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snaketales

21st March 2013, 09:10 PM

Just started replaying Cursed Mountain on the Wii. In my opinion it's a very underrated game. The setting and music are great. It is a bit slow paced but I believe that helps with the mood.
The one thing I didn't like was how you couldn't save your progress across several files eg save chapters 1-3 in one file, chapters 2-5 in another and so on, so I could replay chapters at wil.
I tried experimenting last night by opening a new save file - which wiped out all my previous progress :rolleyes:. Luckily I'd done only 3 chapters.

Tetsuwan Convoy

26th March 2013, 04:08 PM

i_amtrunks

26th March 2013, 06:24 PM

Anybody playing the new tomb Raider game? I would like to know what others think, I like TR, but for me it was mostly about puzzles and exploration, I hear the the new one doesn't focus on that as much.

Ive played a few hours and it is not alot like the previous games. This Lara Croft is more like Bear Grylls and Nathan Drake (uncharted) had some kind of female spawn.

It's a great game, you really get into it, and do not want to stop playing it until the end. It's more survival, sneak around and kill, still lots of puzzles, but more QTE and cinematics than finding switches, pushing blocks etc.

Tetsuwan Convoy

26th March 2013, 06:56 PM

Ive played a few hours and it is not alot like the previous games. This Lara Croft is more like Bear Grylls and Nathan Drake (uncharted) had some kind of female spawn.

It's a great game, you really get into it, and do not want to stop playing it until the end. It's more survival, sneak around and kill, still lots of puzzles, but more QTE and cinematics than finding switches, pushing blocks etc.

Hmm, Okay. I wish there were a demo of it somewhere for me to play. Or maybe I'll just wait and buy it cheap. I do enjoy Uncharted, so Iguess it aint all bad.

lancalot

27th March 2013, 02:00 AM

Ive played a few hours and it is not alot like the previous games. This Lara Croft is more like Bear Grylls and Nathan Drake (uncharted) had some kind of female spawn.

It's a great game, you really get into it, and do not want to stop playing it until the end. It's more survival, sneak around and kill, still lots of puzzles, but more QTE and cinematics than finding switches, pushing blocks etc.

yeah i total agree ...it more like uncharted and very story driven...which is a good thing :)

kup

27th March 2013, 12:01 PM

Just finished off Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands. It's got excellent platforming, but mediocre combat system. (pretty easy the fights)

The only good modern (somewhat now) Prince of Persia game for me is Sands of Time. All the following games have suffered from some critical mediocrity or another.

5FDP

27th March 2013, 12:18 PM

With the season well and truly over (still not talking about it though :mad:) Madden NFL 13 has come down in price at Ozgameshop so I thought 'why not'. Plus I had a $5 voucher to spend :cool: Fingers crossed it turns up before the Easter long weekend!

Tetsuwan Convoy

27th March 2013, 10:29 PM

Hmm, thought I was getting a new controller to cement my otaku status, but apparently its just a bunch of trinkets and some stickers.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/IMG_2115_zpsbe1fbdd6.jpg

I am a little disappointed, but I am suer My ps3 will look horrificly creepy once I have dressed it up, and my controller too.

Kazza

27th March 2013, 10:38 PM

The only good modern (somewhat now) Prince of Persia game for me is Sands of Time. All the following games have suffered from some critical mediocrity or another.

Yeah i feel the same way about the current games. They do have really good platforming, but the story is lackluster.

Bidoofdude

28th March 2013, 08:23 PM

Just learnt about the TV thing with steam big picture.
That is just stunning. I CAN FINALLY PLAY FOC ON MY TV!!!!!!!!!!!!
(With a gamepad too!!!;):D)

Dkaris

29th March 2013, 07:09 PM

Just started playing a free to play steam game called Warframe. Its like metal gear rising and mass effect, third person shooter/hack n slash. Very fun, very good graphics for a 1.5gb download. Definately worth checking out.

Tetsuwan Convoy

30th March 2013, 01:18 PM

Never really bothered with CoD MP modes as I picked up World At War really late and figured that all those still online would kill the crap out of me really bad, but I had the opportunity for some local Zombies on Black ops, and despite my relative suckiness at FPS's we had a lot of fun and worked well together.

Now I want some MORE!:D

kurdt_the_goat

5th April 2013, 02:37 AM

Got this other day and sunk a good amount of time into it already. Detailed tutorial mode and story worth it for a good laugh as well.

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

Plus it's very impressive visually! These are from the game's photo mode that adds the depth of field, but in-game is very comparable.

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/8dRM7Kg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5TVqrWH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Ph8hqc3.jpg

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/SBf9joC.jpg

Autocon

8th April 2013, 06:33 PM

Is it possible for someone to d/l dlc pack to a usb or memory card for the xbox 360 and pass it on for someone else to play on their xbox?

Gutsman Heavy

8th April 2013, 11:12 PM

won't work, because it's account bound.

kup

8th April 2013, 11:33 PM

Been playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown and it's awesome. It is more mainstreamed than the 1994 original but much of what made that game great is present here with modern touches.

lancalot

9th April 2013, 08:44 PM

Been playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown and it's awesome. It is more mainstreamed than the 1994 original but much of what made that game great is present here with modern touches.

yeah that a really good game :)you can rename the character and customize them (color) to make them more personally to you and i change the colour to group which one is what type so i know in the field easier .

Kazza

16th April 2013, 10:42 AM

Finished Heavy Rain, played and got all the alternate endings some of which are so bleak and depressing. Great modern day noir videogame.

Tetsuwan Convoy

20th April 2013, 11:43 PM

Just finished Infamous today, with the good powers ending. And WOW what an ending it was as well. Most impressively done. I have just started another game going bad guy this time :D

i_amtrunks

21st April 2013, 11:09 AM

Just finished Infamous today, with the good powers ending. And WOW what an ending it was as well. Most impressively done. I have just started another game going bad guy this time :D

Exactly what I did with both infamous games, good idea if you play them chronologically too, as you get bonus powers in infamous 2 if there are infamous 1 save files!

Brilliant games the pair of them.

5FDP

22nd April 2013, 02:42 PM

Downloaded and finished the demo for the new God Of War game over the weekend. Yep... it's God Of War ;) (read - if you like GoW games, you'll like this and be able to pick it up straight away)

snaketales

26th April 2013, 09:53 AM

Had the most frustrating time on FoC last night. Joined an escalation match with two other people, did some waves then one of them quit. "Host migation", ok..... started up, then the second person left! Host migration again, but I thought that'd be fine because I thought if I was the only one left I'd be the host.
Started playing, someone joined and promptly left.... host migration again!!!! :mad: And it happened a second time!! :mad::mad:
By this stage my score had been reset, so I gave up and went back to Dead Space.

Kazza

28th April 2013, 12:16 AM

Decided to upgrade my 3DS to an XL, quite satisfied, bigger screen, longer battery life and most importantly, easier on my hands during long gaming sessions. Also Fire Emblem: Awakening has kept me busy for the whole week.

Kazza

1st May 2013, 08:34 PM

Three new trailers for GTA V, SO F*****G EXCITED!!!:eek::cool:

http://www.complex.com/video-games/2013/04/grand-theft-auto-v-gets-three-new-trailers-in-30-minutes

Tetsuwan Convoy

2nd May 2013, 08:26 PM

Three new trailers for GTA V, SO F*****G EXCITED!!!:eek::cool:

http://www.complex.com/video-games/2013/04/grand-theft-auto-v-gets-three-new-trailers-in-30-minutes

Hmm, great another GTA for me to buy and never finish as I spend my time stealing cars and causing general chaos all over the place....:D

Kazza

2nd May 2013, 08:53 PM

Hmm, great another GTA for me to buy and never finish as I spend my time stealing cars and causing general chaos all over the place....:D

Me too man, I love having the 6 stars wanted level and causing mayhem.:D

CBratron

2nd May 2013, 09:37 PM

Currently playing Sacred Citadel (http://youtu.be/TR7ja81DjdI), a side-scrolling rpg-ish beat'em up. Not spectacular but it'll do until D&D: Chronicles of Mystara (http://youtu.be/nQQ3zq4x4Kw) and Dragon's Crown (http://youtu.be/Zv_dlY97RkA) get released.

Also playing through the Mass Effect trilogy again.

snaketales

2nd May 2013, 11:17 PM

Boo-yah, finally got back to #29 on the global leader board for Dead Space 2 (on PC)

Only 8 million to #28 :rolleyes:

kup

8th May 2013, 10:17 PM

Just finished XCom. It was a bit of an anti-climatic final battle but the voice during the mission explaining the alien's motivations was cool.

Kazza

14th May 2013, 10:34 AM

Finished The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for the 35th time... It still has its magic.

Trent

14th May 2013, 11:08 AM

Finished The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for the 35th time... It still has its magic.

I love that game. I'm currently trying to get my N64 back off my brother so I can play that and Smash Bros. :D

On a different note: Have any of you PS3 owners had a crack at Macross 30? I am toying with the idea of picking it up but since I don't understand a word of Japanese, I thought that might take all the fun out of it and instead turn it into an exercise in pure frustration.

Tetsuwan Convoy

14th May 2013, 11:15 AM

I love that game. I'm currently trying to get my N64 back off my brother so I can play that and Smash Bros. :D

On a different note: Have any of you PS3 owners had a crack at Macross 30? I am toying with the idea of picking it up but since I don't understand a word of Japanese, I thought that might take all the fun out of it and instead turn it into an exercise in pure frustration.

I made/asked Valkyrie 76 pick it up for me while he was in Japan. He has 'borrowed' it so I haven't been able to have a crack yet. But it looks promising. One of my favourite Ps2 games was a Macross game, mainly because it combined the three modes uses really well, controlled well and had awesome dogfights!

Apparently it plays similar to the psp macross games if that's any indication. As soon as Valks gets bored of it (won't be long now ;) ) I'll have it for a more informed decision.

Trent

14th May 2013, 08:27 PM

I made/asked Valkyrie 76 pick it up for me while he was in Japan. He has 'borrowed' it so I haven't been able to have a crack yet. But it looks promising. One of my favourite Ps2 games was a Macross game, mainly because it combined the three modes uses really well, controlled well and had awesome dogfights!

Apparently it plays similar to the psp macross games if that's any indication. As soon as Valks gets bored of it (won't be long now ;) ) I'll have it for a more informed decision.

Yeah I have never owned a psp or played any type of macross game. As with you I thought it looked pretty cool but I dunno� the story is a major part of what attracts me to most games. If I can't even understand it the gameplay had wanna be awefantabulastic to make up for it.

Gouki

22nd May 2013, 10:01 AM

Picked up Super Metroid on the Wii U, for thirty cents, because how could I not? Love that game.

janda the red

22nd May 2013, 12:29 PM

anyone else excited about the "xbox one" ?

i got the email from microsoft this morning... it shows details of forza 5!!!!

cant come quick enough

:)

kurdt_the_goat

22nd May 2013, 01:08 PM

I stayed late up to watch (as is tradition for this kind of announcement!) but was pretty unimpressed.

