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    #1922
    sin0city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭sin0city


    Jikashi wrote: »
    people including myself get enjoyment from games for collecting everything there is to collect, discovering every single secret, doing all there is to do until there's nothing left and playing the game under certain conditions for extra challenge, eg playing through Mega Man using only the buster, rescuing every last slave in Abe's Oddysee, or completing Metal Gear Solid without a single alert or kill.

    Isn't what you're getting out of that a sense of satisfaction though rather than having fun doing it..? Or is it a kind of latent fun cause you know the satisfaction is coming? Either way, fair enough.
    Penn wrote: »
    In the case of the games I platinumed, it was because I genuinely enjoyed playing them, and didn't even mind having to go around, collecting items etc. I had played AC2 a few times and noticed I only had a few simple trophies to get, so just used it as an excuse to play it again. Didn't even mind having to collect all the feathers, as it was a game I could easily spend hours running around on the rooftops anyway. Batman games, I was off sick from work for a while and pretty much bedridden, so getting those trophies helped pass the time (plus, it helped me really improve at the game because of the challenges taking me out of my comfort zone and having to do things differently than normal). It became more of a challenge and added that replayability.

    Generally, I play games just for fun, and occasionally check the trophies list. If I'm not far off platinuming the game anyway, I'll check to see what's left to do and see if I can be bothered. I don't see getting platinums or loads of trophies as anything to be proud of externally (as in, "Check out all the trophies I got. I platinumed 4 games, how many have you platinumed?"), but I do take a bit of pride in them internally, knowing that I fully completed that game and was good enough to complete it.

    Plus, some trophies can show you things you didn't know were in the game. Like if you check out the trophy list description of trophies you haven't gotten, and you realise something about the game you didn't know.

    Edit: Multiplayer trophies can kiss my hairy asshole though.

    Nice. Interesting stuff, probably should have just started a thread.


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    #1923
    LuckyFinigan
    Registered Users Posts: 866 ✭✭✭LuckyFinigan


    I was thinking of going for the platinum in Sleeping Dogs aswell but the trophies I had left were to get all the security cameras, shires and chests. I find that kind of stuff really tedious. I was one trophy away form the platinum in Infamous. I think it was to collect all the blast shards, got about 30 of them and gave up, its a waste of time going after collectibles like that.


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    #1924
    Beefy78
    Registered Users Posts: 8,163 ✭✭✭Beefy78


    sin0city wrote: »
    I'm with you man. I fail to see the point of trophies at all.
    Since when did gaming become about some sort of achievement gratification and not just about having fun with a game? Please enlighten me as to what the point of collecting trophies is, apart from developers wanting people to keep their game in the machine and have to get all the dlc and play the multiplayer to get all the trophies?

    A ding and a trophy on your PSN account. What are people trying to do, be the best at videogames? For the most part, they're not even hard to get. Anyone can put in the hours and get them. If you want to do something challenging, just play Dark Souls.

    And it's not that I don't understand because I haven't tried. I tried with Assasin's Creed 2. Most of them were fun but the last one was collect all the feathers. That would have involved boring grinding, and for what?

    So yeah, I just ignore them now. Sleeping Dogs is great and I've got a few sets of Health Shrines but no way I'm going to try and collect them all. It'd be mind numbingly boring and it'd make the game too easy anyway.

    The only positive I can see is that it may add some replayability.
    Sorry for the rant, and it's obviously just how I feel, I'm not trying to tell anyone they're wrong or anything, I just don't get how it's fun.

    I agree with you. I don't actually mind doing the health shrines, winning the races, unlocking the lockboxes etc. To me that is all part of getting 100% completition and for this game I was happy to do that. Even killing someone with a fish! But it's stupid little things that I'm going to need to do to Platinum it. 30 sliding disarms, winning $1m gambling, I think there's one bit where you need to kill a huge number of policemen which would actually take me out of the game.

    My gaming backlog is too big to devote an extra seven or eight game hours to getting a little e-trophy.


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    #1925
    sin0city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭sin0city


    Beefy78 wrote: »
    I agree with you. I don't actually mind doing the health shrines, winning the races, unlocking the lockboxes etc. To me that is all part of getting 100% completition and for this game I was happy to do that. Even killing someone with a fish! But it's stupid little things that I'm going to need to do to Platinum it. 30 sliding disarms, winning $1m gambling, I think there's one bit where you need to kill a huge number of policemen which would actually take me out of the game.
    My gaming backlog is too big to devote an extra seven or eight game hours to getting a little e-trophy.

    That's the thing, too many other games to play now, especially with plus. And if you're into immersion trophies don't sit too well with it alright...although given the chance, I will be killing someone with a fish.

