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shokwave2

22nd October 2010, 10:58 PM

Kirby's Epic Yarn not for PAL until 2011???/? WTF! Not a happy bear, I try and do the right thing and wait for the local release, but I think its gonna be a case of "screw this, I am off to ebay and an American copy thanks"

What the hecks the wait for?!!???!??!?!???

Yeah too bad, but luckily for me i got it early and love it, even if it is a bit easy.

I'm guessing you've hacked your Wii to play other regions?

Tetsuwan Convoy

22nd October 2010, 11:54 PM

You betcha! Never thought Tatsunoko Vs Capcom would come out here, so I got that and hacked the old wii. Plus I am addicted to Taiko no Tatsujin, which will never come out here...:p

Woo, just found out my ltd edition 25th Super mario special pack has been posted too! HACHAAAA!

Just bought Kirby US version too, I assume thats the one you have too?

i_amtrunks

23rd October 2010, 02:18 PM

Got to try and find time to play Kirby, NBA Jam and the new Professor Layton on the DS, but have to program lessons for the next week first...

Fallout New Vegas is damn good, saw about 45 mins of it last night, wish my PC could handle it.

Hursticon

23rd October 2010, 05:25 PM

Hey Guys, just thought you may be interested in this "Booted Up, Egg-Sucking, Gutter-Trash! (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-behind-back-to-the/706588)" :D:D:D

shokwave2

23rd October 2010, 05:31 PM

Just bought Kirby US version too, I assume thats the one you have too?

Yeah i have the NTSC version. But since my Wii is hacked, i rarely buy games. I just swap with a guy at work, or rent them, and save them to my hard drive. I finished Kirby this morning. Short, easy game, but i still have to go back and unlock the "hidden" levels and collect all collectibles, etc.

Gutsman Heavy

24th October 2010, 06:11 PM

Finally got all the emeralds in Sonic 4 and got the extra ending, nice little teaser for the next game :D

Tetsuwan Convoy

25th October 2010, 12:51 AM

Got Sonic 4 for the Wii. Can't say I am terribly impressed to be honest. The graphics are nice and I like the 2-d gameplay again, but there seems to be more cons than pros to me...

I think my hardcore Sonic-ness is getting in the way of me liking this game. Sonic feels a lot heavier, I haven't managed a good skid outta the guy just yet, and this change in physics messes with the feeling. Feels more mario than sonic. He seems to lose a lot of speed after a jump, so you can jump and almost stop immediately. The homing jump I find irritating in some levels, especially the casino zone. When jumping from the flipping cards, I have a tendency to puch the jump button a fraction too early and he does the homing jump, only toland and run off the card.

I like the Megadrivey music, but none of the tunes are catchy. One of the ones in the Labyrinth zone is just plain annoying.

Eggman is not manacing at all. Why don't the bonus stages tell you how many rings you need until you open the way?

Too expensive as well. Not impressed to be honest.

Gutsman Heavy

25th October 2010, 01:38 AM

I don't like to think of it as Sonic 4, it fails to live up to the old games. It's more like New Sonic the Hedgehog (ala New Super Mario Bros) imo.

i_amtrunks

25th October 2010, 05:42 PM

Kirby Epic Yarn is soooo purty!

Easy to pick up and play, cant imagine it getting too much harder than the first few levels to finish (seeing as you dont die) but collecting 100% could be bothersome.

Finally got Eledees, but alas, no time to play.

Also trialled a Cookie Monster game for the Wii, its fun for the kids (very flash based in looks and play, not worth paying more than a few dollars for)

Paulbot

25th October 2010, 07:18 PM

I tried to get Mew yesterday but my DS would not connect.

I couldn't get my DS to connect to the closest free wifi connection at two locations. It would fine the wireless. It would start setting up but whenever it tested the connection it would go from green to red and no bars and give me an error message.

I'm going to try to find another WiFi hotspot tomorrow. Any spots in Melbourne DS users would recommend?

Golden Phoenix

25th October 2010, 07:38 PM

I'm going to try to find another WiFi hotspot tomorrow. Any spots in Melbourne DS users would recommend?
Last time I did that in the city it was at EBgames at melbourne central

Paulbot

25th October 2010, 07:45 PM

Cool I'll give that a try. The recent Big W ones have been easier. :o

Gutsman Heavy

27th October 2010, 12:02 AM

http://www.telltalegames.com/bttfoffer

get Back to the Future episode 1 for free!*

*when it comes out.

Tetsuwan Convoy

28th October 2010, 07:38 PM

I don't like to think of it as Sonic 4, it fails to live up to the old games. It's more like New Sonic the Hedgehog (ala New Super Mario Bros) imo.
Yeh, I think of it that way as well. The moest annoying thing is that they haven't really added anough to really sex it up. I thought the Rush series on DS were pretty awesome and if that was like one of them, I would be singing from on high about it. Looking forward to Sonic Colours though. Looki slike it has the awesome Sonic levels from Unleashed without the crappy werehog levels!

Kirby Epic Yarn is soooo purty!

Easy to pick up and play, cant imagine it getting too much harder than the first few levels to finish (seeing as you dont die) but collecting 100% could be bothersome.

Mine is on its way! Can't wait, but I will have too :p maybe if its easy I can get the missus to play with me (on the game, its 2 player...)

Might go for 100% as well.

Also managed to get Mario 25th anniversary edition pack from Japan.
Blogged here. (http://tetstoys.blogspot.com/2010/10/25th-anniversary-super-mario-pack-in-my.html)
Just a version of Super Mario Allstars on the wii, but with soem nice packaging and a soundtrack. Not really all that interested in the games, but the music and box are nice.:rolleyes: just have to keep it away from my Sonic Adventure 2 15th anniversary set or there might be fisticuffs.

Who is an anal game collector then?:o:cool:

Bartrim

29th October 2010, 01:06 PM

Oooh an old school friend has offered me his old SNES games including "The Firemen" An old fave:D

Paulbot

29th October 2010, 07:19 PM

Went to the Nintendo floor in the Melbourne EB Games store and was able to download Mew for HeartGold before the deadline ran out.

Golden Phoenix

30th October 2010, 01:17 PM

Went to the Nintendo floor in the Melbourne EB Games store and was able to download Mew for HeartGold before the deadline ran out.

Winner is you.
Now you can use mew as your HM Bitch

Doubledealer

30th October 2010, 09:29 PM

i_amtrunks

31st October 2010, 12:20 AM

I only just found out NFS: Hot Pursuit is developed by the guys behind the Burnout series...I was glad to hear the police chases were back but now I'm really pumped for this game. It should be brilliant fun in theory, will wait for the reviews to roll in. :D

I cannot wait, NFS:HP was one of the most entertaining game son the PS1, but then NFS went and got caught in the Fast and Furious craze. Burnout 3 was the best driving game on the PS2, and Burnout Paradise is the game I have spent the most hours playing on the PS3, so with their track record (no pun intended) it should be a corker of a game.

Super Scribblenauts for the DS is fantastic. The original had a couple of control issues (though the word bank was insane), this game has fixed the control issues, enlarged and diversified the word bank, all leading to a very clever game. I only played 3 levels in about 20 minutes, as the title screen alone is worth just playing with (try typing in combos like vampire and garlic, pirate and ninja etc. great fun.)

SharkyMcShark

31st October 2010, 03:39 PM

Force Unleashed 2 was disappointing to say the least.

I expect more than four levels from a full price new release game.

shokwave2

31st October 2010, 05:46 PM

Force Unleashed 2 was disappointing to say the least.

I expect more than four levels from a full price new release game.

Agreed. I finished it 4 hours 30 minutes on medium difficulty. The challenges aren't that exciting. Trading this one straight in.

i_amtrunks

31st October 2010, 09:37 PM

Mate of mine bought the new Naruto Ninja Storm game.

For a fighting game with only one actual attack button (circle) its decent, and some of the fights are actually better and more detailed in the game than the anime, and definitely easier to follow than the manga (which I find annoying at the best of times). Also cuts all the crap time wasting from the anime.

Might be owrht picking up for $50-$60 in a few weeks/months for Naruto fans.

SharkyMcShark

22nd November 2010, 05:45 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ft2NMtzG24

Just a small Black Ops killstreak I managed earlier.

shokwave2

22nd November 2010, 08:46 PM

Been playing Epic Mickey on Wii. Pretty good platformer, great quality, grab it if you want a darker platformer than Mario. About to boot up Donkey Kong Country Returns...:cool:

SkyWarp91

22nd November 2010, 09:03 PM

Can't wait for the new Ace Combat 7: Assault Horizon. Trailer looks jaw-droppingly orgasmicly awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Mr Ed

22nd November 2010, 10:00 PM

I got Xbox 360 250GB Slim and Kinect and love it.

So small and very quiet and hopefully no RROD

My old ELITE has been given away!

jazzcomp

22nd November 2010, 10:33 PM

I need some SEGA DC japanese translation for their japanese games. Is there a website that has guides in english?

Tetsuwan Convoy

22nd November 2010, 11:02 PM

I need some SEGA DC japanese translation for their japanese games. Is there a website that has guides in english?

Hmm, dunno. Watcha playing? renta hero? :D

Man kirby's epic Yarn is awesome!!

Almost had a heart attack. Sonic Colours is enjoyable and actually pretty damn good! WTH? A good Sonic Game that isn't on the Megadrive?

Seems to be Wii time, goldeneye is pretty good as well. Waiting for DKC and Blazblue Continuuim shift now... Woooooah!

SharkyMcShark

23rd November 2010, 12:46 AM

Can't wait for the new Ace Combat 7: Assault Horizon. Trailer looks jaw-droppingly orgasmicly awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Not as keen as I could have been - I think choppers will dilute the fun and the real world setting negatives the inclusion of any of the stuff that made FoL so good - flying aircraft carrier, giant cannon, etc.

SkyWarp91

23rd November 2010, 01:53 AM

Not as keen as I could have been - I think choppers will dilute the fun and the real world setting negatives the inclusion of any of the stuff that made FoL so good - flying aircraft carrier, giant cannon, etc.

Well didn't FoL's storyline bring the entire series to full-circle?

SPOILER: They did get the peace they wanted in the end right?

SkyWarp91

24th November 2010, 10:48 PM

Just played Robocop Versus Terminator in one sitting on the GENESIS. I don't like it as much as the SNES version and the last boss was just ridiculous, imagine Robocop fighting a giant T-800 head that shoots mini terminators at you while terminators try to harass you from the side!!! >_<

Hursticon

24th November 2010, 10:56 PM

Paulbot

24th November 2010, 11:19 PM

About to boot up Donkey Kong Country Returns...:cool:
That game is the one that could make me buy a Wii. (Well that and Mario Galaxy; and if I had money and time to play such a thing!) I loved the SNES Donkey Kong Country games :D

Jay-Tron

24th November 2010, 11:35 PM

I vaguely remember that game although I never owned it, I did own a Mega Drive back in the 90's. I still play the occasional game from time to time but now I play the Mega Drive games on my computer using the Gens emulator. Best thing about the emulator, I can save the games half way through and then continue later :D. That was the worst thing about most of those old console games, they had no save mechanism.

SkyWarp91

25th November 2010, 12:32 AM

Tetsuwan Convoy

25th November 2010, 12:54 AM

That was the worst thing about most of those old console games, they had no save mechanism.

