The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[CBratron]

Quite interesting seeing our different playstyles on Mas Effect 3 multiplayer
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I play a bit of everything to keep my promotions even, but my favourite has to be the Quarian Engineer (female). Toss down a rocket turret to protect me while I let loose with ice and fire blasts in that order for cryo explosions.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

It took me a while to get into Skyward Sword, but when I did, I really got attached and immersed in the world. Once you begin getting upgrades and more items while tackling tougher dungeons you won't be able to stop until it's finished.


Really though a good game shouldn't make you slog through crap to get to the good parts. It should make you WANT to play to get to the Better parts. Not force you to play through crap to get to the good parts. I'm going to assume that I am just a grumpy old man, but Skyward Sword's irritating legnth of the 'tutorial' section and the inability to speed up the speech text just drove me mad.


the ting that annoyed me most was the guide chick (I forget her name). I got to the first 'dungeon'.
landed in the forest.
there is a volcano with a smoke ring around it dead centre of the screen.
There is a path in front of me pointing to the aforementioned volcano. Only one path.
Sword Chicky :Use me to divine the way.

Me: No, I can see the way
words Chicky: use me to divine the way.
Me: Shuttup, let me play the game.
Sword Chicky: use me to divine the way.
Me: turning off game and sticking it on ebay.

I don't believe how much I LOATHED Skyward sword.:D

[Kazza]

Really though a good game shouldn't make you slog through crap to get to the good parts. It should make you WANT to play to get to the Better parts. Not force you to play through crap to get to the good parts. I'm going to assume that I am just a grumpy old man, but Skyward Sword's irritating legnth of the 'tutorial' section and the inability to speed up the speech text just drove me mad.


the ting that annoyed me most was the guide chick (I forget her name). I got to the first 'dungeon'.
landed in the forest.
there is a volcano with a smoke ring around it dead centre of the screen.
There is a path in front of me pointing to the aforementioned volcano. Only one path.
Sword Chicky :Use me to divine the way.

Me: No, I can see the way
words Chicky: use me to divine the way.
Me: Shuttup, let me play the game.
Sword Chicky: use me to divine the way.
Me: turning off game and sticking it on ebay.

I don't believe how much I LOATHED Skyward sword.:D

One can say the same with...
Navi: HEY LISTEN!!

:D:p

But yeah skyward sword does have a lot of hand holding through Fi. To my memory I didn't have wait that much longer pass the first dungeon before I became invested in the game. The end story and plot twists along with fun puzzle's as you progress keeps you going and the challenge you have to go through before you get some good weapon upgrades were fun and rewarding.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Navi had nothing on Fi

"Mastah! The door is locked, there is a 98.859454846267% chance of a key nearby."

[Firestorm]

Collected all the remaining heart pieces on A link Between Worlds, now just have 1 side quest and the street pass stuff to do then onto hero mode some time in the future

as for Skyward sword, I didn't like it as much as Ocarina but it was still very fun, I didn't' end up taking MASSIVE breaks between starting and completing it though and yes Fi was rather annoying at times. but there wasn't really anything wrong with the game, the items, dungeons and story were all good

I'm hoping the upcoming Wii U Zelda game (not Hyrule Warriors) will be even better

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Navi had nothing on Fi

Too true. I would rather face a thousand Navis than one Fi

[Firestorm]

I concede that yes even though Skyward Sword was a good game, Fi did grate on my nerves a fair bit.
Navi is far less annoying (though she is still pretty annoying)

[Paulbot]

Knocked off Arkham Origins yesterday. Good little game, pretty much a carbon copy of City, but I am not complaining. Story wasn't as quite as "Whooo" as the other two, but it was amusing enough for me to have felt like I got my money's worth.

Some of the fights with the bosses were a tad annoying. I found BanE a pain;) especially when he went to his venom charge thing, so bloody hard to dodge out of the way sometimes, and the final fight, as I was unsure for a long time how to do it, then when I worked out what t do, tight areas and camera in wrong spot issues meant Batman got more of an ass whipping than he should have as I couldn't see what was going on.

Now to finish the challenges and what not.

I finished the story, very early this morning. Agree it was good but too much a copy of Arkham City. Exploring the same parts of Gotham was a bit boring and the new weapons weren't all that useful. Flying seemed easier, at least the training challenges were definitely much easier.

I was disappointed to find the game has a post story bug that stops the Triangle button working - so I can't interrogate enemies I need to in order to complete tasks, I can't do silent takedowns. I will probably finish off the extortion files, and whatever the still locked Most Wanted villain is, but then this is a game I'll trade.

One negative side effect. After playing for about 5+ hours last night until about 3am in the morning, when I got in my car and pulled out of my driveway I had a moment where I blinked to turn on my Detective Vision. :o

[Gofigure]

I have gotta start origins at some stage

But unfortunately still working through city ;) my pile of shame is huuuuggggeee. It's really embarrassing

On a positive note, I'm second play thru on last of us ATM :p

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

One negative side effect. After playing for about 5+ hours last night until about 3am in the morning, when I got in my car and pulled out of my driveway I had a moment where I blinked to turn on my Detective Vision. :o
Oh wow. That post game bug is annoyuing then. Just realised that I havent doen most of the stealth challenges, so am currently trying to do them. This game was somewhat lacking in the stealth rooms, which is sad as I really liked that aspect of the series. Having trouble with 'distract a baddy with the sonic batarang' one. Anyone got any tips?

as for the detective vision, well, I had a week or so of getting in my car and seeing things "that looked like good ramps" after playing too much GTA...:p

[CBratron]

I have gotta start origins at some stage

But unfortunately still working through city ;) my pile of shame is huuuuggggeee. It's really embarrassing

On a positive note, I'm second play thru on last of us ATM :p

I almost worked my way through all the challenges and trophies. The date specific ones will be problematic. Even if changing the console's date/time works, it'll be a pain to do.

[Paulbot]

Having trouble with 'distract a baddy with the sonic batarang' one. Anyone got any tips?

The one you've got to do three times? If so that was an easy one, just throw it at the floor near one and sneak up behind when he investigates. I'm stuck on the four exotic take downs because I've run out of rooms. I also couldn't get the 20 critical hits in one free flow either so I'm stuck on that series of challenges too.

Apparently the button error can go if you restart but it comes back.

[christalcase]

Finished Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Remix tonight! I've never played these games before and playing the games back to back, it was quite fun but not feeling the love for the series?

I love the Final Fantasy series and I love Disney but the story in this mash up was disappointing. In Kingdom Hearts, it was basic and lacked depth. Then in Chain of Memories it added a bunch of new characters and an absurd plot (not to mention they use the words "chain of memories", "Namine" and "darkness" way too many times). Finally, 358/2 Days is just plain confusing. I still enjoyed the games though and can't wait until 2.5 Remix comes out :D. Going to give up on the rest of the trophies as they're such a grind.

[i_amtrunks]

I'm just over halfway on arkham origins, and I know I won't finish the challenges before the story is over as the "finish in 12x mode" challenge wouldn't get crossed off until about the 10th time I did it. I'm at Bane now so I presume I'm quickly running out of time!

Also started lego marvel while some mates were over, it is fun but all too similar to the other lego games. The voice acting is fantastic but Spider-Man takes all the cake with the flurry of one liners as well as being fun to play as.

[Golden Phoenix]

Also started lego marvel while some mates were over, it is fun but all too similar to the other lego games. The voice acting is fantastic but Spider-Man takes all the cake with the flurry of one liners as well as being fun to play as.

I'm playing that at the moment. I agree it is a bit samey as the other ones.
I do prefer the city you can roam around in though.
And Spider-Man is great fun. I keep spying Deadpool around the place though. I was hoping he would have a bigger role, but I guess he wouldn't be the most PG guy around....

[i_amtrunks]

Dragonball battle of Z arrived today from ozgameshop so I have the Goku as naruto costume I'll never use. :rolleyes:

This will be a game that I'll likely never play much of, unless the demo was a vast misrepresentation of the actual game. I'll never understand a fighting game that has only one button you mash to fight, bugger all tutorials and no way to genuinely avoid long range blast attacks when there is a whole class of characters whose entire shtick is long range blasts...

Here's hoping it's more than the "team management" game that rumours would have it classed as. If only they could release either a free roaming Dragonball Z rpg or something more akin to Budokai 3. :(

[kup]

South Park: The stick of Truth is being modified for the Australian release despite the new R18+ rating. Apparently the classification board still has not gotten the fact that adults also play games.

They are promising that the game will be good and everything I can see about it does sound promising. However it seems I will need to hunt down an international release as ours will be incomplete.

[Golden Phoenix]

South Park: The stick of Truth is being modified for the Australian release despite the new R18+ rating. Apparently the classification board still has not gotten the fact that adults also play games.

They are promising that the game will be good and everything I can see about it sounds does sound promising. However it seems I will need to hunt down an international release as ours will be incomplete.

If you use logic and reasoning with the Ratings Board you're gonna have a bad time.

[kup]

If you use logic and reasoning with the Ratings Board you're gonna have a bad time.

http://i59.tinypic.com/i1csoz.jpg


South Park: The Stick of Truth didn’t make it past the Australian Classification Board in uncut form, and in order to secure release in the country, Obsidian has had to replace certain scenes with text descriptions and an image of a crying koala.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/19/south-park-the-stick-of-truth-scenes-replaced-with-text-in-censored-australian-version/

[Mythirax]

Anyone play GTA Online here? If so you should add me online, I'm a very regular player and do a lot of chaos, especially in free roam. I'm sure a lot of people hate me, but if you're looking for some fun and an autobot logo on your car, then hit me up.

PSN: Wolf_Blood_03, you may have also seen the others I play with such as Seraph_Blade_07 or Unskilled_Labour.

[Gutsman Heavy]

When Australian players reach this section, they will be confronted by an image of a crying koala accompanying a vivid text description of the events. The Board ruled that the text descriptions are allowable as humour.


This makes me want the censored version. Bastards!

[1AZRAEL1]

I am not surprised. The people on the ratings board will more than likely be old fossils.


On my end, I decided to hook up my PS2 Slim and play some old Playstation games. First playing Medieval, but now I need to find a new copy. A word of warning when cracking out your old PS2 Slim, the lens ribbon will more than likely have stayed flat, and when the lens moves, will push up and scratch your disc. Took a quick youtube search to find that out. Too late to stop my Medieval disc from getting too scratched to play unfortunately. To fix that, you have to move the lens manually, and basically loosen up the ribbon by pushing it back down as the lens moves.

So that ruined my day, I decided to play Legacy Of Kain Soul Reaver, and discovered something quite cool. I'd found out that you can avoid being attacked by Vampire Hunters (and the other humans won't run away I would assume) during the course of the game by not attacking the first one you come across. Always my first reaction to being attacked was to kill them. This time I left him alone and continued on and killed the vampires you come across. Then the next hunter I came across got down on his knees and praises you. I thought that was pretty neat.

[kup]

My old PS3 died a couple of weeks ago from the common affliction of YLOD (Yellow Light Of Death). I bought a new super slim one but I figured I may as well try to resurrect the old one.

Apparently all I need to do is melt some mother board copper connectors back in place with a heat gun. Then clean up the old thermal paste, add some fresh paste, pull it all back together again and that's it - Should turn on Ok. I am borrowing a heat gun on the weekend so we'll see what happens. The way I see it, I have a 50/50 chance.

The thing is that I already have a new super slim PS3 so if I bring this guy back to life, I am not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a collector item since it's one of the big first release models.

http://kupscigar.com/fixes/PS3_board.jpg

[Mythirax]

I'd use it until it burns out again, better than putting the slim one quicker to the fritz. Although the new Slim one I got has been pretty good, no issues yet at all. I got two of them, both have about 500 hours or so of game time racked up on them each. And so far flawless.

Good luck with the repairs though, let us know the outcome :)

[i_amtrunks]

THe thing that would be annoying me would be the loss of game saves, or can you transfer the hard drive from the older PS3's to the slim ones?

Im looking forward to the South park game, but unsure when Ill get it. I do not get time to game much anymore and still have to start GTA, and finish Battle of Z, Assassins 4, DMC and a few others.

[kup]

THe thing that would be annoying me would be the loss of game saves, or can you transfer the hard drive from the older PS3's to the slim ones?

Im looking forward to the South park game, but unsure when Ill get it. I do not get time to game much anymore and still have to start GTA, and finish Battle of Z, Assassins 4, DMC and a few others.

I have tried this in the past. You can only backup and restore to the same unit. So yeah, my saved games were a loss when the PS3 died :(

Even if I resurrect it, I still took the HD out and the old PS3 has a thing to format every time one is re-insert it even if to the same unit.