None of the tv shit or any of the games they announced interest me. To top it all off they design probably the ugliest, biggest console ever and make the controller uglier too while they were at it! Used game blocking is gonna be horrible as well.

For me the whole announcement gave Wii U a bit of life and left PS4 with a better chance.. but i guess waiting till E3 till they show more games for all of them would be wise before passing judgement!

kup

22nd May 2013, 01:32 PM

A friend predicted the end of consoles and a gaming market implosion like the 1980s in the near future. So far it's all leading there with such poorly thought out 'Appeal to non-gamers by alienating real gamers' business plans.

After the crash, the PC will once again rise from the ashes...It always does.

Gouki

22nd May 2013, 02:56 PM

The Xbox One is a joke, really. I'll stick with the Wii U and tentatively the PS4.

lancalot

22nd May 2013, 03:45 PM

Tetsuwan Convoy

22nd May 2013, 08:25 PM

Wow. just had a quick squizz at some stuff and well, they expect EVRYONE to have their xbox online? Ha h aha ha! I very much doubt that eveyone has their console online. I know that I won't be buying an xbox whatever they wanna call it.

Heck, with the way things are going, I doubt I'll even bother with the PS4. All this social business and online crap, I think they have forgotten the reason people buy consoles. To play the GAMES.

Bye bye console market, it was nice while it lasted. I'll just stick with my saturn, Dos games and C64 by the looks of things:p

Kazza

22nd May 2013, 08:34 PM

Oh man xbox one looks terrible, I've lost interest in xbox years ago and will definitely pass on this one.

Autocon

22nd May 2013, 08:43 PM

Call to arms!!! Buy up all the games and consoles prior to ps4 and xbox one, things are looking like they will be quite pricey and sought after ;):cool:

CBratron

22nd May 2013, 08:59 PM

The xbox one so ugly ! ...look like an old dvd player from the 90s .... the designer must of had a late night before the dead line and just brought in his old dvd from the garage " look heres the latest design " a square box !

That's not too far off the truth with the emphasis on its set-top box functionality.

Man, MS took a real beating today. How could their plans for the reveal be so bad and nobody noticed? Did no one take a look at the overall presentation and say "Man, we should delay this until we have something good to show the gamers out there"?

And that's the whole problem, this wasn't aimed at gamers. Look at the features and it's clear they're ticking off the boxes that would make shareholders happy.

I can see the meme that will appear tomorrow, "359 steps behind our last console."

Gutsman Heavy

22nd May 2013, 09:58 PM

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/011/840/Blunder.jpg

Tetsuwan Convoy

23rd May 2013, 07:38 PM

All of a sudden the WiiU doesn't look so bad :P

kup

24th May 2013, 08:35 AM

Wow, you can plug it onto your TV so that you can watch TV!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWgUO-Rqcw

Man, MS took a real beating today. How could their plans for the reveal be so bad and nobody noticed? Did no one take a look at the overall presentation and say "Man, we should delay this until we have something good to show the gamers out there"?
"

I had a similar thought, they seems that gaming has become a side function. They are trying to appeal to a wider audience by alienating the long term customers that has sustained them for many years. The crazy thing is that the wider audience 'comes and goes' so they are setting up for a huge fall.

snaketales

24th May 2013, 10:10 AM

Ha ha!!! Found and downloaded the original Carmageddon last night... cunning stunt bonuses ahoy!

For some reason I can't get it to go full screen. :confused:

Trent

24th May 2013, 11:34 AM

Ha ha!!! Found and downloaded the original Carmageddon last night... cunning stunt bonuses ahoy!

For some reason I can't get it to go full screen. :confused:

God I love that game. The first level, where you can plow into the football field and take out a whole team with one well timed slide� awesome. :D:cool:

snaketales

24th May 2013, 12:52 PM

I love going in there with the electricity-zapper car.....

Bidoofdude

24th May 2013, 05:50 PM

I laughed so hard at the dog. ;)

"This is someone you care about,"
*Dog pic in harness with cameras*

HAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!! :D:p

Trent

24th May 2013, 06:19 PM

I love going in there with the electricity-zapper car.....

That's cheating. I prefer the old fashioned way:D:D

The_Damned

24th May 2013, 06:22 PM

so no taking games over to your friends house with the new xbox

Golden Phoenix

24th May 2013, 06:35 PM

so no taking games over to your friends house with the new xbox

I think that was already given a handicap when they stopped allowing you to take your savefiles with you. I took a copy of Smash Bros. Brawl to a friends place and every wanted to play as Sonic, but you have to unlock him......

Times like that you wish they still had memory cards :(

The_Damned

24th May 2013, 11:50 PM

I think that was already given a handicap when they stopped allowing you to take your savefiles with you. I took a copy of Smash Bros. Brawl to a friends place and every wanted to play as Sonic, but you have to unlock him......

Times like that you wish they still had memory cards :(

no you have to purchase another copy of the game if you want to play it at your friends

Golden Phoenix

25th May 2013, 12:26 AM

no you have to purchase another copy of the game if you want to play it at your friends

Yeah I know. I was saying that making you pay to play on another console just kills off something that was already shot in the leg

shokwave2

25th May 2013, 07:21 AM

And now you can see why Nintendo have lasted so long in this business. It's all about the games, not watching movies or tv, which everyone has already been doing on their TVs and DVD players for the last 10-20 years.

Massive fail Microsoft. I was looking forward to seeing what they would do to outplay the PS4, but looks like they are now bottom of the rung. In 12 months time Nintendo and Playstation will be killing it while the Xbox One will be filling up shelves.

i_amtrunks

25th May 2013, 11:06 AM

In 12 months time Nintendo and Playstation will be killing it while the Xbox One will be filling up shelves.

I think you underestimate the loyalty of 14 year old call of duty players... :p

I'm sure there'll be many a second hand Xbox one on shelves of EB and the like once people realise they overpaid for services that cannot be provided in Australia but were heavily advertised online.

Tetsuwan Convoy

25th May 2013, 03:15 PM

Noticed that my playtv thingo had a software update when i got it cranking the other night. Being a curious (read skeptical) fellow, I had a look at what the update entailed...

chat tv
-facebook and PSN recommendations
-extended guide info ( not available in Australia )
-community favourites ( not available in Australia )
-series link ( UK only )

Hmm, so three out of five are not available for Australia.

I don't use ChatTV (and I think you actually have to buy it from the PSN)
Don't care about PSN recommendations. (spam)
Don't have facebook.

Um, so no fixes or anything useful then? I don't think I'll bother updating.:o:p:D

Kazza

25th May 2013, 07:45 PM

I laughed so hard at the dog. ;)

"This is someone you care about,"
*Dog pic in harness with cameras*

HAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!! :D:p

+1... But seriously, they have nothing to show for the next generation in gaming. :rolleyes:

lancalot

25th May 2013, 08:25 PM

For me it going to come to the actually price and games on release if im going to buy it or not on release day.... ill been a dedicated gamer since the beginning , so if a good game come along ill get one ....i know im going to get it at some point any ways... :rolleyes: that and the ps4....but which one im going to get first depends on the game ! And at the moment if none of them yet..

Im actually waiting for the VR oculus to be fully develop !! i think that the next phase in gaming for the dedicated gamer ....better then the kinect for mainstream...

1AZRAEL1

29th May 2013, 12:10 PM

Rumors of a new Legacy of Kain game possibly in the works? Heck yea, bout time. Been 10 years since the last one. I hope it is. War for Nosgoth

Tetsuwan Convoy

29th May 2013, 12:22 PM

Rumors of a new Legacy of Kain game possibly in the works? Heck yea, bout time. Been 10 years since the last one. I hope it is. War for Nosgoth

I heard about this as well. Interesting. As long as they actually finish the game and not have it "end" but be left open ended. Man that pissed me off. I probably wouldn't have bought it if I knew I was only buying 1/3 of a game. (although I was referring to Soul Reaver 1 and 2, and defiance primarily).

More time as Kain would be sweet though!

1AZRAEL1

29th May 2013, 10:14 PM

I heard about this as well. Interesting. As long as they actually finish the game and not have it "end" but be left open ended. Man that pissed me off. I probably wouldn't have bought it if I knew I was only buying 1/3 of a game. (although I was referring to Soul Reaver 1 and 2, and defiance primarily).

More time as Kain would be sweet though!

I loved soul reaver 1 and 2, the storyline was what got me hooked. The endings made me want to get the next one. Defiance made me want the next one that never happened and I hated that so bad. But running around as a powerful Kain was the best thing. Blood Omen 1 and 2 were fun but Kain was not powerful enough lol.

Hursticon

29th May 2013, 10:36 PM

I loved soul reaver 1 and 2, the storyline was what got me hooked. The endings made me want to get the next one. Defiance made me want the next one that never happened and I hated that so bad. But running around as a powerful Kain was the best thing. Blood Omen 1 and 2 were fun but Kain was not powerful enough lol.

A console nostalgia trip if there ever was one! - I certainly hope that this rumor comes to fruition dude, the return of Raziel is a must! :D:cool:

Firestorm

30th May 2013, 02:33 AM

Saw the trailer for Sonic Lost World today, can't wait for it to come out :D

Tetsuwan Convoy

30th May 2013, 04:35 PM

Saw the trailer for Sonic Lost World today, can't wait for it to come out :D

Ditto. Sonic Xtreme all over the place.
I don't think it will make me buy a wiiU though, but it will make me buy another 3ds game.

My collection will go up to, um

Zelda OoT
TF Prime
Sonic Generations

Oh four. Sonic Lost worlds. Well, thats one better than what I first thought.:D

Firestorm

30th May 2013, 06:49 PM

Ditto. Sonic Xtreme all over the place.
I don't think it will make me buy a wiiU though, but it will make me buy another 3ds game.

My collection will go up to, um

Zelda OoT
TF Prime
Sonic Generations

Oh four. Sonic Lost worlds. Well, thats one better than what I first thought.:D

Sonic Xtreme was my first thought too :D
fortunately(?) I already have a 3DS and WiiU so I can get either one,

my WiiU games

Nintendo Land
New Super Mario Bros U

so I really want a new game for it

my 3DS games

Street Fighter
Rabbids 3D
Sonic Generations
Paper Mario Sticker Star
Zelda 3D
Super Mario 3D land
New Super Mario Bros 2
Luigi's Mansion 2
Kid Icarus Uprising

is Transformers Prime any good on 3DS?

i_amtrunks

30th May 2013, 09:30 PM

is Transformers Prime any good on 3DS?

It's short and repetitive, lots of humans getting captured/needing rescue. So just like a Prime episode in game format. I regret purchasing it for $25 on sale. Gameplay is okay, nothing buggy, but nothing interesting.

CBratron

30th May 2013, 09:40 PM

Tetsuwan Convoy

30th May 2013, 11:43 PM

Suffice to say it's no FoC?

Goodness me no.

