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Indie Zoe: Raider of the Lost News (23 January 2014)

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Guess what guys – it’s almost the weekend. This weekend will be filled with braais and finishing the first Mass Effect. Then I need to decide if I play Witcher 2 on console, or hunt for Mass Effect 2. Decisions, decisions. Suppose I’ll fill the void with some much needed indie gaming time – what will you be playing?

First things first, a giant reminder to take part in the Global Game Jam in Joburg and Cape Town this weekend. You don’t need to be a game developer already – just come with ideas and work together with other people to make a game. It’s just that easy. Your game could even be selected to be featured elsewhere – it often happens and it’s a great way to make a splash on the indie scene.

Don’t Starve is a game I told you about last year when I fell in love with it, and Geoff also thoroughly enjoyed it on PS4. It seems we aren’t the only ones having fun killing spiders and making friends with pigs – over one million people were playing Don’t Starve even before the PS4 release. Imagine how many are playing now. Well done to Klei on making an awesome game – I also loved Mark of the Ninja, and I’m very excited for their next project, too.

Steam Greenlight may soon be a thing of the past, but that hasn’t stopped them from Greenlighting a bunch of new games. This includes that crazy and awesome game, Catlateral Damage, that Darryn told you about. Plenty of cool looking games on the list – I’m excited to see them released.

Alright, enough of that, time for me to go back to play the Castle Doctrine. But first, a big thank you to Timster for the new header image – loving it!

Last Updated: January 23, 2014

75 Comments

  1. TiMsTeR1033

    January 23, 2014 at 12:34

    🙂

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  2. TiMsTeR1033

    January 23, 2014 at 12:36

    Where did you find Witcher 2 on console? been trying to find?

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    • Dean

      January 23, 2014 at 12:37

      I got it off bidorbuy. (Need to stop mentioning that site)

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 23, 2014 at 12:37

        hmmm I shall try that thanks

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    • Rock789

      January 23, 2014 at 12:51

      Witcher 2 is on sale on XBox Live to Gold members this week – in pounds (coz I have a UK account), it’s only 3.49 – works out to like R65… Don’t think you’ll find it cheaper anywhere. 🙂 Unless you want a physical copy of the game – then, to you I say, good hunting! 🙂

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      • RinceThis2014

        January 23, 2014 at 12:54

        Jason spoilt me man. Gave me his special edition for Christmas!

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        • TiMsTeR1033

          January 23, 2014 at 13:04

          Trade for um sleeping bag *wink Wink

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 13:13

            Neva!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 13:13

            When your done? hahaha

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 13:16

            Nope! Ask OVG, I don’t sell my games or give them away. Which is why I have a much cooler collection than him 😉

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 13:18

            how many games would you say you have now?

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 13:23

            Not that many. 30 incl DL?

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 15:45

            Don’t ask me that question… My answer would shock, amaze and terrify… All at the same time!

            Mwahahahahahahahahahahaha… **cough** Sorry… 🙁

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 15:51

            HAHAHA! No way man, I wouldn’t dream of it 🙂 I have sold a lot of my games too though, so should be at leaast 45-50 games on my shelf, plus another 5 or so DLs.

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 15:55

            Nice!! 🙂 But I’m more around the 3 figure area… Gotta show you sometime when you come check out the PS4… Perhaps next weekend?

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 15:57

            Sounds like a plan man. Maybe we do a round of gold (or shooooooting!?) then come to yours for a beer, then jam some GTAV?

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:02

            Game of gold? That sounds awesome! Whoever’s richest first gets the jackpot! 😉 🙂

            Sounds like a plan. Just gotta drop my mom off in Somerset West in the morning (she’s driving back home with a friend). But after that, it’s PS4 time! 🙂

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 16:05

            Dammit! Golf 😛 And Will is keen for shooting with GUNS sometime soon.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:06

            I wanna shoot with guns! Damnit I wish I was in CT!!

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 16:07

            Have to practice for GTAV in reality 😉

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:08

            I honestly think I would shoot really well with a real gun, was good with pellet guns.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 16:10

            Ya. but pellet guns don’t kick.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:11

            I realise that… That you see is what I would need someone to teach me. Heard of broken wrists collar bones and bad burns from not knowing how to shoot.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 16:13

            Which is why OVG is coming with us. Ex-military, 2 medals and one of their best shooters.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:15

            Wow hectic man! well you can’t get better teacher than that!

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:10

            I’m keen on that too – if it’s a good place, sounds like it could be interesting and fun. Haven’t fired a gun since the ol’ days in East London at the quarry firing range with my dad’s ol’ 9mm.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 16:15

            I haven’t fired a gun since that incident and misunderstanding with that armoured truck and my explaining what you can do in GTAV… Oh, crap, LATERS!

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:17

            Cheers bud. Chat soon. 😉 🙂

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 15:58

            What games you got?

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:04

            Name it, I probably have it… The good AAA titles, at least. Have to keep a list of my games, otherwise I forget what I own… Mostly XB360 format, with some PS3 games (lot of exclusives) too. And, of course, now PS4. 🙂

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:05

            was referring to your ps4 games man.

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:09

            Ah… Killzone: Shadow Fall, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Lego Marvel Super Heroes (don’t judge me! 🙂 It’s a really cool game – even has a storyline that kicks off after the Avenger’s movie!), Resogun, Contrast and Don’t Starve (got those last 3 for free with PS+).

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:09

            Your favourite so far?

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:13

            Probably ACIV (LOVE that game!!)… Followed closely by Killzone (so pretty… and great to play) and then Resogun (as addictive as cocaine and ecstasy tablets ground together!!!).

