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Re: Windows on a Mac - virus question... (5 years ago)
Alrighty - I'm not all that computer savvy - I'll take the advice - thanks to those who gave advice!
Re: Windows on a Mac - virus question... (5 years ago)
Yeah, I'm aware of why Macs are not frequented by viruses - that's by the by.
I don't know what all that networking stuff means to be honest.
Just want to know what to do to safeguard the Mac while playing HL2.
Free downloads don't sound all that reliable, but I'll look into it.
Might have to buy one of those programs that were recommended just there.
The last thing I want are viruses on the Mac.
I don't know what all that networking stuff means to be honest.
Just want to know what to do to safeguard the Mac while playing HL2.
Free downloads don't sound all that reliable, but I'll look into it.
Might have to buy one of those programs that were recommended just there.
The last thing I want are viruses on the Mac.
Windows on a Mac - virus question... (5 years ago)
Hey!
I'm thinking of setting up Windows on my iMac - it's one of the Intel-based ones and all that.
Anyway, the plan was to get a copy of XP, instal it, buy an adequate mouse, and then play HL2 and stuff like that.
So, the question is:
What will having Windows on a Mac mean for viruses?
I know that Macs are very good at not getting 'infected', but if I instal and run XP, do I need to also purchase and instal anti-virus software?
If so, what's some good software to think about getting?
Thanks for any info!
I'm thinking of setting up Windows on my iMac - it's one of the Intel-based ones and all that.
Anyway, the plan was to get a copy of XP, instal it, buy an adequate mouse, and then play HL2 and stuff like that.
So, the question is:
What will having Windows on a Mac mean for viruses?
I know that Macs are very good at not getting 'infected', but if I instal and run XP, do I need to also purchase and instal anti-virus software?
If so, what's some good software to think about getting?
Thanks for any info!
Re: The Chaser (5 years ago)
DAMMIT!
I forgot it was September already...
I'll have to catch it on the website or something...
I forgot it was September already...
I'll have to catch it on the website or something...
Re: Iron Maiden heading to Aussie! (5 years ago)
So I heard...
You're right - first time in a long time to get an opportunity to hear them live, and maybe the last opportunity...
You're right - first time in a long time to get an opportunity to hear them live, and maybe the last opportunity...
Re: Sam and Max Season One dated (5 years ago)
S&M box set - woo!
(Heh heh... 'S&M'...)
(Heh heh... 'S&M'...)
I wasn't targeting you renegaesx.
The pic was funny.
I was directing my annoyance at somebody who was far more explicit and offensive.
Anyway.
The pic was funny.
I was directing my annoyance at somebody who was far more explicit and offensive.
Anyway.
I haven't been around the forums in a while...
I'll say this:
I have no problem with the game depicting a cathedral, as there are many forms of media (films, novels, etc.) that also depict scenes of violence in religious buildings, and they are not regulated.
That said, having a bit of respect for something that millions of people worldwide consider to be important is not a lot to ask, and the religion-bashing that goes on whenever this sort of news comes up really f***ing annoys me.
I'm all for religion having a sense of humour about itself, and it should relax a lot on a bunch of issues, but damn it, when people attack those who respect reigion or religious institutions...
Says more about those people than anything else - if you take offence to this comment, then it's because I took offence to something you may have said.
Now, I'm not an Anglican, so I have no personal qualm with Sony using a Church of England cathedral in their game.
Had it been a Greek Orthodox church, I'd probabl still not be annoyed, so long as there was nothing to it that explicitly went out of its way to insult or undermine something that is central to the very culture of many people.
Moral of the story?
Sony hasn't done anything wrong here.
It's fiction.
And it's not attacking anything about any religion - it's depicting conflict in a cathedral.
I mean, 'Eternal Darkness' for the GCN had levels in a big cathedral, AND one of them was during WWI (I think) - nobody said anything then.
It's attention-seeking, yes.
That said, some people decide that when they disagree with something, that it's their right to insult or undermine, and that might offend some people.
Just keep it in mind.