It's bearable. Definitely aimed at kids, in the 4-8 bracket I think. Even on hard its a cake walk. I still play it occasionally, just to get all the collectables, and hear the voices. I'll never tire of Welker as Megatron.:D

It does have vehicle combat and the Transforming is handled well, you can drive and TF and attack, jump etc all in a smooth motion, which is what I really liked about the ROTF game on ps3.

I do like that their guns transform (Hold to charge and the weapons changes shape) and when in vehicle mode, if you shoot parts, of the vehicle transform to make the guns. EG, the side panels of Ratchet drop out a bit and reveal the guns, so there is some interesting stuff, but you can finish it pretty soon.

Back to Sonic Lost Worlds, I just hope the 3ds version is a good copy of what was shown in the video. I dont want to see it being a 2d super-cut down version with the same name.

Hmm, being Lost WorldS, it makes me wonder if they will take cues from, say Sonic CRackers and other random Sonic concepts...

Firestorm

31st May 2013, 01:06 AM

It's short and repetitive, lots of humans getting captured/needing rescue. So just like a Prime episode in game format. I regret purchasing it for $25 on sale. Gameplay is okay, nothing buggy, but nothing interesting.

Suffice to say it's no FoC?

Goodness me no.

It's bearable. Definitely aimed at kids, in the 4-8 bracket I think. Even on hard its a cake walk. I still play it occasionally, just to get all the collectables, and hear the voices. I'll never tire of Welker as Megatron.:D

It does have vehicle combat and the Transforming is handled well, you can drive and TF and attack, jump etc all in a smooth motion, which is what I really liked about the ROTF game on ps3.

I do like that their guns transform (Hold to charge and the weapons changes shape) and when in vehicle mode, if you shoot parts, of the vehicle transform to make the guns. EG, the side panels of Ratchet drop out a bit and reveal the guns, so there is some interesting stuff, but you can finish it pretty soon

Alright thanks guys, I probably won't get it unless I can find it cheap, so is it a shooting game like WfC/FoC or is it more a Beat em up? I've heard both claims

Back to Sonic Lost Worlds, I just hope the 3ds version is a good copy of what was shown in the video. I dont want to see it being a 2d super-cut down version with the same name.

Hmm, being Lost WorldS, it makes me wonder if they will take cues from, say Sonic CRackers and other random Sonic concepts...

I like the way you think Tets, the lost worlds title could be a hint at revisiting abandoned sonic concepts (X-treme, crackers, etc)

it's just a rumour but from what I've heard the 3DS version will be a full 3d/2d game like the wiiU version so hopefully it won't be simplified and watered down like Colours and Generations were

I'm still super hyped for Lost Worlds but part of me wishes they would make a game where Sonic's friend's are playable again

Tetsuwan Convoy

31st May 2013, 07:39 PM

Alright thanks guys, I probably won't get it unless I can find it cheap, so is it a shooting game like WfC/FoC or is it more a Beat em up? I've heard both claims

It has both elements in it, run around a 3d level and you can either shoot baddies, or smash them. Shotting give you range, but the shots are incredibly weak. Smashing them has power but you are more vulnerable to being hit.

I'm still super hyped for Lost Worlds but part of me wishes they would make a game where Sonic's friend's are playable again
Certain Sonic friends:p
I think Sonic has too many pals personally. I don't mind as long as they enhance Gameplay. But a lot of the time they have just played exactly like Sonic. Take Sonic Adventure 2 for example, Shadow is exactly the same as Sonic. Bah. Even in games where they differ, they have cocked it up. Sonic 06, too much time playing as other characters other than Sonic. Although I could write a thesis on why Sonic 06 should not have been released. ( I really hated negotiating the large world that Sonic could zip around in a second, but Silver had to plod along in. Gah! don't get me started)

Personally, I like the classics buds, Tails, Knuckles, Metal Sonic. Espio is kind of cool. Shadow, Rougue etc can go away. I actually thought that Blaze the cat was a good character and had some interesting skills. I have a soft spot for Marine, coz she's an Aussie (despite being a raccoon)! Actually there are lost of Aussies, Knuckles would have to be an Aussie and all Marine's pals were Aussies (they were Koalas).:D

Trent

31st May 2013, 11:06 PM

I miss the armada PS2 game. Used to love the high speed jump and transformation into combat. :(

Golden Phoenix

31st May 2013, 11:38 PM

I miss the armada PS2 game. Used to love the high speed jump and transformation into combat. :(

Ditto.

I loved that game. Kicked so much ass. I held it higher than WFC and FoC. I also liked slight sluggishness of the robot mode movement.
It was an awesome game, and I am not just saying that because it was Australian made.

CBratron

1st June 2013, 12:09 AM

I miss the armada PS2 game. Used to love the high speed jump and transformation into combat. :(

I still have it and I still have a ps2. Only problem is the TV only accepts HDMI or Component and I must be missing a setting because everything is this green hue.

Raptormesh

1st June 2013, 02:04 AM

Just purchased KOTOR for the ipad and had a quick play. It's still unbelievably fun, moreso that I can do it on the bed on in the john. Really do miss the old bioware.

Tetsuwan Convoy

2nd June 2013, 08:17 PM

Aannd just finished inFamous as evil Cole. Had a lot more fun on the second playthrough as the bad guy. Didn't have to accidentally blowing up stupid pedestrians and went crazy with the explosive powers he gets. Lots of fun. I am glad they did the good/bad thing as it made me play through it again. Very impressive.

Only real complaint though is if you clear the areas completely and go thr evil path, when you get seriously juiced, there is nothing to do but take on the final boss. The only generic guys you come across are nothing special. SO if you play this and go the evil route, leave a couple of side missions so you can have some fun with the insane strength he gets.

i_amtrunks

2nd June 2013, 08:52 PM

SO if you play this and go the evil route, leave a couple of side missions so you can have some fun with the insane strength he gets.

Absolutely agree. If you don't mind splurging a little hard earned on the psn store, get the dlc infamous 2 pack. It's called festival of blood and is a "what-if" Cole was turned into a vampire. Great fun, short but brilliant.

Started Lara Croft this afternoon since my reports are done for the semester and I had a few hours free when our power was restored (tree came down on the lines) and it is brilliant, a better game than Uncharted 2 so far, it feels more dangerous and the game is very immersive, Lara struggles throughout, unlike Drake who just seems to be enjoying nearly dying every 39seconds...

Tetsuwan Convoy

3rd June 2013, 04:06 PM

Absolutely agree. If you don't mind splurging a little hard earned on the psn store, get the dlc infamous 2 pack. It's called festival of blood and is a "what-if" Cole was turned into a vampire. Great fun, short but brilliant.

Started Lara Croft this afternoon since my reports are done for the semester and I had a few hours free when our power was restored (tree came down on the lines) and it is brilliant, a better game than Uncharted 2 so far, it feels more dangerous and the game is very immersive, Lara struggles throughout, unlike Drake who just seems to be enjoying nearly dying every 39seconds...

Yeahm inFamous 2 is next on my buy list I think. Should eb able to pick it up for cheap now methinks. Not so sure about festival of blod though, I can't stand the interface of the PS shop now, it drives me insane. How is it that a search for the title of something doesn't find it? Gaaah!

TR is on my watch list. I am not too sure how I will go as a long term Lara fan. The thing I enjoyed the most about TR is the puzzles and exploration and I hear that those are rather lacking in this new game. Mind you, I amd still playing through TR collection as it is :p Maybe I should avoid playing 4 lara games at once...:o

Paulbot

3rd June 2013, 04:27 PM

Yeahm inFamous 2 is next on my buy list I think. Should eb able to pick it up for cheap now methinks.

See how you go. I've got a MISB one to sell for $15 but the postage... you'd probably be able to get it cheaper at JB. :o I think it's gone platinum now.

I love the Tomb Raider games, but the new one is down my list of games to play. I finally got around to playing Uncharted over the last weekend (on Friday and finished on Sunday).

It was similar in theme to the Tomb Raider games which is one of the reasons I wanted to play it, but I got sick of the very repetitious gun fights. Take cover, shoot, move to the next bit of cover, shoot and repeat. I enjoyed the game overall but it's not something I want to play again so I will trade it in.

Next weekend, a long weekend here in Vic, I'm playing Uncharted 2 which as I recall reading is the best of the series. I purchased it three years ago, but it's been sitting in the "to play" pile since then which is far too long.

Tetsuwan Convoy

3rd June 2013, 04:44 PM

See how you go. I've got a MISB one to sell for $15 but the postage... you'd probably be able to get it cheaper at JB. :o I think it's gone platinum now.

I love the Tomb Raider games, but the new one is down my list of games to play. I finally got around to playing Uncharted over the last weekend (on Friday and finished on Sunday).

It was similar in theme to the Tomb Raider games which is one of the reasons I wanted to play it, but I got sick of the very repetitious gun fights. Take cover, shoot, move to the next bit of cover, shoot and repeat. I enjoyed the game overall but it's not something I want to play again so I will trade it in.

Next weekend, a long weekend here in Vic, I'm playing Uncharted 2 which as I recall reading is the best of the series. I purchased it three years ago, but it's been sitting in the "to play" pile since then which is far too long.

Cheers PB, I'll keep that in mind.:)

uncharted two is much better than one IMO. I played two and really enjoyed it. Finished it and then went for a crack at one and just couldn't do it. I think the major put-off for me was the motion control sections, balancing on logs, grenade trajectory... GAH! I am still playing three, but am having trouble with stealthily getting through one bit and want to do it that way, so... Until I find a way, it's stuck in the desert for me.

Autocon

4th June 2013, 01:17 AM

Tetsuwan Convoy

4th June 2013, 01:46 AM

Eb having a sale so bought the new Tomb Raider. $47. Good deal?

Some others include portal 2 $23 and bioshock infinity $56. See how games get cheap huzzah:cool:

Thinking of a ps3 because the new one is due out and they have one for $3**. Should I be looking at a certain storage space?

Duke nukem balls of steel edition they would give me $4 for it O_o :rolleyes:

Any good games coming out this year peoples?

Lol. Only four bucks? ? That's a bit sad.

Storage space on ps3 can be easily upgraded with a sata drrive for a laptop. I put a 500gig one in mine.

Good games? I am looking forward to deadpool and apparently the next batman game is looking good

Trent

4th June 2013, 06:26 PM

Duke nukem balls of steel edition they would give me $4 for it O_o :rolleyes:

I would have taken it.;)

kurdt_the_goat

8th June 2013, 07:41 PM

Decided to sell my DKC Returns 3D after near-3ds-shattering experience on the last world last night.
Finished the bastard in the end but damned if i'm ever going to play through it again!
It can be in someone else's nightmares for a reasonable price here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=358596#post358596)

Tetsuwan Convoy

10th June 2013, 07:47 PM

Started inFamous 2 Yesterday and I have to say I am so far rather impressed. It's a direct continuation of inFamous and manages to give you a good recap of #1 in the introduction as well as a pretty good reason for why Cole has lost most of his powers.

They have really refined the movement controls and running around the city is much easier. They have also added a few thing to help you get to the top of buildings quicker, which I think was my biggest issue with the first one. They have also changed the way his powers work and the upgrade system as well. Graphics are great and the voice work is nice as well. For some reason they have a different VA for 2 from 1, and I prefer 1 personally. But 2's does a good job.