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 16:14

            ACIV does look great on next gen, had chance to play Lego Marvel super heroes and knack. I must say like you said LMSH very cool game plus graphics are top notch.

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:19

            Knack I’m not sold on… Haven’t played it, so can’t judge. But the game itself just doesn’t seem to appeal to me – can’t say I long to play it. Wouldn’t mind picking up COD: Ghosts on PS4 (will stay the hell away from BF4 after all the issues that’ve been reported with it… Plus I have it on 360 and I have to say, I’m just not sold on it… Think BF3 was FAR superior!).

      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 23, 2014 at 12:59

        Look and listen apparently has it, but went there and guy says doesn’t know when its coming to stores.

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        • Rock789

          January 23, 2014 at 15:47

          Whoever you spoke to clearly thinks it’s still coming to our shores… Nope – it arrived a long time ago!

          I think it’s a great testament to the game to how there are no copies available. And I’ve never seen it for sale 2nd hand – clearly everyone who owns it, keeps it. 🙂 Such a great game!

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 15:51

            Then give me your copy! you got a ps4 now! give back to the community!

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 15:56

            Lol… Afraid I can’t – I’m like Rince… I collect my games. Never sell. Especially keepers like The Witcher 2! You may as well ask me for my liver… 😉

            Proud of my collection!

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 15:57

            Fine then leave it to me in your will! fair enough?

          • Rock789

            January 23, 2014 at 16:00

            Yeah, I think that’s fair enough. 🙂

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 15:52

            I think L&L probably meant Witcher 3.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 15:54

            shows on the website

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 15:55

            Odd.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 15:56

            I called 4 branches they all say dont have it.. utter bullshit. I should of bought it when first came out but no, I thought would be easy to buy later..

    • RinceThis2014

      January 23, 2014 at 12:57

      It’s R199 on xboxlive (SA version) and if you have gold (as in that R50 a month) it is R65.67)

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        January 23, 2014 at 13:00

        Two issues, no uncapped and no gold right now..

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        • RinceThis2014

          January 23, 2014 at 13:13

          Both CRAP issues! Sort that out soldier!

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          • TiMsTeR1033

            January 23, 2014 at 13:14

            In the works of doing so.

          • VampyricSquirrel Monk

            January 24, 2014 at 08:55

            You could always bring your console over to my place, I’ll log in with my live account and download it to your console…

  3. oVg

    January 23, 2014 at 12:39

    MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS EFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECT 2
    Cause I say so.

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    • TiMsTeR1033

      January 23, 2014 at 12:40

      WWWWIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHEEEEEERRRRRR 2 Now hush!

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      • GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness

        January 23, 2014 at 12:41

        Witcher FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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      • oVg

        January 23, 2014 at 12:44

        Gerald is not as Aard as Space Hampster.

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 23, 2014 at 12:53

          That’s not what Triss said ;P

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          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 12:56

            Oi! Thought you were being nice?!

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 23, 2014 at 13:01

            I was, and it’s appropriate to the comment heh.

          • RinceThis2014

            January 23, 2014 at 13:14

            Not for Geralt it isn’t 😛

          • oVg

            January 23, 2014 at 13:07

            lol

    • RinceThis2014

      January 23, 2014 at 12:51

      God dammit, now I am going back on saying Witcher 2. MAAAAAS EFFECT 2!

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    • Rags

      January 23, 2014 at 12:53

      GTA IV 98?! Bwhahaha!
      Lets go bowling.

      Reply

  4. RinceThis2014

    January 23, 2014 at 12:51

    Witcher Zoe!

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 23, 2014 at 12:51

      I concur!

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      • Weanerdog

        January 23, 2014 at 13:24

        I concur even though I have not played (don’t judge me) Witcher 2, I did Mass effect 1 & 2 back to back and the differences made me hate 2 because suddenly stuff worked different and also maybe mass effect burnout from sinking 40 hour plus into the first game. I advise play something else for a bit and then go back.

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        • RinceThis2014

          January 23, 2014 at 13:27

          2 is a far superior game to the first one. Try get into it again 🙂

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          • Weanerdog

            January 23, 2014 at 13:33

            I will, but I found the RPG elements dumbed down. I hate the planet scanning crap to get resources thing even more than endless driving around. I also found some stupid bugs and stuff that just pissed me off. Maybe I am just an old fart.

            Edit: and I hated the contrived beginning that everyone else raved about, I thought it sucked.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 23, 2014 at 16:03

            Literally 😉

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 23, 2014 at 13:30

          Then Witcher 1 & 2 will really piss you off heh. The differences between them are even bigger than those between ME 1 & 2.

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          • Weanerdog

            January 23, 2014 at 13:35

            I don’t mind differences if they enhance the gameplay. I just felt the ME2 was a step back, but if I had played something else in between the two the differences probably would not have pissed me off.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 23, 2014 at 13:39

            I know what you mean, I like ME2 more overall, but I was a bit miffed with all the RPG mechanics they removed from 1.

  5. Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja

    January 23, 2014 at 13:10

    I found Mass Effect 2 to be more captivating than Witcher 2, but that may have just been because I actually finished Mass Effect 1 before playing Mass Effect 2 and didn’t Witcher 1 before playing Witcher 2.

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    • RinceThis2014

      January 23, 2014 at 13:27

      Agreed.

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    • Kromas

      January 23, 2014 at 14:47

      The idea of customizing your character and the illusion of choice makes you way more emotionally invested in Shepard than you are with Geralt.

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  6. Make Games SA

    January 23, 2014 at 16:27

    Thanks for letting everyone know about the Global Game Jam venues, Zoe! 🙂

    Reply

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