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AusGAF IV - A No Hope, Government - Double the price, region locked and now adults
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Ruthless_Barbarian
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HolyCheck said:How'd you get it for $40? I'm very keen but moneys tight atm
Didn't you know about the infamous 2 / jb hifi trade in exploit? I'm sure I saw it posted here..
reptilescorpio
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IGN gave a high profile release a 10? brb pre-ordering!
JB pulled the deal at about midday after everyone and their mum came in with Infamous 2. I'm sure they also had a few people flaunt it in their face at the register.DeathJr said:
Ruthless_Barbarian
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reptilescorpio said:
Well, it was a stupid thing to get banned over. I image I posted had a broken link (copy paste error). So it looked like an empty post. I was fixing it and within seconds I was banned...like a mod was stalking my every move. Was it you EATCHILDREN?
In any case, it was good because in those 2 weeks I finished BF3, Resistance 3, Uncharted 3 and almost done with MW3.
DeathJr said:Well, it was a stupid thing to get banned over. I image I posted had a broken link (copy paste error). So it looked like an empty post. I was fixing it and within seconds I was banned...like a mod was stalking my every move. Was it you EATCHILDREN?
Didn't you say you got banned for a necro bump? Why are you lying?
reptilescorpio
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Death get yourself the imgur extension for Chrome/Firefox so you can rehost all your images that you will be linking.
Also High School Of The Dead is a terrible localisation. In an awesome way.
Watch a bunch of people get eaten, run to tell the class, say in a flat emotionless voice; "I am not making this shit up."
Also High School Of The Dead is a terrible localisation. In an awesome way.
Watch a bunch of people get eaten, run to tell the class, say in a flat emotionless voice; "I am not making this shit up."
Ruthless_Barbarian
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reptilescorpio said:
They did it the next day (i'm sure because I went again to get another copy for my friend). It was hilarious. Went into JB, picked up infa2 and price matched it with HN for $45. Tore off the plastic, traded it in for MW3 and walked out like a boss laughing at others paying full price.
HolyCheck said:
Thanks. If you've got a PS3 I can lend you MW3. I now work in Fitzroy too you know.
Kerrby said:
It looked like a necro bump cause that SSF4 thread got bumped to the top, and I never noticed that the previous post was a few months old. Partly my fault I guess....but banned in a matter of seconds? Jeez...
reptilescorpio said:
Already have that, the pic I was posting was from picasa and I didn't copy the link properly.
HolyCheck said:
Russian keys? Don't use Steam. Anyhow, what's the issue with russian keys?
You'd think that Bethesda, a company fucking ROOTED in PC history, would know better. I'm not at all getting Skyrim, but shit like that makes my fucking blood boil. Know your roots, cunts.EatChildren said:
PS. Looks like I'll be buying my first Hyper for at least (I think) a decade. Does the cover disc come with all or is it limited?
PPS. Your little man looks like a jolly fellow, reptile. If my sister and BIL ever trust me with my nephews, we should definitely let them hang out.
reptilescorpio
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Double ep of The League! Woo!
And History Channel South Park? What did I do to deserve this holy batman?!?
And History Channel South Park? What did I do to deserve this holy batman?!?
Read the sticky thread in Gaming. Just a no-no on GAF now. Some keys might be stolen and in any case your Steam account might get banned or the game banned. Best not to talk people into buying something that may backfire.DeathJr said:
Ruthless_Barbarian
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reptilescorpio said:
I love you.
I was just about to go to Harvey Norman and pick it up for $75.
Salazar said:
Apparently you're not dragonborn.
reptilescorpio
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The most irritating thing about Japanese developers this generation has been the lack of post-release support for games compared to European or Western developers. Capcom have been great at nickel & diming us as much as they can (along with the repackagings) but even one of my favourite developers Suda51 has missed a lot of opportunities to add value to his games and reputation. SotD was screaming out for a New Game+ mode, or at least a chapter select. If I want to get all the red gems I shouldn't have to restart the whole game if I miss one, that kind of gameplay mechanic should not exist in the current climate of games. Imagine if Skyward Sword had an extra dungeon released 3 months after it comes out for $10. Rather than waiting another 4 years for a Zelda title you can have another taste of the series.
