Info and forum posts by 'Wad'

RE: Guitar Hero 3...what`s the song??

It`s Slither by Velvet Revolver - on their 1st album. Not in the game though.

RE: Help required re secure network

I wouldn`t have expected WEP encyption to hit your download speed that dramatically - are the PC`s old or very low spec ? Did everything return to normal once you turned off the encryption ?

You could try just filtering on MAC address if your router supports this (I think it does) . Shouldn`t be any overhead and will prevent other folk accessing your network.

RE: Setting up Wii

You`ll need a RGB enabled scart socket on your TV, some scart sockets are composite only.

If you want to use the Wii`s 480p mode than you`ll have to use component.

Anyone ever used a component switch box ? I`ve got the same problem as Ben in that mine is already used.

RE: They like a good swear in Deadwood, don`t they...

HBO aren`t just c*cksuckers, they suck c*ck by choice they do :)
no offense intended - a quote from season 2

They`re making 2 feature length eposides after season 3 finishes to wind the plot up apparently.

RE: Football Manager PSP

You wont have much cash to spend as Accrington so scour the transfer market for bargains. There are a few young kids available (usually European) that are brilliant, cost nothing and you can sell them for a fortune a few years later. Johan Iverson is one, can`t think of others offhand and my PSP is out of juice so can`t check. Make sure you get a few loan signings in as well.

Hope this helps.

RE: Deadwood boxsets

I got both seasons for 18 quid each plus a few quid postage from Ezydvd in Australia (on region 4). They`ve gone up a bit since, now about 22 quid.
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/781208
and
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/785568
The message about possible editing is also on these but can`t say I`ve spotted anything missing.

RE: The Wire - best program on tele that nobody watches ?

Glad others are watching it too. Paull, its worth sticking with a bit longer I reckon, the characters all develop personality as the show goes on, and the plot picks up.

The swearing (much like Deadwood) isn`t for everyone, but its surely more realistic than what we normally get. Was watching Criminal Minds recently - pretty good show - but there was one scene when one guy suggested he wanted to kick the snot out of another. Ruined the tension completely for me.

Oh - thanks for the heads up about spoilers on the website, will stay clear.

The Wire - best program on tele that nobody watches ?

Does anyone else on here watch The Wire ?

Just finished watching the second season on DVD, and I reckon its one of the best TV shows I`ve ever seen - easily up there with The Sopranos and Deadwood. Season 3 is currently showing on FX tv. Thing is, I don`t know anyone else who watches it. Surely I can`t be alone ?

If you`re looking for something to watch give this a go. You need to watch each series from the first episode (as you would 24 for example). Season 1 can be had for about 25 quid now.


Edit : Sorry I meant to put this in the DVD / Film forum. Doh!

This item was edited on Sunday, 14th May 2006, 12:36

RE: Joytech AV Centre and my Dreamcast.

I remember reading that if you plug the dreamcast RGB cable into a non RGB socket you could get problems - think it was in the instructions that came with the cable. No idea what the problem could be though. Is the scart socket on your Joytech thingy RGB ?

RE: DS - new smaller version?

Bloke in Game (Leeds) told me September last week. Hopefully an official announcement over the next few weeks.

RE: Slight problem with the ol` Dreamcast.

I played the Gamecube Skies of Arcadia, not bad. Think I got stuck at a boss battle and called it quits. I`m a lazy fecker these days :)

That stick does seem expensive, 30 - 40 quid and up on Ebay and Amazon marketplace. Those green buttons are a bit special, were they that colour on all ?

RE: Slight problem with the ol` Dreamcast.

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Sorry for the long post. Here ends my love letter to Shenmue!!

:) So you`re keen then ? I`ll give it a go definately, I`m very happy not killing things - must have clocked up 50+ hours on Harvest Moon. How long is it roughly - I thought 4 disks would take some wading through.

RE: Slight problem with the ol` Dreamcast.

Aye, I got mine in a ToysrUs bundle as well about the same time. I got a steering wheel with it, but tend to do much better on MSR with the pad.

I played House of the Dead a lot (on the look out for Confidential Mission at a decent price), and Headhunter and RE:Code Veronica got some attention, but I got a cube on release day so the Dreamcast went in the loft.

Toy Commander on Ebay for 3 quid delivered here. Few of these available, be rude not to at that price!

I`ve read a lot of mixed views on Shenmue, some say its the best thing ever, other that its just dull. Guess I`ll find out :). Did you play the second one also ?

