BanShunsaku
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AusGAF 5/5 - Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy, a rental at best
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AnkhWeasel
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A wall?
Neverender
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I was obviously referring to the bottle of water
reptilescorpio
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I think it will turn out fantastic but will have bomba sales. Not much of a cross over market.
The preview shouldn't be relating to an unrelated game though. Bioshock Infinite is not Bioshock 3. It was in a little box which amounted to HYPER's view on the game, "The multiplayer mode in BioShock 2 was a failure and Ken Levine will make sure it never happens again." Hard to tell if that means that Infinite contains MP but will be better because Ken would never let it be a failure or if it means that Ken failed the first time and won't fail again or if it means that Bioshock 2 wasn't even made by Ken. The 3rd is the correct assumption but not the easiest to draw unless you look into the developement of the games yourself. At which point it becomes confusing as to why HYPER would think that saying that to someone who already knows Ken had nothing to do with Bioshock 2 that Infinite won't turn out like the MP mode of Bioshock 2.
It just seemed very lazy. Could have just said, "Everything looks stunning and will be a reminder of the brilliance of System Shock 2 and Bioshock".
It was more the stupidity of its use in the format of the review. "Statistically, the odds that you don't give a shit about the campaign are surprisingly high." So that excuses the previous few paragraphs that sound like the reviewer looked up the games wiki/metacritic pages and called it a day? If people don't give a shit why not separate the review like RPS usually do (not going to get into why they didn't for MW3) or at least explain why ALL the screenshots were from the campaign, which statistically no one gives a shit about, rather than the multiplayer.
Also who says 'shit yeah' moments? Should be 'fuck yes!' but 'hell yes' is a worthy replacement when you want to be half way professional.
Oh Shit! It's a camera that you got in the mail right?! My money is with Pacsha!Just got this in the mail:
Very happy with it
Bioshock Infinite may not be Bioshock 3, but it's sure as hell Bioshock and the applicability of the existance of a MP mode is relevant information, especially when they came right out and made a statement based on it. Additionally, the second box is Hyper's interpretation of the statement in a humour context.
Re review formats, the simple answer is that a magazine format is simply not as flexible in terms of space that can be devoted to reviews. Screenshots for console games are almost always sourced from press materials, though I have no idea what James played it on.
To be honest, PCPP might be more to your liking. Or maybe not, it's hard to tell!
Yeah, I knew that. But getting the dole after 7 days of unemployment whilst living at home is a tad silly.
And by a 'tad silly', I mean 'this country has too much middle class welfare'.
Durp? Australia has some of the lowest unemployment benefits in the OECD.
reptilescorpio
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Discovered that I don't enjoy it even though I subscribed as a kid.
Just a bit annoyed because the Japan issue of Hyper seemed to be full of colourful, charismatic opinions and I found the latest issue pretty bland, face value stuff (expect for the pretty wonderful Nintendo coverage). Not asking for hard hitting journalism but I found a lot of the writing to be confusing as to what they were trying to get across or maybe it was just trying to reach every audience a little bit each. That Pixel Tie looks pretty cool though.
What has "middle-class welfare" got to with unemployment benefits? Way to get all Today Tonight on us.
I know i did. I was a full time student and couldn't get a dime while at uni, nothing, nada, not a single drop.
Took a 3 month vacation on state money!
It's probably because the Japan issue had a different mandate free from the traditional preview/review cycle. (For the record my article in the Japan issue was crap, I didn't have enough time or space to talk about it properly).
reptilescorpio
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So since Half Life 3 is about to be announced we should share our favourite Half Life moment.
Mine for me is the first time you are ambushed by the Marines in the original Half Life. Huge change in aesthetics as well as gameplay style from the headcrabs and aliens. They felt like professional soldiers compared to the sloppy, frantic attacks of the alien invaders. Was a watershed moment for me in terms of enemy AI perfectly in sync with the atmosphere created. The previously leisurely out door areas where you could scope out the invaders from a distance and casually plan your approach were changed into a tense sprint between cover hoping that a trigger happy marine wasn't waiting around the corner. The return to an indoors path allowed a breath of relief that you only had to deal with what was in front of you, not all around.
So good.
Mine for me is the first time you are ambushed by the Marines in the original Half Life. Huge change in aesthetics as well as gameplay style from the headcrabs and aliens. They felt like professional soldiers compared to the sloppy, frantic attacks of the alien invaders. Was a watershed moment for me in terms of enemy AI perfectly in sync with the atmosphere created. The previously leisurely out door areas where you could scope out the invaders from a distance and casually plan your approach were changed into a tense sprint between cover hoping that a trigger happy marine wasn't waiting around the corner. The return to an indoors path allowed a breath of relief that you only had to deal with what was in front of you, not all around.
