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CiDeRmAn · 19-12-2012 04:56PM

SO, a quick update, looks like I'm being given the funds to buy my own Wii U for Christmas/Birthday.... where is best?

Myrddin · 19-12-2012 05:15PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

SO, a quick update, looks like I'm being given the funds to buy my own Wii U for Christmas/Birthday.... where is best?

So much for an iPod Nano eh?

MrVestek · 19-12-2012 05:27PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

SO, a quick update, looks like I'm being given the funds to buy my own Wii U for Christmas/Birthday.... where is best?

www.zavvi.co.uk, make sure you get charges in Sterling as there's a slight saving to be made.

CiDeRmAn · 19-12-2012 05:49PM

Nopedy, I need local bricks and mortar shops

deathrider · 19-12-2012 11:39PM

EnterNow wrote: »

He has a weird sense of humour, an acquired taste if you will even. But once you watch a few of his videos you'll get what he's about. Here's one to get the ball rolling for you

Cheers, man. That's not bad stuff. Unfortunately though, it disolves into muck in the second half. The whole craic with having a sword fight with Rob the robot is just typical of this kind of reviewer. They all seem to do these little scenes, and they're usually crappy and cringeworthy.

Aaaaanyways, can anyone recommend me a good site for keeping track of my collection? Gamespot's been giving me a headache lately.

Jack burton · 19-12-2012 11:57PM

Try Retrocollect and see

I watch all of Pat the NES punks videos. I actually really like him.....plus his Alisia Dragoon review is pretty good :P

deathrider · 20-12-2012 12:02AM

Jack burton wrote: »

Try Retrocollect and see

I'm more looking for one where I can manage all my games, as opposed to just my oldies.

Jack burton · 20-12-2012 12:07AM

You could always set up and excel sheet. It's not glamorous but it will make a good job of it

deathrider · 20-12-2012 12:10AM

Jack burton wrote: »

You could always set up and excel sheet. It's not glamorous but it will make a good job of it

Yeah, true enough. I don't even know why Gamspot is bugging me. It's not really doing anything wrong (except moving from Wishlist to My Collection can be hassle). I guess I'm just looking for a change, lol.

OwaynOTT · 20-12-2012 12:41AM

Jack burton wrote: »

Try Retrocollect and see

I watch all of Pat the NES punks videos. I actually really like him.....plus his Alisia Dragoon review is pretty good :P

Yes, I too enjoyed that review as it was, ah.... really informative. Yes, that will do.

OwaynOTT · 20-12-2012 12:42AM

Last Christmas exam tomorrow!! Multiple choice, so should ace it and then I can finally get in some game time.
Chrono Trigger or Earthbound?

Nerdkiller1991 · 20-12-2012 01:00AM

It is officially 21st of December, 2012 in Australia. As of typing this, nothing happened.

Retr0gamer · 20-12-2012 01:04AM

deathrider wrote: »

Aaaaanyways, can anyone recommend me a good site for keeping track of my collection? Gamespot's been giving me a headache lately.

I use Backloggery myself, I find it much better than retrocollect.

CathalDublin · 20-12-2012 01:20AM

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

It is officially 21st of December, 2012 in Australia. As of typing this, nothing happened.

Yet;)

DinoRex · 20-12-2012 02:14AM

http://www.terriblefate.com/

Retr0gamer · 20-12-2012 02:33AM

Already a blinding start to the day. Shin Megami Tensei Soul Hackers has gotten officially announced for a US 3DS launch. Can't wait for this game. Also **** Sony for denying this game an English release not once but twice on PS1 and PSP.

Official trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIvMsK9vwFI

Retr0gamer · 20-12-2012 02:35AM

Happy 25th anniversary Phantasy Star.

deathrider · 20-12-2012 03:31AM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I use Backloggery myself, I find it much better than retrocollect.

Just after registering with this one. It looks good, and simple. Cheers, lads.

CiDeRmAn · 20-12-2012 08:07AM

Hey!
We're already half way through our 10000 post thread limit!

And a gem from Teefury today,

hey buddy, nice idol!

Myrddin · 20-12-2012 10:12AM

deathrider wrote: »

Cheers, man. That's not bad stuff. Unfortunately though, it disolves into muck in the second half. The whole craic with having a sword fight with Rob the robot is just typical of this kind of reviewer. They all seem to do these little scenes, and they're usually crappy and cringeworthy

Yeah there's no denying things can go seriously off topic. I think what Pat tries to do is incorporate a little story into each review, I guess its kinda expected of the popular guys to pad the videos out like that. I'd prefer things to stay focused on the game, but you can't win em all.

