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AusGAF 2.0 - Twice the price, a year late but still moving forward
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wow, looks like I'll be importing 3DS everything when Paper Mario is released (because Paper Mario is the killer app everyone needs to own, if you haven't played Paper Mario Gamecube you are missing out on so much quality END BRACKETS)
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I'm about 5 mins from Sydney CBD, and it's currently about 37-38 degrees. Fuck this shit
Observatory hill is a shitty indication of weather conditions. It's 38+ and rising anywhere people actually live: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/observations/sydney.shtmljambo said:
if you're in Cairns,
RUN AWAY!!!!!
current indications are direct hit, with 4M storm surge and 25ft waves.
http://takesteps.org/empower/exhibition/A4c_v1_c4_CairnsStormSurge.pdf
RUN AWAY!!!!!
current indications are direct hit, with 4M storm surge and 25ft waves.
http://takesteps.org/empower/exhibition/A4c_v1_c4_CairnsStormSurge.pdf
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seanoff said:
My uncle lives near Atherton, I should probably call and make sure he's going to GTFO
So I'm looking for a decent monitor setup to replace my crappy 17" LCD.
I'm looking at this monitor here (Asus VE248H), which is going for $245, but I'm intending on getting two.
Looking for something similar, help me AusGAF!
I'm looking at this monitor here (Asus VE248H), which is going for $245, but I'm intending on getting two.
Looking for something similar, help me AusGAF!
Kirby102 said:
In general i believe these are considered about the best gaming monitors going around.
http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qryPart=10688
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wow, I had no idea Hyper still existed
Any particular requirements, like certain ports, a certain minimum size, a certain budget? If you're willing to sacrifice size for image quality, something like this could be worth it to you: http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/...cs=audhs1&l=en&sku=230-11540&s=dhs&redirect=1Kirby102 said:
They get used a lot by pc gamers for the 120hz refresh rate. If you're using it more for tv/console stuff, might not be as necessary.Kirby102 said:Hmm, 3D monitors... would that be necessary, though they're not full HD though, I was hoping I'd take advantage of the 1080p.
>24", Full HD and HDMI at least...and... erm maybe max $250 for one monitor.
I have this monitor and it's really good:
http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-benq-g2420hd-price-197279.html
http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-benq-g2420hd-price-197279.html
'grats Vook! I have a pile (well, several) of Hyper mags, I will add to the collection after abstaining for at least a decade (possibly longer).
Gaz: Don't quote me on the MKV stuff. I know it says it supports the h264 codec, but I don't know in what capacity. I suspect you might struggle to find it at that price (there's the same model with a larger HDD for a bit more) but that should give you a ballpark figure to go by.
Gaz: Don't quote me on the MKV stuff. I know it says it supports the h264 codec, but I don't know in what capacity. I suspect you might struggle to find it at that price (there's the same model with a larger HDD for a bit more) but that should give you a ballpark figure to go by.
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Not decided yet. Maybe Pilotwings and Lego Star Wars?Bernbaum said:
Thought about trying my hand at SFIV, but it's damn intimidating.
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jambo said:
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When I tried it out, I played as some goth lolita chick and somehow, by mashing the buttons, managed to beat another chick with a fake wearing a vest and yellow glasses. My finishing move appeared to be to slap her with my scarf. My goth-lolita scarf.hamchan said:
just so everyone knows it officially hit 40 in the Sydney CBD for 10 mins earlier today
so syd's first 40 degree day in a while
also, well done vooko, i should have that soon and will let you know what i think
i was thinking of going to the second session of the one day tommorow at SCG but its going to be 31 degrees for evening session, no thanks
its going to be 29 fucking degrees @ midnight tonight
so syd's first 40 degree day in a while
also, well done vooko, i should have that soon and will let you know what i think
i was thinking of going to the second session of the one day tommorow at SCG but its going to be 31 degrees for evening session, no thanks
its going to be 29 fucking degrees @ midnight tonight
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of content in the last print magazine I bought in, oh, October last year.
Anyone with half a clue knows that the best writers typically aren't the guys or gals who play the most games - the real strength is in the art of mashing words together in a creative and articulate way. The Hyper I grew up reading did that well, and the recent examples of Edge, and the local ONM, OXM rags have contained some great examples of quality writing.