Yeah and some of the levels in the side-scrollers, they were so frustrating you could really chuck fits and throw the controllers across the room!!!

It's quite interesting to see how games have evolved over the years. I remember booting up the M.A.S.K game for the C64, it was s simple l-r scrolling platformer, but the catch was your mask had limited ammo and enemies would randomly fall from the sky. You couldn't shoot up either. Its almost like the game was a reasonable concept, but when put into action it just sucked ass. AAah. the days when a game would be programmed by one guy.. (like the TF game on c64). Almost like they made the game long by making it hard instead of putting in a story or decent gameplay.

Interesting fact. Robocop by ocean was a big seller on the c64. Problem was though on the 4th level (in the drug factory) the time limit was so harsh that it was practically impossible to complete the level. The programmer had only managed to do it once! I only did with cheating. Good game, with nice graphics though!

For price comparison though, I remember buying a disk game for the commodore for $40. I forked out $110 for Sonic and Knuckles when it first came out, and Landstalker on the Megadrive cost me $150!! I think because it was first 32meg cartridge game. There's no way I would pay $150 for a normal game now. Maybe if it was a really cool special edition, or a rare Saturn game with historical significance *cough* Final Fight Revenge *cough* $180.....:o

Gutsman Heavy

25th November 2010, 04:40 PM

got a minty copy of MK Gold, very happy :D

shokwave2

25th November 2010, 07:22 PM

That game is the one that could make me buy a Wii. (Well that and Mario Galaxy; and if I had money and time to play such a thing!) I loved the SNES Donkey Kong Country games :D

This game is a classic. It's full of rock hard platforming, it's got great graphics, heaps of collectibles to collect = heaps of replay, time trial mode, 2 player mode, image/artwork/video extras. I highly recommend it. Goldeneye 007 was my Wii game of the year but then this baby turned up. Go buy a Wii just for this. And then grab Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Ryathalas

25th November 2010, 07:54 PM

Xbox Live Black Friday Deals,Monkey Island 1 and 2 for only 400pts each yippee! Zombie Apocalypse not bad either:D

http://majornelson.com/

Paulbot

26th November 2010, 03:36 PM

I bought the standalone version of Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare today. It got off to a good start but then I was attacked and the game glitched putting me on the inside of a building that I wasn't supposed to be able to enter, and I couldn't get out. 20 mins of intro/scene setting that I now need to replay. That's not so much fun but I belive the original game had some issues like this too?

i_amtrunks

29th November 2010, 09:32 AM

NBA Jam is one of the better 4 player games on the Wii, spent about 4 hours playing it with mates last night, unlocked a lot of content.

Goldeneye is okay as a multiplayer, but the solo campaign is not as fun or good as the original.
All the different control schemes and available tweaks are awesome, but I struggled to pick the game up again for solo play after I completed the first level.

Kirby's Epic Yarn however is great, I'm about 60% through it now, have to finish it before Donkey Kong Country and Epic Mickey are released.

JuzMel

29th November 2010, 04:03 PM

Recently bought the 25th Anniversary Red Wii bundle and OMG I didn't know I was missing out on so much fun until now!!! :D

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2010/10/Red-Wii-Bundle.jpg

Also got Mario Kart brand new from eBay and so much cheaper, plus Toy Story Mania from Kmart with 3 D glasses.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/wii_mariomart_toystory.jpg

Other games which I went on a game shopping frenzy on include:
- Prince of Persia, Forgotten Sands
- Scooby Doo, Spooky Swaps
- Virtua Tennis 2009

i_amtrunks

29th November 2010, 04:18 PM

Recently bought the 25th Anniversary Red Wii bundle and OMG I didn't know I was missing out on so much fun until now!!! :D

http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2010/10/Red-Wii-Bundle.jpg

It's a lovely shade of red, plus the black wiimotes look nice with the set too!

May I recommend hunting down the Lego Harry Potter game (or Lego Batman or Star Wars, but HP is the best of the lot), and since I know you like Toy Story, the Toy Story 3 Wii game is pretty fun too, and getting pretty cheap in price now.

1AZRAEL1

29th November 2010, 06:24 PM

I am currently listening to a band called Undercode. And it makes me want to play Serious Sam again. They did the battle music in the first Serious Sam. In fact, I got into them after playing the game heh.

SharkyMcShark

29th November 2010, 11:27 PM

Smash bros brawl (or even Melee).

Ive had some cracking times on them with 4 players (although I've not had a game on it for about two years now)

Eruntalon

30th November 2010, 01:03 AM

To all PS3 owners, have any of you tried this? The Eagle Eye by Penguin United - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhvwb49v9k8

I'm looking at all the reviews of this device on youtube and all seem to use FPS games to test the devices accuracy, but I would like to see some gameplay of some 3rd person shooters but I can't seem to find any.

Seriously considering getting a PS3 slim atm.

Jay-Tron

30th November 2010, 04:15 PM

For price comparison though, I remember buying a disk game for the commodore for $40. I forked out $110 for Sonic and Knuckles when it first came out, and Landstalker on the Megadrive cost me $150!! I think because it was first 32meg cartridge game. There's no way I would pay $150 for a normal game now. Maybe if it was a really cool special edition, or a rare Saturn game with historical significance *cough* Final Fight Revenge *cough* $180.....:o[/QUOTE]

Yeah I remember buying Mortal Kombat 2 on the mega drive for $115 when it first came out and some people buying Super Street fighter 2 for about $150. Insane but at the time we were all willing pay that much for the games lol.

SkyWarp91

30th November 2010, 04:16 PM

Gametraders is having a sale on right now on pre-owned games. Well, mine is at least (Gametraders Marion SA); I bought Tribes Vengeance and Serious Sam for $10 total. Started playing Tribes; I predicted the storyline from the first 2 levels and confirmed myself right by looking on Wikipedia >_< - otherwise, fun game. Kind of a lame unoriginal tragic storyline but fun to play; FPSing with jetpacks? What more could you ask for?

Haven't played SS yet... ...what did you guys think of it (if you have played it?)

SkyWarp91

30th November 2010, 04:18 PM

Yeah I remember buying Mortal Kombat 2 on the mega drive for $115 when it first came out and some people buying Super Street fighter 2 for about $150. Insane but at the time we were all willing pay that much for the games lol.

ANd back then most games weren't forgiving with continues, making players have to repeat the entire game again and again for weekends on end until they perfectly made their way to the end of the game - thus making those expensive games worth every dollar.

5FDP

30th November 2010, 11:13 PM

Yeah I remember buying Mortal Kombat 2 on the mega drive for $115 when it first came out...

It was well worth it though you'd have to admit ;) I spent many hours locked away in my room perfecting my Kombat skills :D

Tetsuwan Convoy

1st December 2010, 02:35 AM

It was well worth it though you'd have to admit ;) I spent many hours locked away in my room perfecting my Kombat skills :D

Aaar, the controversy about the blood when MK1 came out. And it will happen again with the new MK. Like a wierd, gossippy circle with too much time on its hands....

5FDP

1st December 2010, 10:01 AM

SkyWarp91

1st December 2010, 12:50 PM

Aaar, the controversy about the blood when MK1 came out. And it will happen again with the new MK. Like a wierd, gossippy circle with too much time on its hands....

Yeah, Nintendo really shot themselves in the foot with that one. They had the superior version but left out the blood :confused: My mate had one of those 'gamesharks' (?) which could turn the sweat into red sweat :p It just wasn't the same though :(

Apparently there's going to be a Mortal Kombat HD Arcade Collection (http://www.trmk.org/news/13089/mortal_kombat_hd_kollection_confirmed_in_developme nt.html) release on the PS3 soon (has HD of MKs 1-3); it has HD sprites made fresh from casting new actors apparently. And also includes a demo of Mortal Kombat 9. I haven't bought a PS3 yet but now's a damn good reason to!!

5FDP

1st December 2010, 01:29 PM

Apparently there's going to be a Mortal Kombat HD Arcade Collection (http://www.trmk.org/news/13089/mortal_kombat_hd_kollection_confirmed_in_developme nt.html) release on the PS3 soon (has HD of MKs 1-3); it has HD sprites made fresh from casting new actors apparently. And also includes a demo of Mortal Kombat 9. I haven't bought a PS3 yet but now's a damn good reason to!!

This (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=195717&postcount=703) ;)

The release date has already passed and there has been no official confirmation from WB leading to speculation that it has either been canned or never really existed.

I hold the hope that it will come out - probably next year, however I can't see WB deliberately taking the focus away from MK9 with two MK releases in the same year. It is more likely to be packed with MK9 as a special edition.

Tetsuwan Convoy

3rd December 2010, 02:03 PM

Picked up Donkey Kong Country returns yesterday. Very nice! Good old school feel. Although I do hate the way Nintendo games rarely allow you to use a non-shake controller in most of their games. Surely they could program all games to be played with the classic controller as well as wahtever else. It can't be that hard.

I have to say though, DKCR isn't so bad with the motion controls, all you need to shake is for a gorund pound, blowing move and for the attack roll. Problem I have always found with the attack roll is due to the slight delay from shake to roll, I often cop a hit... Why can't I press a button like I am used toooooo?

i_amtrunks

3rd December 2010, 02:16 PM

Problem I have always found with the attack roll is due to the slight delay from shake to roll, I often cop a hit... Why can't I press a button like I am used toooooo?

Only played for about an hour, but had similar delay issues, will take a while to get used to...

Otherwise, its another impressive game for the Wii, have to find time for Epic Mickey yet (apparently a good game, plagued by camera controls... boo.)

JuzMel

3rd December 2010, 04:20 PM

It's a lovely shade of red, plus the black wiimotes look nice with the set too!

May I recommend hunting down the Lego Harry Potter game (or Lego Batman or Star Wars, but HP is the best of the lot), and since I know you like Toy Story, the Toy Story 3 Wii game is pretty fun too, and getting pretty cheap in price now.

Oh yes it sure is i_am_trucks! The partner's wiimote and nunchak are in black, and they really go well with the set.

The Lego HP game is on sale now at Kmart. I wasn't sure about getting it because we got bored playing Lego Indi on the xbox360. Is this Lego HP on the Wii any different? And yes Toy Story 3 is sure on my list and so is Diddy Kong Country returns! :D

Picked this up yesterday! Had to get it! Huge Mario fan!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/mario25th_allstars.jpg
Just $29.97 at Big W on sale price! what a bargain!

Golden Phoenix

3rd December 2010, 10:38 PM

Picked this up yesterday! Had to get it! Huge Mario fan!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/milassilem/ToysAndGames/mario25th_allstars.jpg
Just $29.97 at Big W on sale price! what a bargain!

Tempted by that. The only problem I have is that I already have it. Still got my SNES in working order.
So it would pretty much be $30 for a CD and booklet.

The_Damned

4th December 2010, 10:24 PM

anyone here play minecraft?

Hursticon

4th December 2010, 10:38 PM

anyone here play minecraft?

As a matter of fact dude, I'm playing it right now! :D

i_amtrunks

6th December 2010, 03:28 PM

The Lego HP game is on sale now at Kmart. I wasn't sure about getting it because we got bored playing Lego Indi on the xbox360. Is this Lego HP on the Wii any different?