So if you get a chance, I say play it. If you play 2 before 1, I would probably avoid 1 as the changes to movement controls and powers are superior in 2 and it'll feel a bit naff going from the good to the not-as-good. Plus you get the recap of the game in the intro (except for one major surprise in regards to the bad-guy from 1, which I was surprised.).

And it's only 20 bucks.

i_amtrunks

10th June 2013, 08:17 PM

Started inFamous 2 Yesterday and I have to say I am so far rather impressed. It's a direct continuation of inFamous and manages to give you a good recap of #1 in the introduction as well as a pretty good reason for why Cole has lost most of his powers

Could not agree with you more Tets. Loved inFamous 2, both stories are excellent, it is better to play through both completely as good or evil rather than switch during the game. One I do love to go back to every now and again, wish there were more post story completed missions (has the timejump function like infamous 1).

Played some Hitman Absolution this weekend. Hate it. Its very pretty and has some interesting mechanics and ways to take out your enemies, but when it is easier, quicker and more fun to just rampage through and wipe out everyone, good bad or otherwise, it is not really a Hitman game. I found the sit and wait approach a waste of time as often the patterns you observe for 5 minutes disappear when a civilian stumbles on in. :rolleyes:

Golden Phoenix

11th June 2013, 04:26 PM

And I think Sony just beat Microsoft.

XboxOne
Has to be online at least once per day to play solo-games
Makes it a pain to share games
Even harder to play second hand games
AU$600

PS4
Doesn't have to be one.
No hoops to share games
No hoops to play second hand games
AU$550

Nuff said

Kazza

11th June 2013, 05:53 PM

Pretty happy that the ps4 allows the use of pre-own games. Probably will be getting one now.

Tetsuwan Convoy

11th June 2013, 07:26 PM

(has the timejump function like infamous 1).

Time jump function?
Whats that? And more importantly, how do I use it?

I was rather pleased to see the price, I was expecting a 700 odd mark, but 550 is much more agreeable. Wait a year and it'll be down to 400 odd or so. I just hope it's not region coded, I have gotten used to my Japanese gaming...

i_amtrunks

11th June 2013, 07:45 PM

Sorry that I have gotten your hopes up, but all the time jump function is is a system that allows you to continue to play on after the final boss by jumping you back in time to before the boss in order to complete any side missions, collect bits and pieces etc.

christalcase

11th June 2013, 08:14 PM

Came back from work and got blown away when I found out that in addition to Final Fantasy Versus XIII being rebranded into XV (a bit part of me wished it was still on PS3 but at least it hasn't died) but also Kingdom Hearts 3!! Wow... And now that Disney has Marvel and Studio Ghibli properties... the potential for KH3 is endless.

(Hopefully it doesn't turn out be like Versus XIII and Square Enix just prematurely announced these games, teasing us).

i_amtrunks

12th June 2013, 10:56 PM

So Nintendo wins E3 this year even if they technically weren't completely at it.

With all the games to be released ill be grabbing a wii u some point in the near future (as I knew I would once smash brothers, mk and others were announced.)

Also new pokemon type, the first new type since the original gold and silver introduced. Dark and steel I think. Fairy is the new type, super effective against dragon, and members include gardevior and jigglypuff...

kurdt_the_goat

12th June 2013, 11:56 PM

Predictable but pretty good showing for Nintendo. They have a steady stream of software until years end and hopefully beyond. I was pleasantly surprised by Mario Kart impressing me the most. After expecting another phoned in version it was nice to see some actual effort being put in. It helps that it bears some resemblance to my long lost F-Zero now too :(

I found Sony's conference the most enjoyable part of this E3 though, the MS blasting was great to watch, and then the price plenty reasonable. Their general attitude was good and made me think PS4 will have a good future. Right now only Shadow Fall and Driveclub interest me for launch so we'll see if they're enough to make me grab one then!

Vita game announements were downright pathetic in numbers but i'm still looking forward to a few games this year. I'll pick up Rayman Legends, Killzone Mercenary and Final Fantasy X HD. Killzone is looking superb! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKKNTujJ9qA)

Kazza

13th June 2013, 04:45 AM

Autocon

14th June 2013, 06:01 PM

Passed Tomb Raider :D Now selling $20 plus postage.

Hints/Tips: Collect all mines in mine sweeper challenge when first on Shipwrecked Beach. Mines are known to move and get stuck in the cliff rocks and are harder to spot and kill. Couple of mines will not show up on Instincts at night because the tide is in and covers the mines. Some mines may disappear as a possible bug. Two of the secret achievements are easy to obtain while the third is very tricky.

Overall a good game and it shows how Lara gained her skills doing leaps and jumps, climbing things etc and become a tomb raider. There was one wtf moment right near the end? Those Solarii that just show up at the very end, how did they get there? It was only Miathais shown to go inside the Monastery :confused: The tombs themselves were small and easy. Its more of a third person shooter like that Island game

Solid 8/10.

Tetsuwan Convoy

14th June 2013, 07:00 PM

Just had an awesome 5 hour session of Infamous 2. Loved it. Both the game AND the fact I managed to get a massive long sitting in without interruptions. Well toilet and coffee breaks of course, but that goes without saying!:D

Felt good

snaketales

15th June 2013, 10:05 AM

There are sooooooo many cheaters in Dead Space 2 multiplayer these days it's not funny.... starting to think I should start playing the Mass Effect trilogy and give up on DS.... :(

Kazza

17th June 2013, 07:49 PM

Oh man The Last of Us is really enjoyable and I've been immersed in the game the whole time. Many times I've panic and this game does feel like an R18+ game unlike mortal kombat. 6hrs of play and I'm about 35% through the main story. To all you ps3 owners out there. BUY THE LAST OF US!!

i_amtrunks

17th June 2013, 08:33 PM

Played another few hours of tomb raider on the weekend (love it when reports are in and most of the planned program is taught). I'm glad I only had time for a few hours, this game is emotionally draining, I feel terrible every time I get Lara killed with my ineptitude (that journey down river was painful, even though I only died four times)

The crap they have put that poor girl through...

Kazza

28th June 2013, 06:58 PM

Finished The Last of Us, it kept me engrossed for the entire play-through, definitely deserved all its fame and awards. The story itself lasted me 19hrs 25mins on normal difficulty play-through.

Kazza

30th June 2013, 09:29 PM

Finished The Walking Dead telltale games series. It's a great game, just a bit disappointed that the disc version suffers from extreme lag during most conversations.

Tetsuwan Convoy

30th June 2013, 10:12 PM

So been crackalacking on deadpool the last couple of days and well...

Its OK. I have come to the conclusion that most of the budget went into the script. The gameplay is ok, and controls work well adequatelt, but the camera is pretty crap and that sucks a lot in this game.

For example, you will be fighting a tank type character and they don't flinch, so you chop them a couple of times and teleport/dodge (same thing in this game) away behind them or off to the side and zip back to have another hack at their back. The problem is, there isn't a good lock on system for melee and many times, after teleporting away I have lost sight of the enemy, so while I re position the camera to where they are, I usually get hit. Thereby losing any advantage that teleporting away gave me...

This happens a lot. I think part of it stems from the combat play as they have tried to make the sections so you can either melee or shoot as you wish which is admirable, but the problem lies in the enemies doing the same, so you might be fighting a big bruiser, while being shot at from afar.

Add to the mix, the fact that if you do a lock on with your guns, DP slows down and walks, which is annoying when these flying dudes rock up with some horrid lightning attacks, meanwhile I am having to deal with gun toting fellows on the ground as well as melee chaps.

Just a bit more refinement in the controls would have made this game so much more enjoyable in the combat stakes.

luckily the script is frikking HILARIOUS! And Nolan North does a good job as Deadpool. the whole game does a lot of justice to the character, but the actual game play is only just acceptable.

I'd say definite buy if you are a Deadpool fan, otherwise get it on super-cheap as I am finding the controls a bit of an annoyance. Oh and the levels are a bit small too, with practically no exploration required.

I think if this game didn't have the script it does, I wouldn't bother playing it.:o:(

lancalot

1st July 2013, 01:19 AM

Finished The Last of Us, it kept me engrossed for the entire play-through, definitely deserved all its fame and awards. The story itself lasted me 19hrs 25mins on normal difficulty play-through.

Finished The Walking Dead telltale games series. It's a great game, just a bit disappointed that the disc version suffers from extreme lag during most conversations.

:eek: Man you flying through these game kazza.... But the walking dead very addictive hey...

i_amtrunks

1st July 2013, 11:57 AM

Finished Tomb Raider last night.

Great game, now to go and collect all the little odds and ends.

Kazza

1st July 2013, 01:20 PM

:eek: Man you flying through these game kazza.... But the walking dead very addictive hey...

Yeah man, Telltale studios are working on a single DLC episode called 400 Days that will bridge The walking dead season 1 (current 5 episodes) with season 2 (new game in the making)

Here's a video.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/iphone/718950-the-walking-dead-400-days/videos/gs_video-6410304

kaiden

6th July 2013, 04:58 PM

Been playing Animal Crossing New Leaf for the past week and nothing else O_O

anyone else playing this?

lancalot

7th July 2013, 02:01 AM

Yeah man, Telltale studios are working on a single DLC episode called 400 Days that will bridge The walking dead season 1 (current 5 episodes) with season 2 (new game in the making)

Here's a video.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/iphone/718950-the-walking-dead-400-days/videos/gs_video-6410304

Just finished this...it ok.... 2 out of the stories were really good... Very short but.. it a good way to introduce the new characters ... but they didn't show how everyone got together..?

Tetsuwan Convoy

20th July 2013, 02:28 PM

Been cranking a bit of Project X and it's fun. Incomprehensible plot, but there are some nice fanboy nods popping up.

Battles are crazy good fun. I had my team, a backup team and a support member all smashing out the boss on one level. It was crazy.

Add to that, the fact that the text after battles just appears to be a random phrase, you end up with stuff like this :D

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k313/Wootnchoo/20130719_161405_zps16923670.jpg (http://s91.photobucket.com/user/Wootnchoo/media/20130719_161405_zps16923670.jpg.html)
I bet it does darling...;):p:D

Sam

27th July 2013, 07:54 PM

When I read about kup finishing XCOM, it brought back memories of the 1994 original version.

Steam had a sale the other day, and I bought XCOM. It's a really enjoyable game, and being a slow reaction gamer, turned based strategy suits me just fine. :)

Autocon

27th July 2013, 08:15 PM

Installed quake 2. It can only run on a very small screen though :confused:

i_amtrunks

28th July 2013, 12:12 AM

Got Deadpool as a gift tonight.

Freaking hilarious game, but the gameplay is very average.

Also played some injustice, also an enjoyable game, with a completely different fight engine than I am used to.

yoshi594

28th July 2013, 12:53 AM

any monster hunter ultimate players here? particulary in perth and sydney?

