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Nerdkiller1991

Andrew76 wrote: »

If you have kids then you might have viewed the emotional moments differently.

Maybe that would have worked (I'm not saying that it would have), if near the end, when Cooper was...well, you'll see for yourself, it could have been a truly emotional moment, but the movie just would not shut up and let the visuals do the talking. A major problem in all of the Nolan movies I've seen, as he just needs to overexplain everything (like assuming that people don't what a wormhole is and how it works). The mood just screeches to a halt because of that. If Spielberg was directing, he'd be less reliant on explaining the hard science and, well...actually let you soak in the emotion. Hell, he did it with a goddamn android in AI. 2001 didn't bludgeon your head with how the stargate worked, and that's basically what Interstellar is. 2001, but if it didn't trust its audience.

CiDeRmAn

I would hazard a guess and say that the vast majority of people don't know what a wormhole is and how it works.
I mean I know, but I think most people have a trek level of knowledge which is, sadly, made up.
In a nutshell, I've no problem with Nolan and exposition.

DinoRex

I found it over explained every thing to a stupidly huge amount and then at the end it doesn't bother explaining a damn thing.

Like why are they all just living on a space station in orbit around Jupiter? How is that more hospitable than the planet Earth?

Why did the son name his kid Coop in honor of his father when the family name is Cooper?

Bloodborne is brilliant though. Was a little anxious since Dark Souls 2, while great, was a still a big disappointment after Dark Souls 1. Bloodborne really captures how I felt playing Dark Souls for the first time perfectly. They're really managed to do something special again.

CosmicSmash

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I mean I know, but I think most people have a trek level of knowledge which is, sadly, made up.

Careful now, you'll have Vestek on here telling you what's what.:D

Nerdkiller1991

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I would hazard a guess and say that the vast majority of people don't know what a wormhole is and how it works.
I mean I know, but I think most people have a trek level of knowledge which is, sadly, made up.
In a nutshell, I've no problem with Nolan and exposition.

It would have been as simple as "portal that takes you to a different place" as I assume many people already know. We didn't need information as to how it worked, like when your one draws on a piece of paper on how it's basically a fold between one area and the next.

CiDeRmAn

Fair enough, as opposed to a discussion on quantum foam, spooky action at a distance, exotic matter and so on.
Just as well really.

Hank Scorpio

Those new avgn episodes reminds me of what happened to the simpsons.

Retr0gamer

When we are all finished with Bloodborne, Pillars of Eternity looks great:

DinoRex

Hank Scorpio wrote: »

Those new avgn episodes reminds me of what happened to the simpsons.

Is that Hong Kong 97 game even a real thing? Just seems too close to what 4chan would think was funny.

Atavan-Halen

Shout out to the girl on the Luas today playing Pokemon gold on a gameboy colour.

Steve X2

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

Shout out to the girl on the Luas today playing Pokemon gold on a gameboy colour.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Silly question:
I have one of those USB multi chargers for my 3DS and a few others, the 3DS one doesn't charge as much anymore unless it's a certain way, I've used someone else's and it worked perfectly so it's just the charger.
Anyway, will have to get a new one, anyone else have to get more than one?
I assume the best way to go is with the original charger - what's the best place to go price wise (or is it all the same?)

Retr0gamer

Happened to me a few times, had to buy a new one and it worked perfectly. Seems to happen to third party ones more.

Retr0gamer

I made a huge retro gaming related discovery today, I think eurogamer need to be informed about it to write an article on it, it's that big a deal.

I can confirm that Cybernator for the SNES has a third stage.

CiDeRmAn

That space shmup level is hard!

DinoRex

The guys with the sacks in Bloodborne are really tough... but I think I may have been going in the wrong direction.

Andrew76

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

Silly question:
I have one of those USB multi chargers for my 3DS and a few others, the 3DS one doesn't charge as much anymore unless it's a certain way, I've used someone else's and it worked perfectly so it's just the charger.
Anyway, will have to get a new one, anyone else have to get more than one?
I assume the best way to go is with the original charger - what's the best place to go price wise (or is it all the same?)

Here's the official one for €9.99 from Argos, plenty of stock around too, link.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Andrew76 wrote: »

Here's the official one for €9.99 from Argos, plenty of stock around too, link.

Thanks so much, I always forget about Argos, I saw a few 3rd party ones around but they were dearer.

Retr0gamer

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

That space shmup level is hard!

Yesterday was the only time I ever beat the boss. Stage 3 isn't much easier I'm afraid.

CiDeRmAn

Way way back in the day, when the game was new, I cheated my way past that infernal level, I saw the wonders that lay beyond.
Sadly I have yet to return to those forbidden lands

o1s1n

I don't think it's as bad as that bloody convoy level in Assault Suit Leynos 2. Would make you want to dance on your Saturn

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

I know there's people with kids here but maybe there's somewhere better to go ask, like would the Games forum be the best place to ask for suggestions on child friendly YouTube channels? (Is there even such things?)
My nephews (8&9) are mad for watching game stuff (Mario and Minecraft mostly, maybe other Wii stuff) but often just random search and the (blue) language in some videos.
Son of a Glitch hasn't any afaik, any other suggestions on some channels?
I know I could say walkthrough and gameplay videos only but just checking if there.

CiDeRmAn

I'd love to know this too, my son watches these types of videos and the language is appalling despite the audience being typically quite young.
But that's probably what is so appealing for kids.

