Nintendo orchestrated, apparently. Still, it's nice to see people jumping on the deal.
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Nintendo orchestrated, apparently. Still, it's nice to see people jumping on the deal.
fizzelopeguss
Banned
we've got about 6 inches of it here. fucking sucks, not deep enough to be interesting, and just makes everything cold.
You goddamn traitor!
tell me about it. might as well put that money to a new iphone smokey at least you'll get use out of it
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
Deaf Spacker
Memb
Does anybody know where I can download TV series's legally? HMV were doing films online I think but I'm after a TV series, I don't want to stream. iTunes hasn't got the series that I'm after.
I just needed a hit of that 'new console' feeling. It's been sooooooo long!
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
Deaf Spacker
Memb
Can I download from Netflix and Lovefilm?
I don't think you've got many options, although I think iPlayer allows some downloads. What about blinkbox?
donkey show
Member
No, those are all streaming.
And people say I'm the crazy Nintendo fan. HA HA. Only teasing. Enjoy it.
Build a HTPC already, you fucking junkie.
Oooh right I was meant to download that. *hits download*
Also, Retro City Rampage is a daily deal on Steam.
Deaf Spacker
Memb
I'm looking at getting Archer but I'd rather download it (legally) if I can. I've been meaning to get it for ages.
Selfish Pizza
Neo Member
I need to go down to London tonight for a gig. If it's cancelled when I get there, I may explode.
Why must you taunt me?
Rule #1 of online co-op gaming: only play with friends.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
does anyone have L4D 1 on Xbox and fancy playing maybe? That's all I have 
Hot Coldman
Banned
I reaaaaaally want to jump on that Wii U deal too but it'd leave me with barely any cash
woe is life
woe is life
Dude. Seriously. Not worth it. Don't buy a console for potential, buy for what you'd use it for. Right now there's two minigames on NintendoLand, Lego City, and maybe NSMBU if you're bored. None of those are killer apps. Wait for Bayo 2 at the very least.I reaaaaaally want to jump on that Wii U deal too but it'd leave me with barely any cash
woe is life
Get a PC.does anyone have L4D 1 on Xbox and fancy playing maybe? That's all I have
bobs...onGaf
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The London Underground is amazing, yesterday there was a dude who started singing to himself on the Central Line, someone shouted out "Do Jay-Z" and the dude went insane and started singing full blast. I dont know what he was singing, and he was a terrible singer, but props to the guy - he made the journey entertaining.
PrematureQuiche
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That was fun Tash and Iam! We should all play L4D at one point too!
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
ha! I'm actually installing steam right now for the lulz. I want to see what this ancient beast can do
Little Old Man
Member
I reaaaaaally want to jump on that Wii U deal too but it'd leave me with barely any cash
woe is life
But there is virtually nothing worth buying it for?
Hot Coldman
Banned
I'm more interested in ZombiU, the way you ignore that game after the praise that's been lavished upon it doesn't exactly inspire faith in your opinion.
But, no, I'm not going to get one. Fuck, they haven't even announced release dates for Pikmin 3 or The Wonderful 101.
How ancient?
Right click My Computer > Properties
Make a note of the processor and ram
Then click Device Manager > Display Adapter
Tell us what your graphics card is
Boom
But most likely, you can play L4D easily. Source games are very scaleable.
Launch titles always have praise lavished upon them. Fucking Resistance on the PS3 was the "Halo killer" for ages. Anyone without "oh god new console launch" clouding their vision could see that game for what it was: average at best.I'm more interested in ZombiU, the way you ignore that game after the praise that's been lavished upon it doesn't exactly inspire faith in your opinion.
Having played ZombieU (have you? you don't exactly inspire faith in your opinion
) it is just that: average. Derivative.Don't fall for launch hype.
There's not even that much WiiU launch hype anyway so you'd have to be really bad to fall for it!
And even if it was a fantastic game (it isn't), there still wouldn't be enough fantastic games to make the purchase worth it at £199
Derivative of what? That's not something I've heard
That Nintendo Direct is looking like a 2 year plan or something now given the lack of dates
That Nintendo Direct is looking like a 2 year plan or something now given the lack of dates
Hot Coldman
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Launch titles always have praise lavished upon them. Fucking Resistance on the PS3 was the "Halo killer" for ages. Anyone without "oh god new console launch" clouding their vision could see that game for what it was: average at best.
Having played ZombieU (have you? you don't exactly inspire faith in your opinion
Don't fall for launch hype.
There's not even that much WiiU launch hype anyway so you'd have to be really bad to fall for it!
And even if it was a fantastic game (it isn't), there still wouldn't be enough fantastic games to make the purchase worth it at £199
Well, you're not wrong on the last point at least. I'm not convinced about the rest- I've heard enough people who are fucking bummed to all hell about the Wii U as a concept and a reality that quite enjoyed that game. I never in a million years believed it was a console seller, no way. But it seems more appealing than more Mario's Adventures in Clinical Blandworld.
Also, I've been to the console launch rodeo before, and I know what to look out for; what not to get suckered by, who to listen to, who to avoid like the plague. If I was going to get suckered in, I'd be suckered in already.You don't need to walk me through this. I'm not a fool.
