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Yes, I believe so. I think when you buy a game you get 2 licenses - 1 for the console, and 1 for the user. If you change hardware or your xbox, your profile can still play the games, but other people can't. If you still have the same console that you bought the game on, I believe any other profile can play it. We can test it later if you like, you can try one of the arcade games I've bought and see if it works on another profile :)
Aye.
Buy the game on console B with profile A.
Then profile A person goes home and turns on his own 360. He can then play the same as long as he's on Live!
Console B can still play the game.
Oooh liking the look of the new Games store bit in the new dashboard :)
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/04/new-xbox-experience-to-streamline-games-store/
leowyatt
06-10-2008, 13:35
Just seen a vid of Horde for GoW2 and it looks immense.
Hands on with EndWar (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=253902). Sounds great, apart from sitting alone in your room issuing orders to a tv screen.
There's a video on marketplace showing how it works - looks pretty swish, even if you will sound like a berk :D
There's a video on marketplace showing how it works - looks pretty swish, even if you will sound like a berk :D
The moment I picked the fisher price guitar up and throught I was a rock god was the moment I stopped caring :D
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/275585.html
GTAIV, compare loading from DVD and from hard drive :)
leowyatt
08-10-2008, 11:37
From watching that it looks like there is 10 seconds in it. I took that from the game appearing on the HDD version to the cutscene on the DVD. I was expecting it to be much faster :(
Word is it's make a bigger difference on older games. Newer titles pretty much now know all the the tricks to speed up loading times anwyay.
It's all about the volume for me, nothing I own loads particularly slowly anyway!
leowyatt
08-10-2008, 11:42
Ah ok I was thinking it would be loading in like 30 seconds or something ;D
I don't have that many old games anyway but it's still a PIA that you have to put the disc in the machine, why don't you just play it from the DVD in that case. You should be able to load the entire game onto the HD and not have to keep the disc in the tray :(
NokkonWud
08-10-2008, 11:46
It'll be quicker between loads in games as opposed to loading up games, which is where I believe the real impact will be.
Ah, but then you could pass the disc to me, I could pass it to someone else... and so on. They need to make full retail titles available on marketplace for that to be feasible I reckon.
NokkonWud
08-10-2008, 11:49
You should be able to load the entire game onto the HD and not have to keep the disc in the tray :(
Just the one major flaw in that ;).
Yeah having to keep the disc in ruins the point a little. I wanted to be able to be lazy and not have to move to change games :D
Can see why they've done it though.
leowyatt
08-10-2008, 11:59
Just the one major flaw in that ;).
Skanky pirates ruining it for all of us :(
Davey_Pitch
08-10-2008, 13:14
I can honestly say that I've never had a pirated console game in my entire life. Always bought originals and never even had my Playstation or original Xbox chipped.
I've got a chipped PS1, chipped it long after its demise but that was so I could buy US games that would work on it, but in the end I never got round to it.
Doubt I'd ever chip my 360 though, quite happy with what I've got :)
NokkonWud
08-10-2008, 14:00
I actually have a US imported Playstation game.
Marvel vs Street Fighter IIRC, that was excellent. Always preferred their standard CD case size cases.
Psymonkee
08-10-2008, 14:15
I have a modded Xbox 1 which I used for the media capabilities and installing my own games to.
I'm a bit wierd like that.
I also had a 360 with a modded firmware which got banned in short order and I can no longer be bothered.
http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=6313
The Deadly Sins of Gears 2 Horde mode. Nice read, useful tips for us!
leowyatt
08-10-2008, 16:55
;D @ mortars
Psymonkee
08-10-2008, 17:07
So buying just for that :>
Anyday you get to launch motors at your friends is a good one :>
leowyatt
08-10-2008, 18:18
SAnyday you get to launch motors at your friends is a good one :>
You aren't getting the mortar launcher then! :p
I always hoard! I have about 100 DVDs and a good few bookshelves worth of books.
Lately, buying games has been a bit therapeutic too, had some particularly bad times this year so it's pure retail therapy really but of the £5 variety usually.
After giving you stick I was wandering past Currys in Beverley earlier and saw them selling off games to create room for stock.
Came back with Spiderwick Chronicles which I wanted to play with my daughter ever since we watched the film then played the demo, Frontlines Fuel of War which Nokkon tells me is pretty good and Alone in the Dark which I'm not that fussed with right now but hear that a huge overhaul patch is in the works which will eliminate all the complaints and could make the game very good. All 3 for £40 new. With Burnout: Paradise keeping me busy and Fable 2 due out soon I suddenly don't know what to play! How do you all cope :p
I can't wait for Horde mode :D It might get old fast but I'm sure the experience will be sweet while it lasts :D
After giving you stick I was wandering past Currys in Beverley earlier and saw them selling off games to create room for stock.
Came back with Spiderwick Chronicles which I wanted to play with my daughter ever since we watched the film then played the demo, Frontlines Fuel of War which Nokkon tells me is pretty good and Alone in the Dark which I'm not that fussed with right now but hear that a huge overhaul patch is in the works which will eliminate all the complaints and could make the game very good. All 3 for £40 new. With Burnout: Paradise keeping me busy and Fable 2 due out soon I suddenly don't know what to play! How do you all cope :p
Currys is great for stuff like that :) I quite liked Spiderwick Chronicles, it's very in keeping with the film which wasn't bad either.
I've sold 14 games in the past 2 weeks, soon to be 15, and only bought 1 in that time. That's bloody amazing for me ;D
Psymonkee
08-10-2008, 21:02
I used to have a large horded collection of games. Then Rock Band showed up. Traded in so much to get that at a realistic price.
Been worth every penny.