TechnoFreek

YouTube have released a kids version of their app for android in the states.

Hopefully it makes it over here.

It doesn't return results for more adult content plus all comments are hidden.

Andrew76

TechnoFreek wrote: »

YouTube have released a kids version of their app for android in the states.

Hopefully it makes it over here.

It doesn't return results for more adult content plus all comments are hidden.

That would be a help alright, will keep an eye out for it. My two are only allowed on Netflix and still supervised at that. YT is a definite no-no for the time being.

CiDeRmAn

My lad was given a link at school and, unknownst to us, he looked at it and got an awful fright.
Basically it was a form of My Little Pony fan fiction, but it was animated and narrated torture porn, brutal stuff.
Got the right of his life and, after having a look at it, there were no tags to suggest it's content.

Myrddin

TechnoFreek wrote: »

plus all comments are hidden.

That should be standard for everyone imo, YT comments sections are utter tripe ridden cesspits. Agree YT for kids is a tricky one, there needs to be a better way to control content for minors.

magnethead

Yup, some things definately need to be censored

o1s1n

I can't even imagine how a parent can possibly monitor what their child sees in this day and age. I don't mean to sound like an old fart, but 'back in my day' getting your hands on an 18s rated tape was a big deal - and sure they were censored to bits by the BBFC anyway.

CiDeRmAn

The PC and his phone and tablet all automatically log in to my youtube account so at least I can see his history and what type of material he watching.
I'm realistic that there are going to be bewbs and things to be curious about but it's the nasty stuff within an innocent link that worries more.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

TechnoFreek wrote: »

YouTube have released a kids version of their app for android in the states.

Hopefully it makes it over here.

It doesn't return results for more adult content plus all comments are hidden.

Oh I'll let my them know to watch for it, they found it on the computer through the neighbour showing them. It started off fine with a father and son Minecraft let's play, but eventually it was blocked. It was all forgotten about until the same kid showed them how to view it on the smart TV the other day (both computer and TV are part of the kitchen)

Could you get that app through Hola like with the Netflix I wonder?

I suggested setting up a playlist and try to get them away from searching and I'd link anything onto them if it was suitable, plus music.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

On the subject on the 3DS charger, there was 1 left. Staff handing it over was all excited talking about games stuff, ended up giving the statistics on which of the latest gen consoles sold better, Nintendo has a new console in the works ╮(╯▽╰)╭ hope he didn't get into trouble (was being polite chit chatting, didn't think he'd go full on nerd lol, nice chat though)

DinoRex

Hoping the Nintendo NX isn't another portable having just bought a New 3DS....

Retr0gamer

The gameboy colour only lasted 18 months...

CiDeRmAn

DinoRex wrote: »

Hoping the Nintendo NX isn't another portable having just bought a New 3DS....

I really think it'll be a combination of the two, a parallel launch of a home console and a controller, with a handheld that can be used as a touchpad controller, and keep integration with WiiU titles.

Or something.....

the groutch

Google Maps have put in an option to play Pacman using the streets of any town/city.

Andrew76

So where does one go to change your username around these aparts?

Myrddin

Andrew76 wrote: »

So where does one go to change your username around these aparts?

No another one

CosmicSmash

Andrew76 wrote: »

So where does one go to change your username around these aparts?

If you do, make sure you change it something people can pronounce, remember that lad that used to go by the name of EnterNow. Still can't say Myr....Myrd......Myrdd.......Myrddi, feck it, I think I'll stick to calling him EnterNow, it rolls of the tongue easier.

CiDeRmAn

SoRLover?

Andrew76

CosmicSmash wrote: »

If you do, make sure you change it something people can pronounce, remember that lad that used to go by the name of EnterNow. Still can't say Myr....Myrd......Myrdd.......Myrddi, feck it, I think I'll stick to calling him EnterNow, it rolls of the tongue easier.

Hmmm, what if I was to change to EnterNow! :pac:
Nah that would be creepy. Ah just bored so might change it.

TechnoFreek

Andrew76 wrote: »

Hmmm, what if I was to change to EnterNow! :pac:
Nah that would be creepy. Ah just bored so might change it.

Andrew69 ftw

Andrew76

Seems you have to pay for the privilege so that's that.

Myrddin

CosmicSmash wrote: »

If you do, make sure you change it something people can pronounce, remember that lad that used to go by the name of EnterNow. Still can't say Myr....Myrd......Myrdd.......Myrddi, feck it, I think I'll stick to calling him EnterNow, it rolls of the tongue easier.

No Stargate SG-1 fans here no? For shame For the record, it's "Meer-din"

Myrddin

Andrew76 wrote: »

Seems you have to pay for the privilege so that's that.

Yep, subscriber privilege.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Myrddin wrote: »

No Stargate SG-1 fans here no? For shame For the record, it's "Meer-din"

Wait a minute. Enternows' username is pronounced Meer-din? I've been calling him Meridian. Why didn't someone tell me? Oh, I've been making an idiot out of myself!


(Meridian formally known as Enternow has stuck, I'll never get it right now)

Nerdkiller1991

So, uhhh...that new Mad Max 4 trailer?

CiDeRmAn

Apparently post apocalyptic cars are super explody

Jack burton

Fairness that does look very good, typical cinema film I like seeing...bang bang vroom vroom.

And yes I will also go see fast and furiouser 7, last few in the cinema with my mates was the best fun ever, i expect this to be more of the same

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

So, uhhh...that new Mad Max 4 trailer?