I need convincing!

[Australian Ninja]

Yeah, I'll be playing my Gamecube games on the Wii, along with maybe 5 Wii games I actually want such as Mad World and House of the Dead, perhaps Dead Space Extraction.

[Nic Xtreme]

Yeah, I'll be playing my Gamecube games on the Wii, along with maybe 5 Wii games I actually want such as Mad World and House of the Dead, perhaps Dead Space Extraction.

There's a shitload of great Wii games that are cheap to buy now. Way more than 5!

[Australian Ninja]

I know, but there is only about five, well perhaps six exclusive games on my must buy list. The rest I don't care about. If the Wii was not backwards compatible with the Cube then I would not even bother buying it, seeing as less than ten games on a console to me is not worth it.

[Gunblade89]

Get Tales of Symphonia and Paper Mario 2 for GCN if you haven't got them.
Two of my favourite games of last gen.

[Australian Ninja]

I'm already considering Paper Mario series, but I don't know about the Tales games, the SNES / PS1 games were more than enough for me.

They still have annoying random battles right? Or do you walk up to the enemies, I don't remember.

Anyhow, are the battles any good - do you have an area to attack in, or does it have limited plane of movement?

I'll have to go read some stuff now, I'm curious about it. Damn you and your reasonableness Gunblade, my eyes are already sore from the last couple hours of reading about games!

[Gunblade89]

Not really random battles in ToS, you actually approach the enemy in the overworld and initiate the battles that way. The battle system is pretty fun it's in real time and not turned based at all.

In trying to get my hands of Tales of Vesperia for Xbox 360 at the moment.

Paper Mario 2 is awesome, such a charming game.

[9warbane]

The battle system is great.
You move left to right, hold one button to change targets and hold another to move up and down the field.

Sort of like smash bros with A being standard attack but there's no A up, A across etc but the standard comb can change a little, I think it was something like A, A, A + up then A was a little better and you can increase the amount of hits with bonuses from the rings or spheres whatever they were called but then you couldn't follow it up with B.

B with a direction being special moves, you map 5 moves of your choice, the moves you learn depend on what bonuses you choose the some rings you can equip.

Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang! Demon Fang!

[Australian Ninja]

Sounds alright, I prefer real time battles regardless of what genre of game.

Now I just need some more filthy money, oh look a lovely briefcase full of cash sitting on the floor with my name on it..............

[Xanafalgue]

In trying to get my hands of Tales of Vesperia for Xbox 360 at the moment.


Hah, just started playing it yesterday. Actually, I played it for an hour this time last year so I just continued on from there (the beginning is incredibly dull).

Put in 5 hours so far, the game is pretty damned good and very easy on the eye.

Currently stuck on the boss featured in the Demo, believe it or not :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Pai Mel]

Tales of Vesperia is $50 from Games on Demand. A physical copy would probably set you back $80, it's pretty rare.

[9warbane]

If only they'd release the PS3 version in English. Jerks.

[Xanafalgue]

Tales of Vesperia is $50 from Games on Demand. A physical copy would probably set you back $80, it's pretty rare.

Got mine for $30 second hand from JB.

I'm abotu 8 hours in now, it's very good. I'm really enjoying the characters so far and the graphics are lovely.

[Slippery]

Revenge of the Titans, that weird rts tower defence game on Steam, anyone played it?

[9warbane]

Ya, it's a lot better then I expected. After each mission you choose what to research, which opens new towers/defences. So you have a bit of freedom.

I wouldn't pay $15 but if you got it from the indie bundle then it is worth playing.

[Gunblade89]

Tales of Vesperia is $50 from Games on Demand. A physical copy would probably set you back $80, it's pretty rare.

Yeah i'm going after a copy on ebay at the moment, hoping to snatch it up below 80 bucks. Some copies have been selling for as high as $130-140.

[Slippery]

Revenge of the Titans, that weird rts tower defence game on Steam, anyone played it?

You can buy it off their website for like $6 if you use the code 'Hyperion' when you buy it.

[Watchers]

Yeah i'm going after a copy on ebay at the moment, hoping to snatch it up below 80 bucks. Some copies have been selling for as high as $130-140.

Really? I bought mine from JB when it came out :/ Guess I'll hold onto it. Maybe I can retire on it some day! >_>

[Gunblade89]

Really? I bought mine from JB when it came out :/ Guess I'll hold onto it. Maybe I can retire on it some day! >_>

Yes it's become quite hard to find now, In Australia anyway.
I just lost an auction on ebay for a copy it ended up selling for $86. :(

[Lazlow]

New Vegas on PC or XBOX?

[AranchineD]

mods you fool

[dinopoke]

nude mods

[sausage]

360 for sure; the only way to go

[Lazlow]

Two against one, you lose old man!

[sausage]

I'll have my day in the sun just you wait

[Blackwater]

I wouldn't recommend it

http://www.twolia.com/blogs/zoboxrox/files/2009/07/sunburn.jpg

[Spazzola]

New Vegas on PC or XBOX?

Mods, PC. Cheivo-whoring, X360.

[Xanafalgue]

Doesn't the 360 version have some exclusive DLC or something?

[9warbane]

I think it was only exclusive for a few months.

So now I have Advance Wars: DS, AW: DC, Lock's Quest, Mario Kart DS, super Princess Peach, Viva Pinata, Blue Dragon Plus and GTA Chinatown wars.
What to start first?

[Emilbus]

If your talking about Dead Money, it's already available from Steam for PC owners.

[Gunblade89]

I think it was only exclusive for a few months.

So now I have Advance Wars: DS, AW: DC, Lock's Quest, Mario Kart DS, super Princess Peach, Viva Pinata, Blue Dragon Plus and GTA Chinatown wars.
What to start first?

I've only played Advance Wars: Dual Strike out of those, play that because it's pretty awesome.

[Blackwater]

Viva Pinata is the gaming equivalent of crack.

Smacking things with a shovel, Gardening, watching pinatas make ****... it's all good.

[Spazzola]

I think it was only exclusive for a few months.

So now I have Advance Wars: DS, AW: DC, Lock's Quest, Mario Kart DS, super Princess Peach, Viva Pinata, Blue Dragon Plus and GTA Chinatown wars.
What to start first?

