Gaming room (It's a geeks paradise)

[SeanMacGabhann]

I see Nintendo have stated that the new DSi will be region-locked. Tsk ...

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

That is only for the downloadable titles by the way :))

[SeanMacGabhann]

ah - have I mis-interpreted then?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a132094/dsi-games-to-be-region-locked.html

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

No they have :)) according to Nintendo's Japanese web site, which I would trust more than CVG, the DSi will be region locked for downloadable content only, it remains to be seen whether they will mess with the browser.

Of course, you can bet that within a month, there will be a custom firmware to fix this along with any attempts Nin have made to block flashcards and homebrew.

[mockney piers]

article seemed ok to me. DSi will be region locked for downloadable content as different places have different rules etc. Bought cartridges will remain free of any DRM.

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

So, is it just me that's exited about the new Castlevania to hit the DS?

Also, you know the worst thing about the DSi? You can bet your arse that a week before Christmas there will be Pokemon/Gundam/Harvest Moon/Final Fantasy/Hello Kitty skinned versions of it on sale, leaving everyone kicking themselves for buying/importing/begging relatives for the boring as hell coloured launch version..I saw a few places in Akihabara where you can have your DS custom-skinned with your images of choice, or if you pay extra for someone (mostly women) to paint your DS for you. The prices were from the equivalent of ?50 up to ?300!

[david_carnell]

Hmmm, there is a film being released stateside this month, starring Marky Mark Wahlberg, in the eponymously titled adaptation of the modern classic game - Max Payne.

From the trailer it looks possibly the greatest film ever, or possibly the worst - with the scales tipping slightly towards the latter. Look out for a brief cameo by Marlo Stansfield from The Wire.

Bloody hell though, that were a great computer game!

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Sounds good, apart from the risible shop keeper attacking Wahlberg.

I notice that Clock Tower, which as already had a Japanese movie based on it, is getting remade for the Western market.

If you are into gaming movies (I've never been a fan, personally) do check out Sairen http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494815/

I have never played the series, though Consolevania raved about it, but this is one hell of a movie, not sure if it ever got translated.

I see that Tron is getting a sequel, should be interesting / or quite possibly absolutely tragic!

Ever see "Reign over me" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490204/ ? I expected the worst, and only saw it as I read somewhere they used Shadow of the Colossus (never played that either, but know of its dev history) as a plot device, and had a right fight with the money because of the way it looked so low-rez on film, and was blown away by how good it was, and I only ever watch American movies made after '79 when the wife blackmails me into it.

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Surprised nobody has mentioned this yet:

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=20486

Think there was something similar at the MOMI some time ago.

Also, anyone else heard the recent Final Fantasy remix album, including some tracks by The Black Mages to boot

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZi0RRVD5S4

Also, here's some Metroid Metal for those old school freaks out there..

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5PBB7m7X3EM&feature=related

[Keef]

Games really shouldn't be alowed to be made in to films, look at the evidence, Resident Evil, Doom, Street Fighter (manga film aside)!!!!!!

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

For what it was, I thought Doom was pretty decent :))

Good to see you back in teh Gaming room btw Keef!

Also, here is a youtube vid, essentially a compilation of shorts that have been available via Nins Japanese site:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=63Mcne5xHK4&feature=related

Lots of goodness here:

http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-28-best-games-still-to-come-in-2008/a-20081006143228281085

But with the worlds economies all down the shitter, it will be interesting to see the difference between sales vs tracker stats :))

[mockney piers]

THe main issue with games being made in to films is .. well .. Uwe Boll!

[SeanMacGabhann]

fantastic MP,... one for the Lol Posts methinks

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Get your flash carts ready, what every right minded, discerning gamer has been waiting for will soon be out..

No way to play it legally, as Nin still has its head up its own anus.

http://mother3.fobby.net/

[Shu.Kurimu.Sensei]

Well, last post from me here for a good while, working on the blog now, and by the lack of interest in my posts, have bored you lot to death anyhow, I'm sure.

Couldn't go without one last bit of news, a remake of R-Type I and II (but no Leo? for shame!) which has just been shown at the Tokyo Games Show http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/21983

Goodnight! :)-D

[bon3yard]

My laptop wont play Games at the moment after a virus attack. After Windows reinstall my ATI Radeon x300 drivers will not install properly. I've updated them and even tried to fix them using a Mobile Modder but to no avail...anyone out there have any ideas? :(

[Keef]

I used to love R-Type!!!

[SeanMacGabhann]

R type final on ps 2 was great. Looking forward to the 360 arcade version.

I actually completed r type on the speccy. Tape load and all

[Keef]

I was an Amstrad CPC 464 (built in tape deck) man.

[SeanMacGabhann]

Rich bastard. I had to use a mates speccy. . . Not even my own. I knew 2 people who had amstrads and i knew i would never be able to aspire. .

[bon3yard]

Thanks for your help guys.

[bon3yard]

What to buy, Dead Space or Farcry 2?

[SeanMacGabhann]

surley the question is Fable2 or Fallout 3??????

If I had to pick one of dead Space or Far Cry2 I would pick the latter - sounds that bit more original

[bon3yard]

I dont think my heart can take another survival horror, I still wake up in a cold sweat reliving Res 4. As for the other 2 games you mentioned, not my cup of Cha. Horses for courses innit.

[SeanMacGabhann]

or in Fable 2's case - Dogs for courses. I take your point tho...

I've just started Orange Box so my FPS needs will be catered for for some time methinks (for a game that's 4 years old, it still looks very good by the way)