For Stick of Truth, I am waiting for first reviews before I jump in.

[kup]

Yep Reviews are in and it is awesome! :D

http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/03/04/south-park-the-stick-of-truth-review

Jumped in a bough the special edition from Amazon since I had a voucher (even without a voucher it's cheaper than local with shipping :confused:)

Bought PC version.

[CBratron]

My old PS3 died a couple of weeks ago from the common affliction of YLOD (Yellow Light Of Death). I bought a new super slim one but I figured I may as well try to resurrect the old one.

Apparently all I need to do is melt some mother board copper connectors back in place with a heat gun. Then clean up the old thermal paste, add some fresh paste, pull it all back together again and that's it - Should turn on Ok. I am borrowing a heat gun on the weekend so we'll see what happens. The way I see it, I have a 50/50 chance.

The thing is that I already have a new super slim PS3 so if I bring this guy back to life, I am not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a collector item since it's one of the big first release models.
You seem sure the old HDD will be formatted when reinserted into the old PS3. If this is not the case you can use the data transfer utility to move all data to a new PS3 (even copy protected saves).

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I have tried this in the past. You can only backup and restore to the same unit. So yeah, my saved games were a loss when the PS3 died :(

Aaarh. Really? That sucks! I was looking at replacing my PS3 as the blu ray is on the fritz. I was hopng I could just transfer all my user data onto a drive and carry it across.

What's the frikking point of that option then hey Sony? Hmm??!?!?? Hmmmm?!?!?1:mad:

In the mean time, I got an Elgato Game capture doohicky. And so here is my first test.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R1I_jxyM8k&list=UU8UrJPBgI0dNZm7Pt8FDAxw&feature=c4-overview

just an opening scene, but it annoys me that it looks like all the ones on youtube are in the wrong ratio or out of sync. So this one worked.

Planning some TF related shenanigans later.:D

[kup]

You seem sure the old HDD will be formatted when reinserted into the old PS3. If this is not the case you can use the data transfer utility to move all data to a new PS3 (even copy protected saves).

I tried that once, failed miserably. I have old backups so we'll see but most of the newer game saves are gone.

In regards to formatting. The old PS3 formats as soon as you turn it on after inserting a HDD even if you remove and immediately re-plug the same one.

However this is not the case with the Super Slim. If it detects the PS3 software in it and it's from the same unit, it boots up as if you never removed it.

[CBratron]

That would explain it. I've never owned the old fat ps3.

[1AZRAEL1]

Batman Arkham Knight. Wow. They have kept this well under wraps for quite a while it would seem. How, I have no idea. Judging by the trailer, it has been in production for quite some time.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=95498

[Gutsman Heavy]

Batman Arkham Knight. Wow. They have kept this well under wraps for quite a while it would seem. How, I have no idea. Judging by the trailer, it has been in production for quite some time.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=95498

I struggle to see the point of 100% CGI trailers for games.

[Mythirax]

I struggle to see the point of 100% CGI trailers for games.

Eye candy, hype. Also something the animation teams make in there downtime with the assets they have. While the programmers and artists keep building content for the game.

[Lint]

I struggle to see the point of 100% CGI trailers for games.

The same reason why Hasbro photoshops their toy images.

[Golden Phoenix]

The same reason why Hasbro photoshops their toy images.

I think it is more like the artwork Hasbro puts on the box.

[i_amtrunks]

If it looks that good, who cares? :p

I'm just wondering if they have used characters from previous games, with a tweak or two to be the "big bad" (thinking early on side mission in Origins or side mission near the end of City) or if it is a altogether new character.

As for the Batmobile-->jump out --> grappel away concept, sign me up!

Too bad itll only be new console generation I cant see myself getting a Wii U and PS4 in the space of a year.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Does anyone know just how much censorship the South Park: The Stick of Truth - aussie release has gone through? If they have censored it too much I'm not gonna buy it

[Paulbot]

Does anyone know just how much censorship the South Park: The Stick of Truth - aussie release has gone through? If they have censored it too much I'm not gonna buy it

Six twenty second scenes apparently. No sexually suggestive anal probes or abortions.

I thought what they've come up with for the censored parts is kinda funny though.

[i_amtrunks]

Six twenty second scenes apparently. No sexually suggestive anal probes or abortions.

I thought what they've come up with for the censored parts is kinda funny though.

Having seen a scene or two that was cut, we miss out on nothing important and get a funny alternative screen.

[shokwave2]

Having seen a scene or two that was cut, we miss out on nothing important and get a funny alternative screen.

This is what we miss out on. http://au.ign.com/videos/2014/03/04/7-banned-moments-in-south-park-the-stick-of-truth

Miss out on nothing? You musn't be a South Park fan if you don't find these scenes funny and wrong at the same time. "Can we try the big silver one again?" is effing hilarious. My wife won't watch South Park and she found these funny. I am so importing this game.

[i_amtrunks]

This is what we miss out on. http://au.ign.com/videos/2014/03/04/7-banned-moments-in-south-park-the-stick-of-truth

Miss out on nothing? You musn't be a South Park fan if you don't find these scenes funny and wrong at the same time. "Can we try the big silver one again?" is effing hilarious. My wife won't watch South Park and she found these funny. I am so importing this game.

Its funny as hell, but nothing that will impact the story or ruin anything.

[BigTransformerTrev]

This is what we miss out on. http://au.ign.com/videos/2014/03/04/7-banned-moments-in-south-park-the-stick-of-truth

Miss out on nothing? You musn't be a South Park fan if you don't find these scenes funny and wrong at the same time. "Can we try the big silver one again?" is effing hilarious. My wife won't watch South Park and she found these funny. I am so importing this game.


Its funny as hell, but nothing that will impact the story or ruin anything.

Yeah, I just watched all 6 minutes of the cut stuff - I'm not bothering to import the game just to see Randy Marsh's arse get pummeled - I've seen the jokes now anyway :p

[Gutsman Heavy]

If you got the PC release it can be uncensored easily, I figured it out myself.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Picked up The Stick of Truth today -only $68 for the PS3! Pretty good for a game released yesterday :D Spose it is a last-gen console now though :p

[Mythirax]

Picked up The Stick of Truth today -only $68 for the PS3! Pretty good for a game released yesterday :D Spose it is a last-gen console now though :p

Damn that's now much it costs for PS3? Ouch :eek: - Hope it's good.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Damn that's now much it costs for PS3? Ouch :eek: - Hope it's good.


Yeah it's pretty fun if you are a South Park fan :D


Question: Does anyone know what the hell button you are supposed to press on a PS3 controller if a little message icon comes up in the bottom right corner of the screen? :confused: With Lollipop Chainsaw it was an old fashion phone icon, with South Park it is a Bear Radio icon - in both games I can't figure out which button to press to answer it! :confused:

[CBratron]

With Lollipop Chainsaw it was an old fashion phone icon

Except that one, first time,there is no answering the phone in Lollipop Chainsaw. It just means another prerecorded answering machine message is available in Juliet's Stash.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Question: Does anyone know what the hell button you are supposed to press on a PS3 controller if a little message icon comes up in the bottom right corner of the screen? :confused: With Lollipop Chainsaw it was an old fashion phone icon, with South Park it is a Bear Radio icon - in both games I can't figure out which button to press to answer it! :confused:

It's the auto save indicator...

[Trent]

My old PS3 died a couple of weeks ago from the common affliction of YLOD (Yellow Light Of Death). I bought a new super slim one but I figured I may as well try to resurrect the old one.

Apparently all I need to do is melt some mother board copper connectors back in place with a heat gun. Then clean up the old thermal paste, add some fresh paste, pull it all back together again and that's it - Should turn on Ok. I am borrowing a heat gun on the weekend so we'll see what happens. The way I see it, I have a 50/50 chance.

The thing is that I already have a new super slim PS3 so if I bring this guy back to life, I am not sure if I should sell it or keep it as a collector item since it's one of the big first release models.

http://kupscigar.com/fixes/PS3_board.jpg
How'd you go with this Kup? I tried it on my last one when it died and it worked. Just make sure you use fresh heat sink compound. Unfortunately it happened again and the second time I rushed fixing it and completely buggered it.

So take your time ;)

[BigTransformerTrev]

It's the auto save indicator...

Oh really? I thought because it was a communications device in both instances, and the phone rang and everything, it was something I was supposed to answer :confused:

[kup]

How'd you go with this Kup? I tried it on my last one when it died and it worked. Just make sure you use fresh heat sink compound. Unfortunately it happened again and the second time I rushed fixing it and completely buggered it.

So take your time ;)

Already used the heat gun on it but waiting until tomorrow to put it all together. I am too tired now and don't want to screw it up because I wasn't fully paying attention.

Thermal paste is always mandatory every time you pull a PS3 apart.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Arkham Knight took me by surprise I gots ta say. I see it's by rocksteady again. Maybe that's why Origins was done by someone else.

No Ps3 release though? Not too sure I want to buy a PS4 right now....

[Lint]

Finished South Park: The Stick of Truth over the weekend. While the gameplay is nothing to write home about, so much humour and fanservice has been injected into the game that it becomes a worthwhile (interactive) feature length episode of South Park. It's pretty much an old school adventure game with combat. :D

I think the biggest complaint I've heard so far is that it was too short

[Golden Phoenix]

Finished South Park: The Stick of Truth over the weekend. While the gameplay is nothing to write home about, so much humour and fanservice has been injected into the game that it becomes a worthwhile (interactive) feature length episode of South Park. It's pretty much an old school adventure game with combat. :D

I think the biggest complaint I've heard so far is that it was too short

I have heard it can be a bit buggy. Did you notice anything and what were you playing it on?

[Lint]

I have heard it can be a bit buggy. Did you notice anything and what were you playing it on?

I think most of the buggy complaints were from consoles. I'm playing on Steam.

The only bug I encountered was an animation bug during a battle which obscured my half of the battle screen with a frozen Professor Chaos. I think the cause of this was my very uncharacteristic clickmashing for no particular reason at the time which must have forced some kind of input which interrupted the animation. I still won the battle though as sounds and the other half of the battle screen was still working. :D

Also I think the Steam version is uncensored, but I bought my copy off some dude from the UK on ebay so maybe that makes a difference? :confused:

[kaiden]

Playing Titanfall

[lancalot]

Playing Titanfall

yeah ?..already?...any good...? is there a single campaign story mode? or it only multiplayer ?

[CBratron]

yeah ?..already?...any good...? is there a single campaign story mode? or it only multiplayer ?

There is a multiplayer campaign mode. No single player.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Also I think the Steam version is uncensored, but I bought my copy off some dude from the UK on ebay so maybe that makes a difference? :confused:

It not uncensored, but getting a uk key might have circumvent it. Uncensorsing an AUS copy is just a copy paste fix anyway :D

[kup]

How'd you go with this Kup? I tried it on my last one when it died and it worked. Just make sure you use fresh heat sink compound. Unfortunately it happened again and the second time I rushed fixing it and completely buggered it.

So take your time ;)

Old PS3 successfully booted up :eek:

Now I feel like a dummy for buying the Super slim one :p

[lancalot]

Any one getting diablo3 expansion?... well they having the new patch up already and giving 50% exp boost so you can level up your character ready for the expansion .... got all my other sub character to 60 now.... they change the whole new loot system , drop give you good stats now ...so your old gear not that good anymore .... But the one thing is that legendary item are account bound now :( ....and they going to get rid of the auction house

[kup]

Any one getting diablo3 expansion?... well they having the new patch up already and giving 50% exp boost so you can level up your character ready for the expansion .... got all my other sub character to 60 now.... they change the whole new loot system , drop give you good stats now ...so your old gear not that good anymore .... But the one thing is that legendary item are account bound now :( ....and they going to get rid of the auction house

Played that as I used to be a huge fan of Diablo 1 and 2. However Diablo III had me bored to death by the 2nd chapter so I stopped playing.

Poor Blizzard, what happened to you? before WoW, you were awesome.

[Trent]

Poor Blizzard, what happened to you? before WoW, you were awesome.

Greed. They were corrupted by greed :(

[Jinto]

I have started the original Bioshock. I'll save my descriptions since I'm pretty sure I'm the last person on Earth to play it. :p

Anywho, I'm really enjoying it.

[Trent]

I have started the original Bioshock. I'll save my descriptions since I'm pretty sure I'm the last person on Earth to play it. :p

Anywho, I'm really enjoying it.

