I keep having a recurring nightmare at the moment, where I'm surrounded by hordes of zombies and can't run away past them.
Then I wake up and realise it's this game.
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:38 ] |
| Post subject: | The Left4Dead Thread |
Someone try this please? Click here and scroll down. Click "download demo to my Xbox". Sign in to your Live account. Then go turn your Xbox on and see if it gets the (now unavailable) Left4Dead demo. It's a backhole on the "queue downloads on the website" stuff in NXE. It might not last long, assuming it still works. |
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| Author: | Sheepeh [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Doctor Glyndwr wrote: Someone try this please? Click here and scroll down. Click "download demo to my Xbox". Sign in to your Live account. Then go turn your Xbox on and see if it gets the (now unavailable) Left4Dead demo. It's a backhole on the "queue downloads on the website" stuff in NXE. It might not last long, assuming it still works. "Error This offer is not valid in your region." |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Change the US to a GB, He Gaywood'd up the link. Also, deleting a demo as soon as the game is released? Actions of cocks. |
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| Author: | Sheepeh [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Dudley wrote: Change the US to a GB, He Gaywood'd up the link. Also, deleting a demo as soon as the game is released? Actions of cocks. I did, I is not that silly. It still says the offer isn't available in your region. |
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| Author: | Sheepeh [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Also, the Steam demo has timebombed itself in to being a preload for the full game. Before I found anyone to play it with. Oh well, it's not like I've got any money anyway. |
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| Author: | Dudley [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Thankfully I already have it. |
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| Author: | metalangel [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 13:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Perhaps they're a-ph33red of more people reaching the same conclusion I did? |
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| Author: | LaceSensor [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 15:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I quite enjoyed the demo and can see how it would be fun with mates, but it felt (and looked) a bit like a cheap Half Life2 mod or add on. Were it priced at, say, £25 I'd have maybe bought it, especially if a few others had. I inda walked the demo, didnt really get damaged at all. I assume it was on Normal difficulty. The weapons didnt seem to be too fantastic and the aiming was a bit iffy for me, but again I didnt tweak any controls. Will probably pick it up when its cheap in stores. But by that time maybe the Aliens Colonial Marine title will be out, with pretty much the same premise but from the looks of it bags more atmosphere and set peices. Fingers crossed for that one. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 16:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Sheepeh wrote: Before I found anyone to play it with. wtfgecko of EvE fame has it, if you buy the PC version. Send him a Steam invite (I think he uses the same ID).
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| Author: | Sheepeh [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 16:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Doctor Glyndwr wrote: Sheepeh wrote: Before I found anyone to play it with. wtfgecko of EvE fame has it, if you buy the PC version. Send him a Steam invite (I think he uses the same ID).What part of "I'm unemployed any only have enough cash to pay a few months rent...and some biscuits." means I can buy things on Steam? (Also games that split opinion and had a demo taken down sharpish aren't getting much money from me) |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 16:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Sheepeh wrote: What part of "I'm unemployed any only have enough cash to pay a few months rent...and some biscuits." means I can buy things on Steam? (Also games that split opinion and had a demo taken down sharpish aren't getting much money from me) I did say "if you buy it!" It's a lot cheaper on Steam -- $50 I'd believe. I'd be very tempted by the 360 version at £20ish.The demo getting taken down was shit though. |
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| Author: | Sheepeh [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 16:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Doctor Glyndwr wrote: Sheepeh wrote: What part of "I'm unemployed any only have enough cash to pay a few months rent...and some biscuits." means I can buy things on Steam? (Also games that split opinion and had a demo taken down sharpish aren't getting much money from me) I did say "if you buy it!" It's a lot cheaper on Steam -- $50 I'd believe. I'd be very tempted by the 360 version at £20ish.The demo getting taken down was shit though. *Counts beans* if it's 25p or less, I'm in. *Checks Steam* Oh. |
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| Author: | tossrStu [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 17:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
LaceSensor wrote: But by that time maybe the Aliens Colonial Marine title will be out, with pretty much the same premise but from the looks of it bags more atmosphere and set peices. Fingers crossed for that one. Fingers crossed indeed: http://kotaku.com/5096520/rumor-gearbox ... t-responds Quote: According to an anonymous source, Sega has cut funding on the Colonial Marines project amid concerns that the project couldn't be delivered on time and on budget. Gearbox is said to have shifted its development focus to Borderlands, the open world sci-fi shooter it is working on for 2K Games.
