Published November 21st, 2006
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While all the other department stores that house a varying range of current and new generation video games maybe holding off and waiting for the official release date of Gears of War to roll on by, it’s nice to know that at least one retail chain isn’t playing by the book. At approximately around lunch time, the game that would tie over a few million Xbox 360 first person shooter fans until Halo 3 was released, arrived. Amazing it may sound, all JB Hi-Fi stores received word from authorities via a message board update to immediately start pricing and selling this newly released video game title. To my further surprise, the limited edition version of Gears of War carried a price tag of just eighty-four dollars. I’ll like to see any EB Games store price match that offer.
In hindsight, the thought of purchasing an Xbox 360 console and a copy of the game did enter my head a number of times during the afternoon. But, my willpower stayed strong and no purchase was made. Maybe some other day. Though, what is even better is the chance to walk down to either one of the two EB Games stores located in the Brisbane CBD and act like a disgruntle customer because of the high price.
Published November 7th, 2006
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Having a job at JB Hi-Fi isn’t all that bad. The amount of DVD movies, MP3 players and other technical knickknacks that come through the two back doors of the storeroom can sometimes be overwhelming. Sometimes, it’s just not. Just a few days ago a small rectangular box arrived, I opened it up and inside was a small group of Blu-Ray movies. I knew the DVD manager of the store would be happy to a certain degree, happy that the stock had finally arrived. But, in all due respect, what was the point? Here was a box containing half a dozen copies each of Hitch, Hostel, S.W.A.T. and Underworld: Evolution that could do nothing but sit on the self and gather dust. And that’s basically what those Blu-Ray movies have done. Just sit on the self.
I’m sure the day will come that Sony will deliver a Blu-Ray player to the store. Maybe in March. On a similar topic though, who on earth would buy these movies? Hitch, Hostel, S.W.A.T. and Underworld: Evolution are certainly not the most ideal movies to promote this new high definition format.
Published October 25th, 2006
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As of October 21, 2006 the Australian portal for IGN opened and it’s really not all that bad. It looks like, feels like and acts just like the original American IGN site, but in comparsion, the pages load much quicker on my dial-up connection. Having only been a few days, most of the information posted on the site is just recycled over from the original American IGN site. But, that of course is expected considering the situation. Though, one question I would like answered is about my game collection, wishlist and blog that were all created on the original American IGN site. Personally, I don’t mind about my IGN blog, but will my game collection and wishlist be transported over the Australian portal and updated with Australian box art, classification ratings and name titles?
Published October 18th, 2006
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Many may know or have heard about Suda 51, the guy who had a thing about wearing a lucha libre mask while promoting Killer7. The game received mixed reviews and a cult like community formed due to the concept, storyline and characters displayed in the video game. This game was a work of art, but fell short of being a masterpiece thanks to some awkward controls and repeative shooting segments. Still, this original creation from the mind of Goichi Suda left a mark on me. A mark strong enough to contemplate whether or not to make the journey over to Perth and attend the GO3 Electronic Entertainment Expo 2007 since the man will be there in person.
But, my hatred for flying and the amount of work required to make such a journey would be too time consuming. Hopefully, with a bit of luck I will be able to send over my copy of Killer7 via Australia Post to ObsoletE and get the big guy to find Goichi Suda and have him sign my copy of the game.
Published October 11th, 2006
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Last month I attended the Australian World Cyber Games National Final. In short, it was good fun. I entered and competed in the two official Xbox 360 tournaments and also had a go in the Bring Your Own Computer section of the event fragging a few people in a Quake III: Arena competition. One nice incentive was that everyone who registered at the front desk on day one of the event had the option of signing up to become a member of the Harvey Norman VIP Gamers’ Club for free.
At the time, it didn’t seem so bad. It was free. But, most of the people who regularly visit the pages of PALGN know that Harvey Norman sucks when it comes to the video game section of business. What is truly disgracful is the fact I have only just received my welcome letter, discount vouchers and membership card. I can’t believe it has taken approximately six weeks of waiting and all I have got to show for it is a poorly written letter, a piece of plastic enabling myself a 5% discount off all gaming products and accessories everyday and four discount gaming vouchers which offer little value, (two of these vouchers enable me to get $15 off any game priced at $79.95 or more, while the other two enable me to get $10 off any game priced at $49.95 or more).
So much for feeling important. But then again, it’s Harvey Norman.
Published October 9th, 2006
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The titles basically says it all. Sure, it’s nice that PALGN has added such a feature, but I’m quite happy with my first and current gaming related web blog that is on the IGN site. So, chances are this will be my first and last post. Still, please take the time to journey over to my other blog entitled, The Words Of ZNMS.