Also War in the North on PC and AC Revelations on 360 have both leaked to pirates ffs. Irritating that people who do the wrong thing and don't give any money to the industry can play them but I still can't. Hopefully it is a sign of how popular the LOTR game is and it sells pretty good on PC (IF it is a decent port, I like Snowblind so I hope they didn't drop the ball with this one).
lol I would expect them to still sell them at $60 like EB do. Picked up a copy of Rock Band Beatles today for $10 from KMart, got offered $6 at EB. Saw a copy on the pre-owned shelf for $50...Fogz said:So does that mean I can now buy one of their many copies of Infamous 2 for like 10 bucks?
Also someone make JB Hi Fi open out this way....
Also War in the North on PC and AC Revelations on 360 have both leaked to pirates ffs. Irritating that people who do the wrong thing and don't give any money to the industry can play them but I still can't. Hopefully it is a sign of how popular the LOTR game is and it sells pretty good on PC (IF it is a decent port, I like Snowblind so I hope they didn't drop the ball with this one).
OK, up to ch20 in UC3 now. Seems to have gotten better combat wise but all my complaints still stand. Bad platforming. There's only so many times a ladder/piece of iron/wall can crumble and fall but DRAKE STILL CLINGS ON - JUST! PHEW THAT WAS A CLOSE CALL! - before the spectacle wears off. In fact, I recall strongly disliking Enslaved because it pulled the same bullshit all the fucking time.
UC3 has a lot of Halo 3 about it. A weak entry to the series.
Although I dont hate it, it's just not up to par with the high expectations UC2 created.
I dont get this?
edit: a 10 for Zelda in ign means nothing. Edge already gave it 10, and at least they mark consistently. IGN devalued their review score system back in 1998 by being fuckwits.
UC3 has a lot of Halo 3 about it. A weak entry to the series.
Although I dont hate it, it's just not up to par with the high expectations UC2 created.
Salazar said:
I dont get this?
edit: a 10 for Zelda in ign means nothing. Edge already gave it 10, and at least they mark consistently. IGN devalued their review score system back in 1998 by being fuckwits.
I completely agree. Unfortunately, this seems like a trend. More money is to be made by making games on consoles too, so they switch and prioritise their efforts there, leaving the people who helped make them who they are, high and dry.Shaneus said:
PC, especially now, is extremely welcoming to newer, smaller companies with something to offer. It seems that it is being turned into a springboard for them to jump platforms with a higher barrier of entry. Not many companies that began on PC are left that remember their roots and that is sad.
reptilescorpio
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PC gaming.RandomVince said:
Also Bethesda gaming.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Zelda meltdowns were weak and should have been better/worse. Meh. At least Unfarted delivered.
reptilescorpio
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We still have the street date break to look forward toEatChildren said:
Cave Story 3D review is up at Eurogamer
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-11-cave-story-3d-review
Make sure you remember to pick it up with Skyward Sword and Mario 3D Land, peoples. <3
I have a theory as to why: Ocarina of Time exists. It came out when review aggregators were new or nonexistent. It since managed to claim the #1 ranking and regularly becomes something of a legend in gaming history.
Edge issue 200 had a list of the best games to play today. It came in at #1. In issue 150 they did a special top 100 games magazine. It came in at #1. The game is basically review proof these days, and thus serves as a target for all other big budget, huge hype megablockbuster games. After all, who doesnt want to beat the #1 team, or the team that appears to be #1.
(This is all notwithstanding the point that there are probably a dozen or so games that would have an equal claim to being just as good or even better than OOT).
So gaf/internet meltdowns are always going to happen when highly anticipated games get the odd 9/10 or 8.5/10 review score. No game is ever going to hit that #1 ranking, in all likelihood. It's just unattainable in the current climate.