So good.
disclaimer. Half Life 3 is never coming out
So since Half Life 3 is about to be announced we should share our favourite Half Life moment.
Mine for me is the first time you are ambushed by the Marines in the original Half Life. Huge change in aesthetics as well as gameplay style from the headcrabs and aliens. They felt like professional soldiers compared to the sloppy, frantic attacks of the alien invaders. Was a watershed moment for me in terms of enemy AI perfectly in sync with the atmosphere created. The previously leisurely out door areas where you could scope out the invaders from a distance and casually plan your approach were changed into a tense sprint between cover hoping that a trigger happy marine wasn't waiting around the corner. The return to an indoors path allowed a breath of relief that you only had to deal with what was in front of you, not all around.
So good.
disclaimer. Half Life 3 is never coming out
Fuckin' Black Mesa Source going the way of Team Fortress 2- I mean, Duke Nukem Forever- I mean... uh... Half Life 3.
reptilescorpio
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I love how half the 3DS games on the site are figurines for Skylanders. Too bad Zelda is sold out online otherwise you could get it for $30 after cashback.
Is an Aussie 3DS able to play UK games?
Oh! I totally forgot BMS existed, lol. Better see if there is a trail of life still. Looked friggin awesome this time last year when they put that trailer out.
Edit: WAIT REALLY? 2008 WAS THE TRAILER?
Doncamatic
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Courtesy of Nick Breckon: Karl Pilkington in Skyrim. I want this to be modded so badly.
reptilescorpio
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Clipper might have a good idea on a cheap way to grab a heap of US 3DS games through Amazon. Might have been better to look during Black Sunday deals though.
Maybe you can transfer them and then you can get a pal one!
$189 is pretty good for a 3DS. I bought it at launch for about $90 more than that (mind you it did have Rayman, as sloppy port job as it is). I really like the unit but it suffered from lack of games at launch and immediately after, and features not available which should have been. Finally seems to be hitting its straps with Mario 3D and Kart (community feature looks great in this...anyone up for an AusGAF community?). Also Ocarina is just fantastic. Really enjoyed playing through it again. Best 3D I've seen on the system thus far.
Still waiting on those GBA games damn it!
Still waiting on those GBA games damn it!
reptilescorpio
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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury is much more enjoyable than it should be. If you liked Black Dynamite or Hobo With A Shotgun you owe it to yourself to check it out, might be up your alley. Kevin Sorbo is fantastic!
UK only $28 or US only $38!!!
UK only $28 or US only $38!!!
We barely do enough for the unemployed you want crazy welfare look at uk. You do know you need money to look for a job right......
Fuckin amazing the best video I ages. I want this noooooow
I think Clipper's method is to wait and order a couple of games together which makes shipping cheaper, but I can't wait!
Transferring the gba/vc games is an option, but then again, they might be region locked.
Maybe I'll just hold off for a bit longer and get the 3ds revision locally. I'm not seeing that many games I want in the near future. I'm just annoyed that I have to pay 65 bucks to import Mario Kart (and Mario 3ds from a few weeks ago) when I could have strolled into JB or something and got it for 50. Damn region locking!
And yeah, I heard about that MK7 community feature on the bombcast. Someone get onto that!
Transferring the gba/vc games is an option, but then again, they might be region locked.
Maybe I'll just hold off for a bit longer and get the 3ds revision locally. I'm not seeing that many games I want in the near future. I'm just annoyed that I have to pay 65 bucks to import Mario Kart (and Mario 3ds from a few weeks ago) when I could have strolled into JB or something and got it for 50. Damn region locking!
And yeah, I heard about that MK7 community feature on the bombcast. Someone get onto that!
Damn!! $65? That sucks deek. The best thing about 3DS games are that you can guaranteed get them for around $50 when they come out. I suppose being retail at US$40 makes it difficult to get the same price with shipping.
reptilescorpio
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New Silversun Pickups single is awesome even though it is an old cut track.
Maybe try PlayAsia then as they seem pretty cheap compared to that. Mario Kart 7 for $50 posted. They also have this bitchin' wheel like with Mario Kart 6!
Know what I love? Ordering something, expecting shipping to take ages due to the site's own admission, along with having a big sale... only to get said items by the end of the week.
Know what else I love? Exquisitely produced electronica coupled with ridiculously cheap (but awesome) in-ear buds and a cheap (but more than adequate) headphone amp. It's aurgasmic.