    I do like completion to a point alright. I'll do all the races and drug busts for sure but for me there's a point where completion becomes a chore.


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    #1926
    wilser
    Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭wilser


    PC world have a years ps+ sub for €38, think thats a good price :-)


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    #1927
    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    Cienciano wrote: »
    The boob bounce in dead of alive is hilarious! As are the extra outfits you can buy. Playboy bunny and bikini!
    Here's a close up of the outfits, and remember, this is a fighting game.
    NSFW
    Yes, this is a fighting game!

    :eek: - i'd totally do her!...hawt! :cool:


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    #1928
    Jikashi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Jikashi


    sin0city wrote: »
    Isn't what you're getting out of that a sense of satisfaction though rather than having fun doing it..? Or is it a kind of latent fun cause you know the satisfaction is coming? Either way, fair enough.

    Neither. I like to be challenged in games, so the fun comes from the challenge during, not only from the accomplishment.


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    #1929
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,702 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Jikashi wrote: »
    Neither. I like to be challenged in games, so the fun comes from the challenge during, not only from the accomplishment.

    Agreed. The last trophies I needed in Batman Arkham City were for completing the challenges. And that was the challenge in itself. Damn challenges near killed me (definitely shortened the lifespan of my controller by shaking it in rage). Platinum was just the icing on the well-deserved cake.


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    #1930
    Jikashi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Jikashi


    Penn wrote: »
    Agreed. The last trophies I needed in Batman Arkham City were for completing the challenges. And that was the challenge in itself. Damn challenges near killed me (definitely shortened the lifespan of my controller by shaking it in rage). Platinum was just the icing on the well-deserved cake.

    One of my prouder plats is Rayman Origins, because it was a challenging platformer to begin with, and was as a result a lot more fun than a much easier platformer like New Mario Bros. Difficult as it was, as you start to get better at speedruns, no death runs and finding all secrets along the way, in addition it being an already tricky game, gave it a much longer life that something more simple and more challenging experience.


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    #1931
    sin0city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭sin0city


    Another sale on PSN with additional 10% discounts for Plus.

    Thinking about picking up Dead Island GOTY and one of the Agarest games. Are they worth it at those prices and which Agarest game is best?


    Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition (not available in Germany)
    Was €19.99/£15.99/AU$24.95, now €9.99/£7.99/AU$12.95
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    I Am Alive
    Was €14.99/£11.99/AU$17.95, now €7.49/£5.99/AU$11.05
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Agarest: Generations of War Zero (not available in Australia, Finland, New Zealand, Norway)
    Was €24.99/£19.99, now €8.99/£7.29
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Agarest: Generations of War 2 (not available in New Zealand)
    Was €34.99/£18.99/AU$51.95, now €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar)
    Was €14.99/£10.99/AU$17.95, now €7.49/£5.99/AU$11.05
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia Trilogy (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar)
    Was €14.99/£11.99/AU$21.95, now €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar)
    Was €14.99/£11.99/AU$21.95, now €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia Classic (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Ukraine)
    Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45, now €4.99/£3.99/AU$7.35
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar)
    Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45, now €4.99/£3.99/AU$7.35
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Ukraine)
    Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45, now €4.99/£3.99/AU$7.35
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Ukraine)
    Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45, now €4.99/£3.99/AU$7.35
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Prince of Persia Classic and Cell Factor Bundle (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar)
    Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45, now €5.99/£4.79/AU$8.85
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Far Cry 2
    Was €14.99/£10.99/AU$17.95, now €8.99/£7.29/AU$13.25
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Far Cry 2 and Fortunes Pack Bundle
    Was €19.99/£15.99/AU$29.95, now €8.99/£7.29/AU$13.25
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Ukraine)
    Was €9.99/£7.99/AU$14.45, now €5.99/£4.79/AU$8.85
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Machinarium
    Was €7.99/£6.49/AU$11.75, now €4.99/£3.99/AU$7.35
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
    Was €12.99/£9.99/AU$18.45, now €6.99/£5.49/AU$10.35
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Tomb Raider: Underworld (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Ukraine)
    Was €14.99/£21.95/AU$14.45, now €7.99/£6.49/AU$11.75
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (not available in Bulgaria, Hungary, Qatar)
    Was €19.99/£15.99/AU$24.95, now €9.99/£7.79/AU$14.45
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Jurassic Park: The Game
    Was €29.99/£23.99/AU$43.95, now €14.99/£11.99/AU$21.95
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Two Worlds II VELVET Game of the Year Edition + Defense DLC (not available in Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden)
    Was €34.99/£28.49/AU$51.95, now €14.99/£11.99/AU$21.95
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Dante’s Inferno (only available in Austria, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland)
    Was €19.99, now €9.99
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members

    Dante’s Inferno Super Bundle (only available in Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland)
    Was €29.99, now €13.99
    Additional 10% discount for Plus members


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    #1932
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,839 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    9 euro for Dead Island is f*cking brilliant! I beat it but would definitely play through it again!

