Ry. Shame. On. You. Now, if all y'all don't mind, Imma go get medical assistance because brain not working good.

GreatEmancipator1865 said:
But you guys gotta admit that the book with Abe Lincoln fighting vampires sounds pretty sweet.
 
Holy fuck I just realized that.

Also, since it's been a while since a TTL quote has been made:

Thanks, it was a bolt from the blue and you can thank Roger for causing it.
You're welcome! :coldsweat::closedeyesmile:
Also you're right, it has been awhile since our last crossover with Game Over.

Windex20 said:
I don't know what offends me more:
The fact that, instead of having Meyers become rich from Jeopardy, you have her become rich from shitty vampire books.
Or the fact that Fifty Shades of Grey is a thing that you decided needed to exist in this timeline. Seriously, "His erection springs free. Holy cow!" is the dumbest fucking thing I have ever goddamn read.
Roger Renegade said:
In the immortal words of Clark W. Grizwold: "HALLELUIA! HOLY SHIT! Where's the Tylenol?!" Although in my case it'd be Aleve and bottle of whatever Brain Bleach is nearby.
Good god y'all, and people bitched about Anne Rice being the death of good vampire fiction! And I know we usually love all the detail you put into your updates, but FOR CHRIST'S SAKE WOULD IT HAVE KILLED YOU TO SPARE US THE FIVE EXCERPTS FOR FIFTY SHADES OF GREY?!? MY BRAIN CAN NEVER UNSEE THAT!!!!
 
Roger Renegade said:
In the immortal words of Clark W. Grizwold: "HALLELUIA! HOLY SHIT! Where's the Tylenol?!" Although in my case it'd be Aleve and bottle of whatever Brain Bleach is nearby.
Good god y'all, and people bitched about Anne Rice being the death of good vampire fiction! And I know we usually love all the detail you put into your updates, but FOR CHRIST'S SAKE WOULD IT HAVE KILLED YOU TO SPARE US THE FIVE EXCERPTS FOR FIFTY SHADES OF GREY?!? MY BRAIN CAN NEVER UNSEE THAT!!!!

GreatEmancipator1865 said:
It's a shitty fanfic of an already shitty series that somehow got an actual publisher behind it. You know what'd make it even worse? If Nivek and Ry decide it needs sequels. Or a film.
 

BP Booker

Banned
Hopefully Mrs Meyer writtes a higer quality series for teens to enjoy. You you its nice when a series captures the imagination of people like that. I just wish iuts had been... ahem, better.

Hoorah for Firefly!

You know I had forgotten about the Sexual misconduct of Donald Trump, I know right? Theres just so much and its all so awful. I still remember him mocking that disabled reporter in a rally, which in my opinion was the most hidious thing I have EVER seen in politics!

Disney till owns ABC right?
 

BP Booker

Banned
Yes. Once Upon A TIme still exists, in fact, with a TRON episode directed by James Rolfe of all people!

Oh yeah I forgot, wonder how that would fit in with thast Into the Woods vibe they had going on...

So dies Disney own the Muppets? I know this is the second time Ive asked this, and Im sorry I keep asking things things that are not related to games but I MUST know the fate of Kermit
 
So dies Disney own the Muppets? I know this is the second time Ive asked this, and Im sorry I keep asking things things that are not related to games but I MUST know the fate of Kermit

Unless Nivek and Ry have nixed the idea since I floated it, Disney owns The Jim Henson Company lock, stock, and barrel ITTL. I mentioned this in the first half of the Zelda cartoon series post from way back when.
 
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