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WongaWatch - The Grand Game Expenditure Thread 2020
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Author:  TheVision [ Sun Nov 01, 2020 13:36 ]
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Findus Fop wrote:
TheVision wrote:
Black Future '88 Switch <14.99>


Is this any good? It looks kind of cool.


And yes... it is good! Very stylised and a bit confusing but I'm enjoying it.

Author:  devilman [ Sun Nov 01, 2020 14:56 ]
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Some GOG bits from their sale <12.74>
Painkiller Black Edition
Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Blood: Fresh Supply
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces
STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D

Author:  GazChap [ Mon Nov 02, 2020 20:27 ]
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<0.75> Slither Loop (Switch)

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Nov 03, 2020 12:34 ]
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<6> Part-Time UFO (Switch)

Author:  devilman [ Thu Nov 05, 2020 19:11 ]
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Layers of Fear (Xbox) <3.99>

If anyone is interested, the Gods remake is £1.67 on there too, but I was never much for the original, so I won't be bothering.

Author:  TheVision [ Thu Nov 05, 2020 19:32 ]
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devilman wrote:
If anyone is interested, the Gods remake is £1.67 on there too, but I was never much for the original, so I won't be bothering.


Apparently it hasn't got the original song and, if you ask me, looks worse than the original did! There's a toggle for retro graphics though so I'm still slightly tempted.

Author:  DavPaz [ Mon Nov 09, 2020 20:39 ]
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<4.64> Touring Karts (VR)

Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:21 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
<4.64> Touring Karts (VR)

This is fucking garbage

Author:  Bamba [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:25 ]
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<44.99> Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5)

Author:  myp [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:26 ]
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I was going to suggest that https://kartkraftgame.com/ is what you want.

Author:  Mr Dave [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:33 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
<4.64> Touring Karts (VR)

This is fucking garbage

How so?

Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:56 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
<4.64> Touring Karts (VR)

This is fucking garbage

How so?

No weight to the cars, no personality to the racers. It's just bad

Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 14:04 ]
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I've had a Steam refund. First time I've bothered to do that

Author:  DavPaz [ Tue Nov 10, 2020 19:35 ]
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<-4.64>

Author:  MaliA [ Thu Nov 12, 2020 22:36 ]
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Ps5 Spiderman <50>

Author:  MaliA [ Thu Nov 12, 2020 22:38 ]
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Ps5 <450>

Author:  TheVision [ Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:56 ]
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You do know it won't play CDs don't you?

Author:  myp [ Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:57 ]
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TheVision wrote:
You do know it won't play CDs don't you?

Knowing Sony it won’t play DVDs either

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:16 ]
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PS5 <450>
Pulse 3d headset <90>
Charging dock <25>

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:24 ]
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I suppose these are inevitable later so

about <45> Miles Morales: Spider-Man
about <55> Watch Dogs: Legion

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:56 ]
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<-90> I changed my PS5 model to the digital one

Author:  TheVision [ Thu Nov 19, 2020 13:00 ]
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Super Mario Game and Watch <44.99>

I've also sold a Dreamcast pad that I backed on Kickstarter but it looks like I never added it to my spreadsheet... Hmm... A stock take could be long overdue!

Author:  DavPaz [ Thu Nov 19, 2020 18:13 ]
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<239.99> Nintendo Switch.

Technically it's my son's birthday present, but it's my money and I'm obviously going to be playing with it so... here it is

Author:  Bamba [ Fri Nov 20, 2020 15:28 ]
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<32.85> 12 months of PS+

Author:  devilman [ Sat Nov 21, 2020 21:03 ]
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Ubermosh:Santicide (Switch) <0.08>

There are a few other 8p games available too. You can see them here. Could all be a load of crap, but 8p.

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Mon Nov 23, 2020 13:13 ]
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<13.14> Humble VR Bundle

Author:  devilman [ Mon Nov 23, 2020 22:44 ]
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Quest of Dungeons (Switch) <0.81>

Author:  TheVision [ Tue Nov 24, 2020 16:40 ]
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Buck Bumble N64 <11.00>
Defender Gamecube <8.00>
GDEmu <32.29>
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodance featuring the Legend of Zelda - Switch <29.85>

Author:  TheVision [ Tue Nov 24, 2020 16:46 ]
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Oh, and Arcade Racing Legends on the Dreamcast <43.58>

That's right, a brand new game for the Dreamcast. Amazing.

