Recent content by notachick

I'd say a 7 for me but that's just my self image. I know for certain that there are other people out there who view me as an 8 or 9 and yet others who'd say 4-5 (or lower!). I'm sure there's some kind of wise old saying that covers this... ;)...

I'll rate the series that got me into gaming: Ultima 4 - 7/10 (it was fun at the time but I doubt I could play it now) Ultima 5 - 7/10 (as above) Ultima 6 - 8/10 Ultima 7 - 8/10 Serpent Isle - 5/10 Ultima Underworld - 8/10 Ultima Underworld 2 - 8/10 Ultima 8 - 3/10 Ultima 9 - 1/10

Since I'm in Australia... For PC games: -CDWOW.com.au -Steam -eBay For 360 games Imported: - The UK since they're PAL as well - ie. zavvi, thehut, sendit, 365games - Occasionally Play-asia for some region free stuff, they sometimes have decent weekly sales. - eBay Or...

The Metal Blaster from the Pitt. A rapid fire shotgun substitute that uses those otherwise mildly useless MFC cells and also reduces enemies to piles of ash? Sweet! Second, Lincoln's Repeater for sneaky long distance work.

Heart of Darkness (PS1). I don't recall it being that popular (perhaps it was just me who had never heard of it before playing) but it was great - in particular the black horde that constantly chased you was really well done.

Psychonauts Deus Ex Planescape Torment Prince of Persia Sands of Time GTA San Andreas Saints Row 2

Wow that was bad. Like extremely, uncharacteristically horrible. Was there a deadline? Was this actually required? Was I the only one who got the impression that the F*** YOU at the beginning was referring more to Escapist staff schedule nazis (I have no idea if these exist but would presume...

I would say that among other scenarios it's definitely OK when it will lead directly to sympathy sex. Sweet, soon to be regretted, sympathy sex.

I'm pretty sure it was one of these three although I couldn't say exactly which: Wizard of War for C64 Gold Rush for Apple IIe Yie Ar Kung Fu for C64

I thought it was pretty well received? That being said I disliked it intensely, mainly for completely unfair, irrational reasons that I shall keep vague for no good reason.

If it weren't for gaming I would consider Linux. As it is I like Vista. I have a tendency to try out software and install and uninstall programs a lot. Under XP this tended to result in the need for a fresh reinstall every 12-18 months as the operating system buckled under the weight of blue...

The Outfit. I bought it super cheap and still felt cheated!

Mr Digger on XBLA. What the hell was I thinking.

If you haven't already tried these I'd recommend trying them immediately! Deus Ex (PC) Prince of Persia Sands of Time (PC) Psychonauts (PC / Xbox Originals) DiRT (PC / X360) Vamire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines (PC) Bully (X360) (Try these ones only if you can stand oldish but fun...

Dear Yahtzee, I love you. Don't get too excited, I am a dude. It is a man-crush. Yours in gratitude, Me.