And that's my first post in weeks (maybe months?).
I'll say this:
I have no problem with the game depicting a cathedral, as there are many forms of media (films, novels, etc.) that also depict scenes of violence in religious buildings, and they are not regulated.
That said, having a bit of respect for something that millions of people worldwide consider to be important is not a lot to ask, and the religion-bashing that goes on whenever this sort of news comes up really f***ing annoys me.
I'm all for religion having a sense of humour about itself, and it should relax a lot on a bunch of issues, but damn it, when people attack those who respect reigion or religious institutions...
Says more about those people than anything else - if you take offence to this comment, then it's because I took offence to something you may have said.
Now, I'm not an Anglican, so I have no personal qualm with Sony using a Church of England cathedral in their game.
Had it been a Greek Orthodox church, I'd probabl still not be annoyed, so long as there was nothing to it that explicitly went out of its way to insult or undermine something that is central to the very culture of many people.
Moral of the story?
Sony hasn't done anything wrong here.
It's fiction.
And it's not attacking anything about any religion - it's depicting conflict in a cathedral.
I mean, 'Eternal Darkness' for the GCN had levels in a big cathedral, AND one of them was during WWI (I think) - nobody said anything then.
It's attention-seeking, yes.
That said, some people decide that when they disagree with something, that it's their right to insult or undermine, and that might offend some people.
Just keep it in mind.
And that's my first post in weeks (maybe months?).
Re: The best news I've heard for awhile! (5 years ago)
I just read this over on Kotaku and raced over here to see if anybody was talking about it.
It's been a terribly long wait for first-party Nintendo franchises to hit the Wii, and to be reminded of the possibility that the wait could go on for a lot longer is not a good thing.
I want to buy 4 games this year.
One is for the DS (Zelda), and the other three are for the Wii (Smash Bros., Super Mario, Metroid) - I'd hate to have to wait until 2008 for some of these games, just because I have a PAL system.
If I may quote from the Kotaku piece the line that sums up my senitments exactly (and which made me laugh out loud):
"It's June already, if you can't confirm with them that these games will be out this calendar year, people will freak the f*** out."
It's been a terribly long wait for first-party Nintendo franchises to hit the Wii, and to be reminded of the possibility that the wait could go on for a lot longer is not a good thing.
I want to buy 4 games this year.
One is for the DS (Zelda), and the other three are for the Wii (Smash Bros., Super Mario, Metroid) - I'd hate to have to wait until 2008 for some of these games, just because I have a PAL system.
If I may quote from the Kotaku piece the line that sums up my senitments exactly (and which made me laugh out loud):
"It's June already, if you can't confirm with them that these games will be out this calendar year, people will freak the f*** out."
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Preview (5 years ago)
I recall reading somewhere that initially Nintendo was designing the game around the directional pads and so on, but that it didn't work the way the game designers were hoping.
As an alternative, they turned to the stylus, which is used for movement, drawing on the screen, and utilising weapons.
The limited information out there says that the stylus works really well for this game.
I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt on this one.
At a time when my general interest in video games is waning, the core Nintendo games always remind me of why I'm into video games in the first place, and the games haven't dissapointed me yet.
I'd guess they're not about to mess up a franchise like Zelda - sure, it's possible, but the game looks great from what I've seen so far (albeit, I haven't seen much).
As an alternative, they turned to the stylus, which is used for movement, drawing on the screen, and utilising weapons.
The limited information out there says that the stylus works really well for this game.
I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt on this one.
At a time when my general interest in video games is waning, the core Nintendo games always remind me of why I'm into video games in the first place, and the games haven't dissapointed me yet.
I'd guess they're not about to mess up a franchise like Zelda - sure, it's possible, but the game looks great from what I've seen so far (albeit, I haven't seen much).
Re: What game are you playing? (6 years ago)
Playing 'Metroid Fusion' - up to the boss Nightmare - SO annoying!
When it starts chasing you around the room, and you have to spin-jump out of the way, but I always get killed...
Awesome game though!
