Post by: Shift Key on January 26, 2004, 05:02:33 PM
I'd like to start off by mentioning the complete lack of Mario Golf and 1080 Avalanche in any up-coming release dates really gets to me. Hell, even FF:CC is being mentioned as "Coming Soon" instead of these guys.
Anyways, that's a start. First true Aussie Thread!
Post by: Mario on January 26, 2004, 06:02:17 PM
.Oh and hey, Mario Golf is finally coming out on February 27th! A bit late, but it's coming!
No sign of 1080 Avalanche anywhere though. *shakes fist*
Post by: Termin8Anakin on January 26, 2004, 06:05:54 PM
When i read the last post in the Aussie thread by bloodworth, i thought they were talking about......(we know where), but it turns out it's a whole new Category for us!
I am a bit peeved at the fact that there's no news whatsoever about 1080, but the fact that EB has the pre-order box on the shelves is pretty a pretty good sign that it's out soon.
I mean, they have the PIkmin 2 box too!
Post by: Mario on January 26, 2004, 06:15:25 PM
Post by: Ocarina Blue on January 26, 2004, 06:21:56 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
I mean, they have the PIkmin 2 box too!
I rekon. The EB here never had the 'comming soon' things before. I was more than a little suprised to walk into EB only to see FF: CC and Pikmin 2 glaring back at me.
Does anyone know if NoAu has bothered to secure a March 26th release date for MGS: tTS?
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 26, 2004, 06:23:20 PM
I'm pretty sure 1080's slated for an April release, but who knows. I don't want it anymore, anyway. *ANGST* Take that, Nintendo!
Post by: Bloodworth on January 26, 2004, 06:30:10 PM
Post by: Mario on January 26, 2004, 06:30:44 PM
Meh, 1080. That's sooooo last year. By April i'll be busy.. not thinking about 1080.
Post by: Shift Key on January 26, 2004, 07:07:21 PM
Where is it already? I loved the N64 version and miss it dearly... Why can't E3 come any sooner?
Post by: DrZoidberg on January 26, 2004, 07:53:38 PM
money grubbing jerks27th for Mario Golf eh? well it's only like 8 months too late, but i'll still get it, damn you Nintendo Australia, jerk us around and we can do nothing about it aside from getting games late >=O, we -could- get a freeloader etc, but that's not for everyone..
anyway, i'm pretty hyped for Puyo Pop Feaver, except Aretardri Australia is handleing it
bloodworth
Post by: oohhboy on January 27, 2004, 12:54:45 AM
Anyhow any news as to locations of F-Zero GX machines in NZ?
Post by: nitsu niflheim on January 27, 2004, 04:10:02 AM
I have been tempted to get the Mario Golf/Tennis games, but I am not much on sports. Would someone who dislikes sports games enjoy above two said titles?
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 27, 2004, 01:06:28 PM
Post by: Berto2K on January 27, 2004, 01:20:35 PM
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Post by: Bill Aurion on January 27, 2004, 01:32:54 PM
Post by: Mario on January 27, 2004, 04:12:03 PM
Speaking of Four Swords GCN, i wonder when it's being released here, if at all? I haven't heard anything on a PAL/Australia release for Four Swords... hmmm around the block it's wonder wtf o'clock
Post by: Termin8Anakin on January 27, 2004, 04:31:09 PM
If in the case we do find some info on AX in NZ, we'll let ya know
Four Swords looks better and better by day.....well.....everytime there's new info on it
, and I think it will surpass FF:CC as the GC-GBA link multiplayer game of choice in Oz....If FF:CC actually does well in Oz then I will be very much surprised.
Nintendo isn't really doing so well, and if you have to spend even MORE money to play a game, the chances of it doinf well here are slim.
Post by: akdaman1 on January 27, 2004, 07:17:32 PM
Tales of Symphonia
Baten Kaitos
Custom Robo
I also really want
Harvest Moon
Final Fantasy
Metal Gear Solid but they all come out weeks apart from each other.
I personally am not MUCH of a sports fan but Mario Golf was UNBELIEVABLE ...but I wont buy the GCN version seeing as its now old news. I really disliked Mario Tennis because the arms felt very short and the game was uncomfortale ( because I was used to the gameplay mechanics of Virtua Tennis ).
Post by: DrZoidberg on January 27, 2004, 09:39:40 PM
Quotewell there's flawed logic if ever i've heard it, if you mean that it's been around in America for a while then how exactly does that effect you? o_O and if you mean you've expirianced it all before on N64 then err.. still doesn't make alot of sence, but what ever :\
Mario Golf was UNBELIEVABLE ...but I wont buy the GCN version seeing as its now old news
strange as it may seem, the two titles on the horizan i'm mostly hyped for is Puyo Pop and Harvest Moon, take THAT popular australian gaming genres... says me who just finnnished playing CS.. ohwell ^__^
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 27, 2004, 09:46:27 PM
Post by: DrZoidberg on January 27, 2004, 09:50:46 PM
Post by: Mario on January 27, 2004, 09:53:32 PM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on January 27, 2004, 09:53:46 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on January 27, 2004, 11:22:01 PM
Nah seriously , Harverst Moon was great because it is so addictive but Animal Crossing has raised the bar for the simulation genre and I dont think HM AWL can reach the leve.............