I've got it for 3ds and am addicted to it xD.

lancalot

28th July 2013, 12:48 PM

Just got Shadowrun return .... It really old school.. good story so far .. same as the original but with great graphics. . Love the original turn based rpg style.. the only thing i wished they include was speech as i hate reading the dialogue ...

snaketales

2nd August 2013, 11:35 PM

hahahahaha Dead Space on the mobile is such a hoot! It's like DS1 where you're struggling to survive unlike DS2 or 3 where it feels like it's the necromorphs that don't have a chance.
I'm impressed that in a mobile game there are some twists: in one chapter I defeated a Brute, breathed a sigh of relief.... and another one came stomping out! But then there was the twist and I was all "what the hell....?" (in a good way)

Kazza

3rd August 2013, 08:36 PM

My friends and I started a let's play The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. So onto my next play-through. (~30-35:p)

lancalot

12th August 2013, 07:35 PM

Got the nvida shield today also!! :D Just tried the streaming of skyrim and Metro2033 !!from the PC ... so cool.. very smooth , so now i can play on the couch :) the picture quality is very good with touch screen is a good addition to navigate ...and it use android OS..
http://imageshack.us/a/img585/2272/px5w.jpg

Kazza

13th August 2013, 12:46 AM

lancalot

13th August 2013, 04:19 PM

Never heard or seen this thing before, but looks pretty damn cool. Is it a pc extension for your computer games?

it not release outside of the US yet.... it an handheld andriod gaming device, So it uses Google OS , works like a tablet, it touch screen ..... but the big thing is that you can use your PC Nvida graphic card and play PC games on the device wireless .... so i can play like skyrim , dishonored , borderlands 2 , bioshock infinite in bed :)

Kazza

20th August 2013, 09:55 PM

Just finished my first run through on Tales of Xillia, now time to play through Milla's POV.

snaketales

20th August 2013, 10:32 PM

I finally understand how the Mass Effect squad combat system works!

lancalot

21st August 2013, 06:17 PM

Just finished my first run through on Tales of Xillia, now time to play through Milla's POV.

Is the game any good?.. still on the fence on it ...

kaiden

21st August 2013, 08:03 PM

I finally understand how the Mass Effect squad combat system works!

just mass effect 1?

snaketales

21st August 2013, 08:27 PM

just mass effect 1?

yeah... bought the trilogy but kept getting distracted by Dead Space 2.
Probably didn't help I was roaring drunk during the Mass Effect tutorials the first time around.....
:o

CBratron

21st August 2013, 08:32 PM

Ordering team members gets easier in the second and third games.

kaiden

21st August 2013, 08:33 PM

yeah... bought the trilogy but kept getting distracted by Dead Space 2.
Probably didn't help I was roaring drunk during the Mass Effect tutorials the first time around.....
:o

haha its probably more fun to play that game drunk. the good news is that mass effect 2 and 3 are so much better than 1. I had thought about playing through the trilogy again but dont have the time for it.

oh but im gonna be playing some Dead Space 3 tomorrow - got the game for $1 at humble bundle :eek:

Kazza

22nd August 2013, 12:38 AM

Is the game any good?.. still on the fence on it ...

The game play is just as good as any other 'Tales of' game. Storywise i felt it was a bit dummied down probably due to translation (Tales of Graces F is way better in story). But overall its still better than most jrpgs that have come out this yr and i'm looking forward to a localization of Tales of Xillia 2.

Kazza

30th August 2013, 11:00 PM

Just found out about this.

http://kotaku.com/introducing-the-nintendo-2ds-no-thats-not-a-typo-1214807721

Damn Nintendo are milking the cash cow on their handhelds.

lancalot

31st August 2013, 09:50 PM

Just finished "The Last of US" What an epic game!! the graphic is unbelievable ! And the story is really good...10/10 ! If you like the walking dead or zombie apocalypse theme you should play this game ...truly a masterpiece ! There alot of review on the net about it and it truly live up to it hype .

Kazza

1st September 2013, 09:53 AM

Kazza

1st September 2013, 03:38 PM

Finished Tales of Xillia again but this time Milla's story. Looking forwards to Tales of Xillia 2 and Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.

k.wong23

4th September 2013, 02:52 PM

Got Killzone Mercenary for VITA and finished the first mission...epic game for a handheld!!

snaketales

5th September 2013, 12:08 AM

Finished Mass Effect.... now on to #2!

After all the cheaters on Dead Space 2 multiplayer, I'm hanging out for the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer

MayzaPrime

5th September 2013, 06:38 PM

Got Diablo 3 (Xbox 360) on Tuesday... Im impressed :D

Kazza

6th September 2013, 02:05 AM

Playing through PS One Spyro trilogy, good gaming classics, already finished 1&2.

jazzcomp

6th September 2013, 03:05 PM

My hard drive cannot seem to be read by my Wii. Any easy fix?

Kazza

6th September 2013, 10:59 PM

Just completed the Spyro trilogy. Oh the nostalgia from when I did it as a kid:D

christalcase

7th September 2013, 04:44 PM

CBratron

7th September 2013, 05:14 PM

doublespy

8th September 2013, 06:15 PM

lancalot

9th September 2013, 04:37 PM

For those of you who play Diablo 3, I just found out that Sumalee Montano (Prime Arcee) was the voice behind Eirena the Enchantress. Boy am I surprised. Gotta say it was some great voice acting with the innocent and often times ditzy Enchantress.:eek:

Yeah ! lol that so funny... heard the enchantress speak so many time over 100 plus i reckon!! !and never would of link the two ...just googled her and she does heap of voices for games as well , from Mass Effect 3 to The LAST of Us !

Kazza

12th September 2013, 01:08 AM

I'm hooked on Diablo III, as I have never played 'dungeon crawlers' before. Any ways anyone with a ps3 copy add my psn id 'Kardoory' and we can play co-op.

lancalot

12th September 2013, 02:51 PM

I'm hooked on Diablo III, as I have never played 'dungeon crawlers' before. Any ways anyone with a ps3 copy add my psn id 'Kardoory' and we can play co-op.

yeah its very addictive game ...Played it on PC .. got all my max lvl 60 with my main demon hunter having one of best gear out .clocked over 200hr on it .. cant wait for the expansion!

Kazza

12th September 2013, 09:07 PM

Yeah man, I spent at least 40hrs on it and the game has only been out for 9 days.

doublespy

14th September 2013, 02:51 AM

When Diablo 3 came out last year I would play non-stop after work till bed time every day, after facing a computer monitor for the most of day. Got a wizard and a demon hunter at lvl60 but never got to clear Inferno. The grinding was just too much and at the time the item drop rate was ridiculous and you'd have to farm gold to get good gear on the Auction House.

With the expansion I may start to play again.

What are your thoughts about the new class? The return of Paladin will obviously make a lot people happy:)

Yeah man, I spent at least 40hrs on it and the game has only been out for 9 days.

Welcome to the world of Sanctuary:D

lancalot

14th September 2013, 12:57 PM

i stop playing because the item drop were getting stupid..the legendary item were alot shitter than some of the rares ... but what killed it for me was the Hell Fire Ring ! ... i got one that was so shit i just gave up... i couldn't believe it sucked so much!! To actually created one ring which is account bound BTW so you cant sell it or anything as well... is one of the hardest thing to do in the game ...and is only available end game ...in inferno difficulty .. you actually need really really good gear to complete the task( basically kill 6 bosses ...two each at the same time) and then they gave me this crap of a ring at the end that no where near as good as the one that i have on .!
http://www.diablowiki.net/Infernal_Machine

i heard that they patch it up and made the loots better now making legendary item better in stats ... but i can't be bother until the new expansion come out.
I really like that they return to a paladin , so you get a proper knight to upgrade , so he be a mix of the barbarian and monk i think .. a fast sword wielder with magic ..

CBratron

14th September 2013, 01:40 PM

I was going to say the same thing earlier but didn't want to sound bitter. The drop rates really needed to keep up with the difficulty. It's not hard to imagine that this was planned to push players into using the RMAH where Blizzard gets a percentage fee of every transaction.

But I have tried the PS4 demo and wasn't thoroughly disgusted by it. Similar enough to Dungeon Siege but with a familiar story. Should be fresh enough if you haven't played it.

SkyWarp91

14th September 2013, 06:04 PM

Still playing League of Legends, once I hated the idea of DotA style games but my inner Asian came out and I'm addicted as ever. Add me on NA as Motormaster and on Oceanic servers as TheMightyLuBu

Kazza

14th September 2013, 11:46 PM

Drop rate is vastly increased for legendary items for the ps3 version. I got 7~10 in my first play-through and a further 5 more on my nightmare mode play-through.

SkyWarp91

14th September 2013, 11:53 PM

CBratron

15th September 2013, 01:47 AM

Kind of like how I'm not buying Starcraft II yet until the 3rd expansion is released and they make a Battle Chest, even if it costs $150.

Good call. I wouldn't pay full price for what seems to be a third of a game. Yes, I'm a SC 'geewunner' as evidenced by my name.

lancalot

15th September 2013, 01:20 PM

I do want Diablo 3 on PS3 too but will just wait until they release the expansion in a complete pack then get it. But then I heard it'll be coming out on the PS4 too so I might just get it when it comes out on the PS4 (if I do get one).

Kind of like how I'm not buying Starcraft II yet until the 3rd expansion is released and they make a Battle Chest, even if it costs $150.

man i wish i had your patience ...the expansion going to be release next year for PC and then for the console another year after that , cause they like to milk it all up .. and SC2 it has been two year between each expansion! but I think it better to wait for the battlechest because you get to play through the whole story , i totally forgot what happen in the first one when the second came out .
But then im a sucker for them collectors' editions !

SkyWarp91

15th September 2013, 01:27 PM

man i wish i had your patience ...the expansion going to be release next year for PC and then for the console another year after that , cause they like to milk it all up .. and SC2 it has been two year between each expansion! but I think it better to wait for the battlechest because you get to play through the whole story , i totally forgot what happen in the first one when the second came out .
But then im a sucker for them collectors' editions !

Whoa imagine if we knew when the second battlchest would come out and you'd play the first SC again or just before the expansion for Diablo III came out just play all of the Diablo games again.

Tetsuwan Convoy

15th September 2013, 09:29 PM

I bought a Journey special edition thing the other day. I already have Flower by the same company and wanted to try Journey, as I heard it was somethig special. And boy howdy was it good. Managed to knock it off in one (and my first) sitting though, thanks to the mechanic of it randomly adding another pleyr to your game. I ended up travelling though my journey with a guy from Japan, who seemed to know exactly where to go.

Turns out the guy had 100% trophies and stuff. Crazy.

Cool thing was, when I first came across the dude, I was like "hmm, NPC? Might follow them for a bit" and this 'NPC' led me to these power ups I would have otherwise missed. Using the 'ping' communications, I eventually came to the comclusion it was an actual person. Crazy. Made me feel bad about pausing to go make some tea:p.

It was great fun, and a fascinating experience. I thoroughly recommend it!

