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The Final Network

by Hedgehog
3/23/2003
There's no easy way to ever say what I have to say XBOX365 so I'm just gonna come out and say it. This will be the last Hedgehog Network on this site. I don't want you to think that my leaving has anything to do with the XBOX365 community however. As a show that there is no hard feelings, here's the last round of Hedgehog rumors. For old time sake, here we go!

Microsoft Kicks N While It's Down! It's no secret that Nintendo's Gamecube is floundering in Europe,and with support for the system waning you can bet old Bill wants to capitalize on it. Microsoft seems to be looking at increasing both marketing and punlicity events in the UK and Europe in hopes of driving Nintendo completely out of Europe. The recent XBOX Live European launch coupled with new European titles like Yager, and Moto GP 2 are going to be pumped up in hopes of putting the finishing moves on the Cube.
The Hedgehog's Take- Cube crushed XBOX in Japan, it seems only right that MS returns the favor.

Some Visible Content, for an Invisible War Deus Ex 2: Invisible War will never have any online gameplay but like Microsoft has been saying any game can have downloads! Things are looking up then for are new character Alex D, as Ion will be providing the XBOX version of DX2 with some XBOX Live goodies. No knowledge of what exactly these goodies will be but we can probably expect things like side quests, new biomods,and, items to be the primary suspects.
The Hedgehog's Take- PC port or not it's a crime for nay XBOX owner not to be excited about this game!

Rare Goes the Distance For E3 When it comes to game delays, Rare is right up there with Duke Nukem "Whenever"! Still, maybe the change in management has changed all that! Some sources at Microsoft are saying that all FIVE of Rares initial XBOX titles will be shown at this years E3. Even better is that three of them might be playable and shipping this year! It all seems pretty farfetched, but then again, so did Mario with a watergun!
The Hedgehog's Take- Rares only revealed two games so far. Mutant bird/bear and deranged squirrel still MIA!

The Future of Live, Today! Lives subscribers waiting to see what Microsoft has in store for us next needn't wait much longer! My sources state that our buddy J Allard will be talking heavily about the future of Live at this years E3. Some of the new features he's likely to cover our: Premium subscription content, Community game lounges, Cellular phone connectivity, and Internet conectivity. While I can't place a promise seal on any of those I can guarentee that XBOX Lives new subscription fees will be talked about!
The Hedgehog's Take Nothing in life is free, no matter how much we b*tch about it in the forums!

I want to thank everyone for supporting me on XBOX365 throughout the past year. So for the last time, this is Hedgehog Boy, and I'm Up, Over, and GOOOOO00000ooooone!



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CodyM
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Posted 3/23/2003
I don´t know what to say Hedge,

I always loved reading your column. As much as I liked to contribute to it as well. I will miss you. You will be sorely missed here. What ever remains for you in the future, good luck buddy.

Cody



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MooVAC
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Posted 3/23/2003
No hedga stay
settle your differences..
where will you go
tell us that at least
so we can visit
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Tails
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Posted 3/23/2003
This is a sad day for me. You are one of the people that influanced me to keep on comming to Xbox365 and stuff. I can not beleve you´re leaving. I never thought you would ever go away from 365.
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M.I.N.D
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Posted 3/23/2003
Goodbye xbox365... hello xboxactive.com!!! Sorry, but hedge was the last straw keeping me coming to this site. Later.
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XTCEE
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Posted 3/23/2003
as long as the weekly rumors are at xboxactive.com, it´s all good...
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Maverick
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Posted 3/23/2003
So long as the forums are around I´ll be staying... they have the best people with the best stories/news/links
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Talk to me Goose!


nommic
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Posted 3/23/2003
Damn. I guess I´ll have to add xboxactive.com to my Bookmarks.

Keep up the good work xbox365, and I hope to see hedgy around at the new site.
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Grampa Game
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Posted 3/23/2003
So-long Hegmon,..WE Hardly Knew Ye...Hope they have a spell checker at Xbox Actives(lol)...I have to admit though, Xbox Actives is a sweet site...and their news is some of the most current.(hope you got a raise too).

Good story regarding M$ exploiting the GC´s faltering position in Europe...They say a shark can smell one drop of blood, hundreds of feet away. Why should M$ be any different?
(This is WAR!)