When it starts chasing you around the room, and you have to spin-jump out of the way, but I always get killed...
Awesome game though!
Re: Your newest purchase (6 years ago)
Just received 'Metroid Fusion' in the mail for the GBA - boxed and everything - AWESOME!
Now to track down the rest of the 2D games in the series...
Now to track down the rest of the 2D games in the series...
Re: Readers Questions for PALGN Staff (6 years ago)
Ah, I see now!
I totally forgot about the forum auctions!
And to think, the name 'Andronicus' could currently be surrounded by a purple border... you're living the dream crestfallen... you're living the dream...
I totally forgot about the forum auctions!
And to think, the name 'Andronicus' could currently be surrounded by a purple border... you're living the dream crestfallen... you're living the dream...
Re: The state of YOUR game (6 years ago)
But it's been happening more lately - finding that I need to really think if I am into video games enough to keep buying them, and yes, it's usually just after a big purchase too!
Re: Readers Questions for PALGN Staff (6 years ago)
I know this has been asked before probably, but how come certain forum members have coloured names?
Is it a staff thing, or a mod thing, or a writers thing?
I saw crestfallen has one, and well, I want one too.
Nah, seriously, just wondering.
Is it a staff thing, or a mod thing, or a writers thing?
I saw crestfallen has one, and well, I want one too.
Nah, seriously, just wondering.
Re: Anybody on PALGN a retro gamer? (6 years ago)
What theory said.
Retro gaming is my ultimate form of gaming.
New stuff can be cool, fun and impressive, but retro gaming tops it all in my books.
There's so much to be said for old-school simplicity!
Retro gaming is my ultimate form of gaming.
New stuff can be cool, fun and impressive, but retro gaming tops it all in my books.
There's so much to be said for old-school simplicity!
Re: Super Paper Mario Release Date? (6 years ago)
ugh the boot wrote
They should concentrate on Pikmin 3 instead of Batallion Wars for the Wii imo.
Although, I'd like to see what they do with 'Battalion Wars' for the Wii.
As for 'Smash Bros.' - I can see how it wouldn't be everybody's cup of tea, and even for me it's not my favourite game, but I had a lot of fun with the GCN instalment.
Multiplayer on that was so much fun - very fast-paced, and always brought about a lot of laughter.
'Super Paper Mario'...
All the waiting, and I've lost a lot of my interest for this game.
I may still buy it, or I may just wait out 'Super Mario Galaxy' - we shall see.
Re: The state of YOUR game (6 years ago)
I think what I'm about to say corresponds with what DIU was saying.
Honestly, I was more engaged with 'New Super Mario Bros.' on the DS than I was with 'Gears of War' on the Xbox 360.
It's just the simplicity and a formula that seems to work in a timeless sense.
I mean, to go a step further, the 2D 'Metroid' and 'Super Mario' games get my attention more than, say, just about everything I've read about in the past 6 months on any games website (just about, but not entirely).
It's like the newest and flashiest game today - in 10 years, people may scoff at it as being old and out-dated, as we do to many 3D games of about 10 years ago that look awful by today's standards.
But somehow, a whole heap of old NES and SNES games still have me coming back for more, and the GBA and DS are totally capitalising off that - there's something to that for a significant segment of the video gaming community.
Don't get me wrong, I am impressed by new games and graphics.
But for me, that stuff wears off very fast, and I find myself looking for my old-style gameplay after a while.
So, like crestfallen said, I can totally respect the tastes of people who like other aspects of games - it's veriety in demand that leads to variety in supply.
Honestly, I was more engaged with 'New Super Mario Bros.' on the DS than I was with 'Gears of War' on the Xbox 360.
It's just the simplicity and a formula that seems to work in a timeless sense.
I mean, to go a step further, the 2D 'Metroid' and 'Super Mario' games get my attention more than, say, just about everything I've read about in the past 6 months on any games website (just about, but not entirely).
It's like the newest and flashiest game today - in 10 years, people may scoff at it as being old and out-dated, as we do to many 3D games of about 10 years ago that look awful by today's standards.