JonathanEx
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Although the £199 is obviously temporary, I am looking forward to seeing the price continue to move in that direction to a point when I can afford it. Some interesting games but not nearly enough to make that purchase happen yet.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Super ancient - 2.4gig cpu, 1gb ram, GeForce 5900XT graphics (!!!).
It's a piece of shit.
edit: I actually didn't realise it had so little ram, I wonder if I could cannibalise my other machine for the extra ram... hmmm
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
who fancies some video games
L4d2 terraria or far cry me thinks
oh or any source gamz
L4d2 terraria or far cry me thinks
oh or any source gamz
Rubbish King
The gift that keeps on giving
Fuck yeah
Btw guise, im liking that more people are starting to game
WE NEED MORE GAMES IN THIS COMMUNITY
Suairyu's list of launch games that actually live up to the hype: (ignores downloadable titles)
NES
Super Mario Bros.
Master System
Fantasy Zone
Mega Drive
Golden Axe
SNES
Super Mario World
F-Zero
Sega Saturn
Panzer Dragoon
Daytona USA
Playstation
Wipeout
Nintendo 64
Super Mario 64
Dreamcast
Hydro Thunder
Soul Calibur
Power Stone
The House of the Dead 2
PS2
SSX
Gamecube
Super Monkey Ball
Luigi's Mansion
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II
XBOX
Halo: Combat Evolved
Jet Set Radio Future
Project Gotham Racing
XBOX 360
Condemned
Project Gotham Racing 3
Call of Duty 2
PS3
...
Wii
Excite Truck
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Conclusion:
Consoles at launch windows suck.
Most games that get hyped up at launch are average at best.
Dreamcast is the only one that had more than three titles truly worth buying, rather than "fun to buy if you already have the console".
If I had included downloadable titles, 360 would have had Geometry Wars listed as well, but that was included in PGR3 so it's a moot point.
Soul Calibur, SSX, Halo, and Super Mario 64 = the only "buy this console for just this one game and it'd still be worth it" titles, except Halo then came out on PC so probably not.
NES
Super Mario Bros.
Master System
Fantasy Zone
Mega Drive
Golden Axe
SNES
Super Mario World
F-Zero
Sega Saturn
Panzer Dragoon
Daytona USA
Playstation
Wipeout
Nintendo 64
Super Mario 64
Dreamcast
Hydro Thunder
Soul Calibur
Power Stone
The House of the Dead 2
PS2
SSX
Gamecube
Super Monkey Ball
Luigi's Mansion
Star Wars Rogue Squadron II
XBOX
Halo: Combat Evolved
Jet Set Radio Future
Project Gotham Racing
XBOX 360
Condemned
Project Gotham Racing 3
Call of Duty 2
PS3
...
Wii
Excite Truck
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Conclusion:
Consoles at launch windows suck.
Most games that get hyped up at launch are average at best.
Dreamcast is the only one that had more than three titles truly worth buying, rather than "fun to buy if you already have the console".
If I had included downloadable titles, 360 would have had Geometry Wars listed as well, but that was included in PGR3 so it's a moot point.
Soul Calibur, SSX, Halo, and Super Mario 64 = the only "buy this console for just this one game and it'd still be worth it" titles, except Halo then came out on PC so probably not.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Having played ZombieU (have you? you don't exactly inspire faith in your opinion
Don't fall for launch hype.
There's not even that much WiiU launch hype anyway so you'd have to be really bad to fall for it!
And even if it was a fantastic game (it isn't), there still wouldn't be enough fantastic games to make the purchase worth it at £199
I really wouldn't describe ZombiU as derivative. I'd say it is surprisingly ambitious and different. Not a great game, but a great concept.
Nintendo Land now there's a great launch game. I do agree that launches almost always suck. The 3DS may have had the very worst of them all. It was dire until OoT, 3D Land and MK7 came out. So, so bad. Now it is great though!
It's only taking survival horror tropes thoroughly explored (better) elsewhere into one concept. Sure, on paper it's really creative, I guess. But in playing it just feels stale and done already.
But man handheld launches are a complete other kettle of fish. I still feel sorry for people who bought the DS and PSP day one. Especially if they were stuck with that ugly phat DS... the launch of the DS lite was both when the hardware became acceptable and also roughly when the software library was finally strong enough. Judging from the launch, you'd have no idea it would go on to be one of the best gaming platforms in history.
Suairyu's list of launch games that actually live up to the hype:
Gameboy
Tetris (aka The Daddy of all games Your Dad plays more than you)
Game Gear
lol
Gameboy Color
...
Gameboy Advance
Warioland 4
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Super Dodge Ball Advance
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
DS
...
PSP
Wipeout Pure
Conclusion:
I'd forgotten how amazing the GBA launch was. Almost Dreamcast beater right there, though lacking a "buy console for just this game alone" title.
Also, handheld launches suck even more than console launches!
But Tetris is the best game ever. One of my fondest memories is catching my dad up late playing Tetris on my Gameboy at 2am.
Monster hunter.
Ports of games from last gen don't really sound like system sellers to me.
You've clearly never been into monster hunter. I bought a psp for mh alone.
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