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| Author: | metalangel [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 18:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Borderlands could be excellent, given it's co-op. All tooling up and jumping into dune buggies to explore the desert together sounds like the win. But Gearbox have a problem with making good games. |
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| Author: | myp [ Sun Nov 23, 2008 19:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Still got the hump over Opposing Force, eh? |
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| Author: | Morte [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 19:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
This amused me greatly. Someone completely loses it playing L4D. WARNING: He screams like a school girl http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lrn4JMxsN_o |
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| Author: | metalangel [ Mon Nov 24, 2008 19:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
myoptika wrote: Still got the hump over Opposing Force, eh? And Brothers in Arms. And that people talk about them with much veneration when they haven't really done anything truly great. I *am* looking forward to Borderlands and hope it turns out well, but I have my doubts Pitchfork and co can do it. |
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| Author: | Morte [ Thu Nov 27, 2008 18:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Just been playing versus mode in the full game for the a couple of hours. I can officially confirm that it is splendid. Closest thing to Aliens vs Predator i've played in a long time (in fact since AVP2), playing as a hunter is a hoot, leaping from rooftops and ganking the survivors. It's also amazing how much faster things fall apart when playing the survivors in multiplayer, as soon as someone gets separated they get descended on by a horde of zombies (and many chuckles ensue). Inevitably, no one gets out alive (at least in any of the games I played). |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I keep having a recurring nightmare at the moment, where I'm surrounded by hordes of zombies and can't run away past them. Then I wake up and realise it's this game.
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| Author: | devilman [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
myoptika wrote: I keep having a recurring nightmare at the moment, where I'm surrounded by hordes of zombies and can't run away past them. Ah.. late night shopping has started round your way too? |
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| Author: | LaceSensor [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
So how many of you chaps have purchased L4D ? I was thinking of maybe putting this and Mirrors Edge on my Xmas list... |
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| Author: | kalmar [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Does the demo download still work? I got an invite from the Good Dr and spent a futile few minutes looking for it on the games marketplace 
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
They removed the demo once the game was released. A cunt's trick. |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
LaceSensor wrote: So how many of you chaps have purchased L4D ? I was thinking of maybe putting this and Mirrors Edge on my Xmas list... Jonarob and... that's it. I'll get it when it's £15. |
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| Author: | devilman [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
kalmar wrote: Does the demo download still work? I got an invite from the Good Dr and spent a futile few minutes looking for it on the games marketplace It certainly wasn't there last night when I looked for it. I certainly wouldn't be getting it without playing it first and now that I can't do that... screw 'em. |
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| Author: | Morte [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 13:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Shame, as it is rather fun. Limited but a lot of fun even with randoms playing versus. |
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| Author: | SisterCheeba [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 15:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
myoptika wrote: LaceSensor wrote: So how many of you chaps have purchased L4D ? I was thinking of maybe putting this and Mirrors Edge on my Xmas list... Jonarob and... that's it. I'll get it when it's £15. I've got the PC version, and I'm sure there's at least one or two others who mentioned getting it in some form. Buggered if I can remember though. |
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Nov 28, 2008 15:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Playing games on typewriters don't count. 