For those that are interested, TGS kicks off tomorrow, with MS giving it's first keynote there (about 04:00 our time). Being they're first outing we might hear something juicy - so hopefully we'll wake up to some interesting news!
NokkonWud
08-10-2008, 23:51
Hopefully it's something really interesting about this Bungie thing and stuff about the new dash, hopefully with a confirmed drop date.
Has to be a confirmed date. Big press event. Right place and time. Only a month or so away from it too.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 07:15
New dash November 19th!!!!
EDIT: Seems the Halo 3 thing is called Halo 3 recon and looks like it's a single player thing but I'm sure will have co-op :) This from Larry Hryb "H3R is a prologue to the events in Halo 3 that tells the story from an all-new perspective: an ODST recon marine."
Trailer can be seen here (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ournextgame) which expands the teaser we saw the other week.
Will defo have 4 player co-op, and campaign scoring/multiplayer etc. Dated fall 2009 though, which seems ages away. An expansion 2 years after release seems too long for me.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 09:00
When I read the bungie page I wasn't sure if the other stuff was Fall 2009 or Reco was. If that is the case that sucks :(
Davey_Pitch
09-10-2008, 09:36
Happy that the new dash is coming pretty soon (on Colin's Bday as well). Looks excellent from what I've seen so far.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 09:38
Just need a bigger HD now :p
Davey_Pitch
09-10-2008, 09:47
Heh, I've got around 85GB spare on mine, but I'm not sure I'll bother installing any games. Seeing I'll still have to get up and change discs I'm not sure how much I'll use it, unless I find any games have a real performance boost from running from the HD.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 09:59
Seeing I'll still have to get up and change discs I'm not sure how much I'll use it
exactly my point if I have to get up and stick the disc in why bother installing it ;D
Looking forward to the new dash though and creating my avatar :D
Noise levels!
Whatever game I'm working through at the time will be HD installed just to keep that damn drive from spinning up :)
Quick summary of what's been said as far as I can make out:
Night Nine Nights sequel, exclusive to 360 (didnt think that did well enough to warrant another!)
Halo 3 Recon, Fall 2009, bit more tactical and stealthy, 4-player co-op, multiplayer maps, forge items, scoring etc - 'Standalone', weather that just means the story or it's s standalone title (own disc with achievements etc) not sure yet. (Longer trailer (http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ournextgame), quite good)
5 Japanese friendly XBLA titles - Metal Slug 7, Arkanoid Live, Space Invaders Extreme, R-Type and King of Fighters '98
NXE Dated - November 19th
Tekken 6 coming to 360
Star Ocean in February for US and Japan, not long after for us
And another Blueray rumour (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=255460)
SFIV HD Trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41050.html). For just a beat em up that is stunning. WTF at Halo 3 addon for Fall 09? That better be a good few hours of gameplay.
Halo 3 Recon, Fall 2009, bit more tactical and stealthy, 4-player co-op, multiplayer maps, forge items, scoring etc - 'Standalone', weather that just means the story or it's s standalone title (own disc with achievements etc) not sure yet. (Longer trailer (http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ournextgame), quite good)
Awww that's ages away :(
Star Ocean in February for US and Japan, not long after for us
Yay :D
I am a bit more excited about the new dashboard so hopefully that'll be good :D
http://kotaku.com/5060682/nxe-really-does-make-your-xbox-better
On that note, have an impressions article. I'm quite looking forward to it :)
Sounds pretty positive :) XNA stuff certainly sounds interesting and it'll be nice to be able to find DLC easily for games instead of having to hunt through the marketplace.
It's just the avatars I'm a bit unsure of really but it doesn't look too intrusive.
Yeah, so long as I can safely ignore them when the novelty wears off I dont really mind. Something fun to play around with if the mood takes me but I dont want him waving at me from my games library etc
[edit] http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/kotaku/full/~3/415652129/talking-the-new-xbox-live-experience-for-a-short-ride
Quick video. Only just noticed that the Y button on the tray is game details - which presumably brings up all videos/downloads/achievements/screenshots etc... splendid. Best video I've seen so far, it looks very swish.
Nice :D
Was just reading through my RSS feed and found something impressive. There's a guest blogger at wired.com with cerebral palsy who plays all his games one handed, most notably Ninja Gaiden 2 :shocked: I'm impressed, he's doing better than me with NG2!
Interesting article nonetheless :) http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/10/guest-editorial.html
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 11:55
The avatars do look fun and for me it's going to be a case of setup him up and leave it at that I don't see myself changing appearance or anything very often but is good to be able to do it when needed.
It'll be fun have us all together especially with the MP gears 2 games ;D
The new friends list, while a bit cutesy perhaps, looks very interesting to me. I can see what they're going for - imagine going to a friends list, 'literally' seeing a bunch of you guys in a party stood next to a GoW2 logo waving at me, and being able to push a button to get involved. It's almost social.
NokkonWud
09-10-2008, 12:14
Yep. The negative views are coming from people that haven't looked at all the avenues possible from the addition. Having your friends all huddling around the game logo it a great idea.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 12:23
The sleeping avatars is cool :)
I wonder how far the avatars will go? Costumes from games perhaps? Halo suit? Schoolgirl outfits from the latest Japanese beat em up? Ryu suit? Guitar Hero stuff? I'd guess that there is potential there for inexpensive addons.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 14:30
I'd put good money on their being outfits Halo/Gears style :) Hopefully these won't have to be purchased but the scope for their is pretty much unlimited.
You can get avatar clothing as rewards for achievements, and I like that. Beat Raam on Insane and get the t-shirt, literally!
NokkonWud
09-10-2008, 14:42
See, it's the possibilities that people have ignored. It's fantastic.
