2010 Predictions

[Kong]

Happy New Year! :party:
This is the sequel to http://retrouprising.com/other/forum-games/2009-predicitons/t2311/

What are your 2010 predictions?

[RU Joe]

I predict:
http://www.aeropause.com/wordpress/archives/images/2009/05/johnny-carson-as-karnak.jpg
1. RU Donation goal will be reached shortly.
2. People of the World will begin to finally come together in peace, starting this year.
3. I will get 4 more high scores, 27 PM's, and will clear 900 posts by 2011.

[sabby]

Well, before 2010 can come to pass I must reflect on 2009.

Let's see, some predictions about RU in 2009, let me look in to my crystal ball, ah, yes, it's coming clearer to me:


The update at RU will cause "Frenchy" to literally crap himself. Yes
The update will double the number of members on the site. Not sure, but it increased a bunch.
The mods will ban over 200 members for various reasons. Wrong on that one :D
There will be a riff between members of the Mega Men causing the team to disband. Spooky right. :o
Oh, and most importantly...


The Grumpy Old Men will win over half of the contests. Take this one to the bank!!! I was a liitle off on this one.
Now I must go and meditate some more to see if any more visions come to me, the Amazing sabby has spoken :P

As for 2010, I'm not sure exactly what my predictions are, but I have a few goals in mind.

Beat at least 20 games on each system we have (although I'm not sure how I can do that on Atari and Coleco games)
Try to be a little more vocal here on RU. I've been pretty, for lack of a better term, "mute" here lately. Not sure if it's old age or that most of the topics lately have seemed dry and boring in my opinion. Those may be inter-twined :snicker:
That's all I got for now, take care everybody and make 2010 a year to remember.

[Kong]

Some January 1, 2010 stats.
Threads: 3,601
Posts: 86,835
Members: 11,323
Active Members: 562 (# of people that logged in at least once in December 2009)
Most users online in one 5 minute period: 146 @ 06-30-2009 at 05:48 AM
Games: 8,129
Systems: 17

Goals for this year
Threads: 5,000
Posts: 125,000
Members: 15,000
Active Members: 1,000 (# of people that logged in at least once in December 2009)
Most users online in one 5 minute period: 300
Games: 15,000
Systems: 25

[Winnebagel]

Systems: 25

I like the sounds of that.

As for predictions, I predict that Kong will break the Commodore Amiga code, and 1,000+ Amiga games will show up on RU in 2010. This will lead to more than 2,000 new members joining because of the hallowed computer (they are out there even as we speak waiting for a place of their own), and more than $1,500.00 in donations inspired by Amiga fans coming to RU on their pilgrimage to AmigaMecca. I predict that more than 50% of this Amiga donation money will be put in by my brother and myself. ;)

Also, in 2010, politics will once again see a shift, as the Elephants gain more seats in Congress and the Senate. The Elephants will promise to bring America back to the people (just like the Asses did). In spite of this, neither side will actually come through on any promises, and things will remain corrupt with power mongers in control. The leaders of both parties will still vacation together in Hawaii despite their alleged hatred for one another. The people will lose again, and the economy will not gain much ground.

On the war front, more skirmishes will be fought all throughout the middle east, and things will heat up in parts of Europe. The TSA will talk about tightening up security, but they will still continue to primarily keep their searches geared towards 2-year-old babies.

On the star front, there will be a few new divas and a few new celebrity meltdowns. Look for Lindsay Lohan to stay on her current pace and age 20 years this year. Brittany Spears will meanwhile continue to regain her humanity. Meanwhile, Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr. will continue to be the talk of the entertainment world, and Iron Man 2 will rock the Earth.

In gaming news, Tiger Woods new game will quickly be retitled to Phil Mikelson 2010 when it is released on the Wii. On the 360 version there will be DLC called, Tiger's Hole in One. This will be a bonue putting game, but all the greens will be recolored to blonde, and brunette.

Rumors will circulate that Sega is going to get back into the console business, but it will prove to be untrue again. Also, the foolish donkeys at Sega will still not announce development on a new Eternal Champions game for next gen consoles, but will instead insist that fans really want Virtua Fighter 16 even though no one has bought any copies of the last 14 games.

