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[BanShunsaku]

Just picked up a copy of Far Cry 4 (PS4) from JB.

Why do I still buy steelbooks? They always cost extra and never sit on the shelf properly, but I can't help myself.

 

[jambo]

Played a bit of Far Cry 4 last night, seemed like FC3, but with a lot of improvements. So I will play it a LOT!

Also going to grab GTA V today, $64 at Target is just too good.

 

[r1chard]

A friend lives in a pretty gentrified area of Melbourne, but still has to get by with Internet-over-copper. He usually peaks at about 7mb, but lately he's finding that after it rains he's been getting under 1mb (yes, I'm talking down, not up). It's so bad you can pick up the telephone there's just a wash of white noise - no dialling required. So yeah, he's pretty fucking stoked about FTTN.

 

[jambo]

A friend lives in a pretty gentrified area of Melbourne, but still has to get by with Internet-over-copper. He usually peaks at about 7mb, but lately he's finding that after it rains he's been getting under 1mb (yes, I'm talking down, not up). It's so bad you can pick up the telephone there's just a wash of white noise - no dialling required. So yeah, he's pretty fucking stoked about FTTN.

If the phone line has bad static and shit on it Telstra normally come out pretty damn quick to fix it.

 

[r1chard]

If the phone line has bad static and shit on it Telstra normally come out pretty damn quick to fix it.

In this case it's not going to be fixed by them just switching him to a different line though - the cable is severely water-damaged :/

 

[Stackboy]

http://www.betootaadvocate.com/unca...cover-to-win-surry-hills-craft-beer-festival/

Lol

I bought that article pretty hard. I love VB and I'm not afraid to admit it.

Buying any ubi game as a PC gamer is like voting for Tony Abbott.

Fixed that up for you.

I'm still looking forward to The Crew on PS4. Love me some open world driving games. Yes I already have Forza Horizon 2.

 

[reptilescorpio]

COTD has the GTA5 bundle with PS4 for $499 posted through Dick Smith
Big W also has it for $498

Played a bit of Far Cry 4 last night, seemed like FC3, but with a lot of improvements. So I will play it a LOT!

Also going to grab GTA V today, $64 at Target is just too good.

Yup FC4 for me tonight, GTA5 once I need a break

If my son was acting better he might have earned LBP3 today too! Too many damn games.

 

[markot]

Maybe he isn't cut out for acting.

 

[Poimandres]

I've heard good things about the tomahawk bar. Or Archive is always a safe bet.

Maybe we could start with a drink at Tomahawk, before heading somewhere for food.

Agreed on something in the South Bank area. If we don't want to go too expensive, perhaps something like Ginga (the one across the road from South Bank, not the one next to the cinemas) or Guzman y Gomez would work best? Both have fairly good seating, to accommodate any extras in the group. I know a few that have tables in the Alley who may want to tag along with us (Ry-Spirit, maybe a few others).

Ginga or Guzman would do the trick for sure. Best sushi (quality and value considered) in Brisbane is upstairs at the Wintergarden, but we could just mill around the Southbank area if it's easiest.

 

[HowZatOZ]

Is Big W the cheapest place for GTA V? I have it on Amazon for digital code but turns out to be $68 thanks to our shit dollar. Would EB match Big W's price?

 

[Fredescu]

Is Big W the cheapest place for GTA V? I have it on Amazon for digital code but turns out to be $68 thanks to our shit dollar. Would EB match Big W's price?

Seems like there's a 20% off JB voucher, letting you get GTA V for $56: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/170255

 

[HowZatOZ]

Seems like there's a 20% off JB voucher, letting you get GTA V for $56: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/170255

Fuck yes, thanks dude!

 

[Shaneus]

We're still waiting on GTA5 for PC, yes? What's the deal with the next-gen versions... 1080P, maybe 30fps stable if we're lucky, texture improvements?

FPS mode is only PC, yeah?

 

[Poimandres]

We're still waiting on GTA5 for PC, yes? What's the deal with the next-gen versions... 1080P, maybe 30fps stable if we're lucky, texture improvements?

FPS mode is only PC, yeah?

PS4/XB1 have FPS mode as well. Pretty sure 1080P 30fps.

I'm actually tempted... given GTAIV I think this might run better on PS4 than my PC, and I never picked it up on PS3/360. $56 is pretty good, but I hate paying full price for bloody remasters.

 

[HowZatOZ]

PS4/XB1 have FPS mode as well. Pretty sure 1080P 30fps.

I'm actually tempted... given GTAIV I think this might run better on PS4 than my PC, and I never picked it up on PS3/360. $56 is pretty good, but I hate paying full price for bloody remasters.

Wouldn't call that full price, especially with EB's hilarious $99 price.

 

[jambo]

We're still waiting on GTA5 for PC, yes? What's the deal with the next-gen versions... 1080P, maybe 30fps stable if we're lucky, texture improvements?

FPS mode is only PC, yeah?