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 28, 2004, 02:20:47 PM
"Oooh hoo, that dog has a puffy tail! Here puff, here!"
Post by: nitsu niflheim on January 28, 2004, 03:20:32 PM
I think you can have other animals instead of a dog, but the turtle is the only one I can remember. Did I mention I love turtles?
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 28, 2004, 05:11:50 PM
Oooh, I'd be tempted to name it after one of the TMNT and try to train it to fight cyclones! *Thumbs up*
Post by: akdaman1 on January 28, 2004, 05:47:48 PM
Brush , talk , feed = chores for the day .
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on January 28, 2004, 06:30:10 PM
Oh well, maybe they'll think of it in the next one. -__-
Post by: nitsu niflheim on January 29, 2004, 06:13:17 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 29, 2004, 06:59:06 AM
Post by: akdaman1 on January 29, 2004, 11:11:08 AM
Anyway even though it may seem that I hate Harvest Moon , I am a MAJOR fan and will always be. I am just having trouble decidin what to get for the month of march.
Post by: Mario on January 29, 2004, 05:47:50 PM
I went to EB and grabbed the $99 copy and said "uh another EB is selling this for $49 so can you price match it?", so the guy price matched it and i got it for $49! True story
And uh, things weren't very pretty in Target and Kmart on the GCN side. I had to search for the GCN games, and there was still like only 5 or 6 games, and they were crap, oh well. Oh yeah! The "playable" GCN in Target had a sign on it that said "Out of Oder", tee hee, out of oder. Ah, what a day.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on January 29, 2004, 08:14:00 PM
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Originally posted by: nitsujdark
You can have a turtle for example. I love turtles so I am gonna have me a turtle for my pet.
AiAi
's nitsujdark......(j/k)I love turtles too! I have one as a pet. Had her for nearly 11 years and love her to death! It's priceless when she swims to me when she is in the pond.
I think I'm gonna get HM! And breed an army of turtles, which fly, and take over the world! And Kaolla Su will be my wife!
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 29, 2004, 09:59:13 PM
Yay for Mario getting shine get! (It's true, Billy Hatcher's first objectives are to restore light). *Nods head*
It's the happiest game on Earth, and I need to play it more. I'm on the last world, and it's hard. Hurray!
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on January 30, 2004, 01:42:47 PM
It would be great if they had just made it a choice on the same disc. I'm wondering if my son would be able to get into playing the girl game or not. Bill: Well now's your chance to live out your Bridget fantasies. Gender bending get! (Did I actually say get?)
akdaman: Who says I have to get pregnant? Maybe in my fake video game life I'll be single and childless. I'll get a shack up boyfriend who'll help with the farm. Maybe I won't even do that. Maybe I'll just run around town and be a total slut.
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 30, 2004, 02:03:26 PM
I just love playing as female characters more than male characters...(though I think I'll avoid getting a boyfriend in HM...^_^'')
Post by: Mario on January 30, 2004, 06:22:34 PM
I just realised that im so excited about all these games coming up, and i have no money to buy them. Hurray!
Post by: DrZoidberg on January 30, 2004, 07:56:04 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on January 30, 2004, 08:10:12 PM
though i have no idea what it was!
yay!
Post by: Link007 on January 30, 2004, 08:22:43 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 01, 2004, 03:52:16 PM
'How can you have it all figured out, I only just told you the story!'
"Oh, right"
Hey, this month we actually get more than one game in Australia for the 'Cube! NFL Street was the only release last month.
The Powerpuff Girls: Relish Rampage - 5th February 2004
XGRA - 5th February 2004
Conflict Desert Storm II - 6th February 2004
Sonic Hero's - 6th February 2004
Carmen Sandiego: The Secret Of The Stolen Drum - 12th February 2004
Rouge Ops: Phoenix Unleashed - 13th February 2004
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition - 20th February 2004
Puyo Puyo Fever - 20th February 2004
Urban Freestyle Street Soccer - 20th February 2004
James Bond 007 In Everything or Nothing - 23rd February 2004
Beyond Good & Evil - 26th February 2004
Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to The Lair - Special Edition - 27th February 2004
Gotcha Force - 27th February 2004
I've highlighted the BESTEST games in BOLD!!!!!!!!!1
Post by: Mario on February 01, 2004, 04:08:33 PM
Nintendo Australia lists Mario Golf as February. But then again they have MGS for February as well.. and XGRA is listed for December 2004 according to them.... so... *shrugs shoudlers*
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 01, 2004, 04:57:53 PM
how terribly exciting, i have one on the Megadrive you see (no translating to Genesis for me!)i'm down for Puyo Pop and Gotcha Force, perhaps Sonic Heros, and definatly Mario Golf if it's out (it won't be) you'll be the death of me NAL
Post by: ThePerm on February 07, 2004, 09:30:32 AM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 07, 2004, 09:14:30 PM
2 discs GC games cost $110. I've been wondering, is it the same with other games on other consoles in Australia? Like, the FF games on PSone that came with 4 disc, were they more than $110? I'm curious, b/c I don't see why 2 disc should be more than $100. Heck, many PC games come with 2 discs or more, and they don't cost more (or the ones I buy).
