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AusGAF 3.0 - Double the price, region locked and refused classification
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Worthintendo
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Hate to ask but do you know if he would be open to buying some cards for other people as I can't seem to find anywhere online to buy them fromClipper said:
I doubt it mate. Would you trust a stranger on the Internet? I've never met my guy in person, but we had chatted and established a friendly relationship long before I asked for this favour the first time.Worthintendo said:
If you have a rapport with any Americans on GAF or other forums, try a PM and you'll hopefully find someone. Perhaps the Steam gifting thread might also find someone to help you. In any case, the cards will surely start appearing online soon too, although most places charge an annoying premium.
If I'm reading correctly, the list is only a sample of the ones they stole. I'm now glad I have a different UNSW password to the one that I use elsewhere (which I had to go and change everywhere due to the Sony breach, heh).hamchan said:
I can't think of a nice way to say this, but I don't trust Worth enough. Plus, it would be a little bit abusive to my US friend to ask him to go get some extra codes for me so I can give them to other people that he doesn't know...jambo said:
I also wanted to add on this piece that the ABC story has some flaws. I checked the list and there's a single UQ and a single UNSW account on there. I'd say they hacked some other site which the individuals in question used their Uni e-mails as a username to sign up for. The Unis themselves don't seem to have been hacked.hamchan said:
codswallop
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I filtered the list, there are 62,155 accounts in that list. 11 email addresses end in .edu.au and 469 in .edu or .edu.au.
Nice to see the media blowing things out of proportion, as usual.
Nice to see the media blowing things out of proportion, as usual.
Worthintendo
Member
Oh well, anyone know of anyone I could look at asking? If you need someone to vouch for me I'm sure Vook will hes known me long enough.Clipper said:
There's always priceusa if you don't mind paying the 5% markup.
I just checked my CC statement and it turns out nintendo still billed me for those attempts at adding funds on the eShop, you guys should check too, not sure if I should call nintendo first or just get a charge back going
I just checked my CC statement and it turns out nintendo still billed me for those attempts at adding funds on the eShop, you guys should check too, not sure if I should call nintendo first or just get a charge back going
Worthintendo
Member
Yeah thats what I'm thinking, I've gone through them a few times and they are really good. Problem is I can't seem to find anywhere online that sells these things.kase23 said:
And yeah I noticed that to, I tried 6 times this morning to get 10 bucks added and my account is showing available balance as 60 bucks less, so not sure whats going to happen with that.
Worthintendo
Member
Yeah I've seen pictures of them, you can buy them in store in the US.markot said:
can anyone suggest a good place to buy good value electronics? either an online store that ships internationally, an aussie site, or a little known local place around brisbane?
want to get a home theatre system. newegg has good stuff for good prices, but don't ship internationally. the same system at JB HIFI is double the price!
suggestions please
want to get a home theatre system. newegg has good stuff for good prices, but don't ship internationally. the same system at JB HIFI is double the price!
suggestions please
It's probably just a hold on the funds in your account. There are two stages to most online transactions. First they do a query to see if you have funds and put a hold on your account. Next they send through the request to actually make the transfer. The hold will reduce your available funds, but it won't appear as an actual charge and will disappear after a while if done properly.Worthintendo said:
If they do turn into charges on your statement, though, then contact your bank immediately to get it charged back.
Yes, they do that, but no it doesn't seem lame to me. Trying to make a store that supports multiple firmwares sounds like a recipe for disaster and is open to exploitation.Choc said:
Yeah, but you have to draw a line somewhere. If it only involved me, I might consider it. However, it also means asking my friend to physically drop into a Best Buy and get some more codes. I just don't feel comfortable doing that in this case. I feel guilty enough asking him to do that for me already!commanderdeek said:
Duracelllll
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Thanks for all of the responses. Got a .com.au domain all sorted and up and runningClipper said:
codswallop
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Very sad to learn that www.duncanmackenzie.net is broken (and seems to have been since the start of the year). I was using the unofficial XBL API on the site to pull my XBL gaming information to create a whole mess of stats (most played game, the longest period without gaming, day I got the most achievements, and way more).
It was like the bf2s.com of XBL stats.
It was like the bf2s.com of XBL stats.
I would be, but I got freaked out and cancelled my order. My friend was already picking up the game himself on launch day, and he agreed to pre-order a second one for me. I want that soundtrack CD and I'm scared that receiving it on Thursday/Friday would be too latecommanderdeek said:Fair enough
So, anyone else waiting on amazon to ship their OoT 3ds? We should probably get it late next week. Excite!
. I'll get the game sometime the week after next, but the code will be mine on Monday (Sunday in the states).reptilescorpio
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Spent the day listening to Chevelle and bitching about our managers with everyone except the managers at work. Leftover Chili Con Carne for lunch. RPS put together a great write up on Tim "Biggest Douche in the Universe" Langdell today. Overall great day.