SkyWarp91

16th September 2013, 07:48 AM

Omega Metro

16th September 2013, 09:17 AM

Anyone know of any good cheap deals for GTA5 for tomorrows release date? GTA is the only game series I've ever played on my PS3:o

shokwave2

16th September 2013, 10:11 AM

Anyone know of any good cheap deals for GTA5 for tomorrows release date? GTA is the only game series I've ever played on my PS3:o

I think Target have it for $79, Dick Smith might be the same or cheaper, Kmart is usually one of the cheapest. Just stay away from EB's $109 offer, although the do price match, i just don't like giving them money if i don't have to.

I can't wait. I've been watching all the leaked gameplay vids on Youtube. Shark attacks, dog attacks, muscley women. Online mode will be unreal when it launches next month.

The_Damned

16th September 2013, 02:31 PM

Got the game Godus
Not bad some old school populous fun, Good value only $20.00 on steam

Trent

16th September 2013, 09:54 PM

Found my old SNES 9x emulator on a disc the other night along with all my roms. It's pretty hard to find a reliable copy on the interwebz these days so I'm glad I have one. Will have to fire up Super Mario Bros 2. I've had the theme music stuck in my head for days. :rolleyes:

Oh and I'm also keen for GTAV.

Hursticon

16th September 2013, 11:05 PM

Omega Metro

16th September 2013, 11:50 PM

I can't wait. I've been watching all the leaked gameplay vids on Youtube. Shark attacks, dog attacks, muscley women. Online mode will be unreal when it launches next month.

I can't wait either. It looks brilliant.:)
Surprisingly VideoEzy and Blockbuster have GTA5 the cheapest I've seen at about $65 with free shipping.........but I can't wait for Australia Post:o

Kazza

17th September 2013, 12:24 PM

Finished Diablo 3 on nightmare mode, onto hell mode next.

CBratron

18th September 2013, 09:02 AM

shokwave2

19th September 2013, 01:39 PM

I can't wait either. It looks brilliant.:)
Surprisingly VideoEzy and Blockbuster have GTA5 the cheapest I've seen at about $65 with free shipping.........but I can't wait for Australia Post:o

I pre-downloaded from the PSN store the day before as i was too lazy to go down at midnight or pickup the next day. I'm about 22% through the story, but i've probably spent more time exploring the countryside and completing side missions. There's so much to do and see, heaps of hidden collectables, and random objectives such as fly under 50 bridges in a plane.

The scariest thing i've found so far: swimming out into the ocean swell at night to escape the cops, i was sure i would be attacked by a shark, but i got lucky and made it back to shore in one piece and without a wanted level.

Tetsuwan Convoy

19th September 2013, 06:08 PM

doublespy

19th September 2013, 10:53 PM

Props to Blizz for listening to long suffering players and removing the Auction House from Diablo III.
Battlenet article (http://us.battle.net/d3/en/blog/10974978/diablo%C2%AE-iii-auction-house-update-9-17-2013)

Unless they come up with a clever trading system, completely removing the AH is going to cause some major trading issues. It will be D2 all over again.
They should at least keep the Gold AH IMO.

Trent

20th September 2013, 07:11 AM

I've heard so much about GTAV. A friend said he was playing, and bumped into some gangsters and one of them stabbed him and he was dead! Lol. The more I hear, the more I want to play, but must resist....

Yeah everyone is saying its pretty awesome. I may crack and get it now instead of waiting until its in the $30 bin. :o

Kazza

20th September 2013, 08:29 AM

BigTransformerTrev

25th September 2013, 08:15 PM

I've heard so much about GTAV. A friend said he was playing, and bumped into some gangsters and one of them stabbed him and he was dead! Lol. The more I hear, the more I want to play, but must resist....

Thinking of suing the makers of "Grand Theft Auto V". Sure they got my personality just right, but why am I half bald and have no goatee?!? That wasn't part of the deal when I leant my name to the franchise!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozI1Hslg6zY

Gutsman Heavy

26th September 2013, 09:14 AM

Half price everything Wii U at Dick Smith. Consoles, games, accessories. GET ON IT!

shokwave2

26th September 2013, 05:41 PM

Firestorm

27th September 2013, 04:33 PM

Half price everything Wii U at Dick Smith. Consoles, games, accessories. GET ON IT!

Thanks for the Tip
I've been wanting to grab some new games for my Wii U :)

kurdt_the_goat

27th September 2013, 04:50 PM

Grab a console for those who dont have one. All the big games are coming out now, starting with Zelda Wind Waker HD on Oct 5. Donkey King Country, Mario 3D, Mario Kart, Smash Bros all coming out in the next few months.

I agree that people should buy one (if they can find one!), but you're dreaming if you think Smash Bros will be out in the next few months!
My bet is even Mario Kart will be delayed to mid-2014.

For those looking, Livingston Dick Smith appeared to have a basic bundle last night, but it was marked at the original price. I was looking for a Classic Controller Pro but had no luck. All their discounted games are in a bin near the front windows, nothing of worth to me unfortunately!

Kazza

27th September 2013, 08:21 PM

Just finished GTA V main story today. Didn't feel as climatic as other final missions on other GTA games. Though as a whole it was bloody enjoyable and more engrossing that GTA IV.

Autocon

28th September 2013, 12:39 AM

Just finished GTA V main story today. Didn't feel as climatic as other final missions on other GTA games. Though as a whole it was bloody enjoyable and more engrossing that GTA IV.

Finished already?:eek:

Kazza

28th September 2013, 03:33 AM

Finished already?:eek:

Yup, omega metro beat me to it. And i'm pretty certain hursticon is almost done.

shokwave2

28th September 2013, 09:58 AM

Yup, omega metro beat me to it. And i'm pretty certain hursticon is almost done.

I completed it the other night too. Didn't mind the ending. Although i'm yet to try out the other endings. Now the long task of finding all collectables and getting 100% before the online is released next week.

shokwave2

28th September 2013, 10:08 AM

I agree that people should buy one (if they can find one!), but you're dreaming if you think Smash Bros will be out in the next few months!
My bet is even Mario Kart will be delayed to mid-2014.

Well i did say months, not years ;) I hope a new Zelda is released within the next 12 months, possibly before Xmas next year. Wind Waker will keep me busy in between long stints of GTA Online. I'll definitely be picking up Mario 3D, DKC, and Mario Kart. I'm not big on fighting games so i'll give Smash Bros a miss.

Hursticon

28th September 2013, 12:08 PM

Yup, omega metro beat me to it. And i'm pretty certain hursticon is almost done.

Bloody well done guys!, it's a game you can easily sink a lot of time into though huh? :D
Hehe, been a joint effort between my Brother & I, more so him than I though ;)

It's got to be said though that this game really is strides beyond GTA IV, just the characterisation alone I feel is far better executed this time around & the set pieces for some of the crazier missions are simply jaw dropping! :cool:
Trevor is easily the funniest bastard in a GTA game to-date for me! :p

Now the long task of finding all collectables and getting 100% before the online is released next week.

I'm actually looking forward to this stage. :D
I've obtained all the Submarine pieces (The diving controls can be very frustrating at times :rolleyes:) so I think I'll move onto the Chemical Waste barrels next but MAN is the Submarine painfully slow! :o

Have any of you guys just taken a slow drive, maybe even a walk, around the map yet? - Truly, what the Rockstar team over in Scotland have achieved is a thing of beauty! :eek::)

snaketales

28th September 2013, 12:12 PM

Well that's it for Mass Effect 2.... now on to #3!

My nine-year-old has just started ME2: quite interesting seeing how his interactions play out differently than mine because of what he did in ME 1.

F'rinstance-
Me: "Now you can talk to the Council and be made a Spectre again"
Son: "....I let them die in the first one".

1AZRAEL1

1st October 2013, 09:05 PM

Going back and playing old school Doom games, only to find out ID Software removed the cheats from the BFG edition containing all 3 Dooms. Well I can fix that by activating the cobsole through the config file. Take that ID lol.

Gutsman Heavy

1st October 2013, 11:26 PM

Try Brutal Doom if you havent

1AZRAEL1

2nd October 2013, 12:13 AM

Try Brutal Doom if you havent

Brutal Doom?

CBratron

2nd October 2013, 12:24 AM

Brutal Doom?

http://www.moddb.com/mods/brutal-doom

1AZRAEL1

2nd October 2013, 12:53 AM

I shall have to check that out

Kazza

4th October 2013, 01:53 PM

Finished Hell Mode on Diablo III, also hit level 60 with my Demon Hunter. (Who is now level 1 Paragon in Inferno Mode)

Also played some GTA V online, but the cloud servers have not been saving my character.:mad:

christalcase

8th October 2013, 08:28 PM

7 hours into Ni no Kuni and I'm not feeling the love that many others have. I'm struggling with the battle system, it feels so slow and clunky for a game that requires some quick change to defend at times. Not to mention the HP/MP sharing along with time limits on using a particularly familiar, is killing it for me. The story isn't that great (yet). All the way up to this point, the story felt stretched out and some of the game's designs are perplexing (I don't mind save points but when there's only one at the beginning and then one at the end per dungeon, WTH?). It just feels like a very slow game. I just got Esther into my party and I'm even dying during the battle tutorial! I'm feeling that all I'm doing during battles (particularly boss battles) is that I'm running away, wait for an opening, then attack or use a spell.

The game's pretty, but I hope it gets better otherwise I won't bother much with post-game and trophies.

Now that I have finished Ni no Kuni (and on my way to the Platinum), I don't get why this game was so well-received :confused:, especially when there are several other JRPGs that are better (Tales of Graces f come into mind and yet that was not as critically well received). Out of what I consider the three most important aspects for a JRPG (story, battle system, music), only the music was above average. The story was bland, uninspired and uneventful. The battle system was horrible due to a few minor flaws (which, when aggregated, made the whole thing quite annoying).

Story was predictable (every town you go to, you repeat the same things, i.e. cure the brokenheartness of the ruler). The sidequests were super repetitive and simple. I always hate it when developers make some 'essential' item have low drop rates, but Ni no Kuni takes the cake here, combining low drop rate with rare enemies for a certain sidequest. It seems like a lot of people just loved it because they haven't played many other JRPG's before and suddenly because this game was so hyped up thanks to Studio Ghibli's involvement, people loved it and said it was awesome! Apart from the graphics/art direction, this game is very average. Extremely disappointing that we didn't even get a 2D cutscene for the ending (which makes sense since the final arc was tacked on and extended when compared to the DS's version).

Kazza

9th October 2013, 12:58 PM

shokwave2

9th October 2013, 10:06 PM

Finished Inferno Mode play-through on Diablo III, getting close to the platinum trophy.:D

Also The Legend of Zelda Windwaker HD is stunning on Wii U. It feels very fresh with the graphics update and the ability to sail faster which was a big improvement over the gamecube release.

Yeah i can't believe how good Wind Waker looks! I was gonna hold off on this but i got bored on the weekend and bought it. Haven't put it down since. Easily one of the best Zelda games made, and it actually puts a few games from the this generation to shame. And the swift sail makes it actually fun to explore the oceans, rather than using the cyclone to fast travel.