Post by: Mario on February 07, 2004, 09:25:13 PM
It's weird how MGS: TTS will retail for only $40 in the US, which is cheaper than your average game, while over here it will be more expensive than your average game, and thus Australia gets screwed YET AGAIN!
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 07, 2004, 10:56:20 PM
At least it beats the SNES days. Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Super Mario All-Stars were over $130 when they launched, true story.
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 08, 2004, 12:02:37 AM
Australia vs The Global Economy, we lose! ohwell
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 08, 2004, 01:25:29 AM
*packs his bags & moves to Japan*
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on February 08, 2004, 08:04:03 AM
I saw the website topshop.com.au and can't believe they want 50 to 100 aus for the games. translate that into usd and try to charge the American public those prices and I think Nintendo would lose the American market completely.
I know the Freeloader is both a blessing and a source of frustration for you since you shouldn't have to resort to importing titles that Nintendo of Australia is dragging its feet on. But, do many of you resort to importing? And is it cheaper than waiting for the PAL version of a game to come out?
Well, if anything, it does look like topshop.com.au has a pretty good deal on Piglet's Big Adventure. ;P
Post by: Mario on February 08, 2004, 09:57:34 AM
We could get a freeloader and MGS:TTS from the US, for about the same price or cheaper than just getting MGS:TTS here, and we would get it a month earlier too.
XGRA comes out on Friday, for only $49, if anyone cares....
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 08, 2004, 11:38:33 AM
A Freeloader is only $25 + maybe $5 shipping at lik-sang.com, yet if I were to buy one at Games Wizards, it'd set me back $89.95. Insanity!
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 08, 2004, 01:34:36 PM
I have no idea why games cost so much, but the fact is the worth of our dollar isn't really compared to with the US dollar.
Just because a game is only 40-50 bucks in the States, doesn't mean that it should be 70-80 bucks (the aussie equivelent) here. That would mean the worth of all currencies in the world 'should' be based against the US dollar, but thats not the case.
I have no idea how it all works, but games are stupidly expensive, and we are pretty much the losers.
When the aussie dollar passes the US dollar (it's around 76 US cents now), then I'm gonna import like crazy. Not games, mind you, other things
I might actually start buying my games from that DVD Crave place too, since stuff there is so arn cheap. But then I can't buy games on impulse like I do at the shops
There's nothing quite like seeing a game, then just up and saying 'oh f**k it' and tossing it onto the counter and parting your cash Viewtiful Joe, Mario Sunshine, Mario Kart DD, XG3, Super Monkey Ball 2 and F-Zero GX were all impulse buys - a spur of the moment thing.
That means that the only games i bought with lots of thought were Rogue Leader, Eternal Darkness and Wind Waker.
Post by: ThePerm on February 08, 2004, 02:18:00 PM
Post by: Shift Key on February 08, 2004, 02:28:28 PM
Ms Pikmin: There have actually been a few $110 games recently - TS2, REmake and XIII come to mind. ;_________;
Termin8: Instead of buying impulse games, try buying impulse alcohol - its cheaper and makes you the life of the party. Trust me
Post by: Ocarina Blue on February 09, 2004, 08:49:48 PM
$110AUS is about the average price of a game here. ;P
Post by: Mario on February 11, 2004, 03:12:37 AM
Pokémon Colosseum - 19 May 2004
Mario Golf - 17 June 2004
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 11, 2004, 08:32:46 AM
WHAT SEVENTEENTH OF JUNE? FOR FS! THAT'S A WHOLE YEAR AFTER THE U.S. RELEASE, THAT IS ABSOLUTELY PATHETIC, ANGST CAPSLOCK +++++
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 11, 2004, 08:56:14 AM
Post by: DrZoidberg on February 11, 2004, 05:40:52 PM
robots don't say ye!
Post by: Shift Key on February 12, 2004, 05:37:18 PM
Post by: oohhboy on February 13, 2004, 03:11:46 AM
Shame you live on the wrong Island Ocarina Blue, I might have been able to hook you up.
Never the less, buying games here is not worth it.
Some of you mentioned tariffs, well, if that was true then PC games would average that much. But it doesn't.
The exchange situation over here is really strong right now with the NZD breaking the 70 cent mark. I will even say it will go all the way to 80 cents. I can only hope it stays up there as at the end of the day, it only helps to normalise our economy to the rest of the world. But the reserve bank will act before the 80 cent mark unless they have ideas otherwise.