So the lack of Zelda meltdowns probably just comes down to the fact that the staunchest fans already have a claim to holding the top mantle. The "second best" Zelda game is still going to be worthwhile anyway.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-11-cave-story-3d-review
Make sure you remember to pick it up with Skyward Sword and Mario 3D Land, peoples. <3
EatChildren said:
I have a theory as to why: Ocarina of Time exists. It came out when review aggregators were new or nonexistent. It since managed to claim the #1 ranking and regularly becomes something of a legend in gaming history.
Edge issue 200 had a list of the best games to play today. It came in at #1. In issue 150 they did a special top 100 games magazine. It came in at #1. The game is basically review proof these days, and thus serves as a target for all other big budget, huge hype megablockbuster games. After all, who doesnt want to beat the #1 team, or the team that appears to be #1.
(This is all notwithstanding the point that there are probably a dozen or so games that would have an equal claim to being just as good or even better than OOT).
So gaf/internet meltdowns are always going to happen when highly anticipated games get the odd 9/10 or 8.5/10 review score. No game is ever going to hit that #1 ranking, in all likelihood. It's just unattainable in the current climate.
So the lack of Zelda meltdowns probably just comes down to the fact that the staunchest fans already have a claim to holding the top mantle. The "second best" Zelda game is still going to be worthwhile anyway.
reptilescorpio
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LttP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>OoT
Alternative theory:
It's been less than two hours so meltdowns are only brewing now
Alternative theory 2:
Zelda fans saw the Uncharted 3 meltdowns and thought better of it
Alternative theory 3 (conspiracy style):
They are used to Wii games getting low reviews even despite obvious merit
It's been less than two hours so meltdowns are only brewing now
Alternative theory 2:
Zelda fans saw the Uncharted 3 meltdowns and thought better of it
Alternative theory 3 (conspiracy style):
They are used to Wii games getting low reviews even despite obvious merit
Ruthless_Barbarian
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RandomVince said:
Actual FACT:
EVERYONE IS PLAYING SKYRIM!
reptilescorpio
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Theory 4RandomVince said:
Zelda fans were disappointed by Twilight Princess and eventually took the 8.8 onboard. They are now not expecting Skyward Sword to be the 2nd coming of Jesus (after LttP of course) and will accept a score less than perfect because it still seems like Skyward Sword will be one of the best games of the generation. Plus it has been a tough generation for Nintendo fans.
RandomVince said:
$63 for Skyrim, $71 for Uncharted 3. If game prices were normally like this on release locally, I would probably buy more of my day one games from local stores.
That said I will be buying neither, as I am swamped under already. I still haven't finished Deus Ex due to being completely entrenched in Gears 3 multiplayer (to the point that I have barely touched the campaign). Battlefield 3 is also on it's way from Ozgameshop.
Skyrim and Uncharted 3 are definitely going to wait until I finish with this lot and by that point they'll probably becheaper functional as well.
That said I will be buying neither, as I am swamped under already. I still haven't finished Deus Ex due to being completely entrenched in Gears 3 multiplayer (to the point that I have barely touched the campaign). Battlefield 3 is also on it's way from Ozgameshop.
Skyrim and Uncharted 3 are definitely going to wait until I finish with this lot and by that point they'll probably be
First ep of The League = awesome. Yobogoya!
You know, I just find it incredibly bizarre that it's Volition who are the only ones that learned their "crappy PC port" lesson. RFG was great but had it's random issues, SR2 was woeful and then they up and decided to do the port themselves (or something). Why the fuck aren't the bigger places doing that?!? Shit, even IW and DICE look like they're recycling assets from previous games.Danoss said:
reptilescorpio
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RandomVince said:
You have grenades don't forget dude. Throw 2 under and boom. Or the Grenade launcher on the left just after the RPG. Also I thought there was another RPG on the right hand side?
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