The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[Doubledealer]

Curiosity got the better of me and I did some digging on this DayZ thingamee...

This looks like the kind of zombie game I could get into! It actually seems quite tense and scary which I imagine is thanks to the realism and excellent atmosphere.

Any advice on how best to get into it chaps? Is it best to just purchase the ARMA II: Combined Operations pack from Steam for $30 and go from there? Can you get very far as a lone wolf or is it a case of 'Don't even bother if you're not in a team of 3-4'?

[SkyWarp91]

Curiosity got the better of me and I did some digging on this DayZ thingamee...

This looks like the kind of zombie game I could get into! It actually seems quite tense and scary which I imagine is thanks to the realism and excellent atmosphere.

Any advice on how best to get into it chaps? Is it best to just purchase the ARMA II: Combined Operations pack from Steam for $30 and go from there? Can you get very far as a lone wolf or is it a case of 'Don't even bother if you're not in a team of 3-4'?

Just get it on steam. Had some troubles installing it but wasn't impossible. I'm here to help if need be. It isn't impossible to do solo, but it is much harder than doing so in a team. It is fun though no doubt

[SharkyMcShark]

I've been playing in a pair with a good mate.

We made it all the way to Devil's Castle yesterday.

[Doubledealer]

Just get it on steam. Had some troubles installing it but wasn't impossible. I'm here to help if need be. It isn't impossible to do solo, but it is much harder than doing so in a team. It is fun though no doubt

Sweet action, I'll snag it later on tonight. Will let you know if I run into probs with the install. Cheers bud.

[SkyWarp91]

As of lately I haven't been able to find a server that isn't full or able to keep a stable connection on DAy Z, everytime I find a decent server I'm stuck in the lobby for ages in the respawning section which is a common problem amongst other players seemingly.

Seeing as I don't want to waste any more time just waiting and waiting to find a decent server I've decided to give up on Day Z and move onto playing Red Alert 3. Got it for cheap on the Steam sale.

[STL]

http://www.lasoo.com.au/offer/xbox-3...%7C1&term=xbox

Hey guys, thinking about getting the above. Is that an okay choice? Really only want XBOX so i can play Halo and Mass Effect games plus play DVDs//Blu Ray

Not sure what to make of the 320GB hard drive. Does this mean I have to put it in myself or am I better off buying one of the 250GB which seem to be internal?

[shokwave2]

http://www.lasoo.com.au/offer/xbox-3...%7C1&term=xbox

Hey guys, thinking about getting the above. Is that an okay choice? Really only want XBOX so i can play Halo and Mass Effect games plus play DVDs//Blu Ray

Not sure what to make of the 320GB hard drive. Does this mean I have to put it in myself or am I better off buying one of the 250GB which seem to be internal?

Depends if u want the kinect sensor not, as Halo and Mass Effect don't use it. You could buy the basic 4G console for around $120 on special, and a 250G hard drive for less than $100 and save some money for games you want instead of wasting money on the casual family games included in the above bundle.

Also the XBox don't play Blu Ray, only DVD. As for the hard drive, it's just a matter of sliding it in a slot as you would a memory card and that's it!

Other than that it's a great price to include the sensor, hard drive, downloadable game (LEGO Star Wars 3 great game) and console.

[snaketales]

Thanks to Valkyrie76 I picked up ROTF on PC for $5... just completed the autobot shanghai campaign and it's not bad so far (although driving in car mode is a tad difficult)

And my son is soooo much better at WFC multiplayer than me

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Thanks to Valkyrie76 I picked up ROTF on PC for $5... just completed the autobot shanghai campaign and it's not bad so far (although driving in car mode is a tad difficult)

And my son is soooo much better at WFC multiplayer than me

I thought the way they included Transforming in your moves for that game was really well done. YOu know driving jump, driving punch etc etc. I enjoyed that game quite a bit.

[Trent]

FINALLY picked up AC revelations the other day. 'Bout time. AC3 is out soon. So I better get through this!