Post by: Ocarina Blue on February 13, 2004, 11:41:32 AM
The exchange rate is a hard one. It could go anywhere. My chief concern would be the housing market: the prices between North and South are evening too fast.
There is genuine demand now, I'm sure - but I'm also weary to it's causes. When immigration cools down, and if Central Otage and Cantabury have another drought this summer, the South will become much too reliant on the market. It might not be too bad in some places, but I have relatives up Queenstown and Crowell who have, between their three households, gained in worth about $700K NZD in two years. That's just too much too fast.
I guess what I'm trying to say is the RBNZ cannot control individual regions, and the inequity between them is too great.
On a completely unrelated note: Gamasutra has reported that Nintendo has confirmed the N5 will be revealed at E3 2005. They sight Reuters as their source. Anyone know if it's true?
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 13, 2004, 07:57:26 PM
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Originally posted by: oohhboy
Some of you mentioned tariffs, well, if that was true then PC games would average that much. But it doesn't.
Thank you! I was thinking the reason wasn't all due to tariffs.
Post by: oohhboy on February 14, 2004, 12:57:47 AM
Technicaly, the North and South Island shouldn't be equalizing at all. It makes no geographical/demographic sense. 2/3 or new Zealanders live in the North Island and the remander live in the South even though the South is the bigger Island, but colder. The thing is that New Zealand is not in any danger of runnin out of living space ever with the current trends of having a stable population, even with immigrants. As I said before it is all artifical.
My call is that the economy as a whole would wake up from this and th property prices would run down hill like crazy. Think the goverment ca stop it? They can't do a thing. Sure they could raise interest rates, but that in turn would mess up alot of other sectors which don't need it. That's why they haven't rasied them, because there is nothing the RBNZ can do without damaging the economy as a whole. Some hate to say it, but it is all forgien for now.
On that note, game prices will not change even with the exchange rates due to the fact one, the companies have decided to ride it out believing this to be a relatively short term phase. Two, they make more money this way, they pocket the difference.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 18, 2004, 10:10:31 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 18, 2004, 10:22:26 PM
I might pick it up.....
Post by: Mario on February 18, 2004, 10:47:10 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 18, 2004, 11:40:19 PM
I would like to get Beyond Good & Evil, Prince of Persia and Harvest Moon, but I don't have the time to play them.
I have yet to get KOTOR for the PC.....
Post by: Berto2K on February 19, 2004, 10:31:45 AM
. Jade is hot
.
Post by: Shift Key on February 19, 2004, 02:26:55 PM
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Jade is hot
Shaddup already
mmmm, boxart!I'd also like Harvest Moon on top of BG&E and TTS, but I fear that one of those games is just gonna consume me (which I why I steered clear of AC during the holidays ;______
.*runs to preorder TTS before Atari go and screw that up somehow
*
Post by: Infernal Monkey on February 19, 2004, 04:42:50 PM
Oh yeah, Puyo Pop didn't come out today. I have a bad feeling it won't come out at all. ;__;
Post by: Mario on February 19, 2004, 05:57:18 PM
Anyway, who's publishing Harvest Moon here?
And uh.. FF:CC is coming out soon, anyone seen any form of advertising for it? *gets run over by people on lollerskates*
Post by: Shift Key on February 19, 2004, 06:49:07 PM
James Bond - Everything or Nothing - $100 - meh, screams AUF or NF. PASS!
Rogue Ops - $100 - wow, I know nothing about this one! PASS!
ummm,
NFL Street? - $100 - blargh. PASS! Great lineup of releases *looks to spend money on alcohol instead*
No signs of FF:CC or TTS (which is now April release ;_____; ) yet so GUUUUUUUUUUUUUURN to that.
So I bought MGS2 Platinum instead (excitement-o-meter for TTS is about a five at the moment - that's "Shrug followed by more drooling over RE4)
EDIT: Also saw PoP for GC and Xbawx @ 100. Get it! Its fun. Probably better looking than the PS2 version! Did I say get it already? Yes, well, get it!
Post by: akdaman1 on February 20, 2004, 09:42:56 AM
It is a good game , but it is in noway on par with VJ or any of the other GOTY nominees.
Post by: Mario on February 20, 2004, 02:08:40 PM
Beyond Good and Evil - 26th February 2004
Gotcha Force - 27th February 2004
Sphinx And The Cursed Mummy - 27th February 2004
Sonic Heroes - 12th March 2004 (what?)
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - 19th March 2004
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X - 19th March 2004
Kirby Air Ride - 19th March 2004
R: Racing Victory - 22nd March 2004
Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life - 25th March 2004
Metal Gear Solid 2: Twin Snakes - 2nd April 2004
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - 2nd April 2004
Pokemon Channel - 7th April 2004
Pokemon Colloseum - 20th May 2004
Yeah.. oh, and Pokemon Channel will launch with an RRP of $49.
