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by Abs_McBain
Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Technology & Hardware
Topic: Tech assistance required!
Replies: 22
Views: 1040

Re: Tech assistance required!

My PC had a similar issue a few months back, the M.2 boot drive was failing and had stuck itself into read only mode. Windows crashed when it tried to write to it and the drive vanished from the boot menu on restart.
by Abs_McBain
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Currently Playing
Replies: 1649
Views: 528208

Re: Currently Playing

I want to now go back and put everything into physical and see how it plays that way. I did see people complain about how Harry is unable to do the things they expected with high physical stats, while everyone else reminding them that you're probably playing him as a recovering alcholic and drug us...
by Abs_McBain
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General & Real World
Topic: Aaand, In Other News...
Replies: 994
Views: 210233

Re: Aaand, In Other News...

Learnt that the comms blackout may have been cover for a bunch of aircraft providing targeting data for the IAF. Provided by the US & UK. If anyone in government say they have no idea whats really going on over there then...*gestures*. Theres a games bundle going on at itch.io, with funds going to M...
by Abs_McBain
Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: General & Real World
Topic: Aaand, In Other News...
Replies: 994
Views: 210233

Re: Aaand, In Other News...

This week has been gut wrenchingly sickening in regards to western reporting of the siege on Gaza. I did expect to see some outlets just glossing over or re-wording the situation over there, but its pretty much just 99% of them. Can't even look at what counts for journalism in this country anymore. ...
by Abs_McBain
Wed Oct 11, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Currently Playing
Replies: 1649
Views: 528208

Re: Currently Playing

I have finished playing the System Shock Remake, and its pretty darn good. More of an action game rather than the survival horror of the sequel. I say that because I had far FAR too much ammo at the end of the game. Ended up throwing away 300 rounds for the SMG just to carry more Magnum or Railgun a...
by Abs_McBain
Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Currently Playing
Replies: 1649
Views: 528208

Re: Currently Playing

The recent Tomb Raider remaster collection made me revist Tomb Raider II again. I found a modded version for the PS1 with the additional Gold levels that the PC version got. It may have been a long time ago since I last played it on a PS1, but I got to grips with the controls again pretty much insta...
by Abs_McBain
Fri Aug 25, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: General Gaming News
Replies: 817
Views: 138170

Re: General Gaming News

Nice. Maybe Nightdive can look into getting Dark Forces II remastered as well, as im reading reviews complaining of techincal issues with modern systems. I never finished the Dark Forces II expansion pack, the Jedi temple near the end with the reanimated fighters with lightsabers spooked me out a bi...
by Abs_McBain
Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Technology & Hardware
Topic: M.2 SSD
Replies: 11
Views: 1118

Re: M.2 SSD

I was about to recommend Sabrent NVMe drives, but mine suddenly borked two weeks ago. With a rated write use of 720TB, it managed 24TB in the end. Actually can anyone suggest a program that can diagnose what the bloody hell is wrong with my deadish NVMe? It fails to format, just stopping at 2% progr...
by Abs_McBain
Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Currently Playing
Replies: 1649
Views: 528208

Re: Currently Playing

Sonic Team did set things like pop in distance settings on the Nintendo Switch to all platforms, i'm guessing they just didn't have the time to address all the fixes or gameplay woes reported from Q&A. After grabbing the Steam Deck i've now been more motivated to go through my backlog. Thought i'd s...
by Abs_McBain
Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Technology & Hardware
Topic: The 'Look What the Postman Brought Me' Thread - Technology Edition
Replies: 463
Views: 200244

Re: The 'Look What the Postman Brought Me' Thread - Technology Edition

*stares at Deck screen* Probably upgraded. Not an issue, i'm still quite happy with this device. If Valve does a OLED screen upgrade in the future I hope its as simple as the PS Vita's OLED model, where its just a process of transplating all the components and boards into the new front shell. The De...
by Abs_McBain
Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Technology & Hardware
Topic: The 'Look What the Postman Brought Me' Thread - Technology Edition
Replies: 463
Views: 200244

Re: The 'Look What the Postman Brought Me' Thread - Technology Edition

I've also jumped onto the Steam Deck bandwagon. I found a 512GB SSD model (or is it a 64GB upgraded to 512GB? I can't tell) going for £160 less than one for new, I don't think I'll get a better deal. It's a great little machine, but by jove i've been spoilt by the Switch OLED. That OLED should have ...
by Abs_McBain
Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Console Gaming
Topic: Switch & Nintendo News/Discussion
Replies: 253
Views: 116654

Re: Switch & Nintendo News/Discussion

Well damn that does look a mighty lot cleaner than the original. Naaaaaur I don't wanna buy and play the game again. Theres so many other games i've not even started yet, or finished!
by Abs_McBain
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Currently Playing
Replies: 1649
Views: 528208

Re: Currently Playing

Theres a Radio the Universe demo on Steam if anyone is interest, or has been waiting for the game to be released after 12 years.


It's pretty good. Yeah.
by Abs_McBain
Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Console Gaming
Topic: Switch & Nintendo News/Discussion
Replies: 253
Views: 116654

Re: Switch & Nintendo News/Discussion

I dunno why I thought Nintendo were going to price it similarly to Valve's Portal releases on the Switch. £35, gosh i'll just stick with the PrimeHack's keyboard and mouse version. As for the new Layton game? The series has been a bit boring since the best puzzle designer on the game (Akira Tago) pa...
by Abs_McBain
Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:41 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: Currently Playing
Replies: 1649
Views: 528208

Re: Currently Playing

Signalis. Don't let the anime aesthetic put you off, because its a damn fine game.

And thats all I wanna say, 'cause I really don't think its a game i'd want to spoil the setting or story for anyone!