Will this help Sony ?
http://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/psp-slim ... 267108.php
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I live in Finland though, so I meant 'here' as in 'Europe'. The cheapest price I can get Mercury Wii for is €48.90, which is about £33. So it's not just Britain that's expensive.The Caffeine Kid wrote:Because us Brits are stupid enough to pay over the odds.
Don't you just love living in rip-off Britain.
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Resident Evil Wii gameplay video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6UKKfqBL8
Q: I get nauseous when playing some 3d games, half life 2 and similar. Looking at the above gameplay vid I have this horrible feeling playing RE4 Wii is going to cause me to want to throw. Where would I stand on returning a game under such grounds?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6UKKfqBL8
Q: I get nauseous when playing some 3d games, half life 2 and similar. Looking at the above gameplay vid I have this horrible feeling playing RE4 Wii is going to cause me to want to throw. Where would I stand on returning a game under such grounds?
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Elite Dangerous: Cmdr Britain
Steam: bitstorm
Elite Dangerous: Cmdr Britain
Why? I expect they still have the old DSes on the shelves, for when the DS Lites are sold out.JQW wrote:Shurely shome mishtake?Alarm wrote:Total Japanese hardware sales - May
DS Lite - 619,434
DS - 1,236 units
Wii - 251,794 units
PSP - 123,673 units
PS2 - 53,049 units
PS3 - 45,321 units
Xbox 360 - 11,082 units
Smash Bros Wii : Four Kinds of Control
http://www.smashbros.com/en_uk/gamemode ... ous01.html
I can't decide: is it a stroke of genius or crazy talk?!
http://www.smashbros.com/en_uk/gamemode ... ous01.html
I can't decide: is it a stroke of genius or crazy talk?!
Good manMasahiro Sakurai wrote:I suppose I would recommend the Nintendo GameCube controller, though. I like the feel of that powerful rumble.
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I guess it's not the game that's actually faulty, more that you have a sensitivity to forced 3D, so I doubt you'd be able to exchange it.disciple wrote:Resident Evil Wii gameplay video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6UKKfqBL8
Q: I get nauseous when playing some 3d games, half life 2 and similar. Looking at the above gameplay vid I have this horrible feeling playing RE4 Wii is going to cause me to want to throw. Where would I stand on returning a game under such grounds?
Maybe ask at the shop before you buy it?
Look out retro fans!
Here we go R4 and DS fans, 25 quality old Amstrad games to enjoy on your DS
that'll bring a tear to your eye. I have personally play-tested them all (and
many more besides) to varying degrees and they all work under emulation. I think
this is a reasonabe mix of shooters, platformers, sports and puzzlers. Only thing
missing really is racers which is because I couldn't decide which one(s) to
include. It would probably have been ChaseHQ 'mongst others. I have tried to avoid Speccy
cross-over where possible (hence not many isometrics) but where this does exist
I think the Scumstrad version offers something nice.
So grab CrocoDS:
http://deadketchup.kyuran.be/2007/01/12/crocods-v10/
patch it with your DLDI utility and away you go. I think you need to put the
.dsk images in the root directory, not tried anywhere else. Those that don't
work via the autostart-ROM thing, simply reset the emulator, type CAT on the
screen to get the file list followed by RUN"GAMEFILE (E.g. RUN"GRYZOR). Or do
that after loading the disk manually. Most of the intros you can bypass by
pressing space, return, 1 or F1 or something. Enjoy!!
Here's the disk images:
Scumstrad.zip (1.3Mb)
And here's the list of titles:
1. Gryzor
Hard as nails pseudo-port of Contra. Flick-screen but killer graphics. Gameplay
that will have you tearing your hair out but perseverence pays off. Take
my word for it, it's *not* that hard.
2. Spindizzy
Brilliantly realised isometric exploration and puzzle solving game. Wonderfully
crisp visuals and nicely paced. Gyroscope for the lazy basically.
3. Bloodwych
Dungeon Master for the 8bits, also came out on the ST and Amiga. Not a million
miles away from the 16bit versions and one of the nicest unsung RPGs from
that era. Big. Unique in that it featured split-screen two-player. There's website for this
game.
4. Mazie
WTF? Arkanoid on hallucagens. Oddly compelling but never anything other
than bitch-hard. Smooth but surreal and confusing visuals.
5. Ikari Warriors
One of the best 8bit arcade ports on any platform and a stonking game to boot. A
version of Commando for the idle featuring power-ups and vehicles. Basically
Half-Life 2.
6. Operation Wolf
Another uber-port. Big colourful graphics and never less then frantic shooting
gameplay. Conserve ammo and don't waste the friendlies. Decent sound too.
