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by James
November 29th, 2012, 12:47 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Hitman thread
Replies: 93
Views: 58265

Re: Hitman Absolution

It's all on the Glacier engine, so hopefully a few tweaks here and there are possible. That said, the Steam versions still don't work for a lot of people with no word from IO on any attempts to fix the issues, so they might just be upscaled ports. We'll have to see.
by James
November 29th, 2012, 11:11 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Nintendo news and discussion thread
Replies: 4231
Views: 2105479

Re: Nintendo Wii U

I honestly don't know if I have anything downloaded to Wii. I should probably check before tomorrow. Got to make sure this once-and-done transfer nonsense goes well or I'll be screwed. I sincerely hope Nintendo find a better way to handle purchases in the future. It actually puts me off buying anyth...
by James
November 29th, 2012, 10:23 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Hitman thread
Replies: 93
Views: 58265

Re: Hitman Absolution

Both Chinatown levels, the Terminus Hotel and the Streets of Hope are pretty good in terms of exploration, freedom of movement and the largest number of hit options. But, yeah, Blood Money is a masterclass in level design for sandbox environments. Silent Assassin too, but that's quite tough to go ba...
by James
November 29th, 2012, 8:38 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Hitman thread
Replies: 93
Views: 58265

Re: Hitman Absolution

I've always liked Agent 47. This could be a case of Stockholm Syndrome a la David Hayter's Solid Snake, but David Bateson's voice is synonymous with 47 in my eyes, and I enjoy his performances. As for Absolution, I can count on one hand the number of missions that reached the heady heights of Silent...
by James
November 29th, 2012, 8:31 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games completed 2012
Replies: 167
Views: 124355

Re: Games completed 2012

04/01 - Rayman: Origins (360) 19/01 - Darksiders (360) 23/01 - Vanquish (360) 31/01 - American McGee's Alice (360) 06/02 - Alice: Madness Returns (360) 15/02 - Enslaved (360) 21/02 - The Darkness (360) 28/02 - Metal Gear (MSX Version) (360) 07/03 - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (360) 10/03 - Tales From...
by James
November 24th, 2012, 7:35 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games completed 2012
Replies: 167
Views: 124355

Re: Games completed 2012

04/01 - Rayman: Origins (360) 19/01 - Darksiders (360) 23/01 - Vanquish (360) 31/01 - American McGee's Alice (360) 06/02 - Alice: Madness Returns (360) 15/02 - Enslaved (360) 21/02 - The Darkness (360) 28/02 - Metal Gear (MSX Version) (360) 07/03 - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (360) 10/03 - Tales From...
by James
November 20th, 2012, 3:11 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: WIN Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition [CLOSED]
Replies: 46
Views: 34986

Re: WIN Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition [CLOSED]

I couldn't agree more with Leon's chosen winner. There were several good entries, but Wizard Of Odd's brought the biggest smile to my face, as extreme as it was! As Leon said, PM your address and I'll dispatch as quickly as Peter Molyneux will dispatch a restraining order if he ever reads that post....
by James
November 20th, 2012, 5:42 am
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: WIN Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition [CLOSED]
Replies: 46
Views: 34986

Re: WIN Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition for Xbox 360

I'm chuckling my way through some of these entries right now. Can't wait to see who Leon picks.
:-)
by James
November 19th, 2012, 3:54 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games completed 2012
Replies: 167
Views: 124355

Re: Games completed 2012

04/01 - Rayman: Origins (360) 19/01 - Darksiders (360) 23/01 - Vanquish (360) 31/01 - American McGee's Alice (360) 06/02 - Alice: Madness Returns (360) 15/02 - Enslaved (360) 21/02 - The Darkness (360) 28/02 - Metal Gear (MSX Version) (360) 07/03 - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (360) 10/03 - Tales From...
by James
November 17th, 2012, 8:29 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Game suggestions for the podcast
Replies: 2131
Views: 1554604

Re: Game Suggestions for the Podcast

Minerva's Den is on par with Fort Frolic as my favourite part of the BioShock games. I can't wait to replay it before the shows.
The depth of narrative in Minerva's Den is astounding, and the condensed pacing (that could have been an Achilles' Heel) actually served to the benefit of the story.
by James
November 14th, 2012, 11:42 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: The Sony news and discussion thread
Replies: 2789
Views: 1638693