Author:  Zardoz [ Tue Nov 24, 2020 16:49 ]
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Yakuza Kiwami (PS4 PSN) only <4.79> ! Loved Yakuza Zero, this is the next one chronologically.

Author:  zaphod79 [ Tue Nov 24, 2020 18:32 ]
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TheVision wrote:
Oh, and Arcade Racing Legends on the Dreamcast <43.58>

That's right, a brand new game for the Dreamcast. Amazing.


Speaking of Dreamcast have you been following any of the recent Atomiswave stuff - i'll stick a link here :

https://www.beexcellenttoeachother.com/ ... 7#p1058297

Author:  TheVision [ Tue Nov 24, 2020 18:52 ]
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zaphod79 wrote:
TheVision wrote:
Oh, and Arcade Racing Legends on the Dreamcast <43.58>

That's right, a brand new game for the Dreamcast. Amazing.


Speaking of Dreamcast have you been following any of the recent Atomiswave stuff - i'll stick a link here :

https://www.beexcellenttoeachother.com/ ... 7#p1058297


I have indeed! That was the main reason that I bought a Gdemu. I've been putting it off for ages since I've got a lot of the heavy hitters on disc anyway but the promise of Metal Slug 6 tipped me over the edge.

Author:  MaliA [ Wed Nov 25, 2020 22:34 ]
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PSN sub <50>

Every year I forget to turn off auto renew.

Author:  zaphod79 [ Thu Nov 26, 2020 0:22 ]
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MaliA wrote:
PSN sub <50>

Every year I forget to turn off auto renew.


Turn it off now ? - you can just login and hit the button then worst case next year it does not auto sub and you have to click a button to get it on PSN or you get it somewhere else cheaper

(*) yes i know you wont but i can point at this message in a year and say i told you so !

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Fri Nov 27, 2020 16:13 ]
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<32.85> PSN 12 months

Author:  Hearthly [ Fri Nov 27, 2020 18:04 ]
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<59.99> Sackboy for PS4 Pro (includes PS5 version)

Author:  devilman [ Fri Nov 27, 2020 18:39 ]
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Still Life (GOG) <0.59>

Author:  MaliA [ Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:26 ]
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Watchdogs <39>

Author:  devilman [ Sat Nov 28, 2020 21:39 ]
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Fallout 3 GOTY (GOG) <4.99>
Castlevania Anniversay Collection (Switch) <3.99> (The Konami Arcade Collection is also the same price, but I already have that on the Xbox)
Sega Ages Thunder Force AC <2.57> (Seems all the Sega Ages stuff is discounted)

Author:  GazChap [ Mon Nov 30, 2020 22:36 ]
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<0.08> Knight Swap 2 (Switch)

Author:  NervousPete [ Thu Dec 03, 2020 16:45 ]
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I've made no estimate as far as I know, but figured I'd get in on this game. It's a been a surprising year of gaming for me. I had no idea I was going to buy a Switch for a start. It's my first console since the DS Lite back in 2008, and only my third ever, the first being the Amiga 500 if you count it as one. Already I feel it's something of a landmark gaming device for me.

Looking through my Steam purchasing history, I see there's a few DLC I immediately forgot I bought straight after buying them, namely the Stellaris and Cities Skylines DLC. To be honest I think the Stellaris money is a bit of a waste. Like most Paradox grand strategy games I just bounce straight off them, despite thinking they're great for me in theory.

Favourite purchases so far...? For PC it's definitely ATS: Idaho and Colorado. I suspect ATS is in my top three PC games of all time now. On the Switch? Outside of the initial Animal Crossing outlay probably Katamari Damacy, which is utterly splendid. Mario Kart 8 hasn't arrived yet, but am super-eager to play. Whelp, time to see the summary and wince!

Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Bundle with Carrying Case <344.00>

Switch Online Membership <17.99>
Wargroove <11.19>
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney <14.99>
Streets of Rage 4 <20.24>
Katamari Damacy Reroll <7.99>
The Long Dark <24.29>
Stillness of the Wind <3.49>
Mario Rabbids <11.09>
Jenny LeClue <2.99>
Shantae: Seven Sirens
Mario Kart 8 <36.99>
80 Days <1.99>
Red Wing: Aces of the Sky <1.44>


PC Steam:

American Truck Simulator: Colorado <8.99>
American Truck Simulator: Idaho <8.99>
Townscaper <4.79>
Stellaris Utopia DLC & Stellaris Distant Stars <11.08>
Mount & Blade Bannerlord <31.99>
Cities Skylines Campus DLC <10.29>

Author:  Squirt [ Thu Dec 03, 2020 17:06 ]
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NervousPete wrote:
Mount & Blade Bannerlord <31.99>

Ohh, what's that like? I've chucked a fair few hours into Warband, even though I utterly suck at it. For a long time I assumed it was total vapourware, so I'm impressed they managed to release it at all.

Author:  Dimrill [ Thu Dec 03, 2020 17:08 ]
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Squirt wrote:
NervousPete wrote:
Mount & Blade Bannerlord <31.99>

Ohh, what's that like? I've chucked a fair few hours into Warband, even though I utterly suck at it. For a long time I assumed it was total vapourware, so I'm impressed they managed to release it at all.


It's not worth the money yet. It launched in quite a sorry state given the build up of weekly dev teasers.

Author:  NervousPete [ Thu Dec 03, 2020 17:27 ]
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Dimrill wrote:
Squirt wrote:
NervousPete wrote:
Mount & Blade Bannerlord <31.99>

Ohh, what's that like? I've chucked a fair few hours into Warband, even though I utterly suck at it. For a long time I assumed it was total vapourware, so I'm impressed they managed to release it at all.


It's not worth the money yet. It launched in quite a sorry state given the build up of weekly dev teasers.


I think it's fun, but with sizable caveats.

The battle mechanics are great, the map and world lush, the feel and the handling and the graphics all work well together. Core gameplay of beating up peasants lobbing stones at you and progressing to field mighty armies and crying havoc is satisfying. I've had some stunning battles out in the desert as one of the tribes out there, doing my Lawrence of Arabia cavalry charges across sweeping dunes. Owing a town is a bit of a thrill.

There are still big issues with it though. Despite the Reddit butterlords scoffing mightily at the ease of running a kingdom and arranging alliances and wooing lords, the entire framework for doing so is rather obtuse and clunky. The risk / reward system of lords liking and hating you straitjackets you somewhat into similar nice guy playthroughs, despite my desire to villainously twirl a moustache. Village quests are super-valuable for the money they give you until you can get the coffers filled by managing a fief, but the repetition of the simplistic missions is a bit dull. It is still a bit buggy.

All the same I've sunk 116 hours into it, and not even conquered a kingdom yet. Probably because I keep restarting. I'd say it's worth it on balance, and they are beavering away updating it, but it is still somewhat unpolished and there are elements missing.

Author:  Hearthly [ Sun Dec 06, 2020 19:25 ]
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<4.99> Legends of Runeterra Starter Bundle

Author:  devilman [ Tue Dec 08, 2020 0:08 ]
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Mad Carnage (Switch) <0.51> Looks like a bit of a basic Battlecars ripoff, but it's only 89p (51p after a gold points discount) so figured I'd try it.

Author:  GazChap [ Fri Dec 11, 2020 23:11 ]
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<24.99> Space Invaders Forever (Switch)

Author:  Hearthly [ Sun Dec 13, 2020 16:10 ]
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<19.99> Coins in Legends of Runeterra, I'm just buying cosmetics as the game is plenty generous enough with cards, but there's a gameboard I want and one of the Guardians. (More will follow I'm sure.....)

Author:  KovacsC [ Sun Dec 13, 2020 18:54 ]
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<245.00> PlayStation 4 Pro
<17.99> Jedi fallen order

Author:  devilman [ Wed Dec 16, 2020 17:51 ]
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Couple of cheap bits from the GOG winter sale:
Carmageddon Max Pack <1.89>
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders <1.59>

Also, if you visit their Homepage, you can get Prison Architect for free. And Covert Action that I mentioned on here a little while back, is £1.39 at the mo.

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