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| Author: | Morte [ Mon Dec 01, 2008 20:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
This amused me greatly. NSFW (Unless you have headphones). Bill and Louis share an intimate moment. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NW8tE93Vx8Q |
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| Author: | End of an Era [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 0:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
It's a great (and hilarious) game in co-op mode with your mates, but single player with bots just doesn't feel right. They'll also need to release some expansions PDQ because there isn't much variety in the types of zombie you face, weapons or equipment and with only four campaigns (even though every time you play the zombies appear at different times, in different places and in greater or smaller numbers) you can see practically everything there is to see very quickly, seasoned FPS'ers even more so. The harder modes are a real challenge, however, with more and tougher zombies, fewer pick-ups and less ammo. It becomes more of a survival horror and less of a good laugh, however. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 0:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Morte wrote: This amused me greatly. NSFW (Unless you have headphones). Bill and Louis share an intimate moment. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NW8tE93Vx8Q Eminem reviews the game. Seriously. (also NSFW without headphones) |
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| Author: | TsuMuch [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 0:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
This is the best multiplayer game on the 360. If you/we were regularly playing four on four versus games, this thread would probably be as long as the Fallout 3 one. I'm slightly shocked and appalled that Left4Dead's profile round these parts is so low that you can't even vote for it in the forum's 'top games of 2008', and it's languishing in 5th place in the 'action/shooter' category. You've forced me out of posting hibernation because I'm bored of waiting for it to come down to what everyone/myp has pre-judged is a fair price. Buy it now! It's in the very small club of games I haven't felt like a fool for paying £35 for on the week of release, and because it's online and very very good, it's not likely to flood the second hand market any time soon. You will grow older while having less fun if you all continue to wait until the price plummets in the way you're hoping. Sort it out. |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 0:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I still really want it, TsuMuch. I keep hearing so much good stuff. I'll work on these goons if you back me up man. |
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| Author: | Malabelm [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
It is seriously good fun. Played 4vs4 Versus for the first time tonight, and can't believe how much I enjoyed it, and that was playing with crap people who didn't speak. Well worth the £40 I paid a while ago. |
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| Author: | Morte [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
The Versus mode is splendid. It is amazing how much quicker the Survivors fall apart when playing against a decent set of human players. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I was given this game for chrimbus. Maybe not a game I would have chosen myself (too fast and pc-y) but I like it a lot so far. Me and the GF played it in offline Co-Op last night and had a lot of fun. Got hopelessly lost though. |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Doctor Glyndwr wrote: I still really want it, TsuMuch. I keep hearing so much good stuff. I'll work on these goons if you back me up man. What's the cheapest you can get it for, right now? |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 13:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
myp wrote: Doctor Glyndwr wrote: I still really want it, TsuMuch. I keep hearing so much good stuff. I'll work on these goons if you back me up man. What's the cheapest you can get it for, right now? *cough* http://www.bargaincomparison.com/gamepr ... B001GIOGE6 |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 14:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Over £37? Crikey. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 14:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I'm still finding my shakey steps with the game, but we should totally have a L4D night. Skeptogirl might play too. |
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| Author: | tossrStu [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 14:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
'Course, it's only £25 on the PC *sniffs haughtily* |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 14:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
tossrStu wrote: 'Course, it's only £1,025 on the PC FTFM. |
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| Author: | Malabelm [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 17:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
It's kept its high price because it's so good. Got the Untouchables achievement (take no damage after contacting the rescue vehicle) the other day - seriously good fun. Got Crownd by accident, too. 4 levels, and it just gets better the more you play each. Add human opponents and it's chaos. Awesome. |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 17:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I have no doubt it's a good game, but the problem is circular: no one here is going to buy it until enough others have; it just isn't worthwhile otherwise. |
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| Author: | Malabelm [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 17:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
myp wrote: I have no doubt it's a good game, but the problem is circular: no one here is going to buy it until enough others have; it just isn't worthwhile otherwise. That's a rubbish reason not to buy it Everyone get it, you dicks. |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 18:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I've got Resi 5 on pre-order, so that's going to have to sate my zombie-killing instincts for the time being. |
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| Author: | Runcle [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
I'd love to have the game, I've got a love affair with team f 2, but Ive got credit at gamestation, and until its cheap there I'm not budging. Doesnt help the team f 2 dlc has beeen delayed by a year nevermind L4D but Ill wait for the time being. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 13:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Just played the first chapter with randoms livians. No voice chat - so it wasn't FAGLOL!1'd up.. It was awesome. We were all holed up in a building waiting for rescue with hoards of them outside. When Bill get's tounged by a smoker and dragged out. Bill had saved me loads in the game so whilst the others just stood their watching him get beat to death I stormed out in the sea of the zombies - shouting (to myself) that I "LEAVE NO MAN BEHIND." And I got him back too. Great stuff. |
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| Author: | Malabelm [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 17:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
It's interesting without voice chat. You have to be so incredibly onyour game to keep track of eeryone; you can't save yourself from special infected. A good team can be like a fortress if you're playing as Infected. It's fucking ace. |
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| Author: | Dr Lave [ Wed Feb 04, 2009 0:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getting the Left4Dead demo |
Me and the GF played through Dead Air with two random Livians. Seems to be replacing Mario Kart as the best 2 players on a couch game against the internet game*. The demo put me off, but getting it for a prezzie means I've given it another go and I'm so glad I did. And that's before I've even looked at versus mode. Isn't that what jonarob(?) said? if so I agree. * Shame we have to be Skeptobot and Skeptobot(1) rather than let her use her silver account. Bah! That and tempted to pick up a second headset so we can both hear what's going on. |
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