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[OT] nVidia vs AMD - old games 6 4 (4/7/2013 1:23:45 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action I want to upgrade my HD5770 to something significantly better. My 500Wt PSU has only 1 6-pin connector. Right now I see only one choice - HD7850. (It is short - 20-21cm, and uses only 20Wt more at peak) My... Andrew

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 12 32 (8/16/2012 8:54:19 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg Anyone tried it? Is it something like Icewind Dale? -- Andrew Rybenkov There are trash, there are junk, and there are Bioware Furthermore I think Bioware must be destroyed. ... Andrew

Kingdoms of Amalur is very decent 3 53 (4/25/2012 2:05:00 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg If you don't mind Torchlight-like graphics and somewhat similar gameplay, try it. RPG-lite rogue game. (HD5770, 11.5 driver, no issues) -- Andrew Rybenkov There are trash, there are junk, and there are Bio... Andrew

In case you will want to play Soulbringer... 3 98 (4/7/2012 2:14:19 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg ....on a PC with an AMD card, you might want to know that recent drivers broke the game: (up to) 11.4 the game works 11.9 Fatal error(*) at the launch 12.1 the same (checked on Win7-32 & HD5770) (*) the game... Andrew

GOG closed RPGcodex 66 30 (12/26/2011 4:51:23 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg along with dubious legal practice (http://torrentfreak.com/drm-free-witcher-2-cashes-in-on-bittorrent-pirates-111207/) this makes GOG/CD-Project nice friendly company. Mmmm... not. Farewell, yet another greed... Andrew

Ha-ha, bloody losers 2 28 (3/13/2011 9:42:08 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg (Bribing of major reviewing sites was not enough.) Official Bioware Russian site (my translation): "There are too many negative user scores at Metacritic... Obviously it is a flash mob deal... We ask you to g... Andrew

So how New Vegas... 12 26 (10/27/2010 11:17:08 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg .... compares to F2? (in sense of plot, quests diversity/resolutions, humor) -- Andrew Rybenkov ... Andrew

playing Divinity 2 5 26 (9/6/2010 7:34:03 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg Began it couple of days ago, 9th level, prowling around the Lovis Tower. So far so VERY good! Very impressive. Actually I was not so 3D-impressed since Tomb Raider 4. Amazing seamless beautiful HUGE 3D world. W... Andrew

And meanwhile 7 38 (6/2/2010 6:12:09 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg good players' impressions about Drakensang: The River of Time, that available in German only. Overall resume: The Dark Eye improved. -- Andrew Rybenkov ... Andrew

[OT] after Ubi yet another software company caught on piracy pants down 0 49 (5/12/2010 3:58:00 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.rpg http://torrentfreak.com/did-rockstar-use-pirate-game-code-for-max-payne-2-on-steam-100512/ LOL! Next time think what you pay for on Steam. LOL! -- Andrew Rybenkov ... Andrew

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What Strategy Game For An Action & RPG Gamer ? 68 27 (2/24/2013 1:25:33 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action What starter Strategy Game For An Action & RPG Gamer ? Is that a totally silly question ? MUST broaden my gaming Horizons. Have not tried Strategy Games for many years if ever. Last one I really tried ... no-spam4207 (1013)

New Games Rant 29 21 (2/21/2013 3:41:35 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Ha !!! (he says) Yes I say Ha ! to this new Crysis 'yet-another-one' & its empty Flashy . & HA HA to Aliens: Colonial Marines the most expensive terribly rubbish game ever (maybe) & also Sniff n POO ! to... no-spam4207 (1013)

E/S Redguard Video Playthough 7 24 (2/12/2013 5:30:45 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action The Elder Scrolls Redguard was released in 1998. IMO its clearly the basis & predecessor in style to Morrowind & all Bethsheba subsequent releases . I'm trying (again sigh!) to get it to work on a moder... no-spam4207 (1013)

The clearest explanation of STEAM DRM.. 42 23 (1/1/2013 9:14:14 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action The following is BY FAR the clearest explanation of Steam-DRM that I have ever seen, including the implementation details and legal considerations:- http://www.worldofrisen.de/english/article_370.htm Se... john.dsl1 (520)

Great deals at Microsoft store - Witcher 2, Diablo 3, Skyrim, Max Payne 3 and more $10 each 4 42 (11/24/2012 5:25:39 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action These are all retail copies and have free shipping. Most of the high profile games are out of stock but they keep coming back in stock, so check often. I couldn't find anything on my first log-in, but ten... no_m_an (1142)

Steam vulnerable to malicious code 36 30 (10/22/2012 11:55:30 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/10/steam-vulnerability-can-lead-to-remote-insertion-of-malicious-code/ ... bcgc_qc (253)

Borderlands 2 Captain Scarlett DLC Next Week 15 36 (10/13/2012 4:56:09 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action This from Blues News Site. @@@@@ DLC for Borderlands 2 called Captain Scarlett and her Pirate's Booty. This pirate-themed DLC is expected next week on October 16th for $10.00 USD (except for Season Pass ho... no-spam4207 (1013)

BORDERLANDS 2 Full IGN Review 52 34 (9/16/2012 2:24:42 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action ....well fairly full. http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/09/14/borderlands-2-review Its out in 2 days . IGN say good but a direct sequel to the 1st game.. nothing new. For those many who played the game ov... no-spam4207 (1013)

A GOG DRM-free release is announced on Steam :-) :-) 76 16 (3/22/2013 6:41:50 PM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action Hee, hee, hee, hee...... Go here:- http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=93959913 see the 'Recent announcements' text block "Pre-order is now available on GOG.....(and including ... john.dsl1 (520)

[OT] nVidia vs AMD - old games 6 4 (4/7/2013 1:23:45 AM) comp.sys.ibm.pc.games.action I want to upgrade my HD5770 to something significantly better. My 500Wt PSU has only 1 6-pin connector. Right now I see only one choice - HD7850. (It is short - 20-21cm, and uses only 20Wt more at peak) My... arybenkov (115)