Ironically, it's the stuff people are complaining about on Xbox Lives new Marketplace that they are raving about on Home on Playstation 3.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 14:46
You can get avatar clothing as rewards for achievements, and I like that. Beat Raam on Insane and get the t-shirt, literally!
You mean we get those the day the game is released as they were Gears 1? Or do we earn them in Gears 2? You got a source for that stuff?
It was just an example, I've not heard of anything specific for Gear 2 and it definitely wont apply to Gears 1 :)
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/07/15/e308-avatar-clothing-could-be-unlocked-using-game-achievements/
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 14:52
:'( you got my hopes up there :'(
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 15:10
Sorry :o
;D it's fine, I forgive you :p
Horde sounds cool. I am going to mortar you ****s back to the stone age. :D
I mean... 'go team'!
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 15:29
haha You do realise if you kill us with the mortar you are on your own and will be murdered extremely quickly :p by both us and the Locusts ;D
You can get avatar clothing as rewards for achievements, and I like that. Beat Raam on Insane and get the t-shirt, literally!
I want my avatar to sport the achievement locked underwear and nothing else :D
haha You do realise if you kill us with the mortar you are on your own and will be murdered extremely quickly :p by both us and the Locusts ;D
Totally worth it.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 16:00
I want my avatar to sport the achievement locked underwear and nothing else :D
To expand on that how about each game having a outfit and accessories. When start a game for the first time your avatar appears to your friends to be in a underwear and as you unlock achievements you gain clothes for that game :D
haha. I can just see it now. Everyone on my friends list hiding behind the game boxes because they haven't unlocked any clothes. Well, besides Haly, Davey and Creature of course :D
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 16:15
haha. I can just see it now. Everyone on my friends list hiding behind the game boxes because they haven't unlocked any clothes. Well, besides Haly, Davey and Creature of course :D
haha yeah they'll be throwing clothes away, we'll all go trashing while they aren't looking ;D
They'll be in layered winter clothes and we'll all be standing around with one sock and a hat on.
Between us.
leowyatt
09-10-2008, 16:26
I'm sure for the Leisure Suit Larry series it would work the other way round, girls would surround your avatar and take off clothing the more achievements you unlock :p
They'll be in layered winter clothes and we'll all be standing around with one sock and a hat on.
Between us.
;D
I like it :D
A brief 'omg Jen didn't buy hundreds of games': I went to Gamestation, Game and HMV with money to spend for my birthday and all I left with was Too Human for £20! I feel proud :cool:
Brothers in Arms and Too Human should keep me busy :) I'm being sensible :shocked: Wonder if this lasts longer than a day? :D
Creature
09-10-2008, 22:56
They'll be in layered winter clothes and we'll all be standing around with one sock and a hat on.
Between us.Sod that, I hate winter clothing, t-shirt a jeans for me :p
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/kotaku/full/~3/416560914/what-is-halo-3-recon-heres-what-its-not
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=256303
Some Halo Recon links :)
Davey_Pitch
10-10-2008, 13:27
I'm sure you all know, but Lego Batman was released today. You'll no doubt see me and Lynnie playing it quite often this weekend :)
NokkonWud
10-10-2008, 13:29
You must let me know how it is. :).
I've heard it's lost some of its charm and wit with it not being based around a specific movie, which is a shame, but Batman interests me much more than Star Wars or Indy!
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=249731
Eurogamer quite liked it :)
I loved Lego Indiana Jones :) But I love the film series so it helps :D
Was a little unsure of Batman which is why I didn't get it today but I might do at some point soon, so let us know what it's like Davey :)
Bah. I forgot Lego Batman was going to come out. Still need to buy Lego Star Wars :(
Psymonkee
11-10-2008, 00:59
Like what? Rock Band....
http://www.psymonkee.com/images/rockband/100percent.jpg
BOOYAH! :D
Planning on trading in Gears 1 and The Darkness soon, if anyone wants a hand with either of them shout up soon :)
NokkonWud
11-10-2008, 14:08
Noooo! Not The Darkness.
Psymonkee
11-10-2008, 17:26
I think I got £3 for the darkness on trade-in. Not worth the cost of getting into town tbh :/
My box of 360 games is full though, and I make sure I dont have more than I can fit in the box :p Better £3 towards something else than taking up space doing nothing :)
leowyatt
11-10-2008, 17:54
Any chance you could lend me the darkness? ;D that way there is space in your box ;)
Course mate :) PM me an address an I'll post it up.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/09/joystiq-hands-on-the-new-xbox-experience/
Joystiq NXE hands on :)
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=259566
Saints Row review, 9/10!
leowyatt
14-10-2008, 10:39
Looking good, I really did enjoy the 1st one :)
Damn it. My policy on only buying 8/10 or higher games is getting costly. I haven't played GTA in ages. I never finished it because I was a little tired of driving here and there and here again. I wanted to have fun. After a while I forgot the story and I wasn't desperate to get back into it. So to hear that SR2 is basically just fun in a bun, with what looks like biplanes too, is awesome.
... and the gyro daddy (http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Action/Shooter/~r336546/Saints-Row-2-Exclusive-Preorder-Pack/?s=saints+row) (scroll down) :D
If you or someone you know doesn't have a hard drive, direct them to this site:
http://www.xboxstorageupgrade.com
The new dash requires 128MB of space (256MB for avatar customisation), so MS are offering either a free 512MB card or a good deal on a 20GB refurb:
Owners of the Xbox 360 Core System fall into three categories. Active Live members with no storage, or a 64MB memory unit, are offered a free 512MB memory unit or a 20GB HDD for GBP 12.99. Active Live members with a 256 or 512MB memory unit are offered just the HDD, again for GBP 12.99. If your console hasn't connected to Xbox Live within the last 12 months, and doesn't have a hard disk, however, you're offered a 20GB HDD and three months on Xbox Live for GBP 19.99.