For the online guys like IGN, I get the impression that all they really know is video games. Sure, they might have other interests like Firefly or a Marvel comic franchise, but too many of their core hobbies are closely intertwined 'nerd' interests with gaming at their core. Yesterday I watched a semi-professional behind the scenes of the IGN offices. It was crap, and only reiniforced my bias against that cesspool of mediocrity. But what really stood out is that gaming permeates every aspect of their lives - their desks are littered with gaming - and only gaming - paraphernalia, and it's all they talk about on their blogs. At least the Giant Bomb guys voluntarily let a bit of non-gaming chatter leak into their weekly deliberations.
I'm sure the kids at IGN et al. know their games really well - the history; technical aspects; the names behind the product - better than most on GAF, but because they've studied themselves into a corner, their 'cultural myopia' limits the amount of colour they let bleed into their work. I'll take an article written by a guy who only plays a dozen games a year but listens to Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky; is familiar with pre-1980's cinema and has read a book that doesn't have a dragonsword/space hero/cape-wearer on the front, over that of something dribbled out by the guy who sleeps in Yoshi pyjamas and has read all the Halo books.
For whatever reason, either culturally or by experience, I think the people in print have a better appreciation for the editorial process and produce better copy (even if they bitch and moan on my twitterfeed). There is a noticeable canyon in the level of quality between online and print journalism. The print guys also enjoy the liberty of not being tied down by the internet timescale, where if it's already online, it's already stale. As such, they have the freedom of time to really bang out a well-written chunk of text (even if it is borderline advertisement) and they take a more considered approach to their work.
So yes, from the few opportunities I've had to read it, I like print gaming journalism. Too bad the format is no longer amenable to my digital lifestyle.
EDIT: I really like what the guys at Pixelhunt are doing. More power to 'em.
Anyone with half a clue knows that the best writers typically aren't the guys or gals who play the most games - the real strength is in the art of mashing words together in a creative and articulate way. The Hyper I grew up reading did that well, and the recent examples of Edge, and the local ONM, OXM rags have contained some great examples of quality writing.
For the online guys like IGN, I get the impression that all they really know is video games. Sure, they might have other interests like Firefly or a Marvel comic franchise, but too many of their core hobbies are closely intertwined 'nerd' interests with gaming at their core. Yesterday I watched a semi-professional behind the scenes of the IGN offices. It was crap, and only reiniforced my bias against that cesspool of mediocrity. But what really stood out is that gaming permeates every aspect of their lives - their desks are littered with gaming - and only gaming - paraphernalia, and it's all they talk about on their blogs. At least the Giant Bomb guys voluntarily let a bit of non-gaming chatter leak into their weekly deliberations.
I'm sure the kids at IGN et al. know their games really well - the history; technical aspects; the names behind the product - better than most on GAF, but because they've studied themselves into a corner, their 'cultural myopia' limits the amount of colour they let bleed into their work. I'll take an article written by a guy who only plays a dozen games a year but listens to Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky; is familiar with pre-1980's cinema and has read a book that doesn't have a dragonsword/space hero/cape-wearer on the front, over that of something dribbled out by the guy who sleeps in Yoshi pyjamas and has read all the Halo books.
For whatever reason, either culturally or by experience, I think the people in print have a better appreciation for the editorial process and produce better copy (even if they bitch and moan on my twitterfeed). There is a noticeable canyon in the level of quality between online and print journalism. The print guys also enjoy the liberty of not being tied down by the internet timescale, where if it's already online, it's already stale. As such, they have the freedom of time to really bang out a well-written chunk of text (even if it is borderline advertisement) and they take a more considered approach to their work.
So yes, from the few opportunities I've had to read it, I like print gaming journalism. Too bad the format is no longer amenable to my digital lifestyle.
EDIT: I really like what the guys at Pixelhunt are doing. More power to 'em.
Manly-ish right? Rentals there cost more than my (minimum) mortage repayments. I'll take the heat along with easy access to cheap produce and generally cruisy local traffic conditions. I can handle the lack of cafes and culture, I'm too old for that.legend166 said:You can always rent like we do
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