Worth every cent.

The two lego Indy games are the worst of the lot, plagued by overcheap deaths and poor controls/camera. While Lego HP is not perfect, the cheap deaths have been removed, it is more of a puzzle game that a fighter, I'm not even a very big HP fan, but I pretty much ignored my Uni work in order to finish the game.

Unlocking everything takes a fair whack of time, as the in game hubworld is ginormous.

Eruntalon

7th December 2010, 12:36 AM

If someone can be bothered, I am trying to compile a list of games that I want to purchase as soon as I receive my PS3 via redemption. I'm hoping that someone notices a trend and can suggest some more similar titles?

List:

Silent Hill Homecoming
Resident Evil 5
Fallout 3
Fallout New Vegas
Army of Two
Army of Two the 40th Day
Dead Space
Killzone 2
Grand Theft Auto 4
Red Dead Redemption

The_Damned

8th December 2010, 02:40 PM

As a matter of fact dude, I'm playing it right now! :D

you know any multiplayer servers cant seem to find any?

Hursticon

8th December 2010, 02:47 PM

you know any multiplayer servers cant seem to find any?

Actually no I don't, I've been wondering myself :( - in the mean time I've just been Mining the crap out of single player. :p

SkyWarp91

9th December 2010, 09:46 PM

Apparently Serious Sam 3 is meant to have finished production this year. WOOHOO. I just played the first one on PC; It's time to get serious!!!

5FDP

9th December 2010, 11:49 PM

Well, it's pretty much confirmed that there will be an exclusive character in the new Mortal Kombat game (to be released March 2011) and it is none other than Kratos himself from the God of War series.

Apparently he won't be a playable character in the story mode.

This was first reported in the Official Playstation magazine and then later confirmed by lead designer David Jaffe.

Personally I think this is a great choice of character and fits the MK universe exceptionally well.

Gutsman Heavy

10th December 2010, 12:57 AM

He fits in well, I wonder if the 360 will get a character aswell, ala Soul Calibur.

Hursticon

10th December 2010, 05:59 AM

Apparently Serious Sam 3 is meant to have finished production this year. WOOHOO. I just played the first one on PC; It's time to get serious!!!

Awesome! :D

Well, it's pretty much confirmed that there will be an exclusive character in the new Mortal Kombat game (to be released March 2011) and it is none other than Kratos himself from the God of War series.

Apparently he won't be a playable character in the story mode.

This was first reported in the Official Playstation magazine and then later confirmed by lead designer David Jaffe.

Personally I think this is a great choice of character and fits the MK universe exceptionally well.

Mega-Awesome!!! :D:cool:

1AZRAEL1

10th December 2010, 08:41 AM

Apparently Serious Sam 3 is meant to have finished production this year. WOOHOO. I just played the first one on PC; It's time to get serious!!!

WOOHOO. Hopefully it is better than the last one. I liked it, but I still preferred the first one.

Still a heap of fun, like one of the worlds you end up on is Planet Kleer or something, and it's just full of those skeletons. One of the levels is like Running Man where you have to keep running and killing to get to the next checkpoint before you die. If you stop to kill enemies, you collar you are wearing blows up heh. One of the hardest levels I got to.

Doubledealer

10th December 2010, 06:02 PM

New Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZRYROjQPoI&feature=player_embedded

Day one baby, day one. :D

gamblor916

10th December 2010, 11:31 PM

New Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZRYROjQPoI&feature=player_embedded

Day one baby, day one. :D

Looks awesome. Number one was a fantastic game, if this builds on that then I'm in line for part 2.

Doubledealer

11th December 2010, 01:05 AM

Looks awesome. Number one was a fantastic game, if this builds on that then I'm in line for part 2.

Damn straight, the first game was something very special indeed and this looks set to follow suit. :) All we need now is a new System Shock & Syndicate Wars and we'll be in sci-fi heaven!

While I wait for Treyarch to patch CoD: BO so I can actually play the damn thing (biggest action game franchise in the world and it's got performance issues on Core 2 Duo's, go figure) I decided to buy Metro 2033 tonight. As a big horror fan I've been looking forward to getting stuck into this one, and I was happy to see it was only $40 new from good ol 'JB Hi-Fi! :D

SkyWarp91

11th December 2010, 01:16 AM

Damn straight, the first game was something very special indeed and this looks set to follow suit. :) All we need now is a new System Shock & Syndicate Wars and we'll be in sci-fi heaven!

While I wait for Treyarch to patch CoD: BO so I can actually play the damn thing (biggest action game franchise in the world and it's got performance issues on Core 2 Duo's, go figure) I decided to buy Metro 2033 tonight. As a big horror fan I've been looking forward to getting stuck into this one, and I was happy to see it was only $40 new from good ol 'JB Hi-Fi! :D

I thought Bioshock was like a continuation of System Shock isn't it?

Doubledealer

11th December 2010, 01:35 AM

I thought Bioshock was like a continuation of System Shock isn't it?

It's more of a spiritual successor to System Shock rather than a direct continuation. The Bioshock games have done a great job in terms of improving the combat side of things, however, I believe they've still got a long way to go if they want to match System Shock 2's terrifying atmosphere and complex RPG elements. I dunno about you guys but SS2 scared the absolute bejeezus out of me...Bioshock feels more like Timesplitters. :(

Aaand just downloaded Amnesia: The Dark Descent (from the makers of the brilliant Penumbra series) from Steam at half-price. :D Looks like this is going to be a spooky kind of a weekend!

5FDP

11th December 2010, 10:27 AM

Doubledealer

12th December 2010, 01:47 PM

It's official - Uncharted 3 is coming our way :D

An extremely short teaser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS4XINy_v60) has been released with another trailer to be released in the next couple of days.

Having played and finished the first two games, I can't wait to see what happens.

Same here mate, the first 2 Uncharted games are bona fide classics! They're also one of the few games to offer uncompressed 5.1 & 7.1 sound on PS3. :)

5FDP

12th December 2010, 02:13 PM

Ryathalas

13th December 2010, 12:34 PM

Hi,Ive been playing bioshock on the 360 recently and am going pretty good(well I think anyway).On my way to get part 1 of the serum I need to stop Fontaine from reducing my health,I have come across Sander Cohens house(which wasnt along the path of the arrow),Sander Cohen I met previously and had to take photo for his major artpiece,Did all that he didnt kill me and let me on my way,Well once I entered his house I came across a dancing couple,I grab some ammo and knocked the gramaphone onto the ground which in turn caused the dancing couple to go mad and attack me,which I killed after that Sander Cohen started rambling about killing me so I killed him and got his MUSE KEY,and a acheivement for finding his personal quarter,What I need to KNOW is What Is The Muse Key For???????,I'd usually goto gamesFAQ.com but having so much fun playing this games I dont want any spoilers for me.
Cheers
:D

Hursticon

13th December 2010, 05:48 PM

**UPDATE** Mortal Kombat 2011 Kratos reveal trailer! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-be0_JYVRNM)

http://www.esreality.com/files/inlineimages/2009/68680-jizz.gif

OTCA - First with news :p

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/lol.gif

Dude, I could not of put that better myself, also, how F'kn awesome is that!!! :eek::D:cool:

Doubledealer

13th December 2010, 07:54 PM

Finally, 6 weeks later and my copy of Deadly Premonition arrives from the UK! Now I've got this, Metro 2033 and Amnesia: The Dark Descent to complete. Horror overload!! :D

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/deadlypremonition.jpg

Ryathalas

14th December 2010, 11:12 AM

Batman Arkham City Trailer:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t-1i3Bqj0U

JuzMel

15th December 2010, 11:01 AM

Tempted by that. The only problem I have is that I already have it. Still got my SNES in working order.
So it would pretty much be $30 for a CD and booklet.
There's actually 4 games included from the 80s to 90s I think, do you have all of them?

http://www.ebgames.com.au/wii-152302-Super-Mario-All-Stars-25th-Anniversary-Edition-Nintendo-Wii

If you love Mario, I think it's a good set to buy and keep. :)

Worth every cent.

The two lego Indy games are the worst of the lot, plagued by overcheap deaths and poor controls/camera. While Lego HP is not perfect, the cheap deaths have been removed, it is more of a puzzle game that a fighter, I'm not even a very big HP fan, but I pretty much ignored my Uni work in order to finish the game.

Unlocking everything takes a fair whack of time, as the in game hubworld is ginormous.
Cool thanks! i_am_trunks! I've got so many games on my want-list but just not enough time to play them even if I get them. Man they should make work only 4 day week or pple shld only work 6 hours per day or something. :D

Now I feel as if I have been neglecting my PSP as well. Apart from GOW Ghost of Sparta, what games are good on the PSP? I'm not a fan of Ratchet and Clank series, they really piss me off. It's way too hard. :mad:

Golden Phoenix

15th December 2010, 06:14 PM

There's actually 4 games included from the 80s to 90s I think, do you have all of them?

http://www.ebgames.com.au/wii-152302-Super-Mario-All-Stars-25th-Anniversary-Edition-Nintendo-Wii

The 25th Anniversary Edition is just a port of Super Mario All Stars for the SNES, which in itself was just a port and update of all 4 games from the NES.
I still have the SNES one.

They also updated it later on to include Super Mario World as well

5FDP

15th December 2010, 08:57 PM

Batman Arkham City Trailer:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t-1i3Bqj0U

This looks awesome. When I first started watching it I thought it was a movie :eek: I can't believe how good the graphics are (obviously not in-game).

Tetsuwan Convoy

17th December 2010, 03:36 AM

I just got Blazblue contimuum shift. it seems very guilty gear. However, I was irritated to find that a character featured on the postcards I got with it is DLC.... For ten frikkin dollars! 1 Character! Crikey! I had a look at some other stuff and get this, extra COLOURS for the character, $3.something. WHAT THE HELL???

The obscene prices of somewhat lame DLC and characters that should be in the game in the first place have really dampened my enthusiasm for this game at the moment.s

i_amtrunks

20th December 2010, 01:22 PM

NBA Jam on PS3 is gorgeous. It's the same game as on the Wii, but the visuals are just beautiful.

Have Fallout New Vegas installed on my PC... resisting urge to play until christmas, too much stuff to get done!

Doubledealer

21st December 2010, 11:37 AM

And the Steam holiday sale has begun! http://store.steampowered.com/

Anyone played BF:Bad Company 2? Is the campaign worth US$6.79?

SkyWarp91

22nd December 2010, 03:24 AM

Hursticon

22nd December 2010, 04:18 AM

Is Fear 2 worth $20? I'm considering buying it for my bro, I think it might just work on his laptop; he has a Toshiba Satellite with Vista and a finger-scanner. Not sure what the exact specs are though.

Not meaning to sound like a Jerk Skywarp, but you'll need/want to find out his specs better than that dude - Vista alone is a resource Nazi! :o
Though I've not played it myself, I've watched my Brother play it and he rates it pretty highly and at $20, He paid $80, that's a steal. :cool:

Sleeve

22nd December 2010, 05:41 PM

Despite having all the Mario Bros titles on the Virtual Console, I couldn't resist picking up the 25th Anniversary All-Stars pack. :D Considering I couldn't find it anywhere as everywhere was sold out, when a lone box came into work I made sure to snap it up. Damn i love this game, and it's amazing I never quite realised how much graphical difference there are between the NES and SNES versions.