7. Rainbow Islands
Man I wish the sprites didn't flicker. Otherwise this is almost perfect given the
limitations of the machine. Beautiful and totally playable.
8. Boulderdash
One of the greatest games ever for any generation. Fiendishly difficult and really just
a puzzler at heart. The Scumstrad version isn't half bad either. Don't tap your foot
at me young man!
9. Tankbusters
Who didn't love Design Design? Their take on Battle Zone. Smooth vectors and simple
but addictive gameplay. Good for a quick blast.
10. Ping Pong
There's a monkey in the crowd! Immensely playable Konami classic. Gets tense when it
speeds up. Nice controls with precision timed shots.
11. Emlyn Hughes International Soccer
Pro Evo for the Z80. An unsung classic. Weird controls but they work. Menu driven
team selection and plays a proper game of kick-and-rush footie. There's even tactics.
You need an IQ of 250 to work out how to set-up a player vs CPU game.
12. Mercenary
A wonderful conversion of the C64 classic. Feel all alone and isolated on this alien
world. Fly around, feel the freedom and do stuff. Find a guide off the 'net.
13. Fruity Frank
Inspired by Mr Do! this is an utterly excellent take on that seminal arcade title. Nicely
ramped difficulty and frantic running around. Lovely little graphics too and music that
sounds like the Finger of Fudge advert.
14. Yie Ar Kung Fu
Beautiful to look at, a brillo arcade conversion. Like good comedy it's all about, the timing.
What's better than kicking a fat bloke in the gut as he flies. Nothing, that's what.
15. Trantor
Big graphics and big hair. I can't decide whether it's excellent or dogshit.
16. Guardian 2
No Drop Zone but a commendable take on Stargate. Despite the slow-down it plays a really
challenging game and is well addictive. Both cloak and smart-bomb are usable from the DS
touch-screen thankfully.
17. Exolon
The best character sprite ever. Bold and colourful, each screen will tax the old grey
matter. This is a thinking man's shooter. Nice rocket grenades. As is the case with most
of the 8bit stuff, you'll need the generous nine lives.
18. Classic Axiens & Invaders
The somewhat odd Bubble Bus re-interpretation of these arcade classics. All of which feature
nice big and smooth visuals with some decent sound. All are fast and hard and not for the
meek. Not truly great by any means but still charming little games.
19. Klax
Yay! Tetris-a-like. Hugely playable and addictive block-matching mash-up. Really nice presentation
and an odd gameplay twist whereby you have to line-up blocks Connect4 style. Hard but fair.
20. Druid
The thinking man's Gauntlet. Nicely realised action adventure featuring tactical weapons
and spells, including your very own Golem. Once you get the hang of it it's an immensely
enjoyable little game.
21. Skweek
Love the cute graphics and the simple idea. Colour all the blocks and avoid death. Another
slightly unsung classic and the Scumstrad version is a killer.
22. Peter Shilton's Handball Maradona
Hahahahahahahahaha.
23. Rod-Land
Nicely non-taxing platformer. If you get the right power-up you can be a flame-thrower-wielding
fairy. Excellent cutesy visuals and all around pleasantness.
24. Robocop
Another bitch-hard arcade port. You need to be good to survive this one. Turn the music off
at the opening menu as the game plays smoother under emulation without it. Solid graphics
and sound with that classic old-skool gameplay. Learn the patterns, save your ammo.
25. Psychedelia
Well y'know it sorta needed to be didn't it? :-) Load the disk manually and
marvel at the colours. A nice port.
Well I hope you get some pleasure out of some of those. It's been fun
compiling and playing the games that's for sure.
Here we go R4 and DS fans, 25 quality old Amstrad games to enjoy on your DS
that'll bring a tear to your eye. I have personally play-tested them all (and
many more besides) to varying degrees and they all work under emulation. I think
this is a reasonabe mix of shooters, platformers, sports and puzzlers. Only thing
missing really is racers which is because I couldn't decide which one(s) to
include. It would probably have been ChaseHQ 'mongst others. I have tried to avoid Speccy
cross-over where possible (hence not many isometrics) but where this does exist
I think the Scumstrad version offers something nice.
So grab CrocoDS:
http://deadketchup.kyuran.be/2007/01/12/crocods-v10/
patch it with your DLDI utility and away you go. I think you need to put the
.dsk images in the root directory, not tried anywhere else. Those that don't
work via the autostart-ROM thing, simply reset the emulator, type CAT on the
screen to get the file list followed by RUN"GAMEFILE (E.g. RUN"GRYZOR). Or do
that after loading the disk manually. Most of the intros you can bypass by
pressing space, return, 1 or F1 or something. Enjoy!!