AW: DS I always enjoyed. I'd also say it's better than DC, since I preferred the tag-team style.

[Ad-Rock]

Demon's Souls?

[sausage]

wait a few months and get the better sequel on the superior platform

[9warbane]

Dual Strike.

[Gunblade89]

Anyone here still use their PSP?

I was thinking of picking one up on the cheap as they are reduced soon.
Mainly for the PSP MGS games and some RPG's

Worth it?

[Zeph101]

It's worth it alone for all the Metal Gear games now that the price has dropped. You should also get LocoRoco and Patapon, or either their sequels.

[MacGuyver]

Metal Gear Solid Peace walker is awesome, I'm still playing it at the moment. The God of War games are also sweet as well if you don't mind the series.

[Lazlow]

Anyone here still use their PSP?

I was thinking of picking one up on the cheap as they are reduced soon.
Mainly for the PSP MGS games and some RPG's

Worth it?

Worth it for Monster Hunter and DJ Max

[Australian Ninja]

Has anyone played Soul Bubbles on DS? It's going for about $13 at the moment on import.

[NiB]

I have the Orange box and Portal 2 sitting at home...

Is it time to see what all the fuss is about ?

[AranchineD]

No, dickhead

[Gunblade89]

I have the Orange box and Portal 2 sitting at home...

Is it time to see what all the fuss is about ?

Yes, you can get through the original Portal in one sitting if you wish to.

I really want Portal 2, might suck up the pricetag and get it this weekend.

[Australian Ninja]

I have the Orange box and Portal 2 sitting at home...

Is it time to see what all the fuss is about ?

You already know the answer to that.

[Australian Ninja]

Picked Up "Spy Fiction" for PS2, and I'm here to convince you NOT to do the same.

Got it cheap cos it was directed by SWERY, who made that other game people love, well Spy Fiction so far is a terrible Metal Gear clone without any personality or redeeming features so far.

I feel less than compelled to write anything more other than

Go Back! Be-ware! Beware!

[Pai Mel]

I completed all the free levels of ilomilo last night. The game's just too cute and I wanna buy it but is it a long enough game? I'm never on a Gold Live subscription so I tend to miss out on the Arcade specials.

[Australian Ninja]

Thinking of these Wii games:

The Conduit 1,2 - I play a fair amount of linear shooters, reviews have been reasonable for these games, anyone enjoy them here?

Epic Mickey - Was going to buy it a while back, but the atrocious camera is putting me off getting it. Is it worth persisting?

[9warbane]

I've played a few hours of The Conduit 1, it was alright. Shame there was no local multi.

[Australian Ninja]

Also thinking of grabbing Sin and Punishment #2 next pay?

[Kotche]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg105/SCSone/1289587909425.gif

[Australian Ninja]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg105/SCSone/1289587909425.gif

I don't know who that goose is, do you like the game or what? That is the point of the thread, to actually give your opinion on the games.

[Kotche]

that was my opinion

[Australian Ninja]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a88/Jonny9999/Inter-racial-hole-stretchers-5.jpg

[Australian Ninja]

Anyone care to comment on these games (yay or nay)

No More Heroes#1, NMH #2

Red Steel #1 and #2

Both games I'm thinking I'll grab the sequel and give the first one a miss seeing as they seem to only offer minor improvements, rather than an all new game.

[BB2K]

No More Heroes, definitely for both

Red Steel is very average, 2 is solid.

[Nic Xtreme]

Also thinking of grabbing Sin and Punishment #2 next pay?

Sin & Punishment 2 is awesome, definitely worth the ~$30 you can get it for! I see you just got a Wii, time to recommend you some games!

[Blackwater]

I get 20% off all games at Dick Smith this friday. so... LA Noire? worth it?

[Natrak]

Anyone care to comment on these games (yay or nay)

No More Heroes#1, NMH #2

Red Steel #1 and #2

Both games I'm thinking I'll grab the sequel and give the first one a miss seeing as they seem to only offer minor improvements, rather than an all new game.

Avoid Red Steel 1, it's not a good game in the slightest. Red Steel 2 isn't terrific either, I enjoyed it for about an hour or two before becoming bored of it.

Do you have a PS3? If so No More Heroes: Hero's Paradise just came out if you're willing to spend the extra dough.

[Ad-Rock]

I get 20% off all games at Dick Smith this friday. so... LA Noire? worth it?

Definitely.

[Gunblade89]

I get 20% off all games at Dick Smith this friday. so... LA Noire? worth it?

Is that for staff or something? 20% off is pretty good.

[Natrak]

I get 20% off all games at Dick Smith this friday. so... LA Noire? worth it?

It depends on how much money you're willing to spend on being able to make posts like "I played this game, Rockstar suck LOLCATS"

[Slippery]

Is that for staff or something? 20% off is pretty good.

14 year old son of staff discount

[HiredMan]

OK, gonna grab a game tomorrow to offset the pain of massive work cluster****.

L.A. Noire or The Witcher 2?

[9warbane]

Witcher 2.

Support PC devs.

[AranchineD]

Witcher 2.

Support game devs.

[Natrak]

OK, gonna grab a game tomorrow to offset the pain of massive work cluster****.

L.A. Noire or The Witcher 2?

Really enjoyed LA Noire, but The Witcher 2 is clearly a superior game.

[Slippery]

Sam and Max Season 1, 2 and Devil's Playhouse for $17USD on Steam.

Sam and Max worth playing if you never played 'Hit the Road'?

[Australian Ninja]

Avoid Red Steel 1, it's not a good game in the slightest. Red Steel 2 isn't terrific either, I enjoyed it for about an hour or two before becoming bored of it.

Do you have a PS3? If so No More Heroes: Hero's Paradise just came out if you're willing to spend the extra dough.

Of course I have a PS3, are you saying that NMH is a better version on PS3 over the Wii? Also have you played NMH#2?

Thanks for your comments Natrak.

[Natrak]

I don't know for sure, but I could imagine enjoying NMH more with a real controller, worth reading up on to see general opinion, I guess.

[Australian Ninja]

Sin & Punishment 2 is awesome, definitely worth the ~$30 you can get it for! I see you just got a Wii, time to recommend you some games!