Davey_Pitch
14-10-2008, 11:55
I'm glad Saints Row 2 is so good, as I'm going to wait till Jan to get it so when the gaming lull kicks in I've still got good games to buy and play through. It does look tons of fun which is what I'm looking for from it.
Metalface Mark
14-10-2008, 12:10
Havent thought much of Saints Row 2 so far, its a good enough game but i just feel its the same old stuff over and over, im really crying out for something original.
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/tomb-raider-underworld/achievements/
Tomr Raider Underworld achievements - apparently no time trials, replaced with some interesting ones \o/
Not a bad selection :) I'd prefer less collection achievements but still looks interesting.
This is the game I've been waiting for all year! Thank god there's no 'complete each level without dying' achievements. Took me weeks to get those on Anniversary.
Demo of EndWar is out. I'm loving it. The voice recognition works 9/10 times. "Unit 1 attack target. Unit 2, move to foxtrot." It really works. The camera is locked to whatever unit you select. So if you want a good view point get some air coverage. Theres a lot I have no clue about but I've only been playing it for about 30 mins. Oddly locked up. But I'm really excited about this game now. Don't feel at all silly playing it either. Its just so much easier using your voice to issue commands.
I'm sure I'd feel such an idiot talking to myself :o
Psymonkee
15-10-2008, 21:15
I already talk (and sing!) to myself :> Shouldn't be a problem....
I remember the original UT had voice activated orders. Not sure if it was an addon or not....
NokkonWud
15-10-2008, 22:47
Too many games, I think I am going to have to cancel 2 of my pre-orders.
New spiderman game too out soon. I'm hoping they got it right this time.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5684665/Trail/searchtext%3EHALO+3.htm?storeId=10001&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fstatic% 2FProduct%2FpartNumber%2F5684665%2FTrail%2Fsearcht ext%253EHALO%2B3.htm&jspStoreDir=argos&referrer=COJUN&cmpid=COJUN
Halo 3 for a tenner for anyone who's interested :)
leowyatt
16-10-2008, 07:42
It's a great laugh for a tenner :D Co-op all the way :D
Davey_Pitch
16-10-2008, 12:55
I kinda succumbed after realising I had so much stuff I could sell. Here's my new pre-order list :o
24th Oct - Fable 2
24th Oct - Dead Space
31st Oct - Fallout 3
7th Nov - Gears of War 2 Limited Edition
28th Nov - Scene It Box Office Smash
Guess I pre-ordered more than I originally thought I would :o
leowyatt
16-10-2008, 12:57
hahah but at least you have stuff you are getting rid of to make the space :)
Davey_Pitch
16-10-2008, 13:06
Aye, mainly my PSP and games, and assorted PC parts which I don't need any more, but it all makes space. I'll be buying a couple more games with birthday money as well, like Guitar Hero/Rock Band 2, and Sacred 2 (assuming it turns out well).
NokkonWud
16-10-2008, 13:49
I kinda succumbed after realising I had so much stuff I could sell. Here's my new pre-order list :o
24th Oct - Fable 2
24th Oct - Dead Space
31st Oct - Fallout 3
7th Nov - Gears of War 2 Limited Edition
28th Nov - Scene It Box Office Smash
Guess I pre-ordered more than I originally thought I would :o
No Left 4 Dead Davey?
leowyatt
16-10-2008, 13:57
Not heard too much about that, I'll probably stick it on a rental :)
NokkonWud
16-10-2008, 14:04
4 player co-op zombie game. I'm not entirely convinced, but others are raving about it.
Davey_Pitch
16-10-2008, 14:04
Haven't been following it much to be honest, but if reviews are good then I'll look at getting it for my birthday :)
NokkonWud
16-10-2008, 14:05
Totally forgot about Dead Space though. So I'm rather angry with you for reminding me.
leowyatt
16-10-2008, 14:08
Saw some clips of Legendary the other day :shocked: doesn't look good at all!
On the other hand Edge of Twlight looks like it could be interesting. The steampunk setting looks very original.
Zombies are always good :D
I'll probably get Scene It at some point but it's a bit of a sore point in our house now due to fond memories with my Dad, so I'll wait till it's a bit cheaper and more appropriate :) Loved the first one though :D
I'm sticking to my 3 pre-orders of Gears 2, Fable 2 and Banjo Kazooie. Can only just afford them let alone any others :(
Creature
16-10-2008, 16:05
Pre-orders......*sighs* :(
Zombies are always good :D
I'll probably get Scene It at some point but it's a bit of a sore point in our house now due to fond memories with my Dad, so I'll wait till it's a bit cheaper and more appropriate :) Loved the first one though :D
I'm sticking to my 3 pre-orders of Gears 2, Fable 2 and Banjo Kazooie. Can only just afford them let alone any others :(
We really do have similar tastes!
We really do have similar tastes!
:D
NokkonWud
16-10-2008, 17:47
Yeah. You do... :p.
Psymonkee
16-10-2008, 17:47
Hell I can't afford any pre-orders or new games.
Still gonna buy them anyway :D
I only bother pre-ordering because you get double points in Game. Very rarely I'll get something on release day, they drop so fast in price these days!
I really should track down where my Game card went :o Must be missing out on so many points.
OMG! Master Chief suit in Fable 2! (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/10/16/first-screens-of-fable-iis-master-chief-outfit/). Sold :D
Cool :D
Glad I kept my LE copy ordered.
Someone on my friends list is already playing Fable 2 :( Bloody pirates.
