Answer: Because stupid people will pay those prices. If stupid people stopped paying those prices, us smart people wouldn't have to put so much effort in trying to find prices worthy of our lack of stupidity.
Many New Zealanders are quite willing to pay $140 NZD (about $105 USD, 70 pounds) for each new CoD (the most expensive game around here), since that's what EB Games charges.
That's despite the fact that, if you shop around and order online, you can get it for $90 NZD...
@get2sammyb To add to my theory... "And when your lies come crashing down around you" could refer to Nate's lies about his heritage. Perhaps this is some time in the future and Nate has made some grand discovery and become famous, and this man intends to let everyone know who he really is (or isn't).
I heard an interesting theory... given U3's touch on Nate's false heritage, perhaps the guy in the voice-over is Drake's true descendant, and Nate took his name and left him for dead 15 years ago?
The fact that the logo isn't the same, and seems more like the TLoU logo, hints to me that some major shakeup is happening in this one. It might seem that I'm reading into things too much, but more than one developer has done something similar this gen.
Ehh... I don't mind. I would buy the game on PS4, but I'd prefer not to buy the DLC twice, so if there's a PS4 version I hope my season pass carries over.
I'm certain this (or an equivalent to this) has already been released, only in a massive box with some physical extras. It was around $300 in New Zealand.
Please review Gladiator at some point, guys. You can tell everyone how it was in quality testing for four months extra and came out with exactly the same goddamn glitches and lack of polish.
Cool, I'll definitely have a look at the bonus rear-touch levels on the Youtubes. For the foreseeable future, though, the Wii U version is plenty Rayman for me.
I'm sad to say, but there's still absolutely nothing on it that I give a damn about, even in the coming soon list. Sure, there's some stuff that's good on there (and some stuff that's good to come), but nothing I think is worth buying at full price.
Nothing there that'll have me buying one this year. Probably waiting until Second Son, then, since I'm getting a Wii U for Lost World soon anyway and that should keep me occupied somewhat.
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Re: Review: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (PlayStation 4)
I can't stand the boat bits.
Re: Why Are Digital PS4 Games So Expensive in the UK?
Answer: Because stupid people will pay those prices.
If stupid people stopped paying those prices, us smart people wouldn't have to put so much effort in trying to find prices worthy of our lack of stupidity.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate the PS4’s Present and Future Prospects?
Well, we don't actually know that Uncharted 4 is coming next year. If Naughty Dog's usual release schedule is to be followed, it'll be 2015.
Re: Sony Will Be Shipping More PS4s Down Under Before Christmas
They've been sold out everywhere since July until January in NZ.
Re: Out Today: PS4 Provides the Best Place to Play in Europe
Welp, they're all sold out here in NZ until Jan.
People are already paying $800 (RRP $650NZD) on TradeMe for them.
Re: PS4's UK Digital Prices Will Stretch Your Wallet Pretty Wide
This isn't anything new.
Many New Zealanders are quite willing to pay $140 NZD (about $105 USD, 70 pounds) for each new CoD (the most expensive game around here), since that's what EB Games charges.
That's despite the fact that, if you shop around and order online, you can get it for $90 NZD...
Re: Review: Knack (PlayStation 4)
@Sanquine "I'm not trying to explain to you why I don't like it, because I'm not trying to change anyone's opinion of it.
I'm just saying that I don't like it."
Edited it a little bit, but same message, generally.
Re: Review: Knack (PlayStation 4)
@Sanquine Where did I say I haven't played it?
I'm genuinely curious.
Re: Review: Knack (PlayStation 4)
@Legendaryboss I'm not trying to explain to you why I don't like it, because I don't care if you like it.
I'm just saying that I don't like it.
Re: Review: Knack (PlayStation 4)
@Sanquine @get2sammyb Nope.
Re: Review: Knack (PlayStation 4)
Nope.
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate Your First Weekend with the PS4?
Nice taglines for the voting options
Re: Naughty Dog: Uncharted PS4 Will Represent a Huge Jump Graphically
I still need to play U3 on a PS3 that doesn't have such a ****** HDD that it can't read fast enough and ends up stuttering all over the place.
And might as well play it in 3D, too.
Re: Feature: Uncharted PS4 - Raising the Anchor on Naughty Dog's Newest Adventure
@get2sammyb To add to my theory... "And when your lies come crashing down around you" could refer to Nate's lies about his heritage. Perhaps this is some time in the future and Nate has made some grand discovery and become famous, and this man intends to let everyone know who he really is (or isn't).
Re: Feature: Uncharted PS4 - Raising the Anchor on Naughty Dog's Newest Adventure
I heard an interesting theory... given U3's touch on Nate's false heritage, perhaps the guy in the voice-over is Drake's true descendant, and Nate took his name and left him for dead 15 years ago?
Re: Feature: Uncharted PS4 - Raising the Anchor on Naughty Dog's Newest Adventure
Nice analysis.
I translated the Latin for myself, but looking for anything more seemed a bit daunting
Re: Naughty Dog Pulls Back the Curtain on Uncharted for PS4
The fact that the logo isn't the same, and seems more like the TLoU logo, hints to me that some major shakeup is happening in this one.
It might seem that I'm reading into things too much, but more than one developer has done something similar this gen.
Re: This New inFAMOUS: Second Son Trailer Will Light Up Your PS4 Life
Should probably be something in the article title saying that we now have a release date...