Re: PlayStation Vita

Vita sales are starting to look terminal. http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/14/3645506/animal-crossing-boosts-3ds-sales-in-japan-while-vita-hits-record-low Sadly PS+ may well be the last throw of the dice. Such a shame. I adore my Vita; some of the best gaming moments I've had this year have been on i...
by James
November 14th, 2012, 11:21 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games completed 2012
Replies: 167
Views: 124355

Re: Games completed 2012

04/01 - Rayman: Origins (360) 19/01 - Darksiders (360) 23/01 - Vanquish (360) 31/01 - American McGee's Alice (360) 06/02 - Alice: Madness Returns (360) 15/02 - Enslaved (360) 21/02 - The Darkness (360) 28/02 - Metal Gear (MSX Version) (360) 07/03 - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (360) 10/03 - Tales From...
by James
October 15th, 2012, 11:49 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games completed 2012
Replies: 167
Views: 124355

Re: Games completed 2012

04/01 - Rayman: Origins (360) 19/01 - Darksiders (360) 23/01 - Vanquish (360) 31/01 - American McGee's Alice (360) 06/02 - Alice: Madness Returns (360) 15/02 - Enslaved (360) 21/02 - The Darkness (360) 28/02 - Metal Gear (MSX Version) (360) 07/03 - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (360) 10/03 - Tales From...
by James
October 14th, 2012, 8:00 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Asura's Wrath
Replies: 10
Views: 9980

Re: Asura's Wrath

We got into the nature of games and when the line is crossed into interactive experience during the Dear Esther show (Issue 34). I imagine we'll have a similar discussion on the line between game and interactive film on this show. Personally, I think there's room for a multitude of interpretations i...
by James
October 7th, 2012, 10:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: Technical Q&A - all computers
Replies: 60
Views: 46380

Re: Technical Q&A - all computers

Nice set up dude, i hope you brought this. I dont see why you would want to overclock it as it will be fine as it is, but each to there own. The i5 3570s are very overclockable as the mid-range Intels always tend to be, more power with zero instability. I have mine notched to 4.4Ghz just from the i...
by James
October 6th, 2012, 6:29 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Borderlands & Borderlands 2
Replies: 106
Views: 77148

Re: Borderlands & Borderlands 2

That boss did the same for me too. Fortunately it was on the umpteenth time of beating it (it's a great farming spot), and a simple quit/reload sorted it out. Reload is always the best option for any glitches as you'll be at the entrance to whatever area you are in and quest progress will generally ...
by James
October 6th, 2012, 5:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Discourse
Topic: Technical Q&A - all computers
Replies: 60
Views: 46380

Re: Technical Q&A - all computers

Can't believe what I'm doing, but I'm about to order the following: Case: Antec 300 MoBo: Asus P8Z77-V - for the built-in WiFi. CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K Cooler: Thermalright Macho - for when I overclock. RAM: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance (1600MHz DDR3) GPU: 2GB EVGA GTX 660 Ti SC PSU: 650W Corsair TXM - ...
by James
October 6th, 2012, 3:12 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Games completed 2012
Replies: 167
Views: 124355

Re: Games completed 2012

04/01 - Rayman: Origins (360) 19/01 - Darksiders (360) 23/01 - Vanquish (360) 31/01 - American McGee's Alice (360) 06/02 - Alice: Madness Returns (360) 15/02 - Enslaved (360) 21/02 - The Darkness (360) 28/02 - Metal Gear (MSX Version) (360) 07/03 - Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (360) 10/03 - Tales From...
by James
October 1st, 2012, 9:41 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Borderlands & Borderlands 2
Replies: 106
Views: 77148

Re: Borderlands & Borderlands 2

I have only one area right in the middle of Eridium Blight that I can't get into. For the most part I found exploring the surroundings was enough to find a route in. I'm still amazed that there were so many areas with no quest (side or main) associated with them.
by James
October 1st, 2012, 6:32 pm
Forum: Videogame Discussion
Topic: Borderlands & Borderlands 2
Replies: 106
Views: 77148

Re: Borderlands & Borderlands 2

Finished it last night, myself. How did you find the difficulty. I breezed through most of it, but came unstuck on a couple of areas that were clearly designed for co-op. I'll list them in a spoiler box to keep them just for us! ;) The Statuesque side quest in Opportunity, the Demon Hunter side que...