Yeah, PaiMel has pimped me a copy of S&P#2 already, he's a salesmen I tell you...... well I assume he's a dude and not some outer space alien menace here to sell us moon rocks and space candy.

But if you are Mel, I sure could go for some space candy about now, because mmmm.... candy.

[Australian Ninja]

Well, next up on the Wii agenda is Sonic Colours and Paper Mario, but also considering Sonic Colours for DS, so far reviews I've read have not distinguihed whether Sonic Colours is just the same game as Wii but cut down, or has different levels etc?

Anybody know if they different games (as handheld conversions often are) or have the same levels etc?

[Pai Mel]

Is Mindjack (Xbox 360) for $9 worth it?

[Kotche]

if you can sell it for more on ebay then yes

[Super Sleuth]

correct

[Xanafalgue]

Is Mindjack (Xbox 360) for $9 worth it?

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-mindjack/17-3702/

[BB2K]

Yeah, PaiMel has pimped me a copy of S&P#2 already, he's a salesmen I tell you...... well I assume he's a dude and not some outer space alien menace here to sell us moon rocks and space candy.

But if you are Mel, I sure could go for some space candy about now, because mmmm.... candy.

do you ever look at your own posts and rethink every decision you've ever made in your life? because you really should.

[Kotche]

but he's so wacky like family guy

[Azzaman]

Dc universe online: is it any good? I'm more of a marvel fanboy. The steam sale has me tempted...

[9warbane]

I wouldn't, MMO + monthly subscription.

[Azzaman]

Oh, or Dead Rising2: did they fix all the annoying bits on the first one? (I'd be leaning more toward this one then dc universe anyway)

[Australian Ninja]

Oh, or Dead Rising2: did they fix all the annoying bits on the first one? (I'd be leaning more toward this one then dc universe anyway)

No.


However there are loads of save points, which negate much frustration.

You still need to grind for XP and combo cards and restart the game many times before you can take on some the psychos.

It's great fun, I gave up on the first game but am really enjoying the second game.

[AranchineD]

I finished the game on one playthrough and beat every psycho except two, so I don't know what this guy is on about.

[Australian Ninja]

I finished the game on one playthrough and beat every psycho except two, so I don't know what this guy is on about.

By all means feel free to play it like Aran, with one arm taped behind his back and while hanging upside down if it adds to your enjoyment.

Let me guess, you finished the game first time on the hardest difficulty without upgraded health /weapons, using only a baseball bat that breaks after a few hits and two blocks of health, versus maniacs that have 10-20 times your health and do very high damage.

[NiB]

Aran is like that kid in primary school who always had to better everyone's stories

[Rambo]

There's always one story topper.

[AranchineD]

But there's only one difficulty option, the minimum health is 4 blocks and you can't finish the game without levelling up a few times which means some upgraded stats and items.


Oh, and for the record I only used the steel chair.

[NiB]

Aran passes game smashing zombies with only oversized teddy bear

[Slippery]

Going to grab a game to play once I finish exams on Tuesday.

Thinking about:
LA Noire
Witcher 2
Killzone 3
InFamous 2

Suggestions? Probably leaning away from Killzone a bit, I liked 2 but unless people think it's particularly better would probably rather play one of the others.

[AranchineD]

Witcher 2

[Watchers]

Witcher 2. You can play it the same time as I'm playing it! Oh, the conversations we will have.

But seriously, I've only played the prologue and I already like it better than LA Noire.

[Slippery]

Done. Where's Witcher 2 cheap?

[AranchineD]

GoG.,

[Slippery]

Store credit store credit!

[Watchers]

I bought mine for like $40 from the Hut. But mainly because I wanted the special edition.

[AranchineD]

All the special edition stuff comes with the GoG version too

[Australian Ninja]

Has anyone played Afro Samurai? Reviews suggest it suffers from wonky camera syndrome.

Worth playing?

Also, Blood Will Tell for PS2 -worth a look or destined for cult status as a film inspired by a video game known as Unplayable.

[Nic Xtreme]

I've got a cheapo promo copy of Blood Will Tell for PS2 and it's pretty crap. A shame, really, because it should have been awesome (pass it off to Otogi developers From Software plz).

Shit, From Software really, really need to make a new Otogi.

[Australian Ninja]

I've got a cheapo promo copy of Blood Will Tell for PS2 and it's pretty crap. A shame, really, because it should have been awesome (pass it off to Otogi developers From Software plz).

Shit, From Software really, really need to make a new Otogi.

Never played Otogi or the following game, but damn it looks pretty.

If my Xbox#1 hadn't died I would have picked that one up, but it's too ****ing heavy for me to consider posting it somewhere for repairs, I should really learn to replace the laser in consoles and do it myself, but I tend to break things.

[9warbane]

What PC game shall I play through next? Hyper decides!

Choices:
Cryostasis - Played a little but I'll start again. Seems a bit slow so might be better to leave it till holidays.
Metro 2033 - About an hour in, I'm lost. Want to start again on ranger.
Mini Ninjas - No idea if this is any good or what it's like.
Blur - 8.1 GB download. :(
Fahrenheit - Got to the part where I tried to save a kid but couldn't understand the controls.
Max Payne 2 - Thinking a bit more of a long break between this and the first, as I think it's just going to be more of the same.
Chronicles of Riddick - Stopped running after an hour, gonna try again
Hitman: BM - Got stuck when I played on PS2. Meant to be the best of the series, skipping the others.
Batman AA
Puzzle Quest 2
DeathSpank

Almost done with DA:O, at the part facing against Loghain but I lost interest.

[Nic Xtreme]

Max Payne 2! Screw the break.

Or Metro 2033, Hitman or Batman.

Go for Max Payne 2. It won't take long!

[Australian Ninja]

Max Payne 2! Screw the break.

Or Metro 2033, Hitman or Batman.

Go for Max Payne 2. It won't take long!

Took me about 5 minutes to finish it if I recall.



Surprisingly short, but fun while it lasts.

[Australian Ninja]

What PC game shall I play through next? Hyper decides!

