The House of the Dead: Overkill is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Although maybe some of you aren't old enough for it yet.
I agree. I love the B-Movie style. Bit of a short lifespan though
Madworld is pretty badass too. Soundtrack is a bit annoying though.

We own at least 4 'non-games' for our DSes.

Also, as I keep saying, The House of the Dead: Overkill is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Although maybe some of you aren't old enough for it yet.

Oh. That means there are fun games not aimed at kids. :)

I have to agree. Of only one time I played it, we beated the final boss. The end was a mix of disgusting and awesome.

ANYWAYS, Just to bugger the mate who has it to play again... Does it have an alternate ending? And mind answering that without spoiling it? D:

Yeah the only Wii games that get acclaimed are ye olde Nintendo series. If they made a new Kirby people would be all over it. What about Excite Truck, Zack & Wiki, Pangya, Boom Blox, Okami, Geometry Wars, FaceBreaker, Resident Evil, ...?

But... facebreaker is an awful game? Its just really drawn out rock-paper-scissors.
Also Okami and Resident Evil are available for other consoles too.

Zack, Pang and Boom I've never heard of.

Does it have an alternate ending?

Not that I know of. You unlock a new weapon when you complete it in Director's Cut but you have to plan ahead if you're going to be able to afford it.

Zack, Pang and Boom I've never heard of.

Zack & Wiki (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/zack-and-wiki-quest-for-barbaros-treasure-review) is a puzzle game. I've never played it but it sounds like it's pretty good.

Boom Blox (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/boom-blox-review) is a sort of puzzle/action game. In some of the modes you use the Wii Remote to throw balls at piles of blocks and knock them down. In other modes you play sort of like Jenga but with more advanced rule sets.

Pangya (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/super-swing-golf-review) is known as Albatross 18 on PC. It's a Korean golf game. You can either swing the Wii Remote to play or use buttons in a more traditional style. It's pretty neat (if tricky).

Brand new toic here:
Has anyone else picked up the glory that is Patapon 2? (It was just released over here in NA, I know Europe has had it for a while.)

Not that I know of. You unlock a new weapon when you complete it in Director's Cut but you have to plan ahead if you're going to be able to afford it.

Oh, hoho... That's enough for me. We ended the game thanks to an Übered shotgun... Wow, it's was like if it shot grenades with dinamite sticks in them.

Pangya (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/super-swing-golf-review) is known as Albatross 18 on PC. It's a Korean golf game. You can either swing the Wii Remote to play or use buttons in a more traditional style. It's pretty neat (if tricky).
Actually, its now known as Pangya. They had a name change (or, in this case, a name undo?) when they changed server entirely. Which was pretty recently.

PLAY IT!

Oh, hoho... That's enough for me. We ended the game thanks to an Übered shotgun... Wow, it's was like if it shot grenades with dinamite sticks in them.

My strategy on my current playthrough is to use the Magnum until I can afford to max out the Auto Shotgun, then stockpile money until I've finished the last level in Director's Cut so I can afford the weapon it unlocks. I've played a lot of it and it seems this is the only sensible way to get the gun I can't mention for fear of spoiling it.

It'd be a beast dual-wielded. No combos but plenty of action hero... um... action.

PLAY IT!

I have an account for the PC one which I registered a couple of years ago. I don't know what the details are or where they'd be but I wouldn't mind a couple of rounds. The only problem is I can't dedicate enough time (or money) to it to make it really worth my while.

I have an account for the PC one which I registered a couple of years ago. I don't know what the details are or where they'd be but I wouldn't mind a couple of rounds. The only problem is I can't dedicate enough time (or money) to it to make it really worth my while.

First thing you'd need to do is make an account and use it to recover the details of your old one, which you can do here http://pangya.ntreev.net/.

The only problem is I can't dedicate enough time (or money) to it to make it really worth my while.
You really don't need to. While its classed as an RPG, its far different than most in that there isn't a powerhouse of a difference between a completely new player and a long-time, did-everything player. Its far more focused on the actual player's talent.

Get any Telltale Games episode (http://www.telltalegames.com/store/) for just $5 with this coupon! S29-MRP-VXY-36J

I gots me a little Sackboy from the offer Media Molecule were having.
Hooray!

You really don't need to. While its classed as an RPG, its far different than most in that there isn't a powerhouse of a difference between a completely new player and a long-time, did-everything player. Its far more focused on the actual player's talent.

But I'll be stuck with bog-standard Scout forever. I've signed up and installed it now, anyway. It all seems to work so far, although I'm pretty rubbish at the minute. I think I prefer the Wii version (it has single-player).

bog-standard Scout
Pauls the best player from RealVG*. Best not to knock his character.



*Yeah, Paul is actually good at a videogame that isn't Advance Wars. I'm as surprised as you are.

I am fully aware of Paul.Pangya's awesome Power.

I'm sure he's bought new clothing items/clubs/etc, though. I have nothing new yet and only about 3,069 Pang (bearing in mind you start with 3,000). Anyway, I'm away this weekend so I'll have to wait until next week to play it properly.

I gots me a little Sackboy from the offer Media Molecule were having.
Hooray!oh you *******. go die. now. :mad:

http://kotaku.com/5255219/muscle-men-bikinis-wtf

GOTY people, I tell you.

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In other news, I got Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia today. Pretty fun, although the introduction part is way too flippin' long and packed with text!
It also means I get two more event pokemon, on top of my Mew and Phione! Whopee!

OK, Team Fortress 2 is priceless by itself, but they overdo themselves day after day...

Go see the sniper update (http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day01_english.htm), day by day, how they released it, and you'll know what I mean.

OK, Team Fortress 2 is priceless by itself, but they overdo themselves day after day...

Go see the sniper update (http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day01_english.htm), day by day, how they released it, and you'll know what I mean.

http://kotaku.com/5255219/muscle-men-bikinis-wtf

GOTY people, I tell you.This has been the best day ever.

Bonus points for the Crab Walking Suit!

http://kotaku.com/5255219/muscle-men-bikinis-wtf

GOTY people, I tell you.

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...Part of my soul just leaked out of my ears.that wasn't soul, but don't worry. it wasn't anything of consequence.

LittleBigPlanet is still eating all my time. Most of today I've been trying to ace as many levels as possible (I'm going for the Play trophy).

I've only got a couple of Wilderness levels, the Metropolis levels and one of the chellenges in The Wedding levels. Everything else is aced (although I'm yet to find 100% of objects... that'll come later).

It's irritatingly tricky at times. Fun stuff! :)

I bought Braid on Steam over the weekend. Unfortunately, I'd finished it within 4 hours :(

Worth it though. What an awesome game.

Did you find all the stars? One of them takes 2 hours of waiting.

At first I wasn't even aware that there were stars to collect, although I probably won't bother trying to collect them because of that 2 hour star (that and I'd need to make a new save file for the one in the house, although that's not really a problem).

Also, I just discovered today that you can access the level editor (http://braid-game.com/news/?p=576) in the PC version. Start with the launch parameter -editor, and then press F11 in game.

I wish I hadn't bought the XBLA version now... I really love any kind of level editing...

Just a random heads-up: De Blob (the Wii game) is very, very awesome. Brilliantly well presented with controls that work well with plenty of opportuinity to be stylish. Some bad camera moments exist, but they are rare.
The best thing about all of it though is the music. For those who don't know, the game uses this technology that has a really complicated name (it's called "Synthesysthia" or something like that but I don't exactly remember) which allows the game's music to morph, completely dynamicly, based on what is occuring in the gameplay. The music gains intensity as the game's pace rises (and when your scores are rising) and the style of the music changes with the paint colour you are currently using as you paint with it. For example, using red gives the music a romantic jazz feel, using purple intiates some funky synth tones, using brown makes some dirty disc-scrathing rap noises, etc.
A good word of advice would be to play De Blob in chunks because it can get a little repetive when you play it for long ammounts of time.

dynamic music isn't new by a long shot. they may have more then the usual number of events that change the music though.

dynamic music isn't new by a long shot. they may have more then the usual number of events that change the music though.

I never said dynamic music was new, I just said the perticular nature of the technology they used to create it was.

Sounds like they just slapped a name on a chunk of their code, Defcon and L4D off the top of my head both have similar tricks implemented.

Heh, indeed playing Defcon with the christmas mod showed quite clearly how bits of it worked. As you delivered lots of 'presents', jingle bells, or whatever was playing, slowed down and went all deep and sombre and the cheering (as opposed to explosions :P) was really slow. Totally ruined the atmosphere, but was pretty hilarious compared with playing it normally.

Its good music and adds great atmosphere... but it really isn't anything more technologically advanced than a Midi player.