Maybe we should have a separate release dates thread?
Post by: Bill Aurion on February 20, 2004, 02:25:03 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 21, 2004, 10:21:26 PM
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Originally posted by: Infernal Monkey
Oh yeah, Puyo Pop didn't come out today. I have a bad feeling it won't come out at all. ;__;
I think that will be the case. I was browsing at DVDcrave.com.au, and they had Puyo Pop Fever listed for PS2 and Xbox, but no GC.
Oh yeah, I went past Melbourne House today, and there was an "Atari" sign in front of the building. I wanted to ram right into it!
Post by: Shift Key on February 23, 2004, 01:00:37 PM
Akdaman: I really liked PoP because I completely forgot that I was playing the game. I know that doesn't make much sense, but it is one of the most immersive adventure games I've played recently, albeit brief.
Post by: akdaman1 on February 23, 2004, 01:59:10 PM
Also I am up for a release date thread. With Mario as the release date guy.
Post by: Mario on February 26, 2004, 08:38:34 PM
Beyond Good & Evil came out today. True story. I'll be too busy not buying it to buy it though, oh well.
Post by: RABicle on February 26, 2004, 10:16:49 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 26, 2004, 10:42:56 PM
......
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....
Post by: akdaman1 on February 26, 2004, 11:08:08 PM
I will give an updated impression later ....Raw on in a minute ....ciao.
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 28, 2004, 01:50:14 PM
My gaming thirsts are quenched until I get my hands on MGS in April.
Unlike all of you, I can stay calm during gaming droughts
I haven't played my Gamecube (or the SNES i borrowed for that matter) for a bit more than a week now.
*runs for life away from mob*
Post by: akdaman1 on February 28, 2004, 07:15:33 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
Ugh, wrestling.
My gaming thirsts are quenched until I get my hands on MGS in April.
Unlike all of you, I can stay calm during gaming droughts
I haven't played my Gamecube (or the SNES i borrowed for that matter) for a bit more than a week now.
*runs for life away from mob*
I went without playing my gamecube from May 12th to October 17th ( From when I got sik of Zelda and bought Viewtiful Joe )
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 28, 2004, 09:57:25 PM
Beat that!
Post by: akdaman1 on February 28, 2004, 10:57:29 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 29, 2004, 12:05:42 AM
Post by: Mario on February 29, 2004, 12:46:20 AM
And uh yeah, i haven't been playing my GCN much this year either, i play about 20 minutes of AC every few days, if that counts
Post by: Shift Key on February 29, 2004, 12:55:35 AM
The longest I've gone without playing games of any sort recently would have been about 2 months, from the start of November to the end of December, when I had Uni exams/lots of work/life stuff to occupy me.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on February 29, 2004, 12:57:20 AM
That was when I was doing year 12. Arghhhh, painful memories....
Post by: Termin8Anakin on February 29, 2004, 05:33:57 PM
no games for meeee!
Post by: akdaman1 on February 29, 2004, 06:17:08 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
Longest I ever went without was a year. We had sold off the SNES so I could buy a N64, but since it wasn't enough to buy that and a game, I had to wait to see if I got into the maths advanced class before mum would give me the extra money to buy it, and that was at the end of the year, so yeah ;__;
no games for meeee!
Did you get into advanced maths ? And if you didnt ... did you revert to stealing ?
Post by: DrZoidberg on March 02, 2004, 03:34:32 AM
fail yet again.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 02, 2004, 06:12:26 PM
I was so looking foward to the colourful insanity of Puyo Pop. Spose I'll get the inferior PS2 version next week, if there's even any copies of that version left. Which I doubt. So there we have it, Atari Australia have screwed up every Sega game on GameCube (excluding Sonic Adventure 2, Virtua Striker and Monkey Ball. They were launch titles).
I don't seem to be playing much at the moment. I've got all these games that need lovin', but I just can't be stuffed. I think I've played more of PilotWings 64 than anything else lately. Skydiving and Cannonball are addictive ++!
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 03, 2004, 12:12:22 AM
I need more Sega lovin'....
Post by: Shift Key on March 09, 2004, 05:11:51 PM
GOTM went to Everything or Nothing, with a 90% I think. Once again, not surprised at all, considering the drought of decent games at the moment.
I also see that EBgames.com has TTS and HM:AWL for US$40 ---> points to a reduced price here, hopefully!
Post by: akdaman1 on March 09, 2004, 10:48:10 PM
In all honesty it wasnt too bad , a bit on the short side and summon bosses such as the Enchanter are really annoying but its not a bad game.
Highly reccomended.
P.S - Can someone suggest to me a few games ? ..I need a few new games but I dont know what to get ...im thinking 1080 , Skies and Ikaruga but I will probaly never find any of them ...even in America.
Post by: Bloodworth on March 09, 2004, 10:51:51 PM
Post by: Shift Key on March 10, 2004, 12:32:18 AM
As for the other two, they were ultra-rare releases (like five copies, no joke) so you'd be really lucky to find one.