Choices:
Cryostasis - Played a little but I'll start again. Seems a bit slow so might be better to leave it till holidays.
Metro 2033 - About an hour in, I'm lost. Want to start again on ranger.
Mini Ninjas - No idea if this is any good or what it's like.
Blur - 8.1 GB download. :(
Fahrenheit - Got to the part where I tried to save a kid but couldn't understand the controls.
Max Payne 2 - Thinking a bit more of a long break between this and the first, as I think it's just going to be more of the same.
Chronicles of Riddick - Stopped running after an hour, gonna try again
Hitman: BM - Got stuck when I played on PS2. Meant to be the best of the series, skipping the others.
Batman AA
Puzzle Quest 2
DeathSpank

Almost done with DA:O, at the part facing against Loghain but I lost interest.


If you have any intention of playing Heavy Rain someday, for god's sake play it after Fahrenheit, but not before it.

You don't need to play Fahrenheit at all (but why would you not! I loved it, except for the shonky ending), but all I'm saying is that if you play Heavy Rain first, you WILL NOT be able to back and enjoy Fahrenheit, because of all the vast improvements.

It would be like playing Street Fighter IV then playing Street Fighter #1.

[SOX]

Dead Space 2 (possibly with Extraction) or Little Big Planet 2?

[NiB]

Dead Space 2 for sure....in the dark...with the sound up

[Australian Ninja]

Dead Space 2 (possibly with Extraction) or Little Big Planet 2?

That's like asking whether you should watch Evil Dead vs My Little Pony.

[Spazzola]

Only if it's Friendship is Magic.

[Australian Ninja]

Does anybody else feel like punching a Care Bear repeatedly in the gut until it vomits rainbows or is that just me?

[Azzaman]

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood or Portal2? I only have $30 more dollars and really can't get both. I love me some Assassin's Creed, but... Portal2...

note: I have completed the single player (borrowed a 360 copy from a friend), so I would only be getting it for the co-op - which I hear is excellent.

[Watchers]

Good luck finding someone to play co-op with you at this point.

[nonch]

I'm going to start on Portal 2 as soon as I finish Infamous 2, which should be tonight or something.

If you're on PS3 then I could be up for some co-op - nonch80.

[Azzaman]

nah ill be getting it in the steam sales (if I get it)

[Emilbus]

I think if you've already finished the single player for Portal 2, i would recommend AC:B (especially if you liked AC2). And wait for a possible daily deal for either of them. If they don't show up, snap them up on the last day.

[Slippery]

AC:B is pretty great but is also very similar to AC2, give it a play just make sure you've had a break since 2.
Definetly play Portal 2 co-op, but maybe you should find someone to play it with before you buy it

[Azzaman]

well picked up ac:B today for $20, I'll wait and see how cheap portal2 shows up for. Considering I'm going camping on Thursday i think i may miss out...

[Slippery]

I could gift you a copy if you let me know what price you are after.

[Azzaman]

Anything cheaper then what it's at now really. I'd like $20 but considering it's their latest release I doubt it'll go to that. Cheers btw :D

[Slippery]

On it!

[Emilbus]

Final Fantasy 13 CE is 32$ online at GAME atm..really tempted at this price. How does it compare to previous ones.

[nonch]

Nowhere near as good...

Anyways, I'm thinking of picking up a DS to play some of the old school RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Dragon's Quest.

They have second hand ones at EB - original $50, DS Lite $68, then at Harvey Norman there is the DS XL for $197 new.

I'm not interested in the 3DS. Any thoughts?

[9warbane]

DS Lite. Better design, battery and brightness then the normal DS.

XL is a bit expansive but there will be less eye straining.

DS Lite also has the GBA port while XL doesn't.

[Australian Ninja]

All of them have terrible buttons. I especially hate the inferior shoulder buttons on my DSi.

And I'm not too excited about the "+" control placement on the 3DS.

Nowhere near as good...

Anyways, I'm thinking of picking up a DS to play some of the old school RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Dragon's Quest.

They have second hand ones at EB - original $50, DS Lite $68, then at Harvey Norman there is the DS XL for $197 new.

I'm not interested in the 3DS. Any thoughts?


Well, I have Chrono Trigger and a DSi, any I refuse to play that game.

I'm waiting until I get an XL, because the text is way too friggin small on Chrono Trigger for the DS/LITE/DSi, (and in general) so if you are going to play text heavy games such as DQ or Chrono, I strongly recommend the XL, it is much more enjoyable to play. It's certainly not a deal breaker, but strain your eyes for no good reason. Also, those games will be much prettier on the larger screen. More comfortable to play as well.

If the XL is not an option for you I suggest wait for a price drop (I am), OR get a DSi, seeing as it has better contrast, and will be better to read RPG stuff on than the DS phat or DS Lite. Oh, and grab some extendable stlyus', the ones that pull out to about 1.5 the size of the crummy stylus that comes standard with most models, otherwise your hand will cramp up pretty quick. Unless your have the hands of a five year old, but you probably don't, and if you do, give them back to the poor kid you sick f***.

I've considered at times buying a DS Lite purely for the GBA slot, the games look dramatically better. But the shoulder buttons are pure excrement, so I just use my GBA SP, seeing as many GBA games rely on the L and R buttons for critical functions, like not dying at inappropriate times due to shit buttons. Probably a non-issue for you, but I just thought I'd spit that bit out, seeing as nobody ever seems to mention it, or I'm the only person in the world who hates them so much.

[nonch]

Ok well I'm starting to lean towards the XL now.

$197 is the cheapest price I've seen - are they likely to get cheaper than that any time soon?

[Australian Ninja]

Ok well I'm starting to lean towards the XL now.

$197 is the cheapest price I've seen - are they likely to get cheaper than that any time soon?

I have no idea, I'll wait 6 months, 12 months of whatever. I just wait and wait till shit gets cheap. Try posting in the general DS/handheld thread and someone there may have an idea.

I think it's usually every six months or so prices go down a little, but maybe longer, now that the 3DS is out, it's only a matter of time before the XL drops a bit, so I'll just keep waiting, like Chuck Norris.

[Gunblade89]

I have a DS Lite, i think it's the best design out of the lot.

[Australian Ninja]

I think the GBA SP is the best thing since sliced bread. Except the screen is not bright enough.

I still play it way more than the DS.

