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I'm not sure what level 4 is like, as I switched off as soon as it began. It starts with you in the Warthog though, I think? I could be wrong though, I'd had a couple and it was late. I'd be up for some multi later on tonight probably. I'm total shit, but it would be a laugh.

I played a bit more of the single player campaign last night, completing the 2nd and 3rd levels. I'm now at the beginning of level 4. I'm playing on normal, as it's my first time through the game. I was enjoying it a bit more last night, and finally getting the hang of controlling the Warthogs!

Has anyone played this yet? I tried the 360 demo and enjoyed it. I've never owned a VF game, have played a few though, and have never spent time mastering the controls. From various impressions I've read, the online play is some of the best there is, totally lag free. And of course it looks superb, and plays ok with the pad. Metacritic scores (360 version): 91 average. I've just bought it on 360, managed to get a sealed PAL version for £18 delivered.

I've started playing this again now, and am part way through the second chapter. I love this series, one of my faves for sure. Oh, and this is pretty funny (no, it's not in-game!):

BioShock Halloween: Amazing!

I just clicked it and it works fine here dude. Opens up in quicktime (right click, save as to download).

Awesome, will definitely be listening to this one!

Yeah, way too much Hellgate talk, and MMO chat in general. For the first time in a 1upyours podcast, I fast forwarded through that and skipped to the news. A podcast I'm really enjoying at the moment is the EvilAvatarRadio one. Last week they had the voice of GLaDOS, and Jonathon Coulton (the writer of Still Alive, end credits of Portal). That was a great episode.

Ah right! I just had a look and it looks like the band are no more, though. Is Jenn the really annoying one who guests on retronauts sometimes, or am I thinking of the wrong person? Anyway... Fucking idiot. Not Win, by the way.

Lots of good podcasts can be downloaded by visiting the individual sites, HERE. I download manually each sunday, I don't use iTunes... :whistle:

Well I went to Cardiff to see Arcade Fire yesterday, and man it was awesome. Well worth the 340 mile round trip! We had a fantastic time, and they performed superbly. Here are some pics, the shaky ones taken from a distance are mine, the closer ones I nabbed from somewhere. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=10786&id=598138726 And there's some vids on YouTube if you search for Arcade Fire Cardiff, but THIS is one of the better ones.

I hope you all realise I wasn't being serious in my WTF comment about Super Mario Galaxy only getting a 9. Taiko is better than a 6, though.

Nintendo will fix yours for a flat fee of £25. At least, that's what their policy for fixing DSes used to be!

sambob wrote: Oh, I can guarantee I won't be, but it'd be a laugh fo' sho'

It's also £19.99 in GAME at the moment, for the impulse shoppers out there!

I'd like to play through on Co-op on normal, as I'm only part way through the second mission myself, haven't played it for a fair while. I have one achievement! Only thing is, I probably won't be able to play it co-op until Saturday or Sunday evening, from 8pm.

The official component cable only seems to run my N64 VC games, and Bomberman '93. I downloaded the update for SMB NES etc, but it doesn't help. And none of my SNES games work! I guess I'll have to keep the RGB/composite lead nearby for times when I fancy some retro VC action. Anyways, here are some pics of my TV in gaming action: Hi-Res SMW on Super Famicom (RGB ) Hi-Res Pilotwings on Super Famicom (RGB ) Who said retro consoles look shit on HDTV's? And a couple 360: Hi-Res PGR4 on 360 (720p) Hi-Res Halo 3 on 360 (720p) Not bad, eh?

Phooey wrote: WTF. So Super Mario Galaxy isn't as good as Burnout 3 or Gears of War. Dang! :pinch: And what's going on with the Taiko and Ratchet scores?

PLAY Zelda: Phantom Hourglass [NDS] - having a blast with this Phoenix Wright: Trials & Tribulations [NDS] - currently part way through chapter two PGR4 [360] - the best racer I’ve played in a long time, love it Halo 3 [360] - only 2 missions in on the single player, would like to try multi but I’m a Halo n00b Everybody’s Golf [PSP] - this is constantly on my play list WANT Super Mario Galaxy [Wii] - roll on the 16th, GOTY material? The Orange Box [360] - desperately want this, just for Portal SSFII Turbo HD Remix [XBLA] - when it comes out, that is Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga [360] - I’ve never played a ‘Lego’ game, this could be set to change COD4 [360] - maybe. The guys at EvilAvatarRadio really made me interested in this for some reason, for Multi A new PSP game or two - it’s been ages since I last bought one. But what to get? Super Paper Mario [Wii] - will get this if I see it for sub £20 BIN 28” Tosh CRT - given to the in-laws to make way for 37 inches of HD goodness

Just thought I'd take a pic of the theme I am currently running on my Slim & Lite, a new feature allows you to change them. It is also possible to create your own, or just download them from yourpsp.com. Notice how the icons are changed as well as the picture!

I have an official RGB Scart for sale dude, as I have just bought an official Component cable (green/red/blue jacks, this isn't Scart) for our new HDTV. Your TV has 4 Scart sockets?! Most have 2, maybe 3, and normally only the first is RGB enabled. RGB Scart will give you a superb picture on a CRT TV. If it's an LCD/Plasma then Component will give a nicer picture. If you want it, lemme know dude... £12 inc P&P?

About bloody time.

The Top Gear test track is featuring in the game! Arrrggh and I'm trying my hardest not to want this game.

Ok, it's probably not quite as bad as ONM make out, but from the brief play I had of the game, it was a bit bland and boring. The levels may improve as you progress through the game. Designing your character and platforms etc is good fun, though. It's just not the game I was hoping it would be.

This is apparently £26.72 in Toys R Us, for anyone who wants it but hasn't bought it yet.