Lol. Maybe the second last. It is on my to play list eventually :o

[Mythirax]

I have started the original Bioshock. I'll save my descriptions since I'm pretty sure I'm the last person on Earth to play it. :p

Anywho, I'm really enjoying it.


Lol. Maybe the second last. It is on my to play list eventually :o

Guess Third Last now. I have them all, and have yet to ever touch one.

[CBratron]

Made. GOG account and bought Syndicate Plus and Syndicate Wars for $5 a pop. Best $10 I've spent all week.

[kup]

Note that if you buy an overseas copy or Amazon steam key for Stick of Truth, you will not be able to install it.

In short, Steam has to adhere to local law and the uncensored version of the game is banned so if you try to install it, it will stop you with a:

"Not available for purchase in your country" as soon as you try to install.

I got around it by using the free VPN Spotflux that changes your IP address to a US one. This finally allows you to install the game. After the installation and update, probably best to turn off the VPN and launch Steam in offline mode every time you want to play.

If you bought the censored Australian PC version. Here is a 'patch' that uncensors it:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/v3zvdi3z9uwbe1m/South+Park+Stick+of+Truth+Uncensored+Patch+v2.zip

[BigTransformerTrev]

I just lost pretty much ALL my progress on The Stick of Truth :mad::(:mad:

I had assumed the Autosave feature would keep my game if I let my mate have a go and start a new game of his own. Turns out because I had not done a save slot I lost the lot! Had just finished the abortion clinic quest and had done most of the side quests. So pissed off - had done so damn much in it! :mad: Now just starting all over again as a Thief since I was playing as a warrior the first time. :(

[Golden Phoenix]

I just lost pretty much ALL my progress on The Stick of Truth :mad::(:mad:

I had assumed the Autosave feature would keep my game if I let my mate have a go and start a new game of his own. Turns out because I had not done a save slot I lost the lot! Had just finished the abortion clinic quest and had done most of the side quests. So pissed off - had done so damn much in it! :mad: Now just starting all over again as a Thief since I was playing as a warrior the first time. :(

On the plus side, at least you have a reason to re-play it again and try something different. I only have time for one play through. Too many other games to play and no enough time.

[kup]

I just lost pretty much ALL my progress on The Stick of Truth :mad::(:mad:

I had assumed the Autosave feature would keep my game if I let my mate have a go and start a new game of his own. Turns out because I had not done a save slot I lost the lot! Had just finished the abortion clinic quest and had done most of the side quests. So pissed off - had done so damn much in it! :mad: Now just starting all over again as a Thief since I was playing as a warrior the first time. :(

Really? You didn't save a proper slot once? As a life long gamer who has learned the hard way to always keep a save game slots, I find someone relying on just auto-saves as a bit...strange...

[Mythirax]

Damn, I back my saves up everywhere. Even offsite and on my own personal SVNs and stuff. I spent to many hours in some games to risk losing them :D

[BigTransformerTrev]

Really? You didn't save a proper slot once? As a life long gamer who has learned the hard way to always keep a save game slots, I find someone relying on just auto-saves as a bit...strange...


Damn, I back my saves up everywhere. Even offsite and on my own personal SVNs and stuff. I spent to many hours in some games to risk losing them :D

Well you could count the games I have bought over the last few years on the one hand of a clumsy carpenter. I'm more of a gardener than a gamer these days so my experience with saving games on the PS3 is somewhat minimal.



On the plus side, at least you have a reason to re-play it again and try something different.

That's the attitude I am trying to take :)

[Firestorm]

Been on a retro gaming kick lately, and my current obsession is on Banjo Kazooie, I've always LOVED the first game as a kid, but never got to play the second (Banjo Tooie) so I've been looking around online for a cheap copy, but they all seem pretty expensive. what would you guys say is a good price for Banjo Tooie on N64? (most likely second hand, with no box or manual, just cartridge)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Been on a retro gaming kick lately, and my current obsession is on Banjo Kazooie, I've always LOVED the first game as a kid, but never got to play the second (Banjo Tooie) so I've been looking around online for a cheap copy, but they all seem pretty expensive. what would you guys say is a good price for Banjo Tooie on N64? (most likely second hand, with no box or manual, just cartridge)

Must be the season, been giving my old faithful Saturn a good run lately, with a vertical Shmup angle. Oh man, there are some corkers.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Been on a retro gaming kick lately, and my current obsession is on Banjo Kazooie, I've always LOVED the first game as a kid, but never got to play the second (Banjo Tooie) so I've been looking around online for a cheap copy, but they all seem pretty expensive. what would you guys say is a good price for Banjo Tooie on N64? (most likely second hand, with no box or manual, just cartridge)

About $50 sadly

If you got a 360 there is a very nice HD re-release on the arcade.

[shokwave2]

Been on a retro gaming kick lately, and my current obsession is on Banjo Kazooie, I've always LOVED the first game as a kid, but never got to play the second (Banjo Tooie) so I've been looking around online for a cheap copy, but they all seem pretty expensive. what would you guys say is a good price for Banjo Tooie on N64? (most likely second hand, with no box or manual, just cartridge)

Let me dig thru my N64 cartridges, i might have a copy to pass onto you cheap. Not sure what games i have. I loved the Banjo games, except the Nuts & Bolts crap.

[Firestorm]

Let me dig thru my N64 cartridges, i might have a copy to pass onto you cheap. Not sure what games i have. I loved the Banjo games, except the Nuts & Bolts crap.

Hey, thanks man I really appreciate the offer, but earlier tonight a family friend told me he had a copy of Banjo Tooie that he would give me for free since his N64 is busted and he's never going to play it again.

I still really appreciate the offer though and if he didn't have it I would have definitely taken you up on that offer (assuming you did manage to find a copy amongst your cartridges.) :)

and I agree completely, Nuts & Bolts was absolute garbage. I got it for $16 not long after it came out, played it for all of 5 minutes before putting it back in it's case, never to be played again, and to this day I still feel cheated out of that $16

[shokwave2]

Good to see you got a copy, and for free! I couldn't find Tooiee among all the games, until i went to play my N64 and it was sitting in the console.

So many awesome games on the N64: Perfect Dark, SW Shadows of the Empire, Mario 64, Goldeneye, International Superstar Soccer, the Zeldas, Top Gear Rally, Wave Race. Might have to have a retro weekend this weekend. :cool:

[Trent]

Good to see you got a copy, and for free! I couldn't find Tooiee among all the games, until i went to play my N64 and it was sitting in the console.

So many awesome games on the N64: Perfect Dark, SW Shadows of the Empire, Mario 64, Goldeneye, International Superstar Soccer, the Zeldas, Top Gear Rally, Wave Race. Might have to have a retro weekend this weekend. :cool:

Don't forget to add to that list of awesome F-Zero-X, Smash Bros and Mario Kart 64.

[Kazza]

70 hrs already into FFX HD remaster... in only 6 days...

[kurdt_the_goat]

Man i wish i was 70 hours in, pesky work and general life getting in the way means i'm only 22h! First time playing though and really enjoying! Should have played when it was first out, i had more time back then!

Been going through my old gaming magazines ... thankfully quite a few of them have already been digitised online... but the one's that haven't, i'm just taking photos of pages i care about (don't have a scanner), which is horrendous for my back & neck, and takes forever!

Wasn't going to bother listing them here, just gonna take them down to the local Nexus and see if they move... but if anyone's after some old Hyper or NMS issues, let me know! Not limited to those mags, but those are the most complete.

[Kazza]

Man i wish i was 70 hours in, pesky work and general life getting in the way means i'm only 22h! First time playing though and really enjoying! Should have played when it was first out, i had more time back then!

Haha, I work close to full time but this game compels me to sacrifice sleep:p Blitzball is so addictive.

[yoshi594]

I finally got FFX Remaster for the vita. Arrived in the mail today from Blockbuster. Got an assignment due Monday and I started playing it today lol...SELF CONTROL! SELF CONTROL!

Gah it's so beautiful though. They did a great job with the remaster!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Weeooo.

Got my copies of Capcom Generations 1 (1942, 1943 and 1943Kai) in the post today. Along with Radiant Silvergun and Sexy Parodius. Woot. Shmup heaven, here I come.

In case you're wondering, I didn't pay $900 for Silvergun ;) :p

[Kazza]

I've been playing Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, finding it addictive, its pretty much Magic the Gathering. Also if anyone has purchased Diablo III: Reaper of Souls and gotten Hearthstone code cards, I'll be glad to take them of you if your not using them.:p

[kup]

Hi Guys, I am after the GC game Mario Karts Double Dash - Any region.

If you have one without scratches for sale, please let me know :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

What are you looking to pay... i'm not sure of the going rate?
I'm not really looking to sell but could maybe be persuaded if it's worth something lol

[kup]

What are you looking to pay... i'm not sure of the going rate?
I'm not really looking to sell but could maybe be persuaded if it's worth something lol

I have seen it for around $30 on ebay.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Yeah i'd just nab it from one of those, there looks to be plenty available.
The collector in me doesn't want to let it go for that price... it's serving too much purpose collecting dust in storage :D

[kup]

Yeah i'd just nab it from one of those, there looks to be plenty available.
The collector in me doesn't want to let it go for that price... it's serving too much purpose collecting dust in storage :D

Yeah it is plentyfull but the reason why I thought I should ask here is that I am more likely to get a good unscratched copy from someone here. Ordering from complete strangers on ebay is always a risk.

Anyways, if no one here has one for sale, I will have to brave it :)

[christalcase]

Completed Persona 4 Golden. Missed the original on the PS2 so it was a fresh playthrough for me. It is fantastic, I loved the sim elements taking place during high school and the murder mystery was a great story. It was sad when the game ended as you truly felt that you were saying goodbye to your friends whom you developed bonds with.

[shokwave2]

Hi Guys, I am after the GC game Mario Karts Double Dash - Any region.

If you have one without scratches for sale, please let me know :)

I'm guessing your GC doesn't play back-ups? If so i could send you my back-up as i don't play it anymore. Plus any of my other GC back-ups.

[kup]

I'm guessing your GC doesn't play back-ups? If so i could send you my back-up as i don't play it anymore. Plus any of my other GC back-ups.

Thanks but I would prefer a legit version.

I use the Dolphin emulator to play games as ultimately, it's superior as it allows you to play on HD with enhancements. Technically the backup would work fine since I like to extract ROMS from the disc for fast load times but I prefer to own the game.

On another note, I have been bitten by the Nintendo bug in the last few months and I have begun to buy gameboys in a state of disrepair and fixing them. Recently I found my old gameboy with the screen cover missing and while surfing online, saw several website dedicated to restoring/repairing them.

Recently I was given an N64 which brought back memories and now tempted to go the extra mile(s) and buy a NES and SNES to 'reclaim my childhood' sort of collecting.

Old consoles don't really work too well on new TVs so they would mostly be there to 'collect' not really to play (Although I think that may apply mostly to the N64 due to the scaler but not '2D' consoles). The only usable part are the controllers given all the USB adapters there are for PC and awesome emulators out there.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Have you heard of XRGB Mini Framemeister? The cost and difficulty obtaining one put me right off, but with the right mods and connections, the results are supposed to be incredible for old consoles on new tvs.

Myself, i semi-reluctantly held onto a 68cm Sony CRT when the analog signals went off... it's a beast! It's much nicer to play my old games on it - most are S-Video, a few are running through Component... but regardless of connection it just feels right to be playing on an old TV! Almost broke my back several times lifting the damn thing though!

A few weeks ago i spotted on Gumtree a Neo Geo AES with a bunch of games. These things are still hell pricey, but i got a decent deal i think, paid $250 for the lot and will try and offload some game doubles soon to recoup a bit. Anyone here have one?

I'm in two minds about getting more games for it... on the one hand, they are awesome things to have/collect - massive boxes and cartridges with beautiful artwork - plugging one in is euphoric, watching it start up instantly (no system updates!). I've emulated the games one way or another several times over the years but even then, nothing was like turning it on for the first time and having the 'arcade at home' experience! On the other hand... i've emulated the games one way or another several times over the years! So the price to pay to say i'm legit is a hard one to swallow.

I think i've resigned to collecting some of the cheaper, earlier releases - which works out good cause those also tend to be the one's i remember most from my trips to the arcade as a young'n.

[kup]

Yeah the XRGB is certainly cool. However it may only be practical for the hardcore with lots of living space, not for people living in Sydney units for sure :) Big TVs occupy too much space and it ends up causing a choice between a 'new' Plasma/LCD or the old CRT beast due to space restriction. Naturally the 'new' will always win.