Jinto

10th October 2013, 10:22 AM

Can't wait to get back to some real gaming next year. I've been relegated to an android tablet for the last 10 months, playing Strikefleet Omega & The Simpsons: Tapped Out.

kup

14th October 2013, 05:24 PM

I just found out that there was a Donkey Kong Country CGI cartoon in the late 90s. You learn something useless yet fascinating everyday.

Gutsman Heavy

14th October 2013, 10:30 PM

It's the thing nightmares are made of

kup

14th October 2013, 11:50 PM

It's the thing nightmares are made of

I am about to watch the first episode so we shall see..:eek:

snaketales

18th October 2013, 02:24 PM

Yahooo finished a multiplayer game in Mass Effect 3 solo last night - all 12 waves, including the 3 mission waves

Wasn't so long ago that I was dying within a minute when going solo.

1AZRAEL1

19th October 2013, 12:58 PM

I had realised yesterday that I had only played one level of War For Cybertron. So I decided to play it through. Got through the first 3 levels so far. Playing it on hard. Still say I really prefer FOC because it is superior in gameplay, but I gotta play this one through anyway. If I wasn't using a video walkthrough for the symbols, I would never find them.

Tetsuwan Convoy

19th October 2013, 03:06 PM

I still need to get those symbols. Hrm.

Have been playing some Red Dead Redemption lately. Hotdamn I love that game. Helps that I like westerns though so there is lots if nerd love going on. That Wilhelm scream makes me laugh every time.

Going through the challenges and finally cracked the knife the bear to death challenge. What a pain that was. Worst thing was while I was attempting it, I'd have one bear down to a knifeable level and two of his mates would rock up. Crazy! Resorted to blasting my targeted bear bear with bullets using the Mauser pistol about 7/9 times and he was weak enough to kill with the knife!

Crikey!

Still good fun, it's such a great game and the landscape is just incredible!

Kazza

19th October 2013, 07:25 PM

shokwave2

20th October 2013, 09:41 AM

RDR is my all time fav game. Also a recent rumour suggests that Rockstar are working on the next version of a famous IP. Please be a RDR prequel/sequel.

kaiden

20th October 2013, 04:51 PM

Yahooo finished a multiplayer game in Mass Effect 3 solo last night - all 12 waves, including the 3 mission waves

Wasn't so long ago that I was dying within a minute when going solo.

grats! which class did you use and what difficulty?

i've done bronze-gold but still need to do a platinum solo.

shokwave2

25th October 2013, 08:17 PM

LEGO Marvel Superheroes is awesome. Gonna take a while to get 100%. Have just finished story, now to go back and collect EVERYTHING.

i_amtrunks

25th October 2013, 08:57 PM

I didn't realise Marvel Lego was out yet! I thought kept was 2 or so weeks away yet!

Been reading good reviews, seems it is more fun than the DC lego game, which was not too bad at all.

shokwave2

25th October 2013, 09:20 PM

I didn't realise Marvel Lego was out yet! I thought kept was 2 or so weeks away yet!

Been reading good reviews, seems it is more fun than the DC lego game, which was not too bad at all.

It's not out here yet, but easily downloadable via the US PSN, and cheaper too!

5FDP

25th October 2013, 09:21 PM

Anyone here have The Last of Us? I'm on the fence about getting it and need that extra encouragement :p

lancalot

26th October 2013, 12:14 AM

Anyone here have The Last of Us? I'm on the fence about getting it and need that extra encouragement :p

It s stated that it the best game on the PS3 (http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games/review-the-last-of-us-20130704-2pfa1.html) ...! And i totally agree :)
it a very good game.... good story that really suck you in ... there are so many :eek: wow moments in there that you remember for a long time .

Kazza

26th October 2013, 12:25 AM

It s stated that it the best game on the PS3 (http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/games/review-the-last-of-us-20130704-2pfa1.html) ...! And i totally agree :)
it a very good game.... good story that really suck you in ... there are so many :eek: wow moments in there that you remember for a long time .

+1. The Last of Us, is definitely a game that must be tried. The story is gripping and you end up becoming emotionally involved with the Joel and Ellie. Just youtube video gameplay if your still on the fence.

CBratron

26th October 2013, 12:47 AM

Somebody stop me!

I bought Dragon's Crown two weeks ago and discovered today that I had logged 60+ hours.

christalcase

26th October 2013, 10:54 AM

+1. The Last of Us, is definitely a game that must be tried. The story is gripping and you end up becoming emotionally involved with the Joel and Ellie. Just youtube video gameplay if your still on the fence.

I can't gauge from the reviews I've read but is it scary? I hate survival horror, and I even got scared (for a lack of a better term) in Chapter 18/19 of Uncharted. I don't think I can stomach a whole game of that if it is.

5FDP

26th October 2013, 12:05 PM

Kazza

26th October 2013, 12:24 PM

I can't gauge from the reviews I've read but is it scary? I hate survival horror, and I even got scared (for a lack of a better term) in Chapter 18/19 of Uncharted. I don't think I can stomach a whole game of that if it is.

There are a few short scenes and areas throughout the game that is scary. But the core focus was watching Joel and Ellie adapt to each other. When your up against the infected and its night time, it can be scary. There were moments that made me jump/shake a bit. So yeah if your easily scared maybe avoid this game. But you'll be missing out on something spectacular in gaming history.

Deonasis

29th October 2013, 01:42 PM

Somebody stop me!

I bought Dragon's Crown two weeks ago and discovered today that I had logged 60+ hours.After 60+ hours do you still see the cleavage or do you no longer notice it? The art style has raised the profile of the game but i am not sure whether it has turned off gamers or attracted more of them. My inner monologue screams 'hyper attractiveness must be to cover up game flaws!'

CBratron

29th October 2013, 01:50 PM

After 60+ hours do you still see the cleavage or do you no longer notice it? If it is a really good game i think the art style has done a disservice to it as I stereotype it as a 'cheap ultra attractive game to hide the gameplay'.

I've always noticed it (less so if playing on Vita) and it doesn't bother me.
Let people think whatever they want to think. It's their loss and I'm enjoying myself.

Gutsman Heavy

30th October 2013, 04:43 PM

My inner monologue screams 'hyper attractiveness must be to cover up game flaws!'

The gameplay is rock solid, no need to judge this book by it's cover.

Deonasis

30th October 2013, 06:59 PM

The gameplay is rock solid, no need to judge this book by it's cover.Cool. I found the game it reminded me of, the art reminds of the Evony ads (http://kotaku.com/tag/evony) which was the front for a dodgy game.

doublespy

4th November 2013, 12:02 AM

Been playing JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle on PS3. As a long-time fan of the franchise I'm glad it got a perfect score from Famitsu.

Firestorm

8th November 2013, 07:16 PM

got Sonic Lost World on Wi U for my birthday last week and have been loving it so far,

The controls took some getting used to at first, but now I like them.
and all the levels feel unique and well designed.

The only flaws I've found are (as usual) Sonic's friends aren't playable. Amy's voice is incredibly annoying and most importantly of all, the boss battles so far have felt extremely underwhelming.

For a group called the deadly six so far they haven't felt deadly at all.

Right now I have just finished the first stage from the forest area. and besides those few things it has been tons of fun, even some of my friends who don't really like sonic games have been enjoying it :D

christalcase

9th November 2013, 08:18 PM

Finished Journey Collector's Edition. Journey was fantastic, albeit short (finished it in 1.5 hours the first time around), loved the multiplayer element, I thought that was one of the best implementation of online multiplayer ever. Flower was decent, good use of motion controls. I hated Flow, felt boring and much more abstract than the other two, the unorthodox controls didn't help. A decent amount of digital extras, twas a worthwhile purchase :).

Bartrim

10th November 2013, 08:59 AM

Got WWE2K14.

Relieving some classic wrestlemania moments:cool:

Hursticon

10th November 2013, 07:36 PM

Got WWE2K14.

Relieving some classic wrestlemania moments:cool:

If this video is anything to go by (http://youtu.be/jdaez71bimA) dude, or this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sPlPN-xiyhk), I bet you're enjoying it! :D

Bartrim

11th November 2013, 01:31 AM

If this video is anything to go by (http://youtu.be/jdaez71bimA) dude, or this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sPlPN-xiyhk), I bet you're enjoying it! :D

Haven't had anything like that happen yet. Touch wood.

i_amtrunks

11th November 2013, 07:44 PM

Finished Bioshock Infinite today.

Fun game to play, the combat was very good, but easily the weakest part due to the strength of the characters and writing. The last 15 or so minutes is spent in an interactive story, but it is so well done, I didn't mind.

A game I'll be thinking about for weeks, looking forward to replaying in 1999 mode, getting my butt whooped!

Kazza

13th November 2013, 08:30 PM

Finished story mode of Batman Arkham Origins. It felt like it dragged on longer than it should have but the series of battles towards the end were incredible. Now finishing the round up of Enigma datapacks.

snaketales

21st November 2013, 06:36 PM

I stopped playing Dead Space 2 multiplayer a few months back to knock over the Mass Effect trilogy. Today I got the hankering to go back to it, so at work I checked out youtube clips to see who was playing these days... and every clip from the past couple of months has people using cheats in it. It was getting bad when I left, and based on those clips it's gotten even worse. So disappointing. :(
Guess I'll stick to Mass Effect multiplayer. At least my kids can play that too.

lancalot

21st November 2013, 08:27 PM

So who getting an Xbox one tonight??

Gutsman Heavy

22nd November 2013, 09:16 AM

Do any of the xbone features actually work here?

janda the red

22nd November 2013, 09:45 AM

So who getting an Xbox one tonight??

me! :D

got today off work to play... hopefully EB games gets my racing wheel in today, its not the same trying to drive with a control pad

:)

lancalot

22nd November 2013, 11:11 AM

me! :D

got today off work to play... hopefully EB games gets my racing wheel in today, its not the same trying to drive with a control pad

:)

that cool....is it any good?.. what your impression of it?
I usually get every console but atm there no games that released on it that i like ....same goes for ps4 :(

shokwave2

22nd November 2013, 06:43 PM

that cool....is it any good?.. what your impression of it?
I usually get every console but atm there no games that released on it that i like ....same goes for ps4 :(

Same, also current reviews of the next-gen games are saying they're nothing special, only graphically on occasions. It usually takes a year after a console launch before the games start pushing the console and actually stand out. The next few months we'll see the big Wii U games showing up, starting next week with Super Mario World 3D. Can't wait.

Hursticon

23rd November 2013, 02:53 PM

John Carmack is leaving iD Software. :(

From the Kotaku AU (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/11/doom-co-creator-john-carmack-leaves-id-software/) article:

John Carmack, co-creator of iconic first-person-shooter Doom and one of the smartest minds in video games, has resigned from the development studio he helped co-found.