Paulbot

22nd December 2010, 07:39 PM

shokwave2

22nd December 2010, 09:31 PM

I loved getting All Stars on the SNES back in in the 90s. Great way to have those games, (even though I think the SNES Mario World games are better). It's a very nice update, but a shame they couldn't have given it a bit more modern day magic with the Wii version.

If you bought these games from the Wii Shop, there's no point buying the All Stars disc version. They're identical, so you'd be stupid to pay $30+ for a game cover.

Sleeve

22nd December 2010, 10:04 PM

If you bought these games from the Wii Shop, there's no point buying the All Stars disc version. They're identical, so you'd be stupid to pay $30+ for a game cover.

Not true. The Wii Shop versions are the original NES titles, whereas the 25th Anniversary disc is the SNES All-Stars version with updated (:p for the time) SNES graphics and sound.

blackie

22nd December 2010, 10:26 PM

my snes is next to my wii..... no need for them both :P

Tetsuwan Convoy

23rd December 2010, 04:29 AM

Don't forget the Soundtrack disc and lame-ass book.

That's all I got it for. doo doo doo do do do!

Autocon

23rd December 2010, 04:31 AM

fear 2 any good? fear 3 is coming out but i dont want to waste my money and time on a dull game:o

Tetsuwan Convoy

23rd December 2010, 04:35 AM

fear 2 any good? fear 3 is coming out but i dont want to waste my money and time on a dull game:o

I hear it's pretty scary.

Where'd that tumbleweed come from?

SharkyMcShark

23rd December 2010, 04:52 AM

I have been narrowing down topics for my dissertation next year and the shortlist includes game theory and mutual deterrence.

As such I've been playing a lot of DEFCON with my mates. Cracking game, that I'm very very poo at.

Paulbot

27th December 2010, 10:33 PM

Started playing God of War III today and it's a great game. Played for hours and only took a break now so that I don't dream about cutting up bad guys tonight :)

5FDP

27th December 2010, 11:07 PM

Started playing God of War III today and it's a great game. Played for hours and only took a break now so that I don't dream about cutting up bad guys tonight :)

I'm amazed that you could actually put it down :p

SkyWarp91

29th December 2010, 02:52 AM

I started playing Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - just started. Is it worth playing the rest of it?

Also who else is keen for PORTAL 2? WOOHOO

Autocon

29th December 2010, 03:12 AM

good thing i didnt buy fear 2 since i got it for xmas.

9 stages down 5 to go. its ok much like the first one but not so repitive in environments

Tetsuwan Convoy

29th December 2010, 03:47 AM

Also who else is keen for PORTAL 2? WOOHOO

Hand is up! Portal is a cool game!

Hursticon

29th December 2010, 04:45 AM

I started playing Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion - just started. Is it worth playing the rest of it?

Also who else is keen for PORTAL 2? WOOHOO

Hand is up! Portal is a cool game!

All I can say is there had better be cake this time! :mad::p
I'm really looking forward to it because it looks like it is going to be much larger in scale and in scope! :D
Longer single player and the addition of Multiplayer/Co-Op Single player is just so freakin' aweso... Oh no... "Are you still there?"

Eruntalon

3rd January 2011, 06:07 PM

Gutsman Heavy

3rd January 2011, 06:47 PM

3D wont run higher than 720P

does Tron even run in 1080P? (Should say on back of box, not many PS3 games do...)

i_amtrunks

4th January 2011, 05:40 PM

So the missus went overboard and got me a PS3, so now I have to carefully balance my time between the Wii and PS3....

Got Dragonball Raging Blast 2 for the PS3, and I've got to say it's a very bad game, as a fighter and as a Dragonball simulator. Every character plays exactly the same...
However God of War III, Assassin's Creed II and Burnout have more than made up for it.

Still have to play Epic Mickey and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit on the Wii... Where to find the time??? :p

Eruntalon

4th January 2011, 11:23 PM

3D wont run higher than 720P

does Tron even run in 1080P? (Should say on back of box, not many PS3 games do...)

It does, but under the main PS3 display settings you have to manually select to have only 1080p rendered in-game.

Sleeve

5th January 2011, 09:12 PM

Eruntalon

5th January 2011, 10:10 PM

Picked up 'Goldeneye' and 'Super Mario Galaxy 2' for the Wii yesterday. Haven't played Bond yet, waiting for a gaming night with mates for some nostalgic fun, but I've been powering through Mario...

Mario Galaxy 2 is also better because it has more replay value over the original Galaxy in the sense that you don't just replay the game all over again as Luigi instead of Mario once you've finished. I won't spoil it for you but the very last star is pretty rewarding to obtain.

i_amtrunks

5th January 2011, 11:14 PM

Picked up 'Goldeneye' and 'Super Mario Galaxy 2' for the Wii yesterday. Haven't played Bond yet, waiting for a gaming night with mates for some nostalgic fun, but I've been powering through Mario. I didn't think they could improve on the first game, but they've done magnificently

Thanks Sleeve, there are another 2 Wii games I forgot that I still had to play/finish! :p
Goldeneye was a massive let down for me, in terms of the one player story mode. It took me forever to get into it, and alot of fiddling with the control setup tog et it feeling somewhat decent, and even then I only got to the third mission and needed a break. Haven't been back to solo player since. Multiplayer however is still alot of fun.

Played another hour of DBZ Raging Blast II. It is a turd. 90+ characters that all handle exactly the same. Not what I like in fighting games. :(

Sleeve

6th January 2011, 12:38 AM

Goldeneye was a massive let down for me, in terms of the one player story mode. It took me forever to get into it, and alot of fiddling with the control setup tog et it feeling somewhat decent, and even then I only got to the third mission and needed a break. Haven't been back to solo player since. Multiplayer however is still alot of fun.

Yeah, I have no intention of playing single player. Multiplayer is the reaons I got it. We play 'Perfect Dark' on my mate's 360, but it's just not the same. Even this being updated irks me. I wanted classic Goldeneye.

shokwave2

8th January 2011, 08:03 AM

Yeah, I have no intention of playing single player. Multiplayer is the reaons I got it. We play 'Perfect Dark' on my mate's 360, but it's just not the same. Even this being updated irks me. I wanted classic Goldeneye.

I wasn't enjoying the game as i couldn't find the right control setup for Goldeneye, until i plugged in my Classic Controller. I really enjoyed the single player after finding the right controls. Multiplayer was ok, but i enjoy the single player more.

Tetsuwan Convoy

9th January 2011, 11:01 PM

Is anyone playing Tron Evolution on PS3? I've been trying to get the game running at a higher resolution than 720p with 3D enabled but the PS3 won't let me. I have to force the game to run in 1080p with manual display settings just to get it at that resolution, but 3D cannot be selected at this resolution. Also if I have display settings set to auto on the PS3 it resizes the screen to 720p regardless of whether 3D is on or not.

It does, but under the main PS3 display settings you have to manually select to have only 1080p rendered in-game.

I read on a Playstation board that because 3-d involves double the processing of the image (left and right eye perspective) I think they have to drop the resolution to not tax the system/cause graphical glitches/slowdown. I suspect we are unlikely to see a 1080 3-d game until PS4/5:rolleyes:

Also although many PS3 games list themselves as being 1080p, their natural resolution is 720, and they can only be forced into 1080 manually. You can leave it like this, but then games that only list as 720p will drop to 520p. I had this issue with ROTF as it says it is 1080 on the box, but auto mode always clicks to 720. I tested SFIV which is 720 only, after forcing the ps3 to run at 1080 and it looked like a ps1 game with blockiness... and 520p-ness

I think I am not the only one who might be excited on this info.
Tomb Raider Trilogy (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/headlines3766.html) FOR ps3. Legend, Anniversary and Underworld.

I liked Legend as it added new gameplay style and looked good. Anniversary because it was a remake of the first one using the Legend engine. Underworld was a bit crap IMO, but I would get this for Anniversary alone.

Eruntalon

10th January 2011, 02:26 AM

...I think I am not the only one who might be excited on this info.
Tomb Raider Trilogy (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/headlines3766.html) FOR ps3. Legend, Anniversary and Underworld...

Looks promising. I haven't been an avid fan of Tomb Raider games since the first two came out in the 90s.

SkyWarp91

12th January 2011, 11:44 PM

Just picked up Battle Engine Aquila, Star Wars Starfighter and Silent Hill 2 for PS2 for a total of $27. I'm so scared of playing SH2 but do want to because I heard it's one of the best games ever.

Paulbot

13th January 2011, 09:00 AM

..I think I am not the only one who might be excited on this info.
Tomb Raider Trilogy (http://www.tombraiderchronicles.com/headlines3766.html) FOR ps3. Legend, Anniversary and Underworld.

I am really looking forward to the new "prequel" Tomb Raider game. That trilogy of games was fun, Anniversary probably being the best of the three. Legend was good but the timetrials proved the levels were too short/small.

Since I own all three games on PS2, and I bought Underworld for PS3 for like $10, I'm not sure if I'll rush to get this, but if I can get it cheap with a trade-in I'd consider.

I would be really happy if Tomb Raider 2-4 were recreated with the Legend/Underworld engine. I'd be happy with a PS3 collection and remastering of the those three games too. (I never liked TR2 that much but TR3 and TR4 are my two favourite games from the whole series).

1AZRAEL1

13th January 2011, 09:22 AM

I'm so scared of playing SH2 but do want to because I heard it's one of the best games ever.

It is great, and difficult. I never finished it. I won't spoil it, but you have some fun battles :p

Eruntalon

13th January 2011, 11:13 AM

Just picked up Battle Engine Aquila, Star Wars Starfighter and Silent Hill 2 for PS2 for a total of $27. I'm so scared of playing SH2 but do want to because I heard it's one of the best games ever.

Out of all of the main Silent Hill Games in the main story arc (Origins, 1, 2, 3, 4, Homecoming) I would have to say that you have chosen wisely as SH2 is the best IMO in terms of balance of graphics/atmosphere/story.

1AZRAEL1

13th January 2011, 11:29 AM

Out of all of the main Silent Hill Games in the main story arc (Origins, 1, 2, 3, 4, Homecoming) I would have to say that you have chosen wisely as SH2 is the best IMO in terms of balance of graphics/atmosphere/story.

It is good ay.

Incidentally, I have the Silent Hill 2 movie. It's Silent Hill 2 FMV's put together, with some in game footage. Well done I thought. So at least I have seen one ending :p

JuzMel

14th January 2011, 10:56 AM

Started playing God of War III today and it's a great game. Played for hours and only took a break now so that I don't dream about cutting up bad guys tonight :)
It's really awesome right! I couldn't stop playing when I first bought it a few months ago. I'm almost at the last chapter (to destroy Zeus) but have since stopped for awhile after getting the Wii. Planning to go back and finish it one day. Have you played GOW I and II on the PS2 as well? Otherwise the digitally re-mastered version for PS3 is good too.

Playing Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart alot on the Wii for now. And for some funny reason when the other half goes to bed early in the week nights, I'm onto Wii Sports - the training and fitness parts. :p

Oh and not to forget Lego Harry Potter on my PSP as i_am_trunks had recommended! I know you said to get the Wii version, but I'm still waiting for the prices to drop further! And Toy Story 3 on the Wii as well.