NokkonWud
16-10-2008, 22:32
Is that suit only in the LE version?
leowyatt
16-10-2008, 22:34
Not sure Nokkon, LE is rather cheap now as half of the stuff they promised they can't supply so it's now £40.
Nuts. LE only? How do I get that? I hope there'll be plenty around.
leowyatt
16-10-2008, 22:36
Give your local gamestation a call Pete :) infact call the one in Bootle and you can come along when I get my copy :D
Is that in the Strand? I spent my youth there at weekends.
Shopto.net still seem to have stock :) A lot of online places seem to have stopped taking orders. Mine's with Tesco but that was more to do with having a Tesco gift voucher than anything else so I got it for £19.97 :D
NokkonWud
16-10-2008, 23:03
I will offer you £20 for it!
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 07:23
Is that in the Strand? I spent my youth there at weekends.
Aye that is the one :)
Creature
17-10-2008, 10:53
Is it wrong that my birthday list currently only consists of Rock Band 2, GoW 2 and Fable 2?
I think it says something about how simple I am. 1 game from each family member, perfect :D
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 11:03
Nothing wrong with that at all, 3 great games :D
Davey_Pitch
17-10-2008, 12:32
Is it wrong that my birthday list currently only consists of Rock Band 2, GoW 2 and Fable 2?
I think it says something about how simple I am. 1 game from each family member, perfect :D
My birthday list just asks for monies so I can buy whatever games I want at the time that I haven't already picked up. Really hope RB2 is released before our birthday, can't wait for that :)
Streeteh
17-10-2008, 12:36
My birthday list just asks for monies so I can buy whatever games I want at the time that I haven't already picked up. Really hope RB2 is released before our birthday, can't wait for that :)
This is my tactic too, the price of nearly everything plummets shortly after christmas so you actually end up getting more stuff for the same money, which is nice.
Creature
17-10-2008, 12:54
Oh i'll be getting money as well. Brothers getting Fifa and SW:TFU so that's money saved. Not really sure what else I can pick up around Christmas, don't think there's too many games that impress me (Dead Space looks good, but i'm a coward)
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 13:37
Pete I've just spoken to Gamestation in Bootle and apparently there is no Fable 2 special edition :(
Also just found out I'm over their threshold for the splatter head :(
Awww unlucky :( I haven't got round to going to my local gamestation so I've probably missed out too.
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 13:45
I'm just going to play the "fella told me I was high enough on the list" card on the Friday ;)
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 14:13
Yeah, to be honest I'm not that fussed if I don't get it but would be cool, to get one :D
Just catching up on some trailers while I swear at the PC I'm trying to fix. Getting excited about Gears 2 and Fable 2 just watching them ;D
Soooooooo glad thus PC's hard drive didn't decide to fail next Friday. Bad enough doing it today but if I had Fable 2 sitting in front of me, I'd go insane ;D
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 14:20
heh there is so much great stuff about fable and gears on game trailers. I've tried to put some links in the appropriate threads but it's going to be awesome!
Davey_Pitch
17-10-2008, 14:28
I've been looking at vids for Fable, Fallout and Dead Space today, and I can't wait to get all 3 of them. I'll download some Gears vids over the weekend to take a good look at that, but I'd be buying the game regardless so I may just leave it and take everything in properly when I get the game.
NokkonWud
17-10-2008, 15:19
This is my tactic too, the price of nearly everything plummets shortly after christmas so you actually end up getting more stuff for the same money, which is nice.
You only have a PS3 so you don't have the worries us proper gamers do!
You have LBP and Fallout 3! ;)
NokkonWud
17-10-2008, 15:22
Right, it has to be time for this thread to die...
We need threads for:
Fable 2
Dead Space
Fallout 3
Little Big Planet (for Loki and Streeteh)
Gears of War 2 (done)
Rock Band 2
Banjo Kazooie 2
Possibly Saints Row 2 if someone's bought it.
Bloody lucky PS3 only owners only get 3 of them! I have to choose from all of them which ones NOT to get :(.
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 15:25
Jen started a Fable 2 thread here (http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9564&highlight=fable) :)
This thread doesn't need to die :p we just need threads for those games ;)
EDIT: anyway get posting!!
NokkonWud
17-10-2008, 15:39
Ugh, I missed Call of Duty 5 off my list too. Too many games :(.
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 15:43
Still not seeing any threads Nokkon ;)
Get posting :p
I've done my bit with Fable 2 and a few other threads :D As I do know what you mean entirely :) I love seeing this part of the forum thriving :D
NokkonWud
17-10-2008, 17:20
Still not seeing any threads Nokkon ;)
I was making food for my dad coming home (he's been away all week in Chester - 4th week now).
He returned with a present for me - The West Wing Presidential Library, Seasons 1-7 in a collectors box.
Anyone who knows me knows that presents don't really come any better.;D;D;D;D
leowyatt
17-10-2008, 17:24
jammy get!!!
Bloody hell, great gift! One of my favourite series of all time.
Psymonkee
17-10-2008, 19:57
Jealousy+++ :(
Must get around to watching that....
/back to games \0/
Creature
19-10-2008, 12:12
I've never even seen the West Wing =/
NokkonWud
19-10-2008, 12:25
Me neither!
leowyatt
19-10-2008, 12:30
Me neither!
you are in for a treat!
Pete I've just spoken to Gamestation in Bootle and apparently there is no Fable 2 special edition :(
Also just found out I'm over their threshold for the splatter head :(
Bah. Aw well. Would have been nice if they'd told us about the Halo thing a little sooner n all :) TBH, unless all my clients pay me on Monday I can't afford it.
