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In Bioshock can you start a game, from a completed game save?

mypetridish — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:01:14 +0800

Id like to complete some achievements but I dont want to go through hell again...

IP Filter?, can't download demo

AurorA|CS — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:29:27 +0800

I'm new to live.

Tried to download ninja gaiden 2 demo off Sg server, it said my current location can't download.

Changed to US and Japan server using different tag, same message...

All tags are above 18years old and with the free 1-month gold trial.

Malaysian IP blocked from accessing/downloading certain contents?

360 market price,

martiolativo — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:31:59 +0800

sorry if this topic is a duplicate or it has been discussed before. i searched around but no luck.

i'm planning to sell off my xbox 360. it has been sitting in my cabinet for months. the item is new, unopened (sealed) and it was manufactured in 4/2006. dvd region = asia. how much should i sell this for?

many thanks.

[WTB] Xbox Upgrade service, Service to install XBMC and other mod

bopiang — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:59:02 +0800

I'm looking for anyone that is experience
in modding xbox, to install XBMC on my Xbox. Please state your price, preferably the mod
will be done ASAP, not "take" away the console for a certain period of time
and then after that give back, cuz i dun want to wait (well unless it is a mod
that require some time such as led, controller power switch or paint job and such)

thx

please contact 012 317 3687

Need For Speed: Undercover, Maggie Q is the new girl for nfs =)

huss_wuss — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:46:39 +0800

teaser:
[YOUTUBE]QvZ2H5p4oD8[/YOUTUBE]

detective teaser:
[YOUTUBE]K5runHVVLTs[/YOUTUBE]

screenshots:

back to most wanted gameplay

hidden messages of the series at: http://www.whichroadtotake.com/

release date: November 18,2008.

Xbox 360 price cut accross the models closer to, reality. Kmart employee posts new prices

g5sim — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:15:10 +0800

someone claiming to be an employee of Kmart posted the new prices of the Elite and the Pro version of the xbox 360.

According to the picture (taken using a phone cam) comes September 7, 2008:

Elite = USD399
Pro 60GB = USD299.

However, no words on the Arcade version (which was rumored to receive a cut to just $199) - no stock

This is also inline with MS urging xbox 3600 drive makers to pump up their production volume - presumably anticipating a surge in xbox 360 sales

Gears of War 2 Special Edition Lancer gun, you know,chainsaw rifle?

trogdor1oh1 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:14:02 +0800

this is gonna be so awesome.it ships with a special bundle only available through preordering,or ebay when the game is old.
im not sure if this is old,i'm just posting it

Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360), Release Date : 2009

Calvin871989 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:07:10 +0800

If you have no idea what this shit is about then plz read here 1st. thanks : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkham_Asylum

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

QUOTE

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=330989

Batman: Arkham Asylum

1 Player Action Game

Publisher: Eidos

Developer: Rocksteady Sudios

Release: 2009

•Clever choice of location moves the game away from an open world Spider-Man clone and more into the dark and gritty realm of The Chronicles of Riddick.
•Packed with Batman's most dangerous archenemies Arkham Asylum boasts a brand new story reminiscent of the depth and twists of Bioshock.
•Story is written by Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Detective Comics).
•Wildstorm is crafting the authentic yet distinct new look for all the key characters.
•Gameplay places just as much focus on Batman's role as a detective as his combat prowess.
•Game isn't being rushed to tie in with any TV/Film marketing cycles.
•Game runs on Unreal Engine 3.
•Most of the game is played through an over-the-shoulder perspective.
•You're going to see and get to fight against all the big super villains. Seen so far. Joker, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Zsasz, Penguin, Riddler, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and others the magazine doesn't want to spoil.
•Allies revealed so far are Commissioner Gordon who plays a big role and Barbara Gordon (aka Oracle) who is your radio contact in the game.
•Game opens with the Joker surrendering himself and subsequently taking over Arkham because of some secret the facility holds.
•Magazine teases that this game will be the ultimate Batman experience so the voice cast will reflect that (Think Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill).
•Arkham was chosen as a location because of its limitations including the fact that it's an island prison. It's a persistent location so you can visit any location at anytime including Batman's secret on site Bat Cave etc. Don't think that just because this is an island prison there will only be small hallways. The developers have taken into account all the construction/destruction of the facility over the years so locals will vary.
•Eidos' Batman license includes all 70 years of comic book fiction so they're pulling from all of that.

