Jimbob

8pm Stream link is here Chat room is here

Right, is that player list final. Just making final preps for the draw.

Excellent news, got a better webcam set-up. Lighting issues not a problem as the image below shows

Great game everyone, i kinda expected to be lynched much earlier due to my absence.

I got a small pile of games built up, got 1 or two arcade titles to still clear (namely both episodic Sonic titles). Console games, i got the following NBA 2K13 Halo 4 Assassins Creed III Witcher II (nearly done) Skyrim (so much joy) Kid Icarus: Uprising New Super Mario Bros 2

I'm not out to convince anyone, i only play once in a while so it's not going to affect me at all. Yes this increase will raise the lower prizes, but keep the chances of winning at the same level. I can't remember, did people moan in general when Euromillions went from £1.50 to £2 (or is it £3). And @Cube, i know. Won't make a difference to me, a once in a while player.

It's a bit of a money-grabbing motive. Some people who play the lottery are considering removing their Direct debits and not playing the lottery anymore due to this rise. Yes, i know it's only a £1.

I'm putting this out as well now, i'm thinking of doing the next round draw on Tuesday 22nd January at 9pm, again giving people plenty of time to get the invites out. Let us know if that's ok for everyone.

Shows how often i check the thread.

All for £15 upgrade. Thanks to the timeframe Microsoft provided for upgrading to 8 for this price. Also payed for that Startisback app (thanks to former N-Europe'r Jordan) so now it boots to desktop instead of the Metro design. Sale £19

Having a proper look through Windows 8 (yeah, i upgraded for £15 (thanks to the T+C's)). It's pretty quick, and i managed to get it to boot to desktop (thanks to a former N-E member in Jordan). My only gripe is that MS don't like the Aero glass and have removed the coding for that. Which is slightly annoying. I got the license code for it, and i have the disks for Windows 7 in my wardrobe in the need i feel a change back. It's heading that way i believe.

Lets do this Vote: No Lynch

Do what that bloke in Ireland did. Thats all i recommend at this point.

Probably not, ah well. Enjoy the game everyone, i'll be watching from the depths *headstohell

Blockbusters, meh. I'm more bothered abuot HMV. The highstreet needs more independant stores selling entertainment products. But as i said on Twitter earlier, if this is Mr Camerons idea of regeneration then i'd love to see recession.

I think we should just have an Administration thread. Was Blockbusters even open?, thought they'd gone ages ago. Still a sad time for those employed, hopefully none lose their jobs.

It's the systems in work, old browsers.

And to answer the question. Yes, it will be a live-stream and recorded for the benefit of those who cannot make it for the draw.

Damn IE6, can't see Magnus's drawings. Have a look at them later As for now, congrats to all the winners.

Who knows, maybe HMV may be another saved brand like Clintons and GAME. Or maybe it will go a Woolworths and Comet and vanish. Wouldn't mind it staying for a few more years, even the directors and administrators are confident of a successive sale.

Allllllrighty then, happy birthday Bob

I've ran out of thanks, seriously. Everytime you make a purchase, the tune that plays when you heal your pokemon plays as well. Charizard running security with a few Charmanders as recruits, random Digletts appearing from the floor with items you asked for from the back.

Cool. Right the Xpert N-Europe cup Live Draw will be Friday 18th January @ 8:00pm Stream for the cup draw will be here Could possibly have a new webcam with better lighting this time around.

Shame, return soon. Much missed indeed. Speaking of which, mines just having a few tweaks and could be ready soon(ish) for playing.