[Some unleashed gameplay]

When they first announced it I was cheering for it. But then I saw the screens...

 

It's still early.. could still be a good game. I'm just not riding the wave of salivating anticipation I thought I'd be.

[1Emulation.Com to REVIEW Hori Real Arcade Pro 2: SA!]

Shouldn't you post the review immediately, rather than saying you'll post it later?

It's to build anticipation into your minds.

The pricetag killed all my anticipation for the SA.

[Networking To Xbox 360?]

Got a wireless router or a wireless service? In terms of latency, you'd be better off connecting straight to a router via ethernet than using ICS.

[Should we be worried about opening our XBOX 360's to flash the dvd drive?]

Extended exposure is the problem. And these are only the same chemicals used in the manufacture of PCBs and wiring... I'd imagine opening a PC and putting in a new video card would expose you to a similar level of risk.

 

In short, it's all scaremongering. You should realistically be more worried about getting run down when you cross the street.

[Some unleashed gameplay]

Sonic 2 > Unleashed.

 

Galdarnit why can't people revive all my favourite series and not make them half-arsed? This, Golden Axe, Splatterhouse all look like garbage. Mad props to Propaganda for making a decent Turok though.

[Why is it...?]

It's hard because they're illegal to have up for download, and because you don't know where to look.

 

But yes, starting off, everything is hard to find

[What Movie Did you Just Watch?]

Vantage Point

[MK Vs. DC Universe - Leaked Scans]

Flash kneeing Sonya... fail.

 

Sometimes I wonder if anyone in the MK team has ever thrown a punch in their life.

[Some unleashed gameplay]

I'd love it if Wolf Sonic disappeared altogether too. My sick feeling is just that he is still in, is lame as hell, and they don't want to show him off for that reason.

[Some unleashed gameplay]

Yeh this is an Xbox 360 video. I've moved it to that section.

 

Comments on the video.. as good and bad as expected. Want demo. Still no mention of Wolf Sonic / Unleashed Sonic... anyone else find that discomforting?

[Alone in the Dark... 68/100?]

Inky's got the game already? What was his impression?

[Alone in the Dark... 68/100?]

German website 4players.de has reviewed the final build of Alone in the Dark. They rate it 68/100 on the Xbox 360, and less on the PS2 and Wii. This comes as a shame to me, since I was really hoping this one would turn out halfway-decent.

 

The link to the review is at the bottom but have a gander at these Pros and Cons first;

 

Pros

Impressive active combat system

Relatively open game world

Authentic use of fire

Atmospheric Central Park

Well-staged sequences driving

Nice skill deposits

Good Interaction with objects

Good particle effects (360)

DVD-Player Chapter features are good for new players and the frustrated (Only on 360, PC)

 

Cons

Story? Amnesia again ...

No thrills, especially for a horror game.

Poor dramatic direction and cinematography

Worst supporting female character in the history of the series

Annoying trial and error sequences

Too easy to burn monsters

Too much goofy slang

Over the top orchestral and choir interruptions

Problems with motion detection (Wii)

Nasty clipping and screen tearing (360)

Imagery on the cover is very misleading (360)

Faces and animation are extremely bad

No DVD-Player features (Wii, PS2)

Muddy textures

Only a few monster types

Most of the story is conveyed through text (letters, reports etc.)

I did my best to clean up those translations but check this translation of the review in full;

 

 

Source: http://translate.google.com.au/translate?u...en&ie=UTF-8

[Raiden 4 confirmed for xbox 360.]

This reminds me of a certain 3-game collection that was released on disc and was region rocked... I don't think I'll be able to play this on my 360 any time soon.

 

Oh well, I still prefer Dai Ou Jou and even if that is region locked I'll still have my PS2.

[PSP System Software 4.00 Released]

Sony has released a new major version of the official System Software for the PlayStation Portable. The impressive list of changes includes;

 

* [internet Search] has been added as a feature under [Network].

 

* You can now change viewing speed during video playback by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. Use this feature if you want to watch a video quickly, or if you want to slow down playback and listen to the dialogue carefully.

I'm with you on the 'who cares' part. Not many new features for a big 4.00 update, but the XMB Google Search could be useful. Let's all wait for a 4.00 M33 before upgrading though. That's my advice to the kiddies at least.

 

 

Download

[Rose & Camellia]

Thanks for the update. I can't wait to get to it.