In any case, I didn't try the final De Blob. I've played the initial version one though, before it got the support to be made into a full game. I presume it to be quite different to the impressive-looking-yet-rather-boring original.

Sounds like they just slapped a name on a chunk of their code, Defcon and L4D off the top of my head both have similar tricks implemented.

Heh, indeed playing Defcon with the christmas mod showed quite clearly how bits of it worked. As you delivered lots of 'presents', jingle bells, or whatever was playing, slowed down and went all deep and sombre and the cheering (as opposed to explosions :P) was really slow. Totally ruined the atmosphere, but was pretty hilarious compared with playing it normally.

You've misunderstood what I meant by my last post a bit.
It doesn't matter though really. All I wanted to say was that De Blob is excellent.
And yes, Plasma, it's probably a lot better than the version you've played I suspect, judging by the many many 80-95% scored reviews it got.

I've only played the original test demo of De Blob, myself. It was good fun.

Maybe you've heard of this before, maybe you haven't, but I've recently discovered Quake Live (http://www.quakelive.com).

It's Quake III Arena in your browser and it's completely free. Seeing as newer games like Team Fortress 2 don't work on my laptop because of its graphics card, this is amazing. My multiplayer FPS urge is satisfied!

P.S. I'm H2Omelon, add me to your friends list!

Maybe you've heard of this before, maybe you haven't, but I've recently discovered Quake Live (http://www.quakelive.com).

It's Quake III Arena in your browser and it's completely free. Seeing as newer games like Team Fortress 2 don't work on my laptop because of its graphics card, this is amazing. My multiplayer FPS urge is satisfied!

P.S. I'm H2Omelon, add me to your friends list!

I tried that when it was first released, but the queues to play were too long for me to actually bother.
Mabye it's died down a little now...

Has anyone else tried the "Holy invasion of privacy, Badman! What did I do to deserve this?" demo from the PSN for the PSP? To be fair, I only grabbed it because of that name. Turns out to be about making dungeons, similar to Dungeon Keeper (I think that was its name). I found it quite fun.

Maybe you've heard of this before, maybe you haven't, but I've recently discovered Quake Live (http://www.quakelive.com).

It's Quake III Arena in your browser and it's completely free. Seeing as newer games like Team Fortress 2 don't work on my laptop because of its graphics card, this is amazing. My multiplayer FPS urge is satisfied!

P.S. I'm H2Omelon, add me to your friends list!

I'm SupSuper :p I've tried it since the beta, but Crash beating the crap out of me put me off. I guess my days of being a Q3A-addicted kid are way behind me.

I tried that when it was first released, but the queues to play were too long for me to actually bother.
Mabye it's died down a little now...

There are enough servers now that you almost never need to queue

Im EvilSplinter

There are enough servers now that you almost never need to queue

Im EvilSplinter

Well the thing doesn't even load on Opera.

Telltale Games does Monkey Island (http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland)

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (http://www.lucasarts.com/games/monkeyisland/)

Discuss.

I've played Secret of Monkey Island enough that a new version with voice-acting doesn't appeal all that much (playing through for the nth time just to hear someone else's interpretation of the characters' voices doesn't seem all that worth it to me).

I'm looking forward to Tales of Monkey Island, though. A new installment is already long overdue. :)

So.... apparently there's the new PSP Go coming soon: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8076573.stm


Video of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObElhJIcOKE

I watched the video, and all I can say is this:


I was really getting fired up and excited for the new PSP and then they pull down their pants, squat over the ground and give us this?

What a joke. Screw you Sony.

The special edition looks good, and I like that you can switch between revised and classic graphics. As for the episodic, well, I'm not so sure...

Well the thing doesn't even load on Opera.Opera doesn't support ActiveX.

Telltale Games does Monkey Island (http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland)

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (http://www.lucasarts.com/games/monkeyisland/)

Discuss.Hoooooooooooooly...

The Special Edition looks really nice. Although a remake is still just a remake, it fills me with glee. The art style really mimics the original well, the music is still nostalgically wonderful and they even got the MI3 voice actors.

As for the new episodic "sequel", well, it'll probably be nice too. No MI1, but at least Telltale knows how to do 3D adventures, unlike Lucasarts. :p

Anyone followed Microsoft's E3 Press Conference?

I mean, holy **** man. They have really set a huge bar for this E3.

Leaving all the cool sequels aside, project Natal really looks impressive. It certainly outdoes the Wiimote in every conceivable way. :p

Plus they had two Beatles and Spielberg in scene there. :O

LEFT 4 DEAD TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!! :cool:

Opera doesn't support ActiveX.
Yep, that is a Internet Explorer exclusive insecure feature.

LEFT 4 DEAD TWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!! :cool:

I know. :cool::cool::cool:

Lots of people complaining about how they are releasing a sequel so soon and what not, saying it's not Valve like, but I say NUTS TO THEM! I don't think any of the content planned for L4D2 could be added via a patch.

And the trailer was gorgeous.

I know. :cool::cool::cool:

Lots of people complaining about how they are releasing a sequel so soon and what not, saying it's not Valve like, but I say NUTS TO THEM! I don't think any of the content planned for L4D2 could be added via a patch.

And the trailer was gorgeous.haven't seen the trailer yet, but I agree about the content. obviously they would've patched it if they could've. it just seems like the procedurally rendered LEVELS wouldn't be something that can be patched in to me.

also, I'm watching the 360 conference atm and I have to say: I'm impressed with tony hawk's Ride. it looks pretty darn neat.

edit: :eek: mind = blown. Modern Warfare 2.....:eek:

edit2: lol, wow, EA's conference is fscking useless. they've yet to show any videos that tell me ANYTHING about their games. [edit] and yeah, end of presentation and 90% of it was cinematic trailers.

I'm interested about that Microsoft "Milo" thing, and with that Natal camera thingummyjig too.

I'm interested about that Microsoft "Milo" thing, and with that Natal camera thingummyjig too.it's INTERESTING, definitely, but you can't play games without a controller. even WITH headtracking to look around you need some way to move your feet. very VERY few types of games are going to work without some sort of control stick used for movement.

granted, the games that WILL work will work exceptionally well, but still.

the only problem I have with head tracking is that you need to turn your head to turn around in games and well, then you won't be looking at your TV anymore o_o

the only problem I have with head tracking is that you need to turn your head to turn around in games and well, then you won't be looking at your TV anymore o_o...seriously? can you not think that through any more than that?

played metroid prime 3 recently?

Lots of people complaining about how they are releasing a sequel so soon and what not, saying it's not Valve like, but I say NUTS TO THEM! I don't think any of the content planned for L4D2 could be added via a patch.

And the trailer was gorgeous.

Meh. L4D was pretty expensive compared with most valve games, I'd at least expected an SDK so we could add extra maps ourselves if not official ones. I don't think I'll be buying L4D2 if it comes out before L4D has any more content.

And ...daylight? Really? It looks pants compared to the gritty run-down night time campaigns of current.

I think that the applications for Natal will be in the same vein as the Eyetoy (for party games anyway) and Milo-type stuff.

If you haven't already seen the video, here it is:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-lionhead-milo/50016

Meh. L4D was pretty expensive compared with most valve games, I'd at least expected an SDK so we could add extra maps ourselves if not official ones. I don't think I'll be buying L4D2 if it comes out before L4D has any more content.

And ...daylight? Really? It looks pants compared to the gritty run-down night time campaigns of current.The SDK beta (http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Authoring_Tools/SDK_(Left_4_Dead)) was released a few weeks ago.

Whatever they add, I'm sure it'll feel like an expansion. New characters, new maps, new weapons, it's all just tacking on the first (plus releasing it so early is spitting on the existing players, making L4D1 useless so soon). Unless you majorly alter the gameplay or wait long enough, it'll be an expansion-sequel. (although those are standard by now anyways :()

I understand they need to keep the money flowing, but what about HL2, their cash cow? Or is multiplayer just much sweeter to milk, what with L4D being an episode-sized full-price game?

Lots of people complaining about how they are releasing a sequel so soon and what not, saying it's not Valve like, but I say NUTS TO THEM! I don't think any of the content planned for L4D2 could be added via a patch.
I'm more concerned that they're finishing the game in just one year. Thats a rather short time for a game development on a franchise this popular.

Meh. L4D was pretty expensive compared with most valve games, I'd at least expected an SDK so we could add extra maps ourselves if not official ones. I don't think I'll be buying L4D2 if it comes out before L4D has any more content.

And ...daylight? Really? It looks pants compared to the gritty run-down night time campaigns of current.

Apparently, that's actually something kinda good...

The AI director seems to be more important now, and it can switch day times, weather, and even map design.

Maybe the daytime was the one being shown for now to test it. But you can't deny the ambient is still intact, with stuff like having to run to turn an alarm off through a narrow corridor, only to find a swarm of infected turning in front of you. Not to mention small modifications to old infected...