Paulbot

14th January 2011, 11:09 AM

I finished GOW III last night. The final battle took me a bit longer than it should because my tendency to attack, rather than block and avoid and take my time, was the wrong strategy. I want to pick up the remastered PS3 versions of the first two games when I see it cheap.

Next I should go back to "Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare" but that's not a game you can play for just 30 mins at a time and I don't have much more time than that to play. I might instead go and do some of the trophy hunting in WFC.

i_amtrunks

14th January 2011, 12:58 PM

I want to pick up the remastered PS3 versions of the first two games when I see it cheap.

Check online stores for it, it is usually cheaper (since ps3 games are region free). I bought it for my brother in law when it was first released from play-asia for about AU$45, $15+ cheaper than Aussie stores, which were very hit and miss if they had (and even worse now its been out for over a year).

I havent played the PSP version of Lego HP Juzmel, I cant imagine it would be too similar to the Wii/PS3 versions (which seem to be the same game)... Hope its as good as the console version!

Paulbot

14th January 2011, 01:04 PM

Check online stores for it, it is usually cheaper (since ps3 games are region free). I bought it for my brother in law when it was first released from play-asia for about AU$45, $15+ cheaper than Aussie stores, which were very hit and miss if they had (and even worse now its been out for over a year).
I've seen it still in a shops but still $50+ so I can wait (I have at least four other PS3 games I have not started yet sitting on my shelf :o ).

Autocon

15th January 2011, 03:29 AM

waiting for halo reach to drop in price:o

Tetsuwan Convoy

16th January 2011, 02:45 AM

A while ago I read this. Sony patents PS2 emulation (http://kotaku.com/5304117/sony-patents-method-to-emulate-ps2-on-ps3) and I thought woo, that will be nice, since i have some ripper game I like to play and I can ditch my PS2.

Alas, it never came to be.

But now I see, GOW 1 &2, The Sly Raccon collection, ICo and Shadow of the Colossus (wooot!) and Tomb Riader and I begin to think....

Oh so Sony are doing the emulation THIS way hey?

I wonder if they would do Okami? THAT would be ACE!

Hursticon

16th January 2011, 10:03 AM

A while ago I read this. Sony patents PS2 emulation (http://kotaku.com/5304117/sony-patents-method-to-emulate-ps2-on-ps3) and I thought woo, that will be nice, since i have some ripper game I like to play and I can ditch my PS2.

Alas, it never came to be.

Actually Tetsuwan, it did indeed come into being as it was manifested in Backwards Compatibility of PSX and Ps2 games for the first run of Ps3s at which point they were priced at circa $1000. :eek:
My Brother bought his Ps3 during such times as he still owned, and still does :D, the 'Illegal' version of GTA San Andreas and it runs beautifully. :cool:
Unfortunately, all of the original line of Ps3s were being sold at a loss to Sony Corp :( so, for cost saving reasons, the second run they cut a lot of things out such as:

- 2x USB ports.
- 20Gb of HDD space.
- The Multi-card reader.
- Backwards compatibility

These things, apart from HDD Space, have not been returned to the Ps3s since, to my understanding anyway :o, so if anyone has an original release Ps3 just know you've got something pretty special. ;):)

Vector Prime

16th January 2011, 10:10 AM

the second run they cut a lot of things out such as:

- 2x USB ports.
- 20Gb of HDD space.
- The Multi-card reader.
- Backwards compatibility

These things, apart from HDD Space, have not been returned to the Ps3s since, to my understanding anyway :o, so if anyone has an original release Ps3 just know you've got something pretty special. ;):)

From what I recall, the original release overseas had a 20GB and a 60GB model - the only difference being the HD size, memory card reader, built in WiFi and two less USB ports between the two.

For the Australian release, they brought in only the 60GB model albeit without the PS2's 'Emotion Engine' chip and utilised a emulator instead to play some (not all) PS2 games.

So yes, the original oversea's release has the PS2's processor chip whereas the Australian release used software emulation (which eventually was phased out anyway).

I've got an Asian region 20GB original PS3 so I feel special :D

Hursticon

16th January 2011, 10:22 AM

From what I recall, the original release overseas had a 20GB and a 60GB model - the only difference being the HD size, memory card reader, built in WiFi and two less USB ports between the two.
For the Australian release, they brought in only the 60GB model albeit without the PS2's 'Emotion Engine' chip and utilised a emulator instead to play some (not all) PS2 games.

I've got an Asian region 20GB original PS3 so I feel special :D

Indeed, I believe you're spot on there Vector, I should've clarified that I was speaking in Australian Terms :p, but indeed you should feel special dude, Hardware emulation is almost always better than Software but it sucks you've only got 20Gb - Ever thought about swapping it out? ;):D

Vector Prime

16th January 2011, 10:31 AM

it sucks you've only got 20Gb - Ever thought about swapping it out? ;):D

At the time I chose the 20GB over the 60GB since it was value for money ($750 shipped to Aus instead of $950 - if I recall correctly?) and I got it about 4 months before the Australian version was launched (which was $1000 anyway) and a Blu Ray player was $1000+, so it was an easy choice.

I never got around to upgrading the HD seeing as I don't really game that much and it was mainly used it as a Region A Blu Ray player :D

Having said that though, when Metal Gear Solid 4 came out and I was playing that a lot, plenty of the space was eaten up due to much of the game being loaded onto the HD (damn FMV's!)

It now sits around gathering dust as a entertainment unit ornament (seeing as I've added a proper Blu Ray player anyway) so a HD upgrade is unlikely to happen although it is very cheap and easy to do so (sub-$80 for a 500GB installed is the going rate, I think).

EDIT: On the subject of video games (new and old), is there a specific place to create a sales thread for this stuff?

I've got tonnes of older and retro video game gear that I'm thinking of offloading (such as brand new Megadrive console, MIB NEC PC-Engine consoles, brand new Dreamcast, etc)

Tetsuwan Convoy

20th January 2011, 05:35 PM

Actually Tetsuwan, it did indeed come into being as it was manifested in Backwards Compatibility of PSX and Ps2 games for the first run of Ps3s at which point they were priced at circa $1000. :eek:

Yes, I remmebr the rip off prices they were charging for them back then and the crappy emulation we got shafted with. The emulation patent I was referring to came out after the PS3 Slim was made I beleive, or just before, I can't remember exactly.

Just to put a bit of pricing in perspectuve, the PS1 cost $700au on intitial release.

kurdt_the_goat

20th January 2011, 09:32 PM

Vector Prime

20th January 2011, 09:35 PM

Just to put a bit of pricing in perspectuve, the PS1 cost $700au on intitial release.

Did you get your Saturn at the launch price? I think that was $799 or $899 during it's initial very scarce release.

Sadly I remember (as does my old man's wallet) both occasions. :o

kurdt_the_goat

20th January 2011, 09:41 PM

Talking of prices, we're closer to getting an Australian 3DS price - apparently February 8th. Yesterday they announced the US price of $250... probably meaning upwards of $300-$350 over here.

That's pretty high but not unheard of, PSP was about that i think.

Note that Amazon is for whatever reason allowing international shipping of 3DS to select countries, so you could get one for around AU$280 all up - but have to keep in mind they have apparently region locked it down good this time :(

And finally, PSP2 announcement next week! Pretty excited to see what they come up with.

Autocon

21st January 2011, 02:46 AM

Gutsman Heavy

21st January 2011, 03:13 AM

nope, not illegal at all, hence why DVD, Blu-Ray and most consoles do it :(

Autocon

21st January 2011, 03:22 AM

hmm i thought i read that on here. if u ask they have to unlock the machine?

Tetsuwan Convoy

21st January 2011, 04:05 AM

Did you get your Saturn at the launch price? I think that was $799 or $899 during it's initial very scarce release.

Mine was $25 bucks 10 years later and then someone gave me another for free ;) Both of their backup batteries are however, of course, dead!
Negatory on the Saturn front. I bought mine a couple of years after release I think and paid around $300 for it. The Batteries are easy enough to change though, but they are the CRC32 size which are the same ones used in the Dreamcast VMUs and so don't last all that long. It's just a shame that when I last loaded up SOnic Jam, ALL my save data had vanished.... Not sure if I can be bothered collecting all those chaos emeralds yet again.:D

hmm i thought i read that on here. if u ask they have to unlock the machine?

That would be nice, but unlikely methinks. It would be nice, as the region coding is usually the only reason I go to the effort of getting consoles chipped/hacked.

They are shooting themselves in their own foot on the region front. It was the main reason I chose PS3 over Xbox and the reason why I set my Wii up for Homebrew.

i_amtrunks

21st January 2011, 11:26 AM

It's a shame now because the DS is region free.

Just means we need to get European releases of games... plenty of decent on-line stores and other methods that are far cheaper than AU retail.

Autocon

21st January 2011, 04:26 PM

Sleeve

21st January 2011, 04:30 PM

It's a shame now because the DS is region free.

Just means we need to get European releases of games... plenty of decent on-line stores and other methods that are far cheaper than AU retail.

Really? Someone left behind a US copy of Pokemon HeartGold at my photo lab, and when it went unclaimed I kept it. Doesn't work in either my DS Lite or DSi.

i_amtrunks

21st January 2011, 04:50 PM

Really? Someone left behind a US copy of Pokemon HeartGold at my photo lab, and when it went unclaimed I kept it. Doesn't work in either my DS Lite or DSi.

Huh, guess not then. Funny that US roms work fine though...

5FDP

22nd January 2011, 12:40 PM

Hursticon

22nd January 2011, 12:55 PM

Box art has been released for the new Mortal Kombat game due to be released in April.

There is also a leaked image of the Mortal Kombat Kollectors Edition which at this stage is an exclusive to Nth America. I sooooo want that statue *drools*

*snip*

Kollectors Edition
*snip*

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/lordofthefiles_homer-drool.gif

Must... Own... Statue!!! :eek:

Hursticon

22nd January 2011, 01:19 PM

Hail to the King Baby! (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/return-of-duke-nukem/709619)

Oh how I cannot wait for this, well any longer. :p:eek::D

Hursticon

22nd January 2011, 02:13 PM

Now this is creative, Minecraft Note Blocks + Cake = Still Alive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_797050&v=qG9SPywEGm4&feature=iv). :eek::D

*Edit: Minecraft Music Blocks - Family Guy Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E4MdsbB3PY) :cool:

**Edit: Minecraft Music Blocks - Rave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuWW9bEfzvs) :eek:

***Edit: Minecraft Music Blocks - Pok�Center Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvh7rrCU8_M) :rolleyes::p

kurdt_the_goat

23rd January 2011, 01:37 AM

Box art has been released for the new Mortal Kombat game due to be released in April.

There is also a leaked image of the Mortal Kombat Kollectors Edition which at this stage is an exclusive to Nth America. I sooooo want that statue *drools*

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1323/mk9ps3.jpg

Kollectors Edition

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8341/500x281xmkkexboxemeajpg.jpg

Damn, everything about this game is looking awesome! It's like the developers went back in time to ~1994 and came back with the knowledge of how to make MK kick-ass again!

Tetsuwan Convoy

23rd January 2011, 04:07 AM

Huh, guess not then. Funny that US roms work fine though...
I have a feeling that the DSi onwards is region coded, but light and original aren't.

