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Re: God of War III – Ladies Man

Lee — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:59:06 -0000

It's "Excellent" from Mortal Kombat.

Re: First impressions: Transformers – War for Cybertron

Lee — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:57:40 -0000

I found that the to be one of the biggest problems facing the movies actually, whenever there is a fight between two Transformers I can't tell who is who which was really irritating

Re: First impressions: Transformers – War for Cybertron

Jeff — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:50:06 -0000

From that video I can see what you mean about the contrast. I found it hard to distinguish after a while. Pink Decepticons, though... love that.

Re: God of War III – Ladies Man

Jeff — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:43:39 -0000

Not that I was trying to read this smut, but the quote from the other game seems to be missing.

Re: First impressions: Transformers – War for Cybertron

Lee — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:37:02 -0000

I've just started playing the game myself on PS3 and I have to say it's interesting you bring up the sound because I completely agree, the sound is really impressive, obviously I was very pleased to hear THE Optimus Prime voice but the sound effects are all very vibrant and add to the game very nicely.

I was a huge player of Unreal Tournament on the PC online so I wonder if this would have translated fairly easily for me (if my computer could handle it!) since it's using the Unreal engine and I imagine similar keys.

The PS3 controls have been very natural for me so far.

Re: First impressions: Transformers – War for Cybertron

Ben Boyle — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:19:02 -0000

It looks great on PC, at 1080p. Some have complained that frame rate is locked to 30 fps (looks great, not issues from me) and more have complained that you can't remap keys — the defaults aren't bad, but that customisation would be nice!

Couple of rounds of multiplayer — it's not bad. Needs more players though, most game types aren't being played, only Deathmatch and Conquest. Bomb da base is fun!

SFX deserve a mention. The sound is awesome. Shame there is not more ammo in the campaign!

Re: Final Fantasy XIII — still going

Imagination Crystal — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:05:59 -0000

Final Fantasy is my all time favorite, I love tifa lockheart the one who created her character has a truly rich imagination

Re: Final Fantasy XIII — still going

MC — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:15:47 -0000

I've read that you get more control after around 30 hours.

Re: Bioshock and family

Nikko — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:31:30 -0000

cooooool i mean it nooooooooob joking :p

Re: God of War III – Ladies Man

Lee — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:04:30 -0000

No worries, I felt a bit sordid playing it... especially the fourth time.

Re: God of War III – Ladies Man

Dan — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:56:26 -0000

I feel a little sordid now I've read all about you twiddling your joystick.

Re: First impressions: Final Fantasy XIII

MC — Sat, 15 May 2010 21:58:34 -0000

I am part of the cultural divide it seems that felt that Final Fantasy VII was a grave disappointment after the previous titles in the series on the SNES, and consequently, my belief that 8 was a superior product is often met with scorn.

I am just now getting back into RPGs, and I do have to say, the battle systems have almost always left something to be desired, and I think that is the reason why I find them so difficult to stay involved with, despite their usually excellent stories and production values.

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

Greg Lexiphanic — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:16:15 -0000

I'm a little concerned that it's quite hard. I thought there might be some flexibility.
Incidentally, I saw this being played at The Mana Bar on Thursday night and they have arcade-style controllers for it which looked pretty neat.

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

Lee — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:55:32 -0000

I'm really looking forward to MvsC - I had the trailer over on QYDJ - the style lends itself really well!

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

MC — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:30:27 -0000

Well, it is their bread and butter.

I take it you are merely training for MvsC 3 then?

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

Lee — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:23:27 -0000

LOL that's fine because there will be about 15 more versions I imagine.

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

MC — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:16:31 -0000

Oh the irony. I was just watching a program on Canadian television announcing the upcoming release of Super Street Fighter IV.

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

Lee — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:32:53 -0000

It's probably why I like Chun Li so much! Her special kicking move is activated by repeatedly hitting the kick button! Still makes it a special move though and I'm comfortable with my masculinity.

On record I also used Ryu's special powers and some Mexican dude who likes to cook - it's the first I've ever encountered that character.

Re: First Impressions: Street Fighter IV

Dan — Sun, 02 May 2010 13:09:10 -0000

I can't stand these games - maybe because I'm rubbish at them. All that up up down A A X down down left stuff does my head in.

Re: First impressions: God of War 3

Lee — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:34:23 -0000

I'm reasonably sure that the content itself is the same in the Australian version as the UK one but here the rating is MA15+ (the highest we can go) so kids can still access material that in concept probably shouldn't be.

We will talk about this very soon though ;)

Re: First impressions: God of War 3

MC — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:05:40 -0000

Yes, it is amazing playing games that are designed for an older audience, though it is nicer when your government treats you like an adult.

Re: First impressions – Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

Lee — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:14:49 -0000

Well I'm glad that your studies are at least taking precedence over your virtual killing for the time being.

Your 'D' point is an excellent although I'm sure knowing me it would backfire and my men would be questioning my orders constantly.

I will say though that the Operation Flashpoint environment is anything but cramped! You appear to have the run of the entire island so if you want to wander around the long way you are certainly welcome too (although I imagine there will be some time critical objectives further on in the game - remembering I've played about half an hour at this stage and haven't even completed the first part).

Did you play Modern Warfare on the XBox?

Re: First impressions – Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

Andrew — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:31:41 -0000

With those Command and Control games, it all comes down to how smart the AI is. I bought that "Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway" a few months ago and only played a bit of it. I had some of the same dramas, in that:

a. The command controls can make the controller fell a little bit cramped.
b. Just because I tell you to keep pouring fire on something, if say for example, the enemy starts coming around from the left, it might be a good idea to change you objective, but no;
c. I have to change bloody everything. It gets tiresome changing objectives in a firefight, and;
d. If I make a really dumb decision because of a control mistake, or just plain idiocy, and for example, send the entire platoon to attack a heavily fortified machine gun front on, it would be smarter for the AI to say something like "Do you really think that is wise Sarge?", or "WTF! You can not be serious!?!" rather than, "All right chaps. Tally ho!"
e. Given the structure of the game, you seem to be able to get through it too quickly with simply outflanking everyone, and moving on. The Call of Duty single player map structure can be a little cramped, like "Why the hell can't I get around these trees and get the bastards from behind?", at least you can randomly find yourself a little cut off and madly running around trying to stab all and sundry because you are out of ammunition, not just simply going through the motions.
f. This relates specifically to "Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway", what the hell is it with all the cut scenes? It takes about five minutes of cut scenes just to get to the first mission, which is easy enough, and then its another cut scene. I do not care about story - Just give me a simple premise like, the Germans are evil and must be crushed - And I am on it. I don't want to see what the characters think, where they come from, and so on. I am a busy man, and I get so little XBOX time. I want to kill.

Either way. The game, like the rest of them, is back on the shelf until the end of the exam period in two months, when I might revisit it. If it still has not improved, it is going on EBay.

Re: PS3 game audit or Why I should hold off buying more games

MC — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:17:36 -0000

Too bad there Goozex/Playswap wasn't operating in Oceania.

http://goozex.eu/trading/as...

Re: PS3 game audit or Why I should hold off buying more games

Lee — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:44:44 -0000

I've started the culling - the first games out the door will be the PS2 God Of Wars - finished them and no intention of replaying with God of War III on it's way.