It's a fad I tell ya, the Game Boy will be back, any day now, just you wait..............yup...any day.

DS Lite. Better design, battery and brightness then the normal DS.

XL is a bit expansive but there will be less eye straining.

DS Lite also has the GBA port while XL doesn't.

I'm still pissed about that, at that price - how hard could it have been?

Jesus Numbtendo give me more options, not less, move backwards, not forwards!

Ah well, I am enjoying my Cube games on the Wii with my PS2 controller and now and then I have to play GBA Metroid on my Gamecube, becuase it looks/sounds sweet.

What use is modern technology if it doesn't allow me to play yesterdays superior and time proven games in old and boring ways.

In conclusion:

Gamecube + GBA player + Metroid(s) + HD TV + PS2 controller = awesome!



"Now That's how you shoot a missisle, Other M, what the hell is that? Point at the screen, half an hour later the missile reaches it's destination, oy, in my day such things would never happen I tell you, we only needed one life, and a stick to beat back the rough kids, always with the sweaty palms, what? They couldn't afford soap?"

[Spazzola]

I have a DS Lite, i think it's the best design out of the lot.

As much as I like the superior screens, brightness and the lighter weight, I do miss the buttons of the original DS design. My DS Lite's buttons are tempermental at best, especially the B button which hasn't received all that much use.

[Slippery]

well picked up ac:B today for $20, I'll wait and see how cheap portal2 shows up for. Considering I'm going camping on Thursday i think i may miss out...

It's $25 today, I saw you signed into hyper so I think you aren't off camping atm? Let me know if you are around and grab it yourself otherwise I'll grab it for you later tonight.

[dinopoke]

Anyone recommend Toki Tori or Rush from the Steam sales?

[AranchineD]

RUSH is fantastic. The mechanics are brilliant and how a puzzle game should be,the early puzzles are fun to play even though they're easy, and the later puzzles are absolutely insane but not frustratingly so (there's a two-level hint system to help as well)

Music is great too

[9warbane]

Playing through Toki Tori to get the achievement was a chore.

[dinopoke]

I guess I'll be getting Rush then!

[Slippery]

Bit.Trip Runner for $5 - yay or nay? GiantBomb QL made it look quite frustrating

[AranchineD]

It's only frustrating if you're bad at the game

[Natrak]

Buy Bit.Trip Runner, it's great.

Most people (let's face it, few of us are lucky enough to possess Aran's godly skillz) are going to spend the majority of their time failing levels. You'll notice in that Quick Look though that both Vinny and Ryan were finding the game addictive. The game is difficult, and a single failure will send you flying back to the start of the level, but it's also really enjoyable in that Trials HD/VVVVVV/Super Meat Boy way. After every failure you'll find yourself thinking "One more go!" until you finally finish the level, and then when it jumps straight into the next one after the bonus level/score screen you're likely to get into that loop all over again.

Levels play like a rhythm game, the platforming sequence is basically a note highway but instead of playing notes you do things like jump, slide and block projectiles. As you play through levels you find yourself learning the sequences thrown at you to the point where they simply feel natural, and it's gratifying to see something that was hampering your progress before fly by with ease. Particularly when by the time you finish a level you'll likely breeze through a bunch of sequences that at first were quite difficult.

The biggest problem I had with the game was that at times the starting music loop (or the boss music loop) could become quite droning as you make multiple attempts.

[dinopoke]

Bit.Trip Runner is fantastic. The levels are much shorter than Bit.Trip Beat so the instant fails aren't frustrating. Plus it has music from Anamanaguchi!

[Azzaman]

It's $25 today, I saw you signed into hyper so I think you aren't off camping atm? Let me know if you are around and grab it yourself otherwise I'll grab it for you later tonight.

Still camping, on my bro in laws iPad. 1 bar of telstra connection. If you haven't already grab me a copy plz, too much stuffing around to access my steam from here.

[Emilbus]

Should I start MGS4 or Uncharted 2?

[Slippery]

Both are sweet. Uncharted 2 is way more accessible.

Metro 2033, yay or nay?

[TrinityJayOne]

I found it difficult to the point of it not being fun. When you're outside the levels are linear but it's not always apparent where you're supposed to be going. The currency system is interesting, but I think they went a bit too far in making the normal ammo weak. When it takes more than one pistol clip to kill the first enemies you find, it feels like you're shooting playdoh rather than bullets. The atmosphere is amazing though.

Note that I am generally not great at shooters and did not play it for that long, maybe a few hours. If you must play it I think the hardcoreness warrants PC controls.

[AranchineD]

The game rules

have a nice day

[9warbane]

Get it if it's cheap but I think Stalker is way better.
When you're outside the levels are linear but it's not always apparent where you're supposed to be going.
I started again and I'm lost in the same spot. :(
When it takes more than one pistol clip to kill the first enemies you find
Ranger mode yo.

[MacGuyver]

I loved Metro 2033 as well. Never had problems with running out of military grade rounds, there's a fair bit of it around if you know where to look. Towards the end of the game was when I started to really think that my bullets were made of rubber, or that some guns just seemed to be less effective than they once were.

I've completed it on Ranger mode easy, but not Ranger mode hardcore. With the easy mode, I found that I had to spend a lot of the game running around without a mask on to try and save my air filters, especially since the last part of the game you can't buy any more. So if you've used them all up and get to that point you could be stuffed. Dead bodies never seemed to carry enough filters or new masks if yours started to get cracked. I'd imagine the hardcore mode would be a lot worse!

[Australian Ninja]

Get it if it's cheap but I think Stalker is way better.

I started again and I'm lost in the same spot. :(

Ranger mode yo.

I found it made a difference using burst fire rather than just holding down the button on some enemies.

[Ali G]

So after years of only owning a Wii, I've finally bought an Xbox. Can someone recommend me some games (I've already got Red Dead Redemption, Halo Reach and Modern Warfare 2)? Preferably ones that can be had on the cheap.

[ScToTeE]

Buy some of the games I'm selling. ;-]

[Pai Mel]

Well you've got enough shooters for now. Time to spice up your collection:

Good cheap games:

Batman Arkham Asylum
Alan Wake
Forza 3

[Australian Ninja]

So after years of only owning a Wii, I've finally bought an Xbox. Can someone recommend me some games (I've already got Red Dead Redemption, Halo Reach and Modern Warfare 2)? Preferably ones that can be had on the cheap.

