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AusGAF 6 - Ricki Lee is awful. Everything else about Australia is AMAZING [Free hugs]
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Well, I was going to go into the city tommorrow so I figured I'll pick it up there... or maybe I won't get that chance since I'm going to be crazy pressed for time...
reptilescorpio
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Woot! New antenna, booster and power supply installed! We have ABC2 again, everything is right with the world.
Also:
Arrived!
First impressions are that it is a typically awesome Rockstar game with the gameplay intact from the original series. Still INCREDIBLE fun! Some of the level design (actually a lot) is a bit underwhelming and doesn't flow very well but the story is really really cool even if it is nothing like the Remedy games, pretty much a love note to Michael Mann and does the things that K&L2 did in a different, more stylish and subdued way. The brutality is quite nice to see rather than them shooting for a PG13.
PS3 version had a MASSIVE install. Controls took a bit of rejiggering but feel fine now, although M/K will shit all over them. Just doesn't feel right, too slow using dual analog. Framerate is lower than I had hoped but was expected, again it should be proper on PC. 720p and looks great! Cutscenes have some issues with framerate but, again, it is more about it being on a console rather than it being an inferior port. Overall very very happy to be playing the PS3 version and I can't see the 360 one being much different.
Brightness settings are a bit low though.
More impressions as we gooooo!
Also what is the deal with that i5? Much of a gain over the 2500K?
Also this is the CPU cooler I fitted on my mates new PC a few weeks ago, Hyper TX3 EVO. Pretty damn good for the price, runs as cool as my 212+.
Fucking steal for $11! Also has a score attack mode like in the old Max Payne games! Dought I will touch it though.
Also:
Arrived!
First impressions are that it is a typically awesome Rockstar game with the gameplay intact from the original series. Still INCREDIBLE fun! Some of the level design (actually a lot) is a bit underwhelming and doesn't flow very well but the story is really really cool even if it is nothing like the Remedy games, pretty much a love note to Michael Mann and does the things that K&L2 did in a different, more stylish and subdued way. The brutality is quite nice to see rather than them shooting for a PG13.
PS3 version had a MASSIVE install. Controls took a bit of rejiggering but feel fine now, although M/K will shit all over them. Just doesn't feel right, too slow using dual analog. Framerate is lower than I had hoped but was expected, again it should be proper on PC. 720p and looks great! Cutscenes have some issues with framerate but, again, it is more about it being on a console rather than it being an inferior port. Overall very very happy to be playing the PS3 version and I can't see the 360 one being much different.
Brightness settings are a bit low though.
More impressions as we gooooo!
What is your opinion on the 560Ti? Is it better value for money to grab a 570 instead? Really tempted by the MSI Hawk one.
Also what is the deal with that i5? Much of a gain over the 2500K?
Also this is the CPU cooler I fitted on my mates new PC a few weeks ago, Hyper TX3 EVO. Pretty damn good for the price, runs as cool as my 212+.
Already finished my first run! It really is fantastic. The story is MUCH improved and the gunplay is actually fun this time around. Much improved in every way. Nice detailed levels with the only drawback being that you can't get into a lot of cool places or they don't have as much to interact with inside.
Fucking steal for $11! Also has a score attack mode like in the old Max Payne games! Dought I will touch it though.
ShipTheCheese
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The 7850 is faster, uses less power, and is the same price or cheaper. Not much point in a 560ti now unless you can get it at run out prices. If you must have Nvidia, wait for the 660.
It's the next generation. Not a huge gain, as in there's no point upgrading from a 2500k to one, but if you're building new you might as well get it because it's around the same price.
reptilescorpio
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Awesome! I will continue holding out for the 660, should be too far away now.
Transport network AusGAF, tell me things.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...-citytrain-track/story-e6freoof-1226364906660
Oh, and Ricky Stuart is a fucken worm.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...-citytrain-track/story-e6freoof-1226364906660
Oh, and Ricky Stuart is a fucken worm.
Alright, no interest was expressed yesterday and thats fine. I'm going to be trading in my 360 next week given that I dont really have time for, room for, or interest in it any longer.
Deadly Premonition is Shaneus' dibs.
Halo Reach collectors edition up for grabs.
CoD MW3 is up for grabs.
Left 4 Dead 2 (UK uncensored edn) is too.
I have a copy of Deus Ex HR for 360 as well which is minus a case and will probably go into the AusGAF pool of games to share around.
All games have until June 6 to be claimed or else they get traded in too, except for Deus Ex.
Deadly Premonition is Shaneus' dibs.
Halo Reach collectors edition up for grabs.
CoD MW3 is up for grabs.
