Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Hey, at least they listened, right? Kinda damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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Hey, at least they listened, right? Kinda damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Apparently my boss is making me a 'surprise' and it will show how 'crazy' he is. I think that he might be smearing my name in his own shit across the walls. At least, that was the first thing to come into my head.
I'm sure it probably has something to do with filing though, much less zany.
I'm sure it probably has something to do with filing though, much less zany.
NinjaBoiX
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I looked at gaming side yesterday, and there was about 6 threads rejoicing MS's decision.
Then there was one solitary thread along the lines of "wahwah, we can't share games with 10 people anymore, wahwah". Jesus, so entitled.
As you say, dammed if you do, dammed if you don't.
Edit: your boss bought you these Jed:
no it is pretty embarrassing all the arrogance MS had leading up and past E3 that they done nothing wrong and time spent defending decisions all just thrown away. They noticed pre order drops then quickly changed mind because MS love that money and having DRM only gave them more money from publishers which is nothing compared to customers.
They really had no reason to remove it the mainstream public would have bought it anyway but to me doesnt change fact we know MS what this DRM shit badly they 180'ed this time but who knows what happen down the line
I want an PS4, the missus wants an Xbone, everyone's a winner.
Single console owners (though not all of them) do my fucking head in. You can tell when someone has to defend or downplay aspects of a console simply because it is or isn't their console of choice. It's painful to read sometimes, reminds me of being 12 and refusing to admit that the SNES was awesome because I owned a Megadrive.
That said, I'm seriously thinking about selling my Wii-U. It's an inoffensive paperweight at the moment, but I can tell that its very existence under my TV is going to wind me up as the generation goes along. I have no idea why I buy Nintendo systems, my compulsive hardware purchasing needs to stop. I'd probably buy a fucking 3DO 2 if they made one
Single console owners (though not all of them) do my fucking head in. You can tell when someone has to defend or downplay aspects of a console simply because it is or isn't their console of choice. It's painful to read sometimes, reminds me of being 12 and refusing to admit that the SNES was awesome because I owned a Megadrive.
That said, I'm seriously thinking about selling my Wii-U. It's an inoffensive paperweight at the moment, but I can tell that its very existence under my TV is going to wind me up as the generation goes along. I have no idea why I buy Nintendo systems, my compulsive hardware purchasing needs to stop. I'd probably buy a fucking 3DO 2 if they made one
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
I want an PS4, the missus wants an Xbone, everyone's a winner.
Single console owners (though not all of them) do my fucking head in. You can tell when someone has to defend or downplay aspects of a console simply because it is or isn't their console of choice. It's painful to read sometimes, reminds me of being 12 and refusing to admit that the SNES was awesome because I owned a Megadrive.
That said, I'm seriously thinking about selling my Wii-U. It's an inoffensive paperweight at the moment, but I can tell that its very existence under my TV is going to wind me up as the generation goes along. I have no idea why I buy Nintendo systems, my compulsive hardware purchasing needs to stop. I'd probably buy a fucking 3DO 2 if they made one
The Megadrivel was shit tho
MikeJAMoran
Member
Their arrogance was astonishing. Echoes of Sony in E3 05/06 - but in some ways Mattrick's smug face was worse! That unconnected gamers should buy a 360 comment was ridiculous.
Yeah, I agree, at least they're listening.
I was going to get an XBONE anyway, just not at launch. The DRM thing wouldn't even really affect me, it was more making a stand.
DAMN. I'm skint. Would definitely buy a Wii U for that.
Consider me apoplectic with rage.
Looked great during the first 2 mins of the gameplay trailer with all the mech stuff. Reminded me of this PC game I used to play when I was a kid.
and then the trailer started showing COD/GEARS-esque FPS footage and I was all like zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
I owned one, but I always wanted a SNES (had a NES prior). SOR / SOR2 were next level godlike though.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Blame Future Publishing, TOTAL! magazine had a big impact on me as a kid. lol not enuff buttons or colours for SF2.
Mario >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> sonic
The only good thing the MD had was Flashback and we got a better looking port. Get outta here with your blast processing nonsense. We had MODE 7 mothafuckas!!
Dat hardware design.
Why would I. I was going to get a Mega Drive before I played Super Mario World and a Link to a Past at a friends house and decided to get a SNES instead for Christmas.
Despite that I could still borrow and play on another friend's Mega Drive whenever I wished so I did play quite a few games back then.
Then everyone (bar me) got N64 so game evenings became GoldenEye nights.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
And the Amiga shits on your console peasant versions of Flashback.
hahahaha Amiga. How did you enjoy your Zool?
And the Amiga shits on your console peasant versions of Flashback.
But to be fair...TO BE FAIR! PC was shitting all over SNES and Mega Drive back in the day.
YOSHI'S ISLAND!! best game ever.
I'm not sure I can hear you over the theme song of Monkey Island 2 (and the disc gnawing sounds of disc swapping between 12 damn floppies)
My dad broke a joystick over the C64 version of Space Harrier. I'm not entirely sure what happened, but it was "bullshit".
NinjaBoiX
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Don't get me wrong, I love SoR as a kid, but it's aged badly IMO.