The Wii will continue to sell units for the first 6 months of the year, but will see a decline in the back half. Xbox 360 will continue to steadily take more and more of the market share, and PS3 will continue to survive as Blu Ray takes more hold of the home video market. Also, God of War 3 will sell 800,000 copies in its first month of release.

[Mareeps]

don't forget all the new tiger woods games will have cheats in them

[Winnebagel]

don't forget all the new tiger woods games will have cheats in them

Very true, and based on fulfilling certain tasks, you can unlock less costumes, and new caddies. 14-15 caddies. A different one in each city you go to. ;)

[DrunkN]

don't forget all the new tiger woods games will have cheats in them

Very true, and based on fulfilling certain tasks, you can unlock less costumes, and new caddies. 14-15 caddies. A different one in each city you go to. ;)
Nicely done you two.

I predict that we'll go through at least 2 site layout changes. And that's pretty much it.

[Slime Slayer]

i think this is the ps3's year, and xbox and wii will sell evenly for 2nd place.

[Kugyince]

Like Sabbs, I have goals instead of predictions:

1. Finish the E.T. Shrine (likely)
2. Blog an Intellivision mod (possible)
3. Hit 200 NES games (doubtful)

[Demon-Mask]

My predictions:
People will stop freaking out about H1N1
The Mexico-US problems will go away.
People will realize that Obama has accomplished nothing and overthrow the US government.

[Dudebro]

My prediction- more of the same.

Goals for this year
Threads: 5,000
Posts: 125,000
I'm on it!

[ZedIsDead]

There will be a riff between members of the Mega Men causing the team to disband. Spooky right. :o


We haven't disbanded, you know. It's only a temporary setback. You fail, buddy.

[Kugyince]

You haven't? It sure seems like it.

[DrunkN]

You haven't? It sure seems like it.
We are not disbanded. All that's happened is that a few of our guys are a little occupied at the moment.

[ZedIsDead]

You haven't? It sure seems like it.

Tails quit and is trying to join EC, but who cares? All he seemed to care about is winning.

We will bounce back. It may take a while, but I am not giving up.

[Tails]

My prediction- more of the same.


I'm on it!Sure, I can post more topics and stuff if people actually posted in them..

Like Sabbs, I have goals instead of predictions:

1. Finish the E.T. Shrine (likely)
2. Blog an Intellivision mod (possible)
3. Hit 200 NES games (doubtful)Same here.

1. Get High scores I have been eyeing. I got Super Puzzle Fighters, maybe now onto X-men.
2. Finally get Social Misfits on CT. 5 MORE.
3. Reorganize my schedule.

In gaming news, Tiger Woods new game will quickly be retitled to Phil Mikelson 2010 when it is released on the Wii. On the 360 version there will be DLC called, Tiger's Hole in One. This will be a bonue putting game, but all the greens will be recolored to blonde, and brunette. Lmao, +1.

don't forget all the new tiger woods games will have cheats in them+1 as well.

Very true, and based on fulfilling certain tasks, you can unlock less costumes, and new caddies. 14-15 caddies. A different one in each city you go to. ;)Hopefully they have less clothes too.

Tails quit and is trying to join EC, but who cares? All he seemed to care about is winning.

We will bounce back. It may take a while, but I am not giving up.Tails has no time into rebuilding a team. I could care less about winning, it's more of a headache having to push the weight myself that got boring. I chose EC because I talk to a lot of those people a lot, and they are more active. I also considered GOM because of Tenser, Sabby, Doodbro, but they are full I think. So ya, again I could care less about winning.

[Dudebro]

Sure, I can post more topics and stuff if people actually posted in them..
It's a slow time of year, people are doing other stuff or off being depressed about another year going by. It'll pick up again.

[Tails]

Noone even replied in my Kung Fu Review. :(

Don't mind me, more and more crap is ruining this day. You already know about it.

[fungusman]

Cool things will start happening. Big events.

[Dudebro]

Reviews don't usually get many replys, at least not right away. Hopefully camerons review awards thing will boost interest.