Damn, everything about this game is looking awesome! It's like the developers went back in time to ~1994 and came back with the knowledge of how to make MK kick-ass again!
Yeh, tell me about it! Booyah!

Duke Nukem too. Its a good year already, I can feel it.

Marvel Vs Capcom 3, I can't wait, just a shame we aren't getting a Special Edition. Grrrr. Ever since I saw Arthur from Makaimura series (Ghosts n Goblins etc.) I have been chomping at the bit for this baby!!!!

1AZRAEL1

23rd January 2011, 08:15 AM

Hail to the King Baby! (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/return-of-duke-nukem/709619)

Oh how I cannot wait for this, well any longer. :p:eek::D

About effing time ay. I like the look of it, should run a smooth as a baby's bum on my pc :p

shokwave2

23rd January 2011, 08:26 AM

I have a feeling that the DSi onwards is region coded, but light and original aren't.

Not sure about the original, but the DS light is region locked. I own 3 and they're all region locked. Had to buy a DSTT card to play roms. I've heard some games aren't region locked, whish is why some overseas games are playable on all DS's.

Hursticon

23rd January 2011, 11:52 AM

About effing time ay. I like the look of it, should run a smooth as a baby's bum on my pc :p

Oh you're damn skippy dude! :D
The ridiculous thing is that 3D Realms had 3 quarters of a complete game when they collapsed which is sad for 2 reasons: 1. They were so close to the finishing line it wasn't funny, and 2. It took them 12 years to get to that point. :rolleyes:

Thanks Anubis that Gearbox Interactive picked up the reins, finished it, polished it and is finally allowing The King to once again Kickass and Chew Bubblegum! :D:D:D
(You should have no problems at all running it too dude ;):cool:)

Sleeve

24th January 2011, 11:16 AM

Oh. OH. This would make me very happy. (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/01/would-you-care-for-a-metal-gear-solid-hd-collection/#more-432126)

Fortunately my PSOne disc works in my PS3 so I'm still able to play one of the greatest games ever, but I can't be bothered hooking up my PS2 just to play the sequel, and I've never actually played the third. Veeeery happy. :D

Paulbot

24th January 2011, 11:52 AM

I was just about to buy MGS from the PSOne section of the store but will hold off now!

My original MGS has a scratch on the second disc which meant I was never able to finish the game :( Played through MGS2 multiple times (loved that game). I never replayed MGS3 (I found it too hard) although it looked pretty. MGS4 is in my pile of games still waiting to be played.

Vector Prime

24th January 2011, 11:54 AM

I assume you're referring to Metal Gear Solid (MGS as opposed to MSG)? :p

Paulbot

24th January 2011, 12:02 PM

I assume you're referring to Metal Gear Solid (MGS as opposed to MSG)? :p

I have also had a lot of MSG... :o

Vector Prime

24th January 2011, 12:17 PM

Nonetheless, the MGS series are great - the best IMHO is MGS2 with MGS3 coming in a close second.

MGS4 is more of an interactive movie and takes away a lot of the stealth involved - a lot more action and shooting.

Sleeve

24th January 2011, 12:19 PM

I was just about to buy MGS from the PSOne section of the store but will hold off now!

I nearly did the same thing because I thought I'd lost my disc, and just as I was about to buy it of the PSN I found the original buried in a box of old stuff. It was nice to save a few bucks. This along with the rumoured Mortal Kombat set and I'm chuffed.

SkyWarp91

25th January 2011, 02:16 AM

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/1323/mk9ps3.jpg

Kollectors Edition

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8341/500x281xmkkexboxemeajpg.jpg

NO SUB-ZERO!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By the way apparently Modern Warfare 3 is coming out soon. I think whoever is publishing/creating the MW series is not getting the hint that the series is becoming repetitive now. COD4 was an excellent game because it was unique, COD6 was just COD4 on roids while COD: Black Ops was just meh, been there done that. I really don't know how MW3 is going to be able to top its predecessor.

Hursticon

25th January 2011, 10:55 AM

NO SUB-ZERO!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha! :p

Scorpion Wins!... Flawless Victory! :D

5FDP

25th January 2011, 11:58 AM

Haha! :p

Scorpion Wins!... Flawless Victory! :D

That's right. And he always will :cool:

Sleeve

26th January 2011, 01:03 PM

Have one (1) Star to go in 'Super Mario Galaxy 2'. Going to get it while I install 'DC Universe Online' which I just picked up. See you guys in a week. :p

unicron

26th January 2011, 01:38 PM

implaying dc universe online right now had it for a week it a pretty good game

Hursticon

26th January 2011, 01:40 PM

Have one (1) Star to go in 'Super Mario Galaxy 2'. Going to get it while I install 'DC Universe Online' which I just picked up. See you guys in a week. :p

implaying dc universe online right now had it for a week it a pretty good game

Certainly must be if it's been the highest selling game on Steam for a fortnight. :)

SkyWarp91

26th January 2011, 11:13 PM

Hursticon

27th January 2011, 12:23 AM

For all you Mortal Kombat fans here are some comedy shorts I did a few months ago:

Shao Kahn fails to invade Earthrealm...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEkWfjZE0OQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Scorpion: Vigilante from Hell Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKhjxHrNsUM

Ha! LOL! :p:D

Those are both really well done Skywarp, they must of taken quite a friggin' while to do though? :eek:

I also like the Thewicron video too, has he seen it? :D
I've just subscribed to his channel, he's quite the funny bloke and does excellent reviews - pity about the bloody camera though. :p

SkyWarp91

27th January 2011, 12:25 AM

Ha! LOL! :p:D

Those are both really well done Skywarp, they must of taken quite a friggin' while to do though? :eek:

I also like the Thewicron video too, has he seen it? :D
I've just subscribed to his channel, he's quite the funny bloke and does excellent reviews - pity about the bloody camera though. :p

Yeah he's seen it. He mentioned it in one of his vids - think it's called 'Hello a small vid' or something.

Hursticon

27th January 2011, 12:28 AM

Yeah he's seen it. He mentioned it in one of his vids - think it's called 'Hello a small vid' or something.

That's pretty sweet man, I'll have to check it out. ;):cool:

5FDP

27th January 2011, 10:55 AM

tron07

27th January 2011, 12:07 PM

Any Street Fighter gamer here? It would be nice to be able to organise a gaming session.

kurdt_the_goat

27th January 2011, 05:58 PM

PSP2! Well, Next Generation Portable as they're calling it for now:

http://i.imgur.com/H6eje.png

i_amtrunks

27th January 2011, 09:33 PM

SO dual analog sticks, but no fold out-slide out button console.... interesting (and imo better).

Now to see how Sony stuff this up and give Nintendo an even bigger lead in the portable gaming war, outised of Japan...

shokwave2

28th January 2011, 06:53 PM

Downloaded the Crysis 2 demo on X360 the other day. Wow, what a let down. To start things off, the demo doesn't like those with wireless connections so the console would freeze when joining a game. (This is a world wide thing, not just myself.)

After finally connecting to a game a day later by moving my whole router and phone connection, the graphics are nothing special, the controls are sluggish and the weapons are under-powered. Very boring gameplay, too similar to every other console shooter out there. The single player may be interesting, but i certainly won't be buying this.

Paulbot

28th January 2011, 08:08 PM

Any Street Fighter gamer here? It would be nice to be able to organise a gaming session.
I'm a Street Fighter (But still pretty novice at SFIV) but I'm rarely online as I don't much control over my gaming Internet access.

5FDP

29th January 2011, 12:46 PM

An update from the previous images (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=216503&postcount=899) I posted regarding the Mortal Kombat Kollectors Edition, there is good news in that a mock-up image of a possible European release has been leaked.

Link (http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/7589/mk9collectoritapegimock.jpg) to image (too big to post here).

In this image you can see greater detail regarding the statue :cool:

It's unknown at this stage how limited this release will be.

Tetsuwan Convoy

30th January 2011, 09:51 PM

Any Street Fighter gamer here? It would be nice to be able to organise a gaming session.

I'm a Street Fighter (But still pretty novice at SFIV) but I'm rarely online as I don't much control over my gaming Internet access.

Ditto on both of those points.

Currently salivating for Marvel Vs Capcom 3! WOOOOOOO

JuzMel

31st January 2011, 09:24 AM

Hey guys, if you don't already know, today is the last day to redeem Mario 25th Anniversary Tees - http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/club-nintendo-super-mario-25th-anniversary-t-shirts/en_AU/index.php

I don't have enough points to redeem it and so have to pass. But hey if you haven't already registered your Wii / DS and your games, go do it now to see how many Stars you can obtain.

i_amtrunks

31st January 2011, 09:34 AM

Finished Uncharted 1 on the PS3 over the weekend, and started on the second game.

Very solid games, even if the first game was pretty short (about 7-8 hours long). The gameplay was secondary to a very good story that is told with some very good characters and voice acting. Highly recommended if you dont mind (or even like) third person shooters.

Sharky

31st January 2011, 09:57 AM

Vector Prime

31st January 2011, 10:05 AM

i am looking at getting rid of my old consoles as i prepare to move house in the next 10 months...

and was curious has anyone dealt with gamtraders and to they offer a good sale price... or would i be better off eBaying these

Playstation
Sega Saturn
Sega Game Gear
PSP
Nintendo 64

eBay them mate - GT (despite touting themselves as retro gaming specialists) will probably give you less than $50 for the lot (not inc PSP).

There used to be a GT in Sydney (Burwood) and they paid pretty low trade values for the classic stuff.

1AZRAEL1

31st January 2011, 10:31 AM

i am looking at getting rid of my old consoles as i prepare to move house in the next 10 months...

and was curious has anyone dealt with gamtraders and to they offer a good sale price... or would i be better off eBaying these

Playstation
Sega Saturn
Sega Game Gear
PSP
Nintendo 64

I know Jamie is after some of the old stuff, N64 stuff escpecially. He'd give you a good deal on them I reckon.

i_amtrunks

31st January 2011, 12:18 PM

eBay them mate - GT (despite touting themselves as retro gaming specialists) will probably give you less than $50 for the lot (not inc PSP).

Yeah, they are really not that different to the other gaming stores - they buy the games very cheaply, and then resell them for quite alot more.
I enquired as to what a N64 Goldeneye and Orcarina of time would trade for, and their quote was about $25 for the two, a little more if it had the boxes etc.

The same store had Goldeneye cartridges selling for between $75 and $125 and Orcarina for $80+

Sharky

31st January 2011, 12:53 PM

thats pretty crapy really... its almost taking advantage my saturn is in pretty good gondition has its original box and all that sort of stuff.. think the playstation has steering wheel and pedals still have the boxes for it.. i will have to check on the nintendo i think my sister my claim that sucker..
PSP i need to find my charger otherwise that about 10 games and 10 movies and boxes etc.

so i think i wouldnt really want a bar minimum price and then find out they selling it for 100-200 % more.

also there is no real gaurentee i will get a good price on ebay either....

Tetsuwan Convoy

31st January 2011, 07:16 PM

i am looking at getting rid of my old consoles as i prepare to move house in the next 10 months...

Has anything been done to the Saturn in regards to chipping etc? I need to look into getting a spare methinks for I loves the saturn I does.

