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Nerdkiller1991

Josiah Clever Shin wrote: »

Talking about kebabs, if you guys are ever in Limerick go to Turkuaz - link

I was amazed when I went to the likes of Turkuaz and Zaytoon first, kebabs that are tasty when you're sober!

I think I might have actually went there at one point.

the groutch

the dumbing down of video games has just hit rock bottom

http://www.irishexaminer.com/technow/games/star-fox-zero-adds-invincible-mode-for-beginners-387353.html

K.O.Kiki

the groutch wrote: »

the dumbing down of video games has just hit rock bottom

http://www.irishexaminer.com/technow/games/star-fox-zero-adds-invincible-mode-for-beginners-387353.html

1. It's OPTIONAL.
2. Might be a good way to learn levels for high-score runs.

Mr.Saturn

I liked them in Super Luigi U and DKC: Tropical Freeze. Not so much for them being of much use, but the sheer hilarity by which the CPU zips through the stages and expects you to do the same.

Where are there actually Abrakebabras anymore? There's on beside me in Rathmines, and I think that's because HQ is there, but even perennial outlets, like Finglas, are folding up. Their falafel is a nice, proper chip-shop falafel. Just decked out in garlic and chili. It's hard to touch Mizzoni's of Rathgar for a chip-shop falafel, but Abra are a nice, if smaller and dearer, alternative.

MrVestek

We need to start our own Retro themed fast food chain.

Abredearcadecabra?

....I'll get me coat.

o1s1n

the groutch wrote: »

the dumbing down of video games has just hit rock bottom

http://www.irishexaminer.com/technow/games/star-fox-zero-adds-invincible-mode-for-beginners-387353.html

This might actually be a good thing as it means the difficulty of the game won't be dumbed down - rather an easy option added for those people who apparently can't play videogames yet continue to buy them anyway (who are these fictitious people?)

Edward Hopper

o1s1n wrote: »

This might actually be a good thing as it means the difficulty of the game won't be dumbed down - rather an easy option added for those people who apparently can't play videogames yet continue to buy them anyway (who are these fictitious people?)

Very young children, when my kids were very little they'd have love playing the game like that, watching their older siblings or mum or dad play "normally" and getting to progress just as far in the game.

Corholio

It also has to be said that in the same interview Miyamoto also said there would be also harder difficulty modes as well.

The 'invincible' mode is better than tutorials imo.

Nerdkiller1991

MrVestek wrote: »

We need to start our own Retro themed fast food chain.

Abredearcadecabra?

....I'll get me coat.

I could work with that. Kebabs and tacos plus arcade games...winning combination.

Mr.Saturn

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

I could work with that. Kebabs and tacos plus arcade games...winning combination.

...........'Til you're chipping garlic mayo off the kick-buttons.

CiDeRmAn

I think the god mode in Starfox is a great idea.
I mean, only those that need it will use it, it's simply something they've already done in the likes of Super Mario 3D World, with the white tanooki suit, so what's the problem?
It'll give beginners and the very young the chance to enjoy the game.
And, as it's turned off by default, no problem for the rest of us.
It's not that much different than having a god mode in Doom, the one we all know about and could use if needed.
That said, Doom was an 18's game and little Sean or Mary really shouldn't be slaughtering helldemons, or at least should be competent enough not to cheat.... I'm very proud of Cidonalad in this regard...

Star Lord

¬noclip

MrVestek

Speaking of Cidona... do they still sell that? I have a sudden craving for it.

CiDeRmAn

I haven't seen it in a while.
Lidl/Aldi/Tesco Appleade is simply an abomination that should be struck from the earth

Star Lord

Yeah ya can still get Cidona! Another 90's star that I get occasional cravings for is Lilt...

MrVestek

Star Lord wrote: »

Yeah ya can still get Cidona! Another 90's star that I get occasional cravings for is Lilt...

Wheeerrrreeee?!

Myrddin

MrVestek wrote: »

Wheeerrrreeee?!

Just have a Bulmers...it's Cidona + alcohol

Tomo.Murphy

I'm fairly sure the Euro shops used to sell cans of Lilt and Cidona. Haven't been in one in ages though, so I'm not certain if they still stock them.

Retr0gamer

Games used to have invincible modes. They were called cheat codes. I see nothing wrong with it as long as it's optional. However I much prefer the Ninja Gaiden Black way of calling it Ninja dog mode so you know how much of a chicken wuss you are.

eddhorse

Jack burton

eddhorse wrote: »

And here I am saving my money like a sucker! I'll have to order me that

Retr0gamer

eddhorse

Haha classic "hook it to my veins"

johnny_ultimate

Artbooks are something I've never really seen the appeal in I have to be honest. All for good book design, but don't really think I personally get a lot out of pages of illustrations.

Am more interested in the 'You Died' book there's an extract of in Edge this month. Hopefully will feature some good writing on the games: http://you-died.com/book/

If somebody was stupid enough to combine the art book and criticism book into one, on t'other hand, ala Matt Soller Seitz's incredible Wes Anderson books... Then we could talk

Jack burton

Wonder if after DS3 will From Software release any kind of companion piece to explain some of the lore etc? Even though I'd enjoy it its probably better left the way it is and let the fans fill in the gaps

Personally I really enjoy a lot of the youtube pages that deal with it, vaatividya in particular

o1s1n

Is it just me or is the bonfire artwork on the front of that a piece of crap? Looks like a dodgy, generic tattoo graphic. 'Dark Souls III' might as well be replaced with the word 'Mom'.

readyletsgo

Jack burton wrote: »

Wonder if after DS3 will From Software release any kind of companion piece to explain some of the lore etc? Even though I'd enjoy it its probably better left the way it is and let the fans fill in the gaps

Personally I really enjoy a lot of the youtube pages that deal with it, vaatividya in particular

Never played any of the Souls games due to fear of them being way too punishing and being major time sinks. But I did pick up Bloodborne last year. Might give that a go at some point......

Due to the arrival of the creature FTBL yet again my jamma cab build has been put on hold.
I did however,cobble up a new control panel for it on saturday morning.
Im quite happy with it considering i made it up without measurements or having the the sticks/buttons to hand!

I really should fix the front:rolleyes:
and change the marquee.
even if it is a place holder cab.



Have a brand new jamma loom and PSU to go into it,
Also 2 neogeo one slots and a jamma switcher.

going for a multi cart in one and league bowling in the other.

Steve X2

I'm moving house in a couple of weeks(from Dublin to Dublin). Anyone use any movers or "man with a van" that they'd recommend for moving arcade machines. I've got 4 to move and I'm actually dreading the day :0/

I've got to go measure up as well as I'm not 100 percent sure I can get Point Blank in the door as its the large full size cab.

MrVestek

Steve X2 wrote: »

I'm moving house in a couple of weeks(from Dublin to Dublin). Anyone use any movers or "man with a van" that they'd recommend for moving arcade machines. I've got 4 to move and I'm actually dreading the day :0/

I've got to go measure up as well as I'm not 100 percent sure I can get Point Blank in the door as its the large full size cab.

No but if you need a second pair of hands let me know.