But somehow, a whole heap of old NES and SNES games still have me coming back for more, and the GBA and DS are totally capitalising off that - there's something to that for a significant segment of the video gaming community.
Don't get me wrong, I am impressed by new games and graphics.
But for me, that stuff wears off very fast, and I find myself looking for my old-style gameplay after a while.
So, like crestfallen said, I can totally respect the tastes of people who like other aspects of games - it's veriety in demand that leads to variety in supply.
Re: Ultimate Duck Hunting coming to Wii (6 years ago)
I'm with Qbert and DIU on this one.
The headline sucked me in, but when I got there, the cupboard... it was bare... except for some poorly rendered ducks...
I too would like to see a real Duck Hunt sequel with the Wii-mote and a gun-style shell to make it 'cooler' - that would be cool!
It must, and I mean MUST, see a return of the dog.
Duck Hunt dog - I salute you!
The headline sucked me in, but when I got there, the cupboard... it was bare... except for some poorly rendered ducks...
I too would like to see a real Duck Hunt sequel with the Wii-mote and a gun-style shell to make it 'cooler' - that would be cool!
It must, and I mean MUST, see a return of the dog.
Duck Hunt dog - I salute you!
Re: Post your Pix (6 years ago)
Not to change the focus from all the 
being thrown at Mitchacho and Charly...
I think we've already touched on this before, your no moses, but you are set to inherit tens(yes TENS) of dollars from your estranged father, Mr Peter Russel Clark.You love child you:PYES!
ObsoletE, dude, when I read your posts, I still see that old avatar of yours of Peter Russell Clark.
Also, I was wondering...
Have all the PALGN regulars posted pics of themselves in this thread?
I know I haven't, but am I the only one?
(I don't recall ever seeing a pic of Spanca)
Just curioso.
being thrown at Mitchacho and Charly...
Jibbs wrote
ObsoletE wrote
still, it's a lot better than most celebrity look-a-likes i've seen in the past. (i was had a drunken Irishman tell me i was a dead-ringer for Moses. yes, "part the Black Sea" Moses. i guess maybe he was into wearing frog hats too.)
ObsoletE, dude, when I read your posts, I still see that old avatar of yours of Peter Russell Clark.
Also, I was wondering...
Have all the PALGN regulars posted pics of themselves in this thread?
I know I haven't, but am I the only one?
(I don't recall ever seeing a pic of Spanca)
Just curioso.
Re: 1000 posts (6 years ago)
Congrats on making it to 1,000 posts.
Soon you will sprout your wings... and when you do, please see your doctor.
Soon you will sprout your wings... and when you do, please see your doctor.
Re: The state of YOUR game (6 years ago)
Some brief thoughts on the state of gaming right now:
- There's not a whole lot out right now in terms of video games that interests me (maybe I'm not into gaming in general like I used to be) - this has led me towards a more niche area of gaming - retro-styles.
- I don't foresee myself getting an Xbox 360 or PS3, because I don't want to spend the money, and while I think they both have great games and have their respective benefits, they're just not for me.
- Twilight Princess was great, but it was not as good as the hype, in my opinion - OoT was like nothing I had ever played and just seems so perfect in my mind - TP was heaps of fun and a fantastic game, but not my favourite - I think I had more fun with TWW (and loved the art style).
- The DS rocks! - wish there was another Super Mario platformer at least announced or something.
- The Wii has so much potential, but mine just sits there - waiting for games... but knowing what's inevitably going to come along, I think I'll be more than happy when we're hit with the Super Mario, Zelda and Metroid games.
- I'm not really into shooters that much, or racing games, and am not into sports games - they can be a lot of fun, but they're not my favourite.
- What's with spin-offs? - I hate spin-offs...
- Innovation = the best - when it comes to sequels, I'd love it if developers could do something with the franchise and ramp it up a bit - I don't like gimmicks - something that takes the core dynamic, but takes it to the next level - the best example of this that I have seen is the Super Mario platformer series - there have been seom hiccups, but generally, each instalment has really added new elements that take advantage of the system's abilities (this is purely subjective though).