[5 Reasons GTA IV Is The Worst Great Game Ever Made]

i know this is off topic but i wish they make a gta based on some Asian dude

It's coming. We've seen crime families of almost every other ethnicity so far.

[PSP Help!]

1) Install a CFW

2) UnRAR ISO file

3) More research

[Video game soundtracks?]

Obey the law.

[5 Reasons GTA IV Is The Worst Great Game Ever Made]

Three Leaf Clover is a perfect example of everything he talks about.

 

The cover system, especially in the subway part, is ridiculously unresponsive.

There are no checkpoints in this crazily long and difficult mission.

The drive from Packie's house to the bank is long and I was sick of hearing about incest and club feet by the end of it.

[5 Reasons GTA IV Is The Worst Great Game Ever Made]

Like almost every other being on this planet with functional eyes and opposable thumbs, I've spent the last month playing Grand Theft Auto IV and neglecting my loved ones.

 

I've only just now gotten beyond the novelty factor of Liberty City enough to honestly consider the game itself, and I have reluctantly come to this conclusion:

 

It is crap.

 

It's repetitive, poorly implemented, riddled with design flaws, awkward, and above all, glitchy. Yet I understand every word of gushing praise. Everything the reviewers say about the city and its scale is absolutely true.

 

It's the little things that do it to you: Like how the fast food workers at the various restaurants actually have different duties. They come out from behind the counter and clean the tables. They sweep the sidewalks out front and wash the windows. Cars actually break down--even when they're not yours. I've driven by several random civilians causing massive traffic jams, standing in front of their overheated vehicles completely befuddled. This city is the closest gaming has ever come to a real place, a real New York. The flyers, the newspaper stands, and the grime--all of these aspects pile up to make a truly living, breathing environment.

 

It is indeed one of the single most impressive achievements in gaming ... so it's just too bad that Rockstar layered an irreparably flawed game on top of it.

 

It shouldn't surprise anyone. The actual gameplay in Grand Theft Auto IV is nearly identical to every GTA before it, and gameplay has never been their strong suit. They've added and tweaked, to be sure, but it's almost universally for the worse. Or maybe the flaws just stand out more this time because of how great it could have been. In any case, here are the five most infuriating...

 

Click to read full article.

Needless to say I agree with every word of this guy's criticism. Read the full article and see what you think.

 

 

Source: http://www.cracked.com/article_16404_5-rea...-ever-made.html

[Unreal Tournament III for Xbox 360]

is this a death match FPS type ala Quake 3?

Yes and no. Deathmatch is the staple of UT, but it also has a single player campaign / story mode, Capture the Flag, and an Assault-like new mode. Vehicles are included too... 16 of them I think?

[Unreal Tournament III for Xbox 360]

Unreal Tournament III is coming out for the 360 on July 3. I'm curious as to who is getting it and who will be playing on Live?

 

There are 3 reasons why UT3 on the PC isn't that great. 1) I don't have the hardware for it, 2) there are bugs all voer the place that still haven't been patched for more than 6 months, and 3) hardly anyone is playing it online, let alone people on Australian / Oceanic servers. So yeh my CE game and key are gathering dust as we speak.

 

I am going to pick it up for the 360 in any case, and am wondering if anyone feels the same way and also what they think the Live community for this game will be like?

 

PS on the mods front, mods can be submitted to Epic to cook for the 360, and they plan on releasing them each month on the Live Game Store. Epic will also only be charging for any DLC they create, while mod community releases will remain free.

[Free MC Boot Released for PS2]

The External / USB Extreme HDD loading method isn't worth doing.

[What did you play most recently?]

Very nice. Modded PS2s are always going to be eternal gaming bliss no matter what generation it is.

[What did you play most recently?]

Got out my PS2 again thanks to that Free MC Boot thing and decided to catch up on a lot of stuff I've been neglecting... shelving my 360 until Alone in the Dark comes out. I plan on playing (in no particular order)...

 

Culdcept

Disgaea 1

Fatal Frame 1

Guilty Gear XX ^Core+

Namco X Capcom (English Hack v2)

Persona 3 FES

Silent Hill Origins

Soul Nomad

Warriors Orochi

 

...and I'll be picking up Sengoku Basara X on the 26th. The SW series has got me familiar with the characters so I figure why not try it out. Might try Arcana Heart too if I feel masochistic.

 

...and all this alongside replaying MGS2 and MGS3 again. If I get really tired of things I might even try finishing the original Metal Gears on the Persistence disc...