Doubledealer

1st February 2011, 12:58 PM

Dammit, I went to load Dead Space 1 onto my PC again last night (recently upgraded from Vista to 7) but the DVD wasn't in its case. :( I searched for half an hour and still couldn't find it. >_< Only had 3 more levels to go too *sob*

Bartrim

1st February 2011, 03:46 PM

I'm hooked:o

http://www.mousebreaker.com/games/ashes2asheszombiecricket/playgame

higsy19

1st February 2011, 07:26 PM

Hey All,

I have a N64 console that has a damaged video (rca) cable and was hoping to find out if any one has a spare cable lying around they could offload to me?????

Also my favourite Megadrive 2 is almost on its last legs so I am hunting for another console to take its place to drive NBA jam.

Let me know if u can help me out

Cheers

Vector Prime

1st February 2011, 07:33 PM

Also my favourite Megadrive 2 is almost on its last legs so I am hunting for another console to take its place to drive NBA jam.

I have a brand new (would be MISB except they didn't seal the boxes on these) Asian region version (plays all carts from around the world) sitting in storage if you want.

I'd be chasing about $120 for it though :o

If your budget's not that high, I have loose MD1 and MD2 consoles (with & without cables/controllers/ac adapters) too.

Let me know if you're interested - just shoot me a PM

kurdt_the_goat

1st February 2011, 08:52 PM

Get a SNES and play the superior version! *Memories of heated schoolyard discussions come rushing back*

If memory serves, a SNES AV cable will also work on an N64 too :)

Vector Prime

1st February 2011, 10:16 PM

MD > SNES :D

5FDP

1st February 2011, 10:58 PM

Get a SNES and play the superior version!

+1 :cool:

I still have a MIB SNES with the first 3 MK games and arcade control stick (all MIB too of course :D). Oh, and 'no'... it's not and never will be for sale ;) :p

Vector Prime

1st February 2011, 11:01 PM

+1 :cool:

I still have a MIB SNES with the first 3 MK games and arcade control stick (all MIB too of course :D). Oh, and 'no'... it's not and never will be for sale ;) :p

Lol... I enjoyed the MD more, but I also had a SNES as a kid too (Super Ghouls N Ghosts & Super Metroid rocks!)

Unlike 5FDP, I've got two MIB SNES and yes, they are for sale. :D

Gutsman Heavy

2nd February 2011, 01:03 AM

Hey All,

I have a N64 console that has a damaged video (rca) cable and was hoping to find out if any one has a spare cable lying around they could offload to me?????

I don't have a spare cable but SNES, N64 & GC all use the same video cables, so getting one should be easy, try ebay.

Also I'd recommend using a Composite cable (the yellow/red/white ones) no tuning and a sharper image! I use em on all my vintage consoles, even the Mega Drive (no official Composite cables exist, but ebay has heaps of repo ones for a few bucks each, I highly recommend)

kurdt_the_goat

2nd February 2011, 01:11 AM

I got you all beat, i have a MIB (I had to take a look, but i've never removed it from the plastic bags) Super Famicom that i picked up in my wife's hometown, on my first trip to Japan, for 3000 yen / $40 aud. Most definitely, NOT for sale!

It was the find of the century, in a plain toy store, and must have been sitting there for years; it's a 1995 model and this was in 2005!

And i'm happy to report, it still has the New Nintendo Smell :)

Tetsuwan Convoy

2nd February 2011, 05:24 AM

Get a SNES and play the superior version! *Memories of heated schoolyard discussions come rushing back*

If memory serves, a SNES AV cable will also work on an N64 too :)

You're always looking to start THAT fight again aren't ya Kurdt?:p

I got my MD and Mega CD stashed in their boxes. Arrr, good times were had.

higsy19

2nd February 2011, 07:05 AM

Thanks for the advice every1, i think I will hunt one down easy enough then

Tetsuwan Convoy

3rd February 2011, 03:42 AM

Saw some footage of games on the NGP. Looks like it has some very good possibilites from all the stuff crammed it it.

Sadly all that stuff means it will cost some serious Casharoonies to get one's hands on it.

SharkyMcShark

4th February 2011, 11:17 PM

Battlefield 3

Jets
Prone
64 player multiplayer (on PC only)

Yes. Good.

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/Default.aspx##

Hursticon

4th February 2011, 11:24 PM

Battlefield 3

Jets
Prone
64 player multiplayer (on PC only)

Yes. Good.

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/Default.aspx##

Oh yeah!
PC is coming back with a vengeance this year! :D:cool:

1AZRAEL1

6th February 2011, 11:56 AM

Battlefield 3

Jets
Prone
64 player multiplayer (on PC only)

Yes. Good.

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/Default.aspx##

Wow, I might actually buy it just to play online again. I missed the good ol days when I used to play Return To Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory online.

Autocon

7th February 2011, 12:37 AM

i can see duke nukem and 3d going hand in hand together nicely;):cool: lol

gantz

10th February 2011, 01:35 PM

7 days till Marvel VS Capcom 3 :D

Just 7....

Gutsman Heavy

10th February 2011, 03:22 PM

It's so gonna take you for a ride

gantz

10th February 2011, 03:32 PM

Is that a good or bad thing?

Paulbot

10th February 2011, 03:36 PM

Is that a good or bad thing?

Surely that song is dead and buried! :)

Have they revealed the boss of the game yet? I read rumours it could be spoiler? Galactus which could be cool. Abyss in the MvC2 was a pretty crappy boss. I think I'll be waiting to get MvC3 until I can get it cheaper than $90.

I got the God of War collection for free over the weekend (well via the Coke Unleashed rewards promotion) and started playing the original God of War. It does feel dated and very much a PS2 game despite some updated graphics, but I'm enjoying it so far (although Kratos has far too many problems balancing on the beams of the ships in the first level).

gantz

10th February 2011, 03:50 PM

I have come late to the party. Only got around to getting my 360 last July for WFC.

So this will be my 1st Marvel vs Capcom, only one I ever played was the the arcade :(

Ya Galactus be the boss:

http://marvelousnews.com/index.php?catid=23&itemid=13835

Hursticon

10th February 2011, 03:59 PM

Courtesy of AusGamers.com.au (http://www.ausgamers.com/news/read/3017490):

Our cool-cat friends over at Gamepron did some sleuthy investigative work this morning, and managed to discover that 2K Games' forthcoming Duke Nukem Forever has passed classification here in Australia, and emerged, unchanged, with an MA15+ rating.

Duke is due to arrive on PC, PS3 and the Xbox 360 May 6th.

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/omfg.jpg

gantz

10th February 2011, 04:03 PM

:( that poor cat...

Great about Duke!

Paulbot

10th February 2011, 05:04 PM

It's so gonna take you for a ride

Is that a good or bad thing?

I have come late to the party. Only got around to getting my 360 last July for WFC.

So this will be my 1st Marvel vs Capcom, only one I ever played was the the arcade :(

You heard "Gonna take you for a ride" (as a song lyric) a lot in the second game, which is what Gutsman was getting at.

The second game is well worth a download if it's available on the Xbox (It is on the Playstation network) especially as it has a huge roster of playable characters all unlocked at the start. This includes every playable Marvel character from the X-Men fighting game, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs SF, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom.

Doubledealer

11th February 2011, 01:41 AM

Finally found the once missing DVD for Dead Space, reinstalled it and finished the last 4 chapters. If I were to describe the feeling of playing Dead Space, I'd say it's like watching the latest Exorcism movie. It starts off nicely, you're liking where things are going but after a while it becomes obvious the good ideas have run dry. The Exorcism movie seems to realise this as is evidenced by its stupidly abrupt and ambiguous ending. Dead Space on the other hand? It also starts to become stale but does it end? Does it *gasp* get better? Negative. It goes on and on and on and on (ironically, like a bad nightmare). And if you thought the ending to the last Exorcism movie was bad, Dead Space will blow you away. I'm surprised the last boss wasn't a giant herring that continually slaps you in the face, at least then I could tell the developers have a sense of humour. If this and RE5 are the future of action survival horror, god help us all.

So is this the gaming equivalent of sci-fi greats like Event Horizon, Sunshine, Pitch Black or Solaris? In a word, no. If anyone thinks this is the sci-fi equivalent of the utterly brilliant RE4, they're kidding themselves...

5FDP

11th February 2011, 09:59 AM

If anyone thinks this is the sci-fi equivalent of the utterly brilliant RE4, they're kidding themselves...

RE4.... BEST-GAME-EVER!

Doubledealer

11th February 2011, 10:30 PM

RE4.... BEST-GAME-EVER!

Shinji Mikami at his absolute best! Really hope they make it available on Xbox Live one day, that would be uneal. :D

Dammit, I decided to give the Dead Space 2 (X360) demo a go today and now I really want to play the full thing. >_< The combat is so much smoother, there's actually variety in the enemies (and even better, how they attack) and the set pieces seem a lot more frequent. Can anyone confirm whether the full game remains as entertaining as the demo? I'm now wondering if part of the reason why I tired of the gameplay in Dead Space 1 was due to having played it on the PC rather than the X360. You can tell straight away that they've improved the flow of combat for the sequel but it just seems so much easier/more intuitive to simply move around, change weapon, activate stasis etc on the Xbox controller. Oh well, back to play the demo again I go...

Tetsuwan Convoy

11th February 2011, 10:40 PM

You heard "Gonna take you for a ride" (as a song lyric) a lot in the second game, which is what Gutsman was getting at.

I have a feeling a remixed version is on the character select screen of MVC3 as well.

CANT WAAAAAAIT!

i_amtrunks

12th February 2011, 10:54 PM

Wrote in the Pokemons thread already, but I think tomorrow is the last day to get a shiny Raikou in Glod/Silve/Diamond/Pearl/Platinum with special moves, and from Monday you can get a shiny Suicune (or Entei?), with the last of the shiny special trio out the following week.

Transfer all thee to Black/White to get another legendary pokemon.

All you need is the game, a DS and wifi connection, so if you dont have one at home, head to a local Maccas, gloria Jeans etc.

Golden Phoenix

12th February 2011, 11:22 PM

Wrote in the Pokemons thread already, but I think tomorrow is the last day to get a shiny Raikou in Glod/Silve/Diamond/Pearl/Platinum with special moves, and from Monday you can get a shiny Suicune (or Entei?), with the last of the shiny special trio out the following week.

Next week is Entei.

You can get it for any gen IV game.
I got 3 (HeartGold, Diamond and Platinum)

Lordy

13th February 2011, 05:23 PM

Pre ordered Duke Nukem Forever: Balls of Steel edition from Amazon. All up, including their fastest postage, will cost me US$114

Hursticon

13th February 2011, 06:19 PM

Pre ordered Duke Nukem Forever: Balls of Steel edition from Amazon. All up, including their fastest postage, will cost me US$114

Oh man - I only read about this edition last night, so they're already up for Pre-Order!?! :eek:

Tetsuwan Convoy

15th February 2011, 01:34 AM

Hursticon

15th February 2011, 02:21 AM

Wow, Just discoverd this little piec of info here, by reading the lateest gameinformere magazine. A fan made Sonic the Hedgehog. Still a WIP it seems, but that video footage looks AMAZING!

http://sonicfanremix.com/

OMFG!!! :eek:
That is an awesome find Tetsuwan!, for a fan remake that is absolutely incredible and is exactly what Sega should consider IMO! :cool:
(This man needs to be hired by SEGA!!! ;))

In other news,
I have just learned that JB Hi-fi has secured exclusive Australian rights to the "Balls of Steel: Duke Nukem Forever Collectors Edition", of which will be only available via Pre-Order and is apparently labelled as 'Ultra Limited' - So get in quick because as far as I know/read, JB Hi-Fi is the only store other than Amazon and Gamestop on the planet to secure this version of Duke Nukem Forever! :eek::D:cool:

Tetsuwan Convoy

15th February 2011, 03:06 PM

Wonder How much JB will have BOS up for?

