ClivePwned
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http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/08/now-this-is-how-to-get-people-to-work-for-your-video-game-company/
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seriously funny use of 3 mins of your day
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seriously funny use of 3 mins of your day
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There's no advice being given here, it's all just discussion and multiple interpretations on the issue. Legally speaking it ends with the SCOTUS, which is interesting because I don't think the decision made was actually about restricting the ability of consumers to launch class action lawsuits insofar as it was about Federal legislation clearly overruling state legislation. Nonetheless on the ramnifications it seems a dumb decision. Maybe I'll read more into it.
I've used GameCard.com.au in the past
Wasn't someone posting in here a few days ago about cheap Xbox Live stuff?
EDIT: Looks like it was just subscription related deals
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/76221
EDIT 2: What the fuck?! I just went to xbox.com to compare how much points cost. When I clicked add points it asked for me to verify my password. Then it asked me to enter a code it had sent to my mobile. I haven't used that number in years so I go in to change the number, but the changes won't go in to effect until the 30th of August, so I can't look at or add points to my account on this PC =\
reptilescorpio
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MS Points are almost always cheapest through your Xbox. Every now and then Harvey Norman or DSE will have them on special but it hasn't happened for about 6 months now. Best to stock up big next time!
Ye Olde Choc'de
Ye Olde Choc'de
How is it Choc'd if I said that someone else in this thread posted it? =P
wait..... your eyes stay open under anasthesia? :O
(dentist took a funny picture while a redditor was under...)
http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/xhat1/my_coworker_got_his_wisdom_teeth_removed_the/
(dentist took a funny picture while a redditor was under...)
http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/xhat1/my_coworker_got_his_wisdom_teeth_removed_the/
Thanks but i was hoping for something under $50 for 3000 points or under $25 per 1500 points as thats what JB/Dick Smith have, Gamecard is more expensive.
edit: Mightape has 4000 points for 57bucks!
http://www.mightyape.com.au/product/Xbox-360/Xbox-360-4000-Live-points-Call-of-Duty-Elite/19700800/
Are they free delivery?
Planet_JASE
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What a blasphemous name for a milkshake.
Indeed. Chocolate is far better than him.
FormallyMegadrive
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Kritz co-oped with me for the final few missions of Saints Row The Third. The ending was a resounding "eh, what?" from me. Carry on.
Planet_JASE
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Microsoft's fucking account procedure is the most asinine bullshit crap ever. I have a huge goddamn horror story about it that I can't be bothered to type up. Suffice to say that I'm probably never playing Arkham City again because the save files are locked to an account I won't have access to in a bit if I want to keep using my Xbox Live account.
How much they directly through Microsoft? I'm bit cautious giving my CC info to Microsoft.
found it. Mightyape seems to be the better deal even with the postage costs.
It was amazing. Praise be to chocolate.
shanshan310
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I'm calling shenanigans. The smile + the garden pliers + the dentist looking like a mechanic.
I would drink a Sweet Jesus.
reptilescorpio
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That's Fishpond where the points never arrive. But I dunno it could be Mighty Ape too
I went and it was brilliant, definitely worth $22!
I've bought stuff from them before. No problems here.
reptilescorpio
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My total of three orders never arrived and led to refunds 2 months down the track.That's Fishpond where the points never arrive. But I dunno it could be Mighty Ape too
:/
Heard worse stories about Fishpond though.
Thanks now i'm going to wait for a deal locally haha. All i want is Hybrid for now anyway and i got 1710 points, so i'm in no real 'rush' for extras but would of loved to have some more stocked up.
Good to know
Same, never had a problem with Mighty Ape. Haven't braved Fishpond.
Planet_JASE
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I braved Fishpond because they had a hard-to-find DS game. Having heard the horror stories I expected nothing to come of the order or possibly the wrong item; worse come to worse I thought I'd have to brave months worth of "we're trying to source from the distributer" emails until either I or they cancelled the order.
1 week later the game appeared on my doorstep.
I say this not because I wish to prove anyone's opinion incorrect but only to provide a counter-point.
1 week later the game appeared on my doorstep.
I say this not because I wish to prove anyone's opinion incorrect but only to provide a counter-point.
reptilescorpio
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Drove all the way out to uni after work to grab a copy of my textbook from the library after work only to arrive home and see it is a 1 Day Loan copy
:/
Indeed, all stories are based on one purchase in probably tens of thousands. I still buy from Zavvi despite a lot of people decrying them since they have treated me kindly. Until you make that first purchase with a company it is hard to tell how things will go with them if all you have to go by are stories from people on the internet.
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Indeed, all stories are based on one purchase in probably tens of thousands. I still buy from Zavvi despite a lot of people decrying them since they have treated me kindly. Until you make that first purchase with a company it is hard to tell how things will go with them if all you have to go by are stories from people on the internet.
shanshan310
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At least you noticed. I hired out a book for one night only to return it and find it was a one hour loan. Wtf is even the point of that?