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 10:48
Well that was a nice stroke of luck this morning. Back in August I had £38 of CEX vouchers from some previous exchanges, and when we were on holiday we lost them. We went through every bag and piece of clothing we took with us, and we couldn't find them at all. I resigned myself to the fact they were gone, until this morning when Lynnie was looking through one of her bags and there they were! We were both amazed as we'd both looked through that bag. Either way, that's another £38 for games. Now all I need to decide is whether to get Grid for £35, or Halo 3 for £16 and then something else for £22. Decisions decisions :)
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 10:55
Halo 3 for £16
Didn't Daz say you could get it for a tenner?? Save you £6?
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 10:56
Probably, but CEX do it for £16 and that's where the vouchers are for. I've already pre-ordered £160 worth of games so I'm not spending any more "real" money on games for a while I think :)
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 10:58
ah fair enough :D
Very useful :D
Congrats on the 50k btw :)
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 12:04
Hold off with the vouchers Davey and buy one of the big games coming out with them. There's no rush.
There's about 7 big games coming out before xmas.
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 12:08
all with 13 months with them? am i reading that right Nokkon?
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 12:11
Very useful :D
Congrats on the 50k btw :)
Thanks :) Been making steady progress for a while now, and still got plenty more whoring left in me, if I can drag myself away from Fifa properly :D
Hold off with the vouchers Davey and buy one of the big games coming out with them. There's no rush.
There's about 7 big games coming out before xmas.
I would, but for 2 reasons:
1) My vouchers are getting pretty faded and I'm worried that they won't accept them if they fade any more.
2) CEX only deals with 2nd hand games so I'd be waiting for ages for a new game to appear in stock that I want. Might as well get something good now and then trade it towards something else I want later :)
Thanks :) Been making steady progress for a while now, and still got plenty more whoring left in me, if I can drag myself away from Fifa properly :D
I'm not bothering at whoring too much either at the moment. Gradually gaining points but mainly by coincidence :)
Certainly when Fable 2 arrives, I won't be whoring at all!
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 12:41
all with 13 months with them? am i reading that right Nokkon?
Yeah, 13 months instead of 12. :)
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 12:42
Yeah, 13 months instead of 12. :)
any idea what games they are coming with?
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 12:43
I would, but for 2 reasons:
1) My vouchers are getting pretty faded and I'm worried that they won't accept them if they fade any more.
2) CEX only deals with 2nd hand games so I'd be waiting for ages for a new game to appear in stock that I want. Might as well get something good now and then trade it towards something else I want later :)
The turnaround on second hand games will be massive over the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised to see Saints Row 2 in there this weekend, but I too have had problems with fade and sometimes it's best to just take the plunge and get something.
For £38 you should be able to get sometimes relatively new, though my mind is drawing a blank at the moment for good new games bar Battlefield: Bad Company which is great in Multiplayer.
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 12:44
any idea what games they are coming with?
I don't know what you mean?
You get a code that's for 13 months of Xbox Live Gold. 12+1 months. They are retail codes.
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 12:45
Hold off with the vouchers Davey and buy one of the big games coming out with them. There's no rush.
There's about 7 big games coming out before xmas.
Reading this I think that some of the games coming out in the next few months will come bundled with 13 months xbox live, that makes sense?
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 12:51
The turnaround on second hand games will be massive over the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised to see Saints Row 2 in there this weekend, but I too have had problems with fade and sometimes it's best to just take the plunge and get something.
For £38 you should be able to get sometimes relatively new, though my mind is drawing a blank at the moment for good new games bar Battlefield: Bad Company which is great in Multiplayer.
Grid is an option, but I can get Halo 3 for £16 (I've still only done about 2 levels in it), then I can spend £22 on one or two good older games. It's not like I haven't got plenty of choice when it comes to classic Xbox games :)
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 12:57
Nokkon ignore me I'm getting confused between 2 threads :o
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 13:18
Well that's my mind made up. I'll be nipping into town after work today and getting Halo 3, and re-buying GTA 4. I never really played it since finishing the story but I've still got so much left to do on it, and it's one of those games I think I really should own (for the same reason I can't get rid of Bioshock and Mass Effect, I just love them too much).
Considering I was trying to trim my 29 game collection down a couple of weeks ago, by the time all my pre-orders come through it'll be a 28 game collection. I'm not very good at trimming my collection it seems :D
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 13:19
It's ok Davey just lend me Bioshock and Mass Effect and that should free up 2 slots ;D
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 13:21
You're welcome to Bioshock, but I've started playing Mass Effect again so you can't have that just yet :p Feel free to nip around after work tonight though if you want to grab Bioshock :)
What you making of Mercs 2 Davey?
I very nearly bought it yesterday but got Lego Batman instead which I'm not overly getting on with as much as Lego Indiana Jones. So going to sell it once I've blitzed through it.
My game collection is still lower than before :D Sold 14, bought 2 since. Not bad at all :D
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 13:29
Cool :D might not be tonight but I'll definintely grab it off you.
Review is up for dead space and it looks very good, one for the rental.
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 13:30
Mercs 2 is good fun so far. I loved the original and so far this one is nearly on the same level, but I'm only a few missions into the game so I won't criticise it too much just yet. It's still an awesome feeling to fire a few RPG rounds into a building and watch it explode and crumble to the ground :D
Psymonkee
20-10-2008, 15:46
I still haven't played more than 30 mins of Mercs 2 :(
Co-op sometime Davey?
I have Mercs 2 now :) Although not sure how much I'll play it yet as I want Batman done and dusted first so I can sell it asap.