And I´m glad to see M$ continuing to upgrade the XBL experience.(but could we Update Halo 2 any quicker?)
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this bothers me
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Posted 3/23/2003
you and this weekly article are the only reason i came to this site. this is really bothersome. i guess i have to find a new place for the rumors ? or where are you going?
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Hedgy need a spellcheckeeeeer
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Posted 3/23/2003
damn man, ur spelling has gone downhill recently hedgey. hit the F7 button eh?
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Triforce
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Posted 3/24/2003
Can´t say I´ll miss you. You´re as much of a cock sucker as tanmeatloaf was, spewing nothing but crap and rumors and anti Nintendo jizz. Good riddance, fanboy.
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XBA Sux
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Posted 3/24/2003
I checked it out, dude what are u thinking - it sucks... well, it´s not good.
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TFC’s:Men Hunter
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Posted 3/24/2003
I cant believe it Hedgehog Boy.
**This is really a sad news to me**

(*.*)

I been reading your post since you @!*% came in to 365.
I had read all your articals.You was 1 of the few real wrighters I have seen in the gaming industry.You were always straight to the point, and said things how they are unlike on other sites.Its a little wierd how all the real people that post artical here, are living 365.@!*% to leve was "The Old Jedi", and now its you.Thats with-out mentioning Tanmeatloaf & Antwain.I guess the said its true after all: -->All Things Must Come To An End<-- :even if its good.I hope ELIZABETH365,JASON365 and PAUL365 doesnt leve us too.Oh well, I´ll always remember you my budy.I hope you remember me too, since the day we @!*% seen our post.When you was just a regular poster on XBOX365, and still sneeked in here and post unknown dayly rumers.I said to you::: [´BOY...I like your style´]..you should be working for this site".I hope we get more real people like you on 365, or alse ill might stop posting too.**Good bye HEDGEHOG MAN** and i´ll miss your articals....


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>[ONLY ON HEDGEHOG BOY 365]<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<.
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Takerofsouls
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Posted 3/24/2003
Bye hedge.
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Varcas
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Posted 3/24/2003
Sorry to see you go mate, the site will not be the same without you :( I suppose I´ll just have to look at XBOXActive.com then....
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crow t robot
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Posted 3/24/2003
I sure have enjoyed reading your columns hedgy,sad to see you go,but good luck with all your future endeavors!
see-ya
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Magicdog
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Posted 3/24/2003
I cant understand how they can let you go and keep morons like CHAD!!!!!!!!!!! Your column was the best part of this site!!! Im not going to come to this site anymore! They may as well make it a P/S2 site since they got nothing but P/S2 lovers running it any way!! There are a lot of good sites out there,and I,and many others sure hope you land on one!! Good Luck Hedge we know you´ll do alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Xeph
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Posted 3/24/2003
What took you so long? ;)

See ya, hedge. From both X365 and Xforce. Its been real.
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this suxs
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Posted 3/24/2003
now we have to wait 6 weeks for an updated article on this site. absolutely sux.
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Brujo
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Posted 3/24/2003
Bye Hedgehog. also who cares if MS is failing in jap or that gc is failing in euro, I own both systems and like them both.
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jdo
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Posted 3/24/2003
Hedge, you were the one reason I got hooked on 365. I thank you for that and your great articles. I´ll stay here at 365 but you can bet I´ll check ActiveXbox for your articles eveyday.

Sometimes you don´t know what you have till it´s gone. How sad.

Best of luck you Hedge.

JDO
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zRifle1z
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Posted 3/24/2003
This is to bad. I enjoyed reading your articles.

I would have to agree somewhat with Magicdog. Although I do not think he is a "PS2 Fanboy", "CHAD"´s/XBOX365´s views will push me further away from visiting this cite.

Hope to read your ruors at your new home.
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zRifle1z
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Posted 3/24/2003
Ooops!! "ruors" should have been rumors.

This cite needs an option to edit your posts.
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lukeman
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Posted 3/24/2003
I´ll miss ya
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twilla
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Posted 3/24/2003
see ya hedge I come here to read your rumors and these crazy
peoples responses.

I think you need to give Tails some of your connections we
need a new rumormonger!
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who cares
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Posted 3/24/2003
stop being a prick. we dont care about u, we care about news and forums, not some shitty rumors u make up u sad little spikey bastard
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moczar
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Posted 3/24/2003
keep your chin up. Always enjoy your insight. See ya at xboxactive.com
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Mad Gamer 2
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Posted 3/24/2003
Well Hedge...what can I say. You dig up some juicy stuff man. I always looked forward to your commentary and ´spice´ that makes this column so kool. Rare´s title´s will make those Delayed HALO2 storm clouds disappear. Brute Force will only help.

