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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by JackBauer, Oct 6, 2005.

  1. JackBauer

    JackBauer Notebook Deity

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    F.E.A.R. and Quake 4 are set to be released on October 18th. I just placed orders for both. $115 for two games (deluxe DVD editions). Definitely a pricey entertainment investment. I hope they're worth it.
     
    JackBauer, Oct 6, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Wow! $115 on just games! That's more that I would spend....unless the game is that good! I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on them after you run through a few levels! :p

    I played the F.E.A.R. Demo, I thought that was pretty cool - I might just buy it for the graphics! The shadows are amazing in that.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 6, 2005
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  3. JackBauer

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    Yeah, that's a bit steep, to be sure. You can get the standard CD versions for less. These are most likely the last games I'll play for a long time. I'm getting kinda bored with games. I know, that's almost a sacrilege. HA!! Maybe I'll just take a break from them for awhile after I finish these two.
     
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  4. lewdvig

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    Yeah, you will get your money's worth.

    Quake 4 will be great, look at how long Q3 has been useful.

    FEAR is quite spooky. I wished it played a bit better on my x700 but I have read that the released game runs better than the demo.
     
    lewdvig, Oct 11, 2005
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  5. Squinty

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    honestly, I can understnad your enthusiasm for the game F.E.A.R......
     
    Squinty, Oct 22, 2005
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    wow there is so much hype about f.e.a.r. is that a really good game or something? cuz it is not really demanding me for some reason.
     
    azntiger1000, Oct 22, 2005
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    FEAR is amazing, my roomate just got it for me two days ago, i just got back from my studio, (i go to an art school) and it was sitting there and he was like i just saw it and i knew you would like it?!?!??! no problem here! :)

    it runs pretty decently on my N6210 especially after i got another GB of RAM yesterday! RAM is your computers best friend.
     
    circa86, Oct 22, 2005
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  8. Squinty

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    my friend got the game a week in advance because circuit city accidently placed 'em on the shelf. Most likely they mistook the boxes as those preorder boxes....and I tell ya...this game is fantastic
     
    Squinty, Oct 22, 2005
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