Computer/Console Talk/Gaming Super Thread

[K E]

I know mate, I more want the one for my Son, he would love the interactive stuff with the new Kinnect, but I do want to wait until there are more games etc

I haven't even plugged in my Kinect, TBH. I didn't even use it on the 360 but your boy would like it.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Most of my game time in Sniper III has been me trying to get a nad shot. So far no luck.

 

[K E]

Most of my game time in Sniper III has been me trying to get a nad shot. So far no luck.

I've got a few kidney and knee(?) shots but I just can't go past headshots. So damn brutal!

 

[south of heaven]

The old lung shot , or in the heart via a shattering arm bone , is not without it's charm either

 

[DoggiesUtd]

havent really read this thread much...but just wondering if its worth me getting the ps4?
ive loved my ps3 since it came out...but havent played much other than fifa / gta for the past 2 yrs....
i was thinkn of getting the ps4 when the next fifa comes out...and get the new MGS too...i used 2 love that game on ps2

 

[K E]

havent really read this thread much...but just wondering if its worth me getting the ps4?
ive loved my ps3 since it came out...but havent played much other than fifa / gta for the past 2 yrs....
i was thinkn of getting the ps4 when the next fifa comes out...and get the new MGS too...i used 2 love that game on ps2

The console is pretty damn good but there aren't that many games out, yet. InFamous was good but REALLY short. Killzone is an over-rated piece of shit. Everyone seems to love The Last of Us (I've never played it). I really like Knack.

If you want good graphics and you're mostly into FIFA/GTA, I recommend it. It makes for a better experience. GTA V and FIFA 15 will be out soon on the PS4.

 

[Shanked]

i'd also grab some thumb grips for the joysticks

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Dicksmith has Destiny pre-order really cheap right now. If you pre-order in store it's about $60. If you pre-order online and use this code DS29520 it's about $55 delivered.

 

[Nano]

We were going to grab one (just sold our PS3) a while ago but heard Gran Turismo 6 was meh so we were heart broken, might get one later on still for Gran Turismo 6 and any other ones they release.

With Gran Turismo they taking out good things and putting useless crap in this has started ever since number 4.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

If anyone doesn't have it yet, pretty good deal on the Microsoft store. Xbone with Kinect, Titanfall and Forza (both download tokens), 2 controllers and choice of 2 other games (Kinect Sports Rivals, Zoo Tycoon, Ryse, Dead Rising 3) for $599 delivered. Cheapest I've seen it.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...-Titanfall-+-Forza-Bundle/productID.300115800

I still don't think I'm going to buy an Xbone especially now that Ryse is coming to PC but I just found out that the new Tomb Raider will be an Xbone exclusive. Little pissed about that.

 

[south of heaven]

I'm getting one without the kinnect. 499 could not be bothered with kinnect

 

[DoggiesUtd]

yeh im holding out for fifa15 then i'll get one....
keen to get madden15 aswell....

 

[Papa Emeritus]

I finished The Last of Us the other day, what a cool game. I never played it on PS3 so I really enjoyed finally being able to play it.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

I finished The Last of Us the other day, what a cool game. I never played it on PS3 so I really enjoyed finally being able to play it.

Definitely one of my favourite games of the past few years. Naughty Dog make such brilliant games.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

Definitely one of my favourite games of the past few years. Naughty Dog make such brilliant games.

I really look forward to a sequel made for PS4.

 

[K E]

Guess which game has been sent to Sony for testing so it can be released any day now? If you guessed Minecraft, you are correct.

Can't f*cking wait for the game!

 

[Raysie]

Definitely one of my favourite games of the past few years. Naughty Dog make such brilliant games.

Yep, even their old stuff that no one talks about today like Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter were brilliant for their times. Still remember playing lives with family/friends when younger with Crash Bandicoot on the PS1. Good times.

If Naughty Dog still had the rights to Crash Bandicoot, I have no doubts it would be on the level of Mario by now.

Such a pitty it's now in the tip pile at Activision. They'll never make another Crash Bandicoot game because they know they can't make a good one, and they won't sell the rights to Sony/Naughty Dog because they know there's big money to be made off it if done right.

 

[south of heaven]

Guess which game has been sent to Sony for testing so it can be released any day now? If you guessed Minecraft, you are correct.

Can't f*cking wait for the game!

I have the German version
Meinkraft

 

[K E]

I have all the Crash games on the PS3. I bought them off the arcade. Absolutely LOVED those games.

 

[chris_e_fresh]

New “Friends” section – The new Friends section has been available for a few early access Preview members and we’re expanding it to everyone enrolled in the Preview program. The new Friends section enables users to see at a glance what’s going on with their friends. They can stay up-to-date with their current activities, the most popular games their friends are playing, and a Gamerscore leaderboard to see who has improved their Gamerscore over the last 30 days.


Snap Center – Some of gamers’ favorite features in the Xbox 360 guide, are coming to Xbox One in a way that’s now truly be side-by-side with games. Messages, friends, parties, and achievements will all be available in the new Snap Center, providing a seamless way to switch back and forth without having to leave a game.


Threaded Messages – Keeping gamers in their games while they multitask has been a huge focus. The new Messages app features threaded messages with the full conversation history – including embedded links to Game DVR clips – that can be viewed without interrupting gameplay.


Media Player – A new app will be available soon that enables users to play media files from either an attached USB device or from a network connected home media server that supports DLNA protocols. The preview version of the Media Player app will initially only support USB devices, with DLNA support coming soon. Xbox One will support more formats than Xbox 360, including support for dozens of new file formats like mpeg 2 TS, animated gifs and mkv which will be added by the end of the year. See below for additional file formKats.


Xbox One Digital TV Tuner – Announced last week, this new accessory will enter a limited preview program in Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain), in advance of its retail launch beginning in October.


Stream TV to SmartGlass – Launching first in markets receiving the Xbox Digital TV Tuner, Xbox One owners will be able to stream their TV across their home network to their smartphones and tablets using the Xbox SmartGlass app. They can also pause, play and rewind as well as change channels, without interrupting gameplay on the Xbox One. This will work for SmartGlass apps on Windows, iOS, and Android.


Boot to TV – Now Xbox One owners will be able to set their console to boot directly to television when coming out of connected standby.


Live TV mini guide – For markets where OneGuide is available, a new mini guide on the bottom of the screen will display details about the TV content that is currently playing. Users can quickly change channels and see what’s on other channels, while still watching TV.


Country Expansion – We’re doing a lot of work on the backend to prepare for Xbox One to launch in 29 new markets in the coming weeks.


As with previous updates, these may be rolling out in general availability to Xbox One owners at different stages in the coming months. We continue to be amazed by our fans’ enthusiasm for our Xbox One system updates and their fantastic input. We’re working hard to make Xbox One more social and the best place for all your games and entertainment, and we can’t wait to roll out these new features, and more, in the coming months.

Later today, my Gamescom co-host Acey Bongos, and one of the lead engineers on Xbox, Ashley Speicher, are demoing the new features. Stay tuned and we’ll post that demo a little later.

Here’s to a great Gamescom 2014. Auf wiedersehen for now.

Xbox One compatible file types:

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mpeg 2
mpeg 2 hd
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