- I like Nintendo games - I mean the first-party stuff.
- I also like Sony, Microsoft, and any other games that are done well - in other words, I like any game that is good - liking one thing is not mutually exclusive to liking another thing.
- I still think the DS rocks!
- And finally, as a PAL gamer, I don't like the way we're treated when it comes to releases and delays - and as an Australian gamer, I don't like the way we're treated when it comes to prices.
I'm done here...
- There's not a whole lot out right now in terms of video games that interests me (maybe I'm not into gaming in general like I used to be) - this has led me towards a more niche area of gaming - retro-styles.
- I don't foresee myself getting an Xbox 360 or PS3, because I don't want to spend the money, and while I think they both have great games and have their respective benefits, they're just not for me.
- Twilight Princess was great, but it was not as good as the hype, in my opinion - OoT was like nothing I had ever played and just seems so perfect in my mind - TP was heaps of fun and a fantastic game, but not my favourite - I think I had more fun with TWW (and loved the art style).
- The DS rocks! - wish there was another Super Mario platformer at least announced or something.
- The Wii has so much potential, but mine just sits there - waiting for games... but knowing what's inevitably going to come along, I think I'll be more than happy when we're hit with the Super Mario, Zelda and Metroid games.
- I'm not really into shooters that much, or racing games, and am not into sports games - they can be a lot of fun, but they're not my favourite.
- What's with spin-offs? - I hate spin-offs...
- Innovation = the best - when it comes to sequels, I'd love it if developers could do something with the franchise and ramp it up a bit - I don't like gimmicks - something that takes the core dynamic, but takes it to the next level - the best example of this that I have seen is the Super Mario platformer series - there have been seom hiccups, but generally, each instalment has really added new elements that take advantage of the system's abilities (this is purely subjective though).
- I like Nintendo games - I mean the first-party stuff.
- I also like Sony, Microsoft, and any other games that are done well - in other words, I like any game that is good - liking one thing is not mutually exclusive to liking another thing.
- I still think the DS rocks!
- And finally, as a PAL gamer, I don't like the way we're treated when it comes to releases and delays - and as an Australian gamer, I don't like the way we're treated when it comes to prices.
I'm done here...
Re: High School - Sandpaper or cheesecake? (6 years ago)
crestfallen wrote
^ Klawrence, Uni is the easiest thing ever. You just rack up a huge HECS debt while staying out late, sleeping in, socialising, doing assignments the morning they're due.
And more often then not your study something you like.
And more often then not your study something you like.
Yeah, uni... easy... sure...
I haven't had an easy moment since I started.
Commerce wasn't as bad as Law is, but doing dual Accounting and Finance and trying to hit Ds and HDs was a lot of work (especially with corporate finance - valuing stuff took me a while to get the hang of).
And now with Law - hardly a moment to take a breath!
So far the marks have been fan-fricken-tastic, so the hard work has paid off - I complain about the work, but then I remember that I chose to put myself through this.
My point?
Uni is the most fun you'll ever have in your life.
Seriously, the friends I've made and the freedom I have to do stuff - all great stuff.
But, uni is also hard work if top-end marks are what you want.
Sure, it depends on your degree and your natural abilities, but it hasn't been a walk in the park for me.
Strike a balance (this coming from somebody who's way off balance right now, but trying to set things right again)!
Re: High School - Sandpaper or cheesecake? (6 years ago)
School... yeah, it wasn't that long ago.
I finished high school in 2003, and worked my arse off for the HSC - it paid off when I got above 99.
Moral of the story: work hard - it pays off and you get to do the course you want at the uni you want.
Now, well, I'm a uni student.
I've completed my first degree (D average - woo!), and am now onto my second, working my arse off yet again.
My advice is this:
While you should not let the HSC crush you, you should give it a serious go if you can.
It isn't the biggest thing in your life, in fact, once you're onto the next stage it ceases to matter.
However, the HSC is there to pigeon-hole you.