Re: Naughty Dog Pulls Back the Curtain on Uncharted for PS4
Nice tagline
Re: Feature: Games of the Generation - Your Five Favourites
The Last Of Us (Undoubtedly no. 1)
The rest of the list is interchangeable:
Crack in Time
God of War III
Sonic Generations
Arkham Asylum
Re: This inFAMOUS: Second Son PS4 Bundle Will Bring You Good Karma
YES!
This is pretty much all I wanted from PS4 bundles.
Re: Rayman Legends Leaps onto the PS4 in February
I always wanted the 'press a button to Murfy' version. Now I can have it.
Re: PS4 Exclusive inFAMOUS: Second Son Will Find You Running Up Walls
The reason to get a PS4.
Re: Poll: How Many PS3 Games Do You Hope to Finish Before Fully Focusing on PS4?
CTRL+F 'Ratchet'
Literally no1curr about Nexus?
Re: Review: MediEvil (PSone)
The PSP remake is great.
And the sequel is better than the first one too.
Re: You Should Probably Expect to Die a Lot in Knack on PS4
Difficult games are awesome if they're fair. To some extent
Re: Naughty Dog Rules Out PS4 Port of The Last of Us
Ehh... I don't mind. I would buy the game on PS4, but I'd prefer not to buy the DLC twice, so if there's a PS4 version I hope my season pass carries over.
Re: Uncover Cole MacGrath's Legacy with inFAMOUS: Second Son's Limited Edition
That jacket-case is literally the worst thing ever.
Re: Can't Wait for PS4? Ogle This Packaging to Pass the Time
Well, the wait for me is at least until Second Son comes out.
As you can tell I'm not exactly pooping my pants In anticipation
Re: Feature: Five PS3 Exclusives Likely to be Ported to PS4
As soon as I saw the Feature title I thought 'The Last of Us, brah'.
NAAIILED IT!
Re: Weirdness: Someone's Already Removed Jodie Holmes' Virtual Clothes
@Scollurio That's basically Rule 34 of the internet.
Re: Weirdness: Someone's Already Removed Jodie Holmes' Virtual Clothes
And it's not even GOOD.
SERIOUSLY.
Re: Wrap Yourself Up in The Amazing Spider-Man on Vita
@ferrers405 I didn't think Sly 4 looked good at all on Vita.
Passable, sure.
Re: Review: Dragon's Crown (PlayStation 3)
CTRL+F "BOOBS"
Disappoint.
Re: Good News, the DualShock 4 Will Work with Windows
Yeah, MotionInJoy is fine.
Re: Wow, the Assassin's Creed Heritage Collection Is the Only Game You'll Need This Year
I'm certain this (or an equivalent to this) has already been released, only in a massive box with some physical extras. It was around $300 in New Zealand.
Re: What's Lord of the Rings Star Dominic Monaghan Doing at Naughty Dog?
I might be mistaken, but hasn't he already voiced Lazaravic and Cutter?
Re: Crane Your Neck for a Look at The Last of Us' First Multiplayer Expansion
Yeah, the SP content was supposed to come first...
Oh well, I suppose I'd prefer quality over speed when it comes to all things TLoU, anyway.
Re: Killzone: Shadow Fall's Multiplayer Will Run at 60FPS 'a Lot of the Time'
cough Why the hell hasn't this been reported on yet?
http://www.gamespot.com//news/the-last-of-us-alternate-ending-video-revealed-6415023?
Re: Store Update: 25th September 2013 (Europe)
Please review Gladiator at some point, guys. You can tell everyone how it was in quality testing for four months extra and came out with exactly the same goddamn glitches and lack of polish.
Re: Assassin's Creed Liberation HD Is Stalking Towards The PS3
Yahoo!
Although it's cheap on Vita and I could use something to play on that...
Re: Review: Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate (PlayStation 3)
Props to PS for managing to write a review on a version of DOA5 that includes all the bonus costumes without saying the word 'boobies'
Re: Don't Worry, That Missing Rayman Legends Content Is Totally Coming to Vita
Cool, I'll definitely have a look at the bonus rear-touch levels on the Youtubes. For the foreseeable future, though, the Wii U version is plenty Rayman for me.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus Floats into the Depths of Space
This isn't a spin-off, if I understand correctly, just a slightly smaller sequel than usual.
Re: Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus Floats into the Depths of Space
That tagline is genius.
Re: Gran Turismo 6 Tough to Put into Gear on PlayStation Vita
Yeah, it's kinda sad, really.
Re: Feature: 15 Fresh PS4, PS3, and Vita Titles That Should Be on Your Wishlist
Surprisingly, I'm not the only vote for N++ it seems.
Re: Reaction: There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy a PlayStation Vita
I'm sad to say, but there's still absolutely nothing on it that I give a damn about, even in the coming soon list.
Sure, there's some stuff that's good on there (and some stuff that's good to come), but nothing I think is worth buying at full price.
Re: GamesCom 2013: This Is the Launch Window Lineup for the PS4
Nothing there that'll have me buying one this year.
Probably waiting until Second Son, then, since I'm getting a Wii U for Lost World soon anyway and that should keep me occupied somewhat.
Re: Review: Saints Row IV (PlayStation 3)
Meh....
....
Wait.
....
THE TOUCH IS IN IT? MUST HAVE NAO.