COMBAT:
•Boss Battles won't necessarily be a series of straight pugilistic fights. Each enemy represents a different side of Batman and not all of them can match his wide skill set. Some battles are focused on combat others will focus on gadgets some are similar to giant Zelda style bosses.
•Combat description in the magazine talks about Batman perched on a high ledge in a wide open room as he watches some of the Joker's thugs rifle through drawers. Batman switches to investigation mode using a blue tinted visor that among other things lets Batman see his enemies through walls and identifies things like guns and knives. One thug is carrying a machine gun so Batman jumps of the ledge, spreads his cape and kicks him in the face. He then swipes his cape in a large arc to stun his other enemies and then goes to work on them with a stylish blend of punches, kicks, a knee to the face here a behind the back elbow there. Combat has a gymnastic flourish and is accomplished using only three buttons. Attack, Stun and Throw.
•Combat is only one element of the game so the developers didn't want a bunch of button combos that you'd forget because you'll be doing other things besides fighting.
•During battle a combo multiplier at the top of the screen will increase with every strike. Once the combo expires a colony of bats will swirl around Batman and then contribute to an experience bar on the left side of the screen. In an RPG like skill tree system players will be able to distribute points where they prefer. Think Combat moves, faster takedowns, or gadget upgrades like the ability to throw multiple batarangs at the same time.
•Gadgets are revealed by collecting items in secret rooms. You'll need gadgets to survive as there are very tough enemies in the game that you can't just go head to head with (Think Killer Croc, he's 10 feet tall in the game and super tough)
•There are sections that involve sneaking but the developers call them Predatory gameplay sections as stealth tends to imply weakness, they prefer to think of it as picking off the weak people or people you wouldn't last too long in direct fight with from strong positions. The example they give in the article is Batman creating distractions with bodies and victim's yells and then stalking the guards as they go to inspect.

DETECTIVE
•Developers have come up with a very "sexy" CSI style for forensic puzzles because Batman will always have the very latest gadgets.
•Investigative mode is the centerpiece in Batman's arsenal. The visor can highlight points of interest and much like the Metroid Prime games will scan items into your database.
•They also mention another forensic gadget, a fingerprint tracker that allow Batman to follow trails of fingerprints.

OTHER
•Magazine hints at the ability to play as the villains in the game. Not sure if this is inserted directly into the game or available as a second playthrough option.
•Magazine lists a few suggested reading items. Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, Batman: The Last Arkham, and Arkham Asylum: Living Hell.

GRAPHICS
•Game is very gritty looking. The screens in the mag are all inside Arkham and show case a few hallways, The Riddler's cell, A sewer etc. Lots of great lighting going on.
•Character redesigns are pretty good for the most part. Joker looks like classic Joker only with Heath Ledger style make up (long drawn on red lipstick etc.) he still has a the bright purple suit and bright green hair. Definitely more sinister looking than say the TAS Joker. Killer Croc is huge and looks more like Jim Lee's Hush redesign as opposed to some of the more human renditions of him.
•Batman is in the Black and Grey costume. It looks more like armor however his gauntlets in particular look like the ones from TDK. Overall it looks very awesome.
•They show screens of fights and predator segments and all look very interesting and very Batman in scope. Lots of classic poses etc.
•You can control Batarangs from first person mode.

Question : about rip video from xbox to pc.,

yhsiau — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:09:17 +0800

Can I get stream video from xb360 to pc? If can how can it be done?

Thnx in advance.

Install Games On Xbox 360™ Hard Drive, Future of Xbox 360™ & multiple disc soln

defaultname365 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:54:33 +0800

INSTALL TO -->

Microsoft Says: Install Your Xbox 360 Games to Hard Drive
http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/07/microsoft-says.html

"LOS ANGELES -- Does your Xbox 360 hard drive just have too much free space on it? How about installing some of your games directly to the drive?
At a small media briefing immediately following their E3 press conference Monday, Microsoft execs said that one of the new features of their new Xbox 360 user interface would be the ability to install any Xbox 360 disc-based game to your console's hard drive. This would result in faster loading times and cooler systems, Microsoft said, because the game disc won't have to be constantly spinning.
However, users will still have to have the game disc in their Xbox 360 if they want to run the game.
The games will be displayed in the console's new "Games" channel, shown above. The update will be released this fall."