Think of it as currency - the more of it you earn during Year 12 by working hard, the more you have to spend when it gets to the university admissions process.
If you have a good result, you stand that better chance of getting to study what you want, where you want, and that's just going to help you later on down the track when you're trying to land that big job that'll start your career.
So, yeah, don't take it too hard, but work consistently and to the best of your ability, and it'll pay off.
Unless you don't care about the result, in which case, have fun instead!
(It is possible to work hard and have fun - it's just a matter of time-management and good use of that time!)
I finished high school in 2003, and worked my arse off for the HSC - it paid off when I got above 99.
Moral of the story: work hard - it pays off and you get to do the course you want at the uni you want.
Now, well, I'm a uni student.
I've completed my first degree (D average - woo!), and am now onto my second, working my arse off yet again.
My advice is this:
While you should not let the HSC crush you, you should give it a serious go if you can.
It isn't the biggest thing in your life, in fact, once you're onto the next stage it ceases to matter.
However, the HSC is there to pigeon-hole you.
Think of it as currency - the more of it you earn during Year 12 by working hard, the more you have to spend when it gets to the university admissions process.
If you have a good result, you stand that better chance of getting to study what you want, where you want, and that's just going to help you later on down the track when you're trying to land that big job that'll start your career.
So, yeah, don't take it too hard, but work consistently and to the best of your ability, and it'll pay off.
Unless you don't care about the result, in which case, have fun instead!
(It is possible to work hard and have fun - it's just a matter of time-management and good use of that time!)
Re: Girl says Nintendo swore at her (6 years ago)
Jibbs wrote
A Nintendo got my baby!
This shouldn't even be a news story.
User-created content that is offensive - BLAME THE COMPANY THAT MADE THE GAME!
Pft!
Somebody's trying really hard to get their 15 minutes...
Re: What did you get mum for Mothers Day. (6 years ago)
My sister and I got our mother a pair of Swarovski crystal earrings, a Guess handbag, her ring fixed, and a small box of cherry liqueur chocolates.
Re: Guess The Game (6 years ago)
Well, El Taco got it, and if we've had it before, I didn't know (and I wasn't about to go back and check through every single entry).
So, that was fast!
El Taco - the power is yours! (it's your turn)
So, that was fast!
El Taco - the power is yours! (it's your turn)
Re: Guess The Game (6 years ago)
OK, seeing as this thread will vanish into the night unless I honour my turn, here's a nice easy one for you all:
Re: New Simpsons game in the works (6 years ago)
S.Jaworski wrote
I hope as a side note that they throw in The Simpsons Konami arcade game of the 90's as a bonus feature. It is sorely missed..
Either way, I've always looked at The Simpsons games with suspicion, but this one is looking quite promising at this stage.
I like the video game parody concept a lot.
If they pull this off, it may very well be the first The Simpsons game I buy since 'Bart vs. The World' back on the NES.
Re: Miyamoto: Fewer people like big games nowadays (6 years ago)
^ Whether you'll turn out to be right or wrong, griffter99, what you've said are my sentiments exactly.
This may very likely be the drought period where games are made to utilise the new functionality, but it won't be until Nintendo punches out a few of their main games that other developers settle down, by which time the list of games in development will be about ready to start releasing.
I'm certain there'd be those who disagree with comparing the Wii to the DS, and at this stage, there really is no way of telling, but I don't think it's an unreasonable comparison at this stage, and it's clearly the mentality of Nintendo as a company right now.
This may very likely be the drought period where games are made to utilise the new functionality, but it won't be until Nintendo punches out a few of their main games that other developers settle down, by which time the list of games in development will be about ready to start releasing.
I'm certain there'd be those who disagree with comparing the Wii to the DS, and at this stage, there really is no way of telling, but I don't think it's an unreasonable comparison at this stage, and it's clearly the mentality of Nintendo as a company right now.
I've always loved games, and made them part of my identity. Sometimes I find a nasty little thought sneaking in questioning if I still actually like them, or I'm still playing just because I always have.