Jimbob

When i was younger, i was picky. I only played games of a certain genre, and only by certain developers. And because i was younger, i didn't have the funds i have now in order to buy games. Had to save up pocket money, and any money i had at Birthdays and Christmas's and choose games wisely. Best bargain i had was a copy of F-Zero X for £3 at a car boot sale. These days, i'm not so picky. And i guess i can thank the likes of PS+,Games with Gold and forums online. Some games i'd never have thought about playing, games like Rocket League, Dead Rising, Journey and Mass Effect. I'd never have played games like this when i was younger.

Switched banks last week, the final message came through saying my money has been transferred this morning. Basically, HSBC (the bank i was with before) kept locking out my online account. This was after using the codes they provided to get it going, and having to wait an hour (most of the time, 30 minutes) on hold on the phone to get through to someone. Could never get through, so complained about it. They said "sorry" and gave me £30 to go towards the calls i've needed to make. So, decided to switch my account over to TSB. They did all the work, direct debits set-up (and one or two came out before my money was transferred, but they've refunded the overdraft charge).

My copy arrived today, came in a nice shiny box

I flip between the Journey theme, Tearaway Unfolded and PS 20th Anniversary. Yet to see any issues, but the new update certainly is different.

I'll hold that record with my head held high. Can't remember ever surviving a full Crucible match.

Apparantly, the PS4 4.00 update including HDR that was discussed last week is out tomorrow.

Just so happened to see this pop up on my facebook wall, it was shared on Charles Marnett's wall. There's a fundraiser (may still be going on) in memory of Chris.

Mods not coming to PS4 editions of Skyrim, Bethesda are blaming Sony.

It's what we wanted, it's what we were told. No-one is left behind, which is great news indeed. But the price, it makes the PS4 Slim seem way overpriced for what it is offering. Still, if my current PS4 was to go bang, then i might pick up a Pro.

Personally, if i get a few decent games from PS+ each year it's worth it for me.

Had my phone bill through from o2, it's higher than the agreed tariff of £30 a month (it's £48). I've not gone over my data, nor done anything to see a higher price. As it was an upgrade, i took some enquiries to both o2 and Carphone Warehouse (took the deal with Carphone). Not surprised that both companies are blaming each other for the issue. o2 said Carphone are prone to charge 2 months up front for a contract (something i wasn't aware of), Carphone say it's either my fault or something to do with o2 charging more. And also, i can't get through to my bank to discuss unlocking my online account so i can register my debit card. Been trying since Wednesday, and had no luck what-so-ever. Card has expired, so i've borrowed money from the Mrs until i can sort it.

£15.99 is a decent price. But no friend invites at launch, wasn't that feature part of the beta?

Just hope this isn't another franchise that Sony put out to be killed (Tearaway). On a plus, least a few people know about it at least.

They need more marketing. Only reason i knew about the WiiU was because gaming is a hobby/interest, so knew it was about. The Wii succeeded, due to marketing. So people knew about the console. The NX needs marketing to succeed. Take it back down the Wii route, especially if the rumours of it being a hybrid are going to be true.

Let's put it this way, i was genuinely surprised the fish was still alive. The old filter was full of sludge. And the smell, urghhh. Bit of cleaning, changed the stones and a new filter. And the difference is so much better.

Due out tomorrow, and still no idea on the pack price for the EU.

Well, more so making some improvements by helping out Sophie a bit. Had a chat with her, basically her Mum does just about everything in the house. Any communication they have is via texting (bit lazy). Mentioned that she needs to stand up for herself a bit more, and get the apron strings cut as it were. So, we cleaned out her fish tank (which her Mum never let her clean, even though it's her fish). Last clean was 8 months ago, so we had to get a new filter. And we bought an iron, again not owned one in months. As for improvements myself, i'm looking at some ways i can improve.

Wouldn't put it past them if it's matched ($20 = $20/£20). Would be a good price, i'd probably bite for that.

Hope it's not too much, i might delve in if it's a reasonable price.

If you've not played Journey, this is a perfect chance to play it.

Adopted a penguin for Sophie's birthday, also got 2 tickets to the zoo included.

I think it'll be basically F-Zero GX (which was damn perfect) with a few additions. Custom Cups Online multiplayer (a must, especially with voice chat) Design your own tracks Full reply and photo modes

Well, i wouldn't go public about it. I'd have a few so called "friends" come out of hiding asking for money. I'd probably buy 2 or 3 houses, 1 for living in and the other 1 or 2 for renting out. Make a small amount of money each month from that. I wouldn't give up work for £1 million, but i'd certainly have enough in the pot to live well. I'd also up a few things, probably do each house out nice. I'd also get myself a nice car with any change left over.

2 games done this weekend, in Grow Home and ABZU Grow Home, i enjoyed it. Controls were simple, but sometimes i fell off and fell for some time. Usually as i was nearing a teleport point. But it was fun none the less ABZU, been meaning to play it. What a game, nice and simple and beautiful to look at. Reminds me a lot of Journey, Flow and Flower. These games i enjoy playing as a refresher from some of the high octane games available.

Now that looks impressive.