You may have heard about it, but this deserves special attention. Microsoft is silently bringing the solution to multiple disc issue to all Xbox 360™ gamers worldwide. It could be THE solution to multiple disc games for the Xbox 360™... In fact, the Fall update will have this feature for the console. Not sure you can install for all games, but its just great news and a wonderful idea. However, one issue remains - the price of the 120Gb hard drive is fairly expensive. And for those with a 20Gb hard drive might just be thinking of getting the larger capacity hard drive...

Here is the video on how it works :
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Best of all, it takes off 30% loading times of games due to the disc streaming. Also, there will be NO NOISE from the disc drive.
You still need to put in the game disc though for genuine disc validation. Just thinking about it, it really is wonderful!

However, it may no longer be "pop-in-disc and start playing" but rather "pop-in-disc(s) and install them" and then start playing...

Other sources of same news:
http://www.mygen.com.au/article.php?page_i..._id=29&format=2
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/08/installi...sy_peasy-2.html
http://www.product-reviews.net/2008/08/11/...360-hard-drive/

Dare to invest For ur Xbox360?, Buying and expensive WC product?

benji — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:14:54 +0800

Well,

Hi all.. Im making this poll to know how many interested for buying WC (Water Cooling) product for ur beloved Xbox360. Im aiming to the item in picture below for selling in malaysia, and of coz need to make survey rite? hope no condeming or flaming in this thread as i only do surveying not selling it yet aa..

Yes i know the price is quite high, but if many demand, it's not a problem to bring it in

P/s: sorry for my english.. not good in english

Northern Gamers Clan, Xbox Edition

benji — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:16:20 +0800

Well.. just continue the thread from NGC PSP Section as i think better to saperate the psp and the xbox. I would be more proper chat i think.

Im inviting all northern xbox / xbox360 owner to loitering in here and share any idea or opinion among us.. u all are most welcome.. and of coz from other also welcome

P/S: Sorry For my bad english
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Erm.. cuma sambung citer dari Bahagian PSP pasai sembang bab2 xbox nih. sblm tuan tanah psp marah.. baik aku buat asing2.. kekekek.. jgn marah yer incik myxery..

Sape2 lagik owner xbox / xbox 360 yg dok blah utara ni.. jemput2 la singgah yerk.. yg dr luar pun xpe.. share2 pendapat..

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NGC 360 Owner List (inform me so i can update here..)
BenJi
steellusion
Lakum
msn83235502 <-- otai besaq yg mmg besaq!
shamsul_LP

Confirm going to 3Rod soon..., How to send to Singapore?

Chosen1 — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:04:56 +0800

Hi All...

Before this I posted that only when I play rainbow 6 vegas i see artifacts (jagged edges and lines somethings on my screen graphics) and thought maybe its a one off thing. But I just got Mass Effect from GH last week and when I put it on before long all the artifacts are coming think and fast. Even on GRID demo the artifacts keep coming. I think it will only come on Games that are pretty intensive on the GPU or something like that.

Anyway... I seems that before long I will have to start thinking on how to send my BOX for warranty in Singapore. Can anyone guide me on the exact process? I heard from Djinn must write to microsoft and then get someone to call from singapore and all that. So can someone guide me through the exact process?

Thank you guys so much.

Regards,

Benjamin (chosen1)

They're on to us!, Someone's attacking our pasttime!

marauderz — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:53:44 +0800

Following the GTA linked murder in Thailand
http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyN...lBrandChannel=0

Someone is threatening our pasttime
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...29371&sec=focus

It's always like this, the moment someone mentions that video games made them did it everyone forgets that it's an 18 year old, with a sound state of mind (as quoted by the police) that decided it was OK to stab someone, and just point the finger at video games!

I sent this response to the Editor.. wonder if it'll get published.

QUOTE

In response to the letter by the President of Consumers Association Of Penang, Mr S.M. Mohamed Idris.

I was reading The Star this morning and was shocked to find such comments being made by such a knowledgeable person.

First of all the crime was committed by an 18 year old, that makes him pretty much an adult in some societies. His reasoning for committing the crime was that he wanted to find out if it was as easy in real life to rob a taxi as it was in the game. Also according to the Reuter’s news report, police said the person showed no sign of mental problems during questioning.