Left 4 Dead 2 (UK uncensored edn) is too.
I have a copy of Deus Ex HR for 360 as well which is minus a case and will probably go into the AusGAF pool of games to share around.
All games have until June 6 to be claimed or else they get traded in too, except for Deus Ex.
Whew! It's been a gut wrenching few weeks, but we've finally released big updates for all our iPhone games at once!
Fruit Ninja has done a big update with Version 1.8, now with Gutsu's Store with new power ups! And an amazing trailer, which was done by the People's Reublic in Adelaide!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca7H8GaKqmQ
This is also something I worked on for a change! Yay!
Jetpack Joyride also did a big update with more more gadgets, including Flash The Dog! With the most adorable trailer around:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye_317ZNx8w
The trailer also features me for a second
Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots also got an update, with a new background and 3 new blades!
Finally, I'll be down in Melbourne over the weekend. We've been doing a giant Fruit Ninja promotion across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne:
Sydney is on today down at Darling Harbour, while Melbourne is on Saturday May 26th, Federation Square 10am – 7pm. I'll be hanging down there and around the place that night, so if anyone's in the area come say hi
Fruit Ninja has done a big update with Version 1.8, now with Gutsu's Store with new power ups! And an amazing trailer, which was done by the People's Reublic in Adelaide!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca7H8GaKqmQ
This is also something I worked on for a change! Yay!
Jetpack Joyride also did a big update with more more gadgets, including Flash The Dog! With the most adorable trailer around:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye_317ZNx8w
The trailer also features me for a second
Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots also got an update, with a new background and 3 new blades!
Finally, I'll be down in Melbourne over the weekend. We've been doing a giant Fruit Ninja promotion across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne:
Sydney is on today down at Darling Harbour, while Melbourne is on Saturday May 26th, Federation Square 10am – 7pm. I'll be hanging down there and around the place that night, so if anyone's in the area come say hi
reptilescorpio
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*citizenkane.gif*
reptile didnt thank me ;P
glad it arrived
Thanks Choc!
Yeah I noticed, just forgot to mention it.... D:
I bought it already at EB and they pricematched JB at Artarmon... so $59, not bad, $4 more than the cheapest store (Target)
Some support from NSW National and Liberal members for gay marriage: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-24/nsw-government-mps-support-gay-marriage-motion/4031262
That it's getting a conscience vote is pretty cool, but I doubt it will get up given how heavily NSW parliament is stacked on the conservative side.
That it's getting a conscience vote is pretty cool, but I doubt it will get up given how heavily NSW parliament is stacked on the conservative side.
Oh there is, but with Wii U coming out there is nothing to justify me keeping the 360.
i so thought you were being so totally fucking sarcastic about wii u but i guess not. You really are amped for it?
look what you voted in QLD
what a dickhead
>_>
I mean... even the kids there are too mature for that joke...
I thought I made it clear, sorry. I wasnt being sarcastic then, just measured.
I'm not hyped for it. I'm getting one, but I'm not hyped because that leads to disappointment inevitably. The practical side of things is why I'm getting one.
a) I have more Wii games than ps3/360
b) The ps3 stays since its a bluray/iview player
c) the 360 goes because I cant justify keeping it compared to the other systems and I dont have room/time/space for yet another.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18181123
Facebooks is getting sued by shareholders for shennanigans.
Facebooks is getting sued by shareholders for shennanigans.
Langbroek is a cock. Ugh.
JACOB SAULWICK Car registration stickers are being abolished by the NSW government to save time
The initiative means that from January 1 car owners will no longer have to attach the sticky registration labels to their windscreens.
Instead, police will verify if cars are registered or not by checking number plates with computers.
But a recent survey by the car insurer, RAC, found the majority of Western Australians wanted the stickers reintroduced to remind them to renew their car registration.
uh, you get a letter? far out people are useless sometimes
One in five respondents to the RAC survey said they had forgotten to re-register their cars since stickers were scrapped.
ahahah internet comments
In South Australia you can pay for your registration through a phone app, which then allows you to set a reminder to pay the registration the following year. It at least adds another reminder, which is handy.
Commenterkeen Location Adelaide Date and time May 24, 2012, 01:46PM
I have an old phone that works well for me - calls and txt messages. No internet or anything else. So no phone app woill work for me.
Also even if you did have a phone app, if you are overseas trekking say Kokoda you will not have access
CommenterMoon Goddess Location Coffs Harbour Date and time May 24, 2012, 02:19PM
You wouldn't be able to see the sticker on your windscreen either....