Only £24 in Asda :D
So anyone who wants a co-op game, let me know :)
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 16:59
I'll happily co-op in Mercs 2 at some point. Just drop me a message if you see me playing it :)
My vouchers for CEX turned out to be a whole lot more useful than I thought. I walked into the shop and picked up Halo 3 and GTA 4 as I planned and went and paid for them. As I was walking out I glanced on the shelf and saw one copy of Saints Row 2, for £40. I instantly picked it up, went back to the till and asked to be a pain and if I could get that instead. The staff (who I love in that store) were more than happy to help. So for the grand total of £2, I picked up an almost new copy of Saints Row 2. I'm a happy Davey :D
Very nice :D
Wouldn't mind SR2 when it's a bit cheaper. The first one was great fun.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/hmv-enters-pre-owned-market-with-re-play-launch
HMV getting in on the Pre-Owned business. So long as they pay well, they the more the merrier, competition benefits us :)
Played with SR2 Davey :D
Cool :) Nice to have another option.
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 17:39
As I was walking out I glanced on the shelf and saw one copy of Saints Row 2, for £40. I instantly picked it up, went back to the till and asked to be a pain and if I could get that instead. The staff (who I love in that store) were more than happy to help. So for the grand total of £2, I picked up an almost new copy of Saints Row 2. I'm a happy Davey :D
Told you the turnover of new games would be high... in fact:
The turnaround on second hand games will be massive over the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised to see Saints Row 2 in there this weekend
*smug* :p
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 20:46
Ah but you meant this coming weekend :p I'm sure even you didn't think that Saints Row 2 would be available in CEX 3 days after it was released, I know I didn't!
leowyatt
20-10-2008, 20:48
3 days :shocked: did the person play it non-stop
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 20:59
3 days :shocked: did the person play it non-stop
Or perhaps didn't like it, or maybe got it early from an industry contact. Either way, I'm not complaining, as it means I've picked up Mercenaries 2 and Saints Row 2 for a total of £3 in the last few days :)
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 21:11
Ah but you meant this coming weekend :p I'm sure even you didn't think that Saints Row 2 would be available in CEX 3 days after it was released, I know I didn't!
I meant it as in this weekend, but I thought it was Sunday.
This tends to happen when you don't have a job and you just go and play Snooker all day :/.
From my friend working at GAME, she always had games released on the Friday arriving on the Saturday. People often get them on Thursdays online too (which gives them 48 hours)
Edit: Though I didn't know CEX were 2nd hand only, in which case you've done bloody brill!
Davey_Pitch
20-10-2008, 23:10
Oh, and as a sign of how far PES has fallen in my opinion, on the shelf virtually next to Saints Row was a copy of PES 2009. I merely looked at it once and moved on, I had no interest at all in getting it, something I've never said about that series before.
I saw Asda have got PES2009 for £27 at the moment. They didn't seem to be shifting them very fast, considering Tesco nearly sold out of Fifa 09 when it was £25.
NokkonWud
20-10-2008, 23:18
Oh, and as a sign of how far PES has fallen in my opinion, on the shelf virtually next to Saints Row was a copy of PES 2009. I merely looked at it once and moved on, I had no interest at all in getting it, something I've never said about that series before.
Having Saints Row there is definitely more of a surprise. PES has let a lot of people down this time and having someone trade it in immediately doesn't come as a surprise at all.
Psymonkee
21-10-2008, 00:09
I have Mercs 2 now :) Although not sure how much I'll play it yet as I want Batman done and dusted first so I can sell it asap.
Only £24 in Asda :D
So anyone who wants a co-op game, let me know :)
I'll happily co-op in Mercs 2 at some point. Just drop me a message if you see me playing it :)
Roger roger :>
Busy few days for me up ahead but I'm sure I can fit in some chaos :>
*gets paranoid*
My 360 has just frozen twice while playing Lego Batman and then twice while simply booting back up (didn't even get to the dashboard both times). All in the space of 5mins.
*starts doing every superstitious thing she knows* :D
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:10
Nooooooooo Jen, that isn't good :(
Oh in other news I saw an Alan Wake trailer today and the game certainly looks impressive though there is no actual in game footage. It's good to see something coming out but I honestly think it's too little too late as that was advertised back in 2005 :shocked:
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:11
Nooooooooo Jen, that isn't good :(
Oh in other news I saw an Alan Wake trailer today and the game certainly looks impressive though there is no actual in game footage. It's good to see something coming out but I honestly think it's too little too late as that was advertised back in 2005 :shocked:
Quick! Sacrifice a PS3!
Nokkon, do the honours!! ;D
Quick! Sacrifice a PS3!
I like your thinking :D
It can't die :( Fable 2 will be here on Friday. I'd seriously cry :o
It's working now for the moment. *hopes it was a glitch in the matrix*
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:12
Don't you have a spare 360??? The one MS sent back?
I sold it :( Paid for all but £5 of the Arcade I bought though :D
If this one does go, I might consider doing the same again. But I'd really prefer for it to not die! *glares at 360*
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:13
everything crossed then :)
*gets paranoid*
My 360 has just frozen twice while playing Lego Batman and then twice while simply booting back up (didn't even get to the dashboard both times). All in the space of 5mins.
*starts doing every superstitious thing she knows* :D
On the one hand any problem could mean I could catch up with you on points ;)
On the other, with it being Fable 2 weekend this just cannot happen! Turn it off, blow any dust out of the holes, reconnect all the leads and pray!
.. 15 minutes ago I registered my Wii in for a repair as well, bad disc drive and it's only 4 months old, is there something in the air tonight?
/em prays for you.
I was going for the power of positive thinking ;D If it hadn't had started up the 5th time, I'd have been unplugging everything possible.