My question is this, what kind of person with no mental problems thinks that it’s OK to rob someone, and then proceeded to stab the person while he was retaliating?

Why is it then when something bad happens and the criminal just makes a comment that video games made them do it that everyone points the finger at video games? There are so many other reasons for someone to commit such a terrible act such as this.

Why doesn’t anyone blame other possible reasons? Stress? Peer pressure? Maybe they aren’t that sound of mind after all? Rock And Roll?
Again let me remind the readers that the crime was commited by an 18 year old, not a 7 year old with a knife. If we believe that an 18 year old can still be influenced by a game that he’s playing to commit such terrible acts, when then can a person be considered an adult, when then can we make a person TRULY RESPONSIBLE for their actions and not point to finger to whatever the reason the person mention?

A voice in my head asked me to do it, rock and roll made me do it, movies made me do it, tv made me do it, reading the news made me do it, drugs made me do it, video games made me do it.

At what age then should all these reasons be swept aside and the blame solely placed on the person who actually DID IT?

To the statement that Violent video games and programmes have been linked to expression of violence and aggression, there are also reports that show that both are NOT LINKED to expression of violence and aggression. And most importantly all these external influences do not affect someone with a stable mind.

Video games are a great way of winding down after a day of work, or just hanging out with my friends by going into a match with an opposing team online. I’ve been playing games for most of my life and Yes there are violent video games, and I play them all the time. But I know perfectly well that it’s just a game, and would never even think that it’s ok to do what I do in games to anyone.

So don’t blame the video games, or the movies, or the tv, or the internet. Blame the perfectly sane 18 year old who decided that it’s OK to try and rob someone of their livelihood, and their life.

Signed.

CHAN WEI MIN
30 year old, father of a 1.5 year old son,
Violent Video Game Player.

Hope I didn't sound too aggressive..

Is there any stock for Xbox Ori Now Premium set?,

Chosen1 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:14:29 +0800

Hi All... I have a cousin who wants to buy an Xbox tomorrow. Called up a few shops and they all said premium no stock. I tried calling gamers hideout but I think i was too late they closed already =). Anyone here knows where got stock? Of if possible Djinn or anyone else can help and PM me the price of the Premium if they have the stock?

Braid®, Van Gogh's version of Mario

Friction — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:10:56 +0800

It's up on xbox live arcade...

And its beautiful... I just love the puzzles and the side scrolling... the music also is excellent... perfect for cooling down the kill rage when playing gears... haha...

Anyway, do yourself a favour and check out the demo.

The Dark Knight - XBOX 360, Xbox 360s Hit Ebay for $4,000

Calvin871989 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:41:51 +0800

http://gear.ign.com/articles/898/898141p1.html

The Dark Knight Xbox 360s Hit Ebay
Sellers asking for as much as $4,000

QUOTE

August 12, 2008 - Remember that The Dark Knight Xbox 360 we were pining over last week? Well, it would seem that some Ebay users have chosen to embrace their inner entrepreneurial spirit and cash in on The Dark Knight craze by selling their limited edition Xbox 360s online. As of press time, there were 14 versions of the console on Ebay alone; most with current bids over $800 and Buy It Now costs at around $1,200. One particularly zealous seller had their console priced at $4,000. But before the masses start crying foul, let it be known that the user was kind enough to offer the winning buyer free shipping. That has to count for something, right?

In any case, it would seem that the chances of getting your hands on one of these unfortunately limited beauties without paying an obscene markup are slim. But alas, we can find solace in the fact that licensed The Dark Knight Xbox 360 skins are bound to spring up eventually, but certainly not soon enough

Additional usage of broken XboX360. :P,

yhsiau — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:08:57 +0800

http://the-minusworld.com/2008/08/05/the-x...apology-manual/

Bad jokes.

luckiest kill, sniping deflection or blindfire.

sonicboom90 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:47:55 +0800

i saw this video on you tube where this guy in halo multi threw a frag it explodes,causing some traffic cone to fly and kill his enemy,cool huh or this other guy who fired a sniper round head shot one guy deflect of cave wall hit the other guy.have you had a similar experience do tell....

HP w2408h 24 inch LCD Monitor,

Papertank — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:38:26 +0800

hmm.. anyone know the current price tag for this lcd ?
wanna buy it for my 360