GazzaGarratt

I treated myself to the Bond box set at Christmas so I’ll look out for those 👍

I used to have a huge collection of DVD's but ended up offing most to Music Magpie to declutter years ago. I'm tempted to start rebuilding again as streaming just feels so soulless and even if you 'own' a purchase that is streamed, it can still be taken away from you at any time down the line *cough Sony. Some DVD's used to have awesome extras on them especially the James Bond films. 

I have started doing this with blu rays for the same reason, I dont have to worry about them disappearing on me. I have a little collection should the internet ever go down n such and generally the quality is better along with extra features n such

Not quite a technology of yesterday but Blu-Ray DVDs.
Instead of streaming old films (and some new ones) that I want to watch I buy them on E-Bay for about the same cost of a stream and then I own them. They won't disappear overnight if I leave Netflix, etc or the streaming service doesn't host them any more

This has just released, but in early access for some reason. The game is a bit threadbare right now so not one for me, at least not yet...
 
 

Hilarious!
Can't wait to play this. 

Keep forgetting about this game as it has a messy history....but it is due to release in 2025 and could be a game of the year contender if it's anywhere near the original.
 
There's a thread for the first game with some previous videos for this sequel but i think it deserves it's own thread 🤗
 
 

Did you go by yourself? 😂

Of course! 🤣

Happy birthday Lee you absolute legend! Sorry it's late. 

Gary Mabbut, Darren Anderton, Stefan Freund and Les Ferdinand. 😜

Hoffenheim is a big game for Spurs if they want to get through without the extra two games. But squad is a joke right now so who knows who'll be playing on Thursday 🙈

Happy birthday to the man, the myth, the legend! @GazzaGarratthope you had a great day bro

Happy birthday Leroy @GazzaGarratt!

Happy birthday @GazzaGarrattyou frickin legend! Have a wicked day/weekend buddy! Big hugs 🤗 

I was gonna stick something in the WhatsApp group but as it's his 40th I thought I'd treat him to a forum post, so happy birthday Lee @GazzaGarratt, thanks for all you do around here and I hope you're having an amazing day dude! 

Noooo not correct. The Switch 2 is going to have a direct on 2nd April which presumably will announce release date, pricing and show the launch titles 🙂
 
Controllers were always an issue, I would be interested to know if they have gone down the route of hall effect sticks like a lot of the more premium controllers are pursuing now. I love the Switch and excited for a new version, my only concern is finding the time to play the games! If it could really incorporate crossplay and bring discord to it then it could have a shot at being the mainstay console in the lounge ^_^
 
 

To be released in 3 months time, the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 looks like they've initially mproved on the biggest issues from the Switch 1 (for me anyway). Controllers are a nightmare, so it looks a much better way to click and connect them.
 
Not seen the specs anywhere just yet but nice to get a slightly bigger screen and best news is Switch 1 games are compatible with NS2 devices. Thoughts?

Last film I saw in the cinema was Moana 2 which was terrible. Last film at home (Sunday night is family film night) was Godzilla x Kong The new empire, My lads choice - cheesey balls but entertaining enough haha he loved it so that's the main thing.

Thanks Matt @Luseth! Really appreciate the update ❤️
 
In terms of what I've done in the past a few things I followed, more because it felt right.
 
If you're pro is a defender and you've kept a clean sheet, I give them a clean sheet If you play ANY and you are in the defence, I'd give a clean sheet. I'm pretty sure early days if you played ANY and your Pro wasn't a DEF, then I didn't....but I may have changed that nearer the end as it didn't feel right, especially if ANY controls 3-4 of the defence. They are still defending way more than anyone else. Regardless of Pro, ANY would receive any assists and goals as well as Yellow and Red Cards. Wouldn't look right if you won 3 games 1-0 and the ANY scored all 3 with another player, yet the stats show absolutely no goals. CDM early on didn't get clean sheets. However in the last few FIFA games I changed this stance. If a player was actually playing CDM properly - and usually we call out who is CDM, then I would give them a clean sheet. It seemed pretty clear the likes of James, myself or someone like Martin, we'd say 'I'll play CDM' and the game flowed like that as they sat back. I don't think it fully matters in the end, as anyone could argue their contribution to a clean sheet in a game - even striker if they come back in a specific game - but CDM probably harbours the most credit alongside the defence and GK in most games.  
Its nice that you are being generous to Tom though...I swear I had him on about 7 AFK's on this Monday night alone! 🤣 But at least its making it clear what we all knew all along 👀🤣
 
Its great to have stats back. It just gives you something else to look at and maybe help to create objectives for ourselves and each other.
 
I'd love to get back to creating FG Medals for games again so if this keeps going then I'd be up for creating more if it warrants it.

Groot is king! 

Thanks Matt @Luseth! Really appreciate the update ❤️
 
In terms of what I've done in the past a few things I followed, more because it felt right.
 
If you're pro is a defender and you've kept a clean sheet, I give them a clean sheet If you play ANY and you are in the defence, I'd give a clean sheet. I'm pretty sure early days if you played ANY and your Pro wasn't a DEF, then I didn't....but I may have changed that nearer the end as it didn't feel right, especially if ANY controls 3-4 of the defence. They are still defending way more than anyone else. Regardless of Pro, ANY would receive any assists and goals as well as Yellow and Red Cards. Wouldn't look right if you won 3 games 1-0 and the ANY scored all 3 with another player, yet the stats show absolutely no goals. CDM early on didn't get clean sheets. However in the last few FIFA games I changed this stance. If a player was actually playing CDM properly - and usually we call out who is CDM, then I would give them a clean sheet. It seemed pretty clear the likes of James, myself or someone like Martin, we'd say 'I'll play CDM' and the game flowed like that as they sat back. I don't think it fully matters in the end, as anyone could argue their contribution to a clean sheet in a game - even striker if they come back in a specific game - but CDM probably harbours the most credit alongside the defence and GK in most games.  
Its nice that you are being generous to Tom though...I swear I had him on about 7 AFK's on this Monday night alone! 🤣 But at least its making it clear what we all knew all along 👀🤣
 
Its great to have stats back. It just gives you something else to look at and maybe help to create objectives for ourselves and each other.
 
I'd love to get back to creating FG Medals for games again so if this keeps going then I'd be up for creating more if it warrants it.

It will cost you the astronomical amount of zero pounds and zero pence.
 
Its Free to Play.
 
In short, yes, very similar to Overwatch. Different but samey. 6v6 though which is way better and all the heroes have landed very well so far.

It will cost you the astronomical amount of zero pounds and zero pence.
 
Its Free to Play.
 
In short, yes, very similar to Overwatch. Different but samey. 6v6 though which is way better and all the heroes have landed very well so far.

Currently my favourite characters are:
 
Bucky (Winter Soldier) - useful for dealing damage to tanks as they move towards the objective/rest of the team and good combos against DPS/healers. 
 
Invisible Woman - has taken over from Mantis for me as can solo heal a team with her and also contributes a lot to DPS. 
 
Scarlett Witch - the easiest character to use on the game imo but also quite cheesy. Have to be more strategic with ultimate ability as easy to get shot doing it. 
 
Also like Moon Knight, Iron Fist, Squirrel Girl 🙂 
 
I usually avoid tanks as not my strongest point but I’ve also not really used any yet.