No
A) You are a dirty convict. No swag for you. Be happy we are even letting you buy the game.
Also noticed that you can buy the Frozen Synapse soundtrack on Steam. I say they should fuck off the overpriced Brady games guides and serve up Soundtracks for every game. Much more likely to buy a soundtrack.
I like people who record at concerts. Allows me to look it up on youtube on a whim and enjoy some awesome music. They are no more annoying than people who shout out the lyrics. Come the fuck on. I paid to hear THE BAND sing, not some greasy fuckhead standing next to me who sounds like a ferret in heat. If it is a singalong moment fine. Just don't ruin songs like Hurt for the people who actually want the songwriter to be able to pour their heart out.
Q) Do you live in Australia? Yes/Sutton Dagger said:
A) You are a dirty convict. No swag for you. Be happy we are even letting you buy the game.
Your friend is obviously not a glass half full kinda guy. It is kinda great. Probably needed a stronger creative producer to make the most of the ideas. Can look fantastic at times on PC, worth the $45 OzGameShop are asking for.Jintor said:
It will say in the cart if they are giftable as long as you already own a copy. They usually aren't though. Also Osmos has been on super special loads of times, it is bound to come back around as a $2 daily deal or in an indie pack some time soon. Everyone should indeed give it a shot, especially since it has a FREE DEMO.Shaneus said:
Also noticed that you can buy the Frozen Synapse soundtrack on Steam. I say they should fuck off the overpriced Brady games guides and serve up Soundtracks for every game. Much more likely to buy a soundtrack.
Yes you are correct. Fear 3 is indeed being developed by Day 1 Studios. Previously known for the pretty great MechAssault games. Unfortunately their last game was Fracture whose only positive feature for me was that I could buy 3 of them for $15 at Harvey Norman to trade for Uncharted 2 at JB. Expectations for Fear 3, especially after reading the previews, are low for me.jambo said:
Dude. She wanted to go to your place, get messed up on acid and have a freaky, drug-addled sexual experience.Shaneus said:
Or maybe she can't be bothered shelling out for a Kinect but still wants to play the game.
Probably do live streamed concerts like MySpace have tried to do. Would be able to charge an arm and a leg. Also publishers HATE fan recorded audio or video. It means music that could be charged for is available for free. That f word makes them shiver.Choc said:
I like people who record at concerts. Allows me to look it up on youtube on a whim and enjoy some awesome music. They are no more annoying than people who shout out the lyrics. Come the fuck on. I paid to hear THE BAND sing, not some greasy fuckhead standing next to me who sounds like a ferret in heat. If it is a singalong moment fine. Just don't ruin songs like Hurt for the people who actually want the songwriter to be able to pour their heart out.
I had credit as well, but I could only use it on launch games so I got SF4.kase23 said:
Oh yeah, forgot about that. Welp, looks like I'll be missing outClipper said:I would be, but I got freaked out and cancelled my order. My friend was already picking up the game himself on launch day, and he agreed to pre-order a second one for me. I want that soundtrack CD and I'm scared that receiving it on Thursday/Friday would be too late
reptilescorpio
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Well run back to JB and pick her up man! Also the chicks who work at JB are hot! Love the red tips.Shaneus said:
reptilescorpio
Member
Ha, they are working on the downloadable MP game Gotham City Impostors. Which was unexpected for a studio of their size.jambo said:
Also acid is super cheap and super easy to find, at least down this way.
To be honest, I think it will last at least until June 30 like the European deal does. You should receive it just fine, but make sure you register it on US Club Nintendo ASAP once you receive it. I do hope that's the case, but I'm hedging my bets by ensuring I enter the code on day 1 too.commanderdeek said:Oh yeah, forgot about that. Welp, looks like I'll be missing out
Note that you will also need a US address registered on Club Nintendo to receive the CD in this manner. If you don't have friends over there, Shipito or HopShopGo addresses should work.
Overseas shopping for big stuff like that is hard. Shipping costs will be huge however you go. Perhaps get a quote on the weight and size and then check with the shipping companies like Shipitto and HopShopGo to see how much it will cost, then compare with local prices.Scrow said:
For local prices, I've found shopbot.com.au to be pretty handy, provided you already know what you want.
thanks. will give me something to research and think about.Clipper said:
i stumbled upon http://myus2.myus.com/ but their prices don't seem very competitive to the shipping places you mentioned.
mail me some?Shaneus said:
reptilescorpio
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Indeed, just very smart hiring practises. We actually did a case study on it as part of one of my marketing units. Even my gf finds them very attractive to look at (at least the ones in Geelong).MrSerrels said: