Gaming

[NZTiger]

Those who have access to PSN on the PS3 should seriously get their hands on this game:

http://www.shattergame.com

Raing on IGN:

**Presentation 8.5**
Shatter sits right alongside the greats in the genre like Breakout and Arkanoid.
**Graphics 8.5**
Flashy effects and a slick, robotic design.
**Sound 9.5**
Catchy, energetic electronica. Many sound effects have a retro, lo-fi aesthetic that pays homage to arcade classics.
**Gameplay 9.0**
The new gameplay mechanics Shatter brings to the table revolutionize the brick-breaking genre.
**Lasting Appeal 7.5**
Ten worlds to play through and they're fun from beginning to end. Beyond the story mode, though, there isn't a whole lot to do.

**OVERALL 9.0 Outstanding**
(out of 10 / not an average)

 

[Captain_Awesome]

Ashes 2009 for wii has been delayed until November in Australia, the PS3 and 360 versions will be out this month

http://au.wii.ign.com/articles/101/1010478p1.html

 

[Zaibatsu]

The PC demo is available currently on the Codemasters website.

It goes pretty well, but there is a massive bug with run-outs, expect the cpu to run itself out constantly, like 5-6 wickets per innings being run-outs… Hopefully they will patch it soon, but how does this crap ever escape beta testing? :angry:

 

[alien]

so left4dead 2 comes out next month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rS_xvE7Jsw&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

even hitler is a left4dead fan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQe4tlsfRbY&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[huggarz]

Never owned a console before, I'm just a PC guy. Used to play a lot of multiplayer FPS style games but no longer have the time/inclination. However I am really enjoying a couple of single player games at the moment in Fallout 3 and Bioshock and I can definitely recommend them to you guys.
I am waiting on three games to hit the shelves at the moment:
Bioshock 2
Stalker: Call of Pripyat
RAGE

 

[steven_tiger]

I sold my original fat PS2 (got it the day they came out), 11 games, 2 controllers, 2 memory cards and a multi tap for over $220 - bloody stoked! EB would have given me about $70 for it!

 

[RatedRKO]

so left4dead 2 comes out next month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rS_xvE7Jsw&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

even hitler is a left4dead fan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQe4tlsfRbY&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Chances are it will be the censored version :smiling_imp:

Pumped for Modern Warfare 2 though

 

[alien]

so left4dead 2 comes out next month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rS_xvE7Jsw&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

even hitler is a left4dead fan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQe4tlsfRbY&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Chances are it will be the censored version :smiling_imp:

not if you purchase it from overseas :sunglasses:

 

[Guest]

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 on XBox 360 is pretty good. I've got Halo ODST lined up after that followed by Need For Speed: Shift

 

[alien]

this is the actual trailer for left4dead 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSfsMJgypdw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:smiley:

 

[RatedRKO]

Anyone thinking of purchasing Modern Warfare 2 for PC can save their money, it's going to be garbage. IW have decided to remove dedicated server support.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/18/modern-warfare-2-pc-wont-support-dedicated-servers/2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looking forward to Assassins Creed 2 now :slight_smile:

 

[hybrid_tiger]

I'll get Modern Warfare 2 on PS3 :slight_smile:

Has anyone with a PS3 got Unchartered 2 yet? Sounds EPIC.

 

[Guest]

I'll get Modern Warfare 2 on PS3 :slight_smile:

Has anyone with a PS3 got Unchartered 2 yet? Sounds EPIC.

A mate at work bought himself a PS3 last week purely to get that game. He loves it.

I'll grab COD modern warfare 2 next month.

 

[RatedRKO]

so left4dead 2 comes out next month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rS_xvE7Jsw&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

even hitler is a left4dead fan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQe4tlsfRbY&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Chances are it will be the censored version :smiling_imp:

not if you purchase it from overseas :sunglasses:

It's official. Original game denied classification.

Guess anyone who wants it will be importing…

 

[Chadman_s_Ghost]

PC & XBOX360 guy I am…

PC- International Cricket Manager 2009, Medieval 2, Dawn Of War + Add On's, Football Manager 2009.

XBOX360- Halo 3 ODST, Madden NFL 10, Gears of War.

That's the games I'm fumbling between at the moment. Love the management games, as my abilities with joysticks etc are often limited. Medieval series is awesome- particularly with the mods. Dawn of War is fun, but it's over too quickly. Looking forward to Football Manager 2010- far superior to Championship Manager & EA version. If I'm 'going old school', I'll drag out the Baldur's Gate series & dream that one day, maybe, they'll create another game like it.

Halo 3 ODST is great fun- actually am playing it co-op with my wife, which is remarkable in itself. Love Madden- always buy the newest version. Gears of War is hard for me (remember, poor joystick/gamepad skills hold me back), but when my head is being taken off, it's good fun.

Pretty keen to give 'Blood Bowl' a run on the PC, and I'm contemplating Fallout 3, as I loved the 1st two games.

Anyone know where/how I can get a copy of EA NCAA College Football in Australia?

 

[alien]

not if you purchase it from overseas :sunglasses:

It's official. Original game denied classification.

Guess anyone who wants it will be importing…

or download it from steam… :sunglasses:

 

[alien]

who's gonna get BORDERLANDS??? :slight_smile:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5o1TcIrFg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[RatedRKO]

not if you purchase it from overseas :sunglasses:

It's official. Original game denied classification.

Guess anyone who wants it will be importing…

or download it from steam… :sunglasses:

Your going to have to get it as a gift from overseas or something, steam are selling the censored version for Aussies too.

 

[Guest]

who's gonna get BORDERLANDS??? :slight_smile:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip5o1TcIrFg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll definitely get Borderlands on 360\. Halo ODST is pretty good. Not the best FPS I've played, but it's certainly better than a lot out there.

 

[RatedRKO]

Controversial news on MW2: http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,28348,26276759-5014239,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Really hope that part doesn't get banned over here.