Rather than type a list a mile long, I'll just post this link, you're bound to find something of interest.

Cheap games:
http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/offers.list

General 360 games
http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/xbox-360.dept

There are loads mopre cheap games there other than on those pages, just type in what you're after in the search box, anything older than six months or so can generally be bought for $30 AU or less for standard editions, although I just bought Red Faction Armageddon there last week for $30 or so, and that is less than six months old, and included some extra weapon DLC bullshit that I will never use.

[9warbane]

Alan Wake and Tales of Vesperia. The only good exclusives.

[Spazzola]

So after years of only owning a Wii, I've finally bought an Xbox. Can someone recommend me some games (I've already got Red Dead Redemption, Halo Reach and Modern Warfare 2)? Preferably ones that can be had on the cheap.

Most of what I've got within eyesight that is decent and probably cheap.

Shooters:
Halo 3
Halo: ODST
CoD MW (also good for cheivo whoring)
Gears of War 1 & 2 (soon 3)
Borderlands
Bulletstorm
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Bioshock

RPG:
Fallout 3
Oblivion (better for PC)
Dragon Age: Origins (better on PC?)
Mass Effect

Action/Adventure/etc:
Just Cause 2
Bayonetta
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Mirror's Edge
Battlestations: Pacific
Viking: Battle for Asgard
Brutal Legend

Fighting:
Soul Calibur 4
Dead or Alive 4

Racing:
Forza 3

Music:
Guitar Hero/Rock Band

[Nic Xtreme]

Alan Wake and Tales of Vesperia. The only good exclusives.

Boo, hiss.

The Xbox 360 has a shitload of quality games. I'm going to write you a list of recommendations. Since you've only had a Wii, I'll assume you don't play PC games? Oh well, many of these are better on PC if that's what you prefer. Some of these I have played, some I have yet to (I've bolded my "Best of the Best" - you already own three great games!). Oh, I won't include XBLA games. Just investigate those yourself!

- 50 Cent: Blood in the Sand
- Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
- Afro Samurai
- Alan Wake
- Alice: Madness Returns
- Alpha Protocol
- Arcana Heart 3
- Assassin's Creed series
- Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
- Batman: Arkham Asylum
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2
- Bayonetta
- Beautiful Katamari
- Bionic Commando
- Bioshock series
- Blazblue: Continuum Shift
- Borderlands
- Brutal Legend
- Bulletstorm
- Burnout Paradise
- Call of Duty series (You've already got the best one though ;))
- Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
- Catherine
- Child of Eden
- The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault of Dark Athena
- The Club
- Crackdown
- Crysis 2
- Dance Central
- Dark Void
- The Darkness
- de Blob 2
- Dead or Alive 4
- Dead Rising series
- Dead Space series
- Deadly Premonition
- Deathsmiles
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- DJ Hero series
- Dragon Age series
- Dreamcast Collection
- Duke Nukem Forever
- Dungeon Siege III
- Dynasty Warriors series (Strikeforce or Gundam!)
- Earth Defense Force series
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
- Espgaluda II
- Eternal Sonata
- Fable series
- Fallout series
- Far Cry series
- Fight Night series
- Final Fantasy XIII
- Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
- Forza Motorsport series
- Gears of War series
- Ghostbusters: The Video Game
- Grand Theft Auto IV + Episodes from Liberty City
- Halo series
- Hitman: Blood Money
- Homefront
- Infinite Undiscovery
- Just Cause series
- L.A. Noire
- Lost Odyssey
- Lost Planet series
- Mafia II
- MagnaCarta II
- Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom
- Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (or wait for Ultimate!)
- Mass Effect series
- Metro 2033
- Mini Ninjas
- Mirror's Edge
- Mortal Kombat
- Mushihimesama Futari
- Nier
- Ninja Blade
- Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
- Perfect Dark Zero
- Phantasy Star Universe
- Portal 2
- Prey
- Prince of Persia series
- Rainbow Six: Vegas series
- Red Faction: Guerrilla
- Resident Evil 5
- Resonance of Fate
- Rock Band series
- The Saboteur
- Saints Row series
- Scene It? series
- Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection
- Sega Superstars Tennis
- Shadows of the Damned
- Singularity
- Skate series
- Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing
- Soulcalibur IV
- Splinter Cell: Conviction
- Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
- Tales of Vesperia
- Test Drive Unlimited series
- Timeshift
- Tomb Raider series
- Too Human
- Transformers: War for Cybertron
- Vanquish
- WarTech: Senko no Ronde
- Wolfenstein

Most of these can be bought for cheap. If not locally, then online! For example, Bulletstorm & Crysis 2 are already down to ~$27 online.

[Zeph101]

So after years of only owning a Wii, I've finally bought an Xbox. Can someone recommend me some games (I've already got Red Dead Redemption, Halo Reach and Modern Warfare 2)? Preferably ones that can be had on the cheap.

I'm assuming you didn't have a decent PC either? If not track down a copy of both The Orange Box and Portal 2.

[Starscream]

Pokemon White for $42. I saw in a bargain bin this evening.

Yay or nay?

[9warbane]

If you haven't already played it, sure but it was $20 at Myer probably out of stock now.

[Gunblade89]

Pokemon White for $42. I saw in a bargain bin this evening.

Yay or nay?

Yay

I still need to finish it, kinda been distracted by other games.
I'll probably get pokemania again though.

[tau]

I've been waiting for the inevitable Pokemon on 3DS

[SOX]

White was the first Pokemon I bothered to clock since Blue. YMMV

[Starscream]

If you haven't already played it, sure but it was $20 at Myer probably out of stock now.

You win some, you lose some.

[Australian Ninja]

You win some, you lose some.

I hate Myer. Smug bastards won't be getting any of my $$.

[Pai Mel]

The Gunstringer any good?

Mebbe I should download the demo and see for myself. But you are s'posed to target with your right hand and then you have to jerk your hand up towards your shoulder to fire a bullet. Methinks this game mechanic would be tiresome. Even Wiimote point and shoot games give me sore shoulders.

[dimorphic]

I've been waiting for the inevitable Pokemon on 3DS

You'll be waiting a while.

[BB2K]

ummmm why? the third installment to the Black/White saga will most likely be on it, and pretty soon.

[SOX]

Convince me on Gears 3. (and where can I find it cheapest?)
Only played the first (which I thought was incredibly overrated) but the Bombcast yesterday made the Horde mode sound like the greatest thing ever.

[ScToTeE]

They are selling it on ozgameshop for $60. That's the cheapest I've seen it. I'm not familiar with the other retail sites often mentioned on these boards though.

I've only played MP on GOW3 so far but, besides the small amount of maps, it has made some improvements. Games are much quicker to find. The new Team Deathmatch mode is really fun, merging the elimination focus of older GOWs with a more accessible respawning mechanic. I'd say this version would be much friendlier to newcomers. The additional starting weapons also shapes up gameplay before teams gain strongholds on the maps and start using the map-placed weapons. Loving it so far. I also like the changed Guardian/Meatflag mode, where now your must capture the leader as a meat-shield and hold them for 30 seconds rather than just kill them (which would then mean the rest of the team would stop respawning). Idiot players as leader aren't so much a problem then as a simple smoke grenade can 'save' them plus the changes make the matches suspenseful.

Beast and Horde mode sound awesome. I already really liked Horde mode in GOW2. Campaign in GOW has always been its weakest point, though salvaged by co-op. Four player co-op should be great fun. Apparently it's super easy though even on Hardcore. Meh.

[tau]

You'll be waiting a while.

I'm a patient guy.

[Spazzola]

Beast and Horde mode sound awesome. I already really liked Horde mode in GOW2. Campaign in GOW has always been its weakest point, though salvaged by co-op. Four player co-op should be great fun. Apparently it's super easy though even on Hardcore. Meh.

Beast mode is an interesting twist. Each option caters to a different approach which although simple, allows for a surprising degree of flexibility. With only two people, strategy begins to take place; a savage drone to provide covering fire while a wretch goes in for the kills, a kantus healing the tanking mauler, a berserker ploughs through all of the cover while a scantipede cleans up everything left in the wake. Bring it up to four players and there is plenty of potential for fun and co-operation in trying to achieve the lowest time.

Horde is horde, but with the inclusion of barricades which slow enemy movement, decoys which draw fire, and turrets which you, well, shoot. These changes sound simple, but they allow you to play it in a different way. Which barricades do you use to create choke points, or upgrade to outright shut the enemy out? Do you bother using decoys to distract the enemy while you close in from a better angle? Would you rather dice the enemy with torrents of fire, or let your ally hold the front while you flank? So on, so forth.

The campaign is easier than the previous instalments, though it is quite fun if you want to adopt a Rambo approach. You'll die rarely on hardcore since your allies are usually nearby and they are actually effective at killing and supporting.

I should be trying Beast, Horde and the insane campaign with three friends sometime over the weekend. If general opinion is anything to go by: the more humans, the better it gets. Especially when you can throw empty bottles at them.

tl;dr: If you want a great third-person, cover-based shooter experience, get Gears 3. Single player is enjoyable (if easy), while multiplayer is brilliant (regardless of whether you prefer killing people, bots or both). Even if you're a cheivo whore like myself, it's worth getting (despite the horrible Seriously 3.0 achievement).

[Starscream]

Convince me on Gears 3. (and where can I find it cheapest?)
Only played the first (which I thought was incredibly overrated) but the Bombcast yesterday made the Horde mode sound like the greatest thing ever.

What the others said but it's around $55 Asian version from Play-Asia.

One week after release, JB and K-Mart raise the price from $69 to $79. Madness!!

[dinopoke]

Shadow of the Colossus PS2 for $28? It's in a cardboard case and looks like it has a bit of wear and tear. Yay or nay? Or would I find a better deal on ebay or something?

[SOX]

If you don't have a PS3, I'd say yes. Be aware that the frame rate is horrid (but playable).

Obviously if you do have a PS3 then just get the HD collection as the frame rate is not an issue and you get Ico too.

[Spazzola]

Battlefield 3 (X360) or SteelSeries Siberia V2 headset?

[Gunblade89]

Shadows of the Damned? Anyone played it?
It's selling for $30 at EB at the moment.
Also is it better on PS3 or 360?

[grimace06]

Shadows of the Damned? Anyone played it?
It's selling for $30 at EB at the moment.
Also is it better on PS3 or 360?

I'd say grab it on 360. It's genuinely funny and has a great sense of style.

Plays similar to Resident Evil 4 without the same level of polish and set pieces.

Plus, it'll be hard to find in a little while seeing as it sold so little.

[tau]

shadows of the damned is part of JB's 2 for 40 deal, if you can find another game you want to get with it.

[Nic Xtreme]

shadows of the damned is part of JB's 2 for 40 deal, if you can find another game you want to get with it.

JB must be turning into inconsistent Harvey Norman or something, because two of my nearby JBs didn't have it as part of the deal :(

[tau]

JB must be turning into inconsistent Harvey Norman or something, because two of my nearby JBs didn't have it as part of the deal :(

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/xbox-360/shadows-of-the-damned/648087

Doubt they're inconsistent in their deals considering it's clearly marked on their website.

[Nic Xtreme]

Thanks! I'll go back tomorrow and bring that with me.

[Gunblade89]

shadows of the damned is part of JB's 2 for 40 deal, if you can find another game you want to get with it.

Nice!
I think i'll get it along with Vanquish for $40

[Australian Ninja]

Nice!
I think i'll get it along with Vanquish for $40

It loads faster (in level) on Ps3, but loads slower between levels.

I bought the Ps3 version though seeing as I've been playing Resi for years on PS controllers, and enjoy that comfort zone.

So in conclusion, buy Shadows of the Damned on every console twice.

Then buy it again! Beause I ****ing say so, you mother mucking piece of demon excrement, I'll kill you ten times over! Stomp you to hell you sonuvabitch. Or my name isn't Garcia ****-ing Hotspur!

[Pai Mel]

Ignore the mad loon. Just buy it once and start saving up for Lollipop Chainsaw also from Suda.

[Australian Ninja]

Ignore the mad loon. Just buy it once and start saving up for Lollipop Chainsaw also from Suda.

Ignore the chainsaw, save for the lollipoop and buy the Pai Mel, at least that's what my old pappy used to say when I was a young crabstick.

[dimorphic]

Help me decide, I can only get one. Each genre appeals to me;

Resident Evil Revelations
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
The Darkness II

[Pai Mel]

Resident Evil Revelations


This one as it is probably the cheapest. By the time you have finished playing it the other two would have dropped in price by at least 30% and you can get them too.

I played the demo of Reckoning last night. I don't know if I like it, yet. I had 45 left mins to explore the area but had to fight my sleepiness at 5:00AM. It feels like the bastard son of Oblivion and Fable. The female warrior I created looked like a blonde version of Kate Beckinsale. The combat seems too easy as you can roll out of the way with lightning speed. If you are playing Skyrim right now, I don't know why you would want to get into another RPG at the same time.

[Mr.Mew]

I can vouch that Revelations is also a lot of fun. There's plenty to do and unlock that will keep you going for a while.

[Natrak]

Raid mode seems like it could provide some longevity.

[Starscream]

Telltale Game's Sam & Max: Seasons 1-3. $40 digital download (you can optionally get the the physical game DVDs for free after purchase, but you pay for postage)

Yay or nay?

[9warbane]

Doesn't sound all too cheap. I'd say wait until Steam sale (if it's for PC).

[Starscream]

Doesn't sound all too cheap. I'd say wait until Steam sale (if it's for PC).

Yeah, it's for PC.

15 chapters at $2.67 each? How cheaper can it get on Steam?

The only benefit I can think of purchasing from the Telltale site against the Steam site is that you get free physical DVDs that require no activation (you pay for postage obviously) once a complete season for Sam & Max is finished.

[9warbane]

15 chapters at $2.67 each? How cheaper can it get on Steam?

When you say it like that it sounds good. :p

I'm sure it's been cheaper during sales on Steam, up to you really.
No DRM and no download is always good though.

[Pai Mel]

I once scored this on Telltale games website:

US $4.95 Tales of Monkey Island download

US $7.87 Tales of Monkey Island Standard DVD (incl. shipping)

This was at a time when US $7.87 = $8.20 AUD, but is still a cheap deal.


I then sold the DVD version on ebay for $23.33 + $3.33.

Never got around to actually downloading or playing the game though.

[dinopoke]

15 chapters at $2.67 each? How cheaper can it get on Steam?

I got all of the seasons for $12 during the Summer Steam Sale.

[Pai Mel]

$29.95 + shipping for Skyrim OST 4 CDs, and may be autographed by the composer.

http://www.directsong.com/mobile/productdetails.php?productid=2240

[HD Boy]

Need to give Skyrim a rest. I'm thinking about purchasing Alan Wake, yay or nay?

[Gunblade89]

Yay, it has a few flaws but it's worth playing.

[Lazlow]

Nay

Unless you're a fan of not doing a great deal except following a path and watching cut scenes.

[TrinityJayOne]

Speaking of following a path and watching cutscenes, I got a free copy of BF3 with a new video card. I like that you can pointlessly shoot out car taillights in the parking garage level, but when some streetlights are blinding you the bulbs are apparently able to withstand a sniper round. Also, quick time events ****ING EVERYWHERE.

[Australian Ninja]

Need to give Skyrim a rest. I'm thinking about purchasing Alan Wake, yay or nay?

PROS: Strong horror/fantasy aesthetics, great sense of mood and in game audio/atmosphere is excellent. It's an interactive ghost train ride. Torch mechanic is fairly decent.
Some decent dialogue, voice acting, humour.

There is nothing else quite like on 360, similar stuff sure, but not the same.
Play it for the story (silly as it is) and aesthetics, don't play it for the 'action', which is okay but gets tedious.



CONS: Pacing is all over the place, game works best if played in as few sessions as possible, it's quite short. Story is gimmicky and overly derivative, but establishes enough of a narrative and 'world' to push the player forward. Coffee thermos collectables are a waste of time.

[aubergine]

Alan Wake is cheap at EB at the moment and I enjoyed hell out of my first playthrough. The second attempt just showed the game is not very interesting without the story to propel you along. I loved the story and hope they get to continue it, though don't see how a sequel could be near as good because there's not really any secrets left: you could treat the on-disc (sans DLC) ending as the end and it makes perfect sense to stop there. (please spoiler tag if you want to argue about that.)

[Australian Ninja]

Alan Wake is cheap at EB at the moment and I enjoyed hell out of my first playthrough. The second attempt just showed the game is not very interesting without the story to propel you along. I loved the story and hope they get to continue it, though don't see how a sequel could be near as good because there's not really any secrets left: you could treat the on-disc (sans DLC) ending as the end and it makes perfect sense to stop there. (please spoiler tag if you want to argue about that.)


Previously on......... The Hyper Forums


-I'd like to argue about spoiler tags.

-Please use a spoiler tag if you wish to reply to my argument, which shall be revealed next week.

-Damn your pointless arguments! We need to get to the old light house that old mysterious man told us about back in the first paragraph!

-Hello! I'd like to buy an argument please...

-Shut up and run like hell you lunatic!



........And now the unexciting conclusion to The Hyper Forums

[AranchineD]

And now the unexciting conclusion to an Australian Ninja post

[HiredMan]

Cave Story 3D?

[anfronike]

I'm in a Star Wars mood and I see there is an SW RTS game, Empire at War. I came out in 2007 (I think), does anyone have any experience with it?

[HiredMan]

Cave Story 3D?

I bought this and it was good! Thanks Hyper! :rolleyes:

[AranchineD]

Shut up

[Spazzola]

Is it that time of the month, Aran?

[Starscream]

I bought this and it was good! Thanks Hyper! :rolleyes:

http://www-scf.usc.edu/~ryanbruc/ChosenWisely.jpg

Great game and much cheaper than importing it.

[HiredMan]

Ye picked it up for $29 new too. *swish*

[Starscream]

Ye picked it up for $29 new too. *swish*

JB you've done it again! ;)

[Australian Ninja]

shut up, crime!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a88/Jonny9999/Super_1_PIC.png


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