Lost Kingdoms eh? *screws up face in strange way while worming out of conversation*
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 10, 2004, 01:45:23 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 10, 2004, 03:13:05 AM
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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
you apparently didn't read our review.. or Penny Arcade's talk on the game. Who the heck are you listening to if you don't compare it to us and PA?
IGN: 7.9
Post by: DrZoidberg on March 10, 2004, 01:48:57 PM
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I also see that EBgames.com has TTS and HM:AWL for US$40 ---> points to a reduced price here, hopefully!
$10 says MGS TTS is $110 at launch, HM is $70 at dvd crave. nothing that releases at a budget price in the US is budget out here, $40 for VJ $100 for us etc.
Post by: akdaman1 on March 10, 2004, 06:43:19 PM
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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
you apparently didn't read our review.. or Penny Arcade's talk on the game. Who the heck are you listening to if you don't compare it to us and PA?
I was actually talking about Lost Kingdoms and how reviews made it out to be a completley hopeless game when it actually aint that bad.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 11, 2004, 08:22:48 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: akdaman1
P.S - Can someone suggest to me a few games ? ..I need a few new games but I dont know what to get ...im thinking 1080 , Skies and Ikaruga but I will probaly never find any of them ...even in America.
Good luck with Skies and Ikaruga!
You will need it!Your best chance of getting either of them is finding them second-hand, ebay, or import from Europe (if they are still selling it). Haven't got Ikaruga, but if you like RPGs, I highly recommend Skies from the bottom of my heart!
Excuse me, I am going to go and finish Skies.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 11, 2004, 11:33:19 PM
Atari still have "Metal Gear Solid 2: Twin Snakes" for "Game Cube" listed for $109.95. Which means it'll be $140 when it comes out.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 12, 2004, 03:00:47 PM
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Originally posted by: Infernal Monkey
Atari still have "Metal Gear Solid 2: Twin Snakes" for "Game Cube" listed for $109.95. Which means it'll be $140 when it comes out.
Here is a hint: *cough*get it from DVDCrave*cough*
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 12, 2004, 07:30:44 PM
That'd mean I'd have to go to the bank and put some money in it! I'm sure Big W will have it for like $93 anyway. :COOLSUNNIESDUDEBECAUSEI'MNOTGETTINGITFROMEB:
*dies*
Post by: akdaman1 on March 12, 2004, 07:54:08 PM
I am telling my mum to get
Skies of Arcadia ( although I highly doubt I will find it )
Simpsons Hit and Run ( I am a MAJOR simpsons fan )
Splinter Cell ( MGS TS has me hyped for stealth action )
Beyond Good and Evil ( Seems quite good )
What do you guys think ? ...and what are the prices for each of them ? ...and how rare are they ?
Post by: DrZoidberg on March 12, 2004, 08:49:11 PM
Post by: Shift Key on March 12, 2004, 09:10:36 PM
Same with Splinter Cell. Just DVDCrave them to save some money.
And yea, BG&E is only fitty dolla! Get it now!
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 12, 2004, 10:48:06 PM
Like Midway Arcade Treasures (Upon further investigation, this game didn't get a PAL release on Xbox or GameCube anywhere, not just here..) Or maybe Pac-Man World 2 with the bonus Pac-Man VS disc? Cubivore? Bomberman Jetters? (Atari distributed Bomberman Generation here, so there's no chance Jetters will get a decent release.. Plus it's MEGA budget priced in the US). Stuff. =o
Post by: akdaman1 on March 12, 2004, 11:48:10 PM
I am not allowed to order over the net. And there really isnt any point of me asking my mum to get Ikaruga because I know she wont find it. Same with Skies ...but I am just holding on to the fact that she might.
Post by: oohhboy on March 13, 2004, 01:58:12 AM
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on March 13, 2004, 04:16:41 AM
If she's coming to a major city there are probably EB and Gamestop stores on just about every corner. They're popping up around here like Starbucks. Make a GOOD list and trust she'll find most of it. You can even check store locations on the internet so you know just where to send her.
Remember she's coming to a privileged NTSC territory where games actually exist. Don't waste a chance to load up on really good games with stuff like Simpsons Hit and Run.
And, by the way, I'm a huge Simpsons fan too along with many around here. It's just that Hit and Run would in no way make anyones short list of games if they were given your opportunity.
Post by: Berto2K on March 13, 2004, 07:19:51 AM
I gotta agree with all the others. Get games that are rare or don't exist down there. Games like VJ. BG&E you may actually have a hard time finding here. Since it dropped to $20US, EB Games has also stopped seliing the game in all of the US.
I am definitly finding MGS much more entertaining and fun to play than I do Splinter Cell. I have only played SC for maybe 30 minutes, where as I am playing MGS just as often as I did WW when that came out.