As seen as on IGN (http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/22/doom-creator-john-carmack-officially-leaves-id-software), Carmack is stepping away from the company where he served as lead programmer on Wolfenstein 3D, Quake and Rage. Id�s official statement, via parent company Bethesda, follows:

�John Carmack, who has become interested in focusing on things other than game development at id, has resigned from the studio. John�s work on id Tech 5 and the technology for the current development work at id is complete, and his departure will not affect any current projects. We are fortunate to have a brilliant group of programmers at id who worked with John and will carry on id�s tradition of making great games with cutting-edge technology. As colleagues of John for many years, we wish him well.� -Tim Willits, Studio Director, id Software

This latest move comes after Carmack took on the role of head of technology at Oculus VR (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/08/john-carmack-has-a-new-job-but-still-involved-with-id-in-some-way), which makes the buzzed-about Rift virtual reality headset. Though Willits essentially says that Id�s always-strong technology development is on a steady course, Carmack�s departure certainly marks the end of an era.

I wanted to remain a technical adviser for Id, but it just didn�t work out. Probably for the best, as the divided focus was challenging.
� John Carmack (@ID_AA_Carmack) November 22, 2013 (https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack/statuses/403983210880577536)

janda the red

23rd November 2013, 09:31 PM

that cool....is it any good?.. what your impression of it?
I usually get every console but atm there no games that released on it that i like ....same goes for ps4 :(

Sorry for lateness of my reply.... My wife's been sick and I've had to look after her.

Really like it so far, dashboard wise its a bit different to the 360 and that's taking a little to get use to. I've only bought one game so far though.... So I'm probably not the best judge on that side of things.

Forza 5 is awesome though :D

lancalot

23rd November 2013, 11:12 PM

John Carmack is leaving iD Software. :(

From the Kotaku AU (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/11/doom-co-creator-john-carmack-leaves-id-software/) article:

yeah but he taking the lead on the Oculus VR,!!!:eek::cool: Im so wanting that badly!! So far i only hear good things ...so i cant wait ... One of my friend should be getting one in Dec ...so i get to try it out then ! 3d doom3 in VR !!man i be scared shit less! :D:D

Hursticon

23rd November 2013, 11:25 PM

yeah but he taking the lead on the Oculus VR,!!!:eek::cool: Im so wanting that badly!! So far i only hear good things ...so i cant wait ... One of my friend should be getting one in Dec ...so i get to try it out then ! 3d doom3 in VR !!man i be scared shit less! :D:D

Certainly a new realm of technology that he'll surely excel in - I'll just miss him on the games is all :o, Doom 3 with Oculus Rift would indeed be friggin' freaky! :D

Gutsman Heavy

24th November 2013, 12:19 AM

I got to try the rift at supernova, it definitely lives up to the hype.

lancalot

24th November 2013, 06:57 PM

I got to try the rift at supernova, it definitely lives up to the hype.

that good to hear ...! i can't wait to try it out .... With Carmack taking the lead he going to push the limits of the technology on both fronts as he got an amazing programming background and know the limitation of the hardware , so it only going to get better ....

Firestorm

1st December 2013, 08:58 PM

Finished the main story of Sonic Lost World on Wii U the other night. the story wasn't bad, and the game was fun overall, anyone who like platforming games and has a Wii U should try it out

i_amtrunks

1st December 2013, 09:08 PM

New Ratchet and Clank game, into the Nexus is a blast. Visually, it has a different look and feel, but it plays like a Ratchet and Clank game should and the weapons are all top notch.

Only seems to have 5 planets, so it'll be very short and there doesn't seem to be much to collect. It's meant to end the Tools of Destruction trilogy, but feels more like a fill in game like quest for booty. :confused:

lancalot

14th December 2013, 03:13 AM

Had I try on my friend Oculus rift VR .... And I got to say it is an awesome gimmick .... I was very excited to muck around with it , and the motion sensor on the head unit is very good very little to no lag at all , so when you move your head alittle to the left the whole scene move and when you look behind you 180 it turn around ! just like your there..! ... It a dev kit at the moment so the imaging is in low res , close up of images has a "flyscreen" effect and the 3d strain your eyes at first ,Slow tour of our solar system was amazing .... but the worst is that you get Motion sickness when it goes too fast like on a roller-coaster ride... which is awesome !! but it really f**k you up!! I don't sick at all watching a 3hour 3d movie ....but this one ride really mess up your senses ... Had a go with it on halflife2 as well but the movement was just to disorienting to be playable for any length of time , cause I notice to we only move our neck just a little degrees to the right and left , but when your playing the game you basically turn 90 degree to go to that direction ...... So I played with it for around half an hour , but after that I was sick for around 2hour !!! ...the feeling is just BAD like sea sickness!! so for now it be only a gimmick .... But the first time you look around in a 3D VR environment in all direction ...left ,right , up and down and 180 behind you is just amazing!

Firestorm

16th December 2013, 12:33 AM

Finished The Legend Of Zelda A Link Between Worlds today, greatly enjoyed it, and will probably play the whole thing again soon :)

Kazza

19th December 2013, 08:09 PM

shokwave2

26th December 2013, 07:36 PM

Big sale on the PSN store. Games as low as $6, picked up Batman Arkham Asylum, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean, Sleeping Dogs, and Battlefield Bad Company 2. I've played them all on Xbox360 years ago, but couldn't pass these up.

Other games on sale include (rough prices from memory): Tomb Raider $22, Dishonoured $22, Bioshock 2 $6, Transformers FOC $30, Crysis 3 $10, Ni No Kuni $11, Borderlands 2 $11, plus plenty of other games. Need bigger harddrive, need more spare time to play these games :cool:

Tetsuwan Convoy

26th December 2013, 07:56 PM

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

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

Now to finish the challenges and what not.

Trent

28th December 2013, 06:27 PM

Started GTAV today. I can see how that will suck your life away�

kurdt_the_goat

28th December 2013, 09:32 PM

Finished The Legend Of Zelda A Link Between Worlds today, greatly enjoyed it, and will probably play the whole thing again soon :)

Same here, I really enjoyed it, but man the heart piece for the baseball derby made me want to head smash my wall.

Me three! Though i don't see myself doing another run for a while, i'll probably go back and polish off the heart pieces. Baseball was awesome! You did realise hitting 3 pots in a row triggers the bird right? Makes it easy enough!

Although i've enjoyed console Zelda's very much overall (except Skyward Sword, stopped after first dungeon), i've always thought that 2d Zelda is just inherently better from not being constrained by a realistic approach. Makes for a much faster, more streamlined experience with almost no down time or fluff the whole way through. This was a brilliant example of game design!

The puzzles were perhaps a bit easy for my taste, and compared to the original LTTP, but it's been such a long time that i may be mis-remembering the old game a bit.

Almost makes me want to go back to Skyward Sword, but knowing how slow and hand-holding it is by comparison... i'll think i'll leave it for a good while still :P

Paulbot

30th December 2013, 02:07 PM

I'm late to the party, but finally played Tomb Raider over the last few days. LOVED it.

I'm a big fan of the Tomb Raider games (since the original on PSX) so I wasn't sure a reboot would work. The previous reboot (Legend) had done a great job and I would have been happy if they'd remade the other games with that engine like they did with the first/Anniversary.

I put the game in to have a bit of play and was still playing four hours later. The difficulty level was just right, not too hard to be throw-the-controller frustrating, not too easy to be boring. I got into the flow and just couldn't put it down.

Several multi-hour plays later and I've completed the story and am finishing off some of the challenges and all that.

It's not the most original game though. There were elements that reminded me of Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, and the Arkham games, but it was like the best of those combined with Lara. Hope to hear about a sequel soon.

i_amtrunks

30th December 2013, 08:39 PM

Tomb raider was only second to Bioshock Infinite for my favourite game release of the year.

Perfect pacing, great combat and an interesting story that left enough loose ends to remain mysterious. Every time I got Lara killed by my incompetence (usually from admiring the scenery rather than the qte) I felt horrible!

Just finished arkham city story, it was very enjoyable but a fair bit silly with the league of assassins characters. Now to hunt down all the Riddler trophies and Zasz calls. I think it will be harder than asylum.

Paulbot

30th December 2013, 11:25 PM

The only combat bit I didn't like was the helicopter/shantytown bit. Needed to google a solution as I kept being overwhelmed. I wanna replay that battle and see if I can do better with a better hang of the combat controls.

I got the game in April I just found out, but played all 3 Uncharted Games first (because they'd been on my shelf a long time too and I wanted to work oldest-new). I enjoyed those too but I should have bet on Lara.

Hursticon

31st December 2013, 08:01 PM

Started GTAV today. I can see how that will suck your life away�

Oh dude! - You're SO in for a treat man, easily the best story and GTA to-date I reckon. :D:cool:

BigTransformerTrev

10th January 2014, 11:16 AM

I know its not strictly computer/console, but I am thoroughly addicted to Angry Birds Go! the racing game on my iPhone 5. Most fun I've had racing since Mario Kart 64 (Mario Kart Wii never quite did it for me, though the wife loved it). Some of the glider level designs are really interesting and fun!

snaketales

10th January 2014, 11:32 AM

Quite interesting seeing our different playstyles on Mas Effect 3 multiplayer

I play as the N7 Destroyer, with bullets, missiles and grenades flying everywhere

My 10-year-old plays as a Batarian and employs hit and run tactics (one of his solo runs went for nearly 45 minutes)

My 12-year-old plays as a Krogan, whaling into everyone with melee attacks with his electric hammer.

Hursticon

12th January 2014, 12:12 PM

Hehe, just finished playing through Redneck Rampage (http://www.mobygames.com/game/redneck-rampage) - A hilarious & fun Doom clone. :D
It has some game-breaking bugs still present 16-17 years after its release, but there are work arounds if you know what you're doing. :cool:

Here's some screenies for you kids to look over :p:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdII5BfCcAAbQG8.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bdn3BIsCAAAevCL.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdsV6ReCYAAwv2v.jpg:large

Kazza

12th January 2014, 01:13 PM

Me three! Though i don't see myself doing another run for a while, i'll probably go back and polish off the heart pieces. Baseball was awesome! You did realise hitting 3 pots in a row triggers the bird right? Makes it easy enough!

Although i've enjoyed console Zelda's very much overall (except Skyward Sword, stopped after first dungeon), i've always thought that 2d Zelda is just inherently better from not being constrained by a realistic approach. Makes for a much faster, more streamlined experience with almost no down time or fluff the whole way through. This was a brilliant example of game design!

The puzzles were perhaps a bit easy for my taste, and compared to the original LTTP, but it's been such a long time that i may be mis-remembering the old game a bit.

Almost makes me want to go back to Skyward Sword, but knowing how slow and hand-holding it is by comparison... i'll think i'll leave it for a good while still :P

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

I know its not strictly computer/console, but I am thoroughly addicted to Angry Birds Go! the racing game on my iPhone 5. Most fun I've had racing since Mario Kart 64 (Mario Kart Wii never quite did it for me, though the wife loved it). Some of the glider level designs are really interesting and fun!

Pretty obvious why Mario Karl Wii didn't warm the hearts of many people, the stupid damn blue shells, literally punishes skill drivers and rewards drivers based on luck.