Here's the disk images:
Scumstrad.zip (1.3Mb)
And here's the list of titles:
1. Gryzor
Hard as nails pseudo-port of Contra. Flick-screen but killer graphics. Gameplay
that will have you tearing your hair out but perseverence pays off. Take
my word for it, it's *not* that hard.
2. Spindizzy
Brilliantly realised isometric exploration and puzzle solving game. Wonderfully
crisp visuals and nicely paced. Gyroscope for the lazy basically.
3. Bloodwych
Dungeon Master for the 8bits, also came out on the ST and Amiga. Not a million
miles away from the 16bit versions and one of the nicest unsung RPGs from
that era. Big. Unique in that it featured split-screen two-player. There's website for this
game.
4. Mazie
WTF? Arkanoid on hallucagens. Oddly compelling but never anything other
than bitch-hard. Smooth but surreal and confusing visuals.
5. Ikari Warriors
One of the best 8bit arcade ports on any platform and a stonking game to boot. A
version of Commando for the idle featuring power-ups and vehicles. Basically
Half-Life 2.
6. Operation Wolf
Another uber-port. Big colourful graphics and never less then frantic shooting
gameplay. Conserve ammo and don't waste the friendlies. Decent sound too.
7. Rainbow Islands
Man I wish the sprites didn't flicker. Otherwise this is almost perfect given the
limitations of the machine. Beautiful and totally playable.
8. Boulderdash
One of the greatest games ever for any generation. Fiendishly difficult and really just
a puzzler at heart. The Scumstrad version isn't half bad either. Don't tap your foot
at me young man!
9. Tankbusters
Who didn't love Design Design? Their take on Battle Zone. Smooth vectors and simple
but addictive gameplay. Good for a quick blast.
10. Ping Pong
There's a monkey in the crowd! Immensely playable Konami classic. Gets tense when it
speeds up. Nice controls with precision timed shots.
11. Emlyn Hughes International Soccer
Pro Evo for the Z80. An unsung classic. Weird controls but they work. Menu driven
team selection and plays a proper game of kick-and-rush footie. There's even tactics.
You need an IQ of 250 to work out how to set-up a player vs CPU game.
12. Mercenary
A wonderful conversion of the C64 classic. Feel all alone and isolated on this alien
world. Fly around, feel the freedom and do stuff. Find a guide off the 'net.
13. Fruity Frank
Inspired by Mr Do! this is an utterly excellent take on that seminal arcade title. Nicely
ramped difficulty and frantic running around. Lovely little graphics too and music that
sounds like the Finger of Fudge advert.
14. Yie Ar Kung Fu
Beautiful to look at, a brillo arcade conversion. Like good comedy it's all about, the timing.
What's better than kicking a fat bloke in the gut as he flies. Nothing, that's what.
15. Trantor
Big graphics and big hair. I can't decide whether it's excellent or dogshit.
16. Guardian 2
No Drop Zone but a commendable take on Stargate. Despite the slow-down it plays a really
challenging game and is well addictive. Both cloak and smart-bomb are usable from the DS
touch-screen thankfully.
17. Exolon
The best character sprite ever. Bold and colourful, each screen will tax the old grey
matter. This is a thinking man's shooter. Nice rocket grenades. As is the case with most
of the 8bit stuff, you'll need the generous nine lives.
18. Classic Axiens & Invaders
The somewhat odd Bubble Bus re-interpretation of these arcade classics. All of which feature
nice big and smooth visuals with some decent sound. All are fast and hard and not for the
meek. Not truly great by any means but still charming little games.
19. Klax
Yay! Tetris-a-like. Hugely playable and addictive block-matching mash-up. Really nice presentation
and an odd gameplay twist whereby you have to line-up blocks Connect4 style. Hard but fair.
20. Druid
The thinking man's Gauntlet. Nicely realised action adventure featuring tactical weapons
and spells, including your very own Golem. Once you get the hang of it it's an immensely
enjoyable little game.
21. Skweek
Love the cute graphics and the simple idea. Colour all the blocks and avoid death. Another
slightly unsung classic and the Scumstrad version is a killer.
22. Peter Shilton's Handball Maradona
Hahahahahahahahaha.
23. Rod-Land
Nicely non-taxing platformer. If you get the right power-up you can be a flame-thrower-wielding
fairy. Excellent cutesy visuals and all around pleasantness.
24. Robocop
Another bitch-hard arcade port. You need to be good to survive this one. Turn the music off
at the opening menu as the game plays smoother under emulation without it. Solid graphics
and sound with that classic old-skool gameplay. Learn the patterns, save your ammo.
25. Psychedelia
Well y'know it sorta needed to be didn't it? :-) Load the disk manually and
marvel at the colours. A nice port.
Well I hope you get some pleasure out of some of those. It's been fun
compiling and playing the games that's for sure.