I didn't realise you were back to uni rep, whatcha doing?
reptilescorpio
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Just bought myself a Thomas The Tankengine Bike on eBay, nearly got sniped but hit back with 40 seconds to spare. Feels good man. Also my son will lose his shit when he opens it up on Christmas.
Shockingly I only have 3 more units of Management left to gain my Commerce degree, double major in Marketing (which was finished back in 2008 :/) and Management (basically to round it out and make it worthwhile in my current employment). Thankfully dropped Accounting fairly early when it became apparent that the line of work would lead to me expiring in a room with a bottle of scotch and an unloaded gun.
Just doing them off campus one at a time now that the wedding is over and done with, along with coping fairly well with being a parent.
Shockingly I only have 3 more units of Management left to gain my Commerce degree, double major in Marketing (which was finished back in 2008 :/) and Management (basically to round it out and make it worthwhile in my current employment). Thankfully dropped Accounting fairly early when it became apparent that the line of work would lead to me expiring in a room with a bottle of scotch and an unloaded gun.
Just doing them off campus one at a time now that the wedding is over and done with, along with coping fairly well with being a parent.
I finally got around to reading Nineteen Eightyfour recently. Man, good book. It, above all other books I've read recently (all like, three of them), reminded me of how much I regret not picking up reading.
So, I might as well ask for recommendations for what my next book should be. Assume that I have read no books in my life. Keep in mind I have zero attention span.
Also include a few sentences that sell your book to me, keeping in mind that I am a child and won't know what I want until I get it.
So, I might as well ask for recommendations for what my next book should be. Assume that I have read no books in my life. Keep in mind I have zero attention span.
Also include a few sentences that sell your book to me, keeping in mind that I am a child and won't know what I want until I get it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1590173465/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Fascinatingly violent. Hilarious. Best adventure novel I've read.
Have you read Hitchhikers Guide? The absurdist humour would be right up your alley. If you've seen the movie(s) you and think that spoiled you on it, you could try Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (and the sequel The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul) by the same author.
If you feel like you want something serious like 1984 was, how about some Aldus Huxley?
If you feel like you want something serious like 1984 was, how about some Aldus Huxley?
Doncamatic
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Yes. So good. I'm really glad that I picked it up on GAF's recommendation. A really fun, easy read. Not too long either. It's vikings going a-viking. Would recommend.
Stephen Fry also reads the audio book, which brings the story to life even more. Even if you're read the book, it's worth a listen.
Planet_JASE
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Huxley (Brave New World, specifically) would make a lovely contrast to Orwell. I read both of those close together and appreciated the different approaches to the same message very much.
Excellent suggestion. Listen to the man, Kritz.
This is not the radio series, but the audio book. This is the book read line by line by Stephen Fry. He is a funny man and was good friends with the author, I am not. He made me laugh even more that my mind caused me to when reading it. I would often have to pause it because I was laughing so hard, for a very long time.
codswallop
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Thirded on Brave New World being a good companion to 1984.
FormallyMegadrive
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For anyone who gave Far Cry 2 a go when it first came out, have you given it a go recently (within the last year or so) and does it hold up?
reptilescorpio
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Far Cry 2 has indeed aged but still handles well. Controls are still fine and visuals aren't too bad. Dynamic gameplay is still fantastic when you hit your marks. Highly recommend. 5/5 and the Complete Edition is on GOG for $10!
Well I will just give you some Discworld recommendations to keep it hilarious and fun.
Reaper Man
Thief of Time
The Last Continent
The Truth
The invention of investigative journalism and the societal change that ensues! With sexy results
Going Postal
Well I will just give you some Discworld recommendations to keep it hilarious and fun.
Reaper Man
What does Death do when he gets fired? Hilarity ensues! With sexy results
Thief of Time
What is time! No matter. Aside from the end of existence.It is up to Persia of Prince to save the day! With sexy results
The Last Continent
Rincewind goes Aussie! Hilarity again ensues! With sexy results
The Truth
The invention of investigative journalism and the societal change that ensues! With sexy results
Going Postal
The epic tale of mail! And redemption! With sexy results
If you want something dystopian but a bit less grim, try Fahrenheit 451. Bradbury at the peak of his writing, a brilliant story.
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Reaper Man is the second best DW novel after Small Gods. You have good taste.
Double post. Shit.
reptilescorpio
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Hey yeah I forgot about Small Gods! Certainly a highly recommended piece of satire on religion. Found some of it seeping into the Discworld Noir game too.
The things I would do for a Discworld Noir 2
Boardgame: Jaipur
Players: 2
Game time: ~60 mins (3 rounds, incl learning time)
Was pretty fun, super easy to learn, quick to play. Only had the one game but I can easily see my wife and I playing regular games of this switching between this and our other favourite at the moment, Lost Cities.
Need to search out more of these specifically designed 2 player games.
Players: 2
Game time: ~60 mins (3 rounds, incl learning time)
Was pretty fun, super easy to learn, quick to play. Only had the one game but I can easily see my wife and I playing regular games of this switching between this and our other favourite at the moment, Lost Cities.
Need to search out more of these specifically designed 2 player games.
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