Here's one where Pats girlfriend sold his M82 unit, & he tracks down the buyer only to be kidnapped & forced to play actually decent games but the kidnapper wants him to be p1ssed off at them AVGN style. Quite clever actually

And then there's the Mr. Gimmick review, havn't watched this in a while but I think its fairly short of off topicness. Very good review though

Retr0gamer · 20-12-2012 11:26AM

The problem with AVGN and Pat for me as mentioned is not the review content which is usually great. AVGN in particular does some really good entertaining reviews and really doesn't need to go on his rants, although sometimes they are funny. The problem is when they get their aspirations of being film makers and put some really crappy sections in and mess about with after effects. That jesus mecha death christ or whatever it was in AVGN or whatever it was was particularly embarassing. Even Red Letter Media wasn't immune to this and had a pretty woeful extra section it added to the end of the Star Wars reviews.

I think they need a lesson in less is more and have some confidence that they can hold the viewers attention during a review without the amateur film making. They should take a lesson from the happy video game nerd.

Myrddin · 20-12-2012 11:59AM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I think they need a lesson in less is more and have some confidence that they can hold the viewers attention during a review without the amateur film making. They should take a lesson from the happy video game nerd.

16bit gems is a textbook example of how to properly add some comedic relief & witty retorts whilst keeping the content relevant. The Happy Video Game Nerd is also excellent at it, his stuff is always very on topic, fun & easy to watch.

MrVestek · 20-12-2012 12:04PM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

The problem with AVGN and Pat for me as mentioned is not the review content which is usually great. AVGN in particular does some really good entertaining reviews and really doesn't need to go on his rants, although sometimes they are funny. The problem is when they get their aspirations of being film makers and put some really crappy sections in and mess about with after effects. That jesus mecha death christ or whatever it was in AVGN or whatever it was was particularly embarassing. Even Red Letter Media wasn't immune to this and had a pretty woeful extra section it added to the end of the Star Wars reviews.

I think they need a lesson in less is more and have some confidence that they can hold the viewers attention during a review without the amateur film making. They should take a lesson from the happy video game nerd.

Yeah sometimes his reviews can be like a buffalo taking a diahreah dump in his ear...

Andrew76 · 20-12-2012 12:35PM

EnterNow wrote: »

16bit gems is a textbook example of how to properly add some comedic relief & witty retorts whilst keeping the content relevant. The Happy Video Game Nerd is also excellent at it, his stuff is always very on topic, fun & easy to watch.

Is that the same chap as "Clan of the Grey Wolf" or something? Can't stand his style for some reason.

Regarding AVGN, his videos were great, informative and funny and the angry part was just an act which worked. I found his funniest video was the one about confusing film and game names and their sequels.

Chronologically Confused:

Myrddin · 20-12-2012 12:56PM

Andrew76 wrote: »

Is that the same chap as "Clan of the Grey Wolf" or something? Can't stand his style for some reason.

Yeah I remember you mentioned that before alright

Thats him anyway, Roo from Clan of The Grey Wolf / 16bit Gems. I've definitely found a couple of games I want/now have just by watching his videos, I think they're very informative & can be funny in that nerdiest of ways,

Andrew76 · 20-12-2012 01:50PM

EnterNow wrote: »

Yeah I remember you mentioned that before alright Thats him anyway, Roo from Clan of The Grey Wolf / 16bit Gems. I've definitely found a couple of games I want/now have just by watching his videos, I think they're very informative & can be funny in that nerdiest of ways,

I think it's his wavy hands and "jokes" that put me off. :pac:

But it's good these folks are/were making videos about retro games I guess.

johnny_ultimate · 20-12-2012 08:26PM

http://www.koryogroup.com/Pyongyang_racer/racer.html

North Korea's first international game release! It is, of course, a masterpiece.

megaten · 20-12-2012 09:51PM

Looks like some sort of mother remake is in the works.
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/12/20/earthbound-creator-shigesato-itoi-says-something-is-in-the-works/

Retr0gamer · 20-12-2012 10:14PM

megaten wrote: »

Looks like some sort of mother remake is in the works.
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/12/20/earthbound-creator-shigesato-itoi-says-something-is-in-the-works/

Nice, I hope this time it actually makes it to the west. Good to see he is back doing games related stuff, he seemed to be fairly burnt out on it after Mother 3.

Burkey0 · 21-12-2012 12:50AM

In keeping with our impending doom (not GMT though)

http://www.terriblefate.com

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