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  • Molyneux: we can't use Curiosity name because of NASA

  • Grunk 23/08/2012

    @8bitMofo

    Bi-curiosity will NASA's next rover,

    It will be built to explore Mars, but will also be open to the possibility of exploring Uranus.     Reply +24

  • Hitman Absolution level changed due to negative nun trailer reaction

  • Grunk 17/08/2012

    People seem to be missing the fact that the trailer portrays people dressed as nuns. I don't think io was trying to say all nuns moonlight for the dark brotherhood.
    If a clergy man or woman turned up at my front door worth a rocket launcher, I'd probably be a pissed off. And potentially question his/ her authenticity. It's unlikely that I'd just assume it was a modern exorcism.

    So what's the issue? Is it that in this particular level the hitfolk after agent 47 happen to be women? Surely that's empowering?

    Perhaps next time io will ensure they have the correct mix of gender and ethnicity in their hit squad as not offend anyone, and ensure they're disguised as ninjas so there's no doubt about their occupation.

    I would imagine that if positive discrimination was a part of the hit squad recruiter's remit the effectiveness of the team world be compromised.

    "We have to choose between Enrice and Donald. Enrice has 500 confirmed kills, including 30 prominent politicians. Donald has narcolepsy"

    "Well, we already have a Spanish guy in the squad, and we should probably promote the fact that we are an equal opportunities employer so ee should probably go for Donald, keep Enrice on file though, we'll probably need a new squad shortly"     Reply -2

  • Leap: The future of motion control?

  • Grunk 08/08/2012

    Polydactylist bastards Reply +1

  • Assassin's Creed 3 live-action trailer rises for Independence Day

  • Grunk 04/07/2012

    When I refuse to learn the history of a country I will never see
    So America just popped into existence then?

    Or perhaps you should concentrate on the native American's who were pretty happy until the "new" Americans magically appeared.

    Stupid Kid, deserves his caning.     Reply +14

  • Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim patch 1.1 at launch

  • Grunk 08/11/2011

    Wow, Bethesda is confident, the embargo is up before release. Reply +1

  • Gaming to thank for falling US crime rate?

  • Grunk 22/06/2011

    Daily mail:
    New study concludes that gaming is creating a nation of stay at home psychopaths.     Reply +7

  • Latest Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS trailer

  • Grunk 13/05/2011

    Perhaps they should try developing a new game instead of rolling out OOT (good though it was) on every platform they make Reply -8

  • Tesco selling Nintendo 3DS for £158

  • Grunk 15/02/2011

    Hmm, just tried to check out, and item has apparently gone out of stock.

    Oh well.     Reply +1

  • PSP2 NGP: What developers think

  • Grunk 27/01/2011

    No one seems to have noticed the analogue controls are still in the wrong place Reply -2

  • Stunning new L.A. Noire trailer

  • Grunk 24/01/2011

    I was going to say, what's so stunning? Then I saw the facials

    This game delivers stunning facials     Reply +9

  • Why The Last Story is Japan exclusive

  • Grunk 20/01/2011

    Why not just region lock it to the UK?

    you could have different versions for each county, at different price points to take into account how different cultures need different content.

    the cumbrian version would have their protagonist ordering curry sauce with their chips, whereas in Northumberland it would be gravy.

    Living, as I do in East Scotland, I would take it as a personal affront if the game suggestsed I have my chips with anything other than sauce, this is the kind of thing that sparks revolution.     Reply +13

  • Lovefilm targeting "many platforms"

  • Grunk 20/01/2011

    When I was visiting my mate in the us, he showed me Netflix.

    Essentially it delivers all the content you can get from a cable/satellite subscription on demand.

    So they can stream the latest episodes of a series, no waiting a year for the box set to come out etc.
    He also had access to huge library of films. This was all for < $10 (£6-7)a month.

    It's the only entertainment package he needs or pays for.

    Compare that with something like Virgin or Sky which is around £25 a month for a limited selection of shows and Movies + £10 a month TV licence fee.

    If love film could come anywhere close to that kind of service, I'd be ditching sky and the BBC license fee in a heartbeat.

     Reply +12

  • Nintendo defends 3DS region lock

  • Grunk 20/01/2011

    "DVDs are also region locked. It's nothing new."

    But you can also buy a region free DVD player.

    my estimate on region locking being hacked is 2 weeks after launch.     Reply +4

  • European Nintendo 3DS Conference

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    $250 = £155, but you'd have to buy in Alaska/Oregon/Montana/Delaware/New Hampshire Reply 0

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    We want a price,

    Any Price.

    Katy Price will do.     Reply +1

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    Ho disappointing, now to the forum. Reply 0

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    RRP isn't though Reply 0

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    How realistic will motorboating be with DOA 3d? Reply 0

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    I thought it was shawn the sheep Reply 0

  • Grunk 19/01/2011

    Region Locking will probably mean if I get one I'll probably import from the US, as it will be cheaper and more games will be available and sooner.
     Reply 0

  • Prof Layton 3DS gets TV launch ad

  • Grunk 17/01/2011

    40 days Reply 0

  • German outrage at Berlin Wall game

  • Grunk 13/01/2011

    Surely this has much more impact than a film.

    By placing yourself as a refugee or a border guard, you will be naturally incentivised to win.

    This is a reflection of the actual situation, where the border guards wanted to stop folk crossing and refugees wanted to cross.

    Perhaps the most significant aspect of this game would be the realisation that although the the Berlin Wall and the separation of the soviet block from the rest of world was politically motivated by some nefarious individuals, the actual people at the front line were normal people. Who's misguided beliefs were that they were in fact protecting themselves (and their families) from some external evil.

     Reply +10

  • Nintendo 3DS competition winners

  • Grunk 12/01/2011

    I'm looking for a truly unbiased an objective opinion on its 3D-ness.

    Is it like the real life equivalent of R2D2 Beaming out the Princess' desperate plea for help?
    Or is it just like normal DS but slightly fuzzy?

    as most exposure has been given to professionals of the industry it will be good to hear what Joe Hairyarse and Joe Dudefather think of it.
     Reply +1

  • Is Razer revolutionising game notebooks?

  • Grunk 07/01/2011

    when I read the article I thought they had come up with an amazing morphing keyboard. with changing numbers of keys and configurations.

    but it's just a normal keyboard with different stickers.     Reply -8

  • PlayStation Phone: spec analysis

  • Grunk 07/01/2011

    It's a possibility that they didn't officially announce it at CES so they can do an unveiling at MWC or GDC with units in the shop that week.

    A kind of apple-esq announce/release as well as trying to steal some of the 3ds's thunder.     Reply +1