Seriously, if you have access to a lazy $100 and value the satisfaction of your ear holes, you owe it to yourself to get those buds and that amp (or similar). Everything I've listened to since I got it just sounds fucking amazing.
BTW I know that Logitech have really absurd RRPs, but the amount saved on the Logitechship site can't be too far off. The price on Amazon is $35 more expensive, and that's in USD without any shipping.
Know what else I love? Exquisitely produced electronica coupled with ridiculously cheap (but awesome) in-ear buds and a cheap (but more than adequate) headphone amp. It's aurgasmic.
Seriously, if you have access to a lazy $100 and value the satisfaction of your ear holes, you owe it to yourself to get those buds and that amp (or similar). Everything I've listened to since I got it just sounds fucking amazing.
BTW I know that Logitech have really absurd RRPs, but the amount saved on the Logitechship site can't be too far off. The price on Amazon is $35 more expensive, and that's in USD without any shipping.
Yeah I've been using PA, but with the fedex option lol. The cheapest option just takes too long. It used to be decent with 1 week being the max, but it's just so slow these days - 2 weeks+ for me:/
reptilescorpio
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Shaneus I ended up picking up 2 packs of the UE200 and they are average sound quality but for $6 I am over the moon as they are likely to get damaged on my way to and from work like all my others. Sound quality is good enough for the 10 minute walk to/from work. Should work well on my night out in Melbourne too, if I lose them then I won't mind too much!
Although I paid $45 for my G400 from LogitechShop and now it is $28 everywhere
Although I paid $45 for my G400 from LogitechShop and now it is $28 everywhere
Planet_JASE
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I think it's mainly because your Paranormal score is sub-your usual scores.
The problem with the newer tables is that they are so busy it makes it hard to tell the difference between normal flashing and hit-this-bumper-or-ramp-flashing. That's why I like the Paranormal table... it be simple.But yeah I am completely the same. I have no real idea of WTF I'm doing or what anything really means, especially when things get hectic. I just try and rely on reflexes
Any particular reason? Are bad things afoot with Live?
I'm going to say no. The shadow depth on the toad doesn't look right. The shadow on the ground doesn't seem consistent and it generally looks a bit off. Sauce?
is this real? o.o
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If you get some spare cashola, I'd strongly recommend the UE700s at $99. You'd probably need an E1 or similar amp to get the most out of them though. AND they have two drivers in each. WHERE THE FUCK DO THEY PUT THEM? WHAT VOODOO TRICKERY IS THIS?!?Shaneus I ended up picking up 2 packs of the UE200 and they are average sound quality but for $6 I am over the moon as they are likely to get damaged on my way to and from work like all my others. Sound quality is good enough for the 10 minute walk to/from work. Should work well on my night out in Melbourne too, if I lose them then I won't mind too much!
Although I paid $45 for my G400 from LogitechShop and now it is $28 everywhere
Also, got my G510 keyboard, too. Keys are a bit squishier than was expected, and there's a decent-sized white mark (that looks like it came from when it was molded on the lower-right hand corner. Sucks, but I'll have to see what LS are like with returns ie. whether they're cunts or not.
On what... XBLA? Fuck that. I only compete on arcade proven, *licensed* tables. Fuck this non-Williams shit.
reptilescorpio
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Sonic 2 free on PSN+. Been too long, will have to have a session tomorrow. Also a PSOne bundle of Tekken and RR Type 4 for $11. Gimme gimme. Will have to grab Tekken 3 for next time my sister is visiting.
PSN store is a fucking joy to use too. Laid out so much better than the 360. I can quickly see what is PSN+ this week, what is new in the store, what is on special and what has had a recent price drop. Improved out of sight over the years.
Just going through the Tank missions in BF3. Got hit with a bug but it was pretty cool. Bit boring but looks great graphically.
PSN store is a fucking joy to use too. Laid out so much better than the 360. I can quickly see what is PSN+ this week, what is new in the store, what is on special and what has had a recent price drop. Improved out of sight over the years.
Just going through the Tank missions in BF3. Got hit with a bug but it was pretty cool. Bit boring but looks great graphically.
Got an email from PopCap today about having to agree to the EA terms of service. So now I have ANOTHER avenue to be hacked from to get into my EA account to get into my XBL account. Yay!
dunno the source....
was watching this cane toad doco and did some random googling afterwards and was like "Mother of God...."
BanShunsaku
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The League gets better every week. The latest episode is fucking ridiculous.
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