Emulators work just as well if you use a classic controller or even better if you wish to add enhancements. I think that for most people, collecting the real thing and playing on emulators is more practical.

Still, really cool that there is such a thing as the XRGB. Perhaps some newer TVs will take that into account and have that built in some day :)

Congrats on your NEO GEO. It is one of those high end consoles only a few (the rich) really had. It has a bit of a wow factor for that and the Arcade games it had.

Edit: Jeebus! $500 for the XRGB-mini FRAMEMEISTER! Wow! Yeah I'll stick to the emulator and USB adapter for the controller, thank you :p

http://www.amazon.com/DP3913515-Framemeister-Micomsoft-Upscaler-Import/dp/B006H39XJS

[kurdt_the_goat]

Another option i've considered is getting a (usually much smaller) Sony PVM monitor. You'd still need to modify most machines for RGB output but damn, it looks good! Check out http://retrorgb.com/rgbmonitors.html

But then i think i'm taking things a bit too far just for simple games :D

[kup]

Another option i've considered is getting a (usually much smaller) Sony PVM monitor. You'd still need to modify most machines for RGB output but damn, it looks good! Check out http://retrorgb.com/rgbmonitors.html

But then i think i'm taking things a bit too far just for simple games :D

Yeah, my philosophy is more about bringing the old games to the modern world.

I just think that if I were a kid, I would have preferred to play the game on a giant screen on my living room than some crappy CRT. Didn't you ever have dreams of playing the games on a grand 'Cinema' scale type screen? A modern 50"-80" Plasma/LCD is the closest thing so my method is still works for me better and judging by those prices, possibly more cost effective ;)

[shokwave2]

Yeah, my philosophy is more about bringing the old games to the modern world.

I just think that if I were a kid, I would have preferred to play the game on a giant screen on my living room than some crappy CRT. Didn't you ever have dreams of playing the games on a grand 'Cinema' scale type screen? A modern 50"-80" Plasma/LCD is the closest thing so my method is still works for me better and judging by those prices, possibly more cost effective ;)

Or you could try using this for your games?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XAKgWwReh6w

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Didn't you ever have dreams of playing the games on a grand 'Cinema' scale type screen? A modern 50"-80" Plasma/LCD is the closest thing so my method is still works for me better and judging by those prices, possibly more cost effective ;)

Just gonna pop this here ;) :p
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG_0436.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/Wootnchoo/media/IMG_0436.jpg.html)

[nexusnixx]

I've been playing Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, finding it addictive, its pretty much Magic the Gathering. Also if anyone has purchased Diablo III: Reaper of Souls and gotten Hearthstone code cards, I'll be glad to take them of you if your not using them.:p

Yo
Playing ROS and gotten the deluxe digital copy. I think I was given the heart stone codes. U keen?

[kup]

Or you could try using this for your games?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XAKgWwReh6w




Just gonna pop this here ;) :p
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG_0436.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/Wootnchoo/media/IMG_0436.jpg.html)


Yeah because we all have Cinemas and Stadiums available at home :p

[kup]

This is a couple of days old now but for those who are yet to hear the news - The ancient gaming burial site has finally been found:

It is big news as for many years this site has been shadowed in myth and legend. Some said it existed while others said it was just tales old gamers tell. Well it is now confirmed as Fact.

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games/et-atari-games-uncovered-in-new-mexico-landfill-20140428-zr0dj.html

http://au.ign.com/videos/2014/04/27/confirmed-atari-et-cartridges-buried-in-the-desert-found?zeta_id=16156649&utm_source=Games%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4.29+Games+NL_24998_1446015_1446057&utm_content=16156649

A music video and the upcoming AVGN Movie are actually based on this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Rt_3_bQVJU

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Angry_Video_Game_Nerd#Film

I personally would love to own one of those formally burried ET games. I would never clean the dirt off it and keep it on display :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I personally would love to own one of those formally burried ET games. I would never clean the dirt off it and keep it on display :)
LOL.

They could ebay them Suddenly the carts would be worth a lot more than a couple of bucks!

Realy that's a piece of gaming history there!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Woo yeah, Thanks to Kurdt and a link with some pushing, I noe have a bunch more Neo Geo Pocket colour games! OH YEAH.
Metal Slug First Mission, Dark Arms, some fighting games.
Oh man I love my NGPC

[kurdt_the_goat]

Pushing!? Subtle nudge :D

[Skullcruncher]

uh my PC has broken down last night. I was just using the net and suddenly it froze up. Had to press the power button to restart but now it wont start at all. The power will come on and I can hear the hard drive doing something.

Opened it up and took the graphics card out and tried to use the onboard graphics but still no luck.

Maybe a memory or motherboard issue? Any troubleshooting tips?

[Hursticon]

Maybe a memory or motherboard issue? Any troubleshooting tips?

Does the PC issue any beeps during the boot process? -Also, do you have access to a spare PSU &/or RAM modules?

[Skullcruncher]

Does the PC issue any beeps during the boot process? -Also, do you have access to a spare PSU &/or RAM modules?

No beeps - nothing spare laying around :(

[Hursticon]

No beeps - nothing spare laying around :(

Bugger and bugger. :(

My best suggestion would be to try & seek someone local you might be able to provide you with the relevant spares just so you can swap them out & test via process of elimination - Have you tried swapping monitors? :o

[Skullcruncher]

Bugger and bugger. :(

My best suggestion would be to try & seek someone local you might be able to provide you with the relevant spares just so you can swap them out & test via process of elimination - Have you tried swapping monitors? :o

Yeah that's what I thought - yep plugged the monitor into the laptop just to make sure - that would be embarrassing :o Thanks Hursti

[Hursticon]

Yeah that's what I thought - yep plugged the monitor into the laptop just to make sure - that would be embarrassing :o Thanks Hursti

My own 6y/o PC is starting to give me strife, has been for a bit, I'm hoping it's just the Video Card but either way computers are rarely cheap things to repair - Hope it's nothing too serious man. :o

[Skullcruncher]

My own 6y/o PC is starting to give me strife, has been for a bit, I'm hoping it's just the Video Card but either way computers are rarely cheap things to repair - Hope it's nothing too serious man. :o

Mines about 4 years old - I just want to get all the holiday photos off the hard drive and of course my collection spreadsheet! :D

[Hursticon]

Mines about 4 years old - I just want to get all the holiday photos off the hard drive and of course my collection spreadsheet! :D

that shouldn't be too hard, HDDs are normally easy enough to recover - Push comes to shove, just stick the drive in an external drive chassis, that'll let you plug it into another Machine via USB as if it were a thumb drive etc. ;):cool:

[kup]

If just the fans start when you press the power button then the motherboard has popped.

[Skullcruncher]

If just the fans start when you press the power button then the motherboard has popped.

Cool thanks Kup, in theory if I get exactly the same motherboard can I just swap the old one out? Theres a few conflicting articles on the net.

[kup]

Cool thanks Kup, in theory if I get exactly the same motherboard can I just swap the old one out? Theres a few conflicting articles on the net.

yes you can. I am assuming you are using a standard ATX motherboard of course.

[Skullcruncher]

yes you can. I am assuming you are using a standard ATX motherboard of course.

Yep standard ATX - I think I will get the files off as suggested by hursti then try and replace it - that way if I destroy it or get to a point of no return then it won't be all doom and gloom.:D

[Jinto]

Started Halo 4 over the weekend. It's so good to have some fresh content, I've run thorough Halo 3 on legendary with skulls twice already.

I'm pretty happy with the new 343 Industries style. Loving the Promethian Knights, etc as enemies. Such a cool style. Their tech seem kind of Cybertronian to me, especially the weapons.

The screen is a bit cramped now with all the visor details around the edges.

[Tfiguy]

I just purchased Deus Ex and Dark Siders 2 on the wii u.. I have darksiders 2 on the ps3 but I barely started playing it and my ps3 broke, the eye won't read :-/ I hear the resolution is better on both games and the fixed a few issues from the other consoles versions, so, I'm looking forward to it.

[Hursticon]

If just the fans start when you press the power button then the motherboard has popped.


Cool thanks Kup, in theory if I get exactly the same motherboard can I just swap the old one out? Theres a few conflicting articles on the net.


yes you can. I am assuming you are using a standard ATX motherboard of course.


Yep standard ATX - I think I will get the files off as suggested by hursti then try and replace it - that way if I destroy it or get to a point of no return then it won't be all doom and gloom.:D

Yep, Kup's on the ball! ;)

Definitely make sure you get all your files backed up at the very least, your HDD will hopefully be ok but it's good policy to have duplicates of everything that is important. :cool:

Hope to hear some good news at some point dude. :)

[yoshi594]

I just purchased Deus Ex and Dark Siders 2 on the wii u.. I have darksiders 2 on the ps3 but I barely started playing it and my ps3 broke, the eye won't read :-/ I hear the resolution is better on both games and the fixed a few issues from the other consoles versions, so, I'm looking forward to it.

Deus ex directors cut on the wii-u is on par, if not the best edition of the game that has been released, the same cannot be said for darksiders II.

The guys who ported the game managed to lower the frame rate of the game even when they removed details from the environment and some texturing here and there.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-darksiders-2-on-wii-u-face-off

[Tfiguy]

Deus ex directors cut on the wii-u is on par, if not the best edition of the game that has been released, the same cannot be said for darksiders II.

The guys who ported the game managed to lower the frame rate of the game even when they removed details from the environment and some texturing here and there.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-darksiders-2-on-wii-u-face-off

Yer thanks for that, what a strange port, some things are better and others are not as good.. Missing trees etc wth? Beats me why

[kurdt_the_goat]

Anyone else picking up Mario Kart 8 this weekend?
My NNID is the_androgyne, send me a PM if you want some races!

[Golden Phoenix]

Anyone else picking up Mario Kart 8 this weekend?
My NNID is the_androgyne, send me a PM if you want some races!

I'm sadly away this weekend and will have to wait until I get back during the week to play.....

I will also have to set up my MiiU again (packed it away when I moved). Can't remember my ID

[snaketales]

Finished my first solo gold run on Mass Effect 3 multiplayer last night - 65 minutes of charging around shouting "For Tuchanka! Ar-har-har-harrrr!"

[Mythirax]

Finished my first solo gold run on Mass Effect 3 multiplayer last night - 65 minutes of charging around shouting "For Tuchanka! Ar-har-har-harrrr!"

Haha what class did you play? And what platform :D ?

[snaketales]

Haha what class did you play? And what platform :D ?

Krogan Vanguard and on a PC.

Melee and biotic charge all the way!

[Mythirax]

Krogan Vanguard and on a PC.

Melee and biotic charge all the way!

Haha, presuming you played Geth? So you wouldn't get picked up? I've tried soloing plat with the Krogan Vanguard, it's stupidly hard. I can't do it.

[snaketales]

Haha, presuming you played Geth? So you wouldn't get picked up? I've tried soloing plat with the Krogan Vanguard, it's stupidly hard. I can't do it.

Yeah I wimped out and picked Geth. :o I wasn't in the mood for suicide.
Oddly enough I found the Pyros harder to beat than the Primes.
If I unlock the solo accomplishment I might try other enemies, just to see how I go.

[Mythirax]

Yeah I wimped out and picked Geth. :o I wasn't in the mood for suicide.
Oddly enough I found the Pyros harder to beat than the Primes.
If I unlock the solo accomplishment I might try other enemies, just to see how I go.

Geth as the base race on Platinum is a nightmare. When Pyros, Primes and Banshees get together. Boy it can be hell :D As much as I love the Krogan Vanguard, I just find he can't pull his weight on the other races and Plat :(

[snaketales]

Geth as the base race on Platinum is a nightmare. When Pyros, Primes and Banshees get together. Boy it can be hell :D As much as I love the Krogan Vanguard, I just find he can't pull his weight on the other races and Plat :(

Yeah, I've found out biotic charging Brutes from the front is a suicide run.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Query: Do UK PAL games for the PS3 work on an Australian PAL PS3 system? Currently looking for a copy of Soul Caliber IV on ebay.

Also anyone know if the Soul Caliber IV released here was different to the overseas ones? The UK ones are all rated for 16 year olds and the ones here are rated for 12 year olds.

[kup]

Query: Do UK PAL games for the PS3 work on an Australian PAL PS3 system? Currently looking for a copy of Soul Caliber IV on ebay.

Also anyone know if the Soul Caliber IV released here was different to the overseas ones? The UK ones are all rated for 16 year olds and the ones here are rated for 12 year olds.

PS3 games are not region locked. I have bought games in the US and they worked as normal.

[i_amtrunks]

Query: Do UK PAL games for the PS3 work on an Australian PAL PS3 system? Currently looking for a copy of Soul Caliber IV on ebay.

Also anyone know if the Soul Caliber IV released here was different to the overseas ones? The UK ones are all rated for 16 year olds and the ones here are rated for 12 year olds.

PS3 plays European games no problems. I believe it is region free as I have played games from Hong Kong, Malaysia, England and Germany all on my PS3.

[BigTransformerTrev]

PS3 games are not region locked. I have bought games in the US and they worked as normal.


PS3 plays European games no problems. I believe it is region free as I have played games from Hong Kong, Malaysia, England and Germany all on my PS3.

Cheers lads :)

[Mythirax]

Yeah, I've found out biotic charging Brutes from the front is a suicide run.

Providing you count his melee swings and follow his attack pattern. They're the easy ones hah.

[CBratron]

Cheers lads :)

Just know that any DLC you buy for these other region games needs the appropriate region PSN account.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Just know that any DLC you buy for these other region games needs the appropriate region PSN account.

Ah, as long as I can play as Ivy Valentine I'll be happy :D;)

[The_Damned]

Been playing lego mini figures online. It's fun

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Also anyone know if the Soul Caliber IV released here was different to the overseas ones? The UK ones are all rated for 16 year olds and the ones here are rated for 12 year olds.
The ratings system in the UK is different to Australia's which ends up in different age ratings for the same games. Previously many UK R rated games were classed as MA15+ here. I suspect even now, they aren't on par, but there we go.

Just know that any DLC you buy for these other region games needs the appropriate region PSN account.
If you buy a UK version though it will work with the Aust PSN as they use the same shop.

Ivy Valentine. Hurr hurr hurr:o:D

[1AZRAEL1]

Currently playing Dark Forces. Ah memories. Now I just need a joystick to play Xwing and Tie Fighter. Hard to play them with a mouse lol

[Hursticon]

Currently playing Dark Forces. Ah memories. Now I just need a joystick to play Xwing and Tie Fighter. Hard to play them with a mouse lol

Might be able to assist you with that next time you're down. ;)

[Paulbot]

Currently playing Dark Forces. Ah memories. Now I just need a joystick to play Xwing and Tie Fighter. Hard to play them with a mouse lol

I never had a joystick, but was able to play TIE Fighter, my favourite PC game ever, for hours with a mouse. Sure my mouse was never quite the same again afterwards but it's the only way I know how to play it (or X-Wing).

[1AZRAEL1]

Might be able to assist you with that next time you're down. ;)

Need it to play Mechwarrior 2 if it works when i install it.

Also, I'll get you to help me with a couple of other games to work too lol

[Hursticon]

Need it to play Mechwarrior 2 if it works when i install it.

Also, I'll get you to help me with a couple of other games to work too lol

Should do. ;):)

[CBratron]

If the old DOS libraries needed to run the game aren't found in Windows (or whichever your preferred OS is) you can always Dosbox it.

[yoshi594]

If you buy a UK version though it will work with the Aust PSN as they use the same shop.



This is generally the case...BUT

http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PSN-Support/Uncharted-2-Dlc-does-not-work-Need-exchange-or-refund/td-p/10282032

Uncharted 2 UK version will not work with Aus DLC and vice versa. I think modnation racers is also affected by this.

You just have to check with the games product/catalogue ID

[kurdt_the_goat]

Some Mario Kart 8 vids thanks yo the built in YouTube uploading!

http://youtu.be/M0tEVbkUHt4
An horrific blue shell attack from last night playing with some guys on Neogaf... Was very frustrating to be on the end of that!

http://youtu.be/cN7jStvqAPQ
A quick recovery against the CPU to reclaim 1st which was rightfully mine!

[Hursticon]

If the old DOS libraries needed to run the game aren't found in Windows (or whichever your preferred OS is) you can always Dosbox it.

Too right there man, thankfully though GOG.com (http://www.gog.com) takes care of all that hard work for you ;) - I suspect Azrael just needs help with graphics settings on a Windows 8 laptop is all. :cool:

[kup]

Currently playing Dark Forces. Ah memories. Now I just need a joystick to play Xwing and Tie Fighter. Hard to play them with a mouse lol

I finished both games at least a dozen times each...with a mouse ;)

If only they would give us a worthy sequel..

[BigTransformerTrev]

Wow - Good Game on ABC2 is doing a segment about ladders in games - think they are running out of ideas :rolleyes::p

[Trent]

I finished both games at least a dozen times each...with a mouse ;)

If only they would give us a worthy sequel..

Indeed. I sunk many hours into TIE Fighter and then X-Wing vs TIE Fighter.

Although FreeSpace 2 and its open source worlds (once the developers released the source code) hold the title for best space fighter sim in my book. I have been meaning to track down a new joystick and fire it up on the laptop :D

[Trent]

Oh and on an unrelated note:

Hey Tets, how did Macross 30 work out? Still haven't bothered to pick it up because of the distinct lack of English. Willing to give it a go though if I hear good things.

[Hursticon]

Wow - Good Game on ABC2 is doing a segment about ladders in games - think they are running out of ideas :rolleyes::p

Seems like a bit of a stretch huh? :o:p

[BigTransformerTrev]

Ivy Valentine. Hurr hurr hurr:o:D

85% of the reason I bought Soul Calibur 4 over Soul Calibur 5 - much better fighting costume ;)




Wow - Good Game on ABC2 is doing a segment about ladders in games - think they are running out of ideas :rolleyes::p


Seems like a bit of a stretch huh? :o:p

I see what ya did there ;)



Just got Deadpool for the PS3 - it's sorta hack'n'slash meets the Arkham games though with not as many cool tools. A good game but certainly not the best I've played by far.

The humor is so fricken spot on for the character though! :D Him blowing his own head off while Cable is talking to him about coming back from the future with a dire warning because he was getting so bored, mocking Veritigo for having the lamest power ever while going in a high pitched voice "Oh no, I'm getting diz-zy, whatever shall I do!' - fab stuff! You get to slap the crap out of an unconscious Wolverine while DP offers up gem after gem quips and after a while he goes "And most of all, I'm slapping you because this has added another 5 minutes of playtime to my game!"

Some of the cut scenes are hilarious as well - only a short way through the game and I'm playing more to see the next joke than anything :D

[i_amtrunks]

Just got Deadpool for the PS3 - it's sorta hack'n'slash meets the Arkham games though with not as many cool tools. A good game but certainly not the best I've played by far.

The humor is so fricken spot on for the character though! :D Him blowing his own head off while Cable is talking to him about coming back from the future with a dire warning because he was getting so bored, mocking Veritigo for having the lamest power ever while going in a high pitched voice "Oh no, I'm getting diz-zy, whatever shall I do!' - fab stuff! You get to slap the crap out of an unconscious Wolverine while DP offers up gem after gem quips and after a while he goes "And most of all, I'm slapping you because this has added another 5 minutes of playtime to my game!"

Some of the cut scenes are hilarious as well - only a short way through the game and I'm playing more to see the next joke than anything :D

Its a game I got 70% through before I got distracted by other games. I really need to go and finish it. It is hilarious, but a rather dull game in terms of playability.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

This is generally the case...BUT

http://community.eu.playstation.com/t5/PSN-Support/Uncharted-2-Dlc-does-not-work-Need-exchange-or-refund/td-p/10282032

Uncharted 2 UK version will not work with Aus DLC and vice versa. I think modnation racers is also affected by this.

You just have to check with the games product/catalogue ID
THAT I did not know! Thanks for the heads up!

Oh and on an unrelated note:

Hey Tets, how did Macross 30 work out? Still haven't bothered to pick it up because of the distinct lack of English. Willing to give it a go though if I hear good things.
Erm, well, TBH, I have only gotten around to slapping it in and installing the data as yet... *ahem*....:o

85% of the reason I bought Soul Calibur 4 over Soul Calibur 5 - much better fighting costume ;)
Looks like I've got a bit of googling to do....:cool:






I see what ya did there ;)



Just got Deadpool for the PS3 - it's sorta hack'n'slash meets the Arkham games though with not as many cool tools. A good game but certainly not the best I've played by far.

The humor is so fricken spot on for the character though! :D Him blowing his own head off while Cable is talking to him about coming back from the future with a dire warning because he was getting so bored, mocking Veritigo for having the lamest power ever while going in a high pitched voice "Oh no, I'm getting diz-zy, whatever shall I do!' - fab stuff! You get to slap the crap out of an unconscious Wolverine while DP offers up gem after gem quips and after a while he goes "And most of all, I'm slapping you because this has added another 5 minutes of playtime to my game!"

Some of the cut scenes are hilarious as well - only a short way through the game and I'm playing more to see the next joke than anything :D


Its a game I got 70% through before I got distracted by other games. I really need to go and finish it. It is hilarious, but a rather dull game in terms of playability.

[jazzcomp]

I need help fixing soft mod on Wii to enable playing games on hard drive. it says Ios is corrupted and it won't reload that Ios.

[1AZRAEL1]

If the old DOS libraries needed to run the game aren't found in Windows (or whichever your preferred OS is) you can always Dosbox it.

I've done that for most of the old games, just sone aren't playing nice atm.


Too right there man, thankfully though GOG.com (http://www.gog.com) takes care of all that hard work for you ;) - I suspect Azrael just needs help with graphics settings on a Windows 8 laptop is all. :cool:

I haven't tried Mechwarrior yet, but some aren't as easy as dragging over to Dosbox. Toonstruck and Outlaws I need assistance with at least.


I finished both games at least a dozen times each...with a mouse ;)

If only they would give us a worthy sequel..

Maybe I'm just not used to using the mouse in a flight sim. I'm more of a joystick man :p

And I wish they would remake it with new graphics and leave the stories and missions the same. A sequel would indeed be good.

[Hursticon]

I haven't tried Mechwarrior yet, but some aren't as easy as dragging over to Dosbox. Toonstruck and Outlaws I need assistance with at least.

Well, I can tell you now that part 1 of your difficulties is that your trying to run DOS-based programs written in the 90s, on a computer running Windows 8 (Well known to be unfriendly towards backwards compatibilty for even Vista-era software) which only has an emulated (poorly) version of DOS :p - But we'll see what we can work out. ;):)

[Gutsman Heavy]

Some Mario Kart 8 vids thanks yo the built in YouTube uploading!

http://youtu.be/M0tEVbkUHt4
An horrific blue shell attack from last night playing with some guys on Neogaf... Was very frustrating to be on the end of that!

http://youtu.be/cN7jStvqAPQ
A quick recovery against the CPU to reclaim 1st which was rightfully mine!

Rev' up those MK8 vids!

http://youtu.be/9Dv-HG5ipaU

[kurdt_the_goat]

What's your NNID gutsman... i should be playing a bit tonight!

[shokwave2]

I need help fixing soft mod on Wii to enable playing games on hard drive. it says Ios is corrupted and it won't reload that Ios.

http://www.wiihacks.com/forum.php
Have you tried searching/posting in these forums? I hacked my Wii years ago thanks to this forum.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Speaking of wii, I just sold mine. It's funny as I look back on it, since I have ended up playing it almost daily, pretty much exclusively on Mario Kart with the missus. The motion control steering was the only way I could rope her into playing it and she really liked it.

Had our last game today:o Funny since it came out in 2008, I didn't get it until maybe 2009/10. That's still a good 3/4 years of gameplay from that bugger.

The only other game I have match that would be Various Street Fighters and Ultima V (which I am still trying to finish...):rolleyes:

[Paulbot]

I bought a Wii (cheap) to play a couple of games, and have just started another of them: Mario Galaxy. Yep i like 7 years behind. Suffers some of the same flaws I found with Mario 64 but I generally like it. Won't be getting all the stars though.

After that, two more games (Zelda, Galaxy2; and finish Donkey Kong) and I'll try and sell the lot as a bundle for a few dollars.

[Tfiguy]

I bought a Wii (cheap) to play a couple of games, and have just started another of them: Mario Galaxy. Yep i like 7 years behind. Suffers some of the same flaws I found with Mario 64 but I generally like it. Won't be getting all the stars though.

After that, two more games (Zelda, Galaxy2; and finish Donkey Kong) and I'll try and sell the lot as a bundle for a few dollars.

Don't forget that if your in the market for a wii u later on, you can transfer all of your save data from the wii to the wii u :)

[Tfiguy]

Is it me or are games getting cheaper? Today I saw in big w watch dogs for all platforms for only $64. It's only just been released just lately right?

[kup]

Well, I can tell you now that part 1 of your difficulties is that your trying to run DOS-based programs written in the 90s, on a computer running Windows 8 (Well known to be unfriendly towards backwards compatibilty for even Vista-era software) which only has an emulated (poorly) version of DOS :p - But we'll see what we can work out. ;):)

Use DosBox to play Tie Fighter. I use it with good success as it emulates SoundBlaster, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p3x-cbhLIc

[kup]

I bought a Wii (cheap) to play a couple of games, and have just started another of them: Mario Galaxy. Yep i like 7 years behind. Suffers some of the same flaws I found with Mario 64 but I generally like it. Won't be getting all the stars though.

After that, two more games (Zelda, Galaxy2; and finish Donkey Kong) and I'll try and sell the lot as a bundle for a few dollars.

Can I be first in line when you sell it ;)

[Paulbot]

Sure.

And I'm going to give this DOSbox thing a go

It's funny that TIE Fighter is my favourite PC game but yet I played it with a mouse and no soundcard, so my experience with the game was atypical but I still loved it. Made me a Stat Wars fan too which I wasn't before I played.

[Mythirax]

Is it me or are games getting cheaper? Today I saw in big w watch dogs for all platforms for only $64. It's only just been released just lately right?

I noticed the exact same thing. I went into EB to check how high priced they have it. $99... amazing how good some of the places like Big W are for games.

[Gutsman Heavy]

What's your NNID gutsman... i should be playing a bit tonight!

Umm Gutsman_Heavy I think..

Zoidberg is best Mario Kart (http://youtu.be/2fMNB9RwZdM)

[Mythirax]

Just found out about this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5tiMv9mn0I) game (Saturday Morning RPG (http://store.steampowered.com/app/263320/)). Think I'm going to have to buy it, it looks awesome.

[i_amtrunks]

Glad I bought a WiiU, Yarn Yoshi, Mario Bros level editor and new Zelda all look amazing. Will need a PS4 at some point as well, but the WiiU will easily keep me entertained as the PS3 winds down.

[Mythirax]

Just found out about this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5tiMv9mn0I) game (Saturday Morning RPG (http://store.steampowered.com/app/263320/)). Think I'm going to have to buy it, it looks awesome.

Just a few of the things you might see in this game. It's pretty damn cool I got to say. I been playing for 3 hours straight and absolutely loving it!

http://i.imgur.com/cvO50xu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oReMrnH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/h3YTKxd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TQIk01D.jpg

[Tfiguy]

Just a few of the things you might see in this game. It's pretty damn cool I got to say. I been playing for 3 hours straight and absolutely loving it!

http://i.imgur.com/cvO50xu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oReMrnH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/h3YTKxd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TQIk01D.jpg

Lol I've never seen this before... What is it on? It's like a cross between starscream and sunstreaker haha

[Mythirax]

Just found out about this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5tiMv9mn0I) game (Saturday Morning RPG (http://store.steampowered.com/app/263320/)). Think I'm going to have to buy it, it looks awesome.


Lol I've never seen this before... What is it on? It's like a cross between starscream and sunstreaker haha

I had mentioned it in a previous post, should of linked it in the other one instead of quoted it :) - It's on sale cheap at the moment as well.

[snaketales]

Last night I completed all the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer challenges, and the game store gave me the last gun I needed for my collection - now I'm not sure whether to keep playing.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Been playing a bit of Sonic Lost Worlds on 3ds. Can't really be sure whether I like it or not. When you play as Sonic it is fairly fun and the Mario Galaxy-esque gameplay style is pretty cool and has lots of potential for good level design and therefore a great game experience. It looks great for a 3ds game and the 3d is pretty shmick as well.

Sadly though there are lots of levels based purely on the "Colour power" (carried over from Sonic Colours), which I don't dislike as such, it's just when the whole level requires you to be using the power. It then takes away all feeling of a Sonic game and turns it into something else. It also doesn't help the the power adds an addition time limit to the game as you run out of juice (usually results in instant death). And on top of that you get very little time to get used to the pros and cons of each power before having to go through a level of it.

Hrm, looks like I dislike more than I like. Back you go little fella. Cheers guys ;) :D:(
give me a Sonic game I like...

sonic boom?...

[Mythirax]

Last night I completed all the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer challenges, and the game store gave me the last gun I needed for my collection - now I'm not sure whether to keep playing.

Last gun as in a rank 10 version, or a rank 1 of a gun you were missing?

[jazzcomp]

What are the minimum specs for a "good" gaming PC?

Speed of processor (quad-core/dual core/single?)
Memory size/type
Graphics chip
HDD (SATA/SSD)

What would you recommend for a high school student? Playing minecraft and such? Windows 8.1? or a different version?

[Raptormesh]

Anyone where I could get reasonably priced 3ds games? Looking for fire emblem and mario games. Any suggestions?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Reasonably priced is unfortunately not much different to standard price for 3DS games... ie in the vicinity of $50-$55 Ozgameshop (http://www.ozgameshop.com/) is cheaper for most than anywhere except buying used from EB games.

[snaketales]

Last gun as in a rank 10 version, or a rank 1 of a gun you were missing?

Rank 1.. it was the particle rifle, and I was disappointed with it. I know its only level 1, but dunno if I can be arsed to keep trying to level it up.

[kup]

What are the minimum specs for a "good" gaming PC?

Speed of processor (quad-core/dual core/single?)
Memory size/type
Graphics chip
HDD (SATA/SSD)

What would you recommend for a high school student? Playing minecraft and such? Windows 8.1? or a different version?

This is my current set up and although it's a bit old now, it is able to run any modern game at full graphics:

- CPU - Intel I7 2600K 3.8Ghz Processor
- RAM 16GB G.Skill DDR3 PC3-12800 RipjawsZ Series
- Asrock Socket 1115 Z77 Motherboard
- SATA 1TB
- SATA 500GB
- Graphics Nvidia 660ti 2GB

- Windows 7 is my preferred OS as it's not bloated and crap like 8.

With the above, I have been set for a number of years without having to upgrade. All new games work great and found nothing that struggles so far.

Naturally if you aim for the contemporary equivalents of the CPU (and in turn MB) and graphics card, you will be set. An SSD HDD would always be preferred for fast loads but a SATA drive will do and load times are still almost non existent, specially when compared to console load times.

[Gutsman Heavy]

sonic boom?...

Nope. Co-Op beat 'em up with occasional speed sections.

[Gutsman Heavy]

What are the minimum specs for a "good" gaming PC?

Speed of processor (quad-core/dual core/single?)
Memory size/type
Graphics chip
HDD (SATA/SSD)

What would you recommend for a high school student? Playing minecraft and such? Windows 8.1? or a different version?

Win7
Intel i5-4690K CPU (i7 has no benefits for gaming, save the cash).
8gig ram, no game needs more.
One of the Nvidia 770 series gpu (I would preference Nvidia over Radeon for the better driver support.
SSD is better, but much more expensive, optional.

Overkill for minecraft but if you want to throw off the oppressive console shackles it's a fine rig.

[Mythirax]

Rank 1.. it was the particle rifle, and I was disappointed with it. I know its only level 1, but dunno if I can be arsed to keep trying to level it up.

That's the only Ultra Rare that I can't find myself on the PS3 version. Was driving me mad. I'd say call it a win and quit though. Pump your effort into ME4 when it comes out ;)

[Raptormesh]

Reasonably priced is unfortunately not much different to standard price for 3DS games... ie in the vicinity of $50-$55 Ozgameshop (http://www.ozgameshop.com/) is cheaper for most than anywhere except buying used from EB games.

Thanks good sir.

[Alpha Supreme]

Just finished Infamous 2... I have such a backlog I don't know where to go next? I think I will go with AC Black Flag PS4... never played AC before so I will be interested to see if it is for me.

[i_amtrunks]

Just finished Infamous 2... I have such a backlog I don't know where to go next? I think I will go with AC Black Flag PS4... never played AC before so I will be interested to see if it is for me.

Having just finished AC$, I can say it most certainly is. Don't go on the templar hunt missions as one of them is extraordinarily glitchy. Instead hunt for Mayan stones (once you can). Sail everywhere, especially early on, as it will save you alot of time once fast travel becomes an option. Upgrade your ship as often as you can as well, enjoy being a pirate as it is the best part of the game.

[z3r03d]

What are the minimum specs for a "good" gaming PC?

Speed of processor (quad-core/dual core/single?)
Memory size/type
Graphics chip
HDD (SATA/SSD)

What would you recommend for a high school student? Playing minecraft and such? Windows 8.1? or a different version?

I have this!! (http://www.asus.com/ROG_ROG/G75VW/)

[Tfiguy]

Ever played a game and you just felt like destroying the controller? That's pretty much how I feel in zombie u at the moment, lol. I really rated the game highly till I came to the stage where you get captured and used as survival entertainment for the crowd (kind of like what merl was running in the walking dead)... I must have died about 20 times (worst kind of sad face)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Nope. Co-Op beat 'em up with occasional speed sections.

Seriously? Gawddammit, sounds like they took the crap bits of Sonic unleashed and made a game of it. Bloody hell SEGA...

Sorry Kurdt, no Wiiu buying plans in my future.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Man, no one's buying ANY consoles for the crap excuses for Sonic games that Sega shits out these days :)

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Speaking of which, I ended up taking Sonic Lost Worlds back to the shop and getting Rise of the Dark spark instead (the only game I am even remotely interested in ATM).

I decided that it was ok, the sections as Sonic were good and interesting, but there were many flaws. for example:

Snow boarding level requiring jumping up 'steps' and across chasms. No indication the you were coming to a step. Seriously, you couldn't distiguish a step from the flat ground even with 3d. Chasms were the same, well until you fell through on.
Bad camera. In a spuedo 3d world, if you went back the camera was so close you would walk off the edge without having a chance to noctice.
Colour powers taing whole levels. the colour powers from Sonic Colours are back. While I like the idea and some of them are fun, they force a strict time limit on you as you will often have a level where you need to keep the colour power charged.
Whole colour power levels. When the powers are short bits in a generally sonic level, you can deal with it. When it's a whole friggin level you're not playing Sonic anymore. One underwater level ended up like Starfox, minus the shooting and fun bits.
Story. I know people don't play Sonic for the story (or at all atm), so I wonder why they even bother. Epsecially since they all revolve around Eggman/Robotnic losing control of whatever devious item/monster he has acquired. Again. This has been the 'story' of practically every Sonic game since Sonic Adventure.

Most of those things should have been picked up on in testing.
Is it too much to ask for a good sonic game anymore? I suspect it's due to the original Sonic Team having been scattered. No-one is able to provide good direction for the little blue bugger.

[Tfiguy]

I just invested in rise of the dark spark, I hope the bayformers don't ruin a good thing!

[CBratron]

You know they did.

[Reflector]

Picked up this a few days ago. A friend of the family gave it to me for nothing, in amazing condition. I never planned to collect boxed N64's but i have 4 different ones now, so i guess ill try and catch them all!

http://i.imgur.com/L618vSB.jpg

[kup]

Picked up this a few days ago. A friend of the family gave it to me for nothing, in amazing condition. I never planned to collect boxed N64's but i have 4 different ones now, so i guess ill try and catch them all!

http://i.imgur.com/L618vSB.jpg

Awesome and in a similar vote. Ended up with an N64 and Mario Kart64 in box with instructions!

[Reflector]

yep :D

The 64 consoles i need are..

-Ice blue
-Jungle Green
-Charcoal Grey (i can dream)
-Both Pokemon ones
-Gold Controller set
-Star Wars Pod Racer set
-Donkey Kong 64 set

there might be others that i dont know about

If anyone has these boxed in better than average condition and wants to sell, send me a PM.

[kurdt_the_goat]

This is how you should display them!

http://i.imgur.com/h9z2BBLl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/h9z2BBL.jpg)

More from this amazing collection (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/18/beautiful-game-collection_n_4808710.html?ir=Technology)

My personal fav that i wish i had is the Japanese Ice Blue:

http://i.imgur.com/WBdCvUQl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/WBdCvUQ.jpg)

[Reflector]

oh wow that looks really cool, ive got a few to buy though before i could even think about putting them on display like that haha

edit: Just looked at that guys collection, its pretty nice. If i could settle for loose carts it wouldnt be unrealistic to aim for something like that. But im a sucker for boxes :(

[Tfiguy]

This is how you should display them!

http://i.imgur.com/h9z2BBLl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/h9z2BBL.jpg)

More from this amazing collection (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/18/beautiful-game-collection_n_4808710.html?ir=Technology)

My personal fav that i wish i had is the Japanese Ice Blue:

http://i.imgur.com/WBdCvUQl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/WBdCvUQ.jpg)

That is so cool... Reflector you should definitely do it!