Post by: akdaman1 on March 13, 2004, 10:06:53 AM
I will take out BGE or SC and put down Ikaruga. You see its not like my mum will really try to find it, she knows jacks**t about games and would have no idea where to shop. I'm worried she might get me SC for the PS2 or solmething.
Anyway shes going down to Miami ...how easy/hard are they to find there ?
P.S - What games am I missing ? ...I am getting MGS TS here so dont worry but any games you might reccomend ?
Post by: Ms.Pikmin on March 13, 2004, 11:38:30 AM
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Originally posted by: akdaman1
P.S - What games am I missing ? ...I am getting MGS TS here so dont worry but any games you might reccomend ?
Heeeellllloooo? *knocks on akdaman's head* Are you serious? If you read the last several posts people were trying to give you suggestions. And if you read through this thread you'll see several games that are hard to find or aren't coming to Australia.
Post by: akdaman1 on March 13, 2004, 12:21:34 PM
Anyway my mum is letting me get TOS off the internet when it comes out in USA. Now I live in Melbourne and want to know what is the cheapest site for me to import off ? Also where do I pick it up ? Can I have it delivered to me ? And how fast is the delivary ?
Im nervous about importing because I never done it before. Im thinking about importing off www.dvdcrave.com but Im not sure how the system works...can anyone help me out ?
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 13, 2004, 05:03:34 PM
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Also where do I pick it up ? Can I have it delivered to me ?
That depends on the shipping type and total size/weight of the shippment. If delievered by FedEx or UPS, they will drop it at your door, and you'll may have to sign. Airmail, either at your door or mail (well to me).
If order from an Aussie site, and delivered by Australia Post (most will offer Express & Courier delivery too), they may leave it in the mail or if can't fit, at the front door. But they are not suppose to leave it at front door unless someone is home (they are suppose to ring the doorbell). So, if they aren't lazy and no one is home, you may have to pick it up from your local Post Office, and be sure to bring ID to prove that you live at that address.
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Now I live in Melbourne and want to know what is the cheapest site for me to import off ?
DVDBoxOffice is a good Canadian import site that offers free shipping worldwide.
Or from AUS, like everyone said, DVDCrave
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And how fast is the delivary ?
That depends. From DVDBoxOffice via airmail, 2 weeks is the norm. I ordered Princess Mononoke from them, and received it in less than 2 weeks!
DVDCrave, a few day, unless they are lazy. I ordered Animal Crossing from them, and it took awhile. Lazy bastards. I will order Prince of Persia & MGS: TTS from them. They better be quicker this time.
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Im thinking about importing off www.dvdcrave.com but Im not sure how the system works...can anyone help me out ?
(1) Go to the website.
(2) Click on Information at the top
(3) Under Ordering / Payment, read the info on Ordering, Pre Ordering & Payment Options
You can also pay via fax if you want.
I hope it helps!
Post by: akdaman1 on March 13, 2004, 05:50:01 PM
That really helps.
Now if only Dvdcrave put up a price for TOS.
Post by: Shift Key on March 17, 2004, 04:45:27 PM
FF:CC advertising is around! CRIKEYNESS! Big W has oversized novelty boxes and a FF:CC "Who Are You?" poster too. I can't seem to find that ad online so it makes me wanna steal it, but its out of reach. ;______;
Oh yeah, I'm not dead. Just thought I'd let you know
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 17, 2004, 07:37:21 PM
Hye akdaman, I just pre-ordered MGS from DVDcrave.
They don't explain their pre-order system very well at all, so I had to email them for info.
What happens is you just simply go thru the normal ordering process (you have to register with them first - email and name is all), and they send it to you as soon as they get the first shipment it. Simple, though I thought they had a whole system just for pre-ordering, and that was where I got confused i guess
One more thing.
You can pay by credit card or by Direct Deposit.
Credit Card is self-explanatory and you do the usual tidbits.
But with Direct Deposit (only for Aussies), you have to make sure you have the ability to do online banking.
DVD Crave doesn't ask for you bank details and charge you from that - they give you THEIR details and you transfer the money to them, as if you were transferring money from your account into a friend's account.
Hope that helps.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 17, 2004, 08:42:24 PM
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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
But with Direct Deposit (only for Aussies), you have to make sure you have the ability to do online banking.
WRONG. You go directly to jail! You do not pass Go! You do not collect $200!
Do not need online banking to pay via Direct Deposit. They have their bank details listed, which is the ANZ back. You can go to an ANZ bank, fill out a deposit form, and bingo, it's done!
And I just did that today!
Post by: akdaman1 on March 17, 2004, 09:22:17 PM
O.k I think I know how im ordering it.
My friend Zero_Plauge just recently told me bout this card called an Eftpos card. Where you put money onto it and can use it to order online. Now my mum will get me this soon and I will put some money onto it using some glue or sticky tape ( anyone got any better suggestions ? ). Then I will use it to order TOS from Dvdcrave.com
Now does anyone know how reliable this site is ...and how much it will cost me all up ? ...I mean it IF it say $70.00 for the game does that include shipping and handling ? ...also Is it delivered to my door ? How much extra to have it delivred to my door?
