Recent content by Snograt

All the games are totally separate, with no continuous storyline (with the exception of a few sequels.) There are recurring characters (Cid, for example) but they are recurring names, rather than the same person. There are recurring monsters (marlboros, cactaurs and tonberries spring to mind)...

Hmm, it might just be you. I don't have any such problems with mine, and with an easily-disturbed wife next to me, it's vital!

Er, I hate to be "that guy," but you know there's a headphone socket, right?

Lizard Wizard's SSLPs, in particular the double-header where he sequed magnificently from Morrowind to Fallout 3, in-character...

Totally ignoring your list of questions (I don't have enough opinions!), I will just say that this is natural behaviour of companies trying to protect their IP. On the other hand, the companies aren't actually losing money, rather they're gaining recognition, so why the crack down? So...

Santa Claus is here All the girls look up Dude only comes just once a year But he fills your stockings up.

Well, as of this morning I've got all three under me telly (not bragging - I'm a technophile.) I love the WiiU, but for me it's very much for niche titles - those very special Nintendo-only franchises like Zelda, past Metroids and Mario. Not much to say about the new boys yet (the launch...

Incidentally, is the term "Limey" still in use? Just curious - I know we are still guilty of misusing "yankee" to denote anyone from either side of the Mason-Dixon line. :D

Thing is, Black Friday is no longer a purely retail thing. All the major etailers have got in on the act and that means it's spreading across the pond. Get used to Black Friday, Brits - it's going to get bigger and bigger over here. Mind you, I didn't notice my PS4 being any damn cheaper when...

Great Giana Sisters? Admittedly, that was three years prior to Gobliiins...

Guild Wars. Man, I loved Guild Wars - but boy, was I ever shit at it. We're talking "stuck at Thunderhead Keep for three months" shit. I progressed through the entire game via a series of battles of attrition. Got to the Temple of the Ages. Decided to drop a hard-earned platinum to see...

Sounds like Road Rash.

I don't usually bother much with the Steam sale; if a game comes out that appeals, I buy it. However, Tomb Raider, Saints Row III, The Cave and Baldur's Gate EE. None of those would I have bought at full price. Hmm, sales do work!

It's a no-brainer. For 7 quid odd on Steam and GOG (or 10 bucks, if you're that way inclined) - what have you got to lose? I'm old, so obviously I'm going to tell you it's a must buy. Put it this way: Next time someone in the clan says "go for the eyes, Boo!" and everyone laughs, you will...

Sabre Wulf. But if you really must have one released when they became Rare, then Conker. The Great, Mighty Poo is still one of my all-time favourite game songs.