PS4/XBone GTA V is

- 1080P
- 30fps with some small drops
- FPS mode
- longer draw distance
- every texture replaced
- 3x the number of light sources
- improved weather effects
- increased pedestrian and traffic density
- 162 new songs on the radio
- All GTAO DLC included
- $55

 

[Shaneus]

Given how little I played of GTA5 after I got through (I think) around half the story, I think I'll wait for someone else to finish with their copy (hi Rep! ) before playing it.

Edit: ^^ Damn. Jambo, stop selling me on it

 

[Poimandres]

Wouldn't call that full price, especially with EB's hilarious $99 price.

Didn't you hear? Thanks to Dick Smith $59 is the new full price!

Hmmmm... pretty tempted. I doubt it will drop in price for a while and I could use something new to play.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Aww yeah, Far Cry 4 LE on PS4 for only $40 in the end. Not bad considering I only preordered a week ago.
Thank you DSE for those half price gift cards



JB have a PS4 bundle with GTA5, Far Cry 4 & COD Ghosts for $549

We're still waiting on GTA5 for PC, yes? What's the deal with the next-gen versions... 1080P, maybe 30fps stable if we're lucky, texture improvements?

FPS mode is only PC, yeah?

FPP mode is current gen, there is a trophy/cheevo for playing in FPP mode for 15 hours!

1080/30 fairly solid with the rare drop. Streams have been going since the weekend and it looked/ran great.

/conspiracy theory/
After seeing how much money T2 are making through the GTAO micropayments maybe they wanted to hold back the PC version in the (possibly outdated) worry that it would get hacked too quickly.
They are making insane bank over selling coins in the online side of the game. Fucking insane.
/conspiracy theory/

 

[Shaneus]

/conspiracy theory/
After seeing how much money T2 are making through the GTAO micropayments maybe they wanted to hold back the PC version in the (possibly outdated) worry that it would get hacked too quickly.
They are making insane bank over selling coins in the online side of the game. Fucking insane.
/conspiracy theory/

Anything conspiracy about how much money they're making? I'd love to see figures if they're floating around.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Anything conspiracy about how much money they're making? I'd love to see figures if they're floating around.

Here's a quick link I found

Digital sales of games and in-game content accounted for $89.8m of Take-Two’s revenues in the third quarter of 2014, with 58% of that coming from “recurrent consumer spending” on virtual currencies, downloadable content and online games.

“We continue to see strong consumer engagement with Grand Theft Auto Online, which has both exceeded our expectations and has been the single largest contributor to digitally-delivered revenue in every quarter since its launch,” Take-Two’s chairman and chief executive Strauss H. Zelnick told analysts in the company’s earnings call.

 

[Poimandres]

Okay, just got myself a 20% off JB voucher so I need to buy something.

Far Cry 4, Bayo 2, or GTAV? All are $55. Tough choice.

 

[Bulbagarden]

Best sushi (quality and value considered) in Brisbane is upstairs at the Wintergarden

I wouldn't touch that place with a ten foot pole. Though it's been almost a decade now, when I used to work there the health standards were atrocious, and unless it's since changed owners I have no confidence that they've cleaned up their act at all.

but we could just mill around the Southbank area if it's easiest.

I think that's probably easiest. A lot of us are going to have very sore feet as it is, don't think we'll want to do a lot of walking. ^^;;

 

[Poimandres]

I wouldn't touch that place with a ten foot pole. Though it's been almost a decade now, when I used to work there the health standards were atrocious, and unless it's since changed owners I have no confidence that they've cleaned up their act at all.

I think that's probably easiest. A lot of us are going to have very sore feet as it is, don't think we'll want to do a lot of walking. ^^;;

Wait, seriously? You used to work there? Interesting. I always thought the food seemed fresh and clean from there... now it's all ruined!

Alright, we'll keep it at Southbank to make things easy for all involved.

 

[Shaneus]

Here's a quick link I found

Damn. Maybe United Front should take a look at their model and just simultaneously release an F2P component of their game alongside a fully-fleshed out single-player game. Better than going F2P-only.

They must be shitscared after seeing how the gaming community reacted toward the slightest hint of nickel-and-diming in JC3.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Okay, just got myself a 20% off JB voucher so I need to buy something.

Far Cry 4, Bayo 2, or GTAV? All are $55. Tough choice.

Buy the one you want to play right meow.

Then go home, make another JB Now account with a different email address and go back in tomorrow with your new voucher and buy the next one you want!

 

[Box of Bunnies]

Okay, just got myself a 20% off JB voucher so I need to buy something.

Far Cry 4, Bayo 2, or GTAV? All are $55. Tough choice.

 

[jambo]

Okay, just got myself a 20% off JB voucher so I need to buy something.

Far Cry 4, Bayo 2, or GTAV? All are $55. Tough choice.

Sunset not an option?

 

[HowZatOZ]

Wait, seriously? You used to work there? Interesting. I always thought the food seemed fresh and clean from there... now it's all ruined!

Alright, we'll keep it at Southbank to make things easy for all involved.

There is an amazing one at Nundah, near the Woolworths. $3.50 plates all day erryday.