[BigTransformerTrev]

Was really dissapointed when I say the review of Rise of the Dark Spark on 'Good Game' on the ABC, made me not want to watch the show anymore. :(

Not because they scored the game poorly (it didn't deserve much better) but that Hex (the girl i had a crush on for a few years) talked about 'Yeah, I hardly felt the need to use the weapons, using the melee weapon was much more effective'. This is only true for the first part of the first level so it meant that she played it for about 20 minutes but still went on air and presented a review like she had played the whole game :mad::(. Very dissppointing and casts doubt on all their reviews in my opinion.

[kup]

This is how you should display them!

http://i.imgur.com/h9z2BBLl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/h9z2BBL.jpg)

More from this amazing collection (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/18/beautiful-game-collection_n_4808710.html?ir=Technology)

My personal fav that i wish i had is the Japanese Ice Blue:

http://i.imgur.com/WBdCvUQl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/WBdCvUQ.jpg)

That is nice! Will add it to my list of ideas for a Nintendo room if I ever get a place with enough space. As of now my controllers are all just neatly in a draw :/

[kup]

Was really dissapointed when I say the review of Rise of the Dark Spark on 'Good Game' on the ABC, made me not want to watch the show anymore. :(

Not because they scored the game poorly (it didn't deserve much better) but that Hex (the girl i had a crush on for a few years) talked about 'Yeah, I hardly felt the need to use the weapons, using the melee weapon was much more effective'. This is only true for the first part of the first level so it meant that she played it for about 20 minutes but still went on air and presented a review like she had played the whole game :mad::(. Very dissppointing and casts doubt on all their reviews in my opinion.

It is a very crappy game though, extremely crappy for that fact. A casual fan friend bought it by mistake thinking it was WFC/FOC after I recommended those games. He complained it was the crappiest game he had played in a long time, I knew it was weird as he said he picked it up for PS4 and confirmed it was indeed that Rise of Dark Spark. I told him it was just a crappy ass game to promote the movie and that the proper games were out on PS3 and PC.

Sorry to say but it does seem like a crappy ass game. Both the hosts liked the previous WFC/FOC games so they have no bias against TF games. This game is just substandard.

[Sinnertwin]

I've recently purchased another xBox 360 & have been playing Fallout 3 & New Vegas again, Fallout 3 being my favourite game. Are there any other similar post apocalyptic games that you guys have played & can recommend or perhaps even avoid?

[BigTransformerTrev]

It is a very crappy game though, extremely crappy for that fact. A casual fan friend bought it by mistake thinking it was WFC/FOC after I recommended those games. He complained it was the crappiest game he had played in a long time, I knew it was weird as he said he picked it up for PS4 and confirmed it was indeed that Rise of Dark Spark. I told him it was just a crappy ass game to promote the movie and that the proper games were out on PS3 and PC.

Sorry to say but it does seem like a crappy ass game. Both the hosts liked the previous WFC/FOC games so they have no bias against TF games. This game is just substandard.

Oh dont get me wrong, Im in complete agreement with you - it is a crappy game. It just annoyed me that this woman was reviewing it on television and was talking like she had played the whole thing but for those that have played it, it was very evident she had only played the first 20 minutes of the first level and that was it. That's what gave me the irrits because in the past I have quite liked Good Game and Hex on the ABC and now I dont think I can trust their reviews anymore.

[Mythirax]

Oh dont get me wrong, Im in complete agreement with you - it is a crappy game. It just annoyed me that this woman was reviewing it on television and was talking like she had played the whole thing but for those that have played it, it was very evident she had only played the first 20 minutes of the first level and that was it. That's what gave me the irrits because in the past I have quite liked Good Game and Hex on the ABC and now I dont think I can trust their reviews anymore.

I've never trusted or like their show. Never.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Was really dissapointed when I say the review of Rise of the Dark Spark on 'Good Game' on the ABC, made me not want to watch the show anymore. :(

Not because they scored the game poorly (it didn't deserve much better) but that Hex (the girl i had a crush on for a few years) talked about 'Yeah, I hardly felt the need to use the weapons, using the melee weapon was much more effective'. This is only true for the first part of the first level so it meant that she played it for about 20 minutes but still went on air and presented a review like she had played the whole game :mad::(. Very dissppointing and casts doubt on all their reviews in my opinion.

Don't bother with reviews honestly, ask consumers on image-boards and forums etc. Fun fact, 'gaming journalism' (Which is filled with people who did not even study journalism...) is so corrupt it can't make the lowest bar of an integrity test.

[King Atlas]

Don't bother with reviews honestly, ask consumers on image-boards and forums etc. Fun fact, 'gaming journalism' (Which is filled with people who did not even study journalism...) is so corrupt it can't make the lowest bar of an integrity test.

We will never forget this image

http://solidsprite.com/wp-content/media/2012/10/Geoff-Keighley-with-Doritos-Mountain-Dew.jpg

[i_amtrunks]

Was given the wonderful 101 for the wii u as a present. It's an interesting game, very sailor moon/ sentai in both style and presentation. It's fun and silly however the controls are crudtacular, often unresponsive, it is almost impossible to tell what is going on during battles and the points system is erratic and nonsical.

If you like pink in, but thought it was too serious, this is a game to get, lots of silly fun but can get frustrating.

[Firestorm]

Question to 3DS owners.
What are some good games for friends to play online on the 3DS?
My 3 best friends and I each own a 3DS but one of my friends is living in Japan right now but he wants to be able.to play games with us still.
Any games with an online mode will do, but preferably if you know of any games sorta similar to Phantasy Star Online (and Phantasy Star Online 2) so RPGs really.

[kurdt_the_goat]

There's nothing really like PSO on 3DS. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is vaguely similar... and will have online play when it releases early next year (sooner for Japan)... but they'll probably lock out playing with Japanese players! So the answer is, get a Vita and PSO2 if you haven't already :)

[shokwave2]

There's nothing really like PSO on 3DS. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is vaguely similar... and will have online play when it releases early next year (sooner for Japan)... but they'll probably lock out playing with Japanese players! So the answer is, get a Vita and PSO2 if you haven't already :)

It's been confirmerd that Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will have region free multiplayer for North America and Europe, but not sure if you'll be able to play with Japan though. I think Pokemon X & Y has a multiplayer component, maybe just battles and trading, not sure. There's always Mario Kart 7 and Animal Crossing: New Leaf, both addictive.

[shokwave2]

I've recently purchased another xBox 360 & have been playing Fallout 3 & New Vegas again, Fallout 3 being my favourite game. Are there any other similar post apocalyptic games that you guys have played & can recommend or perhaps even avoid?

Rage is a FPS post apocalyptic game. Made by id Software, the guys that gave you Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein. No RPG elemants, but you can craft ammunition and items from pickups via schematics. You can get the game pretty cheap now, around the $15-$20 mark. Recommended.

[kup]

Warning:

Be very careful with dealing with this pawn shop when it comes to vintage games/consoles: http://www.buysellpawncessnock.com.au/Games.html

This is a Pawn shop that supposedly specializes with vintage games and consoles. They are based in Cessnock NSW, near Newcastle.

I spoke on the phone with Roger, one of the people working there about buying an NES. I asked if the NES they were advertising was in good condition and if they shipped to Sydney. He seemed very personable on the phone and told me that the NES was in excellent condition, not yellowed and without any missing parts or anything broken off.

The next day I receive the console by courier which to their credit was a very fast delivery. Unfortunately the console inside was in the worse condition that I would have ever anticipated. From underneath all the vent grids were broken off and on top of that there was a huge hole big enough to fit 3 fingers through. All the corners of the console had been grinded round as if someone was scraping it against a brick wall. The front lid was some cheap repro that was blank and dind't even say 'Nintendo' so the whole console had an 'OEM/No frills' look to it. On top of that the controllers were yellowed and everything was dirty.

When I called to ask what's going on, he tried to make excuses that all NES consoles are in that condition due to age - However that's not what he told me when I made the order! After I mentioned that, he started with bad attitude that there was nothing wrong with it and that's when I asked for my Money back as I could not trust him to replace the console with something closer to what he originally promised.

He agreed to refund me including the shipping cost but given that he was deliberately deceitful in the condition of the console and hoping I would just roll over on it to avoid trouble, I am sceptical he will once the console reaches him. At least I paid by credit card so I could always take it to the bank and have a tracking number with the package.

[Reflector]

Warning:

Be very careful with dealing with this pawn shop when it comes to vintage games/consoles: http://www.buysellpawncessnock.com.au/Games.html

This is a Pawn shop that supposedly specializes with vintage games and consoles. They are based in Cessnock NSW, near Newcastle.

I spoke on the phone with Roger, one of the people working there about buying an NES. I asked if the NES they were advertising was in good condition and if they shipped to Sydney. He seemed very personable on the phone and told me that the NES was in excellent condition, not yellowed and without any missing parts or anything broken off.

The next day I receive the console by courier which to their credit was a very fast delivery. Unfortunately the console inside was in the worse condition that I would have ever anticipated. From underneath all the vent grids were broken off and on top of that there was a huge hole big enough to fit 3 fingers through. All the corners of the console had been grinded round as if someone was scraping it against a brick wall. The front lid was some cheap repro that was blank and dind't even say 'Nintendo' so the whole console had an 'OEM/No frills' look to it. On top of that the controllers were yellowed and everything was dirty.

When I called to ask what's going on, he tried to make excuses that all NES consoles are in that condition due to age - However that's not what he told me when I made the order! After I mentioned that, he started with bad attitude that there was nothing wrong with it and that's when I asked for my Money back as I could not trust him to replace the console with something closer to what he originally promised.

He agreed to refund me including the shipping cost but given that he was deliberately deceitful in the condition of the console and hoping I would just roll over on it to avoid trouble, I am sceptical he will once the console reaches him. At least I paid by credit card so I could always take it to the bank and have a tracking number with the package.

This sucks man, these guys are notorious rip offs. Shame you didnt mention it to me i would've filled you in :(

Im glad your getting your money back though. Im still on the lookout for you dont worry. Time will bring us one trust me lol

[Hursticon]

@Kup: Ditto RE: Reflector's sentiments - That's bulls*** man & I hope the refund actually comes through for you. :(

Was really chuffed to pick these up earlier in the week from an Op-Shop for $1.00ea! :D

A Pre-Windows 95 Australian pressing of Doom 2! ;):cool:
(MS-DOS all the way baby! :p)

...and a post Windows 95 pressing of Where in The World is Carmen Sandiego? :eek:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu-JgH_CIAEMf8K.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu-Jh65CAAAKhtw.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bu-JkEoCcAEdt1u.jpg:large

[Reflector]

Very nice Hursty! I still have my original Doom 2, it's a pre 95 one. Are they particularly rare or something?

[kup]

Thanks guys and Hursty, thats some fine loot! I used to have those games...maybe I still do in a box somewhere.


This sucks man, these guys are notorious rip offs. Shame you didnt mention it to me i would've filled you in :(

Im glad your getting your money back though. Im still on the lookout for you dont worry. Time will bring us one trust me lol

So you had some prior experience with those dudes? Thank you, I appreciate any help you can give. worse part was that the pic he showed was fake.

[Reflector]

So you had some prior experience with those dudes? Thank you, I appreciate any help you can give. worse part was that the pic he showed was fake.

Yeah ive had a bit, i worked in Singleton for 4 years which is about 20 minutes from Cessnock. Ive been to the store and spoken to some of the guys there and they're just clueless...if they have a $50 item they will mark it $100 and talk down to you if you think its worth less than that. I honestly dont know how they stay in business. I guess when people are desperate for something they'll pay whatever.

Im always checking out garage sales around here, something will come up.

On a side note i got these yesterday

http://i.imgur.com/kfn249o.jpg

[kup]

Yeah ive had a bit, i worked in Singleton for 4 years which is about 20 minutes from Cessnock. Ive been to the store and spoken to some of the guys there and they're just clueless...if they have a $50 item they will mark it $100 and talk down to you if you think its worth less than that. I honestly dont know how they stay in business. I guess when people are desperate for something they'll pay whatever.

Im always checking out garage sales around here, something will come up.

On a side note i got these yesterday

http://i.imgur.com/kfn249o.jpg

Nice! :)

[Reflector]

Here's my Doom 2

http://i.imgur.com/u55EZc4.jpg

[Reflector]

Anyone here play World Of Warcraft?

The new Warlords Of Draenor cinematic was released this morning and one things for sure, those guys know how to make an epic game trailer, my god.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfaOfP5g8GY

I dont know how to imbed a video here, if you even can.

[kup]

Anyone here play World Of Warcraft?

The new Warlords Of Draenor cinematic was released this morning and one things for sure, those guys know how to make an epic game trailer, my god.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfaOfP5g8GY

I dont know how to imbed a video here, if you even can.

I used to be a big Blizzard fan and gave WoW a full go but never truly liked it. Blizzard for me was never the same when all the founding developers left. After Wow, it lost its magic for me and I stopped being a fan.

[Reflector]

I used to be a big Blizzard fan and gave WoW a full go but never truly liked it. Blizzard for me was never the same when all the founding developers left. After Wow, it lost its magic for me and I stopped being a fan.

Can you be a fan of this cinematic, just for me lol?

I didnt enjoy MoP that much, or Cata for that matter (See what i did there?) and i havent played for 11 months, but im looking forward to this expansion, lots of quality of life changes for casual players/raiders. Which is exactly what i need after 8 years of playing and three kids.

[Trent]

Anyone here play World Of Warcraft?

The new Warlords Of Draenor cinematic was released this morning and one things for sure, those guys know how to make an epic game trailer, my god.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfaOfP5g8GY

I dont know how to imbed a video here, if you even can.

That was awesome!

[Reflector]

Picked this 001 Wii up today from a local buy/sell/swap page for $40. When i got there he had a PS2 with 26 games so i got that too, wont have a pic of that until monday arvo.

http://i.imgur.com/i2clGxm.jpg

[Hursticon]

Very nice Hursty! I still have my original Doom 2, it's a pre 95 one. Are they particularly rare or something?

Well, they certainly seem few in number compared to the later Post-Win95 versions anyway. ;)

I was just blown away to find a copy in as good a condition as this is, in an Op-Shop, for a $1, and with only a single extremely minor scratch on the Discs surface. :)

I still have my original copy too, was the 1st game we bought when we got our Pentium 100! :p, but its Disc & Case have seen better days and the Big Box packaging is LONG gone... :o

That now resides in an older UK diskette-based version I bought a couple of years ago, which came with the Box (In superb condition), the manual AND strategy guide! :D

This one will serve as a back-up, for now. :cool:


Thanks guys and Hursty, thats some fine loot! I used to have those games...maybe I still do in a box somewhere

Cheers dude! - I LOVED the old-school original version of Carmen Sandiego but I remember that back in Primary School, the Apple Macs used to have a 256 Colour version (Could've been 16Bit VGA but it's a long time ago & I don't know fruity PCs of the period that well! :p) and it used to get played to death! :D

My hope is that this is the PC version of that later, greater coloured version - Coz the actual original is a pain to get to run without Dos-Box! :p


Here's my Doom 2

*snip*

Hell Yeah Man!!! - That's my Jam! :eek::D:cool:

[Reflector]

was the 1st game we bought when we got our Pentium 100! :p, but its Disc & Case have seen better days and the Big Box packaging is LONG gone... :o

My PC at the time was my first also, a hulking 386! It couldnt run Doom in full screen mode, so i had to minimise it so the playing screen was tiny. Also i had no sound at all... it was not a good time for PC gaming for me and i couldnt see why anyone would want one over a console, little did i know haha

My big box for Doom is gone too but i still have my Full Throttle box, but the cd is gone lol. Ill post a pic of that bad boy too, that game seems like its a bit of a cult classic now, it was awesome though so its not surprising.

[BruiseLee]

Anyone here play World Of Warcraft?

I still play a bit on and off. Mainly just playing around with the auction house these days. :)

[Reflector]

I still play a bit on and off. Mainly just playing around with the auction house these days. :)

I just came back after a long break. learning how to play again ><

Shadow Priest is still the bomb though lol

[Hursticon]

My PC at the time was my first also, a hulking 386! It couldnt run Doom in full screen mode, so i had to minimise it so the playing screen was tiny. Also i had no sound at all... it was not a good time for PC gaming for me and i couldnt see why anyone would want one over a console, little did i know haha

Ditto! :D

We went through the EXACT same set of circumstances dude, except we never even considered shrinking the screen (It was too small on a 13" CRT! :p) and we did have Midi-support miraculously so we had music but no sound! :eek:

We also only had the Shareware version of the 1st Episode: "Knee Deep In The Dead" - Man I cannot tell you how utterly psyched my Brothers & I were when we arrived at the final level (Phobos Anomaly); Survived those corridors of Pinkies & Barrels, only to get outside onto that giant platform in the shape of a Pentagram with a pair of pillars, whose doors slid down to reveal a pair of Barons of Hell! :cool:

This was all at a staggering 10-15FPS I might add! :p

So I imagine when you finally got a 16-Bit Soundblaster Card (Or akin ;)) and were able to play a Doom game with sound as well as music along with a proper framerate & screen size, like us, it would've felt like a fairly monumental moment too! :D


My big box for Doom is gone too but i still have my Full Throttle box, but the cd is gone lol. Ill post a pic of that bad boy too, that game seems like its a bit of a cult classic now, it was awesome though so its not surprising.

Yeah I bought a British version of Doom 1 which included the "Ultimate Doom" bonus episode: "Thy Flesh Consumed", I was more after the exclusive boxart though :cool::
(It was based on an English Exclusive promotional poster of which you can also see a reproduction print of at the top of the pic :))

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/DSCI0120_zpsf042b1c9.jpg~original


Full Throttle is a game that I've never actually played but I remember seeing a whole lot back in the day and I do believe it's considered one of the all time best and classics of the LucasArts Adventure games - So hang onto that box dude, hell, with Dosbox you should consider giving it another burl! ;):)

[Trent]

That's it. Hursty, looking at that shelf has convinced me to bust out Jedi Outcast and put ol' Kyle Katarn through his paces :D

I love that game. I might even back it up with Jedi Academy :)

[Paulbot]

My PC at the time was my first also, a hulking 386! It couldnt run Doom in full screen mode, so i had to minimise it so the playing screen was tiny. Also i had no sound at all... it was not a good time for PC gaming for me and i couldnt see why anyone would want one over a console, little did i know haha


Ditto! :D

We went through the EXACT same set of circumstances dude, except we never even considered shrinking the screen (It was too small on a 13" CRT! :p) and we did have Midi-support miraculously so we had music but no sound! :eek:

Me three. I played Doom and Doom 2 with no soundcard, but at least I had fullscreen. The game was still great to play regardless of sound. Wasn't until I got the PSOne release of Doom that I played the game with sound.

(My PSOne Doom is one of my small collection of PSone games I hung on to)

[kup]

I played Wolfensten 3D with no soundcard, just PC speaker beeps. However by Doom I already had a Soundblaster 2.0 and Wolfensten became a whole new experience with the shouting Nazis.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I remember playing Wolfenstein on my friends PC all those days ago. His ran smoothly as far as I remember and I was blown away by the style of gameplay and that gatting gun! Hmmm.

Didn't really play any FPS until I got Duke Nukem 3d for my Saturn, such a great conversion. Doom on the Saturn was not so great, although I would like to get a copy for it's infamy! Quake came out much nicer though!

Speaking of the Sega Saturn, those who watch the twitters know this, but I picked up a Saturn here! Yay! Also managed to bag a couple of games that I was after, as well as my staple faves (since I have left my collection in Australia).
Bought Rockman X4, which I enjoy, but damn Rockman is hard!
Original release Dayton, Marvel Super Heroes, Bokan to Ippatsu! Doronboo Kanpekiban (a Shootemup using the bad guys from Yatterman), Bomberman and some a couple of others as they were super cheap!

Think I need a better controller though as there seems to be a very tiny delay and the one that came with the Saturn feels a little spongey. Which is OK, but annoying as I am bit of a train ride from the closest place to find retro parts.

[Sinnertwin]

I recently picked up & have been playing Rage & Metro 2033 on xBox360. While i enjoyed the artistic side of Rage, i found it to be extremely repetitive in it's gameplay -go here, kill these guys, get this, come back. lather, rinse and repeat.
Metro 2033 on the other hand... phwoooar! :eek: i am really, really enjoying this game. I think it may even knock Fallout 3 off the top spot as my favourite apocalyptic game. Better finish this one and grab a copy of Metro Last Light :D

[Reflector]

I remember playing Wolfenstein on my friends PC all those days ago. His ran smoothly as far as I remember and I was blown away by the style of gameplay and that gatting gun! Hmmm.

Didn't really play any FPS until I got Duke Nukem 3d for my Saturn, such a great conversion. Doom on the Saturn was not so great, although I would like to get a copy for it's infamy! Quake came out much nicer though!

Speaking of the Sega Saturn, those who watch the twitters know this, but I picked up a Saturn here! Yay! Also managed to bag a couple of games that I was after, as well as my staple faves (since I have left my collection in Australia).
Bought Rockman X4, which I enjoy, but damn Rockman is hard!
Original release Dayton, Marvel Super Heroes, Bokan to Ippatsu! Doronboo Kanpekiban (a Shootemup using the bad guys from Yatterman), Bomberman and some a couple of others as they were super cheap!

Think I need a better controller though as there seems to be a very tiny delay and the one that came with the Saturn feels a little spongey. Which is OK, but annoying as I am bit of a train ride from the closest place to find retro parts.

Nice score! I need a PAL Saturn for my collection (a Dreamcast too, and pretty much every Sega console ever lol) I didnt have one mate that had Sega stuff so i dont remember ever playing anything other than a Master System and Megadrive and only just a little bit.

Nintendo stuff seems to attract rediculous prices on ebay even though every man/woman/dog has it lying around.

[Hursticon]

That's it. Hursty, looking at that shelf has convinced me to bust out Jedi Outcast and put ol' Kyle Katarn through his paces :D

I love that game. I might even back it up with Jedi Academy :)

Hehe, they were indeed brilliant games - Spent many hours modding them with different Saber hilts and Plugin-Player Models, the singleplayer was superb for both as was the multiplayer back in the day! :D


Me three. I played Doom and Doom 2 with no soundcard, but at least I had fullscreen. The game was still great to play regardless of sound. Wasn't until I got the PSOne release of Doom that I played the game with sound.

(My PSOne Doom is one of my small collection of PSone games I hung on to)

It pleases me greatly to hear you kept your PSX copy of Doom dude, always dug the cover art to that one too! :cool:


I played Wolfensten 3D with no soundcard, just PC speaker beeps. However by Doom I already had a Soundblaster 2.0 and Wolfensten became a whole new experience with the shouting Nazis.

Oh god! :D:D:D

Dude, I totally went through the same here with Wolf3D! - Oh the glory of PC Speaker! :p

We must've spent hours getting the IRQ & DMA settings right so that our "AdLib or Soundblaster Compatible" soundcard would work with Wolfenstein, we managed to get sound AND music working on that but could never get the same out of Doom until we got a 16bit Soundblaster.

Along with Doom & Quake, Wolfenstein 3D is easily amongst my all-time favourite PC games. ;)


I remember playing Wolfenstein on my friends PC all those days ago. His ran smoothly as far as I remember and I was blown away by the style of gameplay and that gatting gun! Hmmm.

Didn't really play any FPS until I got Duke Nukem 3d for my Saturn, such a great conversion. Doom on the Saturn was not so great, although I would like to get a copy for it's infamy! Quake came out much nicer though!

I hear you on the Chaingun dude! :D

Duke Nukem 3D, man, now that is a game I sank a s***-tone of hours into too! :p - I was already a long-time fan of the original 2 side-scrolling platformers though so when the 3rd game arrived AND in 3D? - SOLD!


I'd like to throw out honourable mentions to Hexen, Heretic and Carmageddon too while we're at it! :)
(I know Liege hears me on Hexen ;))

[Reflector]

Hexen and Heretic were both awesome, i remember playing them on my mates big brothers computer. It was the first time i think i ever saw a pc game run how it was supposed to.

[kup]

I am after an NES zapper, anyone selling?

[hanprimus]

Not sure if here is the right place to post but looking to sell: PS4 Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, condition as new for $35, thanks.

[Reflector]

While were after stuff, i need a PS3 OR 360 controller for a mates kids. Controller only.

You ended up getting a NES then Kup?

[Hursticon]

Pertaining to previous discussion; Next year this object celebrates its 20th year in my possession! :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvsPSvbCUAAW1vv.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvsPUihCUAA4PWR.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvsPW3UCIAAwwY9.jpg:large

[Reflector]

Very nice Hursty.

Check out that juicy red ps3 back there too...:)