    Does anyone know if save files from physical copies of DI work with the digital copy?


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    #1933
    Otacon
    Registered Users Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    sheehy83 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if save files from physical copies of DI work with the digital copy?

    It's the same code so I can't see why it wouldn't.


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    #1934
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,839 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    Otacon wrote: »
    It's the same code so I can't see why it wouldn't.

    Ah I know some games can be finnicky with save files between physical and digital.

    I see there is no PS+ discount, still worth the tenner.


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    #1935
    sin0city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭sin0city


    Maybe the store hasn't updated yet? It does say there is a further 10% discount for Plus.


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    #1936
    tok9
    Registered Users Posts: 7,160 ✭✭✭tok9


    Hopefully this means Dead Island won't come to the IGC :)


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    #1937
    Zero-Cool
    Registered Users Posts: 29,839 ✭✭✭✭Zero-Cool


    tok9 wrote: »
    Hopefully this means Dead Island won't come to the IGC :)

    I was really hoping it would but I'd say this will be as good as it gets.


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    #1938
    tok9
    Registered Users Posts: 7,160 ✭✭✭tok9


    Ah I can't complain anyway as plus has been excellent since I got it. It is forcing me to buy ME2 though :P


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    #1939
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 29,088 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    PoP trilogy could be a purchase for me. Would like to replay them in HD.

    And never even heard of that Cell Factor game until now.


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    #1940
    penev10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭penev10


    sin0city wrote: »

    Thinking about picking up Dead Island GOTY and one of the Agarest games. Are they worth it at those prices and which Agarest game is best?
    I found the first Agarest game really poor and I'm a fan of SRPGs. The combat is really dull. Once you get the hang of the combos it gets very repetitive with the same enemies in small, barren arenas over and over. Some of the in-game systems are quite good like the item creation, quests etc but they all require lots of grinding which means more of that insipid combat.


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    #1941
    Varik
    Registered Users Posts: 12,536 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is actually €7.49 and not €9.99, their post said it too and that's excluding the plus discount ;So €6.94.


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    #1942
    LuckyFinigan
    Registered Users Posts: 866 ✭✭✭LuckyFinigan


    sheehy83 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if save files from physical copies of DI work with the digital copy?

    It should do, it would be strange if it didn't. I traded in sleeping dogs and then download it off plus, my save file worked fine.


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    #1943
    Taltos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    Found my Arkham City save file from the disc worked perfectly with the downloaded game...


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    #1944
    tok9
    Registered Users Posts: 7,160 ✭✭✭tok9


    Jesus, the latter few A+ challenges in Wipeout are ridiculous I found. More cheap then challenging. Absolutely loved the game though.


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    #1945
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,794 ✭✭✭sweetie


    can anyone confirm if dead island physical save file works with the download GOTY version?


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    #1946
    sin0city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭sin0city


    Just got it there. Says file size is about a GB?? At work so can't check it.
    Would have thought that was maybe the difference in size between the original and the GOTY. Anyone know the actual download size?


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    #1947
    Am I Evil?
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Am I Evil?


    Would a UK PS+ code work on an Irish account or is it kept seperate?

    game have an amazing deal for a years sub for £20


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    #1948
    sin0city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 698 ✭✭✭sin0city


    Am I Evil? wrote: »
    Would a UK PS+ code work on an Irish account or is it kept seperate?

    game have an amazing deal for a years sub for £20

    As far as I know it won't.
    You'd have to set up an account with a UK address.


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    #1949
    Am I Evil?
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Am I Evil?


    Ah well. I already have PS+ I was just looking extend it on an extra year while the price was cheap. Creating a new account wouldnt be worth it


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    #1950
    RangeR
    Registered Users Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    Am I Evil? wrote: »
    Would a UK PS+ code work on an Irish account or is it kept seperate?

    game have an amazing deal for a years sub for £20

    This question gets asked almost every week. Can people not use the search. Am I evil, I apologise for any offence but these questions get old REAL fast.

    /me runs to the Ranting And Raving forum....!!!!1111!!!!


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    #1951
    weiland79
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭weiland79


    RangeR wrote: »
    This question gets asked almost every week. Can people not use the search. Am I evil, I apologise for any offence but these questions get old REAL fast.

    /me runs to the Ranting And Raving forum....!!!!1111!!!!


    Yeah but will that work?:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:


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