"Right, I'll kick this dude in first. Wait, no, I'm not connecting. I better shuffle down a few more pixels. There you go, now my repetitive three frame punch animation is now making the dude die and flicker out of existence. Yay."
I dunno, it just feels incredibly lame and archaic to try and play it now.
I shit you not, I used to listen to the sound test while I cleaned the flat. The whole soundtrack is a fucking masterpiece.
I still have a copy and play it at least two or three times a year. Problem is that although I have a legit English SoR2*, my Megadrive is a Hong Kong model with hard-wired Scart cable so the game comes up as 'Bare Knuckle 2' instead. Clever shit, but I miss the proper title screen.
*(my original '93 copy no less, in box with manual!)
I can't comment objectively because I never stopped playing it. I think it plays perfectly and has never been surpassed by any other side-scroller, but I can imagine how it might seem ancient and janky to some.
I used to play the soundtest when I was 12 over and over while wistfully staring out over Stockport imagining cleaning up the streets in my wife beater and Converse high tops.
Finished the XBLA version twice, still love the game in multiplayer.
First one still has a soft spot in my heart too for the fucking BAZOOKA POLICEMAN. Yeah, they just drive up and go FUCK IT and napalm the entire fucking existence of enemies. Bar bosses, which shrug it off.
And EVERY TIME forgetting what button does what after boot up and firing that bazooka on the first screen before any enemies even show up. Also, the throw noise. "huuURRRR"
Side-scrollin' beat 'em ups never get old. Fuckin' Golden Axe, TMNT, SoR, Final Fight. Repetitive? yeah, I guess. Fun and addictive? Ridiculously
SoR gives you cancer.
MikeJAMoran
Member
Did anyone play the Mega Drive ultimate collection on 360 or PS3? It was awesome as the trophies/achievements drove you to play every game, but not get really far or anything (except for Mean Bean Machine!). I got 1000 points AND a platinum trophy.
Anyway, love the MegaDrive. Thinking about it, I got a new one in like... 1997? 98? Weird.
Anyway, love the MegaDrive. Thinking about it, I got a new one in like... 1997? 98? Weird.
NinjaBoiX
Member
I'm sorry guys, I used to clock SoR 1 with my brother every night after tea for months. I was the biggest fan. I'm not saying it doesn't still have its charm, it's incredibly endearing. I just tried to play it again the other month, all excited, and I just couldn't get into it.
Sorry SoR, it's not you, it's me.
In other news, Corinne Bailey Rae is back. As a big fan of artists like Lianne la Havas and Martina Topley-Bird, this is excellent news for me, love this girl's voice, so sweet, but surprisingly powerful:
I'd Do It All Again (live)
I just saw a full live set on Mtv last night, wow! She'd start a note as this tiny little sound, then build it to a full on croon, before swagging it out with some funky little licks and vocal noodling, so good. She always looks like she having so much fun with it too, awesome girl.
Sorry SoR, it's not you, it's me.
In other news, Corinne Bailey Rae is back. As a big fan of artists like Lianne la Havas and Martina Topley-Bird, this is excellent news for me, love this girl's voice, so sweet, but surprisingly powerful:
I'd Do It All Again (live)
I just saw a full live set on Mtv last night, wow! She'd start a note as this tiny little sound, then build it to a full on croon, before swagging it out with some funky little licks and vocal noodling, so good. She always looks like she having so much fun with it too, awesome girl.
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NinjaFridge
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I don't know if i'll be buying any of the consoles at launch, I need to see a confirmed launch line up. That being said, I paid £425 for a PS3 at launch and have no intentions of spending that kind of money on just the console again. PS4 is looking more likely at the minute.
And Dave should totally give away his WiiU to somebody in this thread, preferably me. Definitely me.
And Dave should totally give away his WiiU to somebody in this thread, preferably me. Definitely me.
Bargin bin material this early in its cycle lol
NinjaBoiX
Member
I'm waiting till next year for my PS4, mainly to avoid potential teething problems, but also to let the library fill itself out a bit.
And to finally get through my back catalogue.
MikeJAMoran
Member
Always seen a lot of AC in Watch_Dogs, but I don't think that's a bad thing. It's different in many ways too. I personally can't wait for it.
Why would it be "good to see"?
Why would it be "good to see"?
Dave should sell it and use the money to buy some sexy wheels for his mountain bike. Of course, if you've got a pair of black Hope disc brake hubs laced to some decent rims lying around, I'd happily swap.
That's where it belongs. The hardware felt like a step backwards after owning a PS3, never mind comparing it to the next gen machines.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
The surprise my boss was talking about this morning was a vintage Mechano set from the 1920s that he's been collecting. Actually very cool, we just made a truck that's now sitting on my desk.
Sometimes working at a private school is AWESOME.
Sometimes working at a private school is AWESOME.
NinjaBoiX
Member
MikeJAMoran
Member
Least productive day yesterday to one of my busiest today. Stressed the hell out. Need to leave the office for 5 minutes.
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NinjaFridge
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If I had them I'd give them to you in an instant. Isn't that enough for you dave?
Little Old Man
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Hopefully yesterday's MS shenanigans leads to Sony showing off a couple more first party titles soon. Last Guardian, HINT HINT!
Big let down.
Big let down.
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