RE: Best PC Game 4 Broadband Connection

Enemy Territory is a good place to start - and its free :)

http://games.activision.com/games/wolfenstein/

RE: Slight problem with the ol` Dreamcast.

I never really got on with Jet Set Radio. It looks and sounds great, but I never got hooked. Might give it another go.

I got my Dreamcast very late in its life, and moved onto a Gamecube pretty quickly after so never really gave it a fair shot. It`s getting some hammer at the moment though (as is my credit card). Picked up Shenmue yesterday, looking forward to that. Never heard of Toy Commander before, worth a punt ?

You got an arcade stick for those fighters Mark ?

RE: Slight problem with the ol` Dreamcast.

What are you playing on the DC at the moment (or in Matthews case, what were you planning on playing) ?

Well into Ikaruga at the moment, never played it first time round. My loss, its brilliant.

RE: Nintendo Wii (Was Revolution!)

Can`t believe they`ve named it Wii (pronouced we) - you can hear the school ground slating already.

RE: So... what are you playing just now?

Just bought Football Manager for the PSP. Bit of a gamble as I`ve not seen any reviews yet. Anyone else played it ?

RE: Are these the cheapest Memory Stick Pro Duo?

Looks a good price - Amazon are selling the 1GB for 37 quid at the moment. I paid 50 quid for one in January and thought I was getting a right bargain.

RE: Dragon Quest 8 and others.........treats for RPG fans.

Aye, I`m not too sure about the battle system either. Just started playing it last night, hoping as I get used to it things will improve but at the moment the battle system seems to just be button hammering.

They seem to have done a good job on keeping the loading times down thankfully.

RE: Dragon Quest 8 and others.........treats for RPG fans.

Aye, I`ve been eyeing up a PS2 for some time now - problem is I`ve a stack of Gamecube games that I`ve barely touched, not enough hours in the day. The Nippon Ichi games really appeal as well (I`ve played pretty much every tactics type game on the GBA) - have you played those ?

RE: *****STICKY**** General Anime Thread

Metropolis is also very good.

RE: Dragon Quest 8 and others.........treats for RPG fans.

I`ve always fancied playing the Level 5 RPGs (like Rogue Galaxy), but don`t own a PS2 so so I`m nacked. The do look superb though.

Have you played any of the PSP RPGs that have come out recently ? I`ve just taken the plunge with Tales of Eternia, bit worried as it`s had mixed reviews.

RE: Tunisia

We had a bad experience in Tunisia a few years back, stay at Skanes near Monastir. Place was ok, but the whole family were poorly. Not your average spanish tummy either, I was off work for a fortnight on my return. Seems a fairly common experience judging by the folk I`ve spoken to since.

This may have been a one off but I doubt we`ll go back to find out.

RE: Multiregion dvd drive for Inspiron 6000

I use DVD Region Killer (v2.7) with my LG drive - available here

RE: *****STICKY**** General Anime Thread

Does anyone know if ITV are planning to regularly show anime ? Ghost in the Shell is repeated tonight by the way.

Rapture TV (Sky 193 I think) are showing bits of anime. Both Full Metal Alchemist and Wolf`s Rain are on Sunday nights from about 8.00 ish. Picture quality is a bit poor mind.

RE: *****STICKY**** General Anime Thread

Can`t see the Firefly link myself, but its a few years since I watched Cowboy Bebob. Will have to dig it out again. Play.com were selling the Bebob movie for about 6 quid recently I think.

Samurai Champloo by the same team is also excellent, nothing like Firefly however :)

Deadwood Season 2 - 17 quid plus postage

Deadwood Season 2 - 17 quid plus postage (£21.30 in total)
Under the 18 quid limit so no customs charge.

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/785568

Currently listed at $44.83 Aussie Dollars but they`ll remove GST when shipping to UK. R4 DVD, should play fine in R2 players. Enjoy.

Cheers
Wad.

RE: Plasma or LCD....?

Aren`t Sony starting to use Samsung panels in some of their sets as well ?

I`d suggest popping down to a half decent dealer for some demos. I opted for a 32" LCD but I have a wife that didn`t want a huge TV taking over the living room. I might have taken a closer look at Plasma otherwise.

RE: Why didnt Man Utd`s Ronaldo get sent off?? >:-(

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Sounds like the daily mail to me

HOW DARE YOU!!!! Are you accussing me of reading the Daily Mail. If so, me and you will be out in the car park :p