CommenterHa Location Date and time May 24, 2012, 03:32PM
The initiative means that from January 1 car owners will no longer have to attach the sticky registration labels to their windscreens.
Instead, police will verify if cars are registered or not by checking number plates with computers.
But a recent survey by the car insurer, RAC, found the majority of Western Australians wanted the stickers reintroduced to remind them to renew their car registration.
uh, you get a letter? far out people are useless sometimes
One in five respondents to the RAC survey said they had forgotten to re-register their cars since stickers were scrapped.
ahahah internet comments
In South Australia you can pay for your registration through a phone app, which then allows you to set a reminder to pay the registration the following year. It at least adds another reminder, which is handy.
Commenterkeen Location Adelaide Date and time May 24, 2012, 01:46PM
I have an old phone that works well for me - calls and txt messages. No internet or anything else. So no phone app woill work for me.
Also even if you did have a phone app, if you are overseas trekking say Kokoda you will not have access
CommenterMoon Goddess Location Coffs Harbour Date and time May 24, 2012, 02:19PM
You wouldn't be able to see the sticker on your windscreen either....
CommenterHa Location Date and time May 24, 2012, 03:32PM
codswallop
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Good job! How about Android or iPad? Are the updates for all? I notice there was a Jetpack HD update recently for iPad.
Anything new in the pipeline? The world needs a new take on breakout, I think.
Aww, I'll be otherwise engaged.Sydney is on today down at Darling Harbour, while Melbourne is on Saturday May 26th, Federation Square 10am – 7pm. I'll be hanging down there and around the place that night, so if anyone's in the area come say hi
I 'forgot' to re-register the wife's car this year (actually, I thought I'd paid but must have forgotten to click the last confirm on the banking site). Been driving around unregistered for the last few weeks and didn't even realise it!
codswallop
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the coppers have systems in the car that allows them to check rego without even stopping now as you drive down the road
Ive still got my 2009 rego sticker on my car (WA) as a constant reminder of the month the renewal is due. Still get a letter in the mail, but its nice to know when to expect it.
I have to say one thing good about WA - changing details/updating etc via state govt website is organised really well. Light years ahead of victoria.
Only problem is interstate transfers. Some sandgropers think Tassie is another country altogether.
reptilescorpio
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Ha, sister in law is on the phone right now, got pulled over by a cop and realised she had been driving around with an out of date drivers licence for the past month!
They have lived in the same house for years too, no reminder!
They have lived in the same house for years too, no reminder!
Victorian? They are notorious for this. Worst organised state Ive lived in (which includes Tas, Vic, WA, NSW, NT).
reptilescorpio
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She even got a fine which is a bit shitty , should just make her pay and backdate it.
I drover around without remembering to put the new rego stick on the car since March, put it on today!
Strange timing Choc. Almost creepily...
I drover around without remembering to put the new rego stick on the car since March, put it on today!
Strange timing Choc. Almost creepily...
FallbackPants
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I'll dibs CoD I guess. I don't think I've played one since MW1. Unless someone else is desperate for it.
look what you voted in QLD
what a dickhead
Fuck my life. In our minor defence when JPL was in charge the LNP was a laughing stock. Yeah, that's not much is it?
Dibs accepted. What seems appropriate here?
bodyboarder
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So what exactly are the fare hikes covering?
Also I love how basically the whole network is stuffed.
Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Kevin Rudd did the bunny ears prank on a kid on Anzac day.... >_>
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201105/r759559_6370779.asx
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201105/r759559_6370779.asx
bodyboarder
Member
My two favorite words to hear over the speaker system on the train "police incident".
reptilescorpio
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Better than Keanu Reeves or Dennis Hopper
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=38154311&postcount=90
I'm proud of this post of mine. Its just a list, but it captures what I feel about gaming in general and why I do.
I'm proud of this post of mine. Its just a list, but it captures what I feel about gaming in general and why I do.
So Choc?
Max Payne 3
Diablo III
Rayman Origins 3DS
Grand Theft Auto 5
Ghost Recon Future Soldier
Borderlands 2
All at Dick Smith, all months away.
Excuse?
Max Payne 3
Diablo III
Rayman Origins 3DS
Grand Theft Auto 5
Ghost Recon Future Soldier
Borderlands 2
All at Dick Smith, all months away.
Excuse?
I doubt anything will come of this. Nothing shady was done, it's just how the ipo process works. Though it's clear there needs to be tighter regulations.
If this isn't shady, why is insider trading illegal?
telling institutional investors their Q2 is lower than expected and not telling retail investors?
um
thats as shady as it gets
edit: Vook they didn't order Starhawk or Resistance Vita
Free markets and deregulation yo!!
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