 

[Gazunta]

AusGAF's own Kritz is the subject of a story on AusGAF's own Kotaku Australia by AusGAF's own Serrels

 

[Bulbagarden]

Wait, seriously? You used to work there? Interesting. I always thought the food seemed fresh and clean from there... now it's all ruined!

Long story, be happy to tell it at the meet-up. Like I said, I haven't worked there for a long time now (left in '06) and it's entirely possible things have gotten better since then, but I still steer clear of the place.

 

[HowZatOZ]

AusGAF's own Kritz is the subject of a story on AusGAF's own Kotaku Australia by AusGAF's own Serrels

Haha I checked out Citizen Burger Disorder in my first weekly indie piece, such a strange but awesome game. Great to hear Krtiz is receiving attention for the game though, wonderfully unique style of play.

 

[ConstructMe]

got a 20% voucher for lbp3, then far cry 3, how much do eb give for gta v on ps3?

 

[Poimandres]

Sunset not an option?

Maybe next year

Spoiler

when it gets a PC release

I think I'll probably pass up Far Cry for now, since it likely performs better on my PC where I'll be able to pick it up for $5 with a free kitten in a few months time. GTAV or Bayo 2 I guess is the choice.

 

[Stackboy]

AusGAF's own Kritz is the subject of a story on AusGAF's own Kotaku Australia by AusGAF's own Serrels

If Kritz ends up doing a KS for Citizen Burger Disorder, I feel it is all our duties to back it.

 

[shanshan310]

AusGAF's own Kritz is the subject of a story on AusGAF's own Kotaku Australia by AusGAF's own Serrels

haha, congrats Kritz! It looks like you've added a bunch of stuff in since you posted it in the chat long long ago.

If Kritz ends up doing a KS for Citizen Burger Disorder, I feel it is all our duties to back it.

Of course

 

[Kritz]

I've actually been considering simply doing a greenlight (which I should really do sooner rather than later...) and maaaaaaybe patron. I think that gives me a bit more leeway in making the game, which is probably important for a game with such a weird design mentality as CBD.

But, yeah, the article was great. Thanks, serrels!

At some point I do need to kick myself out of holiday mode and get back to work on the game. Mostly just... making marketing materials for the greenlight. High quality screenshots and a trailer.

 

[Salazar]

I know commercial tv news stations have odd relations with the police, but the story on just now about policemen shooting dead a bloke wielding a knife was peculiar.

"Our thoughts are very much with those two policemen".

Eh ?

 

[HolyCheck]

made an mk8 lobby if anyones keen for some races

 

[Dimefan3]

Did I really just get bagged out by some dick over voice chat on PSN? Some people man...

In possibly related news, I really need to buy myself a headset.

 

[Rubixcuba]

First Contact on SBS at the moment is making me both sad and angry.

 

[HolyCheck]

First Contact on SBS at the moment is making me both sad and angry.

ah i was going t watch that, i imagine itll be up on their iview thing, i'll have to have a look later tonight

 

[reptilescorpio]

Xbox One with AC Unity, AC Black Flag, Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 2, Ryse & 2 controllers for $470

That is a badshit motherflippin insane bundle right there.

Too bad I gots no money, need money for my PAX ticket next month AND have a cricket trip in less than a month. Also Christmas >_<

Did I really just get bagged out by some dick over voice chat on PSN? Some people man...

In possibly related news, I really need to buy myself a headset.

Dick Smith had the Gold 2.0 for $80 recently. It's awesome.

Had a few matches of Far Cry 4 so far, everyone was nice enough despite me having zero idea of the controls and perks lol

 

[dishwasherlove]

Yeah I bought that xbox.

 

[ClivePwned]

Xbox One with AC Unity, AC Black Flag, Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 2, Ryse & 2 controllers for $470

That is a badshit motherflippin insane bundle right there.

Too bad I gots no money, need money for my PAX ticket next month AND have a cricket trip in less than a month. Also Christmas >_<



Dick Smith had the Gold 2.0 for $80 recently. It's awesome.

Had a few matches of Far Cry 4 so far, everyone was nice enough despite me having zero idea of the controls and perks lol

And bought!
Now I have a spare AC:U and maybe even Ryse or FH2 if anyone wants

 

[reptilescorpio]

And Choc says I'm a Sony shill

pfffft!

 

[Poimandres]

Yeah I bought that xbox.

It's a pretty nuts deal. I would jump if I didn't already have.... literally every other console, ever.

I am trying to tell myself I don't need every gaming console... but we all know I'll cave in a year or two!

 

[ClivePwned]

And Choc says I'm a Sony shill

pfffft!

I wouldn't worry about Walter Mitty

 

[Fredescu]

And Choc says I'm a Sony shill

pfffft!

You're an octopus first, shill second.

 

[NewGame]

NEW 3DS price round ups are up for Vooks.

http://www.vooks.net/aussie-bargain-roundup-find-the-new-nintendo-3ds-and-new-3ds-xl-cheap/

Please don't flood ebay and gumtree with sticker star

Spoiler

until I sell mine.