Who says this year is gonna be slow for X-Fans. Rareware!! RareWare !! Brute Force !! Brute Force !!!
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Been There
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Posted 3/24/2003
Bye Hedge from here, you are one of the best it´s been fun have not been on here for awhile because like my handle I have Been There......Your post was the only reason to check in once in awhile ......most did come true .....so keep up the good job......
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babyoche
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Posted 3/25/2003
It´s so saaad
to say good bye
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have a good one, go for the best.

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first
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Posted 3/25/2003
He´s not dying or anything just moving to another site, i´m not sure why he would go to xboxactive though when 365 is way better, but anyway.
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snkfan33
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Posted 3/25/2003
I have been a gamer for over 20 years and I have never found more joy when reading about games than when I was reading your articles Hedge, you have something special. You are the reason I and many others came to this sight. I wish you success and happiness in whatever, wherever you do it.

GAME ON AND LONG LIVE SEGA!!!!!!
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$$$
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Posted 3/25/2003
Its all about the money
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JollyLhama
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Posted 3/25/2003
I used to read The Jedi´s posts all the time, and when I started noticing that he never made any more columns, you showed up and held my interest. You always provide alot of insight and a good read. Keep up the good work wherever you go!
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Triforce
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Posted 3/25/2003
on second thought sorry to see you go, you´ll be missed. Sorry for calling you a cocksucker hedge, the truth is I´m the cock sucker. I´ve been a little Bit(h in the past but I know that i´ve been wrong. To everyone that has come to hate me I renounce nintendo and now am a hardcore xbox gamer.
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rickycj
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Posted 3/25/2003
I´m glad to see the truest fanboy to get out of Dodge! Don´t worry xbox will be making the same exit as well. With no EA support behind it, it won´t be long. 2K3 sucks and I can´t even begin to describe how awful fever is. Call it PS1.5 or whatever, it´s still kicking xbox´s tail! Over 60 million units sold and counting... the hogboy knew it was a losing battle. He was on Microsoft´s jock so tough, they even had to tell him to take it easy. I can honestly say that xbox sucks because I gave it try. What happened to those 70 titles that were coming last summer? Where is online support for Madden 2003? Will they ever see a Tombraider game?
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goku
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Posted 3/26/2003
so sad, so sad, very sorry to hear hedgehog. But to ease the pain can you fill us in on your next location if indeed thee is one?
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poptart281
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Posted 3/26/2003
Good luck fanboy.I know college can kick your butt.
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caddysittino20s
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Posted 3/27/2003
rickycj, you are the biggest fanboy judging from your post. 60 million sold, nice argument....doesnt mean anything about ps2 being a better system. lambourghini´s sold each year-probably in the thousands, ford´s sold each year-i dont even wanna take a guess....but you see the comparison there smarta**?? exactly. anyway, i am only responing you because you are dissing hedge.....and no,i´m not a fanboy.peace
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Dorky
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Posted 3/30/2003
2k3 kicks Madden´s (and any/all EA´s titles) bad. Read the reviews and ask people who´ve actually tried them. true it´s not reflected in the sales but you can blame that on marketing and the EA brand name. No online on Madden since EA nose is too far up Sony´s crack it´s impossible to extricate them both.
Now then, Nintendo has seen a pretty massive surge of sales in UK/Europe recently thanks to the bundling and the coming of Celda.
And really, does anyone really care about Tomb Raider anymore? She was good for 2 titles but after that, downhill. Even putting on a new face will do no wonders for that old whore. I predict the same with happen with the GTA series. People will get tired of it in a few years. It´s hard to innovate when you deal with ultra-violence; someone will steal its crown someday.
It´s true though that Xbox needs more dev support. It needed them LAST year moreso than this. Not enough super-AAA exclusive titles that people care about. It´s up to Microsoft to promote them better. Panzer´s promotion was practically non-existent. DOA volleyball´s also wasn´t widespread. How else did Microsoft expect to sell the Xbox? Word of mouth and keeping silent? Geez. Somebody really needs to get fired in marketing.
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darksim
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Posted 3/30/2003
Sad to see you go.. good luck... also ricky et al. who are using this thread to be myopic fanboys, piss off.
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scarfaceass
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Posted 4/1/2003
Godamnit hedgehog dont leave.
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DeadlyScope89
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Posted 4/1/2003
Hedge please don´t go your info is what i lok forward once I rurn on my pc. If your leaving then tell us where you going. PLease let this be a april fools day joke. please

Sob sniffle wannnnn..... sob cryyy sniffle wannnna sniffle sob
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