Anybody playing DC universe online? I was crusing through the PS store and saw that there was a subscription charge. IS that for real? Thats what I liked about the PS3 free online gaming. I would be very angry if I bought DC universe, got it home, to find out I had to pay a subscription to play the blasted thing...

1AZRAEL1

15th February 2011, 03:10 PM

Anybody playing DC universe online? I was crusing through the PS store and saw that there was a subscription charge. IS that for real? Thats what I liked about the PS3 free online gaming. I would be very angry if I bought DC universe, got it home, to find out I had to pay a subscription to play the blasted thing...

Pretty sure it goes for all consoles, but you have to pay to play DC Universe. Sucks because that was the single thing that turned me off buying it. IMO, you shouldn't have to continually pay for a game.

Hursticon

15th February 2011, 03:41 PM

Wonder How much JB will have BOS up for?

Actually, that is something I forgot to add - It's $140. :o
Now, before anyone says "OMG That's Bull@#$%" it is actually directly comparable to both Gamestop and Amazon if one factors in the shipping cost, because apparently the box for this version is considerably large. :eek:
Personally, I think this is a reasonable price really, I mean come on - It's 14 Years in the Making! :D

1AZRAEL1

15th February 2011, 03:44 PM

Actually, that is something I forgot to add - It's $140. :o

Personally, I think this is a reasonable price really, I mean come on - It's 14 Years in the Making! :D

So by my logic, if it came out 14 years ago, it should have been $10? :p

Hursticon

15th February 2011, 03:49 PM

So by my logic, if it came out 14 years ago, it should have been $10? :p

Well, if you reverse your logic and consider depreciation - That $10 price tag would be dead accurate! :p:D

Gutsman Heavy

15th February 2011, 05:19 PM

Pretty sure it goes for all consoles, but you have to pay to play DC Universe. Sucks because that was the single thing that turned me off buying it. IMO, you shouldn't have to continually pay for a game.

Somthing needs to pay for the server upkeep and patches, they could do free to play with premium content ala LotR Online or Champions, but those are buggy laggy messes, so I'm not sure which is the better option imo.

I'm actually baffled by the number of MMOs out there, something like only 10% actually turn a profit. Shit load of risk in making them.

5FDP

15th February 2011, 11:07 PM

Just an update to what I posted here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=216503&postcount=899), there is now a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZImb8za43A) showing off the Scorpion / Sub-Zero statue set that will be exclusive to the Mortal Kombat Kollector's Edition released here in April.

That's right, it has been confirmed for an Australian release however quantity is not known at this stage. I enquired with EB the other day and they have it in their system for $129.

Tetsuwan Convoy

15th February 2011, 11:07 PM

I'm actually baffled by the number of MMOs out there, something like only 10% actually turn a profit. Shit load of risk in making them.

Wow, thats really low... I thought it would have been better than that. Surprising people still bother I guess.

1AZRAEL1

16th February 2011, 10:43 AM

Somthing needs to pay for the server upkeep and patches, they could do free to play with premium content ala LotR Online or Champions, but those are buggy laggy messes, so I'm not sure which is the better option imo.

When you look at it like that, sure. But I still don't feel I should pay everytime I want to play it. Just my opinion. That's why I steer clear of those kind of games.

Hursticon

16th February 2011, 11:08 AM

That's right, it has been confirmed for an Australian release however quantity is not known at this stage. I enquired with EB the other day and they have it in their system for $129.

Well, I have confirmation that JB Hi-fi will be offering the Kollector's Edition too, at $127! :D
Also, JB Hi-fi will be selling the standard edition of Duke Nukem Forever for $89. ;):)

Doubledealer

16th February 2011, 11:45 AM

Hursticon

16th February 2011, 12:45 PM

I didn't realise so many people still buy games at retail. :p

I'll be getting my Duke on for $44 inc. shipping (PC ver) from good ol' Oz Game Shop. They'll probably be one of the cheapest place to get the BoS edition too (their site says "We're currently waiting for price information on this item").

http://www.gamecafe.com.au/GamePrices.aspx?p=All&Search=duke%20nukem

That's a pretty damn good price, though having a look at their site - It would seem that whilst they're looking to get the BoS Edition for both PS3 & Xbox360, there is no mention of the BoS Edition for PC. :(

Interesting to read they're based in the UK too and like BookDepository.co.uk, they've got free shipping to AU and NZ! :eek:
One would have to take into account the transit time then, apparently 4-12 working days. :o

Certainly worth consideration though, my Brother wont be happy about it. :p

Paulbot

16th February 2011, 12:50 PM

If I buy a game from that shop (or other online Euro retailers) I assume I get the Euro edition right? Is downloadable content from the local Playstation store compatible with copies of a game purchased from Europe?

(I'm looking at Marvel vs Capcom 3 and keeping in mind rumours of additional characters as Downloadable content down the track)

Doubledealer

16th February 2011, 02:47 PM

That's a pretty damn good price, though having a look at their site - It would seem that whilst they're looking to get the BoS Edition for both PS3 & Xbox360, there is no mention of the BoS Edition for PC. :(

Interesting to read they're based in the UK too and like BookDepository.co.uk, they've got free shipping to AU and NZ! :eek:
One would have to take into account the transit time then, apparently 4-12 working days. :o

Certainly worth consideration though, my Brother wont be happy about it. :p

I had a copy of Dead Space 2 (360) shipped to me on Monday, I'll let you know how long it takes to arrive! I've read some pretty positive things about them on various forums so hopefully they're a keeper. :)

Paul, I'll let you know what region Dead Space 2 is. I'm assuming (praying) it's the PAL version rather than the Asian region-free copy and if that's the case, I think MvC3 should be a safe bet. No idea regarding the DLC, although I'd be surprised if a Euro PAL game didn't allow content to be downloaded onto an Australian PAL 360/PS3. Is anyone able to clear this up?

Hursticon

16th February 2011, 02:55 PM

I had a copy of Dead Space 2 (360) shipped to me on Monday, I'll let you know how long it takes to arrive! I've read some pretty positive things about them on various forums so hopefully they're a keeper. :)

Cheers dude, I'll be very curious to see how swift their service is, I know though that Royal Air Mail does indeed tend to be quite quick - Considering the distance. ;)

No idea regarding the DLC, although I'd be surprised if a Euro PAL game didn't allow content to be downloaded onto an Australian PAL 360/PS3. Is anyone able to clear this up?

Well, it stands to reason that if it is on PS3 and is PAL then one shouldn't have any problems because PS3s aren't region coded whereas with an Xbox360, they are region coded so one would have to ensure that it is an Australian version - if using an un-modded Australian Xbox360 that is. :o

Doubledealer

16th February 2011, 04:31 PM

Well, it stands to reason that if it is on PS3 and is PAL then one shouldn't have any problems because PS3s aren't region coded whereas with an Xbox360, they are region coded so one would have to ensure that it is an Australian version - if using an un-modded Australian Xbox360 that is. :o

Indeed, however, is there any difference between PAL regions when it comes to DLC or is it all the same? Further to this, if Paul buys a UK copy of MvC3 on 360 or PS3, will he be able to play Australians or only people from the UK? Questions, questions... :p

Paulbot

16th February 2011, 04:35 PM

Indeed, however, is there any difference between PAL regions when it comes to DLC or is it all the same? Further to this, if Paul buys a UK copy of MvC3 on 360 or PS3, will he be able to play Australians or only people from the UK? Questions, questions... :p

As far as I can tell from a bit of 'net research is that there are region locks, but that Europe/Australia seem to be compatible because of PALness, but the US and some Asian regions aren't because they use NTSC, (but the two NTSC regions are comptible with each other)

One site did however mention that the UK version of Uncharted 2 did have downloadable content on the UK store that couldn't be accessed in Aus.

There's a local store in Melbourne that imports from the UK and they seem to be offering the same price as OzGameShop so I might go to them. Saves me the shipping time and I can check what numbers are on the back for the region.

Doubledealer

16th February 2011, 04:52 PM

You'd also think with the online store being called 'Oz Game Shop' things should work as if you'd bought the game locally. :p

Hursticon

16th February 2011, 05:01 PM

You'd also think with the online store being called 'Oz Game Shop' things should work as if you'd bought the game locally. :p

I believe that in the site's FAQ section it states that they are 100% PAL compatible versions that they stock... Here it is (http://www.ozgameshop.com/faqs): :)

Are the games compatible with my console?

All games supplied by ozgameshop.com are 100% compatible on PAL systems.

Paulbot

16th February 2011, 05:01 PM

You'd also think with the online store being called 'Oz Game Shop' things should work as if you'd bought the game locally. :p

I'm sure the game would work, I just want to be sure I can get the extras (since I am really hoping for extra characters to be made available).

Doubledealer

16th February 2011, 05:21 PM

I know it would work too (not a total noob, lol, have been an import gamer since the mid-90's), I just don't know if by buying a UK PAL copy of a game, like MvC3, whether you're then only able to play people from the UK. My only other concern was the same as Paul's: Is DLC locked to particular regions within the PAL system or is PAL just PAL? :p This is getting confusing, I think I'm going to have a lie down, haha

Paulbot

16th February 2011, 05:29 PM

I haven't imported games before, I just don't feel like paying $90+ for MvC3 :o

Gutsman Heavy

16th February 2011, 06:34 PM

DLC should work with a UK copy, it's only US/Asia imports that have the DLC compat issues. Even then, just make a US account...

Doubledealer

16th February 2011, 08:56 PM

Cool, thanks for the info Gutsman. :)

Call me a tight arse but I'm gonna hold off buying MvC3 to see if they come out with a more complete package later in the year. It's down 20-odd characters from the previous game and I can see DLC making this an expensive overall investment (not to mention I'll be seething having to pay money for something that should have been in the game from day dot).

5FDP

16th February 2011, 10:41 PM

Well, I have confirmation that JB Hi-fi will be offering the Kollector's Edition too, at $127! :D

Sweet. Thanks Hursti :) I was planning on buying it from them (can't stand EB).

I didn't realise so many people still buy games at retail. :p

The only reason I do is because I have store vouchers, otherwise I buy from Ozgameshop (http://www.ozgameshop.com/).

Tetsuwan Convoy

17th February 2011, 05:35 PM

Indeed, however, is there any difference between PAL regions when it comes to DLC or is it all the same? Further to this, if Paul buys a UK copy of MvC3 on 360 or PS3, will he be able to play Australians or only people from the UK? Questions, questions... :p

Australia and UK use the same PSN I beleive, so DLC should all be the same..

Oh and MVC3, SO AWESOME!

Bye now, probably wont be on the boards for a couple of days,:D;)