Games Press

10:42 - South Peak PR Contact?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:42:13 +0100

Who moved to 505, then? Must be getting confused. Or did he move from 505? Oh, I don't know. It's too hot at the moment.

09:44 - XBLA games

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:44:24 +0100

So, I wanted to just throw an experience in here for those with partnernet. I used to have access to partnernet and I used to write reviews of the games appearing on there. I've noticed in this thread that someone has been told by a publisher that they can download and review their game from the partnernet. I my experience, this isn't allowed without permission from Microsoft. I was reviewing games from the partnernet and was told to top doing it by Microsoft because I don't have permission. (As they'd never really informed me of the rules of partnernet, I was ignorant to this fact). I found out I needed permission from the publisher of the game. So, I went and got it. I was then told that I needed permission from Microsoft as well as I'm using their partnernet to cover the game. They denied me permission. Hence, I had to stop reviewing XBLA games from the partnernet and made my XDK utterly useless. Anyone else had a similar experience? Or, I wouldn't be surprised, the exact opposite?!

20:44 - Game Cover Images API?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:44:07 +0100

Sites like Giant Bomb let you use their API, I'm not too familiar with how a API works though so not sure if it will let you will box arts.

17:45 - I'm kinda stuck in Tales of Monkey Island

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:45:28 +0100

[quote="BGB":24ifjzgj] [b:24ifjzgj]Bombs[/b:24ifjzgj] You need to use the bombs to get Winslow off the ship. When you walk up the plank, Bacon Grease will spill on the deck. Then climb up the chains and Winslow will spill hot coals on the grease, making a small fire. Use the bomb on the fire, and then put it in Winslow's pink panties on the washing line. Then try and board the ship on the clothes line. [/quote:24ifjzgj] Aaaah, I thought the bombs had something to do with Winslow. I tried to throw them at it but apparently Guybrush is pathetic at throwing. Thanks. [quote="BGB":24ifjzgj] [b:24ifjzgj]Wishing Well[/b:24ifjzgj] Use the map with the wishing well. This starts the treasure hunt. Now move towards an exit and you'll hear a sound - either some tropical birds, a boar, some bees or some monkeys. These will correspond to your map. So if there's a picture of a boar, go to the exit that has boar sounds. And finally, turn the dynamic hints up if you get stuck.[/quote:24ifjzgj] Thanks, I figured it out just before you posted, heh. I was wandering around in circles and Guybrush muttering "This jungle sure is noisy" made something go click inside my brain (for once) and now I think I'm sorted. I've always been a huge fan of the Monkey Island games since the original so I'm really pleased that I've been given the opportunity to play this gem (even if the controls and camera are a bit iffy at times.) Thanks again.

17:40 - I'm kinda stuck in Tales of Monkey Island

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:40:32 +0100

Hi Connor I don't think this forum has a spoiler BB tag, so read at your own risk. [b:30ykeu4e]Bombs[/b:30ykeu4e] You need to use the bombs to get Winslow off the ship. When you walk up the plank, Bacon Grease will spill on the deck. Then climb up the chains and Winslow will spill hot coals on the grease, making a small fire. Use the bomb on the fire, and then put it in Winslow's pink panties on the washing line. Then try and board the ship on the clothes line. [b:30ykeu4e]U-Tube / Flower Pot[/b:30ykeu4e] These are used much later. [b:30ykeu4e]Wishing Well[/b:30ykeu4e] Use the map with the wishing well. This starts the treasure hunt. Now move towards an exit and you'll hear a sound - either some tropical birds, a boar, some bees or some monkeys. These will correspond to your map. So if there's a picture of a boar, go to the exit that has boar sounds. And finally, turn the dynamic hints up if you get stuck.

17:33 - I'm kinda stuck in Tales of Monkey Island

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:33:31 +0100

Anybody else got a press copy of this fantastic new Monkey Island episode? I hope so, because I need your help. I've been playing for a bit, but I'm absolutely stuck. I've got the bombs, the map, the U-Tube (lol) and the flower pot. As far as I can tell, I'm meant to use the map with the wishing well in the jungle, which causes an earthquake, but then I have no idea what the monkey, boar and bee mean. I can hear a boar, a monkey and a bee, but I have no idea where they are and what to do with them. Any suggestions?

15:07 - Game Cover Images API?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:07:39 +0100

The question is, retrieve them from [i:227chdqo]where[/i:227chdqo]? There's no such API as far as I'm aware, you'll have to download and upload them manually. It can be time consuming, yes, but it's the only way you'll be able to do it without upsetting the publisher.

13:32 - Hosting advice

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:32:05 +0100

I heard Surpass recommended on these forums two years ago, when high bandwidth requirements were discussed. I'm ending the hosting of my video site with Fasthosts - a bit fed up with them, as I experienced their servers going down a fair few times, and their support is crap. My normal site is hosted by simplewebhosting who are great, small and friendly, and never had any problems with them, but they don't offer an unlimited bandwidth package atm,and am not sure how their bandwidth would hold up as regards video hosting. So am thinking I might try out Surpass as it was recommended before, but might also look at some of the others mentioned in this thread.

12:02 - South Peak PR Contact?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:02:32 +0100

Update: Rob is on holidays and will be back next week according to Chaloner Assoc. Thanks for the help guys

00:48 - Game Cover Images API?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:48:03 +0100

Is there a site that provides an API which allows webmasters to automatically retrieve game cover images?