The Computer/Console Gaming Thread

[BigTransformerTrev]

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

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

[kup]

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

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

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

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

[Sinnertwin]

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

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

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

[kup]

Warning:

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Reflector]

Warning:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Hursticon]

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

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

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

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

[kup]

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

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

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

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

[BigTransformerTrev]

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

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

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

[Mythirax]

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

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