P.S - Sorry that Im asking so many questions but Im a bit nervous on ordering online after watching a few certain Current Affair programs.
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 17, 2004, 09:28:26 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 17, 2004, 11:08:45 PM
*backs away*
Eftpos is just a fancy name for the process of using your keycard (not credit card) at the shops to buy things, and/or to take money out at the same time.
Ordering MGS was my first online purchase too, and if AiAi hasn't had any money problems by them, then it's ok by me.
Post by: akdaman1 on March 18, 2004, 09:08:33 AM
Splinter Cell ( Its cheaper there, and I want to buy the sequal )
Viewtiful Joe ( Cause I wanna this ...AGAIN )
Simpsons Hit and Run ( Mainly for my brother ...it doesnt look to bad ...and now that I think about it I havent seen any around at my EB )
Skies of Arcadia Legends ( She wont find it )
Those are the games ...I wanted to put Ikaruga on it but 4 games is enough.
Post by: Bill Aurion on March 18, 2004, 11:50:41 AM
Ikaruga behind Simpsons Hit & Run!?!?!? ;_________;
Post by: DrZoidberg on March 18, 2004, 12:20:11 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 18, 2004, 02:04:32 PM
What about MGS:TTS? You're not going to support Silicon Knights and all the work they put into bringing Snake back to a Nintendo console?
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 18, 2004, 03:05:14 PM
Post by: Mario on March 18, 2004, 04:47:10 PM
This post was brought to you by fresh water, can't say num, num num num.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 18, 2004, 05:13:01 PM
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 18, 2004, 05:18:31 PM
I thought it was super early April. Damn, that conflicts with the Litreture Review I have to do by the end of March.
And Litreture Review = NO FUN
Post by: akdaman1 on March 18, 2004, 06:32:54 PM
Damn My sis is on the phone ....I will have to find out in 10 mins
Post by: Mario on March 19, 2004, 05:45:33 PM
I just tried to buy FF:CC. SOLD OUT. Nowhere has it, its either selling very well or hardly any copies were shipped. I asked the guy at EB about it and he said they're getting more copies on Monday... so i'll pick it up then... if i still want it. Bah. There were no GCN-GBA link cables anywhere either, and i need another one, how am i supposed to get another one when their aren't any? Hurray. -__-
Post by: Ocarina Blue on March 19, 2004, 09:37:56 PM
Post by: Termin8Anakin on March 20, 2004, 03:03:20 AM
Good on ya Ocarina!
And I hope to God that FF:CC isn't sold out here cause of no shipped units - it BETTER be cause it's selling well.
Post by: Shift Key on March 20, 2004, 10:07:15 PM
I really should pick at least FF up to store until I have some time for a life.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 28, 2004, 07:23:44 PM
HAY D00ds WOTS GOING ON THIS SIDE OF TOWN?!!1
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Product Code Quantity Cost Alloc Shipped
Gamecube - Freeloader 137 1 39.95 1 1
<3 DVDCrave, it has been shipped! IN A BOTTLE MAYBE?
Post by: Mario on March 28, 2004, 10:01:41 PM
I actually saw a copy of FF:CC today =o. But i can't buy it unless i have another link cable. Take THAT Nintendo, minus one sale for not supplying stores with enough link cables.
Post by: blackfootsteps on March 28, 2004, 11:12:36 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 29, 2004, 07:51:36 PM
No copies for non-preorders at the Parramatta EB, Ubisoft supplied them with three copies. That's it.
It seems like a brilliant game so far, my face went ^_________________^ when I got to choose a dog at the start.
After I broke my face, I er, played it and stuff. Very cute, beautiful graphics, and DOG. It's awesome because the pointy ear dog looks just like my dog in real life. Wee! It was $79.95, it takes a whopping 47 blocks (The AC mem card came in handy
) and it's a damn shame Ubisoft are being so demented with its release.omg my name is Infy, dogs name is Sam and farm name is Mobius (omg sonic the hedgehog cameo)
who wants to trade NES games???!11
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on March 29, 2004, 09:30:37 PM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on March 29, 2004, 10:04:54 PM
"Mr. Frodo, don't leave me!"
Post by: nitsu niflheim on March 31, 2004, 06:25:57 AM
Post by: Mario on August 01, 2004, 11:17:54 PM
Second Sight is out here next month! It's not even out in the US =o
I'm really interested in this game... perhaps i will purchase it =o
Didnt know which thread to post my newfound love for Second Sight in.. this thread will do
Post by: Shift Key on August 01, 2004, 11:31:22 PM
Second Sight - 3rd September
WWE Day of Reckoning - 24th September
Donkey Konga - 30th September
:rock:
EDIT: See Mario's release list. It's better. BETTER!
Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on August 02, 2004, 02:28:56 AM
Post by: Shift Key on August 02, 2004, 04:36:35 AM