It seems ok now.......*looks at it shiftily*
Are Sainsbury's still doing Arcade's for £99 :/ :D :/
Fingers crossed it was gremlins :)
Woo 64k :D Not in the memory sense ;)
And Lego Batman done to a sufficient amount that it can move onto another home now and I'll rent it sometime to finish off the other achievements.
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:27
Are Sainsbury's still doing Arcade's for £99 :/ :D :/
not anymore, besides even if it was there wouldn't be any because the GAME stores sent their staff in to "replenish" any stock :/
I don't know whether to sulk or laugh at the thread rename ;D
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:44
muahaha genius whoever it was ;)
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:45
oh just seen your post Jen :o
Matblack
22-10-2008, 20:45
Now I feel bad :(
MB
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:47
anyone got a spare 360?????
:'(
It's been a huge help with stress relief in the past 6 months. Time to figure out a plan of action.
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 20:51
plan already in place ;)
Matblack
22-10-2008, 21:10
My offer stands if you have to send it back :)
MB
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 21:11
If you are offering what I think you are MB, I'll let you know in the morning if she needs it :)
NokkonWud
22-10-2008, 21:15
Nokkon, do the honours!! ;D
I'm already on my bloody third!
Nooooooooo Jen, that isn't good :(
Oh in other news I saw an Alan Wake trailer today and the game certainly looks impressive though there is no actual in game footage. It's good to see something coming out but I honestly think it's too little too late as that was advertised back in 2005 :shocked:
Have faith. Remedy made both Max Payne games and they were delayed hugely (especially the first) and it still delivered beyond what was expected.
My offer stands if you have to send it back :)
MB
If you are offering what I think you are MB, I'll let you know in the morning if she needs it :)
Thanks again both :)
Hope you can work something else out during the repair Jen :(
Is it covered by warranty?
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 21:22
It's less than 12 months old Daz so it's being swapped for a new one ;)
Splendid news :)
Probably now relevant license transfer link (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/licensemigration/)!
leowyatt
22-10-2008, 21:25
Well gamestation don't know it's being change yet but they will ;)
You can only use that once a year though can't you?
If so, I have to wait a while :(
Grrrrrr!
Davey_Pitch
22-10-2008, 21:47
Absolutely gutted for you Jen, hope you can sort something out. :(
Ah **** sorry to hear that Jen. Hope you get something sorted tomorrow. I really don't know if I want to turn my 360 on. Had it since launch. 0 problems. Of course its going to rrod on Friday morning now isn't it :)
Hmm, just loaded it up as I realised I'd left my Mercs 2 disc inside, and it worked :huh:
Which is good......but it definitely RROD'd so surely it's just a matter of time? :/
But guess I won't be able to return it when technically it's working. Just makes me wonder if after a couple of hours of play if it'll die again. I haven't got the chance tonight to do it as I've actually got something to get up for tomorrow, otherwise I'd probably give it a shot.
Maybe it cooled down meaning that it may break again after some game time.
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 07:32
bollocks to that Jen! You are taking it back ;) might as well take it back now while it is still under warranty :)
Ok then, fingers crossed :D
I never thought there'd be a day I was willing my 360 to die :D Damn temperamental bugger.
Matblack
23-10-2008, 10:39
Take it in and suggest you want to trade it, they will test it, if it RRODs then demand a new one, if it doesn't trade it and take the hit between the trade value and buying a new one ;)
MB
It's dead now :D Hopefully permanently.
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 10:45
go go go get yourself down there!!! :)
Did you have a word Leo? :D
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 10:51
I did, store manager was a cock :angry: so phoned head office ;D if she gets any trouble, she is to phone me and I'll get head office to shout at them ;)
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 11:12
she is on her way *bites finger nails*
Only just off actually, got delayed :/ *is impatient and wants to get this over with!*
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 11:26
bummer I thought you were posting to say you got back :/
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 11:46
no phone call yet
/gnaws arm
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 12:12
:cool:
Psymonkee
23-10-2008, 13:16
\0/
Leo is an absolute star :D
Couldn't have done it without him :)
Went in the shop, nervous as hell due to having the confidence of a gnat at the moment, asked for the manager, explained how Leo had called up. Manager instantly said 'and I told him to send it to MS, we won't take it', slightly interrupted him with 'He then called your Head Office and they said it was fine', cue the Manager backing down immediately!
He mumbled a bit about how Head Office told him not to take any back so he doesn't know what they're doing these days, then was as nice as pie as he swapped them round for me ;D
So I can haz new 360 \o/ \o/
Ty Leo :D:D *hugs*
Davey_Pitch
23-10-2008, 14:17
So what actually went down? Leo, did you ring the store and complain or something? :)
Edit: Ah, I see. Surely if your console is less than a year old they have absolutely no leg to stand on when they say they won't take it back. They legally have to.
I think the manager was just trying to fob us off and didn't expect Leo to call head office. And of course gave in as soon as he realised!
Davey_Pitch
23-10-2008, 14:22
What store was it? I'm not surprised they do it to be honest, as they assume (rightly, generally) that people don't know their legal rights, especially given that MS do offer a free repair service. Glad you got it sorted now, especially with Fable here as well :)
Nice one Jen, and well played Leo :D
Total time without 360, what, ~12 hours? Certainly quicker than waiting for MS ;D
leowyatt
23-10-2008, 14:23
So what actually went down? Leo, did you ring the store and complain or something? :)
Pretty much what Jen said! :)
Rang the store and spoke to the manager (Josh), explained that we had an arcade bought last December and it has RRoD so need it swapping. He said no has go go off to MS even though it's less than 12 months old. So decided to ring the head office, spoke to Andy there told me that was rubbish, they should swap it and if i have any problems call back. Jen took over from there.
haha awesome. Nicely done Leo :) Can you ring Play and ask them to ship my new camera early? ;)
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