[ZedIsDead]

Tails has no time into rebuilding a team. I could care less about winning, it's more of a headache having to push the weight myself that got boring. I chose EC because I talk to a lot of those people a lot, and they are more active. I also considered GOM because of Tenser, Sabby, Doodbro, but they are full I think. So ya, again I could care less about winning.

Alright, whatever, Tails. I'm still angry, though. Being quit on sucks.

Reviews don't usually get many replys, at least not right away. Hopefully camerons review awards thing will boost interest.

There's only been seven votes so far.

[Dudebro]

There's only been seven votes so far.
Hey I said hopefully right?:lol: I don't care about reviews much, I'm just trying to stay positive since it's good for the site.
Like I said it's still a slow time for forums. Give it a week or two and people will settle back in and activity should pick back up, hopefully.:snicker:

[ZedIsDead]

Hopefully.:D

[sabby]

We haven't disbanded, you know. It's only a temporary setback. You fail, buddy.

From when I made that prediction, you had davidman and oasis on your team, where are they now? Davidman left because he didn't want to deal with all the diva attitudes on your team. Oasis just left (due to life, so I don't hold that against the Mega Men) You're roster has changed from 2008 almost as much as VB and EC, thing is, they didn't have rosters in 2008. Trust me, I didn't want to be right on that one, it would have made kicking your butt that much better.

[Demon-Mask]

Dick Clark will finally die of old age.

[JKool]

I predict I will get more highscores.

[RU Joe]

DM:
Dick Clark will finally die of old age.
AT the stroke of midnight, New Year's Eve 2011?
In a way, I think it would be a fitting way for him to go...

No offense, Mr. Clark.

[Winnebagel]

DM:

AT the stroke of midnight, New Year's Eve 2011?
In a way, I think it would be a fitting way for him to go...

No offense, Mr. Clark.

Yeah, but if Dick finally falls, does that mean that the ball will never drop?

[DrunkN]

Yeah, but if Dick finally falls, does that mean that the ball will never drop?
That will only happen if he runs out of pills.

[zarny]

Who's Dick Clark?

[Winnebagel]

That will only happen if he runs out of pills.

Oh. Thank goodness then. Long may he stay up and about and be healthy.

@ Zarnym, Dick Clark has been an entertainer and host of various shows for more than 60 years. He used to host American Bandstand, and many other shows. Also, he has been the host of the New Year's countdown every year for ages. He is the one that counts down to the New Year, and then the ball drops in Time's Square.

[Tails]

I was thinking Robin :P

[RU Joe]

Tails:
I was thinking Robin :P
Now I don't get it.
(this does not happen often)
http://www.igp-scifi.com/images/batman_robin_1960s.jpg Holy confusion, Batman!

[Demon-Mask]

DM:

AT the stroke of midnight, New Year's Eve 2011?
In a way, I think it would be a fitting way for him to go...

No offense, Mr. Clark.

That would be perfect for him. His final performance being the end of him.

[RU Joe]

DM:
Quote:
.....Originally Posted by JoeGrotowski http://retrouprising.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://retrouprising.com/#post98454)
DM:

AT the stroke of midnight, New Year's Eve 2011?
In a way, I think it would be a fitting way for him to go...

No offense, Mr. Clark.

That would be perfect for him. His final performance being the end of him.
Egg-zackic-tickly.
THAT would be a REAL SHOWSTOPPER.
(now I have the American Bandstand theme playing in my head...)

YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.

Hey, what's up with the very last pic in the video?
Looks like Dick Clark in the new zombie - comedy:

Dick of the DEAD.

[Demon-Mask]

DM:

Egg-zackic-tickly.
THAT would be a REAL SHOWSTOPPER.
(now I have the American Bandstand theme playing in my head...)

Hey, what's up with the very last pic in the video?
Looks like Dick Clark in the new zombie - comedy:

Dick of the DEAD.
Who would play Dick Clark though? His corpse with fishing line rigged up like a marionette?

[DrunkN]

Looks like Dick Clark in the new zombie - comedy:

Dick of the DEAD.
Left 4 Dudebro would blow Dick of the DEAD out of the water. I'd still watch both though.:q

[Dudebro]

Left 4 Dudebro would blow Dick of the DEAD out of the water. I'd still watch both though.:q
I do not approve of this statement in any context.:\