Heard about the wandering witch?

Yeah, I was reading all about it. It does sound good (except for the daylight, that just looks pants). But it also sounds like less than they've done to TF2, and they did that for free. It seems very odd indeed.

My hope is they'll only charge for the xbox version and make L4D2 on steam purely a mega-patch, but it seems doubtful :(

Nintendo Conference time is over!

The biggest announcements are:

New Super Mario Bros. Wii, sidescrolling mario game with up to four player co-op, it showed Mario, Luigi and Toad as playable characters, I really really hope they add more characters or un-lockable characters. :p

Super Mario Galaxy 2. 'Nuff said.

New Metroid game!

Wii Vitality Sensor! It's um... something you put in your finger and reads your pulse.... What?

Super Mario Galaxy 2 won't come until 2010.

Source: http://wii.nintendolife.com/news/2009/06/super_mario_galaxy_2_announced_for_wii

I don't think anyone's mentioned GOLDENSUN DS yet.

****ing finally.

Also forgot to mention that the DSi will have a feature to upload your pictures directly to Facebook. Yesterday, microsoft also announced integration of Facebook and Twitter to the Xbox 360. Seriously, what the hell? :p

Currently watching Sony's Press Conference. Uncharted 2 looks ****ing Awesome. They also officially announced the PSP Go, which is a lighter, smaller version of the PSP that will not use UMD, instead everything will be handled by digital distribution. This won't replace the PSP 3000, tho. It's just an alternative for those who prefer digital distribution. All upcoming games for the PSP will be made available in both UMD and digital distribution, and all psp features will be available on both consoles. They also announced Grand Turismo for the PSP.

edit: Metal Gear Solid game for the PSP, starring Snake. Looks really, really cool. Out in 2010.


edit2: Resident Evil on PSP next year, new game designed specifically for it.

LBP looks great on the PSP.

Its just a shame the PSP Go looks ugly.

Its just a shame the PSP Go looks ugly.
That's debatable. :P
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/05/ss_preview_PSP_GO_000.bmp.jpg_02.jpg

New Rockstar-developed game Agent, exclusive for PS3, set in the world of espionage and assassin's in the 70's. No footage was shown tho.

Assasin's Creed looks gorgeous, but I really couldn't get into the first game, don't know if the second one will be any better gameplay wise. They are giving you more tools and stuff to play around with, including Davinci's flying machine. It looks cool.

More FFXIII footage, looks gorgeous freakin gorgeous.

FINAL FANTASY XIV FOOTAGE! PS3 exclusive. :O Launches in 2010, after FFXIII. :O

Playstation Motion Controller! It's pretty much a wiimote except the camera is on top of the tv instead of the controller, which makes it a lot better. (think Johnny Lee's Wiimote experiments.) The controller looks stupid, but it's just a prototype. It has 1:1 motion tracking, and it looks like it's capable of more than the Wiimote + Motion Plus, not to mention the PS3 hardware allows for a lot of more cool stuff than the wii is capable of. All of the examples they showed looked actually fun, more so than Microsofts Project Natal examples. Launches in spring 2010.

Mod Nation Racers, racing game where you can customize everything, including your vehicle and driver. Cartoony looking yet really cool graphics. Think LBP level customization, except it's a racing game. Mario Kart type racer. The track editor is really easy to use and looks gorgeous. Really versatile too. You can upload and download tracks, and even remix tracks you've downloaded. Out in 2010.

New ICO game footage! Called The Last Guardian. It's the same video that leaked a few weeks ago, although it looks better... actually it has a bit of extra footage. Looks really cool.

Gran Turismo 5 preview now, it seems like it features car damage now.

God of War III live demo! Final game in the series they say. Kicks serious ASS. March 2010.

Aaaand that's all. I have to say, in my opinion, Sony takes the cake this year. Project Natal might be more technically impressive, but I think it's application in gaming is not going to surpass that of gimmicky games. I can't see it being used in your average hardcore game much, or even at all. Sony's motion controller, being more like it's Wii counterpart, is much more likely to make it into more serious games.

Wow, geez; huge lineups for Nintendo and Sony there! Pity the same couldn't be said for the other companies...

I'm more concerned that they're finishing the game in just one year. Thats a rather short time for a game development on a franchise this popular.One game does not make a franchise.

Besides, it's Valve, they haven't hit a release date yet (http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time). :p

One game does not make a franchise.
One complete game and one mostly-complete game do though.

OK, since Sony is taking the way Nintendo should have taken loong ago, I think I'm inclined towards Sony now. Customization is what I love in a game, and that Kart game (even if a ripoff of Mario Kart) has all I wanted in a racing game. Add LBP, and that's my style. I don't even really mind the motion controller now.

However, I still love original games like Smash Bros or Mario Galaxy... Dunno what I'll decide in the long run.

Too soon for a sequel. If they just want to release more of the same, update the current game. I mean, wasn't that the original intention?

Obviously they don't get money that way, but I try not to be so cynical (or even just realistic).

OK, since Sony is taking the way Nintendo should have taken loong ago, I think I'm inclined towards Sony now. Customization is what I love in a game, and that Kart game (even if a ripoff of Mario Kart) has all I wanted in a racing game. Add LBP, and that's my style. I don't even really mind the motion controller now.

However, I still love original games like Smash Bros or Mario Galaxy... Dunno what I'll decide in the long run.got to say I agree. Sony has taken up Nintendo's old mantle of good, pure, fun. Sony is losing some of its bigger franchise exclusivity but it's gaining a world of customizable interactive neat-as-hell games instead. with the advent of motion controller they have everything nintendo has and everything nintendo doesn't as well. the only things missing are Mario and Zelda, but I'll take SackBoy and Ico as my replacements and smile while doing it.

if nintendo want to give us the finger, I'm more than happy to give them two right back.

still looking forward to galaxy 2, though, seeing as I already HAVE the wii.

Mod Nation Racers, racing game where you can customize everything, including your vehicle and driver. Cartoony looking yet really cool graphics. Think LBP level customization, except it's a racing game. Mario Kart type racer. The track editor is really easy to use and looks gorgeous. Really versatile too. You can upload and download tracks, and even remix tracks you've downloaded. Out in 2010.
The track creator for MNR looks incredibly awesome. And the airstrike styled looking missiles fired off at the end of the presentation seen in this video looks wonderful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtG5HFLrEs
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtG5HFLrEs)

My hope is they'll only charge for the xbox version and make L4D2 on steam purely a mega-patch, but it seems doubtful :(not likely, but I could see L4D2 being $20-$30 fairly easily.

I like all the new additions but I REALLY would've prefered it if they'd just called it DLC and charged me 10-20 for it and been done. putting the 2 and giving us charmless new characters is just annoying.

Time to save up for a PS3 methinks.

Also:

Super Mario Galaxy 2 screenshots+ trailer!

http://www.el33tonline.com/past/2009/6/3/e3_2009_super_mario_galaxy/


Edit: New Super Mario Bros wii screenshots+ trailer!

http://www.el33tonline.com/past/2009/6/3/e3_2009_new_super_mario/

Time to save up for a PS3 methinks.

Also:

Super Mario Galaxy 2 screenshots+ trailer!

http://www.el33tonline.com/past/2009/6/3/e3_2009_super_mario_galaxy/


Edit: New Super Mario Bros wii screenshots+ trailer!

http://www.el33tonline.com/past/2009/6/3/e3_2009_new_super_mario/

The New Super Mario Bros Wii graphics look like the DS game's graphics in higher res with some shader effects applied on certain objects. However, the gameplay looks pretty solid and with so many secrets to find, it looks like the sort of game that will have tremendous replay value, like the DS game did. Also, they brought back horribly awesome theme tune from the DS game too, which is always a plus for me.
Do do-do-do, do-do, do-doooo... do do-do-do, dee-dee do-doooo
Super Mario Galaxy 2 looks like piles of awesome. It'll be hard to get that "packed with new ideas on every level" factor that the original Super Mario Galaxy had but I hope they at least suceed in some way. With so many innovative ideas and such varied gameplay, the original Super Mario Galaxy set the bar pretty high. I also hope they make the levels less linear than they were in the original Super Mario Galaxy (which was about the only thing not to like about the entire game, probably) although, judging by that trailer and it's screenshots, the levels look a lot more wide open so it looks like it could all happen. Only time can tell for now.

In your FACE wrong-console-losers :cool:

In your FACE wrong-console-losers :cool:move along troll. this bridge paid its taxes.

In your FACE wrong-console-losers :cool:

Whatever, but if I'm buying it, I'm getting it waaaay cheaper now.

Not like others, huh?

Whatever, but if I'm buying it, I'm getting it waaaay cheaper now.

Not like others, huh?

There's been rumors about a PS3 slim being in production. Some people say it will be announced summer this year, along with a price cut for the fat PS3, so that might be worth waiting for.

Why do they have to be so judgemental? Just because it's slim doesn't mean it's better, fat PS3s need love too. :(

I still have my fat PS2 and I still love it very much. <3

Me too. It doesn't read PS1 discs anymore but I think a new (or maybe cleaned) laser would fix that.

The only thing I like about the slim is the built in network adapter and IR receiver. I only like those because they're geeky-cool. :p

The only slim/lite/mini consoles I have are a mini-SNES, DS Lite and PSP Slim & Lite. Bigger console = bigger graphics, right?

people tell me how fragile the disc drive lid is on slim ps2's.

In your FACE wrong-console-losers :cool:
Holy crap Splinter, for the first time in years you actually have something related to your console of choice to boast about!


*runs*

people tell me how fragile the disc drive lid is on slim ps2's.
It is but all it needs to do is open and close under its own weight. I mean, you don't need steel plating for that sort of thing and your PS2 will still work with no lid (you'll just have to jam the catches so it thinks its lid is closed).

That's one good thing about the slimline, actually. You can easily mod it so it'll boot backup games using a boot disc. I modded a friend's while we were in a hotel. I found the instructions on my DS browser and took the PS2 apart with a penknife. I think we used Rizla to jam the catches. Easy :)

By the way, what's Splinter's console of choice? IF it's PS3 and you lot have been slating him for it... woooo mama, there'll be some noob bashing.

By the way, what's Splinter's console of choice? IF it's PS3 and you lot have been slating him for it... woooo mama, there'll be some noob bashing.yes, it's PS3. he comes on from time to time to troll the nintendo fans for anything and everything. this is the first time he's ever actually had something to brag about in the process :p

Well I never.

The PS3 is awesome. It's much better than the 360 and the Wii doesn't compare to either. I mean, the Wii is like bread and the PS3 is like ham. On their own they can stave off the hunger pangs but if you have both you can make a sandwich. The 360 is more like milk. It'll provide some nurishment but it's not a food and it doesn't go well with bread or ham. Unless you're making meatshakes.

I'm not trying to troll here, that's just my view. I get much more out of my PS3 than I would a 360 and that's because the PS3 does more of the things I want to do than the 360. The Wii barely does any but it's such a neat little device and it has some great games.

The PS3 is awesome. It's much better than the 360 and the Wii doesn't compare to either. I mean, the Wii is like bread and the PS3 is like ham. On their own they can stave off the hunger pangs but if you have both you can make a sandwich. The 360 is more like milk. It'll provide some nurishment but it's not a food and it doesn't go well with bread or ham. Unless you're making meatshakes.
I'd disagree with that the Wii doesn't go well with a 360. I say that the Wii is a great compliment to any gaming system (including gaming PCs), while all the other systems don't mix well with each other at all.

Its also a good part of the reason as to why the Wii sells the most: there's three heavy systems (360, PS3, gaming PC) to choose from, but only one system like the Wii, and is very often the second system chosen by gamers.

My point was that the 360 goes with nothing. If you want 2 consoles, get a Wii and a PS3 and you'll never look back.

360 is already dying, in my opinion. It hit its peak a while ago and it's now becoming very meh. I mean, Natal looks like EyeToy but everyones getting really excited about it. It just shows how desperate MS fanboys are to say their console is the best.

And before a flame war ensues I'd like to point out that each of us is entitled to our own opinion. The above is my opinion and I've given it a fair bit of thought over the last couple of days.

Which console people say is dying seems to be changing every month now; its rather ridiculous. Come back to me after at least half a year of stale console-ness and I'll consider it.

I mean, Natal looks like EyeToy but everyones getting really excited about it. It just shows how desperate MS fanboys are to say their console is the best.
But even the basic EyeToy was a very successful product though.

IMHO the 360 has been stale for at least a year. The NXE seemed like a desperate swipe at bringing the 360 inline with the PS3.

And yes, the EyeToy was successful but surely MS are once again chasing Sony. People go on about Natal as though it's the most amazing thing ever when it's old hat.

Well I never.

The PS3 is awesome. It's much better than the 360 and the Wii doesn't compare to either. I mean, the Wii is like bread and the PS3 is like ham. On their own they can stave off the hunger pangs but if you have both you can make a sandwich. The 360 is more like milk. It'll provide some nurishment but it's not a food and it doesn't go well with bread or ham. Unless you're making meatshakes.

I'm not trying to troll here, that's just my view. I get much more out of my PS3 than I would a 360 and that's because the PS3 does more of the things I want to do than the 360. The Wii barely does any but it's such a neat little device and it has some great games.

Hear this man speak the truth. However, seeing the games from long before me stick with my Wii.

However, that was before Little Big Planet, Mod Nation Racers, and possibly that motion sensor. I hope they make something good with it. This is the path Nintendo usually took before, but that's long forgotten now. I'll let them make a Nintendogs: Pitbull edition for all I care now. Tired enough of them.

Anyways, I'm not used to buying many games, so those two and maybe some other coming along should work.

Honestly the PS3 and the 360 are all but interchangable.

The PS3 is awesome. It's much better than the 360 and the Wii doesn't compare to either. I mean, the Wii is like bread and the PS3 is like ham. On their own they can stave off the hunger pangs but if you have both you can make a sandwich. The 360 is more like milk. It'll provide some nurishment but it's not a food and it doesn't go well with bread or ham. Unless you're making meatshakes.

I'm not trying to troll here, that's just my view. I get much more out of my PS3 than I would a 360 and that's because the PS3 does more of the things I want to do than the 360. The Wii barely does any but it's such a neat little device and it has some great games.

That's exactly my opinion as well.

On a slightly different note, I don't want to come across to everyone as a Nintendo supporter by the way. I'm pretty neutral when it comes to consoles since my favourite gaming platform will always be the PC, no questions asked. I just tend to choose Nintendo consoles right now because they have the most to offer that interests me.
I would really like to get a PS3, but not until I find more reasons to get one other than for LittleBigPlanet. (I must admit that customisable karting game sounds good. I still play LEGO Racers for exactly that sort of thing, but something a little more advanced would be nice.)

I must admit that customisable karting game sounds good.

ModNation Racers? Shame it won't be out for about a year. The press conference in which it was shown got me quite excited about a new game being close. :(

It does look awesome, though. Mario Kart + Trackmania = win.

Holy crap Splinter, for the first time in years you actually have something related to your console of choice to boast about!


*runs*

I've been playing the long game :cool:

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

Nintendo is basing their strategy on the fact that for every 2 confirmed gamers there's one person that would try games. That's a 33% profit they're trying to achieve by making games for these gaming initiates. That's one buck for every two bucks. Funny thing is, when they introduce these newbies into gaming through bull**** like wii fit, or whatever, these people will evolve, they'll get into gaming and have real gaming needs and that's when they'll buy a PS3 and Sony will laugh.

And somewhere, because of this, beyond the realm of human though, Miyamoto will shed a tear.


Obviously, there's still people that enjoy Wii games, and will most likely buy the new super mario bros game even though they have no friends to play cooperative mode with, and even though it's probably not as fun as playing super mario bros 3 10 years ago on a super famicon. But they don't care, because playing Mario makes them feel alive. Because when they were children, before they had to deal with real life issues, they used to play Mario, and the feeling of nostalgia they get today from playing it makes them forget about real life consecuences they face today, like being a nintendo loser.

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

Nintendo is basing their strategy on the fact that for every 2 confirmed gamers there's one person that would try games. That's a 33% profit they're trying to achieve by making games for these gaming initiates. That's one buck for every two bucks. Funny thing is, when they introduce these newbies into gaming through bull**** like wii fit, or whatever, these people will evolve, they'll get into gaming and have real gaming needs and that's when they'll buy a PS3 and Sony will laugh.

And somewhere, because of this, beyond the realm of human though, Miyamoto will shed a tear.


Obviously, there's still people that enjoy Wii games, and will most likely buy the new super mario bros game even though they have no friends to play cooperative mode with, and even though it's probably not as fun as playing super mario bros 3 10 years ago on a super famicon. But they don't care, because playing Mario makes them feel alive. Because when they were children, before they had to deal with real life issues, they used to play Mario, and the feeling of nostalgia they get today from playing it makes them forget about real life consecuences they face today, like being a nintendo loser.

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

It's a console, relax. And because you enjoy playing a game that consists on jumping doesn't mean you are a loser. It's all about entertaining yourself, not being cool :p

Otherwise, I agree on the rest.

Well I never.

The PS3 is awesome. It's much better than the 360 and the Wii doesn't compare to either. I mean, the Wii is like bread and the PS3 is like ham. On their own they can stave off the hunger pangs but if you have both you can make a sandwich. The 360 is more like milk. It'll provide some nurishment but it's not a food and it doesn't go well with bread or ham. Unless you're making meatshakes.

I dunno, I eat bread and milk together all the time, occasionally with ham as well.

I don't play on the Wii much any more, but then historically I've always been a PC and handheld gamer (even my Mega Drive was a cartridge slot in the dual-purpose Amstrad Mega PC, while the PSone blurred the boundary between console and handheld, especially once I got the flip-top screen for it), so it's not that surprising that the Wii occupies "third slot" behind my laptop and my DS. Excite Truck and Wario Land: The Shake Dimension are the two Wii games that have captivatied me the most, thanks to both their sense of anarchic fun and their smooth learning curves.

In the meantime though, I'll just stick with my PC and Team Fortress 2 and Plants vs. Zombies and SimCity 4 Rush Hour/NAM and Pangya! and Civ 4 BTS and Psychonauts and Worms "finally installed it on this machine" Armageddon and Sam & Max and Monkey Island and Command & Conquer and Cannon Fodder and...

Johnny Lee, famous WiiMote hack guy (google his name and see all the really amazing stuff he's done) is now involved with project Natal.

Now, the stuff that this guy does is phenomenal, and he's really very impressed with Natal.

http://kotaku.com/5279512/wii-remote-wizard-working-on-project-natal

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

Most people I've seen to get Wiis are families who want to play games with their kids. Nintendo seem to be aiming it at them and succeeding. What's the problem with that?

they seem to be revving up and targeting teens next year, Nintendo.

Most people I've seen to get Wiis are families who want to play games with their kids. Nintendo seem to be aiming it at them and succeeding. What's the problem with that?

No problem. I'm sure if Ferrari started focusing their precious time in developing forum avatars you would probably not care much.

But I buy a Ferrari every month biatch

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

I'd go along with that. That's why I play games in the first place - I don't have to think about all the crap that hinders my enjoyment of life such as bills, taxes, law and so on. It's escapism. Personally I like the escapism gaming offers me and finding a game I enjoy doesn't necessarily depend on the platform it runs on.

Outside of gaming I have to deal with all the other ****. It's probably why I don't like micro-payments, resource management or subscriptions in games; they remind me of real life too much.

I don't think any of that has anything to do with the Wii. It's true for all consoles. Of course, escapism isn't the only reason I play games but it's the one we're discussing right now.

Some people argue that the Wii is a casual gaming only platform. I argue that fun is fun, whether it's 'hardcore' gaming or not.

You know what grinds my gears? People that play casual games in the Wii and then go to forums to discuss strategies, tips, hints and WHO KNOWS.
It's like they're trying to hide they're casuals (another word for noob), IT MAKES ME SICK.

It's like they're trying to hide they're casuals (another word for noob), IT MAKES ME SICK.

Uh. What's wrong with playing games casually? They're for entertainment, after all.

You know what grinds my gears? People that play casual games in the Wii and then go to forums to discuss strategies, tips, hints and WHO KNOWS.
It's like they're trying to hide they're casuals (another word for noob), IT MAKES ME SICK.

I guess it's part of the transition from noob to pro; the communities which surround games are an important part of gaming culture. That these people participate in such activities is a good thing, in my opinion.

It's a shame that the Wii isn't so well equipped for communication.

Wii is a console for adults that refuse to grow up and face real life consecuences.

But then again, you could say that about the PS3... and the Xbox 360... ...and every console that has ever existed, come to think of it.

Geezus;

Right, guys, how many times do we have to go over this: do not, under any circumstances, reply to Yakuza! I mean, its pretty much the only golden rule of this thread but you still manage to screw it up!


In actual matters, I only properly went over Natal now. The tech looks brilliant, and I'll take their word for it that it does work, but it seems a little... late in the console's life. That, along with the fact that it's a non-required tool, means that I really don't expect this to be appearing in a lot of games, unfortunately.
It has a good likelyhood of taking off in the next generation of consoles though!

I love how you try to personalize forum interaction by addressing lots of people as if they were actually listening to you.

No one cares Plasma.

It is a thing made for entertaiment. Anyone wasting their time arguing about what's better is doing it wrong.

People post strategies on a game? Well, that's fantastic. They post strategies of a game you don't like, ignore them. You see someone refering other people as inferior? You can, too, ignore it.

The internet is a pit where anything goes in. If you really don't like it, it's not like you have to stay.

With that being said, let the fools that believe they are GODLY because they know how to pass stage 1-1 on the original Mario Bros, there's no harm with them living in their own bubble, and also let be those korean people in Counter-Strike that can kill you instantly in one shot with seconds of the round starting, they are happy playing with other people so good that it becomes automatic.

But in the end, it's all about having fun. And what's odd is that people often forget that. Don't make such a big deal, people.

So anyway; Wii Zelda.
Apparently, the most popular theory is that the new character is actually a personified Master Sword. And in fairness, that's what I'm making my bets on too.
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5961/zeldams.pnghttp://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6941/9media6901px1.jpg
You can see the similarities in design.
Plus there's the fact that Link is wielding a shield, but not a sword.

Honestly, I like them all. The PS3 is the best, X360 second best and Wii third imo. The wii only has a few games that appeal to me.

I would like to note that the 360 is nowhere near dying yet. It's still selling strong, still has plenty of exclusives, and plenty of multi-platform titles to look forward to. And it is a pretty good companion to the Wii, tyvm.

Also project Natal is actually quite different from the EyeToy. It's not just a camera with a mic, it's an RGB camera coupled with a depth sensor, which makes it capable of tracking your movements in 3d, it has a multi-array microphone, and it's own built-in processor. It's capable of a lot more than the EyeToy is.

That said, I like Sony's motion controls more, but I just wanted to point out that it's not just a glorified EyeToy. :p

It is a thing made for entertaiment. Anyone wasting their time arguing about what's better is doing it wrong.

People post strategies on a game? Well, that's fantastic. They post strategies of a game you don't like, ignore them. You see someone refering other people as inferior? You can, too, ignore it.

The internet is a pit where anything goes in. If you really don't like it, it's not like you have to stay.

With that being said, let the fools that believe they are GODLY because they know how to pass stage 1-1 on the original Mario Bros, there's no harm with them living in their own bubble, and also let be those korean people in Counter-Strike that can kill you instantly in one shot with seconds of the round starting, they are happy playing with other people so good that it becomes automatic.

But in the end, it's all about having fun. And what's odd is that people often forget that. Don't make such a big deal, people.

I utterly agree.

Just Cause 2 looks pretty fun. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg4M4RD_Vqg&feature=related) :p

When testing Just Cause I was able to skydive infinitely using their buggy physics. Parachute up a bit, skydive down a bit, parachute up a bit, etc. It was possibly the best thing about the game... either that or being able to survive a freefall from 20,000 feet by pulling back on the thumbstick seconds before hitting the ground.

Sometimes they should leave bugs in. :(

Scribblenauts. That is all. Check new footage, it's all made of win. I'll just say that in the demo, very few people were able to find words that didn't work.

Scribblenauts. That is all. Check new footage, it's all made of win. I'll just say that in the demo, very few people were able to find words that didn't work.you've actually managed to get hands-on time with it yourself?!

you've actually managed to get hands-on time with it yourself?!

No :( Stop remembering my misery. But saw videos, and all I can say is that I need more...

SOMEONE SUMMONED A TIME MACHINE, TRAVELED BACK IN TIME, GRABBED A DINOSAUR, GOT BACK TO THE PRESENT, AND USED IT TO STOMP ROBOT ZOMBIES. HOW CAN YOU TOP THAT??

I'm rather skeptical of Scribblenauts after seeing the videos, because nearly all of the objects seem to just have the very same functions. I mean, it looks like almost every object could be divided into one of six classes of objects that're practically all the same except for weight or speed or strength or some other thing like that.



Also, Goryoden, Kyogre and Rayquaza are confirmed to be in HeartGold/SoulSilver, depending on the version. Woo for those of us without the GBA games.

I'm rather skeptical of Scribblenauts after seeing the videos, because nearly all of the objects seem to just have the very same functions. I mean, it looks like almost every object could be divided into one of six classes of objects that're practically all the same except for weight or speed or strength or some other thing like that.



Also, Goryoden, Kyogre and Rayquaza are confirmed to be in HeartGold/SoulSilver, depending on the version. Woo for those of us without the GBA games.

Great, I love Rayquaza.

And its "Groudon"



Sims 3 recently released, anyone own it or has played it? its said to be fantastic according to some reviews.



EDIT: And God of War 3 looks like piles of awesome. Here are 2 demo's:

http://www.el33tonline.com/past/2009/6/2/e3_2009_sony_press_conference/

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-god-of-war/50361

I'm rather skeptical of Scribblenauts after seeing the videos, because nearly all of the objects seem to just have the very same functions. I mean, it looks like almost every object could be divided into one of six classes of objects that're practically all the same except for weight or speed or strength or some other thing like that.

I saw a vampire defeat CHTULU, and then, a Vampire hunter killing it after he ran away from a garlic. Interaction is incredibly worked out.

I'm rather skeptical of Scribblenauts after seeing the videos, because nearly all of the objects seem to just have the very same functions. I mean, it looks like almost every object could be divided into one of six classes of objects that're practically all the same except for weight or speed or strength or some other thing like that.this is a problem? given the context of the game I'd say it's a fair assumption that most objects would be seperatable into a small number of groups. point is, different objects, while they have similar uses, will also interact with other objects in different ways. whether you throw a football, a shuriken, or a clove of garlic, it's all going to hit the tree the same exact way, but vampires are only going to be scared off by garlic. it's the little interactions that are going to make the game fun....and yes, tons of the objects will effectively be the same, but who cares? there's an entire encyclopedia in the game. the trick isn't using every object you see in a new way, it's coming up with a new object to use every time you want to do something.

Sims 3 recently released, anyone own it or has played it? its said to be fantastic according to some reviews.supsuper has it. aside from that I don't think anyone's mentioned owning it as of yet.

Dead Rising had hundreds of objects with which to smash zombies up but they all fell into one of a handful of categories. Hitting the dead with a bat was still less fun than hitting them with a parasol.

Perception and delving into your imagination are what will make Scribblenauts great.

No :( Stop remembering my misery. But saw videos, and all I can say is that I need more...

SOMEONE SUMMONED A TIME MACHINE, TRAVELED BACK IN TIME, GRABBED A DINOSAUR, GOT BACK TO THE PRESENT, AND USED IT TO STOMP ROBOT ZOMBIES. HOW CAN YOU TOP THAT??GOD VS THE KRAKEN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTEUbtgpIgo)

GOD VS THE KRAKEN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTEUbtgpIgo)holy crap. that game needs to be out already!

Found my old Commander Keen floppies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu23vU0E7_c

(Keen 5 on hard difficulty: there's only the little gray robot on easy.)

Has anyone here got inFAMOUS, because I'm wondering if it is any good. I know it got good reviews, but asking anyway.

Has anyone here got inFAMOUS, because I'm wondering if it is any good. I know it got good reviews, but asking anyway.

I've downloaded the demo and it looks pretty awesome
There's 3 missions, two where play as hero and one infamous. There's only some bugs, but nothing important, the game is still really fun

Yeah I've heard it's pretty good, aside from the crappy good/evil thing.

I've downloaded the demo and it looks pretty awesome
There's 3 missions, two where play as hero and one infamous. There's only some bugs, but nothing important, the game is still really fun

Odd, I just finished the demo and there were 4 missions, train thing, poison water, med supplies and tar truck(not names but the main thing in the mission)

my cousin bought it on release and was raving about it until he finished it. says it's pretty darn good.

Even the Zero Punctuation review was positive and that's pretty damn rare.

After playing the demo reading more reviews and watching some videos, I have decieded to shell out the 70 bucks. Too bad they raised the price of video games in general. (Here in Canada anyway)

holy crap. that game needs to be out already!

I'll say :D

Battlefield Heroes has gone public! http://www.battlefieldheroes.com/ (and free)

Username: SupSuper (natch)

I've registered an account (IrateCorpse is my username and the name of my first character) but I won't be able to play until I get more graphics card action going in this hunk of junk.

I want to become a pilot and get into dogfights and strafe helpless soldiers to death.

MechPlasma here! I, too, can't play it until I get my computer charger fixed. But I'll add it to the Steam Games list, so guys who use steam can catch me online.

PaulPower4

First character: FrankQGubbins

I'm downloading.

Name: DrMelon

Eugh, Firefox...
Account: Xenomortis

In as AndyKaufman

YOU MOVE SO SLOWLY ARRRRGH AND THERE IS NO SPRINT BUTTON IT HURTSssss

YOU MOVE SO SLOWLY ARRRRGH AND THERE IS NO SPRINT BUTTON IT HURTSssss

Well I dunno, what class are you playing as?

Also, vehicles.

It's Battlefield, deal with it. :p

Alternatively, work on the Run ability.

It's Battlefield

This is perhaps the game's greatest flaw in my view. I really dislike the style of play of the battlefield games. I much prefer objective style games where you have to blow stuff up or escort something (with the other team stopping you).

where you have to blow stuff up or escort something (with the other team stopping you)
AKA: Unreal Tournament? :)

AKA: Unreal Tournament? :)

I was thinking more Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory actually.
Well, and/or RTCW too.

Something's not right with the UT games, but I can't say what. I just never got into them.

The first UT is better then the rest imho.

Something's not right with the UT games, but I can't say what. I just never got into them.

Maybe something's wrong with you

http://ve3d.ign.com/videos/play/54167/Xbox-360/Worms-2-Armageddon/Trailer/Debut-Trailer/Flash-Video

Worms Armageddon 2 trailer, may already be posted in another section of the forums.

Xbox arcade only?

I heard mention of a PC version, but that is TBA. Probably will be ported if the xbox version ends up a success.

Maybe something's wrong with you

I can't think of any reasonable argument against that.

Have you played Battlefield: Bad Company? I've never been hugely into shooters but I think I got disheartened by all the corridors. Bad Company probably isn't the best example of a good shooter but it's the one without corridors which I tried first.

Anyway, it has objectives and stuff.

Something's not right with the UT games, but I can't say what. I just never got into them.
I always found the way that staying alive longer lets you get the good guns more, giving you an even more unfair advantage, to be my gripe against the game.

If the weapons were more balanced, it wouldn't be such a problem.

Have you played Battlefield: Bad Company? I've never been hugely into shooters but I think I got disheartened by all the corridors. Bad Company probably isn't the best example of a good shooter but it's the one without corridors which I tried first.
Anyway, it has objectives and stuff.
The battlefield games were always, to my recollection, either open space or using buildings as cover, with all objectives being "capture as many points as you can while defending your own".

The battlefield games were always, to my recollection, either open space or using buildings as cover, with all objectives being "capture as many points as you can while defending your own".

With aeroplanes! *zooooom*

The battlefield games were always, to my recollection, either open space or using buildings as cover, with all objectives being "capture as many points as you can while defending your own".

Bad Company is a single-player game, predominantly. Objectives include "blow up the artillery guns" or "protect the convoy from the approaching Panzers", and stuff.

This is a completely original concept (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPSrkmkeqw&feature=related)

Bad Company is a single-player game, predominantly. Objectives include "blow up the artillery guns" or "protect the convoy from the approaching Panzers", and stuff.A Battlefield game with single-player? :eek:

Wow, it's TF2 without any of the style left. (Not Battlefield: Heroes, that weird anime doll thing)

Doesn't seem to have a pyro equivalent. Needs more melting plastic :p

As long as I don't care squat about whether or not companies sell out, I'm gonna say that looks like a fun game. But it could just be because TF2 is my second favourite game.

On an unrelated note: I recently just spent my deposit return from college on Necrovision, Red Alert 3 and Assassin's Creed (AC was only to get meet the offer for Necrovision and it looked like a bit of fun).

The best thing I can say about RA3, is the music that first plays on the menu is hilarious - cracks me up every time.

Actually:This is a completely original concept (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPSrkmkeqw&feature=related)
I looked into that a bit more. After a while, I came to this conclusion:
The developers started making the game. A Third-Person-Shooter, Korean style. Then, TeamFortress2 came out. The developers liked it, saw the similarity (they're both cartoony team shoot-em-ups), and incorporated two things into theirs: a bat as a melee weapon, and the grenade launcher, and kept it at that. That in itself isn't a cause for a call to arms for sell-offery, because the actual weapons weren't original themselves (the TF2 grenade launcher was based off of Quake1). Then, they made the trailer: they decided to make a shout-out to TF2 here as well by having the chosen-to-follow rocketeer be the model with the WW2 hat, and the one with the grenade launcher use the one eyed model (the actual game doesn't have classes or set characters). This... ended up crossing the line, making what should be a regular game with a few borrowed ideas look like an absolute sell-out.

Having the invincibility turn the character blue could either be another thing taken from TF2, or it could be the set colour it turns the character anyway, since the canister was also blue. Or it could be an already-thought-of idea. Its hard to tell.

*slap*

Wild speculation is useless Plasma.

http://genzoman.deviantart.com/art/Manly-Link-128661743

MANLY LINK SMASH!

Guys, GUYS!
http://wiki.goldeneyesource.net/logo.png
GoldenEye: Source

A free online "port" of GoldenEye multiplayer! (it does require one game based on the Source engine though)
http://www.goldeneyesource.net/

It MUST be played!

Anyone played Battlefield 1943?

Is it overrated?

I haven't yet, but there is a demo on the PSN, only saying this because I don't know what system you have.

I haven't yet, but there is a demo on the PSN, only saying this because I don't know what system you have.

X360.

Will probably download the trial today.

Guys, GUYS!
http://wiki.goldeneyesource.net/logo.png
GoldenEye: Source

A free online "port" of GoldenEye multiplayer! (it does require one game based on the Source engine though)
http://www.goldeneyesource.net/

It MUST be played!goldeneye was pretty generic. great game at the time, but everything it did has been done since and much more interestingly. ironically, all of which has been done by half life. the game most likely to be the reason anyone has the source engine required for the goldeneye port :p

Anyone played Battlefield 1943?

Is it overrated?

I personally like it.
I prefer Bad Company though to be honest. The second of which is being released near the start of next year.

Got N+ today for XBLA, it's on special offer for this week.

If you haven't tried it try the trial...... its pretty fun but frustatingly hard at some levels, its somewhere in the 20's on most popular Xbox Live Arcade titles too. Costs 400 MS points on special offer for Gold members.

Got N+ today for XBLA, it's on special offer for this week.

If you haven't tried it try the trial...... its pretty fun but frustatingly hard at some levels, its somewhere in the 20's on most popular Xbox Live Arcade titles too. Costs 400 MS points on special offer for Gold members.there's a pretty extensive PC version as well that's completely free. I really can't see paying for it seeing as how much you get with the free version.

there's a pretty extensive PC version as well that's completely free. I really can't see paying for it seeing as how much you get with the free version.

Well, for once you get to support the company who made it. Also, N+ has some features not available in N does it not? Stuff like online multiplayer?

What is N+?

Google is your friend, Franpa. (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=n%2B&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g10)

What is N+?

http://www.stickpage.com/ngameplay.shtml


Play this, thats what the game is like.

No, the version you linked to is sucky and horrible.
http://www.thewayoftheninja.org/n_downloads.html
That's the real one, hosted by Metanet (the creators).

No, the version you linked to is sucky and horrible.
http://www.thewayoftheninja.org/n_downloads.html
That's the real one, hosted by Metanet (the creators).

I really need to re-download that game and learn to use the level editor again. I used to be be brilliant at it.

Well, for once you get to support the company who made it. which I am totally in favor of in all cases not relating to a game originally intended to be free :p
Also, N+ has some features not available in N does it not? Stuff like online multiplayer? online multiplayer? in a game like N? how does THAT work? :confused:

which I am totally in favor of in all cases not relating to a game originally intended to be free :p
online multiplayer? in a game like N? how does THAT work? :confused:

Teamwork in seperate sections of the map mostly, I think

which I am totally in favor of in all cases not relating to a game originally intended to be free :p
Why?
online multiplayer? in a game like N? how does THAT work? :confused:
It has three modes: Race, Survival and Co-operative. Co-op and Race are pretty self explanatory I think, Survival puts you in maps full of dangers and whoever survives longer wins. :p

Just wanted to say: Guitar Hero: Greatest Hits (released recently in the UK) is INCREDIBLE. Hardest one yet, and therefore the best :D (except Metallica which I havent played...)

Why?just that if the game was made to be free and they later decide they can make money off of it it seems a bit cheap to me.

What do you think demo's are? the first edition of the game could be cosidered a excellent demonstration of what to expect in the 2nd edition.

just that if the game was made to be free and they later decide they can make money off of it it seems a bit cheap to me.
I would only agree in the case of large companies, but indie developers? Cut them some slack, it's not like they can **** money.

just that if the game was made to be free and they later decide they can make money off of it it seems a bit cheap to me.

Gotta pay the bills.

I would only agree in the case of large companies, but indie developers? Cut them some slack, it's not like they can **** money.I was talking only in the cases where they offer the game for free, realize that it's popular and then start charging because they know they can make a good profit from it. if the product you're being charged for is the same as the product being given away, I see little reason to pay for it. if you're paying for future updates, then sure. I have no problem supporting future endeavors but paying for what you've already been given is just rather pointless (with the exception of donating/tipping for an exceptional job done).

if you're paying for future updates, then sure. I have no problem supporting future endeavors but paying for what you've already been given is just rather pointless (with the exception of donating/tipping for an exceptional job done).
Its a mix of both of those. Half of it is paying for the improved version, half of it is supporting the company.

Its a mix of both of those. Half of it is paying for the improved version, half of it is supporting the company.the money seemed justified just with what mtl said about the additional features. the rest of the discussion was more just me defending my original stance.

I can't imagine N costing much so the online multiplayer would be plenty to justify paying for it, in my book. plus there's other stuff aside from that. definitely no issue paying for that much extra stuff.

N+ has extra enemies, and all-new maps as well as the multiplayer gamemodes.

Also HD.

Also HD.
That's not saying much tho.

The point is every indy developer that is successful and wants to make some money eventually releases an improved console version, because donations don't always cut it. Alien Hominid, N, Line Rider, World of Goo, Eets, that Castle Defense game, Cave Story, etc.

Whether it's different or not doesn't matter because it's not a sequel, most people with consoles wouldn't be able to try the PC version anyways and they reach a whole new market.

If you don't wanna pay, stick to the free version, it's not obsolete. But don't scold the developers for wanting to pay the bills.

World of Goo
That one doesn't really count. The original free game, Tower of Goo, was only the same in terms of the base system.

Also, in the case of CaveStory, it was someone else who contacted Pixel with the idea.

cam't play battlefield heroes, here is what I posted in the support forum:

I login in Battlefield heroes website in IE. I press Play Now. It launches the game. It updates etc and goes to the game screen. And then a window pops up telling me I need to create a hero to start playing. I press "ok" and it launches the BFH website in IE without my account logged in.

I use Vista 64b. I have the launcher (the executable) on admin mode and I've tried to launch IE on admin mode too and nothing works - since I assume it has something to do with permissions.

It's as if the launcher doesn't read my login information even though I have to be logged in to launch it from the website anyway.

Any ideas?

anyone?

Have you tried a different browser?
Whilst this may or may not be helpful or viable and is somewhat obvious, try Firefox.

Works for me and I use the same stuff, and I assume you've already created a character through the site.

I'd check any kind of software protections that might be keeping the launcher from communicating with the browser, clearing cookies (I assume it uses cookies), etc.

Have you tried a different browser?
Whilst this may or may not be helpful or viable and is somewhat obvious, try Firefox.

this seemed to have solved it...

http://www.kieranmillar.com/lem2_allgold.png

It's only taken me about 15 years or however long the game's been out, but I've finally done it! Screw you Sports tribe (Classic was a bit of a pain too).

It took me ages too. Congrats! :D

I never finished it, not even on bronze!
Although I only actually got the game last year.



Oh yeah, and I'm still at it with the Pokemon Platinum LetsPlay, for anyone who's interested. Or thought that I wouldn't be able to keep at daily updates!

what game is that, melon? lemmings I assume but which?

Lemmings 2, the filename mentions it, and it's the only one with tribes. (Lemmings 3 doesn't count on account of being terrible)

Lemmings 2, the filename mentions it, and it's the only one with tribes. (Lemmings 3 doesn't count on account of being terrible)didn't fancy saving it, so I didn't notice the file name, and I'm not sure if I've actually played lemmings 2 :p

right-click -> properties.

You did not have to save the image since it is not an attachment.

Haha, I still haven't even completed Lemmings 2, let alone all gold. Actually, that's why. I wouldn't be able to bring myself to finish it without having saved every lemming possible. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w220/GrimOswald/supersad.gif

Classic is the one I am stuck on, actually, with the others all done. (That Polar level where you HAVE to kill two lemmings always made me sad.) Sports was definitely one of the hardest though. (The last level especially...I curse its name.)

Anyway, congratulations!

Haha, I still haven't even completed Lemmings 2, let alone all gold. Actually, that's why. I wouldn't be able to bring myself to finish it without having saved every lemming possible. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w220/GrimOswald/supersad.gif

Classic is the one I am stuck on, actually, with the others all done. (That Polar level where you HAVE to kill two lemmings always made me sad.) Sports was definitely one of the hardest though. (The last level especially...I curse its name.)

Anyway, congratulations!
The last level of the Sports tribe was the level that has caught me out all this time. Turns out I was firing the arrows wrong the whole time.:mad: I finally discovered that you can fire them to the side and they still land straight up. Classic level 9 was the other super difficult level to get a gold on because I always messed up trying to free my blocked off group of lemmings every single time (NO I DON'T WANT YOU TO BASH LEFT INTO THIN AIR! GO RIGHT ARRRGGHHH!) So frustrating.

The rest of the levels in the whole game weren't that difficult at all. I remember getting annoyed at some rock throwing one for the highland tribe though. Still a great game.

Anyone else think the pole vault skill is the most pointless skill ever? It takes up so much room that it's totally obvious where you're supposed to use it.

right-click -> properties.

You did not have to save the image since it is not an attachment.and now let's see if you could explain why I would do that if I weren't interested in saving the file.

I remember getting annoyed at some rock throwing one for the highland tribe though.
FFFFFFFFF- goddam, I HAD to look up the guide on how to do that one!

http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6213727.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;3

Information about upcoming Xbox Live update.


We have to pay for silly clothes?


Now thats just barmy.


I am one person who will not be rushing out to buy MS points just for stupid clothes.

http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6213727.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;3

Information about upcoming Xbox Live update.


We have to pay for silly clothes?


Now thats just barmy.


I am one person who will not be rushing out to buy MS points just for stupid clothes.


I agree.


Buying clothes.


For your avatar.






Sounds pretty wacky.



Here is one person
that








will not be using this service.

So your saying you agree with the fact that MS expect us to pay for clothes our avatar can wear?


Why? or are you just being sarcastic for the sake of it?

So your saying you agree with the fact that MS expect us to pay for clothes our avatar can wear?


Why? or are you just being sarcastic for the sake of it?

Do I honestly have to point out the rather unnecessary paragraphing commited by yourself and why yakuza posted (even more absurdly) in kind?

Oh, that. It was a mistake, I don't usually do that. Anyway, another game you should try, if you like puzzles and games with marbles is this: http://www.atomicelbow.com/games_view.php?id=2 you can download the free trial for PC.


Its available for X360 Live Arcade too and has good review scores

We have to pay for silly clothes?
Now thats just barmy.
One word: MMORPG


Wait, does it technically count as one word if its an acronym?
Anyway, point is, paying for exclusive avatar stuff like that is how just about all shareware MMORPGs work.

Oh, that. It was a mistake, I don't usually do that. Anyway, another game you should try, if you like puzzles and games with marbles is this: http://www.atomicelbow.com/games_view.php?id=2 you can download the free trial for PC.


Its available for X360 Live Arcade too and has good review scoresthe 360 can do PhysX?! I did not know that.

the 360 can do PhysX?! I did not know that.I think any game/console can do it at software-level, but you'd need an actual PhysX-supporting card to do it hardware-level.

I think any game/console can do it at software-level, but you'd need an actual PhysX-supporting card to do it hardware-level.point being that it'd take much more to do it that way, wouldn't it?

Unless you have maybe a Core 2 quad core processor, it will have a pretty big impact if done in software mode.

One word: MMORPG


Wait, does it technically count as one word if its an acronym?
Anyway, point is, paying for exclusive avatar stuff like that is how just about all shareware MMORPGs work.

Few more words: microtransactions, the future of digital distribution and all gaming software

just a warning: Steam is supposed to be down tomorrow at 6PM Pacific time. that's something in the general area of 12 or 1 AM GMT.

down time's supposed to be about 3 hours.

figured I'd announce this here since I dunno how many others read kotaku, and I doubt anyone here keeps in-depth tabs on the valve page itsself.

No sweat for people living in the UK - unless you happen to be gaming from Midnight to 3AM...
in before beefeater's saying "see! I told you! Who needs valve, eh! GOG is always up etc etc"

Anyone read the official nintendo magazine this month? in it there's a preview of scribblenauts, which sounds really awesome. I may sell my PSP and get a DSi for the game, i'm finding my PSP boring recently. And there's other upcoming DS games I want too which sound good.

That reminds me my PSP fell off the shelf a couple of days ago and I've yet to check on it's condition.

will update shortly.

Update: The five foot drop ejcted the battery, the UMD and the memory card (which I can't find).

After plugging it in it will turn on for five seconds before switching itself off again.

Diagnosis: Broken.

Additional update: Turns out the sliding switch was broken, and unless I push it back down it stays in the on/off position and shuts down the console.

Further investigation reveals that none of the face buttons work anymore! With the sole exception of the analogue nub.

Final analysis: ****ed.

Wow, that's collateral PSP damage right there...

And that's just falling from a shelf. In rather stark contrast to the DS, which is known for being able to take quite a beating without suffering.

And that's just falling from a shelf. In rather stark contrast to the DS, which is known for being able to take quite a beating without suffering.it's a nintendo product. gameboys have long been known to survive ridiculous conditions. I've heard of someone who's dropped theirs from a 3rd story hotel window onto concrete and gone down simply to pick it up. I've KNOWN someone who's gameboy was dropped and then crushed by their car in their driveway, and they simply retrieved it, battered and bruised though it was, and started playing again. hell, the wii remote can withstand 10,000 pounds of pressure according to reports from when it was released.

if nintendo ever went into the business of military hardware, Japan would become the world's most unstoppable superpower.

After a full charge the buttons have started to work again. Hooray for £80 worth of electronics not being an expensive paperweight!

Now i just need to find that memory card so I can continue to never use my PSP at all.

it's a nintendo product. gameboys have long been known to survive ridiculous conditions. I've heard of someone who's dropped theirs from a 3rd story hotel window onto concrete and gone down simply to pick it up. I've KNOWN someone who's gameboy was dropped and then crushed by their car in their driveway, and they simply retrieved it, battered and bruised though it was, and started playing again. hell, the wii remote can withstand 10,000 pounds of pressure according to reports from when it was released.

if nintendo ever went into the business of military hardware, Japan would become the world's most unstoppable superpower.
I don't know how much physical damage the wii might withhold, but the thing isn't as reliable as I would have expected. 6 months after I got mine I started getting those annoying flashing black pixels in certain areas of the screen, and it's slowly getting worse. I think if I used it more often it would have stopped working quite a while ago. :-/

I don't know how much physical damage the wii might withhold, but the thing isn't as reliable as I would have expected. 6 months after I got mine I started getting those annoying flashing black pixels in certain areas of the screen, and it's slowly getting worse. I think if I used it more often it would have stopped working quite a while ago. :-/well it just goes to show how horrible the wii is for a nintendo system :-/

I don't know how much physical damage the wii might withhold, but the thing isn't as reliable as I would have expected. 6 months after I got mine I started getting those annoying flashing black pixels in certain areas of the screen, and it's slowly getting worse. I think if I used it more often it would have stopped working quite a while ago. :-/

Did you RMA it?

Yeah, unlike the cube I'd think twice about dropping my wii down the stairs.

Did you RMA it?

Nope. :p
I'll probably eventually take it somewhere to have it fixed, but I doubt it'll be any official nintendo authorized place because there doesn't seem to be one anyone near where I live.

mail it courier??

Then it will take ages. Nah.

Yeah, unlike the cube I'd think twice about dropping my wii down the stairs.funny story about that: a friend of mine DID drop the cube down some stairs. ended up breaking the lid, but the games still played.

Has anyone seen/played the Live demo of IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey? Personaly, I can't wait untill September 8th.

And there's the famous Gameboy that survived a live grenade.

No sweat for people living in the UK - unless you happen to be gaming from Midnight to 3AM...
in before beefeater's saying "see! I told you! Who needs valve, eh! GOG is always up etc etc"I did. :(

it's a nintendo product. gameboys have long been known to survive ridiculous conditions. I've heard of someone who's dropped theirs from a 3rd story hotel window onto concrete and gone down simply to pick it up. I've KNOWN someone who's gameboy was dropped and then crushed by their car in their driveway, and they simply retrieved it, battered and bruised though it was, and started playing again. hell, the wii remote can withstand 10,000 pounds of pressure according to reports from when it was released.

if nintendo ever went into the business of military hardware, Japan would become the world's most unstoppable superpower.

What about that Gameboy that was bombed and damaged in the Gulf War, completely burnt.. But still works? (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/29/45213997_5f277adc34.jpg)

What about that Gameboy that was bombed and damaged in the Gulf War, completely burnt.. But still works? (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/29/45213997_5f277adc34.jpg)hadn't heard of that one before you guys pointed it out, actually.

PS3 Slim comes out September 1st and costs $299 USD. current fat ones also sells for $299 as of yesterday. (USD $)

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/101/1015007p1.html (ps3 slim)
http://www.slashgear.com/activision-ceo-threatens-to-drop-sony-ps3-and-psp-1947486/ (possibly in response to this)

unfortunately, none of them are backwards compatible still.....which still makes no damn sense to me.....

oh well, I like my 60GB well enough.

get a ps2 if you want backwards support, they aren't that dear.